For the past year, we have been stationed on the dusty hide of Tu'an Dol, a recently established mining planet.

It is dry and dead. Time streches on like a fever here. Red Arch Pass looms forebodingly nearby, and the remnants of a war 3 years past still linger on the sandy stone.

Everyone seems a little uneasy, i think its the air here. The medic said the atmosphere is safe to breathe, but i tried it a few months back and it gave me a sore throat something fierce just after a few hours of exposure.

We have been sending scouts toward the great Arch of stone, and just last month we started sending them further. The newest report states that the enemy has already moved into the immediate area. They have gained control over a nearby water source and we believe they are preparing for a large ground assault.

We have requested reinforcements as soon as possible but none of us have any delusions of them getting here in time. We have resolved to engage the enemy before it is too late.

Mustering up all of our resources, we have a mobile point base, a couple of tanks, and plenty of grav bikes and light aircraft. I hope it is enough.

We must be strong and persevere, Red Arch Pass shall be ours!