Defender_16

Man, I'm kinda dizzy after looking at that Tofu. Who saw the movie "Stripes" with Bill Murray?

*Applause*

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Hell yeah! I beat it! Final score 250 'good' Actually had a harder time with level 11 that time.

+++ Nalgol looked out the forward viewport so that he could see the turbolasers of the Imperial fleet burning down the Rebel ships as they launched into orbit. A pair of large energy bolts lanced up into orbit and struck the Victory Destroyer Upgrades closest to the planet's surface. Four more bolts streaked up and hit more of the ships in the Imperial fleet. Flashes of lightning arcing around the outer armour of the ships was visible from the Tyrannic's main viewport. "Ion fire detected!" Nalgol turned and shouted back into the crew pit. "Helm, back us out or range of those ground based guns! Sensors what are they using?" "Readings are consistent with the KDY V-161c Ion Cannon. The 'C' model is a concealed variant. They're normally used by XTS and deployed in banks of three." A few of the Imperial Victory Destroyers fired their Turbloasers down on the space port before they were disabled, but the four Dreadnaughts on the ground had raised their own shields and overlapped them to protect the cannons. One Lancer frigate caught out of position was hit by a stray bolt and her drive unit exploded. "Double our shields to the planet facing side," commanded the ship Captain. An Ion bolt hit the reinforced shields and punched through. Some of the armour plate on the bow exploded and the bow tractor beams went off line. "How did that go through our shields?" "The 161 series uses more plasma in the beam sir. The Ion shock allowed it to get through the shield." "Damage minimal sir. Systems backups coming online." "Com, direct ships near us that are still online to try and use tractor beams to pull disabled ships out of range." +++ Time slowed to a crawl as Tie squadrons angled for attack. Defender and Avenger squadrons lead the charge at the Rebels. Corran didn't even bother with missiles right off. He linked lasers for quad fire and pulled the trigger. Two bursts weakened the shields of the Defender he was up against and the third punched through at a single point, shearing off the port lower stabilizer. As the wounded Defender tumbled past ball explosions rocked his fighter as pilots on both sides had decided to go for missiles first. Though high in the atmosphere there was still enough air around to cause large shockwaves when each explosive went off. The lead Imperial fighters that survived the pass were forced into a head to head with the Deathseed and Tie Clutch squadrons. As the Ion cannon fire started most of the more advanced starfighters began pulling back to the still operational capital ships. Most of the Interceptors entered into dogfights with the Rebel Ties coming up from the surface. The entire situation was fast becoming a giant confused melee. The Rebel capital ships fired into the disabled Imperial capital ships as they entered orbit. Assault Shuttles and transports began launching from the surface headed for the damaged ships. Newer Imperial Tie bombers equipped with shields winged their way in towards the Rebel Victory Destroyers. Wraith and CorSec squadrons burst through the tie melee and fell on them. +++ The Ralroost's communication's officer looked up. "Scout reports that Planetary shields are down and that the Imperials have activated their gravity well generators." The Bothan Admiral lifted his communicator to his mouth. "Kre'fey to all ships, commence jump." +++ "Bombardment forces are taking Ion Cannon fire from the surface." General Phennir snapped his head around to look out the viewport and spotted the flash of the ground based weapons striking ships in his fleet. "Pull them out of range of the ground based weapons. I doubt our Vic’s will get out of range in time." Even though the fleet was equipped with upgraded models of Victory Destroyers they were still slower than most other capital ships. "Do you wish to send more support to the bombardment force sir?" Asked the starfighter coordinator. The General shook his head. "No, not yet. Get our remaining light cruisers ready to go to their assistance though. How many ships have been destroyed by the ground fire?" "Several disabled but only one Lancer destroyed so far sir." "Sensors how did you miss those guns?" "They were designed by KDY for XTS. This model is supposed to be undetectable until they fire." The sensor operator looked back down at his board and then back up at the General. "Hyperspace entry detected. They're being dragged out of hyperspace by our interdictor." "It's about time." Phennir turned the last word into a curse. "Sensors please confirm presence of Mon Cal Heavy cruisers." "Two Mon Cal Heavies detected along with the Pirate cruiser and three more Bothan Cruiser Carriers." The sensor operator looked at his screen and swallowed before continuing. "Also detecting large numbers of civilian ships converted with weapons and... " "And what sensors?" The General prompted. "Two damaged Imperial class Destroyers. One of which is confirmed as Obliterator." "How many Civilian ships did you say were with their group?" "Numbers still increasing sir, upwards of two hundred. Light freighters, transports, passenger liners... Incoming starfighters, X-wings and A-wings. Freighters and Cruisers are still launching starfighters." "Bring our droid starfighter squadrons into position to support our ships facing the new arrivals. Send our Frigates and light cruisers to assist against the Rebel fleet. Put half of our Strike cruisers between us and the Rebels coming up from the surface." 066

It's ok Bad, I'll try to keep everyone else occupied while you're busy.

omg, couldn't beat the 12th level. Wake up Neo... 300 and the Holy Grail Vader's not dead yet

+++ "Redeployment of the fleet is complete sir," reported Phennir's aid. "All Destroyers are in position." "Commence bombardment." Out in space bright green bolts began to rain down from the Destroyers positioned in a low orbit and strike the planetary shields. The shields began to glow green around the impact points as the beams were dissipated. +++ The Ralroost's com officer looked up and waved over the Admiral. "The Imperial fleet has begun bombardment of Bothawui sir." Kre'fey punched one hand into an open palm. "That's it then. All repair crews finish off the work that they've started and then get to battle stations. See if you can get some of the regular crew rested before we jump." There were a few minutes of giving orders to different crewmen before the Admiral turned back to the Communications officer. "Com, how long can the planetary shields hold?" "The Imperials don't look to be using all of their fleet for the bombardment. It may take as long as four or five hours." Kre'fey nodded to himself while thinking out loud. "That's enough time to give our starfighter pilots some rest." "Imperial scout ships are still being reported in other systems, a number of them near Kothlis." "Looks like they have the right instinct about our fleet's location. Thankfully we're too far out for them to detect." At a half light year out from the system center the Rebel fleet wouldn't remain undetected forever if they remained in place. They had only needed a few days undisturbed though. "Sir, most ships are reporting that they should have repair teams back aboard in slightly over an hour." "Good. Begin transitioning the fleet to the far edges of the Bothan home system. Everyone, run though final systems checks if you can. We won't have another chance." +++ The sensor officer aboard 'Blade of the Empire' had been calling out updates on shield strength at regular intervals for the better part of four hours now. "Time to estimated planetary shield failure, ten minutes." Phennir turned and looked down to the Com officer's station in the crew pit. "Hail our interdictor and tell them to activate gravity well projectors. We don't want any of the ships from the surface trying to escape into hyperspace." "Aye sir." "Flight, launch remaining starfighters but keep them near their motherships." "Understood sir." The countdown continued as Phennir's aid approached with a datapad in hand. "Sir, something odd that sensors noticed." "Go ahead." "We're having trouble finding the numbers of civilian ships we expected at the planetary spaceports. Our scouts that have checked the other systems in the sector also noticed considerably lower numbers of civilian ships present." "Did the Rebels evacuate the sector?" It's possible they could have pulled out valuable people and equipment for use at one of their hidden bases, the General though to himself. "If they did sir, it would be leaving the ships here to die. Many of their better warships are here including most of their corvettes and gunships. There are signs that they've spent a great deal of effort modifying the old first generation Victory Destroyers that they acquired." The General turned to look out the forward viewports. "I'm getting a bad feeling about this." +++ Halmere continued to meditate and search for the presence of his intended target. He had already located the Corellian Jedi and the other, weaker one from Toprawa down on the planet's surface and dismissed them as irrelevant. Neither seemed especially susceptible to the dark side at the moment. Durron... He felt something flutter at the edges of his perceptions. Something that had to be far away, perhaps just beyond the edges of the system. It was him. It had to be him, there was no other answer. This one was powerful to be sure, not as powerful as Vader or Palpatine but someone who could still be a threat. The Inquisitor increased the pace of his preparations for his Dark Side assault on the Rogue. +++ "This is Commander Horn to all Alliance starfighter forces. Begin launch." The squadrons that had been ready and waiting on the ground since the Imperial fleet arrival began to lift off on repulsors and orbit the capital ship force that floated midway between the surface and the planetary shields. Rebel Tie Starfighters had been painted with bright Red and White markings to ensure friendly fire was kept to a minimum. Even if the Imperials had any fighters from 181st here the Rebels would notice the lack of white paint. Corran's X-wing unit, nicknamed 'CorSec' stayed close to the Destroyers. The Deathseeds that had remained on planet lifted from the space port, their commander was a former Wraith squadron pilot and seemed happy to have the chance to fly with them again. The Wraiths themselves were flying a mix of stolen Tie craft, but their one Jedi pilot had gotten hold of a new XJ X-wing. A squadron and a half of A-wings that had been put together with a mix of volunteer units orbited at the highest limits of the formation. Two AB-Wing ugly squadrons soon rose to joined them. The squadrons Booster had left behind joined the Ties orbiting the fleet. "Planetary shields nearing failure." Reported Admiral Nunb. "Switching to Dreadnaught reactors for shield power. Capacitors beginning charge from planetary reactors." +++ Captain Nalgol looked down into the crewpit watching the status displays on the Planetary shields. Tyrannic was one of the Destroyers assisting in the bombardment. The Destroyer presented her portside profile to the planet, not wanting to have the launch bay exposed. "Sir, the four Rebel Dreadnaughts at the main Space Port have not yet lifted off to join the rest of the Rebel fleet." "Keep an eye on them, we may be able to hit their engines if they decide to lift off after the shields are down." "Designating them as a secondary target," said weapons. "Planetary shield failure in progress. Rebel ships and starfighters are accelerating to attack posture. Full shield collapse in... thirty seconds." "Bring in our starfighter screen, standard deployment." +++ Down on the planet's surface Karrde hit the detonator switch controlling explosive bolts on the largest containers that had been set down at the space port. The huge J-Type containers fell open exposing the spherical shaped cargo held in their interiors. Metal segments sitting atop the sphere retracted and then closed together like a flower in reverse, forming into a thick barrel shape. +++ Corran, knowing that it couldn't be helped if they were to win this battle began to open himself to the Force. He could start to feel the presence of the starfighter pilots not only in his force but the Imperial units as well. He'd also intimately feel the death of each pilot and soldier nearby while in this state though. It had to be done, to help save more of his friends today. Time seemed to slow down. +++ One of Karrde's long time crew members stood at the weapons console of the Wild Karrde. "One sixty One's standing by. Drawing power from the capacitors." +++ The Tyrranic's sensor officer panned scanners over the Rebel fleet. "Rebel ships are changing their formation slightly... Planetary Shields are down." "Weapons, target the enemy Victory Destroyers." +++ Karrde rushed onto the bridge off his ship just to catch what could have been the most important words of that day. "Stand by Ion control... fire." 065

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Nintendo plot twist Pluto Emo-TMND?

Delay due to confused nature of the battle. That and I'm throwing way too many characters into this thing at the same time. Major editing of the stuff I've already written for it required.

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We're getting closer... Clooooser... +++ Turr Phennir's Destroyer Fleet reverted to realspace in the Bothan home system. Rebel raids had continued to plague them though every jump on the way here. Not long after their arrival in system the Nebulon B Frigate that had been harassing them the most jumped in and resumed it's work. The other corvettes and converted freighter that had also been attacking them were some distance ahead of the fleet and heading for the Bothan Capital. Other Rebel ships showed up on the sensor screen, the vast majority of them were heading for the planet, including the Three Victory Destroyers and Bothan Cruiser. "Deploy a Starfighter screen, one third of our total force. Flight co-ordinator, begin six hour rotations." "Aye sir." "When we begin full deployment I want two squadrons of Defenders and four Squadrons of Gauntlets covering each of the Command ships." "Understood sir. Shall we have our A-9's trade off with the I-7's dealing with the A-wings?" "A good suggestion. Similar rotations as with the rest of our fighters, carry on." The Taskforce slowly made for a high orbit above Bothawui. The Rebels retreated ahead of them the entire way. A few last fast freighters reached the relative safety of the planetary gravity well before the Imperial fleet reached orbit. An empty container transport jumped away from the far side of the planet headed for Kothlis. "Rebel Destroyers and cruisers pulling back below the level of the Planetary shields." "Are they hoping for a siege?" The General wondered out loud. "Sensors high intensity scans of the entire surface." "The Capital appears to have been heavily fortified with Rebel troops. The Rebel space forces look to be pulling back to the south of the city." "Hoping we won't bombard the civilians to dust no doubt. How many human life signs remain in the city?" "Approximately the same as before the Rebel invasion, with the exception of our garrison bases." The fleet closed in on the planet until they reached a high orbit. A few Carrack and Strike class Cruisers spread out to enforce a loose blockade around the planet. "Edges of our formation now entering planetary gravity well." "Hold the fleet at this altitude for now. Communications, any signs of the remaining Rebel ships from our scouts?" "None sir, but there's a lot of empty space between systems for the Rebels to hide in." "Agreed. Groundside status?" "Planetary shields are at full power sir. We can bring them down with a bombardment but it will take most of the fleet." "Have our Victory Destroyers, eight Imperial Destroyers and a light cruiser screen move into bombardment range of the planet. Move half of our Lancer Frigates into a position to support them. The remainder of the fleet will deploy to protect the bombardment force from any surprise attacks by the missing ships." "Sir," asked the com officer, "where would you like our command ships placed?" "Keep both Super Star Destroyers, the carriers and the Inquisitor's ship at the center of the fleet, between both screening forces." +++ Corran Horn looked at the hologram of Aril Nunb as she relayed the movements of the Imperial fleet to the commanders on the ground. "The Imp fleet is redeploying for bombardment. About half the fleet is being held back to cover them." She paused and continued in a more joking tone. "I guess they noticed a few of our ships were missing." Corran rolled his eyes. "We'll have to see what it takes for them to reconsider how much of their force we're worth then." Karrde looked between the starfighter commander and the Rear Admiral's Hologram. "We still have to be careful, your old Dreadnaughts are still on the ground and it takes a few minutes to disconnect them from the planetary shield grid." Corran shook his head. "We have to keep them on the ground if we want to shields to hold up for the last few minutes of their bombardment." "I agree." Added Nunb. "Those cruisers will do better after the battle is joined then they would in a head to head with the bombardment force. The Mon Cal's never got around to upgrading them with redundant systems." "Since you two both seem set on our current course I'll go make sure the one sixty one's are free of any last minute sabotage." "Thank you Karrde, for everything." Said Corran. "I'll see you in orbit." "I hope not," replied the smuggler as he walked away. "If I do it mean's I've picked you up after ejecting to annoy Booster once again." After Karrde was out of earshot Corran turned back to the holo projector. "Any news from Kre'fey?" Nunb shook her head. "He won't risk the chance that the Imperial fleet might pick up the transmission. We already sent our distress signal of course." Corran bowed his head in thought. "Are you a sabbac player?" Nunb shook her head. "Most Sullustans arn't gamblers, but I watched a few of the others play in my stint in Rogue Squadron." "Kre'fey already bet our entire fleet just on taking Bothan space. We did it through some miracle. But this time, he's betting everything on keeping it. Not just our forces, or the locals, everyone from more than twenty sectors is here plus the smugglers Alliance. We're betting everything against the Empire's big hand." "True, but we have one skifter in the deck." "Will it be enough?" "You're a Jedi arn't you? Ask The Force." 064

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My bet is that they used a panoramic camera for starters. http://www.panoscan.com/ Other than that your guess is as good as mine.

Can't believe the damn Ducks won again last night. *Beats head against desk.*

So... um. Uh... You know.

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+++ The modified Corellian Corvette 'Flight Stream' launched another custom built two stage cruise missile at the Imperial fleet. The first stage consisted of a cheap repulsor unit coupled with a set of thrusters. The second stage was a Heavy Rocket with an optical sensor jury rigged to point the missile towards anything Star Destroyer shaped. The Rockets weren't much faster than the average starfighter meaning the Imperials could shoot them down, but it distracted the ties from the Rebel fighters. The turbolasers on the Wild Karrde winged an Interceptor that had slipped past the fighter screen of IRD's. Karrde's command ship hung near the Marauder Corvette making up the center of the Rebel strike group's formation. Two Corellian Gunships held the flanks and helped to chase off the worst of the Tie squadrons. A mixed flight from Wraith Squadron and a Deathseed squadron rounded out the group. "We've got a few Imp capital ships coming out to say hello.â€

I don't think it was really intended to be a 300 referance Tofu.

New Google Map features.

Went and saw Pirates of the Carribean with my cousin last night. Have to say it was better than the second movie.

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OMG! Don't say something like that, he might hear you!