The first DDS minesweeping sortie has run into trouble near Remedia Prime. The mission, led by SS Oligocene and including both Pentekonter-M minesweepers and a HCS minesweeper on loan (which is providing training and support), began to clear mines on a trade route near Remedia Prime that has already destroyed 2 transports and caused moderate damage to a Terran Sea frigate (name unreported).
The Utrek launched an attack on the force with 3 Molentic Tuuls and 2 Kalahati Tuuls. The ship commanded by Quarz is thought to have come under heavy attack and suffered a malfunction in the toilet facilities. The commanding frigate managed to chase off the Utrek, 2 Utrek ships received damage though all escaped. SS Oligocene bore the brunt of the combat and suffered moderate damage and 2 crew killed. A Pulsar cruiser has joined the force to add to it's protection and the mission is continuing.
