Okay guys, I'm back! 

So here's a quick recap...

Following the Twin Suns HQ bombing in Anita City on Thadus, the Senate approved a military operation to root out and capture or eliminate terrorists operating in Alpha Centauri. The operation is being led by Director Baines of IMPSEC and relies on Federation support. IMPSEC and Federation forces have seized control of a large mining operation and orbital space station on Ashby, and are preparing to move on to Armstrong. A vanguard fleet, consisting of Nightwolf and Nought, have burned ahead to reconnoiter Armstrong ahead of the main IMPSEC fleet. Meanwhile, Federation forces are mopping up the last of the resistance on Ashby, restoring order in the wake of IMPSEC raids.   

The actions of Baines suggests IMPSEC may have ulterior motives in this operation. The assets of the Ashby Mining Collective, a public mining corporation has been seized by the law enforcement arm of the empire and the leader of Ashby, Chairman Walsh, has been arrested for obstruction of justice along with the leaders of AMC.

I'll have SITREPS for you guys asap.