February 4th, 3050
Inside the FRR
FRR Drives Through Steiner
--The Republic's campaign against Steiner has met with resistance, but overall the battle-hardened units of the FRR have made quick work of the Steiner defenders. The FRR began a campaign late last week that has seen them drive through seven Steiner world's, most of them either previously conquered by the FRR, or former FRR holds. The offensive sees no signs of stopping, as the FRR is caught between a rock and a hard place and is desperate to get out of the way of the Clans.
For their part, Steiner defenses have been mixed. At times Steiner has defended vehemently, even coming close to taking back a world recently captured by the FRR. At other times, defenses have been so light the local militia simply lays down their arms before the Dropships even touch down. Such a defense has been hard for the FRR to plan around, as they struggle to balance assaulting Steiner with defending what little holdings they have left. Thus far, the FRR has been determined to secure Steiner worlds first before turning their attention to the Clans. Often this seems to allow the Clans free capture of the undefended world; but at the same time, the FRR is making gains away from the Clans, which is something they have not done until this point.
Ghost Bears Definitively Cut-off Wolf
--It seems the threat from Clan Wolf is finally over, for what little consolation that is worth. With the Ghost Bears circling around the FRR into the Corewardmost region of the Lyran Commonwealth, they have taken every accessible route for Clan Wolf to drive towards Terra, save through Clan space.
Some wonder why the Wolves didn't drive through the last few Steiner worlds they could hit sooner. Some say their JumpShips were sabotaged with a virus that prevented them from properly entering the coordinates of the next Steiner system. Others say the Wolves' ongoing feud with the Bears distracted them long enough for the Bears to cut them off, unnoticed. Some of the more joking and radical suggestions that have been made point to everything from 'Invasion Sickness' to a 'Great Space Amoeba' affecting their JumpDrives. The last one inparticular has become a common talking point in the local bars around the FRR/Steiner border worlds, and according to rumors has developed into a cult of 'Space Amoeba Worshippers' on Quarrel.
Whatever the case may be, the FRR does not have to worry about the Wolves anymore.
Blitz of Tukayyid; Smoke Jaguars Pounce
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The Blitz of Tukayyid will be covered in its own special edition. Stay tuned.
Marik Rallies - Comes to Defense of Rasalhague
--In an incredible showing of good-faith and united defense against the Clans, Marik forces have begun to arrive in the defense of Rasalhague. While many individuals from across the 'Sphere have come time and again to fight the Clan Menace, the FRR has not seen such an organized response against the Clan Invasion since the early waves. Reports indicate the first to arrive were elements of the Black Widow Company, a well-known and highly respected Marik loyalist unit. The two Companies of forces dropped in defense of the FRR on the 2nd of February and fought the Clanners hard for the planet. Several other unnamed units have followed in recent days.
The FRR continues to lose planets at an alarming rate, but the first organized defense of FRR worlds from other factions has been a huge boost in morale for the KungsArme, who have welcomed the help with open arms - and sometimes even tears of joy.
The bigger question however, remains: Is this just a one-time thing, with a bored Marik unit looking for a fight? Or is this the start of perhaps something greater, perhaps a united Inner Sphere intent on taking it back to the Clans, or at least protecting Rasalhague from annihilation? Are these battle-hardened warriors, fresh to the Clan front the salvation of Rasalhague, or the result of the last cries for help from a forlorn nation?
Only time will tell.
FRR <25 Systems
--It seems hard to believe, but less than
25 planets remain affiliated with the FRR. The Free Rasalhague Republic is crumbling at the seams with no clear path for the future.
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Edited by Trondheim Live Daily Report, 04 February 2015 - 09:07 AM.
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Lily from animove, on 03 February 2015 - 07:49 AM, said:
