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{{Title|''Ad Astra''}}
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name=''Ad Astra''|
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complement=*Starfighters (36)
**[[Phalcun Squadron]]
**[[Ragnarok Squadron]]
**[[Resurrection Squadron]]
*[[Shuttle]]s (5)
*Light [[freighter]]s (2)
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crew=*Crew (5402)
**Officers (668)
**Enlisted (4,734)|
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passengers=1,200 troops|
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*Carrier
*Battleship|
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firstsight=RgF 103|
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battles=*RgF 103
*IBG 104
*RgF 109
*IBG 105
*IBG 106
*IBG 107
*RgF 110
*RgF 111
*IBG 108
*IBG 109
*IBG 110
*IBG 111
*IBG 112
*RgF 301
*RgF 306
*RgF 307|
affiliation=Rebel Squadrons|
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captains=* '''''Captain''''': RA [[Kyle Tobarn]]
* '''''First Officer''''': Cpt. [[Joshua Mumishi]]|
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The '''''Ad Astra''''' is a Republic Shield [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/MC80 MC80 Star Cruiser] that is currently assigned to the [[Subterrel Strike Force]].

==History==
[[Image:Ad_Astra.jpg|thumb|left|400px| The ''[[Ad Astra]]'' with all running lights]]

======[[RgF 103]]======
Part of Republic Shield reinforcements led by the Star Destroyer ''[[Wyvern (ISD)|Wyvern]]'' to the Polaris IV station, where a Tâ€™Seran Resistance delegation aboard the shuttle ''[[Deliverer]]'' was being pursuit by Imperial forces led by the Star Destroyer ''[[Gargant]]''. Republic Shield forces were screening the ''Deliverer'', holding back the Imperial attack; however the arrival of Republic Shield reinforcements sent the Imperial pursuit force into full retreat. As the ''Gargant'' led Imperial forces from the combat zone, the shuttle Deliverer entered the ''Wyvern''â€™s hangar. The Imperial retreat was hampered by a combined assault on the ''Gargant'' executed by the Star Destroyer ''Wyvern'' and the vessel turned the Star Destroyer into scrap.

======[[IBG 104]]======
Arrived to reinforce the fleet build-up preparing to assault the [[Tarla Minor]] [[Tarla Minor Shipyards|Shipyards]]. Arrived at the build-up just after the fleet fought off Imperially-funded pirate attack by mercenary forces led by the Frigate ''[[Xenesis]]''.

======[[RgF 109]]======
Led Republic Shield forces against Imperial forces led by Strike Cruiser ''[[Defiler]]''.

======[[IBG 105]]======
Stationed near the now-abandoned staging point near a blue and green planet (#53) not far from a major Imperial outpost during assault transport ''[[Lambda]]''â€™s undercover operation to the outpost.

======[[IBG 106]]======
Part of the [[Tarla Strike Force]] assault against the Imperial Super Star Destroyer Tyrannic and its supporting fleet at an Imperial construction facility near a blue and brown planet (#26) orbiting a white star (#91) on the edge of a blue nebula (#68), led by the Calamari Cruiser ''[[Rebel Fist]]''. Part of the task force that directly engaged the newly-constructed Super Star Destroyer ''[[Tyrannic]]'' and the construction platforms it was still docked with. In the aftermath of the battle, relocated to the rendezvous point near a blue and black gas planet (#34).

======[[IBG 107]]======
Present at the fleet build-up near a cloudy planet (#9) during a Republic Shield recovery mission of a supply convoy, which was in the process of being captured by Imperial forces led by the Star Destroyer ''[[Sustainer]]'' before the Calamari Cruiser ''Rebel Fist''â€™s forces disabled and captured the Star Destroyer, and rescued the convoy.

======[[RgF 110]]======
Rendezvoused at a neutral fuel and supply depot in Imperial space. Left Republic Shield forces behind while the vessel entered hyperspace, to destroy any Imperial scouts attempting to follow the fleet.

======[[RgF 111b]]======
Headed Republic Shield and [[Tâ€™Seran Resistance]] [[Tâ€™Seran Resistance task force|task force]] in the liberation of the [[Tâ€™Seran system]] from Imperial occupation. Stumbled upon Imperial patrol, and left the Frigate ''[[Unforgiven]]'' to deal with the patrol force whilst the ''Ad Astra'' and the rest of the task force headed further in-system to begin the battle with the Imperial defenders.

======[[RgF 111c]]======
Led Republic Shield and Tâ€™Seran Resistance forces in direct assault against Imperial planetary defence forces in close orbit of the red planet [[Tâ€™Ser]]. Attack was a success, with the Imperial Star Destroyer ''[[Vile]]'' and the defensive platforms destroyed, along with assault transports full of Imperial troops, and a group of shuttles carrying officials, including the local Imperial governor. Helped depose the Imperial occupation of the Tâ€™Seran system, liberating the Tâ€™Seran people from slavery and oppression.

[[Image:Ad_Astra1.JPG|thumb|left|150px| The ''[[Ad Astra]]'']]

======[[IBG 108]]======
Present at the fleet build-up near a blue and brown planet (#46) and a blue nebula (#68) during Republic Shield assault on the Jardal pirate base.

======[[IBG 109]]======
Left fleet build-up near a murky orange planet (#33) orbiting a white star with blue halo (#90) to reinforce Republic Shield forces which had been lured into an Imperial ambush by survivors of the Jardal pirates aboard the luxury yacht ''[[Quicksilver (LT3000)|Quicksilver]]'' who had alleged an undefended Imperial supply depot. Arrived to join the battle after the satellites jamming communications were destroyed and a call for help could be issued. Helped destroy the Imperial outpost and drive off the Imperial warships, including the Star Destroyer ''[[Annihilator]]'', the Interdictor ''[[Rapier_(INT)|Rapier]]'', the Escort Carrier ''[[Kellig]]'' and the Modified Frigate ''[[Neutron]]''.

======[[IBG 110]]======
Led Republic Shield assault against innermost Imperial outpost near a blue and white planet (#36) orbiting an old white star (#85) barring the way to the planet Tarla Minor] and its shipyards. Aided in the destruction of the shipyards, including all nearby Imperial defensive detail.

======[[IBG 111]]======
Part of the Tarla Strike Force led by the Star Destroyer ''[[Redemption (ISD)|Redemption]]''. Fought in the [[Battle of Tarla Minor]], destroying the Tarla Minor Shipyards and ensuring New Republic dominance of the system.

======[[IBG 112]]======
Stationed at the fleet build-up near the planet Tarla Minor while Republic Shield reconnaissance forces attempted to locate the escaped Super Star Destroyer ''[[Patriarch]]''. A number of locations were scouted, including a zone near a red nebula (#73) and a cloudy planet (#9), but the ''Patriarch'' was finally located at a TIE Defender manufacturing facility near a purple planet (#52) orbiting a blue star (#89). Moved with the entire fleet to that location to begin the assault on the Super Star Destroyer. The Interdictor ''[[Senate]]'' prevented Imperial forces from evading the onslaught, as the rest of the fleet moved in. The Imperial forces had formed into layers of defence around the ''Patriarch'', with outer perimeter forces covering the inner defences, which in turn covered the Super Star Destroyer. Directly engaged perimeter defence vessel, the Frigate ''[[Holok]]'', then pushed through to directly engage the ''Patriarch''â€™s inner defences, specifically the Victory Star Destroyer ''[[Wazika]]''. Destroyed enough forces to get in close enough to directly assault the ''Patriarch'', contributing to its demise.

======[[RgF 301]]======
Intercepted a distress call from a New Republic supply platform in the Meridian Cluster, which had fallen under Imperial attack. Organised Republic Shield reinforcements in the form of starfighters followed by the Strike Cruiser ''[[Kayak]]'' and the corvette ''[[Blaze of Glory]]''.

======[[RgF 306]]======
Pulled out of hyperspace while en route to supply platform ''[[Terminus]]'' by the Interdictor ''[[Event Horizon]]''. Attacked by forces led by the Interdictor ''Event Horizon'', and engaged directly by the corvette ''[[Talon II]]''. Station defences launched from the ''Terminus'', but they were insufficient to repel the Imperial forces, and were too far away to reach the vessel in time to be of much assistance. The ''Talon II'' and the vessel traded blows, knocking the corvetteâ€™s shields out, while sustaining sizable diminishment of shield strength, too. However, Republic Shield reinforcements arrived to defend the vessel, engaging the attacking craft, and the ''Talon II'' was vanquished, leaving only the Interdictorâ€™s forces to prove as any immediate threat. The battle turned grimmer with the arrival of Imperial reinforcements led by the Frigate ''[[Daveen I]]''. The battle dragged on, with the vesselâ€™s shield systems failing completely. The situation became worse with the arrival of the Imperial Dreadnaught ''[[Skami]]'', which added its forces to the battle. The vessel sustained serious hull damage by the time Republic Shield reinforcements proper arrived, led by the Frigate ''Unforgiven'', and backed by the Dreadnaught ''[[End of Days]]'' and the Strike Cruiser ''[[Kayak]]''. Transport group ''[[Shock]]'' launched from the ''Unforgiven'', and Republic Shield forces struck back at the Imperial forces, destroying the Frigate ''Daveen I'' and the Dreadnaught ''Skami'', and wounding the Interdictor ''Event Horizon''. The ''Event Horizon'' attempted to flee, but was also crushed by Republic Shield reinforcements.

======[[RgF 307]]======
Stationed at the ''Terminus'' platform while undergoing repairs in the aftermath of an Imperial ambush. Present during civilian convoy arrived in the system under attack by Imperial forces disguised as pirates. The ''Terminus'' platform received the civilian convoyâ€™s distress call, and requested the vessel aid in the convoyâ€™s defence. Launched Republic Shield defence force, which defended the civilian vessels, engaging the Imperial attack force. The vessel underwent repairs during the battle by repair crews onboard the shuttle ''[[ST225]]'' from the ''Terminus'' platform. Republic Shield forces drove off the Imperial attacking forces, and saved the majority of the convoy from destruction.

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==Behind the Scenes==


==External Links==
* [http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/oob/shiplist2 RS Order of Battle]


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[[Category:Subterrel Strike Force]]
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