George Kelln
Banded Mongoose
In late 1109, the crew of the LANCEA executed a series of tactical manoeuvres in contested space, commencing with their covert operations at a key Sword World Confederation fuelling point. Their strategic sabotage began with successfully placing limpet mines on fuel ships, causing substantial damage to enemy logistics and sparking a series of explosions that severely impaired both escort and freight vessels. Subsequently, LANCEA engaged in a fierce confrontation with the enemy fleet, leveraging their missile and particle beam arsenal to devastating effect. This culminated in the destruction of key enemy ships and the capture of significant vessels, including the undamaged 1,000-ton freighter, VASA GUSTAVUS. Amidst ongoing skirmishes and extensive repairs, LANCEA managed to secure valuable combat resources and initiated the transfer of prisoners and supplies to the captured ships. As they navigated through minefields and faced additional enemy forces, the crew's adept handling of intelligence and firepower underscored their tactical prowess in the volatile theatre of the Fifth Frontier War.