Sword of Shiraya
- Intent: To create a forward intelligence base for the Royal Intelligence Bureau on Crait. This base, will serve as a listening post and intelligence-gathering hub focused on monitoring the Sith Order in the Outer Rim, providing a dedicated RP location for RIB operations and Naboo security interests.
- Image Source: Mikael Andersson
- Canon Link: Crait | Crait Outpost
- Permissions: N/A
- Links: Royal Naboo Republic | Royal Intelligence Bureau | Crait | Crait Outpost
- Military Base Name: Blackwatch Station
- Classification: Forward Intelligence Base/Outpost
- Location: Crait Outpost, Crait
- Affiliation: Royal Naboo Republic | Royal Intelligence Bureau
- Population: Moderate
- Demographics: Predominantly Naboo Human, with a small contingent of other species involved in intelligence analysis and support roles.
- Accessibility: Relatively hidden and isolated, utilizing existing Rebel-era infrastructure to mask its presence. Access is strictly limited to RIB personnel and authorized individuals with classified clearance. Approach to the base is monitored, with concealed sensors and surveillance equipment.
- Description: Blackwatch Station is a repurposed Rebel base on Crait, discreetly modified and expanded to serve as a forward intelligence gathering station. Situated within the mineral caves, it's designed to be low-profile, blending in with the environment. The station houses advanced sensor arrays, communication equipment, data analysis centers, a tractor beam control room, and secure living quarters for the RIB operatives stationed there.
- Sensor Hub: Houses long-range sensors and listening equipment focused on monitoring Sith activities in the Outer Rim. Data collected here is transmitted to Naboo for analysis.
- Data Analysis Center: A secure facility where intelligence analysts process gathered information, identify threats, and prepare reports for the Naboo government.
- Communication Center: A secure communications hub utilized to transmit and receive information to and from Naboo High Command, and other RIB elements. Encrypted channels and secure protocols are utilized to prevent interception.
- Living Quarters: Modest but functional living quarters for the RIB agents stationed at Blackwatch.
- Armory/Defense Post: A small armory and defense post for the base's security personnel.
- Tractor Beam Control Room: The location where operators control the tractor beam used to pull in approaching ships. This room likely contains diagnostic equipment and emergency shut-off mechanisms.
The outpost boasts a "High" security rating, a designation well-earned by its layered defenses and robust security protocols. While the facility itself is a rough, primarily underground structure, its defenses are anything but basic. A massive metal door serves as the primary barrier against exterior threats, complemented by an array of long trenches and fourteen artillery emplacements outside. More than just a hard shell, a powerful shield generator protects the base from orbital bombardment, forming a formidable initial line of defense.
Beyond the physical fortifications, the outpost relies on a network of concealed perimeter sensors to provide early warnings of approaching ships or vehicles. Inside, modified security droids patrol the corridors, maintaining order and providing an additional layer of surveillance. Reinforced blast doors are strategically placed to seal off key areas in the event of an attack, compartmentalizing threats and protecting vital assets. Trained RIB agents, equipped with standard issue small arms, explosives, and security armor, form the core of the internal security force, while hidden, low-yield automated turrets positioned at strategic junctions provide supplemental defensive firepower. This combination of physical barriers, technological surveillance, and well-trained personnel creates a layered and robust defense system, ensuring a high level of security for the outpost.
Blackwatch Station was established by the Royal Intelligence Bureau in response to growing concerns about the resurgence of the Sith Order in the Outer Rim. Recognizing the need for a forward listening post, the RIB selected the abandoned Rebel base on Crait for its strategic location and existing infrastructure. The base was discreetly renovated and outfitted with advanced intelligence-gathering equipment. The primary goal of Blackwatch Station is to provide early warnings and detailed intelligence reports to the Naboo government, enabling proactive measures to protect the Republic from potential Sith threats. The base is staffed by experienced RIB operatives who are dedicated to safeguarding Naboo's interests in a volatile galaxy.
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