Okay, I see why the "Katana Fleet isn't such a big deal." Type thing keeps showing up, but you have to remember that in the Thrawn series most all the combat actions depicted are between about a hundred vessels at most. Also those 200 Dreadnaughts went straight to the front instead of being used keeping the peace and pacifying imperial space, whereas the New Republic was so stripped for ships to fight when they had to conduct pirate hunting, peace keeping, and ferrying missions that in the climatic battle of the series the New Republic can only dispatch two sector fleets to take out the Bilbringi shipyards. I'd guess that such a force would only amount to 60-120 combat vessels. If Thrawn had used the entire Katana fleet by itself he might have been able to win. With the addition of heavier combat ships he is almost guaranteed to win.

did thrawn retrofit or change the dreadnaughts? since 200 dreadnaughts isnt that impressive, thier description is like they are ancient pre OT ships that are fuel hoggers and poorly fitted for combat. how did thrawn change them into a force fit enough to send the rebels running?

 

Also, since Thrawn had such a large need for commbat ships, due to all the clones he had being produced, and since most of the ships were still in working order, they were an instent add to his fleet.

 

Ya, i have to agree the thrawn trilogy and all of Zahn books are good.

I don't think its a matter of what tactics you use. In any rts game I've played I've never played only one faction. I play all sides to find out all the weaknesses of those factions. When EAW comes out I plan on playing both Empire and Alliance. Knowing your enemy's weakness and strengths is going to win any battle, not some special tactic. From what I get there is no commands for your fleet in space battle's. Having the right equipment and intelligence are the key.

True enough, knowing your enemy is absolutely one of the most important factors in a battle - Thrawn knew that, and somehow (how? I truly wish I knew) managed to understand his enemies perfectly just by looking at their artwork. However, I don't think he built his tactics around that - rather, he built his tactics around what he had available or could easily aquire, and then adapted it to fit into his enemy's weaknesses.

thanks Moriarty101, u hit the nail on the head. Ill be doin what ure doin to find strenghts ad weakneses. Thats thats you best strategy.

 

Will anyone here mostly play as The Empire??

my name says it all......i just want to get rid of the whiney farmer boys

lol..same but my main objective is to rule the universe with the emperial might to back me up.

Long live the Empire..........look forward in seeing you all online.

u to but were is Vader 89 or somethin..i go to talk to him

PM him

 

he has been gone ever since i invited hm to join our clan...hehe no reason he shouldnt show.....damn...i should really get over my maniacial urges of death...

 

feel any tension round the breathing apparatus chum?

Gen.Vader what clan r u in? is it an Imperial one?

You Can sign up to PFF Clan here

thanks...what side will u guys play ass and how many members u got.

So Far we have 12 MORE IS REQUIRED

 

We play as either side in a number of games. Which ones?? Join and find out.

can i join..it would be cool if i could and do u have a site i can visit.

thanks for the invitation..ok guys!!

 

TELL ME OUR FAVORITE FIGHTER-

GROUND UNIT-

CAPITAL SHIP-

PLANET-

TELL ME OUR FAVORITE FIGHTER-

GROUND UNIT-

CAPITAL SHIP-

PLANET-

 

What do you mean?? Individually??

 

Fav Fighter for me is the T-65 XJ X-Wing(Yuuzhan Vong Era)

Ground Unit: Storm Troopers

Capital Ship: New Republic Star Destroyer MKIII (Hidden Gravity Well Generators)

Planet: Sadly it has to be the first one ever seen in Star Wars, Tatooine.

TELL ME OUR FAVORITE FIGHTER-

GROUND UNIT-

CAPITAL SHIP-

PLANET-

 

B-Wing

Rebel Commandoes

My custom ship: Freedom's Flame (It is only 150 meters, but still a captal ship none the less)

Corellia

 

You should also add: (Does not have to be in the game)

Rebel Hero- Wedge Antilles or Bror Jace

Imperial Hero- Grand Admiral Palleon

Race- Human

Neutral Hero- Boba Fett (yes he is neutral)

Neutral Sector- Hapes Consortium

Star Wars Movie: Episode III (rock on!)

is the New Republic Star Destroyer MKIII in st:eaw?

is the New Republic Star Destroyer MKIII in st:eaw?

Um...No. The tech. timeline only goes until the Battle of Yavin. Also you only play until the Empire is defeated. It won't be like in EU where the Empire will retain some of its holdings and the Rebellion turns into the New Republic, just a total eradication(spelling?) out of either side.

ohh..well i like the imp.

star destroyer

and i like storm troopers with AT-AT's

I like the A-wing and B wing.

Ad i like vader

my favorite planet is Courasant

Do you mean in EAW. OK Then It is Changed to:

X-wing

Stormies

Assault Frigate MKII

Tatooine

What is a Assault Frigate MKII

http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/article/587/587495/star-wars-empire-at-war-20050214103512954.jpg

It is the Big Single Engine Vessel.

mines the smaller one to the right with 11 engens corellian corvettes RULE!!! i'm going to build a fleet of them, 20 corellian corvettes, see how that dose