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News Talk: Mercy mission given no quarter
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Mon, 7 Jun 2004 13:29:08 GMT
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Mercy mission given
no quarter
The Commonwealth of New Pacific 8th Evac Task Force, which had for months past
been standing at the border of Arbor to assist refugees - a deluge which never
materialised, has itself been the victim of a scurrilous and deceitful attack
while on its homeward journey.
The
Star Liner
Brikannic has been taken and grave fears are held for those of her crew who may
have survived the attack. The
Liner
Tender Puissance was lost with all hands, along with the valiant escort
CNPS
Audacious and her wing of S-12 Dauntlesses.
All three vessels were overdue,
and the details surrounding their loss have been gleaned from the emergency log
of Audacious found adrift along their intended course. Wreckage from three
S-12’s has also been salvaged from the deep space between stars in sector Alpha
6,7.
Some are already pointing the finger at elements in the Crannian and New
Republic organisations in Arbor, claiming that the humanitarian emergency that
drew the task force so far from home was manufactured, and the attack on the
vessels the true intent of the affair. Sources in both
Port Block Yards and the
Commonwealth itself have
both advised that they consider these claims unlikely, unhelpful at best, and at
worst reckless and prejudiced in their origins.
Port Block Yards has
despatched vessels to investigate, and the Commonwealth is analysing the data
from the log.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has stated that like all of
New Pacific, they mourne the loss of the 191 men and women of the military and
merchant services who made up the crews of the three vessels and 12 fighters.
Pressed by journalists, the minister confirmed that while all steps are taken to
ensure the safety of Evacuation Task Forces, this unfortunate incident will have
no impact on the commitment to the current and future humanitarian work of the
Commonwealth.
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