Tsunami |
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| Basic Statistics- |
| Length: 1.6 Kilometers Shields: 5760 SBD Hull: 2272 RU Speed: 11 MGLT Weapons: 50 Heavy Turbolaser Batteries 50 Heavy Turbolaser Cannons 20 Ion Cannons 10 Tractor Beam Projectors Crew: 37,085 Troops: 9,700 Soldiers; 20 AT-ATs; 30 AT-STs Starfighters: 6 Starfighter Squadrons (2) Squadron TIE Interceptor (Alpha, Beta) (4) Squadron TIE Scimitar (Black Water Taskforce) Support Ships: 8 Lambda Shuttles 15 Stormtrooper Transports 5 Assault Gunboats |
| Imperial-class Star Destroyer Mark Two - Tsunami |
| A flawlessly maintained Star Destroyer, the Tsunami, under the expert guidance of her first captain, Vorcise Jurarth, quickly became feared by enemies and allies alike as an unbeatable starship. The Tsunami would frequently enter battle outgunned and end up destroying the superior forces arrayed against it, emerging with a few scars but totally obliterating its enemies. As the number of its victories grew, so to did its reputation. The sight of the Tsunami was sometimes enough to demoralize whole fleets and cause them to surrender. Numerous rumors abounded about the spectacular starship. Some said that the Tsunami was the inspiration for Grand Moff Tarkin�s infamous Tarkin Doctrine which called for �rule through fear of force, rather than force itself.� Other, more spectacular rumors, said that the crew of the Tsunami were all Dark Jedi or battle droids. In reality, there was no appreciable difference between the crew of the Tsunami and those of other Star Destroyers. What made them special was Vorcise Jurarth�s complete and utter understanding of the workings of his Star Destroyer, his exquisite knowledge of conventional starship design, and his exceptionally well-trained crew. He devised a firing pattern that would soon be known as the �Tsunami Sequence�. The Tsunami Sequence was an extremely difficult maneuver to pull off because it required precise, to the second timing, and unhesitating perfection in reflexes and accuracy. Because of the difficulty of the Tsunami Sequence and the ever-changing battlefield conditions, there had to be a likewise perfection in the cooperation of soldier and computer - to combine the two, as much as possible, into a cohesive whole. In essence, the Tsunami Sequence called for the Star Destroyer�s turbolasers to concentrate their fire on a single point of the enemy�s shields in a combined, destructive wave. A split-second later, as the enemy shields shifted power to strengthen the area being hit, a second wave would slam in just on the edge of the first wave, burning away at the weakened shields and doing more damage than the first wave because the shields didn�t have time to readjust. It would basically continue along those lines, as wave upon wave would strike weaker and weaker areas on the enemy shields. Basically, all it was doing was redirecting shield energy away from where the Tsunami�s guns would hit next, but it proved extremely effective, and very difficult for other crews to pull off effectively or defend against. Vorcise ran his crew through daily drills to make sure their skills stayed sharp and taught all he knew of the Tsunami Sequence to his daughter and prodigy, Sashu. Having such an effective tactic on its side saw the Tsunami through the most intense fighting of the Galactic Civil War, right up to the Battle of Endor. However it wasn�t enough for Vorcise to win his last battle. After the euphoria that the Rebels felt from destroying the Emperor, Vader, and the second Death Star at Endor, Rebel High Command decided to try for a few other tough missions while moral remained high. Destroying the infamous Tsunami was a high priority on their list. A massive force was arrayed against the Tsunami and despite a tough battle on both sides, it appeared as though the Tsunami might actually win the battle. However tragedy struck and, in a particularly brutal broadside, Vorcise�s beloved wife, Norika, was killed. Seeing the death of his wife caused Vorcise to lose his confidence, but his personal honor refused to let him retreat until he avenged his wife, which meant eliminating the entire Rebel task force. However, he no longer had the presence of mind to effectively implement the Tsunami Sequence and the battle began to go rapidly downhill. It was then that a young Sashu made a life-altering decision and pulled a blaster on her father, demanding that he retreat to save the lives of the crew. When Vorcise refused, Sashu had no choice but to shoot her father and assume command. Under Sashu�s impeccable guidance, the Tsunami managed to just barely limp to safety. It was truly the end of an era for the Tsunami, but it wasn�t the end and that was what was important. Sashu wasted no time in getting the ship repaired, restocking her depleted crew and training the new recruits with the same competence her father had. For a wonder, considering the Imperial Military�s glass ceiling for women, and her young age, she even managed to keep her battlefield promotion as captain. However, Sashu didn�t get a chance to prove it in the eyes of her superiors for she was soon to be contacted by Admiral Jer Roviditian of the Kismet, who was long thought lost to a hyperspace accident. Sashu�s mother and father both had great respect for Roviditian and this respect had rubbed off on Sashu. She listened as Roviditian described a glorious organization that he worked for, called Oremin, the man who ran it, and his interest in her and her ship. She agreed to follow the Kismet to Oremin and was soon convinced that it held far more promise for her and her crew than the crumbling remains of the Empire. When she finally managed to meet Kasr, years later, it only reinforced her resolve to do her best for Oremin. While the Tsunami has so far been relegated to guard duty, Sashu keeps her crew sharp and can supposedly implement the Tsunami Sequence with the same effectiveness as her father, although she hasn�t had an opportunity to try it in battle yet. Recognizing that the Tsunami is a capital ship killer, and vulnerable to a massive warhead strike, one of the first things Sashu has done is replace most of the Tsunami�s standard TIE compliment with a massive bomber group she calls the Black Water Taskforce. Black Water is so well trained that they can initiate a massive warhead strike which is similar to the Tsunami Sequence, making them just as much a threat to capital ships as the Tsunami. Black Water is also trained to intercept incoming warheads and have proved extremely reliable in this respect. |
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