Grand Admiral Thrawn
Empire of the Hand
ISD-I
Admonitor
The Chiss Grand Admiral could be found in the art gallery of his Star Destroyer, examining a sculpture from a newly spacefaring species that was encountered by Captain Hux and his crew. Fortunately, the first contact went well, and negotiations as well as trade continue to occur. While studying the artwork, various things come to mind regarding recent events.
The battle at Kamino, for instance, didn't quite go according to plan. The other forces were not willing to work with his people, even abandoning them to the Kaminoan Dreadnaught cruisers. Perhaps assisting directly with someone else's operation would be unwise for now. Instead, he would launch his own attacks and coordinate with his allies from there.
He also heard that Wayland had fallen. He had a plan that relied on Spaarti clone cylinders and ysalamiri, but that would have to be in the back burner for now.
The late Emperor was able to maintain the entire Empire by himself using force, whether it's his force of personality, the Force, or just brute force. However, he was also the keystone. With him gone, it was only a matter of time before the system started to crumble.
By his own experience, perhaps the Empire can be unified once more by making alliances. He would know, for the Hand was built on such. However, not all of his peers would agree with the idea, and not all warlords and other factions would be, well, reasonable, so he would make allies wherever he can, and deal with those that he can't. Only in unity can the Empire find strength, and stand a chance against those who seek its destruction.
Finished with studying the sculpture, Thrawn proceeds to make plans on what to do next.
Actions: (
@Sidheach)
1. Examine our logistics chain and see how it could be streamlined, fortified and concealed. Make backups and other contingency measures wherever possible.
2. Produce Nssis-class Clawcrafts to replace lost TIE Fighters and Interceptors. Produce Syca-class Bombers (which are capable of outrunning fighters) to replace lost TIE Bombers. Continue the production of Missile Boats which will be primarily used by our best squadrons and pilots.
3. Continue defense, peacekeeping and exploration efforts.
4. Continue and expand current research, economic, diplomatic and resource gathering efforts. We did find a lot of things (i.e. Resource-rich planets, stellar phenomena, new species) from our expeditions. Captain Hux's achievements in exploration are a good example for explorers to aspire to, and deserve recognition.
5. Begin construction of Brask-class tactical defense stations (Empire of the Hand space stations with 20 megamasers and 24 fighter and bomber squadrons) and Visvia-class defense platforms (Empire of the Hand space stations with 40 dual megamasers and 4 triple heavy megamasers) around our planets, starting with the most strategically important ones, to provide orbital defenses against enemy invaders.
6. Do an unannounced and discreet inspection tour of our territory. Listen to the people and the local governments. What concerns need addressing? The welfare and goodwill of the people are important.
7. Produce Star Destroyers and/or equivalent Chiss cruisers (i.e. Ascendancy-class, Syndic-class, Phalanx-class, Chaf-class), with the help of the Ascendancy if necessary, to replace the losses incurred at Kamino. See if our shipyards could be expanded as well.
8. Continue local recruitment and training efforts. Have quality control teams take a look at current infantry equipment and training methods to see how they could be improved. Adding Chiss technology and/or equipment (i.e. charrics, fractal-pattern camouflage coating) to stormtrooper armor and weapons could help, for instance.
9. Write a book on my (that is, Thrawn's) battle experiences and use of tactics, strategy, operations and logistics. This would be published, circulated and used for the training of our officers.
10. Begin a recruitment drive across the main Empire. Those who believe in the New Order, yet are hampered by the Human High Culture, are welcome to transfer to the Empire of the Hand. This applies to both civilians and military alike.
11. Send messages to the non-human Imperial officers who are not part of the Empire of the Hand. If they feel that they are persecuted and prejudiced by their peers, they could transfer to the Empire of the Hand where they can serve without fear of speciesism.
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Messages:
From: Hzar Vressk
To: Grand Admiral Thrawn
Private
We share your views on mutually beneficial relationships. In these times of confusion, we see the need to build bridges and form strong relationships, however we do not seek to take any strong stance in favor of any one faction of the Empire over another, as we do not wish to offend or antagonize any groups who might be sensitive to potential insults or challenge to their authority at this time. However, a diplomatic relationship is most welcome, and we would be glad to open trade with any who would ask. We have much to offer, and I'm sure the same can be said of a man in your position. If you wish to discuss specifics, we would be more than happy to speak further.
From: Grand Admiral Thrawn
To: Hzar Vressk
I understand your caution with respect to the other Imperial factions. As for trade, what I have in mind to offer at the moment are resources, business opportunities, supplies and various trade goods in general, things that benefit both our economies.
From Mand'Alor Fett
To Grand Admiral Thrawn
We share your views on Alliances and would be quite willing to engage in trade and talks.
From: Grand Admiral Thrawn
To: Mand'alor Fett
What I have in mind to offer at the moment are resources, business opportunities, supplies and various trade goods in general, things that benefit both our economies. Considering the risks of a warrior's way of life, I could also trade weapons as well.
Aside from excellent bounty hunters and mercenaries, what does Mandalore have to offer?
From: Grand Admiral Thrawn
To: Admiral Ackbar
@Ceslas
Secret
I believe that we have enemies in common: the warlords which have chosen to become their own rulers.
It is understandable if in your perspective, the Empire of the Hand and the warlords are one and the same. However, there are differences. I secure the welfare and protection of my people, while the warlords do not do the same for theirs. They betray the ideals of the New Order and the Republic, are ambitious and power-hungry, and stroke their own ego at the expense of their people. They seek to build forces and wage war upon others for power and territory alone. Some of them have Executor-class Star Dreadnoughts, and I am sure you do not want those to remain at large. Some of them have track records of wanton brutality and cruelty, and I am sure you want those to stop.
What I ask for, is a ceasefire between my forces and your forces, the Empire of the Hand and the Alliance to Restore the Republic, in favor of fighting the warlords and removing their stain from the galaxy. They are threats to both of us, and as such, we will have better results if we fight them instead of each other.
