Talk:PBF Tour 5
PBF 501
- Windstorm
- Stationed in friendly space after campaigning in Imperial and White Guard territory. Received the landing craft Freedom, carrying Colonel Earthkeeper, from the Calamari Cruiser McGrath. (PBF501)
- McGrath
- Stationed in friendly space after campaigning in Imperial and White Guard territory. Launched the landing craft Freedom, carrying Colonel Earthkeeper, to enter the hangar bay of the Calamari Cruiser Windstorm. (PBF501)
- Valour
- Stationed in friendly space after campaigning in Imperial and White Guard territory. (PBF501)
- Casper I
- Escorted the possibly captured freighter group Antic through the Elornia system. Came under attack by Republic Shield forces. Attempted to defend against the attack, but failed. Destroyed by Republic Shield forces. (PBF501)
- Casper II
- Escorted the possibly captured freighter group Antic through the Elornia system. Came under attack by Republic Shield forces. Attempted to defend against the attack, but failed. Destroyed by Republic Shield forces. (PBF501)
- Oberon I
- Arrived in the Elornia system during Republic Shield attack on Imperial convoy. (PBF501)
- Gargoyle
- Escorting the possibly captured freighter group Antic through the Elornia system. Came under attack by Republic Shield forces. Attempted to defend against the attack, but failed, allowing the convoy to be destroyed. (PBF501)
PBF 502
- Gargoyle
- Reinforced Imperial ambush on a convoy near the planet Malkoria. Attack thwarted by Republic Shield escort forces. (PBF502)
PBF 503
- Harasser II
- Suspected to be behind the raids on freighter traffic along the Rastine–Theseus route. (PBF503)
- Gargoyle
- Ambushed convoy on the Rastine–Theseus trade route in the gravity shadow of the planet Malkoria. Successful in its mission, destroying all the freighters. Destroyed by Republic Shield forces. (PBF503)
PBF 504
- Windstorm
- Stationed near a small asteroid field in the Cadrel Expanse, not far from the blue cloud planet (#47) Theseus in the Oberon system, while awaiting the Frigate Echo Hawk to arrive before proceeding onto the Yeon Lon system. Attacked by Imperial forces led by the Frigate Slasher. Led Republic Shield forces against the Slasher’s forces. Reinforced by the Frigate Echo Hawk, which helped beat back the attacking forces, however the arrival of the Frigate Antic bolstered the weakening Imperial attack force. Successfully drove off the Imperial forces, destroying the enemy frigates. (PBF504)
- Echo Hawk
- Reinforced the Calamari Cruiser Windstorm, which had come under attack by Imperial forces led by the Frigate Slasher near a small asteroid field in the Cadrel Expanse, not far from the blue cloud planet (#47) Theseus in the Oberon system. Helped beat back the attacking forces, however the arrival of the Frigate Antic bolstered the weakening Imperial attack force. Successfully drove off the Imperial forces, destroying the enemy frigates. (PBF504)
- Slasher
- Led Imperial forces in an attack on the Calamari Cruiser Windstorm near a small asteroid field in the Cadrel Expanse, not far from the blue cloud planet (#47) Theseus. Republic Shield defenders hampered the assault efforts, which took a greater blow with the arrival of Republic Shield reinforcements led by the Frigate Echo Hawk. Imperial reinforcements led by the Frigate Antic helped even up the scales somewhat, but the battle was going against the Imperial forces, as the Republic Shield vessels survived and prevailed. (PBF504)
- Antic
- Reinforced Imperial forces led by the Frigate Slasher which were assaulting Republic Shield forces led by the Calamari Cruiser Windstorm near a small asteroid field in the Cadrel Expanse, not far from the blue cloud planet (#47) Theseus. The arrival of the vessel helped Imperial interests in the battle, but it was one that was going against the Imperial forces. Destroyed by Republic Shield forces. (PBF504)
PBF 505
- Crimson Ghost
- Reinforced Republic Shield forces defending neutral mining vessels from Imperial attack near two navigation buoys in an asteroid field in the Anshife system. Arrival prompted by the appearance of the Frigate Slasher, which led Imperial forces in an attack on the neutral shipping vessels. Led Republic Shield forces against the Imperial forces, protecting the neutral vessels and destroying the Frigate Slasher. (PBF505)
- Slasher
- Led Imperial attack on neutral mining vessels near two navigation buoys in an asteroid field in the Anshife system. The neutral craft were defended by Republic Shield forces, which were bolstered by the arrival of the Frigate Crimson Ghost. Attack on the neutral vessels was thwarted, and the vessel was overpowered. Destroyed by Republic Shield forces. (PBF505)
- Rockhound
- All three vessels came under attack by Imperial forces led by the Frigate Slasher, but were defended by Republic Shield forces, supported by the Frigate Crimson Ghost. (PBF505)
PBF 506
- Valour
- Reinforced Republic Shield forces and helped take control of a combat zone near an asteroid field in the Cadrel Expanse, where an Imperial convoy was being escorted by sizable Imperial forces led by the Frigate Falcata. Helped defend Republic Shield reconnaissance forces from Imperial defences as they scanned cargo carrying craft. Imperial forces were unable to prevent the cargo contents of the entire convoy being scanned and identified. (PBF506)
- Falcata
- Vessel escorted Imperial convoy near an asteroid field in the Cadrel Expanse during Republic Shield reconnaissance operation. Republic Shield forces led by the Frigate Rebel Vengeance arrived to engage Imperial escorts, to cover the reconnaissance forces during their operation. Imperial reinforcements led by the Frigate Sceptre arrived in turn to counter the arrival of the Rebel Vengeance. Soon after Republic Shield forces gained control of the combat zone with the arrival of more reinforcements in the form of the Calamari Cruiser Valour. Covered the corvette Manta as it escaped from the region, but was unable to prevent Imperial convoy being scanned by Republic Shield reconnaissance forces. (PBF506)
- Sceptre
- Reinforced Imperial forces preventing an Imperial convoy near an asteroid field in the Cadrel Expanse from being scanned by Republic Shield reconnaissance forces. Arrived also to counter the presence of the Frigate Rebel Vengeance, which arrived to engage Imperial escorts, to cover the reconnaissance forces during their operation. Soon after Republic Shield forces gained control of the combat zone with the arrival of more reinforcements in the form of the Calamari Cruiser Valour. Covered the corvette Manta as it escaped from the region, but was unable to prevent Imperial convoy being scanned by Republic Shield reconnaissance forces. Possibly destroyed by Republic Shield forces. (PBF506)
- Manta
- While Imperial and Republic Shield warships arrived to counter each other’s presence, the convoy moved through the system in preparation for continuing along their journey, but their cargo were scanned by Republic Shield reconnaissance forces. (PBF506)
- Rebel Vengeance
- Reinforced Republic Shield reconnaissance forces who were trying to scan Imperial convoy near an asteroid field in the Cadrel Expanse. Helped protect reconnaissance forces from Imperial defences, who were attempting to curtail reconnaissance efforts. Imperial reinforcements led by the Frigate Sceptre arrived in turn to counter the arrival of the vessel. Soon after Republic Shield forces gained control of the combat zone with the arrival of more reinforcements in the form of the Calamari Cruiser Valour. Imperial forces were unable to prevent the cargo contents of the entire convoy being scanned and identified. (PBF506)
PBF 507
- Falcata
- Led Imperial reinforcements at an asteroid field where Republic Shield forces were attempting the capture of Imperial convoy vessels, which were in reality bait for the trap which was now being sprung. Successfully drove off Republic Shield forces, but before they withdrew from the engagement they destroyed key cargo-carrying vessels, including the corvette Manta, denying Imperial forces to the cargo of credits and torpedoes that were being shipped through the Cadrel Expanse. (PBF507)
- Manta
- Retreated from Republic Shield reconnaissance forces, but was tracked down by Republic Shield forces near an asteroid field. Attacked by Republic Shield forces who intended to disable the vessel and then capture it with forces from the shuttle Swift Ride. However, the setup was an Imperial trap, with the Frigate Falcata leading Imperial reinforcements to force the attacking forces to withdraw. However, before the attacking vessels departed they decided to deny Imperial forces access to the convoy cargo. Destroyed by Republic Shield forces. (PBF507)
PBF 508
- Windstorm
- Arrived to lead Republic Shield reinforcements against Imperial and pirate forces led by the Frigates Falcata and Catapult near a rock planet in the Cadrel Expanse. Backed up by the Frigate Echo Hawk, the vessel led Republic Shield forces in springing the trap, turning the tide of the battle and crushing the Imperial and pirate forces. (PBF508)
- Echo Hawk
- Arrived as part of Republic Shield reinforcements led by the Calamari Cruiser Windstorm against Imperial and pirate forces led by the Frigates Falcata and Catapult near a rock planet in the Cadrel Expanse. The vessel backed up the Windstorm in springing the trap, turning the tide of the battle and crushing the Imperial and pirate forces. (PBF508)
- Valour
- Waited with the Frigate Rebel Vengeance as bait for Imperial forces near a rock planet in the Cadrel Expanse. Imperial forces fell for the trap, with the Frigate Falcata leading Imperial and pirate assault on the vessels. Led Republic Shield forces in holding Imperial and pirate forces at bay until Republic Shield reinforcements could arrive. Imperial reinforcements led by the Frigate Catapult arrived before this could happen, and only after an extensive and exhaustive battle did Republic Shield reinforcements led by the Calamari Cruiser Windstorm and backed up by the Frigate Echo Hawk arrive to turn the tide of the battle and crush the Imperial and pirate forces. (PBF508)
- Falcata
- Arrived to ambush the Calamari Cruiser Valour and the Frigate Rebel Vengeance near a rock planet in the Cadrel Expanse. Failed to realise that this was a trap. However, the vessel led Imperial and pirate forces in an exhaustive battle, with Imperial reinforcements at successive intervals throughout the battle replenishing Imperial forces, including the corvette group Rancor, the Frigate Catapult, and the transport group Taker. After an extensive battle of attrition, Republic Shield reinforcements led by the Calamari Cruiser Windstorm and backed up by the Frigate Echo Hawk arrived to spring the trap. Republic Shield forces then turned the battle around, destroying all Imperial and pirate attack forces. Destroyed by Republic Shield forces. (PBF508)
- Rancor
- All six vessels followed the Frigate Falcata, and joined Imperial and pirate forces in an ambush of the Calamari Cruiser Valour and the Frigate Rebel Vengeance near a rock planet in the Cadrel Expanse. Failed to realise that this was a trap. However, the vessel followed the Frigate Falcata leading Imperial and pirate forces in an exhaustive battle, with Imperial reinforcements at successive intervals throughout the battle replenishing Imperial forces, including the Frigate Catapult and the transport group Taker. After an extensive battle of attrition, Republic Shield reinforcements led by the Calamari Cruiser Windstorm and backed up by the Frigate Echo Hawk arrived to spring the trap. Republic Shield forces then turned the battle around, destroying all Imperial and pirate attack forces. Destroyed by Republic Shield forces. (PBF508)
- Catapult
- Arrived to reinforce Imperial and pirate forces led by the Frigate Falcata in the battle following an ambush of the Calamari Cruiser Valour and the Frigate Rebel Vengeance near a rock planet in the Cadrel Expanse. Failed to realise that this was a trap. After an extensive battle of attrition, Republic Shield reinforcements led by the Calamari Cruiser Windstorm and backed up by the Frigate Echo Hawk arrived to spring the trap. Republic Shield forces then turned the battle around, destroying all Imperial and pirate attack forces. Destroyed by Republic Shield forces. (PBF508)
- Rebel Vengeance
- Waited with the Calamari Cruiser Valour as bait for Imperial forces near a rock planet in the Cadrel Expanse. Imperial forces fell for the trap, with the Frigate Falcata leading Imperial and pirate assault on the vessels. Aided the Calamari Cruiser Valour in holding Imperial and pirate forces at bay until Republic Shield reinforcements could arrive. Imperial reinforcements led by the Frigate Catapult arrived before this could happen, and only after an extensive and exhaustive battle did Republic Shield reinforcements led by the Calamari Cruiser Windstorm and backed up by the Frigate Echo Hawk arrive to turn the tide of the battle and crush the Imperial and pirate forces. (PBF508)
PBF 509
- Crimson Ghost
- Stationed at an entrance to the Anshife system, out from the newly-discovered Imperial warhead plant, to prevent Imperial reinforcements from hampering the Calamari Cruiser McGrath’s efforts of raiding and razing the facility. (PBF509)
- Windstorm
- Held steady on the edge of the Yuen Lon system while the Calamari Cruiser McGrath led Republic Shield attack on an Imperial warhead factory in the Anshife system. Admiral Borran and repair crews from the vessel prepared to transfer across to the Valour to help speed up repairs from the damage the ship had taken in the previous engagement. (PBF509)
- McGrath
- Headed from the edge of the Anshife system to a recently discovered warhead facility, defended by the Frigate Guardian. Led Republic Shield forces in overwhelming the defending forces while commandos on the transport group Katarn launched from the vessel and boarded the facility to liberate a shipment of torpedoes. Republic Shield forces defended the transport group Katarn as they boarded the Off Load facility and retrieved the warheads, until they returned to the vessel’s hangar. Then proceeded to lead Republic Shield forces in laying waste to the warhead facility. (PBF509)
- Valour
- Held steady on the edge of the Yuen Lon system and effected repairs while the Calamari Cruiser McGrath led Republic Shield attack on an Imperial warhead factory in the Anshife system. Admiral Borran and repair crews from the Calamari Cruiser Windstorm were reportedly intending to transfer across to the vessel to help speed up repairs from the damage the vessel had taken in the previous engagement. (PBF509)
- Guardian
- Stationed at a warhead facility in the Anshife system. Defended against Republic Shield raid on the facility, led by the Calamari Cruiser McGrath. Led Imperial forces against the attacking forces, but found itself overwhelmed, while transport group Katarn launched from the McGrath and boarded the Off Load facility, capturing the torpedoes onboard. The vessel was unable to prevent the transport group from escaping with the cargo, just as it was unable to prevent the McGrath’s forces from laying waste to the entire facility after having claimed a shipment of warheads. Destroyed by Republic Shield forces. (PBF509)
- Cruelty
- Both vessels defended the warhead facility from Republic Shield forces led by the Calamari Cruiser McGrath, Delivered a shipment of warheads to the Plant facility, and attempted to prevent transport group Katarn from liberating a shipment of torpedoes from the Off Load facility. Failed, as the transports successfully returned to the McGrath with their bounty. Destroyed by Republic Shield forces. (PBF509)