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Zoe the Pink Ranger Site Admin

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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:33 am Post subject: |
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"This could be a problem" General Varnas says.
"We have half the fleet ready to engage and half in reserve. We sent out calls for help to the Mon Calamari as soon as you reported in but they may not get here in time. That ship hanging back and above the main formation looks like the most likely candidate to be carrying the ground crew but that could be a bluff. At their present speed, they'll be in firing range in one hour. A micro-jump will take a minute to cross that distance. He doesn't have an interdictor but if we jump the ships he can see, he'll jump back to the space they just left. Maximum orbital speed means... it'll be close, but I think we can catch him in a pincer. Travis is good but he's no Grand Admiral. Kurt, I want the Freedom Star in the air in ten minutes. Get Sabre Squadron on station. Blake, get your squadrons ready. I want you up there with the Star. Let's see if we can't make Travis dance to our tune. The rest of you, stand by"
While the General speaks, Cruix tries to re-establish the Force connection to Travis but for whatever reason, he can't manage it. |
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Bones
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:44 am Post subject: |
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Cruix breaks his concentration.
"I am sorry folks that was a one time deal on my part. I dont think i will beable to do it again. I'm sorry what did i miss? I was distracted while i was trying to regain my vision." Cruix says while trying to relax his mind _________________ http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/view.php?id=61742 |
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krownhunter07 Site Admin

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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:04 am Post subject: |
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Trying himself, just to be sure, Torren opens to the Force and reaches out toward Travis....
(UTF Farseeing) |
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Zoe the Pink Ranger Site Admin

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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:52 am Post subject: |
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"What are you waiting for Blake? Have you seen my trap? After what you and your Jedi did to the Inquisitorious, I wouldn't put anything past you"
As with Cruix, Torren can hear Travis' words though they echo strangely.
He can also see the interior of the Iron Fist's bridge with the bustling crewmembers.
"Order the Hand of Justice and the Eradicator to open their flight decks and have their TIEs on hot standby. Maybe looking like we're deploying a fighter screen this early will bring the Rebels out to play"
Back in the control room, everyone watching the hologram screen showing the Imperial fleet notices a change in their disposition. The two Venator class Destroyers appear to be opening their dorsal flight decks... |
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krownhunter07 Site Admin

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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:00 am Post subject: |
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Torren stares off into nowhere, brow crunched as if deep in thought, as he mumbles "What are you waiting for Blake? .........Have you seen my trap? ........After what you and your Jedi did to the Inquisitorious, ...I wouldn't put anything past you"....
Not wanting to miss anything, he holds his focus on the far away vessal...
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Zoe the Pink Ranger Site Admin

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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:57 am Post subject: |
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"Come on, sweety" Arrisa murmurs, stroking Torren's hair and holding him tightly.
"Stay with him. What is he saying? What is he up to?"
Though unsure of whether or not Torren can hear her and Travis at the same time, she is determined to send him love and support.
While this is going on, General Varnas turns to Kistra and the rest of the group.
"We know Travis is preparing for a ground assault" he says.
"Frankly, our chances of defending against one are a lot better with you Jedi in the mix" |
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krownhunter07 Site Admin

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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:47 am Post subject: |
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Still adrift in the Force, Torren continues on. "Order the Hand of Justice and the Eradicator....... to open their flight decks and have their TIEs on hot standby............ Maybe looking like we're deploying a fighter screen this early...... will bring the Rebels out to play"
The visible effort lessens even as the strain to stay with Travis intensifies, but Torren does his best to hold on a little longer... |
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Zoe the Pink Ranger Site Admin

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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:11 am Post subject: |
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"Those are the Venators" Blake points out.
"We were right, Travis does want to lure us into a trap. But we know part of what he's planning. He wants us to come to him, we want him too focused on me to notice what else we have up our sleeves. I think we may as well make everyone happy before we ruin his day"
(Through the Force, Torren can still see and hear Travis.
"They're holding position. They must have worked out that they can't risk coming out to meet us, but they have less than half the firepower they need to stop me. What can they possibly be waiting for?" ) |
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krownhunter07 Site Admin

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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:47 am Post subject: |
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Still speaking through what he is seeing, "They're holding position....... They must have worked out that they can't risk coming out to meet us....... but they have less than half the firepower they need to stop me........ What can they possibly be waiting for?"
Snapping back to the present, Torren finally becomes aware of Arrisa holding him tight. He returns her hug and runs his fingers through her hair. "I don't think we'd get much more out of him right now... sorry. Is that enough?" Torren asks, looking from the General to Blake and back again. |
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:47 am Post subject: |
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Kistra sits quietly watching the group. Her complete lack of knowledge about planetary scale events makes her reluctant to pipe up, but she is listening for a way that she can be useful.
As she turns to ask Arrisa a question, Kistra pauses to watch the display Arrisa and Torren are putting on and she feels an unexpected desire to make them stop. She opens her mouth to make a sarcastic comment about the usefulness of distractions in the planning room and then glances over at Blake and decides that if it mattered he would comment. She turns back to face front and intently study the screen showing the incoming fleet and completely forgets her initial question. |
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Zoe the Pink Ranger Site Admin

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Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:17 am Post subject: |
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"Kurt, Arrisa, Torren, we'd better get moving" Blake says firmly.
"Travis won't wait around forever and we need to hit him while he's still trying to be subtle. General?"
"Dismissed, Captain" General Varnas says, "Give him hell"
Suddenly one of the droid techs interrupts.
"Excuse me, General Varnas, sir, but there is an incoming transmission from the enemy commander. He is broadcasting on all frequencies"
"I suppose we may as well hear what he's going to threaten us with" General Varnas deadpans, "Put it on"
Travis' voice comes over every comm channel, right across the planet.
"People of Naboo. You have sided with the Jedi and their foolish Rebellion against the legitimate government of the galaxy. You all know my reputation, and it is well earned. My fleet will be in attack range within the hour. Two hours after that, the Rebel fleet will be crushed and every last one of you will be dead as I reduce your world to a lifeless cinder. There is no point in trying to appease me. Even if you did surrender Blake to me, which I know you won't, I would make him watch as I annihilated you all. When you wage war against the Empire that I serve, you forfeit your rights to exist. I judge you all to be guilty"
As soon as Travis finishes his tirade, he breaks contact.
"Well, he's consistent, I'll give him that" General Varnas says.
"That just makes it all the more important that we not only beat him but we humiliate him at the same time. Blake, make it happen"
Blake and Captain Kurt Daba salute, then take off from the briefing room at a dead run. Arrisa takes Torren by the hand and moves to follow.
"May the Force be with us all" she says as she leaves.
"Now, as for the rest of you, I have an idea," General Varnas continues.
"It's risky but we can pull it off if we have a big enough distraction.
We are going to steal six Carrack cruisers right from under Travis' nose, in the middle of the battle. We have commando forces ready for a stunt like this, and six boarding shuttles. I need you people to lead them" |
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calamity916
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Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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Leaning forward, Jayce says, "How will we be getting to the ships? I assume you have a plan to keep us covered on our approach?" |
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Bones
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Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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Cruix says with a sigh "Oh joy our last adventure on an Imperial Ship was so much fun .... and now we get to do it again. Well at least we will have some help ... did you have a particular Ship in mind? And another question ... why would they be expecting a bunch of shuttles to be docking?" _________________ http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/view.php?id=61742 |
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Zyrusticae
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Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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Xan yawns in his seat, staring at the ceiling above.
"This is boring. When're we actually going to go do something?", he groans, trying not to sound too whiny to everyone else. |
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batshido Site Admin
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Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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Shifting from the shadows he had found for himself, Kanwarr strides forward and grips Torren's shoulder in on of his massive paws.
Spinning him around hard enough to break Arissa's grip, the big wookiee lifts his comrade in mishaps in a bear hug, Torren's feet dangling almost a foot off the floor.
Putting him down with a low, bittersweet growl, Kanwarr reaches out one of his arms to each of Arissa and Torren.
Friends
Happy hunting
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krownhunter07 Site Admin

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Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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Not being able to control his mirth, Torren laughs openly as the large Wookiee picks him off his feet. Getting control of himself as he gets set down, Torren listens to his friend's thoughts and then replies. "We will be Big guy... You keep your head down too and happy hunting."
Facing Arrisa again, he says "Best be off, Love... and may the Force be with us all."
Quickly, Torren dashes off with Arrisa to the hanger. |
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Zoe the Pink Ranger Site Admin

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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 4:15 am Post subject: |
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"We'll be fine, Kanwarr" Arrisa says breezily, as if going out to fight an armada with an X-Wing is nothing to worry about.
"You just concentrate on keeping the rest of our pack safe. May the Force be with you"
With that said, she and Torren dash off behind Blake.
"I'm glad you've asked" General Varnas says in response to Jayce and Cruix's questions.
He keys a few controls and the image of the approaching Imperial fleet is replaced with the image of a Gamma-class Assault shuttle.
(OOC - If you don't have the new SotG, go here )
"This is what you will be using to board the Imperial cruisers" he explains.
"The Gamma class Assault Shuttle is equiped with extremely powerful deflector shields which, combined with a fighter escort, will be more than sufficient to cover it on the approach into the battle. Its own weapons well be used to punch through the shields of the target cruiser, then once it is in range, it will deploy its tractor beam and forcibly dock with the target. Once docked, you and your commando squads will then board, fight your way to the command centres, and secure the ships for our own use. The shuttles, along with the half of the fleet above us will deploy under cover of Captain Blake's distraction. The remainder of the fleet will move into position in case the Empire jumps closer to Naboo. Once the battle is joined, we will leave a two ships in orbit in case that lone Destroyer is the one that will be bringing the ground attack force.
Now, this is where you each make the choice. Do you want to go on the commando raid, or do you want to stay down here to protect the city in case of a ground assault? Neither decision will make anyone think less of you. You must decide according to your own abilities which task will be most suited. But please, choose fast" |
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Bones
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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With a sigh Cruix looks over at Jacye and Xan.
"Well would ether of you wish to accompany me on raiding yet another ship. I could use both your skills and battle prowess. Besides this looks like it can be some fun, who knows what will happen. " _________________ http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/view.php?id=61742 |
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calamity916
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Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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"No, friend Cruix. The ground is where I belong," says Jayce holding his stomach as explanation. Turning to Xan, he says, "As to your part in this Xan, that is up to you. Do whatever you want but know this: A warrior's greatest weapon is his mind. Failure to think can be just as bad as failure to act. Choose wisely."
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Zyrusticae
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Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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"Eh, I don't know... I mean, they could end up not even getting close enough to drop anyone on the planet. Then again, if they do, it would be bad if they struck a nerve... hey, what's on the planet that's important to protect, anyways? Kinda need to know that first..." |
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