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Welcome to the latest version of ESNN, giving the news and views from the ESNN's reporter and news anchor, Ainsley Moore, making this the peripheries' most favourite unbiased publication in the known universe from our new home in the Heartland,
And so with the news from the last few weeks,
DEN conduct hostile actions on Peaceful shipping - Week 23
Following an hostile change in relations by the DEN, a fleet of 50HH raiders struck peaceful shipping at the entrance to the London Wormhole.
Disregarding the essential medical supplies the freighters were carrying, the hostile DEN fleet attacked and destroyed 25 large freighters before withdrawing the next day.
Defence ships from the CIA main fleet rushed to the London Wormhole, intercepting and destroying 3 of the hostile raiders.
Defensive platforms to be built at the London Wormhole - Week 23
In response to the rising aggressive actions being undertaken by the DEN, Empire Command issued orders to begin the construction of defensive platforms at the London wormhole.
It is hoped that this will stop further aggressive actions by the DEN.
FLZ found to be helping DEN hostility - Week 23
Prior to the DEN fleet attacking the peaceful shipping, a lone FLZ scout entered orbit of the London wormhole to confirm the presence of freighters.
Empire Command decide that FLZ were not acting with the peaceful intent they had communicated to Empire Command only days before.
It was decided the FLZ would be placed on system enemy lists until such time they can be found to be not participating in hostile scouting actions.
London Wormhole Successfully Re-Opened - Week 23
Regardless of the hostile actions by the DEN, the London wormhole was successfully opened to peaceful shipping by the Empire.
After being destablised many years ago, a concerted effort was made to reopen this wormhole for peaceful traders and the operation was successfully completed.
FLZ scout destroyed in Earth orbit - Week 23
Almost immediately after passing the order which was transferred through the chain of command, a lone FLZ scout entered orbit of Earth and was promptly destroyed by defence platforms.
DEN Breach Crossley Neutrallity - Week 24
Despite the Crossley system being under the control of the MZC, an Armed Reconnaissance fleet of the CIA and GTT was attacked by a DEN platform on the Crossley side of the London wormhole. FEL space forces who where trying to navigate the wormhole to the London system also engaged the DEN platform.
Despite frantic diplomatic communication with the MZC regarding the DEN's illegal breach of their neutrality, The DEN platform continued to fire.
The platform was destroyed on the second day of combat.
More FLZ Scouts Destroyed - Week 24
3 more FLZ scouts are destroyed by defence platforms in the Beach, Plague and Teutonic systems.
DEN Outpost engaged in Crossley - Week 24
Following the breaking of Crossley's neutrality, the armed reconnaissance fleet engage an outpost that was stationed at the Crossley wormhole.
The bombardment of this outpost proceeded uninterupted for 3 days, severely reducing the outpost to a shell of its former self.
DEN forces attack in Crossley System - Week 25
Following several days of bombardment, a force of DEN ships attack the forces of the CIA and FEL at the Crossley Wormhole.
Several CIA and FEL ships were destroyed by the use of antimatter missiles:
Code: ----------------------------- Nuclear Weapons Fired-----------------------------
DEN Herja-Storr Feinn (67274) - 320 AM Missiles (3000)
This would be a foreshadow for the coming events.
HEX Join DEN Hostility - Week 25
Several scout ships had reported the movements of HEX warships manoeuvering through stargate of Valhalla and plans were put in place.
In one day, the HEX instantly went to war status and attacked.
Forewarned, The CIA and FEL fleet withdrew through the wormhole leaving the HEX and DEN to shoot their antimatter weapons at a recently established IMP outpost:
Code:----------------------------- Nuclear Weapons Fired-----------------------------
HEX GUARDIAN DOMINATORs (5838) - 150 AM Missiles (3000) HEX GUARDIAN DOMINATORS (11437) - 10 AM Missiles (3000) HEX GUARDIAN DOMINATORS (75918) - 25 AM Missiles (3000) HEX GUARDIAN DOMINATORS (4659) - 10 AM Missiles (3000) HEX GUARDIAN DOMINATORS (62322) - 10 AM Missiles (3000) HEX GUARDIAN DOMINATORS (88548) - 10 AM Missiles (3000) HEX GUARDIAN DOMINATORS (46234) - 25 AM Missiles (3000) HEX GUARDIAN DOMINATORS (33478) - 10 AM Missiles (3000) DEN Herja-Storr Feinn (67274) - 80 AM Missiles (3000)
A 200XL freighter is destroyed trying to flee the antimatter storm.
Conflict Occurs in the Persian System - Week 25
Several platforms in the Persian system begin attacking FLZ forces. This engagment rolls on for 3 days until a local ceasefire is established.
At least 1 warship from either side is lost during this incident.
DEN Attack on FEL Starbase Fails - Week 25
FEL forces alert Empire Command to an attack on a FEL starbase in the Kira system.
Over 200 DEN ships land and try to disembark a large ground party at the FEL starbase, which fails miserably.
The DEN fleet managed to disembark roughly 78k of troops and equipment before it was annihilated on the first day of combat.
DEN forces pulled out of the abortive assault on the second day leaving behind approximately 400kmu of tanks, over 100k of troops dead and 3 warships along with 2 freighters dead to due fire from defence platforms.
Of the 200+ ships that landed, over 180 were captured by starbase security personnel. Approximately 8k of troops were captured, along with many officers aboard the boarded ships.
DEN and HEX enter the London System - Week 25
The DEN and now hostile HEX enter the London system through Crossley end of the Wormhole and instantly unleash antimatter fire on defence platforms and rear guards.
Code:----------------------------- Nuclear Weapons Fired-----------------------------
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Once again, The DEN and the now hostile HEX target peaceful shipping at the mouth of the wormhole.
110 peaceful freighters are destroyed along with approximately 25 rear guard warships. At least 60 freighters managed to escape the hostile alien fleet. Defence Platforms hold their ground against the antimatter fire.
Hostile DEN/ HEX withdraw from London System - Week 26
The next day, the entire DEN/HEX fleet withdraws through the Wormhole. They are monitored to be standing by at the mouth of the Crossley wormhole by scouts, for most of the week.
Both fleets are seen leaving the area in the following weeks.
Ceasefire Talks Begin - Week 26
Ceasefire talks are conducted by Empire Command and allied parties of the DEN and HEX.
It is understood that talks are still under way between both parties.
Another FLZ scout destroyed in Plague system - Week 28
Defence platforms engage a FLZ scout entering orbit of the Plague stargate, killing the scout instantly.
It is hoped the FLZ don't sacrifice more ships for little gain.
This ends this extended edition of ESNN of which we hope we can bring updates to these news stories,
This is Ainsley Moore, reporting for the ESNN.
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