Mercenary Downfall

Darth Acrimonus

Acrimonus' boots squeaked softly as he came to an abrupt halt outside the barracks. Marix's left hand hovered over the door control, his right held his ignited lightsaber. Acrimonus drew his own weapon.

"What do you sense?" he asked at the emerald blade shimmered to life.

Marix closed his eyes for a moment. "Only a few minds are fully aware. The others seem to be in a light sleep. Ready to respond to their duties at a moments notice."

Marix went to open the door, then paused. "It is odd that no one has sounded any alarms yet, Commander."

"I agree," Acrimonus responded. "But we have our task. Proceed."

Marix hit the door control, and the two Sith stepped confidently into the barracks with their weapons held in high defensive positions.
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Dark Patron: Joruus C'Baoth.

The plans to which I refer are not those for the Death Star. They are in fact for a Sights-of-the-Galaxy themed restaurant, arcade and bowling alley complex. It is vital the Jedi do not get their hands on my plans...

Darth Duff

Duff responded to Qel'Vos over the COMLINK
"Take it to the engine room, it should not be well guarded itself but to get to it you must pass the escape pods, this route may become busy if and when the alarms are raised"

As Duff finished this sentence a loud roaring came from above, the alarms had been raised, Mercenaries everywhere were taking arms....

A voice came over the tannoy system "Good to see you Sith, earlier than expected. Hope you enjoy your stay on our ship, it may be a long one."

[All mercenaries on the ship are now prepared and heavily armed, they will all be more than a challenge. The lead mercenary is as skilled as any in the galaxy at hand to hand combat, there is also the mercenary Capitan. He is located in the barracks, he is also well skilled and will present a challenge.]

Supreme Commander Alor

As they walked into the barracks, the alarm went off. The mercs scrambled to gather their wepaons. They began to fire as the voice came across the ship. Acrimonus and MArix were blocking the shots, but there were to many. Pushed back, they now only had to defend those that came near the door. They went on killing, but once again they were overwhelmed.

They moved further out into the hallway. The mercs followed. Marix sent a thought to Acrimonus: Cover me, I am going to give them a little surprise...

As he said this, Acrimonus moved in to cover the both of them from the blaster fire. Marix levitated his saber with the force, then reached into himself. Looking outward, he created a protective coccoon around himself and Acrimonus. Right after, he created a Force reverbation and sent it flying outward to the mercs. Quickly following that was a Force lighting along the floor and middle height.

The mercs fell to the floor from the sound wave and then were shocked by the lightning. Those that survived the attack were unconcious.

"Easy enough..." he said as he turned to Acrimonus. "What now?"
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Once known as Darth Marix

Sovereign Defender Tarna

Tarna and Thrax looked at eachother and swore. They took off down the hall. A group of eight mercenaries came out from a room. They were all heavily armed with repeating blaster rifles. Tarna said, "I'll take these four. You take those four." nodding towards four mercs on the left and right. He whipped out both yellow lightsabers and dove.

He tackled merc number One onto the ground. Merc Two tried to stab Tarna, but the Sith rolled away, causing Two to stab One.
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Darth Acrimonus

Acrimonus marvelled at what he sensed. The alarms had gone off, but there was no sense of panic. The mercenaries were determined and confident - perhaps foolishly so - that they could repel the Sith invaders. Discipline was obviously not an issue amongst the ranks.

"I sense more heading our way, many more." Acrimonus focussed his thoughts on the more immediate area, and felt a presence stronger than all others. "Someone is still alive in there."

He stepped over the bodies into the barracks. At the other end stood the mercenary Captain. Two modified blaster pistols were strapped to his hips. On his back he carried a vibroblade - undoubtedly a cortosis alloy, or any other lightsaber resistant material - and a blaster rifle was slung over one shoulder.

The Captain's face lit up as Marix entered the room. "The legendary Sith warriors are afraid to face me alone!"

The man raised the rifle and prepared to fire. Acrimonus leapt forward, cutting through the barrel, then spinning out of reach to stand on the opposite side of the Captain.

"Impressive," the Captain commented. He drew his vibroblade. "But I have been taught to fight as well as any Sith. Certainly more than a match for both of you."

The Captain fainted towards Acrimonus, then spun on his heel and lunged at Marix...
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Dark Patron: Joruus C'Baoth.

The plans to which I refer are not those for the Death Star. They are in fact for a Sights-of-the-Galaxy themed restaurant, arcade and bowling alley complex. It is vital the Jedi do not get their hands on my plans...

Supreme Commander Alor

Marix was already moving by the time the Captain switched directions. He held out his hand and caught the man in a Force grip. Holding him in midair, he held his saber in the other hand, ready to block any fire. Spinning the man around, he dropped him and stood on the opposite side of Acrimonus.

The Captain got up and held his blade out in front, ready to turn off a saber that came near. Regaining his balance and sense of direction, he lunged once again at Acrimonus, while firing at Marix with a pistol he had pulled from his hip strap...
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Once known as Darth Marix

Darth Acrimonus

Acrimonus spaced his feet evenly and brought his blade up in a high guard. The Captain brought his blade down forcefully, but Acrimonus held his ground. For a long moment the pair put their weight behind their blades, trying to over power the other.

Acrimonus suddenly sidestepped out of the struggle, retreating a few paces and bringing his blade back up in a defensive position. The Captain let a few shots fire in his direction from one of his pistols, before charging again at the Commander. Acrimonus run to meet the challenge, while Marix too joined the melee...
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Dark Patron: Joruus C'Baoth.

The plans to which I refer are not those for the Death Star. They are in fact for a Sights-of-the-Galaxy themed restaurant, arcade and bowling alley complex. It is vital the Jedi do not get their hands on my plans...

Darth Thrax

Thrax rolled at a Merc and stabbed him through his chest. He leapt up and looked at the three other Mercs. The Mercs were keeping their distance from Thrax but also wanted to halt the threat before them. Thrax stepped over to one of the Mercs and slashed at his chest. As Thrax did this, the two other Mercs charged at him. The mercenary fell to the ground, dead, while the other ones slashed at Thrax. Thrax picked up and threw the dead Merc at one of the running Mercs, causing him to crash to the floor, while he ducked and stabbed at the other running Merc.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna

Tarna did a roundhouse kick, knocking Three over. Four managed to punch Tarna in the gut. Still in pain, Tarna swung back and punched Four in the face. He then grabbed Four's head, and brought it down. At the same time, he brought his knee up as fast and hard as he could. Four's face and Tarna's knee crashed together with a deafening crack. As Four backed away with a bloody nose, Tarna took out his vibro-knife stabbed him through the back of his head.

Three and Two charged Tarna. Tarna ducked low and threw Two over his body, while kicking Three's feet out from under him. As Three was getting up, Tarna sliced his neck open with the vibro-knife. Two was running fullspeed at Tarna. Tarna threw the knife through the air, stabbing Merc Two straight in the forehead.
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Darth Thrax

Thrax put his lightsabers away and walked over to Tarna. "Well, where to now?" Thrax asked. He looked at the Mercs lying on the ground and the pain that the two Sith had delivered. The rest of the Mercs would learn of their demise soon enough.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna

Tarna took a second to admire their work, then came back to attention. "Down this hall." he said, pointing to a wide corridor on their left. The Hand and High Inquisitor ran down the halls until they came outside a high-security door. Suddenly, the door next to them flew open as four mercs opened fire at the two Sith. Tarna shouted, "Figure out a way to open that door! I'll take care of these guys."
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Darth Duff

"Clunk"

A stange noise came from the High Security door, then suddenly it just fell apart

Over the comlink duff anounced "Ive got your back from here"

Duff then disabled the security system through the system and left the ship under the guard of some left over military...

"I must get there quickly" Duff thought

Darth Thrax

Thrax nodded to Tarna and jumped over the Mercs. He slid under their blaster fire and stuck his lightsabers in the door. A Merc shot at Thrax, so he pulled one of his lightsabers out of the door and deflected the shot. He stuck his saber back in the door and turned them clockwise. He heard a click and the door blasted open. "Tarna, it's open." Thrax told Tarna over the blaster fire.
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Supreme Commander Alor

Marix ran toward the Captain from behind, but the merc fired over his shoulder, forcing Marix to slow down a bit to cover himself. The merc pulled out a sound grenade, activated it and threw it near the Commander and another at Marix. He popped ear protectors into his ears and awaited the denotation. They blew up, sending out a high pitched wave of impenetrable sound. Knocking all three off their feet, Marix and Acrimonus were dazed.

Taking advantage of this, the merc pulled out a communication device and hurridly talked into it. MArix and ACrimonus rose to their respective feet and, clearing their minds, rushed at him again. As they did so, throught the door came ten more mercs, rushing to their captain's call.

Laughing, Marix said, "Look who's afraid to face us alone now..."

Turning, he began to parry the shots coming his way from the newfound targets, he only hoped that Acrimonus could do likewise...
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Once known as Darth Marix

Darth Thrax

((BUMP))
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Supreme Commander Alor

((WHAT?))
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Once known as Darth Marix

Sovereign Defender Tarna

(( When you want someone to reply, you could "bump" them to bring them to attention. Thrax, I was away on vacation as I posted in Temporary Absences. ))

Tarna Force-lightning-ed the four mercs at the same time. Their screams were barely audible over the hissing and crackling of the lightning. Eventually, four smoking bodies fell to the ground. Tarna turned to Thrax. "This is it. Are you ready?" Thrax didn't answer Tarna, but kicked the door open.

Tarna took out his lightsabers. The Chief Mercenary stood up and drew a blaster pistol. Tarna shouted, "In the name of Emperor Shadow of the Fourth Sith Empire, you are under arrest!" The merc slowly put away his blaster. Just as Tarna was about to walk forward and kill him, the Merc whipped out a double-bladed sword and charged at Thrax.
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Darth Thrax

((Although I meant it to everyone, I am sorry. Oh and is the Chief Merc charging at me or some other merc?))

Thrax saw the oncoming charge and ignited his sabers. The emerald and red blades clashed with the vibroblade and kept it at a safe distance. Thrax's face was unchanging as he push harder and harder onto the merc's blade, causing him to stumble backwards. Thrax de-ignited his sabers and knelt next to the merc. He grabbed him by the throat and glared into the horrified eyes of his enemy. "Tarna, what do you want me to do to this pathetic excuse for a mercenary?" Thrax asked wickedly.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna

(( Chief Merc ))

Tarna bent low over the mercenary. "High Inquisitor Thrax - are you experienced in the art of...how do I say...forceful interviews?" the Hand said with a malicious grin.
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Darth Duff

Duff scuttled through the corridors of the ship, passing dead mercenaries as he hunted his prey....

"I have waited a long time for this" He thought as he reached his destination

Infront of him stood Tarna, Thrax and the Chief Mercenary on his knees.

Duff slid towards him, "Where is your leader" Duff asked, knowing he would not get an answer

The mercenary simply put his head between his knees

"Then i believe my two peers here may have use for you" Duff said

Duff then proceeded to hunt the room for some sign of communication with the leader, while Tarna and Thrax moved towards the mercenary

Darth Thrax

(It's been awhile but I believe that we can revive this thread.)

Thrax nodded and looked at the Chief with a painful smile upon his face. The Chief looked down at the ground and said, "I will tell you nothing." "Or so you believe", Thrax replied forcefully. He grabbed the Mercenary by his throat and brought his face close to his. The fierce Inquisitor smirked and threw the Chief at the wall, breaking his spine. He laid on the ground in both pain and anguish and looked at the Inquisitor. Thrax kneeled next to the ground next to the dying mercenary and said, "Tell me and you will live."
Thrax could see the blood coming out of the merc's mouth as he gasped for air. "The oth- are- on the mai- de-ck." He managed to tell the Inquisitor. Thrax stood up, ignited his lightsaber, and jabbed it into the merc's chest. The Chief choked and gasped for air as Thrax twisted his saber into his chest and finally deactivated his lightsaber. He turned around and walked out into the hallway of the vessel. This is too easy, Thrax thought as he heard the Senior Mercs last gasps for air.
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Sovereign Defender Tarna

(( I feel like I've been demoted. Laughing

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Hand Tarna looked at Shadow Protector Duff who simply nodded, reading Tarna's thoughts. The Sith took out his comlink and said, "All Sith: Report to my current position for regrouping."
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Darth Thrax

(I was going to wait for someone else to post, but whatever.)

Thrax waited in the narrow corridor for his Sith brethren. Moments later, he heard the shuffling of feet coming from both entrances. He saw Marix's figure appear at the end of the hallway and he checked his gear. As Marix approached, Thrax nodded and told him about what had happened. "The rest of the senior officers are on the main deck." Thrax said, his eyes turning black once again. He saw the others approach aswell as he had finished his sentence. He smiled then, as he knew the downfall of the mercenaries was at hand.

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