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The Structure of the Hellfire shuddered as it touched down upon the firm metal structure of the landing platforms. Inside the brig the doors leading into the room suddenly opened after a day of inactivity. From the darkened enclave came a procession of Sith Knights and masters. Altogether there was one hundred devoted to the escort of these two Jedi. The two Jedi being escorted to the cargo bay were put into chains though they now had the use of their force abilities. The rear ramp of the cargo bay was lowered and from it the Jedi were marched down. News cameras and crowds were gathered at the landing platform booing and heckling the Jedi traitors.

All over the news networks all over the Galaxy the capture of Andrew and Daniel Masaki was being broadcasted. News Headlines of the Death of the Rebel Alliance were everywhere, celebrations were being hosted and speculations were rising upon the fate of the two most infamous men in the Empire.

The perpetual red light of the Curoscant sun gave the Dark Jedi an almost magical look as they marched down along with the Masakis Red Light sabres raised their power was obvious. At the bottom of the large ramp a shuttle was prepared however in the distance upon a large balcony the emperor could be seen watching.

As the Jedi were forced into the large transport the same force inhibitor was activated well out of reach of the Jedi. They were now being taken to the Sith temple, situated in the perpetual dark side of Curoscant.

OOC: We are now using this thread instead of ESB. SO far the story is that Andrew Masaki has been brought into the throne room. For more information and a bloody good read, check out the Empire strikes back thread, It is rather long but its a good thread. http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=365276

IC: The lightning shot forth around the room, impacting upon walls and pillars fragments of destruction exploded into the air. The Imperial guard raised their blades intercepting the force energy and stood their ground. Masaki now alone, without the aid of his family or friends would fight to the death.

“You are not as weak as I suspected Masaki, your son will make an excellent apprentice, in time he will call me Master” Laughing in a twisted cackle the emperor ignited his Light sabre. From one of the guards a similar blue sabre was tossed onto the floor. This was not only about building an Empire this battle was about superiority. Superiority of the Dark Side, superiority over the Jedi.

As the emperor charged towards Masaki a dark cloak seemingly enveloped him, the light drawing away from everywhere the emperor stood made him appear to be a moving wraith, hidden and invulnerable in the darkness.

OOC: Changing the color to green as the Duel of the Fates music begins. :p

IC:
In contrast to Palpatine, former Emperor Masaki was a beacon of light, as he let the Force fully within him. The lightsaber flew to his hand and ignited, sending a glow of green outward. In a clash that would have torn the arms off any lesser men, the two Emperors locked their blades together, then they began a dance of death that would decide who would win this engagement, for only one is leaving the Palace alive.

Andrew knew this, and yet, he wondered in the back of his mind just what is happening to Daniel? If he turned dark...all is lost.

Slashing in and out Palpatine maintained his distance from his foe. Moving unconceivable quickly he attacked with sabre and force power alike. Lightning was strewn across the room while other darker force powers were employed. The emperor was now draining the dark energy from his guards getting stronger and stronger the deeper he went into his dark rage.

Andrew matched his foe, attacking and defending. Absorbing most of the lightning that came directly to him and sometimes redirecting it back on Palpatine, he was someone not to be underestimated. Andrew let the Dark Side fuel his opponent, and began to smirk, as he began to change tactics, turning the Dark Lord's rage back upon him with advanced Judo-like techniques. As Palpatine was the raging storm, so Andrew was the calm center, utilizing both sides of the Force in equilibrium...

The dark rage reaching its Apex suddenly burst in a bubble of force energy. The wave emanating from dark Lord tore up the floor and roof revealing the darkening sky above. Lightning was now striking the temple as the light of the sun was slowly being consumed by an ever increasing shadow. Palpatine stood where he was looking at Masaki (not sure if he got hit by force blast you rp it) and laughed in his most twisted way. You will now become a part of me Masaki you and your energy. Palpatine like a leech began to draw the power of the force from Maskai, the very life essence itself from the Jedi.

Andrew felt his life-force being leeched out of him, each day of his life ripped out of him. He called on the Force, as deep as he could, and struggled to break the hold Palpatine had on him. It took all his strength, all his power to...break it.

“You can’t resist forever Masaki even now I sense your powers weakening, while I only get stronger. You must now know that you cannot resist against the power of the Darkside.” Palpatine walks up the set of stairs and sits upon his throne. “Now you shall see the true nature of the Dark Side, no one can resist it. No one.” Palpatine begins to enter a twist of laughter.

OOC: Coruscant doesnt have a permanent darkside.. does it? sorry for interrupting, get back to your thing now..

in basic.

a overglorious tag.

A great door opened, and then a familiar shape stepped out. His face was coursed with evil, and his eyes glowed yellow. But there was something familiar about him...

"D-Daniel?" Andrew choked. "No. It cannot be."

"What's the matter, Dad?" I asked in a cold voice, sneering. "Don't like my new looks? And the name is Darth Helios."

"Daniel!" Andrew shouted. "Please..."

"Please what? Spare you?" I sneered. "Palpatine has promised me much, once I take you down. He has even promised me the throne, which you seem to have lost."

Andrew glared at me. "Daniel, enough. Come to your senses!"

"To my senses?" I laughed, not a good one. "It's all clear to me now. But, Dad, I can offer you a choice! Join us, and we can end this destructive conflict, end this petty rebellion."

"Danny..."

"How about it, Dad? Rule the galaxy, as father and son, as we were always meant to be."

Andrew was tempted. He wanted his son back, the son he's always known and loved. But this creature before him...he was not his boy. He was a monster, twisted and evil. He wanted his boy back!

"Darth Helios. I will never join your side!" Andrew shouted. "Daniel, if you can hear me, resist! Fight this monster! Stop him!"

"He cannot hear you." I laughed again. "So you will not join me? Very well, then you shall DIE!"

I charged, igniting a red blade, and clashed with my father, my fury and rage fueling me. With the Dark Side, I was a match for this Jedi Master, and we fought like rabid nexu, tearing at each other with deadly fervor as Palpatine laughed in the background.

Andrew was forced back by the stunning blows of his son, as he struggled to keep up with the agility and speed of the boy. He surpasses me...he might defeat me before I'm able to free him! I have only one chance...one chance, and then all would be lost.

The Laughing erupting from Palpatine flew throughout the Palace. “Yes… yes, use your hate my young apprentice, use it and strike him down with all your anger.” Rising his right hand clenched into a fist as Palpatine tried to choke Maskai to death. It was only a matter of time, the Jedi could not fight against two.

OOC:And a mighty TAG errupted from the bowels of Coruscant. Wait, don't I still have a fleet in orbit? Can I have my emperor watch?

OOC:And a mighty TAG errupted from the bowels of Coruscant. Wait, don't I still have a fleet in orbit? Can I have my emperor watch?

There is a big hole in the roof, i'm sure you can look in lol. hey Doomy wanna talk to me through AIM im Wardventure1@aol.com

It was during a deadlock that Andrew's throat began to tighten, giving me the opening I need to knock my father's blade out of his hands, spinning it away and forcing him to his knees.

"Look at you now!" I gloated. "Weak. Foolish to have resisted the Dark Side!"

Andrew closed his eyes, forcing the Choke from his throat with the Force. "If you strike me down, my son, I shall become more powerful than you can ever imagine!"

Huh? I hesitated for a second. "What power? It is useless to resist, Dad."

"There is still good in you, Daniel..." Andrew whispered. "I could sense it."

What is this old fool talking about? I asked myself. I didn't notice a small part of myself struggling to reach out, to cry for help. I smiled sickly. Not that it matters. The old man is dead.

I began to strike down my own father, when he suddenly got up and blocked my strike with his hand, faster than I realized he ever could. With his other hand, he slapped the side of my head and held it tightly.

"What is the meaning of this?!" I cried out. Suddenly, my father was positively glowing, and he reached out, deep into my mind, boring his blue eyes into mine. into my own locked-up soul.

Memories soon flooded in, unraveled as the Force itself took hold of the neural rewiring and unraveled the memories...

FLASH! I was a little boy, swinging high into the air, laughing with glee as Daddy threw me up and caught me!

FLASH! My Dad taught me the basics of the Force, and I felt pride as I lifted my first item with my mind.

FLASH! I was kidnapped when I was 7, and Dad and Mom and several other Jedi rushed in the hideout, taking out dozens of goons.

FLASH! At 12, Dad told me how proud he was of me defeating the Dark Lord Tak'a-Tamen, and told me that I would one day surpass him, and even Skywalker, as the greatest of the Jedi. But he warned me to beware of the tenants of the Dark Side: anger, fear, hatred, aggression.

FLASH! Starfighter combat with Dad. I was narrowly defeated, yet, my father was proud of me for lasting so long.

FLASH! When we returned to the present, I had tears in my eyes as the blackness in my heart melted away at the memories restored. "Dad!"

"My son!" We embraced for a second, then he nodded. I turned to Palpatine, who seemed to have a great, priceless look on him.

"You've failed, your Highness!" I shouted, determined and strong. "I am a Jedi Knight, like my father before me!"

“So be it. Then if you will not turn you will die.” Palpatine said full of spite.

Flicking a small switch on his command chair the Emperor triggered an alarm which would call upon an entire army after the Jedi. “Commander” the emperor boomed through his communication device “failsafe.”

“Instantly Within the throne room a blue force field appeared covering the roof, the floors and even the walls. Dropping down in front of the Emperor the blue shield sealed him off from the Jedi. As the word Failsafe was emitted the last force inhibitor was activated stripping the Jedi and the emperor from their force powers. However it was the jedi who were in trouble.

The two large doors at the back of the hall swung open as the force field covering the door dropped and in poured droids hundreds of droids and storm troopers all opening fire upon the forceless Jedi.

In the air Space troopers jetted up from balconies while gun boats and fighters swarmed from the sky all hovering above the Palace.

Palpatine stood up watching the Jedi as the bravely attempted to defend themselves to the last.

Without the Force, it was tough to survive against the swarms of enemies coming in, but somehow, we barely managed it, looking for an escape.

"We're dead, are we?" I asked, bloodied and bruised as we tried to find an escape. The force field blocked everything, and Dad and I prepared ourselves for death.

"I guess so." Dad said, discreetly forming hand-seals. Then, a blast of lightning hit a part of the forcefield, taking it down. That part held an air duct, just big enough for me to squeeze through. Dad cut open the duct, and then pulled out a small data chip from a hidden pocket that the Imperials didn't see, even in their thorough checks.

"This holds everything that we found at Endor." He said quickly, and groaned as a blaster bolt hit his back. "Make sure it goes to the Council!"

"Dad!" I cried.

"Forget about it!" Dad ordered. "You must survive! Take my lightsaber!"

"Dad!" I cried, taking it along with my red one. "Come with me!"

"Ugh! I can't." Dad groaned again. "GO! NOW! May the Force be with you, always!"

"Dad!" I shouted, but he pushed me into the air duct. Then another blaster bolt ripped through his stomach and heart, and he fell...dead.

Crying, I crawled as far as I could through the air duct, away from the enemies that sought to kill me. Blaster bolts ripped through the duct, but I had fallen down a ways, gotten myself bruised and kept crawling, not stopping for anything. I needed to disappear...and get offplanet, but how, with everyone knowing me? I would have to get as far as I can from the inhibitor, for starters.

There is no emotion; there is peace

Four fans and several stories later, I have cut my way out of the air duct, cutting through the largest fan as air pushed me out. I watched carefully for troop movement, then threw myself down to the ground. It was extremely dark down here, with only the biolumiscent creatures down here to give light.

There is no ignorance; there is knowledge

I staggered through the streets, knowing that no one cares about an orphan boy. I have my father's cloak, now tattered and dirty, my only protection against the cool air, and rampaging stormtroopers who don't care about the underworld. My wounds slowly sap the strength from my body, as blood flows like rivers.

There is no passion; there is serenity

I prop myself against a wall, having long since lost my sense of time. I'm starving and hurt, but the pain no longer has any meaning to me. It was a dull, throbbing pain in my head, and I knew that soon...I would no longer be among the living. My father...gone. No one to help me. The Force...nowhere to be felt. I was alone, scared and in terrible pain. I only wished for death...sweet, dark, nothingness.

There is no death; there is the Force

I have lost my will to live...there is nothing more for me anymore. I slump to the ground, no longer caring about anything. I was so tired, so tired. Darkness seems to be closing around my eyes, and I finally accept it, my failure, my fate. I finally close my eyes and fall into unconsiousness...and perhaps, the end.

ummm...tag...(why'd we close the other thread?)

1 Week Later

The lights flickered on and off as the Bacta tank slowly completed its cycle. Most of the wounds now repaired would allow the young man to begin his new life. Left with three large scars upon his face and all over his body he would find that he was no longer himself.

A tall slim human sat at the back of the room. Hidden beneath a cloud of shade he waited for the boy to waken. It was almost one week ago when Burale was walking through the Imperial district of lower Curoscant when a large explosion emanated from the Imperial Palace. Instantly the city was alive with action and life, the sky filled with even more fighters and gunboats while on the ground storm troopers flooded the streets as though they were a swarm of white locusts. Taking a small shortcut to avoid an Imperial checkpoint Burale passed down a dark ally filled with rubbish and rats. Near the end he noticed a drunk lying in the gutter, not an uncommon feature of ground level Curoscant however something unexpected did happen. Burale called for his aide to fetch his speeder where he lifted what appeared to be a boy no older than seventeen into his craft, it was as though some form of outside force was making him do it, some form of other power. Tending to the boys wounds and lifting the rats from his body Burale fought tooth and nail to save the boys life.

“Well how long until he is out of there doctor” Burale asked?

An aged man turned his head slightly and readjusted his glasses. “Well the treatment is almost up, we could go on for another week and the scar tissue would e completely regenerated or we could revive him now. His life is no longer in any danger.”

“Revive him please doctor. I have some questions to ask this boy.” Burale fingered and held the light sabre that he found on the boy when he saved his life. Holding it between his hands Burale satin contemplation on what to do with this Jedi. This as the Empire would say it. This REBEL. The light sabre was only one of two items to be found on the boy apart from his burnt and hole ridden clothes of course, a testament to the conflict he must have been involved in. No the other item was a what he thought at the time to be a mere data disk however there was nothing mere about it. Stored within its memory banks was critical and strategic information on the Empire battlestations and planetary assets themselves. Burale now had a decision to make. Hand this Jedi Daniel Masaki over to the Empire or hand him over to the Rebellion.

When the inhibitor lifted, the body of Andrew Masaki disappeared, leaving nothing but his clothes.

Somewhere in the galaxy, an anguished cry went out as a wife knew her husband is no longer among the living. A girl comforted this woman, as they grieved for one who was lost.

----

Senses returned to me, as my subconsious felt the Force once again and immediately started work on a healing trance, helping the bacta along.

At the end of a better part of the week, I was more aware of presences around me and I slowly opened my eyes. The world seemed blurry for a while, but I was no longer in pain. I blinked a few times and looked around, seeing a tall, slim man holding my father's lightsaber. Did he...save my life?

all right the Union will join to preerve peace

A small jolt rocked the room. The Bacta tank rocking to one side sent a small relaxing wave into the Jedi’s body. “You may begin doctor, empty the tank please.” The liquid quickly drained out of the tank while the lights readjusted as not to harm the patients recovering eyes. The breathing apparatus bust away from Daniels air pipes along with the many cables monitoring his life signs.

The tank opening with a small groan out of overuse finally allowed Daniel to get out into an awaiting towel. “Welcome Jedi Masaki.” Burale said. Welcome to Azloc five.”

The Behemoth arrived in high orbit above coruscant. Zeeke left the command deck and headed to the hangar bay housing his Shuttle. He boarded the shuttle and headed for the palace. It looked a mess from the outside. There were repair cranes all over the place patching up. It looked like a major battle had taken place.

The shuttle landed on the pad and Zeeke stepped off. He walked inside the palace and awaited instructions. A runner came to him with a note. He proceded to Darth Vaders qauters and knocked the door. He awaited a response.

The tank opening with a small groan out of overuse finally allowed Daniel to get out into an awaiting towel. “Welcome Jedi Masaki.” Burale said. Welcome to Azloc five.”

"Uh, thanks." I said, wrapping the towel around my waist. "So I take it that I'm still on Coruscant."

“No young Jedi, you are no longer on Curoscant. In fact you have been off the capital world for over a week now. You are now on my mining installation Azloc five. We run a small mining operation nothing to be too proud off however our city has an impressive population of twelve million.” A support druid handed Burale a small datapad and he pressed his thumb signature on to it. Looking up he saw the young man, he appeared to be full of loss and sorrow.

“Our mining station is on the edge of the Imperial sphere of influence, we are too small an operation for them to take notice or care about and that’s the way it will stay for a few years at least, but with the rate the Empire is expanding its only a matter of time before they take the time to notice us. Well you must be tired I’ll take you to your quarters.”

"Ok, thanks." I said.

Walking through the endless corridors the two finally reached Daniel quarters which was near the top of the observation tower. The only main way in or out was a repulsor lift. Taking Daniel up to the top Durale opened the door with s simple voice authorisation command. “Open Star 212” The doors opened to a luxurious apartment. “We have dinner in five hours, I will send an attendant up to meet you.” Burale turned and left the room down the lift.

I headed inside and into the 'fresher room. That's when I noticed the scars on my face.

"Boy, they sure did a job on me." I said. "At least it'll be harder to know who I really am from a glance."

I picked out some clothes from the dressers. Brown pants, white shirt, brown jacket over. Then I went into the mirror again, looking at my long hair.

"Hmm. What should I do about that?" I asked myself. "Maybe..."

I remembered seeing pictures of my old great-grandfather's rat-tail when he was my age. It hasn't been used in the family in nearly a century, but I suppose it's time to change that. I pulled my hair from the back and sent a spark of Force into it as I worked it with my fingers, molding it into the rat-tail that has been as much a part of old Tenchi as his sayings were. It's like a Padawan braid, but with two differences: it comes from the back of my head, not the side, and it's slightly thicker and bushier. I tied the tail with other parts of my hair, and then I was finished. I now had a tail about an inch long that I can trim every so often.

Then I laid on my bed, thinking about the past events. I sighed, wondering how I'm going to keep the Rebellion alive without my dad. Dad...I miss you so much. I blinked slowly, a single tear falling down my left cheek. How can I go on without him?

Before I knew it, I was asleep.

On Liberty City, James Server looks at the rebuilt capitol. He was in a sense of mourning since he felt Andrew's death through the force. His son John and his wife are with them as they discuss what to do next.

"This is hard. We've fought hard here then sealed ourselves so we could rebuild and have ignored our long time ally and family from Coreworlds. Now they are in deep trouble."

"Andrew's death woke us up to this I think father." John said. "Its time that we send an Expeditionary force into their space and see what is going on."

"Agreed. John, can you lead it? I want the best commander we have and in this case, its you being the Commander of All Corneliuan forces."

"If you want me to do this father, I will."

"Remember that revenge is the quickest path to the dark side. Don't do anything in the name of revenge."

"Yes father. I remember the last time something was done in the name of revenge. Luckily it didn't get very far." He looked over at his wife who just shrugged."

"Take that into account. YOu better go then my son. Good luck."

As they left the office, John and his family made the way to the space port. When they arrived, they were immediately escorted to the shuttle that will take them up to the Destructor! When they boarded, Erica took the twins to thier stateroom as John went to the bridge.

As he stepped off, the bridge snapped to attention. "My friends, our ally CoreWorlds is in jeapordy. I have been tasked to lead this expeditionary force into their space and to investigate what is going on. I have also been informed that Andrew Masaki has died." That brought gasps to the bridge crew. "Now its time for us to come out of hiding and make ourselves known again into the universe. Helm, plot us a course to CoreWorlds space at best possible speed."

"Yes sir." when the coordinates where set, John gave the signal and fleet left the dock. When they were the appropriate distance, the fleet leaped towards CoreWorlds.

Things have changed since Corneliu became isolated. Once, Juria was a vibrant and powerful center of the nation. Now, it was a shattered asteroid field, destroyed by the Death Star. Coreworlds has then fallen under the Sith, the former Senate disbanding after convening to prevent more deaths. Now, only the Rebel Alliance is left, a collection of nations who's worlds has also fallen under the Sith banner, who struggle every day to survive and carry on the fight...to the end, if necessary...

Burale, closed down his communicator obviously a little nervous for some reason but he would have to deal with it. Moving out of his private study he left for the Observation tower where he would pick up Daniel Maskai for dinner. The lift only took four seconds to descend from the upper floor, and another five to get to the top. Getting out Burale knocked on Daniels door.

Burale, closed down his communicator obviously a little nervous for some reason but he would have to deal with it. Moving out of his private study he left for the Observation tower where he would pick up Daniel Masaki for dinner. The lift only took four seconds to descend from the upper floor, and another five to get to the top. Getting out Burale knocked on Daniels door.
I woke up at the knocks and rubbed my eyes. I remembered there was dinner to be had, and opened it. "Hey, Burale."

“Good evening Daniel.” Burale said with a gin on his face. “Your looking well rested I’m glad to see but come let us go and eat dinner.” Burale led Daniel towards the repulsor lift.

"So what's this planet like?" I asked, walking alongside the man. "And how did you come to be here?"

Periphery of Confederacy Space
Somewhere between Tanis and Hatile Systems
Rebellion Outpost Freedom

It was a pathetically small outpost if it was compared to a Commonwealth Fleet Station, yet the Commonwealth was gone now, the Rebellion needed to keep things at a lower profile.

The Hanger of the Defender Class Fortress was crammed with vessels of both Commonwealth and Confederacy origins, A squadron of X-wings even a dozen old Y-wings, LACs. Freighters of all designations, its was swarming with technicians and droids. There off towards one edge was an old beat-up battle scarred Coreillan Gunship that looked like it was so old it battled the Imperial Fleet at Endor, Hawkins was sure it had actually.

Hawkins loved his new ship, its current IFF made it out to be the Errant Venture, of the Traders Guild as such he could travel just about any system without raising any alarm at all.

He stepped onto the boarding ramp and enter the ship, his crew all friends from his days in the marines greeted him, the ship took off an left the crowded bay. Hawkins stood on its small bridge. He looked off into the stars as the ship entered Hyperspace, and he had one hope that Andrew was at peace. They were not friends but the Jedi master had his utmost respect and his death pained Hawkins dearly. The Jedi were losing this war and losing badly, he needed to make sure no more of his friends would die. He had one goal, to travel to Azloc V and find his fellow Knight Daniel Masaki and bring him back home among friends.
----A short/long time later------
The Gunship entered the Azloc system, where it made to land at the Miners city...

OOC: Damn you sith cutting this short for u

As the two got out of the lift Burale began walking towards the dining room at the end of the corridor with Daniel in tow. “Well” Burale said. “Our little word is pretty desolate, the only thing its really good for is getting a good sun tan and the minerals inside it. We drill and mine large quantities of Neutronium and Cortosis which we sell to the highest bidder. The Empire so far has been happy just to purchase our goods and leave us alone which I’m most grateful for. It all started about five years ago with the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. They needed materials I saw an opening and I got rich. That’s pretty much there is to it. Now I’m happy with me monthly trips to Curoscant and settling down and running my city. But with the Empire in its current situation were gonna be in deep trouble soon. In fact we have just made a deal with the Empire to allow us a permanent independence. The doors opened into the dining room and at the end sat Lord Vader.

“Please come in and join me.” From either side of the corridors Storm troopers and Sith knights appeared into sight igniting their light sabres.

"WHAT?!" I instinctively reached for my lightsaber but I realized it wasn't there. And then I realized how many Sith Knights there are. "Ok, fine. I'll sit here and have a nice little dinner with my worst enemy."

I groaned silently. Three times! Three times the Empire has me in it's hands!

Azloc V

The Errant Venture was moving to pass by the Imperial Fleet, as she was challenged by the Imperial ships, should responded that they were here to pickup a load of Neitronium and that they were associated with the Trader's Guild.

"Pilot Keep your distance from the Big one ok, but make sure it doesn't look like you're trying to keep your distance?" the Wookie pilot responded with a questioning growl, "Well I don’t know how, just fly casual like" Hawkins said more confidently then he felt.

“Vader rose, quite quickly but not overly so. At the back of the room Burale whispered into Daniels ear “I’m sorry I had no choice.” before he was impaled by a light sabre. Falling to the ground Vader walked past Maskai signalling for him to follow. The boy had no choice.

The incoming freighter was instructed by Azloc command to land at Pad three in section 44/A almost a kilometre outside of the city itself.

I sighed. "Hey, what about the meal?" I tried to joke, but failed and just walked with Vader.

Walking through the complex Vader entered along with what seemed to be an army into a Carbonite chamber. “Pointing towards the stand Vader motioned for look to enter it. “You will be kept in stats until you return to Curoscant Jedi. There you will become one of us.” Twenty Sith came forward Sabres ignited to insure he made his way onto the platform.

Errant Venture
Entering Atmosphere of Azloc V

Hawkins knew something was up, hell why would half the Imperial Fleet be in orbit of this obscure planet if it wasn’t? The Empire must know that Daniel was here, and that SSD was the Executor meaning that Vader too was here... If only he had left sooner, why did he always fail his friends! NO! not this time, he would make sure that Daniel would not be capture again his friend had suffered so much, the rebellion has suffered so much, it could not survive another defeat like this. In all the epic battle waged by the immense fleets, Ironically Hawkins felt as if the outcome of the war was riding on this moment.

Another Jedi would not fall into darkness as long as he drew breath.
Hawkins swore to himself.

He reached out with the Force,

Daniel! Where are you? I’m here to help with some friends, I need your location!

Walking through the complex Vader entered along with what seemed to be an army into a Carbonite chamber. “Pointing towards the stand Vader motioned for look to enter it. “You will be kept in stats until you return to Curoscant Jedi. There you will become one of us.” Twenty Sith came forward Sabres ignited to insure he made his way onto the platform.
"I don't think so!" I suddenly went under the first Knight and kicked him hard, grabbing his saber as I went. I called upon the Force, and blasted the Knights with a telekinetic wrecking ball. With a weapon now in my hands, I began hopping over their heads, blocking with the saber so nicely given to me and blitzed my way out of here! I needed to find my own saber and that datacube Dad has given me before his death and I needed to do it...fast! I knew Vader would be furious, but hey, who wouldn't if his worse enemy is escaping under his nose?

Daniel! Where are you? I’m here to help with some friends, I need your location!

I sent him back an image of a bunch of Sith Knights and Darth Vader out for my blood. And I sent him to follow his feelings.

Daniel Quickly moved in to attack the Sith however there was little hope. The light sabre he grabbed instead of activating emitted a powerful electric shock and simply shut down. Vader lifting his hand threw the only door to the room closed while the rest of the Sith knights after being taken off guard at Daniels attempt began to choke the frantic Jedi.

“Knock him out” Vader commanded. Instantly several stun waves were fired at Daniel rendering him unconscious.

I threw the useless lightsaber down and dodged the stun waves coming at me when I felt my throat tighten. I absorbed as much as the Force energy as I could and let it out again as Force Lightning, trying to catch the Sith off-guard. I then concentrated on the door into the carbonite freezing room, willing it to open, as I tried to get as close to it as I can.

"Enough." Vader boomed. Absorbing the force energy Daniel attempted to exert Vader watched as the lightning he fired disappeared into nothingness. Each Sith merely drained the will that Daniel was using to open the door. There was no escape. Vader himself walked up to Daniel and held his Sabre to his throat. Each Sith throwing a Shield of force energy around Daniel preventing him from moving, slowly lifted him from the ground and into the freezing chamber where it activated.

"H-Hawkins! HELP!" I yelled as the Sith bound me in Force energy and dragged me towards the freezing chamber.

The Chamber activating thrust down and covered the Jedi in a blanket of Carbonite. In a matter of seconds the chamber finished it's cycle, a large brown salb of metal fell to the floor. Activating the repulsors on the bootom of the carbonite tomb Vader watched as his subordinates took the Jedi to his shuttle.

As the door to the chamber opened a hundred storm troopers led the way to the shuttle as the Sith formed up around Vader and Masaki.

Vader recognising the name Hawkins from a fight on the Death Star quickly alerted all forces within the city. Almost instantly the alarm was raised.

Felling out and searching through the force Vader felt that the Jedi was near.

In the distant reaches of space, Alex Masaki mediated on the Force. He grieved when his son fell before the Sith, and he asked the Force what happened to Daniel.

Suddenly, a mental picture of Daniel fighting, and then falling into a carbonite freezing chamber as Vader looked on came to him.

My grandson is in danger. Alex growled in anger. I must get to him!

He told his brother Chris about the vision, and the two took their personal shuttle out and jumped into hyperspace as fast as they could.

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"Big brother..." Young Fiona Masaki whispered as she felt her brother's distress. "I'm coming."

Her own shuttle was in mid-transit to head to Rebel operations in Sith space when she ordered the Marines around her to change course...for Azloc V.

On the border of CoreWorld's space, the Corneliuan Expeditionary Force jumped in. Doing a quick scan they moved across the border.

"Anything?"

"Nothing on the communications sir. There should be an amount of it at this point sir. I remember it from our own Civil War."

"So do I Commander. This is not good. Bring the fleet up to yellow alert status. I want guns on standby notice until further notice. Also send a communications back to Corneliuan Prime. I think we better get our forces organized for a fight."

"Yes sir."

As yellow alert sounded through out the fleet, the fleet began to move cautiously into CoreWorld's space. John sat down in his chair and began to reachout to family that he knows about that are still around.

This is John Server to any family that can hear me! Please respond.

I felt the freezing metal surround me and concentrated on the Force one last time. I was blind and unable to breathe, but the carbonite would keep me alive. When the freezing process was complete, my mind snapped. It didn't kill me, nor did it make me insane. It just tapped into a reserve that I have not used since defeating Tak'a-Tamen. My body glowed with energy inside the carbonite and just...disappeared.

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John? Alex sent back in surprise. How have you been? I haven't seen you for a long, long time...

I felt the freezing metal surround me and concentrated on the Force one last time. I was blind and unable to breathe, but the carbonite would keep me alive. When the freezing process was complete, my mind snapped. It didn't kill me, nor did it make me insane. It just tapped into a reserve that I have not used since defeating Tak'a-Tamen. My body glowed with energy inside the carbonite and just...disappeared.

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John? Alex sent back in surprise. How have you been? I haven't seen you for a long, long time...

Uncle Alex? Sorry but we've been a tad busy back in Corneliu. We have sense the troubles and are here to help if we can. Where are you?

Young Daniel is in trouble. We're currently heading for Azloc V to stop Vader from capturing him...again. Alex groaned as he realized just how many times Daniel has gotten in trouble with the Sith: three times now.

Young Daniel is in trouble. We're currently heading for Azloc V to stop Vader from capturing him...again. Alex groaned as he realized just how many times Daniel has gotten in trouble with the Sith: three times now.

AZLOC V? I know that place! I can have my fleet there ASAP to perfect a rescue

Good. Because I have a feeling we'll need it... Alex replied.

"Who are you talking to?" Chris Masaki asked, coming out of the refresher.

"John Server. Remember him?"

"Oh yeah. James' kid." Chris said and stretched out his feelings too. Hello, John.

OOC: This thread is really fekked up, but had a talk with CW, so well ignore my post on my entrance as US missed it when he made his replies. And for anyone else reading this don’t worry, Hawkins will kill Vader he owes him one.

IC: The Errant Venture's shields flared as the ship became a flaming dagger as it cut its way through the atmosphere of the planet. Obviously the air traffic controller could tell they were headed no where close to their designated landing zone, and they angrily asked for clarification, all they got was a deranged Wookies’ growl.

The ship was soon over the city, Hawkins stood on the opened boarding ramp as he spied a corridor whose ceiling was covered in glass, a laser cannon easily created an opening wide enough to accommodate Hawkins easily as he jumped from the vessel. His long black robe flapped violently as he fell the kilometer to the opening, he closed his eyes and was completely at peace, however it was not the force that calmed him, no it was years of training, in the Marines. As he past through the opening he activated a device on his belt, it was a counter-gravity device used by the Jump Infantry for jumping out of assault transports, it created a bubble of anti-grav below Hawkins that slowed his impact speed to about 35 mph, he executed age old airborne techniques of flaring before impact and rolled as he hit. All in all not a bad landing, god that was fun it made him long for the good ole days of the Marine Corps.

He found himself in a hallway, several passerby’s just stared in awe at his entrance, and Hawkins felt that soon his friend would be joining him.

Good. Because I have a feeling we'll need it... Alex replied.

"Who are you talking to?" Chris Masaki asked, coming out of the refresher.

"John Server. Remember him?"

"Oh yeah. James' kid." Chris said and stretched out his feelings too. Hello, John.

We can be there in about 12 hours at present speed

He then sensed another presence through the force.

Hello Chris

How are your parents? Chris asked.

We can only hope Daniel lasts that long. Alex added.

How are your parents? Chris asked.

We can only hope Daniel lasts that long. Alex added.

He quickly issues orders to move towards Alzoc V and continues with the conversation.

They are both fine but worried about what is going on here, my mom more so.

Don't worry Alex! My forces are the best in the galaxy as are our medical facilities

They are both fine but worried about what is going on here, my mom more so.
Don't worry. We'll deal with the Sith soon enough! Chris said.
Don't worry Alex! My forces are the best in the galaxy as are our medical facilities
I know, I've seen what you've done in your Civil War. Alex smiled.

Meanwhile, at a secret shipyard...

Admiral Rommel and Admiral Pellaeon strode the Rebellion as they watched the Super Star Destroyer get fixed up by the techies and engineers, along with a dozen other Star Destroyers, including the Chimaera.

"I do hope that the boy has survived, at least." Pellaeon sighed. "I can't believe we lost them at Endor.

"Yes. It was a terrible blow to the Rebellion. Many have begun to defect or lay low, as they felt despaired at this. We couldn't stop them if we tried." Rommel said.

"Indeed. We need a victory. One that could galvanize the Rebellion and rekindle it's fires. But where can we get such a victory?" Gilad asked.

"A good question, Gilad. A very good question." Walter stroked his moustache. "I suggest we lure the Death Star somewhere where we could trap it...and then destroy it."

"How and where do you propose we do that?" Gilad asked.

"That is what we must figure out." Walter replied. "Let's go eat on that."

When I reappeared, it was in a private study somewhere in the colony. I was so disoriented by this little teleportation trip that I threw up in the nearby waste basket, wryly wondering what the guy who owns this study would think of the mess. After wiping my mouth with some paper towels, I surveyed the room. Hmm. It seems pretty plush. Must have been owned by that baron-administrator that was offed by Vader's goons...

Then I remembered that the guy had my dad's, now my own, lightsaber, and by extension, the data cube. I went through the study, searching for them, unlocking locks with the Force. There! I found my lightsaber in the desk drawer. I checked it carefully with the Force and pronounced it OK. Then I rummaged again for the datacube. I found the cube in another desk, one with a computer on it, and put it in a zipped pocket. Now with my own weapon, and the most important tool the Alliance will need, I needed to find a way to escape...

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Meanwhile, Fiona burst out of hyperspace and cloaked her shuttle as she made her way through the Imperial fleet, hoping that the Sith wouldn't see her, at least until she landed and was able to sense her big brother on the planet.

Don't worry. We'll deal with the Sith soon enough! Chris said.

Patients Chris! We will deal with them but you must have patients.

I know, I've seen what you've done in your Civil War. Alex smiled.

More then we ever wanted to do and that was why we isolated ourselves

Back on Corneliuan Prime, President James Server was pacing his office when General Madine walked in.

"Mr. President! We've received a messege from Admiral Server. He has penetrated CoreWorlds space and is proceeding cautiously. Also he sent back a messege detailing that we need to mobilize the armed forces and prepare to engage the Sith."

"General, as you know, we are still rebuilding our armed forces! Do we have sufficient strength to beat them if it turns into a full scale war which I fear it might."

"Yes sir. We do have the forces to win. However, we don't know about the enemy. That is our only question."

"Very well then! Make the preparations. When the time is right, I shall go on Intergalatic Television and and announce what we are planning to do."

"Yes sir." Madine saluted and left the office to carry out the orders.

Back on the Destructor, the expeditionary force was nearing Alzoc V and preparing for battle.

Admiral Server left the bridge after his brief contact with Alex and Chris and went to where his family and a couple of friends where waiting.

"Daddy, what is going on?" asked one of the kids.

"We're going to try and save a close family member" John said.

"Cool, can we go with you?"

"Not in this case. I need you to stay here with Master Windu and continue your exercises. I'm taking Obi Wan down with me as well as a small group of soldiers." He looked at his wife and gave her a quick kiss. After motioning for Obi Wan to follow him they left the area and prepared to make planetary landing. In the hall, he tapped his wrist communicator. "Bridge, the moment we are ready to jump, bring the fleet to battlestations and get ready to meet the enemy. When we jump, I'm leaving the ship. Keep a transporter lock on us at all times if you can. If you have to pull out, do so. Don't worry about us, we'll be fine. Clear?"

Yes sir, Admiral. May the Force be with you

Following orders from Darth Vader Zeeke gave orders to a battle group from the Imperial defence fleet (ooc: thats 1 Behemoth class SSD, 2 Eclipse class SSD's 410 victory II class ISDS) to set a course for Azloc V. Zeeke would use this opportunity to destroy all the Jedi and lord vader himself. He would become the Emperor's chosen one and he would lead the Imperial legions from the Behemoth. It was he who was now the sith master and he who would one day succede the emperor himself.

The fleet gatherd near the oute edge of Coruscant space and upon the command from Zeeke jumped into hyperspace with their target laid in. 5 hours later they would reach Azloc V, Zeeke would have his day. He would be the victor only he would destroy all of the Jedi. Little did he know of the fate that awaited him at Azloc. A rebel fleet well armed but nothing his super laser couldnt deal with. His shields would hold and even if they didnt its sith abailities would protect the flag ship. The massive fleet converged on the outskirts of the Azloc system.

Zeeke used his dark powers to mask the ships from sensor sweeps. He would hide until the time was right and hed in to the planet. Once in range he would sue the super laser and then turn his firepower on any enemy fleet within range. The effects would be decimating. The sheer amount of fighters he had would make sure of it and anyways , if the worst came to the worst he could initiate a stars collapse using the fully operational Super Laser. He now sat and waited for the perfect moment to strike.

Alex and Chris' shuttle followed in behind the Corneliuan fleet, as they notice the other fleets in orbit.

"Looks like we're going to need some reinforcments." Chris said.

"Yup." Alex sent orders for a Rebel fleet to come and aid the Corneliuan fleet, though it would take some time for it to come.

Grid 44/11 B2

Unknown Contacts

SHIP DESIGNATION UNKNOWN

MARKINGS UNKNOWN

SPECIES UNKNOWN

RELAY INFORMATION TO TENETIAN COMMAND

ARRAY ACTIVATED – INFORMATION STREAMED

Admiral Thrawn was quietly resting on board his flagship watching the day to day business of the bridge. There wasn’t much to do, not after the Wickian war, well one could hardly call it a war, a small victory perhaps but nothing to be proud of. As Tenetian Prime sat motionless in the distance orbiting the sun the Admiral considered how nice it would look in a painting. Jolted from his trance Thrawn was pulled back into reality by a bridge aid asking him for help. “Admiral?” The officer said very cautiously. We are receiving sensor reports from sector 44/11 B2 of an unidentified force crossing our borders.”

“How old is the information.” Thrawn demanded.

“Only several minutes Admiral.”

“Very well I want all troops and men recalled. I assume their course has been projected.”

“Yes Sir AZLOC five near the outer rim of our territory.”

“Hmmm” The Admiral said with his red eyes glowing in deep concentration. “That is where Vader is currently he is trying to recapture the Rebel Daniel Masaki. Very well alert all commands of the incursion and set an intercept course, Alert the planet below that we are also activating the droid forces all starships once back in orbit are to follow the fleet into hyperspace.”

“At once Admiral” Came from all corners of the bridge. The Imperial fleet began to break apart, now dissipating into small sections it left for Azloc V.


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Vader merely watched as Daniel left the room. “Impressive.” Vader said. “Most Impressive.” Walking out of the Carbonite chamber Vader made his towards his heavily guarded shuttle. Flanked by a troop of guards Vader was already sending a communication into orbit to destroy the planet as soon as he was out of the blast range.

Vader stopped in mid tracks, he was receiving information from the emperor. Deep within his mind Vader was receiving information. “A rebel fleet on the way here” A trap would be lain.

Sensing the arrival of another Dark Force user Vader Winced. Zeeke That useless usurper had been trying for months to take his place at the emperors side. He would have to get of the planet quickly. Meanwhile information of the incoming enemy fleet had been dispatched to all commands. Admiral Pertrark pf the Executor had been briefed and was now already setting up a trap for the approaching enemy fleet. From the super star destroyer small packages were being jettisoned all over the system, soon the fleet would depart.

Zeeke sensed the trap that had been laid for the enemey fleet and using the orbit of Azloc I moved his fleet to aposition where it could not be seen behind the corneliu fleet., It looked like they would take the bait. Zeeke sensed all the Jedi andbguards heading for the planet. This would make his victory all the sweeter. He would wait until most of the Jedi had found Vader and then activate the force inhibiting device stopping them from escaping. He would then fire the superlaser

The Behemoth would concentrate he entire efforts on the planet whilst the rest of the battlegroup coverd it. Soon he thought to himself, soon i will be the most powerful of the Sith. He knew that his presence would be considerd a minor threat until he unleashed the master weapon...

On board the Destructor, John Server sat waiting for confirmation that they have arrived at the target cordinates. Sitting with him was Obi Wan Kenobi, his former Apprentice and a 15 man squad of the Corneliuan Marines.

Sir, we have arrived at Alzoc V

"Very good. Go to red alert and jump to normal space. Remember what I've told you Admiral."

Yes sir. Good Luck and may the force be with you

"And with you. See you on the flip side"

At that moment, he activated the shuttle's engines and launched from the shuttle bay as fighters fanned out. The shuttle had stealth technology that made it nearly impervious to sensors.

The shuttle carefully made its way into the atmosphere and slowly came to a halt on the surface an hour later. When the landed, the landing party exited the shuttle and prepared to engage the enemy. John then let the Force flow through him to guide him to Daniel.

"Be prepared for anything" He told his comrades. "Stay together. If we have to split up, split up by teams. May the Force be with you."

They moved away from the shuttle and prepare to effect the rescue of Daniel.

corneliu care to contact me on msn please Wardventure1@aol.com or AIM whatever turns you on.

"Excellent" Zeeke declared "Bring us in behind the enemy fleet and relaease a full broadside from every ship except the Behemoth upon it. I want to see eaxactly how much we can do. Concentrate fire on theri capital ships thts the larger one for all u idiot admirals and make sure you do maximum damage."

Zeeke sensed out for a larger warship and order the Superlaser to fire.. It did and teh effect was...

OOC: Is anyone going on MSN?

The Executor fleet now hiding behind the moon watched as the enemy fleet entered the system. Information had been passed down the Grand Admiral Thrawn was on his way wit the bulk of the Imperial fleet but when he arrived he would find very little. The small detachment of ships that Vader had arrived in were now concealed and hidden from view while all around the planet small Gravity mines had been deployed.

Admiral Petrark watched as the enemy fleet entered the system with impunity, lavishing at the removal of Vader, the Jedi and the enemy fleet he would be risen above all ranks. The Emperor would promote him to grand Admiral perhaps even outshining Thrawn.

Alert all commands.” Petrark ordered. “As soon as the mines are detonated I want the fleet to emerge from the moons shadow and concentrate all of our fire power upon every single capital ship. Grand Admiral Thrawn should be arriving within.” Petrak looked around the bridge for a more exact ETA.

“Eighteen minutes Admiral.” Someone shouted from the sub deck.

“The fleet will be arriving in eighteen minutes, we only have to hold until then however I suspect that we will have most of their heads before Thrawn arrives.” A small utter of laughter sounded from the bridge as they all rejoiced in their confidence at being apart of the Imperial Navy. “Very well.” Petrark ordered “Detonate the mines.”

All around the Rebel fleet small blackholes suddenly burst into life detonating with a colossus energy signature. The planet Azloc Five was now being devastated from the gravitational effects however the impact upon the enemy fleet would be worse.

As I made my escape from the mining colony, I could sense great and dangerous battles taking place overhead. But I could also sense the presence of several people looking for me: Cousin John, Hawkins, and...Fiona?!

Why'd she have to be so reckless! Crapcrapcrapcrapcrapcrap! I could sense her ship trying to land and ran for her, intending on hugging her and scolding her at the same time.

Fiona fought the fierce storms wracking the planet and managed to land, her marines surrounding her as she reached out for her brother and disembarked. She could sense her brother's worry and sent encouraging and confident messages to me.

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Alex Masaki was going to go down as well, but the black holes made it dangerous for even a Master of his strength to pass through. He could only hope that the Jedi down there make it before the Sith decide to do nasty things to them.

The time had come. The Behemoth was in position (ooc: CW, post urself gettin the fuck outta there in the nick of time). Zeeke gave the word and the Behemoths superlaser fired at the planet. At the same time he activated the last force inhibitor on the planet.


He cakled as the super lasser blast struck home. A small cloud eminated from the surface for a fraction of a second before it exploded in a massive ball of flame spewing out asteroid pieces for a million miles. All onboard were shocked. Lord Vader had been on that planet. His mission now completed Zeeke orderd his battle group to open fire and they did. he then orderd a full retreat to coruscant where he would report to his emperor.

He had done the impossible, he had defeated darth vader and a host of jedi in one. He was most pleased with his achievements. The fligth home was a short one and he would receieve a heros welcome... Unfortunately he did not realise that a few jedi had escaped (ooc:cue CW)

"Excellent" Zeeke declared "Bring us in behind the enemy fleet and relaease a full broadside from every ship except the Behemoth upon it. I want to see eaxactly how much we can do. Concentrate fire on theri capital ships thts the larger one for all u idiot admirals and make sure you do maximum damage."

Zeeke sensed out for a larger warship and order the Superlaser to fire.. It did and teh effect was...

The Destructor was rocked from the attack of the super laser. Warning lights and sirens sounded throughout the ship.

"Report!" Admiral Anderson yelled.

"Sir we have damage across multiple decks. The shield is down totally and won't come up. Engines are shot to hell and weapons are down to 15% firing capacity."

"Shit! Move the ship back using auxillery thrusters."

"Yes sir. Sir we're also getting attacked by unknown forces."

"Have all ships engage the enemy fleet that has attacked us only."

"Yes sir."

The remaining ships fired rear weapons at the enemy as the fleet begins to move to protect the Destructor as well as to engage the enemy fleet that attacked them.

On the surface of the planet, the rescue party was no more than 500 feet from the shuttle when John felt a tremor through the force. He quickly ordered his forces to headback to the shuttle and get the hell out of dodge.

They quickly ran back and launched back into space heading back to their ship when they saw it go towards a fireball. They breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that it was still there but badly damaged.

You missed the point of the post! I didn't think you would get it. Look at the previous post that I did. He sensed that and it was FIVE HUNDRED FEET FROM THE SHUTTLE!!! They launched BEFORE you fired on the planet.

(ooc damage report from shot fired at the fleet before she left)


1 ISD totally destroyed
7 ISD's minor damage
all fleets shields damaged
from between 33% and 72%

Hawkins, his troops, and I ran towards my sister's ship. I could sense a tremor in the Force...

"C'mon, Daniel!" She yelled. We got on, and the Marine pilot took off as fast as he could, straining the compensators as we shot out into space as a giant green ray of death blasted down on the planet. The planet's destruction almost shook the ship apart, but we made it, barely.

"Boy, that was hard," Fiona breathed. "Hey, big bro. Glad I was around to rescue you?"

"Yup." I said. I could sense Grandfather and Uncle Chris out there, not to mention Cousin John. And I could also sense Vader...crap. He survived, too. I sighed. We'll meet again someday, I was sure of that.

Fiona punched me. Hard. "You made Mom and me worry so much about you! With Daddy gone, you're supposed to take over, and you can't do that if you're dead!"

I rubbed my shoulder. "Me, take over? I-I don't know..."

"C'mon! You're the only one who can keep the fight going!"

"Yeah." I nodded. "I guess I have to..."

But how to go about that? I asked myself as we sped into space, dodging the blackholes and turbolaser fire like mad.

Grand Admiral Thrawn and his fleet burst out of hyperspace in an area that should have been Azloc V, however all that was present was anarchy. “What on Earth is happening here?” Thrawn demanded. “Get me a situation update now.” The vast Imperial fleet descended into the distance comprising of hundreds of warships.

“Admiral a deck hand said. It appears that Azloc five has just been decimated, we are detecting Admiral Petrark and the Executor attacking moving forward to engage some unknown enemy force.”

“Order him to stop now.” Thrawn boomed.

“open a channel to the unknown fleet.”

“Channel open sir.”

“This is Grand Admiral Thrawn of the Galactic Empire, you have entered Imperial jurisdiction and space. We request to know the reasons for this violation of our territory.” Thrawn said. Moving his fingers across his throat he signalled for the microphone to be cut. “Captain Malin. Order the fleet to standby weapons just in case they are not friendly.”

Grand Admiral Thrawn and his fleet burst out of hyperspace in an area that should have been Azloc V, however all that was present was anarchy. “What on Earth is happening here?” Thrawn demanded. “Get me a situation update now.” The vast Imperial fleet descended into the distance comprising of hundreds of warships.

“Admiral a deck hand said. It appears that Azloc five has just been decimated, we are detecting Admiral Petrark and the Executor attacking moving forward to engage some unknown enemy force.”

“Order him to stop now.” Thrawn boomed.

“open a channel to the unknown fleet.”

“Channel open sir.”

“This is Grand Admiral Thrawn of the Galactic Empire, you have entered Imperial jurisdiction and space. We request to know the reasons for this violation of our territory.” Thrawn said. Moving his fingers across his throat he signalled for the microphone to be cut. “Captain Malin. Order the fleet to standby weapons just in case they are not friendly.”

"Sir we have a communication coming in from a Admiral Thrawn."

"Oh bloody hell. I thought he was dead. Let me hear it."

This is Grand Admiral Thrawn of the Galactic Empire, you have entered Imperial jurisdiction and space. We request to know the reasons for this violation of our territory.” Thrawn said. Moving his fingers across his throat he signalled for the microphone to be cut. “Captain Malin. Order the fleet to standby weapons just in case they are not friendly.”

"This is Admiral Roger Anderson of the Armed Galatic Empire of Corneliu. We were here on a mission of mercy when the planet suddenly blew up. Luckily, our Commander was not killed and shall be able to talk with you directly. We mean no harm to the Galatic Empire but that SOB that attacked our ships shall pay."

“Admiral.” Thrawn said quietly. “We must request that you remove your forces from Imperial territory, we cannot and will not allow an unknown fleet to enter our territory. Perhaps if you send us the data on your attackers we will help you hunt down the perpetrator however I am afraid that I must insist that you leave our space. Perhaps if you send an envoy instead of a war fleet, we wil be more open however I must once again reiterate that you are requested to leave Imperial jurisdiction.”

I could hear the diplomatic exchange and smiled. I sent a message to my cousin. Cousin John? Ship's injured and will be coming in asap. I also have something very important to give you.

OOCly Tags thread.

“Admiral.” Thrawn said quietly. “We must request that you remove your forces from Imperial territory, we cannot and will not allow an unknown fleet to enter our territory. Perhaps if you send us the data on your attackers we will help you hunt down the perpetrator however I am afraid that I must insist that you leave our space. Perhaps if you send an envoy instead of a war fleet, we wil be more open however I must once again reiterate that you are requested to leave Imperial jurisdiction.”

Admiral Anderson looked at Admiral Thrawn. "Admiral! I know you want us to leave but I don't have that authority. The authority I have is to defend myself. As soon as our Commander comes aboard, I'll have him contact you to discuss this further. We have no idea what is going on here. All I know is that we were called here to assist a member of our ruler's family. As for the Perpetrators, we've already have them in our sites and is taking care of it but if you really want to know, standby to receive a download." He touches a few buttons a copy of the attack was sent to Admiral Thrawn. "Besides Admiral, there's another reason why we can't leave. This ship Can't leave because we have NO ENGINES!" He shouted as he cut the comm.

I could hear the diplomatic exchange and smiled. I sent a message to my cousin. Cousin John? Ship's injured and will be coming in asap. I also have something very important to give you.

Follow closely to us my cousin and we'll get you aboard my flagship safely. Don't stray to far from us or our fighters won't be able to cover us. John sent back as he sat in his chair very irrate about what just happened. His shuttle continued to make its way back to the now badly damaged Distructor

I followed closely with my cousin into the Destructor as my grandfather and great-uncle followed closely behind us.

I followed closely with my cousin into the Destructor as my grandfather and great-uncle followed closely behind us.

They all looked in stunned silence as they neared the devestated ship. Seeing what destructive power was brought onto her. Never before had such devestation been brought to this ship. Not even during the Civil War.

Admiral Server sat there as he touched a few keys to override the controls to docking and sent an encryptic messege to Sick Bay to meet them at the shuttle bay. Ironically, they bay suffered minor damage allowing both shuttles to dock. Admiral Server quickly got off the ship and ran to an internal Comm system.

"This is Admiral Server to Bridge. What is the status"

"We have damage on all decks, multiple casualties. Your family is safe though your wife suffered minor injuries. We lost 18 Destroyers, 5 Cruisers, 2 Battleships, and 25 Patrol Ships in the attack. Also sir, we have one Irrate Admiral Thrawn asking us to leave."

"Admiral Thrawn is here?" He said in shock. "Fine, I'll deal with him in a moment. In the mean time get a conference room sat up and plot us a course out of here if you can."

"We can't sir. Engines are down and repairs are fast underway. The rest of the ships have surrouned us in a protective barrier but that won't stop a determined assault if it comes."

"Do what you again."

"Yes sir."

John then proceeded back to where he left his shuttle as a medical crew entered.

"Doc, wait here. We're going to have a patient for you to look at."

"Yes sir."

He watched silently as the shuttle entered the ship and sat down next to his.

We disembarked our shuttles, and I'm finally in friendly hands after a long harrowing couple of weeks fighting the Sith. I sighed in relief and I looked around the area.

"Sure needs a tune-up once we make it out of here." I said. Then I remembered...

"Admiral," I said formally to John as I pulled out the data cube. "At Endor, we have fought long and hard for this information. It contains everything we need to know about the Sith, including specs to the Death Star and other things."

"Hmm. It could be the victory we need..." Alex said, walking to me.

"What do you mean...you mean extracting the plans and figuring out a weakness?" I smirked, remembering the original Rebellion in the history books.

"Perhaps." Alex smiled back. "Even so, it should contain a wealth of information."

Fiona looked around, narrowing her eyes in focus as she sensed a couple of people near her age. "Uh, why are there kids on board?"

We disembarked our shuttles, and I'm finally in friendly hands after a long harrowing couple of weeks fighting the Sith. I sighed in relief and I looked around the area.

"Sure needs a tune-up once we make it out of here." I said. Then I remembered...

"Admiral," I said formally to John as I pulled out the data cube. "At Endor, we have fought long and hard for this information. It contains everything we need to know about the Sith, including specs to the Death Star and other things."

"Hmm. It could be the victory we need..." Alex said, walking to me.

"What do you mean...you mean extracting the plans and figuring out a weakness?" I smirked, remembering the original Rebellion in the history books.

"Perhaps." Alex smiled back. "Even so, it should contain a wealth of information."

Fiona looked around, narrowing her eyes in focus as she sensed a couple of people near her age. "Uh, why are there kids on board?"

"Thanks Daniel! We'll get on this right away. This has got to be extracted and I also remember the origional rebellion. Fear a trap I must say." He then turned to Fiona, "Those would be my kids who are also in training to be Jedi Knights like me and my father."

He took a deep breath. "Daniel I must insist that you be looked at by our medics here. Just as a precaution. Then I request your presence on the bridge but I need you to stay out of the line of sight with the view screen. This is going to get dicey really fast and I have to be up there to stall off a somehow alive Admiral Thrawn."

You, Harrylandia, is requested to leave at once, or else I will report you to the mods.

"Thanks Daniel! We'll get on this right away. This has got to be extracted and I also remember the origional rebellion. Fear a trap I must say." He then turned to Fiona, "Those would be my kids who are also in training to be Jedi Knights like me and my father."

He took a deep breath. "Daniel I must insist that you be looked at by our medics here. Just as a precaution. Then I request your presence on the bridge but I need you to stay out of the line of sight with the view screen. This is going to get dicey really fast and I have to be up there to stall off a somehow alive Admiral Thrawn."
"Can I meet them?" Fiona asked.

"My scars are showing, eh?" I said. "I'd like to keep them, but sure, I'll do a check up and I promise to stay out of sight until this is over. By the way, we have an Admiral Pellaeon in our fleet somewhere."

"Can I meet them?" Fiona asked.

"My scars are showing, eh?" I said. "I'd like to keep them, but sure, I'll do a check up and I promise to stay out of sight until this is over. By the way, we have an Admiral Pellaeon in our fleet somewhere."

"Of course you can. If you'll follow the medics here that'll take Daniel here to sickbay, you'll be able to meet them. I would go too but my presence is required on the Bridge. Daniel when you see Erica, tell her that I would like her to come to the bridge too if she is able too. And thanks for staying out of site. If he sees you with me, it could spark a fight and frankly, its going to be awhile before my forces are mobilized to take on his ilk." He paused as something else was said that he seemed to have missed. "Pellaeon is still around? If he is then Good. I'm going to have to find away to get into contact with him. Its been far to long."

Zeeke was owback at coruscant. He could sense that vader was not dead and he was most annoied. (ooc:US, dont ever do that to me again :headbang: ) He would have to find another way to take out the emperors favorite Jedi and he would soon he didnt know how yet but his time would come. He had killed many people on that planet and heavily damaged a lot of rebel ships or at least hips aiding the rebellion. He knew Thrawn would be annoied but didnt care. Soon he would be insignificant. Soon Zeeke would be the master but, when....

I followed the medics, careful not to get hurt by people still at work on the ship. I have scars on my face and all over the body.

John made his way back to the bridge, heartsick at the damage that was wrought on his flagship. He exited onto the bridge and looked around as smoke was still rising from a recently put out fire.

"I see we've had some excitement."

"yes sir. I'm glad your back sir. That Admiral was beginning to get on my case."

"When he calls back, I'll deal with him. I do know him unfortunately and we've had reports that he died which is why I'm surprised when you mentioned his name. Continue with the repairs. I want engines online as soon as you can."

"Yes sir."

John sits down in his chair and waits for the Admiral to call back.

Fiona went to find the twins Thomas and Wendy, who seem to be about her age: 13 years old.

As for me, I was led to the medical bay, where the medics began to check my injuries that incurred, now mostly healed with the help of bacta and Force healing.

Fiona went to find the twins Thomas and Wendy, who seem to be about her age: 13 years old.

Near one of the beds, the two jedi twins were sitting with their mother as she lies on one of the beds.

As for me, I was led to the medical bay, where the medics began to check my injuries that incurred, now mostly healed with the help of bacta and Force healing.

The docs looked him over. "Well you have some very nice scars there Master Masaki. If you like, we can do some cosmetic surgery and remove them for you. If not, there is no reason to keep you around here. You are free to go if you wish."

Alarms screamed through the entire ship as a shuttle came into the landing bay. Badly burnt and charred the craft appeared as though it had been through hell and back and in reality it almost had. As the landing bay descended Vader himself exited. A small captain who moved to greet the dark lord received death in return as he was thrown across the shuttle bay by the power of the force. Vader immediately proceeded towards the bridge of the flagship, strolling on he demanded attention from Grand Admiral Thrawn. “Report Admiral.” He demanded.

“My Lord, may I say how glad I am to see yo…..”

“You may dispense with the pleasantries Admiral, Now REPORT.”

Thrawn looked up showing a glance of slight hatred. His red eyes glowing as though they were a deep fire. “Lord Vader, we have an enemy force currently within Imperial Territory, they refuse to move out under the pretext of not having any engines, I sugest.”

“That will be all Admiral thank you. OPEN A CHANNEL TO THAT FLEET.”

“Channel open Lord Vader.”

As the transmission was sent the Dark Face of Lord Vader could be seen on the view screens everywhere. “Unknown Fleet. Each Ship without drive systems will abandon their ship and move to another of your allied vessels. The Empire can then either take your ship to our borders through a hyperspace tug or you may scuttle it here and now. There is no negotiations on the matter. You will leave Imperial territory or the Empire will regard it as a state of war being declared. You are also detaining Daniel Masaki on board your vessel, wanted for crimes of terrorism and high treason throughout the Coreworld protectorate, you are requested to turn him over at once so he may tried by Coreworldian law” Just as Vader finished his sentence the droid fleet previously ordered by Admiral Thrawn to depart suddenly exited hyperspace into the system. An additional four hundred ships though automated would provide sufficient leverage.

Near one of the beds, the two jedi twins were sitting with their mother as she lies on one of the beds.

"Hi, guys, Erica." Fiona beamed. "How are you doing?"

The docs looked him over. "Well you have some very nice scars there Master Masaki. If you like, we can do some cosmetic surgery and remove them for you. If not, there is no reason to keep you around here. You are free to go if you wish."
"Nah. I'd like to keep the scars as a badge of some sort. Surviving the Sith Lords and all that." I smiled. As I walked out, I felt a disturbance in the Force. "I have a bad feeling about this..."

Alarms screamed through the entire ship as a shuttle came into the landing bay. Badly burnt and charred the craft appeared as though it had been through hell and back and in reality it almost had. As the landing bay descended Vader himself exited. A small captain who moved to greet the dark lord received death in return as he was thrown across the shuttle bay by the power of the force. Vader immediately proceeded towards the bridge of the flagship, strolling on he demanded attention from Grand Admiral Thrawn. “Report Admiral.” He demanded.

“My Lord, may I say how glad I am to see yo…..”

“You may dispense with the pleasantries Admiral, Now REPORT.”

Thrawn looked up showing a glance of slight hatred. His red eyes glowing as though they were a deep fire. “Lord Vader, we have an enemy force currently within Imperial Territory, they refuse to move out under the pretext of not having any engines, I sugest.”

“That will be all Admiral thank you. OPEN A CHANNEL TO THAT FLEET.”

“Channel open Lord Vader.”

As the transmission was sent the Dark Face of Lord Vader could be seen on the view screens everywhere. “Unknown Fleet. Each Ship without drive systems will abandon their ship and move to another of your allied vessels. The Empire can then either take your ship to our borders through a hyperspace tug or you may scuttle it here and now. There is no negotiations on the matter. You will leave Imperial territory or the Empire will regard it as a state of war being declared. You are also detaining Daniel Masaki on board your vessel, wanted for crimes of terrorism and high treason throughout the Coreworld protectorate, you are requested to turn him over at once so he may tried by Coreworldian law” Just as Vader finished his sentence the droid fleet previously ordered by Admiral Thrawn to depart suddenly exited hyperspace into the system. An additional four hundred ships though automated would provide sufficient leverage.

"Vader, this is Admiral John Server of the Armed Galatic Empire of Corneliu. Commander of all Corneliuan Forces. We won't your second option. As for your first option of a hyperspace tug. We shall have our forces remaining on board to ensure that there is no funny business. Mark my words Vader, I am a Jedi Master and I know who you are. I will sense if there is any funny business no matter what you try to pull. Don't make us angry enough to declare war on you Vader or I'll announce to the Galaxy who you really are and I don't think your family will be able to handle it. Now it seems like we have something we both want. You want us to leave and you want my silence. I'm willing to open up talks with you and the Galatic Empire on the grounds that you let us finish our engine repairs. They'll be repaired in roughly 5 hours and hyperdrives done 2 hours after that. Plenty of time to get some negotiations done in regarding a cultural exchange don't you think?"

"Hi, guys, Erica." Fiona beamed. "How are you doing?"

Erica Smiled at Fiona. "To be honest, I've had worse injuries inflicted on me from an old boyfriend."

Thomas walks up to fiona. "I'm Thomas, this is Wendy. We're jedi padawans"

"Nah. I'd like to keep the scars as a badge of some sort. Surviving the Sith Lords and all that." I smiled. As I walked out, I felt a disturbance in the Force. "I have a bad feeling about this..."

"Suit yourself. If you excuse me then, I have to check on the Admiral's wife." He walks away as Daniel walks out forgetting what John asked him to do for him.

“The Galaxy is well aware of our presence Admiral, your pathetic show of intimidation does not frighten me, the Empire does not declare war for no reason, you have invaded Imperial territory with a fleet of four hundred warships, you have opened fire on our ships attempting to defend our colony, you invaded our colony and assisted a rebel wanted for treason and murder and you are now threatening to declare war on the Galactic Empire, I hardly see the threat Admiral. Under Imperial law I have the authorisation to open fire upon your fleet and seize its assets. You are outnumbered, away from reinforcements, do not attempt to order me Admiral.” Vader seemed to peer through the hearts and souls of each person in each ship of the fleet. “As for the matter of Daniel Masaki, he is wanted for crimes of murder and treason. He is responsible for the death of countless individuals and will be tried by Coreworldian law, the Empire requests that you hand him over for trial.”

Erica Smiled at Fiona. "To be honest, I've had worse injuries inflicted on me from an old boyfriend."

Thomas walks up to fiona. "I'm Thomas, this is Wendy. We're jedi padawans"

"So am I." Fiona smiled. "I was supposed to go to Yavin, but then the stupid Sith blew in and ruined everything!"

"Suit yourself. If you excuse me then, I have to check on the Admiral's wife." He walks away as Daniel walks out forgetting what John asked him to do for him.
I headed back at a sudden urging. Maybe I'll talk to Erica and the twins. I headed back into the medical bay, and then found the others in animated conversation.

"Hey, peoples." I said.

“The Galaxy is well aware of our presence Admiral, your pathetic show of intimidation does not frighten me, the Empire does not declare war for no reason, you have invaded Imperial territory with a fleet of four hundred warships, you have opened fire on our ships attempting to defend our colony, you invaded our colony and assisted a rebel wanted for treason and murder and you are now threatening to declare war on the Galactic Empire, I hardly see the threat Admiral. Under Imperial law I have the authorisation to open fire upon your fleet and seize its assets. You are outnumbered, away from reinforcements, do not attempt to order me Admiral.” Vader seemed to peer through the hearts and souls of each person in each ship of the fleet. “As for the matter of Daniel Masaki, he is wanted for crimes of murder and treason. He is responsible for the death of countless individuals and will be tried by Coreworldian law, the Empire requests that you hand him over for trial.”

"Vader, before you do something drastic, I must till you that we've been isolated for to long and have blocked out most of the outside galaxy. We have no idea that CoreWorlds was taken over. As for invading a colony, we were perfecting a mission of mercy. If we truely wanted to invade Vader, we would've showed up with the entire 1st Corneliuan Fleet but we didn't. Also, if we wanted to invade, we would've had troop ships with us. Scan our vessels. You will not find a troop ship among us. As for being outnumbered, you may have us outnumbered Lord Vader, but not totally outgunned. We may not be as far away from re-enforcements as you might think. Our border is very close to eachother. As for ordering you, I would never do that. The only people I order is my military forces." He paused as he thought about what to say regarding Daniel. "In regards to Daniel, I'm afraid that I won't be able to hand over to you because prior to your communication, he has requested Asylum inside Corneliuan Space." He quickly looked at the sensor board and noticed that three of his vessels had engines pointing towards the Imperial fleet. "Shall we talk face to face Lord Vader regarding a Cultural exchange?"

"So am I." Fiona smiled. "I was supposed to go to Yavin, but then the stupid Sith blew in and ruined everything!"

"What happened Fiona. We have been Isolated for so long that we don't know much about what is going on."

I headed back at a sudden urging. Maybe I'll talk to Erica and the twins. I headed back into the medical bay, and then found the others in animated conversation.

"Hey, peoples." I said.

Erica looked up from talking to Fiona and saw Daniel. "Hello Daniel. You look like you went 20 rounds with Alfonzo Goring!"

“As Interdiction cruisers came along side the Imperial fleet Vader motioned towards the bridge crew to re-open the channel. Admiral please, you are welcome to come aboard. Please dock towards the Palpatines secondary hanger.” A small stream of coordinates were transmitted instantly towards the now Neutral fleet.

"What happened Fiona. We have been Isolated for so long that we don't know much about what is going on."

"Short story: Death Star destroyed Juria, our shipyards at Waylord, and forced our Senate to force Daddy to surrender the nation, or risk further destruction." Fiona sighed. "That's when Dad recovered much of our fleet and began the Rebel Alliance."

Erica looked up from talking to Fiona and saw Daniel. "Hello Daniel. You look like you went 20 rounds with Alfonzo Goring!"
"I guess so." I smiled. "'Course it was three rounds against the Sith, and I managed to survive them. I'd call that a victory."

“As Interdiction cruisers came along side the Imperial fleet Vader motioned towards the bridge crew to re-open the channel. Admiral please, you are welcome to come aboard. Please dock towards the Palpatines secondary hanger.” A small stream of coordinates were transmitted instantly towards the now Neutral fleet.

After receiving the coordinates, John hit the ship wide comm button. "Erica please report to the bridge at once."

Down in Sickbay, before She could answer her guests, she sighed. "I know what that means." And with Daniel, Fiona and the kids with her, went to the bridge. A couple of minutes later, she stepped off the lift.

"Yes John?"

"I need you to go across and talk to the Galatic Empire and Darth Vader."

"YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT?"

"You heard me Erica and this time, its not a request! Its an order."

"I sure hope you know what you are doing John because if anything happens to me...."

"Hold that thought Erica, I do know what you did to Chris Kerry when you got ahold of him. Don't worry. Nothing like that is going to happen. Its a stall tactic as we repair the engines. Just negotiate. If you come to terms of a treaty fine. If not, fine too at least we have a dialog with them. That is all I want right now."

"Ok sweetie! I shall do it."

She stormed off the bridge and made her way to the shuttle bay. Once aboard, the shuttle ferried her over to the ship to face off with Darth Vader.

"Sir, she is approaching the target coordinates."

"Thanks!" He turned to Daniel and the gang. "Shall we go to my ready room and talk?"

At that point, the shuttle docked at the designated coordinates.

"Yeah." I said. My grandfather and uncle looked worried, but squashed their concerns. "What are we going to do?"

"Yeah." I said. My grandfather and uncle looked worried, but squashed their concerns. "What are we going to do?"

They entered John's ready room and takes a seat behind his desk that is neat and clean for once.

"Right now, all we have to do is get out of this situation in one piece. We've already suffered casualties and I'm trying to prevent more. Right now though, I need an update from both of you since we've been isolated and you know why we've been isolated."

The shuttle made its way inside the vast hanger of the super star destroyer. Grand Admiral Thrawn was present to meet the dignitary. “Welcome my lady, welcome to the Super Star Destroyer Palpatine the flagship of the Second fleet. Lord Vader is currently in talks with His Majesty Emperor Palpatine, therefore I’m sure you will relieved that you will have to put up with me. Lord Vader lacks the necessary talent for diplomacy.” Thrawn said as he guided her across the shuttle bay. “Lord Vader prefers to well choke what he wants out of a situation. “I have been given permission to negotiate with full diplomatic status, perhaps we can resolve this unfortunate situation before more life is lost.” Thrawn guided the lady up towards the observation deck where the view the entire Imperial fleet could be seen trailing off into the distance. “Shall we begin?” Thrawn said.

The shuttle made its way inside the vast hanger of the super star destroyer. Grand Admiral Thrawn was present to meet the dignitary. “Welcome my lady, welcome to the Super Star Destroyer Palpatine the flagship of the Second fleet. Lord Vader is currently in talks with His Majesty Emperor Palpatine, therefore I’m sure you will relieved that you will have to put up with me. Lord Vader lacks the necessary talent for diplomacy.” Thrawn said as he guided her across the shuttle bay. “Lord Vader prefers to well choke what he wants out of a situation. “I have been given permission to negotiate with full diplomatic status, perhaps we can resolve this unfortunate situation before more life is lost.” Thrawn guided the lady up towards the observation deck where the view the entire Imperial fleet could be seen trailing off into the distance. “Shall we begin?” Thrawn said.

"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Erica Server and I'm his chief negotiator in matters such as these. So where would you like to begin?"

They entered John's ready room and takes a seat behind his desk that is neat and clean for once.

"Right now, all we have to do is get out of this situation in one piece. We've already suffered casualties and I'm trying to prevent more. Right now though, I need an update from both of you since we've been isolated and you know why we've been isolated."
"Currently, our primary goal is the destruction of the Death Star." Alex said. "It would certainly increase our morale."

"Yeah. Next, we would start liberating our colonies." I said. "The ones under Sith, we could possibly take. Only problem is the Empire itself."

Of course I would like to begin as to why you are here in the first place Thrawn commented. Being do far outside of your borders. There was no need for “humanitarian” aid on Azloc V prior to the arrival of your fleet. You must realise that we are very suspicious with any unknown forces entering our territory considering the recent activities of the Rebel Alliance.

Of course I would like to begin as to why you are here in the first place Thrawn commented. Being do far outside of your borders. There was no need for “humanitarian” aid on Azloc V prior to the arrival of your fleet. You must realise that we are very suspicious with any unknown forces entering our territory considering the recent activities of the Rebel Alliance.

"Admiral, it is a very long story. Years ago now, my nation fought a Civil War amongst ourselves. It was very brutal and bloody. When it finally ended, we isolated ourselves from the outside world, blocking all intergalatic broadcasts. Until recently, we maintained that Isolationism till our President, President James Server, felt the death of a close family member. This brougt us out of our isolationism and brought us into CoreWorlds space to investigate. We did not know anything about the Sith or about your forces taking them over until after we arrived at this planet."

"Currently, our primary goal is the destruction of the Death Star." Alex said. "It would certainly increase our morale."

"Yeah. Next, we would start liberating our colonies." I said. "The ones under Sith, we could possibly take. Only problem is the Empire itself."

"That will work but the problem is, I won't have my flagship for awhile. This ship is going to have to be repaired and this is the only ship of its kind in existence for the time being. How are you planning on liberating your territories?"

"That will work but the problem is, I won't have my flagship for awhile. This ship is going to have to be repaired and this is the only ship of its kind in existence for the time being. How are you planning on liberating your territories?"
Grandfather and I exchanged glances.

"Seed rebellions on each world once the Death Star is defeated and word is spread." I said. "There'll be too many worlds for Sith to control and pacify. Then we'd use our troops and fleets to take strategic worlds."

"Reminds me of your own plan against that fool Kerry." Chris pointed out.

"Yeah." Alex agreed.

"However," I cautioned. "That plan also depends on disrupting the Sith's sensor networks. We destroy enough of the grids, we can defeat them quicker than if they did have the sensors."

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Grandfather and I exchanged glances.

"Seed rebellions on each world once the Death Star is defeated and word is spread." I said. "There'll be too many worlds for Sith to control and pacify. Then we'd use our troops and fleets to take strategic worlds."

"Reminds me of your own plan against that fool Kerry." Chris pointed out.

"Yeah." Alex agreed.

"However," I cautioned. "That plan also depends on disrupting the Sith's sensor networks. We destroy enough of the grids, we can defeat them quicker than if they did have the sensors."

"It worked with us because we never had to deal with a Death Star." he retorted. "Also, we've already had forces on those planets to disrupt him and his ideas. As for this sensor net, how do you plan on taking it down?"

"Now that will take some thinking." I said. "But I'm pretty sure it's going to involve fighters or small gunships."

"Now that will take some thinking." I said. "But I'm pretty sure it's going to involve fighters or small gunships."

"You know that whatever I have available, I can loan to you."

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"Admiral, it is a very long story. Years ago now, my nation fought a Civil War amongst ourselves. It was very brutal and bloody. When it finally ended, we isolated ourselves from the outside world, blocking all intergalatic broadcasts. Until recently, we maintained that Isolationism till our President, President James Server, felt the death of a close family member. This brougt us out of our isolationism and brought us into CoreWorlds space to investigate. We did not know anything about the Sith or about your forces taking them over until after we arrived at this planet."


Thrawn looked at the woman with a little suspicion. They are family members of the Masaki’s, they will most likely assist the rebellion. “That is indeed a most unfortunate event.” Thrawn said sincerely. “Your nation must be short on supplies, ships and manpower to have gone through such a lengthy campaign of civil unrest. Such a conflict which almost occurred here would be a travesty to your national morale, however it has not yet come to war. But it will if you help the rebellion. Well perhaps I will be the first to drop the formalities and get straight to business. At current you have in custody a one Daniel Masaki, we realise he has claimed asylum and to prevent any further incidents the Empire is wishing to negotiate. We will not object to you removing Daniel Masaki from our space if you make sure that he stays outside of it. He has been branded an outlaw and a terrorist, Lord Vader was attempting to take him into custody so he could face trial on Tenetia. The Empire would also like to welcome you back into the Galactic community through a limited trade pact to try and jump start your economy.

Thrawn looked at the woman with a little suspicion. They are family members of the Masaki’s, they will most likely assist the rebellion. “That is indeed a most unfortunate event.” Thrawn said sincerely. “Your nation must be short on supplies, ships and manpower to have gone through such a lengthy campaign of civil unrest. Such a conflict which almost occurred here would be a travesty to your national morale, however it has not yet come to war. But it will if you help the rebellion. Well perhaps I will be the first to drop the formalities and get straight to business. At current you have in custody a one Daniel Masaki, we realise he has claimed asylum and to prevent any further incidents the Empire is wishing to negotiate. We will not object to you removing Daniel Masaki from our space if you make sure that he stays outside of it. He has been branded an outlaw and a terrorist, Lord Vader was attempting to take him into custody so he could face trial on Tenetia. The Empire would also like to welcome you back into the Galactic community through a limited trade pact to try and jump start your economy.

Erica looked at him eye to eye. Being a trained negiotator has helped in this regard but staring into his eyes was still very disconcerting.

"Our nation is not really short on supplies. The war ended roughly ten years ago or so and we took that time to rebuild our forces and our infrastructure and we have done so quite well. That was why we isolated ourselves." She paused for a moment to collect her thoughts. When her thoughts were collected again, she continued. "Daniel Masaki has asked for Political Asymlum and our Fleet Commander has given it to him in his capacity as such." She chuckles abit before she responded again. "And sir, that offer is exactly the same type of offer that the now deceased Chris Kerry offered up to CoreWorlds when President James Server fled there. However, that'll be up to him but as of right now, he has full political asylum and we will not hand him over." She thought a moment more because she is a thinker and this is what makes her dangerous when Negiotiating. "Now on to the issue of trade. We can open up trade talks as well as come to an agreement over trade and if you checked our stock market sir, our Economy has been jumpstarted quite nicely and is rebounding since the end of our Civil War."

I was pacing around, trying to think of anything else I could do to hurt the Sith. I decided that I'm going to be more cautious this time. Vader's likely so pissed, he'll kill me on the spot. Then I hit upon a planet that I haven't visited in a long, long time, since I was little. A planet on the other side of the galaxy, far from Sith space and is the only Coredian territory still loyal to us, kind of like Mon Calamari in the original Rebel Alliance. I smirked, as I decided that I would go there. As soon as I get a new X-wing...and Rocky...oh yeah. Poor droid. I hope he hasn't been mindwiped or anything. He's been in the family forever. A new droid just wouldn't be the same. He's like Artoo, only a little different, got his own quirks and such. Hey, wait a minute. No one ever knew what happened to Artoo himself...some say he got slagged by the Sith. Hehe. He's way too smart for that. He's more likely one of the thousands of droids in the galaxy, ecking out a silent rebellion of his own. I chuckled at the thought. Woe be to the Sith, should Rocky and Artoo ever meet. Though I do have a theory as to where Artoo may be...

And Threepio? The prissy droid got handed to my family when the Skywalker/Solos seemed to disappear from the galaxy and is with my mom, probably still remembering the old days of his 'youth' and working out as his favorite job as a protocal droid.

My mind then circled back to that last bit of Coredian space the Sith knows not. We took great pains to hide it, and with my father's death, I'm the only one who knows where that space is. Not even Rocky knows it, since he wasn't with us when I went to that planet as a little kid.

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Rocky reactivated himself with a low whistle, and surveyed the room he was in. He detected nothing but what seems to be a droid storage room, and ran a self-diagnostic. He wasn't happy when he ran across the restraining bolt on him, but he logically knew he could do nothing without a human to help him. What he did deduce was that he's probably in a Sith lair somewhere, and that there's likely to be a mindwipe on a schedule soon. He warbled in sadness, as he contemplated what it would mean. It means that he would never remember the Masakis again...or would he?

Secret IC (Sith, you do not know, nor will you act upon information stated forthwith; any action that acts upon this information *including destruction* will be ignored. If and when you wipe Rocky's memory, it will be as if he really doesn't remember the family, to you.): There is a protocol, hidden from even the best slicers by the Force, that allows for Rocky to retain memory of the family hardwired into his circuits in the event of memory loss. It was done by the original Masaki, Tenchi, to ensure that the droid never forgets the family name, even if all other memory is wiped. Rocky doesn't know this, and won't until the protocol is activated.

Also, in the event that Rocky is ever destroyed in battle, Andrew Masaki has downloaded Rocky's complete memory and personality files into a file in the battleship Sovereign's computers, shortly after the Sith war began. He set the security so that if the DNA matches that of a member of the Masaki family, it can be downloaded into a new R2 Advanced unit, the same model as Rocky.

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