CLASSIFIED INTELLIGENCE DOCUMENT FROM: ADMIRAL DARBLE, ISD THUNDERHAWK |
CLASSIFIED INTELLIGENCE DOCUMENT CONFIRMED: SEND; TRAN 32/45, RECV |
Both squadrons have been successfully deployed in the Highland system. All units have reported in, patrols have been deployed, and all crews stand at battle-alert. All transmissions into and out of the system have been jammed, and all civilian travel ceased.
The ground assault of Highland commenced yesterday evening at 1723 hours, commencing with the deployment of the 82nd Assault Regiment in the vicinity of the Mudlands, and the 134th, 526th, and 221st Line Regiments to Suffolk, Glenby, and Cranberry, the three largest urban areas in the planet's Western Hemisphere. The Commonwealth of Eastern States is providing our forces with an additional three regiments, which have been deployed in support of our Line Regiments.
The 82nd reported at 0715 this morning, that their objective had been seized, and were experiencing only minor scattered resistance. At 0730, the 143rd Repulsorlift Regiment was landed in relief of the 82nd, and the pre-fab garrison was deployed. The 82nd reports the enemy to consist of one battalion, at the greatest, in their region. All 82nd objectives were seized with minor fighting and collateral damage. The 82nd commander reported a casualty rate of only 3%, with an estimated enemy bodycount of approximately 500 dead, 720 captured.
The 134th reported at 0900 this morning, after it had seized the city of Suffolk. Scattered fighting and sniper fire continue, but the Regimental commander feels that he will be able to put an end to it by sunset. All objectives have been secured with minimal collateral damage. The city's mayor and other officials were captured with only minor injuries. The 134th has reported a 11% casualty rate, and has requested the deployment of CES forces to the area in order to secure the outlying suburbs and to continue the "mopping up" of the remaining enemy forces. As of 1600 today, the commander was not able to give an accurate enemy or civilian bodycount.
The 526th reported at 0012 this morning, having captured the city of Glenby. All objectives were seized with no damage. Enemy forces surrendered at 0000 hours to the commander of the 526th, after the seizure of the residential areas, the power plants, and city hall (via an air drop). Hostilities have ceased completely within the city, and the CES regiment has been deployed as an impromptu police force. The regimental commander reports 42 casualties, of which only 11 were deaths. Recommend Lt. Col. Tizon for a commendation for his decisive command, battlefield ingenuity, and initiative.
As of 1600 hours, the 221st was engaged with the forces based at Cranberry. The commander of the 221st reports that the enemy has entrenched himself within the city, and that he is unable to remove him. The CES regiment has been deployed to bolster the 221st, which has begun a siege of the city. The commander reports no objectives seized, and at least 10% casualties thus far. The enemy has also engaged a powerful anti-bombardment energy field over the city, preventing orbital bombardment. It is the 3rd Battlegroup commander's belief that the commander of the 221st is incompetent, and respectfully requests a replacement. In the meantime, the 82nd Assault Regiment has is being prepared to deploy into the Cranberry area with the hopes of ending the siege.
High Colonel Mizt, CO 3rd Line Battlegroup, believes the total subjugation of the planet will take only a week.
In system patrol craft have been deployed to patrol for pirates and smugglers. The system METOSP has been altered to alert incoming craft that the system is no longer safe for civilian travel. It further informs all craft that access to the system is forbidden, and all craft found in system will be boarded or attacked by Imperial forces.
My Battle Squadron is preparing for departure, as we await the arrival of Captain Tupolev's skirmish line. I regret to inform you that a civilian craft and her crew were able to escape the system. It is still unknown how this happened. Apparently, the crew was able to infiltrate ISD Thunderhawk and seize their ship. The ship, registered as the Raven, managed to lift off, and elude our tractor beams before it jumped into hyperspace. I have passed this matter on to Imperial Intelligence to allow them to deal with the situation. The ship's whereabouts are currently unknown.
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By Thomas Hill