Wednesday, August 22, 2012

More Badlands Battle Reports!

(This comms intercepted from Col. Von Shenk!)

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Region 7 Action Report
NSF 1950,7,17 -- #24

Attn: 
Col. Williams
Deep Desert Defense Coordinator
Region 7, Barrington Basin
NuCoal Security Forces

As previously stated in the initial report (see NSF 1950,7,13 -- #16), Southern Belligerents were detected using space borne networks approximately 260km SSE ( 138.14.3 W, 11.2.4 S) of Nineveh.  A PAK interdiction squad was operating in the local area and was dispatched to deal with the threat.  Upon initial contact, it became clear that the Southern forces were attempting to knock out a hidden NuCoal defense communications relay station.

The South consisted of a 4 man Fire Support Squadron led by a King Cobra and a general purpose squad with 3 stripped down Jagers led by an Iguana (see NSF 1950,7,14 -- #23 for full details Southern forces in this engagement, analysis on Southern naming conventions, and suspected deployments).  Our forces consisted of an Urban Combat Squad (Chieftain, 2x Desert Vipers, 2x Hunters) and a HT-72 Firebolt.  There were additional forces associated with this patrol that were still en route when the on scene commander, Maj. Rico, engaged his forces to prevent loss of our communications assets.  The PAK forces initially engaged the Southern forces and the HT-72 destroyed one member and severely disabled another of the fire support squad.  That Heavy Tank was then targeted by the entire Southern Task force, and was crippled, with the loss of 3 crew members  (SSgt. Jack Turney, Cpl. John Tiner and PFC Johnny Reed.  Lt. Rick Buller survived in the turret).  Subsequently, 2 stripped down Jagers were destroyed by indirect fire from our Desert Vipers.  It is suspected that our incoming reinforcements (2x LHT-71, 2x LHT-67 and 2x HC-3A) were detected and the Southern forces withdrew, leaving the installation intact.

The success of the operation was evaluated as PAK 4, South 3.  (See NSF documents 'Force on Force Evaluation Criteria TN 1948' for standards on how this engagement was evaluated and NSF 1950,7,16 -- #19 for the details of this evaluation)

Two members of the South were killed during the engagement and one member of the Southern military was captured after the engagement.  The captured pilot was in a stripped down slave Jager and is currently being held by NuCoal Intelligence and is will be evaluated for a political amnesty claim.  Access to this prisoner is restricted.

The results of the engagement left 2x salvageable light gear power plants and various weapons and ammunition for slated for the NuCoal Salvage Korps (see NSK 1950,7,14 -- #4 for full list of salvage).  The HT-72 was damaged, taking a direct hit in the body, killing the three crew members.  With the power plant and weapons out of service, it was moved back to Port Arthur by Hover Ship.  The tank is listed for refit and is estimated to be ready for action by 1950,7,27.

A full inquiry into the action was entertained on TN 1950,7,16 and the engagement was necessary and the actions by Maj. Rico have been deemed commendable by PAK high command, despite the loss of three patriotic PAK soldiers.  Lt. Buller has been removed from service due to severe injuries, and is slated to be put on desk duty if he recovers.  He has also been nominated for a merit award as have the 3 deceased posthumously.  Maj. Rico and his gear squad have been nominated for a unit award.  For the full inquiry, including interviews, see NSF 1950,7,16 -- #19.

Forces are being maintained in the region until the relay station can be relocated as it is obvious the South is aware of the location of the station.  It is unclear as to the detection method or if they have intelligence.  Espionage is suspect.  NuCoal Intelligence has been contacted.

Rspt:
Col. Von Shenk
Rapid Reaction Force
Port Arthur Korps
NuCoal Security Forces
                               
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