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For most of her life, [[Cally McKnight]] was involved with the [[Duros Liberation Front]] (DLF), a network of freedom fighters on the surface of Duro and in its orbiting shipyards that fought the occupying CorSec and the Empire in small, strategic raids on barracks, power grids, and warehouses, and sabotage operations on factories and shipyards. After she returned to the planet after several years working for [[Golan Technologies]] and then the [[Kingdom of Elysia]], her capture by the Empire and subsequent rescue prompted division in the DLF between those who advocated for her rescue and those who desired for her to become a martyr and move the civilians to action. The DLF commanders also grew suspicious of her acquisition of substantial amounts of weapons and supplies from [[Golan Technologies]] where she had been employed. General Clutch, leader of the DLF, was nervous that her theft and smuggling of the supplies would hurt the Front's reputation abroad and hinder important diplomatic relations should their independence ever be won. After her rescue, all parties involved thought it be best if McKnight and her closest supporters take leave from Duros to work for the cause elsewhere, as an independent entity. | For most of her life, [[Cally McKnight]] was involved with the [[Duros Liberation Front]] (DLF), a network of freedom fighters on the surface of Duro and in its orbiting shipyards that fought the occupying CorSec and the Empire in small, strategic raids on barracks, power grids, and warehouses, and sabotage operations on factories and shipyards. After she returned to the planet after several years working for [[Golan Technologies]] and then the [[Kingdom of Elysia]], her capture by the Empire and subsequent rescue prompted division in the DLF between those who advocated for her rescue and those who desired for her to become a martyr and move the civilians to action. The DLF commanders also grew suspicious of her acquisition of substantial amounts of weapons and supplies from [[Golan Technologies]] where she had been employed. General Clutch, leader of the DLF, was nervous that her theft and smuggling of the supplies would hurt the Front's reputation abroad and hinder important diplomatic relations should their independence ever be won. After her rescue, all parties involved thought it be best if McKnight and her closest supporters take leave from Duros to work for the cause elsewhere, as an independent entity. | ||
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The Viridux is a retrofitted Jedi [[Arquitens Light Cruiser]], painted black, and equipped with the most updated engines, weapons, and electronic systems the group could manage to get a hold of. It serves as the flagship of the fleet, hosting both its fighter squadrons and its mechanized infantry units. Commander [[[Cally McKnight]] commands the vessel personally. | The Viridux is a retrofitted Jedi [[Arquitens Light Cruiser]], painted black, and equipped with the most updated engines, weapons, and electronic systems the group could manage to get a hold of. It serves as the flagship of the fleet, hosting both its fighter squadrons and its mechanized infantry units. Commander [[[Cally McKnight]] commands the vessel personally. | ||
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Blue Squadron makes up the main space strike force for the Viridux. It is a collection of fighters and interceptors that are tasked with scouting potential hideouts and restocking locations, defending the flagship from attackers, and making first contact with target fleets. [[Deathseeds]] and [[T-Wing Interceptor]]s comprise the squadron, and the group is commanded by a trusted lieutenant of McKnight's. It is not uncommon for McKnight to fly with Blue Squadron on scouting missions, or raids where the Arquitens would not be engaged. On these missions McKnight pilots an [[Eta-5]] named "The Vengeance." | Blue Squadron makes up the main space strike force for the Viridux. It is a collection of fighters and interceptors that are tasked with scouting potential hideouts and restocking locations, defending the flagship from attackers, and making first contact with target fleets. [[Deathseeds]] and [[T-Wing Interceptor]]s comprise the squadron, and the group is commanded by a trusted lieutenant of McKnight's. It is not uncommon for McKnight to fly with Blue Squadron on scouting missions, or raids where the Arquitens would not be engaged. On these missions McKnight pilots an [[Eta-5]] named "The Vengeance." | ||
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Bolt Squadron is the heavier of the two fighter squadrons, used more as a bomber group to support the Viridux in attacking larger ships, space defenses, and secure ground targets. It consists of a collection of models, with the ancient [[Toscan]] fighter making up over half of the squadron. The rest of the ranks are filled with [[Cloakshape Fighter]]s and [[N-1 Starfighter]]'s. Bolt Squadron is commanded by [[Rashid Sinan]] a Duros clone who pilots his own painstakingly restored N-1 starfighter "The Bolt." | Bolt Squadron is the heavier of the two fighter squadrons, used more as a bomber group to support the Viridux in attacking larger ships, space defenses, and secure ground targets. It consists of a collection of models, with the ancient [[Toscan]] fighter making up over half of the squadron. The rest of the ranks are filled with [[Cloakshape Fighter]]s and [[N-1 Starfighter]]'s. Bolt Squadron is commanded by [[Rashid Sinan]] a Duros clone who pilots his own painstakingly restored N-1 starfighter "The Bolt." | ||
'''Mechanized Units''' | '''Mechanized Units''' | ||
| + | The Viridux is not merely a space fleet. McKnight sees to the regular training of infantry soldiers and commanders, and the group has several squads of [[Trade Federation]] surplus CAV's and Hoverscouts to support ground operations. | ||
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Revision as of 02:33, 9 April 2016
The Viridux is a small Duros nationalist militia group dedicated to the liberation of their homeworld Duro from occupation by the Galactic Empire. It is currently lead by Commander Cally McKnight. The group takes its name from its fleet's flagship, and means "Travelers" in the native Duro language, a term the Duros prefer to use when self-referring. It is a word with highly nationalistic connotations, as it resists the name "Duro" which was forced upon the species by the Basic speakers in the Republic when the Duros first contacted offworlders.
Formation
For most of her life, Cally McKnight was involved with the Duros Liberation Front (DLF), a network of freedom fighters on the surface of Duro and in its orbiting shipyards that fought the occupying CorSec and the Empire in small, strategic raids on barracks, power grids, and warehouses, and sabotage operations on factories and shipyards. After she returned to the planet after several years working for Golan Technologies and then the Kingdom of Elysia, her capture by the Empire and subsequent rescue prompted division in the DLF between those who advocated for her rescue and those who desired for her to become a martyr and move the civilians to action. The DLF commanders also grew suspicious of her acquisition of substantial amounts of weapons and supplies from Golan Technologies where she had been employed. General Clutch, leader of the DLF, was nervous that her theft and smuggling of the supplies would hurt the Front's reputation abroad and hinder important diplomatic relations should their independence ever be won. After her rescue, all parties involved thought it be best if McKnight and her closest supporters take leave from Duros to work for the cause elsewhere, as an independent entity.
McKnight was quick to make connections and find support. She combined her own savings with funds received from the Duros Union to purchase a derelict, Clone Wars-era Arquitens Light Cruiser she found in an Outer Rim scrapyard. It took several months to get it spaceworthy, and many more months working in deep space to restore and retrofit it to be a competitive warship and base of operations. It was named "The Viridux." Working closely with the Duros Union and other groups she made it the mission of her fleet to recruit Duros who were in diaspora from their homeworld to the cause, either employing them to work with the crew of the Viridux to target supply convoys near the Inner Rimm or to send them to the homeworld to join up with the Duros Liberation Front.
The Fleet and Crew
The Viridux The Viridux is a retrofitted Jedi Arquitens Light Cruiser, painted black, and equipped with the most updated engines, weapons, and electronic systems the group could manage to get a hold of. It serves as the flagship of the fleet, hosting both its fighter squadrons and its mechanized infantry units. Commander [[[Cally McKnight]] commands the vessel personally.
Blue Squadron
Blue Squadron makes up the main space strike force for the Viridux. It is a collection of fighters and interceptors that are tasked with scouting potential hideouts and restocking locations, defending the flagship from attackers, and making first contact with target fleets. Deathseeds and T-Wing Interceptors comprise the squadron, and the group is commanded by a trusted lieutenant of McKnight's. It is not uncommon for McKnight to fly with Blue Squadron on scouting missions, or raids where the Arquitens would not be engaged. On these missions McKnight pilots an Eta-5 named "The Vengeance."
Bolt Squadron
Bolt Squadron is the heavier of the two fighter squadrons, used more as a bomber group to support the Viridux in attacking larger ships, space defenses, and secure ground targets. It consists of a collection of models, with the ancient Toscan fighter making up over half of the squadron. The rest of the ranks are filled with Cloakshape Fighters and N-1 Starfighter's. Bolt Squadron is commanded by Rashid Sinan a Duros clone who pilots his own painstakingly restored N-1 starfighter "The Bolt."
Mechanized Units
The Viridux is not merely a space fleet. McKnight sees to the regular training of infantry soldiers and commanders, and the group has several squads of Trade Federation surplus CAV's and Hoverscouts to support ground operations.
