The Building of an Imperial Outpost on Dathomir

[Denzein]

• • What is going to happen in your plot?
    
    The establishment of an imperial fortress on Ruusan, the purpose of which being defence in the likely event that the Mandalorians look to cut the Old Empire off from the Imperial Republica. Ruusan remains independent, for now, and therefore could be a vital corridor between the two halves of the Empire in the event of unification allowing trade of manpower, resources and goods between them.
    
    
    My character, Harren Skaalvarg, would be pushing for the outright subjugation of the world, but since he's just an acolyte that idea wouldn't get far. The next best thing is a permanent base of operations, which seems the sort of thing a rising acolyte might be given to accomplish as a test of their ability to lead, as opposed to just smashing heads.
    
    
    It clearly benefits the old empire, as in the likely event that the IR joins the OE in the near future there will need to be links between the two. Ruusan is the largest remaining independent system, and therefore is of massive tactical value to the Empire.
    
    
    Also, given that this is a fortress - not only will it make Ruusan more defensible in the face of Mandalorian and Rebel aggression, it will provide a useful staging ground for the eventual subjugation of the world and the official absorption of the territory under Imperial control.
  • What other players will be a part of this?
    
    
    It's an old empire/unified sith mission pack, so sign ups. Its intended for entry level imperials.
  • Where are all the places (if more than one) that your plot will be taking place?
    
    
    The fortress site in rural Ruusan, nestled in a mountain range on the North of the planet and shrouded by deep forest that will need to be cleared.
    
    The capital of Ruusan, the governmental building.
  • Please provide a basic in-character timeline of what you expect to happen.
    • Small Imperial force arrives in Ruusan system, sends probe droids to find perfect site for base.
    • Scouts make planetfall, survey land and oversee dropping of basic supplies. At the same time a diplomatic mission is sent to the government, making them aware that accepting the Imperial installation really is in their best interests, and to resist would be most unwise. THREADS ONE AND TWO
    • Surrounding area is cleared - trees felled etc. The Aliens of the forst will not take kindly to this, and would attack. THREAD THREE
    • Prefabricated fortress is dropped from orbit and put together. Essential staff make planetfall.
    • After basic fortress is established, base is developed and added to over a considerable period of time. The eventual result is an extensive fortification set into the mountainside that will endure orbital blockade and siege, as well as being resilient against ground assault.
  • What do you or your character hope to achieve with this plot? What is the "end-game"?
    • To establish a fortress on Ruusan capable of withstanding an extensive assault from both land and orbit. The plot itself will only cover the construction of a basic prefabricated fortress and ensuring its resilience to the natives of Ruusan, not the further development that occurs over a period of months afterwards. I'm hoping that work could be considered to be happening behind. The scenes after the base is established?
    • To maintain permanent, vital, defensible corridor between the IR and OE.
    • To provide the old empire with a mission pack that revolves around pve play, while still helping with the overarching goals (and survival) of the faction.
    • To provide a plot hook for the eventual subjugation of Ruusan, bringing the world fully under the Imperial yoke.
  • Do you need any involvement of canon NPCs or faction leaders to be DMed by a staff member? If so, please detail who/what and for what purpose.
    
    
    Probably not, the governors of Ruusan can more than likely be RPed by dice.

 

[Sreeya]

This plot only needs two threads, not that many. This can be self DMed or one of the threads can be dice if you'd like more of a challenge. No staff needed.

 

[Denzein]

Gotcha, thanks. I still need Narsi to OK this right?

 

[Sreeya]

It does, yes. Also, after a second look, the Mandos are actively plotting for this planet right now. As a result, one of your two threads needs to be open/pvp to allow a chance for opposition. Please make these changes and tag me when done!

 

[Denzein]

I'd not noticed that, thanks for pointing it out. With that in mind, and the fact that I'd intended this to be pve focused (there's plenty of pvp going already after all, and no sign of it running out), I think I need to go back to the drawing board on this one.

Unless the act of submitting a plot means committing to that course of action IC? In which case I'll make the edits and submit this mother, if nothing else it'll be fun.

In the immortal words of Arnie himself, I'll be back.

@Sreeya

 

[Sreeya]

Nah, nothing is committed. Feel free to rework however you'd like!

 

[Denzein]

OK I've got my changes ready to go, but it's no longer a plot based on Dathomir and unless I just don't know how to SWRP anymore I can't change the thread title? If that's the case could you nuke this one and I'll upload it fresh - if not it can stay here. @Sreeya

EDIT: There's three threads there, given that I added the bit about the government of Ruusan, but I can drop it to two again if you'd rather. It's no biggie! Also, like before, I'm trying to make this pve, so self dming hopefully? Maybe dice for the animal attack?

 

[Sreeya]

Go ahead and submit a new one.