IE XXVII: DAWNSTAR

FROM: Captain Valis, Rebel Intelligence
TO: Alliance High Command
CLEARANCE LEVEL: Omega-Black

SUBJECT: Operation report
SERIAL: 57-4-OB

High Command,

The Mid-Rim world of Vaulent 6 has just awoken from a night of terror erupting at Capital Stargate, the main spaceport of the moon's capital city. Casualties were severe. Many brave soldiers were lost. Others fell into enemy hands. At least half of our current shadow forces present on the moon are either dead or captured - with the latter having no chance of rescue or survival. Though we mourn their loss, thanks to their heroic sacrifices, the first stage of Operation Dawnstar has been completed with success.

While Imperial forces responded to the chaos ensuing at Capital Stargate, many left their posts, leaving several key installations open and thinly secured. The shadow regiment of the Starbird Group - the underground branch present on Vaulent 6 - managed to infiltrate Vaulent Air Command and extracted key intel on the Capital's deep space scanning network and the moon's defense grid.

It now lies in our possession. Our intelligence officers are currently mapping out the Capital's defense systems, planetary shields, naval bases, orbital defenses, radar sites, and other key military installations. When analysis is complete, the second stage of Operation Dawnstar can be initiated. Once the New Republic is declared - which we hope will happen within this year - our future soldiers will set foot on Vaulent 6 before its inevitable downfall.

It is of grave importance that this industrial and military bastion of the Empire falls. If Vaulent 6 and the Capital fall, the Empire's regional military strength will weaken and collapse. No longer will they have a strategic safe haven for their military forces in the Mid-Rim.

However, before that moment arrives, we must hide. Their planetary defenses are formidable. Without careful planning, any invasion force coming out of hyperspace will witness the shortest offensive of all time. Our local forces present on Vaulent 6 will be relieved from duty; Our attack will not be left without response. The Imperial Security Bureau will certainly strike back. Agents and sympathisers face a high risk of being purged.

We have awoken the giant. We must let it sleep before we can strike. Until then, all Rebel activity on Vaulent 6 is halted. We must lay low and persevere.

If Stage Two of Operation Dawnstar fails to succeed, our future New Republic will stand little chance against the dark. I must ask for additional support. The final strategic planning for Operation Dawnstar is underway, though we require much more capacity than we currently have. I await further authorisation for major changes within our department.

Until then, we will not give up. Vaulent 6 must fall. If it does, the Empire will follow.

Long live the Rebellion,

Captain Valis, Rebel Intelligence.

THE END

!AUTHOR! Thank you for having been with me the whole time! Imperial Elite II was quite challenging to write; I struck some roadblocks here and there, struggled to write scenes (the finale was painful) etc. but I am glad to have finished it. It turned out great and it was fun to write.

The last story of this trilogy will be Imperial Elite III: Base Delta Zero. It will mirror the final years of Nazi Germany, focusing on public turmoil, fierce battles (Seelow Heights), Seydlitz Troopers, and the state of a capital city under siege. All in all: another great challenge to worry about.

I hope to see you there, too!

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