Synergy of Storms by WedgeantR2

Prologue:

While the courageous pilots of the United Pilots Alliance celebrate their latest victory, the Imperial forces have sent a large task force, known as Task Force Storm, to eliminate the UPA. This task force, led by the Super-class Star Destroyer "Stormreaver," consists of 3 ISDs, 3 VSDs, 4 Nebulon-B Frigates, an Interdictor-class Cruiser and 6 Carrack-class Cruisers. While the UPA is planning its next attack on Lwhekk, the task force lies in wait, poised to strike a powerful blow to the UPA...

Part 1: Task Force Storm

"OK guys, let's do this," said Drewhead over the comm. The UPA Fleet prepared to jump into hyperspace. All fighters were ready to launch once they came out of hyperspace near Lwhekk. The New Republic had sent the UPA to eliminate the Ssi-ruuvi fleet there, so they could begin an invasion on the capital planet of the Ssi-ruuk. Things had been going well for the UPA recently. They had scored several victories over the Empire, and they were expecting eight new capital ships soon, which were going to pilots who had flown exceptionally well in the UPA's last engagement. The fleet suddenly shot into hyperspace, not knowing what awaited them when they emerged... GoldLeader was asleep by the time they came out of hyperspace. He awakened very suddenly and checked the time. "Huh?" he said, "We are supposed to exit hyperspace a hour from now. It's too early" He went to the main viewscreen on the bridge and was shocked at what he saw. In front of the fleet was an Interdictor-class Cruiser, but that is not what got his attention. Next to the interdictor was about six star destoyers and some frigates and carrack-class cruisers, and next to them was a five mile long SSD. He got on the comm with WedgeantR2 and Drewhead. "Guys, what should we do? They pulled us out of hyperspace before we could reach Lwhekk, and it doesn't look like we'll be able to get there at all now." "Launch all the squadrons," said Drewhead, "We need to take out that interdictor so we can escape." The UPA fleet moved into position to attack. All fighter squadrons were launched. Meanwhile, the enemy fleet had launched six TIE fighter squadrons, and one squadron of advanced TIE models. The UPA pilots formed up and clashed with the TIEs. Several TIEs were quickly overwhelmed by the superior skill of the UPA fighters, but more came out of the star destoyers to replace them. The UPA pilots seemed to be having some trouble with the TIE advanced, as they seemed to be more skilled than the others. WedgeantR2 said, "Let's change our vector. We should hit the interdictor from the left. Even though those ISDs will be able to fire on us, we should be out of range of the SSD, and those frigates and VSDs will be too slow to get to us before we take out the interdictor." The fleet changed vectors, and the carrack-class cruisers and ISDs moved to intercept them. Gold squadron, meanwhile, had gotten clear of the TIEs and launched their warheads at two of the carrack cruisers. The two cruisers exploded nicely. The "UPA Paradigm" was the first to get into firing range of the ISDs. For a few seconds, it exchanged fire with all three star destroyers before the rest of the fleet came up. Both sides fired all they had. The "UPA Paradigm" and the "UPA Stonewall" took the most damage, but they were able to continue. Gold squad launched their remaining warheads at one of the ISDs, which exploded after its shields collapsed under heavy fire. The remaining ISDs and carrack cruisers regrouped and waited for the VSDs and the frigates to arrive. Suddenly, WedgeantR2 spotted an opening. He said over the comm, "Rogue squadron, Vortex squadron, cut in between those two ISDs. The carrack cruisers won't be able to reacti in time and the ISDs will hit themselves more than they hit you, if they get you at all. Once you are through, launch all your warheads at the interdictor and come back around. All other squadrons, cover them, but watch those "brights". Rogue and Vortex squadron increased to full throttle, and shot between the ISDs. The Imperial ships had no chance of hitting the small fighters with their turbolasers. The carrack cruisers tried to clock them but they were too slow. The two squadrons fired all their torpedoes at the interdictor and turned around. Behind them, the interdictor lost its shields, and several torpedoes hit its gravity well projectors and bridege. The gravity well projectors immediately went off. The UPA fleet turned around so they could jump to hyperspace, but they saw four frigates blocking their way. Now they knew why the frigates had taken so long to get there. They had moved behind them to cut them off, and the ISDs were begining to close in on them. All ships opened fire on the frigates, and the frigates fired back. They had to destroy them before the ISDs got in firing range, or else the fleet would be caught in a crossfire. Two frigates exploded, but several UPA ships had been damaged. The interdictor had taken severe damage, but it was not destroyed. It began to slowly move toward the SSD, which had remained in the same place the whole time. The remaining two frigates then unexpectedly began to move forward toward the UPA fleet. Several escape pods were jettisonned from them. They were moving too quickly to be attempting any sort of tactical maneuver. Suddenly, Drewhead realized what was happening. The frigates were going to ram the "UPA One!" "All ships, open fire on those frigates," he yelled. The frigates took a lot of punishment, and one was disabled, but the other got past the guns. A tremendous explosion rocked the "UPA One." A large chunk of the ship has been reduced to scrap. "Now's our chance! Go into hyperspace now!" said WedgeantR2. The battered fleet and fighters shot into hyperspace, leaving the Imperial fleet behind them. Back at the UPA base, the damages were assesed. The "UPA One" had been heavily damaged, and would be out of action for a while. The "UPA Paradigm" and "UPA Stonewall" were also damaged badly, and the "UPA Saratoga," "UPA Raven," and "UPA Golden Bear" had minor hull damage. The Supreme Council held a meeting that night. "OK we need to get more information of this new threat," said GoldLeader. "So far, we know that the fleet is called Task Force Storm, and the flagship is the SSD "Stormreaver." We also know that the elite pilots who were flying the TIE advanced are known as Storm Squadron." "But how are we ever going to be able to tackle a super star destroyer?" said WedgeantR2. "I don't know," said Drewhead. "Any ideas?" "I've got one," said WedgeantR2, "But we will have to wait for the "UPA Paradigm" to finish repairs. Plus, I don't know if GL will like the idea..." END OF PART 1