First AAR from the new diggs. Rapport building with the locals in Pennsylvania is definitely paying off. We departed Pinnacle with a sizeable force under myself and Exarch West's command with the intent of running a diversion for the Incursus' later run from Valravn to Pinnacle. Sweeping New York, we encountered a Naval staging point near Norfolk Shipyard, which quickly grew to roughly equal numbers to our own. As combat began, they received a steady stream of reinforcements; primarily gunships and fighters, but a single Archer-class, the Donbastio, brought its guns to bear as well. Struikas and Yoruha arrived aboard the Sender, successfully drawing the Donbastio's fire at the cost of their own vessel, buying valuable time for Triantha and I to mop up the remaining fighters. I believe the proper milspeak for what we accomplished out there today, if I've been hearing Struikas right, is a Grand Slam. All targets destroyed or routed. Myself and the Technocrat Triantha survived and RTB'd Pinnacle.
Upon return to Pinnacle, I encountered a local Erie militant by the callsign Red Dandelion. I'll attach the log below, and I strongly encourage the Exarchy and command staff to review it. The number one thing these people seem to want assistance with is shoring up Pinnacle. I'm certain Tectarch West can do better than the sorry state it's currently in.
One last thing: one Celine Duval-Percier - callsign Triantha - who has assisted us on multiple occasions, mentioned in passing that her Nightjar belonged to Captain Emilia Osorio, who has been MIA for well over a year. I intend to reach out to her personally and investigate this matter further. The ship was evidently abandoned in mint condition. It's very likely that Osorio is alive out there somewhere.
[12.02.2026 23:51:08] Red.Dandelion: We already tried fighting in the open.
[12.02.2026 23:51:22] Red.Dandelion: The Carrier Pinnacle's that way, if you're curious to see how that went.
[12.02.2026 23:51:43] Red.Dandelion: But don't take this to mean I'm not glad to see you.
[12.02.2026 23:52:02] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: I'm just going to say this,
[12.02.2026 23:52:31] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: I understand what you're saying. But we fought them for years on equal footing, held them at bay, even won.
[12.02.2026 23:52:41] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: The only thing that did us in, in the end, was subterfuge.
[12.02.2026 23:52:49] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: The Legion is a shadow of its former self. I know this.
[12.02.2026 23:53:22] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: But in time, you're going to see us bring experience and hardware to the table that was previously out of your reach.
[12.02.2026 23:53:53] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: That's not an insult, not a judgement. I applaud you for all you've done here. All you've built here.
[12.02.2026 23:54:02] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: What's that quote, about doing so much with so little for so long?
[12.02.2026 23:54:22] Red.Dandelion: Oh, don't assume I'm proud of this rust-bucket. If someone tripped the wrong way, it'd probably fracture.
[12.02.2026 23:54:31] Red.Dandelion: It sure isn't a Freeport Six.
[12.02.2026 23:54:40] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: Let me ask you a question.
[12.02.2026 23:54:57] Red.Dandelion: If you wish.
[12.02.2026 23:54:58] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: If there was one thing that we could do to improve things here at Pinnacle, what would it be?
[12.02.2026 23:55:49] Red.Dandelion: Mm... tsk, if I fill in for the strategists on this one?
[12.02.2026 23:55:55] Red.Dandelion: Get a replacement.
[12.02.2026 23:56:06] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: A replacement what, exactly?
[12.02.2026 23:56:54] Red.Dandelion: New base of operations. You see how limited the construction is, after all. But, I appreciate that that's a big dream.
[12.02.2026 23:57:06] Red.Dandelion: Not quite suitable to run warships off this thing.
[12.02.2026 23:57:14] Red.Dandelion: But... more attainable?
[12.02.2026 23:57:17] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: We.. do sort of have one of those of our own. A base of operations.
[12.02.2026 23:57:35] Red.Dandelion: You do?
[12.02.2026 23:57:48] Red.Dandelion: Certainly not in Veracruz orbit, by my sight.
[12.02.2026 23:58:23] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: I can't say much more than that right now, and I don't know how helpful it'll end up being for you, exactly.
[12.02.2026 23:58:40] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: But I can say this. Our leadership is divided into three, the Exarchy.
[12.02.2026 23:59:10] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: The Stratarch, Logarch, and Tectarch. Grand Tectarch Amy West was the last Lord Commander of the Legion, and an incredible engineer.
[12.02.2026 23:59:27] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: I'm sure she could help build this place up into something less...
[12.02.2026 23:59:31] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: You get me.
[13.02.2026 00:00:01] Red.Dandelion: Maybe. If I know old Graham, he gets pretty defensive over people touching his station.
[13.02.2026 00:00:11] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: See, that's what I mean.
[13.02.2026 00:00:13] Red.Dandelion: I got him to shift on it once, and that was an effort.
[13.02.2026 00:00:20] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: If we're going to all be in this together.. we need to all be in it together.
[13.02.2026 00:00:35] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: But convincing Graham, I suppose, would be Logarch With's territory.
[13.02.2026 00:00:47] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: She's our diplomat. Which is kind of funny.
[13.02.2026 00:01:07] Red.Dandelion: I'd recommend at least making contact with him. That's on the list of to-dos for my cell coordinator, too.
[13.02.2026 00:01:08] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: Molly firebrand with a disposition the color of her hair.
[13.02.2026 00:01:23] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: Who's your cell coordinator?
[13.02.2026 00:01:23] Red.Dandelion: Because of his position here, all our logi requests tend to run through his people.
[13.02.2026 00:01:56] Red.Dandelion: Aah. I'm the runner for "Group Clarion". Currently headed by a man you can call "Bowman".
[13.02.2026 00:02:10] Red.Dandelion: Small group. Almost all dirtside.
[13.02.2026 00:02:14] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: Graham and Bowman. Alright.
[13.02.2026 00:02:21] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: Any other big names I should be aware of?
[13.02.2026 00:02:40] Red.Dandelion: The Pennsylvania Liberation Front, for sure. Ohh, who did I deal with...
[13.02.2026 00:02:46] Red.Dandelion: Stand by, let me get you a name.
[13.02.2026 00:03:04] Red.Dandelion: It's been a few years since they helped me with something.
[13.02.2026 00:04:10] Red.Dandelion: .. ah, here we go.
[13.02.2026 00:04:59] Red.Dandelion: You could reach out to "Beholder", or "Counterpoint". But, fair warning. As caution and secrecy goes, the PLF are very devoted.
[13.02.2026 00:05:30] Red.Dandelion: They seem to cycle through who's in charge of outreach regularly. But, trying for them might at least redirect you.
[13.02.2026 00:05:40] Red.Dandelion: That's what happened to me looking for "Swordfish"
[13.02.2026 00:05:50] Red.Dandelion: You see what this occupation has made of us?
[13.02.2026 00:06:12] Red.Dandelion: We all must be spies and hopefuls at the same time.
[13.02.2026 00:06:20] Red.Dandelion: It's a strenuous combination.
[13.02.2026 00:07:49] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: It's our hope, that that degree of caution and secrecy won't be needed forever. Like I said, change is coming.
[13.02.2026 00:08:11] Red.Dandelion: This has been my intuition as well.
[13.02.2026 00:08:18] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: I'm asking what we can do for you, because I want to do whatever we can to build good faith here.
[13.02.2026 00:08:40] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: I need to finish up this AAR. I'm sure we'll meet again soon.
[13.02.2026 00:08:46] Red.Dandelion: If you're going to be using Pinnacle as a staging ground against Liberty, definitely shuttling in repair materials for a start.
[13.02.2026 00:08:50] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: Major Bellamy Crowe, for what it's worth.
[13.02.2026 00:09:00] Red.Dandelion: If you're offering other support, I think Bowman may want to reach out your way.
[13.02.2026 00:09:05] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: We've already done that. And a lot of fuel, and a lot of medicine, and a lot of ammunition.
[13.02.2026 00:09:37] Red.Dandelion: Pffhe, let's hope it wasn't eaten up by all the -other- supply runners slinking off to Erie.
[13.02.2026 00:09:48] Red.Dandelion: Well.
[13.02.2026 00:09:52] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: Gods, I hope that's a joke.
[13.02.2026 00:09:59] TFP)-Bellamy.Crowe: Anyway..
[13.02.2026 00:10:21] Red.Dandelion: A pleasure, Major. Allow me to more amiably say:
[13.02.2026 00:10:25] Red.Dandelion: Welcome to Pennsylvania.
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