Bretonian Armed Forces Defense Intelligence Staff (DIS) (iRP) (AO)

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Message Class: Textual
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Priority: High
To: BAF DIS
From: Ensign Thomas Mowbray

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Good day BAF DIS,

Our recent patrols are proof of the ongoing tenacity of the Gallic Royal Navy making incursions into Dublin and New London.

Yesterday I was on patrol with BAF Lieutenant-Commander Steiner when we spotted a Gallic 'Valor' Battleship, RNS Corsica, enter Dublin on range radar. We received reports that the battleship destroyed several mining ships in the system, and was causing havoc. Backup was called and HMS Arturus came on scene to fight the GRN incursion into Bretonian space.

We played a game of cat and mouse with RNS Corsica for a while, when we ended up in battle far beyond D1 and E1 on our navigation charts. HMS Arturus fought bravely, but without further capital ship backup it was destroyed by the GRN RNS Corsica.

During that time we were able to muster a Bretonian squad of secondary fleet ships and otherwise to assist the defence of Bretonia. This included the Liberty Secondary Fleet, who came to our aid. I was from the demise of HMS Arturus in command of 5-10 ships in protecting our space and ensuring that the GRN incursion into Bretonia was stopped. We ended spending a large amount of time chasing RNS Corsica between Leeds, Dublin and New London until I ordered ships to make an effective blockade. We were able to corner RNS Corsica into New London, with our fleets securing the Dublin and Leeds jumpholes. Eventually I found RNS Corsica at the Cambridge Jumpgate in the New London system. Chasing him into Cambridge, HMS Caledonia came on scene and we fought RNS Corsica and successfully destroyed the cruiser.

While we were in combat with RNS Corsica, I gave orders for the other ships to converge into New London. GRN then launched an assault into New London with bombers and a capital ship. We quickly returned the New London and joined the fight. Using the usual rules of war I ensured things remained in good order. The battle continued when I found a bomber engaging one of our capital ships fighting another Gallic cruiser. I ended in pursuit and commenced combat with the Gallic bomber, fighting valiantly and distracting him from joining the fray whilst our forces destroyed the Gallic battleship. He then started to flee and was destroyed. We rescued his capsule and detained him for processing on New London

Having rid New London of the majority of Gallic forces, one ship started to flee. Our squadron was in pursuit when battle ensued and that ship was also destroyed. Unfortunately there was no survivor from the wreckage for our forces to capture.

For the glory of our Majesty, Carina I, the day was victorious!! We ended capturing 460 prisoners of war from the destroyed cruisers, and large moral victory for our forces. I commanded the forces which fougth back a GRN incursion into Bretonia which was solidly defeated. Afterwards, Lieutenant Commander Steiner took over command whilst I went back for repairs on New London and to process the prisoners I captured in the fight.

I leave with you pictures of my patrol as evidence of the incursion. Feel free to look at them for the progress of the battle. I would like to note that GRN continue making brave incursions into Bretonian space, we have to be on the lookout and ever vigilant. I look forward to taking Leeds back from the cursed Gallic forces!

Carina, Regina, Imperatrix!

Thomas Mowbray
Ensign
Bretonian Armed Forces

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