Press Release - War between [IMG] vs [PMI]

[Dadds]

After negotiations broke down between [IMG] and [PMI], war was ultimately declared against [IMG] and accepted. This news report will keep interested parties up to date with current events relating to that conflict. For reasons of conflict of interest, I, as commander of [IMG] cannot run an impartial news report regarding this conflict. I do vow, however, to release to the media, and the public in general, the facts surrrounding this conflict. All information presented is classified white paper documents for dissemination.

At this time, the Independant Miners Guild [IMG] would like to make this public announcement.

"After much discussion about making things right between us, with several offers and counter offers being presented, then retracted and including [IMG]'s final offer to agree to disagree and continue as we see fit was rejected, there was no other option but to accept war against [PMI]. It was for us the final and only remaining option for us and all our members have faith enough to see this through to its bitter end"

further to this action; the Commander-in-Chief of [IMG] would like to make a statement regarding this conflict.

"WAR update. Capt Dadds, commander of [IMG] military fleet in flagship Liberty, engaged the enemy Madmark31 of [PMI] on 12Jan13 at 03:09 around the orbit of IO, Jupiters 3rd moon. Friendly military loses, zero. Friendly civilian loses, zero. Damage Report, minor overload in ships aux shielding capacitors, shields holding at 94%. Enemy has been totally devastated, retreating unconditionally to emergency jump zone, leaving behind MK X Miner & MK X Harvester, now under friendly control. No other survivors found within the blast zone."
It was with regret that aggression had to be used against individuals, and  the loss of life it caused. It was not our call to go to war, but we will defend our way of life to the death. We will no longer tolerate repeated attacks against ourselves or passive miners operating around sol. The use of excessive force is condoned to deter those who would subjugate others. I have activated our military wing of the miners guild, and will disrupt all pirate activity where found. Any miners or colonists who wish to raise a complaint against pirate activities, forward them to pilot commander Dadds or his adjutant, Aysle. <message ends>

[Aysle]

Breaking new from Mars Orbit

Thanks to intel provided by an unnamed friendly corp PMI forces were engaged in Mars orbit performing what we can only assume is module or supplies transfer.

Due to the urgent nature of this intelligence and our current fleet patrols I was forced to pull the battleship Haven Jump (currently under construction) out of dry dock to perform the assault.


Captain simoncoetzer ship SIFI 1 was engaged at 19:03 local time.

Due to our superior build policy and reliance on overwhelming force the battle was won with only minor radio-logical exposure to my crew.. Sadly the cargo holds held nothing of value and the looted electronics were spaced immediately after the battle.

Complete battle report below
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Haven Jump Vs. SIFI 1
Weapons assault
Haven Jump maneuvers into fire range and attacks first.
Haven Jump attacks with Railgun Battery MK I using standard mode.
Direct hit on target, doing 11458 damage!
Target shield is down!
SIFI 1 attacks with Strategic Nuke MK I => Incoming Nuke!
Radiological detonation on target, doing 73660 damage!

Haven Jump maneuvers into fire range and attacks first.
Haven Jump attacks with Railgun Battery MK I using standard mode.
Light hit on target, doing 7392 damage!
SIFI 1 attacks with Railgun Battery MK V using standard mode.
The attack missed the target completely!

Haven Jump maneuvers into fire range and attacks first.
Haven Jump attacks with Railgun Battery MK I using alpha strike mode.
The attack missed the target completely!
SIFI 1 attacks with Railgun Battery MK V using standard mode.
Minor hit on target, doing 7620 damage!

Haven Jump maneuvers into fire range and attacks first.
Haven Jump attacks with Railgun Battery MK I using standard mode.
Light hit on target, doing 7762 damage!
SIFI 1 attacks with Railgun Battery MK V using standard mode.
The attack missed the target completely!

Haven Jump maneuvers into fire range and attacks first.
Haven Jump attacks with Railgun Battery MK I using standard mode.
The attack missed the target completely!
SIFI 1 attacks with Laser Cannon MK I using standard mode.
Minor hit on target, doing 2362 damage!

Haven Jump maneuvers into fire range and attacks first.
Haven Jump attacks with Railgun Battery MK I using standard mode.
Light hit on target, doing 7946 damage!
SIFI 1 attacks with Laser Cannon MK I using standard mode.
The attack missed the target completely!

Haven Jump maneuvers into fire range and attacks first.
Haven Jump attacks with Railgun Battery MK I using standard mode.
Excellent hit on target, doing 17741 damage!
SIFI 1 attacks with Laser Cannon MK I using standard mode.
Minor hit on target, doing 1829 damage!

Haven Jump maneuvers into fire range and attacks first.
Haven Jump attacks with Railgun Battery MK I using standard mode.
Direct hit on target, doing 11827 damage!
Target armor penetrated!
EMERGENCY JUMP!
SIFI 1 has retreated from the battlefield due to heavy damage!
SIFI 1 lost some cargo while executing the emergency jump...
Haven Jump searching for dumped cargo...
150 m3 Electronics scooped into cargo bay.

[Aysle]

In an effort to clear Mars orbit of refuse the PMI station was disposed of after being verified that its cargo holds contained nothing of value.

Haven Jump Vs. SOL Station #835
Weapons assault
Haven Jump maneuvers into fire range and attacks first.
Haven Jump attacks with Railgun Battery MK I using standard mode.
Light hit on target, doing 8131 damage!
OVERLOAD IMMINENT!
SOL Station #835 exploded in a ball of fire!

Haven Jump is inspecting the station wreckage...
39 m3 Taenite, 6 m3 Cabriite, 21 m3 Mercury scooped into cargo bay.
Target cargo bay was empty.

[Dadds]

Good work to an overworked captain. Return to dry dock and spend some time with your chosen partner for now. 1 days R & R to your crew. Condolences to your vanquished. The body count regrettably keeps rising. We will remain steadfast though in twarting the blatant build up of piracy power within the sol system and defend the defenceless.

Dadds, Commander-in-Chief [IMG]

[GoodPerson]

your enemy have nukes and railgun mk V, but he loses to you  =_=;
nice victory if i may say