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 Experamental RP: Operation Fallen Winter
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| Ironwatsas |
Posted on 06-07-2007 21:24
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OOC: Sanu, What version of PDS are you using, this RP is based on a modern (v11) tactical and strategic doctranate. *** IC ATTN: JFT-N Jestam Date: 9/3/9620-GSY Subject: Re: IVF aid and support Location: HGN 'Willamatte' (CVH-68), Bastonagrad system, Xirsano orbit I have yet to determine what IVF forces go where, as that is outside my juristiction. However, it is likely that the IVF will pass through your A.O. on their way to the front. Your forces will be supplimated by Nalthoran ones as time progresses. As for your ship reassignment, it is possible after your escort mission has concluded, you will likely be transferred to a Resolution class assault frigate and tasked with commerce policing, until then, you will remain in your current assignment. There is a total of six Avenger-Longbows for this tasking, and they will be removed from your command following the op. -Rear Admaral I. Watsas, 308th LCD/56th TSOG Joint Task Force, Hiigaran Navy, SN: 1337-4229 |
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| Sanu-Yasha |
Posted on 06-07-2007 21:35
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(OOC: I have the latest v11 in the zip file ready. The most updadted source I could find, that was definate (though old) was probably around the end of 7.3. It's the old http://www.penguin-mayhem.net/pds/shi...ntents.htm <-- guide here.) ATTN: Rear Admiral I. Watsas Date: 9/3/9620-GSY Subject: Re: Re: IVF aid and support Location: Dervish III/IV FE WMU "Yurano", Gastion surrounding space I will keep my eyes and ears out for them, sir, as the situation demands. Thank-you, sir. With all hope the finall refitting shall be finished soon and the op can go underway. Is there any news from the Southern Arm? Am I to wait untill news comes from the foreward forces there before I go foreward? Jefet'ne T. Jestam |
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| Ammianus_marcellinus |
Posted on 06-07-2007 22:05
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Posts: 44 Joined: July 01 2007 |
(OOC: this inclusion of the IVF in this roleplay opens some very interesting subplots to be explored. i anticipate some exciting developments to come. bravo.) ATTN: Rear Admiral Watsas Date: 9/3/9620-GSY Subject: Bad Idea Location: En-route, Xirsano system, position 3487.125.9873 Sir, with all due respect, I feel that I must, for the record, strongly disagree with the decision to involve the IVF. I realize the decision comes from higher up, but that does not change my disposition. I will, as always, follow my orders, but I do so under protest. A stinkin? Vaygr is still a stinkin? Vaygr. I would feel better leaving gaps in my line than letting a lousy Vigger TF fill it in. Now our admirals will have to deal with the enemy we know of, and the enemy who we are supposed to regard as an ally. Something doesn?t smell right here, Admiral. Operation Fallen Winter has been in the works for months, and now, on the eve of its inception, we are including numerous Vigger TFs? I know you must be of the same mind as I, and I know, no matter what stench these orders hold, they must be followed. My feelings towards the Vaygr (which includes the IVF as far as I?m concerned), has never been a secret. Nevertheless, I thought you should know that although I am strongly opposed and will not take my eyes off of my IVN counterpart, I will follow orders as professionally as I am able. P.S. Off the record, Admiral, this move has Commissar Mark?atar stink all over it. He?s been a Vigger sympathetic since the invasion. -ADM. Jacyok Serah Donitere, 15th Fleet, HGN, SN: 0921-4412 |
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| Komo val |
Posted on 07-07-2007 12:40
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Posts: 392 Joined: September 27 2006 |
ATTN: Rear Admiral Watsas Date: 10/3/9620-GSY Subject: Requesting orders, IVF ''aid'' Location: Lagrange Point 3F, Gastion Sir my ship exited hyperspace moments ago and I'm awaiting your orders. Also may I inquire what will my forces consist of. About the IVF aid: Well, sir, since I've been part of the Nalthoran Expeditionary fleet I can tell you that they are not to be trusted. They will do anything to forward their agenda and in my humble opinion, sir, they are not to be trusted. They are using us to have their revenge over the Loyalist and to gain new territory. Granted, the extra firepower will come in handy, but this will only raise the tensions between Nalthor and them, and us becouse we allowed them to participate. And the NORTH and SOUTH arms having Nalthoran forces in them and now IVF, it's just a bomb waiting to explode. In short, sir, I very much disagree. Edited by Komo val on 07-07-2007 16:14 |
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| TelQuessir |
Posted on 07-07-2007 17:02
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OOC: Okay, I'll have an opening for F/M Sharai posted on Tuesday, I got my off day tomorrow. Thanks for the input. PS: If you don't like me, thats your problem  |
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| Ironwatsas |
Posted on 07-07-2007 17:22
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Posts: 856 Joined: October 21 2005 |
OOC: Why would you think I didn't like you  *** ATTN: Fleet Admaral Nabaal Date: 10/3/9620-GSY Subject: Orders Location: HGN 'Willamatte' (CVH-68), Bastonagrad system, Xirsano orbit Okay, I've compiled your strategic briefing, and FORCOM. First order of buisness is to expell the Loyalist Vaygr from the sector. This will involve Strategic reconnisence and rapid strikes in key targets. The first of these is what is belived to be a carrier group on the outskirts of the system, near the stellar heliopause. The carrier group's exact location is unknown, but narrowed down to a small cometary drift, which will be your first target. Recon the area, and if an oppurtunity arises, destroy the Carriers. Note that there may also be a Vaygr DESRON still lurking tn the system, engage at your convinance. The forces alotted to you will be primarily from the 56th and 48th TSOGs, with 15th fleet heavy support available. The exact tactical force consist will be decided on a mission by mission basis, suiting the task at hand. And about the IVF/Nalthoran conflict of intrest, I would keep a close eye on whatever Nalthoran and IVF commanders are in your area, as well as their troops. Remember, Nalthorans are trained not to think for themselves, and have instinctual loyalty to their leaders, beit a respected Queen, or a corrupt legislator. The IVF troops are probably scared to death of their commanders, which given Vaygr culture, is not surprising. While the IVF differs in it's outlook on other races and military and civil doctranes, their disciplane structure (and punishment for disobediance) is almost the same as that of the Loyalists. I can only hope that the personal feelings of those who have personal grievances can overcome and work together for our common goal. Though, do not underestimate either group's potential actions. Anyways, Good hunting out there. -Rear Admaral I. Watsas, 308th LCD/56th TSOG Joint Task Force, Hiigaran Navy, SN: 1337-4229 |
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| TelQuessir |
Posted on 07-07-2007 17:27
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Posts: 2598 Joined: August 30 2005 |
Cos I'm evil, especially in a lady's RP shoes  |
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| Makaze |
Posted on 08-07-2007 06:50
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ATTN: Rear Admiral Iron Watsas DATE: 10/3/9620-GSY SUBJECT: Ready for assignment LOCATION: Hyperspace, en route to Lagrange Point 2G, Bastonagrad-II. -------- ::MESSAGE (TIGHTBEAM ENCRYPT LEVEL 4):: This is Fleet Commander Benjamin Tir'Enoch Mar'yan, signaling readiness. I understand how delicate your situation must be, and recognize the need for action - as I will arrive to your rally point before my strategic commander, I place myself at your disposal until such time as a higher ranked IVF officer arrives to coordinate. We will need your IFF codes and coloring schemes as backup, to prevent accidents in joint operations. Attached is a decoding script and an information packet containing our own transponder codes. The script should run on your computers; contact me personally with any compatability issues. We will exit hyperspace at full battle alert; inform your commanders so there are no misunderstandings. ::$MESSAGE (TIGHTBEAM ENCRYPT LEVEL 4)$, [optionfile]Decoder.hf:: ::RUN FILE? (Y/N):: ::[IF{RUNFILE}=1][openfile]IFF_Codes.vif /showfile:: ..._........................done! -----IFF Codes for Hammer of Truth Strike Group----- ---Capital Ships--- 34R51V-2Q = Hammer of Truth Al'Mouakir BBV 19F23O-4A = Revenant Achaemenes II Destroyer Cruiser 19F40R-1S = Avatar Achaemenes II Destroyer Cruiser 19F91K-7D = Aethersprite Achaemenes II Destroyer Cruiser 19F79K-7E = Thanatos Achaemenes II Destroyer Cruiser 23G21D-4R = Hand of Dawn Sorceress III Battle Carrier ---Frigates--- 45D17A-2S/3S = Terror Quarinah Battle Frigate Pair 45D36C-4R/5R = Lancer Quarinah Battle Frigate Pair 45D98S-5R/6R = Crystal Quarinah Battle Frigate Pair 45D51A-8X/9X = Asimov Quarinah Battle Frigate Pair 53F23A-1D/2D = Ptah Spahi Light Frigate Pair 53F17G-8Q/9Q = Rifle Spahi Light Frigate Pair 53F62W-7P/8P = Elder Spahi Light Frigate Pair 53F27I-I9/J1 = Tank Spahi Light Frigate Pair 53F24G-Y1/Y2 = Scorcher Spahi Light Frigate Pair ---Fighters--- 87D01L-9X/3Y = 1709th I2 bomber wing 87D22E-7T/2U = 1748th I2 bomber wing 87D11W-3Q/7Q = 1756th I2 bomber wing 87D45M-4B/8B = 1767th I2 bomber wing 87D46M-8G/2H = 1777th I2 bomber wing 87D62B-3Z/7Z = 1778th I2 bomber wing 87D29S-5J/9J = 1786th I2 bomber wing 87D54Y-9I/3J = 1799th I2 bomber wing "...We sank a truck!" - Commander Sherman, Operation Petticoat
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| Ironwatsas |
Posted on 08-07-2007 19:35
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Posts: 856 Joined: October 21 2005 |
ATTN: Benjamin Tir'Enoch Mar'yan DATE: 11/3/9620-GSY SUBJECT: RE: Ready For Assignment LOCATION: HGN 'Willamatte' (CVH-68), Bastonagrad, Xirsano Lagrange Point 03 Yes, and welcome on behalf of the Hiigaran Navy. I have recevied your fleet data and IFF codes, and the }{4X0r5 up at STRATCOM have loaded them into the database and sent them out to the Hiigaran and Nalthoran fleet, so we should'nt have any problems. However, some of my commanders are 'unskilled' in foriegn policy or motivational speaking, so do forgive them. I have been authorised by the Inquisition up at STRATCOM to transfer our IFF codes and some fleet data. It should be backwards compatable to your computer systems and formatted to work as is. Please confirm that you've recived the codes. Regarding tasking, your orders are to move to Asteroid cluster ACZ-14728 and launch an area dragnet for potential loyalist activity. Strategic recon should be undertaken, and should you encounter hostiles, you are fully authorised to attack. If you require reinforcements, the forces under admaral Val B. Nabaal will assist. I hope that this alliance can benifit us all. Good luck. -Rear Admaral I. Watsas, 308th LCD/56th TSOG Joint Task Force, Hiigaran Navy, SN: 1337-4229 Ironwatsas Attached the following file ("F1337}{4X_IFF_DATA.zip") *** OOC: Quick Question, do you think that it is possible to do a multiplayer session to simulate Joint Direct Operations along the lines of this RP? I know that PDS isn't optimised for MP, but it can and has been done. My questions is how, why, and who wants to? |
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| Komo val |
Posted on 08-07-2007 21:28
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Posts: 392 Joined: September 27 2006 |
ATTN: Rear Admiral Watsas Date: 11/3/9620-GSY Subject: Situation Report Location: Unnamed cometary drift, Edge of Gastion system Sir, I'm happy to report that there is a good chance we have located the carrier task force. The heavy particle density in the area makes it impossible to know for sure until we conduct close range scans. We have diverted all auxiliary energy to engines, and are making best possible speed to the presumed target. Avenger scouts are being fueled and will launch as soon as we're in range. Engineering and navigation teams are further calibrating the sensor array to give us better sensor range and will also increase sensor acuracy. ETA to contact 17 Hiigaran standard hours |
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| Makaze |
Posted on 10-07-2007 01:40
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Posts: 53 Joined: May 29 2006 |
(OOC: I'm game. The 'how' is go into PDSv11, click Multiplayer, and host a game. It won't let anyone join who does not have the same game files, e.g. PDSv11. All you gotta do is agree on a time and the name of the server so that there is no confusion, and off you go. ) ATTN: Rear Admiral Watsas DATE: 12/3/9620-GSY SUBJECT: After Action Report LOCATION: Asteroid Cluster ACZ-14728, far side -------- ::MESSAGE (TIGHTBEAM ENCRYPT LEVEL STANDARD):: Commander Tir'Enoch reporting. I'm glad to see that there are no computer issues. My task force has completed our sweep of the indicated asteroid cluster, with partial success in rooting out the enemy. AAR follows - it will automatically use the decoder we have provided. ::$MESSAGE (TIGHTBEAM ENCRYPT LEVEL STANDARD)$:: ::[attachedFile]'AAR.vif':: ::RUN FILE? (Y/N):: ::[IF{RUNFILE}=1][openfile]'AAR.vif' /showfile:: ..._.......done! -----After Action Report----- ------------------------------- MISSION: TacRecon, S&D --- PRESENT FORCES: Hammer of Truth, Hand of Dawn, Revenant, Thanatos, Crystal, Asimov, Rifle, Elder, Scorcher, 1709th I2 bomber wing, 1748th I2 bomber wing, 1756th I2 bomber wing, 1777th I2 bomber wing, 1778th I2 bomber wing, 1799th I2 bomber wing --- CASUALTIES: A bomber from the 1748th, a bomber from the 1777th, one of the Rifle frigates, one of the Scorcher frigates --- ENEMY CASUALTIES: Unconfirmed numbers of light/heavy fighters and corvettes, unconfirmed numbers of resource collectors and mobile refineries, unID'ed Qwaar-Jet hull - image attached for ID by your techs (see attachment  )--- TASK GROUP STATUS: Full Strength; lost squadron members have been replaced --- The Hammer of Truth and her attendant task group exited hyperspace in the near side of the asteroid cluster and immediately deployed long range probes into the dust clouds, both to get a current sitrep as well as to monitor the cluster for the next several weeks; long range sensor contact was made with the enemy at T+00:01:42. Enemy force consisted of four flights of heavy interceptors, two flights of light interceptors, and three Shamshir squadrons defending some resource collectors and two mobile refineries. At T+00:02:30, the task force assembled into a frigate screen and proceeded to move to a far dust cloud at sublight; this dust cloud ended almost on top of the enemy units and was a perfect place to launch an ambush from. The task force entered the dust cloud at T+00:07:23. At T+00:14:50 the group burst from the cloud as one, right on top of the enemy vessels as planned. Missile fire was exchanged between the vessels, and enemy resistance was put down quickly, but not before one of the Rifle group frigates took a heavy missile hit to the bridge - since the enemy had decided to focus on the first vessel that appeared from the cloud - the mortally wounded vessel succumbed to the volley a few moments later and exploded. S&R teams could not locate any survivors. The other loss occured when another missile slipped past the point defenses and blew up the engine of a Scorcher group frigate - but that one was abandoned and scuttled after the reactor auto-scrammed from the shock. No casualties from that vessel. By T+00:17:00, the immediate area had been cleared of hostiles. We were unable to detect the carrier that dropped those units off, nor were we able to detect a quantum wave signature. It is this Commander's opinion that, since there was evidence of recent heavy mining in the area that they will likely try to establish a resource base there again and that they will not be so lightly defended next time. --- The task force made several tactical jumps across the field, deploying deep space probes each time. After four hours we had picked up a large unidentified signature and jumped to the tail end of the asteroid field. --- The Hammer of Truth exited hyperspace at T+5:10:33, at the near end of the last band in ACZ-14728. Once again probes were deployed downrange of the band, but were promptly cut down near the far side. We made a few corvettes before the probes were lost, but found nothing to explain the large sensor signature. More probes were deployed, and we carefully flanked outside the field and took more readings. Sensors indicated a slightly damaged BBV and its fighter/corvette compliment, as well as more resource collectors and refineries. The BBV was under steady repair the whole time, and was completely combat worthy by the time our task force came within striking range. At T+06:34:12, we engaged the enemy. The Hand of Dawn is eqiupped with a gravwell generator, so it and the Thanatos moved in close to entrap it. By T+06:42:01, space superiority was ours, and by T+06:43:00, repeated bomber attacks had crippled the enemy BBV and wiped out the resourcing op. We lost two fighters to point defenses on the carrier itself, but no other notable damage was taken by the task force. At T+06:44:56, the belt was clear of hostiles. As a side note, there were two resource collectors and a refinery drifting in a pocket of dense radiation at the center of the band - Hiigaran ones, and old. Sensors dated them at the start of the Invasion-era. We left a S&R beacon, frequency 41gHz on band 14, as a courtesy. ::END::
Makaze attached the following image:
Edited by Makaze on 10-07-2007 04:12 "...We sank a truck!" - Commander Sherman, Operation Petticoat
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| TelQuessir |
Posted on 10-07-2007 02:16
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Posts: 2598 Joined: August 30 2005 |
Not sure why I made this but it does summarize my character's (Sharai) motivations quite well. EDIT: Argh, ultra cheesy. Well you can blame RL for that. Leading a whole bunch of bunny girls will do that to you
TelQuessir attached the following image:
Edited by TelQuessir on 10-07-2007 02:19 |
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| Komo val |
Posted on 10-07-2007 14:13
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Posts: 392 Joined: September 27 2006 |
Wow Tel that is amazing. ------------------------------------- ATTN: Rear Admiral Watsas Date: 13/3/9620-GSY Subject: AAR Location: Lagrange Point 3F, Gastion - Resuply and Repair Station 103 At 1200 hours on 12/3/9620 the Avenger scout 561 reported a large trail of plasma in patrol sector 27-4 sub-grid 3. Shortly after that at 1227, the presence of a single Kaghan class carrier escorted by three Spahi class frigates was confirmed. Closer scans indicated that the Kaghan codenamed ''Snail'' was the source of the plasma and it showed significant damage, probably due to comet impact, on its port side and engines. A frigate task force was quickly dispatched to intercept. Using their superior speed they could strike from a dense ice cloud on which edge the carrier was traveling. TIME: 1433 hours 12/3/9620 FORCES DEPLOYED: 4x Hydra missile frigates: ''Archer'', ''Javelin'', ''Spear'', ''Sword'' 3x Lothrigen Ion cannon frigates: ''Firestorm'', ''Sniper'', ''Light ray'' 6x Bloodhound frigates: ''War'', ''Bird'', ''Kane'', ''Blade'', ''Hiigara'', ''Jet'' 2x Lavi light assault frigates: ''Assaulter'', ''Bomber'' 2x Resolution marine frigate: ''Stalker'', ''Pain Bringer'' 1x Avenger scout 561 ENEMY FORCES: 1x Kaghan fleet carrier, 3x Spahi frigates CASUALTIES: 1x Resolution marine frigate ''Stalker'' heavily damaged ENEMY CASUALTIES: All forces present As the Avenger scout 561 continued to shadow the enemy the Frigate strike force caught up with the ''Snail'' and moved into formation. The primary target was the carriers long range communication array. The Bloodhounds will then escort the Resolution frigates as they board the carrier and try to make higher ranked prisoners who know the whereabouts of the other two carriers. The Bloodhounds are then to engage the possible fighter escort launched from the carrier and the Spahis, while the Hydras and Lothrigens provide support fire. At 1433 hours the frigates engaged the carrier, and the first salvo disabled the communication array. Everything went as planed, even better since no fighters launched. The Boarding party later reported than the hanger was completely empty, not even the maintanance pods, and repair robots where there. After the Spahis where destroyed, the frigates disabled the external weapons, and then waited for the boarding party to finish their job. Then the Carrier changed course toward a large ice asteroid. What was left of the engines where quickly disabled, but it was too late, as the inertia did it's job and there where no tugs in the vicinity. The marines hurried to finish their job. The ''Pain bringer'' detached in time, the ''Stalker'' did not and was bombarded by debris and took heavy damage. The frigates covered the life pods against rouge asteroids until the carrier group arrived. The ''Relentless II'' arrived at the battle site at 1650 hours and retrieved the life pods upon arrival. There where no Vaygr survivors except the prisoners aboard the ''Pain bringer''. 31 marines, 12 crew members alongside the Vaygr prisoners (The first officer, and 3 prisoners of unidentified rank) died aboard the ''Stalker''. Most of the Vaygr prisoners where however on board the ''Pain bringer'' and consisted of 3 engineers, 6 lower ranked members and the weapons and communication officer. The marines reported that the self destruct was disabled by the first salvo (the ''Sniper'' was charged with that, and the gunner was decorated for extraordinary skill), and upon detecting the breach the ship headed for the nearest asteroid. The captain committed suicide before the marines could stun him. Marine 45 was also decorated for extraordinary skill after he foiled the suicide of the first officer with a precise hit from his riffle and single handedly captured him. The loss of this prisoner was most unfortunate. The fleet made best possible speed on the course the carrier was heading before the attack. At 1920 hours, the communication officer finally cracked under interogation and revealed the carriers were heading for a near by Planetoid (designeted RSO-1120-311, and will be the base for further operations in the driftwood) which gravity well was strong enough to make clearance, and weak enough to allow hyperspace. The only way out of this driftwood by hyperspace, anywhere else is too hazardous (hyperspacing ships are easy targets for asteroids as the PDS is offline and if an asteroid is puled into hyperspace the ship could be destroyed or heavily damaged). Since we have no chance to catch them we asked for help from the elements of the 15th fleet heavy assault group stationed near by. At 2530 hours we arrived near the planetoid to find the Vaygr carrier codenamed ''Lord'' and ''Chief'' and their escorts destroyed and we where hailed by the 28th heavy assault group. Together we jumped to the Resuply and Repair Station 103 near Lagrange Point 3F for them to repair from battle damage and for us to resuply and repair from asteroid impacts. Still no sing from the Vaygr DESRON. We are able to continue our search when the repairs are complete. We're awaiting further orders. |
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| Ironwatsas |
Posted on 10-07-2007 22:21
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OOC: @Makaze; The problem is that I have a diffrent install of PDS, specifically that there are a few 'hero' ships (duplicated hulls with unique names used for custom fleets), a number of mappacks, and remnants of the Battlestar Galactica mod left over. If it is possible, perhaps if we all had BIG file backups that we could use for multiplayer at once? I've played the FXmod online while I had PDS installed and it worked (however, the connection on the host's end was t3h suxx0r5). ***IC*** ATTN: All Operation Fallen Winter admarals DATE: 12/3/9620-GSY SUBJECT: Strategic Briefing LOCATION: HGN 'Willamatte' CVH-68, Mining/Refinery station sector, Xirsano Geosync orbit. Due to the heroic efforts of HN, IVF, and Nalthoran military commanders, the Vaygr loyalists are in retreat from Bastonagrad system. However, we expect conyinued resistance from them, and it is likely that a major engagement is imminent. This is only the beginning of the operation, so we shouldn't get too exited yet. Stratcom indicates that the Vaygr Loyalists are retreating to the far edge of the system, near the 'Sah'chera halo' just outside the system's heliopause. They are likely rtying to regroup for another attack on Bastonagrad. We will not let them. All commanders' are to procede on the coordanates provided by STRATCOM (which should have already been transmitted) and engage any trailing enemy forces. However, we belive that there is at least one operational shipyard re-inforcing the enemy taskforce, and we may need co-ordinated operations to destroy it. Forces assigned to arm 'North' will procede aliong corridor 121556 from Xirsano to Rzhev, a gas giant near the edge of the system, and then from there to the Vaygr rendezvous point. Arm 'Center' will make a beeline along the map provided by STRATCOM and will search several key asteroid drifts. Arm 'South' will procede to the Solaj planetoid, and then to the rendevous point. All Loyalist Vaygr ships are to be considered targets, and any sightings of the Carriers or DESRON should be immedietly reported. May Koshiir-Ra watch over you all, and good luck. -Rear Admaral I. Watsas, 308th LCD/56th TSOG Joint Task Force, Hiigaran Navy, SN: 1337-4229 |
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| Makaze |
Posted on 11-07-2007 16:32
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OOC: Hmm..yes, a fresh .big file of PDS v11.6 or 7 (since this campaign does not involve the Taiidan) would be optimal. A .big installation should only look at itself for information, and shouldn't generate any errors within multiplayer. What day or days did you want to try to do this?
"...We sank a truck!" - Commander Sherman, Operation Petticoat
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| Ironwatsas |
Posted on 12-07-2007 22:49
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OOC: Well, I don't know what the newest .BIG file is, and as far as I know, there is none for v11beta7. However, once that is out of the way, we can probably have a day long, large scale fleet exercise. Ooh what fun! ***IC*** ATTN: HN STRATCOM (Declassified and Relayed to commanders pending tactical evaluation) Date: 14/3/9620-GSY Subject: After Action Report Location: HGN 'Willamatte' CVH-68, Deep Space, outer Bastonagrad system After two days of negligable Vaygr activity, a I am both pleased and concerned to report an HN victory over the Makaanist Armada. Pleased due to the fact that no HN ships were lost and Hiigaran no lives lost, and concerned because after tactical analysis of the enemy ship's designs, hull markings, and the few survivors we uncovered, I have reason to belive that there are more forces at work here then previously thought. Though perhaps it's my own concern over the lack of progress in detecting and neutralising the AdM fleet. Report Follows. - ***(Joint Action Group 8.1, HN 56th TSOG, 15th fleet + elements of NRN 7th DESRON, 3rd strategic taskforce)*** TIME: 13:00h Local Time, 14/3/9620-GSY LOCATION: Deep Space Cometary Drift, outskirts of Bastonagrad system. TASKING: Search And Destroy FORCES ENGAGED: HN; 1xMarquess CVL 'HGN Depoe Bay (CVL-107)', 1xAgressor CA 'HGN Longhorn (CA-421)', 4xBloodhound-III FF 'HGN Iskandar (FF-742)', 'HGN Standish (FF-615)', 'HGN Siren River (FF-707)', 'HGN Asuka (FF-496)', 2xHydra-III (Close Assault Variant) 'FSG-1027', 'FSG-965', 1xLinebacker EWF 'HGN Palantir FF-612', 1xWolf FKH 'HGN Copperhead (FKH-216)', 1xResolution FFA 'HGN Arkantos (FFA-79)', 3xLavi VKG (Part of the 198th Combat Support Squadron), 10xLSF-III TA, 5xThunderbolt-I (All attached to the 967th 'Jagged Wind' Attack Squadron), 8xAvenger-IV [*Were Docked During the Engagemnet*] (267th 'Bulldogs' Fighter Wing), 2xResource Collector/1xResource Controller (721st Combat Logistics Squadron) NRN Support; 1xBakotonyr DD 'NRN Xhio'ing (DD-108)', 8xKeikei-II TA (Part of the 401st 'Tau'sah' Schwarm) AdM; 6xAnsaar-III FG (UNIDENTIFIED), 4xQuarnah FA (UNIDENTIFIED), 2xChevilier FA (UNIDENTIFIED), 6xI2H TA (UNIDENTIFIED), 2xSubasi FVR (UNIDENTIFIED) CASUALTIES: No ships lost, HGN Iskandar and HGN Standish, damaged by ship-to-ship missiles and forced to withdrawl with severe structural damage, one Bomber sustained minor shrapnel impact which was deflected by armor, one Hydra-III moderately damaged and later scuttled, HGN Longhorn sustained minor shell impacts to topside superstructure, one Nalthoran Keikei struck by 30mm cannon shell with minor dent and paint smear ENEMY CASUALTIES: All forces presant, 23 survivors rescued and interrogated, awaiting results. TASK GROUP STATUS: Both damaged assault frigates under refit at SY-14, Damaged Hydra-III Frigate Scuttled and replaced, all other units repaired in the field, TF 8.1 has been merged back into the 56th TSOG. At 05:72 Hours, a civilian navigation sattelite detected artificial objects near a small asteroid drift on the Edge of Bastonagrad. It was unable to confirm anything save the number and heading, and the NAVSAT's operators transmitted the data to us, the Sattelite logs were superimposed over our own sensor readouts of the area, and we confirmed the presance of hostile units. I dispatshed elements of the 56th TSOG to intercept, with a Nalthoran Destroyer and fighter escort as backup. Upon hyperspace exit, the Fleet immedietly began close proximity operations, as the Vaygr were less then 22,000Km away. Upon detection, the two light Vaygr carriers hyperjumped out of the area, while the ret of the frigates prepared to engage. Our close assault group (made up of the Agressor cruiser, two Bloodhound, two Hydra, Resolution, and five LSF combatants) manuvered in to distract while our bomb group (5 LSFs and 5 Thunderbolts) and fire support frigates (Wolf, the other two Bloodhounds, Linebreaker, and Lavis) flanked 'above' and 'Right' (relative to the Ecliptic) of the enemy frigates. The close attack group managed to do it's job, and the enemy began bracketing the CA, but the bomb group managed to disrupt the Chevilier frigates and the Fire support group broke the organization of the enemy, and their combat wall (and CIWS killbox) fell apart. However, two of our Bloodhounds were damaged in the first pass, and withdrew. Two of the Quarnah frigates withdrew, but our Hydras and bombers flanked and quickly subdued the frigates. Our CA was at this point, simply barraging any enemy survivors in range, as the faster combatants chased down the three surviving frigates. Just then, two more Ansaar frigates and a squadron of torpedo bombers came into sensor range, and while the Ansaars bracketed the close assault frigates, the bombers went for the CA. Fortunately, the Cruiser was aligned at an ideal angle to put up a barrage, destroying the bombers before they could do any harm. The Co-ordinated volleys from the Fire Support fleet and close assault frigates quickly routed the remaining frigates, and the group then began a SAR sweep for survivors. However, the two scout carriers had gotten away scott free, or so they thought. Some distance away, the NRN Xhio'ing and it's escort fighters managed to pull the Frigate/Carriers out of Hyperspace with their gravwells, calculating their exit popint so precisely that the KeiKeis were able to get a miring solution on the frigates' hangars before their thrusters had ignited. The inital barrage from the Keikeis destroyed any docked ships aboard the frigates, while the Destroyer manuvered to bring it's beam weapons to bear. Within seconds, both frigates had been destroyed and the few survivors captured. These Vaygr ships seem to be of a diffrent clan that that which we have seen before, and we are trying to identify the colorization and interrogate the survivors. (Hopefully) attached is a probe image of one of the frigates. If anyone can ID the vessel, please don't hesitate to reply to me or STRATCOM. -Rear Admaral I. Watsas, 308th LCD/56th TSOG Joint Task Force, Hiigaran Navy, SN: 1337-4229
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Posted on 13-07-2007 12:25
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ATTN: Rear Admiral Watsas Date: 15/3/9620-GSY Subject: Vaygr base of operations detected Location: Rally Point 8-A, RSO-1120-311 planetoid, unnamed cometary driftwood, edge of system This morning elements of the 15th fleet 236th Recon group detected a massive engine silluete. No Hiigaran or allied forces were present in that sector, therefor it must be the Vaygr Cityship. The recon group couldn't get any closer due to risk of detection, therefor the exact composition of the defense force remains unknown, however we'll have the element of surprise on our side. My task force is assebled the 15th fleet heavy strike group. we are still awaiting the arrival of the Nalthoran Heavy Skirmisher group. Then we will launch our attack. May Sajuuk help us all. |
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Posted on 15-07-2007 21:53
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ATTN: Fallen Winter Admaralty Date: 15/3/9620-GSY Subject: Intelligence Directives Location: HGN 'Willamatte' CVH-68, Driftwood, outer Bastonagrad system Attention all commanders in the field, it has been concluded that we are dealing with an unidentified force besides the known Loyalist clans, and are currently unaware as to their origin. What we have gathered is that this faction is either an as yet unknown Vaygr clan, or a foriegn group using Vaygr starships. This group uses standard Vaygr ships painted with black matte base and pink striping and generic markings (if any). We need more information on this faction. Therefore, Fleet Intelligence requires an intact Loyalist ship, with as many crew and computers intact as possible. One from the unknown clan is perferred, but any will be of benafit. POWs are also extremely valuble and should be kept in drug induced coma as long as possible before interrogation to prevent suicide. Know that capturing a Vaygr ship will be difficult, as they tend to perfer death to interrogation. Any information extracted from an offending ship or person sould be sent to my desk ASAP. All information pretaining to this operation, the unknown clan, or anything else relavent incliding this message is now case-2 classified. Prevent anyone without Case 'Blue' clearance from obtaining this information. Oh, and a case of Dan Jackson double barrel whiskey to the first admaral to snag an enemy ship. -Rear Admaral I. Watsas, 308th LCD/56th TSOG Joint Task Force, Hiigaran Navy, SN: 1337-4229 |
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Posted on 21-07-2007 10:11
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Posted on 22-07-2007 06:25
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ATTN: Rear Admiral Watsas Fleet Admiral Jacyok Serah Donitere Location: en route to Driftwood, outer Bastonagrad system Date: 15/4/9620-GSY Mission: Search and destroy Vaygr shipyards and escorts The remainder of the Vaygr Task Force halted their retreat on the outskirts of the Xirsano system, utilizing the cover provided by the nearby dust clouds. I entered the system with a small task force; my flagship the ?Valorous?, a single PoH, BCE 23 the ?Windward,? the Marquess CVL-146 ?Balashi,? 3x Wolf FKH, 1x Linebacker FJ, 5x Bloodhound FF, 3x Hydra, 3x Avenger TH squadrons, 2x Thunderbolt TA squadrons and 2x Lavi VA squadrons. Upon arrival I dispatched scout probes to recon my immediate area. Finding nothing I began to probe each major concentration of dust clouds in order to find the hiding Vaygr shipyard. This was a time consuming and painstaking process as the 'terrain' was idea for enemy ambushes. I made no secret of my presence and instructed all of my captains to make as many transmissions as possible, often relaying menial information and reports that would otherwise have been a waste of time and energy. I knew, as the Vaygr did, that I did not have overwhelming force. My purpose was to make this TF seem like a recon element out searching for the Vaygr shipyard, when in fact we knew right where it was, thanks to the information you provided to us, Admiral. While I was conducting my recon of the dust clouds, and making as much noise as possible, a second task force was in the process of slipping behind and above the Vaygr position. This force consisted of: 2x Marquess CVL, the ?Nauta? (CVL-133), the ?Clarus? (CVL-78) 2x PoH BCE, the ?Pendragon? (BCE-31), the ?Ferrum? (BCE-45) 3x LiiHra CL, the ?Comet? (CL-22), the ?Ah'nhara Drift? (CL-23), the ?Celer? (CL-52) 4x Wolf FKH 2x Linebacker FJ 2x Bloodhound FF 4x Avenger M.5 TH squadrons and 4x Thunderbolt M.5 TA squadrons This task force, labeled, for reasons of affluence,15.4, arrived at their position without event, establishing a holding pattern until a more precise location of the Vaygr TF could be determined. At approximately 0430, my recon elements ran into Vaygr picket ships and a brief skirmish ensued. Both sides withdrew, neither suffering casualties. Finally I had a position, and I instructed 15.4 to standby. Meanwhile, my own task force advanced behind the retreating picket ships, making my intent of a frontal assault obvious. Vaygr strikecraft appeared on my right, forcing me to send my own fighters to deal with them. As soon as my strikecraft were engaged, the enemy frigates appeared from my upper left. As soon as battle was joined by the Vaygr frigates, I instructed task force 15.4 to hyperspace to within striking distance of the Vaygr shipyard's assumed position. 15.4 jumped practically right on top of the shipyard and her few remaining escorts, just as they were preparing to escape into hyperspace once again. The surprise was total and chaos ensued. The space around the shipyard was blindingly vibrant with weapon discharges and explosions. Within a matter of minutes the shipyard was in her death throes and her escorts were smoking heaps. Once the appearance of 15.4 was known to the Vaygr frigates attacking my left they did a curious thing. Instead of attempting to fall back and come to the aid of their mothership, they instead fought ever harder against my ships. They charged desperately, as if they knew all was lost. While these suicide runs are not uncommon among those barbarians, it is still unnerving, especially when so many do it at once. Nearly all of the remaining 11 Vaygr frigates charged my lines, clearly attempting to ram one of my ships. Fortunately, none made it through, as most were pretty badly damaged by now, and all were destroyed before coming anywhere near my boats. After this ill fated charge, the battle was all but over. A few enemy strikecraft remained, which were mopped up in due course. I am, as usual, very proud of my boys. I am happy, no, ecstatic, to report that, aside from injuries suffered by a few fighter pilots who were forced to go extravehicular, and an ensign who broke his foot when an empty magazine dolly fell on it, we suffered no casualties. Not a single ship, or life, was lost in this engagement. I chalk this up to outstanding performance of duty demonstrated by all those under command, along with the achieved surprise and poor condition the Vaygr frigates were in due to lack of materials to repair from our last engagement. I am proud to report, Admiral, that the entire Vaygr force in this area has been destroyed. You'll be happy to know, as well, that all ships damaged by the last engagement with the enemy have been repaired. The 15th Fleet is now at full strength and ready, as always, to kick some Vigger derri?re. I am heading, in my flagship, with a few escorts to the Bastonagrad system to meet and plan the next phase and attend briefings on this new threat. The rest of my fleet is establishing defensive positions in the Xirsano system and the surrounding area. As far as this unknown Vaygr force is concerned, I strongly believe the IVF is behind it somehow. I do not have proof other than my gut, but I think the IVN Admiralty working ?with?us should be kept on a shorter leash, at least until we discover exactly what we are dealing with. -Fleet Admiral Jacyok Serah Donitere, 15th Fleet, HGNS, SN: 0921-4412 Edited by Ammianus_marcellinus on 22-07-2007 06:30 |
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