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ID: Margrave Blaise Mersenne
ENREGISTREMENT: GRN-3305-81-C
ORIGINE: Avallon Station
DESTINATION: Sieges Sociaux, Royaux de Marine
CHIFFRAGE: Securite-B

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This is Margrave Blaise Mersenne, submitting a report for the 27th of Janvier, 743 A.G.S.


A general alert was dispatched through Naval Command by Her Highness, Aurelia DeFrance. The inter-system sensor network had detected a large mass-reading entering into His Majesty's Territory of Burgundy; heuristic analysis correlated it with a strike force originating from Champagne, and leaving little doubt as to who our trespassers were. I sortied immediately from Battleship Beauvray and rendezvoused with Her Highness at the Dauphine Jump Gate. Shortly thereafter we had received a secure transmission from His Highness, Joseph DeFrance. That the son and daughter of His Majesty the King assembled on the field of battle was a most motivating event. Wasting no time, we rallied in high orbit around Planet Nevers. Positioned at the extent of our sensor range, in the direction of the debris field, was the Council task force. Initial fly-by scans indicated a fleet strength consisting of three Agamas, one Basilisk, one rebel Obstinate-Class Cruiser, and a Sirian warship of undetermined construction; this vessel transmitted a closed frequency identification similar to those utilized by the 'TAZ', and was confirmed against archived records. The rebels possessed a numerical advantage that would have pressed us to our limits, yet in our dark hour a symbol of resolve soon launched from Planet Nevers: the Chant-du-Cygne; the Grand Marshall had heard our call, and held the line with us. By her command, we charged into the breach.

Within seconds, the battle commenced. Flak and fire screamed through the void, as though the fabric of reality was torn asunder. The rebels met us head-on, but lacked the necessary coordination to blunt our spearhead. It would not be long before the first Council warship fell to the withering fire of the Chant-du-Cygne, and then another. Within the confusion, the Council bomber miscalculated his ordinance deployment and destroyed himself as his torpedo struck the shields of the Chant-du-Cygne. As the flow of battle shifted to our favor, the rebels answered the Grand Marshall with a battleship of their own. Salvos were exchanged before the behemoths closed to 'knife-fight' distance and, with a hellish fury, they collided. In the aftermath, the Chant-du-Cygne emerged from the burning fray, her cannons ablaze and will unbroken. The Council forces had been routed, and the final skirmishes were handled by the Prince, the Princess, and myself.

For the records, I will present the force listing of His Majesty's Royal Navy and those of the Council:

GRN|Aurelia.DeFrance, flying a Serval.
GRN|Josef.DeFrance, flying a Lynx.
GRN|Blaise.Mersenne, flying a Serval.
GRN|RNS-Chant.du.Cygne, Flagship of His Majesty's Royal Navy and commanded by the Grand Marshall


Three Council Agamas
One Council Basilisk
One Obstinate-Class Cruiser
One Redemption-Class Battleship
One Sirian Cruiser of Unknown Origin

All members of His Majesty's Royal Navy left the battle unscathed.

Listed below are the confirmed kills:



The surviving rebel was allowed to leave, in order to inform his compatriots what had transpired this day.

Analysis: Though the Council is capable of rapidly assembling and moving a strike force, they lack the coordination necessary to fully utilize this advantage. Incursions of similar scale can be found in archived reports stretching back to 742 A.G.S., with similar rebel deployment numbers and vessel types. Similarly, all such recorded encounters have occurred within Burgundy, prompting us to believe that the Council may be probing our defenses within the system. Though it seems quite a waste for them to dispatch multiple warships, we cannot forget the potential that they wish to see the full extent of our response capabilities. Whatever supply lines they may have with the Sirians could mitigate, to an extent, the amount of resources required to launch these attacks. Never the less, without the molding force of drills and rhetoric, these incursions do not amount to a serious threat.

The presence of the Sirian warship amongst the Council fleet indicates that the rebels have managed to forge some manner of agreement with an outside body. Sensor records indicate that these 'TAZ' vessels hail the 'Zoner' identification. Many of these ships have trespassed into His Majesty's Territory in the past, all of whom delude themselves into believing they are assisting our industry, or wish to enter into negotiations with us. The 'TAZ' seems no different from them, albeit possessing a certain degree of organization not previously found amongst other Zoners. Of troubling issue, though, is that the captain of this particular vessel, the IKS-bortaS, seems intent on assassinating Her Highness Aurelia. We can only assume that the Council enlisted the 'TAZ' to conduct such under-handed attacks against His Majesty. It is also quite possible that they are performing reconnaissance flights to feed intelligence to the rebels. This is a serious threat we cannot allow. As such, I recommend that all such 'TAZ' vessels be destroyed immediately upon identification.

ADDENDUM: As per intelligence provided by Her Highness, this TAZ warship is now identified as a 'Fearless-Class' Cruiser. Naval databases have been updated to reflect this, as well as other vessel and equipment types utilized by the TAZ and Zoners.

Conclusion: This was a decisive victory for His Majesty's Royal Navy. The destruction of two Council warships and a wing of fighters should hinder their operations for the time being. I will deploy whatever forces I can spare from Dauphine to reinforce the perimeter in Burgundy, should the Council attempt any future incursions. Similarly, naval checkpoints will be established along the Lanquedoc Jump Gate as well as deep patrols into Dauphine's open space. It is better to destroy the weeds at their root, than to cut them down and allow them the chance to regrow.



To the best of my abilities, I claim the contents to be truthful and accurate.

By my hand and eye,


[color=#33FF33]Margrave Blaise Mersenne

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