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[75th Mosquitos]

[75th] Mosquito Information

The 75th Mosquito squadron is a small band of scout pilots assembled, lead and outfitted by Claes Leslie. They specialise in exploration and light combat scouting behind enemy lines, using the CX series fighter they are able to penetrate deep into enemy territory without fear of reprisals by hostile forces.

The squadron was assembled by signorita Claes Leslie (birth name Angelica Lazurati), Born from her stubborn determination to prove to her father that she is more than just the orphan of a weak suicidal family. After she inherited the Lazurati Cardamine plantation her birth family owned as well as the sum of 300 million Sirius credits, Claes immediately left malta to begin work on making something of herself beyond confines of the Leslie family manor.

Within the week, Claes had managed to persuade a small group of likeminded individuals that she had what it took to lead them to victory in battle, and proved it after their first victory when the squadron hijacked a light Independent miner transport to use as the flagship for their endeavours, this ship was named the Fantasmi. Even though the Gull transport they captured ship was not combat worthy, particularly comfortable in any respect, fast or had anything going for it at all, the mere fact it was the first initial victory of the forming 75th meant that it still maintained the respect of all pilots whom captured her, and all pilots that had joined since its capture.

Due to the squadrons use of the CX series Scimitar the 75th is often dismissed as nothing more than an annoyance by potential foes, in most cases this turns out to be a fatal mistake on their part as this craft is far more dangerous than most give it credit for, especially in numbers.

The 75th has been gaining traction lately appearing more like an underground movement with the intent of overthrowing one or more of the more powerful Maltese factions, this is not the case. As a small squadron Claes often recruits pilot’s fresh out of flight school and is aware that many of them are still not capable of handling their ships beyond the shadow of a doubt. None the less she respects anyone that shows a keen interest on self improvement, giving her the time to teach them how to handle intense combat situations, and how to conduct their selves properly as a member of the space faring Maltese forces.

Operational Methods
The Mosquitos have a variety of methods used for their operation which enable them to get the most out of their ships statistics, keeping the risk to their pilots relatively low. These change depending on what the squadron is doing at the time.

High Sirius Operations
When flying in the High Sirius sector; comprised of the Omicrons Alpha, 80, 81, 85, and Eta, as well as the Tau’s, Mosquitoes are used normally as advanced forces to provide intelligence data to the main body of an advancing Maltese front, operations against miners are normally only at the emergency request for assistance by an already engaged Maltese raiding party, able to mobilise quickly and in decent numbers is a strength of the squadron in these situations, normally always able to pull allied forces out of otherwise hopeless situations, turning the tide in battle.

Eastern Edge Operations
Operations in the lower Omicrons and Sigmas are maintained when on homeland patrol, done to simply keep an eye on the areas of Sirius not normally covered by patrolling Maltese craft. These systems include, Omicrons; 74, Theta, Kappa, Delta, Zeta, Mu and Sigmas 13, 17 and 19. These areas are never scouted by less than a pair of fighters at a time.


Pirating Operations
The mobile nature of the 75th meant that piracy had to become the main means of acquiring income. Claes could have relied on grants paid by the Maltese council of dons; however this would mean that they would become more controlling of her forces. This is something she desperately wanted and still to this day wishes to avoid. Since Claes funds the squadron recruitment herself she makes sure that the pilots transfer parts of their pirate earnings back to the Fantasmi should they do any, to keep the group afloat.
Pirating is done in a rapid “get in, get the money, get out” fashion, Mosquito pilots are advised to flee the area – regroup – and change position the moment trouble appears to avoid being drawn into a large sustained combat situation that most pilots are simply not equipped to handle.


Escort Operations
Escorting smugglers is probably the most important duty 75th undertakes. The transport of materials to Maltese space and then the shipping of Orange Gold back to liberty are of paramount importance to the entire Maltese society. Critical to maintain Maltese economy and support the combat fronts held in so many different locations.
Escort Formation.



Positions (small formation):
1. Close Forward Scout
The most important part of the formation, necessary for guiding the transport, must be within 10K of the transport at all times.
2. Close Rear Guard
Close rear guard is responsible for keeping a lookout for incoming attacks from behind, approaching enemies are to be disrupted if they pose a threat to the transport. Close rear is also responsible for backing up the Far rear guard if needed.
3. Left Shotgun
This position is used to get the transport in question to the desirable speed of 400m/s, otherwise is used to disrupt hostiles approaching the transport from the left flank.
4. Right Shotgun
Identical M.O to the Left shotgun position, only reversed, this pilot is to watch for hostiles coming from the right flank.
5. Far Forward Scout
This position is used only in larger formations when the number of escorts is at 5 or over, the far scout should remain in sensor range of the close scout at all times. It is used to provide further advanced warning for the formation, like the others, its role is to disrupt and detain any hostile attempting to reach the transport. It will be up to the close scout to lead the transport on an alternative route.
6. Rear Scout
Rear scout is positioned far behind the rear guard of the transport, this pilot is responsible for checking a distance of 18K or more behind the centre of the formation for pursuit craft.
7. Far Left Scout
Far left scout is distance protection for larger convoys, the pilot normally has their ship at a distance of 6K or more from the formation center to defend the left flank
8. Far Right Scout
An identical position to the far left scout only for the right side of the formation, only used in large convoys, this is the last position before convoy escorts receive doubled up forces if numbers are greater than 8


Goals
Gain recognition as a well organised and dangerous faction in Maltese society
Provide Cover for the Cardamine smuggling rings leaving Malta
Provide intelligence data for Maltese forces
Maintain and reinforce diplomatic relations with allied factions

Goals (oorp)
To have fun
To create a heavy role play based faction in Maltese society.
To provide a pirating experience I believe to be more realistic than I've seen it done before.