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From: Commander Taro Katsuo
Location: Flagship Ayakashi-Maru, Sigma-59

Konnichiwa Guild brothers and sisters!

Not long ago, I assembled another strike-force consisting of myself in an Kaichou, Corporal Kako Shimakaze in his Roc, the two recruits Alan Jones and Koroku Hayashi both in Karasus, and a newcomer by the name of Tadashi Katsu piloting his very own Eagle. I gathered our forces at planet Honshu, between the Okinawa and Sigma-19 systems not to alarm any watching Outcasts spying on Sigma-19...



We set up our ambush near the jump hole that the Outcasts origin from, and lay in wait. We did not have to wait long until a simple Cardamine smuggler showed up, quickly turning back through the hole to warn his foul suppliers, no doubt. Our plan worked, just as expected. Although, I must say we were a little surprised that the enemy sent one of their largest and most powerful warships to combat us, and with no other escorts at that! The Ranseur Dreadnought IceShield had entered the system.



Battle ensued, and poor unlucky recruit Jones-san took a direct hit from an devastating salvo of the dreadnoughts guns, instantly obliterating his ship. Corporal Shimakaze used his tractor beam to bring the ejected pod aboard on his vessel as the rest of us fought on zealously! An Outcast bomber joined the battle, but it were quickly destroyed when our agile Heavy Fighters harassed it until it's own weaponry blow up just as he fired torpedoes, transforming his ship into nothing more than a ball of fire, seconds later to be extinguished by the vacuum of space. With newly gained strength, we pounded the dreadnoughts hull with antimatter after antimatter impact.



We knew time was of the essence, as by previous encounters with the Outcast, they always increase in numbers when one of them are threatened with utter destruction. It was not long until what seemed all Outcasts within a hundred light years had their guns aimed at us, doing their best to prevent us from destroying the dreadnought, slowly but steadily. Finally, upon the brink of destruction, a more seasoned Outcast pilot ordered the dreadnought IceShield to fall back to Alpha.



We did our best to ensure it's destruction, but the jump hole to Alpha was not far and it managed to limp through. Surely the Outcasts won't be foolish enough to send any more unprotected warships straight into our jaws!



With the dreadnought gone, we turned our attention to the remaining forces. At least four Sabres fighters and three Tridente gunships were still present. I ordered the gunships to be picked off one by one until only the fighters remained. We did so with little effort, our Antimatter aim could not be questioned!



By now, our forces were exhausted and we had trouble fighting the remaining Sabres as they proved to be difficult for us to hit, and then dodge the incoming fire. I took a decision that probably saved the life of my men. While being targeted by all hostile fighters, I ordered my brethren to fall back towards Sigma-19, while myself remained to occupy the Outcasts thus allowing my men to escape.



When everyone was out of harms way, I made my own escape attempt back to Sigma-19 with the Outcasts hot in pursuit. The Outcasts tried to taunt us in turning around and attack them, calling us 'Cowards' for running. Clearly they still don't understand our guerilla strategies and combat doctrines: Strike deep, hit hard, and get out before we're overrun and destroyed.

Another glorious win for the Guild! We inflicted huge casualties on the Outcasts, while only suffering minimal losses ourselves. I would assume the Outcast dreadnought to be out of action for the foreseeable future as it maintains repairs, thus drawing manpower and resources of the Outcasts that could otherwise be used to fight us.

With our success, I would also like to congratulate everyone who participated in the raid. You all made me very proud, and I'm a lucky Commander to have such men at my disposal. You all earned battlefield promotions for your actions, and I'm happy to deliver the good news to you!



Corporal Kako Shimakaze, I've long been searching for another Lt-Commander to assume the role alongside Sum Yungai as my most trusted and valuable officers in the Paramilitary. There are few men and women in Sirius worthy being called my "right hand". You are one of them. Congratulations, Lt-Commander Kako Shimakaze!

Recruit Alan Jones and Recruit Koroku Hayashi, you both fought valiantly and displayed true combat prowess that is required by all Paramilitary ensigns. I'm glad to have you by my side in dangerous times such as these. Congratulations, Ensign Alan Jones and Ensign Koroku Hayashi!

Tadashi Katsu-san, without your help I'm not certain the battle would have such an success, and I thank you greatly for accompanying and assisting us when we needed it the most. I'm also very glad to hear you've officially joined our ranks within the GMG| Paramilitary division. Congratulations, Recruit Tadashi Katsu

Long live the Guild!


Taro Katsuo,
Sayonara!

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