THE EMPEROR'S HAMMER DECIMATES THE HAST SHIPYARDS!

ASSAULT ON THE HAST SHIPYARDS 

The Fleet Commander herein presents the first Combined Arms Battle (CAB I) for the Fleet in which three elements of the Emperor's Hammer participate. There will be specific tasks (i.e. Missions) for the Infiltrator Wing, the Emperor's Hammer, and the Dark Brotherhood. The Hammer's Fist Stormtroopers have been included in CAB I as well. However, since the Hammer's Fist currently doesn't have a stable game platform for missions (we're working on it....), the HF has been written into the plotline. 

Award of the Hast Combined Arms Battle Medal (See below) will be contingent upon completion of the individual group's mission goals (i.e. finish the requirements/missions of your organization and you receive the CAB I Battle Medal). 

Presented below is the Battle Plotline for the Assault on Hast Shipyards Combined Arms Battle submitted by the Fleet Commander, Grand Admiral Ronin (FC/GA Ronin/CF-1/SSD Avr). Each specific Stage Author is also credited below. This Combined Arms Battle will is a cooperative effort between various Sub-Groups in the Hammer. Hopefully, the Assault on Hast Shipyards Battle will serve as a blueprint for future joint operations. 

In the battle, 20 Rebel Corvettes, 5 Nebulon-B Frigates and 7 Mon Calamari MC80s were destroyed! The Rebel losses numbered in the thousands! The Imperial Security Bureau estimates that it may take as long as 5-10 years for the Rebels to recover their losses from the Hast Shpyards defeat. Also, the ability of the New Republic to field new starships and repair existing ones has been greatly impaired. Consequently, it is anticpated that the Empire has gained some time to rebuild the Imperial Fleet destroyed at Endor. The assault on Hast has been a MAJOR success for the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet! 

Endor has been avenged... 

Stage I - Intercept Rebel Reinforcements (AD Renegade) 

The Infiltrator Wing will intercept and destroy a small nearby Rebel convoy which could resupply and interfere with the planned assault on the Hast Shipyards. 

Gentlemen and ladies. Our Fleet is attacking the shipyards at HAST. the IW has been tasked by GA Ronin to stop rebel supplies and replacement fighter and troops from reinforcing the Rebel fleet at HAST. 

It is important than we destroy this convoy, and the Rebels. 

We must destroy the neutral FRT;'s than hyper in at about 3 minutes into the mission. 

50% of all rebel fighters need to be destroyed. 

The CRS Suze'lar will enter at about 10 minutes into the mission. It is carrying even more troops and fighters to Hast.---KILL it too. TRN's will attack you--KILL THEM 

Lets do our duty to the Fleet and the Empire. 

Serve the Empire above all else, and REMEMBER--""VICTORY ABOVE ALL ELSE" 

AD "PAPPY" Renegade 

GOOD LUCK 

This mission is tough but it has a lot of dogfighting in it and a capital ship to destroy 

Stage II - Assault on Cerberus Platform (GA Ronin) 

The following series of three missions represent the Emperor's Hammer assault on one of the three manufacturing platforms that comprise the Hast Shipyards.  

#1) EH sends in recon units to size up the Rebel Fleet at the Shipyards. The recon squadron will consist of Delta Squadron supported by Pi Squadron for long range support...This could entail taking out perimeter fighter defenses and possibly long range probes...In addition, a Rebel Perimeter Listening Post must be destroyed so the main Platforms can not be warned of the Hammer's approach vector... 

#2) Forward elements of the EH surprise and engage the Corvettes and MC80 Star Cruisers sent from Hast to attack the EH...Fly the TIE Dragon in her maiden combat flight with Dragon Squadron and take out the bulk of the Hast Defense Fleet (HDF) by complete surprise...The HDF was sent to intercept and delay the Hammer until Rebel reinforcements could be sent to the Hast System. The Mon Cal MC80s and CRVs will only be able to launch a handful of Y-Wings to stop the surprise attack by the ISD Vanguard... 

The TIE Dragon flight.ovl file must be loaded to play this mission... 

#3) Destroy the Cerberus I PLT!...Assault and destroy the FAC Platform, Cerberus I and the two captured ISDs (Adjudicator and Accuser, renamed Liberator and Emancipator)!...Identify and disable the Millenium Falcon with the Rebels Han Solo and Chewbacca on board. They are under orders to return Rebel Scientists and Lando Calrissian safely to the New Republic Provisional Government Headquuarters on Coruscant...One or more fleeing ships will have escaping Rebels which must be captured...The captured research scientists will provide the location of a hidden Rebel research center where a new Rebel weapon, "Archangel", is being developed... 

In addition, the pilot will have the opportunity to fly this mission in the Fleet Commander's personal TIE Guardian...! 

The TIE Guardian flight.ovl file must be loaded to play this mission. 

Stage III - Capture Archangel (LG Sths Tor) 

Mission 1 

The EH Strike on the Hast Shipyards has provided some unexpected dividends. Rebel officers and Techs were captured and are being brought to the Lichtor V for questioning. These prisoners MUST get through to the Lichtor. There will be no excuses! Expect heavy Rebel resistance. They will in all probability make an attempt to rescue the prisoners. Don't let this happen! The usual Rebel fighters will probably be encountered. Be on the lookout for anything unusual. If in doubt, inspect it before blowing it up! We can use all the information you can gather. You will be in a Tie Defender for this mission. Good Luck. 

The A-9 flight.ovl file must be loaded for this mission. 

Mission 2 

The questioning of the prisoners was most profitable ( and enjoyable). We have determined the location of a secret Rebel research platform (the PLT Courageous) in a nearby system. You will go in and disable the platform so a strike force from the Dark Brotherhood, supported by the Hammer's Fist, can capture the facility. This is an important mission. The Rebels are working on some secret weapons and the information may be on this platform. Be advised that the platform's weapons systems are active. You will be flying the Phalanx Gunboat for this mission. The usual Rebel craft can be expected. Protect the boarding teams and the platform after its capture. As before keep your eyes open for any Rebel ships jumping in system, investigate them and then disable them for capture. We want all the Rebels in system! 

The Phalanx Gunboat flight.ovl file must be loaded for this mission. 

Stage IV - Project Lucifer (Mstr Jdi) 

The fourth and final stage of the Assault on the Hast Shipyards Battle consists of Members of the Dark Brotherhood and the Hammer's Fist assaulting and capturing the Rebel R&D facility, the PLT Courageous, following its disabling by the fighters of the Dark Brotherhood, in Stage III...The technology it contains may prove to be most beneficial to the Emperor's Hammer...Its successful capture is imperative... 

PROJECT LUCIFER  

Following the destruction of the Hast Shipyards by the Emperor's Hammer, it will fall to us to identify and destroy the so-called project Archangel. Our nearest estimates place the project headquarters at the PLT Courageous (PXPLT-123934) in the Outer Rim. The following plan is offered: 

Tactics: The Dark Brotherhood will dispatch a team from the Lichtor V to the platform. The team will be commanded by Tau Commander, Sths Tor. A one-squad Hammer's Fist Escort is requested, but will not be required. Three escort shuttles will be dispatched from the Dungeon Ship, and the PLT will be attacked from three sides. This will split the fire of the PLT and will increase chances of landing more that one E/S on the PLT. One team is all that is needed to complete the mission, but two or more will lessen interior resistance. Once inside, all resistance will be crushed, but the personnel and technology on the PLT must be kept intact. 

Threat Assesment: The protection around the PLT has been eliminated during Stage III. However, there are still many Rebel soldiers and personnel inside the PLT Courageous. 

Force Assesment: Light. 5-10 DB commandos and one squad of HF Zero-G Troopers. The operation can be run concurrently with a larger operation to decrease cost (and keep the dungeon ship a safe distance from a major battle.) 

Benefits: Great. A large amount of knowledge and weapons may be gained. 

Cost: ~10,000,000 Imperial Credits, but a profit of 50,000,000 credits will be realized if the station is captured in tact, and the captured knowledge is priceless. 

Time: The operation can be executed in one week from date of notification.  

The Brotherhood awaits the desision of the council before we act further.  

Signed,

END TRANSMISSION

ORIGIN:OR.EH.PD.AP.10345

CMDR(DBLO)/LG Sths Tor/Tau-1/DGN LichV 

To: GA Ronin

From: Courageous Strike Group Leader 

After Action Report follows: 

The Strike force was divided into two main elements. The Dark Brotherhood contingent (Striker 1) embarqued on the Assault Transport Omega while the Hammer's Fist contingent (Striker 2) occupied Assualt Transport Sigma. Striker 1's mission was to pacify the platform command and research levels (including living areas). Making sure that the Rebels could not destroy any data or sabotage the platform itself. Striker 2 was to secure the platfroms defensive systems and defend against Rebel starfighters if they attacked the platform. Thus the entire platform would be cleared of defenders. 

As we waited for the coded transmission that would tell us to start the capture misson, everyone double checked their equipment. Finally after some considerable time (one can only suppose that the Tie fighters were "playing with their food") we got the go ahead. We executed our landing patterns perfectly. By the time we landed the Rebels knew we were coming. We really expected heavy resistence, but the landing pads were empty. Striker 1 and Striker 2 moved out to there various objectives. When Striker 1 got to the command level we found out why we didn't meet any resistance on our landing. The pitiful Rebels gathered to defend the command level and tried to keep us away from the science levels. For a supposed last stand the rebels put up a poor fight. We were through their defenses in no time. Just as we broke into the command Room the Rebel commander initiated the self destruct sequence for the station. He glared at us as he spouted off about the merits of the pathetic Rebel government and condemned the Empire. The usual Rebel propaganda. However he failed to realize whom he faced. We used our..umm...special talents to persuade the officer to give us the cancelation code for the self destruct sequence. Unfortunately, 80% of the platforms command room personel were used as examples before the Rebel commander gave us the code. These personnel were relatively low ranks so it is doubtful that we lost much information. There was no time to obtain the codes in a more subtle manner. We then proceded to mop up our area without too many other incidents. Surprisingly, the fight seemed to have left the Rebels after our little demonstration. 

Meanwhile, Stiker 2 was securing their objectives in an efficient manner. They ran into slightly more resistance than did Striker 1. They managed to quell all resistance and take control of the station's defensive systems just as a squadron of B wings emerged from hyperspace and started bombing runs on the platform. Wish I could have seen their looks of surprise as the were blown into space dust by the platform's guns. Striker 2 performed flawlessly in their assigned tasks. No doubt a tribute to their superior training and attitudes.  

It is estimated that about 68% of the Rebel personel on the platform were casualties of the capture operation. Surprising how little effort they put into defending such an important base. Almost all of the scientific staff survived as well as about 60% of the Command personnel. These prisoners were sequestured in seperate holding cells to await transfer to the Lichtor V when she arrives in system. Then we can transfer the prisoners so that we may question them in more...appropiate surroundings. The Techs are on board and are transfering all data from the computers so it can be analized later. We expect to get a lot of data that we can use to our advantage. 

All in all a very sucessful operation by all those involved. 

After this operation I noticed that some of the old proverbs that our instructors pounded into our heads as cadets are still relevant. 

1.There is nothing more acurate than incoming friendly fire.

2. Don't attract attention to yourself, the enemy may be low on ammo and those around you won't

like it.

3. The "cavalry" is never just over the hill...unless its the enemy's. 

CMDR(DBLO)/LG Sths Tor/Tau-1/DGN LichV

LETTER OF ACHIEVEMENT CREATED FOR NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS! 

At the request of the XO (FA Adams), the Letter of Achievement will be awarded to Members who submit approved AND posted written Newsletter submissions...These could include stories, biographies, Squadron Orders, etc...The award of the LoA will serve to encourage other submissions to the Newsletters...The award of the LoA will begin with submissions in NL 24 (i.e. NOT retroactive)... 

Grand Admiral Ronin hereby awards___________________, The Letter of Achievement for his/her contributions and efforts to the improvement of the Emperor's Hammer Elite Strike Fleet.

FC/GA Ronin/CF-1/SSD Avr