General Jacobin,
ISB Security Docket
No. 568567-JACOBIN
(photo: SJain, 2/95)
General Jacobin,
Eye of the Divine Wind
General Jacobin,
ISB Security Docket
No. 568567-JACOBIN
(photo: SJain, 2/95)
Rumors of a sophisticated Rebel Alliance terrorist network operating in the heart of the Empire have been circulating around the Imperial Security Bureau (ISB) for weeks. Although this group apparently has accurate Imperial infromation obtained from an unknown source within the Empire, their existence could not be confirmed until recently. The existence of this Rebel terrorist group, the Divine Wind, was confirmed during two sudden and cowardly raids on Sienar Systems Space Docks.
The main Sienar Systems' Star Destroyer and TIE Fighter manufacturing facility (Platform SSP-10, docked in orbit above the Sienar Homeworld) recently suffered extensive damage during a surpise terrorist attack by the Rebels. Unfortunately, for the SSP-10, it was garrisoned by only three antiquated TIE Fighter Squadrons, a wholly inadequate defense for such a crucial installation. However, select units of the Emperor's Hammer were on patrol in a nearby system and were summoned by the Sienar Platform. The ensuing battle was legendary. Units of Admiral Zaarin's recently commissioned Iron Hand Wing were utilized by the Rebels as fighter cover in the attack. Several pilots reported identifying Rebel TIE Defenders and TIE Advanced fighters. With the aid of select Flights of the Emperor's Hammer Alpha, Beta and Gamma Squadrons, the Rebel attack was repulsed. In addition, the capture of Rebel Troopers on one of the Freighters (Grimaldi-3) will aid the Imperial Security Bureau in tracking down other Divine Wind forces. Also, the destruction of the Intimidator (a refitted Star Galleon disguised as a Passenger Liner) and its full battalion of Divine Wind Elite Troopers, will set the group back months in their operations.
A second strike was directed against a Sienar Systems TIE Fighter Launch Platform in a nearby System within hours following the first attack. The Sienar Launch Platform is a staging facility for the testing of prototypes, storage of recently constructed fighters and a training center for new TIE pilots. Apparently, the strikes aimed at the Sienar facilities were intended to cripple the largest starfighter and starship contractor for the Imperial Navy. Fortunately, forces of the Emperor's Hammer were again on hand to repel the combined Rebel force consisting of elements of the Iron Hand, the Divine Wind and Admiral Zaarin's Gamma (Missile Boat) Squadron. In addition, a shuttle carrying General Jacobin was captured along with several high ranking members of his Command Team trying to appraoch the Launch Platform in an Assault Transport. Upon arrival of the ISD Avenger, two Divine Wind Nebulon-B Frigates arrived to pick up any remaining Rebel forces...Since all attacking Rebel Fighters had already been destroyed by the Imperials, the Frigates were left unescorted before the Imperial onslaught that resulted in the capture of TWO Divine Wind FRGs in the same battle.
A third battle with elements of the Divine Wind also took place recently. The PI and PHI Squadrons of the Nebulon-B Frigate Ardent performed excellently in a retaliatory strike against a Divine Wind Staging Area. The Staging Area was being protected by several squadrons of Rebel Y-Wings; but they were no match for the TIE Bombers, TIE Advanced and TIE Defenders of the Ardent. Following dispatch of the fighter cover, the Ardent's Squadrons went to work on the incoming Rebel Assault Transports and Cargo Ferries carrying Divine Wind Troopers and their supplies. The Rebel Escort Carrier Thulsa Doom was also destroyed by Flight PI-3 during the attack...The Rebels paid a high price for their arrogance in the raids on the Sienar Platforms...
However, Latest ISB estimates place the Imperial death toll from the two terrorist attacks at 3,600 with 12,000 wounded, mostly consisting of civilian workers, engineers and advisors. In addition, Four Imperial Star Destroyers and one of the three Super Star Destroyers currently under construction were damaged in the attacks, as well as countless TIEs. The responsible parties would not have been identified if not for the faithful service of one Colonel Johann Kane, the ISB Security Chief stationed on the SSP-10, who recognized their distinctive vessels from previous ISB Communiques. The Divine Wind has been known to use disguised Merchant vessels, such as Muurian Transports and even Passenger Liners, to hide their well trained Troopers. Although the vessels hiding the Rebels were thwarted, the damage the Iron Hand caused to the Manufacturing Platform (SSP-10) significantly set back construction on capital ships for the new Territorial Fleet. The Emperor is currently waiting on revised construction schedules from Sienar Systems.
The treacherous attacks on the Seinar Systems Platforms and the Ardent's counterattack are represented in three new Free Missions, created by the Wing Commander, which are attached to this Newsletter as hmr-ron1.tie, hmr-ron2.tie and hmr-ron3.tie. A detailed text description of the new missions are presented in the Office of the Wing Commander Section of this Newsletter.
General Johann Kane of
the ISB, rumored to soon be
transferred to the ISD Avenger...
(photo: SJain, 2/95)
In reward for his loyal service, Lord Vader has approved the transfer of Colonel Johann Kane, to the ISD Avenger to serve as Wing Commander Admiral Ronin's personal liason to the Imperial Security Bureau. In addition, Kane has been granted the field promotion to the rank of General by Lord Vader himself. It is rumored that General Kane and Admiral Ronin are old friends from the Imperial Academy. In addition, General Kane, former ISB Security Chief on the Sienar Systems Platform SSP-10, is a highly trained operative with over 22 years of active field experience. His thorough knowledge of diplomacy, politics, Imperial Strategy, Covert Operations and Field Operations will make him an invaluable asset to the Emperor's Hammer. Although General Kane will not enjoy any actual power or even a position on the ISD Avenger, it is said that Admiral Ronin will be utilizing his unique resources in the capacity of Counselor.
General Kane comes from the Corellian Kane Clan, thought to have subtly influenced Imperial politics for years. It is rumored that his father, Duke Malcom Kane, made his immense fortune during the Clone Wars smuggling weapons of mass destruction to all interested combatants. In addition, this powerful family is reputed to have the personal ear of some high ranking Members of the Emperor's Secret Order.
The Divine Wind is a splinter group of the Rebel Alliance which has been operating covertly in the Outer Rim Sector actively over the past several months. Apparently, they have sufficient resources to infiltrate the highest levels of the Sector Provincial government as well as the middle levels of the Imperial Security Bureau itself. Little is known of this highly dangerous group reportedly comprised of former Imperial Cold Assault Troopers who turned to the Rebellion following the Battle of Hoth. A whole Cold Assault Trooper Division was abandoned planet-side when its transports were destroyed in orbit above Hoth. These traitors then joined the fleeing Rebels and have recently started to assert their niche in the resurgent Alliance forces. In addition, they are reportedly extremely well trained and well armed, as they have the complete support of the Rebel Alliance. General Kane's acute analysis of this group's combat correspondence led to the identification of General Jacobin as its leader.
Although the Emperor's Hammer Members will not typically encounter the Divine Wind, they are herein advised of its existence...In addition, all Battle/Mission Designing Members are herein notified that missions including the characters of General Johann Kane, General Jacobin and the Divine Wind are the sole responsibility of the Wing Commander and, as such, may only be released by the Wing Commander. More details to follow in future Newsletters as they become available.
Subj: WC's first
Date: 95-02-20 17:20:52 EST
From: ChuckJoeS
Admiral Ronin, I commend you on your first mission. I loved it.
Here are my scores:
4 kills (T/D)
40312 points
All goals complete (Hard level)
I think I have more power in the Dark Side than I thought...while fighting T/D Hawk, my joystick virtually broke in two. Interesting.
Subj: Re: Second WC Free Mission
Date: 95-02-20 21:58:44 EST
From: Ja24
To: W Call
I't was GREAT!!!, very good Admiral. TOTALLY AWESOME!!!
Ronin 2 Free Mission:Score 93,799(Hard)
All goals completed
X-Wing:4(1)
TIE Advanced 3(1)
TIE Defender 3(2)
Assault Gunboats 5(5)
ATR disabled
Nebulon B Frigates disabled 2
The Wing Commander posts the following on behalf of General Renegade and General FoxyRoxy:
Subj: Wedding announcement
Date: 95-02-23 18:56:13 EST
From: Renegadegc
To: W Call
CC: Ja24
To the commander of the EMPEROR"S HAMMER and Commanding Officer of Delta squadron:
Subj: Wedding announcement of General Renegade and General FoxyRoxy.
dear sirs, I would like to announce the impending wedding of my daughter Roxanna and Gen. Renegade. I would like to request that the wedding be on your flagship the AVENGER. I would also like to ask you, Adm. Ronin, to give the bride away and you, Vice Adm. Adams, to stand up and be the best man for Gen. Renegade. I know he should ask you himself but he is to busy with his squadron duties, to think about the wedding right now. His devotion to the Emperor is commendable but he needs to come back to reality.
The bride is from the Planet Delhi in the California system. She joined the Imperial Navy 3 years ago and did her flight training at the Imperial Academy in the Los Angeles system.
I and her stepfather are very proud of her accomplishments in the navy and maybe she is getting satisfaction at getting back at the Rebel alliance, as her father was in the Navy, but killed in the battle of Danang, in the Vietnam sector on Earth date 1969.
Her greatest ambition now is to join your great Fighter wing, so she can continue to destroy the enemies of the empire.
I am proud of my future son-in-law that he is a member of your wing. After he was injured in the battle of Tonkin gulf aboard the U.S.S. Oriskany in the Vietnam system, all thought he would never fly again. But since he has recovered and been presented medals by the Emperor, he has pleged to die in defence of the Empire.
The bride and groom plan on being married on March 6. Could you possiblly set things up and let your wing know by then.
The happy couple plan on setting up housekeeping in the California sector, planet Turlock. Depending up the requirements of the Empire.
Please watch over the both of them. A grateful mother of the Empire.
Mrs. Tolbert, Planet Delhi, California sector.
LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE
Wing Commander's Note
The Wing Commander has approved holding this wedding on board the ISD Avenger...In additon, General Ronin (WC/Ronin/Alpha-/T-D) and Vice Admiral Adams (TACT/Adams/Delta-1/T-D) will be present at the ceremony. The Wing Commander and the Tactical Officer have been invited to be part of the wedding and have graciously accepted...Finally, there will be a reception in the Avenger Cantina, to be hosted by the Command Officers for the newlyweds...Best of luck...
Subj: Re: A request.
Date: 95-02-23 20:14:55 EST
From: Ja24
To: Renegadegc
CC: W Call, Quackodile, ChuckJoeS
CC: Barnacleez, Peter Papp
I't would be a great honor being your best man in your wedding with Gen.Roxy. I will gladly accept your leave of absence request for your honeymoon, and we will be awaiting your return to the Avenger. I would like to personnally congratulate you two on your wedding,and to wish you the best of luck.
BTW...If you happen to find any Tymarian wine....there I go again... never mind...Have fun and enjoy yourselves.
Best Wishes,
Vice Admiral Adams
TACT/Adams/Delta-1/T-D