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	The '''Subterrel Strike Force''' (SSF) is the mobile force created in response to the Imperial assault of the [[Battle of Blerthmore]]. It is primarily a strike group of vessels that are charged with the task of hunting down Imperial forces in the [[Subterrel Sector]] and defeating them, to ensure that such devastation as suffered at [[Blerthmore]] will never happen again. The SSF is therefore a subsection of the main RS fleet, operating beyond the normal RS range of operations. The [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] are assigned to the three greatest vessels in the strike force, and the elite ground forces of the [[Commando Division]] are based on the ''[[Redemption]]''.		The '''Subterrel Strike Force''' (SSF) is the mobile force created in response to the Imperial assault of the [[Battle of Blerthmore]]. It is primarily a strike group of vessels that are charged with the task of hunting down Imperial forces in the [[Subterrel Sector]] and defeating them, to ensure that such devastation as suffered at [[Blerthmore]] will never happen again. The SSF is therefore a subsection of the main RS fleet, operating beyond the normal RS range of operations. The [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] are assigned to the three greatest vessels in the strike force, and the elite ground forces of the [[Commando Division]] are based on the ''[[Redemption (ISD)\|Redemption]]''.

	==Leadership==		==Leadership==
	The Head of the SSF is the RS [[Fleet Commander]], Rear Admiral [[Michael Raven]]. Other important figures in the strike force include Lieutenant Colonel [[Kirghy Lommax]], [[CO]] of [[VSG]], Major [[Reb Jaxra]], [[CO]] of [[CD]], and General [[Harley Quinn]], captain of the ''[[Redemption]]''.		The Head of the SSF is the RS [[Fleet Commander]], Rear Admiral [[Michael Raven]]. Other important figures in the strike force include Lieutenant Colonel [[Kirghy Lommax]], [[CO]] of [[VSG]], Major [[Reb Jaxra]], [[CO]] of [[CD]], and General [[Harley Quinn]], captain of the ''[[Redemption (ISD)\|Redemption]]''.

	==Origin==		==Origin==
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	==Ships==		==Ships==
	*''Imperial''-class Star Destroyer ''[[Redemption]]''		*''Imperial''-class Star Destroyer ''[[Redemption (ISD)\|Redemption]]''
	*MC80 Star Cruiser ''[[Ad Astra]]''		*MC80 Star Cruiser ''[[Ad Astra]]''
	*''Victory''-class Star Destroyer ''[[Resurrection II]]''		*''Victory''-class Star Destroyer ''[[Resurrection II]]''

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	===Battle of the Azemin Corridor (VSG/RID 102)===		===Battle of the Azemin Corridor (VSG/RID 102)===
	The initial forays into the Subterel Sector by the SSF were extensive reconnaissance operations by A-wings from the [[VSG]], which scouted out suspected locations of outposts and enemy holdings. Their operations revealed curious complications — in a number of locations there were evidence of Imperial forces fighting against Imperial forces, showing that the enemy forces based in the Subterrel Sector were not a unified force, but consisted of at least two different factions. The most prominent battle was witnessed by Major [[Olith Hesto]], who scanned and recorded the battle was between two Imperial task elements. One force, led by the Star Destroyer ''[[Mammoth]]'', was part of the attack force that hammered RS forces in the [[Battle of Blerthmore]]. The ''Mammoth'''s forces appeared to be in the process of being ambushed by a second Imperial force led by the Star Destroyer ''[[Wyrm]]''. The battle ended as the ''Mammoth'''s forces destroyed the ''Wyrm'''s Interdictor ''[[Hunter]]'', which allowed the ambushed forces to retreat. Both sides suffered heavy losses, with the ambushed ''Mammoth'''s forces losing the Strike Cruisers ''[[Bogatyr]]'' and ''[[Boyarin]]'', and the Frigate ''[[Hatchet]]'', with the Frigate ''[[Shuriken]]'' and the ''Mammoth'' itself limping from the ambush zone heavily damaged. The attacking forces were hit hard, too, with the loss of the Interdictor ''Hunter'' and the Carrack Cruiser ''[[Orion]]'', and the remainder of the attack force suffering extensive damage, including the ''Wyrm'' itself.		The initial forays into the Subterel Sector by the SSF were extensive reconnaissance operations by A-wings from the [[VSG]], which scouted out suspected locations of outposts and enemy holdings. Their operations revealed curious complications — in a number of locations there were evidence of Imperial forces fighting against Imperial forces, showing that the enemy forces based in the Subterrel Sector were not a unified force, but consisted of at least two different factions. The most prominent battle was witnessed by Major [[Olith Hesto]], who scanned and recorded the battle was between two Imperial task elements. One force, led by the Star Destroyer ''[[Mammoth]]'', was part of the attack force that hammered RS forces in the [[Battle of Blerthmore]]. The ''Mammoth''â€™s forces appeared to be in the process of being ambushed by a second Imperial force led by the Star Destroyer ''[[Wyrm]]''. The battle ended as the ''Mammoth''â€™s forces destroyed the ''Wyrm''â€™s Interdictor ''[[Hunter]]'', which allowed the ambushed forces to retreat. Both sides suffered heavy losses, with the ambushed ''Mammoth''â€™s forces losing the Strike Cruisers ''[[Bogatyr]]'' and ''[[Boyarin]]'', and the Frigate ''[[Hatchet]]'', with the Frigate ''[[Shuriken]]'' and the ''Mammoth'' itself limping from the ambush zone heavily damaged. The attacking forces were hit hard, too, with the loss of the Interdictor ''Hunter'' and the Carrack Cruiser ''[[Orion]]'', and the remainder of the attack force suffering extensive damage, including the ''Wyrm'' itself.

	However, while the reconnaissance forces were gathering their valuable data, an Imperial attack force led by the Star Destroyer ''[[Anguish]]'' ambushed the Subterrel Strike Force as they travelled through the narrow channel into the Subterrel Sector called the [[Azemin Corridor]]. The RS forces led by the ''[[Redemption (ISD)\|Redemption]]'' were caught in the corridor, with nebulae and asteroids to either side, with the only options between to awkwardly retreat back the way they had come, or to stand fast and fight. The SSF chose the latter option, and the battle was joined.		However, while the reconnaissance forces were gathering their valuable data, an Imperial attack force led by the Star Destroyer ''[[Anguish]]'' ambushed the Subterrel Strike Force as they travelled through the narrow channel into the Subterrel Sector called the [[Azemin Corridor]]. The RS forces led by the ''[[Redemption (ISD)\|Redemption]]'' were caught in the corridor, with nebulae and asteroids to either side, with the only options between to awkwardly retreat back the way they had come, or to stand fast and fight. The SSF chose the latter option, and the battle was joined.

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	===Battle of the Azemin Corridor (VSG/RID 102)===		===Battle of the Azemin Corridor (VSG/RID 102)===
	The initial forays into the Subterel Sector by the SSF were extensive reconnaissance operations by A-wings from the [[VSG]], which scouted out suspected locations of outposts and enemy holdings. Their operations revealed curious complications — in a number of locations there were evidence of Imperial forces fighting against Imperial forces, showing that the enemy forces based in the Subterrel Sector were not a unified force, but consisted of at least two different factions. The most prominent battle was witnessed by Major [[Olith Hesto]], who scanned and recorded the battle was between two Imperial task elements. One force, led by the Star Destroyer ''Mammoth'', was part of the attack force that hammered RS forces in the [[Battle of Blerthmore]]. The ~~<i>~~Mammoth~~</i>~~'s appeared to be in the process of being ambushed by a second Imperial force led by the Star Destroyer ''Wyrm''. The battle ended as the ~~<i>~~Mammoth~~</i>~~'s forces destroyed the ~~<i>~~Wyrm~~</i>~~'s Interdictor ''Hunter'', which allowed the ambushed forces to retreat. Both sides suffered heavy losses, with the ambushed ~~<i>~~Mammoth~~</i>~~'s forces losing the Strike Cruisers ''Bogatyr'' and ''Boyarin'', and the Frigate ''Hatchet'', with the Frigate ''Shuriken'' and the ''Mammoth'' itself limping from the ambush zone heavily damaged. The attacking forces were hit hard, too, with the loss of the Interdictor ''Hunter'' and the Carrack Cruiser ''Orion'', and the remainder of the attack force suffering extensive damage, including the ''Wyrm'' itself.		The initial forays into the Subterel Sector by the SSF were extensive reconnaissance operations by A-wings from the [[VSG]], which scouted out suspected locations of outposts and enemy holdings. Their operations revealed curious complications — in a number of locations there were evidence of Imperial forces fighting against Imperial forces, showing that the enemy forces based in the Subterrel Sector were not a unified force, but consisted of at least two different factions. The most prominent battle was witnessed by Major [[Olith Hesto]], who scanned and recorded the battle was between two Imperial task elements. One force, led by the Star Destroyer ''[[Mammoth]]'', was part of the attack force that hammered RS forces in the [[Battle of Blerthmore]]. The ''Mammoth'''s forces appeared to be in the process of being ambushed by a second Imperial force led by the Star Destroyer ''[[Wyrm]]''. The battle ended as the ''Mammoth'''s forces destroyed the ''Wyrm'''s Interdictor ''[[Hunter]]'', which allowed the ambushed forces to retreat. Both sides suffered heavy losses, with the ambushed ''Mammoth'''s forces losing the Strike Cruisers ''[[Bogatyr]]'' and ''[[Boyarin]]'', and the Frigate ''[[Hatchet]]'', with the Frigate ''[[Shuriken]]'' and the ''Mammoth'' itself limping from the ambush zone heavily damaged. The attacking forces were hit hard, too, with the loss of the Interdictor ''Hunter'' and the Carrack Cruiser ''[[Orion]]'', and the remainder of the attack force suffering extensive damage, including the ''Wyrm'' itself.

	However, while the reconnaissance forces were gathering their valuable data, an Imperial attack force led by the Star Destroyer ''Anguish'' ambushed the Subterrel Strike Force as they travelled through the narrow channel into the Subterrel Sector called the [[Azemin Corridor]]. The RS forces led by the ''[[Redemption]]'' were caught in the corridor, with nebulae and asteroids to either side, with the only options between to awkwardly retreat back the way they had come, or to stand fast and fight. The SSF chose the latter option, and the battle was joined.		However, while the reconnaissance forces were gathering their valuable data, an Imperial attack force led by the Star Destroyer ''[[Anguish]]'' ambushed the Subterrel Strike Force as they travelled through the narrow channel into the Subterrel Sector called the [[Azemin Corridor]]. The RS forces led by the ''[[Redemption (ISD)\|Redemption]]'' were caught in the corridor, with nebulae and asteroids to either side, with the only options between to awkwardly retreat back the way they had come, or to stand fast and fight. The SSF chose the latter option, and the battle was joined.

	In the battle the SSF suffered some extensive losses, including the Frigate ''[[Echo Hawk]]'', the gunships ''[[Nova]]'' and ''[[Starflare]]'', and the corvettes ''[[Apollo]]'', ''[[Steward]]'' and ''[[Crescent]]'', along with a fair number of freighter craft who disobeyed orders and engaged the enemy forces, instead of remaining in the protective midst of the SSF formation. The majority of the strike force also suffered varying levels of damage, from the 7% damage to the Frigate ''[[Crimson Ghost]]'', to the 13% damage levels of the Star Destroyer ''[[Redemption]]'' and the gunship ''[[Stinger]]'', to the more serious 53% damage to the Assault Frigate ''[[Titan]]'', and the crippling 87% damage to the last remaining corvette ''[[Warden]]''. The Calamari Cruiser ''[[Ad Astra]]'', Victory Star Destroyer ''[[Resurrection II]]'', Assault Frigate ''[[Chiin'tal]]'' and the gunship ''[[Bayonet]]'' all managed to survive the battle without any serious damage.		In the battle the SSF suffered some extensive losses, including the Frigate ''[[Echo Hawk]]'', the gunships ''[[Nova]]'' and ''[[Starflare]]'', and the corvettes ''[[Apollo]]'', ''[[Steward]]'' and ''[[Crescent]]'', along with a fair number of freighter craft who disobeyed orders and engaged the enemy forces, instead of remaining in the protective midst of the SSF formation. The majority of the strike force also suffered varying levels of damage, from the 7% damage to the Frigate ''[[Crimson Ghost]]'', to the 13% damage levels of the Star Destroyer ''[[Redemption (ISD)\|Redemption]]'' and the gunship ''[[Stinger]]'', to the more serious 53% damage to the Assault Frigate ''[[Titan]]'', and the crippling 87% damage to the last remaining corvette ''[[Warden]]''. The Calamari Cruiser ''[[Ad Astra]]'', Victory Star Destroyer ''[[Resurrection II]]'', Assault Frigate ''[[Chiin'tal]]'' and the gunship ''[[Bayonet]]'' all managed to survive the battle without any serious damage.

	But the crippling damage inflicted to the SSF formation was not without merit, as the entire Imperial attack force, including two Star Destroyers, three Victory Star Destroyers, four Acclamators, two Broadside cruiers and hundreds of TIE starfighters were completely annihilated.		But the crippling damage inflicted to the SSF formation was not without merit, as the entire Imperial attack force, including two Star Destroyers, three Victory Star Destroyers, four Acclamators, two Broadside cruiers and hundreds of TIE starfighters were completely annihilated.

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	*CR90 Corellian corvette ''[[Apollo]]''		*CR90 Corellian corvette ''[[Apollo]]''
	*CR90 Corellian corvette ''[[Crescent]]''		*CR90 Corellian corvette ''[[Crescent]]''

	~~At this point the strike force has suffered approximately ____ casulties, and inflicted at least _____ casualties upon enemy forces stationed in the [[Subterrel Sector]].~~

	==Links==		==Links==

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	But the crippling damage inflicted to the SSF formation was not without merit, as the entire Imperial attack force, including two Star Destroyers, three Victory Star Destroyers, four Acclamators, two Broadside cruiers and hundreds of TIE starfighters were completely annihilated.		But the crippling damage inflicted to the SSF formation was not without merit, as the entire Imperial attack force, including two Star Destroyers, three Victory Star Destroyers, four Acclamators, two Broadside cruiers and hundreds of TIE starfighters were completely annihilated.

	===Battle of Aphene===		===Battle of Aphene (VSG/RID 103)===
	After recovering from the devastating but victorious [[Battle of the Azemin Corridor]], the SSF prepared to properly invade the [[Subterrel Sector]]. After receiving the remains of a supply convoy which was mostly annihilated by enemy forces led by the Strike Cruiser ''Viper'' on 44:3:26, despite being escorted by [[Dragon Squadron]] and the Frigate ''[[Horizon]]'', Rear Admiral Michael Raven determined that the Imperial outpost world [[Aphene]], discovered and inspected by [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] reconnaissance forces, was the most undefended location in the immediate region that could better serve as a beachhead for the RS's invasion of the Subterrel Sector.		After recovering from the devastating but victorious [[Battle of the Azemin Corridor]], the SSF prepared to properly invade the [[Subterrel Sector]]. After receiving the remains of a supply convoy which was mostly annihilated by enemy forces led by the Strike Cruiser ''Viper'' on 44:3:26, despite being escorted by [[Dragon Squadron]] and the Frigate ''[[Horizon]]'', Rear Admiral Michael Raven determined that the Imperial outpost world [[Aphene]], discovered and inspected by [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] reconnaissance forces, was the most undefended location in the immediate region that could better serve as a beachhead for the RS's invasion of the Subterrel Sector.

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	The SSF at full strength of seventeen warships departed RS space on 44:3:13. From there it slowly traversed the largely uncharted routes to the [[Subterrel Sector]], where it arrived on 44:3:21 and began scouting out the sector border.		The SSF at full strength of seventeen warships departed RS space on 44:3:13. From there it slowly traversed the largely uncharted routes to the [[Subterrel Sector]], where it arrived on 44:3:21 and began scouting out the sector border.

	===Battle of the Azemin Corridor===		===Battle of the Azemin Corridor (VSG/RID 102)===
	The initial forays into the Subterel Sector by the SSF were extensive reconnaissance operations by A-wings from the [[VSG]], which scouted out suspected locations of outposts and enemy holdings. Their operations revealed curious complications — in a number of locations there were evidence of Imperial forces fighting against Imperial forces, showing that the enemy forces based in the Subterrel Sector were not a unified force, but consisted of at least two different factions. The most prominent battle was witnessed by Major [[Olith Hesto]], who scanned and recorded the battle was between two Imperial task elements. One force, led by the Star Destroyer ''Mammoth'', was part of the attack force that hammered RS forces in the [[Battle of Blerthmore]]. The <i>Mammoth</i>'s appeared to be in the process of being ambushed by a second Imperial force led by the Star Destroyer ''Wyrm''. The battle ended as the <i>Mammoth</i>'s forces destroyed the <i>Wyrm</i>'s Interdictor ''Hunter'', which allowed the ambushed forces to retreat. Both sides suffered heavy losses, with the ambushed <i>Mammoth</i>'s forces losing the Strike Cruisers ''Bogatyr'' and ''Boyarin'', and the Frigate ''Hatchet'', with the Frigate ''Shuriken'' and the ''Mammoth'' itself limping from the ambush zone heavily damaged. The attacking forces were hit hard, too, with the loss of the Interdictor ''Hunter'' and the Carrack Cruiser ''Orion'', and the remainder of the attack force suffering extensive damage, including the ''Wyrm'' itself.		The initial forays into the Subterel Sector by the SSF were extensive reconnaissance operations by A-wings from the [[VSG]], which scouted out suspected locations of outposts and enemy holdings. Their operations revealed curious complications — in a number of locations there were evidence of Imperial forces fighting against Imperial forces, showing that the enemy forces based in the Subterrel Sector were not a unified force, but consisted of at least two different factions. The most prominent battle was witnessed by Major [[Olith Hesto]], who scanned and recorded the battle was between two Imperial task elements. One force, led by the Star Destroyer ''Mammoth'', was part of the attack force that hammered RS forces in the [[Battle of Blerthmore]]. The <i>Mammoth</i>'s appeared to be in the process of being ambushed by a second Imperial force led by the Star Destroyer ''Wyrm''. The battle ended as the <i>Mammoth</i>'s forces destroyed the <i>Wyrm</i>'s Interdictor ''Hunter'', which allowed the ambushed forces to retreat. Both sides suffered heavy losses, with the ambushed <i>Mammoth</i>'s forces losing the Strike Cruisers ''Bogatyr'' and ''Boyarin'', and the Frigate ''Hatchet'', with the Frigate ''Shuriken'' and the ''Mammoth'' itself limping from the ambush zone heavily damaged. The attacking forces were hit hard, too, with the loss of the Interdictor ''Hunter'' and the Carrack Cruiser ''Orion'', and the remainder of the attack force suffering extensive damage, including the ''Wyrm'' itself.

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Current status

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	==Current status==		==Current status==
	[Explain what has been happening between VSG/~~RID/CD104~~ and the current mission of VSG/~~RID/CD105~~]		[Explain what has been happening between VSG/RID109 and the current mission of VSG/RID110]

	==Ships==		==Ships==

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 [Explain the BoP/EaW mission of RID/VSG104B, the XWA mission for VSG104A, and the CD mission of whatever the CD was up to during CD104 --- sorry, not on my main computer and I can't remember what they were doing :P]
 [Mention the formation of Zealot Group and their participation in VSG104A]
 ==Current status==

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Origin

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	==Origin==		==Origin==
	The [[Battle of Blerthmore]] was the most devastating defeat ever suffered by the RS. The task force's fleet was decimated. Despite this, and also in response to this, RS Command decided to strike back at the enemy that had struck them this blow. Within a month of the battle, the RS had repaired the ships that it could afford to repair and grouped them together into a new task group christened the [[Subterrel Strike Force]]. RS Intel had discovered that the Imperial attackers from Blerthmore had originated from the [[Subterrel Sector]], and had returned there after abruptly withdrawing from the battle. The SSF was therefore dispatched to find the Imperials, take revenge upon them, and find out what they were doing in Subterrel in the first place. ~~Then-~~[[FC]] [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] had planned to lead this strike force, but was convinced that the RS home systems needed his presence, especially after the devastating battle. Therefore ~~then-~~[[RSXO]] [[Michael Raven]] was selected to lead the SSF.		The [[Battle of Blerthmore]] was the most devastating defeat ever suffered by the RS. The task force's fleet was decimated. Despite this, and also in response to this, RS Command decided to strike back at the enemy that had struck them this blow. Within a month of the battle, the RS had repaired the ships that it could afford to repair and grouped them together into a new task group christened the [[Subterrel Strike Force]]. RS Intel had discovered that the Imperial attackers from Blerthmore had originated from the [[Subterrel Sector]], and had returned there after abruptly withdrawing from the battle. The SSF was therefore dispatched to find the Imperials, take revenge upon them, and find out what they were doing in Subterrel in the first place. [[Fleet Commander]] [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] had planned to lead this strike force personally, but was convinced that the RS home systems needed his presence more, especially after the devastating battle. Therefore his [[RSXO\|XO]] [[Michael Raven]] was selected to lead the SSF.

	==Operational history==		==Operational history==

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Battle of Aphene

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	===Battle of Aphene===		===Battle of Aphene===
	After recovering from the devastating but victorious [[Battle of the Azemin Corridor]], the SSF prepared to properly invade the [[Subterrel Sector]]. After receiving the remains of a supply convoy which was mostly annihilated by enemy forces led by the Strike Cruiser ''Viper'' on 44:3:26, despite being escorted by [[Dragon Squadron]] and the Frigate ''[[Horizon]]'', Rear Admiral Michael Raven determined that the Imperial outpost world [[Aphene]], discovered and inspected by [[~~Vigliance~~ Starfighter Group]] reconnaissance forces, was the most undefended location in the immediate region that could better serve as a beachhead for the RS's invasion of the Subterrel Sector.		After recovering from the devastating but victorious [[Battle of the Azemin Corridor]], the SSF prepared to properly invade the [[Subterrel Sector]]. After receiving the remains of a supply convoy which was mostly annihilated by enemy forces led by the Strike Cruiser ''Viper'' on 44:3:26, despite being escorted by [[Dragon Squadron]] and the Frigate ''[[Horizon]]'', Rear Admiral Michael Raven determined that the Imperial outpost world [[Aphene]], discovered and inspected by [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] reconnaissance forces, was the most undefended location in the immediate region that could better serve as a beachhead for the RS's invasion of the Subterrel Sector.

	The siege and bombardment of [[Aphene]] was extremely successful, with no RS losses due to the surprise of the attack which within minutes had disabled and knocked out all orbital defences. Days of orbital bombardment with heavy turbolasers onto the Imperial garrisons yielded the world to RS forces, who set about establishing ground bases and outposts.		The siege and bombardment of [[Aphene]] was extremely successful, with no RS losses due to the surprise of the attack which within minutes had disabled and knocked out all orbital defences. Days of orbital bombardment with heavy turbolasers onto the Imperial garrisons yielded the world to RS forces, who set about establishing ground bases and outposts.