|
|
(87 intermediate revisions by 14 users not shown) |
Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| {{Organization infobox | | {{Historic|Arcona}}{{Organization |
| |BG1=
| | |image=[[File:Blue_Mist_Symbol.jpg|250px]] |
| |BG2=
| | |name=Battleteam Blue Mist |
| |name= Blue Mist
| | |founder=[[House Galeres]] |
| |image= [[Image: Blue Mist Final Symbol.jpg|250px]] | | |leader=*Commander: |
| |founder= [[House Galeres]] | | |headquarters=*[Arcona:Base |
| |leader= [[Talos Annedu Xyler]], Commander; [[Legorii]], Second In Command | | |founded=28 ABY |
| |members= [[Legorii]]; [[Illian Syn]]; Dorn; [[Dathka Lukkel]]; Raith Xderon; JS.
| | |affiliation=* [[House Galeres]] |
| |headquarters= [[BAC_Darkest_Night|BAC Barkest Night]] | | * [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]] |
| |locations=
| | * [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]] |
| |enemies= Battleteam [[Hex]]
| |
| |formed=
| |
| |founded= 28 ABY | |
| |fragmented=
| |
| |dissolved=
| |
| |restored=
| |
| |affiliation= [[House Galeres]], [[Clan Arcona]], [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]] | |
| |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]] | | |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]] |
| }} | | }} |
| | {{Quote|Oriens Coactum - The Rising Force| Blue Mist motto}} |
|
| |
|
| {{quote|Oriens Coactum - The Rising Force| Blue Mist motto}}
| |
|
| |
|
| A [[Battle Team]] within [[House Galeres]] of [[Clan Arcona]] | | A [[Battle Team|Battleteam]] within [[House Galeres]] of [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]]. Specializing in space combat and counteroffensive tactics, the former Elite Battleteam was recently dissolved back into the Arcona Expeditionary Force after close to four years of admirable service to both Galeres and Arcona. |
|
| |
|
| ==History==
| |
|
| |
|
| Blue Mist is a fairly new Battleteam, created to serve Galeres around the time that the Dark Inquisitors, a House Qel-Droma Battleteam, was installed within Clan Arcona. Blue Mist is the second Battle Team for House Galeres, the other being [[Soulfire_Strike_Team|Soulfire Strike Team]], the Elite Team of Arcona. The team is still new but is on the rise.
| |
|
| |
|
| ===The Crest of Blue Mist=== | | == History == |
| | Blue Mist was a fairly new Battleteam, created to serve Galeres around the time that the Dark Inquisitors, a House Qel-Droma Battleteam, was installed within Clan Arcona. Blue Mist was the second Battle Team for House Galeres, the other being [[Soulfire Strike Team]], the Elite Team of Arcona. At the time of its closing, the Battleteam had been serving Arcona for nearly half a decade, earning the title of "Battleteam Elite" in the process. |
|
| |
|
| {{quote|Why the stang is it red?|Dathka Lukkel to Commander Talos Annedu}}
| |
|
| |
|
| Indeed the Crest of Blue Mist is red, though this is commonlly associated with the blood that the Battleteam spills in honor of Galeres and Arcona. The blade-like image that runs vertical with the three black marks repersents the offensive capabilites of Blue Mist and the black marks each repersent a different virtue that the men of Blue Mist follow. Those are Brotherhood, Loyalty, Virtue. Brotherhood repersents the overall orginazation that Blue Mist is part of and also the bond that the Troopers often form during their time as brothers-in-arms. Loyalty is another big one for Blue Mist; it shows who they answer to, Arcona and Galeres. As with Brotherhood, each Trooper displays outstanding loyalty to their Commander and each other, a thought of betrayl would never cross their minds. Virtue is the least known one to the Dark Jedi outside of Blue Mist but for the Battleteam it is no less important. Blue Mist is a Battleteam made up of Dark Jedi of all Orders but they are not ruthless killers. They hold virtue to each kill, never killing unless they have to or Galeres wills it. (However any killing that a Trooper of Blue Mist may do outside of Battleteam duties is their own affair and holds no ties to Blue Mit). So with blade running vertical and three 'Tenets' of Blue Mist adorning the top, the two half squares must be explained. The two squares, when combined, form a shield-like object, showing the defense of Blue Mist, both in combat and in their duty to Galeres. When divided, the squares mantain balance and equality in Blue Mist. While the Commander has the final say-so, each Trooper has their own voice and is free to voice it on all matters and will be heard and considered with the same respect as that of the Commanders. The black circle in the background is the part of the Crest that encompasses all of the symbols, meanings and virtues previously explained.
| |
|
| |
|
| ===Campaigns=== | | == Missions == |
| | Generally, the missions for Blue Mist Squadron can be categorized as: Attack, Defense, and Reconnaissance. |
|
| |
|
| '''Past'''
| |
|
| |
|
| Cian Campaign
| |
|
| |
|
| The first mission of Battleteam Blue Mist under the command of Commander Talos Annedu. | | === Attack === |
| | The primary purpose of attack missions is to eliminate enemy starfighter presence. Intercept, target and hunt down enemy starfighters as fast and as many as possible, utilizing both known and homemade techniques such as dog-fights, torpedo twirls, Jafit Jams, and Talos Takedowns. This type of mission is best known as search-and-destroy/secure. |
|
| |
|
| Results: Commander was injured; No men killed in action; Campaign successful.
| | The secondary purpose is to guard an attacking force, such as a bomber squadron that is assigned by naval command to attack/destroy/disable a key target. Here, Blue Mist pilots act as guardians of the bomber flight, taking down any enemy fighters who attempt to intercept and destroy the bombers so they can concentrate more on accomplishing their mission than having to worry about "watching their sixes", as the term goes. |
|
| |
|
| Broken Saber
| |
|
| |
|
| Clan responds to Soulfire Strike Teams distress call on the planet of Reecee. Longest campaign of Blue Mist with no substantial injuries. Final results are unknown but extraction of Soulfire and their mission objective was confirmed.
| |
|
| |
|
| House Feud
| | === Defense === |
| | A fighter pilot's nightmare. The primary purpose is to defend the home fleet or space platform against a major assault from Clan enemies, which can be done by shooting down incoming torpedoes/missiles, taking out enemy snubfighters or bombers, and acting as diversionary, expendable targets. The best defense is a delaying tactic to allow as many personnel and equipment as possible to evacuate or until reinforcements can aide Blue Mist. |
|
| |
|
| Galeres and Qel-Droma battle for the title of First House. Galeres triumphs and is named first House. Two of Blue Mist men, Talos and Legorii, earn places in the Galeres Troika. Talos as the Adjunct and Legorii as the Prodigy.
| | Included in defense missions is escorting an important mobile asset (a ship or a convoy). The squadron is dedicated to protecting that asset, its cargo usually being Clan Summit or prototype weaponry, at all costs. Mist Pilots ensure that the asset can travel safely to the desired point without any interruption. Any enemy fighters encountered along the way are engaged as soon as they are spotted. However, if the enemy decides to retreat, the escort squadron will only chase down the enemies a short distance before returning to a defensive position near the escorted asset. |
|
| |
|
| Results: No men injured or killed; Trooper Illian Syn shot down.
| |
|
| |
|
| '''Present'''
| |
|
| |
|
| Ylesian Twilight
| | === Reconnaissance === |
| | These missions are generally passive observation missions in which starfighters may shadow a known enemy location, monitor traffic, estimating strength, and relaying information to Clan Arcona. If discovered, the pilots will do their best to escape, more often than not destroying any sort of base or refueling platform that they used during the mission. In no case should the pilots allow themselves to be detained and if they are shot down, pilots are expected to call on their black-ops training to evade capture. Recon missions are not considered cakewalks and are often the lowest-action but most important missions that Blue Mist undertook. |
|
| |
|
| Results: None to note as of yet
| |
|
| |
|
| '''Future'''
| |
|
| |
|
| Nothing confirmed but rumors show that certain cults may be pooling their resources and may pose a threat to Galeres but this is yet unconfirmed.
| | == Campaigns == |
| | ;Cian Campaign (NC) |
| | :The first mission of Battleteam Blue Mist under the command of Lieutenant Commander Talos d'Tana. |
|
| |
|
| ===Tactics===
| | :Results: Commander suffered medium injuries; No men killed in action; Campaign success rate at 98%. |
|
| |
|
| Blue Mist displays many combat tactics in battle and while they may not be as special-forces oriented like Soulfire, they still prove deadly. Some of the common tactics are listed below. | | ;Broken Saber |
| | :Clan responds to Soulfire Strike Teams distress call on the planet of Reecee. Longest campaign of Blue Mist with no substantial injuries. Final results are unknown but extraction of Soulfire and their mission objective was confirmed as completed. Blue Mist's rate of succes at an impressive 95%. |
|
| |
|
| '''Run-and-gun'''
| | ;House Feud |
| | :Galeres and Qel-Droma battle for the title of First House. Galeres triumphs and is named first House. Two of Blue Mist men, Talos and Legorii, earn places in the Galeres Troika. Talos as the Adjunct and Legorii as the Prodigy. |
|
| |
|
| As the name states, this is a pure offensive move and is used for fast 'skirmishes' and for providing cover-fire.
| | :Results: No men injured or killed; Trooper Illian Syn shot down. Blue Mist success rate reaches 100% for the first time. |
|
| |
|
| '''Ghost-Fire'''
| | ;Rishi (NC) |
| | :Blue Mist is deployed to Rishi to help subjugate areas in the name of House Galeres. During the mission, a mysterious group of Force-Wielders attack Blue Mist. The campaign lasts nearly five months, in which Blue Mist pilots train with Rishi Commandos in black-ops and counteroffensive techniques. |
|
| |
|
| This is also a pretty self-explanatory manoveur. This is usually used by a sharpshooter for the Battleteam and the purpose of this is to provide pure cover-fire. Usually this is used for surprise attacks, distracting the enemies while the rest runs in. The requirment of a 'Ghost' is to be able to have true aim, fire quickly and be able to move quickly and set up again equally fast.
| | :Results: No men injured or killed; Blue Mist leads a rebellion against the Highlanders and are established as honorary members of the Rishi Commandos and receive special training. Success rate drops down to 85% however, due to LCDR d'Tana and his pilots putting the identity of Clan Arcona at risk and being out-of-contact for half a year. |
|
| |
|
| '''Kad Kar'ta'''
| | ;Selen |
| | :Blue Mist are fielded as Advanced Recon Scouts and destroy key legions of Vong and help establish small footholds of power for the eventual reclaimation of Dajorra. In the end, Blue Mist causes a massive avalanche that destroys a Legion of Yuuzhan Vong and to distract the attention away from the covert strike teams of [[Soulfire]] and [[Prophecy Phyle]]. |
|
| |
|
| This tactic is in full Mando'a and means 'Saber Heart'. This is for ground combat only and no blasters are used only mele`e weapons such as beskads, lightsaber, vibro-weapons and such. This tactic is usually used to punch through the front lines and do massive damage.
| | :Results: No men killed, and Blue Mist meets their new [[Aedile]], [[Vorion]]. Troopers [[JScumm]] and [[Dorn Ty'Rodius Ravr]] are both injured. Lieutenant Commander Talos d'Tana is promoted to full Commander. |
|
| |
|
| '''Jet-Trooper'''
| | ;Great Hunt II |
| | :Blue Mist races against the clock and the other Battleteams of Arcona for the title of Elite Team of Arcona. Blue Mist triumphs after seven days of grueling events. |
|
| |
|
| However awesome it would be, Blue Mist was denied jet-packs for the time being. This refers to a pair of Blue Mist Troopers utilizing the Force in an extreme manuover. One cups his hands as if to give the other Trooper a boost and that is exactly what happens. The 'jet-trooper' sprints towards the booster and step up into the cupped hands and jumps as the booster lifts his hands to throw him with the aide of the force. The first time this move was enacted was between Dark Jedi Knight Illian Syn, who was the 'jet-trooper' and Commander Talos Annedu Xyler, the booster, in the final battle of the House Feud that ended recently.
| | :Results: Blue Mist is named the new Battleteam Elite of Arcona and awards are distributed to each member of the Team. Commander d'Tana is selected as the new [[Aedile]] of [[House Galeres]]. |
|
| |
|
| ===Armory===
| | ;Uneasy Alliances |
| | :The first mission undertaken as the Elite Team of Arcona and first one without the steady hand of Commander d'Tana, Blue Mist served as the elite pilots in engagements with both the Starfighter Corps of [[Scholae Palatinae|Clan Scholae Palatinae]] and then later the Coralskippers of the Yuuzhan Vong. |
|
| |
|
| While each Blue Mist Trooper is tecnically entitled to their own set of armor, all of the Troopers armor bears a similar quality to the others. Talos had a set of Sith Trooper Armor re-forged and upgraded and has given it to his Battleteam so that when they go into battle, they are known not only by their actions but their look as well. The only adherence to this is the Commander who wears his ''Mando beskar'' armor at all times due to tradition of the Mandalorian culture, which he is slowly taking on. It is to be noted that the second in command is entitled different armor as well but the current second, Legorii, now fights in Blue Mist standard but, with the help of Talos and his brother Anubis, is searching for something that befits a Obelisk Corporal.
| | :Results: Blue Mist truly prove their worth as the Elite Team of Arcona and [[Illian Syn]] acts as the Commander Pro Tempore. |
|
| |
|
| ==Roll of Leaders==
| | ;Black Tempest |
| * [[Strategos_Thanatos_Entar|Strategos Arconae]] <br>
| | :Arcona rally their scattered forces to invade the Dajorra system and reclaim their home territory from the Yuuzhan Vong. Blue Mist squadron is instrumental in clearing out Vong's fighters from planetary orbit, allowing the ground forces to land in safely on planet Sukhur. |
| * [[Talos Annedu Xyler]] <br>
| |
|
| |
|
| ==[http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/viewunit.asp?ID=261 Current Roster]==
| | :Results: The campaign was a blast and brought high morale and pride to the Arcona forces, including Blue Mist Squadron. They were well prepared and ready for their next, yet hardest mission, ... the Ninth Great Jedi War. |
|
| |
|
| [[Talos Annedu Xyler]] - Leader<br>
| | ;The Ninth Great Jedi War (Unification) |
| [[Legorii]] - Second In Command <br>
| | :The Great Six Clans of the Brotherhood unite under Grand Master Sarin and the Armed Forces of the Iron Throne to retake Antei from the Yuuzhan Vong. However, a new threat emerges from a mysterious Jedi Master, Omancor Crask. With his Jedi and droid forces, they have wiped out the Vong and claimed Antei as their fortress. Arcona is assigned a task to take over the Tiamat temple and Blue Mist Squadron once again demonstrate their high skilled and effectiveness in providing air support for the Arconan forces and the Army of Iron Throne. |
| [[Dorn Ty'Rodius Ravr|Dorn]] <br>
| |
| [[Illian Syn]] <br>
| |
| [[Dathka Lukkel]] <br>
| |
| Raith Xderon <br>
| |
| JScumm <br>
| |
|
| |
|
| ===Blue Mist Thanks===
| | {{Quote|Results: Although Blue Mist lost two-thirds of their members, the campaign was a huge success, with Arcona won The Ninth Great Jedi War, defeating the other five clans. Jafrits Skrumm, Commander of Blue Mist, and his Flight Leaders, Tirano and Dathka, were promoted to one rank above by then-Consul Sashar. Later, they were awarded Blue Mist Flight Wings by Quaestor Etah for their loyalty and long term exemplary service.|}} |
|
| |
|
| * [[Acheron 'Briareos'|Krath Archpriest Acheron d'Tana]] for the infobox <br>
| |
| * [[Sashar_Kodiak_Erinos|Sashar Arconae]] for the input of the Battleteams purpose and the supplication of the A-9 Interceptors and Speederbikes.<br>
| |
| * [[Zandro Savric Erinos]] for helping Talos get the Battleteam off the ground and providing a general direction for Blue Mist to go.
| |
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
| | == Armory == |
|
| |
|
| | === Blue Mist Flight Suits === |
| | [[File:TIEpilotObelisk.jpg|thumb|249px|right|Blue Mist Flight Suit]] |
| | The basic flight suit for Blue Mist Squadron, this suit is nearly identical to the TIE pilots of the Empire. The suit is all black with dark blue mantle armor and trim, a basic utility belt that holds a modified pilot's blaster pistol and a clip for a lightsaber. The life support pack, however has been upgraded and can assist a downed pilot in the vacuum of space for just about an hour and a half. A unique helmet reserved for elite ANAVSOC pilots has been issued standard along with this suit ever since the Great Hunt II. |
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
| [[Category: Clan Arcona]] | | === Standard Weapons and Equipment === |
| [[Category: Battle Team]] | | Since Blue Mist's primary battle field is in space as Arcona's flying arm, the members are only equipped with a standard or modified blaster pistol, one or two grenades of choice and miscellaneous equipment, just in case if they have to do a boarding mission or to survive behind enemy lines (e.g.: their starfighters crash and have to land in on enemy ground territory). |
| | |
| | '''Pistols''': |
| | |
| | |
| | * [[starwars:SE-14r_light_repeating_blaster|Blastech SE-14r Light Repeating Blaster]] |
| | * [[starwars:DH-17_blaster_pistol|BlasTech DH-17 Blaster Pistol]] |
| | * [[starwars:DL-44_heavy_blaster_pistol|Blastech DL-44 Heavy Blaster Pistol]] |
| | '''Grenades''': |
| | |
| | |
| | * [[starwars:TB-47_Time_Bomb|Merr-Sonn TB-47 Time Bomb]] |
| | * [[starwars:C-22_fragmentation_grenade|Merr-Sonn C-22 Fragmentation Grenade]] |
| | * [[starwars:LXR-6_concussion_grenade|SoroSuub LXR-6 Concussion Grenade]] |
| | '''Miscellaneous''': |
| | |
| | |
| | * Rations |
| | * Comlink |
| | * [[starwars:Grappling_hook|Grappling Hook]] |
| | * [[starwars:Flare_stick|Flare stick]] |
| | * [[starwars:F-187_fusioncutter|SoroSuub F-187 Fusioncutter]] |
| | |
| | ==== Lightsaber ==== |
| | If displayed on dossier, the ceremonial weapon of the Battleteam is the Spectrum hilt with a Sith blue blade. |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | == Vehicles of Blue Mist == |
| | |
| | === Space === |
| | Blue Mist was given twelve [[StarWars:A-9 Vigilance interceptor|A-9 Vigilance Interceptors]] to use in space battles. Simple cockpit controls makes the A-9 an easy fighter to learn. While faster than the TIE Interceptor, it has a weaker hull due to deliberate design choices made to reduce mass. Thanks to independent power generators, however, the weapons system is quite powerful for a ship of its size. |
| | |
| | The A-9 is armed with two laser cannons, mounted in a structure on the ventral side of the fuselage. They are fire-linked and aimed forward in their standard configuration, but several modifications exist which allows the gun to pivot 90 degrees down to perform strafing runs, as well as allowing the cannons to be independently targeted. These cannons are more powerful than those of a T-65 X-wing starfighter, which has also come as a surprise to most enemies fighting this little, yet powerful ship. And in the hands of a Dark Jedi, it is a force to be reckoned with. |
| | |
| | For Apprentices and Novices, they are given "stock" or standard A-9 Vigilance Interceptor with no modification at all. But as they progress to their next rank, optional upgrades and modifications are available. Acolytes and Protectors can upgrade the standard avionic and sensor systems to the advanced ones, while Guardians and Jedi Hunters, besides the advanced avionic and sensor system upgrade, are allowed to upgrade to advanced navigation and targeting system. The Commander can have all the upgrades and modifications which are listed below: |
| | |
| | |
| | * Standard (APP - NOV) |
| | * Advanced Avionic and Sensor system (ACO - PRT) |
| | * Advanced Navigation and Targeting system (GRD - JH) |
| | * Modified Engine - reinforced quadanium plating (DJK or above/FL) |
| | * Modified Weapon - laser cannon to pivot 180 degrees (Commander) |
| | <div style="clear:both"></div> |
| | |
| | === Ground === |
| | [[File:BLUE_MISTSpeederbike.jpg|thumb|117px|left|The Blue Mist Speederbike]] |
| | The Battleteam was given twelve Aratech speederbikes for when the Cavalry takes to the ground. They are capable of reaching speeds up to and beyond five hundred kilometers per hour, and have a flight ceiling of twenty-five meters. They are controlled by handlebars located towards the front of the vehicle, and foot pedals slung underneath adjusted speed and altitude. |
| | |
| | The highly maneuverable vehicles are equipped with sensor and communications devices located between the handlebars, including a comlink-jamming device. They are armed with a forward rotating blaster cannon for combat. |
| | |
| | They were also equipped with a very powerful boost that could propel them over vast distances in a shorter amount of time. |
| | |
| | |
| | <div style="clear:both"></div> |
| | |
| | == Base of Operations == |
| | The Battleteam did not have a base to call their own. However, Blue Mist occupied, and continues to do so today, the House Galeres flagship [[BAC Darkest Night]] along with the rest of the House. The Team docks their ships within the wide hangar and they have their own set of barracks and conference room as well as a small lounge and storage room that they have converted into an armory. Finally a small room off the armory serves as the Commander's personal office. |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | == Ranks, Titles and Awards == |
| | |
| | === Ranks === |
| | In a crusade to make the Battleteam more enjoyable, Commander JScumm created a fictional rank structure, like the Military one. |
| | |
| | |
| | * Flight Cadet (APP - NOV) |
| | * Flight Officer (ACO - PRT) |
| | * Lieutenant (GRD - JH) |
| | * Captain (DJK or above/Flight Leader) |
| | * Commander (BTL) |
| | NOTE: The ranks are purely fictional and have no standing outside the Battleteam and likewise should not be used outside Battleteam business. These ranks hold no power within House Galeres or the rest of the Brotherhood. |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | === Title === |
| | '''Ace of Blue Mist''' |
| | |
| | |
| | Over a time period, Commander of Blue Mist Squadron will award the title Ace of Blue Mist to the members of Blue Mist Squadron who have demonstrated superior activity, dedication, and desire to the battleteam. |
| | |
| | '''Past Ace of Blue Mist''' |
| | |
| | |
| | * Eclipse |
| | * Tirano Yamayura |
| | * Dathka Zar-Khon |
| | * Talos d'Tana |
| | |
| | === Award === |
| | '''Blue Mist Flight Wings''' |
| | |
| | |
| | These medals are awarded by Quaestor Galeres to the members of Blue Mist Squadron who have shown their loyalty and their long term exemplary service to the Clan and House. |
| | |
| | '''The recipients of Blue Mist Flight Wings''' |
| | |
| | |
| | * JScumm |
| | * Tirano Yamayura |
| | * Dathka Zar-Khon |
| | |
| | == Roll of Leaders == |
| | * [[Strategos Thanatos Entar|Strategos Arconae]] |
| | * [[Talos Omerta]] |
| | * [[Etah d'Tana]] |
| | * [[JScumm]] |
| | {{Arcona}} |
| | |
| | [[Category:Historic Arcona Articles]] |
|
The Jedi were real? This article is part of the history of Clan Arcona and isn't part of current events. Please do not remove this tag or the contents. These articles exist for historic purposes.
|
- "Oriens Coactum - The Rising Force"
- ― Blue Mist motto
A Battleteam within House Galeres of Clan Arcona. Specializing in space combat and counteroffensive tactics, the former Elite Battleteam was recently dissolved back into the Arcona Expeditionary Force after close to four years of admirable service to both Galeres and Arcona.
History
Blue Mist was a fairly new Battleteam, created to serve Galeres around the time that the Dark Inquisitors, a House Qel-Droma Battleteam, was installed within Clan Arcona. Blue Mist was the second Battle Team for House Galeres, the other being Soulfire Strike Team, the Elite Team of Arcona. At the time of its closing, the Battleteam had been serving Arcona for nearly half a decade, earning the title of "Battleteam Elite" in the process.
Missions
Generally, the missions for Blue Mist Squadron can be categorized as: Attack, Defense, and Reconnaissance.
Attack
The primary purpose of attack missions is to eliminate enemy starfighter presence. Intercept, target and hunt down enemy starfighters as fast and as many as possible, utilizing both known and homemade techniques such as dog-fights, torpedo twirls, Jafit Jams, and Talos Takedowns. This type of mission is best known as search-and-destroy/secure.
The secondary purpose is to guard an attacking force, such as a bomber squadron that is assigned by naval command to attack/destroy/disable a key target. Here, Blue Mist pilots act as guardians of the bomber flight, taking down any enemy fighters who attempt to intercept and destroy the bombers so they can concentrate more on accomplishing their mission than having to worry about "watching their sixes", as the term goes.
Defense
A fighter pilot's nightmare. The primary purpose is to defend the home fleet or space platform against a major assault from Clan enemies, which can be done by shooting down incoming torpedoes/missiles, taking out enemy snubfighters or bombers, and acting as diversionary, expendable targets. The best defense is a delaying tactic to allow as many personnel and equipment as possible to evacuate or until reinforcements can aide Blue Mist.
Included in defense missions is escorting an important mobile asset (a ship or a convoy). The squadron is dedicated to protecting that asset, its cargo usually being Clan Summit or prototype weaponry, at all costs. Mist Pilots ensure that the asset can travel safely to the desired point without any interruption. Any enemy fighters encountered along the way are engaged as soon as they are spotted. However, if the enemy decides to retreat, the escort squadron will only chase down the enemies a short distance before returning to a defensive position near the escorted asset.
Reconnaissance
These missions are generally passive observation missions in which starfighters may shadow a known enemy location, monitor traffic, estimating strength, and relaying information to Clan Arcona. If discovered, the pilots will do their best to escape, more often than not destroying any sort of base or refueling platform that they used during the mission. In no case should the pilots allow themselves to be detained and if they are shot down, pilots are expected to call on their black-ops training to evade capture. Recon missions are not considered cakewalks and are often the lowest-action but most important missions that Blue Mist undertook.
Campaigns
- Cian Campaign (NC)
- The first mission of Battleteam Blue Mist under the command of Lieutenant Commander Talos d'Tana.
- Results: Commander suffered medium injuries; No men killed in action; Campaign success rate at 98%.
- Broken Saber
- Clan responds to Soulfire Strike Teams distress call on the planet of Reecee. Longest campaign of Blue Mist with no substantial injuries. Final results are unknown but extraction of Soulfire and their mission objective was confirmed as completed. Blue Mist's rate of succes at an impressive 95%.
- House Feud
- Galeres and Qel-Droma battle for the title of First House. Galeres triumphs and is named first House. Two of Blue Mist men, Talos and Legorii, earn places in the Galeres Troika. Talos as the Adjunct and Legorii as the Prodigy.
- Results: No men injured or killed; Trooper Illian Syn shot down. Blue Mist success rate reaches 100% for the first time.
- Rishi (NC)
- Blue Mist is deployed to Rishi to help subjugate areas in the name of House Galeres. During the mission, a mysterious group of Force-Wielders attack Blue Mist. The campaign lasts nearly five months, in which Blue Mist pilots train with Rishi Commandos in black-ops and counteroffensive techniques.
- Results: No men injured or killed; Blue Mist leads a rebellion against the Highlanders and are established as honorary members of the Rishi Commandos and receive special training. Success rate drops down to 85% however, due to LCDR d'Tana and his pilots putting the identity of Clan Arcona at risk and being out-of-contact for half a year.
- Selen
- Blue Mist are fielded as Advanced Recon Scouts and destroy key legions of Vong and help establish small footholds of power for the eventual reclaimation of Dajorra. In the end, Blue Mist causes a massive avalanche that destroys a Legion of Yuuzhan Vong and to distract the attention away from the covert strike teams of Soulfire and Prophecy Phyle.
- Results: No men killed, and Blue Mist meets their new Aedile, Vorion. Troopers JScumm and Dorn Ty'Rodius Ravr are both injured. Lieutenant Commander Talos d'Tana is promoted to full Commander.
- Great Hunt II
- Blue Mist races against the clock and the other Battleteams of Arcona for the title of Elite Team of Arcona. Blue Mist triumphs after seven days of grueling events.
- Results: Blue Mist is named the new Battleteam Elite of Arcona and awards are distributed to each member of the Team. Commander d'Tana is selected as the new Aedile of House Galeres.
- Uneasy Alliances
- The first mission undertaken as the Elite Team of Arcona and first one without the steady hand of Commander d'Tana, Blue Mist served as the elite pilots in engagements with both the Starfighter Corps of Clan Scholae Palatinae and then later the Coralskippers of the Yuuzhan Vong.
- Results: Blue Mist truly prove their worth as the Elite Team of Arcona and Illian Syn acts as the Commander Pro Tempore.
- Black Tempest
- Arcona rally their scattered forces to invade the Dajorra system and reclaim their home territory from the Yuuzhan Vong. Blue Mist squadron is instrumental in clearing out Vong's fighters from planetary orbit, allowing the ground forces to land in safely on planet Sukhur.
- Results: The campaign was a blast and brought high morale and pride to the Arcona forces, including Blue Mist Squadron. They were well prepared and ready for their next, yet hardest mission, ... the Ninth Great Jedi War.
- The Ninth Great Jedi War (Unification)
- The Great Six Clans of the Brotherhood unite under Grand Master Sarin and the Armed Forces of the Iron Throne to retake Antei from the Yuuzhan Vong. However, a new threat emerges from a mysterious Jedi Master, Omancor Crask. With his Jedi and droid forces, they have wiped out the Vong and claimed Antei as their fortress. Arcona is assigned a task to take over the Tiamat temple and Blue Mist Squadron once again demonstrate their high skilled and effectiveness in providing air support for the Arconan forces and the Army of Iron Throne.
- "Results: Although Blue Mist lost two-thirds of their members, the campaign was a huge success, with Arcona won The Ninth Great Jedi War, defeating the other five clans. Jafrits Skrumm, Commander of Blue Mist, and his Flight Leaders, Tirano and Dathka, were promoted to one rank above by then-Consul Sashar. Later, they were awarded Blue Mist Flight Wings by Quaestor Etah for their loyalty and long term exemplary service."
- ―
Armory
Blue Mist Flight Suits
The basic flight suit for Blue Mist Squadron, this suit is nearly identical to the TIE pilots of the Empire. The suit is all black with dark blue mantle armor and trim, a basic utility belt that holds a modified pilot's blaster pistol and a clip for a lightsaber. The life support pack, however has been upgraded and can assist a downed pilot in the vacuum of space for just about an hour and a half. A unique helmet reserved for elite ANAVSOC pilots has been issued standard along with this suit ever since the Great Hunt II.
Standard Weapons and Equipment
Since Blue Mist's primary battle field is in space as Arcona's flying arm, the members are only equipped with a standard or modified blaster pistol, one or two grenades of choice and miscellaneous equipment, just in case if they have to do a boarding mission or to survive behind enemy lines (e.g.: their starfighters crash and have to land in on enemy ground territory).
Pistols:
Grenades:
Miscellaneous:
Lightsaber
If displayed on dossier, the ceremonial weapon of the Battleteam is the Spectrum hilt with a Sith blue blade.
Vehicles of Blue Mist
Space
Blue Mist was given twelve A-9 Vigilance Interceptors to use in space battles. Simple cockpit controls makes the A-9 an easy fighter to learn. While faster than the TIE Interceptor, it has a weaker hull due to deliberate design choices made to reduce mass. Thanks to independent power generators, however, the weapons system is quite powerful for a ship of its size.
The A-9 is armed with two laser cannons, mounted in a structure on the ventral side of the fuselage. They are fire-linked and aimed forward in their standard configuration, but several modifications exist which allows the gun to pivot 90 degrees down to perform strafing runs, as well as allowing the cannons to be independently targeted. These cannons are more powerful than those of a T-65 X-wing starfighter, which has also come as a surprise to most enemies fighting this little, yet powerful ship. And in the hands of a Dark Jedi, it is a force to be reckoned with.
For Apprentices and Novices, they are given "stock" or standard A-9 Vigilance Interceptor with no modification at all. But as they progress to their next rank, optional upgrades and modifications are available. Acolytes and Protectors can upgrade the standard avionic and sensor systems to the advanced ones, while Guardians and Jedi Hunters, besides the advanced avionic and sensor system upgrade, are allowed to upgrade to advanced navigation and targeting system. The Commander can have all the upgrades and modifications which are listed below:
- Standard (APP - NOV)
- Advanced Avionic and Sensor system (ACO - PRT)
- Advanced Navigation and Targeting system (GRD - JH)
- Modified Engine - reinforced quadanium plating (DJK or above/FL)
- Modified Weapon - laser cannon to pivot 180 degrees (Commander)
Ground
The Battleteam was given twelve Aratech speederbikes for when the Cavalry takes to the ground. They are capable of reaching speeds up to and beyond five hundred kilometers per hour, and have a flight ceiling of twenty-five meters. They are controlled by handlebars located towards the front of the vehicle, and foot pedals slung underneath adjusted speed and altitude.
The highly maneuverable vehicles are equipped with sensor and communications devices located between the handlebars, including a comlink-jamming device. They are armed with a forward rotating blaster cannon for combat.
They were also equipped with a very powerful boost that could propel them over vast distances in a shorter amount of time.
Base of Operations
The Battleteam did not have a base to call their own. However, Blue Mist occupied, and continues to do so today, the House Galeres flagship BAC Darkest Night along with the rest of the House. The Team docks their ships within the wide hangar and they have their own set of barracks and conference room as well as a small lounge and storage room that they have converted into an armory. Finally a small room off the armory serves as the Commander's personal office.
Ranks, Titles and Awards
Ranks
In a crusade to make the Battleteam more enjoyable, Commander JScumm created a fictional rank structure, like the Military one.
- Flight Cadet (APP - NOV)
- Flight Officer (ACO - PRT)
- Lieutenant (GRD - JH)
- Captain (DJK or above/Flight Leader)
- Commander (BTL)
NOTE: The ranks are purely fictional and have no standing outside the Battleteam and likewise should not be used outside Battleteam business. These ranks hold no power within House Galeres or the rest of the Brotherhood.
Title
Ace of Blue Mist
Over a time period, Commander of Blue Mist Squadron will award the title Ace of Blue Mist to the members of Blue Mist Squadron who have demonstrated superior activity, dedication, and desire to the battleteam.
Past Ace of Blue Mist
- Eclipse
- Tirano Yamayura
- Dathka Zar-Khon
- Talos d'Tana
Award
Blue Mist Flight Wings
These medals are awarded by Quaestor Galeres to the members of Blue Mist Squadron who have shown their loyalty and their long term exemplary service to the Clan and House.
The recipients of Blue Mist Flight Wings
- JScumm
- Tirano Yamayura
- Dathka Zar-Khon
Roll of Leaders