Sluis Van System"Your shuttle is prepared and cleared to enter the system, Consular," the bridge officer reported. "The Captain also wishes me to inform you that the
Brigade will be moving into the system to resupply in the interim. Details have been forwarded to your datapad."
"Thank you," Aquilani, already standing, fought the urge to follow the young officer out as he was dismissed. He was much too eager, he admonished himself. He had to change his habits and responses. It was as important to look the part of the diplomat as it was to carry out his duties. But so far the aloofness so well cultivated by the politicos of the Republic that were now his peers had not come naturally to him. He was by nature a man of action, forged by two decades of endless war and command. Though he wore the honor of his Counselorship proudly, he wondered if he would ever feel like anything other than the Captain of a battle ship.
His rooms, one of several auxiliary bridges on the
Brigade converted for his special purposes, were spartan and bare. He looked around them, sure he should have things to take with him, but only found his datapad worth taking. The shuttle would already be loaded with whatever else they might have need for. After waiting another five minutes for appearances sake, he finally allowed himself to descend to the hangar bay and board the shuttle.
A sea of warships, battle stations and a massive net of shipyards expanded outward from the green-brown orb of Sluis Van. The
Sparrow glided easily through the maze, clearing security check points and being left well alone with its escort, a full squadron of Headhunters. Aquilani frowned at the battle worn fighters. There was so much work to do. The Empire was temporarily unbalanced, but it would find its heels again. The one had been shattered into many, but its pieces would be sharp. He wondered how much longer it would be before he faced the massive power of a Star Destroyer. Sooner than he would like, he knew.
But this was the first step. Sluis Van was friendly and provided technicians as well as dry dock space for the New Republic's fleet, but more was needed. A promise. A pledge. And more resources. Aquilani frowned to himself, staring out at the shipyards beyond the shuttle's viewports and wondering if all that he prepared would be enough to convince the amiable Sluissi...
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Action Summary
1. Mc80 BRIGADE, Neb HELIX, Neb CRAB and ESCORTS move to C3.
2. Declared neutrality.
3. Z95 Headhunter Squad RED 2 deploy to CSP.
4. Elite Lambda Shuttle SPARROW 1 deploys with Consular Aquilani onboard.
5. Elite Lambda Shuttle SPARROW 1 & Z95 Headhunter Squad RED 1 move to A1.
Mon Cal 80 Star Cruiser BRIGADE ~ C3
UCR [3] Shields [3120/3120] Armor [1430/1430] Hull [1430/1430] Systems [650/650]
Z95 Headhunter Squad RED 1 ~ A1
Mission [CSP] UCR [5] Shields [144/144] Armor [144/144]
Z95 Headhunter Squad RED 2 ~ C3
Mission [CSP] UCR [5] Shields [144/144] Armor [144/144]
Z95 Headhunter Squad RED 3 ~ Hangar
Mission [None] UCR [5] Shields [144/144] Armor [144/144]
Z95 Headhunter Squad RED 4 ~ Hangar
Mission [None] UCR [5] Shields [144/144] Armor [144/144]
Z95 Headhunter Squad RED 5 ~ Hangar
Mission [None] UCR [5] Shields [144/144] Armor [144/144]
Z95 Headhunter Squad RED 6 ~ Hangar
Mission [None] UCR [5] Shields [144/144] Armor [144/144]
Z95 Headhunter Squad RED 7 ~ Hangar
Mission [None] UCR [5] Shields [144/144] Armor [144/144]
Z95 Headhunter Squad RED 8 ~ Hangar
Mission [None] UCR [5] Shields [144/144] Armor [144/144]
Lambda Shuttles GOLDENROD 1~24 ~ Hangar
Mission [None] UCR [5] Shields [20/20] Armor [20/20] Systems [20/20]
GR75 Transports HORIZON 1~6 ~ Hangar
Mission [None] UCR [4] Shields [90/90] Armor [90/90] Systems [90/90]
Onboard [100/100 Fleet Marine Squads] [5/5 Combat Landspeeders]
Elite Lambda Shuttle SPARROW 1 ~ A1
Mission [Transport] UCR [16] Shields [20/20] Armor [20/20] Systems [20/20]
Onboard [Consular Aquilani]
Nebulon Frigate CRAB ~ C3
UCR [5] Shields [300/300] Armor [300/300] Hull [150/150] Systems [150/150]
Z95 Headhunter Squad RED 9 ~ Hangar
Mission [None] UCR [5] Shields [144/144] Armor [144/144]
Z95 Headhunter Squad RED 10 ~ Hangar
Mission [None] UCR [5] Shields [144/144] Armor [144/144]
Lambda Shuttles GOLDENROD 25~26 ~ Hangar
Mission [None] UCR [5] Shields [20/20] Armor [20/20] Systems [20/20]
YT1300 Freighter RAT 1 ~ Hangar
Mission [None] UCR [8] Shields [35/35] Armor [35/35] Systems [35/35]
Nebulon Frigate HELIX ~ C3
UCR [5] Shields [300/300] Armor [300/300] Hull [150/150] Systems [150/150]
Z95 Headhunter Squad RED 9 ~ Hangar
Mission [None] UCR [5] Shields [144/144] Armor [144/144]
Z95 Headhunter Squad RED 10 ~ Hangar
Mission [None] UCR [5] Shields [144/144] Armor [144/144]
Lambda Shuttles GOLDENROD 27~28 ~ Hangar
Mission [None] UCR [5] Shields [20/20] Armor [20/20] Systems [20/20]
YT1300 Freighter RAT 2 ~ Hangar
Mission [None] UCR [8] Shields [35/35] Armor [35/35] Systems [35/35]
