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Star Wars Rise of Black Sun [No Longer Accepting New Players]

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  1. General Immodet

    General Immodet Jedi Master star 5

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    Very good work, all of you.
    The Trade Federation has been occupied elsewhere due to pirate attacks, leaving the shipyards less protected.
    Weapons and supplies have been shipped to the resistance forces, making them more powerful than before.
    Lott Dod's aide has given Black Sun access to information we can use against the Trade Federation.

    Black Sun should prepare for an assault on the Excarga system. This will require the assistance of each Vigo available.

    Darth Master Titus: Black Sun will need you to coordinate our assault with the resistance forces.
    Scholomancer, The Star Wars Archivist, Shadow Trooper: Your soldiers, pirates and smugglers will throw the Excarga system into confusion by using the data given by Lott Dod's aide. Please, devise a plan before you go into battle. Coordinate your efforts with Darth Master Titus.
     
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  2. Shadow Trooper

    Shadow Trooper Jedi Master star 4

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    The Star Wars Archivist Scholomancer I suggest using the key we got from the Nemondian to have some of our ships slip past the blockade. If we send too many ships, I fear the Trade Federation and their allies will get suspicious and open fire on us, regardless of our clearance codes. We can than have these ships fire on the enemy while their shields are down. Once their forces have been weakened by this intiial salvo, we could have the rest of our fleet jump into the system and safely engage the weakend fleet. Perhaps we could time this with Darth Master Titus's uprising in order to achieve maximum confusion among the enemy.
     
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  3. Scholomancer

    Scholomancer Jedi Knight star 1

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    Shadow Trooper: Agreed. My pirates will be best suited for forced boarding operations against the shipyard itself. We will need the heavy elements of the Black Sun fleet to back us up, but the Black Sun ground attack will be a task best suited for other forces.

    Excarga System

    A day before Scholomancer's pirate assault, the Black Sun-controlled two Trade Federation freighters slipped out of hyperspace. Using Shadow Trooper's pet slicer, they innocuously slipped through the screens, intent on unloading their cargo of common power modulators. Throughout the day, as the freighters lay quiescent, the cargo boxes were unloaded and shipped around the various docks and yards by Resistance workers. Warned beforehand that these explosives were on timers, they were placed in areas of maximum effect: power, weapons and shield generators, droid control stations or other command decks. Some were even placed in the droid storage and workshop areas.

    ~~ A little later ~~~

    A Trade Federation convoy had just entered the system and was making it's way into the system. Fed telemetry by the Black Sun freighters still in the shipyard, 3 pirate cruisers decanted from hyperspace nearly on top of the convoy, blasting away at shields and starfighter screens. Black Sun snubfighter streamed from the cruiser's holds, and blaster fire began to stream out of all ships.

    As the Trade Federation droids began to respond, a series of explosions rippled through the shipyards, crippling many stations and causing chaos. In many areas droids were destroyed outright, while in others they shut down once signals were lost. In the midst of this, the resistance began it's uprising as workers began to jump on the still-reacting droids.

    As for the Droid Control Ship which was moving to intercept the pirate attack, a fleet of smaller pirate cruisers - nearly the entire available Black Sun pirate fleet, jumped out of hyperspace to engage the ship. Subcapital ships, filled with pirate troops, launched and began assault and boarding runs on exposed merchant and Trade Federation shipping.

    Amidst a starlight lit with laser fire and explosions, the assault was on.
     
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  4. General Immodet

    General Immodet Jedi Master star 5

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    << Simultaneously with the attack in space, a furious ground battle begins. Resistance forces clash with an army of battle droids. >>

    << A Trade Federation employee becomes separated from his security attachment. Since the Ffib temple is nearby, he decides to go there for refuge. >>

    Neimoidian: Please, let me in! The Excarga people will kill me if you do not!

    Ffib priest: You are a sinner. Are you willing to condemn for your sin? Are you willing to accept the true faith?

    Neimoidian: Yes, yes! Please, open the gate!

    << The Neimoidian is let inside the Ffib temple just in time. >>

    Neimoidian: Thank you. That was close.

    Ffib priest: Let us put your faith to the test.

    << The Neimoidian was escorted to another room with a cage containing Orbalisk parasites in the middle of it. >>

    Ffib priest: Those creatures will eat away all your sin.

    Neimoidian: No, no, no!!!!
     
  5. Darth Master Titus

    Darth Master Titus Jedi Knight star 4

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    Titus receives word the ground assault has begun while waiting at the Ffib Temple. He watched as the Ffib priest led the Trade Federation Neimoidian into a type of torture chamber where orbalisks awaited their new prey. "A moment, please," Titus called to the priest. "I think I'd be of better use than the orbalisks. He has no chance at surviving, and I could attain useful information." The priest gave a wry smile and then left the room. Titus turned to the captive; "Change of plans, follow me." The two entered another room where Titus began his interrogation. This Neimoidian was truly clueless to their grand scheme of things. He did however, know vital info to their current assault schemes on the Black Sun.

    After feeding the Neimoidian to the orbalisks, Titus sent out the information he had learned to Scholomancer and Shadow Trooper, hoping to give them a way to counter attack the Trade Federation's moves before it even happens. With nothing left to do at the temple, Titus headed off to the nearest Resistance outpost so he could join in the battle. He arrived at the nearest outpost where a large battle was ensuing. Hundreds of battle droids swarmed the roads leading into the outpost. The Resistance was hitting the droids with everything they had, doing a great job at keeping the Federation away from the outpost's walls. Then suddenly, Trade Federation tanks approached from down the road. 3 tanks lined up side by side, 900 meters from the outpost gate. The tanks fired a barrage of blasts, breaching the walls and disabling turrets along the northward facing wall.

    "Looks like you could use some Black Sun assistance," Titus told the commander of the outpost. Titus knew he'd be wasting his time firing his blaster rifle at hundreds of droids. And he also knew the tanks were of their biggest concern. He saw a Droid Control ship in low orbit, clearly it was supplying the droids and weaponry. Titus would have to eliminate the tanks as well as the Federation ship if they were to survive this attack. Recently supplied by the Black Sun, the outpost had a turbolaser as well as a laser canon. Titus decided to use the laser canon. He aimed at the tanks and shot. Two of the tanks ceased to exist, the third was just barely operational. One more shot changed that, but not before the tank was able to completely destroy the outpost' exterior wall. The droid army now filed into the outpost without much resistance.Titus commanded the men to regroup at the command post to further organize their attack. Titus made sure each man around him heard him well and clear.

    Titus now aimed the turbolaser at the Federation ship, and hit it with everything it had. A few minutes later, the ship fell out of the sky. Now it was time for Titus to join the ground attack. Drawing his blaster, Titus made quick work of the remaining droids in the outpost. He and the Resistance cleared out the droid army within the hour.
     
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  6. Shadow Trooper

    Shadow Trooper Jedi Master star 4

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    While the Vigos Darth Master Titus, Scholomancer and General Immodet's cultists were quite successful in their initial assault on Excarga, the Trade Federation was too powerful for the Black Sun force to eliminate them all before they could release a distress signal. Vigo Shadowtrooper tried to jam their transmission but their encryption was too strong. It would only be a matter of time before the Trade Federation and their allies recieved the news of the attack and assembled an armed response. Shadow Trooper opened a comm channel to Black Sun's forces to inform them of the change in the situation.
    "This is Shadow Trooper. I'm getting reports that the Trade Federation managed to get a distress call out to its allies. We should expect enemy reinforcements from the Commerce guild, Techno Union and IBC to arrive in great force to retaliate against our incursion. My fellow Vigos, should we brace for the assault or shall we pull our forces out of the system before the bulk of the reinforcements can arrive?"
     
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  7. General Immodet

    General Immodet Jedi Master star 5

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    Shadow Trooper: Black Sun suffered some losses during the Battle of Excarga. So, we should be careful of our next move. The combined armies of the Trade Federation, the Commerce Guild, the Techno Union and the InterGalactic Banking Clan will bring further a massive invasion force. What do you propose, fellow Vigos? Scholomancer Darth Master Titus

    If Black Sun decides to stay, I suggest we reinforce our position. Maybe even ask the Hutts for support.
    Like Scholomancer mentioned before, it might be good to send word to the Republic. If Excarga joins the Republic, the conglomerates would have to back off.

    If Black Sun decides to leave, we must salvage as much as we can. Why shouldn't we make some profit out of it? The resistance forces that supported us during the assault will be wiped out.
     
  8. Darth Master Titus

    Darth Master Titus Jedi Knight star 4

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    General Immodet: I would avoid involving the Hutt more than they should be. Their agendas make them a huge threat to us, as seen twice before. I say keep our distance from the Hutts. In regards to the Republic, if Excarga does join, the Republic would be very close to our disguise in the system. Any unfortunate events may lead to our unveiling to the Republic.

    Either way, very risky.
     
  9. General Immodet

    General Immodet Jedi Master star 5

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    Coruscant: a meeting is taking place between Lott Dod and Nute Gunray

    Dod: Viceroy, I need to speak to you about Excarga...

    Gunray: Are you out of your mind, Dod? I am under investigation by the Republic! What if someone is recording our conversation?

    Dod: I am most sorry, Viceroy. This is an urgent matter. Our operations in the Excarga system have been interrupted.

    Gunray: That is not possible! Excarga is guarded by an entire army of droids!

    Dod: The army has been destroyed, Viceroy. Our agents tell me Black Sun is responsible for the attack. I have already contacted our allies about this unfortunate event. Still, none of my associates seem to know much about Black Sun.

    Gunray: I might know someone who does. Do you remember bounty hunter Mahwi Lihnn?

    Dod: Isn't she dead?

    Gunray: That does not matter. Every time I needed a bounty hunter in the past, I went to Salic Ralquesh. He is the leader of the Ralquesh Guild. I am most certain he will help us take care of our little problem. Now, leave me before anyone suspects anything.

    ---

    Ralquesh Space Station: Lott Dod arrives in disguise to see Salic Ralquesh, the Chistori leader of the Ralquesh Guild.

    << A fight is about to begin in an arena. A Nautolan mercenary has challenged Ralquesh to a duel. Although Ralquesh seemed to be winning at first, the Nautolan quickly gained the upperhand. Suddenly, Ralquesh used his sharp teeth to attack his opponent. >>

    Nautolan: You are cheating! Biting is not allowed!

    Ralquesh: Life is not fair, is it?

    << Lott Dod watches in horror as Ralquesh tears apart the Nautolan. A little while later, he asks Ralquesh for an audience. >>

    Ralquesh: So, what brings you here, Senator? Has Coruscant taken an interest in me?

    Dod: Gunray told me you could help the Trade Federation track down Black Sun. Are you familiar with the organization?

    Ralquesh: Yes, I am. The former Underlord of Black Sun, Alexi Garyn, killed my father. By doing so, he dishonoured me. It will be my pleasure to help you take down Black Sun. My mercenaries and bounty hunters are at your disposal.
     
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  10. Scholomancer

    Scholomancer Jedi Knight star 1

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    I believe the only way we can get a return on our investment and to secure our gains is to include the Jedi and the Republic.

    I say we bring in the Republic now, and we should contact the Naboo to do it. Those Republic member planets previously affected by the Trade Federation, particularly Naboo, will now be a vanguard supporter Excarga's inclusion. From the Republic's standpoint, it will be another planet liberated from the Trade Federation and it's cronies, and another setback to limiting the Trade Federation. In addition, most of our legitimate business fronts can stand up to scrutiny, and even the Jedi and the Republic's Banjee will not look too closely at this win-win situation.

    We can disguise our troops as "mercenaries", as most of the are anyway, as hired by "concerned business beings" to assist the Excargan Resistance. Out of gratitude alone the the new leaders of Excarga will let Black Sun fronts own and operate significant shares, if not majority shares, in the shipyards and factories, and cement another power base in the Outer Rim.

    In addition, Black Sun now has access to immense quantities of Trade Federation military grade equipment and technology as salvage, which we are recovering for our own use or sale.

    Excarga System

    The Droid Control Ship, battered by the pirate fleet and the destruction of it's planet-side sister ship and army, fled into hyperspace. The shipyards themselves were a different story; a compartment by compartment search by Black Sun boarding parties and Resistance fighters to round up errant droid or Trade Federation loyalists.

    Scholomancer however headed straight for Shipyard 3A. There was the sleek lines of a new capital ship. It was shaped like a spearpoint, but blue and with rounded curves. Resistance technicians assured Scholomancer that the ship was nearly complete, and with a high number of droids, it did not require a huge crew to operate.

    "The Neimodians call it a Providence-class destroyer", the technician explained, handing him a datapad, and deep within Scholomancer's eyes, a gleam appeared.
     
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  11. General Immodet

    General Immodet Jedi Master star 5

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    I think Scholomancer is right. If Black Sun withdraws from the Excarga system, it will simply fall back into the hands of the Trade Federation. If Black Sun stays in the Excarga system without contacting the Republic the Trade Federation will keep attacking. So, in my opinion, that leaves us one option.

    Shadow Trooper, Darth Master Titus, Thuro, The Star Wars Archivist: Do you agree with Scholomancer and me? Black Sun needs to act now before the Trade Federation and its allies rally another army.
     
  12. Shadow Trooper

    Shadow Trooper Jedi Master star 4

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    General Immodet Scholomancer. I agree with your plan. Our objective in the Excarga system was to stop the Trade Federation. If we pull out now, this op would be a failure. It seems involving the Republic is the only way to keep the system out of enemy hands with limited cost to our forces. Perhaps we can use the evidence of Trade Federation rearmament to goad the Republic into striking back hard.
     
  13. Darth Master Titus

    Darth Master Titus Jedi Knight star 4

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    Titus was enjoying a fine cup of Corellian wine when he received General Immodet transmission: Eh, I am indifferent. My role is not to delegate. I find such matters..tiresome. I am fine with whatever my fellow Vigos vote upon. I prefer battle. As long as Titus is fighting the Black Suns' enemies, Titus is content.
     
  14. Scholomancer

    Scholomancer Jedi Knight star 1

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    Then let us proceed!

    OOC: Won't be able to post until tomorrow night or Thursday morning.
     
  15. General Immodet

    General Immodet Jedi Master star 5

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    The resistance movement of Excarga has sent a delegation to Coruscant, the capital of the Republic.
    Over the next few days, the members of the delegation will have meetings with representatives of the Senate and the Jedi.
    It might take quite some time before the delegation gets any response.
    The Trade Federation and its allies will probably need much less time to assemble an army, so Black Sun and the resistance must fortify its position.
    Do any of you have any suggestions how to hold off a massive invasion force with few resources?

    ---

    << Lott Dod contacts Salic Ralquesh while using a secure communication line. >>

    Dod: The Trade Federation has transferred the money to your banking account.

    Ralquesh: Very good.

    Dod: How do you propose the Trade Federation deals with Black Sun?

    Ralquesh: You need to send your armies to Excarga right now before the criminal organization gets any chance to recuperate. In the meanwhile, I will study how Black Sun managed to get hold of the system. Everybody leaves a trial, even Black Sun operatives.
     
  16. s_heffley

    s_heffley Chosen One star 7

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    Not sure if this is a good time to join or not, but here I go!
    s_heffley - Kashyyyk
     
  17. Shadow Trooper

    Shadow Trooper Jedi Master star 4

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    OOC: Welcome! I'm Shadow Trooper, Vigo of Corellia and Co-GM of the Black Sun Game. General Immodet and I will get you a position in the organization. While we are in the middle of a plot right now, new players are always welcome to join and we will find a way to fit you in. If you have any questions, you can consult our ruleset on the first page of the thread or you can send your inquiries through PM to Immodet or myself..
     
  18. General Immodet

    General Immodet Jedi Master star 5

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    Welcome, s_heffley! If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
    Our Underlord, Mr. Blue (Thuro), will assign you a position in the organization. Do you have any preferences? There still are many spots you could fill. As long as it has anything to do with a criminal organization, almost everything is allowed.

    Roster:
    Gamemasters:
    General Immodet - Lorahns
    Shadow Trooper - Corellia

    Underlord:
    @Thuro - Eclipse

    Players:
    @Darth Master Titus - Mygeeto
    @The Star Wars Archivist - Sullust
    @Scholomancer - Ord Mantell
    s_heffley - Kashyyyk
    @aalagartassle - Muunilinst
    @DarthW33zy - Taris
    @Orman Tagge - Ryloth
    @Master Mini 907- Utapau

    Non-active players:
    KrazAgtlei - Naboo
    Vader'sGoodHand - Allyuen
    Shadowmancer - Nar Shaddaa
    Master Selkath - Ando
     
  19. s_heffley

    s_heffley Chosen One star 7

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    With a small base of operation in the shadow lands of Kashyyyk, I have been able to get my hands on a few unlucky Wookiees. Need anything built? I might just be able to get these Wookiees to build it for you. I could also trade these Wookiees for smaller, less valuable slaves such as Twi'leks. We have also made a fascinating discovery, Kashyyyk has a deposit of Cortosis ore! We are not sure if this will be of any use as of yet, but if there is Cortosis ore here, maybe there is other ores also! So far no one knows about this ore but us, and we are working on a way to mine it without making to much noise. So, Underlord, what position will I be assigned?
     
  20. Darth Master Titus

    Darth Master Titus Jedi Knight star 4

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    Welcome s_heffley!

    ooc: General Immodet, Is Thuro still participating in this RPG? He hasn't posted in this thread for quite a while.
     
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  21. Shadow Trooper

    Shadow Trooper Jedi Master star 4

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    OOC: He has been rather busy IRL lately, but he still wants to play. Why so curious Vigo?
    (Whispering) Are you planning to throw a coup? ;)
     
  22. Darth Master Titus

    Darth Master Titus Jedi Knight star 4

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    OOC: ah, okay that explains it.

    Ha, don't ask don't tell. I'm not one for politics. I'd vote any of the other Vigos in before I voted myself. I prefer to be on the front lines. [face_mischief]
     
  23. General Immodet

    General Immodet Jedi Master star 5

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    s_heffley:
    Now the Excarga system has been liberated, its people will need help to make the shipyards run again. I hear Wookiees are skilled technicians and good workers, aren't they? Maybe the Excarga people is willing to hire them?

    So, you have discovered cortosis on Kashyyyk? Very good. As you might know, cortosis can be used to make lightsaber-resistant blades. I am most certain some of Black Sun's clients, for example the Morgukai, will be very interested in it.
     
  24. Scholomancer

    Scholomancer Jedi Knight star 1

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    OOC: Welcome s_heffley!

    Lord s_heffley, congratulations on your promotion to Vigo. The resources of the planet Kashyyk, and the labour of it's people, will certainly strengthen the rays of the Black Sun. I would like to take you up on your offer to shuttle Wookie slaves to the Excarga System. Black Sun has recently completed a revolution on the planet against the Trade Federation, freeing it's people in return for certain privileges in it's deep-space shipyard and former Trade Federation war factories. If we can hold on to the system, as well as exploit the technologies we also captured, this will turn Black Sun into a major arms dealer in the Outer Rim.

    We are currently preparing for the Trade Federation counter-attack while, at the urging of Black Sun's business "fronts", the leaders of the Excarga Resistance request to join the Republic. Once Excarga is within the Republic, it should be safe from further TF attacks.

    Wookies have a reputation of being excellent with tools and technology; and this is what we need now to repair the shipyard defences that were damaged or destroyed in the original uprising, as well as bring online some of the droid tank factories on the planet. With Black Sun and the resistance armed with the same tanks as the TF, and we better defences, we may be able to buy enough time for Excarga to join the Republic.

    Excarga System, Bulk Cruiser Enslaver

    Message sent, Scholomancer sat back to consider the situation. Never before had he participated in such risk. To be sure, he had been involved in innumerable pirate and slaving raids, but to steal an entire system from one of the most powerful galactic organizations? Thrilling, but it could still be the ruin of his organization, if not his own death.

    Looking out at the Providence Carrier/Destroyer, now being feverishly completed, he considered how to handle the coming Trade Federation attack. The captured warship, plus the freighters and snub-fighters of the Resistance are a great help, but it will still not be enough support for the Black Sun's fleet of armed merchant cruisers and freighters designed for piracy and smuggling to stand up against the mighty battleships of the Trade Federation and its corporate allies.

    Additionally, the pirates and mercenaries under his command would not stand against such firepower, and would start to flee as soon as the going got rough. Scholomancer's gaze across the shipyard complexes, a jewel of industry on the Outer Rim. The Trade Federation would want to recapture it with as little damage as possible, much as we did. They would not destroy the yard but attempt to seize control by boarding parties and landing craft.

    ~~~

    Contemplations complete, Scholomancer rapped out orders:

    "Rally our combined fleet to a point between the shipyard and the planet, and send scout ships in a perimeter around both. As soon as the Trade Federation arrives, we should be in a position to respond if they attack either the shipyard or planet first. Our liberation fleet will fight a delaying action as long as possible, then most likely retreat away from the planet, or if need be a rally point just outside the system, for an eventual counter-attack."

    "When the fleet falls back, Trade Federation will discover we have wired the shipyard complex with explosives. When the Federation arrives, we will broadcast our intentions; if they attempt to capture the shipyard, we will destroy the shipyard piece by piece. They will have to disable each part of the shipyard at a time - stations, docks, landing bays, cargo storage - with ion cannons, then manually board. This will reduce their attack strength from the battleships down to individual droids invaders - something far more manageable for our troopers and resistance fighters."

    "On planet, Vigo Darth Master Titus is rearming the Resistance fighters with captured TF weaponry. If Vigo s_heffley's Wookies can bring a few of the captured factories back on-line, we may be able to produce Trade Federation tanks, artillery and other equipment for our own battle forces. When the Trade Federation begins it's planetary invasion, it will be up to our Black Sun troopers and Resistance fighters to shoot down as many landing craft before they disgorge their battledroid armies, and fight off the droids that do land as long as possible."

    "Begin the preparations!"
     
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  25. s_heffley

    s_heffley Chosen One star 7

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    Understood. My ship, the Ordo, will set a course for the Excarga System. There is about 10 Wookie slaves and some 30 men, 3 men to guard each Wookie. Use them as you please. I'm also sending an additional 20 men to assist to ground battle if they are of any use. If this is not enough I am willing to send more.
     
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