[OOC] Star Wars: The War for Exaron

[Hotshot]

STAR WARS: The War for Exaron

The Events of Fires of Exaron

Early in 4 ABY, an Alliance Special Forces team arrived on Exaron to retrieve intelligence from a Bothan spy. They were ambushed, however, and wiped out save for a single man, their commander Major Patrick Rudder. A local dissident cell, unaffiliated with the Alliance, rescued Rudder, and started a series of events which would change Exaron forever. The intelligence, they would uncover, had to do with a top-secret Imperial operation, years in the making, to assassinate all the members of Alliance High Command in a single swoop. An Imperial defector, Lieutenant Colonel Moreau, had the information necessary to stop the operation, but needed to be taken off-world. Rudder needed more help to find the intelligence, and so struck a deal with Zz'nt, a local crime boss who agreed to help Rudder and the dissidents in exchange for a promise that the Rebels would send more forces to Exaron to help free the planet. Both the Rebels and the Imperials rushed to find Moreau, with Rudder and his allies finding the man first. Despite a final firefight in which Moreau was killed and Rudder wounded, Rudder and his allies were able to escape Exaron with a datachip containing the intelligence. The intelligence was transferred to Alliance Intelligence, who moved in on the Imperial operatives and killed or captured all of them before they could carry out their assassinations.

Conventional Rebel forces have begun to move into the Exaron System, including Army, Navy, Intelligence, Special Forces, and Special Operations elements. They have linked up with the local criminal underworld elements who pledged their support to the Alliance, and have started their planning of open warfare against the Imperial forces on Exaron and in the Exaron System. The Imperials still hold the planet under their control, but the loss of the intelligence concerning Operation Vibrowire and the subsequent failing of that operation led to a systematic punishment and quasi-purging of the highest levels of Imperial leadership on Exaron; as a result, a number of new officers have arrived on the planet to take the reins of command. The stage is set for a massive war which will decide the fate of Exaron: will the Rebellion free the planet from the Empire, or will Exaron's subjugated existence continue? Yet as the Rebellion suddenly strikes a critical blow to the Empire at Endor, the galactic situation is altered, and the Empire must make strategic changes. Strange shipments have been arriving on Exaron, and there may be more to the upcoming fight than meets the eye...

This roleplay is a sequel to The Fires of Exaron, a roleplay which ran from early January to late July, 2012, beginning as Casual and transitioning more to the Advanced side as the roleplay continued. You need not have participated in the original to roleplay in this sequel, as the majority of the main characters left Exaron at the conclusion of Fires of Exaron.

There are going to be two main plotlines which run throughout The War for Exaron, on different levels of the war. The first plotline is the overarching backdrop, which is the war for Exaron itself. Characters involved in this plotline will be more concerned with the higher-level things such as capturing cities, maneuvering companies, battalions, and regiments, and securing Exaron for either the New Republic or the Galactic Empire. Suggested characters for participating in this facet of the roleplay are army officers in command of ground units (from platoon sized up to regiment or division sized), naval officers in command of ships or the system fleet (information on specific ships available will be given if asked), members of the criminal underworld who are fighting as guerillas for the New Republic (crime lords in the Republic employ), and even politicians and the like. Events which occur in this realm of the roleplay will be tracked with an overarching War Progress system, which will quantify each side's gains territorially, militarily, and politically in seizing control of Exaron for their side. A simple system based on number/type of troops involved, equipment, and a little luck will determine major battles to keep things fair if needed and to ensure there is no godmodding or metagaming.

The second major plotline will concern itself with the secretive Imperial shipments which have begun arriving on Exaron. In contrast to the first plot, this second plot will be much more espionage and intrigue-based, with the Republic personnel trying to uncover what these shipments are and their purpose, while the Imperials try to keep it a secret and bring these shipments to their fruition. Imperial players in this plotline will be told what the shipments are at the beginning of the roleplay so they can roleplay accordingly. Characters in this plotline should be intelligence or special-forces styled characters given the nature of the plot.

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[Grim327]

I know voiced my interest in the int. check, and I do intend to make a sheet, I feel I must ask a question. I leave for Basic Training on April 29. What are you ok with me rping? I don't want to take a General position and spring on you the fact I'm leaving for a few months with no internet access.

[Gunther]

Name: Hugo Göttingen
Race:Human (Naboo)
Gender: Male
Faction: Galactic Alliance
Current Rank: Colonel
Current Position/Title: Commander, 36th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized)

Physical Description:Colonel Göttingen, 46 stands 6'2" tall and weighs 210 lbs. He has dark brown hair with only a few gray hairs interspersed in his temple. If he wore a beard, you may see two white dots on his chin, but does shave daily. He has an oval shaped face with high cheekbones and almost gray colored steel blue eyes. His nose is long and pointed. A 1" long scar adorns the left side of his jaw-line. He wears the standard New Republic uniform; tan colored jacket, Light blue buttoned shirt, brown trousers and mid calf brown leather boots.

Weapons: SE-14 Blaster Pistol (Holstered)
Equipment: Datapad, brown leather belt /w brown leather holster, heavy overcoat, Extreme Cold weather headgear and gloves. Colonel Göttingen has several household items in his quarters aboard the starship his regiment is assigned to.

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Brief History: Colonel Hugo Göttingen was born on Naboo in 42 BBY. His father, Friedrich was a commissioned officer in the Army serving the (Old) Republic. Friedrich Göttingen attained the rank of General before retiring to Naboo following the conclusion of the Clone Wars. Hugo's mother, Demeter served the family at court, recording proclamations from the Monarchy. She served as recorder for King Veruna, Queen Amidala, Queen Jamillia, Queen Neeyutnee and Queen Kylantha. Demeter retired from Naboo public service in 4 BBY. General Friedrich Göttingen served during the clone wars commanding elements of the clone army. When the Clones betrayed the Jedi order, he was surprised, but close enough to see it happen. Friedrich knew that if he spoke up against the treachery he would be put to death. In 19 BBY, at the age of 49, Friedrich silently resigned and retired to Naboo with his wife.

In 24 BBY, Hugo joined the Republic Army serving as a platoon commander, following in his father's footsteps. In 22BBY, when the Republic contracted with Kamino for the Grand Army of the Republic, Hugo found himself promoted twice from Captain and finally to Major in the first year of the contract. The Republic was desperately in need of experienced officers. Although Hugo only had two years experience at the platoon level, he was able to complete necessary schooling to be prepared as a primary staff officer at Regiment or Special Staff officer at Division.

When the war ended in 19 BBY, Hugo was largely unaware of what became of the Jedi Order. He heard the rumors that the Jedi were betrayed by the Republic Army, but failed to believe or understand. It wasn't until he took leave on Naboo in 17 BBY, that his father explained to him what had happened. The younger Major Göttingen was troubled by this revelation. His period of denial ended and reluctantly accepted that Emperor Palpatine was not the man they all thought he was. This revelation took ten years to finally settle with Hugo.

Slowly from 17 BBY to roughly 7 BBY, Hugo fought an internal struggle to decide what he would do. He had served faithfully for the Republic and then the Empire, even serving for two years with Lord Darth Vader. In 7 BBY, Hugo abandoned the Empire and fled to the Rebel Army. He helped to train new recruits and fought alongside former Imperial brethren against the Empire at Hoth in 3 ABY.

Following the escape from Hoth, Hugo Göttingen was promoted to Colonel and given command of a Mechanized Infantry Regiment in the Newly formed Galactic Alliance. His Regiment is one of the regiments organized into the Galactic Alliance's 1st Armored Division.

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Infantry Regt MTOE

The Regiment consists of three Mechanized Infantry Battalions, a Regimental Support Battalion (RSB), a Reconnaissance Troop and numbers 3600 soldiers. The Mech Battalion consists of a Battalion Support Company (BSC) and four Mech Infantry Companies. The RSB consists of the HHC, an FA Battery, an Engineer company, a Trans Co., Med Co., Maint. Co. and ADA Platoon. The BSC consists of the Battalion's HQs Section, Mess Section, Admin/Logistics Section, Maintenance Platoon, Weapons Platoon, Mortar Platoon, Support Platoon and Reconnaissance Platoon. The Battalion Recon Platoon is identical to the Cavalry platoon and the Weapons Platoon is identical to the Infantry Platoon.

Mech Infantry Regiment

Mech Infantry Regiment
Regimental Support Battalion (630)
1x Reconnaissance Troop (180)
3x Mech Infantry Battalions (930x3=2790)
Total: 3600 Soldiers

Recon Troop

Reconnaissance Troop
Troop Headquarters (12)
Armor Platoon (15)
3x Cavalry Platoons (51x3=153)
Total: 180 Soldiers

Troop Headquarters
Troop Commander
Executive Officer
Troop Sergeant Major
Quartermaster
Operations NCO
Troop Clerk
Unit Armorer
Unit Supply Clerk
2x Drivers
2x Gunners
Total: 12 Soldiers
2x S-1 Fire Hawke Repulsor Tanks

Armor Platoon

Armor Platoon
5x S-1 Fire Hawke Repulsor Tanks
Platoon Commander
Platoon Sergeant
Section Leader
2x Squad Leaders
5x Drivers
5x Gunners
Total: 15 Soldiers

Cavalry Platoon

Cavalry Platoon
5x Assault 5 Hoverscout APCs
platoon HQs (7)
Vehicle section: 20
2x Dismount Sections: (12x2=24)
Total: 51 soldiers

Platoon Commander: Lieutenant
Platoon Sergeant: Sergeant First Class
Platoon Medic: Lance Corporal
Heavy Repeating Blaster Rifle: Lance Corporal
Heavy Repeating Blaster Rifle: PFC
HH-15 Projectile Launcher: Lance Corporal
HH-15 Projectile Launcher: PFC
total: 7 Soldiers

Vehicle Section:
5x Drivers - PFC
5x Blaster Cannon Gunners (LCPL)
5x Laser Cannon Gunners (LCPL)
5x Concussion Missile Launchers (CPL) doubles as TC
Total: 20 Soldiers

1st Section:
Section Leader/1st SL: Staff Sergeant
Light Repeating Blaster: LCPL
GL-11 Grenade Launcher: PFC
Sniper: CPL, DC-15x rifle
Blaster Rifle: PFC (Mini-Mag PTL portable rocket launcher)
Blaster Rifle/Ion blaster: LCPL
Total: 6 Soldiers

2nd Squad:
Squad Leader: Sergeant
Light Repeating Blaster: LCPL
GL-11 Grenade Launcher: PFC
Sniper: CPL, DC-15x rifle
Blaster Rifle: PFC (Mini-Mag PTL portable rocket launcher)
Blaster Rifle/Ion blaster: LCPL
Total: 6 Soldiers

2nd Section:
Section Leader/3rd SL: Staff Sergeant
Light Repeating Blaster: LCPL
GL-11 Grenade Launcher: PFC
Sniper: CPL, DC-15x rifle
Blaster Rifle: PFC (Mini-Mag PTL portable rocket launcher)
Blaster Rifle/Ion blaster: LCPL
Total: 6 Soldiers

4th Squad:
Squad Leader: Sergeant
Light Repeating Blaster: LCPL
GL-11 Grenade Launcher: PFC
Sniper: CPL, DC-15x rifle
Blaster Rifle: PFC (Mini-Mag PTL portable rocket launcher)
Blaster Rifle/Ion blaster: LCPL
Total: 6 Soldiers

RSB

Regimental Support Battalion (RSB)
HHC (150)
Field Artillery Battery (90)
Engineer Company (80)
Transportation Company (60)
Medical Company (120)
Maintenance Company (110)
Air Defense Artillery platoon (20)
Total: 630 Soldiers

Mech Infantry Battalion

Mech Infantry Battalion
Battalion Support Company (254)
4x Mech Infantry Companies (169x4=676)
Total: 930 Soldiers

BSC

Battalion Support Company
HQs Section (30)
Mess Section (28)
Admin/Logistics Section (15)
Maintenance Platoon (30)
Weapons Platoon (51)
Mortar Platoon (24)
Support Platoon (25)
Reconnaissance Platoon (51)
Total: 254 Soldiers

Company

Mech Infantry Company:
Company HQs (16)
3x Mech Infantry Platoons (51x3=153)
Total: 169 Soldiers

Co HQs

Company HQs
Company Commander
Executive Officer
Company Sergeant Major
Quartermaster
Operations NCO
Company Clerk
Unit Armorer
Unit Supply Clerk
2x Drivers
2x Blaster Cannon Gunners
2x Laser Cannon Gunners
2x Concussion Missile Launchers
Total: 16 Soldiers

Platoon

Mech Infantry Platoon:
5x Assault 5 Hoverscout APCs
platoon HQs (7)
Vehicle section: 20
2x Dismount Sections: (12x2=24)
Total: 51 soldiers

Platoon Headquarters
Platoon Commander: Lieutenant
Platoon Sergeant: Sergeant First Class
Platoon Medic: Lance Corporal
Heavy Repeating Blaster Rifle: Lance Corporal
Heavy Repeating Blaster Rifle: PFC
HH-15 Projectile Launcher: Lance Corporal
HH-15 Projectile Launcher: PFC
total: 7 Soldiers

Vehicle Section:
5x Drivers - PFC
5x Blaster Cannon Gunners (LCPL)
5x Laser Cannon Gunners (LCPL)
5x Concussion Missile Launchers (CPL) doubles as TC
Total: 20 Soldiers

1st Section:
Section Leader/1st SL: Staff Sergeant
Light Repeating Blaster: LCPL
GL-11 Grenade Launcher: PFC
Blaster Rifle: PFC
Blaster Rifle: PFC (Mini-Mag PTL portable rocket launcher)
Blaster Rifle/Ion blaster: LCPL
Total: 6 Soldiers

2nd Squad:
Squad Leader: Sergeant
Light Repeating Blaster: LCPL
GL-11 Grenade Launcher: PFC
Blaster Rifle: PFC
Blaster Rifle: PFC (Mini-Mag PTL portable rocket launcher)
Blaster Rifle/Ion blaster: LCPL
Total: 6 Soldiers

2nd Section:
Section Leader/3rd SL: Staff Sergeant
Light Repeating Blaster: LCPL
GL-11 Grenade Launcher: PFC
Blaster Rifle: PFC
Blaster Rifle: PFC (Mini-Mag PTL portable rocket launcher)
Blaster Rifle/Ion blaster: LCPL
Total: 6 Soldiers

4th Squad:
Squad Leader: Sergeant
Light Repeating Blaster: LCPL
GL-11 Grenade Launcher: PFC
Blaster Rifle: PFC
Blaster Rifle: PFC (Mini-Mag PTL portable rocket launcher)
Blaster Rifle/Ion blaster: LCPL
Total: 6 Soldiers

[Gunther]

/rant on. Cannot do Hiders inside Hiders. O_o
/rant off.

Hello Hotshot!

[Hotshot]

Hey, Gunther! Good to see you. Accepted.

And Grim, you can play a lower-level officer if you wish.

[Laufey]

Name: Amon Iskgard.

Race: Human, of Coruscant.

Gender: Male.

Faction: Galactic Empire.

Current Rank: Commodore.

Current Position/Title: Director of Naval Intelligence, Exaron Division.

Physical Description: Weighing in at at just under two-hundred pounds, and no higher than five' ten, Amon isn't the most physically imposing man to of lived, but in his line of work, he has little need to look like he can beat a man senseless. Instead he carries with him an 'aura' of power, that says you are simply weaker than him, no if and buts.

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[Hotshot]

Looks good thus far.