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Contact report: Helghast assault repelled from Honshu

A small invasion force entered Kusari space from Sigma 13 this evening and was met by KND deLuna and its escort pilot returning from a diplomatic mission.

Shortly before reserve units arrived, the deLuna was critically damaged and forced to crash land on Honshu, all hands were evacuated successfully and the hull is salvageable.

Being hopelessly outgunned the Kusari Defense network contracted two mercenaries to assist in the defence of Honshu, the bounty hunter destroyers Wardog and [BH]Lewis responded. Shortly after, Lt. Havok arrived in a Huntress Cruiser. IFF transponders failed and Havok was fired upon a few times. After intentions were clear the engagement continued with his assistance.

After some exchanges the Helghast fleet retreated back to Sigma 13. Repairs began on the deLuna.

A second wave of Helghast appeared this time with Lt. Havoc assisting them. Orbital fighting occured over Honshu. Mercenary Wardog sustained heavy damage. KNF pilots engaged and defeated the Helghast fighter and bomber but were unable to damage the Corsair cruiser. Long range comms were sent out to the ~Osaka~ and had it recalled from picket duty in Shikoku to assist in the removal of the traitorous ship.

By the time Osaka had arrived though, Havoc had disappeared.

A final wave from the Helghast was met at Honshu not long after. This time a Talarca, a bomber and a Saber. Joining them was the Bansai!Drunkenpilot Corsair Gunboat. All enemy contacts were destroyed. A belated reinforcement from SA-Redbear sealed the fate of the Honshu raiders.

Normal shipping lanes were reopened and towing operations continued to Yukowa.

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