[Factions Ep. 7 - Cat B] [R14 - Tarsunt - CorSec] Ambushing Pyerce's Supply Line

[Bociephus]

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First off, apologies for the lack of quality images. I had hardly any time to take photos and didn't think that part through enough. I hope next episode's Cat B will be better. That being said, let's get into this: 

 

Ambushing Pyerce's Supply Lines

Following the briefing with his teams, Captain Bociephus Laeten of the New Republic dispatched scouts to determine exactly what the Imps on Tarsunt had to protect the small supply depot. Returning unseen, the scouts reported that Ambassador Giles' intelligence was correct. Moff Pyerce had troops on the ground collaborating with the local Imperial warlord, who himself was at the supply site inspecting operations. Laeten knew that here was a chance to strike at Moff Pyerce and his allies, as well as giving the CorSec observers the needed opportunity to see Laeten's soldiers in action. He suited up and departed the Radiant IX with his forces in a New Republic Patron-class support fighter. They used the fighter's stealth capabilities to land nearby without any sign of being spotted. 

With news that the warlord had departed only moments ago, Laeten gave the order to begin the assault. The key to taking the supply site was to control the landing area. By doing so, communications could be cut and prevent Moff Pyerce from knowing his logistics base on Tarsunt was under attack. Laeten ordered his soldiers to attack the heavy gun emplacements on the north side of the supply site, providing a distraction while jetpack-equipped troops knocked out the anti-aircraft gun on top of the bunker to the south. Snipers harassed the stormtroopers that were embedded in the gun emplacements, and quick work was made of the task to destroy the bunker's AA gun. As soon as the AA gun was taken out, the Patron-class support fighter began strafing runs, preventing counter attacks and utilizing its offensive sensor suite to jam local comm transmissions. 

As this was happening, New Republic slicers rushed the landing area main entrance and shut off the laser gate, allowing more of Laeten's troops to blast into the landing area and assault the stormtrooper guards head-on. The attack shifted, as Imperial support crew closed the corridor hatch leading to the bunker with a squad of death troopers outside to defend it. Explosives placed at the base of the gun emplacements blew open holes in the supply site's walls, giving New Republic forces three angles of fire to direct at the death troopers. 

Though the death troopers were all killed, many of the remaining Imperials decided surrender was a better fate.

Laeten knew the battle was over, and he was pleased with how it had turned out. Stealth, speed and surprise had taken the Imperial forces completely off guard, not unlike the battles from the early days of the Rebellion. What forces remained were now prisoners of the New Republic, along with all of their supplies and weapons. What they did not find, however, was the alleged holocron. It appeared that if it had indeed been at the supply site, it must have been removed when the Imperial warlord departed just prior to the attack. 

But now, with Moff Pyerce's influence on Tarsunt blunted by the captured supply site, Laeten knew he could report to Ambassador Giles, and in turn to New Republic High Command, that his responsibility to impress the CorSec observes was definitely achieved. After hailing a New Republic prisoner transport, Laeten headed back to Corellia to move on to the next phase of his recruitment mission. 

[marvelBoy123]

Nice build! The jetpack trails work really well and the figures in general are great. You have captured the 'action-packed ambush' feel well. The landscaping definitely has some potential and it is good to see some detailed textures on the wall!

[Simulterious]

The action is neat and it definitely has a lot of potential - I'm excited to see what you come up with next. Keep in mind that every episode is unique. The next one might not have a cat. B (at least as it's configured now...

[Ross Fisher]

That meeting table looks interesting. Do you have a lower angle shot so we can see what's going on? See their faces?

[Darth Bjorn]

Good entry! Lots going on. I feel you could split this into several entries. The ship/shuttle also looks cool - I'd love to get a closer look at that... :)

[n1majneb]

A solid big build, a busy firefight depicted here captures the essence of a chaotic battle really well, 

some nice building work has gone into this - the road plate works well as landing zone too!

[dvogon]

Interesting build. With many details and things going on. A bit too cluttered at times, but nice overall. 

[MKJoshA]

Some good details. Not a fan of the standard sets, like the drop ship and the AT-ST being added. And overall the build is mostly stacked bricks. But you're off to a good start! I like the trans-red studs being used to show laser points for a shielded door, the trans-red shooters being used for jetpack trails, and the well captured mayhem.