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Erik peeked his head out of the hole and said "Its clear. Lets get them bitches." as he climb out and charged with his lightsaber .

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Lord JWolf stop running after Alex stopped the maidens. He is behind them and Master Alex in front of them.

"What is it going to be?" asked Lord JWolf.

Sending a message to Alex by the Force. Master, if they don't give up, I will take the two escorts and you can have their leader.

"Right with you," Eamonn said, climbing out of the hole. With his lightsaber raised and at the ready, he charged alongside Erik.

Diana and her two escorts slammed into the barrier, falling backward to the ground. Quickly, Diana jumped up. The escorts followed suit, though their eyes belied fear. Finally, regaining her composure, Diana spoke.
"We have come only for our leader, Lady Kasandral Xerephen. She is our rolemodel, our teacher, our empress. You have no right to hold her. We ask only that she be allowed freedom."
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The circle broke, and chaos erupted, as Daniel, Erik, Eamonn, and the two instructers attacked. Several maidens fell almost immediately, two of them seriously wounded, but alive. When only one Maiden remained, other than the two writhing on the ground, she quickly took in the situation. She was not very powerful, at least not now, after so much exertion with the force.
"I yield." she said, lowering her saber.
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Gurshix looked over the viewscreen again.
"Sir! We are taking heavy losses! The Expiation, Crabeater, Destilant, and Yates are gone!"
Gurshix swore, his expression showing his fear.
"Open communications with the Yavin ships..."
"Sir?"
"Do it..."
"Of course..." the technician set to work. "Channel is open, sir."
Gurshix nodded. "Yavin ships: You have proven your power this day. We, the Xerephen Pride, for the first time in any battle since our formation, hereby yield and request a cease to spacial hostilities..."

Diana and her two escorts slammed into the barrier, falling backward to the ground. Quickly, Diana jumped up. The escorts followed suit, though their eyes belied fear. Finally, regaining her composure, Diana spoke.
"We have come only for our leader, Lady Kasandral Xerephen. She is our role model, our teacher, our empress. You have no right to hold her. We ask only that she be allowed freedom."

Lord JWolf just look at Diana and "I don't think, we are going to give up a Sith." He knew they were afraid and had no way of escaping.

The circle broke, and chaos erupted, as Daniel, Erik, Eamonn, and the two instructors attacked. Several maidens fell almost immediately, two of them seriously wounded, but alive. When only one Maiden remained, other than the two writhing on the ground, she quickly took in the situation. She was not very powerful, at least not now, after so much exertion with the force.
"I yield." she said, lowering her saber.

Erik walk up and kicked the saber away from the maiden "What is your name?"

Diana and her two escorts slammed into the barrier, falling backward to the ground. Quickly, Diana jumped up. The escorts followed suit, though their eyes belied fear. Finally, regaining her composure, Diana spoke.
"We have come only for our leader, Lady Kasandral Xerephen. She is our rolemodel, our teacher, our empress. You have no right to hold her. We ask only that she be allowed freedom."

"We could say yes, but she is otherwise occupied." Master Masaki said calmly. "You see, she has once again fallen under the influence of the Dark Side, and we cannot allow her to harm others or herself at this stage. Only when we are sure she is out of it's grasp, will we release her."

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The circle broke, and chaos erupted, as Daniel, Erik, Eamonn, and the two instructers attacked. Several maidens fell almost immediately, two of them seriously wounded, but alive. When only one Maiden remained, other than the two writhing on the ground, she quickly took in the situation. She was not very powerful, at least not now, after so much exertion with the force.
"I yield." she said, lowering her saber.

"All right, stand down, guys." I said to the others, lowering my own as well. I held out a hand. "Your lightsaber, please."

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Gurshix looked over the viewscreen again.
"Sir! We are taking heavy losses! The Expiation, Crabeater, Destilant, and Yates are gone!"
Gurshix swore, his expression showing his fear.
"Open communications with the Yavin ships..."
"Sir?"
"Do it..."
"Of course..." the technician set to work. "Channel is open, sir."
Gurshix nodded. "Yavin ships: You have proven your power this day. We, the Xerephen Pride, for the first time in any battle since our formation, hereby yield and request a cease to spacial hostilities..."
Admiral Pellaeon ordered his ships to stand down and sent a reply to the man. "Your request is granted. Power down all weapons and shields, and you may begin repairs."

The casualties are as follows:
132 fighters lost
4 gunships lost
ISD Tar Pit moderately damaged.
ISD Chimaera lightly damaged.
3 other Star Destroyers lightly damaged.
Strike Cruiser Solar Flare heavily damaged.

Gurshix sighed with relief.
"Power down all weapons and shields...begin repairs. Bring up losses on my screen."
Technicians set to work.
LOSSES:
2 Victory I Class SDs
1 Interdictor Cruiser
2 Nebulon B Modified Frigates
3 Dreadnaughts
1,567 Starships
<Other losses pending tally>
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Diana shook her head slowly. "We need her in these times...the fleet will crumble without her."
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The Maiden looked up, slowly handing the saber to Daniel, hilt first.
"I am Blood Maiden Ophelia Du'Branx."

Gurshix sighed with relief.
"Power down all weapons and shields...begin repairs. Bring up losses on my screen."
Technicians set to work.
LOSSES:
2 Victory I Class SDs
1 Interdictor Cruiser
2 Nebulon B Modified Frigates
3 Dreadnaughts
1,567 Starships
<Other losses pending tally>
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[QUOTE]Diana shook her head slowly. "We need her in these times...the fleet will crumble without her."

"Be as it may, the chances of getting her free was lowered once you engaged us. Had you come with a request, we would have negotiated a date when she would be freed. Now that isn't the case anymore. However, we can allow you to visit her as a sign of goodwill."

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The Maiden looked up, slowly handing the saber to Daniel, hilt first.
"I am Blood Maiden Ophelia Du'Branx."

I took the lightsaber and replaced it on my belt. "Your actions have caused much conflict today and yet you have failed. What did you hope to achieve by attacking us?"

Diana shook her head slowly. "We need her in these times...the fleet will crumble without her."

"Like Master Alex said she has once again fallen under the influence of the Dark Side. Only when she is better and back on the side of the Light, we will release her." said Lord JWolf.

The Maiden looked up, slowly handing the saber to Daniel, hilt first.
"I am Blood Maiden Ophelia Du'Branx."

"Well Miss Du'Branx, you just got your butt beat by three kids. How do you fell?" said Erik.

"Well Miss Du'Branx, you just got your butt beat by three kids. How do you fell?" said Erik.
"You're not helping, Erik." I warned him.

"You're not helping, Erik." I warned him.

"Sorry." said Erik. "Got an idea. Lets take her to Master Alex."

"Better idea." I said. "Come along then. Grandpa should be in this direction."

I pointed towards the still-smouldering underbrush where a fire sprang up (not from Sasuke, from the other Jedi).

"Ok. I thought I saw Lord JWolf jump over that fire wall a little bit ago." said Erik as he wait for Daniel to move.

Eamonn quietly waited to before following.

Diana nodded. "I realize that we have done great harm...however, I am not the leader of the Blood Maidens...best that you discuss this with Commander Jana. If you will wait a moment, I will attempt to contact her."
Diana reached up and tapped her ear three times. "Open comlink: Commander Jana. Commander: I have, as your second, declared the battle over. We are far outnumbered. I believe it best to open negotiations with the Jedi."
Diana paused, listening to something, and repeated the message. "Commander: I have, as your second, declared the battle over. We are far outnumbered. I believe it best to open negotiations with the Jedi."
Diana listened again.
"Gurshix has yielded to the Yavin forces...he too has declared the battle over."
A pause again.
"Transportation will be arranged, commander."
Diana turned to the jedi.
"The commander is wounded badly...she is about a mile to the north. Here are the coordinates." Diana rattled off a series of numbers. "I humbly ask that transportation be arranged for her."
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Jana stirred slightly.
"--battle over. We are far outnumbered. I believe it best to open negotiations with the Jedi."
Jana reached up with her good arm and tapped her earlobe.
"Say again?"
"Commander: I have, as your second, declared the battle over. We are far outnumbered. I believe it best to open negotiations with the Jedi."
"I see...I am wounded...I can't move much. Send transportation for me. I can then begin negotiations. What is the situation up above?"
"Gurshix has yielded to the Yavin forces...he too has declared the battle over."
"Very well...transmitting my coordinates."
"Transportation will be arranged, commander."
Jana nodded and leaned back, thinking about the implications of the Blood Maidens' surrender.
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Gurshix sat back in the captain's chair, which was bent badly from one of the hits to his precious Sprite. He idly listened to the various chatter coming through the communications console.
"Sir! The Maidens have yielded as well...they wish to begin negotiations. Commander Jana is alive, but wounded badly. She requests transportation."
"Very well. Ready my shuttle. Continue repairs."
"Of course, sir."
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15 minutes later, Gurshix was in a shuttle, heading for the planet.
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Kasandral listened to the chatter coming through her implant. As leader of the pirate band, Kasandral could hear any talk between officers. She heard Jana and Diana's exchange. She nodded a bit, understanding their motives. They could not rescue her through force; they would have to rely on diplomacy.
But, alas, I have gone to far, at least in the Jedi's eyes. And perhaps they are right. But, even if Zerghial is evil, it has not affected me in any way. I have not gone about, rampaging the galaxy, burning impoverished cities. I can control the blade...it does not control me. Perhaps it seeks to, but, as long as I am wary, as I always am, it will not gain any hold. It is a tool, an ally, no more. But Michael...poor Michael. What will he do now? I do not blame him if he agrees with the council, even if it means my execution. Even though it is not true that I am evil, I have betrayed him too many times. When we first met, I left him to the sith...countless times I have betrayed him...and now...this. Keeping Zerghial a secret from him. What did I fear? Perhaps I knew that Zerghial was wicked...but surely anything that is wicked can be made well again! For, although I have stumbled, I was once dark, and now have left that path. And why am I here, anyhow? For asserting that my fleet was my own and that I would lead it, not some other man, even if it is Michael's father?! No...the Jedi do not trust me, and I do not blame them. But there is no wrong in leading my own fleet, no wrong in accepting a welcome ally and weapon, no wrong in any of the things of which I have been accused! I can only await Jana's arrival, and Diana's. Perhaps Ophelia has survived...a very promising student, she is, or was. And Gurshix...surely he will aid with negotiations. Yes...my situation is indeed dire, but I believe that it can be repaired...
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Ophelia glared at Erik. "Three children, with two full-fledged Jedi. Do not allow your idiot arrogance to cloud your mind, fool."
She then turned and followed Daniel.

Diana nodded. "I realize that we have done great harm...however, I am not the leader of the Blood Maidens...best that you discuss this with Commander Jana. If you will wait a moment, I will attempt to contact her."
Diana reached up and tapped her ear three times. "Open comlink: Commander Jana. Commander: I have, as your second, declared the battle over. We are far outnumbered. I believe it best to open negotiations with the Jedi."
Diana paused, listening to something, and repeated the message. "Commander: I have, as your second, declared the battle over. We are far outnumbered. I believe it best to open negotiations with the Jedi."
Diana listened again.
"Gurshix has yielded to the Yavin forces...he too has declared the battle over."
A pause again.
"Transportation will be arranged, commander."
Diana turned to the jedi.
"The commander is wounded badly...she is about a mile to the north. Here are the coordinates." Diana rattled off a series of numbers. "I humbly ask that transportation be arranged for her."

"Master Alex, I will go get her." said Lord JWolf. "Be back in little bit." As he disappeared into the shadow, he send a message to Alex. I think I shot this Jana. So, she will need a lot of help. And those three don't have the power to do anything to you.

Ophelia glared at Erik. "Three children, with two full-fledged Jedi. Do not allow your idiot arrogance to cloud your mind, fool."
She then turned and followed Daniel.

Erik followed behind Ophelia with smile on his face.

An average day on the Tigys colony was usually filled with the normal standard stuff. People going to work, children going to school and terraformers completing the last of the atmospheric modifications to the southern hemisphere. Tigys was one of the newer colonies of CoreWorlds and maintained a happy coalition with the Emperor and the other colonies. However today was not going to be average.

The morning sky suddenly became darker as hundreds of Andila Star Destroyers entered orbit. Everyone ceased their normal functions and looked up with awe. They had all heard both the broadcasts from Andila and CoreWorlds and had hoped to be small enough not to notice. Unfortunately, Tigys was the closest colony to Andila.

The sky was suddenly lit with turbolaser fire as the orbiting devices of destruction relentlessly bombarded the surface. Explosions errupted all around as people ran terrified for whatever shelter they could find. Bodies started falling everywhere as buildings turned into plumes of fire.

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The I.C.C. Justice remained docked at the orbiting platform above Yavin. General Amarka stood on the partially reconstructed bridge as he inspected the repair work. Captain Penda was giving him an overview of the progress so far,

Penda: "There will be some slight improvements to the targeting systems and as for the life support systems... well we've had to completely replace those."

Amarka: "What about the Tri-Lithe power source?"

Penda: "It's operating at two-thirds capacity, which means that the Ion Inverter isn't available."

Amarka: "Well, let's hope we won't need it."

His concentration was interrupted by Lieutenant Aclade at the communication station,

Aclade: "General! I'm picking up a distress signal... It's coming from the Tigys colony. They report that they are under attack!"

Amarka: "Tigys? Surely that has little strategic value. Its little more than a farming colony."

Aclade: "They indicated massive bombardment and..." he stopped for a moment as he tapped at the console, "I'm sorry sir, the transmission is lost."

Amarka: "Captain, what's our current combat capability?"

Penda: "Barely adequate General! We have no more than six functioning rail guns, no beam turrets and no Ion Inverter!"

Amarka: "Commander Tal, how long will it take to get there through the skip vortex?"

Tal: "Minimum three hours General."

Amarka pondered for a moment. His thinking process never lasted longer than three seconds and this situation was no exception,

Amraka: "Captain, set a course for the Tigys colony. You have three hours to get all the rail guns working, and I want them ALL working by then!"

Penda: "But General..."

Amarka: "That is an order Captain! Three hours, no longer!"

Penda knew that as soon as Amarka had made up his mind, he wasn't going to change it. He let out a small grin at his superior's confidence because he knew everyone would work hard to carry out their orders,

Amarka: "Helm set your course and activate Skip Drive."

The Justice pulled out of the dry-dock and lept forth once again toward its goal to protect...

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It took maybe five minutes to Jana because Lord JWolf was taking his time. In the shadows, he watched her and saw the damage from the ‘Boom’ bullet. Coming out in front of her, he asked “Are you, Jana?”

Mike sat outside the interrogation room, thinking on his next move.
If only life were as easy as chess...What should I do? I mean, I love her...but she has betrayed me many times...but I love her....betrayal...love...She could have at least told me she had dated that Rodian before we fought...what am I going to do? I knew of the battle, but also know the importance of protecting Kas. If I have to die to protect her, I will......thats it, I'm still in love. I will not break off the engagement.
Mike looked up, with a new smile on his face and he walked into the room with Kas.

“Mike Miles, nobody can enter without the Master’s approval.” said Daniel Freeman. V'Bacca and Bra-stay are standing behind Daniel.

OOC:Read this before you cry godmode (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=8094955&postcount=721)

"Daniel. Let me pass. This is not the time for you to mess with me. My father is on a suicide mission, my fiance is in the brig, and you're interrupting family buisness. Now let me pass." Mike said, his anger showing slightly and a glint in his eye that has never been seen before.
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David, all the way through space, felt his son's emotions. He knew it well.
Mike has just become the man I knew he could be. He is ready to fight. His kumite kami has arisen. David then concentrated on making himself and his craft invisible. He plummeted towards the dark planet.
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The Outrider was sent back to Yavin through its AI's autopilot. It would reach the academy in two hours.

"You can pass but V'Bacca has to go in there with you. So, you don't try anything." said Freeman move to the side for Mike to pass. V'Bacca opened the door for Mike.

Let the Wookie win Mike thought.
"V'Bacca can join. However, if I ask he leave for some private conversation then he must abide. You can look in all you wish, but please give us our privacy."

Diana nodded. "I realize that we have done great harm...however, I am not the leader of the Blood Maidens...best that you discuss this with Commander Jana. If you will wait a moment, I will attempt to contact her."
Diana reached up and tapped her ear three times. "Open comlink: Commander Jana. Commander: I have, as your second, declared the battle over. We are far outnumbered. I believe it best to open negotiations with the Jedi."
Diana paused, listening to something, and repeated the message. "Commander: I have, as your second, declared the battle over. We are far outnumbered. I believe it best to open negotiations with the Jedi."
Diana listened again.
"Gurshix has yielded to the Yavin forces...he too has declared the battle over."
A pause again.
"Transportation will be arranged, commander."
Diana turned to the jedi.
"The commander is wounded badly...she is about a mile to the north. Here are the coordinates." Diana rattled off a series of numbers. "I humbly ask that transportation be arranged for her."
"Already provided. One of our other Knights have found her, and will bring her in the academy infirmary." Alex promised.

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Jana stirred slightly.
"--battle over. We are far outnumbered. I believe it best to open negotiations with the Jedi."
Jana reached up with her good arm and tapped her earlobe.
"Say again?"
"Commander: I have, as your second, declared the battle over. We are far outnumbered. I believe it best to open negotiations with the Jedi."
"I see...I am wounded...I can't move much. Send transportation for me. I can then begin negotiations. What is the situation up above?"
"Gurshix has yielded to the Yavin forces...he too has declared the battle over."
"Very well...transmitting my coordinates."
"Transportation will be arranged, commander."
Jana nodded and leaned back, thinking about the implications of the Blood Maidens' surrender.
OOC: Jwolf's show.
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Ophelia glared at Erik. "Three children, with two full-fledged Jedi. Do not allow your idiot arrogance to cloud your mind, fool."
She then turned and followed Daniel.
I escorted her to Grandpa's location. "Hey, Gramps! We found another survivor, named Ophelia. It was a ten-on-one battle until Senseis Sasuke and Hiei came in, though. Tough!"
"Glad to see you survived, then." Grandpa said. "Ophelia, is it? Very well. Now that we're together, let's head back to the Academy."
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Master Emily Rydo walked up to Kasandral's brig and noticed that Mike and JWolf's subordinates were almost at each other's throats. "What's going on here?"

Mike looked up with the look of "OH SH!T!! BRASS!" in his eyes. On the fly, he replied, "Master Rydo...We are negotiating....."

"For entry into Kasandral's prison?" Master Rydo asked, holding back a smile as she knew the love between the two. "Very well. You may go in. But don't stay too long, since she's still detained."

She glanced at the guards. "I assume that privacy will be assured?"

Mike flashed her a grateful smile and quickly entered before anyone could stop him. All he saw was her face, looking like it was about to burst laughing.

Let the Wookie win Mike thought.
"V'Bacca can join. However, if I ask he leave for some private conversation then he must abide. You can look in all you wish, but please give us our privacy."

"Ok." said Freeman “You hear that big man.” V'Bacca move his head to say yes. Then Freeman saw Master Rydo and hear that she said. "Big man stay out here then." as he walk up to her and watched Mike walk into the brig.

"That door is the only way out of that room. Right?" he asked.

OOC: Jwolf's show.

OOC: What is JWolf's show? Some type of music show or magic show. :D

"Ok." said Freeman “You hear that big man.” V'Bacca move his head to say yes. Then Freeman saw Master Rydo and hear that she said. "Big man stay out here then." as he walk up to her and watched Mike walk into the brig.

"That door is the only way out of that room. Right?" he asked.
"Yes, it is." Master Rydo assured him.

"That is good." he said. "How did the battle go?"

"It went well. Only casualties so far were in space, but we do have injured coming in." She replied.

"All to get Kasandral. They could have try to talk to us." said Freeman "It would have saved a lot of lives."

"Indeed." Master Rydo said.

Jana glanced up at JWolf. Finally, her voice weak, she said, "Yes...I am she."
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Kasandral glanced up as Michael entered the room. She almost instantly burst into tears. "Michael...oh Michael...I...I...I'm sorry....I..." she sobbed.
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Gurshix guided his shuttle down toward the planet.
"Yavin Control, this is Admiral Jonathan Gurshix of the Xerephen Pride. Requesting permission to land and begin negotiations."
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Diana glanced up at Ophelia. "Ophelia...it is good to see that you survived."
"You as well, captain." Ophelia replied.
Diana looked to the old Jedi master again. "Yes...let us retire to your academy. I understand that Admiral Gurshix is en route."

Jana glanced up at JWolf. Finally, her voice weak, she said, "Yes...I am she."

"I'm Jason." said Lord JWolf "I will take you to the academy infirmary." Hold his hand out to help her up.

She nodded slightly and grasped his hand with her only remaining hand. The other, along with its arm, was lying on the ground a few feet away, the bullet having torn through the shoulder.

Jana glanced up at JWolf. Finally, her voice weak, she said, "Yes...I am she."
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Kasandral glanced up as Michael entered the room. She almost instantly burst into tears. "Michael...oh Michael...I...I...I'm sorry....I..." she sobbed.
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[QUOTE]Gurshix guided his shuttle down toward the planet.
"Yavin Control, this is Admiral Jonathan Gurshix of the Xerephen Pride. Requesting permission to land and begin negotiations."
"Very well, you may land in the hangar bay." The traffic controller said, reluctantly.
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Diana glanced up at Ophelia. "Ophelia...it is good to see that you survived."
"You as well, captain." Ophelia replied.
Diana looked to the old Jedi master again. "Yes...let us retire to your academy. I understand that Admiral Gurshix is en route."
"Very well. Let's go." Grandfather nodded, and lead us all to the Academy.

She nodded slightly and grasped his hand with her only remaining hand. The other, along with its arm, was lying on the ground a few feet away, the bullet having torn through the shoulder.

Wrapping his other arm around her waist, they headed to the academy. "The doctors can hook you up with a new arm." he said. But he hover the other arm behind them. It took a little bit to get back to academy and they started heading to the infirmary.

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Kasandral glanced up as Michael entered the room. She almost instantly burst into tears. "Michael...oh Michael...I...I...I'm sorry....I..." she sobbed.
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"Shhh.." Mike says, trying to calm her down, "Look, alll is well now...We'll just figure it out from now."

Kasandral's tears continued to drip, though she tried to stop them.
"I...I have betrayed you...again..." she said between sobs. "I...I'm sorry...I...I am sorry...oh..." Slowly, she began to regain her composure, and the sobs came less frequently, though she still cried.
"Please know....that I...I understand...your decision...to call off...the...wedding...I have....wronged you...too many...times."
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Diana and her two escorts, their sabers now deactivated and bouncing on their hips, followed Master Masaki.
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Jana stumbled along, with JWolf's aid, to the infirmary.
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Gurshix guided his shuttle down into the hangar bay. He hit the button to lower the ramp, adjusted his cape and various medals, and took a breath. Then, he stepped out onto the ramp, and began descending.

Lord JWolf and Jana have made it to the infirmary, now. Seeing a doctor, he said "Doc, can you help this woman out?"

"Kas. Look at me. It is not off unless you want it to be. I love you, and always will." Mike said in a damage control effort. He didn't know what he did, but knew he had to fix it.

Lord JWolf and Jana have made it to the infirmary, now. Seeing a doctor, he said "Doc, can you help this woman out?"
"Right away." Healer Annie Byotic said, calculating the woman's injuries and helping her to a bed. "Apprentice Minerva, I need a bacta cast, neural reconnectors, an IV with calcium and stitching thread, make sure they're sterile, and stat!"

"Yes Master!" Apprentice Minerva ran about, helping her Master with the woman that just came in, the latest injury report so far. The arm would be soaked in bacta so it could use the healing powers, then reattached to the woman with the cast, reconnectors, stitches and the Force. With luck, the operation would be successful. This will occur over the next hour or so.

Diana and her two escorts, their sabers now deactivated and bouncing on their hips, followed Master Masaki.
We arrived at the Academy, and the Jedi Master dismissed us so we can rest up. Then he escorted Diana and her escorts to the Council chambers, having notified his colleagues that he's coming in with guests.

Gurshix guided his shuttle down into the hangar bay. He hit the button to lower the ramp, adjusted his cape and various medals, and took a breath. Then, he stepped out onto the ramp, and began descending.
A senior Padawan stepped forward stoicly. "If you'll come with me, sir. The Council is expecting you."

The Padawan walked into the temple itself, making sure that Gurshix is following.

"Right away." Healer Annie Byotic said, calculating the woman's injuries and helping her to a bed. "Apprentice Minerva, I need a bacta cast, neural reconnectors, an IV with calcium and stitching thread, make sure they're sterile, and stat!"

"Yes Master!" Apprentice Minerva ran about, helping her Master with the woman that just came in, the latest injury report so far. The arm would be soaked in bacta so it could use the healing powers, then reattached to the woman with the cast, reconnectors, stitches and the Force. With luck, the operation would be successful. This will occur over the next hour or so.

Lord JWolf looked at the doctor's name tag, he said "Mrs. Byotic, I will go tell the Council that Jana is in here and will have her arm back on in little bit. May the Force be with you." Then he bowed and left the infirmary.

We arrived at the Academy, and the Jedi Master dismissed us so we can rest up.

Erik head off to find Lord JWolf.

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After a little bit, Lord JWolf and Erik ran into each other. "Erik, good to see you unharmed." said Lord JWolf.

"Same for you, my Lord." said Erik.

"Your rifle is on the roof by a shed. Go and get it then tke it to my classroom." said Lord JWolf.

"You have a classroom." asked Erik.

"Yes, young one. I have been working on the classroom because it has not been use in a long time. It is on the edge of academy." said Lord JWolf.

"Cool. What will you teach?" asked Erik.

"A sign will say Sniper School above the door." said Lord JWolf.

"Cool. I will go get the rifle and take it there. May the Force be with you." said Erik as he bowed and heading to roof.

"You, too." said Lord JWolf as he continue to Council cambers.

Tak'a-Tamen circled Kartion, sensing the dark power of the force within him. He knew that the being who stood before him had resided within the confines of the Jedi Academy. Existing undetected until such a time that he revealed himself. He could make use of such a creature and the fact that he was his son??? Well, since he was the Dark lord of the Sith it made him very powerful. Tak'a-Tamen had understood the nature of the Sith since its very beginnings. His alligence was to a darker power, a power that allowed him to absorb the souls of his fallen victims, which enriched him and added to his strength. He recognised the Sith and respected it for all its power and now, he could ally himself with that power.

Tak'a-Tamen: "You are the Sith Lord? Like many who have preceeded you, you lived within their society undetected. Everyone oblivious to your true nature." He smiled, "Indeed you are powerful."

He returned to the top of the steps,

Tak'a-Tamen: "You can be of use to me. You wish to rule over this galaxy? I can help you. In exchange you will help me hunt down a certain individual. I want his soul and I will have it. I believe you know him. Daniel Masaki!"

...

Kartion grinned and nodded.

"You are right father. However," Kartion held a finger to Tak'a-Tamen, "I have taught the young one you seek. While he matured into a Jedi on his own, all the foundations he has built his skills upon were mine, all the basics he learnt were the ones I taught him. He isn't your run-of-a-mill Jedi, he's my ex-apprentice, and a powerful Jedi. But I am more than willing to do this for you, but tell me, how can you make me ruler of this Galaxy?" He asked.

Kartion looked at the view from the temple, and grinned, while awaiting Tak'a-Tamen's response.

We arrived at the Academy, and the Jedi Master dismissed us so we can rest up.

Eamonn headed back to his room to lay down and rest.

Kasandral looked up at Michael, surprised. "You...you mean that? You...you aren't...you aren't leaving me?" Her sobs died down to a mere trickling of tears.
"I love you, Michael...I'll always love you..."
----
Jana laid on the table, following any instructions the healer gave her.
----
Diana walked into the council chamber, Ophelia at her side, and the two other Maidens flanking on the left and right a few steps back. Diana bowed to the masters, Ophelia and the other two following suit.
----
Gurshix followed the boy, smoothed his tunic one last time, and strode into the council chamber, bowing deeply. He nodded to the four Maidens, narrowing his eyes slightly when he noticed Jana was not present.
"Captain Diana, Maidens Ophelia, Regine, and Krisana. It is good to see that you are here. Where is Commander Jana?" he greeted them quietly.
"Admiral Gurshix..." the three replied equally quietly, saluting.
Diana spoke up, whispering. "Jana is in the academy's infirmary. The Jedi have been very hospitable, taking in the wounded, and allowing us this meeting."
Gurshix nodded, and turned to the council, speaking louder, making it obvious that, at some point, he must have trained as a public speaker.
"I am Admiral Jonathan Gurshix, Lady Xerephen's military advisor. This is Captain Diana Delenze, and Maidens Ophelia Du'Branx, Regine Cerveta, and Krisana Temprialis. We are here to discuss the possible release of our leader, Lady Kasandral Xerephen, and to make amends for our recent action against this academy and the ships in orbit." he greets the council, formally.

Lord JWolf walked into the Council chamber and bowed to Masters. "The doctor said that Commander Jana will be ok." Then moved to right side and sit down in the nearest chair to listen to talks between the Masters and the pirates.

Kartion grinned and nodded.

"You are right father. However," Kartion held a finger to Tak'a-Tamen, "I have taught the young one you seek. While he matured into a Jedi on his own, all the foundations he has built his skills upon were mine, all the basics he learnt were the ones I taught him. He isn't your run-of-a-mill Jedi, he's my ex-apprentice, and a powerful Jedi. But I am more than willing to do this for you, but tell me, how can you make me ruler of this Galaxy?" He asked.

Kartion looked at the view from the temple, and grinned, while awaiting Tak'a-Tamen's response.


Tak'a'Tamen's sneer would have penetrated the mind of any typical human.

Tak'a-Tamen: "Patience my son. There is a great power known as CoreWorlds from which the young Prince Masaki originates. His family are of noble blood. Spill that blood and the people shall be yours. CoreWorlds covers many planets, colonies and outposts. once the ruling body is destroyed, the rest will be easy. The Order Of The Universe have already set events in motion. By the end of this day, CoreWorlds will have succombed to a civil war!"

The Warlord's laugh was deep and chilling. Some of the remaining Order followers cowered at the sound,

Tak'a-Tamen: "As for Daniel Masaki... I will not underestimate him again. He will suffer for the intolerence he has caused me and then he will die a slow and painful death... After I have consumed his very essence!"

His laugh continued to echo, growing louder and resonating through the planet.

Tak'a-Tamen: "Come, we must leave and go to the colony of Tygis. There shall begin the end of the reign of the Emperor of CoreWorlds."

Jana laid on the table, following any instructions the healer gave her.
"Ok, this is surgery, after all, so I will use anesetheia on you." The Healer said, pulling out a mask with sleeping gas (choose one). She slipped the mask Jana, and turned on the gas valve.
----
Diana walked into the council chamber, Ophelia at her side, and the two other Maidens flanking on the left and right a few steps back. Diana bowed to the masters, Ophelia and the other two following suit.
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Gurshix followed the boy, smoothed his tunic one last time, and strode into the council chamber, bowing deeply. He nodded to the four Maidens, narrowing his eyes slightly when he noticed Jana was not present.
"Captain Diana, Maidens Ophelia, Regine, and Krisana. It is good to see that you are here. Where is Commander Jana?" he greeted them quietly.
"Admiral Gurshix..." the three replied equally quietly, saluting.
Diana spoke up, whispering. "Jana is in the academy's infirmary. The Jedi have been very hospitable, taking in the wounded, and allowing us this meeting."
Gurshix nodded, and turned to the council, speaking louder, making it obvious that, at some point, he must have trained as a public speaker.
"I am Admiral Jonathan Gurshix, Lady Xerephen's military advisor. This is Captain Diana Delenze, and Maidens Ophelia Du'Branx, Regine Cerveta, and Krisana Temprialis. We are here to discuss the possible release of our leader, Lady Kasandral Xerephen, and to make amends for our recent action against this academy and the ships in orbit." he greets the council, formally.
Master Elendil spoke. "Though your actions were those of dishonor, you are an honorable man in the end. An admirable trait. As of now, the Lady is being treated to dispell the Darkness within her. I regret that I do not know when she can be released before two weeks is over. In the end, it will be her choice, and hers alone whether or not to extinguish the darkness within her and to fight it every day as we all do. To remove her now would be to endanger not only innocents, but herself as well. Should she embrace the Darkness once more, her soul will be doomed...forever, and a Jedi would one day be forced to duel her to the end. That is the fate of darkness, and the fate that we strive to avoid."

For Dark Jedi there's a two week sentence of imprisonment in the statis chamber. The time would be shorter the sooner the darkness is fought back, but after two weeks without repentence, the Dark Jedi would be sentenced to some backwater planet to live out the rest of her life in pre-industrial villages. Should she escape the planet, she will be hunted down and destroyed by a Shadow Jedi Knight, a Force-user that specializes in hunting down rogue Jedi or Sith, much as a shinobi does to rogue shinobi. Daniel's grandfather is one such Jedi, and one of the most powerful Shadow Masters to date. Such is the lineage of the young boy, son of the Emperor, grandson of a Shadow Master. And destroyed means just that, destroyed. The body would be cremated with a fierce flame and the ashes scattered in the winds of the place of death. A harsh method, but one that cuts down on Dark Jedi uprisings that may eventually turn into Sith cults. Such is the way of the Force in these harsh times.

As I was dismissed, I spoke with Sasuke-sensei. "So, how's Naruto these days?"

"Eh, the baka's ok, I guess. Running a planet, still trying to get Sakura laid, daily training. You know." The young-looking instructor smirked. I've always wondered how they keep their youthful looks, never seeming to age.

"Yeah, I know." I said. "Any news from home?"

"Actually, yes. Not all good, either."

"..."

"Your father's run into trouble with one of his governors. The one from Andila, I believe. The fool's gone and attacked another colony."

"Crap! That bastard! Wait till I get my hands into him..." I gritted my teeth. "Does Grandfather know?"

"Not yet. He will soon enough. However..."

I sensed the sudden movement of a kunai aiming for my neck, and ducked, immediately turning it into a sweep-kick. Sasuke jumped to the wall, and launched a flying kick towards me. I moved aside, grabbing the foot and pushed inward at the lower leg and the heel, locking his leg so I would get him to hit the other wall. He expertly twisted his body, bringing his other leg to smash my face. Only to get it stuck in mid-air with telekinesis. Nodding with approval, Sasuke used that TK to propel himself backwards, forcing me to break my grip on him. He landed on his hands, then flipped half-backwards to a crouching stance.

"Good. Your reaction speed and reflexes are still top-notch even after a battle." The martial arts (specifically, ninjutsu) master said. "I taught you well."

"Hai, Sensei." I said in Konohanese (Japanese) and bowed.

"You will need every inch of that skill for the coming battles. The enemy is on the move." Sasuke said, walking towards the Council chambers.

I nodded, walking towards my dorm room, grabbing a vended meal along the way. I ate the simple MRE, and then headed to bed. Tomarrow, things are going to be interesting...

Mike wiped the tears from Kas' eyes as he thought of what would happen next. He invisioned his father in a stasis chamber not unlike what Kas had been in earlier and he was being tortured by Tak-a-Tamen before he was knocked unconcious.


OOC: ED, care to RP David's landing or possibly the Tele's reaction to it?

Mike wiped the tears from Kas' eyes as he thought of what would happen next. He invisioned his father in a stasis chamber not unlike what Kas had been in earlier and he was being tortured by Tak-a-Tamen before he was knocked unconcious.


OOC: ED, care to RP David's landing or possibly the Tele's reaction to it?


OOC: Apologies, could you give me a quick re-cap of that bit? I've lost track of that slightly. Ta very much.

David, all the way through space, felt his son's emotions. He knew it well.
Mike has just become the man I knew he could be. He is ready to fight. His kumite kami has arisen. David then concentrated on making himself and his craft invisible. He plummeted towards the dark planet.
OOC:
here you go!

Gurshix was silent a moment as he recalled the punishments for Dark Jedi. Two weeks...too long. I must convince them....somehow.
Finally, Diana spoke.
"With all due respect, she can not be as dark as you seem to believe. Would her darkness not have affected us in some way? Would we not have noticed it? Lady Xerephen is our leader, teacher, and, most of all, a friend of each of us. We would have noticed any change in her demeanor. Was she not dark once before, however? When she betrayed Michael Miles to Tak'a Tamen's forces, was she not dark? When she joined Tak'a Tamen in the first place, was she not dark? And yet she was saved, and left that path of destruction. Memories of Tak'a Tamen and the many people she betrayed haunt her to no end. The crew of the Bloody Keel hears her screams at night, in the heart of the nightmares. She hates herself for all that she has done concerning the dark side, and I doubt she would cast aside this set of morals, this creed to remain off of that path, as easily as you seem to think. I doubt you know the entire story of how she arrived in your hands a few hours ago. Ophelia was there, behind Lady Xerephen, when it began. Ophelia?" Diana nodded to Ophelia.
Ophelia spoke, her voice clear. "I had been assigned to protect the Lady at that time. She was meeting with Michael and David Miles. They were arguing about Tak'a Tamen's return. David Miles refused to allow her to go to Tak'a Tamen and confront him, easing her nightmares, she hoped. She politely informed him that it was her fleet, and that she would do whatever she wished with it. It was then that she was shot with a tranquilizer gun, and carted off to the Miles' ship. At that time, I thought it best for her, so I did not confront the Miles'." Ophelia looked to Diana. Diana continued her speech.
"You can see, it was caused by a minor argument, which David Miles responded to in an extremely violent fashion, kidnapping her and taking her to his ship. Our subsequent rescue operation was met with failure, as she was imediately taken here, on charges of possession of a dark artifact, and of being a Dark Jedi. However, my point is not in the confrontations; it is in the fact that there was no grounds to take her in in the first place. She merely asserted her claim that her fleet was hers not Mister Miles'. Is this then a valid reason to kidnap a person and turn them over to the jedi?"

"You have valid arguments." Master Rydo said. "Young Mr. Miles is currently with her. We shall expect a result within a day. However, she was still tainted by darkness, and as powerful as Tak'a-Tamen is, we could not risk having her confront him. She would be turned once more or destroyed."

"David Miles always overacts." said Lord JWolf "But he did the right thing because I would have done it in a heartbeat. He must have felling that there something in Kas. Something that was not normal."

Gurshix spoke again, meeting the gazes of the Jedi in the room.
"Lady Xerephen knows that she would be unable to confront him alone. That is one of the reasons why she organized the Maidens, to keep her from once more falling. She would have had nearly a hundred Maidens at her back, though our actions this day have greatly lessened that number, at least halving it.
"However, a day is not so long. We require time to repair our fleet, which you so easily defeated." A corner of Gurshix's mouth curls into a half-smile. "Still, we do not truly know that she has survived. Her implant, which serves to facilitate comunications with most officers, also moniters her vital signs, so that we might know if she comes to harm. Unfortunately, we lost the signal shortly after we began our attack. We, therefore, humbly request permission to speak privately with the Lady, and ensure that she is being treated fairly."

"Miles is currently speaking with her, so you may visit her after him." Elendil said. "Only two of you, though. We can't have a crowd around her, you know."

"Of course..." Gurshix bowed deeply, and turned to Diana. "As Commander Jana is currently in the infirmary, and you are the next highest ranking Maiden, I would appreciate it if you would accompany me."
"Of course, Admiral."
Gurshix turned back to the council. "Then it is decided. Captain Delenze and I will visit Lady Xerephen. All other Maidens will be sent back to the ships."
Diana thought a moment. Interesting...what is he planning? Surely he is not so foolish as too cheat at this time...things are going so well. If he decides to reveal the presense of the hiding soldiers by ordering them to attack....I will stop him. I can not believe I forgot that the hundred soldiers had been sent to the jungle to await a signal...
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General Priedley paced inside the temple where the hundred soldiers were hiding. The gunshots and clashing sabers had faded, and still no signal had come...Priedley kept the men alert, their guns loaded. Surely, whether the Pride had won or lost, he would be informed to take action...

Mike wiped the tears from Kas' eyes as he thought of what would happen next. He invisioned his father in a stasis chamber not unlike what Kas had been in earlier and he was being tortured by Tak-a-Tamen before he was knocked unconcious.


OOC: ED, care to RP David's landing or possibly the Tele's reaction to it?


OOC: CM, I need to ask as he is your character, did you want him killed off so that he returns as 'Alec Gunniess' style ghost? Or would you prefer some other fate? If you don't like it I shall edit it.

IC: The Order of the Universe had its connections throughout the galaxy. Over time they had aquired the nessessary skills, equipment and manpower to become a formindable advesary to those who would oppose them. None of their other 'achievements' attained them more fear than their invention of the Agony Booth. A subject would be placed inside the booth and would undergo some of the most horrific and bloodcurdling pain ever experienced. ... And that was where David Miles was now.

He had managed to land stealthly on Tentenerikis V and had sought to destroy Tak'a-Tamen himself. Unfortunately the dark nature of the planet had somehow oppressed his Jedi abilities. He had not been prepared for the onslaught of the Order followers. He had fought bravely, cutting down each opponant as they came at him. However their numbers were too great and like a swarm of insects overpowering a great beast, David was defeated.

He had awoken somewhat dazed to find himself inside a tube of some kind. His initial idea that it was a stasis chamber was quickly dismissed when the tube lit up and he experienced pain beyond imagining. He could see figures in dark hoods looking at him as if he were a zoo animal.

If only he could muster the strength...

OOC: CM, your decision about the fate of David will decide the course of this anecdote. :)

OOC: I want for him to die by making a Force-bomb out of himself, just big enough to destroy ther temple so the Calvary can come in. The blast should destroy the planet, but because of my char's alignment and the planet, the scale would be reduced greatly. Also remember that he hates the Chinese because he fought them from 2010-2016 and lost a lot of good friends.

IC:
David awoke, seeing at least a dozen figures in dark hoods surrounding him. Well, maybe it was less. After all, he saw at least two of hands on every one of the enemy...He recognized the one in the center....and he knew why this had hapened...Tak-a-Tamen had come to visit him, no doubt he would try and recruit him before he would be tortured until he broke like Bastilla of years gone by. He would resist, of course, but it would end up fruitless. This could work in David's favor, so he brought up all his hate of the Chinese, the Sith, and liberals and focused it on Tak-a-Tamen so he would be easier to turn. He knew there was no way he could decieve Tak-a-Tamen for long, but maybe just long enough.

"Of course..." Gurshix bowed deeply, and turned to Diana. "As Commander Jana is currently in the infirmary, and you are the next highest ranking Maiden, I would appreciate it if you would accompany me."
"Of course, Admiral."
Gurshix turned back to the council. "Then it is decided. Captain Delenze and I will visit Lady Xerephen. All other Maidens will be sent back to the ships."
Diana thought a moment. Interesting...what is he planning? Surely he is not so foolish as too cheat at this time...things are going so well. If he decides to reveal the presense of the hiding soldiers by ordering them to attack....I will stop him. I can not believe I forgot that the hundred soldiers had been sent to the jungle to await a signal...
"Very well, it shall be done." Master Masaki said.

That's when Master Sasuke entered.

"Is there a problem, Master Sasuke?" The Jedi Master asked.

"Andila. It's targeted Tigys." He said quickly.

The Jedi Master narrowed his eyes in anger. "Very well. What of the Emperor?"

"Still on his way to Andila. He shouldn't be long out of hyperspace."

"All right. I'll deal with it as soon as possible. Thank you."

The ninja master bowed, and left the Council room quickly. He was intruged by something outside, and needed to check it out.
----
General Priedley paced inside the temple where the hundred soldiers were hiding. The gunshots and clashing sabers had faded, and still no signal had come...Priedley kept the men alert, their guns loaded. Surely, whether the Pride had won or lost, he would be informed to take action...

Jumping from tree to tree, the ninja master sensed movement near one of the abandoned temples. He watched the soldiers from afar, using his skills to move silently. Too many to fight, at least at this time...the Jedi are exhausted.

He left as silently as he came, and began to lay traps in between the temple and the main temple. Various kunai and shuriken traps (some with poisoned tips, some not), rope traps, illusions that would lure them towards dangerous creatures, even ones he would use himself to confuse and reduce the numbers. Then he headed back to the main temple to report on this.

An average day on the Tigys colony was usually filled with the normal standard stuff. People going to work, children going to school and terraformers completing the last of the atmospheric modifications to the southern hemisphere. Tigys was one of the newer colonies of CoreWorlds and maintained a happy coalition with the Emperor and the other colonies. However today was not going to be average.

The morning sky suddenly became darker as thousands of Andila Star Destroyers entered orbit. Everyone ceased their normal functions and looked up with awe. They had all heard both the broadcasts from Andila and CoreWorlds and had hoped to be small enough not to notice. Unfortunately, Tigys was the closest colony to Andila.

The sky was suddenly lit with blaster fire as the orbiting devices of destruction relentlessly bombarded the surface. Explosions errupted all around as people ran terrified for whatever shelter they could find. Bodies started falling everywhere as buildings turned into plumes of fire.
OOC: Thousands is a little much, unless it's dozens with holographic tech. and it's turbolaser fire, not blaster (handgun). Otherwise, damn, you just BDZed a colony...

IC:
Emperor Masaki's 1st fleet burst out of hyperspace on the outskirts of the Andila System. The Emperor himself sped towards the planet along with his assault shuttle.

"This is the Emperor Andrew Masaki, to "Governor" Cartigen!" He said on all open channels. "You will allow me to land on the planet, and you and I will talk. Immediately."

He said this with the weight of the Force behind it. If the governor rejects it...the plan is this:
1. Destruction or disabling of all planetary defense ships and stations.
2. Seizure of the nearby shipyards.
3. Capture or death of the governor and other high-ranking officials for trial back home, depending on the marines and the Emperor's Jedi skills, as well as the Governor's actions.
4. New elections.

OOC: Thousands is a little much, unless it's dozens with holographic tech. and it's turbolaser fire, not blaster (handgun). Otherwise, damn, you just BDZed a colony...

OOC: Aplogoies, I have amended accordingly.

David awoke, seeing at least a dozen figures in dark hoods surrounding him. Well, maybe it was less. After all, he saw at least two of hands on every one of the enemy...He recognized the one in the center....and he knew why this had hapened...Tak-a-Tamen had come to visit him, no doubt he would try and recruit him before he would be tortured until he broke like Bastilla of years gone by. He would resist, of course, but it would end up fruitless. This could work in David's favor, so he brought up all his hate of the Chinese, the Sith, and liberals and focused it on Tak-a-Tamen so he would be easier to turn. He knew there was no way he could decieve Tak-a-Tamen for long, but maybe just long enough.

IC:

Tak'a-Tamen: "So the father of Michael Miles has finally come to Tentenerikis V." He let loose a sinister grin that seemed to pierce the transparency of the agony booth, "That was your biggest and last mistake my friend. You will not leave here alive."

Tak'a-Tamen turned to activate the booth's control system but he suddenly stopped, sensing a feeling from David. Surely it couldn't be hatred, a Jedi craves not these things. He slowly turned to face his victim...

Kasandral slowly stopped crying, and began assessing the situation.
"How long are they going to keep me here?"
----
Gurshix and Diana walked down the hall, after dismissing Ophelia to the infirmary to watch over Jana (Ophelia is one of the Blood Maiden medics), and the other two maidens to the Keel to oversee repairs.
Gurshix talked as they walked, no doubt being followed by at least one Jedi.
"First, we need to make sure she has not been harmed. Second, we should check her implant. We can't open a channel with her, and it's not transmitting her vitals. Third, we need to discuss with her our next action. We need to find out exactly how long she will take to recover from the so-called 'darkness', and get her back on the Keel as soon as possible."
"Yes...that sounds like a good plan, at least for now. Also...didn't the Jedi take her blade? We should retrieve that." Diana said.
"Yes...I have a plan for that. We will simply ask the Masters why they must keep it. No doubt, they will release it to us." he quieted so the following Jedi would not hear. "The soldiers...a small team might be able to get in, get her blade, and leave. After all, General Priedley is leading them. He was once a Wraith in Ybronneb, correct?"
Diana nodded, and giggled, glancing back at the Jedi. This was to make the pretense that Gurshix had made a joke about the Jedi, or some such. Gurshix chuckled some too, and they continued walking in silence.
----
Priedley continued pacing. "Why haven't they contacted me?! Agris, any word yet?"
Agris, the communications officer, also a former Wraith, looked up from the portable computer he had set up. "No sir...nothi--wait! Looks like Gurshix has activated his com ring...it's awful quiet sir...give me a minute to enhance it."
"At last! Enhance it, immediately."
Several moments later, Agris hit a button on the console, and Gurshix's voice came through the static.
"The soldiers...a small team might be able to get in, get her blade, and leave. After all, General Priedley is leading them. He was once a Wraith in Ybronneb, correct?"
"Fredson: Assemble my team. I want all former Wraiths prepped to leave."
"Yes sir." Fredson answered. Fredson, too, was a former Wraith.
Within an hour, the 5 former Wraiths in that unit were ready, their silenced blasters loaded, wearing full body suits with black and gray cammoflauge. At nightfall, they would move...

OOC: No worries...last hostile action. I promise. ;) I don't mean to screw up the thread or anything...tell me if I need to stop.

OOC: Ah, go on, try and beat us. *evil smirk* Expect to loose troops via Sasuke's traps.

IC:
Kasandral's lightsaber was placed in Master Masaki's room, a part of his slightly eccentric sword collection.

Meanwhile, Master Sasuke arrived at the Academy. He dropped down from the last tree, and headed to the Council chambers, passing the two 'former' enemies. He glanced at them, wondering whether or not to deal with them now.

He entered the room, when the meeting was almost concluded. "Masters. I spotted a force several miles from the Academy. It seems that Kasandral's forces still seek a way to get her out. I've laid traps for them, but..."

"Any idea of the composition?" Master Elendil nodded.

"No. They were hidden by the temple, and I dared not get too close, or else they'd be alerted to me."

"Can't be too large, and with your traps, many will be taken by the jungle." Master Masaki said. "Should we alert the other Jedi?"

"I believe we can do this quietly." Master Regalo smirked. "After all, many are still nursing injuries or exhausted by the previous battle."

"Very well." Master Elendil said. "We shall do this quietly."

The Council left the room, and made plans to deal with the soldiers with Sasuke. Master Masaki had a thought, and went to his room to pick up the girl's lightsaber before heading with his colleagues to the forest.

Lord JWolf stayed behind the Jedi and Kas' people. He hide when they looked back and staying with them in turn. Because he is tracking their heartbeat.

They better not try anything. He said to himself.

On comm-link, talking as quiet as he can : "Freeman, you will have incoming in a few."

"Who? Jedi or somebody else." Freeman came back.

"Two of the Sith's people. A male and female. I'm on there six but they don't know it." Lord JWolf replied.

"Copy that, we will be ready." said Freeman.

Lord JWolf continue on to Kas’ brig.

Finally, night fell.
"Any change of orders?" asked Priedley.
"No, sir."
"Very well...we will continue as planned. Wraiths, on me!"
The 4 other Wraiths gathered around him.
"We have but one objective: Get the Lady's blade. To accomplish that, there are three parts. One: Get through the jungle, into the academy undetected. Two: Find and retrieve the lightsaber. Three: Get out. We will have the others create a diversion for our extraction. A shuttle will pick us up a klick north of the academy. Questions?"
"Rules of engagement, sir?" asked Benson, a sniper.
"Do not fire unless spotted, and then only stun. If fired upon, you have permission to use lethal force. Anything else?"
"What about Lady Xerephen? Why not break her out?"
"She will only be there a short time; The admiral and captain Diana are working on it. Ready?"
"Yes, sir!" the four said. They switched their implants to a private, encrypted channel, checked their guns, smeared cammo paint over their faces, and began creeping into the jungle.
Several moments later, the point scout, Rigley, returned. "Sir. I found a couple traps; there may be more. Also, seems there may be a ravine up ahead. It's pretty steep. I recommend we go around."
Priedley thought a moment, then said "Very well. We shall go around. Lead the way."
They could not know that it was one of the illusions...they could not know that it led to the home of a Kliknik....

Gurshix and Diana rounded the last bend before the brig. Freeman stood in front of the door. Gurshix nodded to him politely, and attempted to reach around him to the handle, mumbling "Excuse me."

OOC: You said Kliknik but that cave would be home to more then one of them.

Gurshix and Diana rounded the last bend before the brig. Freeman stood in front of the door. Gurshix nodded to him politely, and attempted to reach around him to the handle, mumbling "Excuse me."

"Mike Miles is in their right now." said Freeman. "You have to wait." he added with a smile.

"V'Bacca, tell Mike to leave by an order from the Masters and Kasandral that she has company." said Freeman.

V'Bacca said yes and entered the room. "Mike, the Masters said to leave but you can come back anytime. Tell Kasandral, that she has company." then he left the room.

OOC: Hehe, more enemies for the slaughter.

IC:
"One of my traps is a cave with Kliknik. Genjutsu (illusion technique)." Sasuke smirked. "Should they survive, the next would be a forest of rope traps."

Alex smiled. "Then we could catch them while they're hung up."

Sasuke snickered at the pun, then jumped into the trees to check on his traps. The Jedi Masters followed, executing their ambush plans.

OOC: Thanks, WA. I don't really know much about Star Wars plants and animals, so I went with Kliknik, as I kind of knew about them due to Kas' fight with that one.
IC:
Rigley led the way, not realizing that they had entered a cave, thanks to Sasuke's powerful illusion. Once he realized it, it was too late.
"Out!" he shouted as the two warriors charged.
Priedley open fire, switching off the silencer to increase accuracy. Benson stayed in back, taking potshots at the queen. One of the warriors veered off and charged him.
Benson dove to the ground, drawing his vibro combat knife as he rolled. The warrior leapt atop him, lunging at him, attempting to bite him. Benson reached up and sliced off one of it's mandibles, continuing downward toward it's throat. After a brief struggle, the warrior was dead, but still atop Benson. He slowly tried to extract himself.
Priedley fired at the other warrior rapidly, sending red streaks toward the bug.
Rigley, who was deepest in, primed a grenade and tossed it at the queen. Instantly, she exploded into a mess of goo and guts. Rigley, unfortunately, had been too close. He was launched into one of the walls, and the last thing he heard was his neck snapping.
Soon, the battle was over, but the losses had been heavy. Fredson had been lost when the warriors first charged. They had run right into him, tearing out his throat and trampling him. Rigley had died due to a broken neck. The remaining three jogged out of the cave, devoid of a guide. Priedley slowly began leading them south again, to the academy, oblivious to the dangers Sasuke had laid ahead.
20 minutes later, the entire team found itself hanging by ropes...
"Crap..." Priedley swore...
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Gurshix muttered something obsene and backed away from the door. He stood rigidly, staring at Freeman, waiting for Mike to emerge.

OOC: Thanks, WA. I don't really know much about Star Wars plants and animals, so I went with Kliknik, as I kind of knew about them due to Kas' fight with that one.
IC:
Rigley led the way, not realizing that they had entered a cave, thanks to Sasuke's powerful illusion. Once he realized it, it was too late.
"Out!" he shouted as the two warriors charged.
Priedley open fire, switching off the silencer to increase accuracy. Benson stayed in back, taking potshots at the queen. One of the warriors veered off and charged him.
Benson dove to the ground, drawing his vibro combat knife as he rolled. The warrior leapt atop him, lunging at him, attempting to bite him. Benson reached up and sliced off one of it's mandibles, continuing downward toward it's throat. After a brief struggle, the warrior was dead, but still atop Benson. He slowly tried to extract himself.
Priedley fired at the other warrior rapidly, sending red streaks toward the bug.
Rigley, who was deepest in, primed a grenade and tossed it at the queen. Instantly, she exploded into a mess of goo and guts. Rigley, unfortunately, had been too close. He was launched into one of the walls, and the last thing he heard was his neck snapping.
Soon, the battle was over, but the losses had been heavy. Fredson had been lost when the warriors first charged. They had run right into him, tearing out his throat and trampling him. Rigley had died due to a broken neck. The remaining three jogged out of the cave, devoid of a guide. Priedley slowly began leading them south again, to the academy, oblivious to the dangers Sasuke had laid ahead.
20 minutes later, the entire team found itself hanging by ropes...
"Crap..." Priedley swore...

The Jedi Masters and ninja appeared out of the darkness of the forest as the traps were sprung.

"Well, well, well. Look what we have here?" Alex smiled wickedly, arms folded. "You fought well against those creatures, but now, I'd say you need to hang around for a while. So what brings you here to Yavin?"

Sasuke dispelled the illusion, revealing a cave nearby.

Priedley glanced around a moment, surveying the situation.
Finally, he came up with a clever lie.
"We were instructed to meet a shuttle about a klick north of your academy. I'm leading the advance team, to clean out any traps left over from the battle...seems there were a lot. And there was no way to get the shuttle to the temple...a suitable clearing has been selected...now, what is the meaning of this?!"
The two other men didn't say anything.

Priedley glanced around a moment, surveying the situation.
Finally, he came up with a clever lie.
"We were instructed to meet a shuttle about a klick north of your academy. I'm leading the advance team, to clean out any traps left over from the battle...seems there were a lot. And there was no way to get the shuttle to the temple...a suitable clearing has been selected...now, what is the meaning of this?!"
The two other men didn't say anything.
"Odd. I could have sworn that these were my own traps. After all, it is I who removes them after every battle, because there's no one else except a Jedi who could do that safely." Sasuke smirked, catching him in the lie. Then, in a blur of motion, a kunai was thrown at the man's neck, but stopped inches from it in mid-air by a simple telekinetic trick from the old Master besides him, ready to cut in. "Perhaps the truth would like to come out of you now? Oh, and thanks for telling us about the shuttle. The other members of the Council will secure it now."

Priedley chuckles, though his life is at stake.
"Firstly, if you think I am a liar, then why do you believe the part about the shuttle? Secondly, why were the traps there in the first place, if you clear them after every battle? Lastly, aren't Jedi against killing? Isn't it against your 'Holy Code' or something? Besides, what could we possibly want now? The Admiral is negotiating her release, and the battle has ended. You have shown our forces immense hospitality; I can see no possible motive which would justify your torture of us."

Priedley chuckles, though his life is at stake.
"Firstly, if you think I am a liar, then why do you believe the part about the shuttle? Secondly, why were the traps there in the first place, if you clear them after every battle? Lastly, aren't Jedi against killing? Isn't it against your 'Holy Code' or something? Besides, what could we possibly want now? The Admiral is negotiating her release, and the battle has ended. You have shown our forces immense hospitality; I can see no possible motive which would justify your torture of us."
"Well, perhaps you could explain the other soldiers you have around here? That could possibly justify the traps set." Alex asked, nodding his head towards the temple. "And you're wrong about Jedi being against killing. We can, and do kill. Just ask the numerous survivors who invaded us. You know, I think we should just leave them here. After all, it's not required of me to kill them."

"Sure. After all, it's not like there aren't other creatures of the jungles who require feeding." Sasuke smiled wickedly. "Well, if you won't tell us what you know, we could just leave you to your devices there. If you manage to release yourselves from the ropes, I'll congratulate you."

Priedley glanced at the ropes, then gazed down at the ground, judging his odds of survival: not favorable.
Priedley swore, and began talking rapidly.
"Lady Xerephen's blade. It was taken from her. We were just supposed to get it back, and leave, no killing necessary. The shuttle was to pick us up after we had the saber. Now, I've told you everything...you gonna get us down?"

Mike looked at Kas and said, "The only thing I can say is something my Father has told me many a time before. If you follow your heart, you shant look back and regret it." He kissed her and left for the shuttle bay as the Outrider had just arrived.
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"Jedi? Not really." David replied, "Well, not a fully pure one. I have seen too much war to be a pure Jedi. Hatred flows through me like water thru a stream. Why? Because I've lost many a friends to scum like you. You have captured me, and I'm helpless. That's why I'm mad. Not because my enemy is right there in front of me, but because I can not strike. But, I guess you don't care about my life. You can beat me, you can starve me, you can shoot me, but just don't bore me." David said as he was thinking, just loud enough to be heard, I wonder what is the big deal about this temple, its just a large Onyx building.

OOC: He's baiting Tak

Tak'a-Tamen: "Bore you?"

In a fit of restrained rage, Tak'a-Tamen reached forth with the force and pulled David abruptly through the transparency. He landed with a thud on the other side of the Warlord,

Tak'a-Tamen: "Then I shall introduce you to oblivion now!" He struck out with his hands and lightening bolts shot towards David, "You weak, pathetic fool. Your feable skills are no match for mine!" Another bolt, "Your son will become an orphan this day and when his rage overpowers him and he comes to seek vengence, I shall consume his soul." A sadistic grin followed along with more lightening...

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Emperor Masaki's 1st fleet burst out of hyperspace on the outskirts of the Andila System. The Emperor himself sped towards the planet along with his assault shuttle.

"This is the Emperor Andrew Masaki, to "Governor" Cartigen!" He said on all open channels. "You will allow me to land on the planet, and you and I will talk. Immediately."

He said this with the weight of the Force behind it. If the governor rejects it...the plan is this:
1. Destruction or disabling of all planetary defense ships and stations.
2. Seizure of the nearby shipyards.
3. Capture or death of the governor and other high-ranking officials for trial back home, depending on the marines and the Emperor's Jedi skills, as well as the Governor's actions.
4. New elections.

The Andila Home Guard and Marines had quickly positioned themselves in and around every city. Governor Cartigen was sitting at his desk with his fingers steepled as he observed the Emperor's fleet's actions.

Cartigen: "Emepror Masaki, welcome to my planet. We will be happy to receive you." His voice was dripping with sour insincerity, "You have my permission to set down at the landing port. There my guards would be more than willing to escort you to my office."

The Governor felt that he was being clever and the rest of his staff saw this. He was setting himself up in the superior role by 'giving permission' and making the Emperor come to him. He smirked at his own cleverness...

Priedley glanced at the ropes, then gazed down at the ground, judging his odds of survival: not favorable.
Priedley swore, and began talking rapidly.
"Lady Xerephen's blade. It was taken from her. We were just supposed to get it back, and leave, no killing necessary. The shuttle was to pick us up after we had the saber. Now, I've told you everything...you gonna get us down?"
"I thought so, which is why I have it with me. Didn't your mother teach you to ask for things, rather than take things?" Alex chided the general. He placed Kas' blade on the forest floor. Then he used the kunai, still suspended in mid-air, to cut the ropes of the men. They fell slowly to Alex's mind powers, and landed unceremoniously on the ground.

"Now, you will take the blade. You will go back to your troops and abort your mission. You will order the shuttle to take you off our moon. Your leader will be released when she is ready to be released, no more, no less. You have an hour to leave. If the soldiers are still there, I will order the Star Destroyer Chimaera overhead to bombard the temple where they are hidden, understood?" Alex said, his voice as sharp as a vibroknife.

The Andila Home Guard and Marines had quickly positioned themselves in and around every city. Governor Cartigen was sitting at his desk with his fingers steepled as he observed the Emperor's fleet's actions.

Cartigen: "Emepror Masaki, welcome to my planet. We will be happy to receive you." His voice was dripping with sour insincerity, "You have my permission to set down at the landing port. There my guards would be more than willing to escort you to my office."

The Governor felt that he was being clever and the rest of his staff saw this. He was setting himself up in the superior role by 'giving permission' and making the Emperor come to him. He smirked at his own cleverness...

The Emperor, wary of tricks, headed to the planet in his fighter, the assault shuttle following with a squad of Royal guards and an old-buddy police captain to arrest the governor. Reaching out into the Force to search out any bombs on the pad and blow them up before he reached the landing pad, he descended into the atmosphere, and broke through the clouds. ETA to landing, 1 minute or less.

Tak'a-Tamen: "Bore you?"

In a fit of restrained rage, Tak'a-Tamen reached forth with the force and pulled David abruptly through the transparency. He landed with a thud on the other side of the Warlord,

Tak'a-Tamen: "Then I shall introduce you to oblivion now!" He struck out with his hands and lightening bolts shot towards David, "You weak, pathetic fool. Your feable skills are no match for mine!" Another bolt, "Your son will become an orphan this day and when his rage overpowers him and he comes to seek vengence, I shall consume his soul." A sadistic grin followed along with more lightening...


David laughed a little. The lightning just trickled thru his robes, and didn't really penetrate much thru his leather-like skin. He then got out his Sergeant tone and screamed, "I said NOT to bore me! You're doing exactly the opposite of that! As for my Son, you can kiss it bucko because he knows why I will die. And that soul thingie ain't gonna happen. Keep this up and all you're gonna get for Christmas is a lump of smoal."
Come on, hold the pain inside and let the hate flow instead.

Priedley pulled himself off of the ground, momentarily taken aback. He's just gonna give it to us? I thought they thought it was possessed or something....
Finally, he said, "We agree to your terms. We did not know if you would willingly give us the blade...we were fools to think we could steal it back. We thank you for understanding."
He hit his ear lobe twice. "Men: Pack up. Shuttle is inbound."
"There...it is done."

Priedley pulled himself off of the ground, momentarily taken aback. He's just gonna give it to us? I thought they thought it was possessed or something....
Finally, he said, "We agree to your terms. We did not know if you would willingly give us the blade...we were fools to think we could steal it back. We thank you for understanding."
He hit his ear lobe twice. "Men: Pack up. Shuttle is inbound."
"There...it is done."
"Very good." Alex said, and the Jedi Master disappeared into the forest, and so did Sasuke. Except that Sasuke doubled around to watch the soldiers carefully while hidden in the trees.

David laughed a little. The lightning just trickled thru his robes, and didn't really penetrate much thru his leather-like skin. He then got out his Sergeant tone and screamed, "I said NOT to bore me! You're doing exactly the opposite of that! As for my Son, you can kiss it bucko because he knows why I will die. And that soul thingie ain't gonna happen. Keep this up and all you're gonna get for Christmas is a lump of smoal."
Come on, hold the pain inside and let the hate flow instead.

Tak'a-Tamen's reaction was pure and simple. He had never encountered such a creature that could endure so much and as such, his anger fueled him. Through gritted teeth he spoke,

Tak'a-Tamen: "You dare to mock me? You will pay for your impertinence!" He thrust his hand forward and force-lifted David off the ground by his throat, "And your son will also suffer. He will die alone and in pain... BEGGING for mercy!!"

He lifted him higher. Two Order followers were watching with glee. One of them had a lightsabre holstered and was completely engrossed in the event...

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The Emperor, wary of tricks, headed to the planet in his fighter, the assault shuttle following with a squad of Royal guards and an old-buddy police captain to arrest the governor. Reaching out into the Force to search out any bombs on the pad and blow them up before he reached the landing pad, he descended into the atmosphere, and broke through the clouds. ETA to landing, 1 minute or less.

Aide 1: "Governor! The Emperor's fighter is landing as you requested."

Cartigen: "Good. As soon as he lands, escort the Emperor to my office."

Aide 2: "But Governor, this is the perfect oppertunity to eliminate the oppressive leadership now!"

Cartigen: "No! Whilst the notion is amusing, it will gain us very little. Shooting the Emperor down will merely distance ourselves away from the people. We must appear open and diplomatic, whilst at the same time discrediting 'Emperor' Masaki for the fraud he really is!"

Four guards waited at the landing platform as the Emperor's shuttle landed...

Aide 1: "Governor! The Emperor's fighter is landing as you requested."

Cartigen: "Good. As soon as he lands, escort the Emperor to my office."

Aide 2: "But Governor, this is the perfect oppertunity to eliminate the oppressive leadership now!"

Cartigen: "No! Whilst the notion is amusing, it will gain us very little. Shooting the Emperor down will merely distance ourselves away from the people. We must appear open and diplomatic, whilst at the same time discrediting 'Emperor' Masaki for the fraud he really is!"

Four guards waited at the landing platform as the Emperor's shuttle landed...

OOC: Hehe, also a good idea to never irritate a Jedi Master.

IC:
The Emperor Masaki climbed out of his fighter, and went to the shuttle. "Captain?"

"I'm ready." The older man said. "The four guards are as well."

"Good. Take the Cory, the senior one. I'll only need you two." Andrew said. Then they looked for the welcoming commitee.

OOC: Hehe, also a good idea to never irritate a Jedi Master.

OOC: I couldn't agree more! :D

IC: The four Andila guards approached the Emperor's group,

Guard 1: "Welcome Emperor. We have been ordered to escort you to Governor Cartigen's office. If you would follow us please?"

The four guards were carrying heavy assault blasters and plenty of armour. One of them even carried a lightsabre. One of Masaki's guards had the phrase; 'excessive for an escort' enter his mind...

The guards took point and marched forward...

OOC: I couldn't agree more! :D

IC: The four Andila guards approached the Emperor's group,

Guard 1: "Welcome Emperor. We have been ordered to escort you to Governor Cartigen's office. If you would follow us please?"

The four guards were carrying heavy assault blasters and plenty of armour. One of them even carried a lightsabre. One of Masaki's guards had the phrase; 'excessive for an escort' enter his mind...

The guards took point and marched forward...
Couldn't be more right, Cody. Andrew sent back, and the three men walked with the guards to the Governor's office.

The pace was brisk and eventually the Emperor was escorted into Cartigen's office,

Cartigen: "Ah Emperor Masaki," his insincere smile shone accross the room, "so glad you could make it."

The four escorting guards joined the other four that were standing around the office. It was indeed a large room with a conference table, visual monitoring suite and even a small living space, which was somewhat atypical of traditional CoreWorld administiral design.

Cartigen: "So what brings you and your fleet charging into our star system?"

...

The pace was brisk and eventually the Emperor was escorted into Cartigen's office,

Cartigen: "Ah Emperor Masaki," his insincere smile shone accross the room, "so glad you could make it."

The four escorting guards joined the other four that were standing around the office. It was indeed a large room with a conference table, visual monitoring suite and even a small living space, which was somewhat atypical of traditional CoreWorld administiral design.

Cartigen: "So what brings you and your fleet charging into our star system?"

...
"Well, I would like to hear your explaination for not allowing your fleet to head to Juria when it was summoned." Andrew said, his arms crossed like a disappointed father. "And the reason for not answering my phone calls. After all, there's a major threat to this galaxy brewing, and I need my forces to defend the people from the threat."

Cartigen: "You mean MY forces don't you? The Andila people do not recognise your authority here. We are not interested in any conflict in Juria or anywhere else within CoreWorlds." Cartigen stood up to bolster his own authority. His voice also became subtley darker, "And as for an explaination, it is not required. To be perfectly frank with you Emperor Masaki, I and the Andila people are unconvinced that you are qualified to lead and your actions at the Galactic Exchange Building have proven that."

His aides tried to remain stoic, but their nerves were easily readable. Cartigen however remained firm and impassive.

Cartigen: "You mean MY forces don't you? The Andila people do not recognise your authority here. We are not interested in any conflict in Juria or anywhere else within CoreWorlds." Cartigen stood up to bolster his own authority. His voice also became subtley darker, "And as for an explaination, it is not required. To be perfectly frank with you Emperor Masaki, I and the Andila people are unconvinced that you are qualified to lead and your actions at the Galactic Exchange Building have proven that."

His aides tried to remain stoic, but their nerves were easily readable. Cartigen however remained firm and impassive.
"What would you have done in my place, instead?" Andrew asked, leaning forward to impose his greater authority upon the governor. "Negotiate? I don't negotiate with terrorists, no ifs, ands, or buts. Need I also remind you that all hostage deaths occured before we stormed the building? While I would love for to capture the terrorists alive -and we did catch and treated a few back to health- I don't shed tears if they are sent off to explain their actions to God. They are criminals and murderers and they recieved the justice they deserved."

"However, 'Governor'." Andrew held up a finger. "You have overstepped your authority in matters of galactic security. Since it's clear that Andila was to be under Core protection when it joined Coreworlds, I also expected certain and clear obligations. I don't need to tell you which law stated that when I need it, you must send ships to the rest of the Fleet (which of course, does not necessarily include planetary defense fleets) in the face of a clear and present danger. Let me explain the dangers:
1. Yavin has been attacked recently by an enemy force. Be glad that the Jedi and Admiral Pellaeon were able to drive it off. But this force concerns me not just because my father and son is on the moon, but it also tells me that there's a significant effort by enemies to wipe out the Jedi Knights, which as you very well know is a Very Bad Situation.
2. There is a powerful and dangerous Dark Jedi that has sprung up, and it is imperative that the fleet be called to handle any forces that he would have.

"By denying your ships the right to defend the nation and by extension, this system, from the threats in the galaxy, by countermanding a legal order by your Emperor which would alleviate those threats...It is you, Governor Cartigan, that has shown yourself to be unfit to rule this planet." Andrew pointed an accusing finger at him. "As such, the Senate has voted in a resolution to arrest you, and bring you before the Supreme Court to stand trial. I'm just here to ensure that my Captain Kitser succeeds in that order."

The police commissioner stepped forward, along with Royal High Guard Cody.

Andrew looked around at the Governor's guards. "Will you come quietly and let your lieutenant governor run the place until the next elections, or will you choose the hard way? Think carefully."

"What would you have done in my place, instead?" Andrew asked, leaning forward to impose his greater authority upon the governor. "Negotiate? I don't negotiate with terrorists, no ifs, ands, or buts. Need I also remind you that all hostage deaths occured before we stormed the building? While I would love for to capture the terrorists alive -and we did catch and treated a few back to health- I don't shed tears if they are sent off to explain their actions to God. They are criminals and murderers and they recieved the justice they deserved."

"However, 'Governor'." Andrew held up a finger. "You have overstepped your authority in matters of galactic security. Since it's clear that Andila was to be under Core protection when it joined Coreworlds, I also expected certain and clear obligations. I don't need to tell you which law stated that when I need it, you must send ships to the rest of the Fleet (which of course, does not necessarily include planetary defense fleets) in the face of a clear and present danger. Let me explain the dangers:
1. Yavin has been attacked recently by an enemy force. Be glad that the Jedi and Admiral Pellaeon were able to drive it off. But this force concerns me not just because my father and son is on the moon, but it also tells me that there's a significant effort by enemies to wipe out the Jedi Knights, which as you very well know is a Very Bad Situation.
2. There is a powerful and dangerous Dark Jedi that has sprung up, and it is imperative that the fleet be called to handle any forces that he would have.

"By denying your ships the right to defend the nation and by extension, this system, from the threats in the galaxy, by countermanding a legal order by your Emperor which would alleviate those threats...It is you, Governor Cartigan, that has shown yourself to be unfit to rule this planet." Andrew pointed an accusing finger at him. "As such, the Senate has voted in a resolution to arrest you, and bring you before the Supreme Court to stand trial. I'm just here to ensure that my Captain Kitser succeeds in that order."

The police commissioner stepped forward, along with Royal High Guard Cody.

Andrew looked around at the Governor's guards. "Will you come quietly and let your lieutenant governor run the place until the next elections, or will you choose the hard way? Think carefully."


Cartigen slammed his fist onto the desk, unable to contain his fury,

Cartigen: "HOW DARE YOU SIR!! YOUR SO-CALLED EMPIRE ABANDONDED US TO THE MERCY OF THE SHIVANS IN THE LAST WAR AND NOW YOU EXPECT US TO BOW TO YOUR 'COMMANDS'?" His face became red with rage as he continued his rant, "YOU SIR ARE A CHARLATAN!! YOUR AUTHORITY ENDED WHEN YOU ENTERED THIS STAR SYSTEM. IT IS YOU WHO IS UNFIT TO LEAD. YOU WILL NOT ARREST ME AND IF YOU ATTEMPT SUCH AN ACTION, IT WILL BE CONSIDERED AN ACT OF WAR!"

The room went painfully quiet at that moment. During that time, Cartigen composed himself before he continued,

Cartigen: "I would advise you to leave our world now Emperor Masaki and vow never to return. Your threats of force mean nothing to me..." he smirked at his superiority, "I'm sure you are aware that we have taken back the Tygis colony from your clutches. And have you heard from the I.C.C Justice since it left Yavin?"

Cody seemed a little suprised by Cartigen's implication about the Justice. He was fully convinced that the Andila forces could not have destroyed it on their own. Perhaps he was playing for time?"

Cartigen: "Leave now, whilst you can. You are greatly outnumbered Masaki, even your own Jedi reflexes wouldn't be enough against my forces!"

...

Andrew scowled. "We did not abandon you during the Shivan War. The fleet was overwhelmed by the enemy on all sides, or didn't you notice the reinforcements that managed to come? We fought for you until we were forced to retreat. WE DID NOT ABANDON YOU."

You attacked Tygis? Andrew then thought. Fool...you've just piled more crimes upon yourself and spilled blood with your own hands.

The Emperor then called upon the Force, ready to use it against the guards. "You impale yourself on your own sword, Governor. I ask you one more time, come quietly now, or else I will not be responsible for whatever happens next."

The police officer and Royal Guard were ready to open fire.

Andrew scowled. "We did not abandon you during the Shivan War. The fleet was overwhelmed by the enemy on all sides, or didn't you notice the reinforcements that managed to come? We fought for you until we were forced to retreat. WE DID NOT ABANDON YOU."

You attacked Tygis? Andrew then thought. Fool...you've just piled more crimes upon yourself and spilled blood with your own hands.

The Emperor then called upon the Force, ready to use it against the guards. "You impale yourself on your own sword, Governor. I ask you one more time, come quietly now, or else I will not be responsible for whatever happens next."

The police officer and Royal Guard were ready to open fire.

Cartigen: "You disappoint me Masaki. You do not speak as a 'peace-loving' Emperor, more like a dictator with delusions of grandure." He beckoned the Emperor toward the side of the room where he noticed a camera setup, "The people are observing us Masaki. Choose your next actions VERY wisely. If you make the wrong choice, it will lead to war!"

Cartigen clicked his fingers and the eight guards in the room trained their weapons on the Emperor, his Royal Guard and the police officer.

Cartigen: "I am willing to lay down my life for my people and if they see that it is you who commanded my destruction, then they will seek revenge." his tone became louder now, as if he were addressing a crowd, "I have followers everywhere Masaki! Not only here on Andila, but on all the other planets of CoreWorlds and several more. We have a strong military which, when combined with our OWN allies will easily match yours! I am telling you for the last time, LEAVE ANDILA NOW!!!"

The tension rose...

The Emperor stood there, boring his eyes into the Governor's in a staring match. But he was hard at work using the Force. He unleashed the power of the universe on the eight guards' blaster weapons, tearing them away from the mens' hands and crushing them into uselessness with telekinesis. Andrew the Jedi doesn't want the guards to get hurt in an exchange as he moves in for the Governor. Andrew the Emperor now moved in for the Governor.

"Well, Governor, it seems that you have a point there." Andrew chuckled. "Which is why I'm not going to kill you. Just strip you of all powers and privileges that you are unfit to use. Captain, arrest Mr. Cartigan on charges of insubordination, treason, and conspiracy to wage war against his sovereign nation."

Andrew drew the hilt of his lightsaber, but didn't ignite it as the captain moved to restrain the now former governor. The Royal Guard watched carefully for movement.

Cartigen was clearly shocked by the quick succession of events that had just occured.

Cartigen: "You fool! You have just ended your reign."

With that, Cartigen stamped his heel and a beeping sound could be heard. The former Governor released a deadly looking smile as chaotic commotion rang loudly outside,

Cartigen: "You dare to challange me? Then it is WAR!"

Suddenly, the windows shattered as dark figures in black robes swarmed through. As they landed, they each activated their lightsabres and moved slowly toward the Emperor,

Cartigen: "It begins!"

...

A bright green blade shot forth from Andrew's hilt as he smirked. "You're right, Governor, it's just the beginning!"

The Emperor then proceeded to kick the asses of the 8 foes before him.

Guy #1 attacked first, more reckless than the others. A few good clashes between the blades, and he was Force-pushed into Guy #2 and impaled upon that guy's blade. Guys #2 and #3 then tried to double-team Andrew, but blaster fire from the police captain and guard caught #2 off-guard, and he lost his hand before #3 lost his heart to a good stabbing. #4 was attacked with Force Lightning when he charged, and the Emperor clucked his tongue at the Anakin-like recklessness as the guy was fried. #5 and #6 gave Andrew some trouble as they were more cautious and powerful than the others, but they were still defeated by Form II fencing from the Emperor. #7 and #8 had to be double-teamed with the Royal Guard's force pike, and Cody nearly lost his life before the police captain used his blaster to split #7's attention and they finally killed him together. #8 was the hardest, because he was almost a Master like Andrew himself. A short but furious duel ensued, ending when Andrew used a very rare Force trick to get behind the enemy and cut him down from behind.

Andrew looked at the clock in the room, his breathing barely quicker than it was before. "5 and a half minutes, Governor. Not bad if I say so myself, but I suggest you hire better guards. Now then, captain?"

Captain Kitster gladly lent Andrew his handcuffs, and the Emperor moved to arrest the Governor himself. "Let's see, shall I add assault or attempted murder to the list of charges against you?"

Cartigen was mortified at the sight of the dead bodies lying on the floor of is former office.

Cartigen: "This is outrageous! 'The toughest men they have,' they said."

Cody: "Who said?" his query sounded quite innocent,

Cartigen: "The Order of the Uni..."

His attention snapped back to Andrew as he suddenly realised he had been tricked into saying too much. He could see the disgusted reactions from them all, even his own aides. Yates (his most senior Aide) was just as shocked,

Yates: "You bastard!" Her voice was but a quiet whisper to begin with, "You BASTARD!! "

She lashed out and caught Cartigen across the face with an impressive right hook. He fell to the floor, blood flowing from his face as Cody attempted to restrain her.

Yates: "YOU SOLD US OUT!... LET... GO OF ME!!!!"

Cartigen: "I did it for my people..." he looked pathetic as he winced away from the hysterical woman, "I... I did it so that we would be strong again."

Yates: "I HATE YOU!!! I HATE YOU!!!"

...

"Calm down, dear. He will get his just desserts." Cody assured the woman.

"The Order of the Universe." Andrew said with pure disgust. "I should have seen it once the dark Jedi came crashing in. Governor, looks like my prediction was correct. You have just been impaled by your own sword."

Andrew forced the Governor to the desk with a strong arm-twist. It would be so easy to break the arms now, but Andrew restrained himself, and put the cuffs on the governor's wrists, making sure they're just able to keep circulation going. The live camera was still rolling, and the public was astonished at the battle, and then Cartigen's confession. There's far more than enough witnesses to convict him now!

The Emperor and police captain then took him out of his office and down the hall, daring any guard to stop them when Andrew's lightsaber was lit and ready to deflect blaster bolts. The Royal Guard followed, picking up a foe's lightsaber for melee aid. Now, what's going to happen next?

Tak'a-Tamen's reaction was pure and simple. He had never encountered such a creature that could endure so much and as such, his anger fueled him. Through gritted teeth he spoke,

Tak'a-Tamen: "You dare to mock me? You will pay for your impertinence!" He thrust his hand forward and force-lifted David off the ground by his throat, "And your son will also suffer. He will die alone and in pain... BEGGING for mercy!!"

He lifted him higher. Two Order followers were watching with glee. One of them had a lightsabre holstered and was completely engrossed in the event...


David was starting to lose conciousness, but he saw his chance. He felt the lightsaber and activated it. He just turned it on its owner and impaled the other one. But by this time, he was tunneling out and Tak-a-Tamen was just a black streak, but the lightsaber was right by his head...

The crowd were all but silent as the disgraced Cartigen was escorted to the waiting shuttle. It was clear to everyone that he was a broken man, there was very little to prevent him from talking as there was no way he could be rescued at the last minute.

Cartigen: "You are forgetting Masaki, that my forces still hold Tygis and they won't give it up or surrender without a fight. If they could hold off the Justice then your forces wouldn't stand a chance."

Cody was tempted to kick the back of Cartigen's knees, but was suddenly distracted by the sound of a dull thud, the spash of warm liquid on his face and the subsequent loud crack of thunder in the air. It didn't take him long to realise that the warm liquid was blood, the dull thud was Cartigen's head splitting open and that the loud crack was in fact a rifle shot,

Cody: "SNIPER!!"

Immediately, the Royal Guard pulled Masaki to the ground, the police captain drew his weapon and Cody instinctively caught the body of the former Governor of Andila. He looked down as blood and grey matter spilled over his tunic.

Screams of panic filled the air as chaos ensued...

David was starting to lose conciousness, but he saw his chance. He felt the lightsaber and activated it. He just turned it on its owner and impaled the other one. But by this time, he was tunneling out and Tak-a-Tamen was just a black streak, but the lightsaber was right by his head...

Tak'a-Tamen turned and watched the two followers fall at the mercy of their own weapon. He gave a sadistic half-smile before drawing his own lightsabre. The jet-black hilt seemed to absorb the ambient light by itself and then the blood-red blade shot into existence. He twirled the blade as he moved toward David,

Tak'a-Tamen: "Its time for your miserable, insect-like existence to end now."

He brought his blade up and then sharply thrust it downward...

Andrew knew he had to take control of the situation as quickly as possible. He ordered everyone to fan out, and search for the killer, then looked around, searching with eyes and the Force for the sniper.

There! A small but noticeable glint of reflected light. Lightsaber ignited to block the rifle rounds (or dodge if the Force says so), Andrew headed towards the roof where the light was seen from, as speeders and helicopters hovered overhead to find the killer. The game is afoot!

The sniper ran off as fast as he could. With all forms of arial pursuit after him, he knew it would be only a matter of time before they caught him. He dived down a pipe and into an ally way. He had a head start which gave him a bit of time. He twisted his wrist and cried out as it snapped and activated a mechanism. Through tears of pain he said to himself,

Sniper: "For the Order... And Tak'a-Tamen!!"

With that, bleep sounded and the mechanism within his wrist detonated. The explosion was big and loud as a huge plume of fire rose up from the ally. A helicopter had to bank out of the blast and several nearby bystanders were thrown several feet because of it.

Cody looked around within the commotion,

Cody: "WHERE IS THE EMPEROR?!?!"

...

"Damn, suicide bomber!" Andrew cursed, and teleported outside of the blast radius as fire trucks and ambulances raced to the scene. Now he had to deal with the fleet at Tygis, but first...

"Where's the governor's second-in-command?" Andrew asked Cody after he reappeared.

Cody still looked pale after having the former Governer's brains splattered onto him,

Cody: "er... I think... Yates may know sir. She should still be in the state office."

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Darkness. Was this oblivion, or were there simply no lights? Amarka could feel the strength returning to his mind as he regained conciousness. Also it appeared to be getting brighter. He was suddenly startled by the sound of a heavy door opening and the loud clumping of footsteps moving toward him. From the echoustics of the environment, and the noise of the impact of the boots, it soundled like he was inside a large, concrete room. If it was concrete then he must be on the surface of a planet. He tried to move his arms, but they were tied behind his back. His legs felt the same way. His assumption that he was a prisoner was confirmed when a voice, - presumably belonging to the guy with the boots - spoke up.

Man: "I wouldn't do that if I were you. Too much resistence and you will receive a painful electric shock."

Amarka: "Who are you?! Where am I?!" Well at least his mouth wasn't gagged, he thought to himself. Although he now realised that he was wearing a blindfold.

Man: "You my friend are on Tygis. The great colony that we have taken back from the oppressive CoreWorld regeime!"

The man's voice sounded columbian, or an offshoot of it anyway. Amarka's voice became impatient,

Amarka: "What happened to my ship?! What have you done with my crew?!"

However, Amarka's inquiries got him very little except a sudden jolt of pain which he felt shoot through his body,

Man: "Enough questions! You are the prisoner of the Andila military and the Order of the Universe. If you do not cooperate, you will die!"

Cody still looked pale after having the former Governer's brains splattered onto him,

Cody: "er... I think... Yates may know sir. She should still be in the state office."
"Take the shuttle offplanet, and prepare the fleet for deployment on my command." Andrew said.

"Yes, sir." Cody said, and he and Captain Kitster headed into the shuttle. Soon, the ship took off, leaving Andrew's fighter alone. The Emperor then headed back into the office to find Ms. Yates.

Yates was performing her usual duties of sorting out the Governor's next day of events and appointments. There wasn't really any need to as Cartigen was now dead, but like a habbit that doesn't die, Yates continued her tasks. She was still shaking with hurt and anger and now shock at the recent events. More had happened in the past hours than had ever done in her life! As she set up the diary for the morning meetings, she noticed a framed picture on the desk. It was a still photo of herself and Cartigen standing proudly in front of a newly launched Star Destroyer. She recalled the day's events in her mind. People cheering, the intoxicating atmosphere of patriotism and pride. It all seemed so simple back then. She also remembered Cartigen's speech as well. Full of promises for independence, seperation from the 'corrupt' CoreWorld regime. Everyone had cheered and shouted his name in triumph...

But it was all lies! For all those years she had listened to that scum spout on and on about honour, all those speeches where he had practically spoon fed the whole planet on Andila propaganda...

Yates: "son of a ...

It was all too much. She grabbed the picture and hurled it at the opposite wall, just as Emperor Masaki walked in...

The picture smashed and broke as the Emperor walked in. "Ms. Yates, I'm sorry to disturb you, but is there someone who can still run the planet until new elections can be called?"

Tak'a-Tamen turned and watched the two followers fall at the mercy of their own weapon. He gave a sadistic half-smile before drawing his own lightsabre. The jet-black hilt seemed to absorb the ambient light by itself and then the blood-red blade shot into existence. He twirled the blade as he moved toward David,

Tak'a-Tamen: "Its time for your miserable, insect-like existence to end now."

He brought his blade up and then sharply thrust it downward...

David's body simply diappeared, and the captured lightsaber dropped. David's spirit, however, remained in the room. He knew his mission was not finished and Tak-a-Tamen might suceed without his help. David, just to taunt the enemy said, Thank you Tak-a-Tamen. You have made me more powerful than you could ever imagine. He then took his soul to the inner sanctum of the temple and began to manifest himself be compressing the Force around him. He then remembered his plan and just compressed the Force into a large black sphere. In an hour, it would be big enough to destroy the planet, in five minutes enough to damage the temple severly.

Mike felt his father's death, but also felt something else.
Mike. Its dad. I'm dead, but I'm alive as well. I have found a way to cling on to my spirit after death. Tell your mother not to worry, and tha I'll be with her always.

Mike heard this and ran to the Council chambers quickly to tell them of this and his dad's wild plan for disabling the temple.

Mike felt his father's death, but also felt something else.
Mike. Its dad. I'm dead, but I'm alive as well. I have found a way to cling on to my spirit after death. Tell your mother not to worry, and tha I'll be with her always.

Mike heard this and ran to the Council chambers quickly to tell them of this and his dad's wild plan for disabling the temple.
When Mike entered, the Council was already aware.

"He's departed, but not off this mortal coil yet." Master Elendil said, as the youth walked in. "Mr. Miles. My condolences."

The picture smashed and broke as the Emperor walked in. "Ms. Yates, I'm sorry to disturb you, but is there someone who can still run the planet until new elections can be called?"

Yates: "New elections??! Is that all you can think about!!!"

Clearly she was still upset as she sat at the desk with her head down. After a few awkward minutes of sobbing, Yates looked up,

Yates: "I'm sorry Emperor. It's just... it's just that this whole thing is such a mess!" She sniffled some more, "As far as I know, there isn't anyone who can take charge. Cartigen had always placed everyone else around so that they couldn't threaten his position."

Her sobbing paused for a moment and a glint of hope suddenly filled her eyes. She got up and walked quickly over to Andrew. She held onto him as if she were afraid of falling,

Yates: "Please stay here Emperor Masaki? I... we need you, now more than ever,"

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David's body simply diappeared, and the captured lightsaber dropped. David's spirit, however, remained in the room. He knew his mission was not finished and Tak-a-Tamen might suceed without his help. David, just to taunt the enemy said, Thank you Tak-a-Tamen. You have made me more powerful than you could ever imagine. He then took his soul to the inner sanctum of the temple and began to manifest himself be compressing the Force around him. He then remembered his plan and just compressed the Force into a large black sphere. In an hour, it would be big enough to destroy the planet, in five minutes enough to damage the temple severly.

Tak'a-Tamen stepped through the empty robes on the ground. He could see his temple growing brighter with energy. It suddenly occured to him as to what was about to happen. He reached out with all his might and focused. A sudden red glare emitted from the temple and was absorbed into the Warlord's body,

Tak'a-Tamen: "I will not be defeated this day!!"

The remaining Order followers lept into their fighters and ships and headed off into space. Tak'a-Tamen and Kartion embarked the shuttle and swiftly flew off.

Tak'a-Tamen: "Mike will suffer greatly for this. He will die, as will Daniel." He looked over at Kartion, "We begin the vengence now!"

The shuttle shot into hyperspace...

Kartion sat back, and played David's through his mind a few times. He didn't know David personally, but he felt...guilty somehow. He didn't know why, he just felt bad for David dying.

Pull yourself together...you didn't know him, and he got what he deserved.

Agreeing with himself, Kartion grinned.

"Good to hear, I was getting impatient. Tell me father, where are we going?" Kartion asked.

When Mike entered, the Council was already aware.

"He's departed, but not off this mortal coil yet." Master Elendil said, as the youth walked in. "Mr. Miles. My condolences."

Mike, with a far off look, said,"Yeah, but he did what he knew was best. I just hope that he doesn't lose his soul."
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David detonated the main charge, which only took him ten minutes to make. He then transferred himself to Yavin's Council Chambers to speak with the Councilers.

not to flame but that sucks. i am ashamed.

not to flame but that sucks. i am ashamed.
OOC: Clarify in this OOC thread please:
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=8094570#post8094570

Yates: "New elections??! Is that all you can think about!!!"

Clearly she was still upset as she sat at the desk with her head down. After a few awkward minutes of sobbing, Yates looked up,

Yates: "I'm sorry Emperor. It's just... it's just that this whole thing is such a mess!" She sniffled some more, "As far as I know, there isn't anyone who can take charge. Cartigen had always placed everyone else around so that they couldn't threaten his position."

Her sobbing paused for a moment and a glint of hope suddenly filled her eyes. She got up and walked quickly over to Andrew. She held onto him as if she were afraid of falling,

Yates: "Please stay here Emperor Masaki? I... we need you, now more than ever,"

I could do that until the crisis is over...I can use one of the bases here to keep up with military news. The Emperor nodded. "Very well, Ms. Yates. I will stay here and help Andila get through this. Admiral Rommel can do the fighting without my looking over his shoulder. Speaking of the Admiral..."

He opened channels with his Supreme Commander. "Admiral? Go to Tygis. Order the Andila fleet there to stand down immediately or face destruction. Rules of Engagement if they refuse: Shoot to disable if you can, but destroy if you must. Copy?"

"Copy that, sir." Admiral Rommel replied. "Over and out."

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"Ok, kids! You heard the man! Battlestations!" Klaxons and red lights spun. "Helm, calculate a jump for Tygis!"

"Calculating sir!"

"Spin up the engines, have the fleet form up on the Rebellion immediately!" The Admiral continued to order.

"Sir, calculations ready! We can jump on your command!"

"Very good." The Admiral then waited a bit dramatically before ordering. "All ahead flank! Jump to hyperspace!"

Suddenly, the engines of the 1st Fleet glowed brightly, and from the Super Star Destroyer to the A-wings, the Admiral's fleet jumped into hyperspace, leaving a small force of 3 Star Destroyers to keep Andila home defense from getting in trouble.

Tak'a-Tamen: "We are going to the Tygis colony. The administration was effectively overpowered by our sources on Andilia. However that foolish Governor Cartigen became overconfident and made too many mistakes. He has been eliminated. Emperor Masaki may have taken back Andila, but we have something on Tygis waiting for us!"

His sadistical grin showed all too well that the 'something' was very valueble.

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The torture had seemed to go on for eternity. Amarka's experience and trainign had prepared him for some of the worst possible scinarios and yet even this had considerably tested his limits. Blindfolded and tied up, he felt his captors aggressively pulling him down a corridor. He fell a few times, but they then proceeded to dracg him along the rough ground. Finally they stopped and he heard the sound of a door lock being activated. Shortly after, the door shot open and Amarka was hurled through like a sack of rubbish. The ground was hard as he landed on his side. It was only after the door closed that he let out the pain.

Some minutes later, Amarka dragged himself towards the nearest wall and leant against it. He was startled when a voice spoke next to him,

Man: "What are you in for?"

Amarka: "Wha...? who's that...?"

Man: "Someone who has been here for a considerably long time. You are obviously General Amarka." His statement sounded cold and emotionless, not at all like a prisoner who had been locked up for 'a considerably long time'.

Amarka: "Obviously?" he was suprised by the stranger's comment. He wriggled his hands free and lifted his blindfold up. The ambient light was dim, however Amarka still had to squint because of it, "Who are you?"

Man: "Why should I tell you?"

Amarka: "Well... you seem to know me. You have the advantage."

Man: "Exactly." A half smile played accross his lips and Amarka couldn't help but grin himself. By now, Amarka's eyes had adjusted to the light. The man was dressed in ripped and weathered clothing, as if it were the only thing he had been wearing. His black hair was long and knotted as was his beard.

Amarka: "You've been here long I take it?"

Man: "I did say so didn't I?"

Amarka: "Then what is the point in an advantage if you cannot use it?"

The man pondered for a moment and when he looked away, Amarka was suddenly hit by a sense of familiarity,

Amraka: "Wait a minute... You're Avon!"

Avon: "Congratulations. Now we are equal with no advantages."

Amarka: "How long have you been here?"

Avon: "If I had a timepiece, I'm sure I would be able to tell you. As it is I am at a loss as to how much time has passed."

Amarka: "The last I heard... you were on board the Liberator. Doing a job for someone?"

Avon: "It seems like a lifetime ago now. We were on the Liberator when we were suddenly attacked and abducted."

Amarka: "'We'? Who else was there?"

Avon: "My 'good friend' Villa."

Amarka: "Where is he?"

Avon: "I don't know. I haven't seen him since we were captured."

Amarka: "The Order of the Universe?"

Avon: "Very likely. They simply stated that their master, 'Kartion' wanted to interrogate us. All I've been through since is pain... and more pain."

Amarka was genuinely astonished as to how Avon was able to retain his sanity after all this time. He straightened himself up and tried to loosen the ropes at his ankles. At the very least he wanted to get some circluation going.

...

Kartion grinned back. Hitting a few switches, he got up, and began to move out of the pit. He paused, and turned.

"Would you like a drink?" He asked.

Tak'a-Tamen: "I don't drink... Anything." he said without looking.

Some moments passed before he spoke again,

Tak'a-Tamen: "It is strange that I wasn't aware of you before. During my last appearence, you seemed quite content living among the Jedi." He turned to look at Kartion, "Who was your Mother?"

OOC: Yo, we need ya online MSN, Earth Defense!

Kartion came back in a few moments later with a Vasarian Brandy, he sipped some, and then sat down.

He shrugged.

"I honestly don't know. But she was certainly Chiss, that's why I have my hair and eyes."

He knocked back the Brandy, and then teleported it into the mess hall, where his apprentice cleaned it with haste.

"And my contentness...well, I just got used to it, but I found my way back eventually, which I'm very glad of. Heh, I'm even the ruler of Klatooine."

Tak'a-Tamen: "Klatooine? That is by no means an easy planet to rule. If you can handle that then you certainly have worthy powers. It is those attributes that will gain you power and control my son."

Some more time elapsed and then the shuttle exited hyperspace. It glided into orbit of Tygis before setting down on the surface near the administrator's building.

...

I could do that until the crisis is over...I can use one of the bases here to keep up with military news. The Emperor nodded. "Very well, Ms. Yates. I will stay here and help Andila get through this. Admiral Rommel can do the fighting without my looking over his shoulder. Speaking of the Admiral..."

He opened channels with his Supreme Commander. "Admiral? Go to Tygis. Order the Andila fleet there to stand down immediately or face destruction. Rules of Engagement if they refuse: Shoot to disable if you can, but destroy if you must. Copy?"

"Copy that, sir." Admiral Rommel replied. "Over and out."

Yates: "Thank you!!! Thank you so much!" She instinctively hugged Andrew tightly, unaware if he was uncomfortable or not. After a moment she looked back at him, "I think you should know sir that Cartigen's fleet at Tygis are powerful. They won't surrender and they won't take prisoners."

I opened my eyes, awakening in the middle of the night. The Force...it was pushing me to go somewhere, and telling me to get ready for combat. I pulled on my favorite tunic and pants, went to my closet and grabbed a new piece of clothing I just custom-ordered: A trench-cloak, light tan and full of internal zippered pockets for which I could carry my weapons. I rolled up the sleeves to just before the elbows. I then took out two packets of various ninjutsu equipment and strapped one (holding shuriken and kunai) just above my knee, weapons I now carry around with me due to their capability to catch foes offguard while damaging them at the same time. The other went into my cloak as reloads and featuring smoke and other bombs.

I then took out my blaster, a military-grade Desert Eagle upgraded to energy weapon standards. I checked it's power pack and tibanna gas cartridge and nodded with approval as they're both full. Just in case, I took another power pack and cartridge and dunked into another pocket. The blaster and holster was hooked to my belt.

I then went to the very top of my closet, and pulled out a box. A box that I haven't touched since Tak'a-Tamen's first death. I opened it and pulled out Master Justin's lightsaber, the lightsaber that was used to defeat him many centuries ago, and I put it in the last pocket of my cloak to compliment my own lightsaber on my belt.

I next grabbed my navy-blue palm-gloves, gloves that don't cover the fingers, especially useful in order to throw Force Lightning. Finally, I pulled out a white bandanna, and wrapped it (back to front to back) around my forehead and tied it tight, letting it hang from the back of my head.

Checking myself in the mirror, I definitely looked ready to defeat anything, and headed out of my room towards the hangar bay.

Yates: "Thank you!!! Thank you so much!" She instinctively hugged Andrew tightly, unaware if he was uncomfortable or not. After a moment she looked back at him, "I think you should know sir that Cartigen's fleet at Tygis are powerful. They won't surrender and they won't take prisoners."
"I trust the Admiral to do what's necessary to do." Andrew said, a little uncomfortable at the display of affection. Jenny's not going to let him live it down if she hears this!

For hours, Kasandral had spoken with Gurshix and Diana. Suddenly, she winced.
"What is it?" Diana asked, worried.
"I...I am not sure. Some sort of disturbance...quite powerful. Something is happening. How long must I remain here?"
"I am not sure....the Jedi say they will release you after you are clean of the so-called 'darkness.'" Gurshix said.
"I see...I do not believe there was any darkness...surely they will allow me to leave now. Something important is happening...."
"I will ask..." Gurshix said, turning to leave.
"Jonathan?" Kasandral said.
"Yes?"
"My blade...I believe I shall require it."
Gurshix smiled. "It has already been taken care of, Kasandral.
Kasandral nodded slightly. As Gurshix left to find a council member, Kasandral and Diana chatted casually.
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Gurshix approached the council chambers, stopping to knock politely.
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The soldiers were immediately picked up via shuttle and brought back to the Bloody Keel.
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The lieutenant in charge of repairs for the Keel, and therefore the entire fleet, looked at his data pad.
Bloody Keel: 89% functionality
*The list listed functionalities for each remaining ship of the fleet, ranging from 52%-98%*
Average Functionality for fleet: 79%

Tak'a-Tamen: "Klatooine? That is by no means an easy planet to rule. If you can handle that then you certainly have worthy powers. It is those attributes that will gain you power and control my son."

Some more time elapsed and then the shuttle exited hyperspace. It glided into orbit of Tygis before setting down on the surface near the administrator's building.

...

The landing ramp dropped onto the ground. Kartion emerged first, his cloak hood up, his red eyes piercing. He stood at the bottom and waited until Tak'a-Tamen joined him. Grinning, they began to move to the building.

"Father, tell me about this place." Kartion enquired.

OOC: I'm not supposed to be up! Last post now, cya tommorow!

Master Alex Masaki knew Daniel was alert, and he sensed determination from the boy. It's not like he could be stopped this time, because it's the will of the Force now. All he could do is help him out. He was getting ready to contact the other Jedi Masters in order to deploy the other Jedi, when a knock came from the door.

"Come in." Alex called as someone knocked.

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Meanwhile, I readied the X-wing for deployment, checking everything to see that they're working correctly. I even made sure that I had full magazines of proton torpedoes, because I never know what could happen.

Gurshix entered and bowed deeply.
"Master Jedi...Lady Xerephen wishes to know if she may now be released. She has forsaken the path of darkness. She feels that something important is happening, and she wishes to be a part of it."
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As the repairs on the fleet continued, all ships above 70% functionality were moved to prepare for departure.
((Some names have been changed; too lazy to go back and figure 'em out))
Bloody Keel {Ellipse Class Star Destroyer} (91%)
Sprite {Victory I Class Star Destroyer} (76%)
Redemption {Correlian Corvette} (88%)
Expiation {Correlian Corvette} (81%)
Cathargis {Correlian Corvette} (89%)
Nephtys {Correlian Corvette} (99%)
Dashing {Correlian Corvette} (98%)
Tyrant {Interdictor Cruiser} (82%)
Tonos {Escort Carrier} (89%)
Shwates {Escort Carrier} (96%)
Blackbird {Assault Gunboat} (97%)
Kayne {Assault Gunboat} (78%)
Quilliant {Assault Gunboat} (87%)
Sleeper {Assault Gunboat} (72%)
Ksar {Assault Gunboat} (76%)
Hawk {Assault Gunboat} (72%)
Jadima {Assault Gunboat} (76%)
Xalius {Assault Gunboat} (87%)
Eternity {Assault Gunboat} (92%)
Avatar {Assault Gunboat} (87%)
Tiamat {Assault Gunboat} (92%)
Undying {Nebulon-B2 Modified Frigate} (92%)
Indomitable {Nebulon-B2 Modified Frigate} (87%)
Darkling {Victory I Star Destroyer} (92%)
Azure {Victory I Star Destroyer} (97%)
Al-Masar {Victory I Star Destroyer} (89%)
Necius {Dreadnaught} (87%)

Gurshix entered and bowed deeply.
"Master Jedi...Lady Xerephen wishes to know if she may now be released. She has forsaken the path of darkness. She feels that something important is happening, and she wishes to be a part of it."
"All right...hmm?" A slight sound of a fighter taking off permeated the Academy. "Very well. I will go and see to her, then."

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Before the controllers could squawk at me for not getting clearance for takeoff, I've already hit the outer edges of space, and moved to make the jump to hyperspace, letting the Force guide my navigation calculations.

Rocky blatted a rude question at me as he realized where I'm heading. [What the hell are you doing, heading to Tygis at a time like this?! It's just been declared a military combat zone by Naval Command!]

"I know that Rocky, but something tells me that I'm going to be needed there."

Rocky scolded me again about how I'm supposed to do anything with a fighter.

"It's not space combat I'm talking about, Rocky." I grinned.

Rocky made a sound that I could have sworn was a curse. I sighed, pulled the lever, and jumped into hyperspace.

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In the meantime, Admiral Rommel's 1st Fleet reverted to realspace outside the Tygis System, and the Interdictor Cruisers attached to it began to power up their gravity wells to block exits or entry traps via hyperspace. Clouds of probe droids and recon fighters began to map out the system, taking a look at ship locations and other defenses. Then...

"This is Supreme Commander of the Royal Navy, Grand Admiral Rommel to all warships stationed in the Tygis System! Stand down immediately, shut down all weapons, engines and shielding, and await boarding parties! The Governor of Andila has been dealt with, and the planet is now once again under the control of the Emperor, and so are you. Disobey this order, and we will open fire! I will not repeat this again! You have five minutes! Acknowledge, or be destroyed!"

Gurshix nodded curtly. "Thank you, Master Jedi."
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The ships designated to stay behind (all below 70%) began transferring weapons and ammunition to the battle group which was preparing to leave.

The Jedi Master headed to the statis chambers with the man, and the guards stepped aside for him as he entered.

Lord JWolf just felled Daniel M. leave the academy. He took off to his treehouse in the jungle. As he made to the outer edge of ‘his’ land, he opened comm with Freeman. “Freeman, get the boys ready. We are going to war again.”

“Copy that, Jason.” replied Freeman. “V, Bar-stay, come with me.” The three Jedi Knights to off running for the hanger.

Lord JWolf was by the treehouse now. Jumping up, he landed on the deck that when all the way around the treehouse. Heading up to the top level and to metal dome. Putting in the four digit code, the door slide open. Inside, was swords, hand guns, and other weapons. This armory made David Miles’ armory look like a playground. Walking in the door way turned the lights on. JWolf took his duster of and hung it on a coat rack. Picking up a spring-loaded holder, he put it on the inside of his left arm. He picked up another one and placed it on the inside of the right arm. Taking two S&W Model 4506 pistols and makes sure they are loaded then he locked them in the holders. Taking two SMG holsters for another rack, he place one of each leg on the upper leg. Walking over to where all the SMG are at, he took two SAF 9 and check to see if they were loaded than place in the SMG holster. Looking around to make sure, he had enough guns. His eyes center on an object in the back of the armory. Walking over to, he saw what it was. A Scottish claymore that had a silver blade, it was his werewolf hunting sword. Taking it off the wall, he headed back to the coat rack. Putting the sword down, he put his duster back on. Throwing the sword over his shoulder, he head outside. The door shut behind him and locked.

Lord JWolf jump down to his Sith fighter and hopped it. The engine roared to life and the fighter took off. As he passed over the academy, he saw the Grek leaving the academy hanger.

“Academy Space Control, permission for me and the Grek in to enter space.” said Lord JWolf on comm-link as he placed his sunglasses on.

"Finally, permission granted." The traffic controller muttered angrily. "Crazy kid..."

Kasandral stopped talking abruptly as Masaki and Gurshix walked in. She nodded, the closest to a bow she could manage.
"Master Masaki...when can I leave? I do not believe I was affected by any darkness, but I will remain alert so that I can know the next time this occurs, which hopefully will be never."

"I will have to, well, search your mind before I can do that. If you would allow me..." Alex said. Oh, Emily Rydo, where are you?

“Thanks, Academy Space Control. May the Force be with y‘all.” replied JWolf. In a few minutes, the Sith fighter and the Grek was in space. The Grek head towards the Shadow Cat and entered it.

Freeman ran to the bridge and asked Kit where the young Daniel took to.

“A place called Tygis. I don‘t know how we got the info but we got it.” said Kit.

“Set course to Tygis and tell Lord JWolf where to go.” order Freeman as he sat down in his captain chair.

The Shadow Cat enters hyperspace followed by Lord JWolf’s Sith fighter.

David decided to apperate his soul in front of Kadandra. All that showed, however, was a faint silver appirition. David also found himself unable to speak, however, he was able to send her a message through the Force.
Kas. Its David. I'm dead now, so you're the only one who can protect Mike from himself. Please do it for me. I'll look over the two of you as long as you shall live. Please care for him in my absence.
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Mike wandered onto the Outrider and found all of his dad's stuff. Even the datapads to everyone he knew, even one to JWolf. Mike called two protocol droids to help him take all this to the demolitions lab, away from his mother.

"I trust the Admiral to do what's necessary to do." Andrew said, a little uncomfortable at the display of affection. Jenny's not going to let him live it down if she hears this!

Yates: "Please, you don't understand. I... I know your fleet is powerful,but you musn't underestimate Cartigen's forces. They... they are strong...

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OOC: Set before CoreWorld fleet's arrival

The landing ramp dropped onto the ground. Kartion emerged first, his cloak hood up, his red eyes piercing. He stood at the bottom and waited until Tak'a-Tamen joined him. Grinning, they began to move to the building.

"Father, tell me about this place." Kartion enquired.

IC:

Tak'a-Tamen: "This is the place of the Damned. Prisoners of war if you will and I know that there are two VERY special prisoners waiting for us. They proceeded into the building at a relaxed pace.

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It had been several hours since Avon and Amarka had last said anything. The General was busy trying to undo his ropes and plotting an escape plan and Avon never really liked small talk anyway. Yet it was Avon who broke the silence,

Avon: "Don't bother thinking about escape."

Amarka: "I beg your pardon?" he was suprised by Avon's sudden statement,

Avon: "You're thinking about escape. Don't bother."

Amarka: "What made you believe I was thinking of escape?"

Avon: "'The first duty of a prisoner is to escape'. Isn't that what they tell you in the Turr'la 5th Empire?"

Amarka: "How do you know so much about the 5th Empire?"

Avon grinned smugly,

Avon: "I've been around. More than that your behaviour is of a man thinking about escape."

Amarka sighed in frustration,

Amarka: "Well if you are so well experienced from 'being around' then perhaps YOU can think of a was to escape?"

Amarka's sarcasm was pretty clear, but it seemed lost on Avon,

Avon: "Because there is no where to escape to. The place is crawling with guards, all of whom are armed and outnumber us. Besides, after the torture we've been getting, I doubt that either of us will have to strength to walk, let alone escaping."

Amarka paused as he thought about it. It was annoying, but Avon was right. There wasn't really anywhere they could go to. However, he didn't have to dwell on it for too long as his concentration was re-directed toward the opening door. Sillouetted against the outside light were two figures standing in the doorway. It didn't take Amarka long to realise who they were,

Amarka: "Tak'a-Tamen. And Kartion?"

Avon: "Impossible! Tak'a-Tamen is dead..." his vision suddenly focused as the two entered the room. For the first time since he was captured, Avon felt even more depressed, "this is going to be a VERY long day!"

......

Kartion grinned.

"General Amarka...and Avon! I've heard quite a few things about you! Tell me, how are you feeling on this glorious day, eh?"

Kartion at this point removed his hood.

Yates: "Please, you don't understand. I... I know your fleet is powerful,but you musn't underestimate Cartigen's forces. They... they are strong...
"I see." Andrew said, seeing her concerned face. "I would like you to gather any and all high-ranking government officials that still remain on this planet. They are to drop what they're doing and get here at a reasonable timeframe, preferably now."

Avon: "Up until this point I thought I couldn't get any more depressed." his voice was still as cold and emotionless as ever, "It's a nice irony to know that one can still be suprised."

Amarka however was not as dispationate,

Amarka: "What do you want?"

Tak'a-Tamen: "Why, your ship of course General. Emperor Masaki will no doubt be sending his forces to seize this world and I know that the Justice is a formidable power!"

Amarka: "Do you honestly expect me to give you control of my ship?" there was a sarcastic smirk in his tone, but Tak'a-Tamen simply ignored it, "I will not cooperate."

Tak'a-Tamen: "It doesn't matter whether you cooperate or not General. I will HAVE the Justice!" His sadistic grin faded to concentration as he forced his way into Amarka's mind.

Avon looked on as Amarka writhed in pain, trying to resist the Warlord's mental attack. But it was too much. The more he resisted, the more pain Amarka received. Blood started to drip from his eye as the attaack continued. Tak'a-Tamen's focus was devastating as he forcefully observed Amarka's memories. The ordeal seemed to go on forever until Tak'a-Tamen released him and Amarka collapsed to the ground. The Warlord paused for a moment as he searched through the new information. Then he spoke,

Tak'a-Tamen: "Thank you General. Your resistence was admirable but futile. You could have saved yourself a great deal of pain if you had simply told me." He turned to Kartion, "The Justice is ours my son. Have your fighter brought to it. I believe Masaki's fleet is about to arrive..."

...

"I see." Andrew said, seeing her concerned face. "I would like you to gather any and all high-ranking government officials that still remain on this planet. They are to drop what they're doing and get here at a reasonable timeframe, preferably now."

Yates withdrew back slightly at Andrew's formal commanding request.

Yates: "Y...yes Emperor. Some will come, but most will likely have gone to ground. I shall find who I can."

Yates moved off and made some calls.

Kartion closed his eyes for a minute. He then opened them, and grinned.

"It's done."

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In one of the Justice's empty hangar bays, a ghostly image appeared just above the floor. After a few seconds, it took solid shape, and fell a little, before the repulsorlifts kicked in, and held the ship up. It resembled a Tie Fighter, only it's winds were larger and curved just over the pit. It was painted jet black for the most part, with the wings retaining their greyness where the solar panels weren't. The pit was also more rectangular in shape, and had three sets of TIE's attached. Under the pit, two Heavy 18 barreled laser cannons were posistioned, along with a missile launcher between. The wings were tipped with more heavy lasers. This was 'The Elesto's Fury', Kartion's very own starfighter. It even had two shield generators.

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Kartion tilted his head at Avon.

"What shall I do with Avon...and General Armaka father?" Kartion asked.

Tak'a-Tamen grinned gleefully,

Tak'a-Tamen: "Practice your Force attacks, You now have two live specimens." He walked off but turned back just as he reached the door, "Don't damage them too much... yet!"

He then left Amarka and Avon at the mercy of Kartion. Avon simply closed his eyes in anticipation and Amarka just looked straight into the dark lord's eyes.

Avon: "I told you it was going to be a long day."

Kartion grinned, and waited until Tak'a-Tamen left. The moment the door closed, he shook his head.

"The weak fool, thinking I'd use you as practice dummies." Kartion muttered.

A chair popped into existance, and Kartion took it. Sitting down, he bent over slightly.

"Don't worry, I might be Dark Lord of the Sith, but I'm an honourable person. I only use my powers on actual opponents, not prisoners, unless I need to extract some information. But I don't with you. But, seeing as we'll be here for a little while, lets talk." He said, with a hint of evil, but no sarcasm or any indicator he was lying.

Yates withdrew back slightly at Andrew's formal commanding request.

Yates: "Y...yes Emperor. Some will come, but most will likely have gone to ground. I shall find who I can."

Yates moved off and made some calls.

Andrew waited calmly for the people to come. He will have to form a new government, and the quickest way to do that before the elections is to appoint a Council to administer domestic affairs on the planet, while the Fleet reorganizes ships to return as defense for Andila.

After what seemed like an eternity, Yates entered the Governor's room accompanied by a military colonel.

Yates: "Emperor Masaki, may I present Colonel McHenry Khambata of the Andila Special Forces?"

Khambata clicked his heels to the floor and put out his hand,

Khambata: "Emperor Masaki. It has been a long time."

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OOC: occurs after CoreWorld fleet's arrival

IC:

The Justice's power systems came to life after Tak'a-Tamen entered the command clearence codes. He made no effort to hide his delight,

Tak'a-Tamen: "Excellent! I now have the means to fight back Masaki's forces!"

Various Order followers took their stations as the ship powered up.

...

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"Don't worry, I might be Dark Lord of the Sith, but I'm an honourable person. I only use my powers on actual opponents, not prisoners, unless I need to extract some information. But I don't with you. But, seeing as we'll be here for a little while, lets talk." He said, with a hint of evil, but no sarcasm or any indicator he was lying.

Avon opened his eyes and glanced suspiciously at Kartion,

Avon: "Why don't you just 'extract' the conversation out of us?"

After what seemed like an eternity, Yates entered the Governor's room accompanied by a military colonel.

Yates: "Emperor Masaki, may I present Colonel McHenry Khambata of the Andila Special Forces?"

Khambata clicked his heels to the floor and put out his hand,

Khambata: "Emperor Masaki. It has been a long time."
"Yes, it has. Are you the ranking person on the planet?" Andrew asked.

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"This is Supreme Commander of the Royal Navy, Grand Admiral Rommel to all warships stationed in the Tygis System! Stand down immediately, shut down all weapons, engines and shielding, and await boarding parties! The Governor of Andila has been dealt with, and the planet is now once again under the control of the Emperor, and so are you. Disobey this order, and we will open fire! I will not repeat this again! You have five minutes! Acknowledge, or be destroyed!"

"Yes, it has. Are you the ranking person on the planet?" Andrew asked.

Khambata: "It would appear so Emperor. Ms. Yates explained the situation to me and unfortunately, the other remaining Generals have either gone to ground or have escaped the planet. I was against the whole military build-up and as such, I was made an outcast. I come to serve."

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On board the SSD Rebellion, Lieutenant Hickman at the sensors scanned the region. It was to his suprise that he saw the Justice,

Hickman: "Grand Admiral Rommel! I have detected the I.C.C Justice in orbit of Tygis sir. Its weapon systems are fully powered!!"

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On board the Justice;

Tactical: "Warlord Tak'a-Tamen! We have sensed an approaching fleet of CoreWorld vessels. They command that we stand down and surrender!"

Tak'a-Tamen: "Signal the fleet to bear down on the enemy. We will teach those fools the concequences of challanging us!"

The collective Andila fleet spread out and turned to face the CoreWorld formations.

...

Khambata: "It would appear so Emperor. Ms. Yates explained the situation to me and unfortunately, the other remaining Generals have either gone to ground or have escaped the planet. I was against the whole military build-up and as such, I was made an outcast. I come to serve."
"Very well." The Emperor said. He was expecting a bit more, but the Colonel will have to do. "I am placing you in charge of Andila's government until we can get the run for the governorship going. Pick the best men and women you know that would fill the slots of a Provisional Council, from Justice to Commerce."

Now what else...oh yeah. "I believe that you will be needing some extra clout to carry out carving a provisional government. Let it be known that you are now General Khambata, provisional governor of Andila. I will make it official right here, right now."

Andrew used a piece of paper and a pen to write down the Official Paper:
Let it be known that I hereby give General Khambata the temporary powers of Governor of Andila until as such time a replacement could be made.

Signed,
His Royal Highness
Emperor Andrew Masaki
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On board the SSD Rebellion, Lieutenant Hickman at the sensors scanned the region. It was to his suprise that he saw the Justice,

Hickman: "Grand Admiral Rommel! I have detected the I.C.C Justice in orbit of Tygis sir. Its weapon systems are fully powered!!"
The five minutes was up as well.

"Encircle the enemy, then divide and conquer! Do you have firing solutions?"

"Yes, sir!"

"Very well, Rebellion and her personal Squadron will engage the Justice! All other ships, pick your targets and fire at will! Launch all fighter, bomber and strike wings!"

Strike craft being Blastboats and Skiprays, among similar craft.
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On board the Justice;

Tactical: "Warlord Tak'a-Tamen! We have sensed an approaching fleet of CoreWorld vessels. They command that we stand down and surrender!"

Tak'a-Tamen: "Signal the fleet to bear down on the enemy. We will teach those fools the concequences of challanging us!"

The collective Andila fleet spread out and turned to face the CoreWorld formations.

...

The Rebellion and her escorts then opened fire upon the Justice, sending sheets of green turbolaser energy and missile fire out after the battleship, while the rest of the fleet picked targets of opportunity and let loose their own volleys of energy and projectile weapons, while fighters and other light ships screamed forward to engage the enemy's own light craft. The Battle for Tygis has begun!

"I will have to, well, search your mind before I can do that. If you would allow me..." Alex said. Oh, Emily Rydo, where are you?
OOC: For Ybronneb.

Kasandral thought for a moment, nodded slightly to the ghost-like David, and finally said: "Very well. I agree to submit to a search of my mind. However, there are some things that it would not be...right...for you to view."

Kasandral thought for a moment, nodded slightly to the ghost-like David, and finally said: "Very well. I agree to submit to a search of my mind. However, there are some things that it would not be...right...for you to view."
"I will keep your privacy intact." Alex promised, and called upon the Force, beginning to probe into Kasandral's mind.

OOC: Lemme know what he does find.

After what seemed like an eternity, Yates entered the Governor's room accompanied by a military colonel.

Yates: "Emperor Masaki, may I present Colonel McHenry Khambata of the Andila Special Forces?"

Khambata clicked his heels to the floor and put out his hand,

Khambata: "Emperor Masaki. It has been a long time."

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OOC: occurs after CoreWorld fleet's arrival

IC:

The Justice's power systems came to life after Tak'a-Tamen entered the command clearence codes. He made no effort to hide his delight,

Tak'a-Tamen: "Excellent! I now have the means to fight back Masaki's forces!"

Various Order followers took their stations as the ship powered up.

...

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Avon opened his eyes and glanced suspiciously at Kartion,

Avon: "Why don't you just 'extract' the conversation out of us?"

Kartion grinned at Avon.

"Would you prefer me to, Avon? Extraction is by no means a painless ordeal..." Kartion replied.

Kartion grinned at Avon.

"Would you prefer me to, Avon? Extraction is by no means a painless ordeal..." Kartion replied.

Avon's expression was that of a cautious grin as he looked at Kartion. Amarka however was almost convinced that the Dark lord was going to strike at Avon for his back-talk. Yet Kartion remained perfectly controlled in his attitude,

Amarka: "A conversation would be more preferable than an agonising mind read. But I'm curious as to what you want to talk about."

"Anything really, it's up to you, I'm just waiting until it's time to vape someone. You could ask me questions if you like, bearing in mind that some questions might not be anwsered due to their nature." Kartion said. Some rations popped into existance, and landed in front of Avon, Amarka and Kartion.

"I can sense you're hungry. Eat up, and if you don't trust me, pass them over here, I have a black hole for a stomach." He said with a grin. Kartion picked up the ration, and opened it up. Talking a wafer out, he bit into it, and chewed it, the wafer's sweetness setting Kartion's taste buds off.

Avon: "Well, it's not poisonous to you anyway. And as for a question, how about a way off of Tygis?"

By now, Amarka had decided to eat his ration handed to him. If he was going to die, it might as well be on a full stomach.

Avon: "When the Order captured us, they left the Liberator behind. A shuttle back to it would be most convenient."

Kartion grinned.

"My friend, the only way off Tygis is to become one with the Force. I am not here to help you, or even show you mercy, I'm just here because I have nothing else to do. Trust me, the moment you have a blaster in your hand, you're the moment I glance at you."

Avon: "I had to ask." A relaxed grin appeared on his face as Amarka rolled his eyes,

Amarka: "Listen Kartion. Do you really want to be taking orders from Tak'a-Tamen for the rest of your life? I've read the legends and the stories and none of them tell of a lasting alliance with this individual."

Avon: "I think Amarka is trying to tell you that you shouldn't trust him."

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Laser fire shot toward the Justice as the ship moved forward. The defences activated and the hail of green energy was quickly absorbed by rail-gun fire. Anti-fighter turrets came to life as the CoreWorld fighters and bombers tried to flank the Justice.

Tak'a-Tamen: "Power up the Ion Inverter. Prepare to target the CoreWorld flagship."

The front of the Justice began to glow steadily.

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Khambata: "Thank you Emperor. I shall endevour to serve the CoreWorlds with distinction."

Kartion grinned.

"For one, he's my father, and two, he's promised me control of the Galaxy, and I know he won't cough up. I'm just bid-"

Kartion paused.

"I don't trust him, don't worry, but I'm not required to either."

Laser fire shot toward the Justice as the ship moved forward. The defences activated and the hail of green energy was quickly absorbed by rail-gun fire. Anti-fighter turrets came to life as the CoreWorld fighters and bombers tried to flank the Justice.

Tak'a-Tamen: "Power up the Ion Inverter. Prepare to target the CoreWorld flagship."

The front of the Justice began to glow steadily.
"Sir, their primary weapon is powering up! I can see the energy spikes!" A sensor officer cried out.

The SSD was in the crosshairs, too big to maneuver. The Admiral will have to go turtle. "Intensify forward shields, now! Redirect engine power if you have to!"

"Sir!" The shield technicians got to work rerouting power from other nonessential systems and bolstered the forward shields to at least 120%, if not more.

Maybe I should have brought the Sovereign instead...

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In the chaos of warfare, no one noticed a small X-wing fighter reentering realspace early due to the gravity wells except the Interdictors.

The warning light that a gravity well was near cut in as I raced to Tygis. I was momentarily confused as no gravity well was this far out of the system, unless---

The hyperdrive suddenly cut out, and I reverted to realspace. Orienting myself, I saw distant flashes of light and felt death in this system. A battle! I immediately locked my S-foils to attack position and accelerated...

The Immobilizer noticed a unique IFF code coming from the small fighter, the code that every ship has hardwired into the systems. A member of the Royal Family is here. Except that it's not Captain Yano of the ISD Determination or General/Master Ryan of the 2rd Marine Divison, or even Master Alex Masaki, the prodigal patriarch.

"Sir, I've got a Royal fighter that just reverted." An officer said.

"The Emperor?" The captain asked.

"Uh, no sir. It's the Kid. See the signature?"

"What?" The captain exclaimed. "What's he doing here?"

"I don't know sir." The officer shrugged.

"Get him out of here! It's too dangerous for him!"

"I'll try, sir, but you know Daniel. Like father, like son."

"That's what I'm afraid of..." The captain groaned. "Get me the Emperor..."

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"Young Masaki, please turn around, this is no place for a young boy like you." The captain pleaded over the comms.

"Sorry, Captain. There's something I have to do here. If you must let my father or the Admiral know, go ahead." I replied. I could hear the captain smacking his head in irritation and smirked when I heared 'damned Jedi kids'.

I zoomed towards the battlefield, ready to engage enemy forces when other fighters with irritated older people formed up on me. I sighed, You can't have everything to yourself, kid.
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Khambata: "Thank you Emperor. I shall endevour to serve the CoreWorlds with distinction."
"Very good General--" Andrew suddenly tensed up, as a vision entered his mind through the Force.

--Daniel was engaging enemy forces at Tygis--then he saw him going after Kartion--then Kartion's lightsaber is raised to strike down on the boy--Tak'a-Tamen is laughing in the background--

"Daniel..." Andrew whispered. I'm going to kill that boy for disobeying me...if Kartion doesn't do that for me first.

"I must go. My son is in trouble." Andrew got up. "General, you know your orders."

The Emperor began walking briskly for his fighter.

Maybe 15 minutes has passed when Daniel enter Tygis. Lord JWolf felled his Sith fighter exit hyperspace and enter back into realspace. “What the hell?” he said. Then he saw the battle in front of him and Tygis. Looking at his senor map on the right side of the cockpit, he saw the Shadow Cat’s appear.

“Freeman, stay out of the battle.” ordered JWolf on comm.–link.

“That is what I’m going to do.” repealed Freeman.

“Good, stay here.” said JWolf. Charging his shield generators and lasers up, he flew towards the battle in front of him. Looking back at his senor map, he saw that the I.C.C. was fighting Coreworlds’ navy. “Computer, open a channel to the Immobilizer.” he said.

“Done.” said the female computer voice.

“Immobilizer, this is Jedi Master Jason Scott Wolf. Have any of y’all seen a young kid named Daniel?” He asked.

Memories bombarded Masaki.

Kasandral and her father in the living room of their apartment. Her father held a shotgun.
"Daddy...what's going on?"
"Mommy is in trouble, honey. Stay here."
Her father walked into the master bedroom, loading the gun. Yelling. A loud shot. A short scream. Another shot. Kasandral ran into the room. Blood everywhere. Her father, with his head gone, having turned the gun on himself. Her mother, unrecognizable.

Another memory soars at Masaki.

Zerghiel. The blade, in all its magnificence. Kasandral speaking with it.
((Insert all previous conversations with the blade here...too lazy to go back and find them))
Visions of power and glory. Anger. Arguments with the blade. Telling David off.

"Mr. Miles, this is my fleet, and I will do with it as I please. You will not, can not, stop me."

Blackness as she is knocked out. Waking to klaxons blaring on the CMS Miles. Transfer to Yavin. Thinking.

((Insert her contemplations while imprisoned here))

Guilt. Feeling of failure. A wish to change. Michael. Betrayal.

A wish to assert command over Zerghiel, to not allow it to control her. A slight hint of a longing for revenge against Tak'a Tamen, quickly subdued by Kasandral's subconscious. A desperate plea to be released, to join her friends on her ship, to help with whatever was happening.

Several more petty memories followed. Memories of her childhood as a petty thief, her fencing instructor who mentored her, borderline starvation. Memories of the various Ybronnebian wars she survived. Memories of her first love, first kiss. Memories of her old rapier, now lost. Finally, the thoughts come full circle, to how she lost that rapier, to her betrayal of Michael.
"I'm going to go get some food. Here, take this." Michael hands her a blaster. "Just rest, watch that arm of yours." He leaves the small tent.
Stormtroopers, coming like ants to crumbs, following the signal Kasandral had set up. Kasandral stepping over to join them.
"Please, Michael, don't resist them. Everything will be all right."
Michael's rage, possibly imagined, possibly not. On Tak'a Tamen's ship. Michael escapes. Kasandral is scolded for bringing Michael and not Eamonn.
The memories end abruptly, as Kasandral attempts to pull away from the pain of remembering all that she wished to forget.
"P-please....Master M-masaki..." she stuttered, tears beginning to run down her face. "P-please...no...no m-more."

Maybe 15 minutes has passed when Daniel enter Tygis. Lord JWolf felled his Sith fighter exit hyperspace and enter back into realspace. “What the hell?” he said. Then he saw the battle in front of him and Tygis. Looking at his senor map on the right side of the cockpit, he saw the Shadow Cat’s appear.

“Freeman, stay out of the battle.” ordered JWolf on comm.–link.

“That is what I’m going to do.” repealed Freeman.

“Good, stay here.” said JWolf. Charging his shield generators and lasers up, he flew towards the battle in front of him. Looking back at his senor map, he saw that the I.C.C. was fighting Coreworlds’ navy. “Computer, open a channel to the Immobilizer.” he said.

“Done.” said the female computer voice.

“Immobilizer, this is Jedi Master Jason Scott Wolf. Have any of y’all seen a young kid named Daniel?” He asked.
"Crazy kid, he's running towards the planet!" The Interdictor Cruiser's captain replied.

OOC: Tag to subscribe to this thread with new, future-tech nation. Waiting for CW to post.

"Sir, their primary weapon is powering up! I can see the energy spikes!" A sensor officer cried out.

The SSD was in the crosshairs, too big to maneuver. The Admiral will have to go turtle. "Intensify forward shields, now! Redirect engine power if you have to!"

"Sir!" The shield technicians got to work rerouting power from other nonessential systems and bolstered the forward shields to at least 120%, if not more.

Maybe I should have brought the Sovereign instead...

On board the I.C.C Justice;

Tactical: "The ion inverter is fully charged and locked on target Warlord."

Tak'a-Tamen's glee was evident as he spoke his next command,

Tak'a-Tamen: "Fire!"

The forward end of the Justice flared to life and a bright beam of energy shot forth...

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Kartion grinned.

"For one, he's my father, and two, he's promised me control of the Galaxy, and I know he won't cough up. I'm just bid-"

Kartion paused.

"I don't trust him, don't worry, but I'm not required to either."

Avon was curious as was Amarka. They both looked at Kartion as if he were plotting something,

Amarka: "You realise of course that he has control of my ship. If the CoreWorld fleet have already arrived, then I dread to think of the possible casualties. There are few ships in the galaxy that are more powerful than the Justice

After a moment of silence, Avon cut in,

Avon: "Except the Liberator."

Amarka: "What?"

Avon: "The Liberator is an alien ship that myself and Villa salvaged. It's power and weapon systems are of a unique design that I have yet to fully comprehend." He looked over at Amarka with a sly grin, "There is always someone who is better than you General."

Amarka: "And just how is that going to help us?"

Avon turned back to Kartion, this time with a very sincere expression,

Avon: "If you help us get to the Liberator, then we can use it to eliminate Tak'a-Tamen."

...

Memories bombarded Masaki.

Kasandral and her father in the living room of their apartment. Her father held a shotgun.
"Daddy...what's going on?"
"Mommy is in trouble, honey. Stay here."
Her father walked into the master bedroom, loading the gun. Yelling. A loud shot. A short scream. Another shot. Kasandral ran into the room. Blood everywhere. Her father, with his head gone, having turned the gun on himself. Her mother, unrecognizable.

Another memory soars at Masaki.

Zerghiel. The blade, in all its magnificence. Kasandral speaking with it.
((Insert all previous conversations with the blade here...too lazy to go back and find them))
Visions of power and glory. Anger. Arguments with the blade. Telling David off.

"Mr. Miles, this is my fleet, and I will do with it as I please. You will not, can not, stop me."

Blackness as she is knocked out. Waking to klaxons blaring on the CMS Miles. Transfer to Yavin. Thinking.

((Insert her contemplations while imprisoned here))

Guilt. Feeling of failure. A wish to change. Michael. Betrayal.

A wish to assert command over Zerghiel, to not allow it to control her. A slight hint of a longing for revenge against Tak'a Tamen, quickly subdued by Kasandral's subconscious. A desperate plea to be released, to join her friends on her ship, to help with whatever was happening.

Several more petty memories followed. Memories of her childhood as a petty thief, her fencing instructor who mentored her, borderline starvation. Memories of the various Ybronnebian wars she survived. Memories of her first love, first kiss. Memories of her old rapier, now lost. Finally, the thoughts come full circle, to how she lost that rapier, to her betrayal of Michael.
"I'm going to go get some food. Here, take this." Michael hands her a blaster. "Just rest, watch that arm of yours." He leaves the small tent.
Stormtroopers, coming like ants to crumbs, following the signal Kasandral had set up. Kasandral stepping over to join them.
"Please, Michael, don't resist them. Everything will be all right."
Michael's rage, possibly imagined, possibly not. On Tak'a Tamen's ship. Michael escapes. Kasandral is scolded for bringing Michael and not Eamonn.
The memories end abruptly, as Kasandral attempts to pull away from the pain of remembering all that she wished to forget.
"P-please....Master M-masaki..." she stuttered, tears beginning to run down her face. "P-please...no...no m-more."
The Jedi Master brought himself out of Kasandral's head, and shut down the statis chamber. "You're clearly fighting the darkside in you, my dear. I can see that now. I apologize that we have to err on the side of caution, but we had to make sure."

Then the same vision that appeared before Andrew now was sent to Alex. Family blood is strong. Concerned for his grandson's welfare and the return of Tak'a-Tamen, Alex opened a comlink channel to the PA system.
"I am convening an emergency meeting immediately." Alex said. "Please assemble in the Assembly Hall as soon as possible."

"Crazy kid, he's running towards the planet!" The Interdictor Cruiser's captain replied.

“Damn it. I’m going after him.” said Lord JWolf. His Sith fighter shot forwards into the battle and closer to the planet.

Kasandral nodded slightly. "Thank you, Master Masaki."
She turned to Diana. "Diana: Ready Jana to leave...she should be ready by now."
Diana smiled, saluted casually, and jogged down the corridor.
Kasandral tapped her implant. "Gurshix: I am clear to leave. Master Masaki is convening an emergency meeting in the assembly hall. Proceed to the Keel immediately to oversee the completion of repairs. Be ready to leave the system within the hour."
Gurshix paused, and finally replied through her implant.
"It is good to see you are well again. I will see you in space."
Kasandral tapped her implant again, hesitating slightly.
"Admiral?"
"Yes?"
"My blade...send someone down with it, please. I think I can control it. I know the symptoms now."
"Very well..."
---
Priedley himself boarded a shuttle and began toward the academy, holding a mahogany box containing Zerghiel.
---
Kasandral nodded to Masaki again, and went over to the box in the corner to collect her belongings. Holstering her blaster pistol, sheathing her vibro dagger, and clipping her old lightsaber to her belt, she left the room, walking quickly toward the assembly hall, a sense of purpose in her steps.
---
Jana, finally healed, thanked the medic. Ophelia, Diana, and Jana proceeded to the assembly hall.

On board the I.C.C Justice;

Tactical: "The ion inverter is fully charged and locked on target Warlord."

Tak'a-Tamen's glee was evident as he spoke his next command,

Tak'a-Tamen: "Fire!"

The forward end of the Justice flared to life and a bright beam of energy shot forth...
...and impacted upon the Rebellion's reinforced shields. The energy was pushed around the ship in a wave as the shields worked overtime to dissipate it all. Hull breaches were immediately reported as the energy overwhelmed the shields and bled to the hull, damaging a kilometer-long section of the 17.6 km long commandship in various severities. A second shot would be even worse.

The bridge shuddered under the impact, and the Admiral ordered the fleet to concentrate their firepower upon the Justice. The Star Destroyers then maneuvered to bring their heavy turbolasers to bear on the supership, while still pounding away at the other enemies.

...and impacted upon the Rebellion's reinforced shields. The energy was pushed around the ship in a wave as the shields worked overtime to dissipate it all. Hull breaches were immediately reported as the energy overwhelmed the shields and bled to the hull, damaging a kilometer-long section of the 17.6 km long commandship in various severities. A second shot would be even worse.

The bridge shuddered under the impact, and the Admiral ordered the fleet to concentrate their firepower upon the Justice. The Star Destroyers then maneuvered to bring their heavy turbolasers to bear on the supership, while still pounding away at the other enemies.

Tactical: "Direct hit Warlord. The enemy ship has sustained considerable damage!"

Tak'a-Tamen: "Excellent!"

Tactical: "...However, the other vessels appear to be bearing down on us!!"

Tak'a-Tamen: "Tell the fleet to move in and protect us at ANY cost!"

The turbolaser fire began to break through the Justice's defences and several hits impacted on the hull. The floor shook as each impact registered. The other Andila ships continued to fire steadily as they were each taking hits. A few exploded into fireballs and the rest continued to move forward.

Tak'a-Tamen: "This should provide a decent enough distraction. Activate the Skip Drive! Prepare to move out."

...

“What the hell?” said Lord JWolf as he felled a dark being on the Justice. “Tak'a-Tamen is here.” he said as he opened fire at a few enemy fighters. “What do I do? he asked himself out loud.

David saw the battle emerging, as he was no longer bound by worldly things like Physics. He sent a simple message through the Force. JWolf, I know you hate me. However, for the good of the Order, I have come to help you. Tak-a-Tamen is about to bug out using a skip drive. If you can get inside his jump well, preferable attached to the ship, you can jump along with him without his sensors detecting it. However, you'd have to hide your usage of the Force. Follow him, advise the council of his movements. I know you are up to the challenge.

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Mike came upon a datapad that was addressed to him aboard the Outrider. It gave him legal posession of part of the estate, the ship, and his blessings in teachings the Demolitions classes. David explained that he put Mike in his place many times to see if he was good enough to teach it himself, and that he had made his father proud. Mike then grabbed all the other datapads, meant for pretty much everyone he knew, and brought them and his dad's other stuff to his Lab for sorting and giving to those who it was meant for.

Tactical: "Direct hit Warlord. The enemy ship has sustained considerable damage!"

Tak'a-Tamen: "Excellent!"

Tactical: "...However, the other vessels appear to be bearing down on us!!"

Tak'a-Tamen: "Tell the fleet to move in and protect us at ANY cost!"

The turbolaser fire began to break through the Justice's defences and several hits impacted on the hull. The floor shook as each impact registered. The other Andila ships continued to fire steadily as they were each taking hits. A few exploded into fireballs and the rest continued to move forward.

Tak'a-Tamen: "This should provide a decent enough distraction. Activate the Skip Drive! Prepare to move out."

...
"I want the Justice destroyed." Admiral Rommel said coldly. "Do not let it escape! Intensify firepower!"

The fleet bored through the enemy fleet as the firepower intensified, trying to break through and attack the Justice and destroy it. None shall pass here!

Kartion began to reply when he sensed two things. One, Daniel.

"He's here..."

And two, Tak'a-Tamen leaving, with his ship!

"Oh that bast*rd...I swear..." He began to say, before he realised Avon and Amarka were still there.

"Thanks, but I've got no time, Tak'a, the coward, is making a run for it, I need to get my fighter. There's also a Jedi here, I'm going to sort him out...permanently."

Kartion got up, turned for the door, then grinned.

"Don't worry, I'll be back. If the Coreworldian fleet makes it to Tygis, I'll teleport you to my mansion on Klatooine. Okay?"

Not waiting for a response, Kartion went ghostly, and popped out of existance...

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...And popped into his fighter. Clambering into the seat, he started up the ship, and wated for a few moments. When all the lights went green, Kartion hit the throttle, and his fighter shot out of the Justice. Hitting the cloaking device, Kartion grinned as he spotted Daniel, and homed in.

The Elesto's Fury apparently rippled across the hull, and then went completely black, cloaking it from the eye.

Kasandral nodded slightly. "Thank you, Master Masaki."
She turned to Diana. "Diana: Ready Jana to leave...she should be ready by now."
Diana smiled, saluted casually, and jogged down the corridor.
Kasandral tapped her implant. "Gurshix: I am clear to leave. Master Masaki is convening an emergency meeting in the assembly hall. Proceed to the Keel immediately to oversee the completion of repairs. Be ready to leave the system within the hour."
Gurshix paused, and finally replied through her implant.
"It is good to see you are well again. I will see you in space."
Kasandral tapped her implant again, hesitating slightly.
"Admiral?"
"Yes?"
"My blade...send someone down with it, please. I think I can control it. I know the symptoms now."
"Very well..."
---
Priedley himself boarded a shuttle and began toward the academy, holding a mahogany box containing Zerghiel.
---
Kasandral nodded to Masaki again, and went over to the box in the corner to collect her belongings. Holstering her blaster pistol, sheathing her vibro dagger, and clipping her old lightsaber to her belt, she left the room, walking quickly toward the assembly hall, a sense of purpose in her steps.
---
Jana, finally healed, thanked the medic. Ophelia, Diana, and Jana proceeded to the assembly hall.

The assembly hall was now packed with apprentices, knights and Masters not on missions. The Council Members were up front, and as soon as the chatter was halted, Master Masaki spoke, cutting to the chase.

"I have grave news to impart upon the Jedi. The evil Warlord Tak'a-Tamen has returned, and so has the renegade Jedi Kartion." Gasped and sucked teeth could be heard among the younger Knights. "There is growing evidence that one or both of them are implicated as leaders of the Order of the Universe terrorist group, meant to shake the Imperial Republic to it's very grounds, but failed. It is my suggestion, then, that we send a Jedi Strike Force to the planet Tygis currently under siege, and take care of them as soon as possible. I will be in command of the Strike Force, but I would like volunteers to join as soon as possible. Come forward if you wish to join it. If you do not, then remain seated."

Kartion began to reply when he sensed two things. One, Daniel.

"He's here..."

And two, Tak'a-Tamen leaving, with his ship!

"Oh that bast*rd...I swear..." He began to say, before he realised Avon and Amarka were still there.

"Thanks, but I've got no time, Tak'a, the coward, is making a run for it, I need to get my fighter. There's also a Jedi here, I'm going to sort him out...permanently."

Kartion got up, turned for the door, then grinned.

"Don't worry, I'll be back. If the Coreworldian fleet makes it to Tygis, I'll teleport you to my mansion on Klatooine. Okay?"

Not waiting for a response, Kartion went ghostly, and popped out of existance...

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...And popped into his fighter. Clambering into the seat, he started up the ship, and wated for a few moments. When all the lights went green, Kartion hit the throttle, and his fighter shot out of the Justice. Hitting the cloaking device, Kartion grinned as he spotted Daniel, and homed in.

The Elesto's Fury apparently rippled across the hull, and then went completely black, cloaking it from the eye.
Danger signals rang through my brain, and I immediately broke off from the enemy fighter I was pursuing, then dove "down" towards the gravity well, dodging stray fire, and then looping back up to try and catch whatever this is off guard. I reached out into the Force, and tried to see who this guy is that's good enough to keep up with me!

David saw the battle emerging, as he was no longer bound by worldly things like Physics. He sent a simple message through the Force. JWolf, I know you hate me. However, for the good of the Order, I have come to help you. Tak-a-Tamen is about to bug out using a skip drive. If you can get inside his jump well, preferable attached to the ship, you can jump along with him without his sensors detecting it. However, you'd have to hide your usage of the Force. Follow him, advise the council of his movements. I know you are up to the challenge.

Hearing David’s message, he sent one back. I don’t listen to ghosts, David. I will do it…….Wait, change that. I’m helping Daniel. The Justice will he blow up, Andrew‘s fleet can take it down.

The Sith fighter entered a barrel roll to dodge a enemy fighter, that was gunned down by Lord JWolf. Using the Force to find Daniel’s fighter. “There he is.” So, he opens a comm-link to Daniel’s fighter.

On comm-link: “Daniel, don’t go off to a fight without me again.”

As his Sith fighter got near Daniel’s fighter, Lord JWolf could fell somebody behind Daniel. Opening fire at the unknown fighter.

Kasandral gave a quiet command to Jana and stepped forward. Jana motioned to Diana and Ophelia and went to the hangar bay to be transported to the fleet.

Younger apprentices were paired with older ones to keep them alive. Altogether, about 50 or so Jedi were going. 50 out of thousands, but still a large number from an Academy of several hundred. Large enough of a Strike Force, in Master Masaki's opinion.

"Very well. We leave ASAP." Master Masaki said, and concluded the emergency meeting, then conferred with his colleagues. The younger Master Regalo and Master Sasuke will go with him as well. That done, the Jedi then trooped down to the hangar bay and headed into the largest ship in the bay, the Lightsaber Striker, a souped up Corvette capable of carrying more than 200 troops, and taking on a wing of fighters alone if need be.

OOC:
CM, I believe Mike should be one of the 50...

On comm-link: “Daniel, don’t go off to a fight without me again.”
And that's just the beginning... I sighed, as I dodged more fire again. "Yes, Master."

And that's just the beginning... I sighed, as I dodged more fire again. "Yes, Master."

“I’m one of the two fighters on your six.” said JWolf ”Got any idea why Tak is here?’

“I’m one of the two fighters on your six.” said JWolf ”Got any idea why Tak is here?’
"No. Well, I could guess." I said. If I could guess, I'd say he's on that Justice being pounded. Much as I'd like to go over and knock him down again, the area's too hot right now. I'd just have to settle for this guy...Kartion?! Dammit! Why him? Why now?!

“Maybe your dad’s fleet will blow up the Justice with him on it.” said JWolf. "Got a plan to get that fighter off your butt?"

"I-I don't know." I said. Suddenly... "JWolf, Watch out!"

OOC: I'd like a crippling so Kartion and I could duel alone, JWolf...please?

"Dammit! That godforsaken vampire, how can he see me!?!"

Kartion had had it with JWolf.

"I'll get Daniel later. JWolf, you're as good as toast..."

Smiling, he cut the throttle. Turning the ship 180, he turned to see JWolf bearing down on him, his face in mild shock. Grinning, Kartion pulled the trigger. Dozens of green lances shot out from the Fury, revealing the ship for a second. The laser hit JWolfs ship, the first few hitting the shields, the rest braking through.

It all happend in slow motion.

The first two hit the hull, blasting through, the next two hit where the last two had, blowing through the rest of the hull, and then engines. JWolf's ship began to veer to the right, when the last two struck. JWolf's mouth cried a silent "No!" as the last two lasers hit the coc*pit.

Kartion winced a little as they blew through the coc*pit, vapourising what was left of the ship's front. Kartion smiled, he'd done the deed. JWolf's fighter spun uncontrollably. Just missing Kartion's fighter, it veered off to the right.

"The weak fool. Taking on an invisable ship with the Dark Lord of the Sith as pilot..."

Shaking his head, Kartion hit the engines, and spun. He tracked down Daniel, and smiling deeply, he shot off after Daniel again, more determined than ever.

OOC: This post was fully endorsed by Coreworlds. He thought it was an interesting twist and hey, it was!

OOC: Sorry, WA, we made a serious error here. Telling him to edit now.

OOC: Sorry, it's edited. I got rid of the spirit thing.

"I-I don't know." I said. Suddenly... "JWolf, Watch out!"

OOC: I'd like a crippling so Kartion and I could duel alone, JWolf...please?

“Shit.” yelled Lord JWolf.

"Dammit! That godforsaken vampire, how can he see me!?!"

Kartion had had it with JWolf.

"I'll get Daniel later. JWolf, you're as good as toast..."

Smiling, he cut the throttle. Turning the ship 180, he turned to see JWolf bearing down on him, his face in mild shock. Grinning, Kartion pulled the trigger. Dozens of green lances shot out from the Fury, revealing the ship for a second.

OOC: OH, your post is a godmode. I'm going for here.

IC: The Sith fighter took the hits from the laser. “Damn it.” he yelled as he pushed the throttle forwards. Pulling back on the controller, he flying over Kartion’s fighter. About a inch away from it.

“Take him out, Daniel.” said JWolf over the comm-link. Activing his cloaking device, he continue forwards to the planet.

OOC: This post was fully endorsed by Coreworlds. He thought it was an interesting twist and hey, it was!

OOC: And it was a godmode. CW, you got on to me and CM about killing off Kas' people. And you endorse that godmode post.

OOC: JWolf I edited. So your post is now a bit messed. I dunno what you can do, but my post is now 'legal'. I removed the spirit bit, so I didn't post a loss, check it out. Your fighter's gone though.

OOC: Sorry, sorry, sorry. :(

OOC: I didn't mean for OH to go that far. I just thought he'd shoot, then you'd get crippled and had to pull out, leaving me to fight Kartion alone. After all, it was supposed to happen, but not the killing part.

OOC: Yeah, I forgot about the rules, and went overboard, but there's a chance of him surviving...somehow.

OOC: JWolf I edited. So your post is now a bit messed. I dunno what you can do, but my post is now 'legal'. I removed the spirit bit, so I didn't post a loss, check it out. Your fighter's gone though.

OOC: Your post is not legal. You have godmode in that posted. First, you posted damaged on JWolf’s fighter. Then you posted him dieing.

OOC: I didn't mean for OH to go that far. I just thought he'd shoot, then you'd get crippled and had to pull out, leaving me to fight Kartion alone. After all, it was supposed to happen, but not the killing part.

OOC: I edited to where there was on godmoding part in it.

OOC: Yeah, I forgot about the rules, and went overboard, but there's a chance of him surviving...somehow.

OOC: There is a chance of him surviving. Lord Jwolf’s Sith fighter is not a normal one. It has been modified. Now, it can hang with a X-Wing or a TIE fighter. Read my post. And went I fired at K’s fighter, I only fired at it. Plus, I open fired at the fighter rear end or should I said I lit it up.

OOC: No I didn't, look again. I edited the dying part. Just because the lasers hit the pit doesn't mean he's . And anyway, the lasers are strong ones, as I detailed in one of my earlier posts. Tell you what, I'll get rid of the explosion. K?

OOC: That's done and cleared up with. Now it's Kartion vs the Masaki Family!

IC:
"Damn, it's Kartion, all right." I said. I reached deeply into the Force, as deeply as I could go within the training I had, and tried to sense his presence so I can fire.

OOC: Edited JWolf, you fighter isn't gone either, so now it's legal, and anyway, you don't edit or ignore parts of people's posts. You highlight the godmode, and make them edit it out, which I have, so now you need to edit yours. Good luck, I'm after Daniel again!

IC: "Oh no you don't..."

Kartion focused, and slowly, but surely, minimized his presence in the Force. Satisfied, Kartion accelerated. Pitching a little, he began to match Daniel's manuevers. After a few seconds, Kartion had him almost lined up.

"Just a little more..."

He bit his lip, he banked and matched Daniel's manuever.

"Just a little more..."

At that moment, the targeting computer flared, showing Daniel in his crosshairs. Grinning, Kartion pulled the trigger, and dozens upon dozens of green lances shot out toward's Daniel, revealing some of the ship...

OOC: JWolf, just to let you know, it's an actual cloak. The light from the lasers won't show Kartion's ship. But for the sake of RP, everytime Kartion fires, some of his ship is revealed. K?

“That damn Kartion. I will break his neck the next time I see him in person.” said JWolf. Hitting a couple of buttons, a new screen came up. ‘Damage report’ was at the top of in. “Damn it, from that attack. It is did that much damage to my wing.” he said. The shields was down to nothing at the front. Each tip of the wings had holes in them. Power has been sent to enforce the front shields.

On comm-link “Don’t get behind him or he will pull the same trick he did with me. Hit him from the sides, Daniel.”

Using the Force to send a message to Master Alex. Master Alex, the warlord is here and that damn Kartion. Plus, Kartion almost blow me out of space. Get here ASAP.

IC: "Oh no you don't..."

Kartion focused, and slowly, but surely, minimized his presence in the Force. Satisfied, Kartion accelerated. Pitching a little, he began to match Daniel's manuevers. After a few seconds, Kartion had him almost lined up.

"Just a little more..."

He bit his lip, he banked and matched Daniel's manuever.

"Just a little more..."

At that moment, the targeting computer flared, showing Daniel in his crosshairs. Grinning, Kartion pulled the trigger, and dozens upon dozens of green lances shot out toward's Daniel, revealing some of the ship...
A flicker in the Force, and I just snap-rolled to my left, the green bolts hitting nothing but vacuum just microseconds from where I was. "Damn you, Kartion!"

I need to lose him, fast, or at least force a ground offensive. That's where things even up...

I had a pretty reckless idea, but if it worked, should slow him down a bit. I headed towards where there was a slugging match between a Star Destroyers and an enemy battleship, turbolasers flying in the danger zone between them. I had to trust in the Force, let it guide me here...and Juked where it said juke and roll where it said roll, using the shields to bleed off any glancing blows as I passed through the no-mans land...what of Kartion?

"Dammit! So close!"

Kartion rolled off to follow Daniel. He grunted at his loss, and then wondered what Daniel was doing.

"Wha-, oh god."

He then realised. Daniel was trying to lose him in the gauntlet between the two ships. Kartion just shook his head.

"Oh kiddo, I'm gonna remember this..."

Closing his eyes, Kartion focused...

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On both ships, their Main Reactors began to shudder. Slowly, they began to shudder more and more, as the power contained in the reactors slowly grew beyond the reactor's control...

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Kartion waited until...

"Closer...just a little closer..."

...Daniel's ship entered the gauntlet.

"HA!"

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At that very moment, the reactors on both ships overloaded. The reactors vapourised as atoms were pulled apart and their e energies were released...

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"He might know where I am...but now he has something more pressing...haha!"

Kartion grinned, and pulled off to the left as both ships blew up...

"CRAP!" I began to pull up, but the explosion caught part of the shielding, and I made it out of there, singed, but alive. Mental note to myself, don't try that again...

“Now, why the hell did those two ships just blow up like that.“ JWolf asked. His fighter was on the outside of battle, now. But he was heading back to where the Shadow Cat is.

"Good luck, Daniel. If you can, get out of the middle of battle and take the fight from that damn Sith's hands. ” JWolf said on comm-link to Daniel.

"I have you now..."

Kartion grinned as he came up behind Daniel. His targetting computer going wild, Kartion pulled the trigger, and watched as twelve green lances shot out toward Daniel. He watched Daniel turn...but it was too late. Six of the lasers impacted on Daniel's rear shield.

Yes...

The next two missed due to Daniel's corkscrew.

C'mon...

The next two just missed one of the wings.

Oh c'mon...

The last two hit home. Rocky turned and cried out as the one hit right in front of him, making a deep scorch into the hull...

...And the other hit him square on, completely frying Rocky. Kartion cheered in triumph, but focused, and followed Daniel again, trying to get him in his sights...

The last two hit home. Rocky turned and cried out as the one hit right in front of him, making a deep scorch into the hull...
Rocky squealed in alarm at the close hit.
"Shut yourself down, Rocky!" I ordered. "You won't survive another hit!"
He did so, but not a moment too soon for:
...And the other hit him square on, completely frying Rocky. Kartion cheered in triumph, but focused, and followed Daniel again, trying to get him in his sights...
"Crap." I muttered. He'll have to be fixed, if I could get out of this damned battle!

I goosed the engines, afterburning them for a few seconds to increase the distance, and headed straight for the planet. If I can't beat him in space, I'll try for a lightsaber duel. I'm stronger than I was last time we met, and have learned new skills. Should help me against him. And I could latch myself on the ground by using the Force to anchor my feet better or just grab a tree in case he uses that Force Storm of his again...I hated that. This time, he'd probably go for the kill with it, so I would really have to hold on to save my life.

Shoving those thoughts out of my mind, I concentrated all my skills on dodging Kartion's blasts long enough to get to planetside, where I could see terrible storms wracking on the surface already due to bombardment. Fitting weather for a battle such as this. Not to mention that there are assault ships flying down to the planet now, ready to retake it by force.

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The Lightsaber Striker rose into space, after the Jedi were all strapped in, and began the journey to Tygris.

OOC:
I shall assume that Mike is taking the Outrider with him, CM?

Lord JWolf meets up with the Shadow Cat. Lord JWolf is mad, now. Linking comms to the Shadow Cat, he said “Have a team ready and in the Grek. We’re going to the planet.”

“Done.” said Freeman.

OOC: Kas is in a modified TIE-Phantom. We'll just say that she caught a transport to the Keel, and got into the Phantom, which can be seen here:
http://www.galacticempiredatabank.com/phantom.gif
It has been fitted with a hyperdrive, shields, and torpedoes, and has been modified with extra maneuverability and speed.
IC: Kasandral shot through space, flanking the Lightsaber Striker. Zerghiel was now safely clipped to her hip. As she flew, she spoke to the blade.
"You will obey me. I will not obey you."
Nonsense...I am much wiser than you. I can think of strategies with extreme speed--
Kasandral cut off it's communication.
"I say again, Blade: You will obey me. We will have none of this 'You control me crap.'"
Maam...I am afraid that I was made to attempt to control my owners, to make them better.
"Then I hereby change that. Now, unless you wish to be a pile of scrap, I suggest you listen, and adhere to my words. Understood?"
Very well...speak.
"You will aid me in battle, without controlling me. You will give advice when it is wanted. You will NOT attempt to sway me to either the light or the dark. You will NOT disobey me. Above all, you WILL NOT attempt to overule these laws I have set. You shall either be my blade and ally, who listens to my every command and obeys without complaint, or you will be on the next shipment to Kuat Drive Yards as metal to be used in some underfunded ship. Understood? Oh, by the way, when you are sent there, you will be disassembled, melted, and packaged, with all your parts separate. You will not be able to become some 'Sentient Star Destroyer.' Understood?"
The blade was silent for some time, and finally came the communication: Understood...master.
Kasandral felt a wave of energy ripple through her, a sign of her control over the blade. It was as if she had two perspectives on everything; she guessed that she was able to read the blade now, and it her. So be it...

"Run little Masaki...RUN! You can run, but you can't hide!"

Kartion laughed as he continued to fire at Daniel. Tygis loomed nearer and nearer, and the storms caused by ardment were visable now, but Kartion just grinned, and followed him in...

Meanwhile...

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Avon: What's happening?

Amarka: I-I...don't know, we're fading away!

Avon and Amarka went ghostly, and slowly faded out of existance. After a few more moments, they faded into existance, and fell onto an unseen floor. The entire room was pitch black, and frigid cold.

"Run little Masaki...RUN! You can run, but you can't hide!"

Kartion laughed as he continued to fire at Daniel. Tygis loomed nearer and nearer, and the storms caused by 'ardment were visable now, but Kartion just grinned, and followed him in...

Meanwhile...
"I'm not running, Master, I'm just escaping in a different direction." I shot back, remembering his old quote.

I headed into one of the storms, and immediately began fighting the turbulence with my strength. Lightning flashed against the shields, and I tried to aim for clearer ground. But first, to get Kartion off my back...

I made a sign of the tiger with my hands while still holding the stick and concentrated on the Force. Now, let's hope this works...

Immediately, I accelerated into a darker cloud, and then came out again, snap-turning to the left...

"Oh no you don't..." Kartion muttered.

Accelerating, the Elesto's Fury entered the storm cloud. Lightning flash all around Kartion, shaking the fighter. He held onto the yoke, and fought the turbulence. Then, he felt Daniel peak in the Force.

A trick eh Daniel? I wonder what it is...

The Elesto's Fury emerged from the storm cloud, then followed Daniel into a darker one. Emerging, Kartion saw Daniel to his left, and snap rolled. Not waiting for his computer to flare, Kartion squeezed the trigger, and green lasers lanced through the sky, most missing, but one hit the pit.

"Take that!"

"Oh no you don't..." Kartion muttered.

Accelerating, the Elesto's Fury entered the storm cloud. Lightning flash all around Kartion, shaking the fighter. He held onto the yoke, and fought the turbulence. Then, he felt Daniel peak in the Force.

A trick eh Daniel? I wonder what it is...

The Elesto's Fury emerged from the storm cloud, then followed Daniel into a darker one. Emerging, Kartion saw Daniel to his left, and snap rolled. Not waiting for his computer to flare, Kartion squeezed the trigger, and green lasers lanced through the sky, most missing, but one hit the pit.

"Take that!"
"Aarrgh!" "I" shouted and the fighter exploded...not into flames, but into a puff of white smoke as the terminal hit occured. My clone "died" but the real me is somewhere else!

I was already zooming away, breaking through clouds to a clearer part of the landscape, not so turbulent. I managed to land near a forest, and scrambled out of the cockpit. Hitting the trees and bounding away through them, I thought to myself. Now, Kartion, let's see how good you are against me now...

The Sith fighter and Grek are heading to the planet. Both have their cloaks on. JWolf has order two things to be on the Grek. Two things that would control Kartion after Daniel kicks his butt. Something placed on Kartion’s head and something placed on his wrists.

"Smart...very smart, but I can sense you young one...the hunt is still on!"

Kartion rolled his fighter, and dived down through the atmosphere. He was annoyed. He actually fell for a trick like that...

"Grr...I'll get you for that. Even now I can sense you, running through the woods, but I'll have some insurence you won't leave this planet alive..."

The atmosphere cleared to reveal a forest, and there it was.

"Daniel's fighter...ha, big mistake..."

Smiling, Kartion squeezed the trigger. A burst of green lasers shot forth, and hit the fighter's midsection. The fighter blew up spectacularly, with bits of junk and sharp metal flying about.

"Now we begin!"

Kartion landed. Jumping out of his fighter, he ran through the woods, pursuing Daniel. behind him, his fighter went ghostly, and reappeared in one of the Complex's many hangars.

The Sith fighter and the Grek went the long way to the planet. Watching the battle that was to his left, Lord JWolf said “Damn Sith, y’all need to just go off and ****ing died.” Then he opened a channel with the Grek.

“Freeman, land in the forest. Then we will find any complex and find any Sith puppets.” he said then took a small pause “And kill them.”

"Yes, Master." said Freeman.

OOC: WA, bugger off. I got permission of CW to do it, and anyway, we're doing a y epic duel here! Go away! We need peace!

Avon: What's happening?

Amarka: I-I...don't know, we're fading away!

Avon and Amarka went ghostly, and slowly faded out of existance. After a few more moments, they faded into existance, and fell onto an unseen floor. The entire room was pitch black, and frigid cold.

Amarka: "Where in hell are we?!"

Avon: "Hell is supposed to be a hot, firey place. I doubt that the biblical references could be so mis-informed."

Amarka: "Wha... what happened to us?"

Avon: "Why are you asking me? I know as much as you do."

Amarka: "It was a rhetorical question Avon."

Amarka: "In other words; a waste of time."

If it wasn't for the blackness, Avon would have noticed the irritated expression on Amarka's face. As it was, the pair's only senses available to them was sound and touch. A cold room with a cold floor with only the sounds of their voices to reassure them that they weren't alone. Except for another that called out through the darkness,

Voice: "Avon, is that you?"

Amarka: "Who's that?"

Avon: "Villa! For the first time in my life I am actually glad to hear your voice."

Villa: "Oh. That's cheered me up no end." His sarcasm was as dry as the air itself, "Who's that with you?"

Avon: "That is General Amarka. Don't worry, he is not a threat."

Amarka sensed the double meaning in Avon's statement but secided to let it pass,

Amarka: "Well, what now? Do we just sit here in the dark?"

Villa: "I don't like the dark."

Avon: "There is little else we can do. Although I have notice that my restraints are gone."

Amarka: "Yes, mine are gone too."

Villa: "So have mine. What does it mean?"

Avon: "It means that we have been teleported to a more secure cell on another planet."

Amarka: "And just how did you come to that conclusion?"

Villa: "Please don't ask him that, we'll be here all day."

Avon couldn't help but smile,

Avon: "The lack of restraints would indicate that this room is more secure than the last. The fact that it is cold would suggest that we are no longer on Tygis. Tygis as you know is a very humid world. And since we weren't carried or escorted from our previous holding I can only assume that a teleporter was used. The phasing experience seemed to be indicative of teleporter mechanics."

Villa: "I told you. He loves to wallow in his own superiority."

Avon: "Shut up Villa."

Villa: "I thought you were happy to hear my voice again."

Avon: "The appeal has suddenly died a quick but painful death."

Amarka closed his eyes. It was indeed going to be a long day.

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The Justice began to accelerate as a skip vortex opened in front of it. Tak'a-Tamen sensed that Kartion was going after Daniel and smiled and the thought,

Tak'a-Tamen: "I'll be back once I have finished."

Laser blasts struck the hull and the ship shook again. However it wasn't enough to halt the Imperial Command Cruiser from leaving the battle area and -unknown to the CoreWorld fleet- headed for CoreWorlds.

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OOC: Waiting for CW to post arrival of the strike team

The Justice began to accelerate as a skip vortex opened in front of it. Tak'a-Tamen sensed that Kartion was going after Daniel and smiled and the thought,

Tak'a-Tamen: "I'll be back once I have finished."

Laser blasts struck the hull and the ship shook again. However it wasn't enough to halt the Imperial Command Cruiser from leaving the battle area and -unknown to the CoreWorld fleet- headed for CoreWorlds.
"Damn that bastard to hell!" Admiral Rommel slammed a fist down on a table. He then sent orders to the fleet. "Thunder Sword, take care of the rest of the enemy! You have command of the fleet!"

"Yes, Admiral!" Captain Naota replied, on the holocom.

"Rebellion Squadron! We pursue the enemy!" The Grand Admiral ordered. The ten Star Destroyers then formed up on the Admiral's flag and began to fire it's way out of here, while the Interdictors dropped their gravity wells to let them pass.

Meanwhile, the Emperor reverted to realspace in his X-wing just when the Admiral was getting ready to jump. "Admiral, report!"

"The Justice under command of what may be Tak'a-Tamen has left the system, sir. The Immobilizer reported that Daniel's last position was near Tygis itself. He was dogfighting a serious player here." The Admiral then recieved another report. "Sir, I regret to inform you that he's been shot down on the planet itself."

My son...I'm coming! Andrew sent. "Thank you, Admiral. Have the Sovereign transferred to your fleet. You'll need it."

"Very well, Emperor. May the Force be with you." The Grand Admiral soon jumped into hyperspace, after sending word to Admiral James Weasley (no relation to the wizarding family) to transfer the Sovereign to him.

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My son...I'm coming! I recieved from Dad while jumping from branch to branch.

Dad...Kartion's here! I sent back.

Andrew was currently trying to get through a mess of fighters. All right! Slow him down any way you can! I'll be there soon!

Right! Hurry! I sent, then continued tree-jumping.

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Andrew then send orders to the fleet to begin sending Marines to secure the planet and board eneemy battleships. Dropships immediately went for Tygis and her colonies on her twin moons to secure the enemy forces on the ground. He gave priority to find Daniel, but he knew that it wouldn't work that way and continued to fight his way towards the planet.

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The Jedi Strike Force then reverted to realspace as well, having shaved an hour off using shortcuts through hyperspace rarely traveled except by Jedi and the underworld. The Lightsaber Striker then cut it's own path through the fighter ranks, and danced the tango with a cruiser. The Jedi Knights have now arrived!

As Lord JWolf’s Sith fighter exited the storm clouds, he saw something he did not what to see. Daniel’s fighter blow to hell. “He was not in it. He was not in it.” he said as he slowly land about 50 yards away from the fighter. The Grek sat down next to the Sith fighter. Jumping out of the fighter, Lord JWolf saw Erik running out of the Grek looking at Daniel’s fighter. Then stopped by Lord JWolf and asked “Is he die?”

“No. Daniel is alive.” JWolf said. Looking over at Grek, he order “Kit, Bob, put out the fire and find all parts of Rocky. ” as Kit and Bob walk down the ramp. “Yes, Master.” they said as he ran off to put the fire out.

“Freeman, put ten men around the ship.” JWolf order as Freeman walked down the ramp. “Will do, Master.” Ten men in Clone Trooper Jet armor and armed with BlasTech E-11 Blaster Rifle surrounds the ships and stand guards.

Looking at the sky, he said “Andrew is here. Computer, open comms with Andrew’s fighter.”

“Done.” said the female computer voice.

“Andrew, welcome to the fight.” he said. “I’m going to find Daniel and give him two things. That will help hold Kartion. Plus, I got Kit and Bob trying to save Rocky."

“Everybody move.” order JWolf as they head into the forest. (Everybody is JWolf, Erik, Freeman, V’Bacca, Bar-stay. and 30 other men in normal Clone Trooper armor.)

Thank you, Jason. That would be appreciated. Andrew said, and then found himself under attack from a commander. This one's good.

Andrew looped and dove, snap-turned and rolled to fight the commander, a veteran of many conflicts. The dogfight took several minutes, and then Andrew managed to shoot through the pilot's shields and hit the engines, blowing him out of the sky.

Soon, the battle would be over...but the war has just begun!

Your welcome. See you went you get down here. he said using the Force. I can't say there will be anybody left for you. Drawing his Scottish claymore, he continue deeper into the forest.

"I don't have time to waste chasing you..."

Sighing, Kartion stopped, and went ghostly. A few seconds later, he appeared behind a large tree about five metres in front of Daniel. Smiling, he stuck his foot out as Daniel just began to ran past. Tripping, Daniel began to flip over. Kartion wasted no time, and punched Daniel in the stomach, sending him flying into a tree. Staying on the tree for a few seconds, Daniel groaned, and then fell. The tree seperated, and collapsed over Daniel. Kartion stood where he was, and inspected his knuckles.

"Little dude, I can't waste my time chasing you down. Can we just get this over with?" Kartion asked, at which point he removed his Sabre Staff.

"I don't have time to waste chasing you..."

Sighing, Kartion stopped, and went ghostly. A few seconds later, he appeared behind a large tree about five metres in front of Daniel.
"What?!" I tried to slow down, but momentum won't let me.

Smiling, he stuck his foot out as Daniel just began to ran past. Tripping, Daniel began to flip over.
"Waaah!" Tripped up, I began to tumble towards the ground...

Kartion wasted no time, and punched Daniel in the stomach, sending him flying into a tree.
"Oof!" The wind was knocked out of me by the punch.
SLAM! Back, meet the tree. My body left a mark there, too.

Staying on the tree for a few seconds, Daniel groaned, and then fell. The tree seperated, and collapsed over Daniel. Kartion stood where he was, and inspected his knuckles.
"Ow! Ouch! Ow! Aaaah!" I fell the 20 or so feet to the ground through smaller branches and managed to cover myself before the tree fell on and around me.

"Little dude, I can't waste my time chasing you down. Can we just get this over with?" Kartion asked, at which point he removed his Sabre Staff.
I groaned, checking myself over, using the Force to pull out splinters, and spitting up a bit of blood from a cut lip. Bruises and cuts already. I'm going to feel them in the morning, if I survive Kartion here...

"Fine, let's dance." I pulled out my own lightsaber, and ignited it.

"Sure thing, but after the duel please?"

Kartion activated his Sabre Staff, before glancing around him.

"How about this, we do it in the complex. That way, things are more even, and I can't use a Force storm, and there's no risk of de&th by falling tree for either of us."

"Very well." I said calmly.

Kartion nodded. With that, they both went ghostly, and reappeared in a large room, resembling a carbon-freezing chamber. Kartion indicated everything in the room.

"Our 'extraction' room. Here, Tak'a-Tamen s his prisoners. The hole in the floor there, with the large claws above, is a freezing chamber. Not carbon-freeze, but enough to but you near . It even has a lid option, which closes over the top, and can crush anything inside. Charming."

Kartion then got into the defensive stance.

"When you're ready, use Force Powers at your own risk."

I went into the classic stance, then struck, aiming for the legs.

"Oh please..."

Kartion blocked the blow, and then twirled the other end up, hitting Daniel in the crotch. However, due to an unknown circumstance, Kartion's sabre lost power, and just 'shocked' him.

"Bugger."

"Ow..." I yelped as the saber hit my, uh, jingle bells. I stepped back, using the Force to push the pain away. "That is so not funny!"

Unfortunately, that step-back brought me closer to the hole, and I hopped away to the side to get some distance from it.

I then attacked Kartion again, aiming for the midsection as a feint, then attacked the other side.

Kartion at this point split his sabre into two, and just blocked both attacks. He looked Daniel in the eyes.

"It wasn't meant to be funny, in fact, you should be de&d...for some reason, my sabre was set on practice mode...dammit, you won't be so lucky next time!"

Kartion then kicked Daniel in the stomach, and flipped away.

I twisted away from the kick, and then moved in, unleashing a Form II kata Grandpa taught me on Kartion.

Andrew then send orders to the fleet to begin sending Marines to secure the planet and board eneemy battleships. Dropships immediately went for Tygis and her colonies on her twin moons to secure the enemy forces on the ground. He gave priority to find Daniel, but he knew that it wouldn't work that way and continued to fight his way towards the planet.

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The Jedi Strike Force then reverted to realspace as well, having shaved an hour off using shortcuts through hyperspace rarely traveled except by Jedi and the underworld. The Lightsaber Striker then cut it's own path through the fighter ranks, and danced the tango with a cruiser. The Jedi Knights have now arrived!

Major Kranz of the Andila 4th Order was in the Tygis government building coordinating his ground forces to counteract the approaching land invasion. As the dropships entered the atmosphere, the sky lit up with blasts from the antifighter defences. The night air was filled with dropships and many took substantial hits. A few exploded in mid air, some lost their momentum and crashed and the rest landed hard on the rocky, forrested surface.

Marines poured out of the dropships and were immediately greeted with heavy blaster fire as Kranz's forces began shooting with deadly accuracy.

In the government building, Kranz looked over the holographic tactical display that was projected onto the table. His second, Sergent Travis approached with a datapad,

Travis: "Major Kranz! Our orbital defences are crumblingand the Justice has retreated!"

Kranz: "Blast that Tak'a-Tamen! He is a coward and a... *ACKKK*"

His voice was interrupted by his throat constricting under the pressure of a force-grip. From the shadows approached an Order follower with her arm outstretched. Sela kept Kranz held for a moment before releasing him,

Sela: "Never speak ill of Warlord Tak'a-Tamen again!"

Regaining his composure Kranz spoke,

Kranz: "But he fled... ...he left us..."

Sela: "Warlord Tak'a-Tamen's plan extends much further than this pitiful world of yours. Consider yourself lucky that he did not kill you at first sight."

Kranz: "But he said that he recognised Andila's right for independence! He said..."

Sela: "You have to fight to keep your precious independence Major! Now I suggest that you concentrate on defending this world. Failure is not an option!"

Kranz began to worry...

Lord JWolf’s group continue deeper into the forest. “I don’t like this.” JWolf said “It is to quiet.”

Slowly walking through the tree, he spotted a building in front of them. A large one at that.

"This way and no talking." JWolf order.

Lord JWolf’s group continue deeper into the forest. “I don’t like this.” JWolf said “It is to quiet.”

Slowly walking through the tree, he spotted a building in front of them. A large one at that.

"This way and no talking." JWolf order.

JWolf's group were stealthy, but not completely undetectable as a platoon of five Andila special marines lept from the trees, surrounding them. They brought their blasters to bear and fired...

...

The Marines continued to pour onto the planet despite losses, dropping tanks and other vehicles to bolster the attack, while the Jedi Strike Force and Andrew continued to fight towards the planet, reaching the atmosphere. Unfortunately, due to the special Force Shield of the complex where Kartion and Daniel were dueling, neither Andrew nor Alex were able to contact Daniel! Controlling his emotions, Andrew dove down towards the surface, strafing enemy forces to help the dropships while the corvette finished off the cruiser and the Jedi got ready to fight on the ground. The Invasion of Tygis is underway!

Lightersabers ignited in the group and blocked the blaster fire. Two of the men in clone trooper armor was shot down by the fire. The other 28 dived for cover behind trees and open fire back with BlasTech E-11 Blaster Rifle……

JWolf jumped into the trees and disappear. Unknown to the Andila special marines, JWolf was coming up behind one of them. Swing his Scottish claymore at the marine’s neck………

Freeman sent at Force lightning at one of the marines before charge at the marine. Blocking incoming blaster fire.

One of Freeman's men took a MiniMag PTL Missile Launcher of his shoulder and fire at the closest Andila marine..........

The Andila Marine's neck collapsed from JWolf's attack and his body slumped to the ground. The mini-missile exploded sending three of the rest hurling into the trees. The final trooper advanced on Freeman screaming obscenities whilst bradishing his Ghurka-style knife. Freeman dispatched the attacking individual with ease.

Silence arose from the aftermath and after the smoke cleared, a single figure dressed in black stood on a rock. The shape was deffinately female as the figure revealed her face.

Sela: "Lord JWolf! It has been a long time since we last met. This time, I will kill you myself!"

Her lightsabre ignighted and the red bladed illuminated the surrounding trees. She lept into the air and dived toward JWolf

...

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The few surviving Andila frigates sent out surrender signals as their ships burned in space. Several fighters continued to engage and some even made suicide runs and the CoreWorld Destroyers.

On the ground, the fighting was fierce. Men on both side were shooting and falling with deadly accuracy. Explosions rattled the air, which was filled with the acrid smell of blaster fire and burning flesh.

...

The Andila Marine's neck collapsed from JWolf's attack and his body slumped to the ground. The mini-missile exploded sending three of the rest hurling into the trees. The final trooper advanced on Freeman screaming obscenities whilst bradishing his Ghurka-style knife. Freeman dispatched the attacking individual with ease.

Silence arose from the aftermath and after the smoke cleared, a single figure dressed in black stood on a rock. The shape was deffinately female as the figure revealed her face.

Sela: "Lord JWolf! It has been a long time since we last met. This time, I will kill you myself!"

Her lightsabre ignighted and the red bladed illuminated the surrounding trees. She lept into the air and dived toward JWolf

Lord JWolf did a back flip and landed a few feet away from where he was. "Lady, I don’t know you but if you want to die, I will help you." Placing the Scottish claymore back in it’s stealth. Then he took off the claymore’s stealth off and throws it to Erik. Drawing his light sabers and igniting them both, he waited for her to charge him again. "Bring it on, baby."

The few surviving Andila frigates sent out surrender signals as their ships burned in space. Several fighters continued to engage and some even made suicide runs upon the CoreWorld Destroyers.

On the ground, the fighting was fierce. Men on both side were shooting and falling with deadly accuracy. Explosions rattled the air, which was filled with the acrid smell of blaster fire and burning flesh.

...
The Jedi Strike Force then landed at one of the prefabricated bases the Marine Corps has set up, and the Jedi Knights poured out. Master Alex, Master Regalo and Master Sasuke were designated as Team 1, then delegated team numbers to the 60 Jedi. 20 teams of 3 Jedi each. Then, with lightsabers ready to ignite, they took off for reports of lightsaber wielders to deal with them.

Meanwhile, Andrew landed at the last known position of Daniel, and cursed when his fighter was found in pieces. He saw Rocky's pieces, and knew that Daniel's going to be crushed. Andrew took off into the forest, and began the search for his son.

Meanwhile, Andrew landed at the last known position of Daniel, and cursed when his fighter was found in pieces. He saw Rocky's pieces, and knew that Daniel's going to be crushed. Andrew took off into the forest, and began the search for his son.

Kit and Bob just looked at each other when Andrew ran by them. “Master Andrew.” yelled Kit “You will run into Master Jason in a little bit. We will try and put Rocky back together.”

“Or find Rocky’s mainframe.” said Bob.

"Right here." Andrew said, picking up a scorched mainframe by his feet. "Should be able to repair him. If you can't, don't worry. He's upgraded himself into the Sovereign's memory banks just before Daniel entered the system."

Andrew then disappeared into the trees, searching for a place where the duel could take place...

Kit took the mainframe. “May the Force be will you.” yelled both of them. Then they took the parts of Rocky and head aboard the Grek.

Kasandral touched down in the military base, quickly powering down her fighter and climbing out. Unclipping Zerghiel and her old saber from her belt, she motioned to the two jedi allotted to be in her squad, then jogged off toward the latest report.
----Meanwhile, in the Yavin system...----
Gurshix, seated in the command chair of the Bloody Keel, quickly barked orders to the crew.
"Helm: Bring her about to exit vector one! Comm: Instruct designated ships to follow! Weps: Perform final check! Shields: Bring shields to half! Power: Divert excess energy to engines! Engine: Engage hyperdrive! Destination: Tygis system!"
The crew rushed to perform their tasks as the 26 other ships designated to leave began maneuvers to join formation with the Keel:
Sprite {Victory I Class Star Destroyer}
Redemption {Correlian Corvette}
Expiation {Correlian Corvette}
Cathargis {Correlian Corvette}
Nephtys {Correlian Corvette}
Dashing {Correlian Corvette}
Tyrant {Interdictor Cruiser}
Tonos {Escort Carrier}
Shwates {Escort Carrier}
Blackbird {Assault Gunboat}
Kayne {Assault Gunboat}
Quilliant {Assault Gunboat}
Sleeper {Assault Gunboat}
Ksar {Assault Gunboat}
Hawk {Assault Gunboat}
Jadima {Assault Gunboat}
Xalius {Assault Gunboat}
Eternity {Assault Gunboat}
Avatar {Assault Gunboat}
Tiamat {Assault Gunboat}
Undying {Nebulon-B2 Modified Frigate}
Indomitable {Nebulon-B2 Modified Frigate}
Darkling {Victory I Star Destroyer}
Azure {Victory I Star Destroyer}
Al-Masar {Victory I Star Destroyer}
Necius {Dreadnaught}
The carriers launched nearly ten-thousand fighters, in hundreds of squadrons of TIEs. The fleet, now in formation, used some relatively new technology, augmented by a pair of Xerephen Pride scientists, to create a Multi-Ship Hyper Transportation Sphere (MSHTP), otherwise known as a "Hyper Space Bubble." The MSHTP allowed the fighters, which lacked hyperdrives, to "tag along" with the rest of the fleet, allowing them to jump straight into battle without wasting time launching them.

As one, 27 ships of the Xerephen Pride jumped into hyperspace, escorted by the horde of fighters, following the same route the Striker had taken just a short time before...

It was a beautiful, sunny day on Anobis. Tiffany was outside adding the finishing touches to her painting as her two neices ran around in the lush, green park. The warm air was cusioned by a gentle breeze as the sun shone down on the city of Trabe. Tiffany stroked the canvas with more blue with her paintbrush to add the depth to her image. As she sat back to admire her handywork, the picture conjured up old memories from Grade School as she recalled an old aquaintence. Daniel Masaki used to sit at the desk next to hers and she would on occasion catch him looking at her. She smiled as she remembered Daniel quickly looking away after she met his eye.

Her neices were both five and were running around so fast it was difficult to keep up with them. Suddenly, Tiffany's watched beeped and she remembered that her sister would be coming to pick them up. It was a pity though, it was good to watch the young ones enjoy their youth so innocently. She went back to the memory and wondered what it would have been like if she hadn't moved to Anobis. Perhaps She and Daniel would have studied at the same university, but she knew all too well that Daniel was at the Jedi academy. Too far and she had made her own life here.

She bagan to put her brushes away and placed her painting in the sun so that it would dry quicker. She went to pour the dirty paint water into the drain when she suddenly realised that it was getting darker. The warm air quickly dispersed as the light became darker. Tiffany looked up at the sky and noticed a large shape eclisping the sun,

Tiffany: "Children... children come over here!"

The two neices obediently ran over to her as the wind kicked up. Her flowing blonde hair began to sway with the breeze and the temperature began to drop.

The Justice was stationary above the planet. Debris was floating everwhere as the ship's ion inverter powered up. The forward end of the ship began to glow blindingly as the energy built up.

On the surface, people started to panic as they became all too aware as to what it was that was blocking their sun. The wind had increased in strength now and had blown Tiffany's painting, face down to the ground. She picked up her neices in both arms and started frantically searching for cover.

The Justice edged forward as the energy surge of the ion inverter built up. On the bridge, Tak'a-Tamen stood emotionless with his arms crossed,

Tak'a-Tamen: "Fire."

The destructive beam of the Justice's ion inverter shot forth with devastating force.

On the surface, Tiffany glanced up and saw a great white light beam downward from the eclipsing object. It didn't strike anywhere near her, but she suddenly felt the air getting warmer. Distant explosions rang out from far away and the screaming became louder. The air grew warmer and hotter and the acrid smell of burning shot up from everywhere. Tiffany had stopped as a result of the light from above, but now she had the overwhelming need to find water. The air was dry and became hotter still. Her skin started to burn as did her hair. Her neices were crying out in pain as the sky turned to a firey red. Just as her shoes started to smoulder, she found the nearest pond but was horrified to see the water boiling and evaporating. Desperate she turned and turned, trying to seek a means of escaping this nightmare, but the air was burning her and everything around her. She noticed from the corner of her eye that her canvas caught fire, as did the trees and bushes. She started screaming in pain as her flesh started to boil from her body. Her neices' screams fell silent as the surrounding foliage and buildings errupted in flames. She fell to her knees as the surrounding air suddenly ignited. It wasn't long before she too succombed into oblivion...

Tactical: "Ion inverter attack successful Warlord. The planet has been obliterated."

Tak'a-Tamen watched the planet burn on the projected screen. He could see the surface turn into a volcanic wasteland as core matter errupted from the centre of the planet.

Tak'a-Tamen: "We are now ready. Take us to the Skyhook at Klattoine. Activate Skip Drive."

The Justice turned away from the burning planet and a skip vortex opened up in front. The ship accelerated through with ease, leaving the last survivors to die slowly.

...