End in sight for Benito rebels

Red Lizard special forces have seized a key command post held by Benito loyalists in Austini City and captured 2 of the 3 generals in command of the rebellion. Simultaneous thrusts by CDF Army troops at 7 points around the rebel held area also saw around 200 rebels killed or captured. The total death toll has now been raised to 972.

The rebels have retreated to a block of apartments on the edge of the park they once held. It is thought the rebels may number no more than around 150 now and could be running low on ammunition. They did manage to shoot down an A-85 with a SAM, the COIN aircraft was scanning the block with an IR camera. Marcus has told the rebels they must surrender by midnight tonight or he will "unleash the full power of the HCS" (he used the old army name probably by mistake). Artillery units have been bought up into the capital.

• The Remedians are keen to buy 2 Extender 73A oilers. The ships would be operated as part of the DDS fleet but would be dedicated to support Remedian operations, which from next year will be using Corkscrew 51A Medium Combat Ships.