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03-01-2024, 01:13 AM, (This post was last modified: 03-01-2024, 03:06 AM by Ulon.)

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► Source: Battleship Bayern, New Berlin
► Encryption: port RM-MAS-5NTS-TMD-TRM
► Submitter: Oberleutnant Werner Roth
► Recipient: Alfred Henze, Großadmiral
► Subject: Standoff At NB on 26th / *REDACTED* Encounter No.2

27th of February

Sehr geehrter Herr Großadmiral,

regretably I must inform you of another encounter in orbit of New Berlin with some the ships last seen on Friday 23rd. The incident resulted in the destruction of two military Oder-class gunships: RNC-Telemark and KKS-Untergang.
This time the Direktorinnen of the Marinenachrichtendienst and the Reichspolizei were involved on the scene, and so were the Order and other foreign factions. If it was just the MND, things would have been much less complicated. I do not know why coincidence demands my involvement with these matters (way above my paygrade), but I hope - for the love of god and the Kaiser - that I have seen the last of this. I shall not ask any questions and will simply report on what transpired in detail. I hope this will be the last detailed report of this kind I have to submit.

// Remark 28th-Feburary
The regular reports were already submitted to my direct superiors on the same day, as always. While compiling this report however, we have started seeing severe equipment and commmunications malfunctions and outright failures on the Bayern. So far we have failed to identify a cause. It is like the equipment itself is trying to prevent this report , Herr Großadmiral.

*REDACTED* Ships Detected during Patrol

As Patrol NB-5-8340226 was under way, traffic control identified Order ships somewhere in the New Berlin system. We also picked up their encryped frequencies around 1740 hours. The Cruiser Fuchsgeist of the Reichspolizei linked up with us to conduct a search.

TRANSCRIPT PART 1 / MAXIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED /

Spoiler

Just as we had lost the Order ships, we returned to orbit of the planet at 1800 hours to find a familiar standoff in the making. Flieger Joachim Stahl was the first to pick up the vessels with faulty IFFs and called for assistance.

End of Patrol / Formations in NB Orbit

There were three groups of vessels forming:

Rheinwehr / Military + Reichspolizei
- (Snub) Obl-Werner Roth
- (Snub) Fl-Joachim.Stahl
- Military Oder-class RNC-Haferbock
- Police Danube-class KPR|Fuchsgeist

Büro des Marinenachrichtendienst / MND
- (Snub) Viper.VI
- (Snub) BDM|Phantasia
- (Snub) BDM|U-95

"Unkown" / Faulty IFF (referred to as Sektion-7 of the MND going forward)
- MND Oder-class Rubezahl
- MND Oder-class Walkuere

There also was a Daumann escort snub "{DHC}Waechter".
More vessels arrived later.

I gave a system-wide advise for caution to civilian traffic, informing them if "unknown ships".
There were some concerns expressed over violation of protocol regarding IFFs, coming from the Police, Military and even the Daumann escort. We quickly got the nosy escort to leave the area.
I then asked the familiar, unknown vessels for Major Freiberg, who unfortunately was not among them today. The Order vessels also offered "assistance" from afar, an offer which I promptly declined, instead ordering them to leave our space immediately.

TRANSCRIPT PART 2 / MAXIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED /

Spoiler

Given the delicacy of the situation and the complexity of different branches - as well as foreign agents - being involved, I decided to provided security for the MND while they sort out their internal buisiness. At the same time I was advising them to clear orbit and conduct their meeting elsewhere.
I recognized the callsign "Viper" as the Direktorin of the Marinenachrichtendienst and credentials were correct, hence the military remained passive and on stand-by under my command. We would cooperate with the MND to engage any suspicious vessel, when needed. Likewise we would also fight the Order if necessary.
If further military craft the likes of Major Freiberg would show up, I was also prepared to question and destroy them. Due to the apparent links with the MND-buisness though, I would delay engagement until we are on the same page as the Direktorin.
A display of disunity and chaos like last time was to be avoided after all.
Regardless, the sight of this so-called "Section 7" was making us military men and the police uncomfortable and - in the case of the police - perhaps trigger-happy.

TRANSCRIPT PART 3 / MAXIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED /

Spoiler

The military Oder-class "KKS-Untergang" arrived on the scene and I was preparing to have them join formation until I realised their IFF was faulty. Then I questioned them and received no adequate answer.
The MND Oder-class "BDM|RNC-Klingenstadt" arrived, accompanied by Snub "BDM|Kpt-R.Muller". They joined the BDM's existing formation.
The Direktor of the MND agreed with our judgement and ordered the unknown vessels to accompany them to a safe location. Perhaps they were planning this all along.
This solution was prevented by the Police cruiser opening fire on the Rubezahl. It appeared the Directoring of the Reichspolizei was aboard and she demanded that the unknown ships remain in orbit (probably until we could dispose of them). For the time being all of the MND wouldn't resist and remain in orbit as asked.

TRANSCRIPT PART 4 / MAXIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED /

Spoiler

Apearance of *REDACTED* and *REDACTED*

An Order ship " "Vagabond"|S8 " arrived in proximity and began transmitting questions. I belive they were sent as a scout of their fleet to investigate. The on-going situation with the police took priority, so I decided not to engage for the time being, but focus on the task. The task not to have Rheinland ships attack each other.
The Police cruiser began briefly chasing the Order ship away, while Viper was ordering to let them proceed.
While this time the Polizei was going along with the judgement of the BDM, things got more complex. Another faction involved themselves. A cruiser of the Artificial Intelligence arrived on the scene, keeping their distance, and identifying themselves as a "independent entity", seemingly seperate from the hive. In the ensuing investigation, they reaffirmed our suspicions that the unknown MND/Military ships may be Wilde-infected, though they refrained from explanation. They then agreed to follow our laws and leave the system as ordered.
The military Oder-class "RNC-Blucher" arrived and joined our formation.

TRANSCRIPT PART 5 / MAXIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED /

Spoiler

The military Oder-class "RNC-Telemark" arrived, their IFF appeared just as faulty as the KKS-Untergang's who recognized them.
There also was a Freelancer Snub, designation "Klein-Ente-27", an apparent first flight. They were ordered to leave at once and were able to follow that command, to the best of their ability.
Following that encounter, Kpt-R.Muller of the BDM began investigating the Order ship. I once again ordered the Order ship to depart immediately, but Viper told us to stand down. I protested, but I did not want to go against the Direktorin. It appears she was cooperating with the Order to verify claims of Sektion-7.

TRANSCRIPT PART 6 / MAXIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED /

Spoiler

The AI vessel finally departed, as ordered.

Destruction of KKS-Untergang and RNC-Telemark

Next the attention turned towards the two military ships with faulty IFFs. It appears that Sektion-7 denied the involvement of these with Sektion-7 over secure frequency to the Direktorin, but this is merely my assumption.
Shortly after, the Direktorin of the MND gave clearance to engage and destroy the Untergang. By the time I mirrored this order, the BDM and KPR had destroyed the Untergang.
While this was happening, the Order ship was leaving orbit and so was the RNC-Telemark. The Direktorin of the MND ordered to assume the later hostile. The Polizei cruiser persued, while we and the BDM formation stayed in orbit. I hear the Telemark managed to escape, but was later caught and destroyed by the MND.
In the Aftermath, Viper shared some of the reasoning for her decision-making and promised we wouldn't see Sektion-7 ships again and that she will answer questions to the Oberkommando, if needed. I recommend listening to Part 7 for the detail.
I then ordered our men to stand down and return to posts. Freelancer snub, designation "feegaard", arrived just as we stood down.

TRANSCRIPT PART 7 / MAXIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED /

Spoiler

I appologize for the complexity of this report. I am trying my best to report on these complex events in a chronological and orderly fashion, but there is only so much I can do with my limited capabilities. I take full responsibility for any mistakes. Regardless, I am confident that the information is all accurate and lines up with the transcript. You may be my judge.

Same goes for my behaviour on the scene. I believe I have learned a lot from these encounters and I shall promise to make good use of my experience - especially when it comes to dealing with the other national agencies.

I want to commend the RNC-Haferbock and especially Fl-Joachim.Stahl of the reserve regiment for commendable and supportive behaviour today. Joachim Stahl in particular would make for a great addition of the primary fleet and I look forward to serve with him again in future.

Für Kaiser, Volk und Haus

Hochachtungsvoll,
gz. Werner Roth
Oberleutnant der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr