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Taanab
May 19, 2011 9:52:35 GMT -5
Post by Cervantes on May 19, 2011 9:52:35 GMT -5
Taanab was a planet of green meadows in the Taanab system. It was primarily used for agriculture and farming. Its populace was known for always maintaining an air of formality. Taanab had problems with seasonal pirate raids from bandits striking from the planet Norulac for millennia prior to the Battle of Taanab.
The Inner Rim planet of Taanab was a world with abundant sunlight, mild climate, almost no tectonic activity with grassy landmasses, always close to meandering strips of water. The planet was overgrown with green jungles, but no animal life at the time of its colonization. The administrative capital was Pandath. Tanaab was sponsored by agricultural conglomerates like Arcon Multinode, Tagge Restaurant Association and Core Foodstuffs. The Banthal Company transported cargo to poorer worlds.
First colonized in 2,320 BBY, Taanab was once a world covered in thick, inhospitable jungle, similar to Felucia. During the New Sith Wars, the Brotherhood of Darkness captured the planet and used it as an outpost. The planet was especially known for its roba steak. Eventually the Jedi Order established a chapter house for the Agricultural Corps in the capital city of Pandath. Pandath is a sprawling spaceport metropolis. The world is home to sizeable obrital docks ran by the Banthal Company.
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Taanab
May 19, 2011 10:17:30 GMT -5
Post by Cervantes on May 19, 2011 10:17:30 GMT -5
*Admiral Staziacks battlegroup emerged from hyperspace a short distance from Taanab, the world filling the viewports of the ships under the admirals command. The ships emerged ready in battle formation with the flagship Relentless taking the center of the group being flanked on either side by the two Imperial Star Destroyers. Behind the triangle formation of battleships came the two Strike medium cruisers and the two Carrack cruisers. The smaller ships racing ahead of the formation and heading towards the planet. The two Carracks targetting the orbital docks and the Strike cruisers heading towards the spaceport capital of Pandath.*
The Admiral stood watching from the bridge as the smaller ships passed the Relentless and shot towards Taanab. He studied the ships in dock around the orbital dockyard looking for a suitable target for his men to commandeer. Some of the larger ships looked very promising indeed but he knew that because of their size they wouldn't be able to take them over quickly and make a get away in time. So his men would have to aim for something smaller. Then he saw it, an older looking Nebulon-B Frigate at the far end of the docks. "Captain get me a close up read out of that ship". He commanded and the holoprojector next to him whirled to life a few seconds later showing a read out of the ship. Reginald studied it intently looking the ship over and noticed a lack of millitary identification.
The vesel was clearly a civilian ship that had been likely been sold off and refitted for transport useage. Although its weapons enplacements were still present he knew they wouldn't be operational. Many former millitary ships that were sold off to traders usually retained their weapons emplacements and had the internal firing systems removed, thus rendering them inoperable. The reason they were kept in place was partly to act as a distraction against pirates, a tactic that had become largely out dated in the past century, failing to fool most pirate captains. Or they'd been kept and had the firing systems removed because it was significantly cheaper than removing the weapons entirely. Although within the republic itself the practise was highly illegal.
The plan was for the two Carracks to attack the docks and deposit a sizeable company of Stormtroopers who would secure an area and begin loading goods from the dock warehouses onto the Carracks while another group boarded the Nebulon-B disposed of its crew and comandeered the ship flying it away from the docks and away with the admirals forces when they completed their raid. Meanwhile the Strike cruisers would head down to the planet itself and conduct a raid on the extensive storage warehouses there before making a get away. To distract the planets defense forces and protect the smaller ships as they went in and out of the system the Star Destroyers would commense an assault of their own, laying down covering fire for the other ships in the fleet.
The Admiral watched with glee as his forces moved in to commence their raid. The excitement making his heart pound as he prepared to encounter resistance from the locals at any time. "So, it begins". He said softly to himself.
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Taanab
May 20, 2011 15:49:19 GMT -5
Post by Republic Viru on May 20, 2011 15:49:19 GMT -5
*In the Orbital docks*
In the control room, a worker said loudly ¨Boss, we got a hostile reading of incoming ships, fast!¨ ¨Everyone inside! , close main doors! They locked themselves in the dock as an emergency situation. ¨Send word that Republic space has been compromised! ¨
All ran around in madness, the report was sent out, local scanners reported the presence of a Republican Destroyer. Varanus was in the Hapes Cluster, and was only a short time jump.
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Taanab
May 22, 2011 13:46:14 GMT -5
Post by Cervantes on May 22, 2011 13:46:14 GMT -5
The Three Star Destroyers floated in their formation ready to engage hostilities with any republic forces that moved to intercept the smaller ships. Meanwhile the Carracks raced towards the orbital dockyards in the first a team of 100 Stormtroopers armed and standing at the ready within the holds of the cruiser while an additional team of 42 stood beyond them ready to conduct the business of emptying the docks storage rooms of goods while the other troopers dealt with any local resistance. 200 members of the Cruisers crew were pulled from their duties and assigned to support with the looting of the storage facilities.
The 142 strong Stormtrooper assault squad on the 2nd Carrack being briefed of their mission to overun the Nebulon-B mere minutes before they were to be deployed. An additional team of 200 crew members from the cruiser ready to follow the Stormtrooper raiding party and get the Frigate under way once they had possession of the ship. ........................................................................................................
Meanwhile the two Strike class cruisers organised their teams into two groups the first being the 340 Strong stormtrooper regiments and the 2nd being the raiding parties made of up members of the ships crews which would carry out the transport of goods from the storage warehouses onto the cruisers, with each team being four hundred strong. The two cruisers began to ascend through the atmosphere of Taanab as they headed towards Pandath spaceport and its shipping district where many cargo transports landed and unloaded their shipments into the many large stockpile warehouses. It was these very warehouses that Admiral Staziack planned to empty of their goods.
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Taanab
May 22, 2011 15:14:11 GMT -5
Post by Republic Viru on May 22, 2011 15:14:11 GMT -5
The Varanus Republic Destroyer jumped out of hyperspace in the 3rd sector, together with 1 then 2 Stellar-Class Corvettes.
The station was visible in the distance, it was clear a battle group of some sort was approaching it. By the shape, Imperial.
*Captain Quintis* ¨Open communications¨
An officer in the bridge opened all channels
¨This is Captain Quintis of the vessel Varanus. You are in Republic space, please identify¨ He then talked to his second in command. -¨Prepare all squadrons for deployment¨
-¨Deployment, sir? we are outnumbered…¨
-¨Just do it¨ said the Captain with ease. ¨We´ve done this before and outnumbered, eh?¨ added with a grin on his face. This ship had recently been commissioned to him-¨We have a better ship now, lets see what it can do¨
They waited for an answer, things did not look good. What the hell he thought. Last he heard the meetings with the Empire had been successful; this transgression sure had a reason.
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Taanab
May 22, 2011 23:47:29 GMT -5
Post by Alex_xr on May 22, 2011 23:47:29 GMT -5
2 ISD III 1800 "Dignity" "Pride" -6 TIE Interceptors (Good) -2 Scimitar Bombers (Great) -2 TIE Advanced Scouts (Great) -2 TIE Defenders (Great)
2 ISD II 1875 "Executrix" "Harbringer" -8 TIE Interceptors (Good) -2 Scimitar Bombers (Great) -2 TIE Defenders (Great)
1 Victory-class Star Destroyer "Wardress" 490 1 Strike Cruiser 1 Lancer Frigate 3 Squadrons of TIE Interceptors 1 Squadron of Scimitar Bombers
Total FC is 4165 (just fighters from above) 17 TIE Interceptors 5 Scimitar Bombers 2 TIE Advanced Scouts 4 TIE Defenders
The Fleet warped in suddenly and immediately went to battle awareness. It was standard Empire formation, The ships moved with deadly swiftness. This was to end quickly. They began to close in on the renegade fleets which were not yet in range.
Captain Mourdane stood on the deck of the Dignity, listening as the reports were read in of what was actually there. He was going to make the turncoat pay.
" Launch the fighters and have them begin the assault"
The strike craft began to launch TIE's streaming out of the hangers.
"Excellent" said Captain Mourdane " We have them with there pants down. "
The rest of the fleet moved in and would soon be in range. It would be over quick.
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Taanab
May 23, 2011 8:08:12 GMT -5
Post by Cervantes on May 23, 2011 8:08:12 GMT -5
The two Carrack cruisers forcibly docked within the orbital dockyards at opposing ends of the docks with the assault squads blasting open the docking bay doors and allowing them access into the station. The Stormtroopers poured into the settlement guns blazing as they gunned down anyone who offered up any resistance. The raiding party waiting for them to clear the way for them before they followed. The troopers in the first squad didn't bother working their way into the station itself but wound their way around the warf. The squad was broken up into two teams of 70 men the first escorting the 200 strong compliment of the crew assigned to commandeer the Nebulon-B Frigate and the other team providing them with protection from any would be attackers.
Meanwhile the Strike class cruisers blazed over the spaceport of Pandath and descended within the large field that was reserved for the larger cargo ships to land in on the outskirts of the city. The two cruisers made rushed landings and opened fire on the sentinents on the ground that were milling about the landing zones with their combined 40 turbolaser cannons. In an attempt to pin down any incoming millitary forces before they could present a hinderance to the raiding parties they were about to deploy. The ships landing ramps opened and the teams poured from within them with the Stormtrooper squads emerging first before being followed by the men who'd been assigned looting duties.
Admiral Staziack watched as the republic forces dropped out of hyperspace and began demanding an explination for their presense and the subsequent attack. He nodded to the communications officer who stood waiting for his decision on whether or not they were to respond and the officer opened up the commlines to the republic cruiser. Every man on the bridge remaining silent while the admiral spoke to the vessels commanding officer. "This is Admiral Staziack of the Phoenix Imperialium". He said identifying himself. "On the behalf of the galactic empire I am declaring war against the republic and claim this world by imperial right". He replied. "Surrender or be destroyed".
((I'll post a reply to the imps arriving in my next post))
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Taanab
May 23, 2011 11:45:01 GMT -5
Post by Republic Viru on May 23, 2011 11:45:01 GMT -5
-¨In behalf of the Galactic Empire? Phoenix Imperialium? By all means sir, you are not claiming any right or demand on this planet and system. You are in Republic space, your transgression and declarations will have strong consequences. If you proceed with the attack, we will retaliate. Reinforcements are on the way¨
The Captain kept the Praetorian-Class channels open and speaks to his officer at the same time: -¨Deploy fighters and bombers, initiate attack formations. Inform the escort to speed up to the front, and maintain position half way to target; have them prepare for small enemy fighters¨
All ship was in high alert. Everyone was strapped down or holding, the engines of the capital ship roared as they gained speed. Intimidation had to be an element here, pure firepower was not going to be in advantage. The viewports of the Republican ship began to fill with the slightly larger Imperial capital vessels Captain Quintis added to his officer-¨Track Admiral Staziack´s ship…head towards it¨
The Varanus pushed the engines to maximum and set course to the invading Destroyers, They will at least try to bluff the menacing force.
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Taanab
May 24, 2011 8:42:24 GMT -5
Post by Cervantes on May 24, 2011 8:42:24 GMT -5
The stormtrooper assault squad from the 2nd Carrack cruiser cleared the way to the storage facilities within the station and the raiding party blew apart the doors on the large storage rooms and began looting their contents. They took anything of significant value or usefullness that they could get their hands on, the team of two hundred men working quickly to grab as much as they could as quickly as possible. Meanwhile the stormtroopers kept a vigilant guard, protecting the way from the storage facillity to the Carrack.
The team from the first Carrack made it to where the Nebulon-B was docked and began exchanging weapons fire with the frigates crew as the stormtroopers began their assault. The swarming imperial troopers gunned down all who resisted and even some of those that didn't as they poured into the ship demanding the surrender of the vessel and forcibly taking it over. The crew members and other Stormtrooper squad not far behind them.
Within the spaceport of Pandath the regiment of Stormtroopers stormed through the warehouse district followed closely behind by the raiding teams as they blasted open doors and began pillaging the warehouses.
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The Admiral ignored the Republic captains protest and turned away from the viewport to his communcations officer and made a slicing motion across his throat. The officer nodded and cut the transmission unceremoniously as Admiral Staziack returned his attention to the events unfolding outside the viewport of his flagship. The Republic Praetorian class destroyer was heading right for them, crossing the vast expanse of space at full speed. The Admiral smiled slyly to himself. Did the captain really think he'd be fooled by such a cheap and obvious bluff? With forty years of naval service under his belt the admiral was far too experienced to by fooled by such weak attempts of intimidation.
"Bring all our combined batterys to bare on that destroyer, give them a volley". He said almost abscent mindedly. "Aye sir". Acknowledged captain Morrison with a brisk salute as he then hurried about relaying the order to the gunner crews aboard the Relentless with the captains of the other two Star Destroyers "Gauntlet" and "Carrion" respectively listening in on a group frequency. They also voiced their acknowlegement and the admiral waited patiently for the short time it would take for the order to be relayed to be carried out. The space ahead flashed brightly and intensely as the combined 180 heavy turbolaser batteries released a deadly barrage of turbolaser fire at the republic destroyer, their glow streaking space a glowing crimson red. "Sir, the enemy have lauched fighters, shall we reply in kind"? Shouted the ships first mate. The admiral shook his head in response. "Negative, have all squadrons on stand by but do not deploy". He ordered.
"Admiral we have incoming ships from outside the system". One of the officers on the bridge shouted in alarm. Staziack's eyebrows raised in suspicion. "Oh"? "Report"? "Yes sir, information is coming now sir........their imperial vessels admiral". The officer said his voice betraying his bewilderment. The admiral himself was rather taken aback to see imperial warships being deployed against his forces in support of the republic. he felt the bile rise in his throat as he fought to keep his composure from exploding in a fit of rage. This was simply unacceptable that his own people had so quickly and openly decided to betray him and help their sworn enemy fight against him. He'd expected that he would have imperial forces fight against him as some stage, but not now, not so early in his campaign. "Get me a full report on those ships, their names and who commands them". He snarled unable to fully contain his anger any longer. "Yes admiral". This was an unforseen circumstance, but not one that he wasn't prepared for. Admiral Staziack was a man by nature who was always prepared for any eventuality that may occur. This unfortunate turn of events was merely a minor obsticle to his plans that he would easily over come.
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Taanab
May 26, 2011 21:56:17 GMT -5
Post by Alex_xr on May 26, 2011 21:56:17 GMT -5
The 5 squadrons of Bombers and 4 squadrons of Defenders along with 5 squadrons of Interceptors line up in a bombing formation and began a bombing run towards the Relentless. The rest of the fighters form up and prepare to repel any incoming fighters.
Captain Mourdane sent a message to every ship but the Relentless " If you leave now, We will accept you back into the Empire no questions asked and your full status will be restored Else be destroyed."
The Ships fired 220 Heavy Turbo Laser Batteries at the Relentless and 220 Heavy Turbolaser Cannons. The 100 Ion Canons fired at the Relentless' hoping to disable the sheild. The Dignity and Pride fired 20 Warheads straight at the Relentless as well.
That should show the Admiral who is in the right here, Dralwar thought. " Any one agree to return?" He asked his comm officer before giving the next order. Meanwhile he Opened up contact with the Republic fleet.
" Hello, This is Captain Mourdane, We are currently directing all fire at the flag ship and offering the others a chance to return to the Empire. A bombing run will commence on their Flag ship soon. Please keep this in mind as you commence your attack" He left it open as he waited.
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Taanab
Jun 6, 2011 7:21:18 GMT -5
Post by Cervantes on Jun 6, 2011 7:21:18 GMT -5
((Its been more than a week so i'm going ahead without Viru, need to get this moving, he can catch up))
Admiral Staziack watched as the republic cruiser kept coming, its shields being pummeled by the combined firepower of the three star destroyers he currently had deployed. He spared the ship nothing more than a second glance, right now he had bigger fish to fry. The Relentless rattled under the combined fire of the imperial forces and he could do nothing but sneer at the sight of his fellow countrymen firing upon him when everything he did was in service to the empire. He scoffed at this Captain Mourdane's pretty promises to the crews of the two Imperial destroyers accompanying the Relentless and decided to send a reply of his own. "Captain Mourdane, this is Admiral Reginald Staziack speaking". He said identifying himself. "I don't think I have to tell you who I am, you will stand down son if you know what's good for you". "You don't want this on your service record, trust me". Staziack said. "Let me make you an offer captain, call off your forces and join me in fighting the real enemy, I will give you and your men a 50% pay rise like I have given to every man who fights for me". He promised.
Instead of waiting for a reply, he turned his attention to preparing for the defense of his raiding party as they fled Taanab. "Let's move out, all Star Destroyers full speed ahead, bring us around and begin preparing to jump to hyperspace". He commanded in his authoritive and articulate tone. His order was met with a series of confirmations as they three Star Destroyers lurched forwards as one. Staziack spared another look at the republic cruiser and smiled coyly, the ship was a sitting duck about trapped by his Star Destroyers as the three of them moved out of their formation and began to pick up speed as they went. "Have the Relentless and Gauntlet give the cruiser another volley". He ordered. "Have the Carrion stand by and prepare to lay down covering fire for our forces as we withdraw". The turbolaser batteries on the Relentless and Gauntlet roared to life once more erupting with the combined firepower of 120 turbolaser batteries, the Gauntlet also adding the fire of her 60 Ion cannons into the mix for good measure.
"Yes sir". Captain Morrison confirmed. "What about the imperial forces Admiral, their hitting us with everything they have". The captain protested gesturing to the imperial battlegroup. "Their fighters and bombers are preparing for an attack run". Staziack nodded and considered the situation before him briefly. "Have the Carrion match our pace and ready to open fire on the fighters with her Ion cannons but do not fire unless I give the order". "We should be returning fire with our turbolaser batteries". The captain protested. Staziack shook his head. "Negative captain, I refuse to fire upon our own people". He insisted. "They are not the enemy here". Morrison went to protest further but stopped and met the Admirals steel gaze then nodded. "Yes sir, of course sir".
"Give me a damage read out, what's our shield strength". Staziack barked. "Sir, the shields are at 85% power but their struggling to stay up because of their ion cannon barrage sir". Staziack nodded to himself coming to a conclusion on the best course of action almost instantly. "Cut in the auxillery power". He snarled. "Those shields must hold". Because the Carrion was matching pace with the Relentless as they moved towards Taanab and came about on their bows the other destroyer was partially shielding the flagship with her expansive bulk, just as Staziack had planned.
........................................................................................................ The raiding parties both on Taanab and within the orbiting station all returned to their ships with cargo and goods in their possession as the ships made ready to depart for a quick get away. The Nebulon-B moved away from the orbital docks and gunned its engines as the ship headed for the safety of the Star Destroyers. Hoping not to draw too much attention to herself as she fled as quickly as her engines would allow.
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Taanab
Jun 6, 2011 17:56:44 GMT -5
Post by Alex_xr on Jun 6, 2011 17:56:44 GMT -5
Dralwar gave the order to stand down. The ships would be out of range soon. Dralwar spoke
" Fly towards the Republic Vessal and let us assist with any repairs. "
The Ships Fired more just to try to damage the renegades, ignoring the offer. The Fighters returned knowing that their arrival would also mark the warping of said vessels. " Prepare to begin full assault should they change course. " The fighters and bombers were recalled to swarm around the fleet.
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Taanab
Jun 8, 2011 12:58:02 GMT -5
Post by Cervantes on Jun 8, 2011 12:58:02 GMT -5
*Reginald Staziack couldn't believe what he was seeing, the imperial forces attacking him stood down and recalled their starfighters in respose to his speech to the captain of their battlegroup. He couldn't help but roar with laughter as the Relentless and its accompanying Star Destroyers turned about and reconviened with the raid ships and the stolen Nebulon-B Frigate. This would be all over the holonet within hours an imperial battlegroup coming to the aid of the republic and then apparently losing what spines they had and falling back in full retreat, even though his ships had not fired a single shot at them. It would be a huge propeganda victory for his war effort and would show that dissention within the imperial ranks was far more widespread than anyone liked to believe. And best of all the public would see it for themselves when it was broadcast all over the holonet. The republic he assumed would be furious that the imperials sent ships to help them and then let their quary escape, especially when they were in the midst of political summits and making a landmark trade agreement. But of more primary concern to the admiral it would encourage more ships to mutiny and defect to his side, a prospect that pleased him to no end. Together his battlegroup with their prize leapt into hyperspace, the admirals riotious laughter echoing throughout the command deck of the Relentless.*
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Taanab
Jun 8, 2011 14:28:56 GMT -5
Post by Alex_xr on Jun 8, 2011 14:28:56 GMT -5
Dralwar gave the order to cut the turbolaser fire. He was right the bombers would of never made it. The Fleet lurched forward without the weapons firing more power was diverted to the engines. They made it in no time towards the Republic Ship. The Ships began to scan the Republic ship for any abnormal conditions. Making sure all was well. Captain Dralwar yelled for a comm line to high command. He sent his report of the incident and requested eyes to find the fleet.
Then a comm was opened with republic ship. " We are seeking info on their destination, if your government finds any info please forward it to us. Also do you need anything else from us? "
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Taanab
Jun 20, 2011 15:15:04 GMT -5
Post by Republic Viru on Jun 20, 2011 15:15:04 GMT -5
The battered Varanus stayed in lower speed as damaged was assesed. He saw the ploundering and the assault but was not able to stop it in time. Captain Quintis responded the commlink.
¨We will do that as soon as we know. We´ll take it from here on the cleanup. Our thanks for the support¨
The commlink closed, the captain muttered. ¨I don´t like this one bit¨
The repairs progressed, now the stationed was contacted too for repairs and evaluation.
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