Darth Barad-Dur
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Sith Civil War(Anyone can join in this)
Darth Barad-Dur sat at the head of the table of his personal warship, the Imperial-Class Star Destroyer Vader. His arms were crossed, and his legs were crossed as if in meditation, but he was not. He looked at the chromo. 15:23.
He scowled at it. They were late. This was important, to important for him to tell over his holocalls to all the Sith he trusted. There might be someone watching the calls, making sure what was happening had not been revealed yet. But, he had, and they would pay dearly for it.
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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[[Ill join just for the role playing..I havent rped in a while.]]
The young Inquisitor strode into the Chamber that held Darth Bara-dur. He walked before the mand and waited to be asked to sit."I am here, where are the others and what is this about?" He asked calmly as the looked into the eyes of Darth Bara-dur, seeming to peirce his soul with the gaze.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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"Welcome Inquisitor Gr'tua. I have been expecting you," Barad-dur said, bowing his head, showing the proper respect to a superior, "Sit. Let us wait for at least one more person to arrive before I say anything. That way I do not have to repeat myself."
He guestered to the seat by Gra'tua. He knew Gra'tua would see his reason for calling a confrence, which was entirely unusual for someone like Barad-Dur. Barad-Dir was known for working alone, which that alone might have suprised the older man. But, that might not be the case at all.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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Shadow Protector Tarna walked in the room. "Hello, gentlemen. Apparantly, there's a meeting that should be interesting for me to hear." He stood in the corner, back straight and hands crossed.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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Barad-Dur nodded at Shadow Protector Tarna. "Thank you for coming," he replied, "You may sit if you wish, or remain standing. It doesn't matter."
He looked at the chromo. It was now an hour since it was suppose to start. I can't wait another minute to get started. He grabbed a few holocrons and switched on thier recording units, so that way if the others arrived, he could give them
"Gentlemen, let me get to the point. Emperor Shadow is stepping down at any time. Our military command is going to be in shambles with people trying to figure out who is going to be the next Supreme Commander.
And isn't it the most oppertun time for our enemies to overthrow the Empire. All the smugglers have banded together under the command of....a renegade Sith, calling himself Emperor Vader. His numbers include 70 Jedi and 150 Sith and Dark Jedi, all with the intent of forming a so-called Supreme Galactic Republic. They are forming near Bespin to strike our capitol in Kuat.
How do I know this? A space pilot joined this group, and rose to become a commander. However, he thought it was just a Guild being made to protect the intrests of all smugglers and traders. When he discovered he was involved in treason, he tried to get out. He contacted me with all the details."
Barad-Dur held up his hand to stop any questions. "I know he was on our side, because he was killed in middle of our holoconfrence."
He let the words sink in before speaking again. "I knew you would want to act immediatly on such an issue, so I have decided that we should be there on Bespin to hunt down and eliminate each leader. Any questions?"
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High Defender Adenn
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As the man spoke Adenn's green skin could be seen as it neared the Shadow Protector. "Sir, I have left my men at the Royal Palace, all of them highly trained and willing to die in combat if it shall come to that. But we are only four against 200. How will we be able to defeat those odds?" He said as he then looked at Darth Barad-Dur.
He then looked up at the Shadow Protector again. "I will return to the Palace if you so Desire it." He said as he bowed his head and remained silent.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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"Master Adenn," Barad-Dur smiled, "Thank you for arriving. As I said, we shall kill the leaders. That alone should be a big blow to this cololitian. Besides, I called several more, but, I don't know if they will attend."
Barad-Dur then turned serious, "That is, if you are willing to face them. If not, I will forgive you to depart and return. I extend the same offer to you all. If you find this situation is hopless, then I shall have to suffice without you. If needs be, I will do so on my own. After all, this is high treason we are talking about, and the fate of the Empire rests on our actions now. Does that answer please you, Master Adenn?"
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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Gra'tua, being an Inquisitor would not let any form of treason go on without punishment."It is sufficient enough for me. I cannot allow any one to jeperdise the future of this Empire. As an Inquisitor I will cut down any in league with them." He said calmly as he looked to the Shadow Protector, to the Royal Gaurdsmen.
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High Defender Adenn
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"I do not wish to depart, but my active station is the Royal Palace Kuat. And I will return if the Shadow protector so Desires it. If he does not then you will see me on the battle feild along side you." He said as he stood there, his eyes washing over all the members of the chamber.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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Barad-Dur looked at the proud man and nodded. He knew that duty came first to a man like Adenn, and no one could persuade him to do otherwise.
"Then, it is best for you to serve the Emperor in your ways," Barad-Dur said, "I will not hold it against you. If we fail in our mission, it will be up to you to protect the Emperor."
He then turned to Tarnya. "What about you? Will you help me and Gra'tua? Or, are you needed elsewhere?"
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Darth Malice
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Malice stode quickly through the entrance to that large room that now housed many of the Power Sith of the Empire. He could tell he was late and thus, listened intently to the words of each Sith. He had heard of some sort of rogue "Sith" causing certain problems for them.
He crossed his arms as he stood behind where Inquistor Gra'tua now sat. His brow was furrowed as he continued to listen. There was talk of killing and that alone was enough for him to throw his sword into the pot. He was more than willing to cut down anyone that stood against the will of the Empire.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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"Darth Malice," Barad-Dur acknowledged, "I suppose you have heard enough to know what is going to? If not, I'll give you a holocron to inform you. But, be warned, it has a self-destruct mechanism in it, that will go in five minutes after getting it. It's a security measure to ensure the wrong people don't get wind of our plans."
He looked at the others and nodded. "We should start immediatly and not waste time. I have a shuttle ready to depart and we will leave as soon as we are ready. Any last questions?"
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High Defender Adenn
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Lets be on our way." The green skinned Kel'Dor said as they he stood beside the Shadow Protector. He had confidence in his men, and knew that they would preform their duty. "Who's the targets?" He alien voice cracked as his gaze shifted to the other members of the room.
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Supreme Commander Alor
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Grand Admiral Marix paced in his chamber aboard the SSD- The Darkest Night. The dark giant of a ship slowly emerged from hyperspace near the smaller Vader. The bigger ship dwarfed the small Imperial class SD 100 times and Marix did not want to intimidate his allies, so he ordered the commander to keep his distance.
At once, he left his chambers, and walked to the main bridge. As a naval commander, he preferred to be on the bridge at anytime of potential action. As he entered the bridge, officers snapped to attention at the sight of the Sith, and enlisted men of all species ran around, trying to look busy and important. Marix smiled to himself, and then delved deep within himself. Harnessing the Force, in a way which he had first done under the careful instruction of Brigadier General Matas; but was no longer necessary for him and served more as a habit, he looked out into space, and probed the ship nearest his own.
On board he found five Force trained beings, two of them very familiar. When he felt Tarna’s presence, he could only laugh at the thought of their past together. The other was Inquisitor Gra’tua, a former apprentice of his and also a friend. At once he felt relieved that the rogue Star Destroyer report was no more than a few Sith out for a joy ride. Beginning to release his grip on the other SD, he almost missed it. Stretching out his senses once more, he focused in on one figure and could almost smell the tension in him. It was strong, and oozed over the other people in the room. At once, he was alert and his brain began to process possibilities and threats. Turning to his captain, he ordered the ship into general quarters, and had his personal craft prepared.
Calming himself, Marix waved at the communications officer to open a link between the two ships. At once, the image of a smart Imperial Naval officer appeared on the screen.
“This is the Imperial Star Destroyer Vader of the Eternal Empire, identify yourself.”
Marix walked over to the station and gave the current communications booth occupier a slight push. Straightening his uniform, Marix entered the screen and glared at the lieutenant.
“This is Grand Admiral Marix of the Eternal Empire Navy, commanding the Executor Class Star Destroyer The Darkest Knight. Identify yourself!”
The younger and less experienced officer cringed at the sharp tones used by his superior, and immediately gave out his identification.
“Lieutenant Daniels, sir, senior grade. Communications officer of the Vader. Identification code: Corellia Onderon 1435-96753. How may I hellll…” and he was cut off.
“This is Captain Dawes of the Vader. How may I help you?”
Marix grinned inwardly at the way the officers jumped at a chance to gain favor with the GA.
“Get me your commanding Sith, Navy speed. And tell him its urgent, if you know what I mean…”
At once, the officer was on his communicator to Darth Barad’dur, the Sith who commanded the ship. Marix patiently waited for his face to show up on the screen…
((I do hope I am not too late...))
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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[[Of course not.]]
Gra'tua stood, approaching the bridge with Darth Bara-dur as the Officers jumped from place to place and then twords Bara-dur. It was the Grand Admiral, his former Master as well as his friend. He waited for Bara-dur to speak to the Grand Admiral patiently as he stood back, appearing on the screen behind Darth Bara-dur.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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Ah, so he has arrived, Barad-dur smiled, I was afraid he might not arrive.
"Grand Admiral Marix, sir," Barad-dur nodded, "Good to see you here. If you will allow me, I'll transmit some recordings over to you so we can start on our way. They will inform you of our mission."
He then thought about the Super Star Destroyer, and closed his eyes. Not good, not good at all. How was he to pull this off?
" Actually, on second thought, I must ask you to transfer from the Darkest Night to the Vader ," he then said, "Your ship is a little to big for our mission. And, you will be filled in personally by m---."
Barad-dur turned to the officer and raised his eyebrows, "What is so important Daniels that it cannot wait? It better be good, or I'll personal slay you."
"Sir, a message came in from Bespin, from a General Klar,," he replied, trying to look brave.
Baradr-dur grabbed the holo from the man and read the message. He crushed the holo in his rage and threw it against the far wall. Jedi Scum!
"Sir, I must request you get over here immediatly," he replied, "Our time table has just been pushed forward by a week."
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Supreme Commander Alor
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Marix stepped lively, for the first time in a while his pace was determined by something other than his own will. Stepping out of the lift, he walked to his personal craft, a Suwantek TL-1800 (highly modified). Opening up the ramp, he nodded as all was ready, even his personal troopers were there. Setting himself into the pilot's chair, he immediately had clearance and accelerated towards the smaller SD. Hovering outside the main hangar bay, he was directed to a smaller, more personal hangar off in another section. Once landed, he ordered his troops to secure the ship and keep it ready for an unprepared takeoff at a moments notice.
Marix walked down the ramp and moved towards the closest and highest ranking officer. Not able to resist he said, "Take me to your leader..." and followed him to the small chamber that was occupied by the rest of the Sith.
He nodded at the Sith Masters, and walked to Tarna, taking the open seat next to him.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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"Thank you for joining us," Barad-Dur said, still a little angry at the change of his timetable, "I am sorry to have to have you come down from your ship, but, we mustn't scare our prey into fleeing." He gave Marix a small holocron and said, "Just be cautios Sir, it will self destruct five minutes after you listen to it."
He turned to Darth Adenn and smiled, "Our targets are the following people:
General Ovorious Klar, an Ithorian who I have convinced into thinking that I am going to see if thier little cult is worth it, the fool.
Admiral Stang a Tatooine man who has no more buisness being an Admiral then I would if I was Emperor.
Jedi Master Ben Skywalker, who we think is a clone.
Jedi Master Durango, a Calamari.
Devorian Pirate Lord Doogo, whose death will make all the pirates fall away from this group.
And, Sith Master Nero, the most dangerous, a master of all the saber forms, and who holds guard over a magnificant prize that I wish to obtain from him. And, don't worry, who will know why I want it when you see it. Once we have it, we will be able to scatter and destroy their forces."
He turned to the commscreen and with a wave of his hand, the greyish face of Dawes came on screen. "Make all possible speed towards Bespin."
"Yes sir," Captain Dawes said, signing off.
He smiled and winked at the other Sith, "I currently upgraded our engines to hyperdrive, now this ship is one of the finest in the galaxy. I'm also working on getting a superlaser on here. Should be great fun."
He flipped on his comm and soon an officer was walking on deck, "This is Captain Jells, the captain of my personal guard. It will be a day before we reach Bespin. So, he will show you all to your quarters."
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Darth Malice
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Malice's interest peeked at the mention of Lord Doogo. He was rather familiar with the Devorian. He had completed numerous jobs for him during his stint as a pirate/mercenary before he came to Kroprulu. The man was not worthy of the air he breathed and taking away that right was something that Malice had contemplated before.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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Tarna spoke up, "Nero is mine. I will deal with him personally." he said in a commanding voice. "Grand Admiral Marix, I think it would be best if you handled this false admiral. Inquisitor Gra'tua, your job is to destroy this Pirate Lord Doogo. Guardsman Adenn, handle the Ithorian. He should be simple, but he may have personal guards. Darth Barad-dur, defeat these Jedi. Take Darth Malice along with you."
Tarna waited to see if anyone had any questions about their assignments.
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Supreme Commander Alor
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Marix grinned at Tarna's forwardness. Then he found something funny.
"How to take care of this 'admiral'? I should have brought my destroyer along and challenged him to a battle... Maybe I should pretend to promote him or something..."
Marix then turned to Barad'dur, "Do not worry, I am used to things blowing up near me. I work on a battleship... Besides, I am a fast learner and reader."
Marix then gave Tarna a slight nudge and stood up. Turning to Captain Jells, and looked him up and down. Addressing the security man, he said, "I have brought along my own security force and guards. If you would be so kind, I will send them to you to be briefed on ship security, safety, and escape procedures and plans."
He then waited for the others to acknoledge their missions and be ready to leave. He had a vast bank of knowledge available to himself and wanted to answer any questions they might have before he availed himself of the Vader's hospitality.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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"Good," Barad-Dur nodded, "We will need to meet at their spaceport they are building after we have destroyed these renegades. There, we will commender thier best ship, and take off with it. And, it is a Super Star Destroyer. Admiral Stang promised that if I joined them he would give me command of thier Super Star Destroyer with him as the supreme commander."
He then smiled. "So, we'll take the Super Star Destroyer with us, then rain fire down upon the rebels, destroying them. How? I personally requested that he include a small control room where six men could operate the whole ship. And besides that, I will be joining him...to watch him die. So, it won't be stealing, will it?"
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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Tarna smiled at the young Sith, " Darth Barad-dur, I do not care by what means you kill these Jedi. Simply make sure it is done, and I will report your success to the Emperor."
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Supreme Commander Alor
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"May I ask where a second rate admiral from the outskirts of the outskirts got his hands on a Super Star Destroyer!?" Marix exclaimed. To have such a ship without the military's explicit knowledge required much more than just a renegade Sith, a couple Jedi and some smugglers.
"There is more to this than meets the eyes. I must contemplate this. Tarna, please keep me posted via whatever means you find suitable. I will be in my ship if you have need of me."
With that, Marix was off to consult records of shipyards and begin to have Military intelligence delve into this void. Battle plans must be reviewed and evacuations must be put to standby. If a rouge SSD was around then he would need to bring it down... NOW...
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Darth Malice
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Malice paid no special interest to the subconscious lack of respect for his abilities. He would "tag along" with Darth Barad-Dur and make sure these Jedi were wiped out. That would be the only way he could gain any status. The Sith here knew not of his personal history with the Pirate Lord and he wasn't about to pull Darth Tarna aside and plead his case. That wasn't his way. He would accept his mission and assure it's completion as quickly as possible. He had no former connection to Barad-Dur and thus, didn't know much about this imparticular Sith. Nevertheless, he was sure he was capable of completing this assignment.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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"Grand Admiral Marix, sir," Barad-Dur called out as the man walked away, "my spies tell me that they have not yet manned it with a...special order of clones. That is why I requested the control room."
Barad-Dur then sighed and grabbed his holocron of all the confrences he had held with his spies. "Also, the man who gave them my SSD (if I may be so bold as claim it as my own) was General Martin of Bastion, for he has defected too, and given these renegades access to several shipping yards," he said, using the Force to levitate the holocron to Marix, "If you wish to look, I have everything that has been sent me on that holocron."
He then stood up, and waved a silent command to the officer, "You may go to your quarters now, gentlemen. If you need me, I will be meditating in my meditation chamber."
He then glanced at Darth Malice, "Malice, if you would follow me to my chamber, I wish to talk to you."
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High Defender Adenn
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As the men started to move to their chambers, Adenn arose and walked twords the Shadow Protector. "Sir, I would like to leave. And track down said Ithorian." The Kel'Dor was eager to compensate for his actions that had taken place at the knighting of a new sith warrior. "Where would I start looking for such a Pirate?" He asked as the two men stood in the briefing room.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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"He's currently on tour in the Sullust system, and expected to join the Bespin fleet in three standard days," Barad-Dur said, exiting the room, "Pardon my butting in Adenn, but, my scources are very good."
With that, he left the room, wondering if Darth Malice was going to join him.
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Darth Malice
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Malice nodded towards Barad-Dur and followed behind him. As they walked silently towards the Sith's chamber he couldn't help thinking about finally shedding some real blood in the name of His Empire. Ultimately it was for the betterment of the entire galaxy and that readied Malice even more for the excitement that lie ahead.
He returned his thoughts to the present as they entered Barad-Dur's personal chamber. Malice allowed his eyes to readjust to the changing light and then stood silently in the room, waiting for the other Sith to begin.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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Barad-Dur sat down onto his meditation chair, and crossed his legs. The dim light was only penetrated by the door, which was closing. He looked at the other Sith, standing at attention.
"I sensed that you felt we shunned you a bit," he stated, "And, that was not our intentions at all. Believe me, they would have shown you more attention had it been any other time. But, seeing as this is a very serious situation, they devoted themselves to the situation, and more notice to those of us with more experiance.'
"Anyways, I feel that Tarnya made a good decision choosing you to accompany me to defeat the Jedi scum. Once we defeat them, they should hold more respect for you and your abilities. It is the way of the Sith. And, you are going to do fine. As long as you don't let your passions and emotions during combat blind you to the action."
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Darth Malice
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((I'm sorry if I gave you the impression that Malice was at attention at this meeting. He is not. I mean no disrespect by this, but I don't tend to stand at attention for fellow First Degrees.))
"I use my passion and emotion not to blind me in combat, but to fuel me. There is great difference in these as I'm sure you know." He unfolded his arms and stood at his full height which reached nearly 7 feet, not far from the ceiling. "I accept this mission fully and hold no ill feelings toward anyone involved in the decision to place me with you." He did feel as though he was capable of more, and the rest of them would see that in time. "My sole concern is completing the mission for the betterment of our Empire and I assure you I will fully devote myself to achieving total success by whatever means necessary."
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Darth Barad-Dur
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((I didn't get the impression that that was what you meant))
Barad-Dur raised an eyebrow. "But, you must never let the others have reason to think you are blinded. I know you want to do your best for the Empire, and I admire such spirit. But, if you noticed, Tarnya did take over the mission from me, pretty much. I don't mind at any degree, but, as I said, they have more respect for equals and superiors."
He nodded. "Well, that is all I had to say. Have any questions? If not, you better get some meditations in before we arrive at Bespin."
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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(( Barad-dur: There is no one named "Tarnya" in this roleplay. ))
Tarna opened a comlink to all the other Sith. "Keep me posted, everyone, on this channel." He walked down to the hanger and got in his personal corvette, Liberty. Tarna gunned the engines and headed out to find the Rebel Sith Master.
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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Gra'tua nodded as the meeting started to end, his target was Doogo, a pirate lord."Darth Barad-Dur, If you wouldn't mind giving me the specs on this pirate, I like to know what Im up against. Also Tarna, why do you get to have the fun with the strong opponent?" He asked Tarna calmly with a slight smile as he readied his mind for the elimination of the officers.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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Tarna chuckled. "Because I am the most likely among us not to fall while having fun. You may have fun with your respected foes, just let me handle this traitorous leader."
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Supreme Commander Alor
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Marix sat in his ship, brooding over what had happened, and decided to let it all go. If they really had a SSD, he doubted they had enough trained men for it, and so he selected a few ships that were close by on patrol and gave them special orders to be carried out if Marix did not specify otherwise within in the next 36 standard hours. Settling that, Marix called his guard to the ship and notified them for lift off. Next, he sent out a priority call to the nearest SD, the Destiny's Law and gave its commander the proper commands and gathered speed to jump to meet it.
Once he had arrived at its hangar, he set course for the last known HQ of this Admiral Stang. Marix's wrath would burn down upon this man whp dared violate the ranks of a navy with his filth. Much would happen, and he hoped it would be fun, for him anyways...
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Darth Barad-Dur
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((Sorry about that Tarna))
"Gra'tua," Barad-Dur said, "Doogo is a coward on his own. He'll try to run. He is currently on Tatooine. He's as blind as a bat at night, but is very deadly with a repeater blaster. Oh, and, he always has a pair of assassin droids with him too."
With that last, the Vader shot into hyperspace, flying to Bespin. The opertion had begun.
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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Gra'tua nodded at the information, it would not be that difficult to eliminate this coward."So you doubt my ability? I would have fun as well as succeed, but I respect your decision." He said calmly as he gave a slight bow as the ship went into hyperspeed. He readied himself as they flew threw space for the coward and would eliminate him at the most opertune moment of the night.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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Tarna ignored Gra'tua's comments. Instead he activated the hyperspace boosters and hurtled towards Bespin through space.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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[[Sorry I didn't reply earlier, the phone company turned off my internet yesterday]]
Barad-Dur lurched forward slightly as the ship dropped out of hyperspace. What is going on? We can't possibly be there yet. He glared at the comm screen as Captain Dawes came on.
"Sir!" he gasped, "We have been pulled out of hyperspace by a SSD."
Barad-Dur barked at him to calm down and stood up, and swept out of the meditation chambers and towards the command bridge. He arrived, and indeed, a great SSD was in space infront of them, firmly holding them in place.
"Open a hailing frequency with them," he ordered, and soon the screen showed the face of a man, who wore Jedi robes. Ben Skywalker, he ground his teeth.
"This is Zahrin Harmon, commanding the ISD Vader," Barad-Dur said, using his birthname, "Why have you stopped my ship?"
Skywalker nodded. "Admiral Stang knew you would be coming this way, and ordered us to wait for you, Captain Harmon," he replied, "He wanted you to have a personal escort to Bespin."
"That's all fine and dandy," Barad-Dur replied, "But we were going just fine. And besides, I didn't think you had that order of clones yet to man that ship."
Skywalker laughed, "You've been out of touch. This is the SSD you were promised. Believe me, that special command bridge that enables six men to control the whole ship was not a bad idea. You are to board this ship immediatly and we'll take you to Bespin."
Barad-Dur nodded, but grimiced inwards. "Lovely. Harmon out." And with that, the screen went dead. This made his job easier, but threw the entire opertaion out of whack. And he turned, to see if any of the other Sith had joined him and knew what had happened.
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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Gra'tua stood firmly behind Barad-dur."I will escort you to the SSD." He said strongly as he motioned for Barad-dur to lead the way. Gra'tua also wondered why they would be boarding, one of the officers was on that ship, perhaps he would comandere the SSD.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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Gentlemen, Barad-Dur thought to all the Sith, walking towards the hanger bay, Remember how I told you about the six man command bridge? The very reason is we are commendering it, and we are taking it, and going to slip into Bespin under the quise of the Jedi. But, prepare for a large battle, because I highly suspect they have all thier Jedi on the SSD.
He turned to Captain Dawes and nodded. "Dawes, you know what to do. Wait until my signal, then board the ship, and help us take it."
All the officers on the bridge looked a little nervous, but they tried not to show it.
Dawes saluted. "Yes sir!"
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High Defender Adenn
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"Will this Ithorian be on the SSD?" He asked as he walked behind Darth Barad-Dur, along side High Inquisitor Gra'tua. He wanted to know if he would be able to finish his mission. He was uneasy that the Shadow Protector had left on his own and wanted to join him as soon as possible. He knew that Tarna was very capable of handling himself, but this Sith lord was sure to have back up, mabey even several apprentices.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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The question made Barad-Dur think. Would the Jedi be the only ones on there? Or would General Klar be with them?
He pulled out a comlink and conected with the Jedi. "Is General Klar on board?" Barad-Dur asked.
Skywalker laughed. "Of course not. He's after Darth Tarna as we speek he feals he's to much of a threat. Now, don't call back until you are on board." The comlink went dead and Barad-Dur turned to Adenn.
"There you are," Barad-Dur replied, "Do what you will."
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Supreme Commander Alor
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Marix watched the stars fly by him as he sat on the bridge of his SD. The Destiny's Law was continuing towards the system that the false Admiral resided in. As he sat in his chair, he began to formulate a plan. Turning to the communications area, he directed them to place a call to the Vader. As the ship was being located, he gathered his thoughts once more and looked up when he heard Captain Dawes hail him.
“Dawes, what has happened in the time since I left?” the Grand Admiral asked him. Dawes proceeded to lay out what had transpired over the time period. Marix took it in and sat on it. “Do you require any assistance?” He asked, and received that Dawes was not in contact with Barad’dur at the moment, but would relay it to him when he could.
Marix immediately sent two Empire-Class SD’s to the Bespin perimeter to be ready. Turning to his captain, he asked for an update on their position.
“We are nearing the Tatoonie sector, and shall arrive in under an hour.”
“Good. Scramble the TIE’s and pilots so we are ready. Also, the laser batteries and projectiles need to be checked and double-checked for combat readiness. I want to be completely ready for any surprises. I shall be in my cabin. Raise me when we are 10 minutes out. That is all, you may return to your duties…”
Marix then turned and made his way to his cabin, only pausing long enough to enter the password to his door. Stepping into his meditation chamber, he sat down and began to focus his energies, both physical, mental, and Force related to the battle that would surely ensue his arrival.
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High Defender Adenn
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"Gra'tua. Keep these men safe. I will follow the Shadow protector. If I am to find this Ithorian then I should follow his target." He said as he walked to the hanger of the smaller SD and entered his personal transport and launched from the hanger. As he took off after Tarna he opened a Com-link to the others."Keep me posted." He said as he picked up Tarna's signal. He then switched to Tarna's Com-link and spoke. "Shadow Protector. I will acompany you."
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Darth Barad-Dur
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Barad-Dur entered the hanger bay and saw his shuttle ready for him. He nodded to the others and boarded the waiting shuttle. Whatever happened next will determine the course of action to be taken, and how.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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Tarna arrived in Bespin space. As his ship exited Hyperspace, alarm sirens went off immediately as several starfighters fired red bolts at Tarna. He went into a deep bank and contacted Adenn. "Adenn, this is Tarna. Where are you? I've got some unwanted guests."
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High Defender Adenn
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"I'm right behind you." He said as he started to engage the enemy fighters. His advanced piloting would have made a great contibution to the navy but as of now it was making a great contribution the to the Guard. As he went threw a barrel roll, into a deep bank to the left he mannaged to fire off two missles, taking out two of the enemy fighters. "Wrong pilot to mess with." He said as he conitnued the dog fight with the other fighters.
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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Gra'tua nodded as he stood behind Barad-dur."I will be with you until it is over." He said calmly as he waited to board, the time to strike would be upon them soon.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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Tarna's alarms wailed as a small cruiser appeared out of Hyperspace. A transmission appeared on his screen. A human in an officer's suit started, "Unidentified ship, power dow-" The officer was cut off as Tarna shut off all communications. Don't wanna hear it, bud. he laughed to himself. He set the powerful top guns to fire at the cruiser, while his other small turrets were still picking off starfighters. He increased the shields as he went into a dive, destroying a starfighter as the corvette's shields ripped through it.
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High Defender Adenn
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As Tarna ripped threw one of the starfighters Adenn quickly wipped around, two cruise missles following him. "Ahh. Hell." He said in his native tounge as he rerouted all shields to forward shielding, and flying twords the cruiser. He then quickly pulled up as he was now less then two feet away from the hull of this ship, letting the two missles slam into its side. "Tarna! How many are there?" He said forgetting formalities as he was in the heat of battle.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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The shuttle rose and flew out of the hanger bay into space. Barad-Dur watched the stars appear all around, and suddenly he felt something wrong. There was a disturbance in the Force.
He looked at the SSD and watched in horror as the ship at once fired upon the smaller ISD, and the Vader at once began to pull out as fast as possible. But, it was already spewing fires.
"Cease fire!" Dawes' voice came over the comm syetm, "I demand you cease fire immediatly."
"Now young captain, you will die," Ben SKywalkers voice came on mockingly.
The Vader exploded in a firey cloud of debris.
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua had turned to watch in horror as the ISD was destroyed. His anger grew as he heard the last screams of his old Comrades upon the ISD Vader. He turned to Barad-dur and nodded as their shuttle entered the SSD's Hanger."Barad-dur, it is time to exact revenge." A cold exlaimation escaped his throat as he pulled his saber from his belt, awaiting the shuttle doors to open as they landed.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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"We must not reveal what we are until we know what all we are up against," Barad-Dur said, grabbing Gra'tua'shand to keep it from pulling out his handle, "We don't know how many Jedi they have on that thing, or how many shipmen they have on there. We must exert caution until we know what we have."
The ship landed, and the little ramp dropped. Barad-Dur stood and nodding to his fellow sith, walked down the ramp into the hanger, where 20 Jedi were standing at attention.
"Welcome, General Harmon," one of them said, a Master by the looks of it, "To the first united Jedi-Sith ship in the entire galaxy. I am Master Kovar."
Barad-Dur raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean by 'united'?"
Kovar frowned. "I thought it would have been obvious by the words themselves. We have every Sith and Jedi of the True Galactic Republic on here."
"Isn't that a little dangerous?" Barad-Dur asked him.
"Not as dangerous to you as to these other people," Kovar said, eyeing the other Sith, "Who are they?"
"True and loyal men," Barad-Dur replied, smiling at the irony of the words, "Take us to your masters."
Kovar looked doubtfully to the others, then nodded. "Follow me then," then he turned and walked to a turbolift.
We shall wait until we kill their leaders, Barad-Dur sent the thought to all the Sith, Then, we'll turn the security systems on the rest. Those that aren't killed, well, there won't be enough to stop us from killing them.
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Darth Malice
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Malice walked slowly behind Barad-Dur and the Jedi leading him. He could feel his blood boiling as he passed the formation of Jedi to his right. It took every bit of his power to resist igniting his saber and cutting them down one by one. This would be a day to remember.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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Two Jedi stepped out from beside the turbolift, detaching their lightsabers menacingly. Master Kovar held up his hands and both Jedi threw them glares as they attached thier lightsabers. The turbolift opened and they entered the elevator.
The turbolift buckled as it rose forward. Kovar wasn't looking at them, but looking away. "You know, I don't think the Vader quiet knew what it was getting into," he said.
"I am quiet sure my men didn't even see it coming," Barad-Dur said, gritting his teeth, "So, why did you kill them?"
"I am sure Master Skywalker had a good reason," Kovar shrugged, "He gives the orders."
"I'll take care of him," Barad-Dur said, "I have a point to make with him."
Barad-Dur hoped that the others understood what he meant. He would be the one to kill Ben Skywalker, the others could kill whom ever they wanted. The turbolift bucked as it stopped.
"Alright, this is the command bridge," Kovar smiled, "If you gentlemen will follow me, we will meet with the Masters."
"By all means," Barad-Dur said, "Lead the way."
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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Gra'tua followed Barad-dur calmly releasing his hilt as the Sith Master stopped his hand. Gra'tua nodded as he followed the man. As they entered the lift he saw the Jedi to the right and left, he kept his calm as they walked into the lift. As they reached the top he nodded at Barad-dur as he spoke of making a point.
The High Inquisitor was ready to ignite and strike down anyone one with the slight movement or word from Barad-dur. He was waiting for the moment."Malice, stay by me, that is an order. Do no leave my side or act upon any urge until I say so." Gra'tua sent this thought to Malice mentally through the force as they walked to the bridge.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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Barad-Dur did not smileas the door swung open and they were led into the command bridge. It was a circular room, with six chairs at diffrent consuls, each one connected to a diffrent aspect of the ship. There was exactly six Jedi in there that were working at the consuls, nearly oblivious to the new arrivals.
And, in two seats in middle of the room, were the Mon Calamari, and the clone. The clone swirved around in his chair, and his eyes narrowed to slits. Kovar stopped infront of them, not moving from infront of Barad-Dur.
"Welcome General Harmon to the first united Jedi-Sith ship in the galaxy," Skywalker smiled a broad grin.
"Why don't you people just call the ship by its' name?" Barad-Dur asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Simply because we do not have a name for it yet," the Mon Calamari said in his gravelly voice, "That is why."
"I did not anticipate more then you would be arriving, General Harmon," Skywalker said, "They were not part of the terms you had set up when you originally stated that you might decept over to our side."
"I do not recall that killing my crew and destroying my vessel was part of the terms either," Barad-Dur replied calmly, althought he was very angry inside.
"I sense your anger," Skywalker cocked his head, "But, you do get this ship, when we arrive at Bespin and you make the deception fact. Besides, we could not allow them to run away to Kuat to tell Emperor Shadow."
"I do get a new ship," Barad-Dur replied, "But everyman on the Vader was a good man. They were some of the best the Empire had to offer."
The Jedi snorted, "They were caught unawares. They were all weak. You are gravelly mistaken."
"No," Barad-Dur said, letting his eyes glow Sith red, "It is you who are mistaken, about a great man things."
His two lightsbares flew into his hands, and both blades tore into the back of Kovar, who gasped as the blades glowed through his body. The corpse crumpled to the ground and Barad-Dur stepped over the body.
"In the name of Emperor Shadow and the Sith Empire," Barad-Dur said, "You are condemned to death."
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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As Gra'tua heard the sabers ignite, he pulled his instinctivly as he nodded to Malice, igniting his with a cracking hiss. As he raised his free hand and let force lightning rain upon the Mon Calamari before raising his saber to defend against one of the jedi that had risen to fight.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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Tarna gritted through his teeth, "Five on your port, two on starboard!" He then fired his main cannons at a bomber to quickly destroy it. Tarna was turning about when the cruiser's guns blasted the Liberty. He shook in his seat as the corvette got bounced around. Tarna gunned his engines and flew directly at the cruiser.
He activated all turrets and spun wildly, avoiding any incoming laser blasts that could have destroyed his shields. He came around on the cruiser's side and blasted the shield generators for the hanger. The air flew out of the hanger as blast doors moved over to seal it shut. Tarna gunned the Liberty's engines and made it into the hanger before it sealed shut.
As he landed, soldiers in rag-tag uniforms surrounded his ship. He walked down the boarding ramp slowly and commanded, "Bring me to your so-called Sith Master."
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High Defender Adenn
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As the blast doors shut, Adenn was thrusted out of his cockpit and landed next to the Shadow Protector. "Leaving me out of the fun?" He asked as he watched men gather around them. "I think the're afraid." He said as he mapped out the area, the extrasensory organs twitching on his head as he did so.
He then opened his eyes as a man approached them and signaled for them to follow. "Keep your wits about you." The Kel'dor said as they walked.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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Darth Barad-Dur used the Force to jam all comlinks in the room, then advanced on Ben Skywalker. A young Jedi padawan leapt forward, saber drawn. He attacked, and Barad-Dur easily blocked the blow with one blade, and cut open the Jedis' belly with the other. Again he advanced.
Another Jedi, wielding a double-bladed blue lightsaber jumped forward, twirling the saber around. Barad-Dur sidestepped the thrust and stabbed. The Jedi was not so easily killed as the padawan, and knocked it aside with his own blade. He then attempted to cut Barad-Dur legs out from under him, but was forced to leap back as Barad-Dur cut down, cutting the hilt in half.
Barad-Dur then slashed with both lightsabers. One hand of the Jedi flew across the room, and his head dropped a few feet away from him. The body swerved in place before dropping to the ground.
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Darth Malice
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As Barad-Dur dropped Kovar to the ground, Malice smiled as he knew it was the moment he'd been waiting for. He immediately turned his head to the right and spotted two Jedi Padawans still frozen in shock at what had just happened. He quickly pushed towards them. With blazing speed he grabbed the nearest Jedi's throat and lifted him into the air. The lesser Jedi struggled as Malice tightened his grip, slowly crushing the boy's neck.
The other Jedi quickly drew his lightsaber and rushed towards Malice, as he did this Malice drew his large mace that had been strapped to his back. The Jedi swung his saber towards Malice's chest, but as he did so, Malice swung his mace towards the Jedi's head with twice as much speed. As the blunt object made contact with the skull of the young padawan the sound of crushing bone echoed through the room and the rest of the body fell to the ground.
Turning his attention back to the Jedi in the air, Malice realized the struggle had ended and he dropped his motionless body to the ground. Now Malice placed his mace back onto his back and drew his lightsaber. The crimson blade cracked as he walked towards the exit of the control room. He remembered the Jedi formation in the hangar when they had arrived and he would meet them head on.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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With only four Jedi in the room left standing, Barad-Dur Force threw the two lesser Jedi over their control panels. He walked up to Ben Skywalker, and lashed out. Skywalker deflected both blows with his three-bladed lightsaber. Skywalker spun his lightsaber around, one blade extended towards him, the others spinning around. Barad-Dur spun his own lightsaber around.
Skywalker began to attack fast and furious, driving Barad-Dur back merely with the fact that he had another blade. Barad-Dur let himself be driven back, slashing with just enough strength being thrown into the slashes that they deflected the blows.
He leapt back suddenly, and threw a blade at Skywalker. It barely missed him, spinning as it went. Skywalker smiled as lunged forward.
"Your over confidence is your weaknes-----"
A brilliant blue blade stuck out from his back. He fell forward.
Durango was already running, trying to escape with all possible speed from the destruction that awaited him. Barad-Dur called his blade to his hand, then cornered the MC. His hand pulled out a blaster, and Barad-Dur smiled.
"That is no lightsaber," Barad-Dur smiled, but had to bend back in suprise as a silver blade shot from the muzzle.
The lightsaber went down, and Barad-Dur dropped and rolled away from it. The Calamari leapt forward, stabbing down, but was kicked hard in the stomach. As he fell back, Barad-Dur jumped up onto his feet, and slashed with both sabers. Durango swiftly tired in his efforts to save himself. In ultimate desperation, he threw the command chair, which was cut in two by Barad-Durs' blade. Barad-Dur returned the favor by descretly moving a body in the retreating Jedi's way, and he fell backwards. Barad-Dur was upon him, and stabbed down, with both blades, one going through the neck, the other through the heart.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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Tarna walked with Adenn down a long hall, led by the soldiers. At last, they came to the bridge. They walked in to many soldiers at computers and officers walking around, giving orders. Nero turned around and looked at the two men. He then chuckled and said, "Tarna, my old friend."
The Onderonian stared blankly and gritted, "Nero, you haven't changed much...biting off more than you can chew." Nero's expression quickly dropped as he realized his old ally was not here to negotiate. Tarna looked around at the bridge "I see you now have the Madman. I guess that means you killed your father."
Nero smiled once more, "It was his time, sadly. As you know well, the Flying Madman is a true power in space. You said it yourself the first time I let you take a ride." Tarna snappd back, "We were apprentices then. You have fallen down a twisted and idiotic path."
Nero looked at Tarna and sighed, "Nothing personal, old pal, but it's just good business." Before Tarna could reply, Nero was flying through the air, blue blade flashing. The Shadow Protector drew his twin blades and knocked Nero aside in mid-air as the yellow blades crashed into the blue one.
All around, the officers aimed at Adenn as the bridge erupted in blasterfire.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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[[I can't help but notice the whole World's End spill  ]]
Barad-Dur used the Force to throw the two remaining Jedi as they stood up from behind the consols, knocking both out cold. He then stepped over to the security consol and typed in several commands. At once alarms blatred in the ship as the defense turrets in the ship opened up on the Jedi and renegade Sith in the ship. He knew Malice would not be killed, he was to clever for that.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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(( It's At World's End, get the title right.  ))
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High Defender Adenn
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As the guards open fired Adenn started batting away the rifle fire with his twin blades. Red streams could be seen flying back into the gaurds as they continued to fire at him. All most as soon as the blaster fire had begun it had ended. The last guard was floating in the air, grasping for his throat untill a large snap could be heard as the mans neck broke. Adenn then turned his attention to the renegade that had attacked the Shadow protector.
He was soon behind this false sith, force lightning extending from both of his fingertips, heading for the mans back. "You shall die." His black eyes continued to eye the rebel. "Where is this Ithorian?" He asked Tarna as they delt with this scum.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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"If you kill Nero, we won't find out!" he shouted at Adenn. The Guardsman stopped shooting Force Lightning and hauled the false Sith to his feet and threw him against a computer. Tarna chuckled slightly at Adenn's vigor, then walked over to Nero.
"We both know damn well that you're not going to win this one. Tell us where Klar is and I may ease your punishment by the Emperor." Tarna snarled. Nero, exhausted and hurt from Adenn's blast, laughed and whispered, "Screw you." Using the Force, he pushed a button on a panel across the bridge.
Suddenly, the Madman listed horribly and the ship started hurtling towards the gas giant Bespin. As Tarna ran over to the manual controls, Nero chose the moment to headbutt Adenn and call his lightsaber to his hands. Igniting the blade, he turned on Adenn and swung his blade.
Tarna ran over and jumped in front one of the piloting consoles. He silenced the alarm klaxons with a push of a button and pulled his hardest on the controls, trying to level out the Dreadnaught cruiser. The ship, however, continued to hurtle towards Bespin.
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Supreme Commander Alor
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Marix sat in his room, sweating. He had felt a great loss in the Force. As if an entire crew had been destroyed. Rising, he took slow, calculated steps towards his personal refresher. Five minutes later, he looked completely rejuvenated, but inside, he was not so sure. Getting dressed into his GA’s uniform, he sat down at his comp station and began outlining new battle plans to ease his mind.
The captain, on time, raised Marix, and followed him to the bridge. Marix took his seat and cleared his mind. The loss of his comrades had touched him. While he was a Sith and many took that as a sign of ruthlessness, he treated those who served with him with respect, and did not disrespect them or disregard them unless it was necessary. Opening his eyes, he watched as the captain turned to him and nodded.
Marix rose and bellowed out, “Revert from Hyperspace”. At once, the stars surrounding the ship shrunk back to normal length, and like most other times, the klaxons sounded. In the immediate space around him were an Imperial-Class Star Destroyer and 3 supporting frigates.
“Turn those damned things off, we already knew there were enemies! Get the fighters ready. Helm, execute battle plan Delta-5 on my mark, weapons free on my second mark.” Turning to the CommStation, he asked for a line to the biggest ship. At once the picture of a man dressed in what appeared to be ceremonial whites appeared on the screen.
“I am Admiral Stang of the Galactic Republic Military. State your business.”
“You are not in a position to make demands, my fake officer.”
The pudgy Tatooine native sputtered and turned red. Never in his entire career had he been insulted or humiliated like that.
“I, as invested in me by the true power in this galaxy, am an Admiral of the Galactic Republic, now state your business or face my wrath. You do not wish to choose the second option, for you at outnumbered gravely. Now, you have 10 seconds! 10…9…”
Marix turned away from the screen. While he would have liked to banter and completely crush the faux admiral, he had more important things to be doing. Seating himself in his command chair, he clearly stated, “3…2…1…Mark…”
Immediately, the Destiny’s Law sped forward and made evasive movements. Snaking around space trying to avoid missile locks, the pilot guided it as if it were a fighter and not a capital ship. Delta-5, was a plan created by Marix, and its guiding principle was to completely confuse the enemy. By avoiding conventional tactics, he could catch the enemy off balance and get the needed opening to even out the odds.
Marix opened himself to the Force, and began the arduous journey down the path known as Battle Meditation. Stretching out, he felt all the life-forms around him, and let the Force guide him. Connecting to his commanders and captains, he spoke again, “3…2…1…Mark…” At once, the heavy batteries opened fire upon targets predetermined by the battle plan.
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High Defender Adenn
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As the man slashed downward with his saber Adenn turned to the left., letting the blade crash into the floor. At the same time as this happened Adenn's right hand came down, cutting the man's hands off, and his left came around, cutting the man's legs off. "I'm not done with you yet." He said as he sat on the floor and entered a meditative state. As his eyes closed he felt threw the force, soon finding the controls. Tarna, I would appreciate it if you moved.
He then started to press buttons and pull on the controls with all the force power that he had in him. And eventually was able to right the ship. He soon opened his eyes, breathing rather heavily. "Tarna..I..." He then passed out, from exhaustion.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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Barad-Dur felt dozens of the Jedi and Sith die. He knew that they couldn't possibly all be killed by the fire, but, it was just as well. There were few if any. He at once type in the coordinates for Bespin, and the Super Star Destroyer lurched as the ship shot into hyperspace. He turned to Gar'tua and pointed to the weapon controls.
"I need you to take control of the weapons and tractor beams," Barad-Dur said, "We are going to rain fire on Bespin once we know where Tarna and Adenn are at."
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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[[Ahh I only got to kill one person.]]
Gra'tua nodded moving to control panel, typing quickly to arm the systems."I have it under control, just pilot and tell me when to fire. He said calmly as he looked Barad-dur in the eyes. The coldness of the Inquisitor was sent through the young masters body.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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[[what about the two Jedi that are knocked out?]]
"Right," he said, turning towards the only remaining command chair. He walked up to it, and pushed a button, and out popped a lightsaber that was hidden in the armchair. He looked at it, and smiled, "A Jedis' weapon. Now, ours."
He turned to Gra'tua, and opened his mouth in suprise as both Jedi that he had knocked out were sneaking up on Gra'tua lightsabers turned on, but he had not heard the blades turn on. Must have silencers installed.
"Gra'tua, behind you!" Barad-Dur shouted, turning on his own blades, but more then content of letting the Inquisitor handle them
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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[[I know I was going to exicute them this post, but since you added some tension to it, it should be more fun.]]
Gra'tua turned, feeling the irriation in the force as well as hearing Barad-dur afterward. As he turned he pulled his blade from his belt, igniting it with the familiar cracking his as sent his left hand foward throwing the two back."Darth Barad-dur, I'm going to barrow your saber for a moment." He said in his usual cold tone as he pulled the saber from the hand of Barad-dur with the force. As the hilt of the familiar saber came to his palm he started twords the two, anger building his power as he stepped.
The two sent force pushes in his direction, sending him back a few yards into the nearest wall. As Gra'tua hit the wall, the sabers were dissengadged, falling the floor. As the High Inquisitor rose quickly he watched as the two came upon him quickly.
He sent a force lightning onto both of them with one hand as he called a saber to his free hand, igniting it as he stepped foward. As the two crippled to their knees, he stopped the lightning, calling the other saber to the now free hand igniting it before spinning into the middle of the two, removing their heads before clipping his saber to his belt, throwing the other to Barad-dur.
As the two soulless bodies fell to the ground Gra'tua returned to the control panel."Thank you Barad-dur, I must have blanked out, those two would have been gone along time ago if I had not." He said apologizing for his absent mindedness as he placed his hand upon the controls.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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Tarna leant down and made sure Adenn was alive. Once he felt a pulse, he turned back on Nero. He walked over to the false Sith, now moaning at his lost limbs. "What happened to you?" Tarna asked sadly. "You were once a great Sith. You had a great career in the Inquisitorius. It was said you were destined to be the greatest Grand Inquisitor the Empire ever saw."
Nero looked up at him with sad eyes. "It's too late now, Jaq." Tarna said angrily. "Tell us where Klar is and I may be able to get you a desk job somewhere." Tarna knew that this was impossible; attemptive murder of an Order Head and an Order Officer surely meant death, not to mention the treason.
Klar sighed, "In the navicomputer - the password for the secret logs is Stardust. In there, Klar's platform base on Bespin will be located." Tarna sat at the station and located the coordinates. "Be careful." Nero said. "The place has an invisibility field and a vast array of turrets. If you show up in the Madman with my codes, you should be fine."
Tarna eyed Nero carefully, "Why the change of heart?" Nero chuckled, "Tarna, I know you're just going to kill me - might as well go with some dignity." The Shadow Protector sighed, "I guess I'll see you on the next side." With that, he walked over and stood above the false Sith. He lit his lightsaber over Nero's chest.
"Jaq Nero, may you rest in peace." He plunged the blade into Nero's heart, killing him instantly. A small cloud of steam rose in the air as a single tear hit the shining yellow blade.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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Barad-Dur slowly pulled back on the lever, and the SSD dropped out of hyperspace with a jolt.
He opened himself to the Force and felt Tarna and Adenn, although he could barely feel the latter. Tarna seemed satisfied, which pleased him. He nodded to Gra'tua, showing that everything was fine.
"Open fire upon the planetary cities in the northern hemisphere of the planet ," Barad-Dur ordered Gra'tua, "and I'll get my spies to begin setting off bombs we've set up at several points."
He opened a link, and gave the order. Soon, many red dots flared on the screen of the planet, shwoing massive explosions.
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High Defender Adenn
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As the others started to fire apon the planet, a hand could be felt on Tarna's shoulder. He has redeimed himself. It did not take long for Adenn's body to recover itself as Tarna finished his friend. "But, know we have to find this Ithorian." His voice cracked as he walked over to the controlls and started the process of passwords and piloting the Madman to the hidden base.
"We will be arriving in exactly two minutes and seventeen seconds. Be ready" He said as he walked back over to his commanding officer. He then looked down at the man, knowing that he was an old friend of Tarna's. He then knelt arranging the man's limbs the way they were ment to be. and placed two ancient gold coins over his eyes.
After we have landed, this ship will self destruct. And he will have his honor." He said as he walked over to the controls. Thirty seconds where left on the clock.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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"Are you mad?" Tarna guffawed. "This ship is our ticket straight to Klar. Not to mention she's an extraordinary ship." He shut off the self-destruct. He opened a comms channel with Barad-dur, "We'll be going in first. When we've shut down the turrets, we'll signal you to come in."
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Darth Barad-Dur
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"Copy that," Barad-Dur said, "we'll keep up a masking fire while you go in."
With that, he looked out and saw clearblazing on the planets where several cities were. Looks like the boys did thier job well, he thought to himself.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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As they approached the coordinates, a sound came over the comm. "Flying Madman, please send proper authorization code." Tarna nodded at Adenn, who typed in the access code Nero gave them. The voice came back, "Code approved."
As soon as the comm clicked off, the clouds in front of them flickered. Slowly, starting from the left, the floating city came into view - it's invisible field being lowered. Tarna smiled and brought the cruiser into one of the largest docking bays.
Soldiers ran over to the ship and lined up at attention at the end of the boarding ramp. Adenn walked down the ramp. The soldiers looked confused, but stood at attention. Tarna then sprinted down the ramp, blades drawn. The lieutenant yelled, "It's the Head of the Royal Guard! Kill them both!" The hanger was filled with blasterfire as the soliders opened fire.
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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As the raining of fire came down upon the planets, Gra'tua continued to type in coordinates, making sure the blasts hit the their target. As he finished the last coordinate, he turned and walked to the side of Barad-dur."I still have to exicute the pirate." He stated boldly as he watched the explosions on the screen."Should I stay and wait?" He asked calmly as he removed his outer robes, laying them on the nearby chair.
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High Defender Adenn
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As the soldiers open fired on them, Adenn's two blades ignited and started to bat away the red blaster bolts back to whom ever they came from."It would have been better if you let me handle this." He laughed as he struck down one of the many soldiers.
As the battle went on and the troops continued to fall, the blaster fire siesed. "Tarna. They are retreiting. We must hurry." He said as HE caught four of the men in a lightning blast, killin them almost instantly.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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Tarna and Adenn ran down a long hallway to an elevator shaft. As Tarna pressed the button for the sub-levels, the shaft suddenly stopped. Then, suddenly, the chain was cut and they hurtled towards the bottom of the shaft. Tarna cut a hole in the roof and he and Adenn jumped out and grabbed onto a ledge.
As the elevator fell, it hit the bottom. Instead of a loud bang, the elevator car ripped right through the hull and opened the shaft to the cold vacuum of space. The air was being sucked out, and Tarna and Adenn started to lose their hold on the ledge. Tarna turned and closed his eyes.
He concentrated and formed a bubble with the Force over the hole. He gritted, "Go!" to Adenn. Adenn dropped down to the bottom door and opened it. Tarna then jumped down and walked in the open door. He let go of his bubble, and the air rushed out again as they closed the door.
A lone soldier ran over and shouted, "Freeze!" Tarna and Adenn grabbed the pipes on the wall. Confused, the guard stared at them. Without moving a muscle, Tarna opened the door and sucked the guard out into space.
Closing it once again, the two walked forward to the turret power modules. Tarna nodded and he and Adenn started hacking at them all with lightsabers. Once they were all destroyed, he Force-lightninged the cloaking generator, revealing the station.
"Barad-dur, you are open to come in." he said into the comm.
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High Defender Adenn
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"Tarna. This has by far been the most entertaining event this year." He said as he stood with the man. "Now lets find this Ithorian." He said as they started to walk down one if the hall ways. AS they walked his saw a elongated flattened neck, followed by ten guards. "Found him. I'll be back." He said as took off after the alien, batting away rifle fire as he ran.
Within thirty minutes ten men lay dead, and the Ithorian was on his knees begging for his life. "You have been targeted for extermination by the Empire for conspiring to kill the emperor. How do you plead?"
"Not guilty!! Please don't kill me!" The slug like alien pleaded.
As he spoke Adenn ignited his sabers and cut the alien down. Plea denied." He said as he walked back over to Tarna. His sabers clicked to his belt."Lets get back to the Emperor." He said as they waited for the others to arrive.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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"Go Gra'tua," Barad-Dur said, waving him to the door, "I'll use the Force to control the entire ship. Don't let the pirate escape! May the Force be with you."
Suddenly, a dozen transport ships came out of hyperspace. The com system sounded and a creeky voice came online. "What is going on here? Who is this?"
Barad-Dur had already split his attention in several directions to control the ship, but he could clearly catch what was being said. "This is Darth Barad-Dur of the Sith Empire. State your intentions or I'll blast you into a tiny thousand particles that wouldn't be able to be found even if you had a thousand scientists!"
"We are the I Clone Corps of the True Galactic Republic!" With that, the ships turned and promptly blasted into space, going the direction they had just come.
"Forget them for now!" he shouted, trying to conserve his energy with the great strain that was being placed him, "Just finish this mission before we go after those clones!"
((The clones will be dealt with in a fan fic I am planning to write after this is over))
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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[[Woot.]]
Gra'tua nodded, heading for the docking bay. He ran through the many doors as he entered the hanger. Boarding one of the many starships he took off, in the direction of the pirates location. As he flew through space, he sent a message back to Darth Barad-dur."Darth Barad-dur. Send the coordinates of the pirateship to my starfighter." He requested as he weaved in and out of start clusters.
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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[[Done and will I be apart of your Fan fic? Just asking.]]
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Darth Malice
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[Sorry for the temporary absence. The holidays are always a little hectic.]
Malice slowly traced his steps back to the control room where the initial confrontation had occurred. He placed his hilt back on his side, but held his large iron mace, now splattered with the blood of Jedi, at his side. He could feel the Force pulsating throughout the entire ship and felt the dark presence of Barad-Dur within the walls of the room ahead.
The door slid open, as Malice stepped through the threshold. He would remain here and provide any support the dark sith needed to keep a hold on this ship.
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Darth Barad-Dur
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[[Gra'tua: Yes you will. Everyone will be in it. Malice: Welcome back]]
"Gra'tua, sending the coordinants now!" he said, punching the numbers to him.
"Malice," he said, turning to the Sith, "Take control of the weapons. We need two more cities taken out, and don't be suprised if they send some fighters to deal with us."
He pushed forward with the controls a bit, and very slowly the massive battleship moved towards the planet. It would make it easier for Tarna and Adenn to get on when they were ready to leave.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna
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Tarna climbed up a ventilation shaft, as they had destroyed the elevator access. He and Adenn climbed up until they had to go sideways. When they came to the next open grate, they looked down upon the Flying Madman. Tarna managed to squeeze his lightsaber out and cut a whole in the vent.
He and Adenn fell onto the hanger floor. No one was around, as they had all left to defend the station from Gra'tua's ship. They climbed aboard the Madman and gunned the engines out of the hanger, and headed back towards Gra'tua's ship.
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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As the coordinates filed onto his screen he quickly set his settings to the coordinates. As they were entered, the ship broke into a hard left, sending him twords the pirate coward. The ETA was thirty minutes, for now he would sit back and wait.
As Gra'tua flew through space, he watched the asteriods as well as the planets he passed. He wondered how many would be on this ship, but it wouldnt matter, his stealth would make up for any back up that he would need. Gra'tua would make his way to the leader, killing one by one till he was at the top.
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High Defender Adenn
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As the to members of the Royal Guard flew threw space Adenn noticed that Gra'tua's ship turned away from them and took off. Most likely twords his objective. "Shadow Protector, lets get back to the SSD. I am sure that Gra'tua will have no problems with that pirate." He said as he piloted the ship to the right, twords Barad-Dur and the others.
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Supreme Commander Alor
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As the Star Destroyer tumbled through space, jumping this way and that like a small star-fighter, klaxons once again began clanging throughout the ship. Marix turned and identified the threat. The nearest frigate, The Fearsome Wind had turned and opened its bay doors, and unleashing a mottled swarm of mixed fighter craft. X-Wings, Y-Wings, TIE’s, and Headhunters poured out together, all with one target in mind, the Destiny’s Law. Marix saw them and at once ordered the launch of ¾ the TIE’s stored onboard the SD. ½ to guard the SD, the other ¼ to hassle the enemy. For the first minutes, the enemy had the upper hand, as they were out earlier and had time to organize. But soon the training took its hold and the Imperial pilots took control.
Marix turned his attention back to Stang’s SD.
“On my command, concentrate fire on Zone 3 Sector 2. Full power bursts. After 30 seconds of constant bombardment, launch 10 torpedoes, aimed at the very same area. Then draw your fire to Zone 1 Sector 4, and repeat. Be careful not to hit our own ships and torps. 5…4…3…2…1… mark!”
The batteries sprung to new life, the bright green Turbo-laser blasts were sent directly at Stang’s reactors. After 20 seconds, the shields in that area were down to 25% power. By 30 seconds, they were gone, and the torpedoes leaped from their tubes. The metal monsters quickly chewed up the distance and exploded, knocking out the ships power. Almost directly afterwards, the accompanying frigates ceased fire and recalled their fighters. Turning their tails, they ran for the crippled SD, seeking to save their precious Admiral.
Marix grinned madly, and then turned to face his officers. “Losses?” He asked.
“We lost no men onboard the Law. But suffered 10 casualties in the fighter division, 2 of which were able to evac and are being recovered as we speak.” Replied the captain, a man called Dawes.
“Not bad. Keep an eye on the rebels. Once they have given up any idea of a fight, give them the normal terms of surrender and if they try to run, blast them to tiny, very tiny particles. Now Dawes, did you have a relative in the Navy, captain of the Vader?”
“You heard the Grand Admiral. Get ready to board and take on prisoners. Gunners keep a sharp lookout, be ready to destroy them at a moments notice.” Dawes turned back to Marix, “Yes sir, I had a brother, named John Dawes, and he was in command of the Vader last we spoke. Why, did something happen?”
Marix nodded his head. “I have reason to suspect that John no longer resides with us. I was with the Vader before joining you, and then felt a disturbance connected with the men on that ship through the Force. He will be commended for his loyalty, as well as you. I believe a ceremony is in order, Commander Dawes, your brother, Commander John Dawes would have been proud.”
The just promoted Dawes looked stunned, but quickly regained his cool. Anger surged through him, oddly it was not directed at the Sith Navy. “Thank you sir, for this honor. But you must know the question I am about to ask. Who killed my brother?”
“The question had to be asked, Dawes, had to be. I would expect no less of you. I believe that Stang here, was connected to it. If I am right, then it was a rebel group known as the Galactic Republic, right now, my colleagues should be wiping the rest of them out. Your brother’s honor is restored, vengeance is not needed by you. Now, go and serve the Navy and Empire. Of course, you will be allowed leave for as long as you need. Your family will be notified immediately. Now, I must attend to this fake admiral of ours. I am sorry for your loss.”
Marix saluted the Commander and walked off to the Comm-Station.
“Send out an encrypted message to this list of Sith saying, ‘It is done, Stang has been stung’. Then send out ten frigates to the Vader’s last position to search for it. Also, notify Military HQ that the families of the crew of the Vader may require mortem notices.”
Receiving a nod and a salute, Marix walked to the center of the bridge.
“Status, now!”
“Sir, the frigates have surrendered. The Destroyer has yet to regain power, and the back up generator seems faulty. Life support alone is taxing them, and communications is off-line.”
“Send in the boarding teams. Tell them ‘Weapons free’”
Marix then settled down for the long wait and hopeful interrogation of Stang. Ohh, how he looked forward to that!
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Darth Barad-Dur
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As the last city targeted by the SSD was destroyed, Barad-Dur smiled bitterly. A bitter price to be paid for destroying the Vader. They deserved to die, all the rebels.
He opened a channel and connected with The Darkest Knight.
"This is Commander Dawes of The Darkest Knight," a crisp voice said over the line, "Who are you?"
"This is Darth Barad-Dur," Barad-Dur replied, "Patch me into the Grand Admiral now, commander."
"Yes sir," the man promptly said, beginning the process to patch him to the Grand Admiral. He sat back and waited for Marix to come on screen.
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Supreme Commander Alor
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[[Barad-Dur, you reminded me of something, I need to figure out if my SSD is Knight or Night...]]
Marix had just settled down in his cabin aboard the Darkest Knight, when Dawes voice came over his comm-link.
"Sir, Darth Barad-Dur to see you. He has been routed to your chambers channel, if you will answer it."
Marix turned to his screen and hit the right buttons. Barad-Dur popped onto the screen.
"Marix here, what do you need Commander Barad-Dur?"
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High Inquisitor Gra'tua
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[[Just to clarify, the pirate is on his ship on the outer rim right.]]
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Darth Barad-Dur
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[[Wow!  I was ground for a few days, come back, and my rank has jumped up! Anyways: Gra'tua, you are right. Near Tatooine.]]
"Sir!" Barad-Dur said, snapping to attention, "Klar and the others in this sector are dead. Most of thier men were killed, but, remember the clones? Well, they are out and about now, and I was able to get them to run away. Their SSD is under my command now. We captured it while fighting.
Our casualties were heavy sir. The Vader was destroyed. Every man onboard was killed. As soon as Inquisitor Gra'tua has killed the pirate, we'll head for Kuat to regroup and resupply to be able to go after the clones sir."
[[I'm going to wait until the pirate is killed before I start working on the fanfic about the clones and how we exterminate them.]]
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Supreme Commander Alor
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[[Okay. Will it be another, different RP or continued in this thread?]]
Marix returned Barad-Dur's salute and held a parade rest stance while listening to the younger Sith. He nodded when the Vader was mentioned. Passing on an affirmative, he saluted him again and turned off the connection.
Marix left his chambers and walked back to the bridge. Looking at Dawes, standing by a window, gazing towards the system where the Vader had last been, he turned to the young captain in charge of the SSD, and coughed.
Captain Jag turned, stiffened, and then saluted. "Grand Admiral, Sir! we are ready to leave the system when you wish it to be so, sir. When would you like to depart, and to where, sir?"
Marix smiled at the naked ambition of the young non-Force Sensitive, almost reminded of himself.
"We leave now, for Kuat. And we go in with all the bells and whistles. I want a fine entrance and journey in memory of the late Commander Dawes, our own commander's brother. Let's show the capital what the Military really is. When the Commander is ready, you may jump to hyperspace."
"Sir, yessir!"
In time, the great mammoth of a ship generated speed, and made the jump to lightspeed. Heading for the capital of the Eternal Empire.
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