[^] SHOGUN SQUADRON [^]
1st Imperial Expeditionary Force
Primus Et Optimus | The First and the Finest
Commanding Officer: LORD GENERAL Lucidius Hale
Queen Suria was walking with Hale outside the Royal Palace alongside a terrace that overlooked the valley where Iziz was. Although victorious, Hale did not want to rub that victory into the faces of the Onderonians and citizens of Iziz - instead he sought to form a peace between the newly conquered planet and the Imperial Remnant.
"...As you can see Queen Suria, we've already begun an investment on this planet, and all Imperial facilities will be constructed outside Iziz to maintain its sovereignty. Of course, an Imperial office will be located in your Royal Palace, but this is more of a formality."
"You say Imperial as if there were one Empire, Lord General," replied the Queen, "...but I see no unified Empire, nor an Emperor."
Hale nodded and paused for a moment to think before commenting, "You are absolutely correct, Queen Suria. The Imperial Remnant is comitted to the preservation of the New Order, but we realize that Emperor Palpatine has been killed. We are discovering that in order for an Empire to function as a government, there needs to be a strong central leader to command the bureaucracy."
"So who leads the Imperial Remnant?" asked the Queen.
"A council of Moffs, who follow a single chairman. At the moment, that chairman is Admiral Pellaeon - although he considers himself more of a steward than a leader."
"And where do you fit in, in all of this?"
"I obey the will of the Council. Although I am growing politican momentum with the exploits of the 1st Imperial Expeditionary Force, exploits which earn me rank, prestige, and leadership. Perhaps one day if the Council wills that I should be the next Supreme Executor, then I would effectively control the Imperial Remnant," answered Hale.
"A Supreme Executor is no Emperor," retored the Queen, hoping to figure out Hale.
"Of course not, but an effective oligarchy can exercise the same power and authority as a single individual. What made the Galactic Empire strong was that Emperor Palpatine was also extremely powerful. The oligarchy in his place can maintain order. In the meantime we will continue to advance the Imperial form of government, spread an Imperial economy, use an Imperial credit, and afford the rights of an Imperial citizen to all worlds that become our subjects."
"And what of this new Dark Lord of the Sith emerging from the Empire still centered at Coruscant?"
"I have not met the man, but they say he is more powerful than Darth Vader, and equally determined to restore the Empire under a single throne. His military-industrial capacities are unrivaled by the Rebellion, and so we will continue to have this Galactic Civil War until new leadership emerges on both sides of the conflict..."
"Thank you, Lord General, your observations have been most enlightening. Perhaps it is time for me to embrace a new chapter in Onderon's history. Your Imperial Remnant does not appear to have the oppressive resemblance of Palpatine's government, and so I look forward to the future."
"Indeed, and Onderon is just the first system in a three-system plan I have outlined to Admiral Pellaeon to advance the Imperial Remnant to new heights. After my previous flagship was destroyed in battle, I have learned the hard way that progress must be the Remnant's first priority - not justice against the Rebellion."
An enlisted Fleet Trooper rushed out to the terrace to meet Hale, "excuse me, m'lord, but it is time to depart."
"You're not staying longer?" asked the Queen, who was beginning to enjoy Hale's company.
"I'm afraid not," said Hale, talking the Queen's hand, "it was a pleasure speaking with you about Onderon, Queen Suria. I look forward to our next visit. I have also decided to rescind my orders to station a garrison here. After meeting you, I believe we share a common vision for Onderon - and so as a gesture of trust I will not keep any more offensive troops on this planet any longer."
The Queen nodded and let Hale depart. "Thank you, Lord General. You are of course welcome to return to my palace at any time."
Soon, the people in Iziz saw the
Aletheia take off and head towards the atmosphere along with the two StarGalleons that had landed. Hale was looking forward to getting back to his flagship, for his master plan to advance the Imperial Remnant needed to get back on track...
ACTION SUMMARY
Movements:
1. Elite LSHU entered Atmosphere 1.
2. SGAFs entered Atmosphere 1.
3. LSHU Tornado II & III recalled.
CONQUEST MISSION (Status: 14 Days / 3 Milestones)
<> VSD Shogun
Onboard Hero: Imperial Officer [Lord General & Commodore] Lucidius Hale
Location: A-1 | Status: Attacking | UCR: 3 | Shields: 990/990 | Armor: 990/990 | Hull: 990/990 | Systems: 450/450
>> TIE Fighter Squadron Black 1
Location: --- | Status: Destroyed | UCR: 8 | Armor: 000/144
>> TIE Fighter Squadron Black 2
Location: --- | Status: Destroyed | UCR: 8 | Armor: 000/144
>> Lambda Shuttle Tornado Group I
Location: Hangar | Status: Recalled | UCR: 4 | Shields: 20/20 | Armor: 20/20 | (12/12)
>> Imperial Landing Barge Typhoon Group
Location: Hangar | Status: Recalled | UCR: 1 | Shields: 100/100 | Armor: 100/100 | (2/2)
--> Infantry: 115/200 Imperial Fleet Troopers | Status: Remaining Planetside (G-1)
--> Vehicles: 00/12 Speeder Bikes | Status: Destroyed
>> Elite Lambda Shuttle Aletheia
Location: ATMO-1 | Status: Landed | UCR: 16 | Shields: 100/100 | Armor: 100/100
>> Imperial Officer LORD GENERAL Lucidius Hale
Location: Onboard Shuttle. | Status: See Storyline | UCR: 10 | Armor: 000/200 | Health: 060/200 | Attack: 200
<> SGAF Espada
Commanding Officer: Commander Kyle Kraken
Location: ATMO-1 | Status: Atmosphere | UCR: 4 | Shields: 300/300 | Armor: 300/300 | Hull: 150/150 | Systems: 150/150
Units: 240/240 Stormtrooper Squads | G-1 | UCR 6(+1) / HP 7(+1) / AR 4(+10%)
>> Lambda Shuttle Tornado Group II
Location: Hangar | Status: Recalled | UCR: 4 | Shields: 20/20 | Armor: 20/20 | (12/12)
<> SGAF Sturmgewehr
Commanding Officer: Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg
Location: ATMO-1 | Status: Atmosphere | UCR: 4 | Shields: 300/300 | Armor: 300/300 | Hull: 150/150 | Systems: 150/150
Units: 240/240 Stormtrooper Squads | Location: G-1 | UCR 6(+1) / HP 7(+1) / AR 4(+10%)
>> Lambda Shuttle Tornado Group III
Location: Hangar | Status: Recalled | UCR: 4 | Shields: 20/20 | Armor: 20/20 | (12/12)
<> ESC Harpoon
Commanding Officer: Captain Johannesburg
Location: B-1 | Status: --- | UCR: 4 | Shields: 500/500 | Armor: 500/500 | Hull: 125/125 | Systems: 250/250
>> TIE Interceptor Squadron Red 1
Location: Hangar | Status: --- | UCR: 10 | Armor: 240/240
>> TIE Interceptor Squadron Red 2
Location: Hangar | Status: --- | UCR: 10 | Armor: 240/240
>> TIE Interceptor Squadron Red 3
Location: Hangar | Status: --- | UCR: 10 | Armor: 240/240
>> TIE Interceptor Squadron Red 4
Location: Hangar | Status: --- | UCR: 10 | Armor: 240/240
>> TIE Interceptor Squadron Red 5
Location: Hangar | Status: --- | UCR: 10 | Armor: 240/240
>> TIE Interceptor Squadron Red 6
Location: Hangar | Status: --- | UCR: 10 | Armor: 240/240
>> Lambda Shuttle Orange-I Group
Location: Hangar | Status: --- | UCR: 10 | Shields: 20/20 | Armor: 20/20 | Quantity: 2/2
<> ESC Trident
Commanding Officer: Captain Ishmael
Location: B-1 | Status: --- | UCR: 4 | Shields: 500/500 | Armor: 500/500 | Hull: 125/125 | Systems: 250/250
>> TIE Interceptor Squadron Green 1
Location: Hangar | Status: --- | UCR: 10 | Armor: 240/240
>> TIE Interceptor Squadron Green 2
Location: Hangar | Status: --- | UCR: 10 | Armor: 240/240
>> TIE Interceptor Squadron Green 3
Location: Hangar | Status: --- | UCR: 10 | Armor: 240/240
>> TIE Interceptor Squadron Green 4
Location: Hangar | Status: --- | UCR: 10 | Armor: 240/240
>> TIE Interceptor Squadron Green 5
Location: Hangar | Status: --- | UCR: 10 | Armor: 240/240
>> TIE Interceptor Squadron Green 6
Location: Hangar | Status: --- | UCR: 10 | Armor: 240/240
>> Lambda Shuttle Orange-II Group
Location: Hangar | Status: --- | UCR: 4 | Shields: 20/20 | Armor: 20/20 | Quantity: 2/2