Session #3: The Crucible
General Summary
ISB AFTER-ACTION REPORT
Designation: ISB-AAR-3:8:20-BLACKSTAR-PATROL
Classification: CONFIDENTIAL – IMPERIAL EYES ONLY
Originating Authority: Imperial Security Bureau, Operations Division
Filed By: Agent REDACTED
Subject: Initial Deployment of Crucible Squadron – Derra IV / Veylen Port
Incident Summary
On 3:8:20 ABY, newly assigned troopers Althenon Furidran, Seraya Vahn and Korin Vexlar reported to the Blackstar Regiment garrison in Veylen Port, Derra IV. Following induction by Major Sallis Norran and Crucible Squadron Sgt. Vox, the unit was equipped and immediately deployed on urban patrol. Patrol was ambushed within Veylen Port’s lower district by insurgent elements, resulting in an overturned transport, hostile engagement, and multiple Imperial injuries. Enemy forces included at least eight armed insurgents, one Wookiee combatant, and one Twi’lek sniper. Engagement concluded with seven insurgents neutralized and one insurgent retreating. Sensitive Imperial data recovered from enemy possession.
Sequence of Events
Arrival & Induction:
Troopers disembarked transport at Veylenport landing platform.
Introduced to Major Norran (CO, Crucible Squadron) and Sgt. Vox (Squad Leader).
Formal welcome issued; expectations outlined.
Troopers transferred to barracks, received duty weapons and equipment from garrison quartermaster.
Patrol Deployment:
Troopers ordered by Sgt. Vox to deploy immediately for evening patrol.
Transport: Droid-driven patrol speeder.
Route: Through garrison sector into Veylen Port proper.
Civilian Response:
Noted hostility from populace: verbal slurs, projectiles (fruit).
Patrol route proceeded through district with anti-Imperial graffiti and visible subversive markings.
Ambush Event:
Female insurgent attached explosive to patrol speeder.
Device detonated; speeder overturned and disabled. Troopers and Sgt. Vox thrown clear, no immediate fatalities.
Eight armed insurgents initiated ambush, supported by large Wookiee combatant and Twi’lek sniper.
Engagement:
Sustained firefight.
Sgt. Vox incapacitated by physical strike from Wookiee.
Troopers engaged hostiles systematically:
- Seven insurgents neutralized.
- Althenon and Korin sustained non-critical blaster injuries.
- Twi’lek sniper disengaged, retreated into adjacent building.
Post-Engagement:
Enemy combatants searched: recovered credits, Imperial-issue blasters, and encrypted datapad containing daily patrol routes.
Discovery of Imperial information leak deemed significant.
Troopers opted to pursue retreating sniper to investigate intelligence compromise rather than attempt return march through hostile territory with injured sergeant.
Casualties & Losses
Imperial:
- Sgt. Vox: Regained consciousness, possible concussion.
- Trooper Althenon: Blaster wound, non-fatal.
- Trooper Korin: Blaster wound, non-fatal.
- No fatalities.
Insurgent:
- 7x insurgents confirmed KIA.
- 1x Twi’lek sniper escaped, active.
Assessment
Insurgent Capability: Enemy demonstrated planning, coordination, and access to Imperial patrol schedules. Presence of heavy combatant (Wookiee) indicates growing boldness and resources.
Civilian Environment: Veylen Port populace exhibits open hostility toward Imperial presence; passive support for insurgents likely.
Imperial Response: Graduates demonstrated resilience and combat initiative under fire. Recovery of encoded datapad represents significant intelligence gain. Failure to immediately secure sniper may allow enemy regrouping, but pursuit deemed justified under circumstances.
Security Breach: Possession of Imperial patrol routes by insurgents suggests insider collaboration or compromised communications within garrison.
Recommendations
Immediate ISB decryption of recovered datapad.
Investigate garrison personnel and communications for possible leak.
Interrogate captured insurgent corpses for biometric and identification matches.
Reinforce Crucible Squadron patrols with additional support elements (airborne surveillance, probe droids).
Increase civilian monitoring and restrict access near patrol routes to deter sabotage.
Reassignment Orders
Troopers Althenon, Seraya, Korin confirmed as active members of Crucible Squadron, 127th Stormtrooper Regiment “Blackstar.”
Effective immediately, squad placed under operational review by ISB Liaison Officer REDACTED to ensure continued loyalty and combat-readiness.
Report Filing
Filed By: ISB Agent REDACTED
Clearance: Level Aurek – Eyes Only
Distribution: ISB Central Command | Derra IV Garrison Command | Blackstar Regiment Command
Rewards Granted
7 Character points each (3 Base, 2 Combat, 2 Roleplay)
Encrypted Imperial Datapad
400 credits
Althenon - E-11 Blaster Rifle
Seraya - 2x C-25 Fragmentation Grenades
Character(s) interacted with
Major Sallis Norran
Sgt Vox
Garrison Quartermaster
