Battle Plans for Dantooine

[Raider]

Note: This is just my battle plan. I would like anyone with ideas or plans of their own to post them. I'am not one of those Sith-style commanders who doesn't accept a good idea just because it wasn't my own.

First, we must consider the Republic attack force Bac has brought, which is half of a fleet of 25 capital ships, 1 flagship, 15 support vessels, 1 fighter squadron (15 fighters), and 1 bomber squadron (15 bombers). The main weakness of this force is the insufficient number of starfighters, which we will use to our advantage. Also, as I don't know what type or how many forces are stationed on Dantooine, I'am not including them have. However, once the Dark Lord returns and gives us that information, this plan is likely to change to make use of them as well. Now lets begin...

Stage One: A Sith force of two battleships, four frigates, and six corvettes will hyper into the system behind the Republic attack force. Pinning it between the Sith force and the planet so it will be unable to escape. The battleships will carry four squadrons each, the frigates will carry two squadrons each, and the corevettes will not carry any fighters. This gives us a total of 16 squadrons (8 fighter squadrons, 8 bomber squadrons) This should wipe out the Republic's weak fighter cover quickly leaving the capital ships open to attack by the bombers and fighters. The Republic, which out numbers us 2-to-1 so far will attempt to fight instead of run. Which we will also turn to our advantage. After a certain amount of ships have between destroyed. I (or however is leading this fleet) will signal the second stage to begin.

Stage Two: A second force of three cruisers and twelve frigates, which has been waiting on the outer edge of the system will jump in. Using the gravity of the planet to be dragged out behind the Republic force, thus pinning them between the two forces. Where they will be utterly crushed, unless they commit more forces to the battle. As the Supreme Chancellor himself is present, along with a high ranking general. Since Bac has brought half a fleet I think it would be a safe bet to assume he can bring another 25 capital ships to reinforce him. If that is the case I would would advise a full withdrawal as Dantooine is of little importance and we have already made the Republic pay for more then it's worth.

Wow. Did I realy write all that? Well throughts, ideas, other plans would be nice to hear.

 

[Kit]

I'm happy to admit that I love this plan. And that I know very little when it comes to space combat, but the principle seems firm.

I can't think of much to add, at least, that would be worthwhile. I might have something later. Oh, is there a requirement for Sith anywhere? Like, morale, or battle meditation type purposes?

 

[Ser Gregor]

We don't have many forces on Dantooine.

Dantooine Native-Force
15 Capital Ships
6 Support Vessels
2 Fighter Squads
2 Bomber Squads


Force En-Route
30 additional Capital Ships
2 Flag Ships
15 additional Support Vessels
5 additional Fighter Squads
4 additional Bomber Squads

 

[Ser Gregor]

Kupo will be the Sith, John, you lead the attack, but what is your characters rank and name? So I can add it to the Sith List.

Kupo, you'll stay back with the second stage of the attack, and will only enter combat if it turns to ground fighting. Battle Meditation will be your priority as long as it's air born.

EDIT: What should our forces be?

 

[Kit]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Nexus @ Jul 4 2007, 02:39 AM) [snapback]170628[/snapback]</div>

Kupo will be the Sith, John, you lead the attack, but what is your characters rank and name? So I can add it to the Sith List.

Kupo, you'll stay back with the second stage of the attack, and will only enter combat if it turns to ground fighting. Battle Meditation will be your priority as long as it's air born.

EDIT: What should our forces be?[/b]

Consider it done. *nods*

 

[Ser Gregor]

Don't post untill John does. The Second wave is secret, remember that.

 

[Kit]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Nexus @ Jul 4 2007, 02:54 AM) [snapback]170631[/snapback]</div>

Don't post untill John does. The Second wave is secret, remember that.[/b]

again, consider it done. And gotcha

 

[Raider]

Hmm...Bac has corrected his flaw of bringing insufficient fighter support and have doubled his force to a full fleet. My plan is flexible however, everything should go as planned, but if the battle turns against us I shall withdraw. Giving the Republic a broken nose and black eye for Dantooine will be enough. Also, I want to make sure I got this right. I will be leading the forces already stationed at Dantooine, the Dark Lord is leading the forces en-route, and Kupo has the second fleet. Is that correct or do you have something else in mind Nexus?

Name: Jarl Cain
Rank: Doesn't matter, you decide my lord.

 

[Ser Gregor]

Yes, you're the native force, myself and kupo will lead the force en-route. While Kupo will be all sneaky surprise blam blam.

And you're an Admiral, but I ask you to write at least some history for Jairl.

 

[Ser Gregor]

We have a large force near the larger settlements, and then researchers at the enclave, and a military instilation near the north pole. A good place to keep large ships and weapons hidden from the locals.

Those our the Republics main threats.

We also have scientific outposts in the crystal caves on Dantooine, focusing on lightsaber technology. And a small number of biological research facilities, focusing on creatures of war.

But the Republic does not think those as threats, and if we seem to lose, I want the reserch gathered from there rescued, and then I want the facilities destroyed. If the republic gathered our research we'll be in serious shit.

 

[Raider]

As you will my lord. I just wish Bac would hurry up and attack already, he is needless dragging this out.

 

[Raider]

Well, so far Bac has made two mistakes. Dividing his fleet into thirds and completely ignoring the Sith force already there. The Jedi Battle Meditation does off set this, but I believe I can destroy or least turn back a third of his force.

 

[Kit]

Ok, i'm just checking, i'm arriving with Nexus, but am leading my own bit?

OR am i deploying to the planet? i'm just clearing it up, so idont go and do totally the wrong thing...

 

[Ser Gregor]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kupo160 @ Jul 8 2007, 03:17 PM) [snapback]171646[/snapback]</div>

Ok, i'm just checking, i'm arriving with Nexus, but am leading my own bit?

OR am i deploying to the planet? i'm just clearing it up, so idont go and do totally the wrong thing...[/b]

You're with me, but on your own flag ship.

Go ahead and be creative, but you can't make a ship as powerful as the Bestrafen.

You'll be part of the force that attacks in stage two.

 

[Kit]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Nexus @ Jul 9 2007, 02:29 AM) [snapback]171705[/snapback]</div>

You're with me, but on your own flag ship.

Go ahead and be creative, but you can't make a ship as powerful as the Bestrafen.

You'll be part of the force that attacks in stage two.[/b]

Ok, sorted. That's convenient, i just invented the Behemoth in another thread. What excellent timing!

 

[Raider]

Bac is bringing in two more fleets, which means the Republic will have a grand total of 150 capital ships at Dantooine when they arrive. This force is still en-route, but once it enters the battle a victory for the Sith will not be possible, even if the Sith reinforcements arrive, the Republic will still outnumber us five-to-one. I advise that once these two fleets enter I'am outlawed to withdraw and alert the forces being led by the Dark Lord and Knight Natharn to break off and return to HQ. Retreat is the smart option in this case. The Republic may gain the unimportant world of Dantooine and win a morale victory, but the Sith Empire should quickly go on the offensive. I will draw up offensive strategy soon, if of course the Dark Lord grants me permittion to withdraw.

 

[Kit]

Ouch. I hadn't noticed that, his yellow text makes me skim read. I can't help it, but yeah, not good...

I second this motion. (withdrawl) I say we embrace that oldest and noblest of pirate traditions, He who fights to run away, lives to run away again.

And just for the record, it's sith lord, but whatever, neither here nor there right now.

 

[Ser Gregor]

Hmm, I cannot see a way to win. Although I wish we could have inflicted more damage.

No matter, we shall we attacking the Jedi soon enough. I am in the process of gathering information on there weak points and locations.

 

[Kit]

Just so we all know, I'll come in as soon as Raider decides it's appropriate for me too. I'll fight the battle, but that'll be one of the last things I'll do as a sith lord.

 

[Raider]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kupo160 @ Jul 19 2007, 01:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Just so we all know, I'll come in as soon as Raider decides it's appropriate for me too. I'll fight the battle, but that'll be one of the last things I'll do as a sith lord.[/b]

I want you to enter when the thread reaches it's forth page. I'll PM when that happens encase you aren't on-line. Also, do tell why this will be one of your last acts as a Sith.

Edit: Changed to forth page, didn't realize we were on the third already.