TFTC-TC 8: Warrior's Dance
General Information[edit]
Title: The Warrior's Dance
Number of Missions: 6
Original Upload Date: 2025-07-11
Author: Jagged Fell III & RogueWing
Readme Background[edit]
Some of my favorite stories in the XWA database were written and made by RogueWing. He graciously has given me permission to remaster his battles into TFTC and I have chosen to remaster XWA-CAB 4: The Warrior's Dance.
The ISD Warrior has found a pirate gang using TIE Defenders. It is troubling that they are able to find these advanced fighters. You are to help track them down, and discover where they found these fighters at.
Script[edit]
Mission 1: A Time to Relax[edit]
Commander's Briefing[edit]
After the last few weeks of hard work, our commander has consented to us going on a few days leave. You and your buddies will take one of our spare freighters to the Chadum System where they have some facilities for fun...
Tactical Briefing Text[edit]
After several months on the frontier, the Commodore of the Imperial Star Destroyer Warrior has given you and your squadron mates permission for leave.
You are to take one of our old, spare YT-1300.
Once you arrive, check in with the Customs Station for routine checks.
After that, you may cross over to the Casino for a weekend of fun and relaxation.
Have fun!
Radio Messages[edit]
<Warrior> Have fun guys! Don't forget about us
<Alpha> We'll try to remember you when we're drunk
<Customs> Welcome to the Chadum System
<Customs> Prepare to dock at our station
<Alpha> This is gonna be so much fun!
<Alpha> Tie Defenders? Where are they from?
<Customs> We're under attack from pirates. Can you help us?
<Alpha> Pirates? Flying Tie Defenders? I guess so...
<Customs> Thank you. We're launching our fighters now
<High Flight 1> They've disabled the casino
Looks like a robbery attempt
<Alpha> You can't get away that easily!
<Alpha> I got the telemetry from their jump
<Alpha> Maybe the techs on the Warrior can figure it out
Victory Briefing[edit]
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TOP SECRET
From: Director of Intelligence Division
To: Commodore/ISD Warrior
Re: Pirate Attack
I have reviewed the footage from the gun camera you sent me concerning this pirate attack on the casino. The fact that these pirates have gotten their hands on these advanced fighters is troubling.
You are hereby asked to begin looking into these attacks and try to find out whether they managed to find a couple of surplus Defenders, or whether they have contacts with someone who can build more.
I'll send you one of our Intell ships which can help you with this.
Keep me informed.
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TOP Secret
From: Commodore/ISD Warrior
To: Director of Intelligence Division
Re: Instructions
I have already begun putting together several recon missions. Your ship will make a fine addition to those.
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Mission 2: Intel's Business[edit]
Commander's Briefing[edit]
Escort the Frigate Stormwind on a recon mission to a sensor array.
Tactical Briefing Text[edit]
We need to find out more about the pirates that were seen flying those advanced starfighters.
A preliminary scan of a system near the casino shows a Sensor Array that may hold some information.
Arbiter Squadron will jump to that location and scan that array.
They will be supported by the Frigate Stormwind, a ship from Intel.
Good luck.
Radio Messages[edit]
<Arbiter 1> Prepare to jump
<Stormwind> Standing by
<Arbiter 3> Looks like a small minefield has been set up
<Arbiter 1> Take out those mines before the Stormwind arrives
<Arbiter 1> Arbiter 2, inspect that array when you get free
<Arbiter 2> It's got some sort of database in it
<Arbiter 2> I'm going to try and download the information
<Stormwind> Enemy fighters have arrived
<Arbiter 1>Cover the Stormwind until a hyperjump is calculated
<Wolf 1> Time to surrender, Imperials
<Wolf 1> You are vastly outgunned
<Arbiter 2> The Stormwind's down!
<Arbiter 1> Head back to the Warrior ASAP!
Victory Briefing[edit]
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TOP SECRET
From: Commodore/ISD Warrior
To: Director of Intelligence Division
Re: Loss of Frigate Stormwind
Sir, allow me to express my sympathies on the loss of the Frigate Stormwind. While I didn't have time to get to know them well, it was obvious that they took great pride in their jobs. It is unfortunate that we were not aware of them having Missile Boats as well as Defenders.
However, the Stormwind was successful in their operation. They managed to download quite a bit of traffic data from the sensor array and transmit it back before being destroyed. That data has shown us that it appears that the pirates have some sort of trade operation with the Rebels.
All of the pertinent information is attached to this transmission.
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TOP SECRET
From: Director of Intelligence Division
To: Commodore/ISD Warrior
Re: Loss of Frigate Stormwind
Thank you for your sympathies.
You are hereby instructed to wait where you are until further notice. I have spoken with a member of the Command Staff in the Infiltrator Wing and we are going to use some of their ships to recon the pirate base that the traffic data pinpointed.
We should have more instructions for you soon.
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Mission 3: Something Revealed[edit]
Commander's Briefing[edit]
The ISD Warrior is under attack from a Rebel taskforce. Launch and defend her.
Tactical Briefing Text[edit]
Shortly after you arrived back at the Warrior, a Rebel Taskforce has jumped in system and is headed for the Warrior and its escort ships.
You are to launch ASAP and defend the Warrior from attacks.
Good luck.
Radio Messages[edit]
<Warrior> Arbiter, you are the last squadron to launch
<Warrior> Try and support Phalanx on their bombing runs
<Arbiter 1> Phalanx, we're coming up behind you
<Phalanx 1> Just keep those fighters off of us
<Phalanx 1> Warrior, they are launching Tie Defenders!
<Phalanx 1> They appear to be heading toward the Warrior
<Warrior> Arbiter Squad, those Tie Defenders are your priority
<Arbiter 1> Copy that Warrior
<Warrior> The Cruiser's down! Press the attack!
<Warrior> Scratch one Frigate!
<Grithin> Aaaaaaaaaaeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!
<Theta 1> On our way!
<Warrior> Our shields are out!
Victory Briefing[edit]
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TOP SECRET
From: Commodore/ISD Warrior
To: Director of Intelligence Division
Re: Rebel Attack
The ISD Warrior and her escort came under attack a few hours ago. Although we managed to drive them off, we did suffer some damage.
I've attached the sensor logs of these ships. We believe that some of these Rebel ships were ones that passed that sensor array on their way to the pirate base. They also had several squadrons of TIE Defenders which they were using as bombers.
You may want to warn the Infiltrator's Wing ship to be careful.....
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TOP SECRET
From: Director of Intelligence Division
To: Commodore/ISD Warrior
Re: Rebel Attack
Our analysis of the data shows the same thing. We have passed it on to the Infiltrator Wing.
Hopefully they can find out more information for us.
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Mission 4: Enter the Infiltrator Wing[edit]
Commander's Briefing[edit]
Now that we know where the pirate base is, we're sending in an Infiltrator Wing force to recon it.
Tactical Briefing Text[edit]
The data that was pulled from the sensor array has given us some very interesting information.
Apparently, the Rebels are planning on picking up another shipment of TIE Defenders from the pirate base soon.
The Infiltrator Wing is sending one of it's older Striker Cruiser's into the area.
They will pretend to be there to pick up the fighter shipment and will scan the system's defenses.
Stay as long as possible, but once your cover is blown, cover the Hermes while they make their escape.
We need that information soon.
Good luck.
Radio Messages[edit]
<Pirate's Life> It's an impostor ship!! Destroy them now!
<Hermes> Time to get out of here. Cover us
<Base> Unknown ship, identify yourself
<Hermes> This is the Cruiser Manitoa
<Hermes> We were sent to get our next shipment of Defenders
<Base> Understood. Come to coordinates 40.23.5 by mark 7
<Base> We're sending out a flight of fighters to escort you in
<Wild Cat 1> Follow us please
<Hermes> They're launching fighters!
<Hermes> Good job. Head on in
Victory Briefing[edit]
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TOP SECRET
From: Director of Intelligence Division
To: Commodore/ISD Warrior
Re: IW's Information
Here's the sensor logs of the pirate base. The Hermes was nearly destroyed by those fighters of theirs, but it was worth it to get these readings.
Apparently, this base in NOT where the fighters are being produced. But, if we can capture it, we may possibly be able to slice their computers and find out.
Although I know that your ships security would like to handle the boarding operation, I'm sending you some pro's. :)
The Hammer's Fist will be contributing several platoons to this operation. Use them wisely.
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TOP SECRET
From: Commodore/ISD Warrior
To: Director of Intelligence Division
Re: Capture Operation
Oooh...nice. Those Hammer's Fist guys will roll right over the pirates. I'll make sure that they have a chance to do their jobs...
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Mission 5: Base Capture[edit]
Commander's Briefing[edit]
Now that we know the location of the pirate base, it's time to capture it. We will take out it's defenses. Once it is defenseless, the Dreadnaught Retribution will hyper in and dock with it. Then, several platoons of Hammer's Fist will board the station to capture it.
Tactical Briefing Text[edit]
Thanks to the efforts of the Infiltrator Wing, we now know the location of the pirate base.
The ISD Warrior, escorted by the Frigates Gemini, Perseus, and the Medusa, will hyper to the area.
Once there, you are to help them clear the enemy's defenses.
When most of them are destroyed, the Dreadnaught Retribution will hyper in to disable the base.
Once it's disabled, they will send several platoons of Hammer's Fist onboard to capture it.
Hopefully, we can learn the location of the factory producing their advanced fighters.
Good luck.
Radio Messages[edit]
<Warrior> Countdown begins...now!
<Base> Imperials!! Launch all fighters!
<Warrior> Frigates, take out those defenses
<Gemini> The Bulk Cruiser is down!
<Warrior> Nice work. Press the attack
<Warrior> The Retribution is inbound. Clear the area
<Warrior> Welcome to the party, Retribution
<Retribution> Thanks for the invitation. We're moving closer
<Retribution> The base is disabled
<Retribution> Preparing our boarding parties
<Retribution> The operation's successful
<Retribution> Send over your slicer's now
<Warrior> They're on their way
Victory Briefing[edit]
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TOP SECRET
From: Commodore/ISD Warrior
To: Director of Intelligence Division
Re: Pirate Base
We have captured the pirate base. A preliminary review of the data in the computers has shown us a location of where we believe the factory is at. It appears that they have stumbled across an old factory that was put their by Grand Admiral Thrawn, and since his death was forgotten about.
They started it back up, and have been trading them to the Rebels for supplies, weapons, and small capital ships.
While I would like to visit it personally, we are still mopping things up here. Perhaps you could arrange a visit by one of our sister ships...
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From: Director of Intelligence Division
To: Commodore/ISD Warrior
Re: Capture
Wonderful work!!
I'm sending the ISD Immortal and her taskforce to this location now. If you have any fighters that you can spare, send them there as well to help them out.
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Mission 6: The Factory[edit]
Commander's Briefing[edit]
Our slicers have found the location of the pirates fighter factory in their computers. The ISD Immortal and her taskforce has been dispatched there to capture it.
You and your squadron are to hyper there and assist them while we remain here to finish up.
Tactical Briefing Text[edit]
Our slicers have found the location of the pirates fighter factory.
While we remain here to mop up, the ISD Immortal and her taskforce has been sent there to capture it.
You are to take the survivors of your squadron there to help them with that task.
Be careful.
We believe that the Rebels have been trading the pirates older model Corellian Gunships in exchange for those advanced fighters.
We're not sure how many they may have there.
Radio Messages[edit]
<Warrior> Good luck pilots!
<Ta 1> Thanks. We'll show those Immortal pukes how to fight!
<Ta 3> Looks like they started without us
<Immortal> Welcome to the party Ta Squadron
<Ta 1> What do you need us to do Immortal?
<Immortal> Help us take out these Gunships first
<Ta 1> Roger that. You heard him boys. Lock and load!
<Fairchild> Our shields are out!
<Immortal> Help us take out these Gunships first
<Immortal> The factory has been disabled
<Immortal> Our capture team will be launching soon
<Immortal> Keep the fighters off of them
Victory Briefing[edit]
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ULTRA SECRET 1-A
From: Fleet Commander, Grand Admiral Ronin
To: Director of Intelligence Division
Cc: Commodore/ISD Warrior, Commodore/ISD Immortal
Re: Advanced Figher Factory
Gentlemen, allow me to congratulate you all on a job well done! This factory promises to be a turning point for the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet. With it, we can begin equipping our fleet with the new TIE Defenders and Missile Boats which have been so rare in past years.
However, we MUST protect it at all costs. In that light, here are new standing orders:
The ISD Warrior has now been permanmently assigned to guard this factory. They must never leave that system unless they are relieved by another ship. To this effect, our rosters will show that they damaged so severely in the fighting, that the Warrior was decommissioned and moved to the Reserves. This will keep the Rebel's Intelligence Department from wondering where the Warrior is now.
The Immortal will be the only ship that can travel to that location without prior approval from myself or the Director of our Intelligence Division since they are the only ones now aware of this.
The Immortal now has standing orders to respond to ANY threats against this factory using lethal force without having to confirm it previously.
Thank you for your hard work gentlemen.
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...welcome back to the Auroran News Network. I'm your anchor, Ted Mulligan.
Topping tonight's news is reports from our fleet. While putting down a pirate base in the interior regions of the Vesput Nebula, the ISD Warrior was ambushed by a Rebel taskforce. She was heavily damaged and had to be scuttled to prevent capture. One of the ISDs in the Reserves has been renamed for her and we await the time when she can be reactivated to active service.
Following this was a report from the ISD Immortal who tracked down that Rebel taskforce and destroyed it before they could return to New Republic space.
In other news, Grand Admiral Ronin has announced that a new factory has been started up and will be turning out advanced fighters. This factory had been kept secret while being built in order that Rebel forces couldn't interfere with the construction crews. It is reported that already several squadrons of new fighters have been shipped to ships in our fleets which are on patrol...
