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!"
