The following intelligence and after action report were obtained by Rebel Intelligence Division at the expense of many Bothans
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Order 2602xxxx
The following orders are being issued to 27th Fleet as part of Operation Dronier from High Command
- 27th Fleet are to provide the following forces in support of Operation Dronier
- Task Force 27.1 to station at Cape Teutoborg to block and destroy any Rebel reinforcements entering the operation sector or fleeing rebel forces
- Task Force 27.2 to provide screening force to the landing force and provide support to 47th Fleet engaged in planetary bombardment
- Order of battle for both task force would be left to Admiral commanding 27th Fleet
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Ref: Order 2602xxxx
In receipt of Order 2602xxxx, the following is submitted to High Command
- Task Force 27.1
- Commanding Admiral: Admiral Motti Asprenus
- Order of battle
- ISD Tirpitz the Relentless (flagship)
- VSD Gneisenau
- RSD Akizuki the Impetus
- RSD Teruzuki the Instigator
- Task Force 27.2
- Commanding Admiral: Admiral Screed Lindemann
- Order of battle:
- ISD Bismarck (flagship)
- VSD Scharnhorst
- GSD Prinz Eugen
- GSD Prince Albert
- GSD Prince Rupert
- 27th Combat Air Group
Signed
Admiral Lucius Varus
Admiral commanding 27th Fleet
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Ref: Order 2602xxxx
After action report by Captain Freidrich Karl Topp, Captain ISD Tirpitz and acting commander of Task Force 27.1
First Battle at Cape Teutoborg
Accurate intelligence from B-Dienst allowed TF27.1 to deploy in a position superior to the enemy fleet's. Enemy fleet comprised of 1 MC 80, 1 AF2, 1 CR 90 and 2 Y- and X-wing squadrons. Enemy fleet attempts to enter Eisenborn operational area. Admiral Varus Motti has been advised by the Staff officers to exercise caution
Opposing Rebel Fleet made the opening moves by sending the squadrons over. Opposing Rebel fleet attempted to capitalise on their superior broadsides and formed the Ackbar Line. Radio intercepts indicated that Ackbar himself was commanding the fleet. Meanwhile, TF 27.2 continued to move line abreast
RSD Akizuki was ordered to speed ahead to launch preliminary attacks on the MC80 but was put out of action in 1 salvo. Enemy CR 90 attempted to circle around VSD Scharnhorst. VSD Scharnhorst came under intense aerial attack. With help from RSD Teruzuki, Scharnhorst managed to weather the aerial attack
ISD Tirpitz and VSD Scharnhorst were ordered to head for the MC 80. Shots fired from Gneisenau and Tirpitz proved to be ineffective. Moderate damage was done to the enemy flagship. MC 80 proceeded to fire one salvo on Teruzuki thereby crippling her. This was followed up by aerial attacks which put Teruzuki out of action.
Enemy CR 90 than pulled up and fired shots into Scharnhorst causing negligible damage. Seeing that the situation proved to be untenable, Admiral Motti Asprenus ordered TF 27.1 to jump into hyperspace thereby conceeding defeat to the Rebel Forces
Second Battle at Cape Teutoborg
TF 27.1 pulled into Station 15 for repairs and refit. This was completed in 36 hours and TF 27.1 departed for Cape Teutoborg
Reports from B-Dienst indicated that a force of 4 CR 90 and 2 AF2 would pass through Cape Teutoborg. Thanks to accurate reports, TF 27.1 was able to deploy in a superior position to the Rebel Fleet.
The CR 90 sailed up in 2 columns abreast of each other ignoring any attempts at Gneisenau's shots. Both Akizuki and Teruzuki were ordered to attack enemy AF 2 from the stern.
Using their superior speed, the Rebels stayed at the extreme range while keeping up continuous incessant fire. Shots from TF 27.1 proved to be ineffective
The Rebels kept up the running fire. Gneisenau than came under fire from both AF2 and was forced to withdraw. Seeing that TF 27.1 was unable to inflict any damage on the Rebel Fleet while sustaining damage and casualties, Admiral Asprenus retreated to the Admiral quarters. Thereafter, a loud shot was heard. An orderly was sent to investigate the cause of it and he reported that the Admiral had killed himself. Seeing that I am the most senior officer in the fleet, I assumed command and ordered TF 27.1 to fall back to regroup and make attempts to close Cape Teutoborg to further Rebel reinforcements
Signed
Captain Freidrich Karl Topp
Captain ISD Tirpitz and acting commander of Task Force 27.1
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Epilogue
Owning to the failure of TF 27.1, TF 27.2 was relieved of screening duty and was ordered to Cape Teutoborg to regroup with TF 27.1. After this was done, Cape Teutoborg was closed to any incoming Rebel reinforcements. Further actions lead by Screed closed the noose at Cape Teutoborg.
Following the completion of Operation Dronier, Admiral Varus was "reassigned" to Kursk sector, Admiral Screed was commended for his actions at Cape Teutoborg and Captain Freidrich Karl Topp retained his command of ISD Tirpitz.
Operation Dronier was a success. Imperial forces were able to land on Eisenborn and clear the planet of any Rebel forces
Yes those 2 games were a disaster. 1st try in tournament and it ended disastrously
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