The Depths Of Summoning

Chapter 6: War's Beginning

HRAMS Admiral Prion. Outside Pagandan Capital Port. January 14. 9:01

Destiny Air Squadron. f11-04. Aircraft: Renard-Navel. Audio Log#276. Taken: January 13. 17:12

Location: Northeast Paganda

The following is a recording of radio traffic between HRAMS Destiny's control and the pilot of a Renard-Navel fighter aircraft, callsign f11-04 during its task to follow the missile fired by HRAMS Desolate during Operation Final Blow to get revenge on the attack on the Gra Valkan and Ardistean diplomats that caused a death of one diplomat and injured a couple other, including a member of the Gra Valkan Royal Family. The missile target is the fleet of Pagandan ships northeast of their position to instill fear and force the Pagandans to surrender.

Begin Audio Log

Pilot: <<Destiny, Destiny, this is f11-04. All systems clear, permission to take off>>
Destiny ATC: <<Affirm. f one one dash zero four you're cleared for take off.>>

*The aircraft launches from the catapult*

Pilot: <<Climbing to 10 thousand. I have visual on the Meteorfire. Proceeding to follow the ordinance>>

DATC: <<Affirmative f11-04. Keep us posted.>>

*The audio transcript cuts off and fast forwards to 2 minutes after*

*Aircraft engine whines in the backgroud*

Pilot: <<Destiny, Destiny. f11-04 in line. Altitude, 20 thousand feet. Confirming that the Meteorfire is still in transit>>

DATC: <<f11-04, copy. Please remain in station>>

Pilot: <<f11-04 remaining in station. Enemy fleet spotted on the horizon. Will keep you posted, over>>

DATC: <<Copy that f11-04. Hit em hard>>

**Distant explosion and f11-04 engine noise**

Pilot: <<Haha Kaboom! Meteorfire confirmed hit. Three ships going down. Big guy got snapped in half. The other ships are listing. Couple ships are steering to rescue the survivors. Destiny, permission to finish up one of the ships?>>

DATC: <<Negative f11-04, continue observing the fleet. Give me a video feed later>>

Pilot: <<Alright, Alright...You got it Destiny.>>

**Sounds of velcro-like material ripping can be heard from the background followed by a rustling noise and a beeping sound that lasted a couple minutes as the aircraft circles around the crippled fleet before heading back to the carrier**

Pilot: <<Destiny you will like this. Got enough footage. Returning to the ship now>>

Audio log cuts off.

"I see...." Edward scoffed as he finished listening to the audio log sent by the HRAMS Destiny to HRAMS Admiral Prion. "One battleships and two presumed cruiser sank with a couple more ships heavily damaged.. continue on your post and inform me if Destiny or Chevalier reports."

"Yes sir. Also, Griffin reported that they will be starting their airborne assault. The capital also informed us that the Amphibious landing ships are about to disembark from Mio and Ragna respectively." the messenger, or runner stated.

"I see... So an amphibious invasion is inevitable huh?"
"Both Ragna and the capital wants to take over Paganda as a retaliation."

"Tell Griffin to hold the aircraft for the day, we'll start the operation after the landing force arrives. Gra Valkan's Gamma Aphodis will be sending a floatplane to drop a letter on the supposedly Royal Castle. We'll inform them if they still persists on fighting back." Edwards would then walk up to the bridge's windows, looking at the battered port the joint Gra Valkan and Ardistean fleet are blockading.