The smuggling operation last night was a partial success. We lost some transports, but part of the artifact convoy made it this time, despite the many opposition of the GMG, Blood Dragons and Order. The most important one: the Hogosha transport called the "Shizuoka" arrived safe and secure. Speaking of the Order, we might need to rethink our diplomacy with them. But i'll leave that into your capable hands.
I myself was carrying artifacts myself. It didn't stop me from helping out our allies being harrassed. Flying a Hybrid Gunboat has it's advantages on both sides of the coin. Despite the good coing made, we might be more careful next time however. Going into smaller groups and taking alternate routes. It seems our enemy is tightening their grip on our main route. Sure we can use our overwhelming firepower to break through, but taking losses like that every time doesn't seem too productive in my eyes.