Message to: RHA
Comm ID: Flottekapitan Kaspar Meisnerr
Location: Vogtland, Dresden
Hail, brothers. One of our gunboats, the dreaded Leopard, has been withdrawn from the Omega front today, and led to New Berlin to ambush a large RepEx diamond transport, coming from Dresden. As the gunboat patrolled the New Berlin system for possible threats before assuming position, they have encountered an IMG transport convoy. As per orders from high command, these vessels were let through the blockade, despite their initial (if uncalled for) fright. As long as they don't ferry diamonds around, they are good to go.
The Leopard successfully intercepted the RepEx diamond transport at the Dresden - Brandenburg lane stretch, and it's pilot gave the order for the ship to jettison it's cargo hold. The RepEx vessel replied by opening fire and was regrettably destroyed afterwards. At this moment the Leopard was finally found by a Rheinland Military patrol consisting of a Wrath fighter and a bomber. I have ordered the gunboat to withdraw into the asteroid field to prevent the Military dogs from rallying their heavy equipment, but the two fools followed. Despite several warnings to break off, the continued following our crew up until the Dresden jump hole, where a fight ensued with the two pilots soon vastly outnumbered by our rookie patrols. To their help came a Liberty Navy tagged freelancer in an Avenger who promptly began shooting our force near the hole. The Leopard made short work of him. After that I ordered it's crew to heavily damage the RM patrol and withdraw to Vogtland. The two fighters proved incapable of doing any damage to the gunboat, and - considering that it's task was complete - I have broadcasted a few lines of propaganda using it's comms and gave the go ahead to retreat.
All in all the mission was a success. These two Military pilots will have something to think about once they get back to base.
