McCarron Strikes Again

Muskegon, Achemar Combat Region, Crucis March, Federated Suns

McCarron's Armored Cavalry have landed on the worlds of McHenry and Muskegon in the Federated Suns. The Big Mac had been on Tawas, Farwell, and Kathil and many analysts expected them to return to Liao space after doing heavy damage to each of the worlds. But Archie McCarron surprised the AFFC and jumped farther into the Federated Suns interior, overwhelming the garrison on McHenry while the fighting Muskegon continues. The Big Mac is now only two jumps from New Avalon, capital of the Federated Suns.

Draconis Ambassador on Way to Atreus

Atreus, Marik Commonwealth, Free Worlds League

Word has reached the Marik that an ambassador from the Draconis Combine has entered the Free Worlds League and wishes to speak to him. At this time there is no indication on who is coming. Speculation around Atreus is that Takashi Kurita wants an alliance with the Free Worlds League in light of the recent announcements from the Lyran Commonwealth and Federated Suns.

Fighting on Marcus

Marcus, Silver Hawks, Free Worlds League

There are some reports that a battle has occurred on Marcus, near the Lyran border. Indications are that a band of rebels hired some mercenaries to try and overthrow the local government. Marcus is in the midst of extreme unrest due to food shortages. Silver Hawks forces were able to destroy the mercenaries in a furious day-long battle outside the capital.

Captain-General's Promise

For too many years, we have done little but react to the actions and the campaigns of our enemies. When they seize the offensive, we have reeled backward, our general staff hoping to find a pattern in the attacks, scarcely daring to set aside resources for attacks of our own. We welcome a respite, but we merely lick our wounds and wait for the enemy to choose the moment once again.

The Free Worlds League has a long and noble martial tradition. We have skillful officers and brave soldiers. Our economy is strong, our people are proud. They have waited too long for this terrible war to end. They have suffered while tyrants defy the cause of freedom scarcely a jump away from their homes. They have watched while barbarians destroy humanity.

They will watch no longer.

They will suffer no longer.

They will wait no longer. We will be victorious, I promise you that, upon my word and upon my name.

-- Janos Marik, addressing the Free Worlds Parliament, February 3004.