OPNS - The Order Protectorate News Service

[Order Overwatch]

Broadcast 7

Establishing of Consulate

Protectorate colony of Akabat had suffered brief combat between The Order space marines and "revolutionary" forces of so called "Legion of Steel" during attempted coup against The Order Overwatch General Assembly. Small group of officers and infrantry units under their command sought to institute their reign of terror by striking against main nerves of The Order's chain of command in Akabat, Akhetanen. According to Overwatch's representative, Legion was utterly defeated after firefight, failing in taking of their objectives. Subsequently, their remnant was arrested and faction effectively ceased to exist in The Order Protectorate Space after testimony of the group's second in command, Lt. Cmd. Deryll Hoss. He was dishonorably stripped of his rank and office and sentenced to penal corps.

Sadly, it had not come without a cost. Admiral Jeremy Hunter had perished in combat, defending his fellow men to his last momenths. An Order veteran of over two decades, he shall be missed by his family. Funeral will proceed at wishes of Hunter's closest relative after state of increased combat alert will be rescinded by Akabat's orbital defense HQ. Furthermore Admiral Michal Golanski suffered injuries in combat alike, both Overwatch members being target of the insurrection. With command of the Black Fleet safely secured by beforehand assigned C.O.'s, The Order remains at large.

In light of recent event, The Order Overwatch Convocation was formed to tackle issues arising from Admiralty Board being taken out of the action. Council of individuals shall oversee non-combatant affairs, as well as diplomacy and definitive control over The Order's Research and Development in wake of non-applicable personnel to perform those duties. First meeting between representatives of the Black Fleet and Consuls aims at reforms to cope with threats both internal and external, among other things the never ceasing Omicron Delta crisis.

The few surviving members of the Legion of Steel are sentenced to death, further inquiry looking into fate of unafillated soldiers potentially manipulated during reported blue on blue incidents. Leader of the Legion who still remains at large, pressumed to having fled to Omegas will be brought to justice by The Order forces dispatched to chase him down. Black Fleet also voted in favour of reintegration of Major rank, an officer post supplementing existing Colonels. Black Fleet will independently look into promoting adequate operatives into this post.

This is all for now.