Leave of Absance

[Telan Desaria]

I regret to inform you that over the holiday my internet access will be sparse if extent at all. So, to make a decree to complete order in my stead:

Political control goes to the new Emperor, Tiberius Anar.

Military control will rest with Field Marshal Tchort.

IC actions - -the Yaga Minor thread should be completed if not done so.

The first phase of the assault (preparations) on bestine should commence. My part my npced if so desired.

[Jarek T'chort]

Aww, just as I had returned to normal internet access. Have fun over the holidays, the Empires in good hands.

[Telan Desaria]

Let us hope so, commander, for your sake.

*Vader-esque breathing is heard....

[Jarek T'chort]

*Telan leaves to the strains of the Imperial march*

[Alexi Hesith]

Waves majesticaly from throne room.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

is he gone? i brought the beer and liquor. its out in the car

[Jarek T'chort]

Oh...the Bestine thing. That needs to wait till Lion returns really.

[Telan Desaria]

All right -- - - just because I post does not mean I am back yet. Full returning will come about within the nxt two weeks. Everyone, get cracking on somesort of thread, be it char development, take over of a planet, anything. When I get back,. I expect to see some serious work.

[Jarek T'chort]

Thread started - Operation Sythe

[Telan Desaria]

Good. Now Tear, Esalis, Anar, Belades, everybody - - get going!!!

[Jarek T'chort]

Note to all: Operation Sythe is the buildup and planning for the Bestine attack. Three arms of the Imperial millitary will be utilised, Navy, Army and Intelligence.
Everyone is free to post their preparations for the attack, Navy can organise whatever ships are needed etc, Intel can sort out their preperations too.

This offensive is to attack the NR hard and fast, read my guidelines for attack to understand whats expected.

Enjoy!

[Teleran Balades]

I will start by finishing the formation of the 4th Response Squadron at Corellia, then work on securing supply lines and a staging point closer to Bestine. Teyr, I think would be a good place. It is relativly out of the way, but still within a direct hyperspace route to Bestine. The only problem is that I don't know what its standing with the sovereignty is, and that it is open to republic attack. Suggestions please?

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

and ill start in on the vodka, then move on to whiskey, rum, and finally tequila shots.

that liquor wont know what hit it

[Tear]

Ill give you a hand S'ill.

As with the Intelligence im finding it hard to figure out a way to get into republic space undetected in a way not so cliche. The meteor was slightly unique but the travel time and equipment needs to actually hurl a small comet or astroid would be too much.

Only other methods i can think of is Stow away on a cargo ship or some public transport heading there or take any imperial craft capable of cloaking to the planet and land outside the shielding, then trek the rest of the way.

Any suggestions would be helpful.

I just started full time school again so my brains a lil cooked (i didnt say baked..:smokin ) so my imagination is suffering

[Teleran Balades]

Bestine on Corellian Trade Spine, a merchant vessel or cargo ship would be the easiest way into the system, though security would be pretty tight.

[Alexi Hesith]

I have a suggestion:

Telan and I set up an Imperial Ambassador on Couruscant, establishing diplomatic relations with the NR. What about a consulate on the planet where you (or your agents) are covered as diplomats. This is the standard cover for RL spies. You would have freedom of movement and diplomatic immunity as well- so getting into NR space would be very easy. Your problem would be avoiding detection by NR forces, because if they realise you are spy they will put survelliance on you- making your job harder.

[Tear]

Thats a good idea. It would be great if i was on an assasination mission or to terrorize the NR's civillians.

But the big problem i see, is that while i may have the ability to wander around at my hearts content I will always be under some sort of surveillence.(i think i spelled that wrong) Diplomats or their underlings are always under the watchful eye of those they are visiting. Plus if something where to go wrong in they would naturally turn to the Imperials who were visiting just before the incident occured..

Sadly I think the only way im going to get into Bestine is through a transport. Although i still have the question do we have any ships that can cloak themselves?

[Teleran Balades]

What is Teyr's standing with the Sovereignty? I'm thinking of using the system as a staging point for attacking Bestine. It's a backwater world, but is close to Bestine and the Corellian Trade Spine. It would be easy to hit their supply lines from Teyr.

[Jarek T'chort]

As far as I know, Teyr is not under NR jurisdiction, so it is perfect for your operation.

[Jarek T'chort]

If anyone hasn't started posting yet in Operation Sythe then please do so!!!

[Tear]

ok so i was thinking..this war is gonna be a pretty big deal i mean itll spark a new galactic war wont it? Like the clone wars and the galactic civil war.

So what should we call this war? needs a good name..

[Alexi Hesith]

I would hope that it wouldn't get too big. I don't think that we could survive all out war with the NR. Not realistically. I know that I'm supposed to be the Emperor and be all for it, but I don't like the idea of gambling everything like this, particularly as I was hoping to make the Empire a bit more moderate ic.

[Telan Desaria]

We'll see.

I am not for beginning a war, more for testing out the machines of battle we have and letting them know we're still a force to be reckoned with.

And due to the fact that Lord Leon Degrelle is currently undertaking a highly classified operation on Coruscan,t I am IC recalling Moff gerion and naming him the new Imperial Liaison to the New Republic for the Treatment and Protection of Prisoners of War***

*** - -this title is Imeprial-talk for ambassador since we are too high and might to recognize their legitimacy. Someone pelase let him know.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

you know, in a twisted sense, its kinda cute to see you boys sit in here and plot to your hearts content

[Tear]

Ack..Telan you were supposed to put the "No Girls allowed" on the tree fort.

Now we might never get her out..:p

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

what is this??? the he-man woman-haters club? i come and go as i please, little man :p

[Tear]

little?o_O

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

yes. little.

http://dotnet.sw-fans.net/

[Tear]

You guys have to check that out,, its simply great. :lol

[Teleran Balades]

If you like that read the article, too. Kind of makes me feel low....almost.;)

[Alexi Hesith]

Nice, but where am I?

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

i have a speshul one planned for you

youll just have to wait till saturday

[Telan Desaria]

that's me in the white, byt the way. I love this woman. if she weren't a she, Id propose to her.
She's so creative. Now only if we could corrupt her....

[Teleran Balades]

Now only if we could corrupt her....

I have a friend that could try. He's never failed in corrupting anyone.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

Now only if we could corrupt her....

you cant corrupt the corruptor

[Tear]

If you were wondering where Jareks been for the last week his computer died on him. I think its fixed now but hes having trouble logging into the website..whenever he trys to go somewhere on the site say pms,subforums, or some kind of thread it logs him out.

Hes cleared his cookies and checked his security settings too.

tre odd no?

[Jarek T'chort]

And I have returned. Windows died on me, now I'm back to depose Telan and hire a monkey to take over!!!!

Jk.

No, but I will now post away. And S'ill, great cartoon, but ya got my uniform wrong...*sniff*. lol, no, its fabulously awesome.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

you DO exist!!!

ha! everyones been telling me you were just my imaginary friend. see guys??!! hes real! told you! ^_^;

and thanks :)

[Telan Desaria]

welcome back - - -Im still technically away though...

[Teleran Balades]

Yay, order at last. Welcome back

[Tear]

Speaking of orders..Hey Teleran, me and you are gonna go raid this convoy- http://69.56.186.201/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=34069

I think small skipray blastboat would be good, flanked by a few shuttles with boarding troops. Doesnt seem like the Yachts are armed. They only have Jedi Escort, one knight and one padawan...least i think hes a knight..and ill take care of him.

[Teleran Balades]

I was keeping an eye on that thread. I told my friendto join it to gain experience, but what the heck. The only problem is that I don't have anything that can stand up to a lightsaber.

I was thinking of starting a melee waepon collection IC. Maybe a vibroblade with cortosis woven in can be the start of it.

[Jarek T'chort]

Ack....cortosis etc is Kraken teritory and we all know what happened to him....

Teleran you can provide transport and fire suppourt for Colonel Tear. Take the Feanor.

[Teleran Balades]

Ack....cortosis etc is Kraken teritory and we all know what happened to him....
*Shudders*
Very true, I was getting a bit ahead of myself there. Though I wasn't thinking solid cortosis, only a few strands in it so the thing could stand up to a lightsaber, not completly shutting it
down

Feanor is a bit on the heavy side, it's only two yachts after all. Even if a pirate vessel came in a Skipray and a couple of assault shuttles should be decent enough firepower.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

cortosis lacing is fine, as far as i know

you should be safe as long as you keep it at that

cortosis is also a handy thing to have when going up against lupines

[Jarek T'chort]

Originally posted by Teleran Balades
*Shudders*
Very true, I was getting a bit ahead of myself there. Though I wasn't thinking solid cortosis, only a few strands in it so the thing could stand up to a lightsaber, not completly shutting it
down

Feanor is a bit on the heavy side, it's only two yachts after all. Even if a pirate vessel came in a Skipray and a couple of assault shuttles should be decent enough firepower.

Sure. Teleran, keep posting the way you are and destiny may well smile upon you... ;)

[Tear]

Sorry about my absence yesterday.

Back to our kiddy planning..

Out of the options we have, i assume if the smugglers are still thinking of taking the yachts through stealth. For us on the other hand...I think we should go in hard and fast, weapons blazing. Im pretty sure our ships can work underwater...since they work in space. So a surprise ambush from beneath, rising up, letting a few ship based cannons take like surface shots to shake them up...then pull back the skipray so she isnt downed and go in with the shuttle,

Teleran should take a team of troopers onto the second Yacht (where you might have to deal with shade, another Jedi)

Ill board the first yact with my surprise and take on Ace and Spada.

Hopefully we can do this quick and fast without it getting to messy but i have a feeling its gonna be a chaotic battle, so watch your back:p

Other then research ways to defend against Jedi. Namely blaster reflection..i dont know if we posses the tech but maybe those energy shields the stupid gun..whatevers used could be of use, maybe a small fore arm mounted one like a buckler. or full size body ones. Remember..Jedi cant block flame throwers :rolleyes

Ill try to begin our attack today but with this Jedi Academy game im havin i might not be able to until later tonight.

Oh..i almost forgot, remember this if a flash and burn mission. We come in take the objective and get out , leaving nothing behind but a smoldering carcass. After we have the tech, blow the yacht.

As for the CSA dignataries looking for closer ties to the NR...in my opinion they should be killed on sight if you get the chance..but taking them prisoner might also be useful to the Emperor or Telan. So i suppose if you can take them prisoner, but if you cant make sure they are dead.

[Jarek T'chort]

Imperial High Command

Order #98976321A.

CSA delegates are to be terminated. Their leader is to be captured alive. He will be turned over to Intelligence upon completion of the mission.

[Alexi Hesith]

Re: Operation Scythe.

So far I have kept Tiberius in the dark about the details and progress of the operation. This is because I would quite like to set up a subplot about Tiberius' relationship with the military. Therefore two things:

a. Is this alright?

b. If so, can I call someone from IHC into see me about it?

[Jarek T'chort]

a)Sure thing.
b) I'll come brief you if you'd like.

[Alexi Hesith]

Great. I'll wait for the opporune moment *cue Jack Sparrow impression*

[Jarek T'chort]

I'm done with my planning phase, it's the buildup now. So the opourtune moment is....anytime.

[Alexi Hesith]

Go ahead, I have left an opening in my last post to Operation Scythe.

Let us assume that I know about the overall objective (I would have to because it (theoretically) needs my approval) but that the whole Teyr thing is news to me.

[Telan Desaria]

Only the declaration of war needs the approval of the Emperor. It is he who decides just who gets attacked and to what extent. The execution and prosecution of said war is totally and wholly at the discretion of the Supreme Commanders, High Command, and the General Staff.

[Teleran Balades]

Tie seems to be moving the republic forces in and out of space around Teyr. Do I have permission to use an interdictor to attmept to lure them into trap.
Perhaps the prime minister of Teyr can be convinced to send out a short ranged distress call.

[Telan Desaria]

his actions are useless. He is using OOC knowledge to an IC end. And if you read my post, interdictors are in position

[Teleran Balades]

I get your point

[Telan Desaria]

he's minced meat

[Alexi Hesith]

Originally posted by Telan Desaria
Only the declaration of war needs the approval of the Emperor. It is he who decides just who gets attacked and to what extent. The execution and prosecution of said war is totally and wholly at the discretion of the Supreme Commanders, High Command, and the General Staff.

True, however, there are other considerations.

For example Foreign Policy. As part of the Foreign Policy I want to reveal in this thread neutral worlds are supposedly safe from attack. We do business with them, we don't invade them.

Also it it is a courtesy to inform me as I will have to explain our actions to the outside galaxy. How much you tell me is up to you.

[Alexi Hesith]

This is an extracvt from the speech that will be given by Tiberius Anar upon his assumption of power:

"It is time for this Empire to realise that those worlds that have chosen not to align themselves with ourselves or with our enemies are neutral in the wars that must be fought from time to time for the cause of the New Order. If a world is neutral then it must be permitted to remain neutral. No longer will this Empire threaten and bully neutral worlds that are truly neutral. We will work with them provided that they do not work against us."

As you see this means the invasion of Teyr would annoy Tiberius.

(I am aware that this has not appeared IC yet, but that is what comes of working in the present and the past at the same time.)

[Jarek T'chort]

Excellent. I'm working in that Tchort is not exactly thrilled about the new Emperor, he belives the civil administration to be weak and is annoyed that at this cruicial time with the strike at the NR, power is handed to non-millitary men.

[Teleran Balades]

If the invasion of Teyr is an annoyance, why not try negotiating with them(of course it's difficult now that the planet is already occupied). It is does have several hyperspace lanes the cross through it, even though i's remote and the tourist business on the planet could help bolster wealth(not much compared to Thyferra or Correllia, though)

[Alexi Hesith]

That could work. We could say that they asked us to help them fight piracy. A public explanation at least.

Actually I am rather hoping that the military would tell me something like "We received certain information that Teyr had been selling arms to the New Republic." something that would justify the invasion. You will note that the respect for neutrality only applies to thos that are really neutral not playing both sides or helping our enemies.

If there is a reason given taht is acceptable I won't be too unhappy, I won't have grounds to be will I.

[Teleran Balades]

I was waiting for Ben to post and was trying to think of something to post about. I'll just put his crew in the brig for the time being and continue preparations for the attack on Bestine. Since my character doesn't know about the political situation, I can't do anything to sovle the problem.

[Jarek T'chort]

No. Theres no need to have a big political situation over Teyr. thats a very small part of the threads, just a jumping off point.

[Alexi Hesith]

Any way, Jarek's just about put me in check mate over it.

[Teleran Balades]

Jarek beats the politician? oooooooo!:D

[Jarek T'chort]

*Emperor

Remember protocol Tel. :D

[Alexi Hesith]

*demotes teleran to toilet cleaner*

[Jarek T'chort]

How the mighty have fallen...

[Teleran Balades]

I'm a captain! How is that mighty.(I'm not complaining mind you)

[Jarek T'chort]

Originally posted by Teleran Balades
I'm a captain! How is that mighty.(I'm not complaining mind you)


You command a task force of Star Destroyers that can destroy planets, thousands of men and women take orders from you. I'd say that was fairly mighty. :D

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

i dont take orders from him

[Jarek T'chort]

I feel sorry for you. :(


Now I gtg ring my damn gf, wish me luck, as I hate her.

[Tear]

Its not pretty. But its done.

Bestine is ready for the Empire.

[Jarek T'chort]

Excellent post. Ok, now that part is over, we'll begin the Naval buildup. Teleran will assemble a task force of 6 Star Destroyers, three Indictors and whatever other smaller craft are needed to attack Bestine. I was planning to utilise our SSD but since Matt is out of action, we can make do with that.

[Tear]

Teleran just told me that hes having problems with his server and has been having a hard time connecting to the net..soo..yeah he might be scarce

[Jarek T'chort]

Oh. Great. Well the plan must go on. If needs be I'll create an Admiral char or something, but I dont know all too much about naval matters....still, we can hold the offensive for now I suppose.

[Teleran Balades]

Okay, seems to be working again. I'll get to posting in operation scythe this afternoon.

[Jarek T'chort]

Excellent. I've created the character of Admiral Kernel, he's in nominal command, but Tel, you are the guy who knows all the navy stuff so you will take the initiative. He will rendezvous with your task force and you will proceed onto Bestine. However, dont start fighting there yet, thats for the second thread.

[Teleran Balades]

I'd like to get Travis into the Operation scythe so at least he's introduced, and isn't coming out of nowhere. The training thread isn’t finished yet, but it’s getting there. I hope to finish it within the next week, or sooner. However I don’t want to rush it.

[Alexi Hesith]

I am becoming cocerned about the whole emperor thing. It seems likely to cause more problems with the other Imperials than it will with the New Republic.

Originally I thought that Khendon and Visc were just being whiny, but now I am not so sure. I suspect that they may actually do something to intervene. I suggest that we consider our position carefuly and be prepared to get hit.

[Jarek T'chort]

Well as millitary leader of the Empire in Matt's absence I say we dumb down all political references to Anar IC, we keep him low key. Do as little to provoke them as possible, whilst the assault on Bestine is underway at least. Anar can't be seen to be flexing political power for now.

Until Matt returns, who is the only one they respect, we can do little else.

[Alexi Hesith]

I was thinking perhaps changing me to Chancellor rather than emperor might be the best solution if we can't avoid ic problems with this.

I know that is rather cowardly, but it will allow us to concentrate on the storyline with the NR if they don't decide to go to war. And I think that is more important than anything else.

[Jarek T'chort]

That may be our best course, I agree. For OOC and IC harmony amongst the "factions". Or at least you retain all current power but forgo the title of Emperor?

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

the whole fuss started when matt said that the sov was going to be renames the galactic empire. i dont see any problems with an emperor as long as the sov stays the sov.

millard created the balmorran empire, and currently kiterix is the emperor - no mess was made because the balmorran empire stayed just that - the balmorran empire.

in my eyes there is no problem with anar being emperor as long as the sov doesnt claim to be THE galactic empire.

and if a stink is still made, then visc and khendon will have to attack millard as well to avoid having their proverbial knees cut out from under them if a dispute is raised over this.

as such, ill be talking with khendon and visc about this as well. so just hold on until i can get things straightened out

[Jarek T'chort]

<3 you.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

Guys, one thing that i want you to remember is this:

All these older guys - Visc, Khendon, Piett; they might seem to be acting crotchety and nasty, but you need to understand where they’re coming from. With Khendon’s and Piett’s help, Visc pretty much built up the Empire from scratch. In essence, the Empire is his baby – he spent 2 years building it, so if you can imagine, it does mean something to him. Therefore, when he was told to downsize his fleets, give up planets, and the like, I hope it’s understandable about how he feels. Matt I know knows what I’m talking about. He was there.

They want to restore the might and power of the Empire of old just like you do, but keep in mind that Visc set forth a few stipulations when he left. He asked that 1: no emporer would be established and 2: no empire to be declared. He does intend to return once fleet rping is brought back, so this is not a case of someone trying to control a group that they left. This is his group, when it comes down to the line. He made the Empire, in essence, and it is to him that much of the credit goes for the Imperial presence on Fans, imo.

This is not a case of mixing ooc with ic – as Piett put it, behind the monitor he could care less, but his character would be infuriated over this. Visc is mad because his only 2 requests were ignored. Khendon, I imagine, is between Piett and Visc when it comes to the matter, so please don’t think that they’re trying to be bullies, because they aren’t.

Does this mean that I'm going back on my previous statement of opinions regarding an emperor? No. I may not think theres anything wrong with it, but a stipulation is a stipulation. You may see no harm in doing it, but the fact and the principle of the matter still remains.



~ dont be fooled by the correct caps and punctuation - i wrote this in word and those damn red squiggly lines bother the hell out of me.

[Jarek T'chort]

Thats all well and good, but the point is they left. They stopped active fleet rping. So why, when we are trying to start it up again, must they be so dead set against it, why not join in?

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

ah, but they didn't leave. cutbacks were forced upon them until the fleet rping that they love was less than a shadow of what it used to be. they backed down and make concessions until there was nothing left to give and things had to be rebuilt. khendon has always been here - he may have gone on a few breaks because of school and rl, but hes still here, as is im told piett has returned. both of which are wonderful rpers. im still talking with them, and will be doing so over the course of the next few days, so dont think ive turned my back on you guys.




which reminds me - jarek - get in touch with me over aim or yahoo; whichever one you see me on. im getting ready to get terrisz'voss officially onto its feet and im going to need yours and silus' help.

[Jarek T'chort]

im online yahoo now :)

[Alexi Hesith]

Thank you s'Il.

Would you please indicate to Visc that I am willing to alter my own postion- my title- to Chancellor. That is within my power because I am politically in charge of the Sovereignty. As for calling ourselves "The Galactic Empire" that is up to Matt, it's his group.

[Tiberius Anar]

I recommend that we edit all posts that refer to me as Emperor and replace the term with Chancellor given Khendon's continued trouble making.

[Jarek T'chort]

Good idea. With that done, we will make no reaction to his thread IC. "Inconsiderate" perhaps, but then so is their attitude to us establishing an Empire.