Tour: Hammerfall
Operation: The Lithran Offensive
Operation Start Date: March 1st, 2016
Operation End Date: April 30th, 2016

Welcome back soldiers, we got smacked around a bit last session but we have a new list of objectives to help push the tide back. See your individual reports for more details.

How to Use the New Activities System

The Rebel Squadrons has launched a new Activities hub! To use it, head over to Activities on the left nav bar, or follow this direct link: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/activities/

Our operations focus around Objectives for each activity, as we have done for quite some time, but now you should use the new Activities system to report instead of the ITOD system.

• Look under “My Activities”, find the activity (game) you’re looking for, and click on an objective listed next to it, e.g. “The Lithran Offensive (Battlefront)
  
• Read the briefing and instructions, complete the activity, and obtain the required proof (screenshot, link to MP report, forum post, etc.)
  
• Click “Report on this objective” to access the new reporter.
  
• Any comments and web links should go into the “Comments” box. Put web links each on their own line.
  
• Attach any files (screenshots, pilot files, etc.) using “Add new file”.

If you’d like to update a report later, follow the same steps as above, except click “Update report on this objective” once you reach the objective page. You can withdraw reports from that page as well.

If you run into a site bug, you can note it on the Internet Office website at: http://io.rebelsquadrons.org/showcalls

Objective 1: Legacy Gaming - X-wing Alliance

Alright folks, this has been a long time in the planning but it looks like the time is right for us to finally make a move to take the Lithran orbital shipyards! It doesn't look like the Imperials are expecting us back so soon after our hit and fade on their sensor array, nor do we believe that they are suspecting us to try to capture the shipyards instead of just destroy them. To help maintain the secrecy of that objective, we'll be going with complete radio silence once we jump in system, so pay close attention to your assigned roles!

To make sure we hit as hard as we can, we'll be going all-in with the Redemption's task force. All starships and starfighters will jump into the Lithran system together. Try to stay grouped up with the captial ships and cover each other while we sweep through the first line of defenses.

Once the outer defenses are down, the main force will continue straight on to engage the inner defenses and any capital ships in the area, and the assault Corvettes will begin driving for their assigned shipyards in order to capture them. Pilots, you'll need to split your attention between any remaining fighters, protecting the Corvettes, and assisting in harrying the imperial defenses.

Hopefully we'll be able to have them battered down enough that they won't be able to turn any fire on the shipyards once they figure out that we're capturing them!

Objective Instructions: Submit your report to http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/itod/mission?id=1166 as well as here. This double-report is temporary while we work on the new system.

Submit screenshots or links as appropriate for each objective listed below.

Point Distribution:

• 1 Point for successfully completing the mission in a B-Wing
  
• 1 Point for successfully completing the mission in an X-Wing
  
• 1 Point for submitting to me feedback on the mission, specifically what version and mods your running (vanilla, Darksaber, etc.) and how you feel the balance is. I build and test all my mission with the DSUCP, but I'm worried that the balance is quite different than vanilla, which is why I'm after this feedback in case I need to tweak things in future missions accordingly. Thanks!
  

Link to Objective: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/activities/objective?id=9

Task Force Leader: MAJ CrazyCarl

Objective 2: Legacy Gaming - EaW

Hyper in with the Redemption task force, engage any imperial defenses in the area, and attempt to capture the shipyards intact.

Objective Instructions: Submit screenshots or comments to this reporter fulfilling each of the tasks below.

Point Distribution:

• 1 point for playing the mission
  
• 1 point for winning (with a captured shipyard)
  
• 1 point for sending me any feedback on what you thought of the mission.

Link to objective: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/activities/objective?id=18

Task Force Leader: MAJ CrazyCarl

Objective 3: Modern Gaming - X-wing Miniatures

Briefing: Nothing special here, pilots, but it’s all the same just as critical. You’ll be flying regularly scheduled combat patrols along our frontlines, focused along possible Imperial patrol lines near and at the Lithra System. Engage and destroy any Imperial forces you encounter.

Objective Instructions: Play Minis! Instructions on how to set up Vassal, the software we use to emulate the game, can be found here: (http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/index.php?title=X-Wing_Miniatures#Setting_up ). Once you’re up and running, stop by our DALNet channel #rs_bar_and_grill and ask if anyone wants to play a game or post on the forums to arrange a match with someone. Follow the instructions in the wiki article to load up Vassal and join a game.

Play matches and submit them as activity via the Generic Reporter (http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/multiplayer/report_mp.php ). Matches involving at least 100 points matches (or higher if you want to involve capships/epic scale battles) are valid for completing this objective.

Once you have accumulated three matches (or however many you can for the operation), use the mission reporter link (http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/activities/objective?id=10 , select ‘report on this actvity’) to create a mission report for this objective. Include in the comments section links to each of your activity reports (found here via clicking ‘Leaderboards’, ‘Multiplayer Hub’, then under ‘Full Match Listings’ select ‘X-wing Minatures’ and find your report. Or just go here: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/multiplayer/mp_nc_reports?activity=mini ).

Point Distribution: 1 point for every qualifying match played (max 3 per player).

Link to objective: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/activities/objective?id=10

Task Force Leader: FA Danny "David Lee Japan" Qatar

Objective 4: Modern Gaming - Uprising

The Uprising has slowed, but has not been entirely beaten back. Our contacts on the other side of the blockade can not provide much-needed resources or intel if none of our own officers attend to collect.

Objective Instructions: Submit screenshots or links to this reporter as appropriate for each objective.

Point Distribution:

• Log in at least once a week (TFL Forerunner will personally monitor the login frequencies through the Cartel menu, so you don't have to worry about keeping track of yourself).
  
• Reach Level 40 (if above, reach Level 60, and if above that, max out at Level 85...And if you've *already* maxed out as of March 1, you get a free point!)
  
• Play 1 co-op mission, and be sure to send in a screenshot. Alternatively (be it because of introversion or scheduling problems), participate in one Sector Battle and rank at a minimum level of Lieutenant (also with screenshot). Either would count, but you can not get double points by doing both.
  

Link to objective: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/activities/objective?id=6

Task Force Leader: CMDR Jay Forerunner

Objective 5: Modern Gaming - The Old Republic MMO

Objective Instructions: Submit screenshot evidence of each of these objectives to this reporter. If you completed a flashpoint with another RSer or while in the RS guild and submitted as an activity report, include a link to that report instead of submitting the screenshot again.

• Participate in one Flashpoint of your choosing.
  
• Donate 100,000 credits to the guild.
  
• Obtain 20,000 personal conquest points during any conquest on any toon.

SS of the donation to the guild, along with being posted here, must be accompanied with an email to RayDjo@aol.com so that she can log in and verify funds into the acct.

SS of personal conquest completion and flashpoint completion required.

Point Distribution: 1 point for each objective

Link to objective: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/activities/objective?id=7

Task Force Leader: BGN Ray Djo

Objective 6: Modern Gaming - World of Tanks

Objective Instructions:

• Recruit a member to the RS/RST -> then onto the rebelsquadrons.org webpage
  
• “Defender medal” during the session.
  
• “Steel Wall medal" during the session.

Point Distribution: 1 point for each objective. Submit screenshots or links as appropriate for each objective.

Link to objective: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/activities/objective?id=8

Task Force Leader: MGN Kimiao Quinal

Objective 7: Modern Gaming - Minecraft

With the base on Lithra established, RS forces should now focus on fortifying controlled zones and improving mobility.

Objective Instructions:

• Build a ship or a wing of starfighters. They can be recognized designs or original ones.
  
• Build a Ground-to-Space Cannon near a developed area.
  
• Report at least one hour with other RSers on any server using the Reporter for General Activity (http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/multiplayer/report_mp.php ) .

Point Distribution: 1 point for each objective. Submit screenshots or links as appropriate for each objective.

Link to objective: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/activities/objective?id=3

Task Force Leader: MAJ Yaihi’l Beskar

Objective 8: Modern Gaming - Platform Coordinator Directive

The ground battle has heated up and we need you out there with the RS troops.

Objective Instructions: Using a modern ground-based game (we suggest Battlefront or Minecraft, among others), log time with your fellow RSers. You may use vehicles as long as the primary action takes place on the ground. Report your activity via the Generic Reporter (http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/multiplayer/report_mp.php ) and include links to those reports here.

Point Distribution:

• 1 point for 1 hour total played with another RSer. Use a screenshot as evidence.
  
• 1 point for 2 hours total.
  
• 1 point for 3 hours total and at least two different games.

Link to objective: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/activities/objective?id=14

Platform Coordinator: FA Licah Fox

Objective 9: Immersion Gaming - Simming (RPG)

Objective Instructions: Participate in sims! Participate in any 3 sims over the course of the session, including character sims. On this reporter, include a link to your personal activity report (such as http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/test/member.php?pin=179&date=38 ) that shows your participation in the sims.

Point Distribution: Earn 1 point per sim you participate in.

Link to objective: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/activities/objective?id=12

Task Force Leader: FA Michael Raven

Objective 10: Immersion Gaming - Fiction Writing

Objective Instructions: In pursuit of attempting to uncover the mole mucking up the RS's plans, RS Intelligence needs updated dossiers on each of you! In 500 words or more, describe why you joined the rebellion (or if you joined later, the New Republic). Post your submission to the forums at http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=149&t=3645 .

Point Distribution:

• 1 point for a submission of at least 500 words.
  
• 1 Point of the submission incorporates their arrival into Task Force Republic Shield.
  
• 1 point if your story exceeds 1,000 words of quality writing, as determined by the TFL.
  

Link to objective: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/activities/objective?id=11