[@ClocktowerEchos] The Captain knew exactly what file Alice was referring to, and sighed before answering. "Should we? Maybe. But will I, no, simply because our only orders were to engage the rebels and protect the planet. Now, this does not cover anything UESA Intelligence chooses to investigate during or after the battle, which will most likely be the thing you are referring to." He glanced at the control panel to his side, then keyed the ship's intercom "This is Captain Stirling. We are about to exit hyperspace into the Sotra system, which will be an active combat zone. All crew report to your Battle Stations immediately, and all Marine Dropship and fighter pilots prepare for immediate take-off. Marines, your officers have been given the detailed versions of your ground engagement orders, but the summary is this: Defend the capitol city of New Portland from any and all rebel ground forces. Captain Stirling out." 

He observed the main viewscreen as the ship slowly dropped out of hyperspace, and into the Sotra system. The battle had already begun, and it wasn't long before the [i]Convergence of Destiny[/i] was engaged with a rebel Frigate. "Fire Rifleman missile pods A1 through B5, and the main cannon. Have half the fighter squadrons begin strafing runs on the enemy, while the rest guard the marine dropships." He keyed a button on his command console, giving the dropship pilots their launch signal. Stirling looked to Alice and said "I want you to make your best judgments, and assist in this engagement both up here and on the ground, but notify me before doing anything drastic."