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Hah! 
A well done report Furfuznel.
The border skirmish between two SDs is heating up.
This could be a good show for you war fans out there.
I hope you get a ring side seat.
In the meantime I bring you WarFeed4 (author unknown):
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War Feed Four
Huck: Hi, I'm Huxley Atope.
Brad: And I'm Bradbury Rogers, and you're watching War Feed Four
Huck: That's right, and have we got a battle for you today. We're broadcasting live from
orbit of planet New Capetown in the Nexus system, where the Third Imperial Fleet
has arrived to crush a minor rebellion. Tell us something about the rebellion, Brad.
Brad: Sure thing, Huck. Two months ago, after an extended period of demonstrations and
rioting, the local government on New Capetown declared independence from the empire.
They claim that the Empire is a "Brutal and oppressive tyranny, which systematically
stifles all freedom of thought, speech and action." Sounds pretty whack to me Huck.
Huck: Me too, Brad, you wouldn't catch me making crazy speeches like that.
Brad: Nor me. That just wouldn't be a good idea. Anyway, it's time for the Empire to
re-assert its authority here, and the third fleet has been sent in to remind
these rebels just how free and democratic our glorious empire is.
Huck: And what a fleet it is, Brad. Recently refitted and raring for action, this really
is a side to root for. We can see the Fleet's flagship there, the ISS Unchallenged
Superiority at the front of that classic wedge formation. She's fresh out of the
shipyards on Antares II where she's had her shields and armour upgraded. That's
going to be one tough nut for the rebels to crack.
Brad: I'll say. What do we know about these rebels, Huck?
Huck: Well, although they're a new side, we do know that they seized control of at least 3
squadrons of when they took control of the planet, Brad. They've had two months since
then to build more defences, and my guess is that they've been busy fitting out more
fighters.
Brad: That seems like a fairly solid strategy there, Huck. Two months isn't long enough to
build the kind of large ships that could be a threat to this fleet, so they'll be
hoping that fighters will be just too small for the fleet to target effectively. It's
normally...
Huck: I'm sorry to interrupt you there Brad, but we have Admiral McGuire of the Liberated
People's Republic of New Capetown Planetary Defence Force on the line for a live
interview. Hello Admiral?
Admiral: Hello Huck.
Huck: Looking forward to the battle?
Admiral: Well, we've known for a long time that it was coming, so we're all eager to get it
over with.
Huck: I'm sure you are. Tell me Admiral, the Third Imperial Fleet is a formidable side to
be up against. Do you really think you have a chance?
Admiral: Well, we certainly are outgunned, but I'm confident that the principles of Liberty
and Truth will always prevail against the evil and terror that the Third Fleet
represents. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get ready for the battle.
Huck: Certainly Admiral. Well Brad, what do you make of that?
Brad: Well, you can't deny that they're a plucky side Huck, and well motivated too. They
might be outgunned, out numbered and using hopelessly out of date weapons technology,
but there's always an element of luck in confrontations like these and you just don't
know which way the dice will fall. I don't think the L.F.P.R.N.C.P.D.F. really have a
chance of winning, but they might just have what it takes to make this battle
interesting.
Huck: Well, I can see the spectator ships are moving away now and the Fleet is closing on
the planet, so I guess hostilities are about to commence.
Brad: Yes, I can see fighters leaving the planet's atmosphere now Huck. It looks like 6
squadrons, so your guess was right.
Huck: So it was, Brad. That's an interesting choice of formation they're using there. Do
you have any comments?
Brad: Well, the formation they're chosen there is a classic strategy for evasive maneuvres.
They're trying to maximise the natural advantage their fighters gain from their small
size. If they can avoid getting hit, they might just get in close enough to score a
few hits on one of those fleet ships.
Huck: And I can see they're concentrating their efforts on the Unchallenged Superiority. A
risky strategy Brad?
Brad: I'd say so Huck, although the payoffs if they could cripple or destroy the Third
Fleet's flagship would be enormous. Unfortunately for the L.F.P.R.N.C.P.D.F., the
Superiority is well equipped for anti-fighter combat.
Huck: It certainly is, as it's proving now. I only count 3 squadrons of L.F.P.R.N.C.P.D.F.
fighters still in the sky there, and the rest of the Third Fleet hasn't even moved
into range yet. Do you think those fighters will make it into firing range before
the Superiority can reload?
Brad: No, I don't think so, although it looks like they're going to try anyway.
Huck: And there goes the Superiority again, cutting down the rest of those fighters. Those
Imperial Fleet boys really make it look too easy, don't they?
Brad: They do, Huck. I guess the principles of Liberty and Truth really aren't much good up
against a 4000 BlatterWatt Phased Polaron Array.
Huck: Well, with the excitement out here finished for the day, it's over to "Jolly" Verne
Jackson aboard the ISS Unnecessarily Hostile for this week's Big Red Button lottery
Draw. Over to you Verne.
Verne: Thanks Huck, and I'm here with the twenty five thousand lucky second-round ticket
holders, one of whom will get to live out their dream of serving the Empire tonight.
Our computer is now selecting a random number, and the number is... Eleven thousand,
five hundred and nine. Come on down here, contestant one one five zero nine, you are
tonight's Big Red Button Lottery Winner. What's your name, contestant?
Jim: It's Jim, Verne.
Verne: And tell me Jim, did you enjoy the battle?
Jim: Yeah.
Verne: Have you ever been to New Capetown before?
Jim: Yeah, once. I came here on holiday a few years ago, and the hotel receptionist was
really rude.
Verne: Well tonight Jim, you're our lottery winner and you're going to get your own back on
that rude hotel receptionist by destroying her entire planet! Press that Big Red
Button, Jim!
Jim: Oh, boy
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