Deneb Light Cavalry Feared Lost
[17 July 3069; NSNS]
Word of Blake struck again against the worlds of the Federated Suns, this time targeting the worlds Deneb Kaitos and Ruchbah. Both planets are home to vital parts of the Suns’ defense apparatus, and their capture will create significant obstacles for the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns to overcome if they’re to beat back this latest Blakist advance.
On Ruchbah, home to Michaelson Heavy Industries, the Word of Blake’s assault quickly scattered the ranks of the planet’s defenders. Reports show that the Blakists have not salvaged nearly as much equipment as would be expected had they destroyed the planet’s garrison en masse, leading to speculation that the planet’s defenders are engaged in an active guerrilla campaign.
Deneb Kaitos, as our readers will know, is home to the feared Deneb Light Cavalry of the AFFS, and reports indicate that many of the current and former members of that unit fought the Blakist invasion of their homeworld but were defeated. Several DLC units remain on off-world assignment, and have suffered heavily in the Civil War and the ill-advised attacks into the Draconis Combine. AFFS spokespersons have not yet indicated whether or not an offensive to recover the planet is being planned, but instead reminded us of the long tradition of the Federated Suns of never leaving captured worlds under the thumb of oppressive regimes, citing the recapture of Robinson and the frenzied counterattacks following the massacre at Kentares during the First Succession War.
Scattered reports of other Blakists assaults continue to pour in, from worlds such as a Kawich and Bharat, but the AFFS has not yet confirmed the veracity of that information.