A Saletsian Boeing E3 Sentry took off from an air-force base near Bandana heading East.
It was accompanied by two F/A-18 fitted with extra tanks to make the total range even bigger.
Pilot Raban knew it was not the normal mission they had as every day.
"So we're heading South-East, then North-East, flying round Llanydern."
"Seems so", replied the co-pilot.
"Gotta be looking for some movements in the area. Y'think we'll find anything?"
"Well aside from the movements in Llanydern and perhaps some insignificant things outside her borders."
"Wait, we have a vessel on our radar. Heading?"
The radar officer checked the vessel.
"Heading towards Bandana as it seems."
"Is it a registered ship?"
"Doesn't seem so."
"Must be a pirate then. Any of our boys in the area?"
"We have two patrol vessels and a frigate."
"Who's closest?"
"A fast attack craft only about 22 km from that ship"
"Give the coordinates and heading of that ship to Command Center Alpha."
"Okay, sir."
Moments later:
"Done. The fast attack craft is on its way to intercept the pirates....These guys seem to be the only ones having fun."
"Well they wouldn't be having any fun was it not for us..."
"True indeed. So how long is this mission?"
"Will take some time. We needn't really fly to the designated area, thanks to our radar system, it's enough to just come near."
"And if we run out of kerosene?"
"We can still land in Llanydern if we had problems."
"Indeed...after all, that's what allies are for."
