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<blockquote data-quote="Beretta" data-source="post: 4629314" data-attributes="member: 12260"><p><strong>ATTACK ON ORD CANFRE</strong></p><p></p><p>“Nice droid, Thalo.” Fenri smirks at the dusty R2 unit that trundles faithfully behind the young Jedi. They are on their way to the Nova’s briefing room to meet Captain Bluuis for their next assignment.</p><p></p><p>“Yeah, they have a few different models powered down in storage.” Thalo pats the top of the droids swiveling dome as it beeps indignantly at the soldier’s sarcastic tone. “I made a few enquiries and they were happy to sell it to me. I thought it would come in useful on the ship.”</p><p></p><p>“What’s its designation?” </p><p></p><p>Some of the padawan’s youth shines out from his mischievous grin. “R2-L7.”</p><p></p><p>Fenri shakes his head, smiling in a rare display of humour. “L7. Right…”</p><p></p><p>The group once again convenes in the Nova’s briefing room where Kiara is busy setting up the holoprojector. Captain Bluuis arrives shortly thereafter and presses a few keys on the projector’s interface. A pleasant, blue-green planet orbited by a small moon appears above it, rotating slowly in the display.</p><p></p><p>The captain looks at the group. “After your close call with the Imperials a few days ago, I thought you might prefer a less taxing assignment this time around. That doesn’t mean that this one is any less important, however.”</p><p></p><p>He gestures towards the image of the planet hovering over the holoprojector. “This is Ord Canfre, a neutral planet as yet unaligned with either the New Republic or a faction of the Imperial remnant. It wouldn’t normally be of much importance, save that it is strategically positioned so as to provide our forces with a supply point or forward base should the Imperials step up hostilities in the region. No doubt they give Ord Canfre the same level of strategic value that we do.”</p><p></p><p>The captain presses a key, and a blip of white light begins to shine in the midst of the northernmost continents surface.</p><p></p><p> “As a result, the New Republic has established a secret base on the planet’s surface," he continues. "Due to the system’s proximity to Yaga Minor and other Imperial sectors, we are able to monitor their activities. However, the base is unable to broadcast this information to us in case the Imperials intercept the transmission. Therefore, your task is to pick up the accumulated intelligence data from that base and return it here.”</p><p></p><p>“What’s the pay?” Fenri growls.</p><p></p><p>“One thousand credits each,” the captain replies. “It’s a simple pick-up and deliver. I promise to have a more dangerous and financially rewarding assignment for you when you return, should you wish it.” </p><p></p><p>The soldier shrugs, “When do we leave?”</p><p></p><p>“Immediately. I’ll have the astrogation coordinates, the scrambled comm. channel frequency, and the relevant clearance codes uploaded to your ship. See you in about a week.”</p><p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"> * * *</p><p></p><p>The secret New Republic base on Ord Canfre is well-concealed in the middle of nowhere. Nothing on the surface indicates that the subterranean base even exists, so well concealed are its shield generator and ion cannon defenses.</p><p></p><p>The <em>Bellerophon </em>slides beneath the rocky shelf that conceals the base’s hangar and touches down. Around them, several X-Wing and Y-Wing fighters stand silently in their bays.</p><p></p><p>Two New Republic soldiers await the group as they exit the freighter. “If you’ll please follow us,” one says, “we’ll take you to see Commander Drayson. He’s been expecting you.”</p><p></p><p>The group fall into step between the soldiers and follow them through a maze of twisting corridors. Several droids and other base personnel pass them by as they make their way to the command center.</p><p></p><p>Within the command center, several officers sit at their posts examining screens detailing various different streams of information. The Commander, a grizzled veteran of many years, turns at their approach.</p><p></p><p>“Ah, Captain Bluuis’ errand runners,” he states, looking over the group with a critical eye. “It turns out that there’s been a lot of Imperial activity in recent weeks, and we’re still compiling all of the data onto holodiscs for transfer. It should only take a few more hours, so you’re welcome to use the unassigned quarters to rest up and relax in the meantime, if you wish.”</p><p></p><p>Cyan smiles. “Thanks commander, I think that we shall.”</p><p></p><p>“Very good. I’ll send someone to inform you when the data transfer is complete. We’ll have the discs taken to your ship and you can be on your way.” The commander looks at nearby a subordinate. “Lieutenant, please show them to their temporary quarters.”</p><p></p><p>“Yes, sir,” the officer responds with a salute.</p><p></p><p>Khail shakes his head. “I’ll pass. There’s some checks I need to run on my ship.”</p><p></p><p>Within their quarters, Fenri idly sifts through the holovid titles, while Cyan and Thalo continue their tutelage via the holocron.</p><p></p><p><strong>Assault on Canfre Base</strong></p><p></p><p><em>Several hours later, in the cold vacuum of space…</em></p><p></p><p>The intimidating wedge-shape of an Imperial Star Destroyer hangs like a dagger poised to strike over the planet below. Several TIE fighters swoop past on patrol.</p><p></p><p>Captain Tulimus stands on the Havoc’s bridge, hands clasped behind his back. Nearby, officers and technicians in crew pits work at their controls. The turbolift doors hiss open, and an Imperial Army Officer approaches the Captain. He salutes crisply. </p><p></p><p>“Sir, my troops are prepared for a ground assault on Ord Canfre.” </p><p></p><p>Captain Tulimus raises a hand to silence him. “That will be unnecessary, Colonel Deers”.</p><p></p><p>“With respect, sir,” ventures the Colonel, “Our reconnaissance probe showed that the Rebel base is protected by a shield and an ion cannon – should they choose to evacuate, we will have little chance of catching them.”</p><p></p><p>“I have taken care of that,” says Captain Tulimus. “We have a spy within who will ensure that the shield is down and the ion cannon disabled prior to our bombardment.”</p><p></p><p>“Should I prepare a small advance force to move in once the shields are down?” asks the Colonel. “Perhaps a few squads of troopers with an armed shuttle – they can bottle up any fleeing Rebels until the heavier assault forces arrive.”</p><p></p><p>Captain Tulimus strokes his chin thoughtfully. “Very good, Colonel. Make sure your troops stay a good distance away from the base during the initial bombardment. Keep the rest of the troops on standby – they will track down any Rebels that manage to escape. All areas of strategic importance must be occupied once we have destroyed the base. Dismissed.”</p><p></p><p>As Colonel Deers salutes once more and exits the bridge, Captain Tulimus turns to a senior bridge officer.</p><p></p><p>“Ready all turbolaser batteries and stand by. You will commence bombardment of the target on my mark...”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Beretta, post: 4629314, member: 12260"] [B]ATTACK ON ORD CANFRE[/B] “Nice droid, Thalo.” Fenri smirks at the dusty R2 unit that trundles faithfully behind the young Jedi. They are on their way to the Nova’s briefing room to meet Captain Bluuis for their next assignment. “Yeah, they have a few different models powered down in storage.” Thalo pats the top of the droids swiveling dome as it beeps indignantly at the soldier’s sarcastic tone. “I made a few enquiries and they were happy to sell it to me. I thought it would come in useful on the ship.” “What’s its designation?” Some of the padawan’s youth shines out from his mischievous grin. “R2-L7.” Fenri shakes his head, smiling in a rare display of humour. “L7. Right…” The group once again convenes in the Nova’s briefing room where Kiara is busy setting up the holoprojector. Captain Bluuis arrives shortly thereafter and presses a few keys on the projector’s interface. A pleasant, blue-green planet orbited by a small moon appears above it, rotating slowly in the display. The captain looks at the group. “After your close call with the Imperials a few days ago, I thought you might prefer a less taxing assignment this time around. That doesn’t mean that this one is any less important, however.” He gestures towards the image of the planet hovering over the holoprojector. “This is Ord Canfre, a neutral planet as yet unaligned with either the New Republic or a faction of the Imperial remnant. It wouldn’t normally be of much importance, save that it is strategically positioned so as to provide our forces with a supply point or forward base should the Imperials step up hostilities in the region. No doubt they give Ord Canfre the same level of strategic value that we do.” The captain presses a key, and a blip of white light begins to shine in the midst of the northernmost continents surface. “As a result, the New Republic has established a secret base on the planet’s surface," he continues. "Due to the system’s proximity to Yaga Minor and other Imperial sectors, we are able to monitor their activities. However, the base is unable to broadcast this information to us in case the Imperials intercept the transmission. Therefore, your task is to pick up the accumulated intelligence data from that base and return it here.” “What’s the pay?” Fenri growls. “One thousand credits each,” the captain replies. “It’s a simple pick-up and deliver. I promise to have a more dangerous and financially rewarding assignment for you when you return, should you wish it.” The soldier shrugs, “When do we leave?” “Immediately. I’ll have the astrogation coordinates, the scrambled comm. channel frequency, and the relevant clearance codes uploaded to your ship. See you in about a week.” [CENTER] * * *[/CENTER] The secret New Republic base on Ord Canfre is well-concealed in the middle of nowhere. Nothing on the surface indicates that the subterranean base even exists, so well concealed are its shield generator and ion cannon defenses. The [I]Bellerophon [/I]slides beneath the rocky shelf that conceals the base’s hangar and touches down. Around them, several X-Wing and Y-Wing fighters stand silently in their bays. Two New Republic soldiers await the group as they exit the freighter. “If you’ll please follow us,” one says, “we’ll take you to see Commander Drayson. He’s been expecting you.” The group fall into step between the soldiers and follow them through a maze of twisting corridors. Several droids and other base personnel pass them by as they make their way to the command center. Within the command center, several officers sit at their posts examining screens detailing various different streams of information. The Commander, a grizzled veteran of many years, turns at their approach. “Ah, Captain Bluuis’ errand runners,” he states, looking over the group with a critical eye. “It turns out that there’s been a lot of Imperial activity in recent weeks, and we’re still compiling all of the data onto holodiscs for transfer. It should only take a few more hours, so you’re welcome to use the unassigned quarters to rest up and relax in the meantime, if you wish.” Cyan smiles. “Thanks commander, I think that we shall.” “Very good. I’ll send someone to inform you when the data transfer is complete. We’ll have the discs taken to your ship and you can be on your way.” The commander looks at nearby a subordinate. “Lieutenant, please show them to their temporary quarters.” “Yes, sir,” the officer responds with a salute. Khail shakes his head. “I’ll pass. There’s some checks I need to run on my ship.” Within their quarters, Fenri idly sifts through the holovid titles, while Cyan and Thalo continue their tutelage via the holocron. [B]Assault on Canfre Base[/B] [I]Several hours later, in the cold vacuum of space…[/I] The intimidating wedge-shape of an Imperial Star Destroyer hangs like a dagger poised to strike over the planet below. Several TIE fighters swoop past on patrol. Captain Tulimus stands on the Havoc’s bridge, hands clasped behind his back. Nearby, officers and technicians in crew pits work at their controls. The turbolift doors hiss open, and an Imperial Army Officer approaches the Captain. He salutes crisply. “Sir, my troops are prepared for a ground assault on Ord Canfre.” Captain Tulimus raises a hand to silence him. “That will be unnecessary, Colonel Deers”. “With respect, sir,” ventures the Colonel, “Our reconnaissance probe showed that the Rebel base is protected by a shield and an ion cannon – should they choose to evacuate, we will have little chance of catching them.” “I have taken care of that,” says Captain Tulimus. “We have a spy within who will ensure that the shield is down and the ion cannon disabled prior to our bombardment.” “Should I prepare a small advance force to move in once the shields are down?” asks the Colonel. “Perhaps a few squads of troopers with an armed shuttle – they can bottle up any fleeing Rebels until the heavier assault forces arrive.” Captain Tulimus strokes his chin thoughtfully. “Very good, Colonel. Make sure your troops stay a good distance away from the base during the initial bombardment. Keep the rest of the troops on standby – they will track down any Rebels that manage to escape. All areas of strategic importance must be occupied once we have destroyed the base. Dismissed.” As Colonel Deers salutes once more and exits the bridge, Captain Tulimus turns to a senior bridge officer. “Ready all turbolaser batteries and stand by. You will commence bombardment of the target on my mark...” [/QUOTE]
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