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((All right people, this is it!))
Grand Admiral Marix stood at the bridge of the Empire Class Star Destroyer Revan’s Fist. They were floating in an unnamed system closer to Dromund Kaas than Kuat. Two days previous, while out on a routine patrol with his ships, Marix had received a message from Inquisitors stating that the New Republic was going to attack the planet Dromund Kaas. Sending out an inquiry to the Sith, Marix had obtained seven fellow Sith to meet p with him before entering the fray. They were going to be here any moment, in Marix’s customized Suwantek TL-1800. Able to travel through Hyperspace at Class 0.5, they would arrive in time to join the battle.
As he was thinking, a proximity klaxon began to sound. On high alert since gaining the information, his small fleet had no time to build up and be reinforced. He was lucky that the other Sith would be here in time. One look at the sensor screen told him they had made it. Getting on the comm, he transmitted their landing orders.
Welcome my fellow Sith. You have made it in time. You will be landing in hangar A-6. I will await you down there.
As he finished, he turned with a swirl of his cloak and made his way toward the turbo-lift. Entering the lift, he sent it toward the hangar section. Getting out, he watched the craft begin its approach and landing. Walking to the ship, he waited at the ramp. Descending the ramp were seven Sith. High Prophet Praxeum, still showing signs of exercise from his duel with Inquisitor Gra’tua, who followed after. Next off were High General Vexen, Brigadier General Matas, Royal Guardsman Tarna, and Darth Zeram, all collaborating together, about the ground theater no doubt. Following that group was the newly knighted Darth Malice, looking slightly apprehensive, as this was his first mission for the Empire. Nodding at them as they passed, he gestured for them to follow him.
“Welcome to the Star Destroyer Revan’s Fist. This will be my flagship for the mission. You will be able to choose quarters for the remainder of the battle. You will be allowed to go to them after the briefing. Follow me, and please try not to break anything important.” Said Marix as he led them to the bridge. Looking back, he saw Tarna smirking. “That includes the hyperdrive, weapon systems, engines and mostly everything on the ship Tarna.”
As they reached the bridge, they followed him to a small conference room off of the bridge. Taking the front seat, Marix waved at them to seat themselves. After they had all sat, he pressed a switch and the lights went out, but a hologram appeared.
“This is the planet Dromund Kaas. Intelligence has uncovered a New Republic plot to attack this planet. Normally defended by two Corellian CR-90a Corvettes and a small complement of star fighters, it would be easily overrun by the smallest number of frigates. We have been sent to help defend them and kick the Republic back. As of right now, we have one Empire Class Star Destroyer, one Imperial Class Star Destroyer, one Dreadnaught Class ship, three Carrak Class Ships, ad two Lancer Class ships, along with their compement of TIE’s. I am expecting reinforcements from the closer ships later into the battle. Joining us then, will be my Executor Class Star Destroyer, one more Empire Class Star Destroyer, three more Imperial Class Star Destroyers, two more dreadnaughts, two more Carrack Class ships, and three more Lancer Class ships.
“High General Vexen will be leading our troops on the planet’s surface, defending against drop ships and rebels. Matas and Tarna and any others may accompany him. I will be commanding the fleet in space. Darth Malice has volunteered to help with that aspect. Any pilots may stay behind with me. After you have decided where you will be, you will receive your operating orders and report to your designated areas. Choose wisely and good luck. You are now free to choose quarters and ready yourselves for the battle.
“We will now jump to lightspeed and arrive in the system in roughly two hours. Be ready…”
Marix left them to disperse as they willed, and headed to the bridge. Going over the battle plan in his head, he hoped it was enough. _________________
Once known as Darth Marix
| Emperor Shadow wrote: | | The Military has always been a good counter-weight to my agendas.. |
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