Operation Anubis

Overview
In 2346, the Core Confederate Republic made a major offensive against the 6th Spiral Front, easily defeating SFR forces stationed there with newly acquired military systems that far outpaced SFR technology. On November 12, 2346, the CCR captured the DNI research black sites at Nebula's Gate. This black-site, code named "Maturin", was host to the USN's research into Class 5 FTL travel. In response, as part of Operation Eldritch, the USF launched a mission to retake Nebula’s Gate in synchronization with the greater offensive.

Code named Operation Anubis, it consisted of a reduced SMEU along with the 2nd Strike force under the overall command of Commodore.

Objectives
Mission: Confistication of vital CCR research data and prototypes from Nebula’s Gate Research Stations 221-4534A, 221-6730A, 221-6730B from CCR Occupational Forces; Recovery of SFR prototypes and research data on Class 5 FTL Methods (File 5629-06074), Occupation of Research Stations 221-4534A, 221-6730A, and 221-6730B by SSM Forces

2nd Task Force
Mission Commander: Commodore Avrey MacIntyre

Forces:


 * 2nd Joint Task Force
 * 2nd Strike Group
 * BB SRNS Vanguard: Captain Thomas Selvig (F)
 * BC 924-012 SRNS Hastings: Captain Rowan Malick
 * CH SRNS Leyte Gulf: Captain Carina Salvadores
 * CL 221-004 SRNS Athena: Captain Kenneth Faulkner
 * CL 221-002 SRNS Perseus: Captain Kylie Sharpe
 * CVL SRNS Marcus: Captain Matthew Guiana
 * 8th Destroyer Squadron
 * DD 436-001 SRNS Thomas Cochrane: Commander Peyton Miles
 * DD 436-006 SRNS Zheng He: Commander Matthew Hanying
 * DD 436-003 SRNS Isaac Hull: Commander Teresa Belaska
 * DD 436-025 SRNS Oliver Hazard Perry: Lt Commander Edward Cianáin
 * 3rd Expeditionary Unit:
 * SRNS Colnara: Captain Zwelibanzi Kathturu
 * III Corps/1st Battalion/Battalion Headquarters C&C Element
 * III Corps/1st Battalion/25th Infantry Regiment
 * III Corps/1st Battalion/26th Infantry Regiment
 * III Corps/1st Battalion/27th Infantry Regiment
 * III Corps/1st Battalion/9th Logistic Brigade
 * III Corps/1st Battalion/1st Combat Engineer Regiment/India Company
 * I Echelon/9th Fighter Division
 * I Echelon/3rd Gunship Division/1st Dropship Wing
 * I Echelon/3rd Gunship Division/2nd Dropship Wing
 * III Corps/1st Battalion/1st Force Reconnaissance Regiment/Charlie Company
 * SRNS Huginn: Specialist Agent Commander Leopold Tarínen
 * 56th DSF/Alpha/2nd Platoon: Lieutenant John Blackthorn

Summary:

Information compiled from archived footage of Recon Probes UIP(S) 56C-4654 and UIP(S) 56C-8930

Additional information assembled from data uplink 29834-983736-8442 at 16:25:32 from Transponder 7Y773HG3-82IG3-8J9P0, designation SRNS Huginn to UIP(S) 56C-4654

-  Transponder 7Y773HG3-82IG3-8J9P0 verified   -

Arriving from warp at 0129 hrs on 10 December, the 2nd dropped out of warp approximately 85.2 billion km from the objective (874, 63, 721), inaccuracy of 12 million km, and immediately notified stealth probe UIP(S) 56C-4654. After coasting further into the sector to 70 billion km (828, 63, 1073), the SRNS Vanguard notified UIP(S) 56C-4654 of the intention to initiate a pulse warp, and at 2304 hrs the 2nd initiated warp. They pulsed to 25 billion km of objective (476, 74, 393) with a trajectory of (0°, 210°) and immediately engaged the patrolling CCRN ships, 4 Independence-class destroyers and 1 Jefferson-class Light Cruiser. Coming to a trajectory of (290°, 45°) the Vanguard and Leyte Gulf were immediately targeted by 17 CCRN automated missile batteries, and the Leyte Gulf suffered a hit along its midsection, damaging Longbow Missile Tubes 42-53, PDC Railguns 18-43 and venting compartments 231-257. In the subsequent 15 minutes, all of said CCRN missile batteries were destroyed. Upon destruction of these batteries, the 2nd then targeted the nearest CCRN Independence-class, the CRNS Seán Cronin. It was destroyed immediately afterward, sustaining hits from 32 SGN Mk-27 Longbow Missiles from the SRNS Isaac Hull and SRNS Oliver Hazard Perry along its port and under hull, and suffering full meltdowns in both reactors. 4 escape pod beacons were identified.

Upon the destruction of the Seán Cronin, CCRN forces opened up with a volley of 72 missiles, specifically targeting the Vanguard and Hastings. The Zheng He was able to place itself between the oncoming missiles and the damaged Leyte Gulf, however was only partially successful, as the Leyte Gulf suffered 7 hits to its midsection and rear, severely reducing its defensive capabilities and its speed by 67%, and damaging main thrusters 3-5. The Zheng He suffered 1 hit to its rear, damaging its warp drive and reducing its speed by 29%.

The Jefferson-class light cruiser and 2 of the Independence-classes, the CRNS Mirabeau, the CRNS Hancock, and the CRNS Paine respectively were then targeted, costing the 2nd 117 more missiles from the SRNS Hastings (52), Leyte Gulf (49) and Zheng He (16). The CCRN ships targeted were destroyed. The CRNS Greene was able to escape, making its way to the edge of the gravity well before initiating its Alcubierre-White warp drive.

Upon the destruction of the CCR military forces, the SRNS Colnara launched the entirety of the 3rd MEU to Research stations 221-4534A, 221-6730A and 221-6730B with the intent of neutralizing the enemy forces garrisoned and taking possession of the mission objective.

Recovery of the SFR data and prototypes by DSF was also successful, with only minor altercations with the garrison and the allied Marines.