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		<title>Main Page</title>
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		<updated>2019-12-29T02:36:09Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;__NOTOC__ __NOEDITSECTION__&lt;br /&gt;
==Welcome to the Rebel Squadrons Wiki!==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;width: 65%; vertical-align: top;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
===Current Operations===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://rebelsquadrons.org/news/2019-12-17/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons,+December+17,+2019 Dying Embers] &amp;amp;mdash; mission briefing&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://rebelsquadrons.org/activities/ Objectives Status] &amp;amp;mdash; state of the current mission&lt;br /&gt;
* [[The Titan Conflict]] &amp;amp;mdash; current storyline&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fleet===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Resurrection Squadron]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Red Dagger Squadron]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Diamond Squadron]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Academy|The Academy]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[High Command]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S4dqN9fax8cMFLIPyaGDdwD0nUskm9lgCAz9gRZTEM4 Order of Battle]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===General Information===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Bylaws]] &amp;amp;mdash; [[Rank]]s &amp;amp;mdash; [[Medals]] &amp;amp;mdash; [[Uniform]]s&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Internet Office]] &amp;amp;mdash; [[Logistics Office]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Games and Activities===&lt;br /&gt;
{| style=&amp;quot;width: 100%;&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;padding-right: 5%;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
* [[X-Wing Miniatures]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Empire at War]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[D6 Roleplaying]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Battlefront]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Battlefront II]]&lt;br /&gt;
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* [[X-Wing Alliance]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[TIE Fighter]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[X-Wing]]&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;What&#039;s a wiki?&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki wiki] is a website that anyone can edit.  We invite all Rebel Squadrons members or affiliates to participate in the creation of this wiki. Please contact an administrator below if you would like to create an account to edit pages.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;How do I edit pages?&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Please see the &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Help:Contents|help pages]]&#039;&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;You can help!&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
This wiki is a collection of individual knowledge of and about the Rebel Squadrons, and you can assist us by making your own contributions.  Help us to &#039;&#039;&#039;[[expand the wiki!]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Wiki administrators&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Please contact an administrator if you have any questions or concerns about the wiki.&lt;br /&gt;
* FA [[User talk:Licah Fox|Licah Fox]], RS [[Fleet Commander]]&lt;br /&gt;
* FA [[User:CyrelVandroth|Cyrel Vandroth]], RS [[High Command]]&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Main]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Main_Page&amp;diff=25606</id>
		<title>Main Page</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Main_Page&amp;diff=25606"/>
		<updated>2019-12-29T02:35:16Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;__NOTOC__ __NOEDITSECTION__&lt;br /&gt;
==Welcome to the Rebel Squadrons Wiki!==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;width: 65%; vertical-align: top;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
===Current Operations===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://rebelsquadrons.org/news/2019-08-09/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons,+August+9,+2019 Dying Embers] &amp;amp;mdash; mission briefing&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://rebelsquadrons.org/activities/ Objectives Status] &amp;amp;mdash; state of the current mission&lt;br /&gt;
* [[The Titan Conflict]] &amp;amp;mdash; current storyline&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fleet===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Resurrection Squadron]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Red Dagger Squadron]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Diamond Squadron]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Academy|The Academy]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[High Command]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S4dqN9fax8cMFLIPyaGDdwD0nUskm9lgCAz9gRZTEM4 Order of Battle]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===General Information===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Bylaws]] &amp;amp;mdash; [[Rank]]s &amp;amp;mdash; [[Medals]] &amp;amp;mdash; [[Uniform]]s&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Internet Office]] &amp;amp;mdash; [[Logistics Office]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Games and Activities===&lt;br /&gt;
{| style=&amp;quot;width: 100%;&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;padding-right: 5%;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
* [[X-Wing Miniatures]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Empire at War]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[D6 Roleplaying]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Battlefront]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Battlefront II]]&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;vertical-align: top;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
* [[X-Wing Alliance]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[TIE Fighter]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[X-Wing]]&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;vertical-align: top;&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;What&#039;s a wiki?&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki wiki] is a website that anyone can edit.  We invite all Rebel Squadrons members or affiliates to participate in the creation of this wiki. Please contact an administrator below if you would like to create an account to edit pages.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;How do I edit pages?&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Please see the &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Help:Contents|help pages]]&#039;&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;You can help!&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
This wiki is a collection of individual knowledge of and about the Rebel Squadrons, and you can assist us by making your own contributions.  Help us to &#039;&#039;&#039;[[expand the wiki!]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Wiki administrators&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Please contact an administrator if you have any questions or concerns about the wiki.&lt;br /&gt;
* FA [[User talk:Licah Fox|Licah Fox]], RS [[Fleet Commander]]&lt;br /&gt;
* FA [[User:CyrelVandroth|Cyrel Vandroth]], RS [[High Command]]&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Main]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Mirei&amp;diff=25586</id>
		<title>Mirei</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Mirei&amp;diff=25586"/>
		<updated>2019-12-18T02:39:07Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Mirei&#039;&#039;&#039; was a member who briefly caused some problems.  He was expelled in June 2008.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--His accounts have been deleted; for historical purposes, here are the PINs with which he used to be associated:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* 1683 (Mirei)&lt;br /&gt;
* 2153 (Cotan)&lt;br /&gt;
* 2297 (Sanson)&lt;br /&gt;
* 2329 (carrisa)&lt;br /&gt;
**ip: 75.138.28.83 (Approc Jan 2010 from #ID)&lt;br /&gt;
**ip: 96.37.152.144 (8 May 2010)&lt;br /&gt;
**email: joyeuxsci@yahoo.com&lt;br /&gt;
**74-240-73-239.bhm.bellsouth.net (latest DB sighting May 2011)&lt;br /&gt;
**lh@c-68-62-163-68.hsd1.al.comcast.net (Spotted in the B&amp;amp;G aug 12, 2011 under the nick &#039;Talin&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:People]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Rebel_Squadrons_Fleet_Commander&amp;diff=25585</id>
		<title>Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Rebel_Squadrons_Fleet_Commander&amp;diff=25585"/>
		<updated>2019-09-01T03:01:15Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float: right;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
{{FC List}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;FC&#039;&#039;&#039; redirects here.  See also [[Force Commander]] (game) and [[FireClaw]] (PSG squadron).&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;This article is about the leader of the RS.  See also [[Fleet Commanding Officer]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Rebel Squadrons &#039;&#039;&#039;Fleet Commander&#039;&#039;&#039; (FC) is the individual with the responsibility of handling the day-to-day operations of the club. Only [[High Command]] has authority over the RSFC, and also elects him or her as defined in the [[Bylaws]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The current FC is Fleet Admiral [[Licah Fox]], who has served since April 15, 2018.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Months - Single Terms&lt;br /&gt;
24 Rahj Tharen&lt;br /&gt;
22 Cyrel Vandroth&lt;br /&gt;
21 Castor Efrata-Landis&lt;br /&gt;
18 Kirghy Lommax&lt;br /&gt;
17 Gavin Cantorph Kravis&lt;br /&gt;
17 Tyrell &amp;quot;Spokes&amp;quot; Borran&lt;br /&gt;
17 Licah Fox&lt;br /&gt;
15 Joshua Hawkins&lt;br /&gt;
13 Dave Trebonious-Astoris&lt;br /&gt;
11 Damon Lightwind&lt;br /&gt;
11 Lamin Zykara&lt;br /&gt;
9  Dave Trebonious-Astoris&lt;br /&gt;
8  Super&lt;br /&gt;
8  Jack Stewart&lt;br /&gt;
8  Michael Raven&lt;br /&gt;
8  Kaz Falcion&lt;br /&gt;
8  Sienn Sconn&lt;br /&gt;
7  Mike &amp;quot;MacMan&amp;quot; McEwen&lt;br /&gt;
7  Teu Veld&lt;br /&gt;
7  Cyrel Vandroth&lt;br /&gt;
6  Dialathos&lt;br /&gt;
5  Byteman58&lt;br /&gt;
5  Michael Raven&lt;br /&gt;
3  Licah Fox&lt;br /&gt;
2  MATEO 15&lt;br /&gt;
2  Dew&lt;br /&gt;
2  Castor Efrata-Landis&lt;br /&gt;
2  David &amp;quot;Heavy&amp;quot; Pasiechnyk&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Months - Total&lt;br /&gt;
29 Cyrel Vandroth&lt;br /&gt;
24 Rahj Tharen&lt;br /&gt;
23 Castor Efrata-Landis&lt;br /&gt;
22 Dave Trebonious-Astoris&lt;br /&gt;
20 Licah Fox&lt;br /&gt;
18 Kirghy Lommax&lt;br /&gt;
17 Gavin Cantorph Kravis&lt;br /&gt;
17 Tyrell &amp;quot;Spokes&amp;quot; Borran&lt;br /&gt;
15 Joshua Hawkins&lt;br /&gt;
13 Michael Raven&lt;br /&gt;
11 Damon Lightwind&lt;br /&gt;
11 Lamin Zykara&lt;br /&gt;
8  Super&lt;br /&gt;
8  Jack Stewart&lt;br /&gt;
8  Kaz Falcion&lt;br /&gt;
8  Sienn Sconn&lt;br /&gt;
7  Mike &amp;quot;MacMan&amp;quot; McEwen&lt;br /&gt;
7  Teu Veld&lt;br /&gt;
6  Dialathos&lt;br /&gt;
5  Byteman58&lt;br /&gt;
2  MATEO 15&lt;br /&gt;
2  Dew&lt;br /&gt;
2  David &amp;quot;Heavy&amp;quot; Pasiechnyk&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Executive Positions]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Rebel_Squadrons_Fleet_Commander&amp;diff=25584</id>
		<title>Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Rebel_Squadrons_Fleet_Commander&amp;diff=25584"/>
		<updated>2019-08-12T11:40:57Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;float: right;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
{{FC List}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;FC&#039;&#039;&#039; redirects here.  See also [[Force Commander]] (game) and [[FireClaw]] (PSG squadron).&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
:&#039;&#039;This article is about the leader of the RS.  See also [[Fleet Commanding Officer]].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Rebel Squadrons &#039;&#039;&#039;Fleet Commander&#039;&#039;&#039; (FC) is the individual with the responsibility of handling the day-to-day operations of the club. Only [[High Command]] has authority over the RSFC, and also elects him or her as defined in the [[Bylaws]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The current FC is Fleet Admiral [[Licah Fox]], who has served since April 15, 2018.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Months - Single Terms&lt;br /&gt;
24 Rahj Tharen&lt;br /&gt;
22 Cyrel Vandroth&lt;br /&gt;
21 Castor Efrata-Landis&lt;br /&gt;
18 Kirghy Lommax&lt;br /&gt;
17 Gavin Cantorph Kravis&lt;br /&gt;
17 Tyrell &amp;quot;Spokes&amp;quot; Borran&lt;br /&gt;
16 Licah Fox&lt;br /&gt;
15 Joshua Hawkins&lt;br /&gt;
13 Dave Trebonious-Astoris&lt;br /&gt;
11 Damon Lightwind&lt;br /&gt;
11 Lamin Zykara&lt;br /&gt;
9  Dave Trebonious-Astoris&lt;br /&gt;
8  Super&lt;br /&gt;
8  Jack Stewart&lt;br /&gt;
8  Michael Raven&lt;br /&gt;
8  Kaz Falcion&lt;br /&gt;
8  Sienn Sconn&lt;br /&gt;
7  Mike &amp;quot;MacMan&amp;quot; McEwen&lt;br /&gt;
7  Teu Veld&lt;br /&gt;
7  Cyrel Vandroth&lt;br /&gt;
6  Dialathos&lt;br /&gt;
5  Byteman58&lt;br /&gt;
5  Michael Raven&lt;br /&gt;
3  Licah Fox&lt;br /&gt;
2  MATEO 15&lt;br /&gt;
2  Dew&lt;br /&gt;
2  Castor Efrata-Landis&lt;br /&gt;
2  David &amp;quot;Heavy&amp;quot; Pasiechnyk&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Months - Total&lt;br /&gt;
29 Cyrel Vandroth&lt;br /&gt;
24 Rahj Tharen&lt;br /&gt;
23 Castor Efrata-Landis&lt;br /&gt;
22 Dave Trebonious-Astoris&lt;br /&gt;
19 Licah Fox&lt;br /&gt;
18 Kirghy Lommax&lt;br /&gt;
17 Gavin Cantorph Kravis&lt;br /&gt;
17 Tyrell &amp;quot;Spokes&amp;quot; Borran&lt;br /&gt;
15 Joshua Hawkins&lt;br /&gt;
13 Michael Raven&lt;br /&gt;
11 Damon Lightwind&lt;br /&gt;
11 Lamin Zykara&lt;br /&gt;
8  Super&lt;br /&gt;
8  Jack Stewart&lt;br /&gt;
8  Kaz Falcion&lt;br /&gt;
8  Sienn Sconn&lt;br /&gt;
7  Mike &amp;quot;MacMan&amp;quot; McEwen&lt;br /&gt;
7  Teu Veld&lt;br /&gt;
6  Dialathos&lt;br /&gt;
5  Byteman58&lt;br /&gt;
2  MATEO 15&lt;br /&gt;
2  Dew&lt;br /&gt;
2  David &amp;quot;Heavy&amp;quot; Pasiechnyk&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Executive Positions]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Ardus_Khoda&amp;diff=25575</id>
		<title>Ardus Khoda</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Ardus_Khoda&amp;diff=25575"/>
		<updated>2018-07-21T15:56:49Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: Created page with &amp;quot;Grand Admiral &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Ardus Khoda&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; leads the Titan fleet.  See: * The Titan Conflict * [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-01-10/Mission+Briefing+-+Hammerfall:+Sons+...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Grand Admiral &#039;&#039;&#039;Ardus Khoda&#039;&#039;&#039; leads the [[Titan fleet]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
See:&lt;br /&gt;
* [[The Titan Conflict]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-01-10/Mission+Briefing+-+Hammerfall:+Sons+of+Lithra Sons of Lithra mission briefing]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-07-01/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+July+2016 Operation Royal Condor mission briefing]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Map&amp;diff=25574</id>
		<title>Map</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Map&amp;diff=25574"/>
		<updated>2018-07-18T23:25:55Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: Created page with &amp;quot;* [http://www.swgalaxymap.com/ Star Wars Galaxy Map]&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* [http://www.swgalaxymap.com/ Star Wars Galaxy Map]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25573</id>
		<title>Storyline</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25573"/>
		<updated>2018-07-18T22:41:00Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For historical maps, see [[Conflict Maps]] and the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/planets/ RS Planet Database].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Ghostly Happenings ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
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Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples news post] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
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The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
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This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
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But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Objectives&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Nothing special here, pilots, just a good ‘ol fashioned pirate sweep. Your objective is to engage and destroy all pirate forces you encounter on this mission. But what they might lack in the latest ships, they’ll make up for elsewhere, so keep your guard up.&lt;br /&gt;
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Agent Quintar of RS Intelligence has been captured by Imperial forces and is being transferred to a holding facility via the corellian corvette Omicron.  A second agent onboard the vessel has successfully disabled the vessel and transmitted its coordinates. However, it is believed that the corvette had a supply of mines onboard and may be deploying them while it awaits rescue repairs.  Time is of the essence. We are dispatching a rescue shuttle to recover our agent. You will be flying ahead of the shuttle to scout the area and clear any mines surrounding the corvette before our rescue team arrives.  Once the agent has been recovered the shuttle must be protected from any enemy craft entering the area until it safely reaches hyperspace.&lt;br /&gt;
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With the advent of increased piracy in the area, operational funds are being put forth to the creation of a new shipyard for local RS military use only. This will be a massive undertaking for our forces, and will require significant effort from our support personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Hammerfall==&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Dented Shield===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Fiction+(April-May+2015+ITOD) news post] on April 3, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Mission+Briefing+(April-May+2015+ITOD) mission briefing news post].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Fallen Ramparts===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-06-07/Hammerfall:+Operation+Fallen+Ramparts+Mission+Briefing+(June-July+2015+ITOD) news post] on June 7, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Titan&#039;s Dawn===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-08-09/Hammerfall:+Operation+Titan&#039;s+Dawn+Mission+Briefing+(August-September+2015+ITOD) news post] on August 9, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Windstorm&#039;s Lament===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-10-05/Operation+Hammerfall:+Windstorm&#039;s+Lament+mission+briefing news post] on October 5, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Sons of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Nicolai Ginofev]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-01-10/Mission+Briefing+-+Hammerfall:+Sons+of+Lithra news post] on January 10, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation The Lithran Offensive===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-03-17/Hammerfall:+Operation+The+Lithran+Offensive+Mission+Briefing+(March-April+2016+Activities) news post] on March 17, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-04-04/Mid+Operation+Teaser fictional mid-operation teaser] written by [[Michael Raven]] on April 4, 2016.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Borealis===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-05-16/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+May+2016 news post] on May 16, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Royal Condor===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-07-01/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+July+2016 news post] on July 1, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Liberation of Lithra: Hearts and Minds===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-09-07/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+September+2016 news post] on September 7, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Fading Aurora===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-11-04/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+November+2016 news post] on November 4, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Phoenix Rising: The Battle of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Teu Veld]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+-+March+2017+Edition+ news post] on March 6, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see updates posted by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]:&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-02-21/Rebel+Squadrons+Weekly+Newsletter+%231+(02/21/2017) Update #1]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-02-26/Rebel+Squadrons+Weekly+Newsletter+%232+(02/26/2017) Update #2]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-13/Two+Lost+in+Recon+Mission Update #3]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-29/Rebel+Squadrons+Newsbrief+%234+(03/29/17) Update #4]&lt;br /&gt;
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===Phoenix Rising: Push Back Against Titan===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-06-03/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+June+2017 news post] on June 3, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Summary provided by Cyrel in a HC email on August 10, 2017:&lt;br /&gt;
* Task Force Republic Shield is the official designation of the Outer Rim Fleet formerly known as the Rebel Squadrons which, throughout the years, has fought and carved out New Republic control of the sectors Greeop, Aurora, Minos, and Subterell. (Somewhere along the line some beurocrats carved up the space between Subterell and Greeop into new mostly empty sectors.)&lt;br /&gt;
* Outside of the RS&#039;s domain, a new Imperial faction, spearheaded by the Super Star Destroyer &#039;&#039;&#039;Titan&#039;&#039;&#039;, secures control over the Kathol sector and has launched an offensive. They have been gobbling up local, smaller Imperial factions as they gear up to smash into the NR.&lt;br /&gt;
* They&#039;ve attempted to set up a pincer maneuver to crush the RS between three fronts - Aurora; Subterrel/Cegul/Airam; Minos&lt;br /&gt;
** They&#039;ve largely left Minos alone, because it&#039;s the closest to their territory, and they can basically just steamroll through whenever they damn please and they know it.&lt;br /&gt;
** Subterrel.... we haven&#039;t really spoken about too much, tbh. &lt;br /&gt;
** Their focus has been on capturing/securing/exploiting the Aurora Sector prior to any invasion into Greeop. We&#039;ve portrayed the sector to be decently built-up/valuable as far as outer rim sectors go, so this made the most tactical sense to help feed Titan&#039;s war machine. &lt;br /&gt;
*** They&#039;ve basically been whooping our ass out of the Sector slowly and steadily, leading to the assault on the sector capital (Aurora). We successfully held them from taking the system, but the local defenses had been absolutely ravaged, and it was improbable that they could be salvaged before another Titan assault wave came in. (July 2016) Kirghy and Cyrel made the call to retreat from Aurora (November 2016) to pit all RS forces into another valuable target: Lithra. &lt;br /&gt;
*** Lithra was another system in the Aurora sector that was controlled by a local Imperial faction that joined the Titan group. It had a wealth of shipyards, repair yards, defenses, and was a highly populated and industrialized world. While the RS was recovering from the battle for Aurora(system), the Allegiance Battle Group spearheaded ops to soften up a system&#039;s defenses and provide needed intelligence. (Storyline generally paused between my resignation in December and then...)&lt;br /&gt;
*** ( March 2017) The RS proceeded to assault Lithra and was ultimately successful. However, due to some mishaps during RP, Lithra has since stayed independent but generally NR-friendly. &lt;br /&gt;
*** (May 2017, posted June 03 2017) Successful liberation of Lithra was announced.... Kirghy retook Aurora? Abuh?&lt;br /&gt;
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===Aurora Rising===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-09-14/SotRS+-+September+2017+-+Hammerfall:+Aurora+Rising news post] on September 14, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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From Kirghy, before the operation began: &#039;&#039;So, if you were thinking that you had missed your opportunity to press the attack against Titan, think again! We&#039;ve liberated Lithra, but now we need to make sure they get the message that they&#039;re not welcome here. To do that, we&#039;re going to need everyone&#039;s help.&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Pyrrhic Victory===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-11-05/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+(SotRS)+November+2017+-+Hammerfall:Pyrrhic+Victory news post] on November 5, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Hunting the Hunters===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2018-02-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+-+February+2018 news post] on February 6, 2018&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Two Minutes to Midnight===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2018-04-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+(SotRS)+-+April+2018 news post] on April 6, 2018&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===All In===&lt;br /&gt;
TBD&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: /* Phoenix Rising: Push Back Against Titan */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
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In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
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For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
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For historical maps, see [[Conflict Maps]].&lt;br /&gt;
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== Ghostly Happenings ==&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
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Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples news post] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
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The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
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This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
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But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Objectives&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Nothing special here, pilots, just a good ‘ol fashioned pirate sweep. Your objective is to engage and destroy all pirate forces you encounter on this mission. But what they might lack in the latest ships, they’ll make up for elsewhere, so keep your guard up.&lt;br /&gt;
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Agent Quintar of RS Intelligence has been captured by Imperial forces and is being transferred to a holding facility via the corellian corvette Omicron.  A second agent onboard the vessel has successfully disabled the vessel and transmitted its coordinates. However, it is believed that the corvette had a supply of mines onboard and may be deploying them while it awaits rescue repairs.  Time is of the essence. We are dispatching a rescue shuttle to recover our agent. You will be flying ahead of the shuttle to scout the area and clear any mines surrounding the corvette before our rescue team arrives.  Once the agent has been recovered the shuttle must be protected from any enemy craft entering the area until it safely reaches hyperspace.&lt;br /&gt;
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With the advent of increased piracy in the area, operational funds are being put forth to the creation of a new shipyard for local RS military use only. This will be a massive undertaking for our forces, and will require significant effort from our support personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Hammerfall==&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Dented Shield===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Fiction+(April-May+2015+ITOD) news post] on April 3, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Mission+Briefing+(April-May+2015+ITOD) mission briefing news post].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Fallen Ramparts===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-06-07/Hammerfall:+Operation+Fallen+Ramparts+Mission+Briefing+(June-July+2015+ITOD) news post] on June 7, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Titan&#039;s Dawn===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-08-09/Hammerfall:+Operation+Titan&#039;s+Dawn+Mission+Briefing+(August-September+2015+ITOD) news post] on August 9, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Windstorm&#039;s Lament===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-10-05/Operation+Hammerfall:+Windstorm&#039;s+Lament+mission+briefing news post] on October 5, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Sons of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Nicolai Ginofev]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-01-10/Mission+Briefing+-+Hammerfall:+Sons+of+Lithra news post] on January 10, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation The Lithran Offensive===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-03-17/Hammerfall:+Operation+The+Lithran+Offensive+Mission+Briefing+(March-April+2016+Activities) news post] on March 17, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-04-04/Mid+Operation+Teaser fictional mid-operation teaser] written by [[Michael Raven]] on April 4, 2016.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Borealis===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-05-16/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+May+2016 news post] on May 16, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Royal Condor===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-07-01/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+July+2016 news post] on July 1, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Liberation of Lithra: Hearts and Minds===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-09-07/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+September+2016 news post] on September 7, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Fading Aurora===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-11-04/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+November+2016 news post] on November 4, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Phoenix Rising: The Battle of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Teu Veld]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+-+March+2017+Edition+ news post] on March 6, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see updates posted by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]:&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-02-21/Rebel+Squadrons+Weekly+Newsletter+%231+(02/21/2017) Update #1]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-02-26/Rebel+Squadrons+Weekly+Newsletter+%232+(02/26/2017) Update #2]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-13/Two+Lost+in+Recon+Mission Update #3]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-29/Rebel+Squadrons+Newsbrief+%234+(03/29/17) Update #4]&lt;br /&gt;
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===Phoenix Rising: Push Back Against Titan===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-06-03/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+June+2017 news post] on June 3, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Summary provided by Cyrel in a HC email on August 10, 2017:&lt;br /&gt;
* Task Force Republic Shield is the official designation of the Outer Rim Fleet formerly known as the Rebel Squadrons which, throughout the years, has fought and carved out New Republic control of the sectors Greeop, Aurora, Minos, and Subterell. (Somewhere along the line some beurocrats carved up the space between Subterell and Greeop into new mostly empty sectors.)&lt;br /&gt;
* Outside of the RS&#039;s domain, a new Imperial faction, spearheaded by the Super Star Destroyer &#039;&#039;&#039;Titan&#039;&#039;&#039;, secures control over the Kathol sector and has launched an offensive. They have been gobbling up local, smaller Imperial factions as they gear up to smash into the NR.&lt;br /&gt;
* They&#039;ve attempted to set up a pincer maneuver to crush the RS between three fronts - Aurora; Subterrel/Cegul/Airam; Minos&lt;br /&gt;
** They&#039;ve largely left Minos alone, because it&#039;s the closest to their territory, and they can basically just steamroll through whenever they damn please and they know it.&lt;br /&gt;
** Subterrel.... we haven&#039;t really spoken about too much, tbh. &lt;br /&gt;
** Their focus has been on capturing/securing/exploiting the Aurora Sector prior to any invasion into Greeop. We&#039;ve portrayed the sector to be decently built-up/valuable as far as outer rim sectors go, so this made the most tactical sense to help feed Titan&#039;s war machine. &lt;br /&gt;
*** They&#039;ve basically been whooping our ass out of the Sector slowly and steadily, leading to the assault on the sector capital (Aurora). We successfully held them from taking the system, but the local defenses had been absolutely ravaged, and it was improbable that they could be salvaged before another Titan assault wave came in. (July 2016) Kirghy and Cyrel made the call to retreat from Aurora (November 2016) to pit all RS forces into another valuable target: Lithra. &lt;br /&gt;
*** Lithra was another system in the Aurora sector that was controlled by a local Imperial faction that joined the Titan group. It had a wealth of shipyards, repair yards, defenses, and was a highly populated and industrialized world. While the RS was recovering from the battle for Aurora(system), the Allegiance Battle Group spearheaded ops to soften up a system&#039;s defenses and provide needed intelligence. (Storyline generally paused between my resignation in December and then...)&lt;br /&gt;
*** ( March 2017) The RS proceeded to assault Lithra and was ultimately successful. However, due to some mishaps during RP, Lithra has since stayed independent but generally NR-friendly. &lt;br /&gt;
*** (May 2017, posted June 03 2017) Successful liberation of Lithra was announced.... Kirghy retook Aurora? Abuh?&lt;br /&gt;
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===Aurora Rising===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-09-14/SotRS+-+September+2017+-+Hammerfall:+Aurora+Rising news post] on September 14, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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From Kirghy, before the operation began: &#039;&#039;So, if you were thinking that you had missed your opportunity to press the attack against Titan, think again! We&#039;ve liberated Lithra, but now we need to make sure they get the message that they&#039;re not welcome here. To do that, we&#039;re going to need everyone&#039;s help.&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Pyrrhic Victory===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-11-05/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+(SotRS)+November+2017+-+Hammerfall:Pyrrhic+Victory news post] on November 5, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Hunting the Hunters===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2018-02-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+-+February+2018 news post] on February 6, 2018&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Two Minutes to Midnight===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2018-04-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+(SotRS)+-+April+2018 news post] on April 6, 2018&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===All In===&lt;br /&gt;
TBD&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: /* Phoenix Rising: Push Back Against Titan */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
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In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
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For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
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For historical maps, see [[Conflict Maps]].&lt;br /&gt;
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== Ghostly Happenings ==&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
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Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples news post] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
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This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
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But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Objectives&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Nothing special here, pilots, just a good ‘ol fashioned pirate sweep. Your objective is to engage and destroy all pirate forces you encounter on this mission. But what they might lack in the latest ships, they’ll make up for elsewhere, so keep your guard up.&lt;br /&gt;
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Agent Quintar of RS Intelligence has been captured by Imperial forces and is being transferred to a holding facility via the corellian corvette Omicron.  A second agent onboard the vessel has successfully disabled the vessel and transmitted its coordinates. However, it is believed that the corvette had a supply of mines onboard and may be deploying them while it awaits rescue repairs.  Time is of the essence. We are dispatching a rescue shuttle to recover our agent. You will be flying ahead of the shuttle to scout the area and clear any mines surrounding the corvette before our rescue team arrives.  Once the agent has been recovered the shuttle must be protected from any enemy craft entering the area until it safely reaches hyperspace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the advent of increased piracy in the area, operational funds are being put forth to the creation of a new shipyard for local RS military use only. This will be a massive undertaking for our forces, and will require significant effort from our support personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Hammerfall==&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Dented Shield===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Fiction+(April-May+2015+ITOD) news post] on April 3, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Mission+Briefing+(April-May+2015+ITOD) mission briefing news post].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Fallen Ramparts===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-06-07/Hammerfall:+Operation+Fallen+Ramparts+Mission+Briefing+(June-July+2015+ITOD) news post] on June 7, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Titan&#039;s Dawn===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-08-09/Hammerfall:+Operation+Titan&#039;s+Dawn+Mission+Briefing+(August-September+2015+ITOD) news post] on August 9, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Windstorm&#039;s Lament===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-10-05/Operation+Hammerfall:+Windstorm&#039;s+Lament+mission+briefing news post] on October 5, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Sons of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Nicolai Ginofev]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-01-10/Mission+Briefing+-+Hammerfall:+Sons+of+Lithra news post] on January 10, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation The Lithran Offensive===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-03-17/Hammerfall:+Operation+The+Lithran+Offensive+Mission+Briefing+(March-April+2016+Activities) news post] on March 17, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-04-04/Mid+Operation+Teaser fictional mid-operation teaser] written by [[Michael Raven]] on April 4, 2016.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Borealis===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-05-16/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+May+2016 news post] on May 16, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Royal Condor===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-07-01/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+July+2016 news post] on July 1, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Liberation of Lithra: Hearts and Minds===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-09-07/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+September+2016 news post] on September 7, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Fading Aurora===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-11-04/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+November+2016 news post] on November 4, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Phoenix Rising: The Battle of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Teu Veld]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+-+March+2017+Edition+ news post] on March 6, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see updates posted by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]:&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-02-21/Rebel+Squadrons+Weekly+Newsletter+%231+(02/21/2017) Update #1]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-02-26/Rebel+Squadrons+Weekly+Newsletter+%232+(02/26/2017) Update #2]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-13/Two+Lost+in+Recon+Mission Update #3]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-29/Rebel+Squadrons+Newsbrief+%234+(03/29/17) Update #4]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Phoenix Rising: Push Back Against Titan===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-06-03/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+June+2017 news post] on June 3, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Summary provided by Cyrel at this point in a HC email:&lt;br /&gt;
* Task Force Republic Shield is the official designation of the Outer Rim Fleet formerly known as the Rebel Squadrons which, throughout the years, has fought and carved out New Republic control of the sectors Greeop, Aurora, Minos, and Subterell. (Somewhere along the line some beurocrats carved up the space between Subterell and Greeop into new mostly empty sectors.)&lt;br /&gt;
* Outside of the RS&#039;s domain, a new Imperial faction, spearheaded by the Super Star Destroyer &#039;&#039;&#039;Titan&#039;&#039;&#039;, secures control over the Kathol sector and has launched an offensive. They have been gobbling up local, smaller Imperial factions as they gear up to smash into the NR.&lt;br /&gt;
* They&#039;ve attempted to set up a pincer maneuver to crush the RS between three fronts - Aurora; Subterrel/Cegul/Airam; Minos&lt;br /&gt;
** They&#039;ve largely left Minos alone, because it&#039;s the closest to their territory, and they can basically just steamroll through whenever they damn please and they know it.&lt;br /&gt;
** Subterrel.... we haven&#039;t really spoken about too much, tbh. &lt;br /&gt;
** Their focus has been on capturing/securing/exploiting the Aurora Sector prior to any invasion into Greeop. We&#039;ve portrayed the sector to be decently built-up/valuable as far as outer rim sectors go, so this made the most tactical sense to help feed Titan&#039;s war machine. &lt;br /&gt;
*** They&#039;ve basically been whooping our ass out of the Sector slowly and steadily, leading to the assault on the sector capital (Aurora). We successfully held them from taking the system, but the local defenses had been absolutely ravaged, and it was improbable that they could be salvaged before another Titan assault wave came in. (July 2016) Kirghy and Cyrel made the call to retreat from Aurora (November 2016) to pit all RS forces into another valuable target: Lithra. &lt;br /&gt;
*** Lithra was another system in the Aurora sector that was controlled by a local Imperial faction that joined the Titan group. It had a wealth of shipyards, repair yards, defenses, and was a highly populated and industrialized world. While the RS was recovering from the battle for Aurora(system), the Allegiance Battle Group spearheaded ops to soften up a system&#039;s defenses and provide needed intelligence. (Storyline generally paused between my resignation in December and then...)&lt;br /&gt;
*** ( March 2017) The RS proceeded to assault Lithra and was ultimately successful. However, due to some mishaps during RP, Lithra has since stayed independent but generally NR-friendly. &lt;br /&gt;
*** (May 2017, posted June 03 2017) Successful liberation of Lithra was announced.... Kirghy retook Aurora? Abuh?&lt;br /&gt;
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===Aurora Rising===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-09-14/SotRS+-+September+2017+-+Hammerfall:+Aurora+Rising news post] on September 14, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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From Kirghy, before the operation began: &#039;&#039;So, if you were thinking that you had missed your opportunity to press the attack against Titan, think again! We&#039;ve liberated Lithra, but now we need to make sure they get the message that they&#039;re not welcome here. To do that, we&#039;re going to need everyone&#039;s help.&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Pyrrhic Victory===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-11-05/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+(SotRS)+November+2017+-+Hammerfall:Pyrrhic+Victory news post] on November 5, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Hunting the Hunters===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2018-02-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+-+February+2018 news post] on February 6, 2018&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Two Minutes to Midnight===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2018-04-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+(SotRS)+-+April+2018 news post] on April 6, 2018&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===All In===&lt;br /&gt;
TBD&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Storyline</title>
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&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
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In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
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For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
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For historical maps, see [[Conflict Maps]].&lt;br /&gt;
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== Ghostly Happenings ==&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples news post] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Objectives&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Nothing special here, pilots, just a good ‘ol fashioned pirate sweep. Your objective is to engage and destroy all pirate forces you encounter on this mission. But what they might lack in the latest ships, they’ll make up for elsewhere, so keep your guard up.&lt;br /&gt;
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Agent Quintar of RS Intelligence has been captured by Imperial forces and is being transferred to a holding facility via the corellian corvette Omicron.  A second agent onboard the vessel has successfully disabled the vessel and transmitted its coordinates. However, it is believed that the corvette had a supply of mines onboard and may be deploying them while it awaits rescue repairs.  Time is of the essence. We are dispatching a rescue shuttle to recover our agent. You will be flying ahead of the shuttle to scout the area and clear any mines surrounding the corvette before our rescue team arrives.  Once the agent has been recovered the shuttle must be protected from any enemy craft entering the area until it safely reaches hyperspace.&lt;br /&gt;
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With the advent of increased piracy in the area, operational funds are being put forth to the creation of a new shipyard for local RS military use only. This will be a massive undertaking for our forces, and will require significant effort from our support personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Hammerfall==&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Dented Shield===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Fiction+(April-May+2015+ITOD) news post] on April 3, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Mission+Briefing+(April-May+2015+ITOD) mission briefing news post].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Fallen Ramparts===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-06-07/Hammerfall:+Operation+Fallen+Ramparts+Mission+Briefing+(June-July+2015+ITOD) news post] on June 7, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Titan&#039;s Dawn===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-08-09/Hammerfall:+Operation+Titan&#039;s+Dawn+Mission+Briefing+(August-September+2015+ITOD) news post] on August 9, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Windstorm&#039;s Lament===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-10-05/Operation+Hammerfall:+Windstorm&#039;s+Lament+mission+briefing news post] on October 5, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Sons of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Nicolai Ginofev]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-01-10/Mission+Briefing+-+Hammerfall:+Sons+of+Lithra news post] on January 10, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation The Lithran Offensive===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-03-17/Hammerfall:+Operation+The+Lithran+Offensive+Mission+Briefing+(March-April+2016+Activities) news post] on March 17, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-04-04/Mid+Operation+Teaser fictional mid-operation teaser] written by [[Michael Raven]] on April 4, 2016.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Borealis===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-05-16/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+May+2016 news post] on May 16, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Royal Condor===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-07-01/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+July+2016 news post] on July 1, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Liberation of Lithra: Hearts and Minds===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-09-07/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+September+2016 news post] on September 7, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Fading Aurora===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-11-04/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+November+2016 news post] on November 4, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Phoenix Rising: The Battle of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Teu Veld]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+-+March+2017+Edition+ news post] on March 6, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see updates posted by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]:&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-02-21/Rebel+Squadrons+Weekly+Newsletter+%231+(02/21/2017) Update #1]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-02-26/Rebel+Squadrons+Weekly+Newsletter+%232+(02/26/2017) Update #2]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-13/Two+Lost+in+Recon+Mission Update #3]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-29/Rebel+Squadrons+Newsbrief+%234+(03/29/17) Update #4]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Phoenix Rising: Push Back Against Titan===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-06-03/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+June+2017 news post] on June 3, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Aurora Rising===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-09-14/SotRS+-+September+2017+-+Hammerfall:+Aurora+Rising news post] on September 14, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
From Kirghy, before the operation began: &#039;&#039;So, if you were thinking that you had missed your opportunity to press the attack against Titan, think again! We&#039;ve liberated Lithra, but now we need to make sure they get the message that they&#039;re not welcome here. To do that, we&#039;re going to need everyone&#039;s help.&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Pyrrhic Victory===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-11-05/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+(SotRS)+November+2017+-+Hammerfall:Pyrrhic+Victory news post] on November 5, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Hunting the Hunters===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2018-02-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+-+February+2018 news post] on February 6, 2018&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Two Minutes to Midnight===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2018-04-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+(SotRS)+-+April+2018 news post] on April 6, 2018&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===All In===&lt;br /&gt;
TBD&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
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		<title>Storyline</title>
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		<updated>2018-06-26T12:48:40Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
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In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
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For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
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For historical maps, see [[Conflict Maps]].&lt;br /&gt;
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== Ghostly Happenings ==&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
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Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples news post] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
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Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
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The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
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RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
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These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
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High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
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This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
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But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Objectives&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Nothing special here, pilots, just a good ‘ol fashioned pirate sweep. Your objective is to engage and destroy all pirate forces you encounter on this mission. But what they might lack in the latest ships, they’ll make up for elsewhere, so keep your guard up.&lt;br /&gt;
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Agent Quintar of RS Intelligence has been captured by Imperial forces and is being transferred to a holding facility via the corellian corvette Omicron.  A second agent onboard the vessel has successfully disabled the vessel and transmitted its coordinates. However, it is believed that the corvette had a supply of mines onboard and may be deploying them while it awaits rescue repairs.  Time is of the essence. We are dispatching a rescue shuttle to recover our agent. You will be flying ahead of the shuttle to scout the area and clear any mines surrounding the corvette before our rescue team arrives.  Once the agent has been recovered the shuttle must be protected from any enemy craft entering the area until it safely reaches hyperspace.&lt;br /&gt;
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With the advent of increased piracy in the area, operational funds are being put forth to the creation of a new shipyard for local RS military use only. This will be a massive undertaking for our forces, and will require significant effort from our support personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Hammerfall==&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Dented Shield===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Fiction+(April-May+2015+ITOD) news post] on April 3, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Mission+Briefing+(April-May+2015+ITOD) mission briefing news post].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Fallen Ramparts===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-06-07/Hammerfall:+Operation+Fallen+Ramparts+Mission+Briefing+(June-July+2015+ITOD) news post] on June 7, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Titan&#039;s Dawn===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-08-09/Hammerfall:+Operation+Titan&#039;s+Dawn+Mission+Briefing+(August-September+2015+ITOD) news post] on August 9, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Windstorm&#039;s Lament===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-10-05/Operation+Hammerfall:+Windstorm&#039;s+Lament+mission+briefing news post] on October 5, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Sons of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Nicolai Ginofev]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-01-10/Mission+Briefing+-+Hammerfall:+Sons+of+Lithra news post] on January 10, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation The Lithran Offensive===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-03-17/Hammerfall:+Operation+The+Lithran+Offensive+Mission+Briefing+(March-April+2016+Activities) news post] on March 17, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-04-04/Mid+Operation+Teaser fictional mid-operation teaser] written by [[Michael Raven]] on April 4, 2016.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Borealis===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-05-16/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+May+2016 news post] on May 16, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Royal Condor===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-07-01/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+July+2016 news post] on July 1, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Liberation of Lithra: Hearts and Minds===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-09-07/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+September+2016 news post] on September 7, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Fading Aurora===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-11-04/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+November+2016 news post] on November 4, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Phoenix Rising: The Battle of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Teu Veld]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+-+March+2017+Edition+ news post] on March 6, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Also see updates posted by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]:&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-02-21/Rebel+Squadrons+Weekly+Newsletter+%231+(02/21/2017) Update #1]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-02-26/Rebel+Squadrons+Weekly+Newsletter+%232+(02/26/2017) Update #2]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-13/Two+Lost+in+Recon+Mission Update #3]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-29/Rebel+Squadrons+Newsbrief+%234+(03/29/17) Update #4]&lt;br /&gt;
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===Phoenix Rising: Push Back Against Titan===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-06-03/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+June+2017 news post] on June 3, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Aurora Rising===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-09-14/SotRS+-+September+2017+-+Hammerfall:+Aurora+Rising news post] on September 14, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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From Kirghy, before the operation began: &#039;&#039;So, if you were thinking that you had missed your opportunity to press the attack against Titan, think again! We&#039;ve liberated Lithra, but now we need to make sure they get the message that they&#039;re not welcome here. To do that, we&#039;re going to need everyone&#039;s help.&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Pyrrhic Victory===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-11-05/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+(SotRS)+November+2017+-+Hammerfall:Pyrrhic+Victory news post] on November 5, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Hunting the Hunters===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2018-02-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+-+February+2018 news post] on February 6, 2018&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Two Minutes to Midnight===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2018-04-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+(SotRS)+-+April+2018 news post] on April 6, 2018&#039;&#039;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
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		<title>The Titan Conflict</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: /* Background of the Conflict */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{green|&#039;&#039;&#039;This page is a work in progress,&#039;&#039;&#039;}} and will eventually hold information about the current primary RS Storyline. More detailed information will be contained held in tour and mission pages (or the equivalent for the ABG).&lt;br /&gt;
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{{color|navy|&#039;&#039;&#039;All members of the Rebel Squadrons are encouraged to contribute&#039;&#039;&#039;}} any information that they have regarding past RS tours, whether it be ABG sim logs, PBF/R2F/RgF/IBG official mission narratives from the COs, etc. so that this page can be pieced together as fully and accurately as possible.&lt;br /&gt;
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Information provided for use in RS backstory can either be added to this page or added as a separate page which is linked to from here. Formatting is not a concern, for as the project progresses, those with greater wiki ability will unify the formatting to make everything work cohesively.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Background of the Conflict ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Following the destruction of the second Death Star and the death of the Emperor over Endor, elements of the Empire began carrying out the Emperor&#039;s Contingency orders. These orders included Operation Cinder, which directly led to the Empire&#039;s crushing defeat over Jakku and the formation of the New Republic. Additionally, they included specific commands to the navy&#039;s remaining Executor-class Star Dreadnoughts, detailing various plans and operations to be undertaken by them and their supporting fleets. The New Republic was able to thwart most of these plans, destroying five Dreadnoughts and capturing three in the months after Endor, and they believed that only one, the Ravager, remained in Imperial control just prior to the battle of Jakku. &lt;br /&gt;
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When the Ravager was destroyed over Jakku, the Republic thought that all of these massive warships had been, either destroyed or was safely in their hands. Unfortunately, they were mistaken, and two Dreadnoughts remained in control of Imperial forces. The first was the Eclipse, the command ship of the late Emperor Palpatine, which would be discovered in the Unknown Regions by Grand Admiral Rae Sloane and would become the basis of the First Order. The second was the Titan whose construction was completed at Fondor shipyards shortly after the Battle of Endor. As part of the Contingency, Vice Admiral Ardus Khoda oversaw the launching of the Dreadnought and the wiping of its existence from Imperial archives to prevent it from being discovered by the Republic. With a handful of Capital ships, escaped to the Kathol sector to carry out the final orders of the late Emperor.&lt;br /&gt;
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While most commanders were given orders to enact immediately upon receipt, Vice Admiral Khoda was provided with a more long term plan which included the capture of the Kathol sector and the build-up of forces in his command. To destabilize the galaxy, Vice Admiral Khoda was given the task of destroying the Rimma Trade Route, the lifeline for the entire southern quadrant of the galaxy. Over the course of the next ten years, Vice Admiral Khoda worked to secure the Kathol sector, recruit a new army, and construct a massive naval force centered around the Titan. Re-branding himself as a &#039;Grand Admiral&#039;, in late 14 ABY he and his fleet began a massive invasion of the New Republic&#039;s holdings along the Rimma Trade Route, striking out from Kal&#039;Shebbol.&lt;br /&gt;
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== The Opening Salvos ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Several months before the primary fleet invasion began, Imperial forces began probing the New Republic&#039;s defenses in the adjoining sectors by purchasing the services of privateer forces and utilizing long range TIE Scouts. They encountered Task Force Republic Shield, a specialized group created by Admiral Ackbar shortly after the Battle of Endor to protect the New Republic&#039;s southern borders, and specifically safeguard the critical Rimma Trade Route. Due to the overall New Republic&#039;s strategy of disarmament after Jakku, the Republic forces in the area were limited to a small cadre of capital ships including the Redemption, Windstorm, and Prometheus II, a large starfighter corps, and a significant battery of static and planetary defensive installations which could keep even his dreadnought at bay. Needing some way to circumvent the dug in Republic Forces, Grand Admiral Khoda ordered the fleet&#039;s intelligence division to discover some way around the Republic defenses in the area.&lt;br /&gt;
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Several Commando squads were dispatched covertly across Republic Shield&#039;s holdings to gather additional information and try to find a way to bypass both Republic sensor nets and defenses protecting the primary hyper routes into their space. One of the installations that the commandos managed to infiltrate was a station belonging to &#039;Division 3&#039;, a branch of New Republic Intelligence focused on internal security and the longevity of the New Republic. Division 3 used sleeper agents and conditioning to keep tabs on the Republic&#039;s compartmentalized and disarmed military to ensure that individual task forces couldn&#039;t compromise the integrity of the New Republic&#039;s much smaller navy. The commando squad discovered that a high ranking member of Republic Shield&#039;s High Command, Nicolai Ginofev, their Operations Officer, was an unwilling agent of Division 3. Discovering both his &#039;activation&#039; code phrase, and information behind his conditioning, the Imperials used Nicolai without his knowledge to obtain detailed information on Republic Shield static defenses and normal contingency plans in the event of an assault.&lt;br /&gt;
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Armed with this information, the Grand Admiral began a massive assault of Republic Shield holdings across both their southern and eastern flanks, focusing on occupying the small Republic fleet and their fighter corps, while striking deeply into the Aurora sector to secure as much space and infrastructure as possible. One of their first targets was the arctic world of Lithra, located deep in the Aurora sector close to its easternmost border. A world that was still occupied by the Imperial Remnant even ten years after the Battle of Endor, Titan&#039;s forces quickly ousted the occupiers and took control of both the world and its massive array of orbital shipyards to bolster their lines and allow for the quick replacement of lost vessels. Within weeks, the Titan fleet had secured nearly half of the Aurora sector, and was threatening an invasion of Bethlamore, the lynch pin of the Republic&#039;s defenses along the Rimma Trade Route, and the home base of the Allegiance Battle Group. Reeling from the swift and overwhelming force of the Imperial invasion, Republic Shield made a desperate plea to the New Republic Armed forces, while their fighter corps just barely managed to stave off the Imperial invasion by striking at supply lines to slow the inexorable advance of the Titan herself.&lt;br /&gt;
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== The Republic Responds ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Understanding the threat poised by an Executor-class Star Dreadnought, the New Republic dispatched the vast majority of their existing capital ships to the aid of Republic Shield, dramatically bolstering their ranks and allowing the defending forces critical time to regroup. The support was timely, as the Imperial forces commenced an invasion of Aurora, the capital of the similarly named Aurora sector. Reinforced by over a hundred capital ships from the Republic, along with supporting fleets from the Allegiance Battle Group and their allies, Republic Shield was able meet Titan head on. While both sides sustained heavy losses in the attack, Titan was forced for the first time to retreat without capturing their prize. Unfortunately, the victory was short lived, as Republic forces learned of Grand Admiral Khoda&#039;s plan to launch an almost immediate follow-up attack, this one spearheaded by the Titan herself. &lt;br /&gt;
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The Republic forces, under the command of Vice Admiral Kirghy Lommax, retreated from Aurora, dismantling and packing up as much of the planet&#039;s critical infrastructure as possible to prevent it from falling into Khoda&#039;s hands. Vice Admiral Lommax ordered the incoming hyper routes into the system heavily mined, knowing that while it would slow down any attempt to retake the system later, it would buy them time. Titan forces would sustain even more losses running the minefield, and eventually captured the Aurora system several days after their initial attack, but found it stripped of nearly all critical installations and orbital facilities due to the Vice Admiral&#039;s defensive strategy. A pyrrhic victory for Khoda&#039;s forces, they none-the-less captured the capitol world of the sector and were able to begin using it as a staging ground for strikes deeper into Republic Shield territories. &lt;br /&gt;
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Working behind the scenes, Director Hawkins; commander of the Republic Shield&#039;s intelligence division, had discovered the overall strategy of the Imperial forces revolved around the Republic&#039;s own Military Disarmament Act which even during times of conflict severely restricted the construction and deployment of capital ships. While Republic Shield was unable to quickly and efficiently replace their damaged or lost starships, Titan was depending on using overwhelming force and the shipyards both in the Kathol sector and Lithra to replenish any losses to the superior pilots of the Republic. As such, Director Hawkins presented a plan to Republic Shield High Command to retake Lithra and swing the tide of the war back into their favor. Knowing that forces under the Allegiance Battle Group had been supporting a resistance on Lithra to eventually retake the planet, Director Hawkins&#039; plan convinced High Command to dedicate the majority of their reinforced fleet to a massive invasion of what had become a Titan stronghold. He knew it was a hearty gamble, but a necessary one as success would eliminate around fifty percent of Titan&#039;s shipyard capacity, while failure would likely end the war in the invader&#039;s favor. &lt;br /&gt;
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== The Battle of Lithra ==&lt;br /&gt;
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The arctic, colonized world of Lithra lies on the easternmost border of the Aurora sector, and has been a contested territory for several decades. Initially captured by the Empire around 15 BBY, the world had been built into an Imperial stronghold, with the populace slowly subverted over the years to be loyal to the Empire. After Endor, the world remained a lone Imperial bastion with a planetary defense array too strong to be cracked, and yet no real importance to the galaxy at large to warrant attention beyond small resistance groups dedicated to overthrowing the occupiers. After Titan took the planet, the world was thrown into the forefront of the brewing conflict as a massive shipyard complex in orbit was used to churn out both capital ships and starfighters for the invaders. &lt;br /&gt;
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Supported and led by Eric Skrevski, a decedent of the ruling class of the planet prior to its occupation, The Lithran Resistance coalesced from the fledgling guerrilla and resistance groups spread around the planet to become a solidified front against Khoda&#039;s forces. Locally, the Resistance was commanded by a small council of guerrilla fighters who had been fighting against the Empire for many decades, and with additional financial and equipment support from the Allegiance Battle Group, began performing much more direct attacks against Titan forces on the ground in order to weaken their defenses for a potential assault. Unfortunately, these actions had the effect of driving the population further toward their occupiers, as they were seen as terrorist actions instead of any sort of reasonable resistance. In one such act, The Lithran Resistance bombed a dam, destroying a major Imperial Garrison and several batteries of planetary defense guns, only to also flood a small city which directly resulted in the deaths of approximately 30,000 civilians.&lt;br /&gt;
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Realizing that the battle for Lithra would need both political and military support, Eric Skrevski and the rest of the Allegiance Battle Group stepped up to reign in both The Lithran Resistance and support the populace to swing public opinion in their favor. Military action gave way to propaganda, political, and humanitarian missions, while specialized Republic Shield commandos were covertly inserted onto the planet to begin the systematic sabotage of military assets, while The Lithran Resistance was reduced to a harassing force and sidelined until the actual invasion begun. Republic Shield Commandos managed to sabotage dozens of planetary guns along with targeting arrays and sensor nets to prevent their fire from accurately targeting allied capital ships, while Allegiance Battle Group commandos organized assaults against support fleets and supply convoys to slowly starve the occupiers. With support from Task Force Republic Shield, the Allegiance Battle Group, and dozens of allied ships, the invasion began with a massive space battle to break Titan&#039;s hold.&lt;br /&gt;
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Commanded by the Modified Praetor II-class Battlecruiser Desolator, the Imperial defense force consisted of several hundred vessels of various sizes, backed up by a blistering array of planetary batteries, defense stations, and starfighters. Conversely, the Republic fleet was smaller, but was much more well equipped, supplied, and had the advantage of having disabled both the majority of the planetary guns and had sabotaged the abilities of the Imperial forces to efficiently coordinate their defensive efforts. While Republic command ships including the Redemption, Almacia, Seraphim, and Defiance engaged the Desolator, Republic starfighters and lesser capital ships fought valiantly to breach the defender&#039;s fighter lines and strike at their supporting capital ships. Meanwhile, elite special forces were inserted onto the Desolator to sabotage both weapon and shield grids to support their assault on the defense force&#039;s command ship. The Desolator destroyed several squadron command ships including the Almacia, Seraphim, and Defiance though they caused severe damage to the much larger vessel&#039;s turbolaser batteries which allowed the Redemption to maneuver into an attack position against the battlecruiser. The flagship of the Republic Shield scored the killing blow against the vessels after the boarding parties managed to disable her reactor shielding and the defenses surrounding the core; allowing the Redemption to destroy its power grid.&lt;br /&gt;
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With the command and control center of the Imperial defenders broken, the Republic forces managed to isolate and destroy pockets of resistance while sustaining manageable losses. Securing the space around Lithra took several days before a concentrated ground assault broke the back of the Imperial defenders and the planet, after decades of occupation, was finally liberated. The battle ended in a decisive if costly victory for Republic Shield.&lt;br /&gt;
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== The Hunt for the Titan ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Expanding unchecked with easy victories over prior opponents, Task Force Republic shield was responsible for the control and oversight of five sectors, and yet only had the forces to adequately cover three. Even with several major victories against Grand Admiral Khoda&#039;s forces, the overwhelming numbers that the Republic was faced with forced them to make several difficult decisions and strategically withdraw from several areas including the complete abandonment of the Cadrel Expanse and Minos Cluster. Consolidating down to what they could defend, Republic Shield began to hunker down and score increasingly frequent victories against their invaders. With the conflict being reduced to a stalemate that was slowly draining supplies on both sides, Republic Shield High Command quickly realized that to break the invasion, they would have to destroy the Dreadnought Titan herself. &lt;br /&gt;
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In order to assault the Dreadnought, Republic Shield&#039;s plan was to cripple its ability to wage war by destroying both its supply network and the vessels that made up its guard fleet before taking it on directly. However, the enemy command ship had eluded Republic Shield intelligence for months, striking deep into their space only to retreat into the safety of the Kathol sector after destroying assets and defenses. Redoubling their efforts, Director Hawkins dispatched several individual Republic Shield heroes to strike at Imperial communication arrays and supply stations to try to find information on their command ship. &lt;br /&gt;
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Few succeeded, but those who did brought back volumes of information on both the Titan&#039;s movements and the overall strategy of the Imperial fleet, including information about their compromised operations officer. Quickly acting on this information, Director Hawkins ordered Nicolai into treatment, eliminating the link between Grand Admiral Khoda and the inner workings of Republic Shield&#039;s operations and defenses. Additionally, the location of the Titan&#039;s primary supply depot, an enormous deep space station, was uncovered and provided to the Allegiance Battle Group. Dispatching their vaunted Sentinel Company along with several high ranking members of the battle group to infiltrate the station, they managed to extract information detailing the Titan&#039;s supply and support routes. &lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Storyline</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: /* Operation The Lithran Offensive */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
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In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
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For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
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== Ghostly Happenings ==&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
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Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
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Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
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Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples news post] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
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Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
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The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
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RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
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These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
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High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
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This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
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But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Objectives&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Nothing special here, pilots, just a good ‘ol fashioned pirate sweep. Your objective is to engage and destroy all pirate forces you encounter on this mission. But what they might lack in the latest ships, they’ll make up for elsewhere, so keep your guard up.&lt;br /&gt;
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Agent Quintar of RS Intelligence has been captured by Imperial forces and is being transferred to a holding facility via the corellian corvette Omicron.  A second agent onboard the vessel has successfully disabled the vessel and transmitted its coordinates. However, it is believed that the corvette had a supply of mines onboard and may be deploying them while it awaits rescue repairs.  Time is of the essence. We are dispatching a rescue shuttle to recover our agent. You will be flying ahead of the shuttle to scout the area and clear any mines surrounding the corvette before our rescue team arrives.  Once the agent has been recovered the shuttle must be protected from any enemy craft entering the area until it safely reaches hyperspace.&lt;br /&gt;
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With the advent of increased piracy in the area, operational funds are being put forth to the creation of a new shipyard for local RS military use only. This will be a massive undertaking for our forces, and will require significant effort from our support personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Hammerfall==&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Dented Shield===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Fiction+(April-May+2015+ITOD) news post] on April 3, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Mission+Briefing+(April-May+2015+ITOD) mission briefing news post].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Fallen Ramparts===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-06-07/Hammerfall:+Operation+Fallen+Ramparts+Mission+Briefing+(June-July+2015+ITOD) news post] on June 7, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Titan&#039;s Dawn===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-08-09/Hammerfall:+Operation+Titan&#039;s+Dawn+Mission+Briefing+(August-September+2015+ITOD) news post] on August 9, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Windstorm&#039;s Lament===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-10-05/Operation+Hammerfall:+Windstorm&#039;s+Lament+mission+briefing news post] on October 5, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Sons of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Nicolai Ginofev]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-01-10/Mission+Briefing+-+Hammerfall:+Sons+of+Lithra news post] on January 10, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation The Lithran Offensive===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-03-17/Hammerfall:+Operation+The+Lithran+Offensive+Mission+Briefing+(March-April+2016+Activities) news post] on March 17, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-04-04/Mid+Operation+Teaser fictional mid-operation teaser] written by [[Michael Raven]] on April 4, 2016.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Borealis===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-05-16/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+May+2016 news post] on May 16, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Royal Condor===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-07-01/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+July+2016 news post] on July 1, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Liberation of Lithra: Hearts and Minds===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-09-07/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+September+2016 news post] on September 7, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Fading Aurora===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-11-04/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+November+2016 news post] on November 4, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Phoenix Rising: The Battle of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Teu Veld]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+-+March+2017+Edition+ news post] on March 6, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see updates posted by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]:&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-02-21/Rebel+Squadrons+Weekly+Newsletter+%231+(02/21/2017) Update #1]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-02-26/Rebel+Squadrons+Weekly+Newsletter+%232+(02/26/2017) Update #2]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-13/Two+Lost+in+Recon+Mission Update #3]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-29/Rebel+Squadrons+Newsbrief+%234+(03/29/17) Update #4]&lt;br /&gt;
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===Phoenix Rising: Push Back Against Titan===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-06-03/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+June+2017 news post] on June 3, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Aurora Rising===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-09-14/SotRS+-+September+2017+-+Hammerfall:+Aurora+Rising news post] on September 14, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
From Kirghy, before the operation began: &#039;&#039;So, if you were thinking that you had missed your opportunity to press the attack against Titan, think again! We&#039;ve liberated Lithra, but now we need to make sure they get the message that they&#039;re not welcome here. To do that, we&#039;re going to need everyone&#039;s help.&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Pyrrhic Victory===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-11-05/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+(SotRS)+November+2017+-+Hammerfall:Pyrrhic+Victory news post] on November 5, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Hunting the Hunters===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2018-02-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+-+February+2018 news post] on February 6, 2018&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Two Minutes to Midnight===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2018-04-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+(SotRS)+-+April+2018 news post] on April 6, 2018&#039;&#039;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Storyline</title>
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		<updated>2018-06-26T04:38:54Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
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In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
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For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
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== Ghostly Happenings ==&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
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Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
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Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
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Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples news post] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
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Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
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The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
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RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
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These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
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High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
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This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
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But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Objectives&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Nothing special here, pilots, just a good ‘ol fashioned pirate sweep. Your objective is to engage and destroy all pirate forces you encounter on this mission. But what they might lack in the latest ships, they’ll make up for elsewhere, so keep your guard up.&lt;br /&gt;
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Agent Quintar of RS Intelligence has been captured by Imperial forces and is being transferred to a holding facility via the corellian corvette Omicron.  A second agent onboard the vessel has successfully disabled the vessel and transmitted its coordinates. However, it is believed that the corvette had a supply of mines onboard and may be deploying them while it awaits rescue repairs.  Time is of the essence. We are dispatching a rescue shuttle to recover our agent. You will be flying ahead of the shuttle to scout the area and clear any mines surrounding the corvette before our rescue team arrives.  Once the agent has been recovered the shuttle must be protected from any enemy craft entering the area until it safely reaches hyperspace.&lt;br /&gt;
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With the advent of increased piracy in the area, operational funds are being put forth to the creation of a new shipyard for local RS military use only. This will be a massive undertaking for our forces, and will require significant effort from our support personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Hammerfall==&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Dented Shield===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Fiction+(April-May+2015+ITOD) news post] on April 3, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Mission+Briefing+(April-May+2015+ITOD) mission briefing news post].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Fallen Ramparts===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-06-07/Hammerfall:+Operation+Fallen+Ramparts+Mission+Briefing+(June-July+2015+ITOD) news post] on June 7, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Titan&#039;s Dawn===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-08-09/Hammerfall:+Operation+Titan&#039;s+Dawn+Mission+Briefing+(August-September+2015+ITOD) news post] on August 9, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Windstorm&#039;s Lament===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-10-05/Operation+Hammerfall:+Windstorm&#039;s+Lament+mission+briefing news post] on October 5, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Sons of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Nicolai Ginofev]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-01-10/Mission+Briefing+-+Hammerfall:+Sons+of+Lithra news post] on January 10, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation The Lithran Offensive===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-03-17/Hammerfall:+Operation+The+Lithran+Offensive+Mission+Briefing+(March-April+2016+Activities) news post] on March 17, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-04-04/Mid+Operation+Teaser fictional mid-operation teaser] posted by [[Michael Raven]] on April 4, 2016.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Borealis===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-05-16/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+May+2016 news post] on May 16, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Royal Condor===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-07-01/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+July+2016 news post] on July 1, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Liberation of Lithra: Hearts and Minds===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-09-07/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+September+2016 news post] on September 7, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Fading Aurora===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-11-04/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+November+2016 news post] on November 4, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Phoenix Rising: The Battle of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Teu Veld]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+-+March+2017+Edition+ news post] on March 6, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Also see updates posted by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]:&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-02-21/Rebel+Squadrons+Weekly+Newsletter+%231+(02/21/2017) Update #1]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-02-26/Rebel+Squadrons+Weekly+Newsletter+%232+(02/26/2017) Update #2]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-13/Two+Lost+in+Recon+Mission Update #3]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-29/Rebel+Squadrons+Newsbrief+%234+(03/29/17) Update #4]&lt;br /&gt;
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===Phoenix Rising: Push Back Against Titan===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-06-03/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+June+2017 news post] on June 3, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Aurora Rising===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-09-14/SotRS+-+September+2017+-+Hammerfall:+Aurora+Rising news post] on September 14, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
From Kirghy, before the operation began: &#039;&#039;So, if you were thinking that you had missed your opportunity to press the attack against Titan, think again! We&#039;ve liberated Lithra, but now we need to make sure they get the message that they&#039;re not welcome here. To do that, we&#039;re going to need everyone&#039;s help.&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Pyrrhic Victory===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-11-05/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+(SotRS)+November+2017+-+Hammerfall:Pyrrhic+Victory news post] on November 5, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Hunting the Hunters===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2018-02-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+-+February+2018 news post] on February 6, 2018&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Two Minutes to Midnight===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2018-04-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+(SotRS)+-+April+2018 news post] on April 6, 2018&#039;&#039;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Storyline</title>
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		<updated>2018-06-26T04:37:33Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
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In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
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For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
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== Ghostly Happenings ==&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples news post] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
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But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Objectives&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Nothing special here, pilots, just a good ‘ol fashioned pirate sweep. Your objective is to engage and destroy all pirate forces you encounter on this mission. But what they might lack in the latest ships, they’ll make up for elsewhere, so keep your guard up.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Agent Quintar of RS Intelligence has been captured by Imperial forces and is being transferred to a holding facility via the corellian corvette Omicron.  A second agent onboard the vessel has successfully disabled the vessel and transmitted its coordinates. However, it is believed that the corvette had a supply of mines onboard and may be deploying them while it awaits rescue repairs.  Time is of the essence. We are dispatching a rescue shuttle to recover our agent. You will be flying ahead of the shuttle to scout the area and clear any mines surrounding the corvette before our rescue team arrives.  Once the agent has been recovered the shuttle must be protected from any enemy craft entering the area until it safely reaches hyperspace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the advent of increased piracy in the area, operational funds are being put forth to the creation of a new shipyard for local RS military use only. This will be a massive undertaking for our forces, and will require significant effort from our support personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Hammerfall==&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Dented Shield===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Fiction+(April-May+2015+ITOD) news post] on April 3, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Mission+Briefing+(April-May+2015+ITOD) mission briefing news post].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Fallen Ramparts===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-06-07/Hammerfall:+Operation+Fallen+Ramparts+Mission+Briefing+(June-July+2015+ITOD) news post] on June 7, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Titan&#039;s Dawn===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-08-09/Hammerfall:+Operation+Titan&#039;s+Dawn+Mission+Briefing+(August-September+2015+ITOD) news post] on August 9, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Windstorm&#039;s Lament===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-10-05/Operation+Hammerfall:+Windstorm&#039;s+Lament+mission+briefing news post] on October 5, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Sons of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Nicolai Ginofev]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-01-10/Mission+Briefing+-+Hammerfall:+Sons+of+Lithra news post] on January 10, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation The Lithran Offensive===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-03-17/Hammerfall:+Operation+The+Lithran+Offensive+Mission+Briefing+(March-April+2016+Activities) news post] on March 17, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-04-04/Mid+Operation+Teaser fictional mid-operation teaser] posted by [[Michael Raven]] on April 4, 2016.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Borealis===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-05-16/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+May+2016 news post] on May 16, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Royal Condor===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-07-01/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+July+2016 news post] on July 1, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Liberation of Lithra: Hearts and Minds===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-09-07/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+September+2016 news post] on September 7, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Fading Aurora===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-11-04/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+November+2016 news post] on November 4, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Phoenix Rising: The Battle of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Teu Veld]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-06/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+-+March+2017+Edition+ news post] on March 6, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see updates posted by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]:&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-02-21/Rebel+Squadrons+Weekly+Newsletter+%231+(02/21/2017) Update #1]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-02-26/Rebel+Squadrons+Weekly+Newsletter+%232+(02/26/2017) Update #2]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-13/Two+Lost+in+Recon+Mission Update #3]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-03-29/Rebel+Squadrons+Newsbrief+%234+(03/29/17) Update #4]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Phoenix Rising: Push Back Against Titan===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-06-03/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+June+2017 news post] on June 3, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Aurora Rising===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-09-14/SotRS+-+September+2017+-+Hammerfall:+Aurora+Rising news post] on September 14, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
From Kirghy, before the operation began: &#039;&#039;So, if you were thinking that you had missed your opportunity to press the attack against Titan, think again! We&#039;ve liberated Lithra, but now we need to make sure they get the message that they&#039;re not welcome here. To do that, we&#039;re going to need everyone&#039;s help.&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Pyrrhic Victory==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2017-11-05/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+(SotRS)+November+2017+-+Hammerfall:Pyrrhic+Victory news post] on November 5, 2017&#039;&#039;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Storyline</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
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In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
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For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
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== Ghostly Happenings ==&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
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Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
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Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
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Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples news post] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
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Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
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The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
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RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
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These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
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High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
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This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
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But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Objectives&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Nothing special here, pilots, just a good ‘ol fashioned pirate sweep. Your objective is to engage and destroy all pirate forces you encounter on this mission. But what they might lack in the latest ships, they’ll make up for elsewhere, so keep your guard up.&lt;br /&gt;
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Agent Quintar of RS Intelligence has been captured by Imperial forces and is being transferred to a holding facility via the corellian corvette Omicron.  A second agent onboard the vessel has successfully disabled the vessel and transmitted its coordinates. However, it is believed that the corvette had a supply of mines onboard and may be deploying them while it awaits rescue repairs.  Time is of the essence. We are dispatching a rescue shuttle to recover our agent. You will be flying ahead of the shuttle to scout the area and clear any mines surrounding the corvette before our rescue team arrives.  Once the agent has been recovered the shuttle must be protected from any enemy craft entering the area until it safely reaches hyperspace.&lt;br /&gt;
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With the advent of increased piracy in the area, operational funds are being put forth to the creation of a new shipyard for local RS military use only. This will be a massive undertaking for our forces, and will require significant effort from our support personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Hammerfall==&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Dented Shield===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Fiction+(April-May+2015+ITOD) news post] on April 3, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Mission+Briefing+(April-May+2015+ITOD) mission briefing news post].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Fallen Ramparts===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-06-07/Hammerfall:+Operation+Fallen+Ramparts+Mission+Briefing+(June-July+2015+ITOD) news post] on June 7, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Titan&#039;s Dawn===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-08-09/Hammerfall:+Operation+Titan&#039;s+Dawn+Mission+Briefing+(August-September+2015+ITOD) news post] on August 9, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Windstorm&#039;s Lament===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-10-05/Operation+Hammerfall:+Windstorm&#039;s+Lament+mission+briefing news post] on October 5, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Sons of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Nicolai Ginofev]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-01-10/Mission+Briefing+-+Hammerfall:+Sons+of+Lithra news post] on January 10, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation The Lithran Offensive===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-03-17/Hammerfall:+Operation+The+Lithran+Offensive+Mission+Briefing+(March-April+2016+Activities) news post] on March 17, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-04-04/Mid+Operation+Teaser fictional mid-operation teaser] posted by [[Michael Raven]] on April 4, 2016.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation The Lithran Offensive===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-03-17/Hammerfall:+Operation+The+Lithran+Offensive+Mission+Briefing+(March-April+2016+Activities) news post] on March 17, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-04-04/Mid+Operation+Teaser fictional mid-operation teaser] posted by [[Michael Raven]] on April 4, 2016.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Borealis===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-05-16/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+May+2016 news post] on May 16, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Royal Condor===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-07-01/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+July+2016 news post] on July 1, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Liberation of Lithra: Hearts and Minds===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-09-07/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+September+2016 news post] on September 7, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Fading Aurora===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-11-04/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+November+2016 news post] on November 4, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25563</id>
		<title>Storyline</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25563"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T04:26:51Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
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In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
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== Ghostly Happenings ==&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
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Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
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Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
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Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples news post] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
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Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
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The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
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RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
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These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
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High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
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This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
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But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Objectives&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Nothing special here, pilots, just a good ‘ol fashioned pirate sweep. Your objective is to engage and destroy all pirate forces you encounter on this mission. But what they might lack in the latest ships, they’ll make up for elsewhere, so keep your guard up.&lt;br /&gt;
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Agent Quintar of RS Intelligence has been captured by Imperial forces and is being transferred to a holding facility via the corellian corvette Omicron.  A second agent onboard the vessel has successfully disabled the vessel and transmitted its coordinates. However, it is believed that the corvette had a supply of mines onboard and may be deploying them while it awaits rescue repairs.  Time is of the essence. We are dispatching a rescue shuttle to recover our agent. You will be flying ahead of the shuttle to scout the area and clear any mines surrounding the corvette before our rescue team arrives.  Once the agent has been recovered the shuttle must be protected from any enemy craft entering the area until it safely reaches hyperspace.&lt;br /&gt;
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With the advent of increased piracy in the area, operational funds are being put forth to the creation of a new shipyard for local RS military use only. This will be a massive undertaking for our forces, and will require significant effort from our support personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Hammerfall==&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Dented Shield===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Fiction+(April-May+2015+ITOD) news post] on April 3, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Mission+Briefing+(April-May+2015+ITOD) mission briefing news post].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Fallen Ramparts===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-06-07/Hammerfall:+Operation+Fallen+Ramparts+Mission+Briefing+(June-July+2015+ITOD) news post] on June 7, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Titan&#039;s Dawn===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-08-09/Hammerfall:+Operation+Titan&#039;s+Dawn+Mission+Briefing+(August-September+2015+ITOD) news post] on August 9, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Windstorm&#039;s Lament===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-10-05/Operation+Hammerfall:+Windstorm&#039;s+Lament+mission+briefing news post] on October 5, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Sons of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Nicolai Ginofev]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-01-10/Mission+Briefing+-+Hammerfall:+Sons+of+Lithra news post] on January 10, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation The Lithran Offensive===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-03-17/Hammerfall:+Operation+The+Lithran+Offensive+Mission+Briefing+(March-April+2016+Activities) news post] on March 17, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-04-04/Mid+Operation+Teaser fictional mid-operation teaser] posted by [[Michael Raven]] on April 4, 2016.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation The Lithran Offensive===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-03-17/Hammerfall:+Operation+The+Lithran+Offensive+Mission+Briefing+(March-April+2016+Activities) news post] on March 17, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-04-04/Mid+Operation+Teaser fictional mid-operation teaser] posted by [[Michael Raven]] on April 4, 2016.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Borealis===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-05-16/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+May+2016 news post] on May 16, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Royal Condor===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-07-01/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+July+2016 news post] on July 1, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Liberation of Lithra: Hearts and Minds===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-09-07/State+of+the+Rebel+Squadrons+--+September+2016 news post] on September 7, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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(To be copied)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
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		<title>Storyline</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
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In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
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For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
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== Ghostly Happenings ==&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
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Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
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Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
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Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples news post] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Objectives&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Nothing special here, pilots, just a good ‘ol fashioned pirate sweep. Your objective is to engage and destroy all pirate forces you encounter on this mission. But what they might lack in the latest ships, they’ll make up for elsewhere, so keep your guard up.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Agent Quintar of RS Intelligence has been captured by Imperial forces and is being transferred to a holding facility via the corellian corvette Omicron.  A second agent onboard the vessel has successfully disabled the vessel and transmitted its coordinates. However, it is believed that the corvette had a supply of mines onboard and may be deploying them while it awaits rescue repairs.  Time is of the essence. We are dispatching a rescue shuttle to recover our agent. You will be flying ahead of the shuttle to scout the area and clear any mines surrounding the corvette before our rescue team arrives.  Once the agent has been recovered the shuttle must be protected from any enemy craft entering the area until it safely reaches hyperspace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the advent of increased piracy in the area, operational funds are being put forth to the creation of a new shipyard for local RS military use only. This will be a massive undertaking for our forces, and will require significant effort from our support personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Hammerfall==&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Dented Shield===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Fiction+(April-May+2015+ITOD) news post] on April 3, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Mission+Briefing+(April-May+2015+ITOD) mission briefing news post].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Fallen Ramparts===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-06-07/Hammerfall:+Operation+Fallen+Ramparts+Mission+Briefing+(June-July+2015+ITOD) news post] on June 7, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Titan&#039;s Dawn===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-08-09/Hammerfall:+Operation+Titan&#039;s+Dawn+Mission+Briefing+(August-September+2015+ITOD) news post] on August 9, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Windstorm&#039;s Lament===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-10-05/Operation+Hammerfall:+Windstorm&#039;s+Lament+mission+briefing news post] on October 5, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Sons of Lithra===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Nicolai Ginofev]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-01-10/Mission+Briefing+-+Hammerfall:+Sons+of+Lithra news post] on January 10, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation The Lithran Offensive===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-03-17/Hammerfall:+Operation+The+Lithran+Offensive+Mission+Briefing+(March-April+2016+Activities) news post] on March 17, 2016&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2016-04-04/Mid+Operation+Teaser fictional mid-operation teaser] posted by [[Michael Raven]] on April 4, 2016.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Storyline</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25561"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T04:17:46Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
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== Ghostly Happenings ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples news post] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Objectives&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Nothing special here, pilots, just a good ‘ol fashioned pirate sweep. Your objective is to engage and destroy all pirate forces you encounter on this mission. But what they might lack in the latest ships, they’ll make up for elsewhere, so keep your guard up.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Agent Quintar of RS Intelligence has been captured by Imperial forces and is being transferred to a holding facility via the corellian corvette Omicron.  A second agent onboard the vessel has successfully disabled the vessel and transmitted its coordinates. However, it is believed that the corvette had a supply of mines onboard and may be deploying them while it awaits rescue repairs.  Time is of the essence. We are dispatching a rescue shuttle to recover our agent. You will be flying ahead of the shuttle to scout the area and clear any mines surrounding the corvette before our rescue team arrives.  Once the agent has been recovered the shuttle must be protected from any enemy craft entering the area until it safely reaches hyperspace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the advent of increased piracy in the area, operational funds are being put forth to the creation of a new shipyard for local RS military use only. This will be a massive undertaking for our forces, and will require significant effort from our support personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Hammerfall==&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Dented Shield===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Fiction+(April-May+2015+ITOD) news post] on April 3, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Mission+Briefing+(April-May+2015+ITOD) mission briefing news post].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Fallen Ramparts===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-06-07/Hammerfall:+Operation+Fallen+Ramparts+Mission+Briefing+(June-July+2015+ITOD) news post] on June 7, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Titan&#039;s Dawn===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-08-09/Hammerfall:+Operation+Titan&#039;s+Dawn+Mission+Briefing+(August-September+2015+ITOD) news post] on August 9, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Windstorm&#039;s Lament===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-10-05/Operation+Hammerfall:+Windstorm&#039;s+Lament+mission+briefing news post] on October 5, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25560</id>
		<title>Storyline</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25560"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T04:14:46Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Ghostly Happenings ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples news post] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Objectives&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Nothing special here, pilots, just a good ‘ol fashioned pirate sweep. Your objective is to engage and destroy all pirate forces you encounter on this mission. But what they might lack in the latest ships, they’ll make up for elsewhere, so keep your guard up.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Agent Quintar of RS Intelligence has been captured by Imperial forces and is being transferred to a holding facility via the corellian corvette Omicron.  A second agent onboard the vessel has successfully disabled the vessel and transmitted its coordinates. However, it is believed that the corvette had a supply of mines onboard and may be deploying them while it awaits rescue repairs.  Time is of the essence. We are dispatching a rescue shuttle to recover our agent. You will be flying ahead of the shuttle to scout the area and clear any mines surrounding the corvette before our rescue team arrives.  Once the agent has been recovered the shuttle must be protected from any enemy craft entering the area until it safely reaches hyperspace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the advent of increased piracy in the area, operational funds are being put forth to the creation of a new shipyard for local RS military use only. This will be a massive undertaking for our forces, and will require significant effort from our support personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Hammerfall==&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Dented Shield===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Fiction+(April-May+2015+ITOD) news post] on April 3, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also see the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-04-03/Hammerfall:+Operation+Dented+Shield+Mission+Briefing+(April-May+2015+ITOD) mission briefing news post].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Fallen Ramparts===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-06-07/Hammerfall:+Operation+Fallen+Ramparts+Mission+Briefing+(June-July+2015+ITOD) news post] on June 7, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25559</id>
		<title>Storyline</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25559"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T04:11:10Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Ghostly Happenings ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples news post] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Objectives&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Nothing special here, pilots, just a good ‘ol fashioned pirate sweep. Your objective is to engage and destroy all pirate forces you encounter on this mission. But what they might lack in the latest ships, they’ll make up for elsewhere, so keep your guard up.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Agent Quintar of RS Intelligence has been captured by Imperial forces and is being transferred to a holding facility via the corellian corvette Omicron.  A second agent onboard the vessel has successfully disabled the vessel and transmitted its coordinates. However, it is believed that the corvette had a supply of mines onboard and may be deploying them while it awaits rescue repairs.  Time is of the essence. We are dispatching a rescue shuttle to recover our agent. You will be flying ahead of the shuttle to scout the area and clear any mines surrounding the corvette before our rescue team arrives.  Once the agent has been recovered the shuttle must be protected from any enemy craft entering the area until it safely reaches hyperspace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the advent of increased piracy in the area, operational funds are being put forth to the creation of a new shipyard for local RS military use only. This will be a massive undertaking for our forces, and will require significant effort from our support personnel.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Storyline</title>
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		<updated>2018-06-26T04:10:00Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
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For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
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== Prelude ==&lt;br /&gt;
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===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Ghostly Happenings==&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples news post] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Objectives&#039;&#039;&#039;:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Nothing special here, pilots, just a good ‘ol fashioned pirate sweep. Your objective is to engage and destroy all pirate forces you encounter on this mission. But what they might lack in the latest ships, they’ll make up for elsewhere, so keep your guard up.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Agent Quintar of RS Intelligence has been captured by Imperial forces and is being transferred to a holding facility via the corellian corvette Omicron.  A second agent onboard the vessel has successfully disabled the vessel and transmitted its coordinates. However, it is believed that the corvette had a supply of mines onboard and may be deploying them while it awaits rescue repairs.  Time is of the essence. We are dispatching a rescue shuttle to recover our agent. You will be flying ahead of the shuttle to scout the area and clear any mines surrounding the corvette before our rescue team arrives.  Once the agent has been recovered the shuttle must be protected from any enemy craft entering the area until it safely reaches hyperspace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the advent of increased piracy in the area, operational funds are being put forth to the creation of a new shipyard for local RS military use only. This will be a massive undertaking for our forces, and will require significant effort from our support personnel.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25557</id>
		<title>Storyline</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25557"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T04:08:01Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Prelude ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Ghostly Happenings==&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples news post] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25556</id>
		<title>Storyline</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25556"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T04:07:27Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Prelude ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Ghostly Happenings==&lt;br /&gt;
===Ghostly Happenings: Operation Twilight Ripples===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Cyrel Vandroth]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-02-13/Ghostly+Happenings:+Operation+Twilight+Ripples] on February 13, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Over the last several months, the Rebel Squadrons has been locked in a struggle with numerous pirate groups operating in their region of space. The opening battles had gone badly, with a number of setbacks costing the RS valuable resources and intelligence assets, but it almost appeared like things were turning around.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Almost.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The unfortunate fact of the matter was that the pirates had the luxury of being the raiders and attackers, while the RS forces were left on defensive operations that hamstrung their battle plans. But a few lucky breaks on the battlefield left the RS with some gains, but many more questions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RS Intelligence’s analysis of the pirate attacks suggested several troubling themes. First, the pirate forces they had been encountering were better armed than the usual riff raff polluting RS space. Second, perhaps more importantly, the greatest increase in attacks were being launched against RS military supply depots and convoys. When compared to available civilian traffic in the region, attacking the RS’s own was a much riskier proposition. Pirates normally stuck to safe, lucrative targets; they were out to make a credit after all, not to get themselves killed. Someone had to be sweetening the pot for them, offering up actual bounties on RS targets to offset the increased risk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These two facts hinted at a malevolent benefactor aimed at disrupting RS operations. Who was this mysterious benefactor? Why were they burning through so much materiel and money on otherwise minor underworld players in the Greeop, Aurora and Kathol Sectors?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
High Command ordered more resources put into answering these questions, but the actual forces they could bring to bear was starting to stretch thin. There were only so many ships, so many squadrons, so many ground divisions that the Rebel Squadrons had available, and they could not be everywhere at once. And that was what was working in favor of these pirates, many of their targets were being stripped of defences to react to another attack.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This was beginning to take it’s toll on the commanders, crewmen, pilots and soldiers of the Rebel Squadrons, as they were constantly on alert or reacting to the next brushfire with little to no downtime. Morale was starting to take a hit, though the recent string of victories had saved it some, and supply lines were now being stretched to their limits. And among the Intelligence division and the top brass, there was the growing concern that the RS might not be able to withstand any major attacks until the pirates were dealt with.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
But, no one was about to give up to a bunch of brigands and scoundrels. For the veterans, it would have just been embarrassing after surviving the best the Empire had thrown at them so far, and for the new recruits, their commitment to the Republic’s safety would not have allowed for such action. So, once more, with strained supply lines and weary personnel, the RS was going to hold the line and defend what was theirs.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25555</id>
		<title>Storyline</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25555"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T04:05:22Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For a summary of this entire page, please see [[The Titan Conflict]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Prelude ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25554</id>
		<title>Storyline</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25554"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T03:59:53Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Prelude ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Renegade Star===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;See briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-09-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+4+-+Operation+Renegade+Star RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 4].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
(To be copied)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Phantom Ghost===&lt;br /&gt;
Unfortunately, the link to the Google doc for the [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-10-02/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+5+-+Operation+Phantom+Ghost X-Wing Miniatures mission for this operation] no longer works, and no other fictional briefings remain on the server.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Guilded Shroud===&lt;br /&gt;
The same situation exists for this mission as for Phantom Ghost. The [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-11-07/RS+Miniatures+ITOD+6+-+Operation+Guilded+Shroud Miniatures mission] does not have a working link any longer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Invisible Force===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2015-01-06/Operation+Invisible+Force+(January+2015)+Briefing news post] on January 6, 2015&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate activity has been on an uptick during our last few operations, so we are staging several missions to deal with this issue. In addition, we have several training missions to help keep your skills sharp, and a ground deployment opportunity as well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRS McGrath will be launching an A-Wing patrol of Aurek Sector, which will sweep through Sectors Aurek-14 and Aurek-16. All pilots who can provide assistance are requested.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sentinel Company will be continuing their ongoing operations against pirates throughout Republic Shield sectors.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pilot assistance is needed in an assault on a pirate base we have located. A transport will be escorted in and will capture the base.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Commandos are also needed to assist with the assault on the pirate base. These commandos will ride the transport into battle and seize the base.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25553</id>
		<title>Storyline</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25553"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T03:49:20Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Prelude ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Operation Defiant Bulwark===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-08-02/Operation+Defiant+Bulwark+Fiction+Briefing news post] on August 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25552</id>
		<title>Storyline</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25552"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T03:45:21Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Prelude ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Lamin Zykara]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Urgent Light===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Posted by [[Sienn Sconn]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Urgent+Light news post] on July 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-07-02/RS+X-Wing+Miniatures+ITOD+2+-+Operation+Urgent+Light RS X-Wing Miniatures ITOD 2].&#039;&#039;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25551</id>
		<title>Storyline</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25551"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T03:41:52Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: /* The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Prelude ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Also see briefing for [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/RS+Miniatures+Mission+-+Pirates+on+the+Southern+Flank RS Miniatures Mission - Pirates on the Southern Flank], written by [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&#039;&#039;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25550</id>
		<title>Storyline</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25550"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T03:40:28Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Prelude ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The Fwatna Dilemma - Operation: Fabulous Lommax===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Kirghy Lommax]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-06-02/The+Fwatna+Dilemma+-+Operation:+Fabulous+Lommax news post] on June 2, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;50:02:03 - Rebel Squadrons Command Dome, Blerthmore&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Approximately 15 years after the Battle of Yavin&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;And they told you about the ceremonial headdress, right?&amp;quot; Commodore Kirghy Lommax looked dubiously over the desk of the recently appointed Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander, Commodore Lamin Zykara. &amp;quot;Yes.&amp;quot;, Zykara responded, his tone flat and unenthusiastic. &amp;quot;It was included in the invitation packet, and I familiarized myself with the particular customs of the Fwatna System during my time as Minister of External Affairs...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just after RS victories in the second Outer Rim War, Fleet Admiral Rahj Tharen, the sitting Fleet Commander, agreed to a treaty with the inhabitants of the Fwatna System in RS space. Near-human, and primitive compared to the technology and assets that Task Force Republic Shield possessed at the time, the treaty was of significant importance because of several resource-rich planets in the Fwatna System, with rich veins of materials suited well to keep the RS&#039;s war machine up and running at a critical time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Of course, access to those materials didn&#039;t come without strings. The Fwatnaese, for the better part of the last decade, have referred to the sitting RS Fleet Commander as their &amp;quot;Skyfather&amp;quot;, and once per year, invite the Skyfather or his chosen representative to a feast on Fwatna III, their capital and homeworld. Traditionally, it has been reported that the food is pungent, heavily spiced and capable of causing &#039;severe gastric distress&#039; as diagnosed by RS fleet surgeons. In addition, the Fwatnaese sent an elaborate ceremonial coiffure that the Skyfather wears to denote his status as protector and almost deity of the Fwanaese peoples. Passed down from RSFC to RSFC, along with notes about attendance at the event, The Feast of the Skyfather is widely regarded to be the FC&#039;s worst duty, after balancing the budget and of course, meetings of the Rebel Squadrons High Command. During the second term of Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris, an attempt was made by both Dave and his XO, Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, to get out of attending the Feast - only through some silver-tongued apologies for miscommunication by the Minister of External Affairs was the Fwatnaese relationship salvaged. In the end, Dave attended the Feast, and for two days afterwards, had to make all official decisions from the porcelain command chair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. &amp;quot;You&#039;ve never been?&amp;quot; Kirghy shook his head, ruefully. &amp;quot;No, Sconn went when he sat in The Big Chair. Claimed he had such a good time that he volunteered to go again when I was FC. In fact...&amp;quot; Kirghy pointed at an irregular stain on the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress. &amp;quot;I&#039;m pretty sure that&#039;s dried vomit from his last visit. Almost enough to clone him from.&amp;quot; Lamin sighed heavily. &amp;quot;Don&#039;t even joke about that. The last thing I need right now is two or three Sconns running around on the southern flank, imagining threats and micromanaging local jurisdictions...&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As if on cue, an aide-de-camp knocked on the doorframe of Lamin&#039;s office. &amp;quot;Sir? We&#039;ve just got a priority, eyes-only report from Admiral Sconn, transmitting from somewhere near the Minos Cluster. He seems to be concerned about...uh...pirates, sir.&amp;quot; Lamin and Kirghy exchanged a knowing glance. Lamin stood up from his desk with a resigned sigh, leaning over it and bracing himself with his hands, arms extended. &amp;quot;I probably need to deal with this, and you need to get ready for the Feast of the Skyfather.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;...excuse me?&amp;quot;, Kirghy replied, his tone incredulous.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lamin shook his head, shrugging somewhat helplessly. &amp;quot;You, formal dress uniform, Fwatana Sector, 1600 tomorrow. I need time to deal with Sconn&#039;s paranoia, continue reorganization efforts and work on a new set of simulator parameters for Lieutenant Colonel Dogan. You need to show up, on time, choke down some Fwatnaese food, and smile politely while you do it.&amp;quot; Kirghy blinked at Lamin, somewhat unsure how to respond, his jaw working silently. &amp;quot;Consider this retribution for sticking me with the Ministry of External Affairs before.&amp;quot; Kirghy looked at him with a hurt expression, and Lamin relented somewhat.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;I&#039;ll put you up for a New Republic Medal of Honor...&amp;quot;, Lamin continued, turning a wry smile at his longtime friend and ally. Kirghy quirked an eyebrow and finally found his voice. &amp;quot;If you mean full dress uniform, you&#039;d better.&amp;quot;, he responded somewhat sarcastically. &amp;quot;Full dress.&amp;quot;, Lamin confirmed. &amp;quot;Sash, medals, rank insignia, the works. To be clear, your orders, Commodore Lommax, are to try not to come down with food poisoning, and to look fabulous while doing it. Understood?&amp;quot; Kirghy stood to leave, tossing Lamin a mock salute. &amp;quot;Yes, your FC-ness.&amp;quot; As Kirghy turned to leave, Lamin picked up the Fwatnaese Ceremonial Headdress and held it out over his desk. &amp;quot;Oh, and Kirghy? Don&#039;t forget your hat.&amp;quot;, the Fleet Commander chuckled as he turned his attention back to the stack of data cards on his desk.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25549</id>
		<title>Storyline</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25549"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T03:37:41Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Prelude ==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;The Zykara Initiative: Operation Fast Forward (A New Chapter)&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25548</id>
		<title>Storyline</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25548"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T03:36:50Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Prelude ==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;Written by [[Michael Raven]], released in a [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-05-04/New+Scoring+Session+and+Operations+Office+News news post] on May 4, 2014&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is now 15 ABY.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Six years have passed since the invasion of Blerthmore, and the foreshocks of a new conflict have begun.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pirate forces have begun to return to the sector in force, with modern technology and training, striking at the fringes of RS space. The Rebel Squadrons, however, does not yet realize the true force behind what seem like random pirate attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To their Galactic South lies the Minos Cluster, and then the Kathol Sector, an expanse of space which has been under New Republic control since 9 ABY. Communications to the sector, in their entirety, seem to have stopped. With the Minos Cluster currently contested due to the RS’ abandonment some years ago, they have been unable to investigate the lack of communications from the Kathol Sector, and with the incessant pirate attacks and increased fighting in the Cluster, it is not seen as a point of concern, yet.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Little do they know, the Kathol Sector has fallen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Led by the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Titan, a force known colloquially as the Titan Fleet, has managed to capture the entire sector out from New Republic control with very little resistance. Under the guise of pirate strikes, they have been probing the defenses of the Rebel Squadrons, and believe that they have found a hole. Creating a forward base on the world of Kal’Shebbol, the Titan Fleet stands poised to blitz through the Minos Cluster, and assault the RS’ soft underbelly at Bethlamore. After that, it is a short jump to the critical New Republic shipyards at Sullust… then the core…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, now-Commodore Zykara has recently been appointed as the Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander. Looking toward retirement, Commodore Lommax and Admiral Sconn, along with Rear Admiral Licah Fox and Fleet Admiral Michael Raven, have convinced him to take this one last position. In the relative peace and prosperity that the RS is enjoying, it will be a comfortable position for him to spend his last length of service.&lt;br /&gt;
The future of the Rebel Squadrons, and perhaps even the New Republic, rests in what happens next.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25547</id>
		<title>Storyline</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Storyline&amp;diff=25547"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T03:26:55Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: Created page with &amp;quot;The RS &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;storyline&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.  In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.r...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The RS &#039;&#039;&#039;storyline&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current fictional story of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 2014, the storyline was accelerated from its previous timeline to 15 ABY. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-03-03/March+SotRS See news post.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Campaigns&amp;diff=25546</id>
		<title>Campaigns</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Campaigns&amp;diff=25546"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T03:24:04Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Campaigns&#039;&#039;&#039; are another name for [[session]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Campaign One (2013):&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2013-09-29/Session+Results+-+OP1:+Recon Op 1: Recon] (aka [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2013-08-26/Session+XVII+Results/Notes/New+Session+Live Session XVIII])&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2013-09-29/Session+Results+-+OP1:+Recon Op 2: Dangerous deep cover]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-01-14/End+of+Session:+Campaign-+Enigmatic+Hauntings+OP3+New+Threat Op 3: Deep Threat]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The &amp;quot;campaign&amp;quot; concept was started by [[Damon Lightwind]] and [[Adam Mieter]]. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2013-08-26/*UPDATED*+New+naming+sequence+for+the+Sessions See announcement.] Campaigns were to run for one year, and operations were to run 8 times per year, somewhere between 1 and 2 months each.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Campaigns&amp;diff=25545</id>
		<title>Campaigns</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Campaigns&amp;diff=25545"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T03:23:29Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Campaigns&#039;&#039;&#039; are another name for [[session]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Campaign One (2013):&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2013-09-29/Session+Results+-+OP1:+Recon Op 1: Recon] (aka Session XVIII)&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2013-09-29/Session+Results+-+OP1:+Recon Op 2: Dangerous deep cover]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-01-14/End+of+Session:+Campaign-+Enigmatic+Hauntings+OP3+New+Threat Op 3: Deep Threat]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The &amp;quot;campaign&amp;quot; concept was started by [[Damon Lightwind]] and [[Adam Mieter]]. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2013-08-26/*UPDATED*+New+naming+sequence+for+the+Sessions See announcement.] Campaigns were to run for one year, and operations were to run 8 times per year, somewhere between 1 and 2 months each.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Campaigns&amp;diff=25544</id>
		<title>Campaigns</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Campaigns&amp;diff=25544"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T03:23:03Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Campaigns&#039;&#039;&#039; are another name for [[session]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Campaign One (2013):&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2013-09-29/Session+Results+-+OP1:+Recon Op 1: Recon]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2013-09-29/Session+Results+-+OP1:+Recon Op 2: Dangerous deep cover]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-01-14/End+of+Session:+Campaign-+Enigmatic+Hauntings+OP3+New+Threat Op 3: Deep Threat]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The &amp;quot;campaign&amp;quot; concept was started by [[Damon Lightwind]] and [[Adam Mieter]]. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2013-08-26/*UPDATED*+New+naming+sequence+for+the+Sessions See announcement.] Campaigns were to run for one year, and operations were to run 8 times per year, somewhere between 1 and 2 months each.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Campaigns&amp;diff=25543</id>
		<title>Campaigns</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Campaigns&amp;diff=25543"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T03:22:37Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Campaigns&#039;&#039;&#039; are another name for [[session]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Campaign One (2013):&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2013-09-29/Session+Results+-+OP1:+Recon Op 1: Recon]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2013-09-29/Session+Results+-+OP1:+Recon Op 2: Dangerous deep cover]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-01-14/End+of+Session:+Campaign-+Enigmatic+Hauntings+OP3+New+Threat Op 3: Deep Threat]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The &amp;quot;campaign&amp;quot; concept was started by [[Damon Lightwind]] and [[Adam Mieter]]. [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2013-08-26/*UPDATED*+New+naming+sequence+for+the+Sessions See announcement.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Campaigns&amp;diff=25542</id>
		<title>Campaigns</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Campaigns&amp;diff=25542"/>
		<updated>2018-06-26T03:21:22Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: Created page with &amp;quot;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Campaigns&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; are another name for sessions.  Campaign One * [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2013-09-29/Session+Results+-+OP1:+Recon Op 1: Recon] * [http://www.rebel...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Campaigns&#039;&#039;&#039; are another name for [[session]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Campaign One&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2013-09-29/Session+Results+-+OP1:+Recon Op 1: Recon]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2013-09-29/Session+Results+-+OP1:+Recon Op 2: Dangerous deep cover]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/2014-01-14/End+of+Session:+Campaign-+Enigmatic+Hauntings+OP3+New+Threat Op 3: Deep Threat]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Started by [[Damon Lightwind]] and [[Adam Mieter]].&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=CrazyCarl&amp;diff=25540</id>
		<title>CrazyCarl</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=CrazyCarl&amp;diff=25540"/>
		<updated>2018-05-15T07:42:11Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: Created page with &amp;quot;Colonel &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;CrazyCarl&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; is the current Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer. Aside from command, he specializes in XvT and XWA.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Colonel &#039;&#039;&#039;CrazyCarl&#039;&#039;&#039; is the current [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]]. Aside from command, he specializes in [[XvT]] and [[XWA]].&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Honorary_High_Command&amp;diff=25538</id>
		<title>Honorary High Command</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Honorary_High_Command&amp;diff=25538"/>
		<updated>2018-04-17T19:03:44Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: updated&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Honorary High Command (HHC)&#039;&#039;&#039; was a group of people that advise [[High Command]] by sitting on the official [[egroup]] and giving their opinion when they think it is necessary.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Kaz Falcion]] removed HHC in 2008.  Shortly after becoming [[RSFC]], [[Sienn Sconn]] reinstated four members of HHC on January 22, 2009, returning to their roles as an advisory committee. At some point, HHC was disbanded and does not currently exist.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
Honorary High Command had a long tradition within RS leadership.  The concept originally arose as a means of providing High Command with the insight and opinions of experienced officers who had retired from more active leadership.  Originally, and up to 1998 or so, High Command as a group consisted only of the Fleet Commander and the Fleet CO&#039;s.  The first addition to this list was the Fleet XOs, reasonably added so that they could provide input, opinions, and votes whenever their CO was not present.  By 1998, it was felt that certain long-standing Fleet COs or Fleet Commanders should be allowed to remain on the HC discussion list after their retirement, so that the benefit of their experience and wisdom would not be neglected.  These members were known as Honorary High Command members.  More recently, the term has become collective (Honorary High Command), signifying the body of membership in High Command that is not there because they vote (Fleet COs) or because they lead (FC/XO) or because they back-up a voter (Fleet XOs).  The Honorary High Command provide experience and knowledge and are sometimes able to provide useful insights to the voting body of HC.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== List of members ==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- In alphabetical order by first name --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Castor Efrata-Landis]], two-time former [[RSFC]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cyrel Vandroth]], two-time former RSFC&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]], two-time former RSFC&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Dev]], former R2F CO (on rshc: Dec 13, 2000 - March 7, 2003)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]], former FC and [[MoJ]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jack Stewart]], former FC&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Karrade]], former [[RSIO|IO]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kaz Falcion]], former FC&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Lamin Zykara]], former [[CoS]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Licah Fox]], former FC and IO&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Lucas Benoit-Stark]], former [[RgF]] CO&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Matt &amp;quot;Stallion&amp;quot; Williams]], former [[Academy]] and [[RF]] CO&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Mike MacMan McEwen|Mike &amp;quot;MacMan&amp;quot; McEwen]], former FC&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Patrick Blastfire]], former [[RSXO|XO]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Rahj Tharen]], former FC&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Rensal Darklighter]], former [[R2F]] CO and [[MoJ]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Shikkie Kaaran]], former XO and IO&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Super]], former FC and [[re-founder]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Terrak Jace]], former IO staff&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyrell &amp;quot;Spokes&amp;quot; Borran]], former FC&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Executive Offices]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Funpoints&amp;diff=25537</id>
		<title>Funpoints</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Funpoints&amp;diff=25537"/>
		<updated>2018-04-17T19:00:54Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: Created page with &amp;quot;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Funpoints&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; was an early version of the Objectives system, created by Licah Fox in 2006. Members could earn Funpoints by completing assigned tasks, such as best ...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Funpoints&#039;&#039;&#039; was an early version of the [[Objectives]] system, created by [[Licah Fox]] in 2006. Members could earn Funpoints by completing assigned tasks, such as best [[Star Wars humor]].&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Star_Wars_humor&amp;diff=25536</id>
		<title>Star Wars humor</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Star_Wars_humor&amp;diff=25536"/>
		<updated>2018-04-17T18:58:36Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: created&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;From the old [[Funpoints]] page:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Best bash.org Star Wars quote&lt;br /&gt;
# [http://www.bash.org/?525158 525158] Submitted by [[Spokes]]&lt;br /&gt;
# [http://www.bash.org/?14232 14232] Submitted by [[Leonard Cable]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Alderman&amp;diff=25535</id>
		<title>Alderman</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Alderman&amp;diff=25535"/>
		<updated>2018-04-17T18:46:53Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: found an old list, adding more aldermen&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;An &#039;&#039;&#039;Alderman&#039;&#039;&#039; is a Voting Member of [[High Command]] who is selected by the [[Fleet Commander]] to provide input on ideas and proposals that effect the [[Rebel Squadrons]] as a whole.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Definition==&lt;br /&gt;
aldermanâ€‚(&#039;&#039;&#039;awl&#039;&#039;&#039;-der-m&#039;&#039;uh&#039;&#039;n)[[http://dictionary.reference.com/help/luna/Spell_pron_key.html]] &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
â€“noun, plural -men.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
a member of a municipal legislative body, esp. of a municipal council.[[http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=alderman&amp;amp;x=0&amp;amp;y=0]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Role==&lt;br /&gt;
The Aldermen of [[High Command]] do not represent a fleet, but are rather supposed to think in terms of the welfare of the RS as a whole.  They contribute to discussions on HC, make proposals designed to streamline the operations of the RS and improve it as a club in general, and vote on all matters that come up on the council.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
Ever since former-[[FC]] [[Super]] created [[High Command]] in 1996, the Voting Members of the council were always and only the [[CO]]&#039;s of the fleets.  In August 2006, [[FC]] [[Licah Fox]] proposed the creation of three Aldermen, who would bring RS-wide perspective to HC and vote on the council even though they were not [[CO]] of a fleet.  HC accepted the proposal, and the Alderman system was born.  The first three Aldermen selected were [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]], [[Cody Qel-Droma]], and [[Sienn Sconn]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== List of members who have served as aldermen ==&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cody Qel-Droma]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cyrel Vandroth]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Damon Lightwind]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[David &amp;quot;Heavy&amp;quot; Pasiechnyk]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[David Vaughan]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Eric Reagan]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Javin &amp;quot;Entropy&amp;quot; Ke&#039;ylle]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Lamin Zykara]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Licah Fox]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Lucas Benoit-Stark]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Michael Raven]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Rahj Tharen]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Rensal Darklighter]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sarriah]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sienn Sconn]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Teu Veld]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links of interest==&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/command/ Aldermen listed on the Command Roster]&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/read?id=820 Announcement of the creation of Alderman system]&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/news/read?id=822 Appointment of the first three Aldermen]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Executive Positions]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=High_Command&amp;diff=25534</id>
		<title>High Command</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=High_Command&amp;diff=25534"/>
		<updated>2018-04-16T00:22:08Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: Updated&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{eras|hc}}&lt;br /&gt;
The Rebel Squadrons &#039;&#039;&#039;High Command&#039;&#039;&#039; (HC) is the highest authority in the RS. It is composed of the [[Platform Coordinator]]s and [[Aldermen]], five officers in total. Decisions are made by a majority vote from this group, and discussion and voting is moderated by the [[RSFC]], [[RSXO]], and [[RSIO]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
High Command also includes on discussions a &#039;&#039;Special Advisors&#039;&#039; group composed of members whose opinion is deemed helpful to the current FC.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The current High Command roster is [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/command.php here], and also listed below.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Moderators===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Licah Fox]], FC&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CrazyCarl]], XO&lt;br /&gt;
===Voting members===&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- Alphabetical --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cody Qel-Droma|Danny Qatar]], Alderman&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CrazyCarl]], X-Wing Alliance PC&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cyrel Vandroth]], Alderman&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Lucas Benoit-Stark]], Fiction PC&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Michael Raven]], Alderman&lt;br /&gt;
===Special Advisors===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Joshua Hawkins]], IO&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Patrick Blastfire]], server owner&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=RSHC&amp;diff=25533</id>
		<title>RSHC</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=RSHC&amp;diff=25533"/>
		<updated>2018-04-16T00:06:10Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: redirect High Command&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#redirect [[High Command]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Licah_Fox&amp;diff=25532</id>
		<title>Licah Fox</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Licah_Fox&amp;diff=25532"/>
		<updated>2018-04-15T23:36:33Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: Updated for FC, could use further updates&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Member infobox|&lt;br /&gt;
|name=Licah Fox&lt;br /&gt;
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|callsign=Sheddah&lt;br /&gt;
|fullname=Licah Fox&lt;br /&gt;
|aka=Fox, Licah&lt;br /&gt;
|rank=[[Fleet Admiral]]&lt;br /&gt;
|join=August 2001&lt;br /&gt;
|currentstatus=Active&lt;br /&gt;
|currentstation=[[Minos Cluster]]&lt;br /&gt;
|currentoffice=[[Internet Office]]&lt;br /&gt;
|currentcmd=none&lt;br /&gt;
|currentpos=Internet Officer&lt;br /&gt;
|pastpos=&#039;&#039;tbd&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|recruit=&#039;&#039;Juho&#039;s website&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|era=Late Imperial&lt;br /&gt;
|homeworld=[[Valruudd]]&lt;br /&gt;
|species=Mixed human&lt;br /&gt;
|gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|age=35&lt;br /&gt;
|height=1.78 m&lt;br /&gt;
|weight=69.83 kg&lt;br /&gt;
|hair=Reddish and white&lt;br /&gt;
|eyes=brown&lt;br /&gt;
|features=Foxlike&lt;br /&gt;
|namerl=&#039;&#039;not disclosed&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|genderrl=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|location=&#039;&#039;not disclosed&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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Fleet Admiral &#039;&#039;&#039;Licah Fox&#039;&#039;&#039; currently serves as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], the leader of the Rebel Squadrons. In the past, he served in a variety of roles in the Rebel Squadrons, all the way up through [[Fleet Commander]] in 2006. He has contributed many project ideas to the club, such as [[Beginner&#039;s Path]], [[MrBot]], the [[Council of Justice]], [[Aldermen]], the [[Missions Database]], the RS [[Gallery]], and this wiki itself. He has a hand in all administrative details of the club, and primarily does gaming with [[X-Wing Alliance]].&lt;br /&gt;
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== Biography ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Early Life on Valruudd ===&lt;br /&gt;
At a very young age, Licah Fox already had a penchant for hacking authorities&#039; computers. At the age of eight, he managed to override the boot process of all of his school&#039;s computers with an infinite loop of the [[Valruudd]] national anthem. His flair for the theatrical showed itself at the moment when he walked into the administration&#039;s office just after he rebooted every computer. Nearly kicked out of school, he only received reinstatement after testaments on his behalf from his parents and a local bartender named [[Snappleguy]] who served him Snapples several days a week.&lt;br /&gt;
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As a teenager, Licah explored the distant recesses of the [[HoloNet]] in an attempt to learn more about the universe. Deep into a message board devoted to starfighter combat tips, he came across an advertisement by [[Juho Taskinen]] for the [[Rebel Squadrons]]. Though in admiration of the autonomous frontier style of the RS, and the name itself (Licah considered himself anti-authoritarian in many ways), he gave it little further thought until he happened to run into [[Snappleguy]] at a local bar a couple of years later. He hadn&#039;t seen Snap for almost four years, and asked him where he&#039;d gone. To Licah&#039;s surprise, Snap had spent his time commanding a squadron and even a wing of the Rebel Squadrons. Licah always remembered Snap&#039;s words afterwards: &amp;quot;It&#039;d suit you, Licah. That little stunt you pulled at school a long time ago? They&#039;d recognize your talent and give you important work to do.&amp;quot; Along with Snap&#039;s stories of the flying ability of his squadmates, Licah suddenly felt a strong urge to get off his planet for the first time and join the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== First Assignment: FireClaw Squadron ===&lt;br /&gt;
Upon arrival at the [[Academy]], Licah received an assignment to share a bunk bed with [[Dev Azzameen]], a fateful pairing of pilots that would continue for many years and induce terror into enemies&#039; hearts. After they both completed their training with distinction, they received a transfer to [[FireClaw Squadron]] under the command of [[Menshk Vrei&#039;Sik]]. After getting used to the pace of the [[Patriot Battle Fleet]], Licah and Dev soon put FireClaw on the map. When Menshk received a promotion to Wing CO, Licah took over command of FireClaw and turned it into the cream of the crop in the PBF. For an entire year, FireClaw pilots continually destroyed more Imperial ships than those of any other squadron, and led all twelve squadrons on the leaderboard. Licah convinced [[Snappleguy]] and [[Nefo T&#039;chir]] to rejoin squadron stalwarts such as [[Jairo Pantoja]] and [[Jack &amp;quot;Blazer&amp;quot; Barnes]], amongst others. Even [[Kirghy Lommax]] flew with the squadron at its height. Knowledge of FireClaw&#039;s fabled history, including stints as CO by [[Jack Stewart]] and [[Mike &amp;quot;MacMan&amp;quot; McEwen]], kept Licah motivated to make FireClaw the very best of the Rebel Squadrons.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Special Operations: Ace Pilot ===&lt;br /&gt;
As Licah&#039;s time in service grew, he received many requests from command to assist with special operations elsewhere on the frontier. Licah eventually made the decision to leave his full-time position in FireClaw and fly with [[Skull Squadron]], [[Jedi Squadron]], [[Red Dragon Squadron]], [[Stinger Squadron]], and [[Phantom Squadron]], among many others. He developed a reputation as one of the top five pilots in the Rebel Squadrons, able to complete any mission which had a remote probability of success. In one particularly [http://missions.rebelsquadrons.org/XW/Mission/768 famous mission], Licah allowed the Empire to disable him and begin boarding his ship before he secretly repaired it, powered up, and destroyed the whole strike force arrayed against him. Along with a few other pilots, he flew most of the RS&#039;s reconnaissance missions, as the elite group always ended up taking down a whole host of enemy fighters while collecting data on capital ship movements.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Hacking into Command ===&lt;br /&gt;
After almost two years of service, Licah had grown dissatisfied with always taking orders from the top brass, even when the leadership seemed unable to divine the necessary actions that seemed obvious to him. He used his computer expertise already displayed on Valruudd to gradually hack into the RS&#039;s mainframe, and eventually gained access to the very core of the database, including all internal messages beyond the official communiques, and the ability to mimic the identity of any officer. He kept his abilities under wraps until a particularly frustrating moment, when due to his access, he saw that the [[RSXO]] had falsified documents relating to his performance in previous missions. Immediately filing a grievance about it without any thought of consequences, but only out of a sense of righteousness, the top command staff quickly discovered Licah&#039;s illicit activities and not only dismissed his case against the RSXO, but FC [[Rahj Tharen]] very nearly expelled him from the RS with a dishonorable discharge. Only the private appeal of [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]], who saw Licah&#039;s potential, kept his career alive. Rahj, with misgivings, decided to take Dave&#039;s advice, and appointed Licah as provisional RS [[Internet Officer]], which had largely lain vacant since the departure of [[Shikkie Kaaran]] many years earlier. The special skillset required for the job, along with its high-pressure nature, had meant the total absence of anyone qualified and willing to fill the position properly. Embracing his new set of tasks, Licah set about updating the whole communications network of the Rebel Squadrons, a task which would take him many years.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Tactical Developments ===&lt;br /&gt;
The ascent to the Executive Staff proved pivotal in Licah&#039;s career. Though technically confined to undertaking others&#039; tasks, he soon tackled fundamental structural issues in the whole fleet, and suggested small and large solutions that made the top brass take notice. His experience in solving problems as a pilot transferred well to a broader picture of the whole war front. Licah began to receive appointments to lead major strike forces and soon found himself in charge of [[Retribution Fleet]]. At this point, a peculiar flaw in Licah&#039;s character first revealed itself fully. While extremely enthusiastic and hard-working, he could only remain in command of a particular operation so long before detrimental health effects overtook him due to failing to address basic needs. So vigorously did he approach every new task that the requirements of a constant maintenance of command over time eluded him, and indeed almost jeopardized the very operations he had undertaken. He led R2F to several victories, but then abruptly resigned and returned to working on the HoloNet and flying with various squadrons, where he felt more comfortable due to a much smaller public profile.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Ascent to Fleet Commander ===&lt;br /&gt;
The call to command followed Licah relentlessly, despite his attempts to remain a regular officer. Several more times he received requests from the RSFC to lead major units, including [[Patriot Battle Fleet]], [[Renegade Fleet]], and [[Talon Wing]] in the [[Intrepid Battle Group]]. He served all of these units well, but gave up command of each after a relatively short time due to the inevitable situation already outlined. Finally, FC [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]] asked Licah to serve as [[Chief of Staff]], third-in-command of the entire Rebel Squadrons, which gave him a taste of the incredible demands and boundless possibilities offered by service in the top echelons. He performed his duties in an exemplary manner and with much aplomb, but after several months, including a stint as acting [[RSXO]], reluctantly stepped aside, sensing an impending health crash, which had grown worse each time he took a high responsibility.&lt;br /&gt;
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Two years passed, during which time Licah accomplished an incredible amount in rewriting the entire Rebel Squadrons HoloNet, and enjoyed a golden age of successful RS missions. But stirrings had arisen from the fleet, making their way to High Command, of dissatisfaction with Gavin&#039;s replacement as FC. Licah found himself taking on more and more work behind the scenes, quietly putting out logistical and tactical fires as top brass established a pattern of assuming the status quo would work, and ignoring new threats. Matters reached a head when HC decided to remove the leader of the Rebel Squadrons in a rare vote of no confidence, and the fleet found itself in immediate and dire need of active leadership. Knowing that he had the knowledge and ability to lead the RS effectively, and suppressing his instinct that he would lose all ability to take care of himself in that role, Licah accepted the nomination and HC elected him as the next Fleet Commander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== The Fateful FCship ===&lt;br /&gt;
Finally able to implement many of the ideas he had had for so long, Licah went into overdrive. The FC position consumed him: he spent as many as twenty hours each day working to create new possibilities for the officers and refine the current fleet operations. He laid out the groundwork for [[Outer Rim War III]], studied the intimate details of every single officer&#039;s tasks, and filled positions that had lain vacant for seemingly forever. He personally visited the main officers&#039; mess hall every day to make sure he heard everyone&#039;s concerns regularly. During one of these visits, an encounter happened that made a permanent impression on him. He broke up a fairly nasty verbal fight between two high-ranking officers, instigated by MGN [[Randy Starkiller]], whom he had considered a friend. Randy followed Licah out of the mess hall and gave him every piece of his mind. In particular, he accused Licah of selling out and turning into an oppressive authority figure. While this accusation seemed unjust to Licah, nonetheless it struck him with great force: in the eyes of this officer (and possibly many more), he had turned into the very entity that he had opposed so deeply most of his life. In summary, this simple and seemingly trivial argument with Randy broke Licah&#039;s motivation to provide the central authority of the Rebel Squadrons. Perhaps it could have happened at any point with anyone else, who can say? He continued to serve in his position as best he could, but grew somber and morose, and all of the command staff began to remark on his new reluctance to provide direction and make decisions. Eventually, one of the few officers who could match Licah&#039;s energy, and a close personal friend, FA [[Michael Raven]] broached the topic of Licah starting to fail at his position. Immediately chagrined by his recent performance and confronting the situation, Licah abruptly sent his resignation to the entire fleet, shocking the command staff and forcing [[Indiana Bridger]] to take command of the fleet on short notice.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Further Endeavors ===&lt;br /&gt;
FA [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]], having studied Licah&#039;s career (and indeed having launched it in a certain way), had anticipated this eventuality better than anyone. Licah had accomplished a great deal in his short tenure, including the institution of [[Aldermen]] onto High Command, representing general officers&#039; interests for the first time. As one of the first Aldermen, Dave knew in detail all of the current RS operations, and HC elected him as FC following Licah&#039;s departure. He continued the work Licah had started, and brought the RS to a level of coordinated operations that still exceeds any other period of fleet history, in many ways. After taking a long leave of absence and spending time with his family on Valruudd, Licah quietly returned to active service and resumed his work with the HoloNet and flying occasional missions. Indeed, through his work behind the scenes, many projects came to light during this time, including [[Beginner&#039;s Path]], a full-scale training program for all new recruits; [[MrBot]], a personal assistant used on the RS HoloNet; and the [[Mission Database]], a simulator containing hundreds of historical missions.&lt;br /&gt;
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Licah returned to command eventually as [[Operations Officer]], [[Alderman]] and, later, head of [[Modern Gaming|Tactical Developments]]. As one of the longest-tenured officers in the Rebel Squadrons (16 consecutive years and counting), Licah maintains an institutional memory matched only by the six officers who have served longer than he has: [[Codyman]], [[Kaz]], [[Kirghy]], [[Cyrel]], [[Spokes]], and [[Gavin Kravis]], as well as [[IronMan]] and [[Raven]]. Licah still flies missions as needed, and continues to maintain the HoloNet.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance and Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
Licah is descended paternally from the [[Vulpes]] species, and as the only member of that species serving in the RS, all officers immediately recognize him due to his fox-like humanoid appearance. Due to copious shedding during the stress of battle, his personal fighters have a special filtration system to ensure clean air. From his Vulpes heritage he has below-average strength, but excellent reaction time, and fantastic senses of hearing and smell.&lt;br /&gt;
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For most of his life, Licah had the easygoing, relaxed attitude of a creature who knew he could match any rival in combat or intellectual wit, took all assignments with aplomb, and especially enjoyed the hardest tasks that few accepted. Towards recent years, however, the pressure and responsibilities of long years of difficult leadership have made Licah much more serious, and an extensive list of lost squadmates has kept Licah from stepping into the cockpit except in cases of sore need. The loss of so many good officers in Command also has placed a heavy burden on Licah. He and [[Joshua Hawkins]] alone share the responsibilities of maintaining the HoloNet, with a list of duties that remains the same as in years past, but without the help of dozens of other officers.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Gear ===&lt;br /&gt;
Though capable of basic combat skills, Licah now only engages the enemy behind the controls of a starfighter or from a tactical map. He possesses only a standard-issue blaster and only borrows other gear in special cases. As the second-most decorated officer in the RS (214 medals) behind ADM [[Tyrell &amp;quot;Spokes&amp;quot; Borran]], Licah almost always foregoes his formal dress uniform, preferring a sleeker, lighter version for daily work. Licah has a unique link to the main RS database implanted in a chip in his wrist that enables him to access every single piece of information on the network, far more than even the FC can easily access. With such a risk of compromise if captured, he has set up the chip to operate only under very specific conditions, which he refuses to share with anyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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== RS Career ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Positions Held ===&lt;br /&gt;
* Rebel Squadrons [[Fleet Commander]], [[RSXO]] (acting), [[Chief of Staff]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RSIO|Internet Officer]], [[Operations Officer]], [[Modern Gaming|Modern Gaming Platform Coordinator]], [[Alderman]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Renegade Fleet]] CO, [[Jedi Squadron]] CO, [[Ragnarok Squadron]], [[Red Dragon Squadron]] CO, [[Phantom Squadron]] CO&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Retribution Fleet]] CO, [[Skull Squadron]], [[Hellfire Squadron]], [[R2F Intel]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] CO (acting), XO, [[FireClaw Squadron]] CO, [[Paladin Squadron]], [[Project Templar]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Intrepid Battle Group]] [[Talon Wing]] CO, [[Stinger Squadron]], [[Requiem Squadron]], [[Wildcard Squadron]], [[Nightwolf Squadron]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Mission Building Academy]] CO, [[Grey-Alpha Squadron]], [[Red Hand Squadron]], [[PBF Operation Lanvarok]], [[R2F Operation Lanvarok]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ghost Squadron]] (RF) founder and first CO&lt;br /&gt;
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=== History ===&lt;br /&gt;
* 1998: Discovered website of [[Juho Taskinen]]&#039;s [[Red Squadron]], flew RS custom missions&lt;br /&gt;
* 2000: First joined RS, completed all Academy requirements except biography, withdrew from Academy&lt;br /&gt;
* 2001: Joined RS as Licah Fox&lt;br /&gt;
* 2002: Served as [[FireClaw]] CO&lt;br /&gt;
* 2003: Served as RS [[Internet Officer]], [[Retribution Fleet]] CO&lt;br /&gt;
* 2004: Served as [[Chief of Staff]]&lt;br /&gt;
* 2006: Served as [[RSFC]]&lt;br /&gt;
* 2009: Promoted to [[Vice Admiral]]&lt;br /&gt;
* 2010: Promoted to [[Admiral]]&lt;br /&gt;
* 2015: Promoted to [[Fleet Admiral]]&lt;br /&gt;
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== External Links ==&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/578 RS profile]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:People]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
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		<title>Cyrel Vandroth</title>
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|name=Cyrel Vandroth&lt;br /&gt;
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|callsign=&#039;Doc&lt;br /&gt;
|fullname=Cyrel Vandroth&lt;br /&gt;
|aka=Cy, Cyrel&lt;br /&gt;
|rank=[[Vice Admiral]]&lt;br /&gt;
|join= ~1998&lt;br /&gt;
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|currentoffice=[[Honorary Command Council]]&lt;br /&gt;
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|currentpos=none&lt;br /&gt;
|pastpos=AW CO, RID CO, ABG SO, Jedi (ABG) CO&lt;br /&gt;
|recruit=&#039;&#039;MSN Gaming Zone JKII Matchups&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|era=Late Imperial&lt;br /&gt;
|homeworld=[[Earth]]&lt;br /&gt;
|species=Mixed human&lt;br /&gt;
|gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|age=Not Disclosed&lt;br /&gt;
|height=1.96 metres&lt;br /&gt;
|weight=95 kilograms&lt;br /&gt;
|hair=Not Disclosed&lt;br /&gt;
|eyes=Blue (bioluminescent)&lt;br /&gt;
|features=Not Disclosed&lt;br /&gt;
|namerl=&#039;&#039;Not Disclosed&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|genderrl=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|location=United States&lt;br /&gt;
|agerl=25&lt;br /&gt;
|occupation=Physicist&lt;br /&gt;
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Fleet Admiral &#039;&#039;&#039;Cyrel Vandroth&#039;&#039;&#039; has served in the RS for a long time.&lt;br /&gt;
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Fleet Admiral Cyrel Vandroth currently serves in the [[Allegiance Battle Group]] as a Senior Game Master. He can normally be found idling or actively in the #allegience chat room on the undernet as RS_Cyrel or Ciredik. In multiplayer events for the RS and for EaW he goes by RS_Cyrel. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Player History==&lt;br /&gt;
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Following the release of Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight in 1997, Cyrel met Troy Nexus on the MSN gaming zone stabbing people for giggles. Enticed by the idea of joining a &#039;guild&#039; or &#039;clan&#039;, he took Troy&#039;s advice and joined the Rebel Squadrons, becoming a new cadet in the Rebel Squadrons Commando Division. While joining this early makes Cyrel one of the &#039;older&#039; class of members to remain active with the Rebel Squadrons today, periods of inactivity related to parental scholastic prodding has often kept him from becoming particularly well known in the club.. that and frequent name changes.&lt;br /&gt;
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Upon joining the RSCD, Cyrel realized he needed an alias for his online adventures within the RS. Having just been introduced to the concept of soldiering and various military movies of the era, he chose to utilize the infamous nickname &#039;Deadmeat&#039; reserved for green troopers thrust into battle... However, barring an unfortunate issue regarding the reservation of said name on the MSN gaming zone and IRC at the time, Cyrel opted simply to go for a slightly altered spelling. Hence, [[Deadmeet]] was born.&lt;br /&gt;
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((The following paragraph/sentence is subject to revision, given a lack of documentation to back up Cyrel &#039;s faulty memory)) &lt;br /&gt;
&#039;Deadmeet&#039; proceeded to dominate all that was put before him in a fiery blaze of JK glory, or he was an indifferent student of the game and played a couple matches in the Minos Cluster Conflict (Which he didn&#039;t get the fancy tour ribbon for, grrr!)... either way, after briefly commanding Shadow Squad, Deadmeet turned his eye towards the [[Aurora Force]] and resigned his positions within the RSCD. Somewhere in there Cyrel also purchased X-wing and Tie Fighter, and flew several missions with Wraith Squadron.&lt;br /&gt;
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Deadmeet&#039;s story within the Aurora Force was.. colored, at best. While the storylines within the group started off tame enough, adolescent quests to be &#039;cool&#039; played off of one another within the group and resulted in some rather extravagant plot developments (Including, but not limited to: storming an Executor Class SSD and successfully subduing the crew, the discovery and utilization of a Maw-esc research and construction facility that was codenamed &#039;Stormlight&#039;, the creation of the Chu&#039;unthor II which featured a large crystalline plasma based weapon similar to that found in the Wing Commander: Prophecy video game and, last but not least, becoming Grand Master of the &#039;Sedith&#039; force order (A group of individuals who favored an &#039;enlightened&#039; view of the force and felt it was their duty to maintain a balance between Light and Dark, both within themselves and the galaxy) )). When Cyrel chose to finally leave the AF after becoming aware of the extent of the... silliness... some of the plotlines had acquired, he chose to abandon the Deadmeet persona in order to start anew.&lt;br /&gt;
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Thus, Cyrel adopted a new persona named [[Zak Ciredik]] and utilized him throughout much of his career with the ABG. Starting as a would be slicer with limited force potential, Zak rose through the ranks of the group&#039;s jedi order and the Wing itself. Eventually becoming the commanding officer of Allegiance Wing for a short period of time, Cyrel chose to resign in order to focus on academic work back in the real world.&lt;br /&gt;
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After a short stint with a psychologically unstable demolitions expert, Belasai Seuchuti, Cyrel officially retired his now Jedi Master Zak Ciredik and created the character which currently serves as his online moniker: Cyrel Vandroth. Cyrel represented an attempt to thoroughly test the newly revised rules system governing the force, as well as create a new level of interaction with the younger players as a &#039;fresh&#039; character. Eventually, Zak was reinstated as a PC and, similarly, was utilized to thoroughly test the dark-side powers that normally were only utilized by GMs. &lt;br /&gt;
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While Zak is currently his active persona within ABG sims, Cyrel has kept the good Dr. as his meta RS persona. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Previous Positions==&lt;br /&gt;
- RSCD: Shadow Squad CO (?)&lt;br /&gt;
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- [[Wraith Squadron]] (member)&lt;br /&gt;
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- [[Aurora Force]] (member)&lt;br /&gt;
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- Allegiance Wing CO&lt;br /&gt;
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- RID CO&lt;br /&gt;
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==Character History==&lt;br /&gt;
{{New Republic character infobox|&lt;br /&gt;
|name=Cyrel Vandroth&lt;br /&gt;
|image=&lt;br /&gt;
|homeworld=Coruscant&lt;br /&gt;
|birth=[[12BrS#12:5:4BrS|12:5:4BrS]] (55 years old at [[44GrS]], 59 years old at [[48GrS]])&lt;br /&gt;
|death=&lt;br /&gt;
|family=Deceased&lt;br /&gt;
|species=Telemek&lt;br /&gt;
|gender=Male&lt;br /&gt;
|height=1.96 metres (6&#039;5&amp;quot;)&lt;br /&gt;
|weight=95 kilograms (210lb)&lt;br /&gt;
|hair=??&lt;br /&gt;
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|affiliation=New Republic&lt;br /&gt;
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|ranks=Lieutenant ([[44GrS]]), Lieutenant General ([[48GrS]])&lt;br /&gt;
|titles= Doctor&lt;br /&gt;
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((This was taken as an excerpt from my opening Zealot post)) &lt;br /&gt;
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-=Undercity, Coruscant, 44:4:7:17:53 =- &lt;br /&gt;
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The constant drumming of one of Coruscantâ€™s fierce thunderstorms pelted the surface with its usual vengeance upon the planet-wide city. Lashes of rain slammed against upper tier buildings that easily bore the brunt of the assault, causing droplets to flow into streams down the sides, plunging into Coruscantâ€™s depths. Down below the gleam and polish of the upper city streets, sheets of water ran like Nabooian falls through the depths, flowing over walkways and back alleys alike. Splashes off of overhanging walkways, balconies, and buildings crisscrossing further and further down recreate a rain like effect for even the lowest granite slug during the worst storms. It was on one of these nights that two New Republic soldiers stumbled upon their quarry. &lt;br /&gt;
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The piercing white light of a handheld glow rod swept over the tattered and decayed form of what could otherwise be considered your every day drunkard: an old, craggy faced man lay curled up on the ferrocrete pavement, clutching a bottle of arguably fine Corellian Whiskey, oblivious to the torrential rainfall going on around him as it further soaked his stained, faded clothing. The only thing that struck the two officers as out of the ordinary about him was the faint blue glow emanating from the manâ€™s eyes in the darkness, peering up at the people who disrupted his slumber. As the brilliant light cut through the haze of rain, the man raised the half empty bottle in an attempt to diffuse the brilliance shining on his eyes. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The one of the soldiers lowered his light, shaking his head, â€œIs that him, the â€˜generalâ€™ we were sent to find?â€ His tone belied a rather strong disbelief that anyone anointed with such a rank could sink so low. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Moments after consulting a datapad and peering around the whiskey bottle, his companion confirmed their suspicions, â€œYeah, thatâ€™s him.... go get him up, Iâ€™ll call the speeder.â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
â€œMe?! I saw the lout first, you go pick him up and Iâ€™ll call the speeder. The guy probably smells like crap..literally.â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
â€œHey, I already got the damned datapad out and besides, I have three days seniority on you so move it!â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Grumbling, the nondescript soldier went forward into the alley, directing his beam towards the manâ€™s torso. The brilliant white light illuminated what seemed to be an old college vest, lined with what appeared to be insignias denoting the Coruscanti School of Medicine along with various honoraries and valedictorian pins. The upper left hand corner featured a rank patch denoting this poor creature as a Major General with the New Republic armed forcesâ€¦ the soldier resisted a reflexive urge to spit at the man disgracing that insignia, instead dragging him to his feet. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The drunk was in no state to resist, fumbling around haphazardly as he attempted to dislodge the soldiers firm grip, glaring at him through his intoxicated haze as his thick dialect tinted his slurred basic ((think a hodgepodge of Scottish and Irish ;D )), â€œOih, what tha bloody â€˜ell are yeh doin?! Took meh ten kriffin h..*hic* houâ€¦minutes teh find tha spot, lemme go!â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The soldier took a little enjoyment in denying the man his respite as not even the constant rain pattering on his already soaked uniform could drown out the stench of drunkenness reeking off of the man in his grip. The one with the datapad seemed to offer a sympathetic smile as a moderate sized personal speeder lowered onto the ferrocrete pavement. â€œDo not worry sir, Iâ€™m sure youâ€™ll get cleaned up in no time.â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The drunk blinked incomprehensibly at the smiling soldier as he was shoved unceremoniously into the back seat of the speeder by the other. As the door slammed with slightly more force then necessary, the vehicle lifted off and began to cruise down the under city streets. The one who was forced to handle the drunk grimaced as he inhaled the aroma now wafting off of his uniform, â€œKriffing son of aâ€¦ how in blazes did that guy sink so lowâ€¦ and whatâ€™s up with those eyes?â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The datapad wielding soldier sighed, glaring at her companion, â€œQuit being speciest, and do you ever bother to read our briefings?â€ She clicked her tongue in vexation and shook her head before continuing, â€œThat man was a local surgeon at an Imperial instillationâ€¦ strange the file didnâ€™t say whereâ€¦ anyway, when we hit this place and wrested control away from the Imperials, he remained on the ground instead of fleeing with most of the rest of high society. When all hell was breaking lose, he managed to gather as many people capable of defending themselves as he could and started setting up defended triage stations to take care of the woundedâ€¦ After awhile, he had a few hundred men under him following his lead just because he had his head on his shoulders and was saving lives. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Command found him a few days later, he had managed to gather up so many soldiers that he warranted a temporary commission just to keep them in line. He stuck around on Coruscant since then, helping with disaster relief and racking up more and more volunteers and promotions until his rank finally justâ€¦ stuck. Now that things have settled down, he seemed to have slipped through the new bureaucracy untilâ€¦ well, we found him.â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The other soldier blinked a few times, â€œâ€¦how do you know all this crap?â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The other soldier smirked and promptly thwapped her companion on the helmet with her datapad, â€œI read, numbskull. Come on, we need to get back to our patrol.â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As they both turned to head down the street, with the one lightly rubbing his head from the blow, the first spoke up, â€œSo, what is his name anyway?â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Before as the other answered, a resounding blast of thunder from over head reverberated through the undercity, even through the speeder that the doctor made general was trying not to vomit in. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Situated on a bench opposite to the one the man was currently trying to sit up on, a figure illuminated only by the periodic passing of exterior lights spoke with a serious, gravely voice, â€œMind the upholstery General, our technicians would not enjoy cleaning this out. Do you know who I am?â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The drunk swept his bleary gaze over the shadowy form for a momentâ€¦ his eyes widening in a flash of recognition as a change stream of light cascaded over the rank plate and the cut of the uniform. A small level of sobriety instantly hit the general with a burst of adrenaline as he sat up, dumbly pointing towards the other, â€œYer directo---â€œ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A dismissive hand gesture cut off the comment as the other figure shifted slightly in his seat, â€œGoodâ€¦ your memory hasnâ€™t left you entirely, I may have had to feign disappointment if you had forgotten our last meeting. Suffice it to say, I am here representing the New Republic Intelligenceâ€™s interests, which so happen to involve you, General.â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
â€œâ€¦Meh? Whadya.. whama..what would yeh want with meh? Yeh quitâ€¦ bloody payin meh five months ago!â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
â€œCalm down, General. Your pay was suspended due to your negligence to report for reassignment.. We were hoping that the lack of funds would drive you to return and seek further employment as your leadership abilities and medical knowledge would have been useful on other damaged sectors of the cityâ€¦ Your choice to drown yourself in alchohol and slowly whittle away your considerable bank account wasâ€¦disappointing, to say the least.â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Leadership abilitiesâ€¦ pehâ€¦ his orders werenâ€™t tactically sound, nor did they ever gain anyone any strategic advantageâ€¦ in fact, usually quite the oppositeâ€¦ but they saved lives. He had done his best to save every man who came to work for him, he hoped it began to repay the debt he had wracked up to society, if anything could forgive what he had done. â€œYeh can take yer disappointment and shove it, director, I got my own concerns, yeh can just let tha galaxy forget about me.â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As if reading his thoughts, the silhouette went on, â€œI think not. While we have granted you clemency for your participation in Derricoteâ€™s research, a task made easier due to the publicâ€™s general ignorance of the particulars of that potential disaster, it would be unfortunate if your role were made publicâ€¦especially given your choice of rest areas.â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The man in tatters half glared, half sighed in resignation at the silhouette, â€œYeh hadnâ€™t got tha balls laddieâ€¦ even if yeh did, it wouldnâ€™t be half as much as I deserved.â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The figure sighed as well before flicking his wrist, launching a datapad into the other manâ€™s chest with a dull thump. â€œSave it for later, general. If you feel you need further rehabilitation to be a soul worthy of living, you might as well accept this offer. There is a special operations unit out in the outer rim, a subdivision of the ongoing liberation of the Greeop sector. We haveâ€¦surprising little intelligence coming out of that region of space and it has been decided additional sources need to be added to that sector. The skills you have acquired while surviving Coruscantâ€™s liberation ironically make you an ideal candidate for the squadronâ€¦ as well as other considerations.â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The â€˜generalâ€™ grunted, looking up from the datapad, â€œYeh mean tha fact yer blackmailing meh into this.â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A passing flash of light shone on a smile that was all teeth, â€œPrecisely. In return for your cooperation, weâ€™re willing to reinstate your pay gradeâ€¦ Iâ€™m even authorized to promote you to Lieutenant General for your participation. Granted, your commission really has no bearing due to the fact that you wonâ€™t officially be assigned to a fleetâ€¦ not as you truly are, anyway. Your paper work is all on that pad, as is your graduation certificate from the academy. Congratulations, you passed with distinction, lieutenant.â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The general glared, well squinted really, at the other man, almost shutting out the faint light projected from his eyes as the speeder slowed to a stop again. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
â€œTake it or leave it, I donâ€™t really care, we can find someone elseâ€¦ but there are a lot of good people out there on the rim and, quite frankly, they could use every medically trained person they can get their hands on.â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The general stared down at the datapad again, thumbing over his resume as the driver stepped out of the front of the speeder. â€œâ€¦this claims tha I have some decent skills flyin shuttles an other transport craftâ€¦ I havenâ€™t ever touched a damned thing, whadâ€™ya expect me to do, crash?â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The silhouetteâ€™s grin of triumph at the other manâ€™s omission of participation was masked by the shadow of the driver walking around the speeder, â€œIt was necessary to make your application all the moreâ€¦ palatable. You will be expected to perform in all possible theaters, so it was necessary to give you a purpose. I imagine you will find a low grade recreational simulator on your transport, I suggest you monopolize it.â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The door opened, causing the lieutenant to blink rapidly as beams of sunlight cascaded down into the speeder. He had not even noticed the slackening of the storm during their transit, let alone their change in elevation out of the under city. He looked down at the datapad in his hands one last time before slipping it inside his vest without so much as an â€˜if you please?â€™ He managed a grin, if shaky, to the silhouette, â€œGuess this is meh stopâ€¦ see yeh aroundâ€¦ oh, the Admiral insignia was a nice touch, by the way.â€ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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-=Resupply transport, Longstrider, 44:4:9:10:22 =- &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cyrel Vandrothâ€¦ Cyrel Vandrothâ€¦ Lieutenant Vandrothâ€¦ your name is Cyrel Vandrothâ€¦ &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It was an exercise he had gone over only twice in his life before, convincing yourself that your name was something else entirely was a rather annoying and time consuming processâ€¦ but it often prevented unnecessary slip ups later. Hopefully, heâ€™d have it stuck soon enough. Clean shaven, bathed, and clad in a New Republic uniform he certainly looked like a different man then the one bossing around soldiers and fellow medics alike over a year ago. He would, however, still be an oddityâ€¦ not many â€˜recruitsâ€™ came down the pipeline after the age of fifty, let alone ones seeking active combat duty. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
He was spry for his age and prided himself on keeping his body relatively in shape, well, enough to move when he needed to. He had always been quite dexterous, something he imagined that was passed down from the parents he never knew, just like his eyes. Both had saved him once or twice before, as no one tends to expect a graying, wrinkled man to tumble out of the way of a blaster bolt without so much as a bruised shoulder. Never the less, he had since taken on walking with a gimp in his left leg that it had become habitual, forever walking with a deceptive hobble that played up his ageâ€¦ he would get a lot of odd looks, but hopefully those odd looks would be change the first time he is forced to sew up a comrade in the middle of a pitched fight. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cyrel shivered, his distracted thoughts causing him to slam his simulated shuttle into the hull of the ship he was docking with. He slammed the controls forward in disgust, rubbing his fingers into his eyesâ€¦. Thankfully, this was going to be a long trip. &lt;br /&gt;
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((Insert story regarding Cyrel&#039;s retirement in Zealot, and subsequent re-assignment to the ABG, where he then spent his free time studying Cybernetics.))&lt;br /&gt;
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Defected from the Allegiance Battle Group. Joined the 501st.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Appearances==&lt;br /&gt;
*[[The Mission to Selaris (105)]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==External Links==&lt;br /&gt;
http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/179&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:People]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Members of Zealot SpecOps Unit]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer</title>
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		<updated>2018-04-15T23:31:49Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: Licah and CrazyCarl&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;The &#039;&#039;&#039;Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer&#039;&#039;&#039; (RSXO), currently &#039;&#039;&#039;Colonel [[CrazyCarl]]&#039;&#039;&#039;, is the second-in-command of the RS, acting as an assistant to the [[Fleet Commander]] and carrying out the day-to-day duties of the RS.&lt;br /&gt;
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== RSXO Historical List ==&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CrazyCarl]], April 15, 2018 - &#039;&#039;present&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Licah Fox]], February 9, 2018 - April 15, 2018&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kirghy Lommax]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jaran &amp;quot;Gunsmoke&amp;quot; Farlance]], October 4, 2015 - May 16, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Teu Veld]], March 22, 2015 – September 17, 2015&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Executive Positions]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Template:FC List</title>
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		<updated>2018-04-15T23:29:18Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Licah Fox: Licah now FC&lt;/p&gt;
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| colspan=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot; rowspan=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;ccfcef&amp;quot;| &#039;&#039;&#039;List of [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander|Fleet Commanders]]&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; and previous &#039;&#039;[[Leader of the Rebel Squadrons|RS Leaders]]&#039;&#039; (noted by *)&lt;br /&gt;
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! bgcolor=&amp;quot;#edc2ff&amp;quot; | Leader&lt;br /&gt;
! bgcolor=&amp;quot;#edc2ff&amp;quot; | Duration&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Licah Fox]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Apr. 2018 - &#039;&#039;present&#039;&#039; &lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Cyrel Vandroth]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Sep. 2017 - Apr. 2018&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Teu Veld]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Dec. 2016 - July 2017 &lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Cyrel Vandroth]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Feb. 2015 - Dec. 2016&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Lamin Zykara]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Mar. 2014 - Feb. 2015&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[David &amp;quot;Heavy&amp;quot; Pasiechnyk]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Jan. 2014 - Mar. 2014&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Damon Lightwind]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Feb. 2013 - Jan. 2014&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Joshua Hawkins]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Nov. 2011 - Feb. 2013&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Kirghy Lommax]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Apr. 2010 - Oct. 2011&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Michael Raven]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Nov. 2009 - Apr. 2010&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Castor Efrata-Landis]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Sep. 2009 - Nov. 2009&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Sienn Sconn]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Jan. 2009 - Sep. 2009&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Kaz Falcion]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Apr. 2008 - Dec. 2008&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Michael Raven]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | July 2007 - Mar. 2008&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Oct. 2006 - July 2007&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Licah Fox]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | July 2006 - Oct. 2006&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Tyrell &amp;quot;Spokes&amp;quot; Borran]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Feb. 2005 - July 2006&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Sep. 2003 - Feb. 2005&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Rahj Tharen]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Sep. 2001 - Sep. 2003&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Aug. 2000 - Sep. 2001&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Dew]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | June 2000 - Aug. 2000&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Jack Stewart]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Oct. 1999 - June 2000&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Castor Efrata-Landis]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Jan. 1998 - Oct. 1999&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Mike &amp;quot;MacMan&amp;quot; McEwen]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | June 1997 - Jan. 1998&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Dialathos]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Dec. 1996 - June 1997&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | [[Super]]&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eefa&amp;quot; | Mar. 1996 - Nov. 1996&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0fdef&amp;quot; | [[MATEO 15]]*&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0fdef&amp;quot; | Dec. 1995 - Feb. 1996&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0fdef&amp;quot; | [[Byteman58]]*&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0fdef&amp;quot; | July 1995 - Dec. 1995&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;c. 1995 - June 1995&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0fdcf&amp;quot; | [[rogueleader]]*&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0fdcf&amp;quot; | c. 1994 - 1995&lt;br /&gt;
|- align=&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;left&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eeff&amp;quot; | &#039;&#039;&amp;lt;font size = &amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[[Template:FC List|[e]]]&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; bgcolor=&amp;quot;#f0eeff&amp;quot; |&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;noinclude&amp;gt;[[Category:Navigation templates|FC List]]&amp;lt;/noinclude&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Licah Fox</name></author>
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