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CBN "This is the Commonwealth Broadcasting Network, beaming all across the Alban Commonwealth and beyond. These are today's headlines." " "
"CBN HEADLINES" "RISING TENSIONS: ELAM-QAHTADNAN WAR ESCALATES" " "
CBN "After several days of debate, the Atlantean Federation Congress voted yesterday to intervene in the Elam-Qahtadnan war." " "
CBN "President Fitzgerald has announced a deployment of a powerful naval strike force to the Elam Republic." " "
CBN "The war between the relatively minor powers of the Elam Republic and Qahtadnan Union continues to serve as a point of contention between the great powers of the Atlantean Federation and Sinarus Combine." " "
CBN "Combine military support for the Qahtadnan Union has been condemned by the Atlantean Federation as a destabilising force in the region." " "
CBN "However, the Alban Commonwealth Parliament on behalf of King Edward has cautioned the Atlantean Federation not to further escalate the conflict." " "

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"FLEET COMMUNIQUE" "CAPTAIN MARIS RAMLY - FNS ARTEMIS, MORIK SYSTEM" " "
Ramly "Orders just came through from Command. The Artemis will accompany Rear Admiral Akrami's dreadnought Colossus and her battlegroup to the Elam Republic. We will be Task Force 55." " "
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Ramly "The Artemis will be stationed at Durius, one of the Republic's major mining systems. There has been increasing incursions from Qahtadnan forces in the past week." " "
Ramly "Command believes that Qahtadnan belligerence has been encouraged by Combine military and logistical support." " "
Ramly "Our mission is to provide counter-assistance on the side of the Elam Republic. We can expect to take part in combat operations." " "
Ramly "The Atlantean Federation has not declared hostilities against the Sinarus Combine. However any Combine forces identified in Durius are to be assumed hostile." " "
Ramly "We're to do whatever's necessary to secure Elam citizens and infrastructure." " "
Ramly "The majority of Task Force 55 will be concentrated at the capital system of Akkad. However, additional assets will be sent to Durius as needed." " "


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Ramly "We arrive at Durius in seven days. All officers and crew are expected to be familiar with orientation material and emergency procedures before we arrive." " "

"MESSAGE INBOX" "CAPTAIN GILES CAVILL - CAG" " "
Cavill "Lieutenant Ross. You the new Alban exchange pilot? Cavill, wing leader. Callsign 'Ahab'. Welcome to the Artemis." " "
Cavill "We're always happy to show Commonwealth pilots a thing or two about Federation service. 'Raptor' McKearney is another Commonwealth pilot here on exchange. You'll meet her later." " "
Cavill "Your file shows Erskine Orbital as your last post. Carrier postings are a different beast to station duty but you'll do fine. You'll have plenty of support while you're getting your bearings." " "
Cavill "Artemis doesn't have the air wing size or nuclear ordnance of a fleet carrier, but she's tough as nails with teeth to match." " "
Cavill "She's seen more action than any other assault carrier. There's a reason she's nicknamed 'Iron Lady'. Looks like she'll be sinking her teeth into some Qahtadnan misfits." " "
Cavill "We're the only onboard squadron, a multirole combat unit flying Viper defenders and Hornet strikers. As the primary strike arm of Artemis, we'll be expected to interdict enemy strikecraft as well as support assaults against hostile warships." " "
Cavill "Anyway, I'll keep this short as I expect you'll be wanting to settle in. I'll see you at 0800 hours tomorrow for your orientation." " "

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Ramly "Good morning pilots. It's been a long journey but the Artemis has finally arrived at Durius. We've taken up station at Durius Installation, the commercial and industrial hub of the system." " "
Ramly "This area has been the site of several engagements between Qahtadnan forces and the Elam navy garrison." " "
Ramly "The local sensor network has been compromised. Our first priority is to reestablish this network. When this is done we can begin combat operations in the system." " "

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SHOWICON player file="icon_defender" text="Ross" color="green" x=40 y=20
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Ramly "Ahab and Ross, you'll be flying escort for the Sina, an Elam navy corvette." " "
Ramly "Sensor platforms have been loaded onto the corvette for deployment. If hostile forces attempt to impede, you are authorised to engage and neutralise them. Ensure the Sina does not get destroyed." " "
Ramly "Once all the sensor pickets have been deployed, Beta wing will launch to fly CAP." " "
Ramly "This will be one of our first deployments alongside the Elam navy, so I expect you all to give a good impression. Show them how the galaxy's mightiest military does things out here." " "

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