Julius Loghaine, senator and despot of Kuat, has declared his government's independence from the Galactic Alliance and announced Kuat's secession from the Alliance.
This act, motivated by a secret agreement between Loghaine and Rurik Fel's representatives, is a strategic manoeuvre by the New Imperials to seize assets inside Alliance space that were left stranded by their Iron Decree. As the fires of secession burn on Kuat, the New Imperial Fleet mobilizes along the Hydian Way to execute the next step in the NIO's plan to strike a blow against the GA and simultaneously build up their fleet by reclaiming the warships still docked at the Kuat Drive Yard Rings.
The Alliance, kept in the loop by the SIA's intelligence work, had diverted a section of the GADF in case of a worst-case scenario. That scenario has come to pass. A combined task force of GADF Army, Navy, and Jedi is dispatched as a Peacekeeping Force to prevent the Civil War from escalating to a dangerous point. With the goal of saving as many lives as possible, the fleet arrives in the system, declaring martial law, and moves to secure the Ring and Kuat's major cities.
Meanwhile, the galaxy watches as the tense conflict continues to develop. New Imperial Forces also arrive in-system shortly after and move towards their docked assets. The Alliance Fleet responds by blockading the Rings, but not before NIO transports make it onto the station. A brief stand-off ensues but is quickly broken by the Extremist's desperation. Both fleets are thrown into chaos.
GADF evacuation efforts secure civilian workers still trapped on the Rings, but are stalled as soldiers are forced into a tense stand-off with Secessionist Extremists and New Imperial Stormtroopers. The situation only gets worse as the Secessionists put a match to the powder keg.
On the planet, the flames of Civil War between Loghaine's supporters and democratic loyalists are stoked by New Imperial agents. GA Peacekeeping forces crackdown on the critical leaders among the Extremists, working with intelligence the SIA provided. Their mission is to carry out surgical strikes to remove Loghaine's fanatical militia and military supporters from the picture with minimal casualties, while, at the Palace, a small detachment of Rebels are tasked with replacing Julius with his exiled sister, Elaine. Among the Extremists, and in the Palace, the New Imperials must keep the flames of war from being smothered too early by capitalizing on the field work of their agents.
A THIN LINE
Objective 1 [Politics]
Political Intrigue to prevent the war from going Hot
Then a nightmare becomes realized. Reports of exchanged fire above the Ring of Kuat. The conflict has gone hot. Both fleets, under the belief they are protecting their own, have begun engaging each other. It's a military and political clusterfeth neither side can afford at the height of the Brotherhood War.
The standoff at Kuat Drive Yards has driven political tension between the New Imperial Order and the Galactic Alliance to a breaking point. The Iron Comlink is dialled and a direct line between the Chancellor and the Imperator opens up the political field to posturing and confrontation. Tithe and the Senators in the room discuss their next move, while Rurik Fel and his advisors do the same.
Neither side wants a war, neither side wants to back down. What can be done to maintain peace in the face of such blatant provocation?
SITREP: FUBAR
Objective 2 [Space & Shipyards]
Fleet and Military Action in/around the Kuat Drive Yard Ring
The Drive Yards are split. On one side, the Secessionist Extremists are helping the New Imperial Order secure the ships they claim are rightfully the property of the NIO Military. On the other, workers are caught in the standoff as GADF Forces work double-time to evacuate them before things turn ugly between them and the Stormtroopers.
Amidst the confusion, a sect of the Secessionist Extremists go forward with a desperate plan. Hellbent on creating an independent Kuat, they rig a bomb to explode, plunging the station and the fleets into chaos. The Secessionists, fearing for their lives, open fire.
With no other choice but to defend themselves and the workers, GADF troops are forced to return fire. At the same time, the New Imperial Stormtroopers follow orders and do everything to protect their assets.
Bloodshed ensues as blaster fire lights up the corridors of KDY.
Amidst the confusion, a sect of the Secessionist Extremists go forward with a desperate plan. Hellbent on creating an independent Kuat, they rig a bomb to explode, plunging the station and the fleets into chaos. The Secessionists, fearing for their lives, open fire.
With no other choice but to defend themselves and the workers, GADF troops are forced to return fire. At the same time, the New Imperial Stormtroopers follow orders and do everything to protect their assets.
Bloodshed ensues as blaster fire lights up the corridors of KDY.
The Alliance Emergency Response Fleet has formed a blockade in front of the Drive Yards, preventing the New Imperials from further accessing the ships they claim are theirs. With orders not to fire unless fired upon, the two fleets find themselves in a deadlock, where neither side is willing to give any ground.
Tension rises in the fleets as the riots on the surface keep growing worse, and then, tragedy strikes. An explosion rocks the Drive Yards amidst the Alliance's fleet as a docked Star Destroyer goes up in flames.
An attack by the New Imperials? An attempt by the Alliance to sabotage New Imperial assets?
Neither side ever finds the answers as laser bolts begin to slash through the void of space, and both fleets open fire believing they are defending themselves from the other.
Tension rises in the fleets as the riots on the surface keep growing worse, and then, tragedy strikes. An explosion rocks the Drive Yards amidst the Alliance's fleet as a docked Star Destroyer goes up in flames.
An attack by the New Imperials? An attempt by the Alliance to sabotage New Imperial assets?
Neither side ever finds the answers as laser bolts begin to slash through the void of space, and both fleets open fire believing they are defending themselves from the other.
PEACE WALKER
Objective 3 [Cities & Palace]
Surgical Strikes, Urban Combat, and a Palace Assault on Kuat
Pro-secessionist propaganda blares through the streets of Kuat's major cities, over the cries of its people, as a violent uprising ensues when Loghaine's followers take to the streets with New Imperial weapons. Covertly, they are supported by NIO Agents intent on destabilizing the planet with covert operations aimed at fanning the flames of war.
Pro-democracy forces march on the capital demanding the reinstatement of Elane of Kuat, Loghain's predecessor who's been flown in to Kuat by the SIA. Supported by officially unaffiliated Rebel Alliance elements, the protestors openly challenge Loghain's authority to lead their world and call for Kuat to sever its ties with the New Imperial Order. Loghaine and his New Imperial allies must prevent the Iron Lady from ascending her throne again.
The Galactic Alliance Peacekeeping Force at Kuat spreads out across the planet and targets Secessionist demagogues and leaders in order to stabilize the world. Martial Law is enacted, and GADF troopers and Jedi alike are tasked with restoring peace to protect the innocent citizens of Kuat from falling victim to the megalomaniac ambitions of their leader. Among it all, the New Imperial Agents, deep inside enemy territory, race against the clock to keep the flames of war alive.
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