Intimidation of Hosnian Prime

“Arrived at the Hosnian System, Sir,” reported Lieutenant Ravond. “Orders from the Consortium state we are to land special forces on the surface, subjugate any Rebel orbital outposts in sectors 9 through 24, and provide air support to any Consortium forces already on the surface.”

“Very good Lieutenant," replied Captain Gaston Terrel. “Anything else from Moff Bekaris?”

“Only to say we need to carve a path for the rest of the 58th to land troops.”

“Then the outposts will be our first target. We’ll take that one there. Tell Commander Grymm to launch TIE Interceptor and Starwing squadrons. Tell her to screen the starwings with Interceptors and watch for enemy fighters,” concluded Terrel. “We’ll make sure the rebirth of this fine Battle Carrier is as fiery as it was in the old days.”

“Enemy fighters from the outposts!” yelled out a scan technician, X-Wing and Y-Wing classes.”

“Commander Grymm knows the plan, keep moving. If we’re able to get close enough, we’ll land troops on the outposts. If not, well, that’s what the extra turbolasers are for,” answered Terrel.

A few hours later, the battle was nearing its end. The New Republic forces had put up a good fight, but with many of their warships and starfighters spread throughout space around the planets, they simply could not hold out for long under attack from the warships of the 58th. They were simply outnumbered and outgunned. The combination of the powerful Starwings and the Interceptors soon became too much and the remaining rebel ships retreated. Soon, one of the outposts was destroyed, and the other under Consortium control. The path to planets of the Hosnian system was open, ready for troops to make their way to the surface.

“The bridge is yours, Lieutenant,” said the Captain. “The briefing is in thirty minutes and I’m supposed to be there early. Oversee preparations to land walkers. I’ll let Commander Termach prepare his troops after the briefing.”

“Yes, Sir,” acknowledged Ravond, “We can clean up anything else that tries to poke its head.”

“Good Hunting Lieutenant,” said Terrel.

As Captain Terrel turned around, he could only think to himself that this campaign would be a proud day for the Empire.

STATS OF THE VBC CITADEL

- Captain: Captain Gaston Terrel

- Vessel Alignment: 58th fleet member

- Starfighter Complement: 48 XG-1 Starwings, 144 TIE Interceptors, 6 TIE Avengers (This is less than half of the original Venator's complement)

- Armoured Complement: 5 AT-ATs, 15 AT-STs, and 15 AT-DTs. (Admittedly over the usual armoured complement of a Venator)

 

 

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