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UltimateMandalore Registered: Sep '06	Date Posted: 5/25/08 2:06pm Subject: Orbital Bombardment
	Why isn't Orbital Bombardment used more often? The Sith in Legacy could have used it on Ossus. And the GA or Roan Fel's forces could use it to wipe out the Sith Academy on Korriban. -----signature----- Mandalorians don't make threats, we make promises.
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Trip Registered: Dec '03	Date Posted: 5/25/08 2:10pm Subject: RE: Orbital Bombardment
	It's usually prevented by planetary or theater shields... or random acts of plot. -----signature----- RIP Jacen's Crotch 1991 - 2008
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Charlemagne19 Registered: Jul '00	Date Posted: 5/25/08 2:11pm Subject: RE: Orbital Bombardment
	UltimateMandalore posted: Why isn't Orbital Bombardment used more often? The Sith in Legacy could have used it on Ossus. And the GA or Roan Fel's forces could use it to wipe out the Sith Academy on Korriban. Sort of like why don't Soviets invade America. The Fleet. In Star Wars, it's Fleets and Shields.
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Jedi Ben Registered: Jul '99	Date Posted: 5/25/08 2:19pm Subject: RE: Orbital Bombardment
	You may as well ask why the NR didn't do more of it in the war with the Vong, why they didn't use hyperspace capable slaved missiles to bomb worlds from afar so destroying Vong infrastructure and military capability. Oh wait, it was because hurting the enemy was deemed morally wrong. -----signature----- Excellence: "You are the forum's Quick Ben." SW EU fans: John Ostrander needs your help! http://www.comix4sight.com
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rumsmuggler Registered: Aug '00	Date Posted: 5/25/08 2:55pm Subject: RE: Orbital Bombardment
	The powers during that be begged R2 if they could copy(for a price) some superweapons plans(A few galaxy guns would have made short work of the Vong war, and pose a threat to any other folks that beef with the G-gun owners.) He didn't want the war to be easy, or for anyone other than him to possess that powers, he so decided not to sell them. R2 don't need the cash anyways, since he started playing the intergalactic stockmarket and set up some nice accounts for himself, 3-PO, the Skywalker-Solo clan, Chewie's family and for a few other select clients and organizations. That didn't really happen, but it would have funny if it did. -----signature----- W.W.L.D. What Would Lando Do
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BobaMatt Title: TFN EU Staff Registered: Aug '02	Date Posted: 5/25/08 7:35pm Subject: RE: Orbital Bombardment
	Because it usually does more damage than is necessary/desirable, so it's only something bad guys do. -----signature----- DUNE - Chronicles of the Imperium RP http://boards.theforce.net/non_star_wars_role_playing/b10755/29433346/p1/?11 As Father and Son (An AU RP) http://boards.theforce.net/role_playing_forum/b10328/28357048/p1/?10 Emperor Fel's badassery knows no bounds.
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DarthGeist Registered: Jan '08	Date Posted: 5/25/08 7:40pm Subject: RE: Orbital Bombardment
	BobaMatt posted: Because it usually does more damage than is necessary/desirable, so it's only something bad guys do. lol! I think that's more reason why the Sith should do it! That said, didn't the Sith in Legacy bombard the temple on Ossus after the fact (like, what, 11 years after the fact or something?) And don't forget one of the WORST bombardments: Kashyyk (sp?) by Jacen. -----signature----- "Women are like wookies: Let the wookie win." - My personal philosphy on conflict resolution in relationships "Not a good idea to tell a woman she's like a wookie. Doesn't translate" - My personal philosphy on avoiding relationship conflicts
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UltimateMandalore Registered: Sep '06	Date Posted: 5/25/08 7:50pm Subject: RE: Orbital Bombardment
	The Worst Bombardment was Malak with Taris. -----signature----- Mandalorians don't make threats, we make promises.
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Trip Registered: Dec '03	Date Posted: 5/25/08 11:49pm Subject: RE: Orbital Bombardment
	Eh... in terms of bodycount, Humbarine is probably the worst we know of. Jacen's bombardment of Kashyyyk was pretty minor, really. I mean... he set trees on fire. ISDs are capable of far worse. -----signature----- RIP Jacen's Crotch 1991 - 2008
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rumsmuggler Registered: Aug '00	Date Posted: 5/25/08 11:52pm Subject: RE: Orbital Bombardment
	True, but Jacen was partially raised by a wookiee, so it was a twisted attack from the get go. -----signature----- W.W.L.D. What Would Lando Do
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Sinrebirth Title: Sith Emperor of the SWC Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 5/26/08 12:28am Subject: RE: Orbital Bombardment
	Jedi Ben posted: You may as well ask why the NR didn't do more of it in the war with the Vong, why they didn't use hyperspace capable slaved missiles to bomb worlds from afar so destroying Vong infrastructure and military capability. Oh wait, it was because hurting the enemy was deemed morally wrong. Didn't Wedge use it, once, true, bu Kre'frey generally post-Borsk? I have little doubt it became standard fare for the GA, considering it's effectiveness. -----signature----- Darth Insipid Proud Fan of the Tragedy of Jacen Solo Missing Chapters of Invincible; Chapter 7.5 is up! Jacen and Tassels; Lecersen; Syal; Wedge and Wes and... Tarfang! http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/28933751/p3/?70
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Reecee Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 5/26/08 12:35am Subject: RE: Orbital Bombardment
	In Destiny's Way prior to Ebaq the NR were bombarding the Vong plenty, eg at Duro, Nar Shardaa. I remember Kre'fey addressed Jaina's reservations about it.
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Jedimarine Registered: Feb '01	Date Posted: 5/27/08 6:12am Subject: RE: Orbital Bombardment
	There is also a difference between precision bombing and a "carpeting" of a planet. honestly...I think it's the same reason the use of nukes in our world is reserved...even small ones...it's just not feasible...the lives of a couple grunts don't add up to the cost of the bombardment...both in the use of ordinance, the collateral damage on the ground, and the political and media hit you could take for it. Play "Rebellion" and do "general bombardment"...the whole sector won't like you if you keep it up for too long. -----signature----- So Devaronian females are suppose to have thick fur, eh? Has anyone seen one outside an essential guide? ... When even the creative teams refuse to make fuzzy Devaronians...it should be a clue, folks. Thus endeth the lesson.
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Sabrajaguar Registered: Dec '01	Date Posted: 5/27/08 7:00am Subject: RE: Orbital Bombardment
	Jedi Ben posted: You may as well ask why the NR didn't do more of it in the war with the Vong, why they didn't use hyperspace capable slaved missiles to bomb worlds from afar so destroying Vong infrastructure and military capability. Oh wait, it was because hurting the enemy was deemed morally wrong. Because they would be blowing up their own planets? that still had their civilans traped on them? See the YV destryed worlds because basicly it wasnt their worlds to begin with. They were just squating therirfor supplys or a brake. If you blew Up the Dovin Bassal farmon Tynnia. You are blowing up large chunks of Tynna(or whatever you call the Beaverpeople planet) Thats why. -----signature----- You are no warrior. Warriors win battles without murdering the weak.-Jacen Solo This Jeedai brenzlit slave spit upon your grandfather's bones.-Jacen Solo Don' thinkof it as murder, think of it as blessed release-Jacen Solo
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Jedi_Master_Luc Registered: Jul '06	Date Posted: 5/27/08 10:08am Subject: RE: Orbital Bombardment
	I still find the idea of a planetary shield to be a little silly, but then again i think it's silly that an X-wing can bank in vaccuum! If the Sith had shown up on Ossus and just started firing away with their long range turbolasers (they've GOT to be standard issue by now) Legacy wouldn't be happening because Kol, Cade, and all their buddies would be dead. It's a literary device. "Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should." that's a quote (by whom i don't know. maybe me!) that i live, and write by. Most novels, comics and films present numerous occasions where a quick action would stop the remaining pages or minutes in the movie from happening. Example: If Han hadn't come back and taken out Vader's escort, the reality of the situation (a relatively green pilot facing off against one of the greatest pilots in the galaxy and his wingmen) would have dictated a much different ending. Additionally, because morals are something that get wrestled with often in the EU and on these boards, the good-guys will often wait until they have no other option or until all the innocents can be cleared before attacking in such a manner. Though there are a number of examples where a bad-guy could have done it but that would have gotten the job done and audiences like an inept bad-guy for some reason. "Instead of killing you, Mr. bond, with this loaded gun i have in my hand and pressed to your temple, i am going to give you the opportunity to escape and be my undoing!" FWAHAHAHAHAHA! Master Luc -----signature----- "One Hat to rule them all, One Hat to find them, One Hat to bring them all and in the downpour dry them." ^^^Inscription on the headband of the One Hat of Master K'Kruhk^^^
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Jedi Ben Registered: Jul '99	Date Posted: 5/27/08 11:10am Subject: RE: Orbital Bombardment
	Sabrajaguar posted: Because they would be blowing up their own planets? that still had their civilans traped on them? See the YV destryed worlds because basicly it wasnt their worlds to begin with. They were just squating therirfor supplys or a brake. If you blew Up the Dovin Bassal farmon Tynnia. You are blowing up large chunks of Tynna(or whatever you call the Beaverpeople planet) Thats why. And that's sometimes what war, total war, with your back against a wall and an enemy coming to tear your throat out, requires. For your information though: It's possible to survive a BDZ, it happens on Jabiim in Empire. Also, the planet will recover, nature tends to be a tough bastard. The fact is DR sold NJO as being a realistic war and then, when faced with what war actually entails, seemed to do an about turn. There's a reason utliitarianism is a philosophy suited to war: It very coldly sets lives against benefit, if a benefit warrants the lives being extinguished, the action is morally right, in this case: A planet converted to Vong shipyard and villip production and all of the impact on the war effort versus the death of the civilian slaves living in pain who they cannot rescue. You ain't supposed to like this stuff, you're supposed to be horrified by it because war is not a nice option. -----signature----- Excellence: "You are the forum's Quick Ben." SW EU fans: John Ostrander needs your help! http://www.comix4sight.com
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