Reports of a massive counter-attack are coming in. All available EH pilots are ordered to get to the nearest fighter craft to turn back this threat!  

The fighter and static defenses of Eos had been eliminated through previous missions and tasks. All that remains is for the major surviving centers of command and control upon the moon to be secured.

In preparation for ground operations three capital ships moved into orbit around Eos: The LCD Excelsior containing Hammers Fist Troopers, the TFC Roxanna with hospital module attached, and the ISD Colossus, which will provide the bulk of the Storm Trooper and Imperial Army troops needed to secure the moon. The Commodore of the ISD Colossus, RA Goatboy will be in command of the operation.

The Grand Admiral , recognizing the need for tight discipline and control of ground operations, placed Hammers Fist members as liaison officers to the standard Imperial Storm Trooper and Army units. They would each hold the temporary rank of "Acting Captain", and would insure that the will of the Grand Admiral would be a constant consideration in all coming ground operations. It was felt that their elite status entitled them to this honor. 

For a siege upon a world the size of Aurora, the flag ship of the fleet will be needed. The SSD Avenger will arrive, signaling the commencement of the siege. The M/INT Harpax II, the M/FRGs Imperator and Ardent, under the command of FA Stelek, will be moved into position. When in place all four vessels will unleash an orbital bombardment designed to eradicate any sizable surface defense emplacements. The Grand Admiral himself will command this operation.

As tactical targets become harder to locate, the big guns of the capital ships will begin targeting the major population centers. Warning of this action will be given to the citizens of Aurora, prior to this phase of the attack. Hammer command does not wish to inflict unnecessary suffering on the planet's population, but they must be made to understand that the Emperors Hammer demands unconditional surrender, and will not relent until that is offered. 

Those Aurorans who have the means to escape, are apparently trying to do so. With the Harpax II deployed on the far side of the planet, Aurorans are attempting to escape through the Spacer and Settler Regions. Psi Squadron will be responsible for interdicting any attempt by Aurorans to escape. This is most important, because if even one craft manages to slip by, word of Aurora and our presence here will possibly be disclosed.