Engagement 3/20/3302 0900 GMT [Wolf 1301]
20 Mar 2016Eclipse XVI
EXO Naval Engagement Report[~0900 GMT, Wolf 1301]
Opposing forces:
EXO Navy
Adherents of the Church of the Space Cat
Two relatively brief engagements occurred in the early hours of March 20th, 3302 in Wolf 1301.
The first was an incursion by ToxicKi11or of the Church of the Space Cat into Dive airspace at approximately 0900 GMT. The aforementioned pilot was flying a prismatic-equipped FDL and was met with two EXO FDLs flown by CMDRs Eclipse XVI and RickyBobby5458. EXO ships intercepted Toxic and opened fire as per EXO KOS, following RoE protocols. CMDR RickyBobby5458 was struck with connection issues early in the fight, leaving CMDR Eclipse XVI pitted against ToxicKi11or. At this point, CMDR ReapersKelevra of EXO Navy arrived to provide support in a Cobra. Together, the FDL and Cobra were able to knock out Toxic's shields and bring his hull down to 84% while suffering little damage. The rogue FDL then retreated, presumably to Dalfur or another staging area.
EXO losses: None, apart from standard operating and re-arming costs.
Church of the Space Cat losses: Minor repair and re-arm costs for one FDL.
A second incursion occurred at approximately 0915 hours in deep space. Space Cats Point4ska, flying an Imperial Cutter, and ToxicKi11or, flying a Python, were spotted in Wolf 1301. CMDRs RickyBobby5458, Eclipse XVI, Zoates12 and ReapersKelevra of the EXO Navy mobilized to pursue and destroy the vessels. They were successfully interdicted and brought down into deep space. RickyBobby and Eclipse XVI were the first on scene to challenge the winged Python and Cutter duo. RickyBobby was focus-fired by the Python while Eclipse hammered its shields, and his ship was unfortunately lost to combined fire from opposing vessels. Eclipse managed to stave off attacks by both ships as the other two EXO Navy CMDRs on-scene arrived in a Cobra and a Courier. Eclipse's FDL suffered serious damage and was forced to retreat amid FSD malfunctions. The other two EXO ships retreated to the Dive to cut losses, ineffective without fire support from larger and more powerful interceptors. The Cat ships were not spotted during the remainder of the patrol.
EXO losses: 1 FDL, significant repair costs for 1 FDL.
Church of the Space Cat losses: None, apart from standard operating and re-arming costs.
Notable: CMDR ReapersKelevra proved his valor in his first combat operation. His actions are commendable.