Task Force 75

Task Force 75 is a unit of the Rebel Alliance Navy, composed of elements of the 103rd Interdictor Squadron and the 21st Strike Group (aka. Sokai's Phantoms). The unit is primarily tasked with harassing and disrupting Imperial supply lines, most recently focussing on the Hydian Way.

The current Commander of the Task Force is Commodore Vansen Tyree (of the 103rd), with Captain Yumina Sokai of the 21st as his second-in-command.

History

Notable Vessels

103rd Interdictor Squadron

Horizon - Victory-class Star Destroyer
An early member of her class and a former member of the Imperial Starfleet, the Horizon was purchased by the Corporate Sector Authority after she was retired from service. After several years with the CSA she was to be scrapped, but was "rescued" by Alliance personnel, and brought back to operational status. She currently serves as the flagship of Commodore Vansen Tyree, and is the lead vessel of the 103rd. Originally, she carried an A-Wing Squadron (Viper), a Shuttle / Transport Squadron (Raptor), and an X-Wing Squadron (Talon). However, after Talon Squadron was involved in the testing of the A-Wing Mark II and converted permanently to that craft, a new Squadron that mixed personnel from pilot and ground forces backgrounds was formed to make use of their former X-Wings (Wildcards).

Intrepid - EF76 Nebulon-B Escort Frigate
A ship that participated with the Rebel Alliance fleet at the Battle of Endor, the Intrepid is the chief escort amongst the other members of the 103rd, assigned to provide protection against fighters and small craft for both the Horizon and her support and supply ships. Though in Imperial service she would have carried two Squadrons of TIE Fighters, she does not carry any while in Rebel service.

Odyssey & Phoenix - CR90 Corvettes
A pair of Blockade Runners, the Odyssey and Phoenix also form part of the escort group for the Horizon. They are often deployed on reconnaissance missions, functioning as a vanguard for the fleet; they also provide a certain degree of support against small craft for the Horizon and her supply ships, although their weapons are neither fast or accurate enough to adequately provide protection against snubfighters. Prior to service with the Rebellion, the Phoenix was part of the Bothan Defense Force.

Rising Star - Quasar Fire-class Bulk Cruiser
The largest and most notable of the support vessels for Horizon, the ship serves as the 103rd's primary cargo transport. She also provides landing facilities for transports and large shuttles that would otherwise be required to remain in flight during regular operations.

Additionally, a number of GR-75 Medium Transports and other transports and freighters can be seen in formation amongst the 103rd.

21st Strike Group - "Sokai's Phantoms"

Challanger - Venator-class Star Destroyer
A veteran of the Clone Wars, the Challanger served as part of the Republic fleet during the conflict with the Separatists. With the advent of the Imperator, many of the old Venator Star Destroyers were retired from service. The Challanger was sold to the Bothan Defense Force, and spent the next decade or so functioning as the command ship for the forces stationed at Bothawui, and as the launch platform for a sizable contingent of Bothan starfighters. Following the Liberation of Bothawui, the Challanger was released into Rebel service, and placed under the command of Captain Yumina Sokai, to serve as her flagship and as command ship for Sokai's Phantoms. She carries a large proportion of the Task Force's Air Group, although she is equipped to nowhere near full capacity; the remainder of her flight deck is dedicated to cargo storage, helping to reduce the need for cargo and support vessels.

Avenger - MC40a Star Cruiser
Sokai's former flagship which she commanded the during her deployment at the Battle of Endor and subsequent service, the Avenger is retained as part of the 21st Strike Group.

The remainder of the Strike Group consists of a variety of Freighters, Frigates and Corvettes sourced from the private sector and independent militaries, including - but not limited to - Star Galleons, MC30c Star Frigates, DP20 Gunships and Interceptor-class Frigates (modified Action-series Transports).

Key Personnel

Horizon -

• Commodore Vansen Tyree - Commanding Officer (CO) and Commander, Task Force 75.
• Colonel Conrad Pressly - Executive Officer (XO) and Commander, Air Group (CAG).
• Captain Jaden Luka - A-Wing (Mark II) Pilot and Leader of Talon Squadron.

Challanger -

• Line Captain Yumina Sokai - Commander (CO) of the Republic, the 21st Strike Group, and second-in-command Task Force 75.

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