Previously:

>>1468689

Grand Admiral Thrawn, ostensibly an independent warlord, made overtures that he may prefer to reconcile with the Emperor at some point. Grand Admiral Zahn is leading a council of Admirals to determine the course of the war for the Empire. This meeting is intended to handle the course of the war for the near future.

***

While the meeting continued, you briefly considered having the navy dole out a punishment to Chandrilla for being a traditional hotbed of dissent. Instead, rather than punish them, you opted to attempt to quash their beliefs using your propaganda machine. Only known rebels would be overtly targeted.

"Before we begin to discuss our future plans," Zahn says, "Are there any other matters of discussion?"

>Yes (write in)
>No

>>1491187
>Ask if there is anything else they would like to present and if not, We can move on.

>>1491187
>No

Where we attack or consolidate next is obviously important, but I would rather have that discussion take place without Thrawn present.

>>1491264
>Where we attack or consolidate next is obviously important, but I would rather have that discussion take place without Thrawn present.
All in good time :D

>>1491187
>>Yes (write in)
How did our backwater operation push go? No difficulties?

>>1491286
You mean the push into the backwater deep core? has not happened yet because Corellia was a needed piece to that puzzle and it just fell.

>writing

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"Now then," Zahn says, "With nothing else, let us review the condition of the Empire and the navy." He clicks on the holo projector which displays the Dark Empire's current borders. "With the inclusion of the Bretnaal's navy, we are at a total of thirteen combat fleets, not including Tarkin and escorts. Of those fleets, four are from the former Protectorate, one is under repair at Kuat, and one is finishing construction at Foerost. With Admiral Yazz's successful campaign to take Corellia, we have yet more shipyards and industrial base to utilize, but this is putting a heavier strain on our manufacturing capability. At present, Kuat can only maintain what we have and lacks the components to continue building more. Balmorra's defiance ultimately means we're short another source of manufactured goods."

Zahn brings up a detailed map of the space around Kuat. "There are plans on the books to continue our attack now that the Rebels are on the back foot. A rapid strike on Foundry, and Commenor would restore our supply lines to Kuat. However, we have little intelligence on what rebel forces stand arrayed against us. Any detailed reconnaissance of these positions would likely alert the rebels to our plans, or give them more time to prepare. But if we move quickly, we may have the element of speed and surprise."

"What of reports that our forces supply lines are already stretched thin?" Lobnik asks.

"Accurate I'm afraid. Our military stockpiles have been greatly depleted and the expansion of our navy has exacerbated this problem," Zahn replies.

"We cannot delay," Yazz says firmly, "Attack from garrison positions if we have to, we must not let the initiative fall to the rebellion."

(1/2)

"And tumble our navy to ruin?" Oxtroe retorts, "Admiral Yazz, with all due respect, I am not certain our forces should be risked in such a way, we're frankly lucky to have gotten as far as we have. And what if Thrawn-" Oxtroe stops herself, casting a sidelong glance at the Grand Admiral's hologram. After a mercifully brief hesitation she added, "My apologies Grand Admiral."

"It's quite alright, Admiral Oxtroe," Thrawn replied in a placating tone. "I believe your question was: 'what if my own forces were to strike while you're over extended.' It's a perfectly valid question, and one to rightfully consider. Coruscant is only a few short jumps away from my border, and that's not to mention previously undiscovered hyperlanes that may exist."

"Oh, stow it," Yazz barks, "What are you even doing here? Last I checked you were knocking over our garrisons and stabbing the Rebels in the back while we do the fighting at dying."

Thrawn studies Yazz for a moment, "I am here at the behest of your emperor of course. Do you disagree with his decision?"

Yazz opens his mouth to reply, but snaps it closed again, fuming silently.

"Gentlemen, please," Zahn begs.

"You're being children," Lobkin says observationally, fishing a fresh cigarra out of his coat, stubbing out the remains of his last one on the holotable. "And in front of the Emperor himself no less. Shame."


>Enough of this bickering, you are admirals and will act with proper decorum
>Grand Admiral Zahn, please continue with your report
>Admiral Yazz, you will treat Grand Admiral Thrawn with the proper respects
>Let Zahn handle it

>>1491387
>let Zahn handle it while we reach out into the force to feel how many hostile lives are in the space around those worlds

>>1491387
>Enough of this bickering, you are admirals and will act with proper decorum.

Add in, I am sure the gracious Grand Admiral Thrawn would be happy to include us in his major strategic and tactical decisions moving forward.

I'll try to collate these answers as best I can. >>1491406
>reach out into the force to feel how many hostile lives are in the space around those world
You won't be able to determine anything like that unfortunately. Not in your distracted state.

There's too much "interference" Not enough minds solely focused on one goal.

That's what the Shadow Mages are for. They can be directed to focus on "Prophecy" because not even the Emperor can know everything.

"Enough of this bickering," you say. "You are admirals." the collected military officers look alternately ashamed or determined. "You will act with proper decorum."

A small chorus of replies, "Yes, of course."

"Now, I'm sure the gracious Grand Admiral Thrawn would be happy to include us in his major strategic and tactical decisions moving forward."

Thrawn returns a thin smile, "With all due respect your highness, it was you who invited me to your strategic planning session. But I understand the hesitation of your officers."

You gesture to Zahn to continue. The Grand Admiral replies with a bow and collects himself again.

"Yes, so, there are essentially two courses of action open to us: Cease combat operations to recover our strength, or continue the fight and press our advantage. Should we cease, all resupply efforts will go toward rebuilding our stockpiles in preparation for the next round of offensives. Our fleets will disperse evenly throughout our territory and assume defensive positions, guarding against any potential threats." Zahn pauses to let this information sink in. "Should we continue, we will operate with what supplies we have and hope for the best. Our initial goal was simply for a decisive thrust to Foundry, with Commenor as a secondary objective. However, with Brentaal under our wing, we have fresh forces with options for other attacks to the north. Though they would be fighting as a solid force since we wouldn't have time to distribute ships and officers." Zahn says this with a spare glance at Lobkin.

He leaves it unsaid, but one of those "options" is surely a thrust at Thrawn's border.

>We will attack
>We will consolidate
>Ask opinions of the Admirals

more detailed options to follow these of course

>>1491530
>>We will attack
We have a huge advantage and we must get every drop of golden surprise from it as possible.

>>1491530
>Ask opinions of the Admirals

>Writing
I'll try to collate these two answers

Slow day huh? Tuesday always this slow?

>>1491530
>We will attack
HOWEVER
We can use this opportunity to see what Thrawn does as well. We can launch an attack against the Rebels, whilst keeping in mind that Thrawn may attempt to stab us in the back.

This can be an opportunity to gain some insight as to Thrawn's movements.

>>1491655
It is Finals for some people

>>1491675
Damn that's true. Don't they know Internet Star wars > Furthering your education?

You're inclined to order an attack, but you're also curious of the stance of your various Admirals.

"Admiral Yazz, you favor attack?" You ask.

"Yes, your majesty," Yazz responds without hesitation. "We won't win a war hiding behind minefields."

You nod an turn your attention, "And Admiral Oxtroe, you oppose an attack?"

"I-" Oxtroe hesitates, "I don't believe such an attack is prudent."

"For what reason?"

"Admiral Yazz forgets the only reason we are hear at your side is because of a, quite frankly, masterful withdrawal to the Deep Core. If we had attacked then, our meager forces would have been wiped out. Consolidation is not cowardice."

Lobkin snorts and puffs smoke at her.

Admiral Oxtroe sends him a hate-filled glare.

"Admiral Lobkin, you disagree with Admiral Oxtroe's assessment?"

Lobkin shrugs his shoulders, "I think I did enough 'consolidating' under Reddrin. I'd rather fight if given the choice."

"And you Grand Admiral?" You ask Zahn.

"We have . . . Options," Zahn says, avoiding the topic.

"Very well, and what are those options, Grand Admiral?"

"We have of course, the attack from Kuat toward the Rebellion. Foundry being an obvious goal. But thanks to the additional forces we have here on the Hydian Way around Brentaal, we have options to press the attack in the North as well."

>Attacking from Kuat alone will suffice
>Consider the Northern options as well

Again, more detail options to follow

I think Admiral Zahn is implying that we can stage an attack on Thrawn when he says we can consider Northern options.

Can we use the Force to verify his feelings?

>>1491703
>>Attacking from Kuat alone will suffice
If we can get the foundry, it will be a huge blow for the rebels. We can also use a fleet to capture the Backwater planets as a buffer and as resources

>>1491715
That is one of the options yes, but there are several

>>1491703
>Consider the Northern options as well

Let Zahn take the floor for a moment and explain what our other options might be.

>>1491703
>Consider the Northern options as well

>>1491703
>>>Attacking from Kuat alone will suffice

>>1491703
Give me the north options please.

I don't believe my last attempt to vote went through

>writing
>Consider Northern Options


>>1491835
Well it did now! Congrats on breaking a tie lol

>>1491844
I was sitting here wondering and waiting for it to pop up. Lol

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Nothing should be taken off the table. If you have new forces available to you, they would be best put to use.

"What are these northern options?" You ask.

"We have a few," Zahn says.

You know that he has left a Thrawn attack unsaid, but that option is of course there. You lack enough forces to make it a crushing blow, but you could likely retake a few important hyperspace junction worlds like Velusia.

"We have two primary routes of attack," Zahn continues, "We can strike eastward, along the Hydian way. That path gives us the option to either launch a symbolic strike at a few minor rebel-held worlds, or a major undertaking aimed at taking a 'golden triangle' of important worlds. Raithal, Carida, and Castell. That option is extremely risky, but carries with it significant rewards. The Academies on Raithal and Carida would be invaluable."

"The second option would be the long-delayed punitive strike against the Yevetha in the Koornacht Cluster who rebelled , escaping their bondage and turning on their masters. Eliminating them would protect Coruscant's rear areas and give us access to a few minor shipyards, as well as potentially access to another slave race."

>Attack Eastward at the Rebels
>Attack northward at Thrawn (You won't make this obvious in front of Thrawn)
>Strike Westward and destroy the Yevetha
>Do nothing, an attack from Kuat alone will suffice.

I will require that the "never mind" option get a significant majority of votes to be considered since I don't like undoing the effects of other votes so easily.

>>1491921
>Strike Westward and destroy the Yevetha

>>1491921
>strike westword.

We need to secure our rear

>>1491921
>>Strike Westward and destroy the Yevetha
Xeno scum

>Xeno scum

>Writing

"The Yevetha have enjoyed their freedom long enough," you say. "The Brentaal Navy will leave a picket behind and proceed to Cal Seti to prepare for the campaign against the Xenos."

"And who will lead this campaign, my liege?" Zahn asks, hands clasped behind his back.

"If I may," Lobkin says, "I'd like to volunteer for this expedition." He takes a long drag on his cigarra, "After all, I haven't gotten a chance to prove myself a capable leader yet."

"Shooting down Xenos barely counts as war," Yazz mutters.

"I thought you were worried about the reliability of this fleet?' Zahn asked.

"And I still am, but a knife in the back is a risk I'm willing to take for a chance to prove myself."

>Admiral Lobkin, you'll get that chance
>Admiral Oxtroe, your level head is needed
>Admiral Yazz, an uncompromising leader is required.

>>1492022
>>Admiral Lobkin, you'll get that chance
This campaign isn't too important. We;ll see what he can do

>>1492022
>Admiral Lobkin, you'll get that chance

>>1492022
>Admiral Lobkin, you'll get that chance

Prove to us just what you're capable of, Admiral

>New guy
>Writing

"Admiral Lobkin, you will lead," You say.

Lobkin sneers, "Those xenos won't know what hit them."

"Now, as for the attack from Kuat," Zahn says, "We need to determine the intensity and the leader."

>Limited attack, just attack Foundry
>Complete attack, Attack foundry and Commenor

And

>Oxtroe's adherence to orders will be needed
>Yazz's flexibility will be vital
>Grand Admiral Zahn, you will personally lead this attack.

One of each please

>>1492074
>Complete attack, Attack foundry and Commenor
>Yazz's flexibility will be vital

>>1492067
You dropped your trip TK

>>1492074
>>1492082
>>1492083
FUUUUUUUU-

Thanks. Don't browse /e/ and qst at the same time guys . . .

>>1492074
>Limited attack, just attack Foundry
Let's try take thins a bit slow.
>Yazz's flexibility will be vital

>>1492074
>complete attack
>yaza's flexability

>>1492074
>>Limited attack, just attack Foundry
>Yazz's flexibility will be vital

>>1492099
*things

So Yazz is obviously the commander, but the vote is split 50/50. Gonna give it a few minutes and then roll for it

>>1492095
>That spoiler

>Ohmy.jpg

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>>1492152

>>1492145
We do have 7 IP's here. Just for the rest give the breaking vote.

>>1492074
>>Limited attack, just attack Foundry
We can't get greedy now.

>>1492165
Tie broken.

>writing

>>1492165
And here comes anon with the tie breaker.

"Admiral Yazz," you say, "You will take control of the forces arrayed to attack Foundry."

"Yes, your majesty," Yazz replies.

"Yours is the most vital mission. Foundry must be taken intact. If damage falls to that world, Kuat won't get the components it needs and our shipyards will sit idle."

"You can count on me," Yazz says.

"There is one more order of business to go over," Zahn says, anxiousness creeping into his voice. "But I'd like such plans to be discussed in the utmost secrecy." He looks to you, the next sentence unspoken.

>Grand Admiral Thrawn, thank you for your attendance, but I'll request you leave us
>Everyone here can be trusted.

>>1492181
>Ask thrawn if we'll be able to partake in HIS own battle planning like this.

>>1492181
>>Grand Admiral Thrawn, thank you for your attendance, but I'll request you leave us
I am sure you understand

>>1492181
>Everyone here can be trusted.

Besides if Thrawn knew we were having this meetting he must already have some kind of infiltrator or bug inside it.

>>1492181
>Mention to Thrawn that this would be a good time for his own forces to attack the Rebels in another direction.
>Grand Admiral Thrawn, thank you for your attendance, but I'll request you leave us

With the unstated implication that more of these conferences can continue as long he stays non-aggressive.

It's also good that we are attacking the xenos, Lobniks fleet will be nearby if Thrawn does backstab us at least.

>>1492181
>Grand Admiral Thrawn, thank you for your attendance, but I'll request you leave us
Operational security, he should understand.

We've demonstrated our trust at letting him to participate thus far.

>>1492217
this

>>1492217
>It's also good that we are attacking the xenos, Lobniks fleet will be nearby if Thrawn does backstab us at least.


That's a very good plus side to this campaign

I would rather keep Thrawn in the meetting and leek it to the rebels so they think thrawn is working with us.

>Grand Admiral Thrawn, thank you for your attendance, but I'll request you leave us
>writing

"Grand Admiral Thrawn, thank you for your attendance, but I'll request you leave us."

Thrawn smiles, "Of course, your highness."

"I'm sure you understand," you say.

"Quite well. Basic precautions."

"Before you go," you add, "Do you have any plans of your own of attacking the Rebels? Perhaps if we were to work together we could unbalance them."

"Your Highness, I'm afraid I can only tell you that I have plans of my own. Of course I take your own plans into account, but I cannot yet reveal my own operations. Needless to say, destroying the rebellion is a top priority of mine."

"Very well," you say.

Thrawn gives you a full bow, and his hologram dissolves to static.

Zahn clears his throat, "I've drawn up the preliminary framework for a new series of campaigns . . . Operation Shadow Hand." He types a command into the holotable and brings up a galactic map with an intricate series of arrows and lines criss-crossing it. "This is intended to be a knockout blow against the rebellion. I rate the plan's success chances high, but there's much preparation to be done. Namely, assembling the required forces, securing our borders, capturing worlds to use as a jumping off point, and gathering the cooperation of a large number of Imperial warlords."

"Warlords?" Lobkin asks with a snort.

"For us to cripple the Rebellion we need to deny them any safe harbor. If we seize Dac, but Sullust or Bothwui remain, they will regroup and live on. No, this infection must be attacked, every point at once. For that, we need much more aid than we have."

"And we couldn't simply smash these warlords?" Yazz asks.

"Possible, but say we were to attempt to take over Admiral Delvardus's territory. We could end up destroying his valuable fleets, or slagging important worlds, Eriadu itself even," Zahn explains.

Lobkin is perturbed at the mention of his homeworld and narrows his eyes, "We wouldn't dare."

"We may have no choice in the matter," Zahn replies simply. "If Delvardus leaves us no choice. This is why it is paramount we avoid destroying resources and material we could use." Zahn looks at each admiral in turn after he finishes speaking, "I want to make it clear, Operation Shadow Hand is not yet ready to execute, and likely won't be for some time, but this is the military goal we should be working toward. Are there any questions?"


>Ask Zahn a question
>Request an Admiral's opinion on the plan
>no questions

>>1492272
>Request all of there opinions.

>>1492283
Sure

>>1492272
>Ask Zahn a question
"And how do you plan to make this warlords go back under the true empire?"

I'm going to answers as many as I can as fast as I can. Starting

>>1492272
>Ask Zahn a question

Which of these warlords would likely resist integration with our forces the most?

"And what's your plan to bring the warlords back under our banner?" You ask.

"I can only think of the late Grand Moff Tarkin," Zahn replies, looking like he was recalling a fond memory. "Not through force, but through fear of force. If we start with the intention of 'dethroning' the warlords they are likely to resist to no end. We should make it clear that if they return they keep, more or less, what they have earned in exchange for loyalty. But if they resist they will be run down like womp rats."

"The lot of them are no better than Xenos," Yazz says, "Even Lobkin here had the good sense to return to the empire."

Lobkin gives Yazz a veiled look. "I think it's a marvelous plan. Though I find Shadow Hand a bit ambitious, very easy to become overextended, especially when we rely on former warlords."

"It does seem fairly risky," Oxtroe agrees, "such an all-or-nothing offensive risks the total destruction of our navy. Dividing our forces in the face of the enemy . . . I would prefer we kept the navy concentrated and won sector by sector."

Zahn shakes his head, "That would be the exact kind of fight the Rebels would be ready for."

"And who among the Warlords would be the hardest do you think?" you ask.

Zahn considers the question, "Zsinj and Thrawn if you even count them," he replies. "Thrawn may at least pretend to loyalty, but Zsinj seems to be content living as a pirate king on the rim. Outside of their territories, 'Superior General' Delvardus is a major power with his control over Eriadu. Teradoc and Yzu are also threats, though smaller. There are of course innumerable warlords littering the rim. Once the major players start to return, they should fall in line as well."

"Though at what point do the pirates and scum outnumber the true loyalists?" Oxtroe asks bitterly.

"We'll have to rely on our military apparatus to keep them in line," Zahn replies.

With Operation Shadow Hand, and the current strategic situation outlined, before moving on to handle other matters, are there any other military topics to discuss? Either meta or in-game, this is open field for ideas/questions etc

>Write in
>No, proceed

>>1492360
How goes manpower shortages and where/when can we expect to hit major worlds of minerals and resource wealth?

Also any issues with current starship designs or ideas from the front?

>>1492360
I know none of you are experts, but how are our ground forces fairing then?

>>1492360
How is our control over Corellian? Any major attemps in their re-integration to the empire?
Besides Foundry and Commonor what other major planets should we focus at the long run?

>>1492360
Do they any suggestions to solve the Naval discipline issue.

We have our own (Kommisari), but it would be good to get their thoughts regarding discipline and military reintegration.

>>1492371
The Avenger has been proven vastly superior to older Tie designs which are being phased out. The capture of the Brentaal Protectorate gives you access to fresh pools of manpower that will be handy. You likely seeing the end of the desperate shortage of warm bodies.

As far as wealth, that's hard to see because that sort of info in star wars is hard to find. At the moment, it can be assumed that raw minerals are scraped up from asteroid belts and dead worlds all over the place. You've seized a few Encumenopolis's that give you a pretty credit in tax value as well.


>>1492374
There have yet to be any major ground engagements. There was some fighting on Corellia, but most worlds accept occupation rather than risk orbital bombardment.

>>1492394
Corellia is firmly under your control, the world had been under the control of a warlord and welcomed the Empire back after Harrsks forces were defeated. Corellia has always been fiercely independent though, so its a toss up.

As far as other worlds to focus on, that's a bit broad. Carida and Raithal have major military academies, Fondor isn't terribly far away, its a major shipyard. Eriadu is a prize though its far away. Yag'Dhul could be important too. Maybe Bestine as well.


Any other questions? Does that cover it?

>>1492433
The Conscript reliability issues? That has largely been handled at this point. Responsible mutineers have been punished, potential rebel agents are under investigation/observation, and those who remained loyal were rewarded.

>>1492438
Logically speaking, would it be better to enslave the xenos or just kill them all

>>1492444
Given Operation Shaddow Hand's requirement that we integrate the forces of non-loyal warlords - how do our Admirals suggest we approach this?

>>1492438
I don't have any major question i guess that's it.

>>1492451
The Yevetha were enslaved once. They are very technically minded and easy to train to do advanced work. They were quite valuable as slaves. That said, they are much more intelligent and dangerous than they were given credit for. The choice lies with you, the players.

>>1492455
"Are there any suggestions for the re-integration of the warlords into the military?" You ask.

"The only suggestion I have, your highness, is to grant them a rank roughyl equivalent to the one they last held in the real navy, with some leeway made for their accomplishments since then. I'd prefer not to reinduct every warlord as the 'grand admiral' they claim to be, but at the same time, a former captain leading a battlegroup ought to receive some kind of promotion. Unfortunately, we could not easily split them from their private forces. In a way, they would be a force unto themselves than a true unit of the Imperial navy." Zahn says.

"We ought to 'bait and switch' them," Yazz says. "Do what we did to get Lobkin here. Find some lackey who's willing to bow down in exchange for giving up their private army. We break up the warlords after they've signed up."
Any others or are we ready to proceed?

>>1492487
The bait and switch sounds good to me, but we should only do that later on - otherwise we will scare them off.

>>1492487
>No, proceed

With the Admiral's Council on Anaxes complete, you board Tarkin, headed back to the Core, Byss specifically. The rigors of governance have left you feeling drained, on top of the use of your powers to coordinate the battle at Kuat. You feel the need to immerse yourself in the dark side. And what better place than the nexus of your dark empire?

Your thoughts linger on your apprentice, aboard a brand new Korriban-class cruiser headed deep into Rebel-controlled space. Cythera is weak in the force. She lacks the formal Jedi training enjoyed by Tyrannus and Vader, and the years of training put into Maul. But in Jade, you sensed potential. If she survives this fight with Skywalker, perhaps she would become a Sith to reckon with. Although there would of course always be others waiting to take her place.

As usual though, you have other matters for your concern. Sly Moore and her Shadow Mages have finished their task, developing new materials for use as sensor-baffling armor plating which were deployed on the new cruiser Korriban. The first, and so far only, ship of its class, but with the option to build more. The armor it uses though requires a labor intensive process by Sith Alchemists, so mass producing such ships without their direct involvement would be impossible, as would further developing the project to encompass different types of ships.

How would you like the Shadow Mages to proceed?

>Continue development of the project
>Have the mages invest their time in other areas

More choices to follow both

>>1492487
Make a mental note to have Isard look into infiltrating some of these warlords like she did with Lobkin and then proceed

>>1492555
>Continue development of the project

>>1492555
>Continue development of the project


Stealth assets are great. Especially when your enemy knows they exist but not how to detect them or how many you have. Makes every false report, sensor malfunction and so on seem so very real and terrifying.

>>1492555
>>Continue development of the project
For the big rebel attack, we could have surprise "terror" attacks in the heart of the rebel land and sabotage main rebel staging grounds

>>1492580
d-delet this

>>1492555

>Continue development of the project

The ability to deceive you enemies is a great weapon.

>>1492580
wew

>>1492580
Also have her look into Plap presents.

>>1492584
lolk

>Continue development of the project

Moore should continue to develop this successful project further. The armor is time consuming to make, so it's hardly limitless. How would the mages be best employed?

>Use this armor to plate the star destroyer Blood Oath
>begin to produce Infiltrators
>continue to Produce Korriban Class cruisers

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>>1492652
>>Use this armor to plate the star destroyer Blood Oath
>An entire Star Destroyer equipped with Stealth Plating
Muh dick

>>1492652
>continue to Produce Korriban Class cruisers

Better to focus our efforts until we have enough of these, then we can move onto other uses.

>>1492659
Please, clearly we should cover a death star in it and really surprise those rebel fucks.

>>1492652

>continue to Produce Korriban Class cruisers

>>1492652
>Use this armor to plate the star destroyer Blood Oath

This is probably the least strategically sound choice, BUT I CAN'T RESIST

>>1492663
>A Death Star somehow sneaks right up to the Capitol Planet of the rebels
>something about it not being a moon

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>>1492663
>really surprise those rebel fucks.

>>1492652
>continue to Produce Korriban Class cruisers

>>1492691
>>continue to Produce Korriban Class cruisers
>writing

>>1492673
>>1492686
I don't think we'd even need to build it. Just let it slip that the designs for it exist and imply we've constructed it and then let them think whatever they want.

>>1492701
We can let our fucktoy Spymaster take care of that for us

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Ugh, I'm going to have to stop the session there. We're on the last stretch of what I had planned anyway. We'll finish up the Emperor's bit on Thursday and then get back to our girls Alana and Cythera and see what's shakin.

Follow on Twitter for updates:
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Hope to see you guys Thursday at 7 EST (11UTC) You've been wonderful!

>>1492716
Thanks for running TK

>>1492716
Thanks for the run.

>>1492716
See you Thursday

>>1492716
Thanks for running dude

>>1492721
>>1492724
>>1492725
>>1492726
It was and is always my pleasure! I'm very much looking forward to the next few sessions. I'm planning on trying/testing some new things and at some point I'll probably do a feedback survey. You're also to shout at me what you like/don't like, want more of/want less of. you can even do that now and give me something to read tomorrow morning

>>1492746
Welcome. You're also WELCOME to shout at me.For fuck sake . . .

>>1492748
But i don't want to use capslock...

>>1497483
angry whispers also acceptable

>>1497499
so how much fucked Mara is? And does Palpy know about the jedi force ghosts? How much op are you going to make then?

>>1497527
It remains to be seen how fucked Mara is. My goal is to run that Session on Saturday, I have to figure out how I want to do stats and things. I cant' find a good system I like that lets the players roll cause I have multiple roll bullshit and I hate D100s. I imagine Palpy is aware of force ghosts. idk how powerful They'll be.

>>1497537
why not use D20s, take the average of 3 rolls and see if it beats a pre set DC, then have degrees of failure/success determine how it goes

>>1497537
I ask because Luke is always followed by Yoda, Obi and Anakin's force ghosts so i wondered if we will end up fighting one of then.

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>>1497549
That sounds pretty good. I was going to fiddle around with the Traveller D6 system cause I know and like that, but it doesn't lend itself well to interactivity. So how does that work normally? People vote on action AND roll at the same time? Or do they all vote and then all roll on the winning action?

Game time start.

>>1497549
Taking an average 3 of d20s often leads to really bland rolls. I'm still going to trust TK in whatever he chooses, although I will offer my own suggestions.

With regards to Mara fighting Luke, she doesn't have much chance at her current training level. Honestly I would have preferred to send her to kill Leia as a first assignment that is slightly more survivable while still dealing a blow to our enemies.

>>1497576
Always do vote first, and then roll on the winning decision. Always.

Otherwise it's a shit show where people change their votes depending on what the high rolls are.

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Welcome back to Dark Empire.

Previously, the Admiral's Council on Anaxes decided the next steps for the execution and course of the war. Plans were made to strike out from the Kuat against the factory world of Foundry, and to finally crush the Xeno rebellion in the Koornacht Cluster led by your former Yevetha slaves.

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>https://twitter.com/DarkEmpireQuest

***

Your Dark Siders can't remain forever dependent on the Navy to ferry them around, it would be nice to equip them with their own transportation. You give Moore the order to continue the construction of the armor which is going to need a fun name at some point plating for use in more Korriban-Class ships.

While your Archmage sees to her work, you have a scheduled meeting with your Grand Inquisitor, the young Vende Amenge, formerly a mere Dark Side Adept whose passion for Sith lore brought him to your attention and earned him the coveted role of Grand Inquisitor.

The Grand Inquisitor enters your chambers at a swift pace, cape swirling behind him. His face is blank, expression concealed, but beneath the veneer of calm you sense turbulent waves of emotion. Chief among them, bitter resentment and frustrated jealousy. You take note of the ornate silver light saber handle clipped to his belt, the small Sith runes inscribed on the hilt at this distance are impossible to make out, but you know it to be one of the last lines of the Sith Code. Through victory, my chains are broken

Vende stops a short distance from you and takes a knee, bowing his head.

"Greetings my master."

>Rise, Vende. Tell me, what troubles you?
>What is it, Inquisitor?
>Inquisitor, your saber carries part of the Sith Code I see. Do you fancy yourself a Sith?

>>1497581
>>Rise, Vende. Tell me, what troubles you?

>>1497581
What about whisper steel. Because the ship appear to be whispering when is detected on a radar. Or something like that.

>>1497581
>Rise, Vende. Tell me, what troubles you?

Oh call is wraith steel

>>1497581

>Rise, Vende. Tell me, what troubles you?

>Rise, Vende. Tell me, what troubles you?

>writing

>>1497624
Trips

>>1497628
Stop lurking on /e/

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"Rise, Vende." You say, "What is it that troubles you?"

"Master," Vende repeats, "I wanted to bring to your attention the reports from our ongoing Inquisition-"

"I've seen them," you say, "Increased recruitment numbers from across the board. Notable candidates from Coruscant, Empress Teta, even Xorth. You and your Inquisitors have done well."

"So many new candidates, and yet not one has gone to the Inquisition," Vende says.

You remain silent, inviting him to continue.

"Ap-Llewff," The Grand Inquisitor practically spits the name from his mouth, "and his Commissars have first claim to not only the best candidates, but the most candidates. Between that, and the natural losses that occur during training and selection, my Inquisitors have not had their ranks replenished, let alone strengthened."

"The Kommissari is vital to the strength and reliability of my navy, which in turn protects and expands my Empire," you reply.

"And yet, it is your Inquisition that brings you those candidates, with no Inquisition, there are no more Adepts. The Inquisition is the backbone of the Dark Order and it should be we who get first claim to the candidates we take in."

>Be careful with your tone, Inquisitor, or have you forgotten who it is that rules?
>I can sympathize with your plight, but you will have to make do.
>I will review the situation and adjust it accordingly

I know I've used it before, but I fucking love this picture. Nothing sums up the Inquisition better in one image

>>1497631
>Be careful with your tone, Inquisitor, or have you forgotten who it is that rules?

Without the navy we have no planets from which candidates can be found. Their untrustworthiness lead to the first collapse of the Empire. It shall not happen a second time.

Yet I sympathize with your plight. And you are correct that the Inquisiton is key to the development of new adepts. Once the situation has stabilized we will revisit shifting more resources to the Inquisition.

>>1497631
backing this >>1497642

>>1497631

Well that is basicaly what i want so i willsupport this: >>1497642

>Be careful with your tone, Inquisitor, or have you forgotten who it is that rules?

>Write in

>writing

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"Be careful with your tone, Inquisitor, or have you forgotten who it is that rules?"

Vende flinches, "No, I have not my master."

"Without the navy we have no planets from which candidates can be found. Their untrustworthiness lead to the first collapse of the Empire. It shall not happen a second time."

Vende accepts your statement without argument.

"Yet I sympathize with your plight. And you are correct that the Inquisition is key to the development of new adepts. Once the situation has stabilized we will revisit shifting more resources to the Inquisition."

"Thank you, master but . . . " he struggles for words, his emotions in turmoil, "I don't just ask because of my own beliefs. There is . . . pressure . . . from within to enhance the prestige and power of the Inquisition."

As Vende speaks, you see an image in his mind. High Inquisitor Tremayne, the senior-most member of the inquisition. Tremayne prodding, Tremayne weakening Vende's support within the Inquisition. Spreading whispers of incompetence, impotence.

>Are you so useless that you come to me to fight your battles for you?
>I will speak with those who oppose you and remind them who the Grand Inquisitor is
>I trust you'll be able to handle the situation on your own

>>1497667
>>I trust you'll be able to handle the situation on your own

The dark side draws strength from conflict. If I were to intervene it would show my strength, not yours. It would leave you weaker as you had to turn to another for aid. You must deal with this on your own to prove your strength to those who doubt you and show yourslelf to be worthy of the position of Grand Inquisitor.

>>1497667
>I would act if I could Grand Inquisitor but it would weaken you're position even more. I do however trust you in being able to handle this as I would not have given you this job if you couldn't.

>>1497667

This
>>1497679

>>1497679
>>1497682
Our sinc with the dark side is strong today my fellow darths.

>Weird Dark Side Sync
>Writing

"I would act if I could Grand Inquisitor but it would weaken your position even more. The dark side draws strength from conflict. If I were to intervene it would show my strength, not yours. It would leave you weaker as you had to turn to another for aid. I do however trust you in being able to handle this as I would not have given you this job if you couldn't."

Vende thinks a moment before conceding, "Yes, master."

"You must deal with this on your own to prove your strength to those who doubt you and show yourself to be worthy of the position of Grand Inquisitor."

"I won't fail you, master."

Based on this display of weakness, you're not so sure that's true, but you're willing to see how it plays out."

"I'm sure you won't."

***

You are Command Alana Tyrna of the Imperial Navy, and you've just been through a hell of a fight. Your capital ships are, for the most part, intact, but your fighter compliment was virtually wiped out. Normally the damage you'd sustained could be handled in orbit at Trellen's repair facilities, except that they had been damaged themselves in the fighting. It meant that Splinter Task Force had to make for Kuat for repairs. It was there the overwhelming bulk of the Imperial Navy was gathered after their startling victory over the Rebellion.

Your fleet was en route to the Kuat Drives at present, burning through hyperspace. You've received word that your Executive Officer, Lieutenant Roth Tierce has been released from the med bay, though his condition isn't 100%, he can serve in a light role.

You've also been told that your presence is required in the medical bay, your chief medical officer requests you visit him as soon as you're able.

As you stand watch on the bridge of Splinter the turbolift doors open and admit Lieutenant Tierce onto the bridge. He still has visible bacta bandages applied to his hand and shoulder, but otherwise seems in good spirits, smiling sheepishly at you.

"Commander, good to see you again," he says.

"It's damn good to have you back, Lieutenant," you reply. "I heard you made a hero of yourself on Turmoil."

"Well, you could say that," Tierce replies, "Only, I thought I was witnessing general incompetence when they first started trying to change our hyperspace course. Didn't expect I'd be shot for my troubles."

"Well no matter, you saved the Empire a ship and made it out alive. That's what matters."

"Of course, ma'am. I've been ordered to remain on light duty, but I'd like to request formal reinstatement as your Executive Officer, effective immediately ma'am."

>I expect no less. You can watch the bridge while I make a trip to sick bay
>I'm Sorry, Lieutenant. I need you in top shape, I expect you to remain on medical leave until you are 100%
>Lieutenant, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but I believe you were given an independent command. I'd like you to take another as soon as possible

>>1497710
>I'm Sorry, Lieutenant. I need you in top shape, I expect you to remain on medical leave until you are 100%

>>1497710
>I'm Sorry, Lieutenant. I need you in top shape, I expect you to remain on medical leave until you are 100%

>>1497710
>I expect no less. You can watch the bridge while I make a trip to sick bay.
(This is light duty and it should help his pride)

On a side note...

Anyone else worried about our attack on the League? Their forces are fresh and prepared, and the attacking force will be under the command of an untested Admiral who seems highly likely to try to win glory by attacking aggressively. He could easily underestimate them...

>>1497719
>Anyone else worried about our attack on the League?

Just a little bit.

>Their forces are fresh and prepared, and the attacking force will be under the command of an untested Admiral who seems highly likely to try to win glory by attacking aggressively.

They lack military trainning will be their downfall i think if oir admiral keep being agressive he can break the league's coordination. Since they aren't soldiers.

>>1497710
>I expect no less. You can watch the bridge while I make a trip to sick bay

>>1497767
Our boy wants to show off his scars! Ah!

>>1497710
>>I expect no less. You can watch the bridge while I make a trip to sick bay

>>I expect no less. You can watch the bridge while I make a trip to sick bay
>writing

>>1497777
Nice quads.

Time to get yelled at by our ships doctor!

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>>1497777
A sign from the Dark Side! I have been chosen!

Rolled 74 (1d100)

>>1497790
check this roll though

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"I didn't expect any less of you, lieutenant," You say.

Tierce gives you a smile, "Thank you, Commander.

"In fact, why don't you watch the bridge while I make a trip to sick bay."

"Sick bay?" Tierce asks, "I just came from there, you're not missing much unless you're looking for men in bacta tanks."

You give Tierce a half smile, "If only it were personal interest that motivates me. I've been asked to meet with the Chief Medical Officer."

Tierce nods, "I see. Okay, well I'll watch things for you then. Best of luck, Commander."

You trade salutes with Tierce and leave the bridge, taking a turbolift deep to sickbay.

The medical ward tucked deep within the bowels of Splinter somehow seems even more sterile than the rest of the ship. Normal the ward is fairly empty, but today the beds and Bacta tanks are full of wounded from your fleet, many of them you recognize as pilots.

It doesn't take you long to find the chief medical officer, his white gown flecked red with blood, the silver-reflective visor of his surgical mask returns your own distorted features to you.

"Ah, Commander Tyrna," he calls from across the compartment, but closes quickly to you, avoiding the small fleet of medical droids scooting around the ward.

"Doctor," you greet, "Do you have word on Lieutenant Vells?"

"Uh yes . . . " the doctor says, "about that . . . "

You wait patiently for the doctor to compose himself.

"The Lieutenant's condition is . . . critical but stable. And well. . . I . . ." the doctor takes a deep breath, "To be honest, my orders in this situation are clear. Lieutenant Vells and twelve of the pilots we recovered are past the treatment threshold established by the Navy. Vells and some of his surviving comrades are to be submitted to be evaluated for reclamation. Normally this process doesn't involve the commanding officer at all but . . . given your close relationship with the Lieutenant I wanted to bring it to your attention. We do have the bacta and prosthetic supplies on hand to treat Vells and the others, but it would require some alternation to the documentation for this incident."

You understand the doctor means fabricating records, something you could arrange with ease. So, Vells and some of his men were as good as fodder for the Shadow Droids it seemed.

>And . . . ? You have your orders, Doctor (Follow protocol, inform the reclaimers)
>Make an exception just for Vells
>To Kessel with protocol, flub the paperwork and get my pilots back in fighting shape

>>1497804
>>And . . . ? You have your orders, Doctor (Follow protocol, inform the reclaimers)

>>1497804
>To Kessel with protocol, flub the paperwork and get my pilots back in fighting shape

>>1497804
>>To Kessel with protocol, flub the paperwork and get my pilots back in fighting shape
They would do better as human fighter pilots than hooked into a machine

>>1497804
>To Kessel with protocol, flub the paperwork and get my pilots back in fighting shape

We do need to take care of our pilots and besides Vell's and his team are expirent pilot which the empire is in need.

>>1497804
>>Make an exception just for Vells

>>1497804
We may come to regret this, but...

>To Kessel with protocol, flub the paperwork and get my pilots back in fighting shape

>>1497804
TK can we give some kind of reward for our medical officer? Since he's doing such a great job in taking care of our men...and also so he won't rat us out.

>>1497831
Come on we aren't a true imperial without twisting the rules a little bit.

>>1497838
You can give him an "attaboy" and recommend him for promotion, but you don't have a lot to give, unless you want to pay him out of your own pocket

>>1497838
We could probably pull some strings to get better medical equipment, staff, and supplies sent to our ship. Honestly, with how much we've been seeing combat, it's probably a worthwhile investment.

That's a little bit less direct bribery and more in character I would think.

>>1497849
Can we do this?>>1497851

>To Kessel with protocol, flub the paperwork and get my pilots back in fighting shape

>>1497857
>>1497851
I'll allow it


>Writing

>>1497851
And less easy to trace back to us.

>>1497851
this

"To Kessel with the protocol," you say, somewhat alarmed at the prospect of losing Vells after so narrowly saving him. "Do whatever you have to get him and those other pilots back into fighting shape. I'll sign any orders you need sent through."

The doctor relaxes his shoulders, "Good, that's good. I actually liked Vells."

"You're not alone there," you reply, "I'll lean on requisitions to make up for the supplies you use on them and try to get a bit extra. Maybe some new med droids."

"Thank you, commander," he says.

You know that with the Empire's anti-cyborg bias, getting prosthetics for your pilots will be tough, and getting them back into the cockpit will be tougher, but you are confident between your rank, reputation, and status you can throw what weight you have around to get it done.

"Just make it happen doctor, let me know when they're well again."

"Yes, ma'am!"


***

After exiting hyperspace, you're greeted with the green sphere of Kuat, hanging in space, perfectly suspended in the center of a vast orbital ring that was the primary part of the Kuat Drive Yards. All of Kuat's industry had been migrated to orbit, leaving the planet as a perfect garden world for the ruling elite. The Drive Yards themselves are much more aesthetically pleasing than, say, the tangled jumble of gantries at Fondor, or the purely-industrial construction rigs at Foerost. It was there your ship was headed, for one of the smaller berths on the ring, which itself was surrounded by the flickering lights of sublight drives from ships coming and going in the hundreds.

Splinter has been assigned a repair slip where work can be done on her, likewise to the other ships of your task force. Now all that remained was to come to port and receive repairs.

A nearby ensign approaches you quietly, swallowing nervous before speaking, "Ma'am, we've received a transmission from Kuat," the ensign says. "It's Minister Tyrna, ma'am."

Your father. You don't let you expression betray your own reaction. Your father rarely ever tried to communicate with you, even when you both lived on the same world, even when you both lived in the same household. The last time he reached out was to bemoan your bloody fight at Coruscant and offer to give you a position aboard Grim Death on its way to the front. That case had been more a matter of your father concerned about the state of the Tyrna name than interest in advancing your own career.

Now there was no telling what he wanted.

"Very well," you say, "I'll take it in my quarters."


(1/2)

>>1497888
[Please notice me daddy intensifies]

The Imperial logo fades away to be replaced by your father, standing full-height in holographic form in your quarters.

"Alana, congratulations on your victory at Trellen," your father says, his face remaining expressionless.

"Thank you, father," you say, warmth spreading from your chest replacing the uneasy tightness you felt. "That's very kind of you."

"Accomplishments deserve reward," Your father says with a dismissive wave of his hand, "Admiral Yazz has passed you up from promotion though. He doesn't feel you have enough independent command experience." From your father's tone, he either disagrees with Yazz, or more likely personally dislikes the man.

"I'll have other chances," you say, fighting back the sinking feeling you feel at yet another failure in your father's eyes.

"I'm sure," you father replies, "In any case, you need an extra boost to your career. No one will take a female officer seriously unless you can bend the right ear. I've received an invitation from Kuat of Kuat to a celebratory 'Victory Ball' outside of Kuat City at his countryside villa. I'm unable to attend because of a bureaucratic knot I have to untangle on Empress Teta. I'm giving you the invitation to go in my place. It's a traditional party, like the sort we had on Byss before the war."

You knew the type, it would be packed to the gills with aristocrats, high-level bureaucrats, military officers, politicians and business executives. You'd attended many such parties in your youth before formally joining the navy. You knew these parties could make careers. They could also break them and were often political minefields, tread on the wrong toes, literally or figuratively, and you could find yourself in a world of hurt.

>Of course, I'd love to attend
>I think I'd better remain onboard and oversee repairs to my ship

>>1497907

>Of course, I'd love to attend

>>1497907
>>Of course, I'd love to attend
I am sure the crew wouldn't mind

>>1497907
>Of course, I'd love to attend. And be your representer father.

This is our chance time to make those sweet connections.

>>1497907
>>Of course, I'd love to attend
Perhaps we can bring Tierce along too? He has an influential family and everyone loves an injured hero.

>>1497907
>>Of course, I'd love to attend

>>Of course, I'd love to attend

>writing

>>1497954
Maybe? But we don't want to give the wrong impression. Also we should keep a blaster with us.

"Of course, I'd love to attend," you try to put pep in your voice that you're not feeling at the moment.

"Wonderful," your father replies. "I'm sure you still remember how to conduct yourself as a Lady of Byss?" his tone is disapproving, a shot, you imagine, at your naval career.

"Yes, father. Of course I do."

"I've heard what they call you," he says, "the Bloody Baroness." he shakes his head, "I'll remind you that Tarkin and Piett had no ridiculous names."

"I hardly chose it myself," you say.

He scoffs, "No, but your conduct is hardly ladylike if I had to say. No matter, I've no time for petty disagreements with you." as he speaks he begins collecting his belongings, "Should you decide you need to rely on your family connections for something-" more scorn, "I'll be on Empress Teta. Please use this time productively, make some connections that can serve you well."

"Of course, Father," you don't look at him.

"In the name of the Emperor," your father says tiredly.

You don't repeat the greeting as his image dissipates, your mind is racing with possibility. A ball on Kuat is an excellent way to make allies in exactly the same way your father proposes.

While you ponder it, your personal terminal hums to life displaying the information for the Ball that your father sent. It's in a few standard hours, nightfall on Kuat. You had to make some preparations by that point. The first, most basic question of any sort of high-level function like this is of course, what to wear.

>I will go as an officer of the Imperial navy (Go in Uniform)
>I will go as a Baroness of Byss (Go in a traditional gown)

>>1497994
>I will go as a Baroness of Byss (Go in a traditional gown)

>>1497994
>>I will go as a Baroness of Byss (Go in a traditional gown)
A striking gown, one that should interest everyone that matters

>>1497994
>>I will go as an officer of the Imperial navy (Go in Uniform)

>>1497994
>>I will go as an officer of the Imperial navy (Go in Uniform)

>>1497994

>I will go as an officer of the Imperial navy (Go in Uniform)
More space to carry a blaster and easier to move in case of a attack.

>>1498054
I think an attack is highly unlikely; with so many notables in one place security will be tight. However, there is a chance things could go wrong. If it is not unbecoming we could perhaps carry some formal sidearm.

>>1498054
We're going to a ball deep in Imperial heartland. No need to carry weapons or something

>>I will go as an officer of the Imperial navy (Go in Uniform)
>Murmurings about a sidearm

>writing

>>1497994
>>1498054
aging my vote i forgot we are going to represent dad at the ball.
>I will go as a Baroness of Byss (Go in a traditional gown)

>>1498078
The only reason we might carry a weapon would be if it's a formal part of our dress military uniform like a sword or possibly a pistol.

I'll allow the vote change.

>I will go as a Baroness of Byss (Go in a traditional gown)

>Writing

>>1498066
>>1498078
Same way we weren't expacting a traitor in our on forces?

Your father thinks you've forgotten how to be a Lady of the Empire? Fine. You'll show him. You decide to wear a formal gown, one that you've had since just before your academy days that you fortunately still fit. Barely. After you get into it, you can't help but feel somewhat . . . Exposed. It's not just the cut of the dress, you feel out of place outside your uniform, almost defenseless. Well, there is something you could do about it. The rank of Baron and Baroness carries with it certain privileges, one of which is wearing a ceremonial weapon in formal settings.

This boils down to really either a ceremonial sword which is mostly decorative, but could really give someone a vicious gash if it came down to it. It wouldn't look particularly out of place, but it would give you an air of dash.

The other would be bringing a ceremonial blaster in a holster. It would look somewhat out of place in a setting like this, and likely make more traditional officers uncomfortable, but it gives you the impression of a true soldier, not to mention makes you look a bit roguish.

>Bring the sword
>Bring the pistol
>Never mind, forget the whole idea

Another question is whether or not to go alone. You could always bring along Tierce, it wouldn't be terribly improper, though of course he is your XO and it may raise some eyebrows. It would be nice to have backup present, although it may also be easier to be charming and persuasive if you were to go alone.

>I will ask Tierce to accompany me, Zepal can watch the ship
>I will go alone, Tierce can watch the ship
>I will ask someone else to accompany me (write in)


Please pick one of each

>>1498101
Bunch of conscripts =/ Empire's finest men and women

>>1498127
>Never mind, forget the whole idea
>I will go alone, Tierce can watch the ship
We're going to a ball to spend time with important people, not our own men

>>1498127
>Bring the sword.

>Bring Tierce.

>>1498127
>>Bring the sword
>I will with Tierce
This is a place to make political connections

>>1498127
>Never mind, forget the whole idea
>I will go alone, Tierce can watch the ship

A single woman, looks approchable and gives a flare.

>>1498151
is that will leave or will take tierce?

>>1498127
>Bring the sword (so we can bathe in the blood of our enemies when we cut then)

>I will ask Tierce to accompany me, Zepal can watch the ship

It will be his chance to make contacts by himself.

>>1498152
We aren't going after a preposition we are there to represent our father and acquire some political conections.

>>1498157
take, I don't know how that fucked up

>Bring sword
> I will go alone, Tierce can watch the ship.

>>1498162
It's easier to attract people when you're you're a single woman trying to look for a companion at a ball

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>After you get into it, you can't help but feel somewhat . . . Exposed.

How much exposure are we talking about TK?

We could let Tierce choose. Why don't we extend him the invitation, but let him know he is welcome not to come if he wants to avoid the snake pit of Inperial politics.

>>1498185
https://youtu.be/m_erXm5uXRs?t=4s

>>1498141
How about this,Tierce can come if he wants to but he should not disturb us while we are in diplo mode?

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>>1498206
You are no fun.

>>1498213
https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/14ba90ad-e8c8-4e06-a236-12429a9e0f0d

This one looks nice and evil. I like it.

>Bring sword
>Tierce will have a choice (compromise)

>writing

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>>1498218
People are going to think we are a sith if we go dressed like that.

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>>1498218
I think it'll look something like this

The sword is coming. Whether or not it proves useful for cutting down fools, it will make a nice statement. Baroness or not, you are still an officer.

On the topic of bringing Tierce, you can't make up your mind. You spend a few minutes weighing pros and cons, and even consider asking Zepal to accompany you instead, when you decide a simple solution is just asking the lieutenant his opinion.

You travel back to the bridge where you find Tierce. "Lieutenant. Would you like to join me at the Kuat victory ball?"

Tierce's face nearly changes color. "M-ma'am?"

You clear your throat, "Would you like to join me as my guest at the victory ball on Kuat?"

"A . . .ball?" He rubs his neck, "Uh,well. I'm not much for those sorts of things. You know I'm Corellian, right? I'm more about fast starships, big guns and pretty-" he chokes off the rest of that sentence. "I think I'd only get in the way ma'am."

>Pressure him
>Persuade him
>Very well. Thank you, Lieutenant.

>>1498261
>Very well. Thank you, Lieutenant.
Watch the ship for me Lieutenant

>>1498261
>Very well. Thank you, Lieutenant.

>>1498261
>Very well. Thank you, Lieutenant.

Dam Tierce way to drop the ball mate.

Guess we are doing thia flight solo.

>>1498261
>Tierce, if you want to come, spit it out. If not, then you're in charge. I won't force you.

>>1498261
>>Very well. Thank you, Lieutenant.

>writing

>>1498323
So how many people in the bridge face palmed after Tierce shamefull display?

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"Tierce, if you want to come, spit it out. If not, then you're in charge. I won't force you."

Tierce composes himself, "I'm sorry ma'am I just . . . I don't think it would be proper. And It's just not really something I'm particularly interested in. I'd honestly rather stay here and watch them replace armor plates."

"Suit yourself," you reply, "Keep an eye on the ship, I won't be long."

So it looks like you were going alone after all. No matter, you'd done this sort of thing before, it should be easy to pick it up again. You change in your quarters and after a good bit of time analyzing yourself and your outfit, in the mirror, you strap on your sword hilt and make for the hangar and your personal shuttle. You stare down any crewman who dares give you a second look, and ultimately board your shuttle, course plotted for Kuat of Kuat's estate.

As the shuttle rounds the planet, headed for the terminator line where day is rapidly becoming night, you can't help but feel some apprehension at your coming engagement. After all, a party like this was just warfare in another form.

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And that wraps this session. I was hoping we'd have time for the ball itself, but I don't want to start it so late in the game. We'll pick that up next session. Saturday 7EST (11UTC)

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As always, you guys are fantastic. Thanks!

>>1498332
Well, it depends. I would guess a great many of them would rather take on another Mon Cal ship than attend a ball with the bloody baroness.

>>1498363
Thanks for running! See you in two days.

>>1498363
Thanls for the run see you saturday.

>>1498368
Pfff.. cowards.

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>>1498363
Dress is a bit primitive but at least it has a sword belt

>>1498509
Too much black we should have something blue-green to represent our Byss heritage.

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>>1499317
>Too much black
>Imperial

Say guys, do you think we may have a problem when the Empire gets around to assigning us a Komissar and he sees all our TIE pilots are cyborgs?

>>1498363
Just curious TK, in a 1 to 10 scale how attractive is Alana? Can she get a few ships from a minister just by looks and a small talk?

>>1500380
Just make our pilots use clothes that cover all of their body parts.

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>>1500785
This here is how TK sees Alana. You judge by yourself if she can or cannot do it.

>>1500806
Meant to quote this anon
>>1500406

>>1500806
Yes.

>>1500380
>>1500785

DESU, the real issue is if the Kommissars decide to dig deep into Splinters records, or the minds of those involved

>>1500406
You tell me, I think she's an attractive lady
Although I do wonder what that girl would think of us using her likeness in a game...

>>1501314
She's a cosplayer, she must be used with such things.

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Crazy fucking idea:
So this has been bugging me for weeks. A good way to do the dice rolling here. I REALLY don't like the idea of averaging dice. I find it a leveler in terms of difficulty, rolls will always "mellow".

Check this: Motherfucking Dice Pools

Mara gets, say, 6D10 to roll in combat. Players roll 1 each until we hit 6 or time runs out (like 15 mins) and I'll roll the remainder. Dice are rolled at a target number of say 7 and higher. 10s count twice.

Who would fucking HATE that system? Cause I think it has potential.

>>1502138
If you want to do something like that, Do what german hollow quest does. 3d10's and whatever it equals is the 'total' which if it passes the DC, you pass. you can then add a critc DC like 3-5 higher. However be careful sometimes changing shit during a quest causes an uproar.

>>1502606
Well I haven't deployed any concrete system for the game yet so it really shouldn't be mixing anything up.

The reason why I like the dice pool is it lets individual players roll and have direct impact. Either they achieve a success with that roll or they don't. All I need is to make a target number of successes or roll a competing dice pool against them.

I dunno, really I'd be perfectly happy to roll all the dice myself, I'm just trying to find a system that works for everyone.

In case it's not obvious, I'm really indecisive about it. Primarily because It's going to play a major role soon and I haven't had anyway to really play test anything. But I'm also perfectly happy to go alone with what the majority wants.

>>1503088
trips.

>>1503091
Have you tried using the same dice system that sith apprentice quest?

>>1503088
Check around then and pick one you like.

>>1503182
>>1503176
Disregard my apprehension. I think I've found a system I like. We likely won't have to worry about it for a bit but I think I'll have people collectively rolling toward a target number.

Say, 5 D20 to get to 80. Each person rolls 1D20, and once time is up, I'd roll any difference, or stop the rolls after the first five.

Gives everyone something to do, avoids flattening the dice curve with averages and things.

The exact numbers are subject to change, but I am 90% going with a system like that.

In case it's not obvious, dice curves and things are my least favorite part of Roleplaying. I am very much NOT a Roll Player. Anyway, It's gonna be good!

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>>1503233
I like it.

In case anyone didn't see, the game got pushed back 1 hour to 8. Ill make a new thread and link here when it's live.

>>1504216
Really? That's okay. I hope nothing serious happend.

>>1504258
No no no. Thanks for the concern, i have to house sit for family. It's all good, game will go up in 40 minutes

>>1504495
Hey ho new game