Re: Briefing
When the chrono read 2000, Mark looked to Cor. "Ms Lambar, please have one of the B1 droids remind Mr Nallis and Ms Trake that there is a breifing on that they are already late for."
He then flicked on the holoprojector and brought up a sector map, the same one he had used a few days ago for the original briefing.
"Our timetable has moved up. A convoy is heading out tomorrow, heading for the military staging area in Sector D-71. Capturing this convoy not only helps our course, it hurts the Imperials."
"Now our basic plan is not changed. I have recieved no submissions requesting alteration so unless this briefing highlights anything, this will be the final plan."
He pointed to the map. An area of the map, a path approximately 500km in radius appeared. "I esitmate the convoy will travel somewhere in this path. Without a detailed flight plan we can narrow it no more."
"Now the Nightshrike will travel along this path at quarter speed, giving the convoy plenty of opportunity to catch us and overtake. Mr Allen and I will be in fighters attached to the hull. They will be completely powered down, receiving all life support and communications through the tether line. Between this and the Nightshrike's own shields, only a detailed close-range scan would expose us."
"Mr Branden and Ms Masters will be flying in close formation with the Nightshrike. They will run with passive sensors only and as close to the ship as possible. That way they will either be missed by most civilian sensors or mistaken for a single escort ship."
"Once the convoy is sighted by the Nightshrike, the ship will adjust it's course so the convoy will fly close to us. We will maintain the deception as long as possible but the TIE's superior sensors will eventually detect all the ships. At that point, the Nightshrike will turn and aim straight for the freighters. The jamming suite will also be activated. Mr Allen and I will detach and will swing to port and hook back in to attack, whilst Mr Branden's pair will do the same to starboard. We will use a modification of a technique know as a Tallon Weave. Ms Lambar gave me the idea from something she said during a planning session with Mr Branden. In a Tallon Weave, ships weave in and out of each other, causing any enemies who pursue them to become vulnerable to fire from the other team. To further support the cause, the two flight pairs will conduct this weave directly in front of the Nightshrike, forcing TIE's not only to face fire from the ships, but from the Nightshrike as well."
"Once the TIE's are finished or reduced in threat, the Nightshrike will focus on disabling freighters. Mr Branden, your wing pair will also assist in this if all fighters are defeated. Meanwhile, Mr Allen and I will fly escort for our transport."
"The transport will have been following in the wake of the convoy. It is not uncommon for civilian ships to stay close to military ships, especially in areas that have seen pirate activity. Once the action starts, BB2-CC9 and his team will choose the right time to attempt to board and capture. Remember the more ships we capture, the better. Anything not captured will be destroyed. The transport will have twelve civilian crew who can operate the freighters. The boarding team's sole goal needs to be securing the ships."
"As each ship is secured, the Nightshrike will transmit co-ordinates for departure. The freighters will make for safety at best possible speed, the fighters and Nightshrike providing cover. If things go bad, Mr Branden's wing pair will attempt to flee with the fighters. Mr Allen and I will need to reattach to the Nightshrike as our ships lack hyperdrive."
"The fighters shall be known as Raider Wing. We shall use our Talon Numbers as part of our callsign. So I am Raider 1, Mr Allen Raider 2, Mr Branden Raider 5, and so on. Mr Branden and Ms Masters shall be armed with two concussion missiles each, use them wisely. The last missile shall be on my ship. Mr Allen will no doubt still rack up the highest kill score, even with this handicap."
"Now Ms Jax and B2-CC9 will give their breifings please. Then we will have questions."