Reports are coming in of a large battle between Dino and Utrek forces near the Remedian planet of Ailiari. The planet is the nearest one to the frontline world of Loeuss and has been the focus of rumours the Utrek may attack it. A powerful Dino force led by Consul G-B-H moved into the area consisting of a powerful legion from Pulsin, around 35 warships. The Dinos were involved in training and patrols with the Remedian warship (a Kalahati Tuul) in the area when they came under attack from a powerful Utrek fleet said to number over 80 warships.
The Utrek had surprise on their hands and made initial inloads. G-B-H was forced to switch his flag due to serious damage to his ship which had to be abandoned (and later destroyed). G-B-H himself received injuries from blast shrapnel. However the uber-soldier of the Dino Army quickly restored order and the Dinos regrouped and hit the Utrek back hard. Early reports say the Utrek lost 32 ships and maybe 4 others were damaged badly enough that they can also be considered "kills". The Dinos lost 13 ships, 4 PT 3 NG and 6 XT. Most of the losses were in the initial onslaught.
The Dino force has been joined by other Dino forces from the Loeuss front and will soon link up with the 4th convoy from Dino-Land. More ships have also been despatched from Pulsin to replace damaged ships.
