BlackBishop

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BATTLENET

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08:25 <ERIS> Downloading IMPSEC Comm feed.

IMPSEC Comms

"This is Imperial Security Director Eric Baines to the Ashby Colonial Authority. By the authority invested in me by the Imperial Senate, I am hereby imposing a travel ban on Ashby. The ban will stay in effect until IMPSEC operations have concluded. I order you to inform the colonists of Ashby of this ban, and to urge them to come forward with any information regarding terrorist activity. Any ships found in violation of the ban will be considered hostile.

"Furthermore, all security forces occupying the settlement of Horizon and the Ashby Orbital Station are to stand down and their respective administrations are hereby ordered to submit to inspection. Over."

Transmission

"Chairman Walsh here of the Ashby Colonial Authority. Don't suppose I can save IMPSEC a lot of time and effort by assuring you all that Ashby is clear of terrorists?

"I am relaying your orders, and standing down all security forces. Just please be quick, Director Baines. Over."

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@BlackBishop

So we post it in the PM? Or not?

@SantosGabriel77

We'll run this mission in the main thread, seeing how I believe everyone will be participating.

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Okay guys, so the first phase of our mission has been posted. We're kind of switching formats here for the BATTLENET - think of it as an IRC for coordinating Federation forces.

When posting, rather then the old format of your avatar image and what not, you can simply use a timestamp and your callsign much like you've seen already with Fate and ERIS. Use the previous time stamp as a guide.

ie. 08:21 <Fate> blah blah blah

Your forces are likely with Sword Fleet above Ashby, but its pretty much up to you where you are. Decide amongst yourselves the best course of action to take the station and Eris will provide you with SITREPS as the mission goes on.

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BATTLENET

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2996.01.03

08:12 <ERIS> Incoming message from Director Baines.

Transmission

"Good morning, Commanders. Here's the situation...

"Since the Twin Suns bombing two weeks ago, Alpha Centauri has been locked down. No unauthorized ships are permitted in or out of the system. Our job is to comb the entire system, planet by planet, while maintaining a blockade of the FTL shipping node. We will apprehend suspected affiliates of Ruban's for questioning and seize any assets belonging to this terrorist regime.

"These terrorists are well funded. We believe they have been planning this attack for years, and have more in store for the future. I intend to dismantle their network, find their backers, and seize and arrest terrorists and their assets.

"For God and Empire, ladies and gentlemen."

08:14 <ERIS> the IMPSEC Fleet, designated Sword Fleet, is currently in orbit above Ashby. IMPSECCOM has ordered the mining installation Horizon to be seized and fifty arrest warrants are to be executed. The Ashby Orbital Station is also to be boarded and secured.

Planet Map

AoO Profile

Horizon
Population: 3,500
A mining colony owned by the Ashby Mining Collective. The installation reaches 3km beneath Ashby's crust, with three levels above the surface for living quarters for the 3,500 workers.


Ashby Orbital Station
Population: 800
A waylay station for ships traversing Alpha Centauri, which also serves as a loading site for freighters extracting minerals from the planet below. Station is owned by the Ashby Mining Collective and houses the company's administration.

08:16 <ERIS> IMPSECCOM has ordered Federation forces to board and secure Ashby Orbital Station while IMPSEC forces secure Horizon.

OP Map

AOS can be separated into four zones: Hanger Bay, Life Support, Living Quarters, and Administration.

Once station is secure and systems are under Federation control, standby to support IMPSEC forces in Horizon.

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@BlackBishop

Why not just keep it here?

@rush99999

Right, so long as everyone participates, I'll keep it here in the main thread. Once we have conflicting contracts - which is coming soon - we'll make use of PMs.

which reminds me, @Ciaran are you still with us?

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@SantosGabriel77 Feel free to make a new convo if you want a discreet conversation with an NPC, and yes, I will be making a new convo for this contract.

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IMPSEC ACTUAL

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@Cmdr Davidson

This op has the full backing of the Senate, so don't expect NDA's. Bonuses will be plentiful, I assure you. And yes, plenty of room on the Invictus for Federation forces.

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E.R.I.S.

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Your order with Colonial Recruitment has been placed, Commander Terren. They have reported that a company is assembled and enroute to your base of operations for orientation.

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@rush99999 affirmative.

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Syntas Armaments

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@Commander Davidson

Syntas Armaments is pleased to report an increase in demand for anti-infantry mechanized assault vehicles due to your company's recent advertising campaign. This has resulted in a spike of sales across the board for all models of Manny's Mechs making your company the leading manufacturer of mechs in the colonies. Congratulations.

Colonial Financial

1,000mc has been transferred from your business account.
Have a nice day.