Admiral Hall, don't mistake my kind tone for a lacking promise. I will be conducting an inspection not only on a supposedly lacking fleet, but also on its commander, for failing to bring it to my attention.
It wasn't a threat. Not really. Michelle simply required Hall operate at his best. Cambridge was necessary for food throughout the kingdom, and Sprague was going to provide much needed jobs for the refugees, great opportunities for Bretonias economy. Add to that the links with Rheinland, and one could understand the importance of the omega trade lines, and their protection. She paused, looking around the table. Seeing no one moving to add anything, she pulled her report in front of her
Okay. I'd like to move now to my own fleets.
We'll start with the New London Command Fleet. As it stands, the fleet has suffered little in terms of size, and we are completing our duties in the protection of Her Majesty the Queen, and the Royal Family. Fighter wings are currently launching from Wellington Base, and we have Marines training alongside the Army in preparation for Leeds ground assaults. I am also deploying carrier patrols to the Manchester system, to keep an eye on the Gauls stationed there.
The Suffolk has had little changes that are not already available to all of you. We have sent patrols into the nearby fields, and the fleet has continued to protect Southampton Shipyard and its crew.
Speaking of Southampton, I'd like to focus on the York Counter Fleet. We are all aware of the efforts to reinforce the fleet, and prepare it to strike back at the Gauls in Leeds. These efforts are continuing superbly, which is why I'd like to propose a small change to our plans.
She paused, looking round the table, allowing the moment to draw them in
I propose that we create a battlegroup, as a detachment of the York Fleet. We will slowly grow this battlegroup until it is ready to strike at the Leeds system, and retake our homes.
Our duty is to protect the people of Bretonia. Right now, that means we need to free our people on Leeds, and right now I believe this is the best course of action to do so.
I should make it very clear, this will not be a simple task. We are not experiencing an over abundance of materials, so I will be repurposing all Merchant Navy vessels to the supply of parts and materials to Southampton Shipyard until further notice. I am also tasking you all with the protection of Merchant Navy vessels. This is your highest priority, when we are not under attack of course.
I will also be establishing contact with the shipping companies of the houses when I believe the time is right. I'd like the foundations of this to be in place before their involvement is necessary, and I hope I don't need to remind any of you, the details of this operation are strictly confidential. For now, this remains between us. Any questions?
