Ongoing tests on the Typhoon class destroyer are proving it to be very adept at handling hostile battleships.
A running battle with an HAF Osiris left it a smoking hulk, after pursuit across three systems.
Unfortunately, we lost two fighters and a bomber seconds before it was destroyed, partially due to carelessness of the pilots, partially due to a lack of familiarity with new armaments.
Captain Baranov should be commended for his leadership skill, as should Captain Karchov, in spite of his mistakes involving ordnance. Lt. Commander Guang Jie showed competence today too. Everyone else will likely learn from the experience.
To: SCRA
Comm ID: Captain Baranov
Subject Log: Engagement with intruders in Coalition space; 18/04
Thermal cams spotted two fools trying to breach the Omega-52 today. An eagle and a civilian bomber with the identification of 'AC' were recognized putting up resistance against the boarding squad. Both identified signatures were reported to be affliated with Zoners.
We lost Abdul's fighter in the action due to something I don't know. The blast of a torpedo perhaps.. Anyway, their bomber torpedoed his own wing mate as well after hassling with me for a short while, leaving him hopeless for the last 10 minutes that he spent to flee on thrust under my and Katya's guns in order to crash land at Freeport 5 with the remaining spare parts from his hull scattering out in void.
Incoming transmission...
CommId: Captain Bjorn Thorvaldsson
Location: Vogtland base
To: SCRA command
Subject: Rheinland raid
Good day comrades, I am bringing you good news today, but lets start from the begining. Today small assault group made of cpt Richtofen aboard CPW Genghis Khan, cpt Baranov, Myself, lt cmd Jie, lt Bethune, sub lt Thacker and sub lt Quirm. Our mission was hit and run on system of New Berlin. While regrouping at Vogtland we were joined by RHA rekrut Bjorn Kleiner. Our first swoops around lanes showed little signs of activity, but cost our wing some serious damage from police patrols. Jie's bomber suffered engine malfunction and Thancker was sent to escort him back to O52. Kleiner was also recalled for Hessian attack on Gamma.
Leaving us four to stalk the Rheinland further. Soon tho, Military response force was scrambled up. After some epic bickering between our cpt. Richtofen and his former comrade "cmdr" Dieter Schprokets of RM battle was soon joined. On their side there were vadm Schprokets, fw Katherine Guntram, hg Hans Klemmer and fl Jan Fuchs. They were supported by freelancer Austin Goodmen
Rheinlanders went straight for Genghis, torpedoing it into submission and forcing hull breach. Some additional damage was unluckly dealt by friendly fire, disabling bridge command. With Genghis down, and after some overconfident words from Rheinland admiral, we promplty shoot admiral down, my torpedo taking the last hull pannels apart. With odds more in our favor we continued fight, and soon Baranov gunned down Klemmer. Fight continued on, and soon unexpected reinforcemets arrived. RHA gunboat Ostwald, Bundschuh bomber Grigory, and on our greatest suprise comrade Vasily Prutko. RM managed to down Grigory, but soon Fuchs was gunned down by combined arms, Prutko took out Goodmen and finally Guntram was hit by cannonball missile.
We went back to ressuply at Vogtland, but with Rheinland Major Gauss on our tail. While Baranov, Prutko and Ostwald held him back, Quirm and myself ressuplied on Vogtland and went back to help them dispatch bothersome pilot. In end he was gunned down by Ostwald.
Saying our farewells to Hessians we went back to O52 to celebrate this big victory half towing Genghis hulk with us. This was indeed great day of great deeds.
To: SCRA
Comm ID: Captain Baranov
Subject Log: Engagement with KNF in Omega-50; 25/04
A Naval Forces Cruiser was intercepted in Omega-50 after being spotted during attempting to infiltrate the Coalition space. As we set course with Lt Cmdr. Muhadrem, the captain of the cruiser in charge refused to power down his engines but tried to make a run for it instead, which dearly cost him and his crew the remaining scraps of Yoji Nakamura.
What exactly urged those Kusarians to deploy a cruiser so far from their home territory and arrogantly sail through Coalition space should be disclosed as soon as possible once the interrogation of the personnel in custody is completed.
To: SCRA
Comm. ID: Kapitan Jan Ricthofen
Subject: Rheinland Theatre Chain of Command
---Communications Opened---
This missive, approved of by higher authorities (see: Chain of Command Document #132, signed by Admiral Dieter Zehn), is to inform all operational units that for purposes of actions in the Rheinland Theatre, where our Revolution has the potential to make sweeping advances, overall command has been granted to myself.
For foreign relations related reasons, I shall not be promoted, but shall be acting up as Commodore of our forces based from allied bases, acting as advisors and auxiliary support to partisan elements active within my homeland.
I shall be expecting increased activity in the region, conducted in a most professional manner, primarily focusing on the Omegas and Dresden areas.
TRANSMISSION FROM ZVEDZNY GORODOK ID : LIEUTENANT NITCHIEV LANAKOV
Zdrastvuitie comrades !
A revolution is usually composed of both large and small battles.Today,that's a small victory I announce you,but a victory nonetheless !
Reading reports about a corsair gunboat-class vessel wandering into Omega 5, I was granted the permission by comrade captain Richtofen to go there and pay it a visit.Comrade Vaschenko asked to come,in order to assist in case I got into trouble.
I went ahead into Omega 5,and quickly found the gunboat,named as "Rowly".
Explaining him how fed up we were with the presence of man-eating barbarians so close to our patriotic gates,I announced my intention to put him out of order and we started to roll,at the edge of the Hammen Hole,Cadiz side.
I was immediately surprised by the capabilities of this new gunboat,which I found more dangerous than the "lunchboxes" we were used to fight.I was caught guard off and he had the upper hand during the first part of the fight.
Then,comrade Vaschenko finally showed up,confirming she would watch and interfere only if asked to.
Hearing these words revived the patriotic fire inside me.
I observed my opponent's tactics and mistakes,and managed to drain his shields several times,denting his hull with some mines,to a point where he had no batteries left.
Unfortunately,I was already out of nanobots and batteries too,and it was too late to effectively turn the tables.
I kept on fighting,preventing comrade Vaschenko from joining,until my left engine started to burn.
Ashamed,I called comrade Vaschenko for help.
Her arrival was spectacular.
She hit the gunboat with everything she had,seriously damaging it.
While she prepared for her second pass,I fired a SN projectile to it's freshly regenerated shields,and two seconds after that shot,I heard the typical sound of a gunboat going into pieces.
Comrade Vaschenko,perfectly coordinated on me,had landed the final shot right after I removed the target's shields.
We made our way home,and as I was try to extinguish the fire,I heard comrade Vaschenko's loudly showing our joy,an exercise in which I quickly took part in.
I owe her a lot for saving me today.Victory has been achieved thanks to her.
This battle is the proof that our legendary coordination can lead us to victory in even the most desperate situations.
(06-14-2019, 12:25 PM)Sombra Hookier Wrote: If everyone was a bit more like Lanakov, the entire world would be more positive. Including pregnancy tests.
To: SCRA
Comm. ID: Commodore Stanislaw Rokossowsky
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You all will have heard the grave news about Captain Richthofen, who gave his life to save his crew, in the defence of the people of Rheinland from terrorist threat.
In the light of this painful revelation, I must say that I am very proud that High Command has allowed me, upon my promotion to Commodore, to no longer serve in Omega 52's defence fleet, in order to serve as the commanding officer of the newly named CPW-Jan.Richtofen, acting as our envoy to revolutionary groups in Rheinland.
I would appreciate it if you all took a moment to remember the good Captain, and the others that fell aboard the CPW-Genghis.Khan.
The pilot was still mostly flesh and blood, but was held together by various artificial components and about a million nanobots, doing the things that organs used to do.
He avoided the fire from the weapons platforms, and flew above plane to avoid more fire.
A Coalition Insurgent class fighter approached him, and challenged him. The answer he received was not polite.
"You insolent whelp. Do not make me kill you. That's not why I am here, though it would hardly delay my purpose."
"I was flying with Jan Richtofen when you were a babe on your mother's knee. THAT is why I'm here. Take this."
The Wraith released a small package. The Coalition pilot said nothing, but scanned the package, wary of tracking it in.
"It's a bottle of the finest Rheinland Schnapps. Pour it on his grave. Jan would appreciate that."
The Wraith turned and made course back to the jump hole.
"Courtesy of Viz Admiral Dieter Schprokets. To an old friend, and an honourable enemy. Died defending Rheinland from Mon'star."
Transmission to: SCRA Command
Comm ID: Captain Totenkopt, Recon Squadron CO
Omicron 80 System
Comrades, I have completed a partial reconassance of the avaliable areas of the house known as "Gallia". Comrade Captain Baranov aboard the CPW Nusret and myself aboard the CPW Death's Head moved up through Orkney into Gallia, and made contact with a local, seemingly of a group known as the 'Maquis". We then travelled to Burgundy, where an extremely serious Ion Storm forced us to separate. I don't know Captain Baranov's location at this time, but the man is extremely resourcefull, and I have no doubt he'll be back alive.
After the Ion Storm passed, I carried on, breaching the minefield into Omicron 80 several hours later. I am currently at that location, passing this report. In my travels through 'Gallia', I have made several important observations, and by speaking with the local inhabitants and interrogating several prisoners before their disposal, have learned much of the local groups and militaries. Here is a brief rundown.
Personal Log Entry 09-5-8B Wrote:Gallic Royal Navy
Massive armed force that seems to prefer bomber and capital ship waves. Fighter attacks were rare, and easily dealt with. Pilots showed a high individual skill level, but poor group tactics. Capital ships were extremely common, and extremely well armed. I would not reccomend engaging a capital ship force without at least a tempest and a bomber squadron. Obviously works in conjunction with the Gallic Royal police. The senior officers of this Navy are extremely dedicated to their Royalist ideals, and I reccomend that we allow the Council to deal with them, and support them in a limited role, rather than attempting to obliterate them ourselves.
Gallic Royal Police
A lightly armed, extremely corrupt organization, much like the LPI on a larger scale. It is apparently more common for a pilot of the GRP to ask for a bribe than to give a fine, although they will open fire on the slightest sign of non-cooperation. Commonly used as a shield for the navy in battles with the Council, and other criminal elements. It may be possible to exploit this corruption, but since the region is already in the midst of a civil war, I predict it will work out to no more than an irritant at best, and a waste of time and effort at worst.
The Council
An extremely large splinter faction of the GRN, GRP, and several civilian interests, they seek to make peace with the capitalist scum of the other houses, rather than the war of their royalist opponents. Also extremely well armed, they have both managed to liberate several systems from the control of the royalist gov't, and to hold onto them. Responsible for bashing holes in the minefields leading to Sirius proper. Appears to care about it's public image more than their counterparts, The Maquis. Reccomend that support be given in the form of training and PR expertise, as well as limited combat roles.
The Maquis
A splinter group of the Council who has turned from revolution to corruption. They have proven willing to offer resupply to our vessels, but their leanings toward drug trafficking and unlawfulness are of concern, although not as much as the Unione Corse. They help the Council in a limited combat role, but their main concern at this point in time appears to be survival. I would reccomend that we attempt to turn them from their criminal leanings back into a revolutionary cause, through controlled and targeted propaganda, as well as re-arming from gallic sources and training in modern tactics. I watched two Maquis Light Fighters attack a GRN battlegroup, balls to the wall and squeezing triggers until their deaths. These men don't lack courage, but they lack the leadership and equipment to back it up. We can use troops of their sort.
Unione Corse
A highly organised gang of criminals and drug runners. Extrememly well organized, and well armed for a small operation. In all seriousness, they remind me of junkers with guns and leadership, although they'd rather run for another day than fight a losing battle. I would recomend that we slowly and gradually begin to put the grips to them, and attempt to knock out their leadership before they realize it's going on. If we remove enough heads, the body will fall over. Friends of the Gallic Brigands, and support them in their criminal activities.
Gallic Brigands
A slimy gang of lowlifes and scum, nonetheless possessing several highly motivated skillsets and heavy weaponry. Known to have aided the Council and the Maquis before in military operations, athough they claim little to no credit. I would advise that we recruit the more skilled operators for our own GRU and Marine Commando forces, then turn the rest into paste. We don't need their scum.
Throught 'Gallia', the militarization is incredible. Every station bristles with weapons, every planet is fortified, and every inch of space is filled with fighting patrols and battlegroups of every stripe. Staying directly off the radar seems to be the best option for survival, and the use of jumpgates is right out. Nearly every jumpgate is fortified, and about half of them have either a GRN or Council battleship stationed next to it. I advise that fighters travel in groups of three or more, gunships in pairs, and capital ships with escorts. Flying through that area is like being back in the Nomad Wars, except good and evil both have an accent.
Jack Handey Wrote:I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it.
Transmission to: SCRA Command
Comm ID: Captain Totenkopt
Addition to previous report...
While passing through Outcast space, I have discovered that the Unione Corse are in leage with the Outcast's drug lords, smuggling cardamine and other contraband through the Omicron-80 Hole into Gallia. I attempted to engage one Corse Bomber, who fled into Omicron Alpha, and called down a massive swarm of Sabres on me. I managed to escape into the taus with no substantial damage, where I was set upon by a heavily armoured Outcast Gunboat. I managed to evade him with the unwitting aid of a few bounty hunters, and passed into Tau-23. Immediatly beside the hole was a Colonial, by the name of Vulture. I exchanged greetings, and was about to pass about my way when a Falcatta class Outcast Bomber arrived. Both myself and the colonial engaged, and were pressing him well when the same gunboat from before arrived, guns blazing.
As quickly as he entered the fight, I dispatched his friend with a well timed burst right up his engine nacelles, and turned to the larger foe. With the enthusiastic (if rudimentary) aid of Vulture's bomber, he was hounded across the system and destroyed. I have passed on the thanks of the Coaliton to this pilot, and he has the same for me of the Colonials.
Jack Handey Wrote:I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it.
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