Operation: Babylon is code Sunset. All hunting and collection assets are to report in and return to Hardpoint Zero.
Following it, we launched a test flight into the Omicrons and levied aid to the local defensive elements in combating virome elements and Maltese combat ships. Achlys Control directly confronted the Maltese warship following an exchange of fire and harassment of lighter assets. We maintained line of sight updates on the hostile Order vessels that were already engaged when we arrived, yet they withdrew following the amputation of the Maltese vessel. All hostiles otherwise successfully pacified.
The Inner Phalanx gave confirmation to launch an expedition for analysis and recovery in the Omicrons. Expeditionary vessel Glaring was dispatched with escorts into deep space, under code Overcast and ROE Negative. The Core intercepted the expedition just after it was completed, and elements issued Code Black. The Glaring did not escape. The tangos pursued our operatives back into Covenant territory, even going so far as to deploy a large asset - an AP-604 "Mako". The Achlys was deployed to counter it, and despite a strategic failure on the Hoplite's part to maintain a disruption solution of the hostile war vessel, we inevitably were successful at removing the threat. The location has been marked for component recovery.
We later received a distress signal from the automated systems on board the Glaring, and I personally took command of the rescue operation with the same orders.
The Second Meros dispatched in small numbers via hyperspace into Omicron Delta, with Achlys one-one taking its place as active field control, the Cepheus assuming support duty and Guadalcanal as interdiction and harassment. Priority was extraction, yet we encountered several locals which were at risk of being exposed to hazardous materials - Azurite. Further investigating this operation we uncovered a small contingent of Core vessels. The ship responsible for the gas extraction decided it was better off ending its own life, and the AP-604 "Mako" attempted to engage its cloak and flee. Though its helmsman must've made a course error, as they flew directly into the Second Meros in its entirety, coming face to face with the Achlys. It buckled and crumbled due to the overwhelming firepower brought on by its tactical error.
This however meant we were now exposed, and time was of the essence. We proceeded directly into Minor and established Hardpoint Delta, under communications protocol Midnight until Status Red came into effect. We proceeded to follow the beacon data until the Glaring was uncovered, and Cepheus conducted field repairs and rescue of its crew. They were relocated to the Achlys immediately for treatment and intensive care until exfil to Hardpoint Zero could be accomplished. The Core had arrived during the rescue process, and thus we needed to change strategies. The Glaring has been left behind in the care of the local Junkers, and it's advised we mention this when contacting them about the results of Operation: Bermuda.
The crew of the Glaring have since been transferred to the Citadel for proper medical care.
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