Bretonian Armed Forces Defense Intelligence Staff (DIS) (iRP) (AO)

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From: Commodore James Hobart, Derby fleet
To: Bretonia Armed Force
Subject: Report 11/29/817

At 3 STM the Bretonian gunboat Emerald was launched to intercept, what we knew was a supply/ support ship for the Coalitions operations in upper Tau and the system code named Orkney.

The Coalition gunboat Borodino was noticed by the Norfolk security lane, but the Norfolk alerted fighters and interceptor wings werent fast enough.

Our next move was to close down the Leeds system for any traffic, going out to the Tau worlds. Lt. Commander Goodmen was in charge of the security of Stokes, and I tried to block the Edinburg gate on time. But, somehow the Coalition ship used a hole in our blockade, and then, we simply didnt have enough time to catch it.

The target was already in Edinburg, flying towards Tau. I didnt want to surrender so easily, so I moved 'Emy' to the Taus. I hoped that Coaltion pilot wouldnt be so good between all that ice.

But, what did I find in Tau was not anything red, but yellow. There was a Naval Forces destroyer parked some 10 clicks away from the Harris defense field. All communication channels were open, but I received only static. Emy, classed as a Bretonian gunboat lacked heavy power, but we had a great chance to catch the Kusari destroyer inside the ice fields, where their speed meant nothing.

Emy was moving slowly towards the target, and when finally in range, the Kusari captain launched a surprise attack on us. Our shields were at 60% when we were finally able to return fire. Things werent looking good for us then, but soon, our men aboard the Emerald showed their full potential.

Our pilots outmaneuvered the Kusari destroyer in steep turns, our gunners delivered some nasty damage to their cannons. The kusari captain, falling into panic, turned their back to us, and tried to retreat with some evasive maneuvers. He tried to reach the safe lines, around battleship Yamaguchi. But, the Yamaguchi battleship was as always 'Bridge too far'.

Nevertheless, our original task failed, and the Coalition gunboat Borodino managed to safely reach the Tau 29 gate, and then, maybe Orkney. We lost a great chance to inflict some damage to their operations in our northern sector.

Signed by: James Hobart

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