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| |equipment=*[[itemprototype:816|''Imperial I''-class Star Destroyer]] | | |equipment=*[[itemprototype:imperial-ii-class-star-destroyer|''Imperial II''-class Star Destroyer]] |
| *[[itemprototype:496|''Vindicator''-class heavy cruisers]] | | *[[itemprototype:victory-class-star-destroyer|''Victory''-class Star Destroyers]] |
| *[[itemprototype:acclamator-class-assault-ship|''Acclamator''-class assault ship]] | | *[[itemprototype:cc-7700-frigate|CC-7700 frigate]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:nebulon-c-escort-frigate|Nebulon-C escort frigates]] |
| *[[itemprototype:507|''Strike''-class medium cruiser]] | | *[[itemprototype:507|''Strike''-class medium cruiser]] |
| *[[itemprototype:508|''Carrack''-class light cruisers]] | | *[[itemprototype:arquitens-class-light-cruiser|''Arquitens''-class light cruisers]] |
| *[[itemprototype:509|EF76 Nebulon-B frigates]]
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| *[[itemprototype:511|''Quasar Fire''-class cruiser-carriers]] | | *[[itemprototype:511|''Quasar Fire''-class cruiser-carriers]] |
| *[[itemprototype:910|Hammerhead corvettes]]
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| *[[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvettes]] | | *[[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvettes]] |
| *[[itemprototype:dp20-corellian-gunship|DP20 Frigates]] | | *[[itemprototype:dp20-corellian-gunship|DP20 Frigates]] |
| *[[itemprototype:485|CR90 corvette]] | | *[[itemprototype:485|CR90 corvettes]] |
| *[[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]] | | *[[itemprototype:acclamator-class-assault-ship|''Acclamator''-class assault ship]] |
| *[[itemprototype:567|A/SF-01 B-wings]] | | *[[itemprototype:550|TIE/fo starfighters]] |
| *[[itemprototype:570|BTL-A4 Y-Wings]] | | *[[itemprototype:535|TIE/sf starfighters]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:tie-ba-interceptor|TIE/ba interceptors]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:534|TIE/d Defender multi-role starfighters]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:gat-12-skipray-blastboat|GAT-12 Skipray Blastboats]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:548|TIE Advanced x1 starfighters]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:525|''Upsilon''-class command shuttle]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:879|''Delta''-class T-3c shuttles]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:gr-75-medium-transport|GR-75 medium transports]] |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| == 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. |
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| 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:496|''Vindicator''-class]] heavy 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:victory-class-star-destroyer|''Victory''-class]] Star Destroyers 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. |
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| == Organization == | | == Organization == |
| During normal operations the Ascendant Fleet is divided into two task forces. Command Force Dread, 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 [[itemprototype:acclamator-class-assault-ship|''Acclamator''-class]] cruiser [[Wrath|''Wrath'']] (under the direct authority of the Clan [[Proconsul]]), the [[itemprototype:507|''Strike''-class]] | | 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 is supported by a pair of dedicated carriers. 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]]. |
| cruiser [[Termagant|''Termagant'']] (at the command of the Clan [[Rollmaster]]), and the Clan's [[itemprototype:509|''Nebulon''-B]] frigates. Additionally, [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class]] corvettes are assigned to the task force to serve as an anti-starfighter screen. Many more vessels fill out the flesh of the Command Force, creating an imposing core to the Ascendant Fleet.
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| The second task force, Task Force Dirge, serves under the direct authority of the [[Quaestor]] and [[Aedile]] of [[House Tyranus]]. This task force is centered around the [[Dominant|''Dominant'']]. It also houses an array of frigates and cruisers, creating a smaller, more flexible task force that can be utilized on a wide range of missions.
| | 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 [[itemprototype:victory-class-star-destroyer|''Victory''-class]] Star Destroyer supported by an array of frigates, cruisers, and corvettes creating smaller, more flexible task forces that can be utilized on a wide range of missions. |
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| Currently, [[Opress|Opress Squadron]] operates from the [[Instigator (Raider II-class)|''Instigator'']]. | | Currently, [[Opress|Opress Squadron]] operates from the [[Instigator (Raider II-class)|''Instigator'']]. |
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| === Command Force Dread === | | === First Mobile Fleet === |
| *[[Ascendancy (Imperial I-class)|'''''Ascendancy''''']] - [[itemprototype:816|''Imperial I''-class Star Destroyer]] | | *[[Ascendancy (Imperial I-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:47117|Thunderbolt Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]] | | **[[itemprototype:tie-ba-interceptor-squadron|TIE/ba interceptor squadron]] x2 |
| **[[item:47091|Invader Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-d-defender-squadron|TIE/d Defender squadron]] |
| **[[item:65211|Shrike Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:rz-2-a-wing-interceptor|RZ-2 A-wing Interceptor]] | | **[[itemprototype:gat-12-skipray-blastboat-squadron|GAT-12 Skipray Blastboat squadron]] |
| **[[item:47081|Tempest Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:567|A/SF-01 B-wings]]
| | *[[Eris|'''''Eris''''']] - [[itemprototype:507|''Strike''-class medium cruiser]] |
| **[[item:45851|Typhoon Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:567|A/SF-01 B-wings]] | | **[[itemprototype:tie-fo-starfighter-squadron|TIE/fo starfighter squadron]] x2 |
| | *[[Borath|'''''Borath''''']] - [[itemprototype:507|''Strike''-class medium cruiser]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-fo-starfighter-squadron|TIE/fo starfighter squadron]] x2 |
| *[[Implacable|'''''Implacable''''']] - [[itemprototype:511|''Quasar Fire''-class cruiser-carrier]] | | *[[Implacable|'''''Implacable''''']] - [[itemprototype:511|''Quasar Fire''-class cruiser-carrier]] |
| **[[item:46077|Meteor Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]] | | **[[itemprototype:tie-fo-starfighter-squadron|TIE/fo starfighter squadron]] x2 |
| **[[item:47090|Nomad Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-ba-interceptor-squadron|TIE/ba interceptor squadron]] |
| **[[item:66917|Warhawk Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:rz-2-a-wing-interceptor|RZ-2 A-wing Interceptor]] | | **[[itemprototype:tie-d-defender-squadron|TIE/d Defender squadron]] |
| **[[item:45824|Quake Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:570|BTL-A4 Y-Wings]] | |
| *[[Indefatigable|'''''Indefatigable''''']] - [[itemprototype:511|''Quasar Fire''-class cruiser-carrier]] | | *[[Indefatigable|'''''Indefatigable''''']] - [[itemprototype:511|''Quasar Fire''-class cruiser-carrier]] |
| **[[item:47096|Wildcat Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]] | | **[[itemprototype:tie-fo-starfighter-squadron|TIE/fo starfighter squadron]] x2 |
| **[[item:47088|Marauder Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-ba-interceptor-squadron|TIE/ba interceptor squadron]] |
| **[[item:66918|Vanguard Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:rz-2-a-wing-interceptor|RZ-2 A-wing Interceptor]] | | **[[itemprototype:tie-d-defender-squadron|TIE/d Defender squadron]] |
| **[[item:46046|Tremor Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:570|BTL-A4 Y-Wings]]
| | *[[item:71526|'''''Maelstrom''''']] - [[itemprototype:cc-7700-frigate|CC-7700 frigate]] |
| *[[Termagant|'''''Termagant''''']] - [[itemprototype:507|''Strike''-class medium cruiser]]
| | *[[item:78221|'''''Black Prince''''']] - [[itemprototype:arquitens-class-light-cruiser|''Arquitens''-class light cruisers]] |
| **[[item:46221|Avenger Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]] | | *[[item:78221|'''''Spartan''''']] - [[itemprototype:arquitens-class-light-cruiser|''Arquitens''-class light cruisers]] |
| **[[item:46217|Cyclone Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:567|A/SF-01 B-wings]]
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| *[[Vigilant|'''''Vigilant''''']] - [[itemprototype:496|''Vindicator''-class heavy cruiser]]
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| **[[item:47094|Lightning Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
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| **[[item:46073|Hurricane Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:567|A/SF-01 B-wings]]
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| *[[Anvil|'''''Anvil''''']] - [[itemprototype:509|EF76 Nebulon-B frigate]]
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| **[[item:47085|Dauntless Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
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| *[[Monitor|'''''Monitor''''']] - [[itemprototype:509|EF76 Nebulon-B frigate]]
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| **[[item:47089|Lancer Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
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| *[[Wrath|'''''Wrath''''']] - [[itemprototype:acclamator-class-assault-ship|''Acclamator''-class assault ship]]
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| *[[Perdition (Raider II-class)|'''''Perdition''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]] | |
| *[[item:57649|'''''Baron''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]] | | *[[item:57649|'''''Baron''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]] |
| *[[Instigator (Raider II-class)|'''''Instigator''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]] | | *[[item:57652|'''''Malice''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]] |
| *[[Brigand (Raider II-class)|'''''Brigand''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]] | | *[[Scylla (DP20 frigate)|'''''Scylla''''']] - [[itemprototype:dp20-corellian-gunship|DP20 frigate]] |
| *[[Silent Scream (Hammerhead corvette)|'''''Silent Scream''''']] - [[itemprototype:910|Hammerhead corvette (combat refit)]] | | *[[Solace (DP20 frigate)|'''''Solace''''']] - [[itemprototype:dp20-corellian-gunship|DP20 frigate]] |
| *[[Hell's Iris (Hammerhead corvette)|'''''Hell's Iris''''']] - [[itemprototype:910|Hammerhead corvette (combat refit)]]
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| *[[Ballista (CR90 corvette)|'''''Ballista''''']] - [[itemprototype:485|CR90 corvette]] | | *[[Ballista (CR90 corvette)|'''''Ballista''''']] - [[itemprototype:485|CR90 corvette]] |
| *[[Ambition (Consular-class)|'''''Ambition''''']] - [[itemprototype:charger-c70-consular-class-cruiser|Charger c70 Consular-class Cruiser]] | | *[[Ambition (Consular-class)|'''''Ambition''''']] - [[itemprototype:485|CR90 corvette]]] |
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| *[[Dominant|'''''Dominant''''']] - [[itemprototype:496|''Vindicator''-class heavy cruiser]] | | *[[Dominant|'''''Dominant''''']] - [[itemprototype:victory-class-star-destroyer|''Victory''-class Star Destroyer]] |
| **[[item:47087|Havoc Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]] | | **[[item:47087|Havoc Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]] |
| **[[item:47080|Tornado Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:567|A/SF-01 B-wings]] | | **[[item:47080|Tornado Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:567|A/SF-01 B-wings]] |
| | *[[Formidable|'''''Formidable''''']] - [[Itemprototype:nebulon-c-escort-frigate|Nebulon-C Escort Frigate]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-sf-starfighter-squadron|TIE/sf starfighter squadron]] x2 |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-ba-interceptor-squadron|TIE/ba interceptor squadron]] x2 |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-d-defender-squadron|TIE/d Defender squadron]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:gat-12-skipray-blastboat-squadron|GAT-12 Skipray Blastboat squadron]] |
| | *[[item:78221|'''''Inflexible''''']] - [[itemprototype:arquitens-class-light-cruiser|''Arquitens''-class light cruisers]] |
| | *[[item:78221|'''''Vindictive''''']] - [[itemprototype:arquitens-class-light-cruiser|''Arquitens''-class light cruisers]] |
| | *[[Brigand (Raider II-class)|'''''Brigand''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]] |
| | *[[Perdition (Raider II-class)|'''''Perdition''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]] |
| | *[[Silent Scream (Hammerhead corvette)|'''''Silent Scream''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]] |
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| | === Expeditionary Fleet Zerek === |
| | *[[Vigilant|'''''Vigilant''''']] - [[itemprototype:victory-class-star-destroyer|''Victory''-class Star Destroyer]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-sf-starfighter-squadron|TIE/sf starfighter squadron]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-d-defender-squadron|TIE/d Defender squadron]] |
| *[[Audacious|'''''Audacious''''']] - [[Itemprototype:nebulon-c-escort-frigate|Nebulon-C Escort Frigate]] | | *[[Audacious|'''''Audacious''''']] - [[Itemprototype:nebulon-c-escort-frigate|Nebulon-C Escort Frigate]] |
| **[[item:47627|Cobra Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]] | | **[[itemprototype:tie-sf-starfighter-squadron|TIE/sf starfighter squadron]] x2 |
| **[[item:47617|Banshee Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-ba-interceptor-squadron|TIE/ba interceptor squadron]] x2 |
| **[[item:47613|Ice Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-d-defender-squadron|TIE/d Defender squadron]] |
| **[[item:47611|Coyote Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
| | **[[itemprototype:gat-12-skipray-blastboat-squadron|GAT-12 Skipray Blastboat squadron]] |
| **[[item:66937|Firebolt Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:rz-2-a-wing-interceptor|RZ-2 A-wing Interceptor]] | | *[[item:78221|'''''Defence''''']] - [[itemprototype:arquitens-class-light-cruiser|''Arquitens''-class light cruisers]] |
| **[[item:66919|Trauma Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:567|A/SF-01 B-wings]]
| | *[[item:78221|'''''Fearless''''']] - [[itemprototype:arquitens-class-light-cruiser|''Arquitens''-class light cruisers]] |
| *[[Formidable|'''''Formidable''''']] - [[Itemprototype:nebulon-c-escort-frigate|Nebulon-C Escort Frigate]]
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| **[[item:47607|Panther Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]] | |
| **[[item:47606|Hammer Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
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| **[[item:47126|Behemoth Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
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| **[[item:47122|Oracle Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:573|T-70 X-wings]]
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| **[[item:66936|Titan Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:rz-2-a-wing-interceptor|RZ-2 A-wing Interceptor]] | |
| **[[item:66921|Whisper Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:567|A/SF-01 B-wings]]
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| *[[Scylla (DP20 frigate)|'''''Scylla''''']] - [[itemprototype:dp20-corellian-gunship|DP20 frigate]]
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| *[[Solace (DP20 frigate)|'''''Solace''''']] - [[itemprototype:dp20-corellian-gunship|DP20 frigate]]
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| *[[Eris|'''''Eris''''']] - [[itemprototype:508|''Carrack''-class light cruiser]] | |
| *[[Borath|'''''Borath''''']] - [[itemprototype:508|''Carrack''-class light cruiser]]
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| *[[Hunter (Raider II-class)|'''''Hunter''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]] | | *[[Hunter (Raider II-class)|'''''Hunter''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]] |
| *[[Heretic (Raider II-class)|'''''Heretic''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]] | | *[[Heretic (Raider II-class)|'''''Heretic''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]] |
| *[[item:69674|'''''Warden (Immobilizer 418-class Heavy Crusier''''')]] - [[itemprototype:immobilizer-418-class-heavy-cruiser|''Immobilizer'' 418-class Heavy Crusier]] | | *[[Hell's Iris (Hammerhead corvette)|'''''Hell's Iris''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]] |
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| | === Opress Squadron === |
| | *[[Instigator (Raider II-class)|'''''Instigator''''']] - [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvette]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:tie-advanced-x1-squadron|TIE Advanced x1 starfighter squadron]] |
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| === Sigma Group === | | === Sigma Group === |
| *[[item:46976|Black Skull Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:upsilon-class-command-shuttle-flight|''Upsilon''-class Command Shuttle Flight]] | | *[[item:46976|Rho squadron]] - [[itemprototype:upsilon-class-command-shuttle-flight|''Upsilon''-class Command Shuttle Flight]] |
| *[[item:51198|Grindstone Squadron]] - [[itemprototype:delta-class-t-3c-shuttle-flight|''Delta''-class T-3c Shuttle Flight]] | | *[[item:51198|Mu squadron]] - [[itemprototype:delta-class-t-3c-shuttle-flight|''Delta''-class T-3c Shuttle Flight]] |
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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 Victory-class Star Destroyers 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 is supported by a pair of dedicated carriers. 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 Victory-class Star Destroyer supported by an array of frigates, cruisers, and corvettes creating smaller, more flexible task forces that can be utilized on a wide range of missions.
Currently, Opress Squadron operates from the Instigator.
First Mobile Fleet
Expeditionary Fleet Aurek
Expeditionary Fleet Zerek
Opress Squadron
Sigma Group
Transport Wing
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 the left side of the chest.
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O-7
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O-6
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O-4
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O-3
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O-2
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O-1
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Commodore
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Commander
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Captain
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Lt. Commander
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Senior Lieutenant
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Lieutenant
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Ensign
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