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*[[itemprototype:recusant-class-light-destroyer|''Recusant''-class light destroyer]]
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*[[itemprototype:509|EF76 Nebulon-B frigates]]  
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*[[itemprototype:cc-7700-frigate|CC-7700 frigate]]
*[[itemprototype:484|''Braha'tok''-class gunships]]
*[[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvettes]]
*[[itemprototype:486|DP20 frigates]]
*[[itemprototype:dp20-corellian-gunship|DP20 Frigates]]
*[[itemprototype:485|CR90 corvettes]]
*[[itemprototype:tartan-class-patrol-cruiser|''Tartan''-class patrol cruiser]]
*[[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
*[[itemprototype:acclamator-class-assault-ship|''Acclamator''-class assault ship]]
*[[itemprototype:567|A/SF-01 B-wings]]
*[[itemprototype:tie-wi-starfighter-squadron|TIE/wi starfighters]]
*[[itemprototype:570|BTL-A4 Y-Wings]]
*[[itemprototype:tie-se-bomber-squadron|TIE/se bomber squadron]]
*[[itemprototype:535|TIE/sf starfighters]]
*[[itemprototype:tie-ba-interceptor|TIE/ba interceptors]]
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*[[itemprototype:tie-hu-hunter-squadron|TIE/hu Hunter starfighters]]
*[[itemprototype:upsilon-class-command-shuttle-flight|Xg-1 Star Wing assault gunboats]]
*[[itemprototype:tie-rb-heavy-starfighter-squadron|TIE/rb heavy starfighters]]
*[[itemprototype:tie-ln-starfighter-squadron|TIE/ln starfighters]]
*[[itemprototype:525|''Upsilon''-class command shuttle]]
*[[itemprototype:879|''Delta''-class T-3c shuttles]]
*[[itemprototype:sentinel-class-landing-craft-flight|''Sentinel''-class landing craft]]
*[[itemprototype:82158-tie-boarding-craft-flight|TIE Boarding Craft]]
*[[itemprototype:imperial-gozanti-class-cruiser|Imperial ''Gozanti''-class cruisers]]
*[[itemprototype:action-vi-transport|Action VI transports]]
*[[itemprototype:eta-class-supply-barge|''Eta''-class supply barges]]
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==  History  ==
==  History  ==
The original Ascendant Fleet served in the Jusadih System from [[30 ABY to 39 ABY|30 ABY]] to 36 ABY, conquering the system during the War of Ascension. Together with their Legion, a collection of Throne-loyal soldiers and conscripts, they order in a system that became more and more fragmented, disloyal, and difficult to police with each year. It saw its end at the hands of [[Archibald Zoraan]] during the fall of Jusadih, as both the [[Horizons|Horizon Plague]] and Zoraan's forces crushed and destroyed the system and almost all of fleet. Only the original [[Ascendancy (destroyer)|''Ascendancy'']] escaped.
[[file:ascendant_fleet.jpg|thumb|150px|left|The ''[[Ascendancy]]'' escorted by ''[[Instigator]]'' and ''[[Baron]]''.]]The original Ascendant Fleet served in the Jusadih System from [[30 ABY to 39 ABY|30 ABY]] to 36 ABY, conquering the system during the War of Ascension. Together with their Legion, a collection of Throne-loyal soldiers and conscripts, they order in a system that became more and more fragmented, disloyal, and difficult to police with each year. It saw its end at the hands of [[Archibald Zoraan]] during the fall of Jusadih, as both the [[Horizons|Horizon Plague]] and Zoraan's forces crushed and destroyed the system and almost all of fleet. Only the original [[Ascendancy (destroyer)|''Ascendancy'']] escaped.


Following Jusadih's destruction, the Plagueis found itself stranded, but not without hope - their blind hyperjump away from destruction lead them to a long abandoned station within the [[starwars:Stygian Caldera|Stygian Caldera]] itself. Several members of Plagueis rendevoused with the [[Saraask'ar]] slaving guild, a group that had sold their services to Plagueis before, and the Trandoshans tried to take what was left of Plagueis for themselves. Having taken on more than they bargained for, the Saraask'ar were subjugated by Plagueis when their attack failed. This would be a boon to Plagueis, who used the resources of the Saraask'ar to start repairs on their ships.
Following Jusadih's destruction, the Plagueis found itself stranded, but not without hope - their blind hyperjump away from destruction lead them to a long abandoned station within the [[starwars:Stygian Caldera|Stygian Caldera]] itself. Several members of Plagueis rendevoused with the [[Saraask'ar]] slaving guild, a group that had sold their services to Plagueis before, and the Trandoshans tried to take what was left of Plagueis for themselves. Having taken on more than they bargained for, the Saraask'ar were subjugated by Plagueis when their attack failed. This would be a boon to Plagueis, who used the resources of the Saraask'ar to start repairs on their ships.


With help from Plagueis, and with the hard-won consent of Quaestor [[Tra'an Reith|Reith]], the reptiles of the guild captured the crews of several ships to be slaves while stealing their cargoes to finance plans to rebuild Plagueis. This eventually would lead to a Plagueian assault on several pirate bands and independent systems by which several ships were seized by Plagueis to form the core of a new Ascendant Fleet. These vessels served during the Dark Crusade against the One Sith, and the spoils of war allowed Plagueis to further expand its star navy.
With help from Plagueis, and with the hard-won consent of Quaestor [[Tra'an Reith|Reith]], the reptiles of the guild captured the crews of several ships to be slaves while stealing their cargoes to finance plans to rebuild Plagueis. This eventually would lead to a Plagueian assault on several pirate bands and independent systems by which several ships were seized by Plagueis to form the core of a new Ascendant Fleet. These vessels served during the Dark Crusade, and the spoils of war allowed Plagueis to further expand its star navy.


The Ascendant Fleet was virtually destroyed in early 34 ABY in orbit of the Clan’s new capital [[Aliso]]. The assault was devastating, timed for when most of the fleet’s crew were planetside assisting in the efforts to establish a Plagueian presence on the planet. The attacking force was numerically superior to the Ascendant Fleet, and the Plagueian ships were quickly overwhelmed and destroyed. Initially it was thought that the attack was initiated by a rival faction of former Imperials, but later evidence surfaced that caused the Plagueian summit to realize that it had been engineered by someone else.
The Ascendant Fleet was virtually destroyed in early 34 ABY in orbit of the Clan’s new capital [[Aliso]]. The assault was devastating, timed for when most of the fleet’s crew were planetside assisting in the efforts to establish a Plagueian presence on the planet. The attacking force was numerically superior to the Ascendant Fleet, and the Plagueian ships were quickly overwhelmed and destroyed. Initially it was thought that the attack was initiated by a rival faction of former Imperials, but later evidence surfaced that caused the Plagueian summit to realize that it had been engineered by someone else.


Over the following year, Plagueis set about rebuilding their space force. Using connections to the [[starwars:Corporate Sector|Corporate Sector]], their allies at Hyperdyne, and even by exploiting the galactic chaos following the destruction of [[starwars:Hosnian Prime|Hosnian Prime]], Plagueis was able to purchase or secure a number of capital starships to replace what had been lost. Centered around a new [[itemprototype:816|Imperial I-class]] Star Destroyer [[Ascendancy (Imperial I-class)|''Ascendancy'']], the Ascendant Fleet once again became a force to be feared.
Over the following year, Plagueis set about rebuilding their space force. Using connections to the [[starwars:Corporate Sector|Corporate Sector]], their allies at Hyperdyne, and even by exploiting the galactic chaos following the destruction of [[starwars:Hosnian Prime|Hosnian Prime]], Plagueis was able to purchase or secure a number of capital starships to replace what had been lost. Centered around a [[itemprototype:imperial-ii-class-star-destroyer|''Imperial II''-class]] Star Destroyer [[Ascendancy (Imperial I-class)|''Ascendancy'']], the Ascendant Fleet once again became a force to be feared.


==  Chain of Command  ==
==  Chain of Command  ==
The command structure of the Ascendant Fleet exists as a natural outgrowth of the magocratic nature of the Plagueian feudal system. While vessel or unit command is vested in experienced officers drawn from the ranks of The Willing, overall command always rests in the hands of the Clan's Dark Jedi. The supreme commander of the fleet, like the Ascendant Legion, is the Dread Lord. The Consul, however, often chooses only to directly oversee the most important military operations, with the Dread Lord's Wrath serving in direct command in the latter's capacity of Military Executor. Additionally, the Quaestors command their own assigned fleet assets as Vassals of the Dread Lord. The authority of the Quaestors is still subordinate to that of the Wrath and the Dread Lord, however.
The command structure of the Ascendant Fleet exists as a natural outgrowth of the magocratic nature of the Plagueian feudal system. While vessel or unit command is vested in experienced officers drawn from the ranks of The Willing, overall command always rests in the hands of the Clan's Dark Jedi. The supreme commander of the fleet, like the Ascendant Legion, is the Dread Lord. The Consul, however, often chooses only to directly oversee the most important military operations, with the Dread Lord's Wrath serving in direct command in the latter's capacity of Military Executor. Additionally, the Quaestors command their own assigned fleet assets as Vassals of the Dread Lord. The authority of the Quaestors is still subordinate to that of the Wrath and the Dread Lord, however.


Direct day to day command authority is vested the non-Force using officers that make up much of the Fleet. The most senior officer of the Ascendant Fleet is Admiral [[Cyvaria Ranin]], the ranking survivor of the Fall of Jusadih. Admiral Ranin commands the fleet from the ''Ascendancy'' which serves as the fleet flagship. Each independent force attached to the two Houses are commanded by Commodores stationed aboard the twin [[itemprototype:507|'Strike''-class]] cruisers attached to the House forces. All vessels of cruiser classification or better are commanded by an officer holding the rank of captain, with ships of frigate classification or less commanded by officers holding the rank of at least lieutenant commander. Any of these officers is still subordinate to the Dark Jedi of the Clan, but a lower ranked Jedi cannot countermand orders given by their superiors to the officers of the fleet.
Direct day to day command authority is vested the non-Force using officers that make up much of the Fleet. The most senior officer of the Ascendant Fleet is Admiral [[Cyvaria Ranin]], the ranking survivor of the Fall of Jusadih. Admiral Ranin commands the fleet from the ''Ascendancy'' which serves as the fleet flagship. Each independent force attached to the two Houses are commanded by Commodores stationed aboard the twin [[itemprototype:providence-class-dreadnought|''Providence''-class ]] dreadnoughts attached to the House forces. All vessels of cruiser classification or better are commanded by an officer holding the rank of captain, with ships of frigate classification or less commanded by officers holding the rank of at least lieutenant commander. Any of these officers is still subordinate to the Dark Jedi of the Clan, but a lower ranked Jedi cannot countermand orders given by their superiors to the officers of the fleet.
 
Unlike the New Republic, the starfighter forces of Clan Plagueis are not a separate service branch from the Ascendant Fleet. Due to their operational configuration as an almost entirely carrier based organization that is tasked to operate directly with the fleet, their command structure is integrated into that of the fleet itself. The senior starfighter officer aboard a ship that embarks a full wing of starfighter squadrons is given the position of Wing Commander and will hold a minimum rank of commander. Individual squadron commanders are at least lieutenants.


Unlike the New Republic, the starfighter forces of Clan Plagueis are not a separate service branch from the Ascendant Fleet. Due to their operational configuration as an almost entirely carrier based organization that is tasked to operate directly with the fleet, their command structure is integrated into that of the fleet itself. The senior starfighter officer aboard a ship that embarks several starfighter squadrons is given the position of Wing Commander and will hold a minimum rank of commander. Individual squadron commanders are at least lieutenants.
== Organization ==
== Organization ==
During normal operations the Ascendant Fleet is divided into four task forces, each centered around one a cruiser or Star Destroyer. Command Force Aurek, the main portion of the Ascendant Fleet, is built around the ''Imperial I''-class Star Destroyer ''Ascendancy'', with day-to-day operations overseen directly by fleet commander Cyvaria Ranin. The ''Ascendancy'' forms a battle line with the Clan's trio of [[itemprototype:509|Nebulon-B]] frigates. Additionally, [[itemprototype:486|DP20 gunships]] and [[itemprototype:484|''Braha'tok''-class gunships]] are assigned to the task force to serve as an anti-starfighter screen. Finally, a pair of [[itemprototype:508|''Carrack''-class]] cruisers use their speed to fill the role of recon/picket vessels.
During normal operations the Ascendant Fleet is divided into three task forces. The First Mobile Fleet, the main portion of the Ascendant Fleet, is built around the ''Imperial II''-class Star Destroyer ''Ascendancy'', with day-to-day operations overseen directly by fleet commander Cyvaria Ranin. The ''Ascendancy'' forms a battle line with the cruisers and large frigates. Additionally, several corvettes are assigned to the task force to serve as an anti-starfighter screen. The fleet's interdictor vessel, a [[itemprototype:cc-7700-frigate|CC-7700]] frigate is also assigned to this group. Plagueis's [[itemprototype:acclamator-class-assault-ship|''Acclamator-class]] assault ship [[item:71526|''Wrath'']] will often operate as part of the main portion of the fleet though, while commanded my Ascendant Fleet personnel, it is officially attached to the [[Ascendant Legion]].


A pair of identical task forces, Besh and Cresh, serve under the direct authority of the [[Quaestor]]s of Ajunta Pall and Karness Muur. These task forces are centered around the [[Dominant|''Dominant'']] and [[Vigilant|''Vigilant'']] respectively. Each of the task forces also are assigned a [[itemprototype:511|''Quasar Fire''-class]] carrier in addition to a trio of corvettes to serve as an anti-starfighter screen. Finally, Defense Force Dorn is nominally assigned for the defense of the Aliso system and is centered around the heavy cruiser [[Wrath]] under the direct authority of the Clan [[Proconsul]]. A trio of corvettes are tasked as her anti-starfighter screen, however the CR90 [[Ambition (CR90 corvette)|''Ambition'']] is normally assigned to independent operations supporting [[The Circle]].
Two smaller task forces, Expeditionary Fleets Aurek and Zerek, serve under the direct authority of the [[Quaestor]]s of [[House Ventress]] and [[House Tyranus]] respectively. Each of these task forces are centered around a ''Providence''-class dreadnought supported by an array of fast cruisers and corvettes creating fast attack group capable of a wide range of missions.


=== Command Force Aurek ===
=== First Mobile Fleet ===
*[[Ascendancy (Imperial I-class)|'''''Ascendancy''''']] - [[itemprototype:816|''Imperial I''-class Star Destroyer]]
*[[Ascendancy (Imperial II-class)|'''''Ascendancy''''']] - [[itemprototype:816|''Imperial II''-class Star Destroyer]]
**[[item:49312|Whirlwind Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-sf-starfighter-squadron|TIE/sf starfighter squadron]] x2
**[[item:49117|Thunderbolt Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-ba-interceptor-squadron|TIE/ba interceptor squadron]] x2
**[[item:49116|Shrike Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:77616-tie-d-defender-squadron|TIE/d Defender squadron]]
**[[item:47091|Invader Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:upsilon-class-command-shuttle-flight|Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing assault gunboat squadron]]
**[[item:47081|Tempest Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:567|A/SF-01 B-wings]]
**[[item:46976|Tau squadron]] - [[itemprototype:upsilon-class-command-shuttle-flight|''Upsilon''-class Command Shuttle Flight]]
**[[item:45851|Typhoon Squadron]] [[itemprototype:567|A/SF-01 B-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:sentinel-class-landing-craft-flight|''Sentinel''-class landing craft flight]]
*[[Anvil|'''''Anvil''''']] - [[itemprototype:509|EF76 Nebulon-B frigate]]  
*[[item:85097|'''''Siegebreaker''''']] - [[itemprototype:recusant-class-light-destroyer|''Recusant''-class light destroyer]]
**[[item:47085|Dauntless Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-hu-hunter-squadron|TIE/hu Hunter squadron]] x2
*[[Monitor|'''''Monitor''''']] - [[itemprototype:509|EF76 Nebulon-B frigate]]  
**[[itemprototype:82158-tie-boarding-craft-flight|TIE Boarding Craft flight]]
**[[item:47089|Lancer Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
*[[item:85755|'''''Indefatigable''''']] - [[itemprototype:munificent-class-star-frigate-1e3a46af-a2ed-429d-960d-b6dd8b56a969|''Munificent''-class star frigate]]
*[[Serpent|'''''Serpent''''']] - [[itemprototype:509|EF76 Nebulon-B frigate]]  
**[[itemprototype:82191-tie-wi-starfighter-squadron|TIE/wi starfighter squadron]] x2
**[[item:47114|Hornet Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:upsilon-class-command-shuttle-flight|Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing assault gunboat squadron]]
*[[Eris|'''''Eris''''']] - [[itemprototype:508|''Carrack''-class light cruiser]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-hu-hunter-squadron|TIE/hu Hunter squadron]]
*[[Borath|'''''Borath''''']] - [[itemprototype:508|''Carrack''-class light cruiser]]
*[[item:83820|'''''Indomitable''''']] - [[itemprototype:munificent-class-star-frigate-1e3a46af-a2ed-429d-960d-b6dd8b56a969|''Munificent''-class star frigate]]
*[[Silent Scream (Braha'tok-class)|'''''Silent Scream''''']] - [[itemprototype:484|''Braha'tok''-class gunship]]
**[[itemprototype:82191-tie-wi-starfighter-squadron|TIE/wi starfighter squadron]] x2
*[[Hell's Iris (Braha'tok-class)|'''''Hell's Iris''''']] - [[itemprototype:484|''Braha'tok''-class gunship]]
**[[itemprototype:upsilon-class-command-shuttle-flight|Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing assault gunboat squadron]]
*[[Ballista (DP20 frigate)|'''''Ballista''''']] - [[itemprototype:486|DP20 frigate]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-hu-hunter-squadron|TIE/hu Hunter squadron]]
*[[Hunter (DP20 frigate)|'''''Hunter''''']] - [[itemprototype:486|DP20 frigate]]
*'''''Revenge''''' - [[itemprototype:hynestian-star-cruiser|Hynestian Star Cruiser]]
**[[itemprototype:82191-tie-wi-starfighter-squadron|TIE/wi starfighter squadron]] x2
**[[itemprototype:tie-d-defender-squadron|TIE/d Defender squadron]]
**[[itemprototype:upsilon-class-command-shuttle-flight|Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing assault gunboat squadron]]
*'''''Resolution''''' - [[itemprototype:hynestian-star-cruiser|Hynestian Star Cruiser]]
**[[itemprototype:82191-tie-wi-starfighter-squadron|TIE/wi starfighter squadron]] x2
**[[itemprototype:tie-d-defender-squadron|TIE/d Defender squadron]]
**[[itemprototype:upsilon-class-command-shuttle-flight|Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing assault gunboat squadron]]
*[[item:71526|'''''Maelstrom''''']] - [[itemprototype:cc-7700-frigate|CC-7700 frigate]]
*[[item:85118|'''''Scylla''''']] - [[itemprototype:tartan-class-patrol-cruiser|''Tartan''-class patrol cruiser]]
*[[item:85114|'''''Solace''''']] - [[itemprototype:tartan-class-patrol-cruiser|''Tartan''-class patrol cruiser]]
*[[item:85106|'''''Legion''''']] - [[itemprototype:tartan-class-patrol-cruiser|''Tartan''-class patrol cruiser]]
*[[item:85117|'''''Lance''''']] - [[itemprototype:tartan-class-patrol-cruiser|''Tartan''-class patrol cruiser]]
*[[item:85113|'''''Lightning''''']] - [[itemprototype:tartan-class-patrol-cruiser|''Tartan''-class patrol cruiser]]


=== Task Force Besh ===
=== Expeditionary Fleet Aurek ===
*[[Dominant|'''''Dominant''''']] - [[itemprototype:816|''Strike''-class medium cruiser]]
*[[item:85104|'''''Goliath''''']] - [[itemprototype:providence-class-dreadnought|''Providence''-class dreadnought]]  
**[[item:47087|Havoc Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-sf-starfighter-squadron|TIE/sf starfighter squadron]] x2
**[[item:47080|Tornado Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:567|A/SF-01 B-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-ba-interceptor-squadron|TIE/ba interceptor squadron]] x2
*[[Implacable|'''''Implacable''''']] - [[itemprototype:511|''Quasar Fire''-class cruiser-carrier]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-wi-starfighter-squadron|TIE/wi starfighter squadron]] x2
**[[item:46077|Meteor Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-rb-heavy-starfighter-squadron|TIE/rb heavy starfighter squadron]] x2
**[[item:47090|Nomad Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-d-defender-squadron|TIE/d Defender squadron]]
**[[item:47098|Warhawk Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-se-bomber-squadron|TIE/se bomber squadron]]
**[[item:45824|Quake Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:570|BTL-A4 Y-Wings]]
**[[item:51198|Mu squadron]] - [[itemprototype:delta-class-t-3c-shuttle-flight|''Delta''-class T-3c Shuttle Flight]]
*[[Brigand (DP20 frigate)|'''''Brigand''''']] - [[itemprototype:486|DP20 frigate]]
**[[itemprototype:sentinel-class-landing-craft-flight|''Sentinel''-class landing craft flight]]
*[[Perdition (DP20 frigate)|'''''Perdition''''']] - [[itemprototype:486|DP20 frigate]]
*[[Perdition (Raider II-class)|'''''Perdition''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]]
*[[Solace (CR90 corvette)|'''''Solace''''']] - [[itemprototype:485|CR90 corvette]]
*[[Silent Scream (Hammerhead corvette)|'''''Silent Scream''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]]
*[[item:50011|'''''Brigand''''']] - [[itemprototype:dp20-corellian-gunship|DP20 Corellian gunship]]
*[[item:78953|'''''Baron''''']] - [[itemprototype:dp20-corellian-gunship|DP20 Corellian gunship]]
*[[item:85055|'''''Savage''''']] - [[itemprototype:tartan-class-patrol-cruiser|''Tartan''-class patrol cruiser]]
*[[item:85105|'''''Swift''''']] - [[itemprototype:tartan-class-patrol-cruiser|''Tartan''-class patrol cruiser]]


=== Task Force Cresh ===
=== Expeditionary Fleet Zerek ===
*[[Vigilant|'''''Vigilant''''']] - [[itemprototype:816|''Strike''-class medium cruiser]]
*[[item:85103|'''''Centurion''''']] - [[itemprototype:providence-class-dreadnought|''Providence''-class dreadnought]]  
**[[item:47094|Lightning Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-sf-starfighter-squadron|TIE/sf starfighter squadron]] x2
**[[item:47073|Hurricane Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:567|A/SF-01 B-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-ba-interceptor-squadron|TIE/ba interceptor squadron]] x2
*[[Indefatigable|'''''Indefatigable''''']] - [[itemprototype:511|''Quasar Fire''-class cruiser-carrier]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-wi-starfighter-squadron|TIE/wi starfighter squadron]] x2
**[[item:45855|Vanguard Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-rb-heavy-starfighter-squadron|TIE/rb heavy starfighter squadron]] x2
**[[item:47096|Wildcat Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-d-defender-squadron|TIE/d Defender squadron]]
**[[item:47088|Marauder Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
**[[itemprototype:tie-se-bomber-squadron|TIE/se bomber squadron]]
**[[item:46046|Tremor Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:570|BTL-A4 Y-Wings]]
**[[item:51197|Rho squadron]] - [[itemprototype:delta-class-t-3c-shuttle-flight|''Delta''-class T-3c Shuttle Flight]]
*[[Heretic (DP20 frigate)|'''''Heretic''''']] - [[itemprototype:486|DP20 frigate]]
**[[itemprototype:sentinel-class-landing-craft-flight|''Sentinel''-class landing craft flight]]
*[[Victorian (DP20 frigate)|'''''Victorian''''']] - [[itemprototype:486|DP20 frigate]]
*[[Hunter (Raider II-class)|'''''Hunter''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]]
*[[Scylla (CR90 corvette)|'''''Scylla''''']] - [[itemprototype:485|CR90 corvette]]
*[[Heretic (Raider II-class)|'''''Heretic''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]]
*[[item:47154|'''''Hell's Iris''''']] - [[itemprototype:dp20-corellian-gunship|DP20 Corellian gunship]]
*[[item:47157|'''''Malice''''']] - [[itemprototype:dp20-corellian-gunship|DP20 Corellian gunship]]
*[[item:85057|'''''Scourge''''']] - [[itemprototype:tartan-class-patrol-cruiser|''Tartan''-class patrol cruiser]]
*[[item:85056|'''''Scorpion''''']] - [[itemprototype:tartan-class-patrol-cruiser|''Tartan''-class patrol cruiser]]


=== Defense Force Dorn ===
=== Transport Group ===
*[[Wrath|'''''Wrath''''']] - [[itemprototype:816|''Vindicator''-class heavy cruiser]]
*[[item:54509|'''''Freighter Wing''''']]
**[[item:46221|Avenger Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
**[[item:46927|'''''Pacifica''''']] - [[itemprototype:action-vi-transport|Action VI transport]]
**[[item:46217|Cyclone Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:567|A/SF-01 B-wings]]
**[[item:46164|'''''Nebula Striker''''']] - [[itemprototype:action-vi-transport|Action VI transport]]
*[[Instigator (DP20 frigate)|'''''Instigator''''']] - [[itemprototype:486|DP20 frigate]]
**[[item:62341|'''''Calm Sea''''']] - [[itemprototype:action-vi-transport|Action VI transport]]
*[[Baron|'''''Baron''''']] - [[itemprototype:486|DP20 frigate]]
**[[item:76182|'''''Whydah''''']] - [[itemprototype:eta-class-supply-barge|''Eta''-class supply barge]]
*[[Ambition (CR90 corvette)|'''''Ambition''''']] - [[itemprototype:485|CR90 corvette]]
**[[item:76181|'''''Respite''''']] - [[itemprototype:eta-class-supply-barge|''Eta''-class supply barge]]
*[[item:49311|Gauntlet Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
**[[item:71536|'''''Cythera''''']] - [[itemprototype:eta-class-supply-barge|''Eta''-class supply barge]]
*[[item:49308|Gladiator Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
 
*[[item:54509|'''''Escort Wing''''']]
**[[itemprototype:imperial-gozanti-class-cruiser|Imperial ''Gozanti''-class cruiser]] x6
**[[itemprototype:tie-ln-starfighter-squadron|TIE/ln starfighter squadron]] x2


== Rank Structure ==
== Rank Structure ==
While the fleet operated by Clan Plagueis is overseen by free officers, the non-commissioned portions of the fleet ranks are entirely made up of slave soldiers. As such, a formalized rank structure does not exist for those below officer rank within the fleet. The officer's rank insignia are worn on each side of the collar.
While the fleet operated by Clan Plagueis is overseen by free officers, the non-commissioned portions of the fleet ranks are entirely made up of droids. As such, a formalized rank structure does not exist for those below officer rank within the fleet. The officer's rank insignia are worn on the left side of the chest.


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Latest revision as of 20:40, 23 January 2024

Exodus era.New Order era.
Ascendant Fleet
Unit Information
Allegiance:

Clan Plagueis

Type:

Assault Fleet

Motto:

Adapt, Ascend, Avail

Equipment:
Commander(s)
Commanders:
[ Source ]

The Ascendant Fleet is one of the two military branches of Clan Plagueis. Comprised of naval and starfighter forces, the Ascendant Fleet is the primary force projection tool of Plagueis.

History

The Ascendancy escorted by Instigator and Baron.

The original Ascendant Fleet served in the Jusadih System from 30 ABY to 36 ABY, conquering the system during the War of Ascension. Together with their Legion, a collection of Throne-loyal soldiers and conscripts, they order in a system that became more and more fragmented, disloyal, and difficult to police with each year. It saw its end at the hands of Archibald Zoraan during the fall of Jusadih, as both the Horizon Plague and Zoraan's forces crushed and destroyed the system and almost all of fleet. Only the original Ascendancy escaped.

Following Jusadih's destruction, the Plagueis found itself stranded, but not without hope - their blind hyperjump away from destruction lead them to a long abandoned station within the Stygian Caldera itself. Several members of Plagueis rendevoused with the Saraask'ar slaving guild, a group that had sold their services to Plagueis before, and the Trandoshans tried to take what was left of Plagueis for themselves. Having taken on more than they bargained for, the Saraask'ar were subjugated by Plagueis when their attack failed. This would be a boon to Plagueis, who used the resources of the Saraask'ar to start repairs on their ships.

With help from Plagueis, and with the hard-won consent of Quaestor Reith, the reptiles of the guild captured the crews of several ships to be slaves while stealing their cargoes to finance plans to rebuild Plagueis. This eventually would lead to a Plagueian assault on several pirate bands and independent systems by which several ships were seized by Plagueis to form the core of a new Ascendant Fleet. These vessels served during the Dark Crusade, and the spoils of war allowed Plagueis to further expand its star navy.

The Ascendant Fleet was virtually destroyed in early 34 ABY in orbit of the Clan’s new capital Aliso. The assault was devastating, timed for when most of the fleet’s crew were planetside assisting in the efforts to establish a Plagueian presence on the planet. The attacking force was numerically superior to the Ascendant Fleet, and the Plagueian ships were quickly overwhelmed and destroyed. Initially it was thought that the attack was initiated by a rival faction of former Imperials, but later evidence surfaced that caused the Plagueian summit to realize that it had been engineered by someone else.

Over the following year, Plagueis set about rebuilding their space force. Using connections to the Corporate Sector, their allies at Hyperdyne, and even by exploiting the galactic chaos following the destruction of Hosnian Prime, Plagueis was able to purchase or secure a number of capital starships to replace what had been lost. Centered around a Imperial II-class Star Destroyer Ascendancy, the Ascendant Fleet once again became a force to be feared.

Chain of Command

The command structure of the Ascendant Fleet exists as a natural outgrowth of the magocratic nature of the Plagueian feudal system. While vessel or unit command is vested in experienced officers drawn from the ranks of The Willing, overall command always rests in the hands of the Clan's Dark Jedi. The supreme commander of the fleet, like the Ascendant Legion, is the Dread Lord. The Consul, however, often chooses only to directly oversee the most important military operations, with the Dread Lord's Wrath serving in direct command in the latter's capacity of Military Executor. Additionally, the Quaestors command their own assigned fleet assets as Vassals of the Dread Lord. The authority of the Quaestors is still subordinate to that of the Wrath and the Dread Lord, however.

Direct day to day command authority is vested the non-Force using officers that make up much of the Fleet. The most senior officer of the Ascendant Fleet is Admiral Cyvaria Ranin, the ranking survivor of the Fall of Jusadih. Admiral Ranin commands the fleet from the Ascendancy which serves as the fleet flagship. Each independent force attached to the two Houses are commanded by Commodores stationed aboard the twin Providence-class dreadnoughts attached to the House forces. All vessels of cruiser classification or better are commanded by an officer holding the rank of captain, with ships of frigate classification or less commanded by officers holding the rank of at least lieutenant commander. Any of these officers is still subordinate to the Dark Jedi of the Clan, but a lower ranked Jedi cannot countermand orders given by their superiors to the officers of the fleet.

Unlike the New Republic, the starfighter forces of Clan Plagueis are not a separate service branch from the Ascendant Fleet. Due to their operational configuration as an almost entirely carrier based organization that is tasked to operate directly with the fleet, their command structure is integrated into that of the fleet itself. The senior starfighter officer aboard a ship that embarks a full wing of starfighter squadrons is given the position of Wing Commander and will hold a minimum rank of commander. Individual squadron commanders are at least lieutenants.

Organization

During normal operations the Ascendant Fleet is divided into three task forces. The First Mobile Fleet, the main portion of the Ascendant Fleet, is built around the Imperial II-class Star Destroyer Ascendancy, with day-to-day operations overseen directly by fleet commander Cyvaria Ranin. The Ascendancy forms a battle line with the cruisers and large frigates. Additionally, several corvettes are assigned to the task force to serve as an anti-starfighter screen. The fleet's interdictor vessel, a CC-7700 frigate is also assigned to this group. Plagueis's Acclamator-class assault ship Wrath will often operate as part of the main portion of the fleet though, while commanded my Ascendant Fleet personnel, it is officially attached to the Ascendant Legion.

Two smaller task forces, Expeditionary Fleets Aurek and Zerek, serve under the direct authority of the Quaestors of House Ventress and House Tyranus respectively. Each of these task forces are centered around a Providence-class dreadnought supported by an array of fast cruisers and corvettes creating fast attack group capable of a wide range of missions.

First Mobile Fleet

Expeditionary Fleet Aurek

Expeditionary Fleet Zerek

Transport Group

Rank Structure

While the fleet operated by Clan Plagueis is overseen by free officers, the non-commissioned portions of the fleet ranks are entirely made up of droids. As such, a formalized rank structure does not exist for those below officer rank within the fleet. The officer's rank insignia are worn on the left side of the chest.

Ascendant Fleet Rank Table
Officer Rank
O-8 O-7 O-6 O-5 O-4 O-3 O-2 O-1
Admiral Commodore Commander Captain Lt. Commander Senior Lieutenant Lieutenant Ensign

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Clan Plagueis
Units Clan: Plagueis
Houses: TyranusVentress
Battle Team: None
Leadership Clan: Consul Selika RohProconsul TuQ'uan Varick
Tyranus: Quaestor Nora Olen
Ventress: Quaestor Tahiri Drakon Night-Thorn
Territory AlisoAliso systemThe Anchorage
Groups & Organizations di PlagiaAscendant ForcesSaraask'ar ClanValneikian HiveSubjugatesRavagersWraiths
Adapt. Ascend. Avail.