BorleiasOccupation Day 47 ... "Because sometime in the next day or two, they're going to attack us here-- and that's exactly what we want them to do." "And when they do," Iella said, "who are you going to fight them with? The New Republic or the Rebel Alliance?" Wedge and Tycho exchanged a look, and both grinned. "Neither," Wedge said. "We're going to face them with an enemy they've never had the displeasure of fighting. We're going to hit them with the Empire." "They're not going to like the Empire," Tycho said. -this video had me so stoked I had to go find the original text 😂🍻
Let’s not forget the beginning of the siege where before Czulkang Lah was sent originally a less experienced commander was sent to oversee the operation, which Wedge hoped to string along with some false victories to buy time but a bit of bad luck resulted in the Lusankya dropping out of hyperspace in the middle of the vong fleet, killing the enemy admiral and a good few ships with him. I think it was Tycho that said it but it was joked that Wedge was such a good general that he couldn’t even lose on purpose.
We saw how devastating Borleias was as is… imagine if Wedge’s original plan had ACTUALLY worked…. Although, I’d argue that the Vong would not have committed anywhere near as many forces to the planet unless they knew about Big Lucy
Rebel Dream and Rebel Stand are probably my favorite books in NJO, and most of the reason is watching Wedge finally work without red tape and proceeding to slap the shit out of the Vong
The Vong have been fighting the Republic. We're going to face them with the Rebel Alliance. And now we're going to introduce them to The Empire. Amazing campaign.
This war with be remembered as a slaughter against the citizens of the Galaxy, and how they bravely fought against a overwhelming unknown enemy that had no ideologies that is related to the Galaxy, and had no concept of mercy.
This book is probably my favorite book in the NJO series. Emperors hammer and spear gave me goosebumps when I first read that book many years ago. It got me super hyped.
I live the NJO books and these are some of the best, thanks! My fave book in the NJO is Traitor, by a mile. I feel like the writing itself is very moving, much more so than any of the others, and Jacen's development is also very stirring and powerful. I feel like there's a lot there to work with for videos.
Who are you going to fight them with? The New Republic or the Rebellion? ... Neither. We're going to hit them with the Empire. They aren't going to like the Empire.
Hey Corey, I have a question for you (and the rest of the comment section). I have read the five Thrawn books + survivors quest, Legacy of the Force, Fate of the Jedi, crucible, the Republic commando series, and Revan. What do you recommend I read next? I am a bit reluctant to get into the NJO and the Yuzzhan Vong war, but I have thought about reading them. I have yet to dive into canon books but if there are some really good ones I will probably read them at some point.
Yes, but this was an actual plan that did not just involve cutting, running, with a dash of suicide ramming. Also he didn't just pull rank like a like a WW1 officer just to pull rank.
Actually it did involve a suicide run in the next book with an SSD, and the whole battle involved telling people to do what he said regardless of the hotshot pilot's (Jaina's) misgivings for operation security. He did the exact same thing *with* the hotshot pilot the whole time too, causing the rest of the forces there to start to resent her a little, since they were trying to convince the Vong Jaina was a goddess and gave her special treatment they couldn't explain to everyone else, again for operation security.
What? They gave two specific examples that are directly comparable between the two situations. Obviously it's not directly analogous in every way but that entirely misses the point.
BorleiasOccupation Day 47
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"Because sometime in the next day or two, they're going to attack us here-- and that's exactly what we want them to do."
"And when they do," Iella said, "who are you going to fight them with? The New Republic or the Rebel Alliance?"
Wedge and Tycho exchanged a look, and both grinned.
"Neither," Wedge said. "We're going to face them with an enemy they've never had the displeasure of fighting. We're going to hit them with the Empire."
"They're not going to like the Empire," Tycho said.
-this video had me so stoked I had to go find the original text 😂🍻
I know it’s been a few years but I always think about this line from the book, my personal favorite two books from the Vong Era
Thrawn would be proud for wedge understanding his enemy before fighting them
Let’s not forget the beginning of the siege where before Czulkang Lah was sent originally a less experienced commander was sent to oversee the operation, which Wedge hoped to string along with some false victories to buy time but a bit of bad luck resulted in the Lusankya dropping out of hyperspace in the middle of the vong fleet, killing the enemy admiral and a good few ships with him. I think it was Tycho that said it but it was joked that Wedge was such a good general that he couldn’t even lose on purpose.
We saw how devastating Borleias was as is… imagine if Wedge’s original plan had ACTUALLY worked….
Although, I’d argue that the Vong would not have committed anywhere near as many forces to the planet unless they knew about Big Lucy
Rebel Dream and Rebel Stand are probably my favorite books in NJO, and most of the reason is watching Wedge finally work without red tape and proceeding to slap the shit out of the Vong
this is one of my favorite battles of the NJO, its Wedge, Tycho and Lando doing what they do best.
I remember reading this whole campaign in the New Jedi Order series... it was most satisfying.
The Vong have been fighting the Republic. We're going to face them with the Rebel Alliance.
And now we're going to introduce them to The Empire.
Amazing campaign.
I vaguely remember these scenes. Something along the lines of "we're going to use empire tactics" "Oh, they're not going to like empire tactics"
This war with be remembered as a slaughter against the citizens of the Galaxy, and how they bravely fought against a overwhelming unknown enemy that had no ideologies that is related to the Galaxy, and had no concept of mercy.
Ah operation Emperors Hammer :D I look forward to Emperors Spearr :D
Wedge. Legend of the Republic.
This book is probably my favorite book in the NJO series. Emperors hammer and spear gave me goosebumps when I first read that book many years ago. It got me super hyped.
Crushing an arny from orbit is easy.
Its called orbital bombardment
Not when you have to convince them to land and close in themselves to do it. That's the difficult part.
Another Excellent video, and a good one on why Wedge is one of my Favorite SW Characters
This is one of my favorite moments in all of Star Wars!
Anything about Wedge is a must read or watch for me. Thanks. Subscribed right away. Was referred by EckhartsLadder.
This is by far my favorite bit of story in all of the eu
Love your vids man! Keep up the great work! I really like hearing about the yuuzahan vong war
This is one of my all time favorite battles in NJO
Awesome work on the battle breakdown Corey.
I live the NJO books and these are some of the best, thanks!
My fave book in the NJO is Traitor, by a mile. I feel like the writing itself is very moving, much more so than any of the others, and Jacen's development is also very stirring and powerful. I feel like there's a lot there to work with for videos.
Your video description is funny lol.
Who are you going to fight them with? The New Republic or the Rebellion?
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Neither. We're going to hit them with the Empire.
They aren't going to like the Empire.
Hey Corey, I have a question for you (and the rest of the comment section). I have read the five Thrawn books + survivors quest, Legacy of the Force, Fate of the Jedi, crucible, the Republic commando series, and Revan. What do you recommend I read next? I am a bit reluctant to get into the NJO and the Yuzzhan Vong war, but I have thought about reading them. I have yet to dive into canon books but if there are some really good ones I will probably read them at some point.
Read the NJO, I’m only 3 books in and it’s awesome, read the books in trilogies and you won’t get overwhelmed
My fav battle in all of SW.
What book?
NJO: Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream
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Heh. Epic.
star wars is the number one movie in the world wedge is a good friend of luke
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🤔 . . . was this, keeping secrets, what was technically used in “Last Jedi”?
Yes, but this was an actual plan that did not just involve cutting, running, with a dash of suicide ramming. Also he didn't just pull rank like a like a WW1 officer just to pull rank.
Actually it did involve a suicide run in the next book with an SSD, and the whole battle involved telling people to do what he said regardless of the hotshot pilot's (Jaina's) misgivings for operation security. He did the exact same thing *with* the hotshot pilot the whole time too, causing the rest of the forces there to start to resent her a little, since they were trying to convince the Vong Jaina was a goddess and gave her special treatment they couldn't explain to everyone else, again for operation security.
@@CoreysDatapad Then I stand corrected.
Now, @@CoreysDatapad, play “Guren no Yumiya” & call it “Attack on AT-AT” because both used harpoons & tow cables, sorta…
What? They gave two specific examples that are directly comparable between the two situations. Obviously it's not directly analogous in every way but that entirely misses the point.
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