SMEAC

[DorsaiLeader]

Greetings All!

This is my first post here. I thought I'd submit this for comment.

The following "Five Paragraph Order"[sic] (also known by its acronym: SMEAC) for the Imperial Army's elite 500th Assault Corps ("Lord Vader's Own") is based on the Imperial War Campaign Outline, located at: http://www.stardestroyer.net/Empire/Tac ... paign.html

The SMEAC is the standard method for contemporary, Earth-based military forces structured on "Western" principles to lay out a formal plan of military action. This is a larger plan than normal (these are usually done by battalions [c.1,000 troops]), due to the unique nature of the operation.

This is the version of the SMEAC that would be presented to Imperial Army and Stormtrooper Legion Commanders and Fleet Captains and higher, rather than to the small unit (battalion and below) commanders. Legion Commanders would develop their own plans based on this order.

The timeframe is set two years following the end of the Dominion War. This document is structured as a partially-decrypted intercept by Starfleet Intelligence.

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SITUATION

As a result of an accidental first contact during the reduction of renegade "New Republic" forces and allied rebellious systems in the Outer Rim Territories, His Imperial Majesty has become aware of a localized spatial anomoly that has allowed Imperial Intelligence units access to another galactic disk. This spatial anomoly is stable and capable of allowing access to major capitol ship assets; due to minor fluctuations, however, a technical group from KDY is installing stabilizer equipment on this end of the anomoly; once a beachhead is established at the opposite end, a similar stabilization platform will be constructed there.

Initial reconnaisence has indicated that the target region is composed of several microstates, each possessing no more than a few hundreds of worlds at maximum. Additionally, the target region is significantly behind our Empire (indeed, they appear to be behind the vast majority of worlds even in the most backward regions of our Empire) in technological development, as well as naval fleet ship counts. Additionally, preliminary intelligence (refer to "ENCLOSURE 1: ENEMY FORCES OVERVIEW" for additional information) indicates a decided lack of military acumen in most states - less, in fact, than that displayed by either the New Republic or First Rebellion-era forces. (However, Intelligence also indicates that a "major" regional conflict has just concluded, so qualitative assessment of the target region's military capabilities is suspect.)

Finally - and somewhat alarmingly - one of the dominant races in this region appears to biologically identical to Humanity. His Imperial Majesty has determined that discovering the reason for this apparent anomoly is a matter of the highest order of importance for the Empire, in addition to determining if any other races from our own galaxy have "transplanted cousins" in the target region.

His Imperial Majesty has thus decreed that the target galaxy be brought into the Imperial fold.


MISSION

The Imperial 500th Assault Corps will comprise the Empire's initial ground-combat penetration force. The 500th Assault is specifically tasked with establishing Imperial control over the solar system known locally as "BAJOR". Target BAJOR has been selected because it is a minor regional world, sitting at a "junction", or crossroads, of a number of local states (see "ENCLOSURE 1: ENEMY FORCES OVERVIEW": 1.0 "UFP/Federation", 2.0 "Klingon Empire", and 5.0 "Cardassian Union"), as well as being co-located in-system with another apparently stable wormhole which leads to another corner of the target galaxy. Although travel through this stable wormhole is extremely fast in comparison to the local "space warp" FTL propulsion systems, including being apparently faster than our own hyperdrive systems over a very localized range/terminus, it is not considered a strategic advantage for Imperial Forces. Control over this feature is required, however, as it may provide a means of reinforcement (from forces located at the opposite terminus) or temporary escape for local combatent forces.

The local terminus of the anomoly-conduit leading from our own galaxy has been determined to be in an uninhabited system with no habitable worlds. Control will be established by the Imperial Navy; Stormtrooper units may be temporarily tasked for Zero-G/Hostile Environment operations in support of Naval/Marine units.


PHASE 1: Once control of the beachhead is established, the 500th Assault Corps will detach from the main fleet body, and proceed to planet BAJOR. Once there, Naval forces will establish control of the Wormhole; as part of this segment, Marine units will assume control of the minor space habitat known variously as "Deep Space 9" and/or "Terok Nor", which apparently functions as a kind of customs station for that terminus of the wormhole. This habitat will be replaced by a Golan Arms battle station as soon as one becomes available. Imperial Intelligence will contact their Ferengi asset aboard the habitat, assuming that being is still alive.

PHASE 2: An Imperial diplomatic team will establish contact with whatever leadership authority exists on BAJOR and offer Standard Terms; should these be declined, planetary assault operations will commence at once (see "ENCLOSURE 2: MAP DATA - TARGET BAJOR").

PHASE 3: Secondary Naval assets (one Nebulon-B frigate and two Corellian Corvettes, with two squadrons of hyperdrive-capable TIE escorts) will sweep the region known as the "Badlands" for concealed enemy combatent forces. Stormtrooper units will be tasked as needed for this mission.

PHASE 4: Task Force BAJOR will stand ready to make attacks on targets of opportunity, in order to a) secure the Rimward end of the Operational Zone and b) to confuse and unbalance local-region UFP allies, until such time as combat operations against the UFP have been concluded.

PHASE 5: Task Force BAJOR will remain in place as a Forward Operating Base (FOB) for follow-on campaigns against recalcitrant regional entities.

SUPPLEMENTAL RULES OF ENGAGMENT: Due to the overall scheme of operations, Command has directed that reasonable restraint should be shown when intially dealing with non-Federation vessels and personnel; therefore, non-Federation vessels and personnel should not be engaged except in self-defense.

NOTE: The SUPPLEMENTAL RULES OF ENGAGMENT should, under NO circumstances, be construed as limiting Imperial Forces in the execution of their mission. Successful completion of the mission overrides socio/political concerns at present.


ENEMY FORCES

Locally, the "Bajoran Militia" is a weak light-infantry formation, believed to be comprised of no more than three to five division-equivalents. Their recent history is that of terrorist-guerillas being reformed as an "army"; if any opposition comes from BAJOR, it will most likely assume various forms of "passive resistance", sabotage, terrorism and attempts at guerilla field operations.

While BAJOR is not known to possess FTL-capable capitol ships, it does have space-capable craft equivalent to heavy fighters in size; due to local technological limitations, however, their combat power is highly questionable, and is believed to be no more powerful than an older model TIE fighter.

The minor habitat known as "Deep Space 9"/"Terok Nor", however, is a major Federation frontier naval base, known to operate as a headquarters for Federation fleet assets as well as joint/allied forces; it is unknown whether Romulan or Klingon units and personnel are still based at the habitat or elsewhere in system. Additionally, there appears to be a very high rate of fluctuation in Federation fleet assets' strength at the habitat.


ATTACHMENTS AND DETACHMENTS

The 500th Imperial Assault Corps will comprise the primary ground combat element. Component units as follows:

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Imperial Navy - Task Force BAJOR

INSS Crimson Guardian (Imperator-class Star Destroyer)
INSS Dantooine ('Planet'-class Dreadnought)
INSS K!qur'vr!k (TIE Carrier)
INSS Hastoo ('Nebulon-B'-class Frigate)
INSS Sh'kii'n ('Nebulon-B'-class Frigate)
YQ94856 (Corellion Corvette-Heavy)
YQ77435 (Corellion Corvette-Heavy)
YQ76889 (Corellion Corvette-Heavy)
YQ67432 (Corellion Corvette-Heavy)
YR68934 (Corellion Corvette-Light)
YR69235 (Corellion Corvette-Light)
YM93229 (Corellion Corvette-Troop)
YM91003 (Corellion Corvette-Troop)
YM90897 (Corellion Corvette-Troop)
YM90564 (Corellion Corvette-Troop)


COMMAND AND CONTROL

Lord Shidoka'a is in overall command. Stormtrooper units will op-con to Imperial Navy units in response to on-site requirements.

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MESSAGE ENDS

[Ritterin Sophia]

What's a Planet-class Dreadnaught and a TIE Carrier? I've never heard of these before, and the only thing I can think of that comes close is the Escort Carrier and variants.

[DorsaiLeader]

What's a Planet-class Dreadnaught and a TIE Carrier? I've never heard of these before, and the only thing I can think of that comes close is the Escort Carrier and variants.

The Dreadnaught I came up with on my own (I dashed this off on a break at work), since the type is mentioned frequently in the EU and elsewhere, including the industrial capacity page; the carrier probably is the WEG Escort Carrier...I had that pic in my mind when I wrote it.

[fusion]

This would be nice to turn into a fanfic, of course you you need to post it in the fanfic section.

Very nice though.

Realisticly, the empire should win this squrimish when Deep Space 9/Terok Nor goes boom on the first shot. Of course you can make it any way you like.
Its just so cool...

Captain: Open fire on the station!

(the station goes boom)

Captain: What happen?

First Officer: We over estimated them...

[DorsaiLeader]

LOL.....

More like:

"Captain! The station is breaking up! Boardng parties are evacuating!"

<insert rescue craft launching dialogue>

Captain to survivng Stormtrooper officer: "What in blazes happened?"

Stormtrooper Officer: "Well, Sir, I think that the station could not handle the impact of the boarding pods...Honestly, Sir, I don't know - I've never seen anything that poorly designed."

Captain: "Oh well." *shrug* "What are our total casualties?"

Stormtrooper Officer: "Three dead, two missing, Sir."

Captain, to Lt/aide: *shakeshead**shrugs* "At least this will be easier than fighting our rebels...although, I must confess that it feels a bit like kicking sandsnorks back home - kind of pathetic, really..."

Lt: *tries to nod sagely - to cover his laughter - and fails*[/i]

[Ritterin Sophia]

What's a Planet-class Dreadnaught and a TIE Carrier? I've never heard of these before, and the only thing I can think of that comes close is the Escort Carrier and variants.

The Dreadnaught I came up with on my own (I dashed this off on a break at work), since the type is mentioned frequently in the EU and elsewhere, including the industrial capacity page; the carrier probably is the WEG Escort Carrier...I had that pic in my mind when I wrote it.

Okay, the only Dreadnaughts I know of are the Dreadnaught-class Heavy Cruiser, the Invincible-class Dreadnaught, and the Star Dreadnaughts: Eclipse-class, Executor-class, Mandator I/II-class, and the Sovereign-class.

[DorsaiLeader]

Okay, the only Dreadnaughts I know of are the Dreadnaught-class Heavy Cruiser, the Invincible-class Dreadnaught, and the Star Dreadnaughts: Eclipse-class, Executor-class, Mandator I/II-class, and the Sovereign-class.

No problem, then - we'll just make it the Invincible-class.....

I'll write up a short description of the different Corvettes -- I think this might need to go to FanFic, at this point: my own fanfic sucks, but I do fairly well on things like this.

[Ritterin Sophia]

No problem, then - we'll just make it the Invincible-class.....

I'll write up a short description of the different Corvettes -- I think this might need to go to FanFic, at this point: my own fanfic sucks, but I do fairly well on things like this.

I'd actually just make it a Dreadnaught-class Heavy Cruiser, the Invincible's are at least a thousand years old. So I can make sure my suggestion was good, what purpose is this 'Dreadnaught' supposed to serve?

[DorsaiLeader]

I'd actually just make it a Dreadnaught-class Heavy Cruiser, the Invincible's are at least a thousand years old. So I can make sure my suggestion was good, what purpose is this 'Dreadnaught' supposed to serve?

Sounds good.

The 'Dread' is there as a "show the flag" ship to impress any visiting natives from other local states while the 'Crimson Guard' ISD maneuvers around the local neighborhood, turning Fed-rat Starbases into scrap for sale to Neimoidian junk dealers. It should be more than capable of handling anything the "Alpha/Beta"-weenies can throw at it.

Since it is likely not up to either an ISD or the Nebulon-Bs in the SCM deptartment - not that it has to be, here - its a good choice for a 'second in command' ship: heavy enough to survive on its own, back up the Carrier, Neb's and Corvettes if necessary, and still BDZ Bajor if they get too annoying, all while letting the C-G do its thing.

[DorsaiLeader]

NOTE FOR THOSE WHO NEED TO WATCH THE MOVIE AGAIN: The Corellian Corvette is Princess Leia's ship from ANH, the one with the cool-looking 'hammerhead' bridge.

It is nearly ubiquitous throughout the Empire, making resupply and maintenance far easier than for most ship designs.


Corellion Corvette-Heavy

The 'Heavy' varient is armed with a single, ISD-main battery-equivalent heavy turbolaser cannon mounted along its centerline. The ancilliary equipment for this heavy weapon forced the removal of the ventral (bottom) dual-mount turbolaser, but the ship is armed with a total of eight quad-mount anti-fighter turbolasers (refer to the 'Millenium Falcon').

The vessel is intended for use against smaller capitol ships (in concert with other, similar vessels) or against larger base-craft operated by some pirate/terrorist bands.


Corellion Corvette-Light

The 'Light' is a dedicated anti-fighter platform intended for convoy escort. It retains both dual-mount turbolasers, but also packs no fewer than sixteen quad-mounts for fighter suppression.

The 'Light' varient was developed at the end of the First Rebellion as a direct response to increased piracy by masses of fighters and shuttlecraft following Emperor Palpatine's death above the Endor moon, and as a result of the ineffectual attempts at "rule" by the so-called "New Republic".


Corellion Corvette-Troop

Although intended for use by small regional militaries like that of the Naboo Protectorate and moderately-sized mercenary units, the 'Troop' varient was adopted by Imperial Intelligence as a near-perfect craft: large enough for a wide range of payloads, unassuming enough to be allowed into virtually any world's space.

Visually identical to the heavy cargo model, the ships external "cargo containers' actually conceal docking collars for eight assault shuttles; instead of interior holds, that space has been built out as troop barracks (a common modification on many cargo carriers - for carrying low-paying/low-support passengers).

The 'Troop' models' main deficiency is in armament: it is armed only with the common load-out of twin, dual-mounted turbolasers, mounted ventrally and dorsally.

[Elheru Aran]

Corellion Corvette-Heavy

The 'Heavy' varient is armed with a single, ISD-main battery-equivalent heavy turbolaser cannon mounted along its centerline. The ancilliary equipment for this heavy weapon forced the removal of the ventral (bottom) dual-mount turbolaser, but the ship is armed with a total of eight quad-mount anti-fighter turbolasers (refer to the 'Millenium Falcon').

Um, size-wise at least, I think that's physically impossible with the heavy turbolaser...

[Stark]

Shhh! Don't interrupt the fanboyishness!

The HTL on a 150m ship? Why not I say! lol

[RedImperator]

Shhh! Don't interrupt the fanboyishness!

The HTL on a 150m ship? Why not I say! lol

You could probably fit a single gun as a fixed spinal mount. No idea what you'd have to do to make the spaceframe capable of surviving the waste heat and recoil of it, though. Or power it.

MTL would probably be better. Or maybe even an LTL--do the base model corvettes have turbolasers, or just heavy lasers?

[Stark]

Yeah, while it the weapon itself might physically fit, I'm more worried about structural, power, and cooling issues. Maybe a one-shot HTL corvette?

And I think the central guns are LTLs, but they could just be big fighterguns.

[NRS Guardian]

Judging by the size of the bolts and turret, as well as the rate of fire, the 2 dual guns are almost certainly LTLs (They're about the size of the gun turrets on the DS1 only not on towers). The cool thing about that scene in ANH is that you can see the 4 laser cannons firing away, and then every 2 or 3 seconds the dorsal turret would fire.

[DorsaiLeader]

Shhh! Don't interrupt the fanboyishness!

The HTL on a 150m ship? Why not I say! lol

Hey, I'm just doing this as a distraction from a mind-numbingly dull day job. "Fanboyishness" implies that I am thoroughly wrapped up in this; actually, I'm just dashing stuff off the top of my head.

Although I do enjoy RPG's, and even write scenarios occassionally, it is not the all-comsuming passion of my life. If no one wants to see this stuff, I'll gladly turn on Lurker mode.

[Feil]

The firepower of a Star Wars vessel is limited by its reactor capacity and its expected role far more than the size of the weapon in use. (By expected role, I mean that a gun or set of guns designed to kill warships will likely use the full reactor power, while an antifighter weapon will use the minimum power needed to kill fightercraft).

Given that knowledge, it becomes apparent that the ISD's 8 HTL batteries are so positioned more for efficiency than firepower. It is far easier to run power lines, build the superstructure to withstand recoil, build in the capacitors and the cooling mechanisms, etc, for a small number of powerful weapons than for a large number of weaker weapons.

Basically, if you want a ship with 1/8 the firepower of an ISD, you build a ship with 1/8 the volume of an ISD, adjusted for percent of the ship dedicated to hangars, storage, thrusters, etc.

Alternately, if you want to retrofit the CR90 Corvette to be a tougher customer, you might give it an increased reactor size, or secondary reactors replacing cargo bays, and improved cooling systems and power cables to allow the weapons to use the full reactor power of the starship.

[RedImperator]

Shhh! Don't interrupt the fanboyishness!

The HTL on a 150m ship? Why not I say! lol

Hey, I'm just doing this as a distraction from a mind-numbingly dull day job. "Fanboyishness" implies that I am thoroughly wrapped up in this; actually, I'm just dashing stuff off the top of my head.

Although I do enjoy RPG's, and even write scenarios occassionally, it is not the all-comsuming passion of my life. If no one wants to see this stuff, I'll gladly turn on Lurker mode.

Don't mind him. He's a bit of a curmudgeon. You'll come to appreciate him later on.

[DorsaiLeader]

That's cool....Been down for a week due to the holidays........

[Connor MacLeod]

stuff, I'll gladly turn on Lurker mode.

Don't mind him. He's a bit of a curmudgeon. You'll come to appreciate him later on.[/quote]

I'd appreciate him about as much as contracting eBola and incurable syphillis. He's marginally better than some I could think of, though.