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  1. Ruling: Nok vs. Remo This one was a bit difficult to judge. There are a lot of pros and cons here to sort through. Let's begin. On one hand, the way Nok reacted to the attacks was brilliant. I loved the writing. On the other, his attacks seemed rather ineffective and his positioning at the end was rather weak even before Remo's last post. I mean, I get that telekinetically launching a weapon might seem like a good idea, but now you no longer have the lightsaber to use as a great means of defense and must rely on the Force which you've already been leaning on heavily the whole fight. Remo was also a bit jarring to read, the attacks were almost all "I spin and move forward menacingly", while simultaneously not really reading like I would expect to read a droid. I know there was some talk that Remo was supposed to be another character, but officially I go off of what's on the character sheet, and there's nothing there to suggest to me that Remo is anything other than a droid. I suppose he could be programmed to be cruel, but there were a lot of humanizing idiosyncrasies that took me out of the suspension of disbelief, especially where Remo "almost chuckled"...like, that's an R3 unit...how is it supposed to chuckle? The implication I got is that Remo doesn't talk (no dialogue when there was plenty of opportunity for it, appeared to speak through his NPC), so the assumption with this being Star Wars and R2-D2 being a prominent character is that there are beeps and whistles...so... And also, beyblade? I'm not going to take off points for violating suspension of disbelief, but that also popped me out of it. At the least, it was kinda funny, so there's that. And the end has me a bit confused: Apart from the typo (which I'm assuming is rode), this is very vague as to what's going on. He activated magnetic locks...so he's on a surface (maybe on a wall)? But also propelling himself forward...on his rocket jets? Is he on a wall/floor or not? Not to mention, there are a lot of problems with an all out charge, especially since the implication seems to be Remo is going to try to crush Nok with his weight rather than use his weaponry. Then there's also the matter of practically ignoring Nok's lightsaber attack. Yes, Remo mentioned it, but passively in one sentence, brushing it off as if it weren't even a threat. I'd say a telekinetically guided lightsaber is still absolutely a threat deserving of more than "it whizzed by". At the end of all this, I feel like even though Nok is positioned slightly worse, overall he had more going for him, both in style and tactics. As such: Nok Morliss Wins. Nok, you get the next post. And to both of you, despite all that was said here, I can respect the effort you brought to the table here. I may have highlighted the detractors here more than what was good, but don't take that to mean there wasn't anything good. I chose to emphasize things that I felt could be fixed moving forward, things to learn from, and I'm not perfect myself. I respect you guys and know you'll both grow from this.
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  3. FLEET ACTIONS ROUND 5 - FINAL POST GENERAL FLEET ACTIONS: Sith: The Battle Line Escort group (Minotaur) is still escorting the Sith Flagship (Goliath) The Light Defensive Escort (Veil of Shadows) moves to escort the retreating Missile Destroyer Group (Moon Beetle/Broken Bullet) All remaining ships move to retreat, yielding the battleground Starfighters swarm in a forward deployment for an extended length of time (four turns), reducing their effectiveness at damage mitigation completely Starfighters swarm in a focused deployment around the Battle Line Escort group (Minotaur) Starfighters swarm in a focused deployment around the Sith Flagship (Goliath) Rebels: The Light Defensive Escort (Phobos) is still escorting Precision Strike: Carrier Group (Enyo) The Rapid Intervention Escort (Seraphim) now moves to escort the Precision Strike Carrier Group (Anastasia) Starfighters swarm in a forward deployment for an extended length of time (three turns), reducing their effectiveness accordingly Starfighters swarm in a focused deployment around the Precision Strike Carrier Group (Anastasia) Starfighters swarm in a focused deployment around the Destroyer Group: Turbolasers (Deimos) SITH BATTLE DAMAGE: Incoming Task Force Damage: Veil of Shadows (Light Defensive Escort) Damage: 3 HULL damage (Ignored Hellriders) + 6 damage (Sairdonga turbolasers) + 4 damage (Deimos turbolasers) - 2 damage (Multiple attacking TF penalty) = 8 damage AND 3 HULL damage Sith Flagship (Goliath) Damage: 3 HULL damage (Ignored Hellriders) Incoming Starfighter damage: Sith Flagship (Goliath) Damage: 11 damage (2x Bombers Inbound from Veteran Enyo, 1x normal Bombers Inbound, focused deployment forces damage to shields, DELAYED) Veil of Shadows (Light Defensive Escort) Damage: 3 HULL damage (1x normal Bombers Inbound vs missile group (intercepted), DELAYED) MOD NOTE: I made a ruling here that allows groups to escort other groups while angling to escape via hyperspace, as it is a matter of positioning and covering fire. After having discussed it at length with Chad, this is the new standard moving forward. The alternative is kicking a downed opponent, and that's not in line with the spirit of sportsmanship reflected in most of the other rules.
  4. FLEET ACTIONS ROUND 4 GENERAL FLEET ACTIONS: Sith: The Battle Line Escort group (Minotaur) is still escorting the Sith Flagship (Goliath) The Light Defensive Escort (Veil of Shadows) moves to escort the retreating Railgun TF (Argent Scythe) The Stealth group (Velvet Ire) retreats from the battle, jumping to the safety of hyperspace The Fighter Command Group (Typhoon) retreats from the battle after having suffered heavy losses, jumping to the safety of hyperspace The Railgun TF (Argent Scythe) retreats from the battle after having suffered heavy losses, jumping to the safety of hyperspace Interdiction Cadre (Abyss Triumphant) activates its grav wells, targeting the Rebel task forces Alexei, Enyo, and Deimos, preventing them from retreating next round Starfighters swarm in a forward deployment for an extended length of time (three turns), reducing their effectiveness accordingly Starfighters swarm in a focused deployment around the Velvet Ire as it retreats Rebels: The Light Defensive Escort (Phobos) is still escorting Precision Strike: Carrier Group (Enyo) The Rapid Intervention Escort (Seraphim) now moves to escort Destroyer Group: Turbolasers (Alexei) Starfighters swarm in a forward deployment for an extended length of time (two turns), reducing their effectiveness accordingly SITH BATTLE DAMAGE: Incoming Task Force Damage: Fighter Command Group (Typhoon) Damage: 6 damage (Sairdonga turbolasers) + 4 damage (Deimos Turbolasers) - 2 damage (Multiple TF Target penalty) = 8 damage Light Defensive Escort (Veil of Shadows) Damage: 4 damage AND 1 HULL damage (Alexei veteran turbolasers targeting Argent Scythe) Destroyer Group - Missiles (Moon Beetle/Broken Bullet) Damage: 3 HULL damage (Ignored Hellriders) Sith Flagship (Goliath) Damage: 3 HULL damage (Ignored Hellriders) Incoming Starfighter damage: Sith Flagship (Goliath) Damage: 2 damage AND 4 HULL damage (1x normal Bombers inbound and 1x from Anastasia, forward deployment (Third use in a row), DELAYED)) Destroyer Group - Missiles (Moon Beetle/Broken Bullet) Damage: 2 damage AND 6 HULL damage (2x bombers inbound from veteran Enyo, forward deployment (Third use in a row), DELAYED) + 1 damage AND 2 HULL damage (Bombers inbound, forward deployment (THIRD USE IN A ROW), DELAYED) = 3 damage AND 8 HULL damage Fighter Command Group (Typhoon) Damage: 1 damage AND 2 HULL damage (1x normal Bombers inbound, forward deployment (Third use in a row), DELAYED)) REBEL BATTLE DAMAGE: Incoming Task Force Damage: Precision Strike Carrier Group (Anastasia) Damage: 6 damage (Goliath axial weapon) Destroyer Group: Turbolasers (Alexei) Damage: 8 damage (Veteran Missile Group, bypasses capital/cruiser escorts) Incoming Starfighter Damage: Destroyer Group - Turbolasers (Alexei) Damage: 2 damage AND 1 HULL damage (Bombers inbound, forward deployment (Second use in a row), DELAYED)
  5. FLEET ACTIONS ROUND 3 GENERAL FLEET ACTIONS: Sith: The Battle Line Escort group (Minotaur) is still escorting the Sith Flagship (Goliath) The Light Defensive Escort (Veil of Shadows) moves to escort the Carrier Group (Typhoon) The Hammer and Anvil group (Black Bracer) retreats from the battle after suffering heavy losses, jumping to the safety of hyperspace Interdiction Cadre (Abyss Triumphant) activates its grav wells, targeting the Rebel task forces Alexei, Enyo, and Anastasia, preventing them from retreating next round Rebels: The Light Defensive Escort (Phobos) is still escorting Precision Strike: Carrier Group (Enyo) The Rapid Intervention Escort (Seraphim) now moves to escort Destroyer Group: Turbolasers (Deimos) The Rebels have found the right frequencies to be able to track the stealth ship for the rest of the battle (Covert Strike Force: Silent Hunters) SITH BATTLE DAMAGE: Incoming Task Force Damage: Light Defensive Escort (Veil of Shadows) Damage: 8 damage (Deimos turbolasers) + 6 damage (Sairdonga turbolasers) - 2 damage (Multiple TF Target penalty) = 12 damage Argent Scythe (Railgun Destroyer) Damage: 6 damage (Alexei veteran turbolasers) + 3 HULL Damage (Ignored Hellriders) = 6 damage AND 3 HULL damage Destroyer Group - Missiles (Moon Beetle/Broken Bullet) Damage: 3 HULL damage (Ignored Hellriders) Incoming Starfighter damage: Argent Scythe (Railgun Destroyer) Damage: 4 damage AND 4 HULL damage (2x bombers inbound from Enyo, Veteran carrier gives +1 to base attack, enemy forward deployment (Second use in a row), DELAYED) + 2 damage AND 1 HULL damage (1x Bombers inbound from Anastasia, enemy forward deployment (Second use in a row), DELAYED) = 6 damage AND 5 HULL damage Destroyer Group - Missiles (Moon Beetle/Broken Bullet) Damage: 3 damage (1x Bombers inbound from Anastasia, focused deployment forces damage to shields, DELAYED) + 6 damage (2x bombers inbound, focused deployment forces damage to shields, DELAYED) = 9 damage REBEL BATTLE DAMAGE: Incoming Task Force Damage: Precision Strike Carrier Group (Anastasia) Damage: 6 damage (Goliath axial weapon) + 6 damage (Argent Scythe railguns) - 2 damage (Multiple TF Target penalty) = 10 damage Destroyer Group: Turbolasers (Deimos) Damage: 8 damage (Veteran Missile Group, bypasses capital/cruiser escorts) Incoming Starfighter Damage: Destroyer Group - Turbolasers (Alexei) Damage: 5 damage (2x Bombers inbound (one redirected), forward deployment forces damage to shields, DELAYED) MOD NOTE: Typhoon (Sith Carrier) should take an additional 1 Hull damage from last round, I miscalculated the damage from Alexei, ignoring its veterancy status
  6. Ruling: Terra vs. Qaela Well, this is a hard one. On one hand, Terra was magnificent in pushing the assault, on the other Qaela was equally as deft defending and was moving to make the narrative very interesting. Frankly, I want to see the end of this duel. Calling it now isn't really fair to either side, so from the outset I'm going to call this one a tie. Welp, please read below for the explanation, but the win goes to Terra. I was asked to analyze specifically the interactions with tactical NPCs, and I will say both the tactics and actions were fairly impressive. I think tactical NPCs aren't nearly as immune to being able to dodge things as PCs are, and as such some of the escapes could be seen as a little much (while perfectly fine for a PC), but at the same time everything was done with measured skill and concerted efforts. This is the benchmark for how to use tactical NPCs in battle. A further note: the formatting was a bit annoying with the constant titles, I recommend simply bolding the names when they become relevant (definitely keep relevant NPC actions to separate paragraphs as much as possible, that does help to clarify it), and keeping the tl;dr spoiler for a summation of relevant actions as those posts can absolutely get dicey to read through. Here's how the next few seconds unfold: A Sith starfighter falls from the sky after a particularly vicious dogfight, landing much closer to Qaela's forces. This provides the cover amid the resulting smoke and debris her men need to extract her, as it also incapacitates her from an unexpected chunk of metal that manages to hit her in the head. This fight was going to be more or less a senseless meat grinder for both sides, and the break in action is welcomed despite the loss of chances to eliminate more high value targets on either side of the battle. Both women know this isn't over. The future demands an ending to this revelation, a conclusion for each to a surprising chapter that has come to an unfortunate and short-lived close. EDIT: I missed something very important in my readthrough here. I was assuming Qaela was using her own NPC forces to mostly serve as punching bags (outright allowing an AT-ST and an E-web emplacement to get one shot), but there was one counterattack where thermals were used against Terra's NPCs. This, to me, is a bit over the line. I missed it because the posts still read great and the action in the back and forth was intense. But per the rules and intended mechanics for duels, FUs should not be using tactical NPCs to any measurable effect in duels. As a Sith master, Qaela should be more than capable of facing off with this squad, and is even allowed to rise to the occasion should the dangers this squad presents outgun what she is typically capable of. Duels are meant to be writer vs. writer, and while good use of tactics is part of that, a Legendary NFU like Terra (the equivalent of a master-ranking FU) should be on even par when including the the tactical NPCs Legendary NFUs are allowed. As such, Qaela was acting a bit more like an NFU here than a FU. I was willing to brush off most of the NPCs she brought with her because of how easily she was willing to lose them, but when they become actual threats to viable elements of an NFU's combat potential, they cease to be flavor and become tactical NPCs, which is per the rules over the line. As such, the win goes to Terra, who may narrate the ending. (A final note: the only reason I narrated above is in the event of a tie, where I step in as the neutral party to ensure players have a fair positioning after the dust clears and to understand where they stand and what to do next. I do not do that in the event of a regular winner.)
  7. FLEET ACTIONS ROUND 2 GENERAL FLEET ACTIONS: Sith: The Battle Line Escort group (Minotaur) is still escorting the Sith Flagship (Goliath) The Hammer and Anvil group (Black Bracer) and the Light Defensive Escort (Veil of Shadows) are still defending the missile group (Moon Beetle and Broken Bullet) A reserve task force is detected dropping out of hyperspace to join the battle Rebels: The Light Defensive Escort (Phobos) now moves to escort Precision Strike: Carrier Group (Enyo) The Rapid Intervention Escort (Seraphim) now moves to escort Destroyer Group: Turbolasers (Alexei) Scans for hidden ships remain inconclusive SITH BATTLE DAMAGE: Incoming Task Force Damage: Carrier Task Force (Typhoon) Damage: 8 damage (Alexei turbolasers) + 8 damage (Deimos turbolasers) - 2 (Two task forces attacking) + 3 HULL damage (Hellriders ignored) = 14 damage AND 3 HULL damage Hammer and Anvil Task Force (Black Bracer) Damage: 6 damage (Sairdonga capital ship turbolasers) Incoming Starfighter damage: Railgun Destroyer (Argent Scythe) Damage: 9 damage (3x Bombers inbound(DELAYED), 2x of them from Enyo vet ability which does +1 damage each, spillover goes to hull) + 5 HULL damage (Ignored Hellriders plus spillover damage from Enyo vet bombers) = 9 damage AND 5 HULL damage Command Ship (Goliath) Damage: 3 damage (Bombers inbound (DELAYED)) REBEL BATTLE DAMAGE: Incoming Task Force Damage: Sairdonga Damage: 3 damage (Black Bracer veteran ability) Alexei Damage - Novarch Akbar: 3 damage (Velvet Ire precision stealth attack) Seraphim Damage: 6 damage (Goliath axial weapon) Deimos Damage: 8 damage (Missile group) + 6 damage (Railgun destroyer) - 2 (Two task forces attacking) = 12 damage Incoming Starfighter Damage: Enyo Damage: 6 damage (2x Bombers inbound (FAST ACTION - resolves before escort reshuffle)) Sairdonga Damage: 2 HULL damage (Bombers inbound redirected from Enyo (DELAYED ACTION))
  8. Fleet Actions Outcome: Round One For a brief moment as the two fleets meet and come into range, there is nothing: a calm before the storm. Each side waits for the opening move to act, hoping to capitalize on a misstep of the other. But both sides understand that time wasted is also a double edged sword, and the commanders quickly fall back on their instincts and training. Like a practiced waltz, both sides spring into action, and the first blows are struck. Immediately the Rebel task forces Phobos and Seraphim move to provide cover for the Sith Eaters and Death Harvest Catchers, respectively, allowing the Hellriders to push their deadly assault. Simultaneously, the Minotaur takes up a point position of intercepting defense in front of the Goliath, and the Black Bracer and the Veil of Shadows task force takes up similar positioning to defend the missile destroyer group consisting of the Moon Beetle and Broken Bullet. As the maneuvers start, the Rebels strike the first punch, their hellriders surging forward to harass the enemy missile group, but barely manage to get a few long range shots off before the defensive posturing of the Black Bracer intercepts their attack vector and cuts them off, Taking advantage of the close attack run to severely punish their numbers, culling two corvettes from each group. This was the hellriders' suicidal ploy, however, as the cruisers of the Alexei and Deimos task forces open fire, using the cover of the hellriders' maneuver to full advantage to target the capital ship in their way, now forced to redirect their onslaught to it instead of their original prey. The Black Bracer is no slouch to this punishment, their well trained gunnery crews returning fire to each of these threats in turn, who were slightly caught off guard from this bold maneuver at the outset. They were forced to make do with the original plan of attack, and the Bracer takes full advantage of that to punish them in kind. In all the initial confusion of these first moments, the Sith flagship Goliath opens fire with its axial weapon on the cruisers of task force Alexei. It winds up dealing a powerful blow that cracks the shields of one of the cruisers, synergizing with the fire it received from the Black Bracer. Immediately after, the first salvo from the Sith missile group cruisers impacts the same ship, near crippling it. At this time, Rebel interceptors begin harassing the larger enemy fleet vessels across the battlefield, interfering with Sith starfighter attack runs. Almost unnoticed, one Sith cruiser slips away from this formation amid the carnage, circling to flank the Rebel ships and beginning to line up an optimal strike against a less defended side of a Rebel element. Distracting from this, the railgun capital ship on the other side of the formation opens up against the Rebel carrier group, peppering them with intense fire. As it does so, a Rebel capital ship similarly opens fire with a hailstorm of turbolaser fire at the Sith carrier group, with both targets suffering relatively equally initially, but immediately after Rebel bombers break through Sith lines to bombard the carrier group in support of their capital ship's assault, scoring several hits below their maximum potential due to half of them being forced off by fire from the group's frigate before retreating back to the Rebel lines. A similar coordinated bomber skirmish is attempted against the Sith missile group, but is easily fended off from the nimble frigate fire of light escort ships behind the Black Bracer. Two of the Rebel commanders took note of the Sith stealth cruiser breaking formation and activating its stealth technology, and though they begin cycling censor sweeps of the battlefield they are unable to pick up on any trace of it being there. Finally, the Sith bombers are able to take their runs on the Alexei and Enyo task forces, with the latter forces being triple the numbers of the former and the attack run on Alexei unfettered by corvettes. The opening moves have been made, the bells of war ringing loud in the silence of space. But this is just the beginning. GENERAL FLEET ACTIONS: Sith: The Battle Line Escort group (Minotaur) moves to defend (escort) the Sith Flagship (Goliath) The Hammer and Anvil group (Black Bracer) and the Light Defensive Escort (Veil of Shadows) moves to defend the missile group (Moon Beetle and Broken Bullet) Rebels: The Light Defensive Escort (Phobos) moves to defend and support Hellriders (Sith Eaters) The Rapid Intervention Escort (Seraphim) moves to defend and support Hellriders (Death Harvest Catchers) SITH BATTLE DAMAGE: Incoming Starfighter damage: Sith Carrier Task Force (Typhoon) Damage: 2 OR 6 damage (2x Bombers inbound from task force Anastasia, frigate would take 2 damage or the carrier would take 6 (FAST ACTION)) Hammer and Anvil Task Force (Black Bracer) Damage: 8 HULL damage (2x Bombers inbound from Enyo (Veteran ability increases damage by 1, but forced redirect drops it back down by 1), normal Bombers inbound (forced redirect drops damage by 1) (FAST ACTION)) Incoming Task Force Damage: Carrier Task Force (Typhoon) Damage: 6 damage (Sairdonga capital ship turbolasers) Hammer and Anvil Task Force (Black Bracer) Damage: 16 (2x Alexei turbolaser cruisers with hellrider buff) + 16 (2x Deimos turbolaser cruisers with hellrider buff) - 2 (Multiple task forces attacking penalty) = 30 damage REBEL BATTLE DAMAGE: Incoming Task Force Damage: Alexei Damage: 3 (Black Bracer veteran ability) + 6 (Goliath Axial Weapon) + 8 (2x missile cruiser salvos) - 2 (Multiple task forces attacking penalty) = 15 damage Deimos Damage: 3 damage (Black Bracer veteran ability) Sith Eaters Damage: Two destroyed corvettes (Black Bracer returning focus fire) Death Harvest Catchers Damage: Two destroyed corvettes (Black Bracer returning focus fire) Rebel Carrier Task Force (Anastasia): 6 damage (Argent Scythe railguns) Incoming Starfighter Damage: Alexei Damage: 3 damage (Bombers inbound (DELAYED), starfighters forward deployment) Enyo Damage: 9 damage (3x Bombers inbound (DELAYED)) Mod Note: A reminder that commanders can choose which ship incoming damage goes to (assuming multiple ships in a task force or accompanying escort(s)), and task force damage is treated separately from starfighter damage for the decision making process. Assuming two ships in a task force, commanders can have incoming task force damage go to one ship and starfighter damage go to another, HOWEVER once that choice has been made it is locked in for future damage of that type. This was the intent of the rules, and while I wasn't able to find it stated explicitly in the rules I am calling it to be the standard for the duration of this combat. Choose who takes what damage wisely. Additionally, bombers inbound states that their cap is reduced by one for every frigate present, this means that the frigates automatically tank that damage for their task force or any task forces they're escorting and reduce it to one (unless other factors apply). Edit: Okay, I was super confused over how bombers work, and their governing rules are not centralized in the ruleset at all. Apparently there is a simple hard cap of how many bombers inbound actions are allowed versus any one TF (3), and frigates reduces that cap by 1 per frigate in the TF or any escorting TF. If too many bombers attack (i.e. frigates move in to support/escort), then the attacking commander can choose where to redirect that attack and those redirected attacks get reduced by 1 damage. Commanders still decide which ships in a task force take the damage as outlined above, but if they have frigates available to take those attacks they can soak the damage with them pretty easily. Bombers inbound damage can never be applied to corvettes as they are not valid targets, excess damage is lost if the only remaining ships are corvettes. Like normal, starfighter damage applies fully to one ship before spilling over to the next, if able.
  9. Mod Post It was recently requested that forces be granted to the Sith in a flavor-style manner (not used for specific offensive purposes, but as a backdrop) to engage any forces defending Corellia. After having thought it over, I realized this demanded a mod post with flavor text to establish expectations for this situation and other situations moving forward. As of right now the Fleets system is meant to supplant the former planetary defenses. Fleets are the planetary defenses, and if you don't have a fleet available to defend a planet, it isn't considered properly defended against the might of an enemy fleet. As of right now, there are no fleets explicitly defending Corellia. As such, no matching fleet/task force sized element will be allowed as a backdrop. This was a difficult decision to make as this is a highly complex situation since it's in the middle of a large scale battle and could potentially affect the narrative of others moving forward given how the battle could shift across the entire Corellian system. Saying yes to this makes a wide array of assumptions that does change the battlefield, even in a small way. As the Mod presiding over this battle, I'm not willing to accept potential fallout for that if things do go sideways, and while it might be "less cool", this is largely a preventative measure to help keep things fair and fun for everyone. This also sets precedent and relies on some previously mentioned precedent, so care needs to be given to what happens. If this was a smaller skirmish between two PCs and their forces, it would be a LOT easier to sign off on it as it's obviously not going to potentially further affect things past that interaction, but it's not so cleanly cut here. We have a history of allowing things via agreements to bypass pvp rules, but again, due to the complexity of this battle I don't think that's a super feasible route to take here this time. And yet, despite all this, I recognize the importance of storytelling element at play here. That is a drum I have beaten for a long time, ensuring the rules and community emphasize good writing. I fully understand and respect the value of good writing. As such, here is what I am interjecting into the narrative as a Mod: The defenses around Corellia are primarily starfighter-based, with perhaps some larger patrol gunboats that are smaller than corvettes but fulfill a similar role as well as anti-air turrets and the like. Similarly, Sith starfighter, bomber, and interceptor squadrons and have been sent to suppress ground forces in preparation for a full-scale invasion. Both forces are locked in vicious combat, evenly matched, and cannot be commanded or referenced except in observation. Neither side is majorly prevented from landing forces or evacuation. This still simulates the tumultuous backdrop of brutal war without the need for larger elements to enter the fight. The "victory" of either side will be determined by the victor of the fleet combat in the system, either via total destruction or last man standing in the event of retreat. Please understand how difficult it was for me to make this call, especially since it seems like it should have been far simpler than it was. These kinds of things often have a complex depth to them that isn't immediately apparent, and that potential complexity still has a large factor in how certain things are ruled on. That being said, my priority is first and foremost to fairness, and secondarily to promoting a fun environment for everyone. If you take issue with this ruling, please PM me on site or DM me via Discord.
  10. Ary the Grey

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    Ruling for Duel: Mordecai vs. Cassandra (Imperial Knights Master NPC)
  11. Jhon's radio crackles as the squelch is broken, but the volume was set low enough that only he would be able to hear. "Jhon. Jhon this is home base. Command wants a report on the situation. They want to know if the enemy is prepared for an attack." The radio went quiet, awaiting the scout's reply.
  12. Your scenario is the following: you are a scout sent up to monitor an enemy encampment. The below picture is what you can see from your vantage point on a nearby hill. Take in the scenery, and await radio contact from your commanding officer.
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  14. Organization Name: The Kosai a.k.a. "The Wanderers" a.k.a. "Wandering Shadows" Playable: Yes, Force Users Appearance/Uniforms: Kosai tend to wear darker colored robes or light armor to make it easier to blend into shadows, though this is merely common and not standard for all members. Description: The Kosai are descendants of Revanchist practitioners who learned various philosophical principles from Sith teachings over the generations. While they believe in the Living Force, they also take a more naturalistic approach to seeing their place in the galaxy, believing that their influence and purpose is minimal in the grand scheme of things. Their beliefs center around cause and effect, taking a very neutral stance on happenings and the understanding that supposedly derives thereof. Much like many aspects of nature, the Kosai think that the Force has a very strong tendency to balance itself out, like karma, which will occur when the Force determines and no sooner. Some take it upon themselves to be conduits of that change, but the wiser Kosai tend to understand that it is hubris to assume they know what is right, and leave things to chance. However, it is strongly ingrained in their beliefs that everything comes with a price. Following the example of Bane, they adopted a form of the Rule of Two, nomadically travelling the galaxy. No more than two Kosai, a Master and an Apprentice, would journey together. When groups would meet, they would part soon after, believing that gathering together brought greater risk to themselves and their beliefs. Every community they came to they offered services, and generally only asked for food or supplies. Sometimes, a Force sensitive individual would be found by a Master lacking an apprentice, and the offer would be made to the potential recruit to train them. If accepted, tradition dictated that they immediately leave the apprentice's life behind, travelling to unknowns to learn the ways of the galaxy and the Force. The unknowns were always dictated by the experience of the apprentice, meant to expose them to as many new situations as possible. Eventually, once the apprentice learned enough from the Master, the Master would confer upon them the rank of Journeyman, and they would need to train their own apprentice to fully come into the rank of Master. While all Kosai share a similar belief system, they share no overarching organization or support structure. They are regarded by most as mercenaries, but unliked due to how they conduct business and how they often coldly interact with others. Everything, after all, has a price, and the Kosai tend to not lift a finger unless that price can be met. However, to some, this price can sometimes be metaphorical, and because of this from an outside perspective the actions of a Kosai can sometimes be seen as unpredictable and random. At the end of all things, most Kosai are simply trying to find their place in the galaxy, and understand that their place is often as nomads, travelling at the will of the Force. If playable, is this faction appropriate for those new to the site or RP?: No, it is recommended that players attempt to play characters in other factions before making a Kosai, especially if they can eventually bring one in at Journeyman (Knight) rank.
  15. ((As Jek Squall)) The events that happened over the next few seconds went by in a slow blur before Jek's eyes. The Force was with him, and he was at peace. The Sith lashed out, managing to nick his sword arm shoulder just enough that his follow through slash cut cleanly through the Zabrak's forearm, disarming him. The intense white-hot pain seemed dulled and distant, though. He was aware of these events, but did not feel. The dismembered hand, still clutching the now deactivated lightsaber plummeted below to the hangar floor. The Force blast hit him shortly after, sending Jek over the railing. As he fell, his heart rate slowed, and his eyes fell closed. He was one with the Force, and the Force was with him. All was as it should be. This place, this conflict, this battle was his purpose, and that purpose had been fulfilled. While Jek had never been fully taught the deeper mysteries of the Force, his Master had tried to impart the ingredients that would leave him to discovering this truth on his own, when he was ready. And finally, at the end of all things, he was ready. A corpse hit the deck plates hard, with more than enough of an impact to kill him had he not already been dead. For a moment, a faint blue image of Jek stood next to it, visible only to Drago and his master. A moment that was a self contained eternity passed as he studied himself, before letting go. Giving one last look upward at Drago, Jek's Force ghost faded to nothingness. The Force was with him. He was at peace. ((Seeing as this character wasn't supposed to last much longer than this, I'm going to go ahead and yield. Considering the points made I the ruling, this seemed plausible to me as an outcome, and I don't think I could have pulled out a win from where we left it. This was an enjoyable duel, and very well fought, I hope I did well in presenting the challenge I did!))
  16. ((As Jek Squall)) I am One with the Force and the Force is with me. I am One with the Force and the Force is with me. I am One with the Fo- A sudden surge of pain jolted up Jek's back as his opponent renewed his onslaught, catching him in a nasty slash that ran from his left shoulder down his ribcage. The blow itself wasn't meant to seriously injure or kill, but it certainly disabled the Zabrak, as Jek once again fell to his knees from the pain. I am...One...with the Force... The mantra, taught to him by his late master, repeated in his thoughts as Jek struggled to focus. He had one last move, one last ace up his sleeve to potentially catch the Sith off guard and survive this battle. He could already tell the door ahead was fused shut, a well-timed application of the Dark Side crippling its locking mechanism shut. ...and the Force...is with me. Jek calmly held his right palm out, reaching out through the Force to find the item he'd lost, the one life line that was his final authority as a Jedi. Knowing it very well by its feel through the Force, it took no time at all for Jek to locate his weapon. The lightsaber ripped up through the fog below, arcing towards the Sith's back, and past the Sith, his hand. If the Sith was so focused on Jek, then it might catch him off guard, crippling him enough to allow Jek to either escape or finish his opponent with a quick coup de gras. The Force is with me. This was it. It was all or nothing. ((3))
  17. Duel Ruling: Mythos vs. Darth Nyrys I'm not going to lie, at the outset of this I put easy money on the Sith. I expected it to be a lot less of an even fight than it absolutely was, and it's a testament to both of you as writers that you respected each other enough to write it on more even grounds and with a very close finish. You both should be proud of yourselves for this fight, it shows a level of maturity few reach. That being said, let's move onto the analysis. In the first two posts, Nyrys begins weaving an Assassin illusion in the form of a thick fog, and lashes out at Mythos, catching him in the arm with a shallow cut. Mythos in return fires a quick but blind shot with his scattergun, managing to hit Nyrys in the shoulder, damaging her armor. It's important to note here that Nyrys's sword causes necrosis in wounds, but this is a slow moving effect, similar to a fast-moving brown recluse bite (imagine the necrosis over minutes to a couple hours as opposed to days, long enough to mostly be a factor after the duel if I remember correctly, but not a major one during it). The next two posts were mostly uneventful combat wise, however they were incredibly well written. The major thing to note is Mythos's mental state, as well as Nyrys suppressing the noise in the area, in preparation for her final post. In the final post Nyrys finally goes on an all-out offensive, combined with a Force augmented banshee scream that is effective in disorienting Mythos enough that several of her strikes begin to break through his defenses. However, Mythos goes for the sacrifice play Rob Roy style, willingly taking a hit to the shoulder in order to close to lethal distance for the coup de gras. A very effective ending, easily resulting in both combatant's blades stuck in each other. Do they both die? Does someone walk away the victor? Who is that handsome masked man, anyway? Based on the attacks already made, as well as the capabilities of both combatants at the end of the duel, Nyrys is still in a much stronger position to simply survive the encounter, mostly due to her Sith Amulet / heart made from a Krayt Dragon Pearl. The best shot Mythos has at actually doing damage at this close range is to go for the heart or lungs, which he has to get through a breastplate of Sith Steel to do. As he was attempting to close the distance past that of a solid swing, I'm going to assume the final attack Mythos makes is a lunging/piercing one. The best hope he has is to hit her femoral artery, and even then through pressure applied via the Force Nyrys is still expected to walk or limp away from this requiring no more than a paramedic's assistance to get her back to stable conditions. Winner: Darth Nyrys 2nd edit: You guys determine between yourselves what outcome you determine is fair.
  18. ((As Jek Squall)) The instant before it happened, Jek knew to expect it. Even with the Force alerting him to the danger, however, he had no way to tell what exactly was going to happen or how it would take place. The four telekinetic punches landed true, toppling him forward and leaving his head ringing, as well as knocking his lightsaber . It was exactly the kind of move Jek might have pulled were their roles reversed. Of course, this was a game two could play. As expected, his foe attempted to close the distance, knowing that Jek was seeking a tactical advantage by moving out of the open. He would either attempt to attack here, or cut off the escape route. He would be denied both. Jek reached back, summoning as nasty a Force blast as he could near his enemy's side, aiming to send the other careening off the edge of the catwalk. It was a stall tactic at best, but it would buy valuable time. As Jek rose, he realized the Sith's strikes had done more than simply knock him over and disoriented him, his lightsaber was no longer on his person. He was unsure where it landed, but had more important things to worry about. Doing his best to focus on the Force and allowing it to guide him, he continued his charge forward, the safety of the maintenance hatch now mere feet ahead. ((2))
  19. ((Duel between Jek Squall and Drago As Jek Squall)) The hair on Jek's forearms bristled as his Force senses told him danger was fast approaching. Mere seconds later a Chiss leapt the impossible distance to the catwalk where Jek had taken position, clad in Echani armor adorned in Sith colors. The taint of the Dark Side was one Jek recognized, and immediately knew this was no normal adversary. Whirling, the Zabrak snapped off two shots from his blaster pistol, only to harmlessly splay across the Force Barrier his opponent had summoned. As the Chiss began talking Jek's mind raced, he'd made a terrible decision attempting to seek shelter among the catwalks, as there was practically no cover. He was counting on the fact that the enemy wouldn't be able to follow, but of course with Sith on the battlefield Jek should have known better. It was time to improvise. "We are here to free someone. Someone you fight to keep imprisoned. Your attempts to cloud my mind will fail, as you will, Sith." Jek spat the last word, remembering his last master, ruthlessly slain by a Sith long ago as he attempted to protect a Wookiee village against a rampaging Empire. Now, the Sith were their own entity, a cancer on the galaxy growing by the day. Jek would be the cure. The Force is my ally, and a powerful ally it is. Jek knew he needed to dive deeper into the station to make the best use of his training. Trusting in the Force, he once again hurled his lightsaber, guiding it in a wide arc behind the Sith to neatly cut the catwalk a few feet behind him. Meanwhile, Jek broke into a sprint for one of the open maintenance hatches near the wall of the hangar, nearly a hundred feet away. As he pulled the saber back to him, he kept his wits about him should the Sith attempt to pursue or send a projectile his way. Ideally, the catwalk should have fallen a bit under its own weight, but Jek didn't bother to wait and find out how well the catwalk was built. ((1))
  20. ((As Jek Squall)) Jek had seen conflict. The Zabrak had been in skirmishes before, he'd been forced to draw blood. It was something no Jedi relished in, but in the back of their minds knew that some day it could easily happen. This, though? This was war on a scale Jek couldn't have fathomed. He hadn't even faced off against a Sith before, though he'd been trained. There is no emotion, there is peace. There is no passion, there is serenity. The words repeated over and over in his mind as the shuttle traversed silently through the war zone. At any moment, a stray turbolaser or missile could have ended them. Instead, something much worse rocked the ship as they neared the station: a tractor beam. The enemy had them now, likely directing them to a fortified position where it would be easy to slaughter all of them. There is no chaos, there is harmony. As the shuttle touched down, he took a rebreather from the Shistavanen, but knew that his call was the wrong one. "All due respect, but there's minimal resistance out there. We stay here and we're asking for a concussion rocket fired up the ramp to turn our insides into goo. If we want to survive this, the only answer is to press forward while we still have a chance to take up a solid beachhead against them!" Taking a spare blaster from the shuttle's emergency weapon rack, Jek checked the charge and then swiftly headed out of the shuttle. The young Jedi used his lightsaber to cover the scattering of blaster fire hailed at him as he quickly surveyed the situation in the mad dash for the closest cover. There were only about ten or so troopers already in the bay, at random positions. The technician workers were still clearing the bay, but had scattered at the first sounds of blaster fire, fearing for their lives. Jek knew this was only the beginning, and in a couple minutes this hangar was likely going to be swarming with troops and heavy weapons fire. His gaze turned upwards as he scrambled for a plan, and he noticed a network of maintenance catwalks near the ceiling of the hangar. Summoning the Force to him, his legs recoiled, rocketing the Zabrak up to neatly land on one of the catwalks. If he was seen, then he would only draw fire away from the crew below, and he was now in a superior position to return fire. This may have been his first major engagement, but he was determined to not have it be his last. There is no death, there is the Force.
  21. Darknet Battle Channels Rules and FAQ Welcome to the Darknet Battles forum, formerly the Battle Simulator. There have been some changes, so let's briefly cover how this forum works! What is this forum? This forum is a place for roleplay members to come and play almost any character in any combat scenario they wish. Anyone with access to the RP may post new topics here, either for a prearranged battle or as an open invite to whomever takes the offer. The caveat to all this: these battles are considered IC simulations played over the holonet, kind of like a game within a game. How does it work? It works just like normal battles in the main roleplay, typically following the dueling rules for that forum. However, as long as they agree, the participants have complete control to ignore or add new rules as they please. Battles also do not need to be judged by a roleplay Moderator, while they certainly can, any roleplay member can be designated as the judge if the participants agree. If an agreement cannot be reached, though, the rules default back to the ones listed and a roleplay Moderator will be called in to play referee. Please treat these topics as if they were normal roleplay threads by keeping OOC posts and comments in relevant OOC forums. All characters participating in battles here need a character sheet, and if the equipment you use here is different from an existing sheet, please make a temporary one or update the current sheet. Expect the topic to be locked at the conclusion of the battle. If someone wishes to use another person's character for a battle here, please obtain permission from the owner prior to posting. As for everything else, it's fair game! Dive in and have fun!
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  23. JEK SQUALL'S CHARACTER SHEET ---PERMADEATH CHARACTER--- Identity Real Name: Jek Squall A.K.A: N/A Homeworld: Iridonia Species: Zabrak Physical Description Age: 23 Height: 5' 11" Weight: 225 lbs Hair: None, Brown Horns Skin Color: Dark tan, with facial tribal tattoos Eyes: Brown Sex: Male Equipment Clothing or Armor: Jedi Robes Weapon: Yellow-bladed lightsaber Common Inventory: Comlink, about 200 credits, and a broken Jedi Holocron Faction Information Force User, Force Sensitive or Non-Force User: Force User Alignment: Lawful Good Current Faction Affiliation: Jedi Current Faction Rank: Apprentice History Force Side: Light Trained by: Jedi Master Zeti Roth Trained who: N/A Known Skills: Telekinesis Minor Force augmented movement (Force Speed, Strength, Jump, etc.) Background: Jek was born and raised on Iridonia, identified from a young age as Force sensitive by a clan elder who was an old friend of a Jedi, Master Zeti Roth. Master Roth took in the young boy, raising him with discipline but also kindness, and taught him the ways of the Jedi. Eventually, Jek was allowed to build a lightsaber, which with a yellow blade ironically reflected his choice to follow in the footsteps of his master and seek the path of the Jedi Sentinel. Jek hasn't learned much beyond the basics, but he tends to be crafty enough to make up for most shortcomings. Ship Registration Name: N/A Class: N/A Model: N/A Manufacturer: N/A Length: N/A Armaments: N/A Armor: N/A Anti-Personnel Defenses: N/A Modifications: N/A Appearance: N/A
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