Verified reports state that at approximately 19:45 CONCORD time on 05.07.YC115, 15 Republic Fleet Naglfars under the command of Aruko Aruman jumped into the Federation sovereign territory of Colelie above the rings of the sixth planet, a gas giant. They were met by an equal force of Federation Navy Moros, to the count of 15.

Federation Navy commander Stolle Colalle demanded the Minmatar forces withdraw back to Republic space, while Republic forces rejected the ultimatum and demanded free passage through Federation space. Neither side was willing to stand down, resulting in the outbreak of hostilities.

From the outset, the tactical situation strongly favored the Federation fleet, with the Moros well placed at optimal range and sporting a much higher raw damage output. After siege modules were activated, both fleets were locked in the brawl. The Republic fleet was destroyed to the last man, with 6 Moros remaining on field.

Non-lethal ECM intervention by the FCORD fleet proved impossible due to the EWAR immunity provided by siege modules. After a failed attempt to resolve the situation using energy neutralizers, FCORD fleet commander "Grideris" ordered open guns on specified Naglfars. Electus Matari and assorted Republic supporters were also on field openly engaging the Moros in defense of their kin. Various independent capsuleers engaged at will.

While the final death toll is still being tallied, the engagement resulted in a minor victory for the Federation with a heavy loss of life. It remains to be seen how the respective governments will treat the situation.

ADDENDUM:

Roughly ten to twenty minutes after the final Naglfar was destroyed, CONCORD DED Brigadier General Odo Korachi arrived on the scene, ordering all pilots to cease fire or risk a global criminal flag. It is assumed the order was directed at capsuleers, as the remaining Moros who had not yet succumbed were not firing on capsuleers.