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| |equipment= | | |equipment=*[[itemprototype:imperial-ii-class-star-destroyer|''Imperial II''-class Star Destroyer]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:providence-class-dreadnought|''Providence''-class dreadnoughts]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:recusant-class-light-destroyer|''Recusant''-class light destroyer]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:munificent-class-star-frigate-1e3a46af-a2ed-429d-960d-b6dd8b56a969|''Munificent''-class star frigates]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:hynestian-star-cruiser|Hynestian Star Cruiser]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:cc-7700-frigate|CC-7700 frigate]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class corvettes]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:dp20-corellian-gunship|DP20 Frigates]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:tartan-class-patrol-cruiser|''Tartan''-class patrol cruiser]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:acclamator-class-assault-ship|''Acclamator''-class assault ship]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:tie-wi-starfighter-squadron|TIE/wi starfighters]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:tie-se-bomber-squadron|TIE/se bomber squadron]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:535|TIE/sf starfighters]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:tie-ba-interceptor|TIE/ba interceptors]] |
| | *[[itemprototype:534|TIE/d Defender multi-role starfighters]] |
| | *[[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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| *[[Cyvaria Ranin]] | | *[[Cyvaria Ranin]] |
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| }}The '''Ascendant Fleet''' is one of the two military branches of [[Clan]] [[Plagueis]]. Comprised of naval, starfighter, and marine forces, the Ascendant Fleet is the primary force projection tool of Plagueis. | | }}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. |
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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 [[NSD Ascendancy|''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. |
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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 the Galactic Alliance base at Ord Padron where several ships were seized by Plagueis to form the core of a new Ascendant Fleet. These vessels served the House well during the Dark Crusade against the One Sith, and the spoils of war allowed Plagueis to further expand it's 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. |
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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 [[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 ''Transcendence'' which serves as the fleet flagship. Each independent force attached to the two Houses are commanded by Commodores stationed aboard the twin [[starwars:Nebula-class Star Destroyer|''Nebula''-class]] destroyers attached to the House forces. All vessels of cruiser size or better are commanded by an officer holding the rank of captain, with ships of frigate size 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. |
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| | 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. |
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| Unlike the Galactic Alliance and New Republic before it, 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.
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| == Organization == | | == Organization == |
| During normal operations the Ascendant Fleet is divided into three task forces, each centered around one of the Clan's three Star Destroyers. The main command group is centered around the Clan flagship ''Transendence'', while groups under the direct authority of the Vassals of Ajunta Pall and Karness Muur are centered around the ''Ascendancy'' and ''Preeminence'' respectively. | | 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]]. |
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| | 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. |
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| | === First Mobile Fleet === |
| | *[[Ascendancy (Imperial II-class)|'''''Ascendancy''''']] - [[itemprototype:816|''Imperial II''-class Star Destroyer]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-sf-starfighter-squadron|TIE/sf starfighter squadron]] x2 |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-ba-interceptor-squadron|TIE/ba interceptor squadron]] x2 |
| | **[[itemprototype:77616-tie-d-defender-squadron|TIE/d Defender squadron]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:upsilon-class-command-shuttle-flight|Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing assault gunboat squadron]] |
| | **[[item:46976|Tau squadron]] - [[itemprototype:upsilon-class-command-shuttle-flight|''Upsilon''-class Command Shuttle Flight]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:sentinel-class-landing-craft-flight|''Sentinel''-class landing craft flight]] |
| | *[[item:85097|'''''Siegebreaker''''']] - [[itemprototype:recusant-class-light-destroyer|''Recusant''-class light destroyer]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-hu-hunter-squadron|TIE/hu Hunter squadron]] x2 |
| | **[[itemprototype:82158-tie-boarding-craft-flight|TIE Boarding Craft flight]] |
| | *[[item:85755|'''''Indefatigable''''']] - [[itemprototype:munificent-class-star-frigate-1e3a46af-a2ed-429d-960d-b6dd8b56a969|''Munificent''-class star frigate]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:82191-tie-wi-starfighter-squadron|TIE/wi starfighter squadron]] x2 |
| | **[[itemprototype:upsilon-class-command-shuttle-flight|Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing assault gunboat squadron]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-hu-hunter-squadron|TIE/hu Hunter squadron]] |
| | *[[item:83820|'''''Indomitable''''']] - [[itemprototype:munificent-class-star-frigate-1e3a46af-a2ed-429d-960d-b6dd8b56a969|''Munificent''-class star frigate]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:82191-tie-wi-starfighter-squadron|TIE/wi starfighter squadron]] x2 |
| | **[[itemprototype:upsilon-class-command-shuttle-flight|Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing assault gunboat squadron]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-hu-hunter-squadron|TIE/hu Hunter squadron]] |
| | *'''''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]] |
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| === Command Force Aurek === | | === Expeditionary Fleet Aurek === |
| The main portion of the Ascendant Fleet is built around the [[Khyron-class Star Destroyer|''Khyron''-class]] [[KSD Transcendent|''Transcendent'']], with day-to-day operations overseen directly by fleet commander Cyvaria Ranin. The ''Transcendence'' forms a battle line with both of the Clan's Bothan Assault Cruisers, the [[BAC Harrower|''Harrower'']] and [[BAC Terminus|''Terminus'']]. Additionally, the Corellian gunships [[GSP Headsman|''Headsman'']] and [[GSP Despair|''Despair'']] are assigned to the task force to serve as a screen. In addition, during assault operations, the [[starwars:Acclamator I-class assault ship|''Acclamator''-class]] [[ACC Ravager|''Ravager'']] operates under the command of this task force.
| | *[[item:85104|'''''Goliath''''']] - [[itemprototype:providence-class-dreadnought|''Providence''-class dreadnought]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-sf-starfighter-squadron|TIE/sf starfighter squadron]] x2 |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-ba-interceptor-squadron|TIE/ba interceptor squadron]] x2 |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-wi-starfighter-squadron|TIE/wi starfighter squadron]] x2 |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-rb-heavy-starfighter-squadron|TIE/rb heavy starfighter squadron]] x2 |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-d-defender-squadron|TIE/d Defender squadron]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-se-bomber-squadron|TIE/se bomber squadron]] |
| | **[[item:51198|Mu squadron]] - [[itemprototype:delta-class-t-3c-shuttle-flight|''Delta''-class T-3c Shuttle Flight]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:sentinel-class-landing-craft-flight|''Sentinel''-class landing craft flight]] |
| | *[[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]] |
| | *[[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]] |
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| === Task Force Besh === | | === Expeditionary Fleet Zerek === |
| The operational headquarters of [[House]] [[Ajunta Pall]] is aboard the ''Nebula''-class ''Ascendancy''. This task force is made up of the ''Ascendancy'' and her escorts, the gunships [[GSP Nightmare|''Nightmare'']] and [[Witch|''Witch'']].
| | *[[item:85103|'''''Centurion''''']] - [[itemprototype:providence-class-dreadnought|''Providence''-class dreadnought]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-sf-starfighter-squadron|TIE/sf starfighter squadron]] x2 |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-ba-interceptor-squadron|TIE/ba interceptor squadron]] x2 |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-wi-starfighter-squadron|TIE/wi starfighter squadron]] x2 |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-rb-heavy-starfighter-squadron|TIE/rb heavy starfighter squadron]] x2 |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-d-defender-squadron|TIE/d Defender squadron]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-se-bomber-squadron|TIE/se bomber squadron]] |
| | **[[item:51197|Rho squadron]] - [[itemprototype:delta-class-t-3c-shuttle-flight|''Delta''-class T-3c Shuttle Flight]] |
| | **[[itemprototype:sentinel-class-landing-craft-flight|''Sentinel''-class landing craft flight]] |
| | *[[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]] |
| | *[[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]] |
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| === Task Force Cresh === | | === Transport Group === |
| Centered around the ''Nebula''-class [[NSD Preeminence|''Preeminence'']], Task Force Cresh serves House [[Karness Muur]]. In combat, the ''Preeminence'' is escorted by the gunships [[GSP Anguish|''Anguish'']] and [[GSP Curse|''Curse'']].
| | *[[item:54509|'''''Freighter Wing''''']] |
| | **[[item:46927|'''''Pacifica''''']] - [[itemprototype:action-vi-transport|Action VI transport]] |
| | **[[item:46164|'''''Nebula Striker''''']] - [[itemprototype:action-vi-transport|Action VI transport]] |
| | **[[item:62341|'''''Calm Sea''''']] - [[itemprototype:action-vi-transport|Action VI transport]] |
| | **[[item:76182|'''''Whydah''''']] - [[itemprototype:eta-class-supply-barge|''Eta''-class supply barge]] |
| | **[[item:76181|'''''Respite''''']] - [[itemprototype:eta-class-supply-barge|''Eta''-class supply barge]] |
| | **[[item:71536|'''''Cythera''''']] - [[itemprototype:eta-class-supply-barge|''Eta''-class supply barge]] |
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| === Fleet Marines ===
| | *[[item:54509|'''''Escort Wing''''']] |
| For Clan Plagueis, protecting their naval assets is the single most important goal in combat. Unlike other Clans and Houses that have military control over a system or domain, Plagueis depends on its ships. As such, a significant number of the Clan's [[B2 super battle droid - Plagueis|B2 super battle droids]] have been specifically programed to act as a marine force aboard the capital ships of Plagueis. Using droids for this role provides several benefits, especially the ability to carry large numbers of troops. Droids, in their shut down state, do not require the space or support facilities that humanoid troopers would, which allows even the smallest corvettes or gunships to support a larger fighting force than would otherwise be possible. Additionally, the main computer cores of all Plagueis starships have been outfitted to provide a command signal for the embarked droids, allowing them to fight with great efficiency. These droids are still capable of independent operation, but their combat efficiency and coordination is vastly improved with the signal. In an improvement over the use of these droids by the [[starwars:Confederacy of Independent Systems|Confederacy of Independent Systems]], the command signal also provides the droids full access to the ship's internal and external sensor systems. This gives the droids a full tactical view of any engagement, either aboard ship or aboard an enemy vessel they are in the process of capturing.
| | **[[itemprototype:imperial-gozanti-class-cruiser|Imperial ''Gozanti''-class cruiser]] x6 |
| | **[[itemprototype:tie-ln-starfighter-squadron|TIE/ln starfighter squadron]] x2 |
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| == 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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| | class="sub-head" width="12%" style="background-color:#111111; color:#cccccc;"|''Commodore'' | | | class="sub-head" width="12%" style="background-color:#111111; color:#cccccc;"| |
| COM<br><br>
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| | class="sub-head" width="12%" style="background-color:#111111; color:#cccccc;"|''Captain'' | | | class="sub-head" width="12%" style="background-color:#111111; color:#cccccc;"| |
| CPT<br><br>
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| | class="sub-head" width="12%" style="background-color:#111111; color:#cccccc;"|''Commander'' | | | class="sub-head" width="12%" style="background-color:#111111; color:#cccccc;"| |
| CDR<br><br>
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| | class="sub-head" width="12%" style="background-color:#111111; color:#cccccc;"|''Lt. Commander'' | | | class="sub-head" width="12%" style="background-color:#111111; color:#cccccc;"| |
| LCDR<br><br>
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| | class="sub-head" width="12%" style="background-color:#111111; color:#cccccc;"|''Lieutenant'' | | | class="sub-head" width="12%" style="background-color:#111111; color:#cccccc;"| |
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| | class="sub-head" width="12%" style="background-color:#111111; color:#cccccc;"|''Sublieutenant'' | | | class="sub-head" width="12%" style="background-color:#111111; color:#cccccc;"| |
| SLT<br><br>
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| [[File:Pla-Rank-O2.png|Pla-Rank-O2.png]] | | [[File:Pla-Rank-O2.png|Pla-Rank-O2.png]] |
| | class="sub-head" width="12%" style="background-color:#111111; color:#cccccc;"|''Ensign'' | | | class="sub-head" width="12%" style="background-color:#111111; color:#cccccc;"| |
| ENS<br><br>
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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 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
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O-7
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O-6
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O-5
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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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| Admiral
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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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