Bociephus

I could look at this forever. Such great quality snow and explosions!

*Your entry has earned 8 XP* First off, apologies for the lack of quality images. I had hardly any time to take photos and didn't think that part through enough. I hope next episode's Cat B will be better. That being said, let's get into this: Ambushing Pyerce's Supply Lines Following the briefing with his teams, Captain Bociephus Laeten of the New Republic dispatched scouts to determine exactly what the Imps on Tarsunt had to protect the small supply depot. Returning unseen, the scouts reported that Ambassador Giles' intelligence was correct. Moff Pyerce had troops on the ground collaborating with the local Imperial warlord, who himself was at the supply site inspecting operations. Laeten knew that here was a chance to strike at Moff Pyerce and his allies, as well as giving the CorSec observers the needed opportunity to see Laeten's soldiers in action. He suited up and departed the Radiant IX with his forces in a New Republic Patron-class support fighter. They used the fighter's stealth capabilities to land nearby without any sign of being spotted. With news that the warlord had departed only moments ago, Laeten gave the order to begin the assault. The key to taking the supply site was to control the landing area. By doing so, communications could be cut and prevent Moff Pyerce from knowing his logistics base on Tarsunt was under attack. Laeten ordered his soldiers to attack the heavy gun emplacements on the north side of the supply site, providing a distraction while jetpack-equipped troops knocked out the anti-aircraft gun on top of the bunker to the south. Snipers harassed the stormtroopers that were embedded in the gun emplacements, and quick work was made of the task to destroy the bunker's AA gun. As soon as the AA gun was taken out, the Patron-class support fighter began strafing runs, preventing counter attacks and utilizing its offensive sensor suite to jam local comm transmissions. As this was happening, New Republic slicers rushed the landing area main entrance and shut off the laser gate, allowing more of Laeten's troops to blast into the landing area and assault the stormtrooper guards head-on. The attack shifted, as Imperial support crew closed the corridor hatch leading to the bunker with a squad of death troopers outside to defend it. Explosives placed at the base of the gun emplacements blew open holes in the supply site's walls, giving New Republic forces three angles of fire to direct at the death troopers. Though the death troopers were all killed, many of the remaining Imperials decided surrender was a better fate. Laeten knew the battle was over, and he was pleased with how it had turned out. Stealth, speed and surprise had taken the Imperial forces completely off guard, not unlike the battles from the early days of the Rebellion. What forces remained were now prisoners of the New Republic, along with all of their supplies and weapons. What they did not find, however, was the alleged holocron. It appeared that if it had indeed been at the supply site, it must have been removed when the Imperial warlord departed just prior to the attack. But now, with Moff Pyerce's influence on Tarsunt blunted by the captured supply site, Laeten knew he could report to Ambassador Giles, and in turn to New Republic High Command, that his responsibility to impress the CorSec observes was definitely achieved. After hailing a New Republic prisoner transport, Laeten headed back to Corellia to move on to the next phase of his recruitment mission.

Dank ferrik! I'm going nuts about those Imperial engineers you made in light grey. A fantastic build!

That is a gorgeous landing pad

Incredible detail in your build. What in the world are those jetpacks made out of?!? I want some!!!!

I love everything about this, except for the Triumvirate propaganda Lol (Long live CorSec!). But seriously, way to take a fun scene from The Mandalorian and recreate it in such fine detail here! Hope to see these characters show up in future builds.

*Your entry has earned 2 XP* Story: Captain Bociephus Laeten had used his initial time within the New Republic compound on Corellia to contact soldiers he had served with in the Galactic Civil War. Some were still active as peacekeepers on former Imperial worlds. Others had accepted an early retirement. Not everyone had the desire to keep on soldiering when it was no longer required. However, most of those he reached out to were receptive. Several dozen New Republic veterans would rendezvous with him, Ambassador Giles and several CorSec administrators aboard the blockade runner Radiant XI in orbit above the planet Tarsunt. Now, he was preparing to brief his new team on their assignment: disrupt Imperial Remnant logistics by destroying a supply site on the surface below. As team members gathered aboard the ship, Laeten headed towards the briefing room. But as he was about to enter, Giles stopped him. "Before you begin, there's something else you need to know about the mission," said Giles in a low voice. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a data disk similar to the one he had given Laeten on Corellia. "This," he said, "is the manifest to the supply site. You'll see that there's one item that has no description." "What's so special about it?" asked Laeten, his eyes scanning the list. "I received a message from New Republic Intelligence on our way to Tarsunt," said Giles. "Forces belonging to Moff Pyerce have been spotted. It is believed they're transporting a holocron, using backlane shipping channels like Tarsunt to move it discreetly. The item without a description could be that holocron." Laeten glanced up at Giles, a look of concern on his face. "This will complicate things." "Indeed." "Is there any idea of what's down there besides a few stormtrooper patrols?" Giles put the data disk back into his pocket. "We only know that the holocron is likely still at the supply site," he said. "That guarantees that Moff Pyerce's troops are there, but unaware that an attack is imminent." "Is there anything else I need to know?" said Laeten. Giles shrugged. "If there was, I would share it," replied Giles. "Go and brief your team. But make this attack seem like a random event. We can't allow Moff Pyerce to know we're onto him, and we need this to be a success in front of the CorSec officials. They need to see firsthand what we can do to prevent Imperial incursions on Corellia." Laeten gave a salute before turning towards the briefing room entrance. "Yes, sir."

Droid reminds me of something we saw in The Mandalorian recently...

Nicely done. Makes me want to include one in all my future Imperial mocs.

Thank you! Helping build up CorSec's forces as we hunt down Moff Pyerce. I appreciate your comment! The dialogue was fun to write. Always good to write some solid headcanon. Thank you! I found the road plate was a great way to add detail to a scene without using up lots of bricks.

*Your entry has earned 8 XP* I'm not sure how to post images in here yet, hope this works: Story: Captain Bociephus Laeten touched down with his A-wing in the empty hangar. Unlike most places he had served in the Rebellion, this site was virtually free from dust and grime that was typical of crowded, rag-tag landing areas. Though not a fighter pilot by profession, Laeten knew how to operate the A-wing, which he had custom outfitted for his missions. Not this mission, however. This mission was different than anything he had done previously: recruiting. "Captain!" shouted a voice above the A-wing's whining engines as it powered down. The cockpit canopy rose as Laeten stood and looked at the figure standing on a balcony behind him. "Greetings from Chandrila, Ambassador Giles," replied Laeten, giving a wave to the Vurk alien who represented the New Republic on Corellia. Giles has served as a requisition officer with the New Republic Navy until the war had ended at Jakku. He was then reassigned as the chief diplomat to Corellia, an important task for ensuring the planet's shipyards and arms factories stayed out of Imperial hands. Laeten got off his ship and met Giles at the bottom of the balcony's stairs, shaking his hand. "It's good to be here sir. Thank you for the invitation." Giles flashed a grin that thanks to his nosehorn was only visible if you were looking at him from the side. "When I was told that the best field soldier in the New Republic wanted another assignment besides guarding politicians, I made sure to make room for you on our mission here on Corellia," he said. "I've trained soldiers to fight after they've already decided to join. I've never helped anyone make that decision before," replied Laeten. "Nevertheless, your experience and presence will help boost the ranks of CorSec. Doing so is the primary objective of First Senator Mothma," said Giles. "Local sectors must be responsible for their own defenses." Laeten nodded. He liked the leader of the New Republic, but as with many who served on the front lines, who lost friends in the war, disarming just didn't feel right. But good soldiers follow orders, and he was one of the best. "I will make sure Corellia has all the personnel it needs to keep the peace," he said. "Good," said Giles, handing him a data disk. "Then read up about your first mission. You'll have your first batch of recruits once they've seen you in action." "Action?" said Laeten, surprised. "Are you telling me there's still Imp forces on Corellia?" "More than you know," said Giles.

Very clever using "raptor" as the ship's name since those are TIE Raptors as well from Legends. It was a lot of fun to write about this for The Brothers Brick!

I envy those NR troopers! Incredible build, especially the window design!

I'm going crazy about that red Jawa. Rad figbarf!

Awesome build. Love how you brought Legends and Canon ships together for this!

Captain Bociephus Laeten is a member of the New Republic military, specializing in infantry operations against entrenched ground targets. His first real taste of battle was with the Rebellion at Hoth, not long after his recruitment from a partisan cell on Corellia. Laeten endured through the Galactic Civil War, serving on Naboo during the Cinder Crisis and led volunteer New Republic forces to retake Kashyyk. Most recently, he has been assigned back to his native Corellia to facilitate recruiting for the New Republic and to keep an eye out for Imperial Remnant groups stirring in the Core Worlds.