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[WIP] Bowex Supply Run to Tau-23 - Fletcher - 07-23-2011
This event is currently a work in progress, so bear with my as details are yet to be complete, but there appears to be enthusiasm from the locals.
Background
With the Kusari Naval blockade of the Leeds jump gate into the Tau sector, Bretonian assets have suffered from chronic supply problems, those daring enough to supply these facilities are usually treated with hostility to the Kusari forces, but are treated with many credits from the Bretonians.
However, reliance on third-parties needs to be stemmed, and Bretonian assets must be supplied by Bretonians proper. Therefore, plans were being drawn up for the Borderworld Exports company to smuggle supplies to the furthest outpost in Bretonian hands. The Bretonian Mining & Metals Tau-31 Gate Construction site.
Recent reports show that due to a chronic lack of supply of Gate Lane parts, the Tau-31 gate's reliability could be called into question, attempts for Ageira to supply the station has led to mixed results. Bowex is needed to re-supply the station with parts, food and medical supplies. The gate must remain operational.
Possible Factions involved
- Bowex - Main transports & Clydesdales
- KNF - Patrol wings, likely no capital support
- QCP - Escorts for the merchant fleet
- BMM - Extra shipping support, if possible
- BD - Possible third party, goal unknown, likely to stop KNF
- GC - Same as BD
- 101st - Potential to raid all parties involved.
- [Convoy] - Interest shown
Independent players? - Welcome, though no capital craft and tone down on bombers.
Objectives
Merchant Fleet
- The primary objective of the Bowex, BMM shipping fleet, is to get all the supplies to the Tau-31 Construction Site in Tau-23 with utmost urgency. Survival is also a top priority, Bretonia cannot afford many losses, if the worst comes to it, retreat.
- The secondary objective is the elimination of any patrols encountered, but shipping vessels against military craft is strongly discouraged.
- The tertiary objective of the merchant fleet is to acquire as much Beryllium as possible, and transport it safely back to Bretonia for their war machine.
- The objective of the KNF pilots is to stop the merchant fleet, if the BMM base is supplied, it could lead to future interdiction runs against Kusari assets.
- No capital craft from any faction, including gunboats.
- The Merchant Fleet must protect their Shire/s and Percherons at all costs
- Due to mission stealth parameters, cruise engines from the Merchant Fleet are de-activated while in the Tau sector. Once the Merchant Fleet enters Tau-23, cruise engines may be spooled up.
- Should the Merchant fleet accomplish its primary objective, the KNF are clear to call in gunboat support.
- Merchant fleet are not allowed to use the LeedsTau-31 Jump Gate due to blockade.
This is the information that has been planned right now, I am attempting to get in contact with all the factions listed above, though my fellow Bowex players seem enthusiastic, as well as early indications from the KNF faction. So I shall post a draft here as reference and to see if anyone else would like to join.
Why not have BAF some of you may wonder? I'd like to keep full blown Bretonian military assets out of this mission since they'd attract too much attention, and this isn't a military mission really, its a quiet supply run.
So this is the draft, feedback is appreciated from everyone as always.
EDIT1: Rules updated. Potential Outcast attendance considered.
EDIT2: Contact me on Skype for easier discussion if wanted, address is liam.fletcher.riordan. Please message me who you are as you request, since I'm a paranoid boy.
[WIP] Bowex Supply Run to Tau-23 - Echo 7-7 - 07-23-2011
Interesting idea. I question the motives of the BD and the GC, though. Keeping the Tau-21 Site active means that Bretonian and IMG interests approach Outcast territory, and get dangerously close the Cardamine supply route. The question has to be asked whether the GC are happy with having the Gate active, and punish the KNF, or whether they would rather stay out of the entire affair (or prey upon the convoy).
And not to stop independents participating, but only Bowex) members can have Gate/Lane Parts in their hold. Perhaps transports might like to find other necessary supplies to take to the Construction Site.
[WIP] Bowex Supply Run to Tau-23 - Fletcher - 07-23-2011
Hmm, the BD and GC is questionable, maybe they'd help out for a cut of the supplies. Hmm, having Outcasts may be interesting, but I'd assume they'd be on their own side attacking both sides.
I can agree with the Bowex members carrying the gate lane parts, and various other supplies have been discussed. Food Rations, Water, Consumer Goods, H-Fuel, Pharmaceuticals.
[WIP] Bowex Supply Run to Tau-23 - Fletcher - 07-24-2011
Ok after a few more words with varying people, here are a few more details.
- Bowex main transports, the Shire/s and Percherons will carry the Gate/Trade Lane parts to the construction site.
- A rule change, KNF and potential allies are free to fire on all targets within the Merchant Fleet at will.
- Non-Bowex vessels in the Merchant Fleet and Clydesdales will carry extra supplies, such as water, h-fuel, oxygen, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods.
- Potential for Outcast third party intervention is being considered. A three-way duel for the fate of the supplies could be interesting.
[WIP] Bowex Supply Run to Tau-23 - AeternusDoleo - 07-24-2011
Recently the Gauls (GRN) have become a player in there as well. Might want to see if they're interested in making this a three way fight...
[WIP] Bowex Supply Run to Tau-23 - Fletcher - 07-24-2011
Hmm, I hadn't really put much thought into the GRN involvement, though the idea did cross my mind. I just don't see why or how they'd want to jump in.
[WIP] Bowex Supply Run to Tau-23 - Elven - 07-24-2011
Jumpgate to Tau-31 is itself finished, people needed G/L parts to complete tradelanes in system. You can see up to 3-4 unfinished rings if you know where to go.
[WIP] Bowex Supply Run to Tau-23 - Fletcher - 07-24-2011
True the gate is finished, and the lanes are down, although, they head straight to a KNF Battleship, it wouldn't be idea for the lane to ba active at this time.
Though the Jump Gates itself are highly advanced pieces of kit, they still needs parts, and the local Tau-23 radiation only makes the need higher. Hence the need to ship the parts or risk losing a vital link to the system.
[WIP] Bowex Supply Run to Tau-23 - Ryummel - 07-24-2011
Can't say much about BD, probably the task force assigned to Tau-31-29-Leeds front would come across this furball and engage the KNF. However, it's not like they would actively assist Bowex/QCP either.
[WIP] Bowex Supply Run to Tau-23 - Azan27 - 07-26-2011
Try and get [Convoy] in on this. Just the sort of thing they like to do.
On another note, I would like to participate in this once it's date is set. You already have my skype info.
Super duper koala bears.
-Az