Rebel Squadrons

Ghostly Happenings: Operation Twilight Ripples

By FA Cyrel Vandroth
Unit: The Rebel Squadrons
General Announcement, Feb 13, 2015
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Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.

Almost.

The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.

RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.

These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?

High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.

This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.

But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.

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Tour: Ghostly Happenings
Operation: Twilight Ripples
Operation start date: February 13th, 2015
Operation end date: March 27th, 2015

Greetings, RS!

This session we have a wide array of objectives from you to choose from to participate in this session’s ITOD. Successfully completing part or all of an objective will cause you to earn Operation Points, a new method of recording your overall ITOD contribution during this session and throughout your tenure in the RS.

The majority of these objectives will use our ITOD reporting system, and a link to the associated reporter page is included in each objective.

Objective One: MC - GH01 (MINIS)
Briefing:
Nothing special here, pilots, just a good ‘ol fashioned pirate sweep. Your objective is to engage and destroy all pirate forces you encounter on this mission. But what they might lack in the latest ships, they’ll make up for elsewhere, so keep your guard up.
Visit the mission link and download the rules of engagement. (One operational point will be awarded for reporting on the mission. Three will be rewarded for a victory.)

Mission/Reporter link: (http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/itod/mission?id=1098)




Objective Two: Mind the Mines (XWING)
Briefing:
Agent Quintar of RS Intelligence has been captured by Imperial forces and is being transferred to a holding facility via the corellian corvette Omicron.
A second agent onboard the vessel has successfully disabled the vessel and transmitted its coordinates. However, it is believed that the corvette had a supply of mines onboard and may be deploying them while it awaits rescue repairs.
Time is of the essence. We are dispatching a rescue shuttle to recover our agent. You will be flying ahead of the shuttle to scout the area and clear any mines surrounding the corvette before our rescue team arrives.
Once the agent has been recovered the shuttle must be protected from any enemy craft entering the area until it safely reaches hyperspace.
Good luck, pilot.
(1 Operation Point will be awarded for submitting a report. 2 additional points will be awarded for a success.)

Mission/Reporter link: (http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/itod/mission?id=1096)


Objective Three: First Steps (SIMMING)
Briefing:
Participate in a Sentinel Company sim during this operational session. After your GM has updated your character's CP for a sim, you'll receive Leaderboard credit for participating in a sim. At that time, come here and submit a report! (2 points will be awarded for participating in at least four hours of sentinel sims. 1 point will be awarded for a narrative summary of the session.)

Mission/Reporter link: (http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/itod/mission?id=1095)



Objective Four: MC - GH01 (MINECRAFT)
Briefing:
With the advent of increased piracy in the area, operational funds are being put forth to the creation of a new shipyard for local RS military use only. This will be a massive undertaking for our forces, and will require significant effort from our support personnel.
Once a new world has been generated for the minecraft server, assist in the construction of a new shipyard by providing at least 500 Stone blocks to the community storage location. Contact Kimiao for more details on how to participate.
After acquiring the Stone blocks, put them in a chest in the community storage location, place a sign with your name infront of it, take a screen shot, and report it using the mission reporter linked below. (Three Operation Points will be awarded for providing the blocks for the project. )
Mission/Reporter link: (http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/itod/mission?id=1099)




Objective Five: (TOR)
Briefing: Participate in a flashpoint with at least one other RSer. (One operational point will be awarded per flashpoint, up to three points.)
Mission/Reporter link: (http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/tor/)




Objective Six: (FICTION)
Briefing:
"Write about a ship or vehicle your character feels strongly about - this could be a vessel they own, one they’ve coveted forever, or a trusty starfighter they fly on missions for the RS. Describe its features and characteristics, what it means to your character, and why."
500 words or more
Submit your entry to the Fiction Writing forum (http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=149). (Up to three operational points will be awarded for submissions.)
Mission/Reporter link: (http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=149&sid=41772618e58b91d1ab47d7ebe4a0c8f4 )



Objective Seven: (TRIVIA)
Briefing: The Intelligence section is continuing to issue knowledge tests, to ensure that the RS has been keeping up to date with information. Answer the various questions presented to test your knowledge of galactic history and current events. (One operational point will be awarded for submitting answers, two for submitting partially correct answers, and three for submitting completely correct answers)
Mission/Reporter link: ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1flsiQMqaIVKG0RpWLRiaUtF4SxD4d2hO_VujFl-h61w/viewform?usp=send_form )




Objective Eight: (Modern Gaming PC Directive [COMMANDER])
(I have no idea what is involved in sharing a replay, I don’t play the game)
Briefing: “Attack an imperial base and share replay of attack in Star Wars: Commander.” (One operational point will be awarded for submitting a replay, 3 will be rewarded for a victory replay.)
Mission/Reporter link: E-mail Daryus at: Daryus_Zalyncya@rebelsquadrons.org



Objective Nine: Data Entry (RPG PC Directive [SIMMING])
Briefing:
Contribute to the RS’s databanks!
Admiral Raven has discovered several missing entries in the databanks that need filled immediately.
Make and fully flesh out an RPG division character on the RS wiki. This includes a biography, physical description (using the character templates available for Sentinel Company), and description of at least three missions the character has been on. (If the character hasn't been on any missions, the first two are sufficient). For additional information, contact RPG division members in #allegiance.
Once you have created your wiki entry, submit a report including the link to your entry. (Completed wiki entries are worth up to 3 operation points.)
Mission/Reporter link: (http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/itod/mission?id=1097)



In addition to these ITOD objectives, we are now going to be counting ALL multiplayer activity.
Playing league of legends with an RSer? Report it.
Got Rebellion working and face off against an RSer? Report it!
Doing matches in World of Tanks with RSers? REPORT IT! :D
If you are playing with members of the RS, we want to hear about it!

For those unfamiliar with the multiplayer reporting process, click on 'multiplayer hub' when logged into the main site. From there, click 'Non-competitive Gaming', then 'report' a match!

Happy gaming, RSers!

Admiral Cyrel Vandroth
Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander