Session 5: Siege of Vaylenport

ISB AFTER-ACTION REPORT

Designation: ISB-AAR-4:5:9-BLACKSTAR-STARPORT-SECURITY

Classification: CONFIDENTIAL – IMPERIAL EYES ONLY

Originating Authority: Imperial Security Bureau, Operations Division

Filed By: Agent REDACTED

Subject: Rebel Assault on Veylenport / Defense of Starport Anti-Aircraft Installation

Incident Summary

On 4:5:9 ABY, a coordinated series of explosive attacks struck multiple sectors of Veylenport, Derra IV. Blackstar Regiment deployed citywide to counter Rebel insurgent activity. Crucible Squadron (Troopers Althenon, Seraya, and Korin) were assigned by ISB Major Mallory to secure the Veylenport Starport and prevent Rebel acquisition of the primary anti-aircraft cannon. Upon arrival via LAAT/le patrol gunship, the squad discovered the starport already under hostile control. Their gunship was damaged by anti-aircraft fire, resulting in a crash landing. Despite immediate and overwhelming assault by Rebel infantry and Spec-Ops elements, the squad neutralized multiple hostiles, secured a prisoner, and disabled the Rebel-hijacked AA system.

Sequence of Events

Citywide Attack:

• Multiple detonations occurred across Veylenport in rapid succession.
• Blackstar Regiment deployed to suppress widespread Rebel aggression.
• Crucible Squadron ordered to protect starport anti-aircraft emplacement.

Insertion:

• Transport: LAAT/le patrol gunship; piloted by Trooper Althenon.
• Upon approach, starport anti-aircraft cannon engaged gunship — confirming enemy control of facility.
• Althenon conducted emergency “tactical insertion,” impacting starport wall; LAAT rendered inoperable.
• Troopers exited crash uninjured.

Initial Engagement:

• Squad immediately attacked by:
• Six (6) Rebel infantry fighters
• Three (3) Rebel Special Operations combatants
• Engagement conducted under turret fire from AA installation.

Combat Actions:

• Seraya achieved majority of hostile eliminations; high proficiency in short-to-mid range blaster combat.
• Korin successfully captured a Bothan insurgent during engagement.
• Enemy-installed barricades provided partial cover.
• Althenon sustained critical impact from anti-aircraft turret during maneuvering between barricades; incapacitated and near-fatal.
• Korin administered emergency first aid, restoring Althenon to consciousness and stabilizing condition.

Systems Recovery:

• One of two AA control panels rendered nonfunctional from blaster crossfire.
• Korin accessed the second panel, slicing through Rebel countermeasures.
• Automated targeting disabled; AA cannon shut down, preventing further damage to Imperial aircraft.

Relief & Extraction:

• Crucible Squadron held position until relieved by Blackstar support units.
• Prisoner and recovered Rebel gear transported for ISB questioning.

Interrogation Outcome:

• ISB Major Mallory conducted interrogation of the Bothan prisoner.
• Prisoner confirmed that the starport attack was a coordinated diversion designed to draw Imperial forces away from the true objective (details classified pending full analysis).
• Major Mallory commended the squad for containing the diversionary assault and preserving key infrastructure.

Casualties & Losses

• Imperial:
• Trooper Althenon: Severe injury caused by AA turret impact; stabilized.
• No fatalities.
• LAAT/le gunship destroyed.
• Rebel:
• Multiple infantry fighters KIA.
• Three Rebel Spec-Ops eliminated.
• One Bothan insurgent captured alive.

Assessment

• Enemy Tactics: Rebel forces displayed coordinated multi-front attack capability, with starport assault serving as a feint. Enemy command structure shows increasing sophistication.
• Squad Effectiveness: Crucible Squadron continues to demonstrate tactical resilience, initiative, and effectiveness under extreme pressure. Their ability to secure the AA system prevented significant additional Imperial losses.
• Operational Priorities: The diversionary nature of the attack indicates a major Rebel operation elsewhere in Veylenport or the greater Derra sector. ISB assessment ongoing.
• Personnel Performance:
• Seraya: Demonstrated exceptional combat efficiency.
• Korin: Key in system slicing, prisoner capture, and medical stabilization.
• Althenon: Piloting prevented squad fatalities despite overwhelming AA fire.

Recommendations

1. Full medical evaluation and treatment for Trooper Althenon.
2. Decryption and analysis of intelligence gathered from Bothan prisoner and starport systems.
3. Increased security around garrison comms and starport infrastructure.
4. Deployment of probe droids to identify origin of coordinated attacks.
5. Review and reinforce anti-air defenses to prevent future Rebel control.

Reassignment Orders

ISB Major Mallory has informed Crucible Squadron that new directives will follow, tied to intelligence obtained during interrogation.

Special Operations priority status remains in effect.

Report Filing

Filed By: ISB Agent REDACTED

Clearance: Level Aurek – Eyes Only

Distribution: ISB Central Command | Derra IV ISB Operations | Imperial Army High Command | Blackstar Regiment Command