Sullust

[Park Kraken]

We've not had a big attack on a major Alliance world thread completed in any recent times for various reasons. Therefore I was planning a hit and fade attack on Rebel Shipyard and Manufacturing facilities on Sullust, with Imperial forces withdrawing whether or not major elements of the Alliance fleet are present. That should help to ensure the thread doesn't drag on forever, with subsequent cleaning up and after action reports being suitable for follow up threads.

So who all in regards to Sullust area of responsibility Rebels are present?

[Reshmar]

3rd fleet is nowhere near Sullust. That would fall to 4th fleet. IM not sure we have anyone in 4th fleet besides NPC's. Most of our Cal Cruisers have been deployed to defense so Im sure there would be at least one at Sullust in a defensive role. With so few still around I would say just the one. then some smaller ships as support. and a wing of fighter planet side for sure. If someone wants to have their fleet there when the attack comes then There would be more but in all I figure a cruiser and no more than 12 smaller escorts. Mostly vettes and monitors, maybe an assault frig or dread or two. But 3 IMp IIs would be enough to deal alot of damage before anything could be called in to assist. And I know you will be bringing more than that im sure.

I like the idea. Having Sullust's yards out of action for awhile would hurt badly. Seeing that I plan on hitting Bilbringi soon It would ft in as motivation for the attack by 3rd fleet.

[Reshmar]

Sorry I was wrong. Task force 42 is part of 4th fleet. So get with Jace, he will know more about 4th fleet deployment.

[Rhinn Ikthoos]

Hey There,

I command Requiem Task Group within Task Force 42. It consists of ships being used as fighter carriers to attack Imperial Shipping, but I'm game for some action with them. Let me know what you have in mind. I also don't mind losing a few ships in the name of a good battle.

Here's what I currently command

Ships:

Modified Recusant Light Destroyer (http://sw-fans.net/wiki/index.php?title=Modified_Recusant_Light_Destroyer&action=edit) -- Starfire (FLAG)
Liberator-class Cruiser (http://sw-fans.net/wiki/index.php?title=Liberator-class_Cruiser) -- Paladin
Quasar Fire-class Bulk Cruiser (http://sw-fans.net/wiki/index.php?title=Quasar_Fire-class_Bulk_Cruiser) -- Ghleshelm
Interceptor IV Frigate (http://sw-fans.net/wiki/index.php?title=Interceptor_IV_Frigate&action=edit) -- Vigilante
Interceptor IV Frigate (http://sw-fans.net/wiki/index.php?title=Interceptor_IV_Frigate&action=edit) -- Jackal
DP20 Corellian Gunship (http://sw-fans.net/wiki/index.php?title=DP20_Corellian_Gunship) -- Krayt
DP20 Corellian Gunship (http://sw-fans.net/wiki/index.php?title=DP20_Corellian_Gunship) -- Rancor
Modified Bulk Cruiser -- Harbinger
Modified Bulk Cruiser -- Liberty's Volley
Modified Bulk Cruiser -- SupernovaFighters:

4 x X-Wing (http://sw-fans.net/wiki/index.php?title=T-65B_X-Wing_Starfighter) Squadrons -- Katana, Scimitar, Drake, Victor
4 x Y-Wing (http://sw-fans.net/wiki/index.php?title=BTL-S3_Y-Wing_Starfighter) Squadrons -- Claymore, Saber, Hellcat, Anvil
4 x A-Wing (http://sw-fans.net/wiki/index.php?title=RZ-1_A-Wing_Interceptor) Squadron -- Rapier, Screamers, Panthers, Sarlaac
2 x B-Wing (http://sw-fans.net/wiki/index.php?title=B-Wing_Assault_Fighter) Squadron -- Broadsword, Templar
3 x Headhunter (http://sw-fans.net/wiki/index.php?title=Z-95_Headhunter) Squadrons -- Phantom, Spectre, GhostCaptured Ships:

3 x Action VI Transports (http://sw-fans.net/wiki/index.php?title=Action_VI_Transport&action=edit) Bantha, Thranta, Gundark
8 x TIE Fighters Mynock 1 - 8

[Reshmar]

How does this look for a Sullust Defense Fleet?

4th fleet
402nd Defense Group
Sullust

MC-80a Star Cruiser -- Tiderunner
Munificent Star Frigate -- Fortela
Dreadnaught Heavy Cruiser -- Gallant
2 Nebulon Escort Frigate -- Torrent, Yammari
2 CR90 Corvettes -- Canton , Morana IV
3 DP20 Gunships -- Kingston, Glasgow, Brigantine
3 Charger Gunships -- Charger, Planif II, Donson

[Park Kraken]

That sounds good for a defense force. Alternatly, that group could arrive after the Imperial fleet has departed, and take part in the second thread where a massive Alliance Counterattack is launched. PM me for planning details.

[Rhinn Ikthoos]

Hey Reshie, are you planning on leading the Defense Fleet or can I do that?

[Park Kraken]

Mmmkay, finally getting my file transfers to work properly. Here is the composition of The Shadow Fleet (Task Force Maelstrom) which will be used in the attack on Sullust;



Task Force Maelstrom


Task Group Apex

ISD II Suppressor (F)
ISD II Agonizer
ISD II Tyrannic
Interdictor Cruiser Constrainer
Strike Cruiser Aspiration
Strike Cruiser Elongator
Carrack Cruiser Destructor
Carrack Cruiser Destabilizer
Carrack Cruiser Destroyer
Carrack Cruiser Defractor
Carrack Cruiser Garrote
Carrack Cruiser Gallows


Task Group Hunter

ISD III Right To Rule
ISD III Merciless
ISD III Indomitable
Interdictor Cruiser Sentinel
Strike Cruiser Banisher
Strike Cruiser Conquistador
Carrack Cruiser Death's Carousel
Carrack Cruiser Caravel
Carrack Cruiser Carrack
Carrack Cruiser Emperor's Venom
Carrack Cruiser Rebel Basher
Carrack Cruiser Death Flash


Task Group Predator

ISD II Obliterator
ISD I Punisher
ISD I Razor
Interdictor Cruiser Constrainer
Strike Cruiser Dominatrix
Strike Cruiser Corporeal Fallow
Carrack Cruiser Pike's Point
Carrack Cruiser Broadsword
Carrack Cruiser Battleaxe
Carrack Cruiser Virboblade
Carrack Cruiser Death's Edge
Carrack Cruiser Scythe's Caress


Task Group Stalker

ISD II Iron Hand
ISD I Hammerblow
ISD I Velvet Sunderer
Dreadnought Imperial Senate
Dreadnought Bellerophen
Dreadnought Imperial Tempest
Carrack Cruiser Brittle Fate
Carrack Cruiser Inferno's Womb
Carrack Cruiser Molten Menace
Carrack Cruiser Shadow's Touch
Carrack Cruiser Distant Dynamite
Carrack Cruiser Hatchet's Hatred


Task Group Fearsome

ISD II Superior
ISD I Freedom's Bane
ISD I Viral Legion
Dreadnought Tyrant's Broadside
Dreadnought Temeraire
Dreadnought Freedom's Demise
Carrack Cruiser Swift Kill
Carrack Cruiser Shallow Cleft
Carrack Cruiser Magistrate's Jolt
Carrack Cruiser Harbinger Of Doom
Carrack Cruiser Maelstrom's Tempest
Carrack Cruiser Final Fight


Task Group Terror

ISD II Dragon's Claw
ISD I Dominator
ISD I Doombringer
Dreadnought Saint Tarkin
Dreadnought Superb
Dreadnought Constellation
Carrack Cruiser Hell's Crator
Carrack Cruiser Purgatory
Carrack Cruiser Spawn's Purge
Carrack Cruiser Innocence Devourer
Carrack Cruiser Brutality's Blood
Carrack Cruiser Queen's Vengeance


Total Strength

18 Imperial Star Destroyers (3 Mk III, 7 Mk II, 8 Mk I)
9 Dreadnoughts
3 Interdictor Cruisers
6 Strike Cruisers
36 Carrack Cruisers
150 Squadrons (1,800) TIE series Starfighters

[Reshmar]

Hey Reshie, are you planning on leading the Defense Fleet or can I do that?

Its all you. I just wanted there to be one. Work out everything with Kraken.


Park, is your entire Task Force showing up?

[Park Kraken]

Yup. We're planning on having enough firepower present to break through the planetary shields and bombard the ground based factories and population centers.

[Reshmar]

Fun Fun! I will dispatch 3rd fleet's Humanitarian Relief Group to aide 4th fleet's relief efforts as soon as word makes it to 3rd fleet command.

[Reshmar]

Hey guys

I posted in the planning forum about this. Just to make sure no one has any issue's with it and that they knows its going on.

http://www.sw-fans.net/forum/showthread.php?p=358478#post358478

[Park Kraken]

Working on the first post now. Rhin, did you want to post after I launch my decoy attacks, or just skip to when the main attack begins? You could either detail your response from Sullust, or mention it as a backflash when the main attack starts.

[Rhinn Ikthoos]

just for sake of time, I'll mention it as a flashback as I'm about to exit hyperspace at Sullust.

[Park Kraken]

Ok, the preliminary posts are up. I'll have one more post to make, of the actual attack commencing on Sullust itself, then it'll be your turn to post. Reshmar I figure would come in a little later in the battle.

[Reshmar]

It would not be out of the scope of possibility that a battle group from 3rd fleet be in the area and answer a distress call. If that would fit into your plans. Just let me know what you need towards the end of your attack.

[Reshmar]

Just out of curiosity, what stats are we using for the Imp III?

[Park Kraken]

The Mark III is essentially an upgraded Mk II with redundant shields added but the drain in power requiring the removal of ten heavy turbolaser cannons. An additional ten heavy turbolaser cannons have been replaced by batteries. And much of the ground complement was removed and replaced by an additional four squadrons of TIE series Starfighters.

So primary stats would look something like this:

Length: 1600 meters
Armament:
60 Heavy Turbolaser Batteries
30 Heavy Turbolaser Cannons
20 Heavy Ion Cannons
10 Tractor Beam Projectors

Hangar Capacity:
10 Squadrons (120) TIE series Starfighters
+other assorted craft

Troop Capacity:
1xRegiment (3,000) of Stormtroopers
+100 other assorted small vehicles (Speeders, Chariots)

Shields: 3,000 SBD Additional to that of Mark II

[Reshmar]

Thanx for the data park.

[Park Kraken]

Okay Rhinn, your turn is up!

[Rhinn Ikthoos]

Sorry for the delay. I will have that post up this weekend. Life and work are kicking my rear right now... nothing bad, just had to travel for work without my computer.

[Park Kraken]

Bumpity do. I'll actually be out of town this weekend, but I'm just making sure this hasn't been forgotten.

[Park Kraken]

Lemme know if you can't make the commitment with the thread, and I'll have Reshmar or my Alliance character takeover for you. I just don't want this thread to end up like the otherz...:|

[Tear]

Lemme know if you can't make the commitment with the thread, and I'll have Reshmar or my Alliance character takeover for you. I just don't want this thread to end up like the otherz...:|

Aye!

[Reshmar]

Let me know If i need to jump in. I can jump in with a delay group until Rhinn can get his group here to assist if needed.

[Park Kraken]

Okay It's been nearly a month. Let's have you go ahead and post Reshmar, just to keep things moving forward if nothing else, and Rhinn can join in later when he gets the time.

[Reshmar]

I posted with the defense groups. I made mention of rhinns group so he can jump in when he can.