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"ENCRYPTED" "SENDER ID A445BV8831 RED ABBEY" " "
"Red Abbey" "Heads up Lieutenant. I've had to expedite things." " "
"Red Abbey" "Looks like Lancaster finally found someone with enough clearance to read the Morik data. What Colvin dug up is...cataclysmic, if you pardon the term." " "
"Red Abbey" "Get a physical copy of the decrypted Mira data from McKearney. She'll have a backup of her own. We need to bring this to Alban Naval Intelligence." " "
"Red Abbey" "I'm getting both of you out of there. Leave everything to me. Just make sure you have the data on you when you fly out." " "
"Red Abbey" "Your tour with the Federation is over. I think this little pilot exchange turned out pretty well, don't you?" " "

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"MESSAGE INBOX" "ADMIRAL MIRELLE COLVIN - CinC FIFTH FLEET, MORIK SYSTEM" " "
Colvin "This is a priority message for general dissemination." " "
Colvin "The strategic situation in Morik is deteriorating. All remaining Fifth Fleet assets are to be redeployed to the Akkad system to rendezvous with Task Force 55." " "
Colvin "Once we arrive, we will reestablish contact with Command and await further orders." " "
Colvin "Evacuation of Ariel Station will begin in three hours. All ship commanders are to supervise final checks for departure and prepare to receive hyperspace coordinates." " "
Colvin "Once the station evacuation has been confirmed, I will transmit authorisation to jump." " "
Colvin "On arrival to Akkad, further information will be forthcoming. Until then you have your orders." " "
Colvin "Admiral Colvin, signing off." " "

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SHOWICON ariel file="icon_citadel" text="Ariel Station" color="green" x=50 y=50
Colvin "Welcome, pilots. This is a priority operation, and I expect your full attention." " "
Colvin "The location of Ariel Station has been compromised. Combine forces have tracked the Osiris to the station and relayed our position to the Imperatrix." " "
SHOWICON imp file="icon_commandship" text="Imperatrix" color="red" x=40 y=30
SHOWICON naga file="icon_flightdeckcruiser" text="Naga" color="red" x=60 y=30

Colvin "Ten minutes ago the Imperatrix entered the vicinity and blockaded Ariel station. She was accompanied by the cruiser Naga. Recon elements report more Combine ships are on the way." " "
Colvin "I am launching our remaining fighter strength to screen Fifth Fleet assets against Combine attack. The Imperatrix has not yet launched a fighter or ASM strike but Romanowska may be waiting until she can bring her full weight of arms to bear." " "
Colvin "The carrier Longview is holding the majority of the station personnel. The rest will be on board the transports Rocinante and Estella Haversham." " "
Colvin "I am holding the Osiris in position to provide area defense for the evacuation transports and Longview until the evacuation is complete." " "
Colvin "Once the evacuation is complete, our ships will have to move clear of the surrounding asteroid field before they can jump. We will likely be running a gauntlet of Combine warships." " "
Colvin "Achieving space superiority and undertaking focused strikes against the Combine warships will be necessary for successful transit." " "
Colvin "Many pilots from Longview will be flying alongside Osiris pilots today. Note that your wing allocation is determined by seniority and experience. There's not many of us left." " "

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