Imperial Heroes Keep Advanced Technology Out of Private Hands

New TIE Punisher Heavy Bomber

ARCAN SYSTEM - while engaged in a campaign against Rebel traffic along the Perlemian Trade Route, Imperial pilots encountered and thwarted an attempt by private parties to steal new naval starfighter technology.

While engaged in an interdiction mission against Rebel traffic, a standard unit of TIE fighters escorting an element of TIE Bombers, encountered an attempt by a private party to misappropriate a TIE Punisher heavy bomber.

The Imperial Navy pilots selflessly sacrificed their lives preventing the private party, flying a Mandalorian Firespray-31-class attack craft, from making off with the TIE Punisher, piloted by an associate. While the Firespray was able to escape, the TIE Punisher craft was abandoned by the ship thieves, and will hopefully be back in Imperial hands once recovered.

The TIE Punisher, developed by Sienar Fleet Systems in the neighboring Lianna system, is a new heavy bomber craft capable of delivering large payloads of both self-propelled and gravity/momentum-delivered ordnance. Capable of being fitted with sophisticated systems, it represents a powerful weapons platform enhancing Imperial capabilities of bringing peace and stability back to the galaxy.

The patrols were part of a broader interdiction campaign, and only the Emperor's infinite wisdom can explain the good fortune of having thwarted the attempt to steal such valuable technology. With the Rebellion sending desperate reinforcements toward the blockaded Calamari system, Imperial pilots have been expertly interdicting rebel units along the Perlemian Trade Route, connecting the Core Worlds with the Outer Rim towards the Calamari Sector. These efforts have halted all but a few rebel fighters to slip through Imperial-controlled space along the route.

Game: X-Wing
Date: 2015-10-11
Location: Universe Games (Casual tournament).

Battle 1
System: Arcan
WINNER: Rebels

REBELS: Zach
Miranda Doni + Jan Ors + Twin Laser Turret
Kyle Katarn + Veteran Insticts + Twin Laser Turret + Recon Specialist + Moldy Crow
Jake Farrell + Outmaneuver + Chardaan Refit + A-wing Test Pilot + Veteran Instincts

EMPIRE: Mikael
2x Scimitar Squadron Pilot + Cluster Missiles + Flechette Torpedoes + Seismic Charges + Munitions Failsafe
4x Academy Pilot

Battle 2
System: Arcan
WINNER: Empire

REBELS: Nathan
Han Solo + Marksmanship + C-3PO + R2-D2 + Engine Upgrade + Millennium Falcon
Poe Dameron + Predator + R5-P9 + Autothrusters

EMPIRE: Mikael
2x Scimitar Squadron Pilot + Cluster Missiles + Flechette Torpedoes + Seismic Charges + Munitions Failsafe
4x Academy Pilot

Battle 3
System: Arcan
WINNER: Ship Thieves

SHIP THIEVES: Brett
Boba Fett + Predator + Gunner + Anti-Pursuit Lasers
"Death Rain" + Enhanced Scopes + Extra Munitions + Cluster Mines + Ion Bombs + Experimental Interface
Academy Pilot

EMPIRE: Mikael
2x Scimitar Squadron Pilot + Cluster Missiles + Flechette Torpedoes + Seismic Charges + Munitions Failsafe
4x Academy Pilot

This was a little tournament I attended while visiting Minneapolis this past weekend. I had some good games and challenging opponents. While my losses were narrow, I had no chance of stealing local toys from my fellow participants.