98:04:20  Battle Group II receives orders from EHHQ.
98:04:21  VA Rapier  has ordered Battle Group to the Taylin system, and has acknowledged receipt of orders.
98:04:21  Expected arrival date to Taylin system is 98:04:23
98:04:21  WC Killraven is preparing a combat readiness report of all squadrons for assessment by RA Corner and VA Rapier.
98:04:22  Typhoon Squadron throws party, minor injuries sustained.
98:04:22  Battle group II prepares to exit Hyperspace for final nav check.
98:04:22  New information received from Imperial HQ on fighter efficiencies
98:04:22  Message received from Intelligence sector, Intercepted transmission
98:04:23  ISD Relentless exits Hyperspace but can find no trace of  ISD Challenge
98:04:23  Assigned strike force and reserves are ordered to hold strike and position in defensive envelop around the Relentless.
98:04:23  WC Killraven orders all available squadrons to arm and prepare for launch in case ISD Challenge does not show up by 98:04:24
98:04:23  RA Corner preparing alternate battle strategy.
98:04:24  ISD Challenge arrives.
98:04:24  It appears that the Challenge encountered some pirate activities in route to the Taylin system and engaged.
98:04:24  Minor repairs underway from damage in pirate skirmish.
98:04:24  Stick force is assembled and launched, we have been lucky that we have not been detected so far.
98:04:25  Sword and Dagger have drawn first blood and made contact with an A-wing patrol in the outer system. No casualties.
98:04:26  Long Range scanners are picking up a Nebulon B frigate and an Escort carrier.
98:04:26  These must be the strike group that the Recon mission encountered, damn.
98:04:26  The addition of the Nebulon B Frigate and the Escort Carrier and whatever fighters they brought along could cause us problems.
98:04:27  Scanners are  indicating that the Carrier is launching a squadron of   X-wings.
98:04:27  CIC operations is estimating that with the addition of the X-wings our primary mission is in jeopardy.
98:04:28  Rebels are attempting to Jam transmissions, communication between the ships is proving difficult and hindering operations.
98:04:28  Scanners are showing Rebel capital ships are forming up in the Platform.
98:04:28  X-wing squadrons are moving to intercept Strike force.
98:04:28  A-wings appear to be moving off to the side out of range and at high speed not engaging strike force in route.
98:04:28  Strike force formation is loosening up due to communications problems.
98:04:28  <Rebel Transmission intercepted>
98:04:28  Sword and Hammer of engaged first X-wings, Minor damage sustained
               <Audio Clip> Dam these guys are good, I've got an X-wing on my tail I need some assistance....(explosions) ahhh shields are
                                     down I need some help NOW. ..... Hold On  Bushmaster I'm here. (Laser shots, explosions) Hey thanks who ever
                                     you are,. GN Qiliang at your service Bushmaster, fall back and effect repairs. Out.
98:04:29  BGCOM Orders hanger crew to prepare his TIE Defender for launch
98:04:30  Corner and Stretch order additional fighters to engage Rebel forces.
98:04:30  VA Rapier orders:

98:05:01  <KLAXONS!!!>
                Rebel A-wings flank strike force and begin attack run on ISD Challenge
98:05:01  Challenge's port forward defenses were weakened in pirate engagement.
98:05:01  Strike force is holding X-wing squadrons.
98:05:01  Missile boats from Sword and Shield have broken through and are setting up attack run for closest Capital ship
98:05:02  WC Killraven  launches in a Missle Boat to intercept A-wings on attack vector with Challenge.
98:05:02  ISD Challenge struggles to launch defensive fighters but mechnical malfuntions are hindering launch. Cyclone
               Squadron was able to launch one TIE Advance. WC Killraven orders Challenge pilot to form up on him.
98:05:02  Missle Boats from Relentless begin attack run on Calamari Cruiser.
98:05:03  Missile boats recieve support from Dagger "Assualt Gunboat" after destroying Calamari.
98:05:03  One Missle boat targeting system damaged shields down to 25 %. Nominal damage to second Missle boat.
98:05:03  Gun provides cover as Missle boats engage Nebulon B Frigate.
98:05:03   Rebel X-wings have taken a sever pounding from the TIE Defenders, but a flight of X-wings has broken through and
                 are heading towards Challenge.
98:05:03   <Rebel Transmission intercepted>
98:05:03  A-wings attacking Challenge are being pressed and cannot get a solid lock on the Challenge. Several Missles where
                launched, one missle impacted on weakend side of Challenge. Casualties not known.
98:05:03  WC requests COM to lauch Spear Reserves, immediately !!!
98:05:03  COM gets WC on the horn and asks him just what the he... he is doing out there
98:05:04  X-wings have launched missle attack on Challenge
98:05:04  Missle boats from Shield and Sword squadrons attacking Nebulon B frigate are suprised by a flight of X-wings.
98:05:04  Shield and Sword missle boats have been destyoyed, 2-X-WIngs destroyed in melee. Relentless launched rescue shuttle.
98:05:04  Dagger Gun boat totaly defensive.
98:05:05  <Damit where are those reserves screams Killraven>
98:05:05  Challenge is hit by numerous missles, port side defenses completely down.
98:05:05  M/CRV and Nebulon B begin moving  towards ISD's
98:05:05  ISD Relentless moves towards Challenge.
98:05:05  <Rebel Transmission intercepted>
98:05:06  Battle Group commanders, VA Rapier, RA Corner, RA Kessler intiate recall orders.
98:05:06  Battle Group has been unable to purge Rebel presence in the Taylin System.