Infinite Imperium/Mandalorian Empire

Naval Structure
Fighter Deployments
In most galactic starfighter corps, four fighters are used as the basis of deployments. With a pilot in each craft, this allows units to be divided into a pair of supporting craft. In the Mandalorian Empire however, most starfighter deployments make used of remotely controlled and group slaved unmanned craft, most often the M20 Scyk. Given the limitations of this system, the standard unit of deployment is actually five craft. A single lead craft that is directly, remotely controlled by a pilot, with four support fighters escorting and assisting it. If the lead fighter craft is destroyed however, remote control automatically switched to the next supporting fighter in the queue.

As stated, a Flight is five starfighters under the control of a single operator. In turn, a Squadron is three Flights for a total of fifteen craft and three operators. Finally, a Wing is ten Squadrons for a total of one hundred and fifty starfighters and thirty operators. This allows far fewer pilots to have a much larger effective footprint in combat engagements. As well as reducing total risk for the pilots.

With the M21 Hunter and the M22 Skipray are more powerful craft, they generally follow the same drone operations as the M20 Scyk. However, unlike the M20 Scyk, both of those models can be flown via internal controls. In practice, this ability is rarely if ever used in combat due to the risk to the pilot. However, unlike the M20 Scyk, the M21 Hunters and M22 Skiprays often have individual pilots assigned to each craft, given them a greater flexibility and tactical ability. The traditional 5-15-150 format is still retained however, even when all craft are being individually controlled. Additionally, while the M20 Scyk is the standard starfighter of the Mandalorian Empire, assignment to the M21 Hunters and M22 Skiprays is limited to those pilots that both have more experience and have displayed greater than average skill at starfighter operations.

Naval Deployments
Fleet deployments are generally flexible and are made up of formations called Lines, after the traditional Imperial format. Each fleet is generally formed of at least two lines under the command of a general officer: Tribune (O5), Quaestor (O6), or Praetor (O7). Fleets of exceptional size may be formed under extreme circumstances, but such formations are both rare, and generally brief in operation. In addition to being the building blocks of Fleets, Lines are also deployed individually. Generally these deployments are either for specific short term missions, or for long term station assignments. Generally speaking each Line is commanded by a Colonel (O4), however, some formations may have a lower ranked officer in command.

Generally speaking, lines are deployed together on specific missions, and all naval ships are assigned to one line or another. However, in functional practice, many active Lines are used more as bookkeeping and administrative elements than practical units. While a line may be assigned to a particular station or duty, the individual ships of that line will often operate as individuals or small units in order to adequately cover their various duties. Ships are also transferred from one line to another on a fairly regular basis as required by deployments, maintenance, or personnel requirements. Though special effort is made to maintain the cohesion of units that actually do train and operate together.

Assault Legion Line
The standard escort for an Assault Legion deployment is built around a single cruiser as the core element. In support of this are two frigates, ten corvettes, a Squadron of gunboats, two squadrons of heavy fighters, and a wing of light fighters. Since most assault legions are stationed on an M21/t Lucrehulk, that craft is also usually nearby, though it is fairly common for the legion to be unloaded and remain on station while the base travels to the next deployment zone to deliver a different legion. As with all naval deployments, the exact mix of ship classes assigned can depend from one fleet to the next, however the relatively small number of official ship classes in each category does limit the options. Regardless of classes, the primary function of the fleet is to maintain space superiority and to provide close space fire support for the deployed legion. While the Cruiser and pair of Frigates are mostly tasked with maintaining control of the battle space, it is the corvettes and gunboats that do most of the active work by striking targets in ground engagements. While fighters could be modified to be useful in a ground support role, they are more often deployed as screening elements for the cruiser. (134 points)

Attack Line
Attack lines are built around Cruiser class ships. The standard formation is four Cruisers, two Frigates, twelve Corvettes, with a screen of one wing of M20 Scyks (128 points). However, the Heavy Attack Line is a common variant making use of two Star Frigates, one Cruiser, and six Frigates, with a screen of one wing of M20 Scyks (128 points). In either case, the primary duty of the Attack Line is to directly engage with other front line combat ships of equivalent or lesser size.

Destroyer Line
The Destroyer Line is built around the most powerful naval units the Mandalorian Empire. In general practice, this means one of the M70 Keldabe, M71 Nebula, or M80 Kandosii ships, along with a screen of four squadrons of M20 Scyk fighters (64 or 128 points). While often deployed alone, Star Destroyer Lines can also serve as the heavy striking force of a fleet, often with several supporting lines being used to augment or aid with its primary mission.

Fighter Support
While not truly a line in its own right, many fleets make use of addition fighter support for their missions. While the M20 Scyk is most common as fighter support, either in the Wing (75 points) or Half Wing (38 points) formations, it isn't uncommon for M21 Hunters to be assigned as well, Though in that case it is usually by the Squadron (15 points) or Half Wing (75 points) formation.

Pursuit Line
Pursuit Lines are built around a core of Frigates. Designed to harass and chase down retreating or smaller units, they depend heavily on pack hunter tactics. The standard formation is sixteen Frigates, with a wing of M20 Scyks as a screening element (128 points). This formation is not generally well suited for anti-fighter duties, but it can be used as a large screening unit for other craft fairly effectively.

Skirmish Line
Skirmish Lines are designed as screening units and anti-fighter deployments, though they also see some action against lighter pirate craft or converted civilian designs. Given their role they generally only make use of corvettes or gunboats. Traditionally, a skirmish line has sixteen corvettes or thirty two gunboats in the formation, with an optional screen of half a wing of M20 Scyks (64 points).

CR25 Troop Carrier

Official Designation: Model 04
Role: Troop Transport, Supply Transport, Gunship
Link: starwars.wikia.com/wiki/CR25_troop_carrier/Legends
Casket Crew: 0
Full Casket Control: No
Standard Crew: 1-4
Passengers: 1 Legion company
Length: 60 meters
Armament: 4 E4 Sockets

Vehicle Class: Heavy

The M04 is based on the CR25 dropship used by the Grand Army of the Republic. Unlike the original design however, which was configured to carry two fully loaded LAAT gunships, the M04 has been modified so that its main docking section has been replaced by a cavernous cargo hold. While they are used extensively for legion operations, they are also used to a lesser degree as a long range shuttle. For Legion operations, each M04 is capable of carrying an entire Company, regardless of whether that company is Infantry, Scout, or Tank. In addition, the M04 has room for additional supplies that might be needed by a company for a brief deployment.

The M04 is also used extensively as the light freighter model of choice within the Empire, both for government and private use. While the design does not have nearly the flexibility of the M11 GR75, it doesn't require addition equipment to operate. This means that while the M11 GR75 is more useful for larger operations, the M04 CR25 is much more practical for individuals or small operations.

Utility Pod
The Utility Pod is one of the most common pieces of large equipment in the Mandalorian Empire. Each one is designed to serve a particular function. However, they are also designed to be as self contained as possible, including their own internal power supply, artificial gravity, and environmental recycling. This means it can function as designed, regardless of whether it is deployed to the surface of a planet, on an airless asteroid, or even in open space. In addition, they are also designed to be easily transported by the M11 Gr75 ship. They are also capable, to a limited degree, of interlocking with other Utility Pods to form temporary bases or space stations. Each pod is eighty meters long, twenty meters tall, and thirty meters wide. Most pods are divided into five equal decks, though some designs differ from that standard. Like most larger Imperium designs, utility pods usually have a hull plating made of ultrachrome.

Apartments
The Apartment Pod is designed to host a fairly large number of personnel in temporary living quarters. Each of the apartments is just under a hundred square meters, this allows twenty four apartments per deck, with a total of one hundred and twenty total apartments. While the standard accommodations are not excessively spacious, they are functional.

Barracks
Much like the apartment pod, the barracks pod is designed to hold a large number of people in a very small area. Unlike the apartments which are designed to function as somewhat individual living spaces, the barracks pod is designed to hold an entire infantry battalion by itself. The top three levels of the pod are devoted to sleeping compartments not much larger than is required to put a pair of bunks. The bottom two levels are taken up by lavatory facilities, an mess hall, a small recreational area, and storage area for personal equipment.

C3 (Command, Control, Communications)
The C3 pod was designed to function as a mobile command and control station for military forces, or as a communications hub for a wide range of possible needs. While there is a small area dedicated to quarters on the top deck, the majority of the space is taken up by communications equipment of all sorts, meeting and conference rooms, and command decks. While the C3 pod can be used while being carried, the majority of its staff is expected to berth in other accommodations.

Cargo, General
The most common pod is the general cargo pod. Each deck has a bank of cargo bays to either side of a central access corridor. Each deck has its own dedicated loading hatch at the forward end of the central access corridor, however a cargo lift at the rear of the pod allows cargo to be moved from one deck to another. This allows the entire pod to be loaded or unloaded from a single hatch, such as by a ground crew or via an airlock. Most commonly used for a wide range of smaller cargoes. The central access-way takes up very little of the space of the pod's design, with sixteen cargo bays per deck. This gives a total of eighty cargo bays of roughly a thousand cubic meters each.

Cargo, Large
In many ways similar to the general cargo pod, the large cargo pod is yet another extremely common pod design in the Mandalorian Empire. In this case, the interior of the pod is devoted to a single large cargo hold. This type of pod is most often used for both transporting large items or bulk loose cargo like either raw ore, processed ingots, or other commodities. It is sometimes used to transport particularly large vehicles.

Cargo, Tanker
Much like the other cargo pods, the tanker pod is designed for transporting large quantities of liquid or gels.

CAT (Construction, Advanced Tractor)
The CAT pod is one of the few pod designs not capable of functioning while in transit. This is because the pod folds down to fit within the carrying bay of the M11 GR75, but unfolds into a fully operational construction platform when deployed. Making use of a wide range of tech, this pod is designed both for salvage reclamation, as well as new construction, transit line work, Search and rescue operations, large scale or deep space mining, and many other heavy equipment tasks. Making use of the same molecular furnaces commonly used in the older EVS style construction droids, it has a surprisingly wide range of applications. Most usefully is the ability to use the naturally occurring resources for the vast majority of its construction needs. Though lacking the more advanced upgrades that allowed the World Devastators to transmute one material to another, the CAT pods still maintain an extensive library of compounds, alloys, and materials that can be made from the more common elements already found on most planets to meet the needs of most construction.

Diplomatic
One of the less common pod designs, the Diplomatic pod is used to ferry the diplomatic and ambassadorial crews around the galaxy. The pod design has a number of features designed both for the long term comfort of those on board and for hosting various smaller functions. While this is their main official function, they also see heavy private sale as private yachts and personal homes.

Gravity Well Projector
This style of pod is used to create interdiction fields. As this is seen as a rather specialized piece of equipment, it is not deemed practical by the Mandalorian Empire to install such devices on dedicated warships or platforms. Instead, by creating a standardized pod with it, any fleet element can be equipped with the capability with far less effort and cost than a specialized warship. Additionally, the fact that the pods are capable of functioning as stand alone satellites means they can be deployed as needed to systems or bases that might require them.

Hanger
The hanger pod is designed for the storage and operation of various surface based vehicles or smaller spacecraft such as fighters or shuttles. Instead of the usual five deck design, the bottom four decks have been combined into two double height decks. For ground vehicles, each deck can hold a single heavy vehicle, eight medium vehicles, or twenty four light vehicles. For spacecraft, each deck can hold two shuttles or five fighters. Regardless of the standard, particularly small craft might be able to get additional vehicles secured on each deck, though some designs are simply too tall to fit within the enclosed spaces. The top deck is mostly used for storage of parts, fuel, and ammunition for the vehicles. The top deck also has a small workshop to handle various maintenance issues. For vehicles not able to float or fly high enough to access the upper deck on their own, the pod has a tractor system that allows it to lift vehicles into place. This same system also aids in landing and launching for spacecraft or other large vehicles. While in travel, each deck has a large number of anchor points which can be used to secure any transported vehicles.

Hanger, Cargo
Much like the standard hanger pod, the cargo hanger pod has been designed to host vehicles. Unlike the standard hanger pod, the cargo hanger pod is designed to only carry a single type of craft in extremely tight racks. Technically, each type of cargo hanger pod is a different design, each one focusing on a particular model of vehicle. Additionally, these pods lack the storage and workshop area that the standard hanger designs boast, instead focusing on maximizing carrying capacity. Some standard designs are for the M00 drone (45,000 capacity), the M01 ATPT (500 capacity), the M02 ATTE (200 capacity), the M03 ATST (300 capacity), and the M20 scyk (150 capacity).

House
The house pod is a mix of several capabilities found in multiple other designs. While it is not particularly well designed for any one task, it is extremely well rounded. In function, it is designed to function as a stand alone base of operations for a large extended family or small clan. The bottom two decks have been combined into a single hanger area, including a small workshop at the rear of the pod. The third level has the layout of a general cargo pod, with sixteen cargo bays of a thousand cubic meters. The fourth level is the primary living area of the pod. With modular bulkheads, the precise layout of this floor will differ dramatically from one example to the next, depending on the exact needs and desires of the occupants. The top deck is a single open space. When deployed, large skylights and windows wrap around the entire deck, giving a panoramic view. When loaded into a spacecraft or when the exterior environment might pose a threat to even transparasteel, armored panels can be extended to cover the windows.

Mechanical
Dedicated to repairing and maintaining equipment, the mechanical pod is a large collection of workshops and other related gear. While most such pods are designed to handle a wide variety of gear and equipment, some have been modified to specialized in some way or another. One of the most common modifications is to shift the focus from repair and maintenance to production or fabrication. While not as efficient as a dedicated factory, it does have the advantage of being mobile and modular.

Medical
The medical pod is designed to function as a mobile hospital. The bottom deck is designated for triage and stabilization efforts. For medical pods not being used for military operations, it can be converted for use as a waiting room and clinic area. The second floor is set up for more dedicated treatment rooms, while the third floor is set up for more extensive or invasive surgeries and for bacta tanks. The fourth and fifth floors are set up as recovery wards. In military usage, these floors may be a single large area with vast numbers of cots, while pods in more stable areas might have them converted to individual recovery rooms.

Missile
This type of pod is used as a mobile missile platform with extreme capacity. Designed for E4 size ordinance, the entire front face of the pod is a grid work of launch tubes. Given the size of the standard pods, this is a thirty by fifty block of launchers for a total of one thousand five hundred tubes. Each tube can in turn be loaded with fifty shells, for a grand total of seventy five thousand shells. Due to the stripped down launch tubes however, they do not launch at nearly as high a speed as the standard E4 ordinance launchers. This reduces both the total range, and the shell's ability to dodge point defense fire. In most situations though, the sheer mass of fire it can project can outweigh those factors. In use, the pod is rather flexible in how it fires. Tubes can be fired individually, or simultaneously with any number of other tubes. The tubes are also designed to be able to flush either an entire tube of ordinance, or even the entire contents of all tubes if overwhelming firepower is required in a single attack. In such a case, fire control is limited to what is onboard the individual shells, as the pod does not have the ability to direct that many shells at the same time. However, control of excess shells can be handed off to other warships is they are prepared.

Overwatch
This pod has a collection of sensor systems, as well as a fair collection of weapon systems designed to counter both infantry and vehicles. The majority of the pod's usefulness comes from the set of weapons mounted along the front and underside of the pod. Unlike most equipment which is modular in natural, these are dedicated ordinance launchers and composite beam lasers. While equivalent to E2 sockets, and using the same components, this weapon load is integral to the pod and can't be easily adjusted. The ten ordinance launchers are mounted on the front of the pod, while the five of the fifteen composite beam lasers are mounted on the underside in slightly recessed sponsons. This weapon layout gives the pod an impressive effect on ground based combat systems, though it is far less effective in cluttered environments of urban combat situations. However, a secondary feature that proves incredibly valuable is the advanced sensor arrays. These provide a real time streaming map of battlefield, including the locations of all the beings in the area (neutral, friendly, enemy, or otherwise). This information makes the battle go much smoother and easier than it would be blind.

Passenger
This is yet another common pod design, the passenger pod is used to shuttle large numbers of people over fairly short distance. Most commonly within the same system, but runs within the same sector are also fairly common. Very few efforts have been made for the sake of comfort. The bottom three decks are devoted to rows of seats with enough open deck space between them to ensure ease of loading and unloading. In total, up to six thousand passengers can be loaded on the three decks. The upper two decks however, do host some recreational areas as well as cargo space for personal baggage. It is not a particularly comfortable way to pass a long trip, but it is still better than being confined to a single seat. A common variant in use for military or shorter trips is to have the upper two decks also converted to passenger seating, allowing a total of ten thousand passengers.

Power
While all pods are designed to operate on their own internal power, the power pod is dedicated to providing power for external use. The standard design makes use of several of the largest power coil designs in common production. While these power coils do need to be charged up at a dedicated reactor site or other power station, a single one can maintain a fleet for several weeks. Or power a small city, base, or installation for months of active use.

Reactor
Less common than power pods, reactor pods are fitted with powerful reactors of their own. While such designs are limited by the supply of fuel, they do not need to be cycled out to recharge. In most cases, several reactor pods are used in a central location as a recharging station for an entire network of power pods. Though they may also be deployed directly to sites, if the issue of fuel transportation is deemed worth the effort and risk.

Sensor
An extremely common design, especially in the frontier regions. Packing a huge variety of sensors and navigational equipment, the sensor pod is often sent out on long range scouting mission. One particular feature that makes it useful is the inclusion of a Crystal Grav Trap for precise gravimetric readings. Of course, that same feature makes it extremely useful for tracking down cloaked ships.

Shield
One of the more extreme pods, the shield pod is actually a theater grade shield modified to to fit in the standard M23 hull. This includes the required secondary systems. However, the design lacks the power output to run the shield on its own systems. When connected to a M11 gr75, the main reactors of the ship help to provide the needed power supply. When otherwise deployed, the shield pod requires some other external source of power for the shield to function at full strength. While not a very common pod, it finds fairly frequent use in the outer elements of larger fleets.

Solar Array
Technically more of a satellite than a pod, this large pod is designed to fold out in order to collect large amounts solar energy. Though not always active, these arrays also have hydrogen scoops. This allows the arrays to also collect large quantities of solar wind. Due to the large folding wings that extend outward from the from of the pod, this design is considered extremely bulky. While this pod can be landed on the surface of a planet, it can not be unfolded or otherwise active in such conditions.

Tug
This pod is equipped with a collection of tractor beam arrays that are designed to move heavy objects in space. It is most often used in the collection large asteroids and comets. These are gathered from across a solar systems, before being harvested by other larger ships. Usually for processing into either finished goods or ingots for transport to other sites. The design also sees extensive use in shipyards, construction areas, and other similar sites. While it is possible to use this pod inside the gravity well of a planet, it is not well suited for that task.

Weapon
Each of these pods is built around a planetary grade weapons. The basic design has a large capacity power coil at the rear of the pod. Mounted in the front of the pod is the emitter system and other components of the weapon itself. While the particular weapon varies from pod to pod, some of the most common designs are Ion cannons, Mass drivers, Turbolasers, and even the chiss megamasers. Much like the shield pods, these require an external power source to operate properly. Due to the cost and general low frequency of use this is one of the rarest pod designs. They are still produced fairly regularly for deployment in planetary defense rolls and for the occasional naval use of countering planetary shield systems.

Personnel File
Aya Dizen Or'dinii
Born: 58 ABY (47 PP)
Died: N/A
Spouse: N/A (unofficially Tahu Potiki)
Parents: Z'har Dizen Or'dinii
Faction Affiliations: House of Dizen, Clan Or'dinii, Mandalorian Empire, Mandalorian Assembly
Occupation: Imperator
Rank: Imperator
Awards: Service Bar (with gold stud)
Military Certifications: General Combat
Scientific Degrees: Graduation, Computer programing (with ruby stud), Economics (with gold stud), Mathematics (with gold stud)
Technical Certifications: Clockwork, Cybernetics (with silver stud), Robotics (with ruby stud), Small Arms

Physical Description
Species: Android (Zabrak appearance)
Height: 1.6 meters (5 feet 3 inches)
Weight: 78 kilograms (171 pounds)
Eye Color: Molten Gold
Hair Color: Black, occasionally dyed pink
Skin/Scale Color: Pale white
Distinguishing Features: Scar on left shoulder from failed assassination attempt
Cybernetics: Full Body, Soul Crystal
Force Sensitivity: None
Force Training: None

Personal Effects
Weapons: Typically None
Equipment: Internal Commlink, Internal HUD
Vehicles: None
Starships: None
Typical Clothing: Tends to dress in formal cloths or armors. Favors clothing of red, green, black, and blue colors.
Other Notable: Maintains a personal suite in the Royal Palace of the Citadel.

Personality
Previously much more childish in her behavior, the death of her father and her rise to command the Mandalorian Empire means she must often present a more serious demeanor. Due to the responsibilities and worries inherent with the job, this is surprisingly easy to manage in most situations. In more private situations, such as with close friends or family members, she still displays the spark of her childish humor and whims. She is fond a gently teasing those she is comfortable with, as well as mocking both herself and anyone else that seems too serious. Her curiosity is still strong, however, and occasionally lead her into trouble. As always though, she has unyielding loyalty to her family (and by extension the entire Mandalorian Empire), a ruthless intelligence, and iron firm determination.

Personal History
ABY: SL

96 ABY: Bloodline SL
Aya meets her brother Kaddak for the first time.
Requiem: boards.jedivsith.com/post/120554/thread

117 ABY: First ME Ball SL
Aya attends the first Mandalorian Empire Ball.
Lehon: boards.jedivsith.com/post/106171/thread

118 ABY: Bloodline SL
Aya formally introduces her oldest children to the Empire.
Lehon: boards.jedivsith.com/post/124201/thread

118 ABY: Mando Government Functions SL
Aya makes a successful attempt to become the next Mand'alor.
Mandalore: boards.jedivsith.com/post/114721/thread

118 ABY: Private Visit SL
Aya visits the Chiss to renew diplomatic connections on the topic of the First Order.
Csilla 1: boards.jedivsith.com/post/116113/thread
Csilla 2: boards.jedivsith.com/post/116140/thread

118 ABY: Peace Offerings SL
Aya returns a number of captured jedi artifacts to the jedi of Felucia.
Felucia 1: boards.jedivsith.com/post/131166/thread
Felucia 2: boards.jedivsith.com/post/131213/thread

118-119 ABY: Mand'alor's Paperwork Woes SL
Aya deals with several outstanding issues left over from the disappearance of the previous Mand'alor. As well as a few projects that are well past due.
Mandalore 1: boards.jedivsith.com/post/116353/thread
Mandalore 2: boards.jedivsith.com/post/125156/thread

119 ABY: Great Hunt SL
Aya attends a formal function hosted by the hutts.
Nal Hutta: boards.jedivsith.com/post/124925/thread

119 ABY: Mando Government Functions SL
Aya sets up the MDC and steps down peacefully for the next Mand'alor.
Mandalore: boards.jedivsith.com/post/132542/thread