[Thermodyne]

An expeditionary force from the Thermolian Home Fleet entered Weed controlled space this
day. And while the warp point was heavily infested with various types of weeds, the
outnumbered Thermolians carried the day. Weed forces consisted of 42 ships, 21 cruisers, 17
destroyers, two escorts and two transports. These were assaulted by 25 Thermolian
combatants, 4 decoys and various support ships. One weed ship escaped, and 9 Thermolian
warships were destroyed including the four decoys. Never has so much ordnance hit so little. Much space was holed by DP projectiles, while Thermolian beams wilted their cannons. The
superior long range gunnery of the Thermolian fleet was very much in evidence. After absorbing
the first volley from the Evil Weed Fleet, the Thermolians proceeded to remove the infestation.
After the battle, many Thermolian ships were decorated for superior valor in the face of a much
stronger enemy.