Three hours ago, Hammer of Light raiders transited the Aldebaran jump node and engaged blockade forces, leading to the destruction of the PVC Medjed, PVC Hemuset, and HLC Semi. While the blockade forces struggled to reorganize, multiple freighters and fighter wings evaded them and jumped to an unknown location; due to damage sustained in the fighting, the Imperial ships were unable to gain a subspace tracking fix. It is likely that the Hammer of Light intend to set up hidden depots from which to raid Imperial shipping in Aldebaran. Ten minutes later, the PVD Concord and its escorts entered Altair, but were engaged by a Hammer of Light defense force and forced to withdraw with moderate casualties.

This battle marks the first engagement with the Hammer of Light since the Battle of Sahr, and the terrorist group's first confirmed aggressive action since their involvement in Antares. So far, the Hammer incursion appears limited to Aldebaran; however, their previous behavior has shown them to be highly unpredictable, and all citizens are advised to prepare for a state of emergency at any time.

