Provider 71A transport A117 Trader has been permitted to enter high orbit around Lornaca Melnig to facilitate the evacuation of UNP and allies from the planet which is being invaded by the Clones. This has allowed some details of the operation to be discovered, the HCS themselves being their usual vague selves.
Light brigades have been landed at two points on the planet and an airstrip built at one. 9 Intruder landing ships and 2 Tiamon carriers were used for these light troops. Heavier forces are being landed from 11 Type A and 8 Type B transports. The transport assets are being protected by around 9 HCS warships with 7 others mounting a blockade of the planet system.
The latest reports indicate the Clones are preparing to breakout of their 2 bridgeheads. Air attacks on Lornaca fighter positions have intensified and long-range artillery is now being deployed to strike targets close to Landing Point A. Lornaca is not expected to put up much of a fight though, it is rumoured the government are already in talks on surrendering.
