The battle of Voth

Earlier today Voth & Sirikwanese forces engaged with the Bolitic war fleet on the edge of the Voth system, a battle it looked like the Bolitic were winning until the timely arrival of a Dino fleet which turned the tide against the Bolitic and probably broke the Bolitic fleet finally as a threat.

In the early stage of the battle the Voth & Sirikwanese were outmatched in numbers and quality but made up for it with tenacity and courage (and the heavy use of TPMs helped too). The Voth lost 3 Kalahati Tuuls (leaving them with just 2 ships - both damaged). The Sirikwanese lost a Helwin and 16 Ferrets.

As the Bolitic were pushing the allies back into Voth's orbit and preparing for an invasion a wormhole suddenly opened and 9 Dinomark PTs emerged and attacked the rear of the Bolitic fleet causing chaos. The Dinos later said they were always intending to take part in the battle but kept the decision a secret to surprise the Bolitic (and because even with worm drive they were not sure they would be able to get to Voth in time).

The Dinos lost 2 PTs in the battle but the Bolitic fleet was smashed and retreated broken. The Bolitic lost 6 Snarls, 9 Meltinans and one of their remaining 2 Reptoli Tuuls. The Emperor himself watched the defeat and cannot avoid association with it. It is likely Borca will be facing even more open revolt now.

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3 more DDS Army brigades declared operational

The 1st Heavy Brigade (Terra), 14th Light Brigade (Terra) and 21st Light Brigade (Arit) have all been declared operational and ready for combat operations. The DDS have not started forming any more brigades instead deciding to concentrate on getting existing units up to speed and improving their quality first.

The DDS are understood to have bought 100 more Tapir IFVs from HCS Reserve stocks and are also looking into buying a tracked SAM system though have yet to decide on one.

Bolitic halt just outside Voth system

The Bolitic war fleet has come to a halt just outside the Voth system and is now regrouping ahead of a likely attack later today or tomorrow. Facing them near Voth is a motly collection of DDS, Bolitic and Utrek built ships of the Voth and Sirikwanese fleets. The Aritan force is still 6 days away.

Its unknown if the Voth-Sirikwanese will fight or will instead try and delay the Bolitic in order to evacuate the Voth government.

DDS attack ABBOs on Malau

It has been reported that a DDS frigate has made a short attack on the ABBO base on Malau following a special forces operation. Damage to the ABBO base has been called extensive by the DDS. The frigate bombarded the base with it's Z5i cannon. More damage was caused to the base by a special forces raid.

It is thought this raid is a one off and not an indication of a new DDS policy. It is thought the DDS are going to try and avoid conflict for the next few weeks in order to get their fleet back up to something near full strength.

Borca leading Voth attack personally?

It has been reported that the Emperor himself if leading the Bolitic attack fleet which is now just a couple of days away from Voth. The Bolitic attack fleet compromises the remnants of the front line of the Bolitic fleet and the entire Chosen Men who guard the Emperor. Borca knows that he must conquer the Voth if he is to save anything from the disasterous war against the Dinos and more importantly to prevent himself dying in an unfortunate accident with a sharp blade.

Conquering the Voth plus annexing the Vosun may be enough to placate the other major Barons who are beginning to prepare for a war of succession once Borca falls.