A prolonged Reaver raid yesterday caused a number of fatalities and numerous injuries amongst the colonists of Hale's Moon. The attack, which started some time in the late morning, lasted for hours with an estimated 50 or more Reavers attacking the town over the course of almost 8 hours.
Quick and persistent action by the Colonial Militia was able to keep colonist loses down, though the town is still morning those lost while those who took up arms in the town's defense recover from the ordeal.
Investigations after the attack indicate the Reavers had set down to repair one of their transports, and are likely not associated with the nest recently destroyed by the brave action of the Hale's Moon Colonial Militia.
Private memorial services for the fallen are scheduled across the next several days, and citizens are advised to stay clear of the funeral pyre set for the Reaver corpses two kilometers down wind of town.
While some have questioned the Mayor's insistence on disposing of the Reavers in this way, she was quoted as saying "They used to be as Human as us. They deserve at least that. Besides, tossing them down a mine shaft might contaminate the ground water."
25.4.09
20.4.09
Raider escapes!
Following the recent capture of one of the mysterious Raiders who've been plaguing Hale's Moon and who attempted to abduct our resident doctor, the Raiders returned to stage an unexpectedly brash raid on the Hale's Moon Sheriff's office and it's single jail cell.
While the colony's navtrak array was able to identify the unmarked Firefly class transport the Raiders were using, the warning came too late to prevent them breaking into the unmanned Sheriff's office and blowing off the lock on the prisoner's cell. Before the town Militia could fully react to the attack, the prisoner was loaded into the transport and they were able to take off. Albeit with at least one injury to the attacking group.
Astonishingly, within an hour of breaking out the prisoner, a heavily armed band of Raiders snuck into town and attacked again, this time stealing vital medical supplies and other light cargo. While some have described the theft as 'Everything that wasn't bolted down', the Town Council has assessed the situation and assures all of Hale's citizens that the losses are manageble and will not affect medical treatment for the immediate future.
The investigation into the origin of this particular raider band is ongoing and though there is some evidence that they are based somewhere in the immediate region. It is well known that the region of space near Hale's Moon saw light colonization efforts in the decades before the war, with many of the settlements being abandoned.
Who are these people, then, that have been attacking the fine folk of Hale's Moon? And what can be done to put an end to their banditry?
While the colony's navtrak array was able to identify the unmarked Firefly class transport the Raiders were using, the warning came too late to prevent them breaking into the unmanned Sheriff's office and blowing off the lock on the prisoner's cell. Before the town Militia could fully react to the attack, the prisoner was loaded into the transport and they were able to take off. Albeit with at least one injury to the attacking group.
Astonishingly, within an hour of breaking out the prisoner, a heavily armed band of Raiders snuck into town and attacked again, this time stealing vital medical supplies and other light cargo. While some have described the theft as 'Everything that wasn't bolted down', the Town Council has assessed the situation and assures all of Hale's citizens that the losses are manageble and will not affect medical treatment for the immediate future.
The investigation into the origin of this particular raider band is ongoing and though there is some evidence that they are based somewhere in the immediate region. It is well known that the region of space near Hale's Moon saw light colonization efforts in the decades before the war, with many of the settlements being abandoned.
Who are these people, then, that have been attacking the fine folk of Hale's Moon? And what can be done to put an end to their banditry?
15.4.09
Kidnapping thwarted!
Two nights ago Raiders in a small short range Skiff abducted Hale's Moon's resident Healer, Doctor Belize Carver. However, the ever vigilant townsfolk quickly took up pursuit of the kidnappers in an effort to recover their resident Healer.
Within half an hour Lilybell Snoodle, the former Sheriff, was able to locate the kidnappers holed up in an abandoned storage facility that dated back to the colony's earliest days. With limited time to assemble, the Militia set out with a limited force to execute the recovery mission.
Keeping careful consideration of the Doctor's well being, the Militia force was able to storm the storage facility and recover Doctor Carver. Casualties were light, and the Militia was able to capture one of the Raiders who is now encarcerated in the town's Jail.
Citizens are asked not to taunt or otherwise harrass the prisoner until such a time as the Town Council can determine what best to do with him.
Within half an hour Lilybell Snoodle, the former Sheriff, was able to locate the kidnappers holed up in an abandoned storage facility that dated back to the colony's earliest days. With limited time to assemble, the Militia set out with a limited force to execute the recovery mission.
Keeping careful consideration of the Doctor's well being, the Militia force was able to storm the storage facility and recover Doctor Carver. Casualties were light, and the Militia was able to capture one of the Raiders who is now encarcerated in the town's Jail.
Citizens are asked not to taunt or otherwise harrass the prisoner until such a time as the Town Council can determine what best to do with him.
8.4.09
Reaver base permenantly disabled
Thanks to the heroic efforts of the Hale's Moon Militia, the Reaver installation previously located and attacked in the Beetle's Baily formation has been permanently disabled using carefully placed high explosive charges.
Against heavy resistance, the team from Hale's Moon, with the assistance of an Alliance patrol operating in the area, were not only able to destroy the base but were also able to rescue at least one colonist found captive on the installation. Though casualties were high, no one on the expiditionary force was killed.
The Town Council hopes this will finally put a stop to Reaver attacks originating from the Baily and would again like to thank all of those who took up arms to fight this ongoing menace.
Against heavy resistance, the team from Hale's Moon, with the assistance of an Alliance patrol operating in the area, were not only able to destroy the base but were also able to rescue at least one colonist found captive on the installation. Though casualties were high, no one on the expiditionary force was killed.
The Town Council hopes this will finally put a stop to Reaver attacks originating from the Baily and would again like to thank all of those who took up arms to fight this ongoing menace.
1.4.09
Hale's Colonists successfully attack Reaver Outpost
After weeks of research analyzing navtrak and ships navigation logs, the Hale's Moon Colonial Government was finally able to establish the location of a Reaver base located in the vicinity of the 'Beetle's Baily' rock field. While it was known that a small flotillia of Reaver ships was operating from the area, the discovery of the base, built into what appeared to be a mined out asteroid, came as a surprise.
An all volunteer force was assembled to take the fight to the Reavers, in an effort to reduce the number of attacks against both Hale's Moon and other colonies in the vicinity. Residents of the colony would like to very much thank those who were willing to put their lives on the line to try and stem the tide of Reaver aggression.
While the colonial force suffered numerous casualties, none of them were serious enough to require hospitalization. Reaver forces on the installation were ultimately wiped out, and the airlocks were opened to space to vent atmosphere and prevent the Reavers from reclaiming the base. The colonial force counted over twenty Reaver dead and was able to destroy one of their transports that was docked at the time.
Total Reaver forces in the region are estimated somewhere between one hundred and two hundred and fifty, so this will have only a minor impact on their total numbers. However, the loss of a stable refueling and resupply site will hopefully curtail their activities.
A followup salvage operation is planned, though it is unlikely any usable salvage will be recovered. To quote colonist Lilybell Snoodle, "you can never get the smell out." The rest of the base will be destroyed with placed explosives at the conclusion of the salvage operation.
An all volunteer force was assembled to take the fight to the Reavers, in an effort to reduce the number of attacks against both Hale's Moon and other colonies in the vicinity. Residents of the colony would like to very much thank those who were willing to put their lives on the line to try and stem the tide of Reaver aggression.
While the colonial force suffered numerous casualties, none of them were serious enough to require hospitalization. Reaver forces on the installation were ultimately wiped out, and the airlocks were opened to space to vent atmosphere and prevent the Reavers from reclaiming the base. The colonial force counted over twenty Reaver dead and was able to destroy one of their transports that was docked at the time.
Total Reaver forces in the region are estimated somewhere between one hundred and two hundred and fifty, so this will have only a minor impact on their total numbers. However, the loss of a stable refueling and resupply site will hopefully curtail their activities.
A followup salvage operation is planned, though it is unlikely any usable salvage will be recovered. To quote colonist Lilybell Snoodle, "you can never get the smell out." The rest of the base will be destroyed with placed explosives at the conclusion of the salvage operation.
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