https://youtu.be/9sGdpCt168M

STAR WARS
Episode VII
DARK EMPIRE

Following the Emperor's death at Endor, the once unstoppable Galactic Empire has cracked and began to crumble. While the members of the Rebel Alliance come together to form the NEW REPUBLIC, the remnants of the Empire begin to tear themselves apart at the hands of IMPERIAL WARLORDS who each seek to install them-self as the next emperor. With nearly half the galaxy in the hands of the New Republic, the IMPERIAL REMNANT seems powerless to stop the rebel advance.

Meanwhile, in the chaotic DEEP CORE of the galaxy, on the lush world of BYSS, the Emperor's most loyal followers, the DARK SIDE ELITE, gather with the knowledge that their emperor shall return, his dark side energy coming to inhabit a clone body. Their leader EXECUTOR SEDRISS eagerly awaits his master, having marshaled the remaining truly loyal forces to begin a grand campaign of re-conquest, returning the galaxy back into its rightful hands . . .

>Assorted Pastes: https://pastebin.com/u/Timekiller21
>Optimistic Twitter: https://twitter.com/DarkEmpireQuest

Basic info:
I’ll allow about ten minutes or so for each vote, write-ins encouraged, and I’ll try to incorporate them as best I can if possible.
For any resident EUfags out there, while I am borrowing HEAVILY from Dark Empire, some of the goofier stuff (world devastators, Galaxy Gun, ridiculously big Eclipse Star Destroyer) will probably be left by the way side unless people really want it.

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Near the galactic center in the Deep Core lies the heavily populated, tropical world of Byss. An oasis world separated from the rest of the inhabited galaxy by a snaking hyperspace corridor that weaves and winds through the dense star clusters and black holes that make up the galactic core, a natural maze that scores of imperial scoutship pilots were sacrificed to chart. Byss is, and always has been, the final bastion of the empire, a refuge for the Emperor and, if need be, a staging base to restore order.
It is for this last purpose that Byss is currently being employed, in orbit, extensive shipyards that ring the planet are endlessly working on war ships, the tools of war for the empire. Tie fighters in limitless waves, shuttles, scout ships, landing craft, frigates, cruisers. The angular, white wedges of star destroyers in various stages of construction, dwarfed by a nearly completed super star destroyer, flat black and intended to be the flagship of the fleet assembling here.
A constant stream of freighters from worlds outside of the core ply the hyperlanes to keep the Imperial war machine fed. Their crews and ships vetted and carefully inspected to ensure the empire’s operations here remained secret.
On Byss itself, in a subterranean complex deep beneath the Imperial citadel, the Dark Side elite, seven force-wielders fiercely loyal to Palpatine have assembled. Their leader, Sedriss, is also the interim leader of all the military forces gathered here, an Executor serving as an extension of the Emperor’s will.
They assemble in a darkened chamber full of the whir and hum of mysterious machinery dedicated to keeping the emperor's clone bodies alive, waiting for the triumphant rebirth of their leader.

You emerge from the cloning chamber in a wash of steam, exhausted after the intensive force rites needed to transfer your soul into this vessel, but never the less, invigorated by the new, younger body. Before you, the Dark Side elite stand. Sedriss kneels before you, the others following his lead.
“My master,” he says.
You eye your disciples carefully before speaking. “Arrise, Sedriss. You have done well to hold onto faith.”
Sedriss’s expression falters for a moment, and you notice the door to the chamber open, spilling pale light into the room, silhouetting three figures.

Sate Pestage enters, flanked by two Death Troopers Pestage was your Grand Vizier and for all intents and purposes the man who ran the day-to-day business of the empire allowing you to focus on more delicate matters. By Sedriss’s expression, it’s clear he feels nothing but contempt and embarrassment for the man being led to you now.

“My liege,” Pestage begins, a sheen of sweat on his face. “I- I have-,”

“The Grand Vizier,” Sedriss begins, Pestage’s title poison in his mouth, “Has much to answer for. During your absence, he has allowed your empire to . . . wither.”

“I did my best your highness,” Pestage pleads, “Without your firm guiding hand, the admirals and moffs turned against me- against each other! I came here only once it was clear Coruscant was no longer safe.”

You feel his fear, radiating through the force, just as you feel the disgust your adepts feel for him.

“What should be done with him, master?” Sedriss asks. His voice is detached and impartial, but his eyes are lit with fire.

>You have failed me for the last time . . . (execute him)
>Let this be a warning, I have very little tolerance for failure (Release him)
>To the dungeons with him until I have decided
>Write in

>>1376264
>>Let this be a warning, I have very little tolerance for failure (Release him)

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>>1376244

Oh fuck yes. DARK EMPIRE

Any chance we can still get a hold of those crazy cyborg TIE fighters? Those were so sick!

>>1376264
>You have failed me for the last time . . . (execute him)

There will be little use for him in the New Order. This time our rule will be more absolute than ever, and with our Dark Adepts helping to ensure the all-encompassing rise of the Dark Side!

Or something like that

Well shit. We hit the deadline and we have a tie. Looks like we're going into sudden death here.

>>1376291
Absolutely! If you play your cards right

In the interest of advancing the story, I'm going to roll from now on to break ties.
dice+1d3

>>1376323
Works for me!

Rolled 3 (1d3)

Middle option . . . well that works!
>writing

“Take him to the dungeons,” you say, Pestage shrinking underneath your piercing gaze. “Until I have thought of a more suitable outcome.”

“My liege-!” Pestage is cut off in a gasp as the two death troopers seize his arms and whirl him around and drag him from the cloning chamber.

“Now that you have returned, master, we have much business to attend to. Your empire has suffered greatly without you. As the Grand Vizier said, Coruscant is lost to us and most of our military has turned on one another in a bid for power.”

>What forces of our own do we have to face them?
>What exactly is the galactic political situation?

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>>1376359
>What exactly is the galactic political situation?

"What has become of our Empire in the past... ten years? Moreover, I want Thrawn recalled from the Unknown Regions post haste!"

>writing

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At the mention of Thrawn’s name, Sedriss, again, looks acutely uncomfortable.

“Master,” he begins, visibly searching for the right words, “Some of your most trusted warriors have lost faith in you after your long absence. Many more don’t know of your return.” Seeing your impatience, he continues, “Thrawn has already returned from the Unkown Regions and has set himself up as ruler of his own slice of the galaxy and seems intent on drawing the rest under his command.”
Before you can reply he continues quickly, “A faction in the Outer Rim has sprung up as well under Admiral Zsinj. There is still a ‘central’ government, ostensibly loyal to the idea of empire under Ysanne Isard.”

You’re hardly surprised to hear that the Director of Intelligence would make a power grab for herself.

“Isard is primarily responsible for driving Pestage from Coruscant back to Byss. He lost control of the situation there. This also doesn’t consider the rebellion which has grown significantly in size over the past years. “
Sensing displeasure, Sedriss quickly adds, “Although, once you make your presence felt, I have no doubt many will flock to your banner, my master.”

>More information on [faction]
>We will crush them soon enough
>The will return to us in time
>Write in

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>>1376450
OOC: This is a SUPER rough map because of how extensive the galaxy is. I'll clean up the parts that are relevant when they become relevant.

I'm using this map for planning:
http://www.swgalaxymap.com/

But take it with a grain of salt since I'm not going full Legends and I may indulge in a bit of head cannon if it suits the situation.

Oh wow, I really thought the guy would be dead by now. This changes things a little...

>>1376450
>They will return to us in time

>More information on The New Republic

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>>1376494
>Writing

“No matter,” you say, striding past the kneeling adepts, Sedriss standing to follow behind you, the others filing in as you leave the cloning chamber headed for the turbolift. “The squabbling of insects. In time, they will have no choice but to return to us.”

“It will be as you say,” Sedriss says with a slight bow.

“And what of this ‘New Republic’? Has the rebellion really progressed so far?”

Sedriss replied quickly “Insignificant, my master. They are a scattered coalition of fools.”

You briefly consider remining Sedriss that those ‘fools’ have come very close to successfully toppling the empire you worked so hard to build, but instead opt to let him talk.

“They do have control over many sectors, but they are stretched thin and lack centralized authority. The only reason they haven’t been crushed yet is because of the pitiful state the Imperial Warlords are in, too busy trying to fill your throne and not concerned enough with keeping the empire intact.”

>More information on . . .
>What forces do we have to rebuild the Empire?
>What is our internal situation?

>>1376526
>More information on . . .
>The New Republic
What became of Luke Skywalker, or Leia Organa for that matter?


>What is our internal situation?

As long as the rest of the galaxy remains unaware of our current state, or my sudden return, then we have some time to look inwards...

>>1376526
>What forces do we have to rebuild the Empire?

I've noticed that the Dark Empire has retained control over Prakith. Is the Inquisitorius still operating in the galaxy?

>>1376597
>I've noticed that the Dark Empire has retained control over Prakith. Is the Inquisitorius still operating in the galaxy?

No, the Dark Side Elite are all that remain of your force sensitives, though they could always been expanded, improved, etc. The Inquisition ended with the supposed "eradication" of the Jedi shortly before the Battle of Yavin.

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Sedriss scowls as the turbolift comes to a halt, the doors sliding open revealing your throne room at the top of the citadel. “Skywalker,” he says the word as a curse, “He plays at being a Jedi, he is, with the encouragement of the New Republic government, trying to rebuild that old order. They are desperate to stave off the inevitable collapse of their decadent regime. Leia Organa Solo is one of the primary figureheads of the rebellion now, as always. She is attempting to play politics to keep the republic together.”

Even as Sedriss talks, you feel the familiar burning desire to have Skywalker’s power as your own. Vader, traitor though he was, was virtually indispensable as your iron fist. You have the Dark Side Elite, though they can scarcely be called “elite” in comparison to the power you wield, or Vader, or even young Skywalker for that matter. Sedriss himself, despite all his loyalty is a poor substitute for a true Sith. “What can you tell me about what systems we control?” You ask, taking your familiar place on your throne.

“Though they are few, they are well defended, and out of sight of most. On the surface, we pledge fealty to Issard. She believes that I am running a small fiefdom of my own in the Deep Core, she has no idea of our true strength, and if she did know I don’t think she would sit idly by. We stand like a sword suspended above her head, pointed at Coruscant.” Sedriss reigns in his excitement and continues, “Otherwise, you stand supreme within your domain. Pestage was the only other figure of any consequence and of course he’s been . . . secured.” You see the Exectuor hesitate a moment before continuing, “There is a very small matter that requires your attention. Your flagship is nearing completion in orbit. The ship requires a name, my master.”

>Vader
>Eclipse
>Emperor’s Fist
>Write In
OOC: I'll delve more into the Forces at your disposal after this choice

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>>1376613
>Write-in

>Tarkin

He was an extremely capable retainer, who unlike Vader and a few others, was loyal to Palpatine and the Empire till the very end. His loyalty and his service is to be commemorated.

>>1376654
A wise choice! Can't say I disagree
>Writing

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It doesn’t take you long to think of a name. “Tarkin,” you say the name of one of those few you might have considered akin to an ally more than a tool. His death you now see, was a harbinger or doom for your empire, one you hope his namesake can reverse.

“I will send word to the construction crew shortly,” Sedriss says.

“What sort of fleet is Tarkin the flagship of?” you ask, “What have you managed to assemble to rebuild my empire, Sedriss?’

“Three battle fleets of our own, my master,” Sedriss replies quickly, the numbers memorized. “Twelve Imperial-Class Star Destroyers and associated escort ships. “A fourth battle fleet of an additional four Star Destroyers is spread across the deep core at critical positions. And of course, the core of your fleet, our Battle Cruiser task force,” Sedriss curls his lip into a sadistic sneer as he finishes, “Three Super Star Destroyers, two of the Allegiance-Class, the third, Tarkin-Class , your flagship.”

Sedriss licks his lips before continuing, “In fact, I have drawn up some battle plans to begin our reconquest of the galaxy. I have two major variants: Operation Darklight, an all-out assault on Coruscant, and Operation Nexu, a smaller-scale attack on Corellia to gain us a foothold in the Core first.”

>More on Operation Darklight
>More on Operation Nexu
>We are not ready to reveal ourselves
>We will try to communicate with the Imperial Remnant first

[Blue]OOC: For argument sake, let’s say Tarkin resembles the Eclipse but on a slightly more realistic scale.

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>>1376669
I'd be lying if I said I didn't like the guy a lot myself


>>1376707
Nice, so maybe the Tarkin resembles the Eclipse but maybe is only half as big. Or something like that.

>More on Operation Darklight
Regaining Coruscant seems like it would send the biggest message to the galaxy that we have returned.

>>1376725
>Nice, so maybe the Tarkin resembles the Eclipse but maybe is only half as big. Or something like that.

Exactly, something along those lines.

I re-watched A New Hope recently, the Adywan Revisted fan edit, and I was saddened by the fact that such a cool bad guy is (relatively speaking) barely in Star Wars. I guess he got more screen time in Rogue One, but I found the CGI thing really distracting.

>writing

>>1376733
Yeah, he really only has a few scenes that really show off how great a villain he was. Ordering Vader to stand down and blasting Alderaan into dust are both pretty damn memorable to me though.

If you'd ever like some new reading material, the relatively recent book on him in the New Canon was actually a very fun read imo. It expands a lot on his backstory while showing off how important he was in building the Empire up when it first started out.

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“Tell me of your plans for the former capital,” you say, lounging back in your throne and enjoying the sweeping vistas of Byss.

“It would be an all-out, headlong assault on Coruscant itself straight along the Byss Run. We would assemble our fleet at Foerost consisting of all three battle fleets and the Tarkin task force and strike at Coruscant. A small reserve force would remain at Ruan to prevent Isard’s forces from possibly cutting us off from the Deep Core. I anticipate a short, sharp engagement in orbit of Coruscant, and then once you announce your triumphant return, the planet will lower its shields and surrender rather than risk offending their Emperor.” Sedriss smiles triumphantly, as if the battle were already won, “We anticipate that Isard has five to six Star Destroyers defending the planet, she does not expect an attack from the rear, all of her attention is on the rebels.”

>>1376760
Isn't it called "Tarkin"? I'll have to look out for it. I've heard good things and I see it referenced quite a bit on Wookipedia.

>>1376767
"A bold plan. But what if we bring our armada against a planet of fools? Do we have a contingency if they do not lower their shields?

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>>1376820
Whoops, forgot to post choices there. My B, I'm a reprobate.

i'm going to pause there for now. I've got work tomorrow, but I'll be running this game again tomorrow evening. Check the twitter for a more specific time!

https://twitter.com/DarkEmpireQuest

Been REALLY good playing with everyone. Hope to see you tomorrow where we'll likely get to meet our second character, Alana.

>>1376772
Yes it is. I'd recommend it myself.

>>1376767
"It's been many years, can we be sure they will accept my victory over death and realize I have returned?"

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>>1376831

Good night man, really excited to see where this quest will go!

I hope we get to Balmorra at some point

>>1376831
G'night. Be sure to remember your trips tomorrow.

>>1376250
>the goofier stuff (world devastators, Galaxy Gun, ridiculously big Eclipse Star Destroyer
I'll give you the Eclipse, and the World Devastators, but the Galaxy Gun is easily the most sane and logical superweapon the Empire ever built.
It's basically just a launch platform for space missiles.
And really, THOSE are the goofy stuff? Not Palpatine's clone bodies? Not Empatojayos Brand, the cyborg eggman Jedi?

>>1376856
Thanks. It's been so goddam long since I've been on here Idk wtf I am doing any more haha

>>1377051
To be clear, the galaxy gun DOES make logical sense, but it's kind of OP and game ending in something like this. Also, my list wasn't meant to be exhaustive.

>Palpatine's clone bodies
Low tier silly, not any sillier than force ghosts ore regular clones desu. Also necessary to the plot of Dark Empire

>Empatojayos Brand, the cyborg eggman Jedi
EXTREMELY silly. Don't go there.

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"And if your plan isn’t as flawless if you believe?” you ask, drumming your fingers casually on the arm rest of your seat. Sedriss may be loyal, but he isn’t a masterful military commander, although he has typically proven competent enough to hold his own, he can occasionally require . . . guidance.

Sedriss fumbles for a moment, “Master, I have to doubt that anyone on the former capital would not welcome your return But, if for any reason, the planet should not surrender, there would likely be two choices. Blockade or bombardment.”

>Blockade?
>Bombardment?
>Operation Nexu?
>You forget the power of the Dark Side
>Write in

>>1378862
>You forget the power of the Dark Side

Force Storms when?

also welcome back

>>1378906
>also welcome back

It's good to be back.
Soon

>Writing

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“Military might is not our only option,” you remind Sedriss, gathering energy around yourself, a dark, heavy presence that even non-force wielders would have felt were they present.

“Yes,” Sedriss says hastily, “Of course. What do you propose?”

>You will learn in good time
>A force storm to bring down the planet’s shields
>I will require an apprentice for the struggle ahead
>We are not yet ready to make ourselves known

>>1378960
>I will require an apprentice for the struggle ahead
Preferably not someone from the dark side Elite, on the grounds that they all look like crap, and fight worse. Is Mara Jade still around?

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>>1379030
>Is Mara Jade still around?
If she is, she is certainly not in your territory. if the Emperor's hand lives, she is likely unaware of your existence.

>>1379039
We have the voice thing right? We can supposedly talk to her from anywhere in the galaxy.

Rolled 2 (1d4)

>>1378960
1- >You will learn in good time
2- >We are not yet ready to make ourselves knownlearn in good time
A force storm to bring down the planet’s shields
3->I will require an apprentice for the struggle ahead
4->We are not yet ready to make ourselves known

The roll is the dark side will

>>1379043
You sure do.

You can summon her, though I promise you there will be a time for that. Soon in fact

>Writing

>>1378960
>>1379044
Oh and of course it's also my choice

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“The path to victory will be blazed with dark side energies,” you reply cryptically, rising from your throne to pace over to one of the wide windows flanking it, staring out over the Byss cityscape. The loss of your favorite monster, Vader, strikes you more keenly than it ever has before. You need someone to take his place at your side. The question is, who would fit that bill?

>How does DARTH Sedriss sound? (Promote your Executor)
>You will bring young Skywalker to me (Plan to turn Luke)
>The Emperor’s Hand must return (Mara Jade)
>We must begin a search for a worthy apprentice
>Other

>>1379069
>The Emperor’s Hand must return (Mara Jade)

>>1379069
>>1379083
To clarify, Sedriss is a fucking mook, and turning Skywalker will blow up in our face.

>>1379069
>The Emperor’s Hand must return (Mara Jade)

>>1379091
>>1379083
Consensus seems pretty clear. Jade it is.

>>1379085
>To clarify, Sedriss is a fucking mook, and turning Skywalker will blow up in our face.

I fucking Lol'd

>Writing

“The Emperor’s Hand,” you say aloud.

“Master?” Sedriss asks.

“The Emperor’s Hand will return to Byss,” you continue, already imagining the possibilities. Last you saw Mara Jade, she was a deadly weapon in human form. Skilled in subterfuge, espionage, assassination. A dagger poised at your enemies’ hearts, now you would have to forge her into something else. A monster on a leash. If she were still alive.

As you called to her through the force, knowing she would hear if she were still alive, you frowned at the thought that she had failed your last command. You will kill Luke Skywalker!

“If she is still alive, Master,” Sedriss replies, “It will still take her time to return to you.”

“Jade will return to me,” you say confidently, the edges of your conscious mind tingling with the perceptions of the force. Jade has heard you.

“In that case, do we delay our military plans?” Sedriss asks.

>Execute Operation Darklight (Attack Coruscant)
>Execute Operation Nexu (Attack Corellia)
>We will announce my return to the galaxy!
>We bide our time
>More questions

>>1379119
>>We bide our time
Once Jade has returned we will...negotiate Isard's return to the fold.

>Writing

>>1379119
>We bide our time

Also we need to check on the other imperial's. While they are figthing nothing makes sure they won't try to topple us once we announce our return.

>More questions
Who are the weakest of the imprerial remenats we must bring then under our flag first and for most.

“There will be time enough,” you reply, “It took me six years to return to my mortal form, a bit more time won’t upset my plans.” A grin spreads across your face as you feel your future apprentice echo through the force, her pain, her confusion, her twisted relief. “Once I have Jade with me, we can revisit the loyalty of my former servants.”

Sedriss bows deeply, “All is as you say, my master.”

“I require detailed reports on the remains of my empire,” You tell Sedriss, “In order to best determine where best to begin my reconquest.”

Sedriss bows again, “I will see to it personally, master.” He turns and marches from your throne room, through the force you feel him radiating a sense of purpose and determination. So much the better.

While the Imperial Executor prepares swarms of probe droids to plumb the depths of the galaxy, and instructs Raiders and scout ships to ply the hyperspace lanes, dredging them for information, worlds away, both in literal distance and in relative power, our second character, Captain Alana Tyrna waits…

(1/2)

>>1379159
>Who are the weakest of the imperial remnants we must bring then under our flag first and for most.

We can answer these questions when we return to Palpatine. I want to introduce the second viewpoint in our story

>>1379119
>>We bide our time
>>More questions
Where is Grand Admiral Thrawn. Traditionally he dies before we return, but usually, Isard loses the Capital long before we wake up.

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Away from Byss, on the cutting edge of the Imperial navy is our second character. A young Imperial officer named Alana Tyrna. We are going to decide some facts about her together so we can make her "our own". A few facts about her are already known.

Like virtually the entire Imperial officer corps, she is human. Unlike most of them, she is female. Alana is young with only a little command experience under her belt. She hails from the Deep Core, and she captains a Strike-Class Medium cruiser.

Let's answer some of our questions about her. To be a bit more focused given the scope of Star Wars, I've come up with some presets. While I'm willing to entertain write-ins, they'd better be gosh darn good.

Firstly, let's decide a bit about Alana's background.

Before going to the Imperial Academy, where was she from, what was her family background?

>Byss, Noble
>Prakith, Bureaucrat
>Empress Teta, Merchant
>Foerost, poor laborer

>>1379183
OOC question for ya QM: will we be seeing the Inferno Squad from the new battlefront game? granted we don't know a whole bunch about them other being an "elite force"

>>1379185
See >>1376450 for Thrawn's rough whereabouts.

tl;dr he has a small "empire" in the Uuter Rim that doesn't recognize the legitimacy of Isard's government

>>1379189
>>Byss, Noble

>>1379191
I don't know enough myself to be comfortable putting them in "as is" though through player decision, they could be created new at some point, though a single squad/squadron might be neath the Emperor's notice.

>>1379189
>Foerost, poor laborer

Might as well go all in with differences in power.

>>1379189
>Byss, Noble

Alright, we have a majority
>writing

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Born to the rare breed of nobles who found themselves fortunate enough to be in the good graces of the Emperor during the time Byss was carved out as a citadel for the Emperor. What began as a life of hardship on a new frontier has evolved into one of decadence and prosperity. Alana’s family are among Palpatine’s most loyal supporters and able followers. The heiress to a small fortune, she found herself to compelled to return the favor to her emperor through service.
Of course, her station has its privileges, it’s unlikely that as a woman Alana would have ever been admitted to the Academy on her own, though she quickly proved herself an able student and capable officer.
Afterward she graduated Alana joined the Imperial Navy and sees combat as a crew officer aboard a Star Destroyer at Endor, she was lucky to escape with her life as so many others did not, but she proved herself a skilled officer and was awarded an independent command, assigned as captain to Strike-Class medium cruiser, not the most glorious posting, but a step forward on her career.

Since it will hopefully be her first of several ships as she works through the ranks, we don't need to get too creative with the name, so let’s not go crazy with write-ins.
What is her ship's name?

>Praetor
>Python
>Scylla
>Rancor

>>1379244
>>Scylla

>>1379244
I agree with going for
>Scylla

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>>1379244
>Scylla
That works

By the way, I remembered what those crazy cyborg TIE Fighters were called. Shadow Droids!

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Shadow_Droid

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Scylla it is.

>writing

>>1379254
Shadow droids are baller as hell. I was always sad they weren't in the old Rogue squadron game.

Scylla was a good ship. Old, somewhat ramshackle, even by the empire’s newly relaxed standards, but it had served her well. At any rate, it had kept her alive which was, again, more than many others could say in the dark days and years following the defeat at Endor. Her war experience may have begun at Endor, but it certainly did not end there.

As captain of Scylla, what “claim to fame” does Alana have on her combat record?


>Rear guard (Excelled during rearguard action on the withdrawal to the Deep Core)
>Rebel stomper (Excelled in anti-partisan activities fighting rebel raids)
>Civil Warrior (Excelled during inter-imperial skirmishing after Endor, fighting rogue Imperial factions)

>>1379277
>>Civil Warrior (Excelled during inter-imperial skirmishing after Endor, fighting rogue Imperial factions)
fits best i think

>>1379277
>>Rebel stomper (Excelled in anti-partisan activities fighting rebel raids)

>>1379274
Looking back, its kind of crazy to me that the World Devastators were in Rogue Squadron to begin with.

>>1379277
>Rear guard (Excelled during rearguard action on the withdrawal to the Deep Core)

>>1379277
>Rebel stomper (Excelled in anti-partisan activities fighting rebel raids)

Rebel Stomper it is.

>Writing

>>1379314
>Looking back, its kind of crazy to me that the World Devastators were in Rogue Squadron to begin with.

Right? I guess they didn't have much EU to pull on at that time? Dark Empire was pretty big at one point.

Scylla had cut her teeth in battle, not against renegade imperial warlords, but actual rebels. Of course, you wouldn’t have it any other way. During the “withdrawal” as it was known in the navy, what was more of a complete route, she had fought in several engagements with various types of rebels.

Primarily it was the “home grown” variety. Local farmboys and smugglers who found themselves in possession of some corvettes and X-Wings and decided now was the time to throw out the empire. When they crossed the Scylla, they didn’t typically live to regret it.

You were thankful you had only fought the more disciplined New republic once. At the abortive Battle of Telti, an Imperial task force trying to secure the droid works there were attacked by a New Republic fleet of Assault Frigates and gunships. You had conducted your ship well in the fight, managing to withdraw her without serious damage. It was not an experience you were keen on not repeating, at least not on terms favorable to the rebels.

(1/3)

You are currently stationed on garrison duty. It seemed it had been that way since your ship had ultimately found itself under the sway of Sedriss’s faction. Personally, Alana felt no great loyalty to the so-called “Imperial Executor”, he was but one warlord of many. He was different than the others however in that his seemed to care little for squabbling over the throne on Coruscant, and he was likewise uninterested in fighting to expand his personal fiefdom. In practice, this meant her crew was more likely to survive this coming turmoil than the poor sods under, say, Zsinj’s command.

Still, after the fight for survival after Endor, it was painfully dull. She found herself stationed in orbit of Hemei IV, a wealthy industrial world on the very fringes of Sedriss’s territory, nominally part of the empire that Isard ran. Her cruiser was one of a few other ships that made up Hemei’s garrison, the flagship of which was an old Victory-class star destroyer, Splinter. Her captain is an insufferable Corellian named Tierce. All bluster and no guts.

Standing orders are to screen the planet from potential Remnant incursion but avoid serious confrontation. Once again, nominally allies, it was obvious even to a lowly captain like Alana, that Isard had no trust, or respect for Sedriss, so such a lightning strike were entirely possible.

Such was life now in what had once been the glorious imperial navy.

(2/3)

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The Splinter Task force wasn’t much on any order of battle. Two Strike-class cruisers including Scylla, the Victory-Class Splinter, and a lone Lancer-class. To the Imperials of the core, such a force was only fit to garrison a backwater, anything else was too valuable to risk, but you have heard rumors that in the Outer Rim, Grand Admiral Thrawn was using such forces to conduct daring raids on the rebels, anything had to be better than sitting and waiting.

As you pace the cramped bridge of Scylla, you hear a sudden trilling from the sensor station. The crewman sitting at the terminal glances at the readouts, preparing to confirm another freighter returned from the Deep Core to refill its hold with manufactured goods. Instead, his face drains of color and he works his mouth silently a second or two.

“Captain Tyrna,” he finally stammers.

You pace closer, irritated you must see for yourself what the trouble is. If it’s another burned out sensor you’ll- You now see the cause of the ensign’s alarm and feel panic growing in your own gut. Rebel ships are coming out of hyperspace as brilliant blue flashes at the edge of the system, you see a Nebulon-B and two CR-90 Corvettes as well as their complementary fighter squadrons in two, S-foils locking into attack position.
“Captain, it’s a rebel attack!” the ensign at the sensor console tells you unnecessarily.

>Contact Captain Tierce of Splinter for more orders
>Attack at once
>Prepare to withdraw
>More info

(3/3)

>>1379383
>Contact Captain Tierce of Splinter for more orders

Other
"Controll yourself ensing i can see it."

>>1379383
>Contact Captain Tierce of Splinter for more orders

>Writing

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“Get a hold of yourself, ensign,” you scold, eyes flicking from the console back to the newly emerged rebel fleet, “I see them.” You turn to survey your bridge crew and find most of them are staring through the viewport in shock and fear at the approaching fleet. “To your posts!” you snap, “Get me Captain Tierce,” you order the communications officer, “Now!”

There are a few confused minutes as the rebels get their bearings and begin advancing on the planet, perpendicular to your own position. They don’t seem interested in your cruiser, but rather on intimidating the planet directly.

You don’t have time to dwell on it, Captain Tierce appears before you in half-size hologram, his eyes wide with panic.

“Captain Tierce-,” You begin.

“We see them,” Tierce says, “Rebels he adds with a sneer. I want you to withdraw your cruiser out of Hemei’s gravity shadow and prepare to jump to hyperspace. We’re sending you the rendezvous coordinates.” Tierce swallows, “We can’t risk engaging that force, there is too much risk to our vessels.”

>That “risk” is why we’re in warships (Advocate attack)
>As you wish (Proceed to withdrawal point)
>Withdraw without a fight?
>Write-in

>>1379459
>That “risk” is why we’re in warships (Advocate attack)

>>1379459
>That “risk” is why we’re in warships (Advocate attack)

>>1379459
>That “risk” is why we’re in warships (Advocate attack)

The people of spoken. You advocate attack.

>writing

“This is exactly why we came here in warships and not bulk freighters!” You exclaim, unable to reign your outrage in. “We are facing a single frigate and some escorts, if we concentrate our forces-.”

“You have been given a direct order!” Tierce snaps back, “We don’t have the time to argue, and we don’t have the resources to waste on these scum. You will follow my orders and you will bring Scylla to the rendezvous point without delay!” He eyes flash fire even over the poor resolution hologram.

You feel the eyes of your crew on you as you are verbally berated by Captain Tierce.

>Reason with Tierce
>Obey orders
>”Kill the transmission, we’re attacking.”
>Write in

>>1379515
>Reason with Tierce

>>1379515
>Reason with Tierce

At the very least, allow me to lead the vanguard of their attack. If it appears that the battle is truly hopeless, then I will at least buy you and the rest of the forces time to retreat.

To give up this world without firing a single shot would be a blow against Imperial pride!

>>1379515
>Reason with Tierce

We cannot abandon an Imperial world without firing a shot. I will hold them here to give you time to retreat and return with overwhelming force

Confirmed. Reason with Tierce.
>writing

You take a deep breath, even as in the back of your mind the timer is ticking down for the rebels to enter range to begin landing troops or bombarding planetary installations. You know Hemei has no great love of the empire or Sedriss, or at least they don’t love either more than they love safety, they will likely surrender at the first sign of trouble.

“Captain Tierce,” you begin again, “At the very least, allow me to try to stall them. If it appears that the battle is truly hopeless, then I will at least buy you and the rest of the forces time to retreat and return with overwhelming force.”

Tierce again opens his mouth to counter argue the point so you blurt out: “To give up this world without firing a single shot would be a blow against Imperial pride!”

Your words clearly find a mark and Tierce is left briefly shaken. “yes,” he says, “Of course, captain.” You see a wicked grin spread across his lips, “It may be necessary that some ships buy time for the others to withdraw.” He glances at a display out of view, “Take the Macabre,” he says referring to the Raider-class corvette, “And engage the Rebels at once. You are ordered to fight until you feel you’ve satisfied Imperial Pride.” He gives you a sadistic smile, “Tierce out.”

The hologram flickers and disappears. Beside you, the com officer reports that Tierce has cut the transmission, and the sensor operating confirms that Splinter and the other Strike-class are withdrawing at top speed.

This leaves you and Macabre against the rebel fleet.

>Information on Scylla’s capabilities
>Information on Macabre
>Information on Rebel Fleet
>other

>>1379582
>Information on Rebel Fleet
>Information on Scylla’s capabilities

Macabre is a corvette right? Well i hope we have some tie-bombers aboard.

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>>1379597
Macabre is in fact a corvette. Raider-class.

>>1379582
>>other
Also hail the Macabre's commander

>>1379605
Well at least we have something to deal with those wings...

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>>1379605
I fucking love those! If I remember correctly, they were primarily oriented to fight against Starfighters.

>>1379582
>Information on Rebel Fleet

>>1379618
Correct. They're Nucanon's answer to the Lancer-class.

>>1379609
>>1379582
Seconding this option.

>>1379605
>>1379618
Dam she's beautifull.

Well shit, I guess I might as well just info dump you guys haha. Stand by.

>Writing

>>1379582

I'm agreeing with both of
>>1379597
>>1379609

>>1379043
Wait, the Thrawn Trilogy was in 9 ABY.
Dark Empire is 10 ABY.
The voice thing should be over, because of the loophole involving killing Luuke Skywalker being good enough. We really ought to be more specific in giving our Last Command (haha, title drop) next time.

>>1379648
This is a terribly convoluted head canon just to spice things up. Releiving Dark empire verbatim might be a little dull/not enough of a challenge, so I decided to throw some other road blocks in!

For sake of this game, The events of the Thrawn trilogy are greatly dialed down and more-or-less concurrent with this story. More on that later probably!

>>1379274
Wasn't the only Dark Empire mission the World Devastator attack on Mon Calamari? Because that was Dark Empire I. hadow Droids are later tech, first appearing in Dark Empire II.

Your mind is working with possibilities, you try to quickly take all factors into account. Scyilla is designed primarily as an escort, it functioned best with a larger, more powerful ship to “escort” but with Tierce’s cowardice or overly strict interpretation of orders, you’ve been robbed of that. Scylla has as its primary hitting arm, several dozen turbolasers and a handful of ion cannons.
Strictly speaking, in a toe-to-toe fight, you would likely be able to take out that Nebulon B frigate which like your own ship was never designed to be a “ship of the line”. The real problem were the fighters.

It looks like the rebels brought in a full squadron’s worth, six X-wings and six Y-wings, hopelessly ancient by modern standards, but perfectly capable of sinking Scylla.

To counter them, you had Macabre’s guns, purpose built for “swatting flies” and your own fighters, 18 Tie/Ln fighters. It had never been intended that Scylla should engage enemy capital ships alone, so you lack and sort of bomber compliment.

Macabre lacks any fighter compliment or significant capital-grade firepower. Her weapons are speed and agility. On that thought . . .

“Get me Macabre on coms,” you say. Technicians quickly comply and another hologram springs up.

“Captain Tyrna,” an older man with a thick mustache smiles at you and gives a mock bow, “I’m glad to have the pleasure of meeting the officer I am going to die under.”

It’s not hard to see why someone his age is still commanding a lowly corvette. “Captain . . . “
“Tyvek,” he replies, “Of the Macabre, at your service.

>Form up on Scylla and keep those fighters at bay.
>Harass the rebel fleet and try to draw some of them off
>More Info
>Write in

>>1379668
It's been a decade or two maybe since I played that game, but I think it was just Mon Calamari. And correct timelines can't stop a kid from wishing for cool space ships in his favorite video game lol

>>1379669


>Write in
The Scylla will take point. Macabre stay close and protect us from those bombers. Hail our fliers inform then about the rebel fleet and they should be prepared for engagement. We will start attacking the corvette with our longer range and once the figthers get close to us we will launch our fliers under then.

>>1379661
I'm still worried about the son of skywalker redeeming her with Light Side Hot Dickings, though.

>>1379675
True. I personally want an E-Wing in my dream Rogue Squadron reboot (handled not by EA, but by Project Aces).

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>>1379694
>Light Side Hot Dickings
I fucking lol'd

>E-Wing
Delicious E-Wing.

Unless there's any other last minute votes . . .
>Writing

>>1379669
What this guy
>>1379692
says. We need to polish off those Corvettes first so they don't outflank us. We can't risk getting surrounded. We take a CR-90 out and hold against the bombers, and we'll have regained the advantage.

>>1379733
Noted!

“Captain Tyvek, follow us in. Under no circumstances allow those bombers to get close to us.”

Tyvek chuckles, “They’re as good as dead.”

You close the channel and shout a string of orders to your crew, Scylla warms up her guns and begins to close on the rebel force, Macabre staying close.

“Scramble all fighters,” you order.

Minutes later you see the first flights of your Tie squadrons screaming by the bow of your ship, executing a holding pattern close by.

You notice hesitation on the part of the rebels before their entire fleet turns to meet you.

“Enemy vessels will be in firing range in minutes,” your tactical officer reports, you barely hear him, your thoughts are occupied running the math of this battle, you figure in order to claim the advantage, you’ll need to ventilate at least one of those blockade runners.

“Here they come!” the sensor officer cries.

“Enemy fighters are formed up and accelerating to attack speed, they look to strafe us, ma’am,” your tactical officer reports. “Tie squadron commander requesting permission to intercept enemy fighters.”

>Approve Intercept (Attack rebel fighters)
>Decline Intercept (Stay with Scylla)
>Decline Intercept (Attack the rebel fleet)
>Send Macabre to deal with the fighters

A thought.
We should use Mara differently than Vader.
If he was a hammer, she is more like a rapier.

>>1379759
That would be giving those X-Wings what they want. They want to draw our fighters away from their bombers. Send the Macabre.

Of course, we can fully expect the enemy bombers to either attempt to take out the Raider or bypass the fight to take us. That's when we commit our own fighters.

TL;DR
>Raider takes on X-Wings.
>Our fighters take on Y-Wings.

>>1379719
>I fucking lol'd
EVERYWHERE
>>1379759
>Send Macabre to deal with the fighters
It's their specialty. We'll hold our fighter screen in case of a surprise attack from an unforeseen direction.

>>1379759
Supporting this:>>1379772

I'm with
>>1379772

The Macabre should be more than capable of taking out those fighters

Seems we have a pretty clear consensus
>Writing

>>1379759
>>1379772
ADDENDUM:

The Macabre should under no circumstances let itself get drawn far enough out that our fighters can't quickly support it.

We don't know how much of a loose cannon the captain is, but we need to make it clear that he stays within support range.

>>1379795
>how much of a loose cannon the captain is
He's a Raider captain. Practically a fighter jockey, ego-wise.

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>>1379804
He has a mustache, which leads me to believe 'he's our guy'

>>1379808
I was waiting for some cheeky fucker to bring up Pellaeon. Lol'd

Your addendums are noted, finalized post, stand by

>>1379808
>Implying Pellaeon isn't by his husbando's side, where he belongs.

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You are so alarmed by the idea of your fighters leaving their screening positions you actually step over to the com officer and snatch his headset, “Under no circumstances are you to leave covering position for Scylla, is that clear?”

“Crystal, ma’am.”

You hand the headset back without ceremony, “Order Macabre to advance and deal with those fighters.” You pause and add, “but don’t get too far away.”

The Raider breaks formation, her drives flaring with light as she burns toward the enemy fighters which begin to spread into attack formation. You don’t have time to focus on that fight too much.
“Entering turbo laser range!” the tactical officer says, his words punctuated by the bellow of your turbolaser batteries, return fire scatters across Scylla’s shields, holding so far.

You point a finger as if it could actually make your command clearer, “Concentrate on the corvettes. I want to see dead hulks.”

“Yes ma’am!”

You spare a glance at the tactical display and see Macrabe spraying laser fire in all directions as she twists and turns. An enemy Y-Wing erupts into a fireball. These rebel fighter pilots seem to have overestimated their reputation although they do seem to be making an effort to withdraw to the cover of their mother ships, Tyvek isn’t giving them breathing room and is staying hot on their tails, simultaneously drawing further from your own protective umbrella.

>Order Macabre to break off and return to safety
>Allow Tyvek to pursue and destroy the enemy fighters
>Send in your Ties to finish off the enemy squadron.

>>1379827
>>Allow Tyvek to pursue and destroy the enemy fighters

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>>1379818
>Did they?

>>1379808
Or he's Space Goose, and is therefore doomed to die (and it be our fault).
>>1379827
>Order Macabre to break off and return to safety
Do NOT let the Rebels draw us out into a fight on their terms.

>>1379827
>Order Macabre to break off and return to safety

>>1379827
>Order Macabre to break off and return to safety

The Macabre will only put itself into danger if it gets too close to the enemy lines. Let's stay back and pound the enemy's corvettes from a distance while the Macabre and our TIEs cover us

>>1379827
>Order Macabre to break off and return to safety.

Their fighters can't hurt her, but their capital ships certainly can. Sneaky Rebel scum are always setting traps. Let's not fall for this one.

I think that's a clear consensus
>Space Goose feels a need . . . for safety

“Have Tyvek return to formation,” you say, hands clasped behind your back, feeling a sense or control returning to you. You can sense that balance of the battle is shifting, leaving you with the initiative. “He’s done his job well.”

As your orders are relayed and Macabre turns about, you note with satisfaction that the Y-wings have been decimated, only a pair remain, screened by five X-wings. Alone, they should be easy pickings for your eighteen fresh and eager Ties.

“Shields on Corvette 2 failing,” your tactical officer says, “It’s withdrawing behind the Frigate.”

Your own shields are holding steady, being more than capable of surviving the paltry turbolaser fire the rebels are putting out, but you know at closer range they will be able to bring in more laser batteries which may whittle down your shields

>Send in the TIEs to soften them up
>Have Macabre try and draw out one of their corvettes
>Hold here and hammer their shields at long range
>Full speed ahead. We have them now.

>>1379885
>Hold here and hammer their shields at long range
We have the advantage in conventional naval exchanges. Keep it.

>>1379885
As much as I would love to draw out one of their corvettes, they just tried that same trick on us. I doubt they would fall for it.

We could send in the TIE's, but the EF-76 Nebulon-B was designed to protect convoys from exactly that kind of fighter raid. They'd get torn to shreds.

>Hold here and hammer their shields at long range.

We have the advantage. We'll whittle them down as much as we can. They know they cannot sustain a conflict like this. Their only options are to attempt to force a short-range engagement, in which case every joule of shields we bleed off them now will prove vital, or they'll wait for reinforcements, at which point we retreat.

They're playing our game now.

>>1379885
>Hold here and hammer their shields at long range

>>1379885
>Hold here and hammer their shields at long range

I'm pretty sure we can handle whatever they can dish out, especially now that their bomber squadron has been torn to shreds. And once they get close to us, THEN we'll unleash the TIEs and finish them off.

That's consensus.
>Writing

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A predatory grin creeps across your lips, “We have them right where we want them. Intensify forward firepower.”

As Scylla draws power from her engines, redirecting it to her gun batteries, she slows to a crawl. This is the tipping point for the rebels, their entire task force springs into action, flying full speed toward the single, lowly Strike-class between them and the conquest of this planet.

“Starboard batteries, target that Corvette 2, maximum firepower,” the tactical officer says,

You can’t help but watch the brilliant emerald flash of your turbolasers lance out and strike the corvette head on. The beams shoot through its armor like it wasn’t there, warping the ship’s spine and sending a cascading explosion ripping through its hull.

Your crew actually cheers, many of them you know are less than willing conscripts from worlds with a non-positve outlook on the failing empire, This is likely their first taste of victory.

“Fighters incoming!” someone shouts.

They are no match for Macabre working in conjunction with your fully intact fighter guard. You loose a handful of ties in the process of destroying the last Y-wing and another pair of X-wings, but that’s expected any time combat is involved with Ties.

“Captain, the rebels are drawing off!” Tactical reports.

You can see it yourself, the last corvette attempting to draw fire from the Frigate as they both bank hard away, trying to escape.

>Don’t press our luck, we’ve won here
>Wipe them out, all of them

>>1379934
If I might posit an moderate solution?
>OTHER.
Wipe out the frigate, let the corvette go. The Rebels can carry their story that the Empire remains strong back with them, and we will have certainly satisfied Imperial honour.

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>>1379934
>Wipe them out, all of them

>>1379934
>Wipe them out, all of them

Our forces are practically intact, lets blast these uppity rebels into dust.

>>1379934
NO WAIT I CHANGED MY MIND.

Wipe out the frigate.
Disable and capture the Corvette. We can interrogate the survivors, find out if the Rebels have any further plans for this system.

>>1379943
>allowing enemies scouts to return.

If anything they might have a fleet ready beside if we destroy then now we it's less ships for the rebels use against us..

>>1379955
Yeah, I thought of that. That's why I changed my vote to capturing the corvette. Their intel mission will prove enlightening...for us.

It's clear to me there is little in the way of Mercy in Alana's heart.

Wipe them out.
>writing

>>1379958
>>1379953

An effort will be made to capture the corvette if possible

“We’re not finished yet,” You say. “I want that frigate for scrap!”

The gunners adjust aim to fire at the fleeting for of the Nebulon B which can put up virtually no return fire. Its fighters run for safety, not staying behind to see the fate of their mother ship. The Frigate can’t outpace you or your fighters, but the Corvette is pulling away, running for it, as the moniker “Blockade Runner” implies, it’s quickly outpacing your taxed Strike Cruiser.
>Send Tyvek and the Ties after them
>let them go, focus on the Frigate

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>>1379959
>having mercy with rebels.

Never. If they were imperials maybe...but not rebels.

>>1379973
>Send Tyvek and the Ties after them
And capture the frigate if possible. Prisoners are valuable.

>>1379973
>Send Tyvek and the Ties after them

>>1379973
>let them go, focus on the Frigate

With a few of the fighters having already jumped to hyperspace, news of what has happened here will surely reach the Rebels' ears no matter what now. May as well ensure the Nebulon gets scrapped, a much more valuable target than the Blockade Runner.

>>1379973
>Send Tyvek and the TIE's after them.

He's served us well. I think he and his crew deserve a win to their name. But make it clear that we want those engines disabled if possible.

If he feels he's going to lose them, however, he's cleared to kill. Relay similar orders to our TIE's.

>>1379994
Is that a vote change?

>>1380008
Yes.

>>1379976
>he doesn't want to break captured Rebel scum, and force them to tell the entire holonet about their crimes
>he doesn't want to be the one who dreams up Byss Rose, a lovely ex-Rebel who now encourages her former comrades to surrender for they cannot win
Do you even psyop, bruh?

>>1380008
I'm interpreting it as such.
Looks like Pusuing the corvette with ties and Macabre has it.
>Writing

>>1380012
Plus, you know, those labour camps always need more workers.

Your Tie fighters are buzzing around the frigate no like flies on carrion, occasionally a red beam will lance out and strike one, or drive them off, but there are too many, and the frigate is clearly overwhelmed. Then you see it, escape pods. Blood in the water.

“Have our storm troopers stand by for boarding action. And have Tyvek and our fighters chase down that corvette”

Before the order can be given a crew member calls out: “Energy spikes within the frigate,” Sensors reports. “They’re scuttling the ship, ma’am.” Beside him, the tractor beam operator is quickly scooping up any escape pods he can.

Beyond the dying frigate, you see Macabre and your surviving fighters racing toward the corvette, trading pot shots at long range. As the corvette nears the hyper limit, you see a telltale flash of fire and its engine bank flickers and dies
“Captain Tyvek reports the enemy reactor has been damaged and shut down.”

A sudden explosion on the Nebulon’s spine breaks the ship in two, the engine section rapidly catching up with the bow-section, clashing and rebounding from one another in a spray of debris.

“No targets on scope,” the tactical officer says, sounding almost bewildered.

“Secure the area and begin collecting prisoners,” You say with relief, surveying the wreckage before your ship.

>Contact Captain Tierce with news of victory
>To Kessel with Tierce, go over his head and contact the sector Moff directly.


OOC: You guys are twisted. This works well for you.

>>1379976
Also now I can't stop seeing this as Alana lol

>>1380018
Not to mention subjects for research into Dark Side alchemy and shit. If Sheevy P's bringing Sithy back with this new Empire, he's gonna need slaves to experiment on.

>>1380023
>To Kessel with Tierce, go over his head and contact the sector Moff directly.

>>1380023
>To Kessel with Tierce, go over his head and contact the sector Moff directly.
Ambition is a virtue, for those who desire power. And Tierce is a spineless mynock. This victory is OURS.
>You guys are twisted. This works well for you.
Hey, if Alana turns out to have some degree of latent Force sensitivity I want her to be fully prepped for a life as a beautiful but cruel Sith Sorceress. And if she doesn't, then ruthlessness is still hot.

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>>1380023
>To Kessel with Tierce, go over his head and contact the sector Moff directly.

No mercy for Rebel Scum

Will Sheev Senpai notice this?

>>1380031
>ruthlessness is still hot.

Muh nigga

>>1380023
>BOTH!

We will, as per orders, inform our superior officer of our victory.

However, there's nothing saying we can't send a transmission to a certain Moff first ;^) Especially as the Captain, who had a STAR DESTROYER (even if it's a Victory), was scared of a Neb-B and a pair of corvettes.

Oh. We should also mention Tyvek's contributions. He served well, listened to reason and was neither coward nor fool.

Also, we should commend our own crew. They kept their heads and did well.

>>1380023
>To Kessel with Tierce, go over his head and contact the sector Moff directly.

Consensus is pretty clear.
>Writing

>>1380042
>even if it's a Victory
Victory is BEST Star Destroyer, though.
Small enough to actually be practical, fast, but ridiculously tough and well armed for its displacement. Extremely good at chasing down Rebel scum and perfectly capable of THRASHING the opposition we just faced even in the hands of a mediocre commander.

>>1380023

I would like to back this, if we can do it.
>>1380042

>>1380056
Except that thanks to old, outdated engines it is slow as tits. It can't really chase much of anything, except into atmosphere.

You're right on its strength and firepower, though. In my mind, it's the ideal garrison ship for exactly that reason. If it's staying put and standing guard, it doesn't need to be fast.

Which is probably why it was here in the first place.

>>1380056
What I'm saying is, I want Tierce's job, and him reassigned to something suitably embarassing. Like a trash hauling barge. Not only did he cross us, he's a spineless wretch of a man, unworthy to even exist in the galaxy we will help to create. Even certain of the Rebel filth are more deserving of existence, should they be brought about to seeing things our way.

>>1380067
I could not possibly agree with you more. He was willing to surrender this system to a force his ship ALONE could have handled.

>>1380063
You're right, I was thinking Victory II.
I tend to forget the Victory I even exosts, because why the shit would you want one when the pure unadulterated SEX IN STARSHIP FORM of the Victory II exists.

Moff Arvendis,” you begin, clasping your hands behind your back and lengthening your spine, “I would like to report to you directly the victory won here today at Hemei IV. Three rebel capital ships destroyed, one stricken and captured, we’re still counting final prisoner numbers sir, but it looks to be over one hundred. Our losses amount to a handful of Tie Fighters.”
The elderly moff blinks his surprise, obvious even through the hologram, “I wasn’t aware of any attack on Hemei, uh . . . “ he looks around you, “And where is Captain Tierce?”

You feel a smile coming on, “Captain Tierce feared for the safety of his cruiser, sir, and withdrew to sfety, leaving me and captain Tyvek of Macabre to face the enemy.”

Arvendis’s expression changes from bewilderment to contempt. “Alone?” he asked.

“Yes sir.”

“Well captain. I must commend you for your exemplary performance. I will dispatch reinforcements from Ebaq at once. Well done,” The moff says.

“Thank you sir,” you beam, “Now if you please, I will contact Captain Tierce and inform him of my victory as well.”

“Captain,” Arvendis cuts in, “There’s no need. I think you might tell Tierce in person when he returns to Hemei for you to assume command of Splinter and the task force. Arvendis out.”

As the hologram fades away, you feel like you did when you saw the frigates escape pods. Blood is in the air, and you’re going to come out on top.


[Blue]OOC: That’s all I have time for tonight. I’ll be travelling the next few days and I will be on my phone. I’m retarded on how to make that sync properly, but I’ll post here from it in a minute so I can verify it. In any case, expect updates to be a bit slower since fuck phone typing.

Also, if you’re having fun, I’ll pimp my Twitter: https://twitter.com/DarkEmpireQuest I’ll let everyone know ahead of time when I’ll be running a game. I’ll also update a pastebin with what we know and what’s happened thus far.

You guys have been great, thanks a million!

And this is my phone. Expect more game tomorrow, I'll be traveling as I said, but I will make an effort to run this game same time tomorrow. Hope to see everyone then!

>>1380076
Also thanks to you, Time Killer. Both parts of the quest were thoroughly enjoyable, and I'll be staying tuned for more. I'd put this right up there with Kuat Collection.

>>1380076
Thanks for running. Navel style battles are always fun. And have a nice trip.

Oh look at that! It knows me. Cool! Check the Twitter, and I'll see everyone tomorrow so we can find out if Mara Jade becomes our Waifu or if Tierce hauls garbage. Or if Tyvek dies in the Danger Zone.

>>1380092
Thank YOU Moff wibbles! Couldn't do this without you guys!

>>1380093
My pleasure!

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>>1380076
Good run, boss. Looking forward to more of this in future.
OOH! We should try and grab The People's PS9, the most electrifying man in space entertainement, Soontir "The Baron" Fel away from Isard's faction. Because having the greatest living Imperial starfighter pilot under our command would provide us with an unstoppable fighter compliment. Especially once we get some of those shiny new Howlrunners.

>>1380101
>>1380101
>Fel.

You mean the man that joined Rogue Squadron after the fall of Brentaal? The Emperor, I'm sure, has no use for such traitors.

Not when we have far more loyal pilots, in the form of Emperor's Hands such as Maarek "Lemme just pick up nine crit cards here" Stele or Royal Guards such as Kir "One Man Purge" Kanos.

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>>1380097
Thanks for running man, this has been really fun so far! I'm really liking Alana so far, do we know much about what she physically looks like? I wouldn't be opposed to her resembling something like>>1379976


>>1380126
>Kir "One Man Purge" Kanos

God yes

>>1380126
>the man that joined Rogue Squadron after Ysanne Isard sent him to die because he wouldn't betray his wife by becoming her boytoy
ftfy
And I mixed up my years. He'd be working for Thrawn right now.

>>1379976
I can totally dig her as alana

>>1379976
This works for me.

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Story so far:

Dark Empire Quest is set in an alternate version of Star Wars where many of the main story liens occur concurrently rather than separately. Ysanne Isard’s desperate struggle to hold together the remnants of the Empire, Zsinj’s greedy and selfish establishment of a personal fiefdom, Thrawn’s campaign to rebuild the Empire, with himself at the helm, and of course, the resurrection of Emperor Palpatine in the Deep Core.

We play as two characters, the first being Darth Sidious himself, reborn in a younger clone body and eager to reforge his empire. The second being a young Imperial captain named Alana Tyrna as she fights on the front lines and works her way up the rank ladder.

Through these two characters we will make decisions that shape their fates and, ultimately, the fate of the galaxy at large.

Will darkness rise anew from the Deep core of the galaxy? Will the Empire once again lord over its enemies? Join us and find out in Dark Empire Quest.

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Welcome back everyone, just a quick refresher and then we'll be off. Another reminder to follow the twitter for updates on the game
>https://twitter.com/DarkEmpireQuest

And to consult the pastebin for associated info dumps, that will be expanded as we go of course, and if you want to see anything added for reference, just ask!
>https://pastebin.com/u/Timekiller21

I'll be traveling/busy these next few days, so game responses may be a bit slower/shorter than normal, but I will do my best to keep quality/speed up and of course they will return to normal probably starting this weekend.

As always, write-in responses are welcome, as are requests for more information on a choice or topic.

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Let blow some rebels!!

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A few months have passed since you sent out your command to Mara Jade to return to you. With each passing day, you have felt her grow closer, drawing nearer to your throne world. But the business of the Empire has not rested while you wait. The orbital shipyards of Byss and Foerost continue to work full bore, driving an insatiable appetite for raw materials. A fourth battle fleet of star destroyers and escorts is being assembled presently.

And of course, there is the matter of your Grand Vizier, Sate Pestage who is charged by Sedriss with spectacularly failing in your absence to keep the empire intact. Torn with conflicting decisions to execute him for his incompetence or to forgive and reutilize your longtime ally, you instead had him placed into one of the many dungeons beneath your citadel.

Sate Pestage could be useful once again as the Grand Vizier to run the day-to-day operations of your empire as he has in the past. Although, he has also proven himself quite incapable of independent leadership. Once You have decided Pestage’s fate you’ll still have to determine who, Pestage included, should resume the title of Grand Vizier.

>I’m sure he’s grown comfortable in the dungeons, no reason to make him leave yet (let him rot)
>Pestage has atoned for his failure (Release Pestage)
>A Damaged tool is no good to me (Execute Pestage)

>>1381400
>A Damaged tool is no good to me (Execute Pestage)
He can't be trusted to do his damn job, but he knows too much to be allowed to live if we sack him.

>>1381400
>A Damaged tool is no good to me (Execute Pestage)

He failed. There is no room for failure in our reborned empire!!

Pestage's fate is sealed.
>Writing

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Pestage has been your loyal follower since when you were a mere senator from a back water world. He has been a close supporter since the very beginning.

You sign the execution order without remorse. Progress necessitates sacrifice. His body will be one more among billions that make up the foundation of your empire.

With Pestage’s fate decided, it now falls to you to decide who the title of Grand Vizier will fall to. The Grand Vizier is the executive head of the Empire, leaving you free to focus on specific issues rather than the maintenance of the empire as a whole, though they must still answer to you. You feel a strong temptation to simply usurp this power yourself, which of course is entirely within the realm of possibility, though to run the imperial government yourself would either greatly diminish the time you have to spend on special projects, or would greatly hinder your ability to govern efficiently. Or both.

>A Sith Lord knows no limits (I will be my own Vizier)
>Mas Amedda has been a loyal supporter (Amedda becomes Vizier)
>Perhaps Isard would be interested in the position . . . (Consider Isard for the position)
> Give it to Grand Moff Gann (Promote Gann to Vizier)
>Perhaps Grand Moff Dureya would do (Promote Dureya to Vizier)

I also realize im throwinf a few new names at you, as with anything, feel free to ask me for clarification on anything you need.

>>1381460
Allrighty, awake now. Curse this chest infection.

Given Isard, in all accounts, was literally in love with the Emperor, we could use her affection for us and her desires as an excellent tool to control her. Especially in our newer, younger body. The willing slave is the most effective.

Furthermore, she comes with her own fleet and troops.

>Perhaps Isard would be interested in the position.

>>1381489
Welcome back Moff!

I'm only starting now cause i have nothing better to do, sitting in a car for hours.

>>1381460
>Perhaps Isard would be interested in the position . . . (Consider Isard for the position)
And should her ambitions ever make her a threat, she can be... dealt with.

>>1381460
>Mas Amedda
the guy probably is the best suited for the job and since the vizier has (or at least shouldn't) have any military power and to promote anyone else would be taking a general away from the empire.

Iceheart it is. Hopefully she can be tamed.
>Writing

>>1381528
Just saw this, im gonna give like 5 mins for any more votes just in case (This is a big decision) otherwose, Isard has it.

>>1381529
>Hopefully she can be tamed.
She wanted the D back when we were a wrinkly old shit. She'll DEFINITELY want it from our sexy new body.

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>>1381536
>Sexy new body

What if she's a GILF Hunter?

>>1381497
You'll get no complaints from me, thoroughly enjoying this quest so far.

>>1381528
This is also a good option. Mas is loyal enough that we wouldn't need to use as much manipulation.

>>1381552
Two for Mas Ameda and two for Yssane. I'm gonna give it a few more minutes, if we dont get a tie breaker im gonna roll for it.

>>1381556
Nah, I'm not changing my vote. In the end of the day, Amedda's job was to hold the Empire together. He failed to do this.

Alright. ROLLIN. Let the will of the dark side choose
>Isard
>Ameda

>>1381571
ok
1 for Isard
2 for Ameda

>>1381556
>Perhaps Isard would be interested in the position.

And besides, what's Amedda's status anyway?

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>1381576
god fucking damn it

Oh good, I dont have to keep embarassing myself with rolling dice wrong. Isard wins after all.


Amedda is a high level political/bureaucratic officla somewhere on Byss

>>1381584
>Oh good, I dont have to keep embarassing myself with rolling dice wrong
don't worry I did that for you

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Traditionally, you have favored unimaginative bureaucrats as Viziers after all, ambition in an underling can be a dangerous thing. But you feel you are more than capable of channeling and controlling her ambition. Unfortunately, you don’t have the opportunity to offer her the position quite yet. In thr mean time, you suspect the bureaucracy of the Deep Core can support itself for now.

There is also the question of the disposition of your fleet, or the Imperial Military in general.

Cooped up in Deep Core, your resources aren't unlimited, so how do you wish to spend what you have?

>Focus on production of conventional forces, we will need many more for the coming war (Storm troopers, Star Destroyers, Tie Fighters etc)
>We will find an advantage through the research and development of brand new, experimental weapons of war

>>1381586
Brothers in arms!
Back in my day, 4chan dodnt HAVE your fancy new fangled dice rollers!

>Old_man_yells_at_cloud.jpeg

>>1381591
>Focus on production of conventional forces, we will need many more for the coming war (Storm troopers, Star Destroyers, Tie Fighters etc)
while the super weapons are great they take a crap ton of resources and practically cripple us when some hick farmer throws a rock hard enough to blow it to hell and back. I feel that right now we'd be better growing our army to extend our reach first and then when we get our hands on more resources then we can build the super weapons when we have a bit more of a safety net.

>>1381591
Clearly, the forces we already had were insufficient for our purposes. An entire legion of our finest troops were unable to hold the Endor moon, and our fleet fell apart without us.

However, every time we have attempted to make a superweapon, it has failed. Both methods have proven unsatisfactory.

However, Tarkin was right. We need a symbol of the Empire's power. Something terrifying.

>BOTH.

We will put our technology (and sorcery) into improving our conventional forces. We will also utilize more brutal training methods in order to improve the troops we have. We must make our military terrifying.

>>1381591
>We will find an advantage through the research and development of brand new, experimental weapons of war
This leads to Shadow Droids, right?

>>1381596
Bro.
Shadow Droids.
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Shadow_Droid

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>1381576
>We will find an advantage through the research and development of brand new, experimental weapons of war.

The tide is now turned, and it is we who are at a quantitative disadvantage.

While it is clear that our past singular focus on single platform strategic weapons was in error, there would be great utility in producing new lines of conventional and unconventional systems, ones that can exploit shock and the psyche of our enemies.

Terror can still be a powerful force. New war machines would throw years of Republic tactics and strategies in disarray and if used correctly could be used to divide the systems of the fledgling Republic with the proper fielding of these weapons.

>>1381616
All I'll say is a jack of all trades is a master of none. Splitting your resources will make both projects take twice as long

>>1381621
>Shadow droids

Indeed. That seems likely.


I'll also add, choosing one of these now does NOT eliminate the second option later on. This is "What are you doing right now"

>>1381637
>>1381621
>>1381627
>>1381641


You guys have convinced me. So long as we are able to mass-produce whatever weapons we come up with.

Nothing will demoralize the enemy more than the knowledge that even if they manage to take out one of our new weapons of war, a dozen more will take their place.

The traitors will learn that any effort to stand in the way of my rule is futile.

Changing my vote.

>>1381641
In that case, we need to determine what our current situation is. Our order of battle should be slaved to our strategy.

To that end we need to determine our immediate goals.

Do we go for uniting the Remnants, attack Republic territories, conduct mass raids for raw materials? These are important questions we need to consider then.

>>1381647
If you want to take some time to discuss, i can delay the cut off time on the vote. Also i am open of anyone has specific questions. There will be a "General breifing" later on as well.

>>1381591
>>We will find an advantage through the research and development of brand new, experimental weapons of war
I'd say that we do not have the resources as yet to battle on a galactic scale with conventional forces. We cannot afford disposable troops by the hundreds. Or we might, just my thoughts

Alright, consensus is clear.
>Writing

>>1381669
At this point in time I feel we have a clear consensus that R&D is the way forward.

I look forward to the briefing.

It was the old weapons that lost you the last war. New tools of war will be needed. You are fortunate in that you have some of the keenest minds in the empire at your disposal as well as the power of the dark side. Now how best to focus your efforts?

>Why are we tied back by old ideas? New battles need new weapons (Shadow Droids, etc)
>We will dominate, not through force, but through fear of force (Super weapons)

>>1381706
>>Why are we tied back by old ideas? New battles need new weapons (Shadow Droids, etc)

Force Multipliers motherfuckers.

>>1381706
>>Why are we tied back by old ideas? New battles need new weapons (Shadow Droids, etc)

>>1381706
>>Why are we tied back by old ideas. New battles need new weapons. (Shadow Droids, etc).

World Devastators, Shadow Droids, Chrysalis Rancors, OH MY!

>>1381706
>Why are we tied back by old ideas? New battles need new weapons (Shadow Droids, etc)

>>1381714
For clarity, I consider the World Devastators to be super weapons. Otherwise. Yes.

>>1381706
>Why are we tied back by old ideas? New battles need new weapons (Shadow Droids, etc)

Giant Probots, Shadow Droids, World Devastators to fix our resource problem and to spread the Republic thin as they raid alien worlds, Dark Troopers.

Yall are (Rightfully I think) crazy about those Shadow Droids.

Shadows it is.

>Writing

>>1381706
>Why are we tied back by old ideas? New battles need new weapons (Shadow Droids, etc)
Reminder that the Old Sith were capable of shit like causing an entire star cluster to go nova simultaneously. THAT is the kind of power we need.

>>1381722
Why stop there?
We should conquer Ruusan and seek out the Valley of the Jedi. Such a nexus of Force power could prove useful to us.

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You've seen some of the designs Umak Leth has drawn up and find them fearsome. Of course, It's also nice to find a use for one of your most abundant resources, crippled and dead Tie pilots. You'll dedicate resources to these proposed programs and see what works.

Just as your resources are limited, so is your time to dedicate to the exploration of the Force. Mara Jade will soon arrive, but she is not the only task you can dedicate your energies to. You can really only accomplish one of these tasks well for the time being, which is your focus?

>Expand the Dark Side Elite
>Prepare to train Jade to become a true Sith
>Begin training Dark Side Mages for use in alchemical experiments

>>1381733
>Begin training Dark Side Mages for use in alchemical experiments

>>1381733
>Begin training Dark Side Mages for use in alchemical experiments
We need assistants.

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>>1381733
>Begin training Dark Side Mages for use in alchemical experiments
Create Stormtroopers enhanced by ancient Sith Alchemy?
Create Stormtroopers enhanced by ancient Sith Alchemy.

>>1381733
>Begin training Dark Side Mages for use in alchemical experiments

>>1381733
>Begin training Dark Side Mages for use in alchemical experiments

>>1381733
>Begin training Dark Side Mages for use in alchemical experiments.

I too support our alchemically enhanced Stormtroopers.

>>1381764
Just make sure none of them are Space Belgian.

Sith alchemy it is!
>Writing

>>1381785
Space Australian?

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Monsters need makers and you only have so much time in a day. To this end, you gather some of your dark side adepts and personally train the first class of Byss Mages in the sith laboratories and workshops deep beneath your citadel.

They set to work on a small pet project of yours as part of their training. Warping Rancors through the dark side and alchemical enhancements making a small legion of Chrysalides that cannot do anything but serve you.

Stand by, briefing is coming next.

With those major decisions handled, you finally have a free moment to review the briefing on the other political entities of the galaxy that Sedriss has collected.

As it stands, there are four major power groups aside from your own, most of whom are successor states to your Galactic Empire.
http://www.swgalaxymap.com/

Zsinj's Empire - centered roughly between Dathomir and Felucia and extending into the outer rim. Zsinj appears to be isolationist in outlook, only concerned with his own territory and little else.

Thrawn's Empire - Spanning between Taris and Pantolomin, Thrawn is locked in a three way struggle for dominance against Zsinj to his galactic east and Isard' Imperial remnant to the south. While Thrawn is likely to be your most serious military threat, he isn't your closest, and at present seems to be covering his forces from a series of battles to drive back the New Republic.

New Republic - The ultimate form of the Rebel Alliance, they control a huge swath of space from Mon Calamari to Mechis III, with scattered pockets of support elsewhere. Tenacious, dangerous foes, they seem to be suffering growing pains as their lightning expansion has halted, and in many places been driven back

Isard's Remnant - Your closest neighbor and perhaps the most "legitimate" claimant to your empire. You have learned the most about the Remnant so far simply by proximity and association.

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Isard's Remnants - (cont.) coiled like a serpent around the galactic core, Isard's faction has a strong possibility of holding out against all enemies and is in possession of many vital worlds including the former capital world of Corusscant.

They hold a scattering of other territories further to the galactic south.

Isard's remnant, form what you have gathered, is a precarious coalition of various imperial warlords all under the cunning leadership of Yssane Isard, your former Director of Intelligence. It is likely only through intrigue and subterfuge that Isard has held her shaky alliance together. As far as she is aware, your own forces make up one small part of that faction which she thinks to be a small garrison force under Sedriss.

Until the threat of Thrawn appeared, the remnant was the primary target of the New Republic and has suffered dearly at their hands. Thrawn and Isard both consider the other a pretender to the throne, and that they alone hold a legitimate claim.

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If you are to reclaim your old seat of power, Isard's faction must be the first brought into line. Currently, two military plans exist to deal with her through brute force. Operation Nexu, an attack or Corellia, and Darklight, an attack on Coruscant itself. Sooner or later, You'll have to make a decision on how to proceed sooner or later. You have also given thought to


>We will prepare for Operation Nexu
>We will prepare for Operation Darklight
>I will contact Isard and reveal myself
>I will reveal myself to the galaxy
>There is yet more preparation to do
>More questions about . . .

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>>1381872
quick question, which plan was the direct attack on coruscant and which on was to grab a foot hold first?

Because honestly I'd prefer to get some of our new toys first and attack Coruscant head on to not only show the galaxy our power but to also show off our newest toys to help show the galaxy that this old dog can still learn some very nasty new tricks.

>>1381887
Darklight is a direct, surprise attack on Coruscant, Nexu is a smaller scale attack on Corellia to gain a foot hold in the core worlds.

>>1381872
>>More questions about . . .
1. What are our Isard's Intelligence capabilities

2. Is Operation Darklight a deprecatory strike?

I'm trying to think whether or not we can afford attacking, holding and exploiting Corellia in contrast to a sudden and brutal attempt at undermining Isard's legitimacy in the eyes of her underlings.

>>1381872
It's time to show we're back. Execute the attack on Coruscant.

>>1381872
>We will prepare for Operation Darklight
When we reclaim our palace, we will reveal ourself to Isard and present to her an offer she will be unable to refuse.
She will join us, or die.

>>1381872
>Contact Director Isard.

She IS in line to be our Grand Vizier, after all. Deception has always been our strength. She'll appreciate that.