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Resistance Command has recently released information concerning a devastating blow to the Empire in Gunsen Sector space. This news agency has learned of newly initiated hostilities currently underway in the Nara system. Our on scene reporters have learned the opening engagements of this operation have begun utilizing local ground forces supported by the Culverin, the mothership to the now famous Shadow Flight, and the Jundellan Spear mothership to the Black Guard. Both fighter squadrons flew support roles for the ground offensive.

Initial reports indicate intense fighting throughout the region with both sides suffering heavy losses on the ground. A brief air engagement was fought with Resistance forces proving themselves once again and quickly defeating the Imperial pilots giving the ground forces much needed air support. Commanders on the ground took advantage of this utilizing both squadrons to their fullest for the next few days. With the combined effort of our brave soldiers and pilots supported by the starships in orbit, the ground action began to gain the upper hand on Imperial ground forces. Unconfirmed reports indicate that Imperial Governor Maxin Elgin has been forced into hiding and his family has been taken prisoner by the Resistance. We are working to confirm those reports.

During the orbital engagement the Culverin supported by its famed Shadow Flight scored another major victory for the Resistance by capturing an Imperial Dreadnought during the battle. All enemy fighters launched to engage Shadow Flight and the Black Guard were destroyed and both squadrons are credited for the destruction of numerous ground targets. Over the course of the heaviest fighting the pilots flew round the clock missions to support our gallant warriors on the ground. The efforts of everyone involved is praised by Resistance Command is touted as one of the brightest examples of the new level of cooperation between units unfamiliar with one another especially in an insurgency which is still in its infancy. One represetative who asked to remain anonymous stated " I have never seen cooperation and a dedication on that skill in my many years of combat experience. It is a credit to our commanders and our training."

We look forward to continued reporting regarding the progress made by the Resistance in their first open engagement against the Empire. We have been assured by those commanding the Resistance forces that victory is the only option. The alternative to anything less than a successful campaign is our continued oppression. Once again we can look to those who lay their life on the line everyday for the cause of freedom and a better life, free from the control of a government based on lies and bent on tyranny.