SOCL

I don't think he would want to be associated with dude.

[time for SOCL's arrival and an introduction to the Imperial Tempest] Over an insignificant planet on the fringes of the Unknown Regions and Ssi-Ruuvi space orbit idly three Imperator II-class Star Destroyers, a tiny strike fleet created for the soul purpose of special operations work. On the bridge of the flagship Imperial Tempest, gazing out over the planet, stood the fleet's commanding officer, Commodore Viscen. "Commodore Viscen," a tentative voice came from behind him, somewhere in the left-side crewpit. Viscen shut his eyes and sighed heavily, breathing in the Star Destroyer's conditioned air. With the strain that ten years of service in a struggling Imperial fleet gave a man, he turned. "Yes, lieutenant?" "Message from the Gladiator: Captain Janus reports that he is in position and requests any special orders." Viscen looked out the portside viewport at a tiny speck of light, the only star shining in that area of space. The Hantaam system, an eternal source of information outside the galaxy proper; a rally point for smugglers, pirates, and other useless malcontents in the galaxy...the ideal location to collect intelligence. Over the system's third planet hung the fleet's fourth Star Destroyer, invisible to both sensors and the naked eye. He smiled. Indeed he commanded a fleet of four Star Destroyers, but they were slightly modified to fit the special operations work they conducted. "Tell Captain Janus that he is free to drop two shuttles and release scout ships." "Aye, sir," the young lieutenant said, relaying the orders along to the comm officer. "Helm, bring the Imperial Tempest 180 points stern to starboard. Conn, begin powering the hyperdrive engines," Viscen ordered. The respective acknowledgments came. "Bridge officer," the commodore said, turning to the lieutenant, "order the Valvagia and the Blue Falcon to hold orbit until they have recieved specific orders from the Imperial Tempest to do otherwise." "Sir, communication from Moff Kotaik," the communications officer suddenly spurted. Viscen's eyes narrowed at the report, he stood silent for a moment. "Tell Her Excellency that we are about to deploy and are going 'black'. We shall be in contact again in a week." "Yes, sir," the comm officer said without hesitation. "Power up the cloaking shield, we are going black," he announced to the bridge. The bridge instantly exploded into a frenzy of orders and acknowledgments. "All systems readied, sir," the bridge officer at last reported. "Excellent. Set course to rendevous with the Gladiator," Viscen ordered. "Setting course to rendevous with the Gladiator, aye, sir," the lieutenant replied. Moments later, the Imperial Tempest broke orbit and made the jump to hyperspace.

Allow me to introduce myself: I am Commodore Viscen, Commanding Officer of the Imperial special operations strike fleet Imperial Tempest. I believe I shall join the RPGs . . . will someone be so kind as to point me in the right direction?

What do you expect from SWR forumers?

Um . . . I think that means good job, so . . . thanks! See what I mean?

I hope you weren't referring to me.

I divide the galaxy up for defenses (fleet wise). Every system has at least two Star Destroyers (along with a number of smaller vessels). Then I designate a a system as the capital of that specific sector and put a SSD in orbit, thus all sectors have at least one SSD. Then I divide the galaxy into Oversectors (each consisting of four sectors). I designate a capital system for the Oversector and put a DS in orbit, thus every four sectors there's a DS. Along with that, I create independent fleets and task forces. For example, one such fleet will consist of a SSD, five Star Destroyers, and a few escort vessels. Another may simply be a line of five Star Destroyers and a Interdictor. I also build small, "strike fast" fleets consisting of a single Star Destroyers, an Interictor, and a Lancer (maybe even an Escort Carrier) and I go around raiding Rebel bases. This commits A LOT of fire-power, but not A LOT of man-power, making it quite efficient. Another popular fleet are my colony fleets, which generally consists of either a VSD or two Dreadnaughts, two Star Galleons (or the equal in Galleons of Assault Transports), and a Escort Carrier. This sort of fleet can stand its own against system defense fleets and carries dozens of troops that invade and take the system. I usually employ them in unexplored sectors. I do the same thing for resource managaement, but I've said enough . . . I'll get down from my soap-box now.

Why not? In the EU (post-ROTJ) they used Star Destroyers quite a bit. When hunting Zsinj, in Vector Prime, and I know the Essential Chronology tells of the New Republic using Star Destroyers A LOT. Along with that, it makes sense for them to use them. I mean, they come out of a Rebellion and are still low on ships, so ANYTHING and EVERYTHING they can get a hold of they use. Look the Mon Cal Star Crusiers: former star liners. Ironic question, LaForge! I just installed it the other day and started playing! Weird! I also installed SimCity2000 and have been flying missions in my city, but I hate having SO many riots! Another added thing: you could make your own radio station with whatever music you wanted! Wish we could that in Rebellion.

I heard, no offense to Matrix fans, that the new was less intelligent than the first one, but I'm not sure since I have yet to see it.

True . . . but I suppose none of us are in a position to throw accusations about, are we? We hope. I'm actually surprised Evaders hasn't said anything yet. I have a good question which will, hopefully, bring us back to the topic: Why do the Thrawn-haters hate him?

Oh. . . . Excellent! And, of course : Not so. Your statement stands on the same grounds as if one were to say you're not a real fan unless you like Jar-Jar Binks.Man, please take yourself some time when u write a sentence and dont write down words and hope that they fit together thanks. What the hell are you talking about? You want to talk about coherent sentences? Your grammar usage here is incorrect. You should say something more along the lines of "please take time". Do you mean "you"? A comma is needed after "sentence" and don't is a contraction of the words "do" and "not", so an apostrophe is needed between the "n" and the "t". What does this mean? If "thanks" is meant the same way one would use "thank you", then you should either say: "together; thanks." or "together. Thanks." A far more correct sentence should have been written as: "Man, please take your time when writing a sentence, and don't simply write down words and hope they fit together. Thank you." Take your own advice.

Good point! Agreed!

Can you actually imagine such a faulty picture?

I figured that was the reason. I used to fill mine up with TIE Fighters, but when I realized I was getting my fighter's butts wooped, I refitted it with TIE Defenders . . . and now. . . .

All right, dude22, you have got some serious problems. You joined a STAR WARS site, thus, you should have known what to expect. You don't like us or the matters here, then why do you stay? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would be happy to see you either tone it down . . . or leave.Kindly and simply put: CHILL! VERY well put, LaForge. I believe he [dude21] is an AT-AT.

Are you mocking me or something?! You suddenly decide to take a 180 and bust out on me, in the process making a hypocritical statement?! AMEN! Or how they say in the Army: HOOAH! So, how exactly does the whole IP address connection thing work?

Either: A) They're cloning themselves (so there must be a dude1 ), B) They're broithers, or C) They're the same person. . . . Oh, nevermind, he explanied it. Do you not know how to quote, dude21? And the comment to Scath was a joke, dude.

It must be their secret way of communicating. . . . What could it mean?

The reason I asked if you guys had was this: Have you ever met an American who acted like Canada is the "enemy"? I mean, we all [Americans] joke about it, but have you Canadians actually ever met one? I mean, if you had, it must have been an odd experience.

Hey, come on! My explanations may be long and, at times, hard to understand . . . and can cause people to foam at the mouth and go into convulsions, but they are based on fact! They're not that bad! Honestly, I just hope I didn't scare him away. . . .

I guess GUNDAM is a Japanese and American thing. I should have guessed that considering the DVDs only come in Japanese and English. I simply assumed it was famous everywhere since it's a BIG money maker. And, no, it's not at all like Power Rangers. Except for Mobile Fighter G GUNDAM and Double Zeta GUNDAM, it's actually a VERY serious show and, at times, can be depressing . . . making it AWESOME! I get tired of the useless, stupid, childish, immature that characterizes most anime [i.e. DragonBall, DragonBall Z, Dragon Ball GT, Rurroni Kimchin (sp?), Yu-Yu Hakusho, etc]. What is it about?

Was it really that good, or are you just trying to not hurt my feelings? I think I'll start posting Part 2 of the story tonight.

Heh heh heh. Another victim . . . TK-13, go to the thread called "Beeing Promoted in the Forums" and read through it . . . it's rather long. But realize that the ranking system presented in these forums are not the real ranking system of the STAR WARS universe (go to the second link in my signature for more details concerning that particular topic and go to that thread and read through it).

Don't worry, Sith_Lord, we heard you the first time. :wink:

Speaking of Canada, have any of you guys (specifically Canadians) seen the movie with John Candy called "Canadian Bacon"?