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NEWS STORY: Leeds Evacuation: Maltese Hispania Joins the Efforts

Buenos dias, señores y señoritas. This is Marco Allegri and you watching Prime News on Canal 3 Malta.

All of Sirius is patiently waiting for the unravelling of the Gallic conflict that has been raging for over seven years and claimed billions of life. The war toll is unprecedented in human history: while casualties in space were numerous, and ground clashes even more so, the recent shelling of planet New London, and “Tragedia Grande de Leeds” became the testament to Gallic savagery and lack of strategic vision. According to different estimates, about three and a half billion souls, Bretonian and others, perished in maniacal attempt of “le Roi” to save his face. Services to honour the martyrs have been held all across Malta in the spirit of respect and condolence towards the people of Bretonia who shielded the rest of Sirius from Gallic barbarians. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten, as well as the crimes of the Gallic military command that must be given over to tribunal and expect nothing less than the supreme punishment for their war crimes.

The forces of Maltese Hispania have also contributed to the joint war efforts and in relief operations. The mobile battlegroup dubbed “Inquisition” for their vigilance and righteous persecution of the foes has participated in numerous clashes in Taus and Bretonian space against the Gauls and their lackeys, multiple hostile ships having been disabled or destroyed.

The heroes of today’s story, though, are simple transport pilots who took part in evacuation efforts of Leeds. Following the Gallic planetaty siege with orbital bombardments, evacuation became of primary concern to the government of Bretonia that issued the call to all sympathetic factions. Many responded, including our pilots from the Cadiz Cartel and other Hispanic pilots. Working alongside pilots from all across Sirius under ad hoc ceasefire, our pilots managed to evacuate 147,000 Bretonian souls away from the hell taking place on Leeds. Unfortunately, the number of saved fades under the grim shadow of the number of those left behind on Leeds. Nevertheless, we commend the tenacity and bravery of the pilots who risked their lives for saving civilians from Leeds. Our reporter managed to take an interview with one of the transport captain, Senor Juan Cortez of “Baranquilla”.

- Buenos dias, Senor Cortez. Gracias por your time talking to us. So, would you kindly tell our viewers why did you decide to participate in the evacuation in the first place?

Perhaps, this will sound rude, but the war has opened new opportunities for our nation. I doubt we could have become friends with the Kingdom of Bretonia without this bloody massacre committed by Gallia and their mad king and his supporters. But, let’s return to the crux of the question.

I suppose, even without peace and friendship between our nations I would go and help Bretonia as much as I could. Cuatroce corporation gave me an opportunity to save as many, as I was able to. "Barranquilla" by order of Senor de Motti was given under my command for two weeks, corporation also funds me well enough with required supplies like fuel, helps with possible repairs or even in case of being pirated by independent pirates or others, who are corrupted enough to involve in that madness, while men, women and children are dying under the Gallic bombardment.

- Since you are mentioning pirates, I bet you have had a few rough stories. How was it saving human lives while constantly risking your own?

I was scared. While evacuating, I was surrounded by Gallic fleet and saw non-civilian ships around Leeds. Every second could have been my last, but I am glad that I saved a lot of people and I do hope they will be safe.

- That experience must have had an impact on you. Seeing so many Bretonians in the time of need, what do you think of them and their tragedy now, you having personally engaged in the evacuation effort?

Bretonia, perhaps, made a wrong decision when they annexed Gran Canaria or took Aland shipyard, but this was demanded by war, and people who think that Bretonia paid enough for Gran Canaria are mistaken - Gran Canaria is still safe, while Leeds is a graveyard of hundreds thousands of people, victims to Gallic occupation and bombardment.

- Politics will always be difficult, let the politicians handle it I say. But sympathy for a common Bretonian is likely here to stay for long, nobody deserves what they have undergone. Same as sympathy and respect for our own Maltese heroes. Senor Cortez, do you consider yourself a hero? And how was it cooperating when required with everyone, including factions that are deemed hostile on Malta?

To be honest, I feel like a hero. It is a strange feeling, a lot of rescued people not only thanked me, but also paid with cash, some of them really a lot. I was surprised when during the evacuation I was contacted by an Interspace ferry and was offered his services to carry refugees onboard of "Barranquilla". Its was strange because even an IMG vessel offered his ferry services a few times. At first, I decline their offer, but after we started to work together to evacuate as many as we could. Even Gallic fleet stopped firing upon civilian ships that were evacuating people from Leeds. Unfortunately, not all of them were so merciful. Surely, sometimes we were attacked by the Gallic fleet, which, perhaps, was loyal enough to the king, to carry a mark of murderers. But, at least, I am still alive.

- Thank you for your comments and a breathtaking story, Senor Cortez. I am sure you were properly rewarded for your outstanding service.

The Tragedy of Leeds has bolstered the morale of the Bretonian forces. Not with inspiration, but with cold dark desire for vengeance and justice. Recent offensives in New London and Leeds were successful and the end hour of the war is coming upon us. Soon, the time will come to judge those responsible for the crimes against humanity. Here on Malta, we do not forget that treacherous IMG and Corsair brutes stood together with Gallia, and we will expect justice for them as well when the time comes.

Stay tuned with Canal 3 to get all the latest news and to follow the story. If you want to share your impressions and thoughts on the story, leave your comments below. Best commentators will be invited over to the studio for the talk-show on the recent events. This is Marco Allegri and you have been watching Prime News on Canal 3 Malta. Thank you for attention and have a good day!