This is (hopefully) the first part of a series I intend to create, which will (again, hopefully) culminate with a Sith attack on Mygeeto in search of an artifact (the series, that is). This first part's story takes place in and around the Mos Eisley headquarters of "Sand Caravan", a transport company that belongs to a certain hutt named Garga. The hutt has called on the Jedi council to send representatives to discuss "the donation of an item of interest for the esteemed guardians of peace". Somehow, the Sith Master Darth Lianus has come to know of this, as he reported it to his fellow Sith, and that he would be headed to Mos Eisley as soon as conditions are favorable.
To keep the story along the lines I'd like, I can accept two other Sith and two Jedi. But if no Jedi shows up, maybe someone could impersonate them ? I need Darth Lianus to come out unscathed (in fact he'll do his best to stay out of the fights), one Jedi to escape (preferably wounded) and the other one preferably dead . I don't care about the other Sith .
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The cloaked figure stepped out of the Tie/rc vanguard and into the city's heat. As he started to walk slowly forward, he calmly pulled out a comunnicator and accessed a secure channel. His voice was soft, but strikingly cold:
"Captain Artol, keep the Retribution into orbit until I return."
"Yes, M..."
He deactivated the device, not needing to hear what the other man would say. He already knew it - knew that the officer would never be foolish enough to disobey him. The ship would not come under attack, as the Jedi would not allocate a fleet for this. Rather, they would come in their own starfighters provided by the New Republic.
As the Sith made his way along the crowded streets, he was surrounded by hot, dust-filled air and the sweat of the passer-bies: slaves, merchants of all classes and criminals. He was disgusted with these pathetic life forms, but payed little attention to them. The reason he put up with their presence was his own doing: the traffic controller had allocated him a landing platform at the city's opposite end compared to the cantina that would be his first stop. While he had little regard for the laws of these insignificant fools, he had learnt from his Master that stealth was an important part of a Sith's success, and he chose not to arouse suspicion from the moment he arrived. He just moved forward through the crowd, a shadow in broad daylight.
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The sleek starfighters landed on the private platform of Sand Caravan. Two people covered in brown robes met with the impatience of the protocol droid:
"Ah, the master's guests have finally arrived. Come, we must hurry, otherwise I will ne punished and not be oiled again. It's terrible with all this sand."
"It is wrong to influence the minds of sentients for personal goals, but I sometimes wish I could do it with droids", said one Jedi with humour in his voice. The other smiled and just nodded his head. In front of them, the droid carried on unabated:
"There will be a reception today. Of course I won't be the translator, I'm never polished enough for that. That PR will be the lucky one. Don't expect to sort out your matters today, the bargain will only take place tomorrow. You'll get to spend the night in the company's headquarter's special guest chambers."
"For the hutts a donation is a bargain where they won't overprice... too much", smiled the second Jedi.
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The Sith made his way into the cantina. He had seen the starfighters blazing through the sky just moments before.
"Good, now let's see who has come", he thought to himself as he peered through the building's hazy interior.
Scion
OOC: Im in.
Darth Duff
2nd Sith
I'll Also Join
Guest
I shall be your jedi.
Guest
Also I wish to be the jedi that is scathed but not dead.
Anakin
I guess I'll play the Dead Jedi character. Lol.
Scion
Quote:
Also I wish to be the jedi that is scathed but not dead.
OOC: yeah, he can't die everytime.
Guest
True. Unless your want the police wondering why their's 4 or 5 death cases on me. They're gonna' be calling out the frekin' X-Files.lol.
Darth Lianus
"The Inquisitor", Darth Lianus thought with satisfaction. "This should make achieving my own goals quite easier. Hmm, and a young apprentice. I wonder how he will fit into the scheme."
With this he joined the two figures in dark robes that sat in a corner.
"I did not count on the company of my... allies", he said without a hint of emotion in his voice.
"You are not surprised by it either", Darth Scion replied on the same tone. "I shall assume you have spent the last days determining the nature of the artifact."
It wasn't a question. It wasn't even a statement, but in fact a challenge. The other Master was trying to undermine his position before the apprentice. If he just said yes, it would have meant that he accepted Scion's higher rank as Inquisitor of the Empire. If he were to say no, well, that would make him look weak and foolish. No matter, thought Lianus, his agenda was more important than how he appeared in the eyes of another Sith.
"You must have vast resources to have realised that", he replied with a cold smile, pretendeding not to notice Scion's vengeful glare, and turning towards Duff. "The Jedi will attend a reception later today. They will be shown a holocron. It is unclear whether it is of Jedi or Sith origin, but I am sure the Jedi will be able to tell. The deal shall be struck tomorrow, when Garga will personally haggle with them. A young and eager Sith like you must be more than willing to strike at our enemies."
"I will teach those arrogant fools what it means to challenge the Dark Side", Duff said with pride and anger.
"Good, because tonight Darth Scion will lead you into combat against them".
"While you procede to aquire the holocron? I have a certain doubt that will be the case".
Lianus faced Scion once more.
"I see... my ally does not trust my allegiance to the Empire? How most unfortunate!" the meaning of his words was obvious, that it was unfortunate for Scion to have challenged him. But surprisingly he went on: "Very well, High Inquisitor, than tonight Duff and I shall attack the floor where the Jedi will sleep, and leave you to find your own way to the top of the building and Garga's quarters. This way the holocron will be so much more safe."
Duff could not have been more puzzled by the reason Lianus would bluff so poorly. He just wanted to strike at his enemies, and could not understand why the more experienced Sith would instead choose to fight among themselves.
"Then let us prepare for battle", he said, "while the Jedi attend their reception. It will be their last!"
The High Inquisitor merely nodded with another cold glare. Lianus's words had a different meaning to him: the other Sith was expecting the holocron to be kept safe by one of the Jedi and was counting on Scion to lose. Now it was time to prove him wrong.
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OOC: Now it's time for the Jedi to meet Garga and see what holocron it is, and to decide who gets to guard it. We Sith will be infiltrating the building. Scion and Duff, feel free to control my character and send him hiding if a battle breaks out by tomorrow .
Guest
The jedi quickly went back to the droid that had escorted them in.
"Where will the meeting be held?" he asked the droid.
"Top floor sir."
"Thank you."
The two jedi then quickly entered an elevator and headed to the top floor. Only to find out that their was over 30 floors.
When they finally got to the top they quickly exited the elevator to find a Hutt sitting in what you would call a Hutt's throne chair surrounded by all his goons.
"Goon da met a spees ka." the Hutt said. (Makeing random words for his language.)
"Uuh yes we're here to discuss a bargain with Darga about a holocron." said one of the jedi.
Darth Lianus
The hutt lazily waved one of his short arms. Another protocol droid, this one in better condition, stepped forth and began to speak:
"My master Garga welcomes you. Since he speaks a civilized language that the inferior races do not bother to learn, I will be your translator." The hutts believed that their langauge was the only civilized language in the world. This was why they generally refused to speak basic, although they had the ability.
"Vota grandio poonoo! Inkabunga copaha."
"My master presents you with an incredible business opportunity! Surely you will recognize the great value of it."
With this a pair of servants brought a chest before the Jedi, and Garga waved to the droid to open the secure locks. As another servant extracted the holocron, the Jedi did their best to control their surprise. From the markings they could recognize that it was a Sith holocron.
"We are honored that Garga has chosen us as his, uhm, clients", said Obi-Tyler, "may I ask what he is expecting from a possible deal?"
The hutt simply puffed. His species had always shown to be bored by others.
"My master cannot be bothered to close the deal in a single day. He will grant you another audience tomorrow at the same time."
The two Jedi bowed very slightly and left the main hall, to be shown to their quarters.
"Garga will now discuss with his advisors."
"What do you suppose he'll want?"
"I wouldnt like it to happen, but I think he'll request the Republic gives his company exclusive contracts for this region of space."
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As the night fell, three figures approached the "Sand Caravan" building. Two of them were coming from the north, while the third was coming from the east. These were the two directions in which the building did not have any doors. And as such, there were no guards to see them draw ever closer.
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OOC: Are you guys playing this? I see nobody wants to take this story further. Btw Darth Revenous, what is the name of your character?
Darth Duff
The Heart of Mygeeto Part I: A beacon of Darkness
One Of The Two Dark Shadows Split From The Other, from the red glimmer in his eyes you could tell it was Duff, acting as if he required permision to continue he turned and a swift nod from the other figure followed.
Duff turned again and walked upto the wall of the building infront. He touched the cold suface and explained
"i fell no life pressence master but i can hear circuits clicking"
Duff turned again to the cloaked figure and reached for his two sabres. With one swift movement he sliced a cavern into the wall.
While hold of his sabres he didnt notice the cutout falling to the floor...
The second figure quickly removed his hooded cloak and revealed himself to be High Inquisitor Scion. He swifly caught the cutout before it hit the floor as if he were expecting it.
Duff turned with an apologetic face.
High Inquisitor Scion said will a Unsympthetic cold voice... "You Have Alot To Learn Young Apprentice"
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Guest
"Well that didn't sound like a meeting at all." said Obi-Tyler.
Both jedi were now back on the elevator and on the 2nd floor. When they finally got out they quickly headed toward their rooms.
"It's been a very interesting day." said the second jedi.
"Yes but we will need to obtain that holocron." said Obi-Tyler.
They both sat down to think about what all had happened and what they should do.
Scion
Scion could sense the Jedi very near, but could not decide where.
He looked at the apprentice behind him and said: "If you can not keep up do not bother coming, and I hope you can tell they are near. I hope Lianus has detected the artifact."
Anakin
(I will use my apprentice name, Anakin for this roleplay.)
Anakin strode out of the Cantina with Obi-Tyler, their cowl covering the bright sun that shined down on the planet.
"What now?" Anakin asked.
"Im not sure, we should contact the Council." Obi-Tyler replied.
Scion
Lianus uploaded the location of the artifact on to his datapad.
"Well, good luck to you and MTDSBWY." and Scion left their presence.
Following up a hallway, he felt the jedi get even closer. Don't get sidetracked, he thought. Get the artifact. It will serve the Empress. And he continued on his course, keeping his mind off slaughtering jeedi.
Anakin
As Obi-Tyler went off to do a small job, Anakin was left alone, and could feel the power of the Sith and how close they were, and their strength.
He liked the feeling of the weight of his lightsaber on his belt, and was striding the crowded street.
He flexed his mechanical arm which was hidden in a black gauntlet.
Scion
Scion checked his daatapad to see if he was any closer, when the pull of the jedi became stronger than before, they were very close now.
Anakin
Anakin was turning a corner when he saw a dark cloaked figure walking down the path area of the small street.
A disturbance in the force, and Anakin had his lightsaber out, activating its green blade. Aliens and humans alike quickly deserted the area and everybody was left alone except him and the Sith.
(This seems weird, acting like a Jedi, lol.)
Darth Lianus
Anakin now stood face to face with Darth Lianus. The jedi positioned himself in a defensive stance, but to his surprise, the Sith did not prepare an attack. Instead, while constantly facing Anakin, he moved to one side, until he came close to the wall. At that moment, Duff emerged from the shadows. As the jedi braced himself for an attack from two sides, Lianus lifted his hand and, using the Force, he dragged Anakin towards Duff.
"Take good care of our jedi friend", Lianus said with cruelty in his voice.
And with that, he augmented his speed and headed inside the building, leaving the Sith apprentice to face the Jedi alone.
OOC: well, Scion, looks like you'll be facing Obi-Tyler, who wants to make it out alive .
Guest
Oooh ooh me me. I want to liiiiiiivvvvvve.
Darth Duff
Duff v Anakin
With Anakin Flying Fowards Him Duff Drew His Twin Sabres From His Felt.
He Raised His Red Sabre In A Diagonal Position To Protect Him Against Any Attack While Slashing At The Oncoming Jedi With His Purple Sabre.
Anakin Stood Up From The Attack With A Small Gash In His Side.
The Two Duff and Anakin Faced Each Other, Waiting For An Attack.
Duff Was Smiling With An Excited Glint In His Eye.
Scion
Obi Tyler where are you, so I can set up a place to meet?
Guest
(Ok here.)
Obi-Tyler quickly left Anakin to go talk to a trader. When he turned around he couldn't find Anakin anywhere. He looked everywhere. He started walking along and turned into an alley for a shortcut hopeing to run into him. Though he found something worse.
Scion
Well that Lianus, Scion thought, gave me lousy directions.
"Hello there," the Jedi said.
"I'm not in the mood, jedi."
"Look's like your going somewhere."
"None of your business."
"Well im not letting you pass."
"I don't have the time to kill you, jedi."
"then don't."
Sighing, Scion took out his lightsaber, and activated it's black blade and said
"Very Well Jedi"
as he advanced
Darth Duff
Anakin Attacked First With A Slashing Attack But Duff Shrugged off the attack with a flicker of his sabre. Over the Time Looking For The Artifact Duff had continued his training with Amor and gained rank of master.
Duff now Attacked Himself With A Swoop Towards Anakins Free Hand......
Darth Lianus
Lianus made his way through the building. As he reached a higher floor, he was met by several guards. Lianus walked calmly towards them, took one of his sabers and handed it to one of the guards, a Gamorrean (sp?). A metallic voice responded to his gesture.
"Thank you, master Garga will see you now. He has been expecting you for quite some time."
The sith turned towards the protocol droid.
"His time is not my problem. Just take me to him so we can close this deal."
The guards frowned, but Lianus moved confidently through the doors that were opened for him. Beneath his cloak he concealed his second saber.
"One jedi is facing Duff, and the other is keeping Scion busy. None of them know where the holocron realy is. These unsuspecting fools consider me disarmed, and Garga thinks I am here to bargain. This will be easier than I thought."
As he advanced, the droid had returned to his usual annoying self.
"Oh, if that PR would see me now, I am now translating for the master! Maybe I'll get treated better from now on!" he exclaimed with what could best be described as a mechanical imitation of pride.
"I am certain after tonight you will not have any concerns", replied Lianus, "and nor will your friends for that matter".
Scion
His opponent was obviously skilled but Scion was annoyed with the fact that Lianus was trying to get him killed. Gotta run, he thought.
Pushing the jedi into a wall he backflipped to the upper landing and ran as fast as he could to Garga's Palace
Darth Duff
While Scion and Lianus were Both in the palace, Duff Was facing Anakin.
With Duffs previous swoop anakin lost his hand So duff decided that he would finish the battle.
Duff Used the force and anakin felt the most terrible pain in the whole of his body, Then duff pushed him against the wall, leaving him where he would be no threat....
Duff entered the palace, When he got to the upper landing he found himslef with Scion And Lianus infront of him both facing each other, Garga and the Gammoreans were watching.
Tension Filled The Room.....[/url]
Darth Lianus
Darth Lianus was not only displeased at how things had turned out, he was angry. He counted on the Jedi to keep the other sith busy while he retrieved the artifact, so now he had to adapt his plan.
"I'm glad to see you have both made it here," he began, but Scion cut him off:
"You don't sound very convincing. If you weren't a sith, I'd say you were plotting with the Jedi to get me and Duff killed."
Meanwhile Garga was evaluating the situation. Hutt's weren't fools. He had agreed to bargain with only one sith, and yet now there were three. It was obvious that trade was suddenly out of the question. Realising this, he decided to switch his allegiance. The jedi didn't know he had agreed to help kill them, so he could still sell the artifact to the New Republic. If he made it through this night.
"Killya kickeeyuna!"
The guards pulled out their blasters and aimed for the sith, but the three had already ignited their blades. Sensing Garga's intentions through the Force, they had decided it was best to resume their cooperation.
The only one who appeared out of place was, of course, the protocol droid:
"Master Garga would like you to kill all of them", he adressed the guards on a most serious tone. As a reply, as the blasters started to fire, the poor droid found himslef the first target of a Gran.
Darth Duff
As the droid fell to the floor, the sith started to deal with the guards.
The gamoreans ran towards the three sith who all imediatly threw their sabres at them in unisome, the gamoreans who went caught by the sabres as they were threw were caught by them coming back.
Next was the droid guards who were wiped out by a tremendous thunderbolt from Scion
The sith had obliviously been trained well thrashing all the guards within a matter of minutes.
The three stopped as the last guard was quashed.
They turned to face Garga......
Guest
Obi-Tyler quickly got up and deactivated his lightsaber. He ran out of the alley and resumed his search for Anakin. He quickly ran down another alley to find him up against the wall. Obi-Tyler quickly ran up to him.
"Anakin. Anakin." he kept saying but he didn't respond. He obviously knew what had happened. He picked up his body and headed out past the city where he would bury him. Then he would find the sith who did this.
Scion
What is this thing trying to accomplish with droids, Scion thought.
"Lianus, maybe you should stop worrying about competition and at least let someone get the artifacet so we can leave, I hate it here." Scion said, as more droids became scrap at his feet.
Darth Duff
Death Of Garga
Aware that The Artifact was in his grasp duff decapitated a nearbye droid and turned to Garga.
The Crimelord Started To Swirm, Duff Threw One of his Lightsabres towards Garga purposly missing him.
Walking Up to garga duff used froce lightening to torture the hutt into releasing the were abouts of the artifact.
Scion Looked Up and Put his hand on duffs shoulder. Duff stopped as scion Used A mind technique To decipher where the artifact was.
He walked over towards the Wall as duff sliced a mortal blow to the crime lord.....
Darth Duff
Artifact
As Garga's Head Slumped Duff Followed Scion Towards The Wall. Scion Drew His Lightsabre And Duff Followed.
Darth Lianus Looked On Surprised.
Both Duff And Scion Cut A Whole The Wall Reaching Inside.
Scion Pulled Out A Rag Covering The Artifact......
Darth Duff
OK no`one seems to be interested so........
All the sith left with the artifact and the jedi retreated like the cowards they are.
? I need Darth Lianus to come out unscathed (in fact he'll do his best to stay out of the fights), one Jedi to escape (preferably wounded) and the other one preferably dead 
. I don't care about the other Sith 