Imperial Transmission

[Imperator]

Start Imperial Transmission:-

 

Here is a transcript of some salient points of an ongoing campaign game between myself and Lord Vader.

 

1) Balmorra, the only Rebel planet in the Sesswenna sector is captured by Imperial troops on Day 6.

 

2) Rebel diplomatic efforts and a minor skirmish in the Farfin sector swings the entire sector to the Alliance.

 

3) Intensive Imperial Diplomatic efforts swing most of Sluis and Corellian sectors to The Empire.

 

4) Dolomar starts falling through diplomacy to the Alliance.

 

5) First major campaign by the Empire leaves much of the Dolomar sector in ruins but still in Rebel hands.

 

6) Extensive sabotage is carried out by both sides, but the carracks Assasin, Eagle and Retribution wreak havoc in Rebel rear areas with squads of commandoes led by Novall Garaint, Garidian and Niles.

 

7) Imperial Commerce raiders Sulla, Caligula, Nero and Caesar ( Victory I's) bombard alot of Rebel resource and Industry to Ashes in Alliance rear areas. Nero and Caligula are destroyed but Sulla 'the scourge of the Alliance' continues to pay for itself many times over. It is reported that the Alliance is down to -700 maintenance at one point.

 

Luke Skywalker is captured and abducted on Delaya by Darth Vader and brought before the Emperor to learn of his heritage. He is severely wounded and sentenced to life imprisionment on the prison planet IPP101, where he is constantly poked with a sharp stick by IMP-22.

 

9) The frontline stabilizes with both sides fighting pitched battles in the Fakir System. Control swings back and forth with the Rebels slowly gaining control through uprisings although the system is devastated.

 

10) Imperial Fleet Strike1 is completely annihilated at Palanhi by superior Rebel tactics and firepower. Several Imperial capital ships including the renowned Decimator are lost.

 

11) Imperial Fleet Strike 2 supported by the Death Star ( which missed the battle of Palanhi by one week ) arrive over Palanhi and destroy a crippled Mon Calamari cruiser. Palanhi recaptured.

 

12) Alliance forces capture Sluis Van. Strike 2 and DS arrive over Sluis Van. Rebel player has cunningly loaded the planet with hundreds of B Wings ... the scourge of the Death Star which succumbs to a fighter attack. B wings wiped out and Sluis Van recaptured. Empire has loyalty problems on several planets due to the loss of the Death Star.

 

13) Roving Alliance Fleet of several capital ships is utterly defeated in an Imperial ambush over Norval II. Second Death Star Construction begins.

 

14) The Rebel Base is discovered unbeknown to the Alliance on Alk'lellish III.

 

15) Two Imperial SSD ( flagships are the Galactically renowned and feared Imperator & Emperor ), together with several ISDII's and many others, plus the new Death Star are sent to to eliminate the Rebel Base via Denab.

 

16) Strike3 arrives over Alk'lellish III supported by the DS. The Death Star is again destroyed... , but the Rebel base is destroyed and the planet captured.

 

This is where the game stands at around turn 1900 approx. The game has been one of many triumphs and reverses ( not all of which are recorded ) for both sides. The game has been extremely competitive and fiercely fought, but also with humour. I have enjoyed the game immensely although it has been a little slow on my part ( I usually have 8-10 reports to deal with on average every turn, honest Russ!! ), but Russ has been very good about it. I will update on completion.

 

I also have a game with Chancellor running at the moment although this game is only at turn 350, so I will write a report again around turn 2000 ( if I last that long).

 

End of Transmission

[LordVader]

Very detailed post, but I believe it should belong in the multiplayer section, moderators? Let me know because I want to write my own views but would rather post it in the correct section.

[Trejiuvanat]

Although I'm not a moderator, this could stay here, it is a Gaming Story, after all.

 

I'd hate to be Luke on the Imperial World of IPP 101.... Just listening to Imp 22's most hated line... Just what do you think you are doing? all day long while being poked with a stick...

It looks like an interesting match, my advisor for Imperator would be to stop building DSs, the stupid things are too big, too slow, and are detroyed too easy... Impstars would be my choice fill every corner of space with Impstars and blast Mon Mothma out of space...

[Imperator]

I'd hate to be Luke on the Imperial World of IPP 101.... Just listening to Imp 22's most hated line... Just what do you think you are doing? all day long while being poked with a stick...

 

Thats not the half of it Trej..... he also has his senses bombarded 24/7 by being strapped in a chair and made to constantly watch Neighbours, Coronation Street, and Big Brother........a nightmare leaving Luke longing for the blow of Vaders lightsabre to end his suffering !!!!

 

my advisor for Imperator would be to stop building DSs, the stupid things are too big, too slow, and are detroyed too easy... Impstars would be my choice fill every corner of space with Impstars and blast Mon Mothma out of space...

 

Well I'll certainly bear that piece of advice in mind. My strategy ( which I won't divulge because it is under serious review ) nearly led to disaster against what I consider a better approach in the early game by the Rebels, and more than once I was very lucky

[Trejiuvanat]

Poor Luke... I do really feel sorry for him...

[XeqtR]

why h8 on luke?

[LordVader]

Very detailed post, but I believe it should belong in the multiplayer section, moderators? Let me know because I want to write my own views but would rather post it in the correct section.

 

First of all I'll begin by saying this is by far the toughest game of Rebellion I have *ever* played. I was forced to abandon my "dinosaurish" tactics quite early on in the game and rebuild defenses (copying from the Imperials I have to admit, but if you see something that's been done better than you, why ignore it?).

 

I was completely unprepared for the Imperial offensive. I had 2 entire sectors more or less completely under my control, with about 90% of the systems full of resources. The Imperial raiders bombarded 1 sector to ashes and conducted sabotage missions on the other sector. As mentioned, I plummetted down to -700 maintence points. Only by scrapping non essential facilities/fighters/troops/ships, was I able to avoid maintenance shortfalls. I was comforted by the fact that Han Solo and has team of expert saboteurs were able to destroy a couple of the raiders (this is where his fast speed comes in useful).

 

Losing Luke was a very, very, VERY foolish mistake. I thought the game was being played by AI rules, that is, if Luke has higher stats than Vader (stats not force rating), then Vader doesn't capture him. I learnt that lesson rather harshly. However on a more positive note, my team of saboteurs are rapidly approaching 150 in both combat and espionage with Solo and Chewbacca being the most experienced. The team has been kept busy, travelling around the galaxy to harass the Imperial forces, destroying troops, resources, defenses and resources. Apart from the destruction of the raiders, no other Imperial ships have been destroyed (they are wise to keep the ships in large fleets with Admirals and troops, so the detection rating is high).

 

My own fleet has been quite ineffective after the large scale battles that took place. It was luck on my part and detailed intelligence that enabled me to decimate the Imperial fleets. The sector in which the battle took place is now virtually destroyed, thanks to my fleet bombarding the Imperial planets and the Imperial fleet invading mine. It is generally agreed that the Fakir sector is the front line. It's our "no mans land".

 

The Imperial attack on the HQ was a surprise. I had no chance against the massed Imperial fleet. Was comforted by the fact that the Rebel Fighters managed to destroy the Death Star and severely cripple a Super Star Destroyer (I believe it only had small hull rating left after the attack).

 

The B-Wing fighters are the scourge of the Empire. They have been at the forefront of all the major victories. A Mon Calamari Cruiser is about 71? Maintenance points. 1 Squadron of B-Wings are 8 points. So roughly, you would get 8-9 B-Wing squadrons for 1 Mon Cal. However, the B-Wings are FAR more effective and decimate any opposition (except the TIE Defenders and Interceptors).

 

Thus ends my report.

[Imperator]

First of all I'll begin by saying this is by far the toughest game of Rebellion I have *ever* played. I was forced to abandon my "dinosaurish" tactics quite early on in the game

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A quote that goes for the Empire as well!!!

 

Death Star and severely cripple a Super Star Destroyer (I believe it only had small hull rating left after the attack).

 

The loss of the second Death Star caused me even more loyalty problems , although it was in many cases compensated by the destruction of the Rebel HQ

 

Imperator ( the SSD mentioned ) had its hull reduced to 900, in other words it was reduced to scrap with the loss of hundreds of lives amongst the crew. It is now taking a long time to repair as its hyperdrive was mashed too.

 

This game (which has been the toughest ever ) has shown up a number of tactical, operational and strategic faults in my game, and has sharpened my game accordingly. I am looking forward to the next game against Lord Vader with more than a hint of trepidation

 

 

 

Trej wrote:-

I'd hate to be Luke on the Imperial World of IPP 101.... Just listening to Imp 22's most hated line... Just what do you think you are doing? all day long while being poked with a stick...

 

Another REALLY irritating saying of IMP-22's is 'I think you have misunderstood the concept'. You can imagine Luke trying to change the channel of the Tv over to something more interesting and perhaps save his sanity, only to have IMP-22 say'I think you have misunderstood the concept' , being then poked with a stick and then turning the channel back to 'Neighbours' ( it makes me feel ill just to think about it!!)

Perhaps the Empire is too cruel with its guests

[XeqtR]

vader .... when using b-wings make sure u have at least the same number or if not double the amount of a/x-wings per b-wing to take care of those nasty interceptors / defenders quickly so you'll still have b-wings left to wreak havok on the cap ships.

[Trejiuvanat]

I'm really interested in the outcome of this game. It certainly looks tough. While the Imps have completed two requirements for victory, the game as it appears to be, certainly gives Vader the chance to recover and tkae the fighting back to the Empire.

 

 

I didn't know Multiplayins is that fun... I might yet try it sometime...

[Imperator]

Trej wrote:-

I'm really interested in the outcome of this game. It certainly looks tough. While the Imps have completed two requirements for victory, the game as it appears to be, certainly gives Vader the chance to recover and tkae the fighting back to the Empire.

 

Glad it is of some interest Trej!!!!!! I hope it will inspire more to play multiplayer!!

You have spotted the fear of the Empire Trej. Two victory conditions complete, but finding Mon Mothma will be like finding a piece of straw in a massive haystack of needles, giving the Rebs time ( perhaps ) to regroup and strike.

 

Although Luke is safely behind bars on IPP 101, he could still escape in the time it takes to capture Mon Mothma, and then it begins all over again.

 

Will keep you all updated

Edited December 16, 2003 by Imperator

[Imperator]

Trej wrote........

 

I didn't know Multiplayins is that fun... I might yet try it sometime...

 

Trej, you have got to play multiplayer......its what the game was designed for. Drop any of us a line if you want a game.....Multiplayer is what the game was designed for. The AI as I've already said somewhere else is adequate at best, even with RebEd modifications it still uses the same old tactics.

 

The two games I have going at the moment with Lord Vader and Chancellor are absolutely riveting. You can even get a good old adrenhalin rush when you have laid your ambush for the enemy fleet, but you are still not certain what he will do. Fight or flight???......the fleets are evenly matched......if you lose, all could be lost, but if you win......the victors laurels are tantilizingly once again within your grasp!!!!!!! The games true breadth and scope are revealed against a stubborn, mean and downright devious opponent!!

 

You must play multiplayer

Edited December 17, 2003 by Imperator

[LordVader]

vader .... when using b-wings make sure u have at least the same number or if not double the amount of a/x-wings per b-wing to take care of those nasty interceptors / defenders quickly so you'll still have b-wings left to wreak havok on the cap ships.

 

I'm beginning to think that is a wise idea. I mean, why throw away the major advantage that the Rebel gets in the beginning of the game, that is, a fighter capable of dealing with all Imperial fighter types AND doubling as an anti-ship fighter utilising the proton (sp?) torpedeos. Out of all the ship/fighter types the Rebel's begin with, I would definitely have to say, the X-Wing is the only one worth using throughout the game.

 

For the Imperials, the only ship/fighter types that are worth keeping throughout the game, are the ISD and VSD. ISD can be used as a heavily armed troop/fighter carrier, this eliminates the need for both an Escort Carrier and Star Galleon. The VSD can be used as a raider to bombard planets with it's bombardment modifier of 4.

 

Of course the Imperials begin with the Death Star but as we all know, it's pretty useless and exists only to fulfil the Empire's need for bigger weapons

[LordVader]

I'm really interested in the outcome of this game. It certainly looks tough. While the Imps have completed two requirements for victory, the game as it appears to be, certainly gives Vader the chance to recover and tkae the fighting back to the Empire.

 

 

I didn't know Multiplayins is that fun... I might yet try it sometime...

 

More than welcome to set up a game with any of us. I don't know if you'd want to go back to using default settings though. Hm that has got me thinking, I might get together with Imperator and Xeqtr to discuss what settings could be changed to make the game more "realistic". It would be nothing major, just a few tweaks here and there to enhance gameplay. I am not interested in adding new models or editing the stats in a big way, because you would have to spend time modifying your strategy and tactics.

 

Looking at the descriptions of ships, to keep it realistic, we could modify the ships to fit the description. Examples:

 

- VSD II, "The Victory II was designed with space combat in mind, outfitted with larger weapons and hangar bays than the original Victory."

It still has the same amount of TIE's as the VSD.

 

- CC-9600, "The firepower and shielding of the CC-9600 are considerable, while allowing enough cargo space to accommodate two regiments of ground troops."

It only accommodates 1 regiment.

 

- Alliance Escort Carrier, "Alliance carriers have better shielding than the Imperial models, but have relatively weak firepower."

Shield ratings are the same as Imperial counterpart.

 

- Bulk Cruiser, doesn't say anything about carrying troops in the description, but if it's meant to be similiar to the Bulk Transport, maybe it could carry 1 or 2 regiments. Might encourage people to use them more. However, the Medium Transport might be "phased out". Perhaps we could give it better lasers...

[Imperator]

I like your ideas Vader, we will have to discuss by email

 

Of course the Imperials begin with the Death Star but as we all know, it's pretty useless and exists only to fulfil the Empire's need for bigger weapons

 

I'm begining to think along these lines too . The Death Star is a prestige weapon, and the only time I have ever used its planet destroying capabilities whether its against the AI or in a multiplayer game, is to take out the Rebel HQ. It is HIGHLY vunerable to fighter attack and to protect it from this threat it needs an inordinate amount of fighter protection. But still, its great being on the other side of the world, and wishing you could see the face of your opponent when the Death Star hoves into view over something 'important'

 

Xeqtr wrote:-

vader .... when using b-wings make sure u have at least the same number or if not double the amount of a/x-wings per b-wing to take care of those nasty interceptors / defenders quickly so you'll still have b-wings left to wreak havok on the cap ships

 

A good solid tactical idea, but I've already thought of the antihesis of this tactic. We will have to try out both and see what happens

[Trejiuvanat]

I might try it... Perhaps next year if I get DSL... Basically that's the main problem, going back to old stats is not much of a problem because I could easily reinstall the game with the original stats and then reinstall it from my personal back-up that has my personal choice of stats, models, chars, etc.

Should I get DSL I'll definitely have a battle against you guys...

 

If you start tweaking stats, I'll suggest you to make fighters a little bit stronger, not much but just a bit...

[Imperator]

Here is an update of the game between Lord Vader and myself:-

 

Imperial Transmission

 

The game now stands at Day 2410

 

1. The search for Mothma continues, but she seems to vanished into thin air. In fact Vader is hiding her so well my espionage attempts to find her have come to nought.

 

2. Three Strike Cruisers and the Interdictor 'Vampire' are ambushed over Urdur and destroyed

 

3. Revenge is taken by Death Star III heavily supported by lancers, carriers and hundreds of fighters. Two capital Alliance ships are obliterated by the DS, but the Interdictor cruiser Enforcer is destroyed allowing the rest to escape. Vader proves again what a cunning enemy he is by holding back several fighter squadrons in the hope that my fighters suffer enough attrition in the battle so that a DS attack can be launched. This time I spot what he is doing and foil his fiendish attempt ( phew ).

 

3. Rebels pushed out of Mayagil and Glythe Sectors.

 

4. Force Z, including SSD 'Imperator', SDII 'Imperial', VSDII's 'Sulla', 'Octavian', 'Caesar', 'Nero', and Ind Cruiser 'Constrictor' are wiped out in a fierce battle over Kimanan. Force Z was my super strong raider group that had destroyed dozens of Rebel installations in the southern held areas of the Alliance. Those Bulwarks are nasty. I lost Sulla ( the scourge of the Alliance ) at last, The Emperor laid a wreath at the Imperial War memorial to commemorate our brave crews

 

5. The devastated Fakir sector was taken at last, with Halowan, Ralltir and Bimmisari falling in quick succession against minimal opposition. This wasteland of barren planets yielded no clue to the whereabouts of Mothma and her vile conspirators.

 

6. Son of Death Star III appears in Dolomar sector and starts by taking Tangerene against no Rebel opposition.

 

Vader made a comment about his frustration in fighting the Empire by using the analogy ' I feel like a gnat biting an Elephant'. We also agreed that the reverse is true, that the Empire felt like an Elephant trying to swat a swarm of gnats. Frustrating for both, but an interesting strategic dilemma for us both too. It reminds me of a comment General Zeitzler said about the German offensive in Soviet Russia during WWII. 'The German Army is like an elephant attacking a host of ants. The elephant will kill thousands even millions of them, but in the end he will be overcome,and eaten to the bone'.

 

The Empire has massive resoures available to it, but Vader has proved to be a true Rebel, by denying head on confrontations ( which the Empire would love ), and instead dodges and dives, deflecting the Empires attempts to pin the Alliance down......DAMN HIM!!!!!

 

The Imperial Fleet is not only trying to find Mothma and conquer planets but is also tied up with defending vast areas against pinprick attacks by the Rebels. Also dozens of planets taken from the Alliance are tying up huge numbers of troops, and my diplomats are fully taken up trying to reduce resistance to the Empire, but I have no where near enough. This is imposing a huge strain on the Empires resources. A problem to be overcome, but a problem nevertheless. My strategy now revolves around denying the Rebels, the ability to regroup and pushing them out of Sectors while searching for Mothma

 

I can hear Mon Mothma now saying to her attending military council ( minus Luke )........' The Emperor has made a critical error and the time for our attack has come'...........

 

Luckily Luke is still imprisioned on IPP 101, while IMP-22 is devising still more annoying sayings, like 'YESS', and then poking him a piece of cutlery from the kitchen.

 

( transcript from a meeting between The Emperor and Darth Vader on day 2400 )

 

Emperor:- How are you my friend, I hope you bring me good news about the search for Mothma.

 

Vader:- The news is not good my master, she evades our every attempt to find her.

 

( a facial tick starts on the Emperors left side of his face )

 

Emperor:- WHAT?!!! ( his voice raises several pitches ) With the massive forces I have made available, and she still cannot be found!!

 

Vader:- ( looking nervously at the floor ) She will be found and brought before you my master. ( he pauses and coughs ) There is something else my Lord

 

Emperor:- ( starts to shout) WHAT ELSE!!! ( he glares at Vader, who is begining to wish he was somewhere else )

 

Vader:- Force Z has been destroyed at Kimanan in the Orus Sector my master.

 

Emperor:- ( His voice quavering ) Imperator...... Sulla ........ gone......

 

Vader:- ( trying not to catch the Emperors gaze ) Yes my master.

( With that the Emperor starts shrieking and running around the throne room holding his head in his hands. He falls on the floor, thrashing his limbs and hitting the floor. He then starts biting huge chunks out of the ornate carpet. Vader thinks several more rugs will be needed until the Rebels are bought to heel. He sighs and leaves the Emperor covered in carpet fibres. As he leaves two very small holographs of SOCL and Trej appear. They are both wearing battered mexican hats, huge Sancho Panzsa moustaches, and are each carrying a pair of maraccas.)

 

Vader:- Now is not a good time

 

(SOCL and Trej take one look at the Emperor gnashing the carpet and promptly disappear )

 

So this is where the game stands at the moment

 

Transmission Ends

[XeqtR]

wow thats nuts ... yeah i can feel for vader at this point being a rebel player. And atm i seemed to have lost my rebellion cd :/ so i'm on a mission to find it and it has yetto be found ( i can feel for imperator on this one ). But i'm glad to hear things moving along well for the both of u.

[XeqtR]

also a good tip vader (if u don't allready know) is that when the imperals assign their ships/fighters to attack rebel fighters the attack them in a specific order, and that is (first to last) b-wings, y-wings, x-wings, a wings. Thats why it's always a good idea to have a fairly large number of both a/xwings if u have any sort of "bomber" because the "fighters" will not be attacked til last, so that gives them plenty of time to mow through ties while their buisy with the "bombers" i have some very good strats that evolve around this that iwon't reveal at this time but it's good know and keep in the bac of your mind when dealing with enemy fighters.

[Trejiuvanat]

After his meeting with the Emperor Dath Vader left Coruscant on his flagship.

"Transmission, from Trejiuvanat's secret base," the Admiral informed.

"I will receive it in my room." Vader left and entered his meditation chamber. Already the image of Trej had materialized.

"Damn, Vader, what do I now wiht the Mariachis SOCL and I hired. The whole serenade for the Emperor was ruined."

"It was not a good moment." Vader answered.

Trej frowned. "Come on it was his Birthday, did you at least give him the present?"

Vader looked uncomfortable. "What present? I don't recall any present?! What would I want to do with the Emperor's present. Don't dare to accuse me!"

Trej looked at Vader. "Your thoughts betray you, Vader. As does the background music. So, were are the Twi'Leks?"

"What Twi'Leks?" Vader asked, but immediately two Twi'Leks exited Vader's closet and started to dance around Vader. "Oh, those you mean, Trej?"

"Yeah," Trej said. "Keep them, anyway. Good Luck in finding Mon Mothma! By the way have you considered getting a decorator in your room? It looks kind of gloomy. Cheer up, man... um... machine?... um ... whatever you are under the mask."

Trej's image faded and left Vader with his Twi'Leks. If Palpatine would not celebrate his birthday, Vader would gladly do it for him...

[Imperator2]

Well, I'm back after a long absence and pleased that this site is still going.

 

Will be more active on the Forum after today, and am hopefully starting a full blown campaign against my brother very shortly.

 

Now if only I could get hold of Lord Vader!