Rescue Of Fireteam Omega ======================== 2496.05 Fireteam Omega of the 5th Mechanized division dispatched to planet Amaru XXXVIIa on northern border. Mission is to recointer and establish military prescence in preparation for AON deployment of sub-space listening post. 2496.12 Fireteam Omega arrives at destination and begins planetary deployment. No alien empires detected, surface is free of anomalies. 2496.13-Base of operations created, transports leave orbit. 2496.14-Planet declared secure. Fireteam requests the AON arrive with the listening post. Estimated time of arrival three weeks. Radio silence to be maintained until AON arrival to assure secrecy. 2496.35-Construction convoy in orbit of Amaru XXXVIIa. Contact with fireteam restored. It has been reported that the secure declaration of the planet was false. Fireteam has been under constant attack by Creep forces two days after deployment. 65% losses suffered. Situation desperate. 2496.35-Construction convoy reports that it is not equipped to handle evacuation. Nearest transport is a week and a half away. Convoy commander, Judicator Praelar transmits distress call. 2496.36-The night has been especially hard on Fire Team Omega. The creep attacked all night in massive concentrations. Losses now exceed 72% Judicator Praelar orders construction convoy to emergency land at LZ tango. The fire team is ordered to rendevouz with the ships, take up defensive positions, and await help within the safety of the ships. 2496.36-After a running firefight rendezvous is successful. Heavy losses suffered but the combined forces are able to hold the LZ until rescue parties arrive eleven days later. Judicator Praelar is promoted to Prefect for his meritous action.