Operation Edge Cutter which began as a fill-in training deployment with the Raegris because of the delayed Ground Shock deployment and turned into a minesweeping mission because of mines discovered near Mila is due to end at the weekend. The DDS are now confident the space lanes near Mila are clear of mines though further sweeping missions in adjacent space may be needed in future.
The ships in the deployment will return to Solaris and Proxima 7 by the end of next week. Ground Shock will finally begin early in September.
Showing posts with label Edge Cutter. Show all posts
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19.8.09
4.8.09
Edge Cutter extended to continue minesweeping mission
The Edge Cutter mini-deployment was due to end this week but will now continue into August to continue it's mine sweeping mission in Remedian space near Mila. The military exercises have ended though and the Raegris units have returned home. D162 Epsilon Eridani has gone to join the Remedian Border Protection Force as scheduled (becoming the new flagship) and L111 Pangaea has returned to Solaris to prepare for the amphibious exercise Ground Shock in September.
16 mines have now been found though not all were active. Edge Cutter commander Caratore think it will take around 2-3 weeks to conclude the mission.
16 mines have now been found though not all were active. Edge Cutter commander Caratore think it will take around 2-3 weeks to conclude the mission.
22.7.09
DDS ship hit by mine near Mila
Last week a RCPP ship was hit by a mine left behind by the Utrek near Mila, this week its the turn of the DDS! Marconi class EW ship E103 Braun was hit after leaving Mila for some unspecified "training" operations near the Utrek border. It is thought the training involved special forces though this has not been confirmed (and likely will never be).
The ship suffered a hull breach but only minor injuries have been reported. The ship has returned to Mila for repairs. Mine sweeping patrols by ships in the Edge Cutter deployment are due to begin at the weekend after the deployment was relocated to this part of Remedian space earlier in the week.
The ship suffered a hull breach but only minor injuries have been reported. The ship has returned to Mila for repairs. Mine sweeping patrols by ships in the Edge Cutter deployment are due to begin at the weekend after the deployment was relocated to this part of Remedian space earlier in the week.
17.7.09
RCPP ship hit by mine
Remedian Customs Police Patrol (RCPP) destroyer DR187 Remedia Prime II has been hit by a Utrek mine while on a patrol near Mila. The Kalahati Tuul 2N suffered serious damage to it's bow and it is reported 3 crew were killed. A DDS ship at Mila has gone to assist.
The Edge Cutter deployment in Remedian space (though near Loeuss on the other side of their space) has been sent to the Mila area as the deployment includes a minesweeping flotilla. A spokesman said the deployment were training with simulated mines, now they can hunt the real thing instead.
The Edge Cutter deployment in Remedian space (though near Loeuss on the other side of their space) has been sent to the Mila area as the deployment includes a minesweeping flotilla. A spokesman said the deployment were training with simulated mines, now they can hunt the real thing instead.
9.7.09
Operation Edge Cutter
Operation Edge Cutter has been announced, it will commence next week and run until mid-August. This is the replacement for the postponed Ground Shock exercise which will now take place afterwards. The exercise will take place in Remedian space near to Loeuss and will include Raegris ships. The Dinos, who have a base on Loeuss, have been invited to take part but as yet have not replied. Mine warfare will be part of the training. The DDS fleet and the exercise will be commanded by Caratore.
Controversial new destroyer Epsilon Eridani will make it's operational debut on the exercise as will Pangaea which, although an amphibious warfare ship, will be acting as a general transport for the operation to give the crew some operational experience. The Raegris ships that will take part are not yet known.
F108 Eocene (flag)
D162 Epsilon Eridani
F109 Oligocene
M104 Hesiod
M107 Orpheus
L111 Pangaea
A151 Gasoline
Controversial new destroyer Epsilon Eridani will make it's operational debut on the exercise as will Pangaea which, although an amphibious warfare ship, will be acting as a general transport for the operation to give the crew some operational experience. The Raegris ships that will take part are not yet known.
F108 Eocene (flag)
D162 Epsilon Eridani
F109 Oligocene
M104 Hesiod
M107 Orpheus
L111 Pangaea
A151 Gasoline
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