Sphere of Resurgence

[Sarias]

Sphere of Resurgence

“A starved soldier’s aim shall waver and ships rust without fuel. When blood is spilled in war, I ensure the flow never relents”. 
- Lord Sarias, Pentarch of Resurgence

Overview

Wars are won and fought in the field, yet supplying the war machine is a battle on all fronts. Conducting this battle is the Sphere of Resurgence, having its primary goals be acquiring, storing and delegating supplies for the powerbase at large.While serving as the logistical heart for administration and distribution, the Sphere will also function in the capacity of seeking out new ventures - ranging from securing resource locations, sourcing new supply lines through negotiation and supplying missions of benefit to the Horuset Powerbase.

The Lord of Resurgence is charged with ensuring the below duties are carried out to the utmost efficiency and the supply chain never dries.


Primary Duties

• Administration and delegation of House Horuset’s assets so they may serve an efficient use.
  
• Building upon and reinforcing current assets
  
• Transport and securing of newly claimed resources
  
• Sourcing resources and assets to ensure needed stock never runs dry
  
• Seeking new lines of opportunity in an ever-expanding network
  

Internal Structure

To facilitate a constant flow of aforementioned duties a series of ranks below the Pentarch of Resurgence has been established to form a functional Sphere that may address the day-to-day logistics and coordinate delegated duties under the Pentarch.

Pentarch of Resurgence

Lord Sarias sits as the Pentarch of Resurgence and upholds the authority over the Sphere. From the structure of said sphere to internal ranks and decision-making on smaller and larger matters. When the Dark Lord or her Hand makes a demand, she is the one to fulfill it.

The Pentarch of Resurgence’s primary duties focus on ensuring every inch and turn of supply lines, asset stocks and flow of resources run efficiently. On a wider scale, this includes delegating assets from the Horuset Stockpile and M.A.S (Mission Asset Stocks).


Shatajir of Resurgence

Serving under the Pentarch of Resurgence, the Shatajir (‘Heir’), acts as their second-in-command and has to possess experience in handling logistical matters, alongside the ability to see assets handled wisely.

The Shatajir may be assigned to oversee and handle specific areas, depending on the needs of the powerbase - acting as a delegate for the Pentarch if ordered to. This extends to being granted authority over certain operations or larger projects, though the Pentarch’s word remains final should the situation change.

The current Shatajir is Sith Stûza


M.A.S Administrator

The administrator is charged with overseeing the M.A.S stockpiles, reviewing requests and delegating them as is needed under the purview of the Pentarch, whom they answer directly to. As part of their duties they are also to ensure said stockpile never runs dry and to always look for new opportunities of expanding or improving upon it.

The  M.A.S Administrator position is currently vacant


Head of Planetary Expansion

As new and current planets are worked upon or turned to the empire’s soil, making effective use of their resources, space or unique attributes will be key for the supply lines.

The Head of Planetary Expansion is tasked with optimizing current efforts on the planet assigned to them by the Pentarch of Resurgence, creating new lines of resources from it or dealing with issues it may face that are impeding current efforts.

The current Head of Planetary Expansion is Apprentice Mayaz Vipion


Head of External Affairs

Optimizing current assets is a key point of the Sphere of Resurgence, however, claiming resources and taking them from the hands of the empire’s enemies is just as vital. Thus, the Head of External Affairs is charged with ensuring such targets are dealt with. The Head of External Affairs may be assigned to address particular shortages, specific targets of rare stock needing to be replenished or simply pursue resources that are always in need.

What missions the Head of External Affairs undertakes is decided upon between themself and the Pentarch of Resurgence, though said missions can come from anywhere in the powerbase, if a request is made of Resurgence or the Lead Raider identifies targets of use. The Head of External Affairs is in charge of picking those suitable for the different missions.

The current Head of External Affairs is Sith Stuza


Overseer of Resurgence

Acting not only as an overseer of the powerbase, but as a member of Resurgence, it falls to their hands to instil the importance of supply lines not just to the empire as a whole, but domestically as well. From lessons to identification of raid targets, to training in specific scenarios and overseeing acolyte tasks pertaining to the Sphere’s interest, the Overseer has a hand in shaping the future.

The title of Overseer of Resurgence can only be held by a singular person, and can be passed onto someone already holding a title within the Sphere, should no suitable candidate be available.

The position of overseer is currently vacant

Duties of Resurgence

Under the delegated structure and oversight of the Lord Pentarch, the Sphere of Resurgence holds multiple areas of responsibility outlined in broad strokes below. This is done to bring a practical clarity to its operations, and provide information for the powerbase in broad strokes how stocks are kept filled, where to request resources for crucial missions and potentially aid the ever-expanding network of supply lines - in turn strengthening the powerbase in full.

Deployments

To ensure a constant flow of resources, asset securing and expanding the supply lines, the Sphere will continuously carry out missions and deployments to meet all demands and shortages. These deployments will be categorized under three archetypes, to best display their primary objective while leaving flexibility to accommodate all types of requests.

As a standard protocol to ensure such deployments are not delayed due to paperwork or misunderstandings, the missions will be listed alongside normal operations. The only addition shall be a short mark of identification in its mission title to indicate its archetype.

For larger-scale operations, an overview of current missions will be established within the Horuset database, for any current or would-be hands undertaking it. 

The Pentarch of Resurgence will be aware of all deployments and can launch any type at will, but in ensuring efficiency each link in the Sphere’s structure shall be able to launch missions within their assigned archetype.


Resource Acquisition
Permission to Authorize Missions: Head of External Affairs, M.A.S Administrator, Overseer of Resurgence, Shatajir
Ranging from securing of new mines to capture of runaway slave populations, the gathering of resources can even be delegated in the form of acolyte tasks should it be deemed a lower priority, yet necessary.


Asset Reinforcing
Permission to Authorize Missions: Head of Planetary Expansion, M.A.S Administrator
In the ever-pursuing hunt for resources, one must also look inward to expand and grow. Thus Asset Reinforcing deployments will center on already held assets, primarily from the Powerbase though it can extend to the Empire’s holdings if deemed of use or necessary.

Ranges from dealing with slave camp rebellions to repairs of crucial infrastructure and expansion of production lines.


Supply Line Expansion
Permission to Authorize Missions: Head of External Affairs, M.A.S Administrator, Shatajir
Finally, the supply line expansion addresses the need to add on new lines of blood to the lifeline of logistics. Conversion of local militia to the empire, hunting down pro-republic speakers in neutral settlements and bribery in needed places to see dealings fall in the empire’s favor or shipments be sent our way.

Primary Assets of Resurgence 

The Horuset Stockpile

A collection of advanced technology and machinery that can be slated for missions upon request, certain projects or similar deployments. Most are one-use or limited in capacity due to the rarity of materials, complexity of production or simply being limited in what has been sourced. Any assets deployed from the Stockpile are expected to be returned if possible.

The listing is kept public for any who may deem their mission of high enough priority, to make requests for them via the Sphere of Resurgence. Afterwards, a mission report must be submitted to Resurgence.

Only the Lord of Resurgence can authorize the use of these assets - any attempts of misuse will result in punishment.

https://www.horuset.com/showthread.php?tid=1180

Mission Asset Stockpiles (M.A.S)

In reflection of the Horuset Stockpile, the Mission Asset Stockpile has been established to accommodate day-to-day deployments of missions relevant to ensuring the Horuset Powerbase’s continued progress. The assets located within are easily replenishable or otherwise low-risk to re-stock should it ever run low.

The Sphere of Resurgence is to be contacted to request the use of any assets in the listing. If approved a mission report must be submitted to Resurgence.

The Lord of Resurgence oversees all requests, but the Shatajir and M.A.S Administrator hold the authority to grant the requests.

https://www.horuset.com/showthread.php?tid=1199

Logistics Fleet

Ensuring the lifeblood of the Powerbase is carried through the empire, between assets and final destinations a fleet of shuttles and other ships comprise the forever running machine. The larger ships rarely change their current deployment destinations, whereas the shuttles may be dispatched on one-off errands to pick up a new asset or be entirely re-routed should emergencies arrive or a new line of supplies become available. At times it's not uncommon to find said shuttles at the tail-end of missions ferrying what has been claimed or conquered. 


Savalaging Initiative

A long-running initiative that has operated for multiple wars, the act of breaking down and re-using resources in production and repairs remains one of the many ways resource scarcity is addressed. The initiative’s main purpose is securing material supplies that are reused and broken down - then sent onwards directly to Serpindal.

To maintain quota and not expend unnecessary time and resources, the salvaging initiative prioritizes space debris above land, though should the yield be of a particular size the salvaging teams may be deployed on an individual basis.

Shall any fields of debris or notable targets be discovered, Resurgence is to be informed with the following detail, for consideration of the request.

• Location of the debris field
  
• Rough contents of the debris field (Number of vessels, scales, types of vessels, rough quantity of loose debris)
  
• Origins of the debris field (Groups involved, type of battle)
  
• Security of the location (Proximity of hostile forces/pirate entities/local resistance)
  

Documentation

Spoiler: Spoiler

Methods:
With efficiency and volume as our primary guidelines, we have established an effective method for salvaging from space-borne debris fields. This method is as follows:

A team of no less than 20 individuals will be dispatched to the wreckage, of which at least 8 are operational security personel and the remainder specialist engineers and electricians, with the aim of making minimal repairs to allow the wreckage to hyperdrive (assisted or not) out of the system and to Sernpidal for full disassembly. Once aboard, they follow a 5-step method:

Assess damage and determine the nearest entry point to the bridge if viable, otherwise engineering decks.
I: Should both be viable and the wreckage is deemed safe, the team will split up to more efficiently work on the required systems.
Bring generators to emergency operations.
I: If the generators are operational, emergency power should be instated with priority routing to critical systems.
II: If the generators are not operational, use scanners and call for delivery of necessary components. The shuttles will supply the material with a team of no less than 6 individuals.
III: If repair is not viable within a reasonable time, proceed to step 4. with IMT support.
Run system diagnostics and repair critical systems, prioritizing the Hyperdrive.
I: If engines are viable, those should be activated to aid in manoeuvring.
II: Luxury systems such as environmental and shields should be repaired if doing so does not interfere with the progress on critical systems.
Maneuver the vessel, with the aid of IMTs if required, to a safe point to engage Hyperdrive.
Hyperdrive the vessel to the designated recovery zone.

Simultaneously with the deployment of the engineering teams the IMTs will commence recovery of loose debris in the field using the cargo recovery nets they are equipped with, bringing this loose debris to the Gage class Th’Zaza’s cargo holds. If larger parts of fighter vessels remain in the debris field, these will be reduced through the use of heavy disassembly tools for ease of storage.

OOC:
Link to original thread: https://www.horuset.com/showthread.php?t...initiative

Parallel Market Initiative (P.M.I)

The Parralel Market Initiative is a means of acquisition of various resources through parallel markets. This primarily focuses on targeting the black and neutral markets, tapping into unconventional approaches to further increase the expanse of the powerbase's resources. By targeting set markets it will also act to address potential shortages that more public avenues may run dry of.

Operating under the Sphere of Resurgence, it will predominantly work to find, establish and maintain new trade and supply routes to serve as gateways for its primary purpose. Mainly using front-facing establishments, taking over and repurposing old ones or using other means to hide the presence of the empire.

Serving a less invasive role on the planets a 'point of interest' is established, it will operate on a smaller scale to maintain its covers and provide a passive income of credits and resources to the powerbase. Due to its nature, this shall permit a smaller network of intel and spy work to be established to always look for new sources or aid in the powerbase's needs.