Liberation Storyline

***Reshmar*** · Jan 25th, 2009, 12:16:15 AM

***Dasquian Belargic*** · Jan 25th, 2009, 06:02:35 AM

So, what kind of role could ground forces play in this?

**Captain Untouchable** · Jan 25th, 2009, 11:05:55 AM

I remembered to make notes when we discussed it this time.

What we're leaning towards at the minute is effectively three separate encounters, for a bit of variety, scale, etc (and to avoid any issues with Fleeters and Ground-pounders posting at different rates):

Thread 1 is effectively a large-scale feint; the Rebel fleet masses at Mandell, the plan being to provoke the Imperials into bringing as much of their fleet as possible to deal with them there, rather than allow the Rebels to make it all the way to Bothawui. Presumably, the Imperials figure they can catch the alliance before they're ready, or what-not. Admiral Reshmar will be heading up that "Battle of Mandell", I believe.

Thread 2 is a smaller-scale skirmish at Bothawui itself. Because most of the Imperials have left for Mandell, the remaining forces are minimal: at this point, the Empire is working under the assumption that they can still rely on the Bothans and their own defensive fleet to "protect" Bothawui itself. Power struggles will take place aboard the ships in orbit to bring them under Bothan control, and the Bothans will eventually join forces with the Rebels. Imperial reinforcements will arrive at this point to match the combined Rebel / Bothan force, just to make things interesting. I think I (Captain Tyree) am looking after that, although others are more than welcome, particularly if they want to play some of the Bothan military people about the place.

Thread 3 would exclusively focus on the ground war on Bothawui itself. Alliance Intelligence and/or SpecForce would be involved in helping to overthrow the Stormtrooper garrison on the planet, and would no doubt go after the Moff for the Sector as well. If no one minds, I'd like to play the Moff myself and help control the opposition to you ground guys.

Depending on how many people want to get involved, the ground aspect could potentially be as small or large as we want. Maybe Colonel Starborn could get involved with commanding the actual ground invasion, with some of you Intel guys thrown in for good measure?

**Estelle Russard** · Feb 23rd, 2009, 08:05:02 PM

Can we please have a Chronology: Liberation thread like the ones for Toxicity and Our Darkest Days for this story arc?

(I thought I saw one someplace, but cant find it now).

It would be soooo helpful!