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34TH BRIGADE REPORT MESSAGE
VESPUCCI SYSTEM, BATTLESHIP ATUM, 26/07/835

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Priority - High | Recipient - Operations Tracking Department

VESPUCCI SYSTEM RECONAISSANCE MISSION

Mission Overview

On 26 Jul 835 A.S., I participated in a reconnaissance patrol of the Vespucci system under the command of Commander Alfred Schwartz. My primary assignment focused on locating, surveying and salvaging Liberty-origin weapon systems modified by the Insurgency and their Commonwealth allies for potential integration into Order assets. Secondary objectives included wreckage documentation, faction contact protocols, and tactical assessment of salvageable military technology.During the patrol, our team systematically examined five major wreckage sites containing remnants of the recent civil conflict:

VMS Philadelphia - Located in sector F-4, this transport craft was originally a separatist vessel repurposed to support Veracruz military industry. During its final operation, the Philadelphia desperately attempted to evacuate remaining ground-based personnel from the system. Both the ship and its escorts were destroyed when Navy reinforcements finally broke through the Insurgency defenses. The hull remains largely intact, though cargo bays have been gutted by previous salvage operations.

Gunboat Maine - Found in sector E-4, this vessel was once a crucial component of the Separatist defense forces in Bering. Having defended Marshall Station on numerous occasions, the Maine continued its protective role until the end. The gunboat was destroyed just before Marshall Station's fall Despite the catastrophic damage, many weapon components survived the explosive detachment and remained accessible for salvage.

Cruiser Chicago - Discovered in sector D-4, this vessel was one of the original participants in the separatist rebellion in New York. Having survived numerous battles with the Navy and other hostile forces, the Chicago represented one of the most loyal crews from its original battlegroup. The ship's destruction came when its engine room was hit during the initial skirmishes that would eventually doom Marshall Station. Evidence of attempted spot repairs was visible but proved futile against the sustained bombardment.

Avarice Wreck - Located at the Guerrero Cloud perimeter, this is the remains of a pirate freighter that strayed into the asteroid field and was subsequently destroyed, reportedly by Hellfire Legion patrols. The wreck was deliberately left in place as a warning to future trespassers. External plating shows heavy pitting from weapons fire, but interior power couplings remain largely undisturbed.

Battlecruiser Triton - Positioned in sector C-6, this vessel became the last surviving heavy warship in the Insurgency's devastated armada. The Triton was forced to engage Delaware's formation, which possessed superior numbers but lacked the cohesion and determination of their opposition. This engagement ultimately spelled Delaware's doom and shattered any notion of this campaign being an ideal victory for Liberty. The Insurgency's surviving forces achieved exactly what they had hoped for, exposing the image of an immortal Liberty as a fabrication. Despite this achievement, the Triton suffered catastrophic damage during the battle. The Commanding Officer died from blood loss after shrapnel wounds sustained during the engagement with Delaware. By the time the Ohio arrived to finish what Delaware should have waited for, the ship was little more than a drifting hulk.

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Salvaged Insurgency Technology
My focused extractions concentrated on weapon, engine, and thruster subsystems unique to Insurgency retrofits. From the Triton's dorsal battery cluster, I successfully recovered an HFGx-04pl "Judgement" Plasma Cannon Mk II. This weapon system showed significant modifications from standard Liberty specifications, with enhanced power coupling and improved thermal management.From the Chicago's maneuvering section, I extracted an Insurgency Thruster assembly featuring enlarged thermal vents and modified exhaust routing. The design showed clear improvements over standard Liberty thruster technology, particularly in heat dissipation during extended maneuvers.The Maine's split stern section yielded an intact Insurgency Heavy Fighter Engine Mk I core housing complete with fuel injectors. Despite the vessel's destruction, the engine compartment had remained sealed, preserving the advanced propulsion system in salvageable condition.Additional components recovered included reinforced capacitor rings, modified coolant manifolds, and specialized heat-sink arrays that proved compatible with Order power-bus architecture.

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Integration Into 042D "Bastet" Heavy Fighter
Upon return to Battleship Atum, I worked with the reverse-engineering team to integrate the recovered technology into my personal combat platform. The primary weapon upgrade involved installing the HFGx-04pl "Judgement" Plasma Cannon Mk II as a centerline mount, replacing one of my standard Order Class lasers. This modification provides eighteen percent increased hull damage per second and demonstrates superior shield-stripping capabilities compared to standard energy weapons.The Insurgency Thruster with reinforced vents was installed to replace my standard Bastet thruster system. This upgrade delivers six percent improved cruise acceleration and reduces heat build-up by four percent during sustained maneuvers, providing crucial tactical advantages during combat operations.The Insurgency Heavy Fighter Engine Mk I core was integrated with Order firmware to replace my existing engine. This modification provides five percent additional power-output headroom and significantly smoother afterburner cycling, enhancing overall flight performance.

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Strategic Assessment
The mission revealed that Insurgency wrecks continue to house serviceable advanced hardware despite Liberty's post-battle salvage efforts. The modified Liberty plasma systems emphasize raw damage output over energy economy, but integration with Order cooling technology proves highly feasible and effective.The Guerrero Cloud perimeter continues to conceal valuable salvage opportunities, as evidenced by the relatively intact Avarice wreck. This suggests that patrol routes in the region remain porous and accessible to authorized salvage operations.The Vespucci system remains a contested graveyard containing substantial technological assets. A permanent Order presence is essential to deny these resources to Nomad forces or other hostile factions who might exploit the advanced military hardware for their own purposes.

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Recommendations
Based on my findings, I recommend authorizing expanded salvage teams to secure remaining Insurgency weapon caches before hostile factions return to claim these assets.Deployment of sensor buoys around the C-6 and D-4 wreck grid would enable monitoring of scavenger traffic and possible Nomad interference. Additionally, a feasibility study should be initiated for towing intact gunboat and reactor sections to Atum's dry-docks for comprehensive parts harvesting operations.The successful integration of Insurgency technology into my Bastet heavy fighter demonstrates the viability of battlefield salvage operations for maintaining our technological edge against increasingly sophisticated opponents.

LIEUTENANT BEN HISLOP
34TH HADES BRIGADE
26/07/835

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