Battle of Lok

[John Hammond]

2nd Imperial Battlegroup:
002 Emperor SD
015 Imperial Siege Cannons
020 Imperial Ion Frigates
010 Immolator Frigates
020 Victory Mk. III SD
030 Victory Mk I SD
010 Nebulon Class B-II Frigates
100 Starblaze Lancers
150 Carrack Cruisers
005 TIE Transport Carriers

3rd Imperial Battlegroup:
002 Emperor Class SD
020 Imperial Siege Cannon
020 Imperial Ion Frigates
010 Imperial Immolator Frigates
020 Victory Mk. III SDs
015 Victory Mk. I SD
010 Nebulon Class B-II Frigates
010 Dreadnoughts
100 Starblaze Lancers
150 Carrack Cruisers
005 TIE Transport Carriers

3rd Invasion Battlegroup
030 Doomgiver Assault Ships
005 Victory Mk. II Star Destroyers
010 Victory Mk. I Star Destroyers
020 Nebulon B Frigates
200 Corellian Heavy Corvettes
050 Assassin Corvettes
120 Carrack Cruisers
050 Starblaze Lancers

4th Invasion Battlegroup
030 Doomgiver Assault Ships
005 Victory Mk. II Star Destroyers
010 Victory Mk. I Star Destroyers
020 Nebulon B Frigates
200 Corellian Heavy Corvettes
050 Assassin Corvettes
120 Carrack Cruisers
050 Starblaze Lancers

2nd Imperial Support Group:
030 Victory Mk. I SDs
020 Nebulon B-II Frigates
040 Nebulon B Frigates
050 Starblaze Lancers
090 Carrack Cruisers
050 Assassin Corvettes
005 TIE Transport Carriers

3rd Imperial Support Group:
020 Victory Mk. III SD
040 Nebulon B-II Frigates
040 Nebulon B Frigates
050 Starblaze Lancers
090 Carrack Cruisers
05 TIE Transport Carriers

3rd Hunter Batallion
010 Ion Frigates
020 Mk. I Victory Class SD
100 Carrack Cruisers
130 Starblaze Lancers
100 Crusader-Class Corvettes
500 TIE Fighters

4th Hunter Batallion
010 Ion Frigates
020 Mk. I Victory Class SD
100 Carrack Cruisers
130 Starblaze Lancers
100 Crusader-Class Corvettes
500 TIE Fighters

Imperial Command Group Nu
001 Executor Class SD
002 Emperor SD
025 Victory Mk. II SD
010 Victory Mk. I SDs
050 Nebulon H Frigates
050 Carrack Cruisers
050 Starblaze Lancers


"Grand Admiral Daal, the pirates' trust has been compromised. We have recieved intel that they have been seen holding talks with all of our allies. As such, the SC has deemed it necessary to eradicate all Black Moon presence. The secret forces still on Tythe and Nelvaan will usurp the Black Moon Government, and impede reinforcing of their forces. Use deadly force as necessary. Grand Admiral Zorko is of particular interest. Capture him or kill him. Either one works perfectly."

Imperial Comm. [ENCRYPTED]
Battlegroup 2, Support 2, Hunter 3, assume a phalanx formation.
Battlegroup 3, Support 3, Hunter 4, assume secondary phalanx wing, separate off to the right. Operate under name Beta fleet.
Nu command will stand by to prove cover fire.

Fire at will.

Immediately, all ships formed into their corresponding battle positions, and approached the Lok Garrison. When in position, all ships opened cannon fire.

[Triton Delso]

*Delso's fleet exited hyperspace*

Flag/Command Ships
Super-Shadow Cruiser-5
Shadow Cruiser-9

Battleships
Mandalorian Dreadnaught -45
Mandalorian battleship -32

Transports
Lictor-class dungeon ship -40
Q-Carrier -32
Mandalorian troopship -200

Assault Ships
Mandalorian assault ship- 25

Gunships
Mandalorian Fast-Attack Ship -3000

Starfighters
Mandalorian starfighter -70,000
Basilisk war droid - 25,000

Delso accessed an open comm line. "Imperial flagship, this is the MSSC Omen. On behalf of the Empire of Mandal'or I am ordering you to ceasefire and stand down. We will escort you out of Black Moon space. Failure to comply will result in your obliteration."

[Tasha Ashuri]

Grand Admiral Daal took the line and responded personally to the Mandalorian flagship. "So this proves that you are both working together. We will deal with you traitors as well" he spat, determined to make sure the Mandalorians knew he was not messing around. He did however, have much respect for them and knew they were very capable warriors. Their fleet might be smaller but it would be a tough nut to crack.

[Triton Delso]

"We are simply here to ensure further peace on the Lok system, as well as the rest of the galaxy Admiral. Now, stand down and exit Black Moon space. There is no need for any of your men to die...let them go home to their families Admiral. Diplomacy will resume as soon as possible." Delso finished His fleet formed up in a defensive formation. Fighters secured perimeters around the main fleet.

[Tarion Kornos]

Grand Admiral Daal did not give any more orders, but spoke to the Mandalorian General through a private channel. "Withdraw your forces and Admiral Kornos will speak to you shortly. This planet will not be conquered, but we will be placing an Imperial presence on the planet to allow negotiations to occur".

[Triton Delso]

"I am in no position to agree to these terms Admiral, however, the needless taking of lives would be inexcusable sp?. I will agree to this only after you have obtained cooperation with Black Moon's supreme commander Dan Zorko. Once he agrees i shall do as you wish." Delso finished now waiting for a responce.

Delso's second in command Admiral Jastor entered the communications room on the flagship Omen and stood behind Delso and the holoimage of Kornos.

Jastor:"Orders General..from Mandalore."

Delso:"So Taris is under siege as well? And what commanders has Mandalore sent to stabalize the situation?"

Jastor:" Grand Admiral Sykes his been dispatched sir."

Delso:"....and what Colonel has been sent to lead ground forces? Does Mandalore wish my opinion on who to send?"

Jastor: "Well no General...There are rumors that Mandalore himself may be close to the Taris system as we speak."

Delso:"Very well Admiral, perhaps i should mention the siege of Taris during our negotiations. That will be all Admiral. Assume defensive positions."

[Tarion Kornos]

"Then sit back and watch" Grand Admiral Daal said casually, not noticing Admiral Jastor enter the room. "Like i said, Admiral Kornos is being sent to speak to you, but first he is speaking with the Black Moon Leader. Unless they attack our forces or you join in the battle, there will not be any more firing".

[Triton Delso]

"That is just as well Admiral. Thank you for your time. The Mando'ade await Kornos' arrivial." The General leaned back in his chair.

[Tarion Kornos]

Daal switched off the transmission and turned to walk away, seeing one of his subordinates standing there. "What is it?" Daal asked, thinking it was something serious. "Sir, if you don't mind me asking" there was a pause, a noticeable one and Daal noticed it wasn't ordinary. "Can we trust Admiral Kornos?". Daal would usually have ripped one out of the person who asked such a question, but he too, had wondered. "Imperial High Command obviously listened to Kornos and sent him to sort out this mess. I can't say i agree with it, but they saw what he did, and agreed. We must trust that they have their heads screwed on". The nervous Captain looked relieved that the Grand Admiral hadn't bitten his head off, and saluted with an added nod. Daal watched the man walk away and he too wondered why a Grand Admiral was not sent to do such work, something was not right.

[Tarion Kornos]

The same captain who had asked the question many hours earlier, approached Grand Admiral Daal. "Permission to leave the deck, sir?". Daal turned, his face showing how tired he was. "Approved, get yourself some rest for tomorrow, it will be a long day". Saluting back to the Captain, Daal watched him walk away, but turned just before he reached the door. Daal continued to survey the stations on the bridge, his mind aching from the lack of sleep he had been getting. "Sir..." said a distant voice, Daal turned to see the Captain just before the blast doors. He seemed to be studying some information. "What is it?" Daal asked, walking towards his subordinate. "We have orders from Admiral Kornos. He requests that we remove all forces from the planet and retreat out of the planet's gravity well" came the unwelcome reply. Daal was frustrated that he had not been able to have some input into how the war would continue to be fought, it seemed that Kornos was making too many friends. Despite being a Grand Admiral, the Imperial High Command had told him to obey Kornos' requests, something he must do. "Very well, pull them off and send us back" he said, losing the motivation to argue. "Sir?" the Captain asked, a face of pure astonishment. They had sent forces down to the planet who had secured a good position and was waiting to pounce on the capital. To bring them out now, would be seemingly beyond reason. "That's an order Captain" he shouted, knowing that he needed to show his authority before the situation got out of hand. Nodding quietly, the Captain muttered the request while Daal walked forwards and looked out of the viewports, unsure of what was happening to the galaxy, or his place within it.

[Dan Zorko]

The radar officer on the Bloody Sparrow sat back in amazement. "Sir! the Imps are backing off! It looks like the Grand Admiral prevented a war!" he called. Admiral Clemence nodded. "Good. Tell the fleet they can stand off a bit." He turned and startd to leave the bridge. "And if you need me... Don't." "Uh... Sir? Where are you going?" asked a distressed officer. "I'm an ex-pirate. I'm going to grab a drink of course." he called over his shoulder.

[Triton Delso]

Admiral Jastor hurried into the General's main quarters.

jastor: Gen. Delso sir, the Imperial forces are in a full retreat. They leave the planets gravity well all together.

Delso:"Do not be foolish Admiral. Retreat is such a mocking term. They have pulled back their forces no doubt, but do not underestimate their resolve nor their power. We will wait and see if Zorko requires anything more from us, then we break camp. I shall inform Mandalore."