Tod 5 op 8  The Illinii Raiders  (Replaces tod1 op8 Attack3)

The People of Illini have put together a commando group called the Raiders.  Since they were so good at ground operations, it was thought to put that skill to use in boarding Empire craft for technology raids, prisoners, and in general acting like the pirates the Empire had accused them of being.  They so liked the idea that they almost immediately had more volunteers than we could train.  New training facilities were constructed while "instructor" training went on.  

They have a unique selection method insuring only the hardiest and most determined become "Raiders".  They more or less attack each other in groups with no weapons for a few hours.  Other people watch them do this and "evaluate" the entrants.  They do this until they have the requisite number of people to continue the training...  the others go back to what they were doing saying "wait 'til next year". Since these people already can shoot like a baby can drool, it is not hard to make them into commandos from that point.

Even their common soldiers' grasp of tactics and applied force is sufficient for generalship in most armies, but their officers who are more trained in it are considered brilliant.  Their continued study of the enemy has become part of their training to such a degree that you think you have real stormtroppers as opponents in simulations.  To graduate from their accadamy of Raiders the class must plan and carry out a ship raid on the Empire...  no mean feat. 

In the past the classes have been happy to take on several transports, (one with important prisoners), a freighter (full of troops by the way), and several shuttles.  Now they feel they can conduct an operation on a capital ship.   

One of the best Alliance Ywing groups has been assigned to cover the operation and assist the Illinii if necessary.  Ywing3's will be used because of their large cannon array and torpedo firepower.  Since the only capital ships left in the area are Nebulon Frigates, it is a sure bet that that's what they will try to "nab" as they put it.  There will be additional Ywings from the Illinii Blooie squadron who have distinguished themselves in past joint operations.  Whatever significant forces they still have will probably hype in to prevent the capture of a frigate should we locate one.  The Alliance forces will hold them off while the Illinii conduct the main operation.  Alliance fighters will assist in the disabling operation if circumstances allow.  
   

