NS say they should be involved in Clone-FES peace talks

MBO-New Sparta say they should be invited to attend the forthcoming peace talks between the Free Eritran States and the Clone Star Empire which will be hosted by the DTA on Yeng. The FES are long-term NS allies, indeed most of the FES military has been provided by NS.

Molab said NS were welcome to attend but interestingly did not appear too enthusiastic. Some analysts say the FES are looking beyond NS as an ally, as since the MBO takeover of NS the alliance has cooled greatly. Some FES members want greater ties with, or even joining, the DTA.

Later, the Dinos said that NS could send an observer.

FES agree to ceasefire with Clones, peace talks to be held on Yeng

The Free Eritran States have agreed to a ceasefire in their war with the Clone Star Empire - East. Both sides will now suspend combat operations and maintain their current positions. Representatives of the Clones and the FES will meet at Yeng in the DTA next week. Worm drive equipped Dinomarks have been sent by Ronald to bring the Clones and FES to the talks.

The FES are demanding that all planets in the CSE-E, the former Eritran Federation, be surrendered back to Eritran control. The Clones are thought to be happy to give back most planets (which they consider pretty worthless) though want to keep Austini 55 and Woloron 12 and have a number of security guarantees. The Dinos are hosting the talks and say they will aim to bring about a compromise.

NS question Clone coup

MBO-New Sparta has said it cannot verify that an actual coup took place in the Clone Star Empire. This implies that Anderson staged the coup in order to eliminate his rivals and take sole power over the empire. NS said that it doubts Hardacre was behind any plot, and it is convenient that he has been killed and not captured.

Meanwhile fighting has continued across various planets in the empire as "rebel" elements are hunted down and killed by the CDF.

Further airstrikes across CSE as Anderson fights back against rebels

Air strikes have been reported on Cloneworld and three other planets in the Clone Star Empire. According to the Clone Defence Forces, the attacks were on rebels who had tried to overthrow the ruling Junta (and indeed killed two of the three members). Admiral Anderson is now said to be on the flagship of the Clone Navy, CNSS Cloneworld which is located off the north coast of Ailier.

Admiral Anderson has recalled the fleet reinforcements which had been sent to CSE-E. He has also instructed the Clone forces in the east to hold their ground. There are rumours that Anderson has been in contact with the MBO-New Sparta about setting up peace talks with the FES.

Molab hit by multiple nuclear weapons

Molab has been hit by at least three nuclear missiles, thought to be CSM-S cruise missiles which are most likely to have been launched by Kelsan KS bombers in the Clone Space Navy fleet. All missiles hit orbital targets, the main space dock over Molab and a ship maintenance facility were hit and are reported to have been destroyed.

Two Kalahati Tuuls and an unspecified transport were destroyed as well.

Anderson "rescued" by loyalists as fight back begins

Admiral Anderson, the remaining member of the Junta, is reported to have been rescued by loyal CDF officers after he had been captured and held by rogue CDF troops. Anderson is now at a secret location and has issued a rallying call to the Clone Defence Forces.

He said that "traitors" led by General Hardacre had been behind the assassination of Marcus and Armstrong. Hardacre is the head of the CDF in Micom province, Cloneworld. Anderson said that Hardacre and those who supported him would be ruthlessly hunted down and dealt with.

An unconfirmed report later stated that Clone Air Force bombers struck targets in Micom, possibly a base used by Hardacre.

An uncertain Christmas for NS amid reports of a coup in the Clone Star Empire

Viceroy Caratore was forced to tone down the Christmas shut down for MBO-New Sparta and leave many units on a heightened alert status amid reports of a coup ongoing in the Clone Star Empire. Reports are sketchy but it appears the Junta has been overthrown by other army officers. Marcus and Armstrong were assassinated on Paragon. Anderson has been arrested, though some reports state he is just "missing".

There are unconfirmed reports of fighting breaking out at a number of locations in the empire, one source said 2nd Legion troops loyal to Marcus have revolted.

An NS source said the situation is very unpredictable and ridiculous, "We don't actually know who is in charge of the Clone empire at the moment, and considering they have hundreds of nuclear missiles aimed at us, that is a bit worrying! Merry Christmas!"

Reports Marcus and Armstrong assassinated, Anderson missing

Reports are coming in that two thirds of the Junta have been assassinated by rogue Clone Army officers. Marcus and Armstrong were meeting on Paragon and it is reported they were shot by a group of officers who infiltrated the meeting.

The head of the Clone Star Empire Admiral Anderson has gone missing. Its not known if this is due to action by rogue officers or a precaution by his security detail.

A message from Clone Defence Forces GHQ to all units has told them to hold station and await further instructions.

Governor flees capital as Molab lands troops on Miliaris

The governor and other government officials on Miliaris are understood to have fled the capital after Freedom Miliaris militants seized key positions on the entrances to the city. Meanwhile, a Molab transporter escorted by two of their Dinomark XTs has arrived in orbit, aboard the transporter are said to be around five hundred special forces and other elite troops. The XTs have begun landing the troops (about thirty at a time) at positions held by FM.

Miliaris' military is in chaos, cut off from the rest of the empire's communications. Molab has called on the Clones to surrender.

FES advance towards Mintjulip repelled

In the first setback for the FES so far in this war, three Molab Pentekonters attempted to seize the minor CSE-E planet of Mintjulip but were repelled by a force of five Shark frigates. A short battle ensued near Mintjulip's orbit. Two Molab ships sustained damage but were able to retreat back to Miliaris, the extent to the damage and casualties are unknown.

Unconfirmed reports say a Shark was either destroyed or badly damaged in the battle but the Clones will be overjoyed at stopping the FES advance. NS analysts say the setback may be good for the FES, to give them a reality check. "Some figures on Molab have been acting like the war is won already, there is a long way to go yet!"

FES push to Laalande 21649

The FES have made a push from Rendrial 4 to the nearby colony of Laalande 21649. The planet is one of the least populated (and defended) planets in the Clone Star Empire. There were no Clone Space Navy ships in the system which allowed three Helinox Pentekonters to move in unimpeded. The orbital dock surrendered to the FES. The FES allowed the Clone crew of the dock to transport down to the planet. It is thought the FES have now taken control of the dock.

Meanwhile it is reported over forty Clone Space Navy ships are heading from Cloneworld to the CSE-E. These will take a couple of weeks to arrive though.

Could Clones abandon most of CSE-E?

NS sources are saying that the Clones are seriously considering abandoning most of the Clone Star Empire - East, just keeping Austini 55 and Woloron 12. These are the only two planets that have been properly integrated into the empire with Clone settler majorities, they are also the only planets which are a net benefit to the troubled empire.

Meanwhile, the Molab led fleet has reached Miliaris and seized the orbital facility which was abandoned by the Clone Space Navy which had already fled. It is thought the Clones tried to destroy the orbital facility but their sabotage efforts failed.

On Rendrial 4, Helinox ships have made a number of attacks from orbit on Clone Army positions on the planet.

Details of FES deployment revealed

Independent media is reporting on the make-up of the FES fleet that is attacking the Clone Star Empire. The FES fleet has been split into two deployments led by Molab and Helinox.

Molab Command 0.1

3 Isometric (Molab)

13 Pentekonter (8 Molab 4 Castaris 1 Oxsaxa)

2 Extender (Molab)

Helinox Command 0.2

3 Ye'Tema (Helinox)

1 Isometric (Sear N7)

7 Pentekonter (4 Helinox 2 Sear N7 1 Unatel Gamma)

2 Extender (1 Helinox 1 Unatel Gamma)

As well as this 10 Molab Kalahati Tuuls have been reassigned to other FES planets to cover for shipsbeing deployed in the attack.

FES outwit Clones and seize Rendrial 4

The Free Eritran States (FES) fleet led by Helinox has tricked the Clones. The Clones thought the fleet was heading for Austini 55 and were assembling their own fleet accordingly, however the FES have switched direction and today attacked Rendrial 4.

The orbital facility of the planet was struck by an MRM destroying it, a Kalahati Tuul S is also reported to have been destroyed. The FES have now entered orbit and are calling on the Clone forces on the planet to surrender.

The other FES fleet led by Molab is expected to reach Miliaris tomorrow, it is thought they may attempt the same around this planet too.

An independent source has reported that the initial attack on the Clones destroyed three Shark frigates, four Kalahati Tuuls and three Type A transports. Three other ships were badly damaged and may be written off.

Clones declare war on Free Eritran States

Admiral Anderson has announced the Clone Star Empire is now at war with the Free Eritran States following the devastating attack with MRMs on CSE military facilities on Austini 55 and Woloron 12 and two FES fleets which have entered CSE-E space. Anderson said the FES would be repelled and destroyed and that order would be restored.

However, analysts say the CSE have been caught completely cold by the surprise FES attack. One estimate is that as many of twelve ships were destroyed or badly damaged in the attack on orbital facilities, which have also been virtually destroyed. The Clone fleet is now also scrambling to face the Helinox and Molab led fleets which have entered Clone space. As yet there are no reported fleet engagements.

MBO-New Sparta is not part of the operation, Viceroy Caratore has said. He also said that he did not approve of the FES use of nuclear weapons.

Nuclear explosions reported on Woloron 12 and in orbit around Austini 55

The CDF HQ on Woloron 12 has been destroyed in a nuclear explosion. Three other explosions have destroyed orbital facilities in orbit around Woloron 12 and Austini 55. The nuclear warheads are thought to have been delivered by the MRMs now operated by Molab, and also Helinox.

A Molab fleet has crossed the border and is heading into CSE-E. The Helinox fleet is continuing to approach Austini 55. It is not known what the status of the Clone fleet in response is.

Helinox fleet crosses border

Independent media is reporting that a fleet of ships, apparently originating in the Helinox system, has crossed the border into the CSE-E. The fleet is said to be approaching Austini 55. The Clones have gone to full alert and are said to be preparing a fleet to intercept the Helinox.

This is a serious escalation of the crisis in the eastern side of the Clone Star Empire. The Free Eritran States may well have decided they can stand back no longer as their ethnic cousins are slaughtered in the Clone Star Empire.

Uprising spreads across CSE-E

Ethnic Eritran areas across the Clone Star Empire - East are now in full revolt. The Clone Army has admitted it has lost control of many areas of planets such as Miliaris and Rendrial 4. Dozens of attacks have been made on CDF facilities and troops daily including drones, road side bombs and sniper attacks.

Marcus has ordered a speed up of the operation to send "dangerous" Eritrans to the dozens of camps built across CSE-E. These camps are said to be barely habitable.

CDF goes to high alert

Admiral Anderson has ordered the Clone Defence Forces to it's highest alert status below actual combat operations. This includes the strategic nuclear forces. Two ballistic missile submarines loaded with SeaCSMs are to be at sea by the end of the year, land mobile CSM launchers have also been loaded and dispersed to secret locations.

Anderson said that the external enemies of the Clone Star Empire were poised to pounce, though he did not state which enemies these are.

Viceroy Caratore has called for calm though has also ordered the NS strategic missile systems to readiness.

Thousands of Eritrans being forced into camps

Independent media is reporting that thousands of Eritran civilians have been forced from their homes at gunpoint on Woloron 12 and Austini 55. The civilians have been taken to a number of camps built by the Clone Army. The camps have been very rapidly built and some reports state the camps did not have working heating or sanitation yet.

New Sparta and Molab are both demanding the civilians be released. However, the Clones are ignoring them.

Terrorists detonate bomb on Clone transport

In one of the most audacious attacks by the ethnic Eritran insurgent groups yet, they appear to have managed to smuggle a bomb onto a Type A transport of the Clone Space Navy which was taking supplies from Austini 55 to Miliaris. The bomb detonated half way between the two planets, luckily for the Clones the bomb exploded while the transport was subluminal, recharging it's hyperspace battery. The ship was badly damaged but if the bomb had detonated while the ship was faster than light then it is highly likely the ship would have been destroyed.

Marcus has ordered a review of Clone security at space bases. It is thought the urgency to get supplies to Miliaris may have caused corners to be cut in security.

Reports CDF are building camps on several CSE-E worlds

Independent media sources are saying the Clone Army are building a number of camps on Miliaris, Woloron 12, Austini 55 and two other (unnamed) planets in the Clone Star Empire - East. The purpose of these camps are unknown but one source said they did not look to be for garrisoning troops.

Molab have already warned the Clones not to put ethnic Eritrans in camps, though the warnings have been ignored by the Clones as usual.

CSE-E thrown into chaos by mass drone attack on Austini 55, Marcus injured

So far, the two main planets of the Clone Star Empire - East, Austini 55 and Woloron 12, have been spared most of the insurgency that has occurred on planets like Miliaris. However, today that changed with a mass drone attack on the CDF HQ on Austini 55 and Central Airforce Base.

Several hundred drones attacked both bases, the military HQ of not only Austini 55 but the CSE-E. Caught completely unprepared and lightly defended (indeed many anti-aircraft systems have been sent to Miliaris), damage at the two bases is said to be extensive.

There are reports of dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. Marcus is amongst those, said to have been hit by shattered glass. His situation is not said to be serious though he has passed over command to his deputy.

Two road side bombs were also detonated at an army base elsewhere on Austini 55 killing fourteen troops.

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NS will hold Dinos accountable over Clone atrocities

Viceroy Caratore has again put pressure on the Dinos to use their influence over the Clones to stop the attacks on Eritran civilians. Caratore said that the Clones needed to stop their use of orbital bombardment against civilians and find a negotiated solution to the conflict.

Censor Ronald said that the Clones are their own people and it is not for the Dinos to tell a sovereign people what to do. 

FM kill head of CDF on Miliaris

Freedom Miliaris have launched an audacious raid on the government building in the capital of Miliaris, Miliaris City. Ten militants infiltrated the building and attacked a CDF liaison office. Several high ranking officers were killed including General Cuba who was the head of CDF forces on the planet. FM killed his predecessor too!

The militants were cornered in a store room and killed after a vicious fire fight with Clone troops. In response three Eritran villages were attacked by K85 COIN aircraft.

Deterrence leaves service

The last two ships of the Deterrence 53A fleet have been withdrawn, this means the large fleet of patrol ships inherited by NS when they absorbed the UNP Space Patrol have now all been withdrawn. The ships have served well, being the best of the UNPSP fleet, but are now life expired and obsolete.

NS have said they will not build a third generation Type 57 to follow on from the Violet 57B. However, the current order may be increased. NS are considering adding five more to the twenty originally ordered (five of which are yet to be completed).

Dinos put on the spot by NS over Eritrans

The Dinos are allies of the Clones, indeed the Clones' closest allies nowadays. The Dinos are helping to relaunch the Clone ship building industry, two partially complete Sharks are now thought to have reached the stage where they can begin bench testing before the reactor cores are initialised.

But New Sparta is now challenging the Dinos to put pressure on the Clones over the insurgency in the eastern empire, especially on Miliaris. Viceroy Caratore said that the Dinos are complicit with Clone war crimes including the slaughter of civilians from orbital bombardment. He called on MBH and Ronald to put pressure on the Junta to end the conflict.

The Dinos have yet to reply though Head of the Assembly Jimmy is keen to discuss it in the Assembly.

Molab say Clone space attacks will be "responded to in kind"

Molab has threatened to "respond in kind" to the Clones, if the Clones launch another attack from space on ethnic Eritran villages on Miliaris. So far the Clones have not followed up their attacks a few days ago. Freedom Miliaris has also not launched any attacks since though this is thought to be due to them regrouping rather than any decision to stand down.

Molab said they will attack Clone cities from orbit if the Clones continue the attacks on Eritrans. How they will do this is unknown though it is thought they are now operational with the Medium Range Missile (MRM) recently bought from NS.

Bolitic put down rebels

Uprisings against the Bolitic Emperor used to be as regular as clockwork but in the new Confederacy of Emperor Melson they are few and far between as the vast majority have accepted (often grudgingly) the astral-political reality the Bolitic have found themselves in after decades of wars.

However, they can still happen. A minor Baron, Lord Brobek, is the latest to try and rise up against the Emperor. Unfortunately for Brobek no other houses joined him and his uprising was put down easily by the forces of Lord Chamberlain Joshi and Lord Dodek, the two key allies of Melson. Brobek chose to commit ritual suicide, Joshi minced his remains as per tradition.

Clones destroy Eritran villages from orbit

Clone Space Navy Kalahati Tuul S cruisers have launched an attack on ethnic Eritran villages from Miliaris orbit. It is reported two villages were virtually wiped out and a third left ablaze. Freedom Miliaris said there had been hundreds of deaths and vowed revenge.

Several thousand more Clone troops have also arrived on the planet and a dozen K85 COIN aircraft. The Clones have promised Freedom Miliaris will be crushed within weeks.

The Miliaris power grid is still only partially recovered after a recent mass drone attack on power infrastructure.

Miliaris power grid collapses after drone attack on infrastructure

The power grid of Miliaris has largely collapsed after a mass drone attack on power stations, power lines and the control centre of the Miliaris Power Company. This is the first time Freedom Miliaris has openly targeted and attacked civilian infrastructure and may begin a new more dangerous phase in the actions by FM.

Clone K85 COIN aircraft are reported to have struck suspected militant camps on Miliaris. Three Kalahati Tuul S cruisers fitted for ground attack have also arrived in orbit and may be used to target suspected FM sites.

CSE and Molab ships skirmish at the border

CSE-E and Molab warships have skirmished at the border after two Molab ships crossed into Clone space and began to approach Miliaris. They were intercepted by a Clone Space Navy patrol. It is understood that shots were exchanged though no damage is reported. The Molab ships retreated back over the border.

However, this may have just been a diversion. Later a Clone Defence Forces source said that a ship of unknown identity was detected in Miliaris orbit by a passive sensor array and may have teleported something to the surface. The ship decloaked for a brief moment, presumably to make it's teleport, before recloaking. 

Two ships join NS fleet

Two ships have joined the New Sparta fleet over the last week. 35-402 Rattlesnake is the second Revolution 35Z multi-mode ship. It has a package of aerodynamic and flight software changes to improve aerial stability and efficiency. SS Revolution will have these changes retro-fitted next month during maintenance.

57-215 Vine is the latest Violet 57B patrol ship to join the fleet.

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Marcus orders reinforcements to all CSE-E planets

CSE-E leader Marcus has ordered reinforcements to be sent to planets such as Rendrial 4 where the Eritran uprising has moved up a gear. More troops and aircraft are to be sent to planets, putting the CSE-E logistics arm under strain. Marcus wants all reinforcements to be in place by December.

Marcus has also sent extra warships to each planet to provide intelligence and communications support. The CSE-E's Kalahati Tuul S fleet has been fitted with space-to-ground attack missiles though a source said the missiles will only be used in the event of a dire emergency.

New wave of violence strikes across CSE-E

If the Clones thought making an example of, and destroying utterly, an ethnic Eritran village on Miliaris might stop the uprising across the CSE-E they were mistaken. Instead, they have just poured kerosene on the fire. The Clone News Service has reported dozens of clashes across the CSE-E including terrorist attacks on Clone military bases and units as well as public revolts in ethnic Eritran areas.

On Miliaris, a dozen drones struck the Clone Army HQ. Massed anti-aircraft fire, including from a dozen TAA-4 Stoat AA tanks bought in from Austini 55, bought down most of the drones though there was damage caused to a storage silo.

On Rendrial 4 there was another mass drone attack, the main airbase was hit hard though most aircraft were able to get airborne. The aircraft have dispersed to an emergency landing strip.

Clone Army destroys Eritran village

There are reports coming in that the Clone Army have utterly destroyed an ethnic Eritran village on Miliaris. The village of Jiliab is said to have been a base for a Freedom Miliaris unit (though this has not been confirmed by non-CDF sources). The village was surrounded by troops then pounded by artillery. After several hours, tanks moved in and crushed all of the buildings in the village. The death toll of civilians has not been reported but must be in the hundreds.

The population of Jiliab is thought to have been around four hundred, the Clone Army did not let anyone escape. Molab and New Sparta have condemned the "war crimes".

Army depot set on fire on Miliaris, nuclear warheads evacuated?

Another mass drone attack has been launched by Freedom Miliaris militants, one of the main depots of the Clone Army was hit and suffered significant damage, including being set on fire. NS is reporting that the Clones urgently removed some items from the depot and took them up to a ship in orbit. Although unconfirmed, it is thought these were nuclear warheads for use by the Clone Space Missile launchers which are on Miliaris.

NS say the Clones may also remove the launchers from the planet, it is thought five mobile launchers were on Miliaris though one was already damaged in an early militant attack.

Elsewhere, there have been reports of heavy fighting in one of the larger ethnic Eritran towns as Clone Army soldiers were ambushed by FM militants and other Eritrans. Significant casualties on both sides are reported.

Clone Army goes into Eritran towns, drone factory found

The Clone Army has finally started entering ethnic Eritran towns and villages on Miliaris. The army had been holding off due to fears of inflaming the situation but after the mass drone attacks the decision has been made to go in and root out Freedom Miliaris.

A workshop which was making drones has been discovered, about thirty drones were seized in various stages of construction, though a miliary source said they think there are at least five other workshops on the planet. 

Molab has said dozens of Eritran civilians have been killed by Clone troops during these incursions. The Clones are not commenting on this.

Miliaris air force taken out by mass drone strike

Two hundred and fifty Molab type drones were launched in a mass attack on the main air base on Miliaris earlier today. Despite the strengthened layered air defence set up by the Clone Defence Forces (which includes troop reinforcements with personal weapons), nearly half of the drones got through and caused severe damage to the air base.

The base's air traffic control tower saw a direct hit, causing a collapse. Multiple hits to the maintenance hangars caused a fire which soon raged out of control and reached an ammunition store. It is estimated four K47s, eight K85s and two K44 transports were destroyed. Others damaged. The death toll is unknown but is estimated to be nearly a hundred.

A number of aircraft in the air at the time had to divert to the small airport at the Miliaris capital. The Miliaris air force has relocated it's HQ functions to the airport. It is thought surviving or repaired aircraft will be dispersed to two smaller air bases on the planet.

The Clone Army say the drones are powered by small paraffin fuelled engines, the Clones have banned the sale of paraffin and are confiscating all civilian supplies. The army is also said to be preparing to enter Eritran ethnic towns and villages looking for the workshops were it is thought these drones are being built. This could cause a general uprising but the Clones may no longer have a choice.

CSE-E erupts as insurgency spreads

The Clone Star Empire - East is reeling after the ethnic Eritran insurgency has spread from Miliaris. Marcus has called a state of emergency and recalled all military reserves.

Laalande 21649's Clone Army HQ was hit by three drones (the Molab type used on Miliaris), two drones were also launched at the main airbase but were shot down by a K47 patrol. The airbase was hit by mortar fire though no aircraft were damaged.

Rendrial 4's main airbase was hit by mortar fire, one K85 was destroyed and the control tower knocked out of action. A car bomb was also exploded next to the army HQ, killing three soldiers.

Mintjulip's army HQ was hit hard by 7 drones, the head of the army on the planet was among twelve killed. A K85 was also shot down by a SAM. An unusual attack occurred at an army depot where a bulldozer was sent through the guardhouse before militants drove off the guards, and then looted weapons from the depot.

The two core planets of Woloron 12 and Austini 55 saw little trouble except for an aborted mortar attack on an army base on Woloron, but the two planets have much stronger military forces (and Clone populations) than the other CSE-E planets.

On Miliaris the conflict continues with a gun battle between Freedom Miliaris militants and Clone Army soldiers near the capital. Two drones also hit an army depot.

Clones deploy paratroopers in effort to capture Miliaris militants

Soldiers from the Clone Army's 3rd Aerial Assault Regiment, one of the elite units of the army, have been deployed in four locations on Miliaris in an apparent attempt to capture Freedom Miliaris militants. The problem was: they didn't find anyone! Later the Army said it had been an exercise.

The Clone Army is said to have been embarrassed by the complete intelligence failure. A source said that the Clones have no idea what the militants are up to or where they are. The Clones have completely ignored Eritran organic intelligence over the last few years and this is now starting to really hurt them.

Clone Navy gain funding for two new aircraft carriers, escorts

The Clone Navy has received funding for new warships to strengthen their Cloneworld fleet. Two new aircraft carriers of the Cloneworld class will be build to join the three already in service. The aim is for the Clone Navy to be able to be able to field at least one, and preferably two, carrier battle groups with two  carriers and a helicopter carriers at all times.

The new carriers will be joined by two extra Olana class destroyers, increasing the size of the fleet to ten. No delivery date estimates have been made public though it is expected all ships will be built by the end of the decade.

More forces sent to Miliaris as another mass drone attack launched

CSE-E head Marcus has ordered more troops and aircraft be sent to Miliaris as the attacks by Freedom Milaris militants continue. Another mass attack using Molab built drones was launched yesterday on the Clone Army HQ on the planet. More damage was reported though most of the drones were shot down by mass anti-aircraft fire.

Three drones were also launched on an army depot near the capital, a fire was started though damage is reported to have been slight.

Clones strike suspected Freedom Miliaris sites

The Clones have launched air and missile attacks against half a dozen villages suspected to be used by the Freedom Miliaris militant group, however some sources say that is likely only innocent civilians were at the locations. The Clones launched attacks with their K47 and K85 aircraft, plus some medium range ballistic missiles.

One Freedom Miliaris aligned source said that seventeen Eritran and two Clone civilians had been killed in the attacks but no militants.

The Clone Army has still to restore it's communication network on the planet after the deadly attack on their HQ on Miliaris. A Clone warship in orbit is continuing to serve as an emergency communication hub.

Explosion on Laalande 21649

A car bomb has exploded outside of a Clone Army depot on Laalande 21649, another planet in CSE-E. No reports of any casualties have been made though there was damage made to the depot building. The fear is that this is the start of a new insurgency inspired by Freedom Miliaris.

The authorities have been quick to lock down the town the depot is in and have begun a criminal investigation.

Mass drone attack on Clone Army HQ on Miliaris

Around nineteen attack drones have been used in an attack on the Clone Army HQ on Miliaris, in what must be seen as a major escalation of the Freedom Miliaris insurgency. The HQ was badly damaged in the attack as was the main military communications hub on the planet. The Clones have been forced to use a warship in orbit as for planet wide communications.

The Clones said that Molab built drones were used in the attack, as they had been in the previous attack on the nearby air base. CSE-E leader Marcus has threatened Molab with serious consequences if they get involved in the affairs of the empire.

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