Biography of the WV Isi'ua

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'ananti kantusa (Kantusan Covenant)

Log #2879 - The Kappa struggle

October 7, 824 - A joint Core - Kantusan Special Forces operation successfully repelled a possible Hadean Services Exchange infiltration of the Corsairs, one of the Core's enemies, but were forced back by a sizable Hadean garrison on the way to the Omicron Gamma jumphole.

The intention of the Core was to observe the situation in Omicron Theta by launching an expedition to the system under direct orders from the Guildmistress of the Core, Enma Loyola, and the Kantusan Supreme Leader, 'Ikantusa. However, a large Corsair fleet managed to intercept the joint fleet, but were defeated using our combined wits to overcome numerical supremacy. We couldn't proceed to the Gamma jumphole because one of our scout ships reported a cloaked Hadean fleet waiting for us. We took the road home to prepare ourselves rather than fight.

According to the record logs, the Corsair battlegroup was comprised of 3 Murmillo-class battleships (Athena, Dromon, Bahama), 1 Praefect-class cruiser (Ibiza), and several strikecraft. We had two Mako-class battleships (Numidia, Cappadocia), one Bullhead-class battlecruiser (Isi'ua), a Pleco-class gunboat (Quirinius), and three strikecraft.

The engagement started with the usual barbaric attitude of the Corsair fleet. Our forces were well-positioned to take on the capital fleet. We supported the Mako-class battleships through periodic long-range artillery shots on the battleships. The CNS Athena was caught out of position and was forced to her home. Then the remaining Murmillo-class battleships and the Praefect-class cruiser took on the WV Numidia, eventually the ship had to be taken back to Yaren for repairs. But we still continued on, and while the WV Isi'ua took some hull damage, we destroyed both the CNS Dromon and the CNS Bahama.

After this, we made a move against the CNS Ibiza. The CNS Ibiza tried to retreat but was stopped with the tacit knowledge of our captain, who is a member of the Kantusan Special Forces High Command. We pounded the CNS Ibiza with mortars and combined firepower, leading to its eventual stowaway to its home space. Hector Beltran survived, but was injured, and we captured several Hadean Services Exchange informants on our way back to Yaren.

However, our strikecraft were being destroyed one by one due to reinforcements sent in by the Corsairs. While the Ruby Hydra, Enma Loyola, and others stood out outnumbered by the enemy, they managed to take some down before they were forced back after their ships were destroyed. Our informants sustained no losses, and we downed three Services Exchange strikecraft. Enma Loyola was safe, and we safely returned back to base with more information than ever before.

Mission accomplished.

End of log