F-45A and A-84F fighter bombers launched from a Tiamon II assault carrier at high altitude have carried out a number of attacks on the main positions of the defence forces of Lornaca Melnig, such as they are. The attacks followed up a brief orbital bombardment on 3 fortified positions and an ammunition depot.
It is now reported that a ground invasion has begun, special forces and marines landed by Skar assault transports with the main body of the invasion force preparing to land once a bridgehead is secured. 3 Intruders are waiting laden with an armoured brigade. HCS engineering troops are reported to be preparing a landing strip for HCSAF aircraft.
It is thought that some of the invasion troops are Zones which may prevent the Zone population of Lornaca from fighting back. The HCS have said that Zones are welcome to join the empire, other races too though they will be permitted to leave if they prefer.
A DDS Provider 71A is on standby just outside of the Lornaca system.
