From: Flora, Gaians To: Admiral Solandros, Order Overwatch;
Commander Otto, 34th Brigade Source: Skye Base, Newcastle Subject: Coordination Type: Text
Admiral, Commander.
I hope you're doing well. I also hope that the Atum is doing well, after all we've done to get her out of Vespucci.
I'd like to get together to discuss some matters, mostly related to Vespucci, but also Bretonia and the Taus. There's quite a few unresolved issues that we don't really have the capabilities to handle by ourselves. The sooner we get to work on them, the better.
Let me know what works for you. If you have any other units assigned to these areas, now would be the time to loop them in as well.
<sender>Commandant Waldemar Otto <recipient>"Flora" <subject>Coordination
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Guten Tag Flora.
Ja, we kept in touch in the past. I remember very well the events of escorting the battleship Atum and the subsequent search for those involved in the attack. Without you and other Gaians, everything would have been much more difficult.
I won't waste your time with long, piercing speeches about the importance of fighting for humanity. A personal meeting is not possible at this time. Please provide me with all available information through communication channels.
It is good to hear from you again, I hope you have experienced no further trouble after we were able to address the previous administrative hiccup.
Repairs on the Atum are well underway, we are greatful to all our friends and allies helping out with her repair.
As luck would have we are preparing a convoy to depart from Akabat to deliver more material for just that purpose, I see no reason why we couldn't combine that trip with a diplomatic visit, especially given our common concerns in the region.
From: Flora, Gaians To: Admiral Solandros, Order Overwatch;
Commander Otto, 34th Brigade Source: Skye Base, Newcastle Subject: Coordination Type: Text
Admiral, Commander.
I'm quite happy to see such a swift response. Admiral, I'd also like to thank you for the swift resolution to that matter. I can confirm our runners have had no issues since. There are quite a few things I'd like to touch on, so I'll just get to it.
My primary concerns surround the Vespucci system. As I've already mentioned in my communications with Admiral Golanski, the biosphere of Veracruz is suffering a crisis. The Nomad corpse continues to poison the planet and it needs to be dealt with immediately. We'd do it ourselves, if the contamination was smaller in scope, but we are talking about a biological equivalent to a crashed capital ship. We have neither the resources nor the expertise in handling the quantities of Nomad material the cleanup would necessitate. Not to mention any after-effects we can't even begin to predict.
Secondly, we've also noted the local Wild Hunt incorporated heavier units into their arsenal. We've sighted at least one Hel-class cruiser in their possession, and there may well be more. It would not surprise me if they were using the Omega passage to reinforce the Guerrero.
There is also the matter of the Orkney system. I'm sure the events that transpired there are no secret to you. Our garrison there had front-row seats to the massacre, and we've lost quite a few of our own when the Nomads swept the system. Some of our best have been keeping watch over the system since, and it's been quiet, but it's only a matter of time before the threat resurfaces in the region. I think comparing notes is long overdue here.
And, finally, there's Dublin. We know beyond reasonable doubt now that the Republic has ties to the Inverness branch of the Hunt. Whether knowingly or not is beyond my ability to say. What I can say, however, is that I explicitly requested Admiral Golanski sees to the matter. Given a few weeks ago a Technocrat dreadnought arrived in Dublin to a warm welcome by Molly and Coalition forces, it seems like my words fell on deaf ears. This needs rectifying.
But I would say one item at a time. Vespucci, specifically Veracruz, as it's a very time-sensitive matter. Commander Otto, I would like to inquire about the status of the 34th. Is the unit still operating in the region? Admiral Solandros, I'd like to take you up on the offer. I can make my way into the Omicrons to catch your convoy and accompany you, if that'd suit you. We could talk things through along the way. Let me know the timetable.
Regardless, if there's any immediate information or assitance you can provide on any of the above, I'd be quite grateful.
<sender>Commandant Waldemar Otto <recipient>"Flora" <subject>Coordination
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Guten Tag Flora.
I've verified the reports from that battle and confirm that the incident with the Nomad combat form falling did occur.
We can't ignore this factor for a number of reasons, one of which is the Wendigo group, which is most active in Vespucci. On the other hand, we won't be able to descend to the planet's surface without disturb the Liberty Republic: they've ensured that information about activities there is transmitted to the DSE, and from there to people like LSF.
Disposal isn't a problem; the problem is getting down there and remaining undetected. On the other hand, the events in Kusari, Ontario, and Erie combined play into our hands: Liberty clearly can't handle everything at once.
For now, I'll just test the waters. Working with a hot head can create far more risks than anything else. As for Orkney, Bretonia and the Tau-worlds, I'd prefer Admiral Solandros take matters into his own hands. If he needs our help, rest assured, he'll find it.
From: Flora, Gaians To: Admiral Solandros, Order Overwatch;
Commander Otto, 34th Brigade Source: Skye Base, Newcastle Subject: Coordination Type: Text
Commander Otto.
I'm in agreement that it's highly unlikely Liberty can spare any meaningful effort to stop a cleanup operation, doubly so if Kusari so happens to make their move before us. But Liberty does not need a meaningful force to disrupt our operations. I think we should proceed with the assumption that, at the very least, the LSF would have something to say about it.
However, the satelites might not be as big of an issue as they may seem. Thanks to certain arrangements, we've already been able to tap the data feeds for our own use. It's largely how we've kept tabs on the contamination in the first place. I'd have to make some calls, but a surveillance blackout should not be too difficult to arrange for.
But I'd rather we figure out a plan to clean up the mess before I have to go around calling in favours.
The happenings at Orkney are indeed known to us, I have instructed a wing to operate in the area, they will reach out to your troops in the area to better coordinate. With the Nomads it's always better to assume that any moments of peace are just merely the quiet before the storm.
Infected cruiser class vessels are, unfortunately, not that unusual. Though it is rare to see them that far out, they usually operate in the Omicrons or the Omegas where the infected have a stronger foothold. Your theory of the omega passage might very well hold merit, I'm assuming the 34th will be able to reinforce your position in Vespucci should the need occur.
As for Dublin. It's no secret the Order considers all of Auxesia infected on account of being founded by a known infectee, which means the Technocracy is by extension considered compromised at best and infected at worst. I'm not sure what they'd be trying to accomplish in Dublin of all places however, let alone with the Mollys and Coalition. Unfortunately most of our forces are tied up quite a decent bit away from the Dublin system but I will see if I can send in an Agent to investigate the matter.
Ironically I was recently contacted by an Auxesian who claimed to want to share information, when I indicated I'd be willing to talk instead of shoot if they consented to a baseside Nomad scan the responses appeared to cease, curious how that works.
From: Flora, Gaians To: Admiral Solandros, Order Overwatch;
Commander Otto, 34th Brigade Source: Skye Base, Newcastle Subject: Coordination Type: Text
Admiral Solandros.
I wouldn't presume to tell you how to do your job, but if anything is on my no go list, it'd be that.
As for Dublin, to specify, the Ranseur-class we spotted was the INS Ven'Gyr, flagged to the Insurgent remnants operating under the Technocracy's patronage. Far as we know, they arrived from somewhere in the Taus and have since left for Liberty. Pennsylvania, if I were to guess, their visit to Arranmore likely just a resupply stop. The real question here is why the Republic is willing to host a Technocrat-flagged Outcast ship. It's also one that I don't think the Mollys would be willing to answer for me. But you might have some luck.
In any case, I'd like to loop back to the topic of the convoy so that we can discuss Veracruz in person. Alternatively, I can also just pay a visit to Akabat itself. Whatever works.
From: Flora, Gaians To: Admiral Solandros, Order Overwatch;
Commander Otto, 34th Brigade Source: Skye Base, Newcastle Subject: Favours Type: Text
Admiral Solandros.
Could you do me a favour and get in touch with your Kusari associates? Astrophysics is investigating a few leads and they could use some information regarding Kusari's Jump Drive project. Specifically, the timeline of deployment and approximate location of test sites.
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