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Sender: Capitaine de Corvette Alaric Jean-Paul Favager d'Astier
Recipient: Marine Royale Gauloise
Subject: Unstoppable in Magellan, California, and New York

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Bonjour,

Once again I bring you word of great victories. Before I begin, I wish to inform the command that my ship's issue with animal cargo recovered from a Colonial cruiser has been solved. These specimens have been successfully returned to their habitats.

Our operations began in Magellan, where upon meeting our fleet at the muster point I witnessed the final moments of the Liberty dreadnought LNS Columbia, whose reckless captain steered her valiantly - and foolishly - into our lines. I took aboard three dozen officers and sailors from the wreck, and the rest were recovered by the Betheny and other ships in our fleet.

We soon progressed into California, where we engaged an advance scouting force from the Liberty Navy and Liberty Security Force. All of their ships fled except for the 5th Fleet battlecruiser LNS Pasadena, who fought valiantly to the end. It is a shame that valiant captains often die, for they might have otherwise served us well. Regardless, we took aboard many survivors, fortunately including the battlecruiser's commanding and executive officers.

Curiously, our fighter screen was subsequently attacked by a Zoner fighter carrying MRG intelligence. It was quickly destroyed by our screen and the intelligence was taken aboard one of our battleships. Over the planet Mojave, we encountered a Maltese destroyer, the Asaralho. Instead of destroying it outright, we opted to board it. My Commandos Marine boarded the ship, led by my executive officer, and found nothing of note. We then ordered the destroyer ahead into the New York system to cause chaos.

And speaking of chaos, we next encountered the interesting Sirian pilot by the name of "Megaera," who is apparently known for her violent acts towards House government forces. In short order, I reached an agreement with her, trading some wine and port and in return "employing" her to cause even more trouble in Liberty.

We then entered New York itself, careful not to overstep our bounds and exceed the current zone of operations for our fleet. However, we happily traded taunts with the Liberty Navy and Liberty Police, who were far too craven, despite their numbers, to seek an engagement there or in California. We departed after making it exceptionally clear to the Libertonians that their government cannot keep them safe from our advance.

On the way back to the Magellan system, we bombarded a number of military installations on the surface of Los Angeles, sending one last message before ending our intrusion.

Three enemy ships destroyed, intelligence recovered, chaos brewed, and an entire House defiled at its heart. Yet another successful operation for our mighty fleet.

Glory to Gallia, and Long Live Roi Charles XI.


Très Respectueusement,
Capitaine de Corvette Alaric Jean-Paul Favager d'Astier
Commandant, RNS Chanzy

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