Elements of a large Rebel Alliance Task
Force gathering in the Sullust System
(Photo: E-Mailed by SNorbut659, 3/95)
Elements of a large Rebel Alliance Task
Force gathering in the Sullust System
(Photo: E-Mailed by SNorbut659, 3/95)
Following a recent Command Briefing, Grand Admiral Ronin confirmed that a Rebel Taskforce of unknown size is indeed gathering in the Sullust System. Based on recent encounters with General Jacobin and his apparent success at transferring the new Deathstar Battlestation plans to the Bothan spies, it is assumed that this Rebel force is rallying to attack the new Battlestation. In addition, Emperor Palpatine has been on the second Deathstar Battlestation for the past month personally superivising the final stages of construction. At this point, the Imperial Naval Command Staff concedes that the size of the Taskforce is unknown. However, it is rumored from contacts within the Imperial Security Bureau that this is the largest Rebel Alliance Fleet gathered to date. Consequently, the Emperor's Hammer has been placed on full alert in order to return to Endor at a moment's notice. In the interim, the Emperor's Hammer has been ordered to harass elements of the Rebel Fleet gathered at Sullust in a series of "hit and run" raids. The Emperor's Hammer has been chasing several Bothan Modified Light Freighters to Sullust, each of which may be carrying the stolen Deathstar plans...
In a surprise announcement, the Imperial Naval Command approved the transfer of the VSD Ravager and former elements of the First Fleet Viper TIE Wing to transfer to the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet. Initially, the Viper Group will be manned by Pilots from the original First Fleet and other Pilots recruited by its Commander, Rear Admiral Maniac....Portions of the known SF Forum Galaxy are shown below...
(E-Mailed by EmpSeverus, 4/95)
WING COMMANDER'S NOTES:
The following information was also sent to the Wing Commander by EmpSeverus regarding the SF Forum Empire (AOL Keyword "SF")...It should be noted that the following is presented for entertainment purposes only...The Emperor's Hammer follows a different plotline and timeline (they are currently 30-40 years in the future!)....
Information on the Empire's 10 primary systems throughout
the galaxy, by sector. Each Sector is governed by a Moff.
----Sector 1----
Byss -
-Information -
This is the throneworld of the Empire. From here the Emperor makes all
decisions, military, political etc. The Imperial Hierarchy is located on
Byss. All Grand Moffs are here.
-Defenses -
This is the most highly defended Imperial system. The 1st Imperial Fleet is
stationed here. An energy barrier is projected from several of the tallest
Docking towers to surround the planet. The towers themselves are shielded and
the planet is protected by the 1st Fleet. The I Legion is stationed here
and serve as the Emperors personal guard.
Funarr -
-Information -
This is the Empires Germ Warfare Research facility. It is also the Empires
main prison planet. The Empire routinely tests new bacteria and viral strains
on prisoners to see how effective they would be as weapons. It is rumored
that the Empire may even be allowing infected rebel prisoners to escape back
to their units to spread disease.
-Defenses -
Suprisingly the planets defenses are light. Only the normal garrison troops
are assigned here. There is a shield over the main prison complex and the
research labs both of which are located deep under ground.
Makrosia -
-Information -
Makrosia is the site of the reserve Fleet. It is here that retired ships
are stored for possible later use. Often called the 'Dead Fleet' the ships
here are 'mothballed' and can be reactivated within 24 hours. The ships are
in orbit of Makrosia itself.
-Defenses -
Security is provided by a small force of frigates and several TIE squadrons
located on the planets surface. To protect against theft some of the ships
are booby trapped to explode if the hyperdrive is engaged. These traps are
set up differently for each ship that is so equipped and only the yard
workers know how to defuse the devices.
Death Star III Construction Site -
-Information -
The third Death Star is currently under construction in the void of
interstellar space. The exact location is secret and is known only to the
Emperor and one Grand Moff who is in charge of it's construction. The crews
that work on the station do not leave the site. All transports carrying
supplies and components are escorted by a special Detachement from the 1st
Imperial Fleet. The coordinates are fed directly into the navigational
computer by the Grand Moff and they are wiped from its memory before the
ships return to Byss or Deraan.
-Defenses -
While the station itself is not yet operational it is protected by a force
of Enslaver class Star Destroyers and a single Wraith Class Super Star
Destroyer. 4 Interdictor cruisers prevent unauthorized entry into the
construction zone. The station itself is shielded by independent generators
located strategically throughout its structure.
----Sector 2----
Deraan -
-Information -
This is the Empires largest shipbuilding facility. It is here that
prototypes are constructed. The main components for the Death Star are being
produced here and then shipped to the construction site. Slave laborers are
not permitted into the special construction areas here. The planet is the
most heavily defended second only to Byss.
-Defenses -
The planet is a maze of defense shielding. The shields only opened when a
special code is recieved by the Security Operations Center. The planet is
also protected by the 5th Imperial Fleet. The III Legion is located on the
surface to provide security against rebel infiltrators and slave uprisings.
Korrin -
-Information -
This is the Empire main weapons storage site. From here all light
weaponry gets distributed to the fleets and planetary systems. Most small
arms are produced here. This site is vital to the Empires war effort.
Transports leave the planet hourly for all parts of the galaxy.
-Defenses -
There is an energy shield protecting the storage and production facilities.
Elements of the 5th Imperial Fleet are stationed here as well as the II
Legion.
Kaaroa -
-Information -
This is the Empires main weapons research facility. It is here that new
ships and armaments are designed. The planet is bristling with weapons
literally.
-Defenses -
Since all weapons are constructed here first at the prototype stage (except
ships) the planet is about as powerful as a Death Star battlestation.
Although it has no planet destroying capability and cannot move. The V Legion
is stationed here to provide security. The planet is shielded many times over
with whatever the scientists have come up with that day.
----Sector 3----
Heradd -
-Information -
The Empires second largest shipyard is located in the Heradd system. The
Empire has been producing ships at a phenomenal rate and has taken special
precautions to ensure the continued operation of its shipyards.
-Defenses -
The 3rd Imperial Fleet is stationed here to provide protection against
rebel attack. Also the IV Legion is stationed here to keep the slave laborers
in line. An energy shield surrounds the shipbuilding facilities themselves
but not the entire planet.
Buralli -
-Information -
This is where all Stormtroopers recieve their training. The Empire leaves
the planet relatively unprotected. It is left up to the students to protect
the planet. The planet is known for its harsh environments and even from
space is forbidding looking. Any attack against this planet would be
suicide.
-Defenses -
The teaching staff and the students together equal to 3 Legions. A shield
protects the main Academy structures in the northern most part of the planet.
A few patrol craft protect the system from the curious or parents of
conscripted troopers seeking to take back their children.
Jamul -
-Information -
Jamul is the location of the Imperial Academy. Here is where all officers
are trained. Other facilities on the planet are used for training
non-commissioned officers such as technicians and crewmen. There are a few
training vessels for the students to use. It is a token force, meant to serve
only as a means of instructing crews, but fully operational.
-Defenses -
The planet is defended by a standard garrison and patrol craft. The main
Academy structures are shielded. The training fleet also serves as the
planets protection force.