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

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Author: Ensign Ian Sinclair
Location: Battleship Norfolk - Cambridge
Recipient: BAF Command
Subject: Rogue Gunboat Incident

To the Honorable Fleet Masters of the Bretonian Armed Forces

It is my solemn duty to report an incident that occured on the date of January the 22nd involving a rogue Bretonian gunboat by the name of Hubble.

Myself Lieutenant Feya, and Captain Clark of the HMS Revenge (BGB-107) were in the middle of a Combat Patrol in the Leeds system when we encountered said Bretonian Gunboat en route to the Magellan jump hole. Despite repeated warnings from Lieutenant Feya the warship refused to cut their engines for inspection, instead fleeing to the California gate. When they reached the gate the gunboat proceeded to fire several volleys at Lieutenant Feya, and then fled through the California jump gate into Liberty space. At this point we chose to cease pursuit rather than violate Liberty's space, and returned to our combat patrol.

Due to the vessel's flight, I have no confirmation of ID (save for a Liberty Navy IFF) nor of what cargo it may have carried. On lieutenant Feya's orders the Liberty Navy and LSF were contacted and apprised of the situation, but thus far they have been unable to apprehend the gunboat - as a result, it is still at large in Liberty space.

Currently we are mystified as to how such a captain would acquire a Bretonian warship, and it is my personal recommendation that the Admiralty begin an inquiry concerning security measures at Southampton Shipyard.

With all due respect

Ensign Ian Sinclair, Templar Pilot of the Bretonian Cambridge Fleet

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