Windscorpion has addressed the DDS on the DDS News Channel and informed them that Ayatollah Clone XE (whom he says was disguised as The Friar) has been captured by the DDS. The HCS have launched a protest at this "disgraceful aggression" though it has been noted that the protest has not been that vigorous and indeed the HCS have acknowledged no Clones were seriously injured or killed in the DDS special forces operation.The worst injuries are said to be the odd broken limb or concussion. Interestingly the HCS did not admit The Friar had been taken. They said that he had been wounded in the attack but would make a full recovery.
Windscorpion also addressed the ABBO attack on SS Trident. He said that a strong deployment would be sent to the area that has seen a number of attacks in the next few days and stay for at least 6 months. He said he would be holding talks with Consul Cruggson about how the DDS and Dino forces in the area could best work together. The Aritans are also likely to attach one of their ships to the DDS deployment.