► Sender-ID: Trevor McFallon, Triple M fleet ops
► Sender-ID-Code: CFV_Leonardo, Captain Thorensen
► Recipient-ID: Crayter First Fleet Command
► Source: Sulawesi
► Encryption: High
To Fleet Ops Command;
The Leonardo and MMM's Logistics Repair made it to the Citadel at nearly 2 AM, ship time. We'd no more than cleared the jump hole when we were engaged by 2 MNS battleships and what appeared to be an outcast bomber, considering the shield damage we sustained. Even from the jump hole it was obvious the Citadel was in near ruin. Flames compounded docking efforts as the docking computers were extremely sluggish, likely due to the damage incurred to the base. Seemed every available vent on the station was engulfed by spewing flames to retard interior damage to the base.
Unfortunately, as we finally managed to get docked by the skin of our paint jobs, it was obvious that we were alone in the system, save for the attacking Outcast battle group. Two other ships, the Busy Bee and Blue Fury fled the system shortly after our arrival on the scene as they were reported being seen in Tau-31 and Tau-23, respectively. There was little to no damage to either of our ships, although we were under heavy fire from the MNS battleships. We're holding our position for now as we await support from other of the Republic fleet. Our plan is to try and get to the Hades and give support as much as possible, but the timing has to be right and a roster of participating fleet ships would be greatly appreciated so we can further assess and come to grips with some kind of defence strategy before the Citadel is turned into a scrap heap, which from the looks of it, it's not far away from being Junker fodder.
We will stand-by for now until comms from the rest of the fleet can be established and await possible reinforcements to our position. Otherwise, we will make a dash for the Hades when a window of opportunity presents itself and we will rendezvous with other forces that may be there or dug in at Borneo.
Thorensen out, Captain, CFV_Leonardo
► Sender-ID: Triple M fleet ops command
Hopes to win the day will be the priority.
Signed,
The McFallon Group
Always remember to shoot at other humans. The nomads love you for it and telepathically radiate the amusement they feel for the stupidity of the human race. So much for leaving the prejudices and warmongering behind when we polluted Sirius space with our stench.
