PLOTLINE "The Emperor's Hammer routinely sends out scout and expeditionary forces to new worlds beyond its own borders. The reasons for these forces vary. Sometimes they are to evaluate a world for its mineral wealth, other times for its strategic importance. Expeditionary Force Alpha-Nine-Four (EF-A94) is one of these forces, based upon the planet of Andevia. Andevia is a relatively primative planet, with rolling hills and vast plains untouched by industrialisation or technology. The native sentient population are a nomadic species, tribal in organisation. It is said their Shamans possess great powers... EF-A94 has always sent its reports on time. Until recently that is. A few weeks ago, a Rebel fleet exited hyperspace near Andevia's system and started taking an interest in Andevia itself. At the same time, the commander of EF-A94 reported doubt about the loyalty and motivies of the other team members. The EF-A94 team contained talented and skilled members from all branches of the Emperor's Hammer, so their disappearance comes as a shock. It is also worrying. The Emperor's Hammer will be assemblying a strike force to go to Andevia. This force will find out exactly what happened to EF-A94. But first, we must prepare. We must train. We must find the best of the best to lead the strike force."
However, Trouble is always close at hand. A mysterious signal from one convoy sets in course a chain-reaction of events that could signal a new dawn in the balance of power in the galaxy. Only the Colossus and it's loyal crew stand in the way.. CREATOR'S COMMENTS Here we go with another 6 mission battle set on the Colossus from me. This time however, there is slight difference. I am going to rate this one a five. When Andevia was first announced, like any good Imperial pilot I checked it out. I noticed that there was a Tie Battle design competition going on and I pondered entering. I do have a lot of other commitments and I wasn't sure if I would have time to put something together. It was Mell that ordered me to participate so you have him to thank for this peice of work. Those of you that follow my mission-creation work closely would know that I pulled out of the FCHG competition due to lack of time. Some of my FCHG entry has since been transfered to this battle. The Gyrak Communications relay station was adapted and used as the Andevian's shipyards. What I wanted to create was something that would enthrall, excite and shock people. I think I achieved that. My other motivation was to right a wrong. Shadow of Time was my best ever work, yet I (and several others) still rated it a four. What I hoped to achieve with this battle was something that everyone (me included) would rate a five, no questions. My last motivation was proving that the FCHG competition lacked something without my entry. I heard that Talas, the competition winner was entering so I just had to enter.. I couldn't have done this project without the complete assistance of Mark Schueler. His help in flight testing made this project what it is. I am indebted to him for that. So jump into your pilots seat, Fire up Tie Fighter and be prepared for a rollercoaster ride.
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