[2 BBY]
[Command Bridge New Republic Navy Liberty II-class Star Destroyer Enduring Freedom, Freedom's Wind Squadron, New Republic Navy Fourth Fleet, exiting hyperspace, Orinda System, Irishi Sector, Mid Rim, Republic Territories]
Areta Bell, red hair braided so that her captain's cap sat comfortably upon it, stood calmly, watching as her own star destroyer and five others, escorted by hundreds of X-wings, emerged from hyperspace near to the moon of Orinda. The human woman was focused on maintaining that confident air, as, like many in the most trusted positions in the reborn fleet, she was young and drawn from a previously lower position aboard a heavy transport in her situation. Moreover she was Corellian born, even if a dedicated Resorationist-Progessionist unlike most of her traitorous home system. And Areta had always been drawn to such righteous causes and seeing the disgusting nature of the old regime had been too much for her.
"Fleet in formation" her XO called out, and her eyes darted to the holo-screens, confirming the wedge of six heavy vessels exactly where they were supposed to be, along with deployed squadrons of heavy, hyper-capable, starfighters. Behind them were the transports, medium GR-75s, carrying supplies and troops for the invasion, along with escorting CR-90 corvettes. Other icons were flickering into stronger images as the realspace sensors confirmed what long-range scouting had confirmed "Enemy forces detected, strength: Three Star Destroyers, two Acclamators, supported by nine escort vessels of various classes….they are launching starfighters"
Areta gave a silent nod, watching that unfold on the holo. Just like they'd sim'd. Waiting for the orders from the squadron's flagship, The Worker's Liberation, and they quickly followed. Her own words were simple, straightforward, turning the Enduring Freedom's prow towards the enemy Venators, engines roaring to maximum acceleration just as three other Liberty-IIs performed identical manoeuvrers. Two others held back, between the advance force and the transports, but launching starfighters just as Artea's own and the others were doing. These though, unlike in many engagements, were the modern X-wings rather inferior Z-95s and piloted by the best trained organic pilots of the Core rather than droid dross. Here the New Republic Navy intended to win by quality rather than quantity.
Today they would sever the Ord Mantell-Muunilinst hyperlane…
Orinda was an unfortified world, while possessing some recently built repair yards and industries that stole work from honest, decent, Core workers. So Areta considered this both justice and military practicality all rolled into one, watching as their veteran piloted X-wing squadrons, those that arrived with the squadron, had already surged forward to envelope and strike the enemy formation. There were no interdiction systems, nor hyperspace disruptors, in-system in either pulse or mine format, so it was ideal for the starfighter-bomber heavies that was the X-wing. After the extended, leapfrogging, journey the long way from Keitum Areta suspected such pilots were very eager to take out their frustrations on the waiting enemy.
She watched as those travelled squadrons split like horns of a beast charging, the central squadrons hitting the enemy formation, while the other halves curved around it, aiming for the planet. Her own mission was simpler really; press forward and engage with the heavier turbolasers of her vessel, a Liberty-II versus that of the, likely heavily modified, Venators facing them. The X-wings aiming for the planet, with their poison-gas and other target saturation munitions served to either pull away enemy fighter cover, or to cleanse landing sites sufficiently for the Republican Guard to land, led by a handful of New Jedi commanders. Harsh, but unfortunately necessary in the face of the savagery and duplicity of the oppressors and thieves that lived beyond the Core.
"Maintain course and firepower" was Areta's only real order as the battle unfolded, with her vessel, and the others with her, pressuring the enemy formation as it tried to maintain engagement at a longer-range. Though failing as the four Star Destroyers, backed up by X-wings, pressed closely, while the other two Star Destroyers holding back began to advance towards the planet along with the CR-90s and the landing craft after the X-wings made attack runs. The Acclamators fled first, their limited armament and poor armour no match for the heavy turbolasers of the Liberty-IIs as Artea's began to manoeuvre around the right-upper flank of the enemy, managing to engage those vessels trying to shelter behind the Venators…
It was enough to break the defenders' morale clearly enough, or perhaps as it coincided with the destruction of one of those Venators. Light turbolasers joining in to eliminate life-pods as the burning vessel had a major explosion on the rear upper sections ripped through the vessel and the others began to pull-way. Many of those pods still managed to reach the atmosphere of the planet that they were backed up against; Areta calling for the Enduring Freedom to try trap one of the other enemy Star Destroyers as the enemy turned to try and escape into hyperspace. One managed to, while the other was sent tumbling into atmosphere as its engines died, falling from orbit in a blaze of flames, matched by turbolasers joining in to obliterate any planetary defence batteries on the unshielded world. The New Republic continued to advance as its citizens demanded…
[2 BBY]
[Private Deck of Lord Daron Daron Stormcrow, House Stormcrow Capital-class Warship Stormcrow, Taskforce Thunderclap, Fifth Fleet, Imperial Navy, in orbit Endor, Endor System, Zuma Sector/Moddell Sector, Outer Rim Territories, United Federal Empire]
"Can't even have a moment away from politics?"
"No, of course not husband mine" Asajj murmured with amusement to my complaint as she, I, and Bariss, retired for the night. That familiar smirk upon her face "That…and consider it foreplay"
Bariss gave a chuckle, shaking her head in disbelief, or mock disbelief at least "I'm sorry to say that such a thing is the case, Daron. Politics makes her all hot and bothered"
"Secrets too!" Asajj cheerfully announced as she lay back on the bed, flopped, then trying to look seductive in her flimsy nightdress as she held up a data-slate in her right hand "Mysteries too! And, well, what have we here? Why a top-secret message to be ready for mysterious political goings on in coming days? Why my mind is ablaze with possibilities!"
I couldn't help but give a snort of amusement, though rest wasn't going to come early tonight it seemed as Asajj's concept of romance was….well "A WAR WARNING even!"
I sighed as she kicked up a leg, smirking at us as I then shook my head "Most wouldn't be as excited by such things dear. Anyway, it's a low level one, and warning us to be prepared for attacks, not for the Fleet to be making ready for any attacks. Also, I have no idea what's plotted or planned"
"Something major if they are recalling the various Lords for a vote, and not just the Senate Daron" Bariss murmured to me as she walked up to me, kissing me on the cheek, before sauntering over to the bed herself, letting her long hair flow down her back "They wouldn't call you two to physically attend unless it's a treaty, or an unplanned Bill, and a major one at that"
"Yes, and I don't know what it is" was my exasperated answer, traced with amusement, holding up my hands in mock surrender as I removed, then hung up, my bathrobe "The various defence procurement bills are already announced, and, no, it's not related to the Far Outsiders. That I am sure of, as our entanglements with the Chiss Ascendency remain secret, as of today even. As the point of the spear with them…one would be informed of any changes in advance, as we are the conduit to the said Chiss"
"Hmm, hmm" Asajj made a loud hum "Maybe it's with the Corellians? Perhaps we should summon our noble liaison, Ahsoka, and….interrogate her? Hmm? Hmm?"
"No. We shan't" I muttered as Bariss gave an amused chuckle, sitting on the bed beside Asajj "Remember, you'll have to attend the House of Lords vote my lovely, lady, love. In person, with some of the idiots you loathe…and cannot force choke"
"Boo! Boo! Don't be ruining my fantasies!" said lovely, lady, sith answered with a pout, flinging the data-slate at me in an exaggerated manner so I could catch it with the Force with a simple hand gesture "Tonight you indulge!"
"Yes Daron, indulging" Bariss backed her up with a shaking head in a 'tut, tut!' gesture and sound "Because, yes, we are all aware of the pageantry we'll have to endure on Eriadu. Or, more importantly, aware of the complaining you we'll have to endure while going through it on Eriadu. So, no idea what it's about?"
"Not a clue. Tis not within my purview, so unlikely to be Force related either" I answered honestly with a shrug, placing down the slate, then raised my hand, reaching out with the Force to 'grab' Asajj, who gave a smirk, not resisting as I 'pinned' her "Now. No more talking about politics. Talk-talk over. Unwrapping present time instead"
[Extract from: Executive Summary of Treaty of Conversion from Galactic Republic Law and Commercial Legislation to United Federal Empire Legislation]
[Planned Signatures of Ascension to United Federal Empire: [Body Corporate] -Trade Federation, Mining Guild, [Successor States to Galactic Republic] – Signatory Worlds of the Trade Federation, Signature Worlds of the Bothan Grand Empire, Systems of Nouane Imperium]
…the signed members conclude in the dissolution of both the Galactic Republic and Confederacy of Independent Systems *(signed members not referring to the current entity claiming, incorrectly, the name of this state) and its reconstitution in the sole true inheritor of the mantle of these states via succession as detailed: The United Federal Empire (as recorded and detailed in Document 4/75/D in Appendix to Treaty).
· This Treaty outlines the Intended Reintegration of the Signature Worlds of the Trade Federation to the United Federal Empire as per treaties signed by the Galactic Republic, as modified by Imperial Law and Signature Worlds. Reintegration is intended to take place over a Two Hundred and Fifty Year period, during which the Signature Worlds will reintegrate into the Successor State to the Galactic Republic and Confederacy of Independent Systems, the United Federal Empire, as an Allied Region as detailed in Document 2/B through to 3/R.
· This Treaty details the Financial Restitution via the Successor State to the Galactic Republic and Confederacy of Independent Systems, the United Federal Empire, to the Body Corporate: The Trade Federation, and Body Corporate: The Mining Guild, of all losses incurred during the period of civil collapse and conflict as detailed in Document 3/R to 3/Z. This Restitution is via Five Hundred Year Bond as posted by the IGBC and Hutt Grand Council. Details within Document 206/A through to 206/Z.
· This Treaty outlines the Intended Reintegration of the Signature Systems of the Bothan Grand Empire into the….
