Royal Guard Roleplay: Chandrila Kidnapping

Sovereign Defender Tarna

Dark Lord Tarna awoke with a start. He stared at the ceiling for a few moments, and then got out of bed. Looking out his window, he saw miles and miles of Kuati skyline. It's a beautiful day. he thought to himself.

After showering, he turned on the Imperial HoloNet.

"The Governor of Chandrila is arriving in the Imperial Capital today to speak before the Moff Council. Governor Penntas is expected to ask for a stronger Imperial Military presence on the planet, which has been struck with three terrorist attacks and the murder of a Chandrilan Senator over the past month. The amount of manpower the Governor wants is unknown at this time. Let's see the weather for today..."

An hour later, Tarna walked into his office in the Guard Headquarters. He shouted for his secretary, "Jina!" The older woman walked in and gave him a stern look, "You could use the intercom." He waved her comment away and asked, "Who did I task with the Chandrilan Governor's unit?" She replied, "Guardsman Caligulae."
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High Defender Adenn

The High Protector had been working sense the dark hours of the morning, making sure his Guards were stationed and ready for the arrival of rhe Governor of Chandrila. "I said twenty men on the Platform, not 15..." The High Protector's voice rang out as he walked into the Shadow Protector's Office, his patients wearing thing. "I have told you over and over, I want men shoulder to shoulder down the port." He said as finally the sound of someone being strangled could be heard over the communication link in his hand.

Soon enough however the Guards had been assembled and everything was starting to fall into place. "Please forgive me Lord Tarna. I did not announce myself. Dealing with this ignorant bantha fodder had dulled my wits. All the Precautions it seems are finally finished." He said as he stood there, looking out into the Kuati sky.
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Royal Guard- High Protector.
Royal Guard-Srgt. At Arms, Protector Palace Kaut.
Member-Council Sith Population Control and Ranks
High Council: Voice of the people.

Sovereign Defender Tarna

"Good. Intelligence has a disturbingly low amount of chatter between suspected Chandrilan radicals and Kuati gangs. Ususally, there's about six times this much communication." Tarna looked at the time. "I'm going to be in this meeting, but I can't go with the Governor like I would have wanted to. The Emperor wants me in the Palace ahead of time to talk strategy before he gets there. So I need you here to hold things down. Guardsmen Caligulae and Cruiciatus can certainly maintain things."
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High Defender Adenn

"Yes Lord Tarna." The High Protector said with a low bow. "I will see you shortly." He said regaining his composure and walking over to the large glass window. His sight was set on the landing pad that the Governor would be arriving at shortly. It was lined shoulder to shoulder with Guardsmen. Now Guardsman Caligulae just had to arrive with the Governor of Chandrila.
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Royal Guard- High Protector.
Royal Guard-Srgt. At Arms, Protector Palace Kaut.
Member-Council Sith Population Control and Ranks
High Council: Voice of the people.

Darth Caligulae

Darth Caligulae was sitting on the ship. He had been tasked to guard the governor of Chandrila while he was on Kuat. As the ship left the spaceport, he walked over to the cockpit and commed the guards stationed below. "Expect us to be landing within the hour." He said. He sat back down and hoped this trip would be a calm one.

Sovereign Defender Tarna

Tarna entered through the magnificent gates into the Kuat Palace. The giant building was a huge command and control center for the entire Empire, not to mention the seat of all Galactic power. Needless to say, it was a foreboding building.

As he walked through the halls, the Dark Lord got mixed reactions from people. He always got respect, but what kind of respect? On one hand, he was the head of the Royal Guard and a close advisor to the Emperor. On the other hand, he was Grand Moff. The Office of the Emperor not-so-subtly hated the Moff's Council - or anyone who tried to weaken the Emperor as several Moffs do. Tarna was a symbol of these power-grabbers, even though he greatly supported the Emperor.

The Emperor's Deputy Chief of Staff, a Mon Calamari male named Flan Mekdor, walked up to Tarna in the hallway and joined him in walking to the meeting.

"Good morning, my Lord. We're concerned with sending a huge presence. The Emperor is concerned it will spark more attacks, rather than stop them. He also wants me to tell you that your role in this meeting is to be reserved to appropriations...and rallying the Moffs. He'll handle the deal with the Governor about going before the Council and how much to ask for."

The Grand Moff simply kept walking. Mekdor's large eyes gazed at Tarna. Finally, he spoke. "Lord Tarna?"

Tarna showed no emotion as he said, "I know what my job is sometimes, Flan, I just hope my being at this meeting doesn't endanger the Governor."
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Darth Caligulae

The transport touched down. Caligulae pushed a button and a ramp was lowered. He motioned to the Governor. "After you, Governor." He exited the ship and looked arround. A row of guards on each side leading up to a motorcade. He led the Governor to the motorcade for the hopefully short trip separating them from the meeting.

Sovereign Defender Tarna

The motorcade sailed along the Kuati skies. The series of armored vehicles and flashing lights signaled to everyone that this was a government motorcade, a sight not uncommon through the galactic capital. The transports sped far above the other traffic, in a special lane reserved for them. The sun was shining, it was a nice day.

A large blue gunship suddenly appeared from the buildings below. Before the guards could send out a signal for the vehicle to leave the premises, the gunship fired two missles at the lead security ship. The lead ship exploded and the explosion rocked the Kuati sky.
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Darth Caligulae

Caligulae flew out of the transport thanks to the explosion and passed out as he hit the ground. He woke up a few minutes later next to a crater on the ground, containing what little charred remains were left of the transport. He stood up and went next to the wreckage, but there was no-one there, alive at least. He looked arround but there was no sign of the governor or his family, just some tracks. It looked like someone had been dragged away from the wreckage.

Caligulae climbed up from the crater and spread arround were the bodies of several Kuat Police officers, all of them killed by lightsabers. He booted up his wrist comlink, which was miraculously undamaged, and tried to comunicate with the rest of the guards assigned to guard the governor.

High Defender Adenn

As Adenn watch, somewhat amazed that someone would actually attack and Imperial transport, he could tell that it was not the work of just bounty hunters alone. "How...agitating." The High Protector said as he stood there, the wreckage now on the ground. He then heard a small fizzing sound and then the voice of someone familiar. "Guardsman Caligulae. Damage Report, and what of the Governor?" Adenn asked in an almost monotone voice.
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Royal Guard- High Protector.
Royal Guard-Srgt. At Arms, Protector Palace Kaut.
Member-Council Sith Population Control and Ranks
High Council: Voice of the people.

Darth Caligulae

"The Ship has been completely destroyed and there's no sign of the governor or his family. I also found several corpses of Kuat Police officers with lightsaber burns on them." Caligulae said, as he cleaned the dust from his robes.

Sovereign Defender Tarna

(( High Protector, remember what I PMed you a few months back? ))
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High Defender Adenn

"Understood. Make your way back immediately." Adenn said as he lowered the com-link and gazed out the window. "Crimson, the Governor and Family have been attacked, and presumed taken hostage." Adenn said as he stood there, his voice echoing through the com-link. Adenn was furious but now was not the time to let it out. There would be a time for that, but now he was concentrating on Guardsman Caligulae's return and a reply through the Com-link.
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Royal Guard- High Protector.
Royal Guard-Srgt. At Arms, Protector Palace Kaut.
Member-Council Sith Population Control and Ranks
High Council: Voice of the people.

Sovereign Defender Tarna

Tarna stared at his comlink with anger. He closed his eyes for a second and then thumbed the key.

"Greed, this is Crimson. I'm issuing a capitol-wide Code Red. I'm in the Palace and I'll secure Phoenix in the bunker and then make my way to you." Tarna took a deep breathe and continued, "Nobody knew the route except for us. Find this traitor. Over."

Tarna looked at the Emperor's aide, who was staring with horror. The Mon Cal squealed, "What will this do to the negotiations?" Tarna rolled his eyes and took off at a sprint towards the Emperor's private office. As he ran, he pressed the button on his comlink in a series of bursting beeps. Not long after, nearly twenty Guardsmen were following him as he ran through the halls. The rest of the building's contingent were sealing the Palace off, and sealing the Emperor's floor off from the rest of the building.

Eventually, he came to a door guarded by the most elite men in the Guard - known as "Phoenix Unit." Upon their shoulders were two purple stars and included in their chest decorations and medals was a small purple bar with black and gold stripes. He walked past these men and opened the heavy wooden door.

"Your Majesty, the Governor and his family have been kidnapped, we are at Red. Please follow me."
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Darth Mortis · Sith Warrior Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 164

Apprentice Guardsman Mortis leaned against a large column and yawned. When he signed up for the Order he did not suspect how boring guarding the Palace would be… The young Sith purged these thoughts immediately, it was an honour for him even to be here, and if one of senior Guardsmen saw him right now he would have huge problems. Mortis scolded himself for this moment of weakness and drew himself up to his full height and shouldered his force pike. Hopefully no one saw him…

All of a sudden Mortis’s comlink burst into a series of loud poignant beeps. Not a minute has passed when five Guardsmen who were posted further down the hall ran past him. One of them stopped for a second and yelled – “Why the hell are you still standing there?! Follow us!” Without a word Mortis darted after his fellow Guardsmen.

As the group advanced through the halls more and more Sith joined up with them. Definitely something serious was going on. Soon they caught up with no other than Lord Tarna. If the Shadow Protector is here the situation must be grave indeed. Mortis checked his weapons just in case. Everything seemed to be in place, both lightsabers were clipped to his belt and the force pike was still in his hands. In several minutes the Guards approached the door to the Emperor’s office and while the Shadow Protector was allowed in the others clustered together outside. While Mortis had a lot of question he knew better than to ask, everything should be explained in the due time.
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Ruthlessness is the kindness of the wise.

Darth Caligulae

Darth Caligulae ran as fast as he could across the streets of Kuat. The rest of the guard wasn't far away. He commed the High Protector. "I am on my way there now." When he got there, he stopped for a few moments to catch his breath, and then went to meet the rest of the guard.

High Defender Adenn

Adenn had received the communications from both the Shadow Protector and Guardsman Caligulae but decided to wait for Caligulae before taking any action. Once Caligulae had arrived Adenn turned to him. "Hand over your saber and any other weapons that might be on your person." Adenn said. He did not like having to do what it was that he was doing, but the Shadow Protector had a valid statement. It was only them who had known the rout of the Governor.

"You are to be placed under arrest until proven innocent of treason. I am sorry I have to do this."
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Royal Guard- High Protector.
Royal Guard-Srgt. At Arms, Protector Palace Kaut.
Member-Council Sith Population Control and Ranks
High Council: Voice of the people.

Darth Caligulae

Caligulae handed over his lightsaber and blaster pistol.

"Very well, I will come peacefully, since I have nothing to hide."

High Defender Adenn

"It is only a precaution. I do hope you take no offense." Adenn said as two guardsmen came from behind Caligulae and stood at his sides. "Leave him not from your sight. He said as he handed the saber and blaster pistol to one of them. "Guardsman Caligulae will get these back when proven innocent." The High Protector said as the Guardsman to Caligulae's right nodded.
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Royal Guard- High Protector.
Royal Guard-Srgt. At Arms, Protector Palace Kaut.
Member-Council Sith Population Control and Ranks
High Council: Voice of the people.

Sovereign Defender Tarna

Tarna walked out of the secure bunker in the deepest center of the Imperial Palace. The Emperor was demanding that someone bring him a drink as Tarna walked up to the Sergeant at Arms of Phoenix Unit. "No one save for me or the High Protector goes in. Understood?" The guard nodded.

Tarna took out his comlink, "Greed, what's your status?"
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High Defender Adenn

"I am awaiting your arrival." Adenn said as he stood at the giant glass windows. "Suspect is in custody. Darth Caligulae is presumed to have given away secrets." He said as he continued to talk into the com-link. "But something seems wrong. I cannot be for certain that it is him."
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Royal Guard- High Protector.
Royal Guard-Srgt. At Arms, Protector Palace Kaut.
Member-Council Sith Population Control and Ranks
High Council: Voice of the people.

Sovereign Defender Tarna

Tarna stepped on to a shuttle which blasted off from the Palace, "What led you to arrest him?"
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High Defender Adenn

"You said that we were the only ones that knew the route, and I know you nor I gave secrets to the wrong hands." Adenn continued as he continued to stand there, his voice rather monotone as usual.
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Royal Guard- High Protector.
Royal Guard-Srgt. At Arms, Protector Palace Kaut.
Member-Council Sith Population Control and Ranks
High Council: Voice of the people.

Sovereign Defender Tarna

Tarna grimaced, it was too simple. "Maybe I'm paranoid, but that sounds too easy. I feel there's more here than we can see at the surface." His shuttle neared the attack site and he could see the billowing smoke.

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