Coalition Mission Board

[Lanakov]

Sender ID : Col. Artyom Novikov
Encryption : VERY STRONG

TOPIC : "Acquire samples" mission debriefing

Comrades,

I have just returned from a long mission in the Omicrons, investing the [REDACTED] threat while avoiding Corsair and Core attention.
My area of interest included Omicron Delta, Kappa and Rho, where I visited several contacts in Freeport 11 and Corinth Station.

I have the following to report : everything is a bloody mess. My Zoner contacts report that [REDACTED] pressure is on the rise, while Core/Corsair squabbling seemingly has no end in sight. Several stations in Delta have forcibly changed owners, patrols from both factions roam the whole area and frequently encroach, and independent pilot activity was scarce. Though both factions posed a considerable threat, I did run into several [REDACTED] gatherings, thankfully in small numbers, allowing me to emerge victorious and collect precious samples.

Personal appraisal : the Coalition should make no move towards a stronger presence in the Omicrons. Though the newly discovered Omicron and Sigma systems provide an interesting buffer zone between Rheinland and Kusari, the risk/reward ratio is, to put it mildly, suboptimal. Our mortal enemies are deeply entrenched and the constant fighting has forced them to build up their strength to a considerable level. We would stand to lose a good number of assets for an uncertain outcome if we were to try and secure a foothold in this area.

Additional comments : following the completion of this assignment, I chose to return to our sovereign space through the newly discovered Sigmas, and on to Rheinland. This path took me to Munich... And while I had heard the reports of the incident, like everyone else, I had not seen it with my very eyes. I took a detour to take a snapshot of the old Augsburg colony, which casted a ghastly silhouette against the dark matter backdrop. Damage all across the system remains critical and has had dire consequences upon the population ; I met several refugees from Planet Nurenberg while on Bielefeld Station, and their accounts all evoke the same tale of radiation poisoning and significant climate degradation.




It has never been clearer before that the Rheinland government has little care for its citizens. Ousting it and replacing it with a democratic, benevolent regime is clearly in the best interests of the common good.

Following are my cargo manifests as attested by the deck officer upon my return.


Discharging the prisoners and the contents of a Core military convoy that I seized during the operation.


Unloading the 9 (nine) [REDACTED] samples for study at Mykolaiv Research Station.

This, comrades, concludes the report of my special assignment. My ship is currently undergoing repairs and maintenance ; I will soon be ready for further deployment.

*He salutes* Novikov, signing off.

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