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Kartosh raised his eyebrows. "Cetainly not. Where would you test it? If you fired it in here we'd all die. It's unloaded, anyhow."
OOC: What is Blackwater's current location?

OCC:We can say its close to where Kartosh is, hell lets say Kash is with him.

Kartosh took the phaser from him and examined it. "You are correct. There is a setting which has been labled "broil", as opposed to "meduim rare" and "burned." Kartosh flicked the level to "broil" and slapped in a power cell, handing it to Cavourna. "Test all you like, then."

Kartosh raised his eyebrows. "Cetainly not. Where would you test it? If you fired it in here we'd all die. It's unloaded, anyhow."
OOC: What is Blackwater's current location?

"On the contrary, If this is the standard Alversian phaser then it has a setting where the beam is so weak it won't even puncture skin. I can then test it all I like"

Kartosh took the phaser from him and examined it. "You are correct. There is a setting which has been labled "broil", as opposed to "meduim rare" and "burned." Kartosh flicked the level to "broil" and slapped in a power cell, handing it to Cavourna. "Test all you like, then."

Cavourna smiled and set a small piece of metal up on one end of the ship. Then he took a few steps back, twisted and turned onto one knee. He fired the phaser, a small red beam was emitted from it and hit the metal plate. Although it didn't even move, Cavourna seemed satisified
"An impressive weapon, Mr Kartosh, you have been lucky" He smiled.

Cavourna smiled and set a small piece of metal up on one end of the ship. Then he took a few steps back, twisted and turned onto one knee. He fired the phaser, a small red beam was emitted from it and hit the metal plate. Although it didn't even move, Cavourna seemed satisified
"An impressive weapon, Mr Kartosh, you have been lucky" He smiled.
"Luck and skill, Cavourna. Luck and skill. And a little money sometimes dosen't hurt either." Kartosh smiled.
3 Hours later...
There was another whisper of sound. Skyler annonced: "We are now in orbit above Dons. I'm taking us down." The planet, mostly water with a continent and a scattering of islands, grew closer and wider out the viewing windows.

"That's the planet? It seems rather uni..."
A small alarm interrupted Cavourna and he headed over to the appropriate console to see what the problem. He swore loudly, not because they were in danger but for another reason
"Two Unity-Class Custom Ships are heading on an intercept course. The Thieving Bastards!" He swore again, "Those ships are brand-bloody-new!"

"That's the planet? It seems rather uni..."
A small alarm interrupted Cavourna and he headed over to the appropriate console to see what the problem. He swore loudly, not because they were in danger but for another reason
"Two Unity-Class Custom Ships are heading on an intercept course. The Thieving Bastards!" He swore again, "Those ships are brand-bloody-new!"
Unidentified Vessal, you are tresspassing on Dons space. Please halt all progress and state your intentions in the secor. Failure to comply will result in the use of deadly force.
Kartosh raised his eyebrows. "This is new. No sweat, I'll get us though."
This is the Star Snake under registered ownership of one Captain Kartosh and one Pilot Skyler. We are here for an audience with Lord Jorga for potential recruitment.
There was an unusually long pause, one of about twenty seconds. Then a message came back:
Star Snake, you have been given clearance to proceed.
Kartosh grinned. "See? What I tell ya? Standered security measures, nothing big."
Kingsten, Spaceport...
The Star Snake landed in the first open berth avaliable. As it settled to the ground the party walked down the ramp. After sealing the ship off, Kartosh turned to Cavourna. "What do you suggest we do first?"

Kartosh raised his eyebrows. "This is new. No sweat, I'll get us though."

There was an unusually long pause, one of about twenty seconds. Then a message came back:

Kartosh grinned. "See? What I tell ya? Standered security measures, nothing big."
Kingsten, Spaceport...
The Star Snake landed in the first open berth avaliable. As it settled to the ground the party walked down the ramp. After sealing the ship off, Kartosh turned to Cavourna. "What do you suggest we do first?"

"Well," Cavourna thought for a moment, "I suggest we link up with one of my old friends in the underworld. She's actually up to the same thing as me but not quite as high-brow. Her name's Nigripes (http://images.elfwood.com/art/l/a/launy2/catpeople.jpeg) and she's one of the Alumina. We might need her help"

Kartosh nodded. "Alright then. Your the leader, at least for now." He finished concealing his weapons, and Skyler stepped closer. "Have you ever visited this world, Cavourna?" she asked.

Kartosh nodded. "Alright then. Your the leader, at least for now." He finished concealing his weapons, and Skyler stepped closer. "Have you ever visited this world, Cavourna?" she asked.

"Nope, but last I heard from Intelligence, she was here trying to find out who'd nicked our Y-Class Frigates" He smiled, "She's like all Alumina, quite snooty and uptight, although you'll get used to her. She's a fantastic soldier"
He frowned, "Last I remember, she was in one of the less conspicious areas"

OOC:BTW, 3 new Photo's (Soon to be a forth)

"Nope, but last I heard from Intelligence, she was here trying to find out who'd nicked our Y-Class Frigates" He smiled, "She's like all Alumina, quite snooty and uptight, although you'll get used to her. She's a fantastic soldier"
He frowned, "Last I remember, she was in one of the less conspicious areas"
Kartosh laughed. "You really never have been here. There's no such thing as a non-conspicious area! Be careful, though. People here will kill you as soon as look at you. Your friend is probably located in the "higher class" area of the city. Let's go." They walked out into the street. It was grimy and dirty, and there was people everywhere. This area was devoted mostly to diners and resteraunts, but, like everywhere, there was a few illicet "pleasure houses" around. Kartosh moved skillfully though the crowd, and people parted before him just enough to let the little party though. In no time they were in the richer, quieter, cleaner district.
OOC: TG.

"A ha!" Cavourna turned up to one of the houses, "Found it"

He walked up to the door and rapped smartly a few times, then waited. He seemed to be waiting for hours until the door opened and a members of the Alumina stepped out. She was wearing combat trousers and jacket, indicating she was of the newer generation. Her fur was a dull white and her eyes a fierce yellow. She frowned at him,

"What do you want?" She demanded.

"Now really," Cavourna pretended to be annoyed, "That's no way to treat an old friend"

She continued to frown for a few moments then broke into a wide grin. She gave Cavourna a tight hug, bending down to reach his height.

"How have you been?" She asked, happily.

"So so, So so. How about you?" He replied, She shrugged,

"No closer to finding the Culprits. This Hutt has so many middlemen, you could walk from here to Alumina on them," She stood up straight again, towering over the 6'7'' Cavourna and frowning again,

"How are your Friends?" She asked again, her fur raising slightly

"Relax," He turned to the two Xiscapians, "Kartosh and Skyler? May I introduce Feline Nigripes of the Alumina Defence Forces"

"Charmed, I'm sure" She said rather sarcastically.

"Quite so," said Kartosh dryly. He blinked at her though his yellow eyes, staring upward. The Alumina was far taller than he, by a foot and six inchs. "May we enter?" he inquired. "We are in need of...some help."

"Really?"

She was about medium height for an Alumina, about 7'5'' and she had to stoop down to get into her rather dank flat

"What could you possibly need MY help for?" She said in a serious tone, eying up the two Mercenaries.

"There is a certain Hutt Lord...named Jorga. You should be familiar with him. We seek to enter his forteress and obtain certain restricted information, and eliminate a certain gangster. Cavourna said we should come to you, though I have been here before and I am convinced we do not need your help." said Kartosh cooly. Skyler casually stood behind, confident that they were in no danger.

"You want to get close to Jorga the Hutt?" She asked stiffly, "Then your conviction was incorrect. If you want to get into his Fortress without an invitation, you will need my help. Cavourna's assumption was better placed than your judgement."

She turned to Cavourna

"I assume you have a plan to elliminate this 'Gangster'?" She asked

"As of yet, We don't, we were hoping that you could help us with that as well" He grinned, she gave a small smile back.

"You want to get close to Jorga the Hutt?" She asked stiffly, "Then your conviction was incorrect. If you want to get into his Fortress without an invitation, you will need my help. Cavourna's assumption was better placed than your judgement."

She turned to Cavourna

"I assume you have a plan to elliminate this 'Gangster'?" She asked

"As of yet, We don't, we were hoping that you could help us with that as well" He grinned, she gave a small smile back.
Kartosh sighed heavily. "Jorga knows us. We're old friends, business partners to say the least. He'll let us in. I know he will. If he didn't want our presence, he would have had those Custom Patrol ships try and shoot us down, or sent thugs to find and kill us. As to the actual assassination, however, we have no coherent plan."

Kartosh sighed heavily. "Jorga knows us. We're old friends, business partners to say the least. He'll let us in. I know he will. If he didn't want our presence, he would have had those Custom Patrol ships try and shoot us down, or sent thugs to find and kill us. As to the actual assassination, however, we have no coherent plan."

Nigripes sighed in the way that a parent might do to a small child,

"Jorga the Hutt's operation was set up with the help of two other Senior Hutts. They found him weapons, troops and ships. They were effectively his business partners. Last week, as soon as they had landed and entered his fortress, he had them executed. For no reason other than he was bored. And your new fortune would be a very desirable target for the Crime Lord. He will not allow you to walk up and pat him on the shoulder. Quite the opposite in fact"

Cavourna smiled as Nigripes divulged this information,

"See? How do we get in then?" He asked

"First, I want to know if his 'Business Partners' have anymore ideas," She gave a superior smile, "I want to clear the air of rash decisions before we move on"

Nigripes sighed in the way that a parent might do to a small child,

"Jorga the Hutt's operation was set up with the help of two other Senior Hutts. They found him weapons, troops and ships. They were effectively his business partners. Last week, as soon as they had landed and entered his fortress, he had them executed. For no reason other than he was bored. And your new fortune would be a very desirable target for the Crime Lord. He will not allow you to walk up and pat him on the shoulder. Quite the opposite in fact"

Cavourna smiled as Nigripes divulged this information,

"See? How do we get in then?" He asked

"First, I want to know if his 'Business Partners' have anymore ideas," She gave a superior smile, "I want to clear the air of rash decisions before we move on"
Kartosh allowed himself the luxery of rolling his eyes, tired of this cat-person's air of superiority. "Lord Jorga," he said patiently, "does not know that we have suddenly come across over ten million credits. He thinks we are dead. How do I know this? I checked, via the Net. Besides, do you seriously think we are not capable of entering the stronghold without being seen? Look sister, you may live here. You may work here. But you are not one of us. You may think you know how it all works. But, newsflash, you don't. A Hutt would not deny a person he thought had a large amount of money into his home. He would welcome him, then threaten said person to get the money, then kill him or her. Once we were inside the stronghold, it would already be too late. We've made enough assassinations to know what we're doing." Though his entire speech he had remained quite calm and stared the Alumina eye-to-yellow-eye.

"And you are a fool to think that Jorga does not know you are still alive. Your names as well as your ship were all over the Alversian and Xiscapian press. The APAS Star Snake I believe? Jorga's men have picked up that you are still alive and, from what he has told me, he was some very unpleasant plans for you and your mate when you return to his palace. For hired Assassins, you don't do a magnificant job of keeping yourself hidden"

She then turned to Cavourna and began to talk as though the other two Mercenaries weren't there,

"Jorga has built an Alversian sensor grid into his Palace walls and windows. One can no longer sneak in through the windows or over the roof. The only way in is through the front door. Jorga has found some new security personnel," She swallowed hard, "Danaversians."

"Well, we didn't exactly ask for press coverage...and when that Pathfinder blew, most everyone except for Cavourna and Ashe thought we were still on it." Kartosh shook his head, continuing to speak even though Nigripes was actively ignoring him. "There are more ways than windows and roofs to get into a place. But...Danaversians?" Danaversians were like Korr in most aspects: Big, tough, cruel, brutish, immensly strong and powerful, and fell into bloodlust all too easily. Fortunatly, most of them weren't all that smart.

"Yes," Nigripes was rather cold at this stage, turning back to Kartosh, "A detatchment of Mercenary Danaversians dropped in at the request of a mysterious Xiscapian not long ago. They claim to be independant but I know the Imperial Army when I see it" Her entire demenour changed as she said this part.

The hatred was there for all to see, the Aluminan and the Danaversians despised each other.

"They have also brought in a Danaversian Advisor and this one is smart. He has blocked almost everyway into the palace and set traps at the open areas. There is no way in apart from the front door" She said in a way that suggested that was the end of the speculation.

Orbit over the planet


The shuttle was now out of fuel(they werent designed for traveling for far distances), it was now in Orbit over the planet. Kane Blackwater and Kash Wilson sat in the back of the shuttle, they both had beards from living in the thing for about a month.

Kane sat on the opposite side, they stared at eachother. Kash replyed " Tell me again....why did you beam me aboard this damn ship, I would have been out of here!, because of you, I may never be at my position again." Blackwater threw a bag of chips that hit him in the face " You son of a bitch! You thought I was dead, you wanted me to die because of the Sasha" Kash opend the chips and began munching on them " That animal would have lead you to death...I geuss the only thing i can say is sorry, we cant change the past." Blackwater sighed " Ya, I geuss your right, this planet might help us out, but the landing is going to be nasty, we lost engines" Kash moaned " Bullcrap!" They both lazly got up and sat in the pilots seats as the shuttle fell through the atmosphere.

OOC: No reply?

The Rodian looked confused. "Sir?"
"What?"
"There's...there's a escape shuttle falling very fast though the atmosphere directly towards Kingsten. It's velocity is slow enough so that the landing will be bumpy but the crew will survive. It's headed towards the Upperclass District."
"Is it near the Excellency's Palace?"
"No sir."
"Then don't worry about it. Get some clean-up teams on-sight to remove the wreckage. Detain whoever's inside. They'll make interesting sport for the Bloated One, at least."
"Yes sir."

Blackwater closed his eyes as they plummeted, Kash frowned " oh shi..." and the shuttle impacted sending debry everywhere, Blackwater opened his eyes " Yes we did it" he said slapping Kash on the back, he was replyed by a groan. They both put on there GOU combat suits and began to arm themselves thouroly(forgot how to sp it).

"Yes," Nigripes was rather cold at this stage, turning back to Kartosh, "A detatchment of Mercenary Danaversians dropped in at the request of a mysterious Xiscapian not long ago. They claim to be independant but I know the Imperial Army when I see it" Her entire demenour changed as she said this part.

The hatred was there for all to see, the Aluminan and the Danaversians despised each other.

"They have also brought in a Danaversian Advisor and this one is smart. He has blocked almost everyway into the palace and set traps at the open areas. There is no way in apart from the front door" She said in a way that suggested that was the end of the speculation.
OOC: Saw NC's post before yours.
IC: Kartosh raised his eyebrows his surprise and Skyler hissed softly. "Requested by an Xiscapian? This may go deeper than I thought. So how do you plan to get us in, Master of the Streets?" he asked sarcastically. Her reply was cut off by a earth-shattering BOOM! from outside. Skyler ran quickly to the door and looked out. "Oh no..." she groaned.
Blackwater closed his eyes as they plummeted, Kash frowned " oh shi..." and the shuttle impacted sending debry everywhere, Blackwater opened his eyes " Yes we did it" he said slapping Kash on the back, he was replyed by a groan. They both put on there GOU combat suits and began to arm themselves thouroly(forgot how to sp it).
OOC: Throughly
IC:
By this point the "Clean-up" teams were still several minutes away. Three Korr mercenaries, led by a human armored in brown leather were approaching the area in a hovercraft.

OOC: Saw NC's post before yours.
IC: Kartosh raised his eyebrows his surprise and Skyler hissed softly. "Requested by an Xiscapian? This may go deeper than I thought. So how do you plan to get us in, Master of the Streets?" he asked sarcastically. Her reply was cut off by a earth-shattering BOOM! from outside. Skyler ran quickly to the door and looked out. "Oh no..." she groaned.


Nigripes nodded sadly, "It seems your race does not invest all it's loyalties into your leader. The Xiscapian was most insistant and, actually, rather charming. Compared to some"
Nigripes ignored Kartosh's sarcastic statement and thought for a few moments
"Ever considered being Beggars?" She asked with a small thoughtful smile
Then she heard the explosion and Cavourba moved over to the window. He swore and shook his head.

"You've GOT to be kidding me!" This was from Kartosh. He was staring at the crashed shuttle, which was obviously of Alversian origin. But the two figures climbing out were decidedly not. Skyler was not so quick to forget the matter at hand. "What did this Xiscapian look like?" she asked, keeping one eye on the wreckage of the shuttle.

Kash smiled and snapped his fingers, Blackwater threw him a Plasma rocket launcher, he locked onto the hovercraft, the HUD blinked twice indicating a lock-on, the inside of what was left of the shuttle made a massive thud as it went off, the rocket flared outword.

"You've GOT to be kidding me!" This was from Kartosh. He was staring at the crashed shuttle, which was obviously of Alversian origin. But the two figures climbing out were decidedly not. Skyler was not so quick to forget the matter at hand. "What did this Xiscapian look like?" she asked, keeping one eye on the wreckage of the shuttle.

Nigripes thought for a few seconds, recalling the Xiscapian from memory
"He was very small. Tall for your standards, I suppose, he also had a large scar through his face, red hair and everyone was treating him like a Foreign Dignity. I decided to be respectful and remain in the shadows. However, he approached me and started to talk about his people and his empire. I must admit I was rather confused by him" She shook her head.

Cavourna was standing with Kartosh shaking his head, leaning over he whispered to Kartosh
"If we let those two into this, they'll mess everything up. We need this and we need it to go smoothly"

Kash smiled and snapped his fingers, Blackwater threw him a Plasma rocket launcher, he locked onto the hovercraft, the HUD blinked twice indicating a lock-on, the inside of what was left of the shuttle made a massive thud as it went off, the rocket flared outword.
"Hinkal grafish sor."
The human, irritated, turned to the Korr pilot. "Whaddya mean we've been locked-on to?"
"Jusan gommal waspash."
"Speak Common, damn it!"
"Something are coming at us at a large rate of sp-"
The hovercraft flipped though the air as the rocket impacted beside it, smashing and skidding on it's back across the pavement. One of the Korr was killed, his head impacting the windshield with a spray of blood. Dazed, the Korr and the human crawled out.
Nigripes thought for a few seconds, recalling the Xiscapian from memory
"He was very small. Tall for your standards, I suppose, he also had a large scar through his face, red hair and everyone was treating him like a Foreign Dignity. I decided to be respectful and remain in the shadows. However, he approached me and started to talk about his people and his empire. I must admit I was rather confused by him" She shook her head.

Cavourna was standing with Kartosh shaking his head, leaning over he whispered to Kartosh
"If we let those two into this, they'll mess everything up. We need this and we need it to go smoothly"
Skyler gasped. "No!"
Kartosh whispered back. "So we kill them. It's not like they should even be here. By all rights, Kash should be dead!"

Skyler gasped. "No!"


Kartosh whispered back. "So we kill them. It's not like they should even be here. By all rights, Kash should be dead!"

Nigripes' expression changed to one of startlement before returning to it's normal smug grimace.
"I assume this Xiscapian is known to you?" She asked in a rather lazy and bored tone.

Cavourna seemed hesitant

"We need to remain hidden here. Stealth and tactics are two things the Calaverans can't get through their thick helmets. We need to ditch them now before they see us. We can't carry baggage"

"Sorry to interupt your vital conversation," Nigripes called out, "But every guard within ten miles is going to be running to this spot right now. It's time to leave. I have a reputation here"

Kash and Blackwater ran out side, they were buckling there black helmets as they ran towards the speeder, there assault rifles safetys clicked off as Kane shouted " Don't move!"

"Like hell he's known to me!" hissed Skyler, "the man you just described is the Emperor of Xiscapia!"
Kartosh nodded and grinned. "Looks like they're being apprehended already." he nodded down the street. "I guess the Korr are good for something."

"The Emperor?" Nigripes' expression was perhaps not quite as shocked as it should have been but she understood the importance of Skyler's words, "We must get off the street before we are spotted. Back to my house, Now!" She barked loud enough for Cavourna and Kartosh to hear.

Cavourna nodded to Nigripes and then turned back for a quick look at the two Calaverans
"Good riddance to bad rubbish" He muttered as he ran.

Only one of the Korr had staggered to his feet. He glanced down the barrels of the assault rifles with an evil smile. His little orange eyes glanced downwards. Too late, both Calaverans saw that a Korr had crawled up behind them and rose, grabbing them in a bear hug, crushing them together. The human got to his feet. "So. These are the idiots in their stupid armor, who come and disturb the peace and try to kill us?"

Nigripes' expression changed to one of startlement before returning to it's normal smug grimace.
"I assume this Xiscapian is known to you?" She asked in a rather lazy and bored tone.

Cavourna seemed hesitant

"We need to remain hidden here. Stealth and tactics are two things the Calaverans can't get through their thick helmets. We need to ditch them now before they see us. We can't carry baggage"

"Sorry to interupt your vital conversation," Nigripes called out, "But every guard within ten miles is going to be running to this spot right now. It's time to leave. I have a reputation here"
"Like hell he's known to me!" hissed Skyler, "the man you just described is the Emperor of Xiscapia!"
Kartosh nodded and grinned. "Looks like they're being apprehended already." he nodded down the street. "I guess the Korr are good for something."

Kash tried grabbing a grenade but it was useless, it just fell out of his hand after he was being crushed. They both strungled in the Korrs massive arms. Blackwater relaxed seeing no purpose in resisting " We are survivors of HOME, we thought you meant harm, we didnt know if you SASM or not."

Kash tried grabbing a grenade but it was useless, it just fell out of his hand after he was being crushed. They both strungled in the Korrs massive arms. Blackwater relaxed seeing no purpose in resisting " We are survivors of HOME, we thought you meant harm, we didnt know if you SASM or not."
The human just looked at him. "I have no idea what the hell you're talking about, but I think you are going to be honored guests at Lord Jorga's Palace tonight." Behind him the other two Korr righted the hovercraft, which had been minimally damaged. They put the dead Korr in the backseat, cuffed the Calaverans with plasma cuffs and threw them into the backseat beside the dead Korr, and piled into the front. Over at the shuttle a truck had arrived and droids were busy lifting the shuttle parts and placing them in the vehicle.

Blackwater frowned " Well...this sucks" Kash grinned at the dead Korr " He dosnt look so well" he said as he put his hands up to the dead Korrs mouth and made a voice " Let my people go!" he said with a evil laugh.

Blackwater frowned " Well...this sucks" Kash grinned at the dead Korr " He dosnt look so well" he said as he put his hands up to the dead Korrs mouth and made a voice " Let my people go!" he said with a evil laugh.
One of the Korr in the front turned around and grabbed Kash by his neck, choking him. "You shut, or die." he growled in fractured Common. The other Korr was also glaring at them, and both looked ready to tear the Calaverans apart at a moments notice. The only thing stopping them is that they would probably get a nice bonus from Jorga if they brought in prisoners.

Kash fell back into his seat holding his throat " Quite a grip you got there animal, wasnt enough to stop the Xscipians now was it, we thought we could win as well, well, were all losers here" Blackwater almost rolled his eyes as he smacked Kash in the back of the head " Your gonna get us killed " he whispered.

Kash fell back into his seat holding his throat " Quite a grip you got there animal, wasnt enough to stop the Xscipians now was it, we thought we could win as well, well, were all losers here" Blackwater almost rolled his eyes as he smacked Kash in the back of the head " Your gonna get us killed " he whispered.
"Too late for dat, yous already dead." The Korr grinned. "Xiscapins, dey all tink dey dadass. But we, get 'venge. You, you all dead now."

"The Emperor?" Nigripes' expression was perhaps not quite as shocked as it should have been but she understood the importance of Skyler's words, "We must get off the street before we are spotted. Back to my house, Now!" She barked loud enough for Cavourna and Kartosh to hear.

Cavourna nodded to Nigripes and then turned back for a quick look at the two Calaverans
"Good riddance to bad rubbish" He muttered as he ran.

OOC: This got lost in a TIMEWARP

"The Emperor?" Nigripes' expression was perhaps not quite as shocked as it should have been but she understood the importance of Skyler's words, "We must get off the street before we are spotted. Back to my house, Now!" She barked loud enough for Cavourna and Kartosh to hear.

Cavourna nodded to Nigripes and then turned back for a quick look at the two Calaverans
"Good riddance to bad rubbish" He muttered as he ran.
Skyler backpedaled back to the house. Kartosh followed Cavourna, and soon they were all back inside. Kartosh looked confused. "What's going on?"

Kash and Blackwater looked at eachother, then looked forward, Kash responded with a gulp " I am the leader of the Calaverian people, I want to meet the ruler of this world, can this be arranged."

Kash and Blackwater looked at eachother, then looked forward, Kash responded with a gulp " I am the leader of the Calaverian people, I want to meet the ruler of this world, can this be arranged."
"You goin' to leader. What 'e do wit you is diffrent story." The Korr cackled. The human nodded. "True that. You are a leader of nothing, all your people are dead, destroyed by the Allies and the SASM. You have no influence."

Skyler backpedaled back to the house. Kartosh followed Cavourna, and soon they were all back inside. Kartosh looked confused. "What's going on?"

"If I am seen with you then my own cover is blown and I am as dead as you two" Nigripes said as though this was the most obvious thing in the world
"And we still need to get inside. Obviously" She tutted and sighed,

"Do we know who the mystery Xiscapian is yet?" Cavourna asked from the window.

Kash knew there were Calaverians that were in Alversian custody, and then there was the last fleet which had left, but he should poke around that. " Alright Korr, can we hurry then, I dont want to die of old age." Blackwater fell asleep.

"If I am seen with you then my own cover is blown and I am as dead as you two" Nigripes said as though this was the most obvious thing in the world
"And we still need to get inside. Obviously" She tutted and sighed,

"Do we know who the mystery Xiscapian is yet?" Cavourna asked from the window.
"We're not dead yet." said Kartosh confidently. Skyler shook her head. "According to Nigripes description of the kitsune, he was the Emperor of Xiscapia, Foxfire Rose. But...it's not possible!" she cried.
Kash knew there were Calaverians that were in Alversian custody, and then there was the last fleet which had left, but he should poke around that. " Alright Korr, can we hurry then, I dont want to die of old age." Blackwater fell asleep.
The Korr hit Blackwater on his chest with a huge fist. "Waky waky. No sleep 'ere."

"We're not dead yet." said Kartosh confidently. Skyler shook her head. "According to Nigripes description of the kitsune, he was the Emperor of Xiscapia, Foxfire Rose. But...it's not possible!" she cried.

"What! No...no, no, no, no" Cavourna was pacing up and down the room now, repeating the same word over and over again, "This isn't right, this can't be right. Are you sure you described him accurately?" He asked Nigripes in desperation

"Aluminan possess perfect memory. I saw what I saw. " She replied stiffly, "And if I am correct, you still have a mission to complete"

Cavourna ignored her,
"The Emperor? Guilty of High Treason? How can it be so? We need to inform the authourities" He announced desperately.

Blackwater gasped for air as he lost it " Fine", Kash got quiet as he looked outside. Blackwater straighted up " What controls this planet, what kind of goverment?, is it apart of the Xscipian empire."

"What! No...no, no, no, no" Cavourna was pacing up and down the room now, repeating the same word over and over again, "This isn't right, this can't be right. Are you sure you described him accurately?" He asked Nigripes in desperation

"Aluminan possess perfect memory. I saw what I saw. " She replied stiffly, "And if I am correct, you still have a mission to complete"

Cavourna ignored her,
"The Emperor? Guilty of High Treason? How can it be so? We need to inform the authourities" He announced desperately.
"We should. This is way bigger than our mission." Kartosh turned to Nigripes. "Does this place have a long-range comm transmitter?"
Blackwater gasped for air as he lost it " Fine", Kash got quiet as he looked outside. Blackwater straighted up " What controls this planet, what kind of goverment?, is it apart of the Xscipian empire."
"No. We no part of Xis place. Dis all 'utts, 'ord Jorga. 'e say 'ow you treated."

"We should. This is way bigger than our mission." Kartosh turned to Nigripes. "Does this place have a long-range comm transmitter?"


"Yes" She nodded, "But it is not in the path we need to take. The primary mission must come first"

"The primary mission has changed" Cavourna countered sharply, "The Xiscapian Empire is being commanded by a traitor. We need to let the Army know before something terrible happens."

Nigripes looked at though she were about to protest but instead sat down in a rather angry way
"Fine. I'll take one of you to the Transmittor. The other pair need to complete your main mission."

"To the point as ever, eh Nigripes?" Cavourna sighed

"It is what I do" Was her response.

"Yes" She nodded, "But it is not in the path we need to take. The primary mission must come first"

"The primary mission has changed" Cavourna countered sharply, "The Xiscapian Empire is being commanded by a traitor. We need to let the Army know before something terrible happens."

Nigripes looked at though she were about to protest but instead sat down in a rather angry way
"Fine. I'll take one of you to the Transmittor. The other pair need to complete your main mission."

"To the point as ever, eh Nigripes?" Cavourna sighed

"It is what I do" Was her response.
Kartosh bared his teeth. "Fine. Fine. We'll do it your way. But you still haven't told us your plan for gaining enterence to the Palace."
Palace...
The hovercraft reached the Palace. It was a huge, glittering gray structure, heavily patrolled by guards. The two were roughly shoved inside past severak checkpoints, guarded by humans and Korr and Rodians and Gran and Weequey, but priamrily by Danaversian soldiers. At last they were outside the throne room. The human, with a escort of a Korr, grinned. "Are you losers ready for this?"

Kash " I was ready when you were eating insects with a stick animal" he smiled,knowing nothing of what was to come. Blackwater just replyed " Your shitting me..."

Kartosh bared his teeth. "Fine. Fine. We'll do it your way. But you still haven't told us your plan for gaining enterence to the Palace."
Palace...
The hovercraft reached the Palace. It was a huge, glittering gray structure, heavily patrolled by guards. The two were roughly shoved inside past severak checkpoints, guarded by humans and Korr and Rodians and Gran and Weequey, but priamrily by Danaversian soldiers. At last they were outside the throne room. The human, with a escort of a Korr, grinned. "Are you losers ready for this?"

"Simple, I will dress the two of you up as Beggars and say that I am bringing you in to see the boss. I have enough influence for them not to question my commands. Cavourna can be disguised as a Mercenary who is assisting me. Once inside, I will bring you to the Brig and leave you there with Cavourna and the other Guard. Cavourna can knock him out and release you, saying it is a malfunction in the release mechanism. Then one of you will need to destroy the central core of the Fortress. This will ensure his internal turrets and Droid Defenders won't come rushing out at the first sign of trouble.

When that is done, I will make an excuse that I am heading for the Transmittor to broadcast a message to the Space Forces. I will meet with one of you and broadcast a message. Then we will destroy it so the message cannot be traced by the Hutts. In the confusion, two of you can creep up on the bugger and get the information you need from him before finishing him off. Any questions?"

Cavourna looked at her rather blankly "Nope. You?" He looked at the other two.

Kash " I was ready when you were eating insects with a stick animal" he smiled,knowing nothing of what was to come. Blackwater just replyed " Your shitting me..."
They were roughly shoved inside. The throne room had wide walls and high ceilings, designed to awe and impress. The floor was slick and slippery, polished to make it easier for a Hutt to glide on. At the end of the hall, past an array of guards, bottomfeeders, hanger-ons, servants, slaves, and the like, was a huge Hutt. Hutts live for about a thousand years, and this one was in his prime. His bulk took up most of the dias he rested on, with a massive plate of food on his right side. Dancing slaves, humans and Twi'lek and Zabrak and other beautiful humanoids, were cast around him, scantly clothed and nearly naked. Servants had food, water, datapads, ready at a moment's notice to cater to their master. The guards and rabble chatted and laughed loudly, but all went quiet when the two Calaverans were shoved into the center of the room. The Korr hit both on the back, forcing them to bow. Jorga laughed loudly. "Ho ho ho ho ho. So these are our foolish crash-landers. Did you have a good fall?" he leered at them as the rest of his Court laughed as loudly as he had.

"Simple, I will dress the two of you up as Beggars and say that I am bringing you in to see the boss. I have enough influence for them not to question my commands. Cavourna can be disguised as a Mercenary who is assisting me. Once inside, I will bring you to the Brig and leave you there with Cavourna and the other Guard. Cavourna can knock him out and release you, saying it is a malfunction in the release mechanism. Then one of you will need to destroy the central core of the Fortress. This will ensure his internal turrets and Droid Defenders won't come rushing out at the first sign of trouble.

When that is done, I will make an excuse that I am heading for the Transmittor to broadcast a message to the Space Forces. I will meet with one of you and broadcast a message. Then we will destroy it so the message cannot be traced by the Hutts. In the confusion, two of you can creep up on the bugger and get the information you need from him before finishing him off. Any questions?"

Cavourna looked at her rather blankly "Nope. You?" He looked at the other two.
The mercenaries shook their heads. "I'm a little uneasy about this in light of the new information, but ready. Do you have rags we should change into or something?

Kash fake laughed with them, and then turned straight faced " I didnt know they stacked shit that high" he said to the Hutt. Blackwater busted out laughing.

The mercenaries shook their heads. "I'm a little uneasy about this in light of the new information, but ready. Do you have rags we should change into or something?

Nigripes rolled her eyes and sighed
"I am one of Jorga the Hutt's highest ranked Lieutenants. I cannot be seen with rags. Take a look outside. There many there you could take, I will pay one of the real Beggars to give you his old rags and Cavourna can take one of the spare uniforms kept here"
She sighed
"Of course this will not be easy and will relay a lot on skill, timing and luck" And competance" She said as she shut the door to the apartment, leaving Cavourna and the two Mercenaries alone.
"Well. Interesting chat" Cavourna stated as he sat down.

Kash fake laughed with them, and then turned straight faced " I didnt know they stacked shit that high" he said to the Hutt. Blackwater busted out laughing.
The room suddenly went dead silent. The Hutt rumbled ominiously. "This human dares insult me! To the Dungeons! I will plan a fitting fate for you!" The two were grabbed roughly and dragged down to the dungeons. There, along the rows of cells, they could hear wails and cries for help:
"No, please, not in the face!"
"I have a family!"
"Noooo!"
There was the noise of a whip stricking flesh. A male voice:
"Arrugh!"
A female one:
"No, please, he hasn't done anything-"
There was the sound of metal on flesh and a soft cry. The Weequey guard laughed loudly.
Kash and Blackwater were literally thrown into a stone cell with iron bars.
Nigripes rolled her eyes and sighed
"I am one of Jorga the Hutt's highest ranked Lieutenants. I cannot be seen with rags. Take a look outside. There many there you could take, I will pay one of the real Beggars to give you his old rags and Cavourna can take one of the spare uniforms kept here"
She sighed
"Of course this will not be easy and will relay a lot on skill, timing and luck" And competance" She said as she shut the door to the apartment, leaving Cavourna and the two Mercenaries alone.
"Well. Interesting chat" Cavourna stated as he sat down.
Kartosh rolled his eyes back. "When I said "us" I meant 'Skyler and I.' I hope you can keep up the "competance" part of the bargin."

Kartosh rolled his eyes back. "When I said "us" I meant 'Skyler and I.' I hope you can keep up the "competance" part of the bargin."

She ignored them and left, closing the door behind her.

Cavourna settled down in front of the two Mercenaries and smiled
"Told you she was an interesting character" He said as he fished about and sighed sadly
"Unfortunately, Alumina depise coffee so I will have to go without my fix for today"

She ignored them and left, closing the door behind her.

Cavourna settled down in front of the two Mercenaries and smiled
"Told you she was an interesting character" He said as he fished about and sighed sadly
"Unfortunately, Alumina depise coffee so I will have to go without my fix for today"
Kartosh shook his head. "No kidding. I'd like to get this thing underway ASAP. I hope she gets back soon. I want to show off my begging skills!" Skyler just shook her head sadly. "I can't believe it. The Emperor..."

Cavourna shook his head in dibelief
"We'll get justice for this, Skyler. I swear" He said. The betrayal of the Emperor burned in his heart as brightly as any Xiscapian. He loved their land and people like his own. This was the ultimate crime.

Sometime later...

Nigripes was back within a surprising amount of time, carrying a small bundle of ripped and battered clothes. She dumped them on the floor of the room and walked into the bedroom to check Cavourna
"Help yourselves" She ordered Kartosh and Skyler while she opened the door.

Cavourna looking rather impressive in his Mercenary Uniform, complete with a leather holster and blaster. He stood to attention, grinning, while Nigripes gave him the once over.

She sighed and shook her head, Cavourna's grin dropped
"What?" It was more out of curiousity than anger "What?"

"It will have to do. We don't have the time to fix it now" She turned to the Xiscapians, "Give me your weapons. I will have to sneak them in myself"

Cavourna shook his head in dibelief
"We'll get justice for this, Skyler. I swear" He said. The betrayal of the Emperor burned in his heart as brightly as any Xiscapian. He loved their land and people like his own. This was the ultimate crime.

Sometime later...

Nigripes was back within a surprising amount of time, carrying a small bundle of ripped and battered clothes. She dumped them on the floor of the room and walked into the bedroom to check Cavourna
"Help yourselves" She ordered Kartosh and Skyler while she opened the door.

Cavourna looking rather impressive in his Mercenary Uniform, complete with a leather holster and blaster. He stood to attention, grinning, while Nigripes gave him the once over.

She sighed and shook her head, Cavourna's grin dropped
"What?" It was more out of curiousity than anger "What?"

"It will have to do. We don't have the time to fix it now" She turned to the Xiscapians, "Give me your weapons. I will have to sneak them in myself"
"Take good care, these cost me quite a pretty penny." Kartosh and Skyler handed over all their weapons, blasters, grenades, shurikens, katanas and gadgets while changing unabashed in front of them. Soon both were in the beggar's rags, looking as dirty and grimy as any street beggar. "Let's get this party started." muttered Kartosh.

Nigripes watched the Xiscapians change, also unabashed, before taking their weapons and shaking her head
"There are too many here to sneak in, even for me. You will have to choose two each which you really cannot do without, the others will have to stay here"

Cavourna sighed and handed over his Alversian Service pistol, insteas accepting a Danaversian design, heavy and clumsy, he sighed and decided he had better get to like this weapon well. Something told him he would need it.

Nigripes noticed his glance, or rather, scanned his mind
"That weapon is phaser based, you will it to kill Jorga the Hutt once you get inside his fortress"

Cavourna sighed and nodded, forgetting the Alumina were telepathes and could scan his mind easily. Although the New Generation preferred not to use it.

OOC: Oh, great, now they can read minds?
IC:
The two mercs looked critically at the weapons. "Skyler's katana and the Imperial Heavy Repeater." Kartosh finally said. "We can do without the others, although I would apprechiate it if you returned them all when we're done, especially the handheld Phaser."

OOC: Of course, gotta use that extra brain power for something...

Nigripes snorted at the Xiscapian's request
"What do you take me for? A Criminal? Your weapons will be here when you return, do not worry abou them"
She adjusted her own uniform. A skintight outfit that showed off her body to it's maximum capacity
"Ready to go?" She demanded again.

OOC: Of course, gotta use that extra brain power for something...

Nigripes snorted at the Xiscapian's request
"What do you take me for? A Criminal? Your weapons will be here when you return, do not worry abou them"
She adjusted her own uniform. A skintight outfit that showed off her body to it's maximum capacity
"Ready to go?" She demanded again.
Kartosh looked her up and down, noting the curves. "Nice." he said dryly. Skyler just shook her head. "Let's do this thing." They walked outside into the afternoon air. The light was beginning to dim was it changed from afternoon to late afternoon. At the rate they were going, the mission would be complete by around two in the morning. Assuming, of course, that all went to plan.
OOC: Still...just don't use it too much, k?

OOC: Don't worry, I know when to quit

IC:

Nigripes gave her own dry smile as she pulled out the final stage of her plan, two pair of plasma cuffs,
"If you want to trick the guards into believing you have been arrested, you will need to put these on" She swung them tauningly in front of them, "Now"

Her own tail, long and narrow like a cat's flicked as she waved the handcuffs. Cavourna coughed uncomfortably as he moved in front of her,

"Hurry up" Was all he said as he fiddled with the blaster.

OOC: Don't worry, I know when to quit

IC:

Nigripes gave her own dry smile as she pulled out the final stage of her plan, two pair of plasma cuffs,
"If you want to trick the guards into believing you have been arrested, you will need to put these on" She swung them tauningly in front of them, "Now"

Her own tail, long and narrow like a cat's flicked as she waved the handcuffs. Cavourna coughed uncomfortably as he moved in front of her,

"Hurry up" Was all he said as he fiddled with the blaster.
Kartosh looked disgusted. "You're kidding me." He took the handcuffs anyway and he and Skyler put them on, slipping tightly and uncomfortably around their wrists. "So what are our alleged crimes?"

"Begging in general is a crime around here if I say it is" Nigripes stated as she tightened the cuffs, "Time to go"

Cavourna grabbed Kartosh by the shoulders and forced him into the street. Nigripes gave the same treatment to Skyler. They were forced to march at a quick pace through the grimy and crowded streets in front of a gathering audience

"Move it, Scum!" Cavourna shouted in Kartosh's ear, then instantly realised his mistake

"Shit, sorry mate, how's the hearing" He whispered, he was interupted by Nigripes

"Lieutenant Cantona! Get that thief over here now! We cannot keep Lord Jargo waiting!"

"Of...course not, Sorry Ma'am!" Cavourna shouted over Kartosh's head, then realised his second mistake

"Shit, sorry again mate, how is the hearing?"

"Begging in general is a crime around here if I say it is" Nigripes stated as she tightened the cuffs, "Time to go"

Cavourna grabbed Kartosh by the shoulders and forced him into the street. Nigripes gave the same treatment to Skyler. They were forced to march at a quick pace through the grimy and crowded streets in front of a gathering audience

"Move it, Scum!" Cavourna shouted in Kartosh's ear, then instantly realised his mistake

"Shit, sorry mate, how's the hearing" He whispered, he was interupted by Nigripes

"Lieutenant Cantona! Get that thief over here now! We cannot keep Lord Jargo waiting!"

"Of...course not, Sorry Ma'am!" Cavourna shouted over Kartosh's head, then realised his second mistake

"Shit, sorry again mate, how is the hearing?"
"What?" said Kartosh. "What did you say?" He was playing around, his hearing was fine. Cavourna was loud, but not so loud as to fail his hearing or make his ears ring. Skyler was shoved roughly over behind Nigripes. A rock suddenly hit her in the ear. She hissed as the crowd jeered. "Dirty bastards!" someone yelled. "Good riddance!" yelled another.

They were dragged up to the first checkpoint of the Fortress, manned by a half-dozen Danaversians in full combat armour. They started to snigger as Nigripes approached with her small party
"Look, has the Pussy Cat come back to play?" One taunted

"She forgot her milk and ball of string" another replied.

Nigripes said nothing, although Cavourna could feel the hate from a full ten feet back. He sweated slightly as she began to speak,

"These Beggars are guilty of crimes against Jargo the Hutt, I am taking them to the Brig for interogation before I bring them to him personally. Any of you gentlemen want to get in the way?" She asked mockingly

The Danaversians gulped and looked at each other. They knew what the price could be for standing in the way of Jargo's favourites, and Nigripes was a very close favourite indeed.

"Go on through, Cat" One grunted.

As she passed with Skyler however, the one in command whispered
"We will march through your streets before the end of the year, trust me, Cat" He spat the last word

Nigripes turned to face him
"And we will resist as long as we have a breath between us, Fish" She said this with as much venom as possible before passing into the inner compound.

Nigripes sighed, shook her head to clear it and headed away from the checkpoints towards the outer Brig.

They were dragged up to the first checkpoint of the Fortress, manned by a half-dozen Danaversians in full combat armour. They started to snigger as Nigripes approached with her small party
"Look, has the Pussy Cat come back to play?" One taunted

"She forgot her milk and ball of string" another replied.

Nigripes said nothing, although Cavourna could feel the hate from a full ten feet back. He sweated slightly as she began to speak,

"These Beggars are guilty of crimes against Jargo the Hutt, I am taking them to the Brig for interogation before I bring them to him personally. Any of you gentlemen want to get in the way?" She asked mockingly

The Danaversians gulped and looked at each other. They knew what the price could be for standing in the way of Jargo's favourites, and Nigripes was a very close favourite indeed.

"Go on through, Cat" One grunted.

As she passed with Skyler however, the one in command whispered
"We will march through your streets before the end of the year, trust me, Cat" He spat the last word

Nigripes turned to face him
"And we will resist as long as we have a breath between us, Fish" She said this with as much venom as possible before passing into the inner compound.

Nigripes sighed, shook her head to clear it and headed away from the checkpoints towards the outer Brig.
"Cats eat fish." muttered Skyler as they were marched away. Kartosh looked around as they entered the Brig. "Nice place they've got here."

"Cats eat fish." muttered Skyler as they were marched away. Kartosh looked around as they entered the Brig. "Nice place they've got here."

"Cats don't have several thousand Ships to call on should she need them" Nigripes replied sadly as she forced Skyler into one of the Brig cells. Kartosh had soon joined her and Nigripes waked over to the Guard. A Human who looked as though he had left of his braincells at home.

"I am leaving my Lieutenant here to watch these Prisoners, understand?" She demanded.

The Man just looked at her and shrugged.

Shaking her head, Nigripes turned to Cavourna and whispered in his ear
"Remember, not until the signal"

Cavourna nodded and watched as Nigripes left the room. He gulped and turned to the Guard
"So...how long have you been here?" He tried

The Guard just looked and shrugged.

Jargo's main Chamber

"Tell him his Lieutenant's reporting as ordered" Nigripes told one of his Aides, "And be quick about it!" She snapped as he moved off.

Kash and Blackwater sat against a prison wall awaiting there fate.

"Cats don't have several thousand Ships to call on should she need them" Nigripes replied sadly as she forced Skyler into one of the Brig cells. Kartosh had soon joined her and Nigripes waked over to the Guard. A Human who looked as though he had left of his braincells at home.

"I am leaving my Lieutenant here to watch these Prisoners, understand?" She demanded.

The Man just looked at her and shrugged.

Shaking her head, Nigripes turned to Cavourna and whispered in his ear
"Remember, not until the signal"

Cavourna nodded and watched as Nigripes left the room. He gulped and turned to the Guard
"So...how long have you been here?" He tried

The Guard just looked and shrugged.

Jargo's main Chamber

"Tell him his Lieutenant's reporting as ordered" Nigripes told one of his Aides, "And be quick about it!" She snapped as he moved off.
Kartosh looked around the confines of the cell. It was surprisingly spacy, the back of the cell shrouded in darkness. Skyler leaned against the wall, dirty with rags, hands cuffed in front of her. He sighed and stood contentedly.
Throne Room...
The aide got to Jorga and whispered the instructions in the fat Hutt's ear. He was smoking a huge pipe and nodded arffirmatively, not even openeing his eyes. The aide went to scuttle away when the Hutt spoke. "Kitsune, you say?" The aide nodded nerviously. "Move them. Put them in the cell with the...new additions." "The Calaverans, Your Excellency?" "No. The...others." "Yes my Lord." The servant backed away to carry out his masters instructions. He pointed to a Korr. "You. With me." The Korr grunted and followed, hoisting his energy pike onto his shoulder.
Brig...
The aide came back down, followed by the Korr merc. "Lord Jorga has commanded that the prisoners be moved." He looked to Cavourna and the Guard. "Resume guard at the newly posted cell." The aide opened the cell with Kartosh and Skyler and the Korr grabbed the two of them, hauling them out of the cell and none-too-gently shoving them down the hall. They went down the cell block to the back, where a Weequey stood guard. The aide nodded and the Weequey walked away, relieved of duty. The aide yanked the cell door open and the Korr shoved the two mercs inside. Laughing, the Korr closed in and walked away with the aide, leaving Cavourna and the guard at the cell. Inside the cell Kartosh shrugged. "Relocation. This cell seems dirtier than our last-" He turned around and stopped short. Skyler was staring at what shared the cell with them, mouth agape. Kartosh's own mouth dropped open in shock, and he stared, uncomprehending, at what he was seeing. There, at the back of the cell, lay two forms.

They looked kitsune at first glance, but they were not.
A male and female, chained together by a rope. Their attire was hidious. They were naked, save for pieces of metal stabbed though each one's exposed nipples. These sloped into a string with a diamond dangling on the end. They wore studded collars, from which a second black rope linked them together. A black leather stap on each confined their arms behind their backs. Their hair was red, and they looked vaugly similiar. The female had a single ring though her left fox ear, and no human ears were on the sides of their head. The male had a ring as well, but attatched to this was a thin, tiny chain, which attatched to an ear stud leading to another chain which ended in a tiny black cross. The most astonding thing was that both their bodies were covered in fur. Not the way a kitsune had fur only on their ears and tail, but completly covered, all over. Their noses, instead of being human, were much more fox-shaped, gently sloping into a beautiful snout. The fur was white/tawny colored, all over their bodies. Their hair, on their heads, was a bright red, dulled by grime and dried blood. Both lay on their back, concious and viewing the new prisoners though dull, pain-filled eyes. The female's they noted, was light green mixed with yellow, while the males was light brown mixed heavily with yellow. Their furr was matted and dirty, and both seemed to exhasted to move.

The female reached out her hand weakly. "Help..." she rasped. Skyler and Kartosh stared at them in horror. They were bekko, translating literally into Xiscapian, different. One in a billion pure kitsune births was a bekko. They were a result of strangly mixed kitsune genes, and so rare that they were virtually unheard of, and documented less than half a dozen times. They looked, almost, as a true kitsune would look, less human and more fox. The guard outside the cell laughed. "They're our new prisoners. We got 'em when those Danaversian blokes came, package deal, as they say." He laughed again, showing dirty, cracked teeth. The male bekko rolled over on his stomach, trying to stand. This revealed angry bleeding slash marks on his back, evidence of a whipping.

Kash and Blackwater sat against a prison wall awaiting there fate.
OOC: TG coming your way.
IC:
The Calaverans had been placed next to the cell the bekko and now Skyler and Kartosh were in. Kash and Blackwater would have heard muffled groans of pain coming from the cell for some time, but would not be able to see the prisoners. No one guarded them as Jorga comtemplated their ultimate demise.

OCC: k give me a sec

OCC: tg back at you

Kash leaned to the darkness " You guys alright?" Blackwater squinted but couldnt see.

OCC: tg back at you

Kash leaned to the darkness " You guys alright?" Blackwater squinted but couldnt see.
The shock and horror of the two Xiscapians was too great for the voice to penetrate, and the bekko were too far away to hear. The guard, however, wasn't. He glared at Kash. "Shut up."
OOC: See ya tommorow.

OCC:bye

Kash did as he was told, but not before adding " Can I ask how did that Hutt become so fat."

Nigripes calmly walked into the centre of Jabba's throne room and gave a low respectable bow. The Alumina hated to bow, but it was what Jargo liked so she complied
"I hope you like your new Prisoners, My Lord" She said in her normal, bored voice.

Jargo's Cells

Cavourna followed the two Mercenaries and was soon standing outside the cell. He caught a glimpse of the two creatures at the end of the cell. He resisted the powerful urge to spill his Alversian guts all over the Prison cell. Groaning, he stood to attention and pretended to guard the cells, not even daring to look inside.

Nigripes calmly walked into the centre of Jabba's throne room and gave a low respectable bow. The Alumina hated to bow, but it was what Jargo liked so she complied
"I hope you like your new Prisoners, My Lord" She said in her normal, bored voice.

Jargo's Cells

Cavourna followed the two Mercenaries and was soon standing outside the cell. He caught a glimpse of the two creatures at the end of the cell. He resisted the powerful urge to spill his Alversian guts all over the Prison cell. Groaning, he stood to attention and pretended to guard the cells, not even daring to look inside.
Throne Room...
"Ho ho ho. You have done well, my faithful servant. Who knew, that I would recieve such a set of prisoners, by fate it seems. Hmmm." He sighed contentedly, smoking his pipe. "You are dismissed."
Cell...
Kartosh backed up until he was pressed against the bars, trying to put as much distance between the bekko and himself as possible. Whispers among Xiscapians said bekko were evil omens of bad luck. And, judging by the dirty, mistreated condition of these, it was quite a dark one. Skyler crawled forward, on her hands and knees, towards the male. His tail slumped over his legs, he barely seemed to be breathing. The slash marks coloring his back were not deep, but bleeding fast. What with the terrible state the cell was it, the wounds would quickly become infected, and there was a good chance he would die a slow, agonizing, pain-filled death. The female was in better condition, but she looked malnourished, starving. Alien though they were, her eyes, locked with Skylers, seemed to be begging. She couldn't seem to expend any more energy on words. Skyler cursed silently, she did not have the means for cleaing nor bandeging the bleeding cuts, and if she used any part of her rags they would only dirty the cuts. She kneeled on both her knees, rocking back and fourth, praying to Qonn, helpless.

Nigripes bowed again and headed from the main chamber checking quickly to see if she was being followed. When she was satisfied it was safe, she turned and headed for the Transmission room.

Cells

Cavourna decided it was time to out their plan into action. Turning to the guard he called out
"I think someone's looking for you at the end of the hall" He pointed down the corridor, out of view of the main guard.

Nigripes bowed again and headed from the main chamber checking quickly to see if she was being followed. When she was satisfied it was safe, she turned and headed for the Transmission room.

Cells

Cavourna decided it was time to out their plan into action. Turning to the guard he called out
"I think someone's looking for you at the end of the hall" He pointed down the corridor, out of view of the main guard.
The transmission room was guarded by a bored Korr and Danaversian. The two races had much in common, but these two didn't seem inclined to speak with each other. The Korr stood, arms folded, on the left side, and the Danaversian held a rifle on the right of the door.
Cells...
"Eh?" The guard turned, squinting suspeciously down to the end. He began to walk, calling out. "Hello?"

The transmission room was guarded by a bored Korr and Danaversian. The two races had much in common, but these two didn't seem inclined to speak with each other. The Korr stood, arms folded, on the left side, and the Danaversian held a rifle on the right of the door.
Cells...
"Eh?" The guard turned, squinting suspeciously down to the end. He began to walk, calling out. "Hello?"

Nigripes frowned as she spotted the Danaversian but continued with what she was going to say anyway
"I need to send an encrypted message to the Patrol Frigates orbiting the Fortress. By order of Lord Jargo himself. You will vacate this room" She ordered.

Cells

Cavourna took his chance and hit the Guard on the back of the head. He targeting the specific point that would knock out the Guard with the minimum amount of noise or commotion.

Nigripes frowned as she spotted the Danaversian but continued with what she was going to say anyway
"I need to send an encrypted message to the Patrol Frigates orbiting the Fortress. By order of Lord Jargo himself. You will vacate this room" She ordered.

Cells

Cavourna took his chance and hit the Guard on the back of the head. He targeting the specific point that would knock out the Guard with the minimum amount of noise or commotion.
The Korr just shrugged and walked out. He had no quarrel with Nigripes. But the Danaversian was another story. "Orders from our Lord himself?" the Danaversian leered. "Specifically to vacate this room? And why, I ask, would our master tell us to abandon our posts when he told us not an hour ago not to let anyone in? Answer me that, cat!"
Cells...
The guard looked vaugly surprised as he fell forward into a crumpled heap onto the floor. Kartosh sighed in relief. "Finally. Now we can get out of here." he said with a glance at the two bekko.

Nigripes stared at him venomiously
"Look, Fish, out here you don't have your massive fleets or your Legions of troops. Out here I am in charge" She stated threatenly

Still the Danaversian wouldn't move, in fact he looked as though he were ready for a fight
"When we take your planet, and we will, no doubt about it, we will slaughter your entire male population and throw their bodies to the sea to be eaten by the fish. As for you," He gave an evil chuckle, "We will sell you all as slaves. To places like this, we can grow fat off your food while you serve us in any way we demand. It'll happen soon..."

In fury, Nigripes unleashed her Alumina Sword (http://www.trueswords.com/images/prod/c/TS-CRUSADER_540.jpg) and jammed it to the Danaversian's throat
"Move it" She hissed, "I could kill you now. Jorga wouldn't bat an eyelid and the Danaversian Empire would be one soldier less. Either way I win" She snarled

Cells

Cavourna made sure that the Guard wasn't getting up before he opened the cell door. Again he felt the overpowering urge to puke all over the place but again, he managed to conceal it. He unclipped the handcuffs from each Mercenary and handed them the select weapons they had chosen.

Nigripes stared at him venomiously
"Look, Fish, out here you don't have your massive fleets or your Legions of troops. Out here I am in charge" She stated threatenly

Still the Danaversian wouldn't move, in fact he looked as though he were ready for a fight
"When we take your planet, and we will, no doubt about it, we will slaughter your entire male population and throw their bodies to the sea to be eaten by the fish. As for you," He gave an evil chuckle, "We will sell you all as slaves. To places like this, we can grow fat off your food while you serve us in any way we demand. It'll happen soon..."

In fury, Nigripes unleashed her Alumina Sword (http://www.trueswords.com/images/prod/c/TS-CRUSADER_540.jpg) and jammed it to the Danaversian's throat
"Move it" She hissed, "I could kill you now. Jorga wouldn't bat an eyelid and the Danaversian Empire would be one soldier less. Either way I win" She snarled

Cells

Cavourna made sure that the Guard wasn't getting up before he opened the cell door. Again he felt the overpowering urge to puke all over the place but again, he managed to conceal it. He unclipped the handcuffs from each Mercenary and handed them the select weapons they had chosen.
A thin line of purple colored blood ran down the leathey throat of the Danaversian. "I believe...that our Lord would, when he finds...out..." But the Danaversians natural instinct for self-preservation won out. "You win...for now, cat." he spat as he left the room.
Cells...
Skyler still kneeled by the bekko. "We can't just leave them, they're going to die!" she cried. "Move it!" hissed Kartosh. "We can't afford to waste any time!" No!" Suddenly there was the tromp of boots on stone as over two dozen mercenary soldiers poured down the stairs, human and Korr, Danaversian and Rodian, Gran and Weequey. Blasters, pistol and rifles, bowcasters, repeating rifles, swords knives and pikes were pointed at the three as they were surronded. One of the Danaversians with marks on his black armor marking him with some high rank stepped forward, aiming a gigantic blaster. "Drop the weapons and put your hands behind your head." he growled.

A thin line of purple colored blood ran down the leathey throat of the Danaversian. "I believe...that our Lord would, when he finds...out..." But the Danaversians natural instinct for self-preservation won out. "You win...for now, cat." he spat as he left the room.
Cells...
Skyler still kneeled by the bekko. "We can't just leave them, they're going to die!" she cried. "Move it!" hissed Kartosh. "We can't afford to waste any time!" No!" Suddenly there was the tromp of boots on stone as over two dozen mercenary soldiers poured down the stairs, human and Korr, Danaversian and Rodian, Gran and Weequey. Blasters, pistol and rifles, bowcasters, repeating rifles, swords knives and pikes were pointed at the three as they were surronded. One of the Danaversians with marks on his black armor marking him with some high rank stepped forward, aiming a gigantic blaster. "Drop the weapons and put your hands behind your head." he growled.

As the Danaversian left, Nigripes quickly sat down at the transmittor and sent out an encoded message to one of the Frigates patrolling in space. Luckily, the Captain was loyal to her and would retransmit the message as she had requested.

Satisified that the message was sent, she turned and headed back towards the main Chamber.

Cells

"That went well" Cavourna stated mildly as he dropped his rifle and placed his hands behind his head, "Not really the best way to treat a Prisoner mate" He indicated into the cell "People might get hurt"

As the Danaversian left, Nigripes quickly sat down at the transmittor and sent out an encoded message to one of the Frigates patrolling in space. Luckily, the Captain was loyal to her and would retransmit the message as she had requested.

Satisified that the message was sent, she turned and headed back towards the main Chamber.

Cells

"That went well" Cavourna stated mildly as he dropped his rifle and placed his hands behind his head, "Not really the best way to treat a Prisoner mate" He indicated into the cell "People might get hurt"
OOC: Are you going to RP the Army Commander getting the message?
Cells...
The Danaversian brutally pistol whipped Cavourna, smashing the butt of the gun over his head, throwing him to the floor. "Silence, Alversian! Alexander Cavourna, do you really think we could not see it was you? All too obvious. And you two," he pointed to Skyler and Kartosh, "you, your names and faces are all over the networks. Like we wouldn't recognize you!" he laughed. "You will all die at the hands of Lord Jorga!" He pointed to two Korr. "You and you. Bring out the remaining prisoners from that cell. Treat them gently, we wouldn't want to harm them too badly and spoil Jorga's fun." Cavourna and the mercs were grouped into the center of the ring, with the two Korr carrying the barely concious bekko behind them.

OOC: Are you going to RP the Army Commander getting the message?
Cells...
The Danaversian brutally pistol whipped Cavourna, smashing the butt of the gun over his head, throwing him to the floor. "Silence, Alversian! Alexander Cavourna, do you really think we could not see it was you? All too obvious. And you two," he pointed to Skyler and Kartosh, "you, your names and faces are all over the networks. Like we wouldn't recognize you!" he laughed. "You will all die at the hands of Lord Jorga!" He pointed to two Korr. "You and you. Bring out the remaining prisoners from that cell. Treat them gently, we wouldn't want to harm them too badly and spoil Jorga's fun." Cavourna and the mercs were grouped into the center of the ring, with the two Korr carrying the barely concious bekko behind them.

OOC: It's going to a Xiscapian Commander

Main Chamber

Nigripes returned to the chamber and gave a low bow as always. She felt so uncomfortable in her uniform, but Jorga had chosen it specially to show off her figure, even though she found it quite difficult to breath in it
"How are my new gifts, My Lord?" She asked dully.

Cell

Cavourna managed to stay on his feet, although he could only see stars and blurs. His eyes were filled with bright red blood as it ran down his face. Despite this and the pain, he managed a smile
"Can't blame a guy for trying, Fish-Breath"

OOC: It's going to a Xiscapian Commander

Main Chamber

Nigripes returned to the chamber and gave a low bow as always. She felt so uncomfortable in her uniform, but Jorga had chosen it specially to show off her figure, even though she found it quite difficult to breath in it
"How are my new gifts, My Lord?" She asked dully.

Cell

Cavourna managed to stay on his feet, although he could only see stars and blurs. His eyes were filled with bright red blood as it ran down his face. Despite this and the pain, he managed a smile
"Can't blame a guy for trying, Fish-Breath"
Throne Room...
"Bah-ha-ha! See for yourself! It seems you have brought in quite a prize, my faithful servant."
The group was only just now entering the room. The mercs and Cavourna were placed just before the 'throne', which was little more than an upraised platform. The two bekko were stood unshakily on their feet, still in their injuring, humilitating costumes, beside them. Jorga laughed again. "Thought you could decieve me? Fools. You cannot hope to tangle with a Hutt and come out alive!"
Xiscapian Main Communications Center...
The Outer Communications Officer relaxed lazily in his chair. Most messages were from in-system, not out of system, as was his specalty, so he had little to do other than to sit back and drink tea while on duty. Suddenly a message did arrive. He looked closely:

SECURITY CODE ALPHA-GAMMA
MILITARY AUTHORIZATION CODE ONLY

"Commander!"
In less than a minute there was Commander Durc, leader of the Shadow Ops. The entire room had been cleared, for he was the only one with such authorization. He keyed in and opened the attatched file...
...and gasped in shock. It was all there. Tapes, holo images, voice recordings, eye witness accounts...everything. It was utterly impossible...but it was true.
He grabbed the nearest comm unit.
Palace...
Outside the Palace walls armored police APCs and patrol cars were sealing off the area. Patrol craft buzzed the area as Shadow Ops troopers assembled. This entire section of city had been locked down. The Alversians would be arriving with their own security forces within moments.
Palace interior, balcony window...
The Emperor stared down at the rapidly assembling soldiers and police. What in all the Seven Hells is going on? All outside communications had been jammed. It could only mean one thing to him: The Rebellion had penetrated into his Intelligence network and soldiers far deeper than he had previously thought.

Chamber

Nigripes betrayed not one sign of emotion at the five but rather, stared at them uninterested for a moment before turning back to Jargo
"What would have me do to them, My Lord?" She asked

Cavourna knew she was acting, and, spitting the blood from his mouth, managed to play along as well,
"Nice to finally meet you, Jargo" He managed to splutter

Palace

Two dozen Democratic Guards entered the street, followed by Marines and standard troops of the APA, they set up positions behind the Xiscapians. Mallon himself wandered towards the Xiscapian Commander
"Commander, I demand you stand down your men now" He ordered, "This amounts to nothing less than a coup"

Chamber

Nigripes betrayed not one sign of emotion at the five but rather, stared at them uninterested for a moment before turning back to Jargo
"What would have me do to them, My Lord?" She asked

Cavourna knew she was acting, and, spitting the blood from his mouth, managed to play along as well,
"Nice to finally meet you, Jargo" He managed to splutter

Palace

Two dozen Democratic Guards entered the street, followed by Marines and standard troops of the APA, they set up positions behind the Xiscapians. Mallon himself wandered towards the Xiscapian Commander
"Commander, I demand you stand down your men now" He ordered, "This amounts to nothing less than a coup"
Throne Room...
"I wish to speak with them first. Then I will devise a way to kill them, entertainfully, along with those despicible Calaverans." replied Jorga. He loomed up at Cavourna. "So, Flag Captain, why are you here?"
Palace...
Durc looked grim. "On the contrary, we just recieved a heavily encrypted message from a reliable source. The Emperor has betrayed us all."

Throne Room

"Holiday," Cavourna mumbled, the blood loss was starting to affect his consiousness, "I came...to see...the sights..." His head dropped

Nigripes leant over to the Hutt and whispered in his ear
"He is going to die of blood loss within a few minutes, My Lord. If you want to continue with your fun, I will need to treat him" She said calmly as ever, no sign of emotion in her voice or body language.

Palace

Mallon shook his head in disbelief
"It can't be possible" He muttered over and over again

"Sir?" It was one of the Guards, "The Police are starting to storm the Palace. Should we proceed?"

Mallon hesitated

"Sir?"

"Give the order" He whispered, "We storm the Palace"

The Guard gave a stiff salute and headed for the rest of his men, Mallon sighed and stared up at the Palace windows
"Forgive me," He muttered, "Please forgive me, Old Friend"

Throne Room

"Holiday," Cavourna mumbled, the blood loss was starting to affect his consiousness, "I came...to see...the sights..." His head dropped

Nigripes leant over to the Hutt and whispered in his ear
"He is going to die of blood loss within a few minutes, My Lord. If you want to continue with your fun, I will need to treat him" She said calmly as ever, no sign of emotion in her voice or body language.

Palace

Mallon shook his head in disbelief
"It can't be possible" He muttered over and over again

"Sir?" It was one of the Guards, "The Police are starting to storm the Palace. Should we proceed?"

Mallon hesitated

"Sir?"

"Give the order" He whispered, "We storm the Palace"

The Guard gave a stiff salute and headed for the rest of his men, Mallon sighed and stared up at the Palace windows
"Forgive me," He muttered, "Please forgive me, Old Friend"
Throne Room...
"Ho ho ho ho ho. Very well. Treat him, my old friend." Jorga turned his massive head to Kartosh. "And you? Here to see the sights as well?" Kartosh shook his head. "Look, Jorga. We're pals, right? Old buddies. I can pay you. A lot of money-" "Hmmmph." The Hutt sighed. "Ten million? What can you give me that I do not have already? Ah yes: The pleasure of watching you die. You, the Calaverans, Mr. Cavourna, and the two freaks." Both nekko were unsteady, weak and on the verge of collapsing. Kartosh and Skyler were uninjured, but weaponless. And the situation was looking increasingly hopeless...
Palace...
"Go for K.O. and immobilizing shots. NO DEATHS."
"My Lord? They're storming the Palace!"
"I know. And I think I may know what this is all about. Keep them at bay until I can get out onto the street."
Palace Courtyard...
The first of the Police, assisted by the Democratic Guards, smashed the gates down and ran in. They encountered no resistance, and confidently proceeded to the doors. There was a whisper of sound and a muffled *thunk* noise as a sniper stun round slammed into one of the Policemen, throwing him to the ground. Suddenly the Guards and Police were surronded by Black Guards, holding stun pistols and stun staffs. They charged directly in, going for the mel'ee.

Kash and Blackwater were nervous as they awaited what might happen to them. Blackwater looked at Cavourna " Well, I didnt think I would see someone like you here." Kash shook his head.

Nigripes grabbed Cavourna from the two Guards and walked towards the stairs
"I will bring to your own Doctor's Quarters" She reported back, "He has blood I can use to keep him alive until you are ready for his death" She supported him up the stairs.

Palace Grounds

The Alversian Marines and Soldiers were a bit surprised by the appearance of the Black Guards and started to fit their bayonets
"No" One of the Guards stated dropping his weapon and smiling grimly, "They don't kill, we don't kill"
The rest of the Guards dropped their weapons and went into a fighting stance. They could see the snipers and already another group of Guards stood with their own rifles, targeting the Snipers with stun rounds.

Nigripes grabbed Cavourna from the two Guards and walked towards the stairs
"I will bring to your own Doctor's Quarters" She reported back, "He has blood I can use to keep him alive until you are ready for his death" She supported him up the stairs.

Palace Grounds

The Alversian Marines and Soldiers were a bit surprised by the appearance of the Black Guards and started to fit their bayonets
"No" One of the Guards stated dropping his weapon and smiling grimly, "They don't kill, we don't kill"
The rest of the Guards dropped their weapons and went into a fighting stance. They could see the snipers and already another group of Guards stood with their own rifles, targeting the Snipers with stun rounds.
A sniper fell, not far, but far enough to break a bone or two. The rest scattered across the rooftops, returning fire. The Black Guards attacked, hand-to-hand combat. Alversian Marines and Xiscapian Police, even with their somewhat limited close combat skills, fell quickly. The Democratic Guards presented another problem. They were at least as skilled as the Black Guards, and, if it came down to a fight, neither was sure who would win.
Street...
"Palace Guard is attac-aarrgh!"
Durc cursed. "I should have expected. We're not even inside yet and we're already taking losses."
"Then perhaps you should reconsider this rather rash decision and withdraw your troops, Commander."
Durc spun and instantly the Emperor, who was standing behind him, was surronded by a number of weapons.
Throne Room...
Thank gods...
The Hutt laughed again...and the male bekko fell to his knees, extending his left hand. The handheld phaser tore itself from a guard's grasp and landed in his hand. He brought it and fired, the purple-blue-white beam cutting straight though Jorga. The Hutt's laughter turned to a horrible scream as he exploded, hot flesh frying. Kartosh and Skyler reached up to recieve their weapons, Skyler's katana and Kartosh's Repeater. Skyler lauched into a full-on attack on the guards behind her, while Kartosh began firing off purple grenades from his Repeater, not worrying about splash damage, because Cavourna and Nigripes were saftly out of the way.

The Marine's and Soldiers' own skills in hand to hand combat were rendered effective and soon most were on the ground. However, the Democratic Guards launched forward and attacked with lightning quick punches and kicks using their own skills in the martial arts.

Those engaged with the snipers just calmly kept the Snipers in their scopes as they fired.

Street

Mallon turned to face the Emperor and, rather than looking annoyed, he seemed relieved to see him
"Glad to see you, Old Friend" He stated sadly, remembering the treachery of the Leader.

Jargo's Palace

Nigripes heard the shots and resulting gunfight but continued to the Doctor's Chambers. When she got there, she found a rather sinister Human standing with a pistol in hand. Using her quicker reflexed, Nigripes pulled out her own compressed-phaser pistol and hit the doctor between the eyes. As he collapsed backwards, She moved Cavourna to one of the chairs.

He was completely unconcious by this stage and Nigripes moved quickly to inject him with the correct blood.

Space above the Palace

The Frigates were trying desperatly to get in contact with the surface as the Transmittor had suddenly cut out. They wanted to know if they should provide assistance. However, at that moment, they were interupted by a flash of light as twelve ships, identical to their own appeared in the system. A message was recieved by the lead Hutt vessel.

This is the Alversian Customs Ship APCS Y-15 demanding
that you surrender your vessels to us. Prepare to be boarded

They were answered by phaser fire and so a battle-erupted between the small Frigates of the Alversian Customs Fleet and the Huttese Vessels of identical make.

The Marine's and Soldiers' own skills in hand to hand combat were rendered effective and soon most were on the ground. However, the Democratic Guards launched forward and attacked with lightning quick punches and kicks using their own skills in the martial arts.

Those engaged with the snipers just calmly kept the Snipers in their scopes as they fired.

Street

Mallon turned to face the Emperor and, rather than looking annoyed, he seemed relieved to see him
"Glad to see you, Old Friend" He stated sadly, remembering the treachery of the Leader.

Jargo's Palace

Nigripes heard the shots and resulting gunfight but continued to the Doctor's Chambers. When she got there, she found a rather sinister Human standing with a pistol in hand. Using her quicker reflexed, Nigripes pulled out her own compressed-phaser pistol and hit the doctor between the eyes. As he collapsed backwards, She moved Cavourna to one of the chairs.

He was completely unconcious by this stage and Nigripes moved quickly to inject him with the correct blood.

Space above the Palace

The Frigates were trying desperatly to get in contact with the surface as the Transmittor had suddenly cut out. They wanted to know if they should provide assistance. However, at that moment, they were interupted by a flash of light as twelve ships, identical to their own appeared in the system. A message was recieved by the lead Hutt vessel.

This is the Alversian Customs Ship APCS Y-15 demanding
that you surrender your vessels to us. Prepare to be boarded

They were answered by phaser fire and so a battle-erupted between the small Frigates of the Alversian Customs Fleet and the Huttese Vessels of identical make.
Palace...
Another Guard was hit by stun fire and his comrades were barely able to save him from falling off the roof. The two Guard units seemed equally matched, and the fighting was intense. Suddenly the Black Guards withdrew, throwing down their weapons and raising their hands in the air, having received word that the Emperor had made it outside the Palace successfully.
Palace, Street...
"And I, you." said the Emperor to Mallon, quite calm and centered despite the fact that he had over a dozen weapons of various makes and origins pointing at him. "This has all been a misunderstanding of gigantic proportions. From where did this message come?"
Throne Room...
The guards had been surprised in the attack, and in ten seconds over a dozen had fallen, the rest tried ineffectivlly to combat the mercs, but to no avail, and most of them dropped their weapons and fled for their lives, leaving the bloated, smoking corpse of Jorga behind. Suddeny the area was clear. Both bekko lay on the floor, the male near death, the female draped protectivly over him as he bled out from his wounds. Skyler gently picked up the male in her arms, and Kartosh did the same to the female. They hurried down to the Doctor's office. "Jorga is dead and all his guards and servants have run, but there's no telling when or who may be back to loot the Palace with the death of it's owner." said Kartosh. Skyler laid the male bekko down on a nearby table. "When you are finished with Cavourna, please. He is near death, he is weak and wounded and has expanded too much energy."

Palace

Without hesitation or even a pause, the Guards had their Xiscapian Counterparts on their knees, hands behind their backs. A few of the Police, Marines and Soldiers had recovered enough to advance to the palace itself

Street

"It was sent from the Hutt Planet," Mallon stated, "From a Member of the Alumina Defence Forces and a trusted Friend of Flag Captain Cavourna. She said a Xiscapian matching your identity perfectly has been meeting with the Hutt to discuss Danaversians and Weapons"

Jorga's Palace

"Fine, seal off the door" She sighed as she moved from Cavourna, who had stopped bleeding and had alot more colour to his cheeks, to the Bekko. Using her trained eye she gave him quick runover,
"His injuries are serious but not untreatable. I will need the Subdermal Probe. Now!" She snapped at Skyler.

Outside the Palace

As the small group assembled in the Doctor's Room, two Dozen Danaversians outside noticed the commotion and, turning to each other, gave a small nod. Grabbing their weapons, they moved into the Palace.

Palace

Without hesitation or even a pause, the Guards had their Xiscapian Counterparts on their knees, hands behind their backs. A few of the Police, Marines and Soldiers had recovered enough to advance to the palace itself

Street

"It was sent from the Hutt Planet," Mallon stated, "From a Member of the Alumina Defence Forces and a trusted Friend of Flag Captain Cavourna. She said a Xiscapian matching your identity perfectly has been meeting with the Hutt to discuss Danaversians and Weapons"

Jorga's Palace

"Fine, seal off the door" She sighed as she moved from Cavourna, who had stopped bleeding and had alot more colour to his cheeks, to the Bekko. Using her trained eye she gave him quick runover,
"His injuries are serious but not untreatable. I will need the Subdermal Probe. Now!" She snapped at Skyler.

Outside the Palace

As the small group assembled in the Doctor's Room, two Dozen Danaversians outside noticed the commotion and, turning to each other, gave a small nod. Grabbing their weapons, they moved into the Palace.
Inside the Palace servant huddled away from the doors and windows, terrified to see Marines, Police and Democratic Guards advancing on the Palace.
Street...
The Emperor sighed deeply. "Indentical. Yes. Allow me to show you something which less than a dozen people on the planet know." Durc called and seconds later the Emperor had a datapad with a direct link to the Palace in his hands. He went though about a dozen security passwords and scans before he could finally access the files open only to him. He scrolled down and clicked on a file labeled "Alpha-Omega."
Office...
Kartosh sealed off the door, locking it securly, while Skyler quickly handed Nigripes a Subdermal probe. The male was unconcious now, breathing shallow. The female couldn't seem to speak, but simply stared continiously at him, with eyes for no one else.
Palace...
The Palace was nearly empty, but within minutes those who had once called home would be back to loot it.

Palace
The Marines were about to kick open the door to the Palace when one pointed out that, in fact, it had been left open. Confused, but relieved not to have kicked open the very expensive door to an Emperor's Palace, they advanced inside, weapons ready.

Street

Mallon took the datapad and went thourgh all the information, reports and images within the system. After a few minutes reading, he looked up in surprise,
"A Brother?" Was all he said.

Jorga's Palace

Nigripes took the probe without a word and started to work on the Bekko. After several minutes his breathing had become more controlled. Satisified, Nigripes looked around again at Skyler
"I need to reconstruct his aorta before I can proceed. Give me the Regenerative Scanner" She demanded.

Inside the Palace

The Danaversians had arrved at the Throne Room and glanced about at the varous bodies, especially the one of the Hutt himself. One of the Danaversian Soldiers wadded in and kicked over a few of the others bodies then turned to the Commander
"They're not here"
"With me" He growled as they formed a column and headed towards the Medical Section of the Palace

Palace
The Marines were about to kick open the door to the Palace when one pointed out that, in fact, it had been left open. Confused, but relieved not to have kicked open the very expensive door to an Emperor's Palace, they advanced inside, weapons ready.

Street

Mallon took the datapad and went thourgh all the information, reports and images within the system. After a few minutes reading, he looked up in surprise,
"A Brother?" Was all he said.

Jorga's Palace

Nigripes took the probe without a word and started to work on the Bekko. After several minutes his breathing had become more controlled. Satisified, Nigripes looked around again at Skyler
"I need to reconstruct his aorta before I can proceed. Give me the Regenerative Scanner" She demanded.

Inside the Palace

The Danaversians had arrved at the Throne Room and glanced about at the varous bodies, especially the one of the Hutt himself. One of the Danaversian Soldiers wadded in and kicked over a few of the others bodies then turned to the Commander
"They're not here"
"With me" He growled as they formed a column and headed towards the Medical Section of the Palace
Palace...
As the Marines and Police invaded the Palace the servants put their hands up. "We surrender! Don't shoot!"
Street...
The Emperor nodded sadly as Durc read though the files. "Indentical twins. We were very close during the war. But...we became seperated, and he was presumed dead. It hurt me badly, but he was gone. All these years I thought he was dead...but he has resurfaced. He has always been a loud supporter for more power, military mostly, to Xiscapia. He probably plans to overthrow me and replace the government with a more imperialistic, harsher, colder Empire."
Office...
Skyler handed her the Regenerative Scanner. "Are they going to be O.K.?" she asked, indicating Cavourna and the bekko. "What are their injuries?"
Suddenly Kartosh shut his eyes and concentrated. "Trouble. Danaversians, moving this way. I can sense them."

Palace

The Guards, Marines and Soldiers took the Servants into a large room with a guard and kept them there, unarmed, while they scanned the Palace for any sign of the Emperor

Street

Mallon shook his head as he read through the files
"His ambition would be Xiscapia's undoing. I don't understand why he so badly wants to depose his own Twin Brother"

Palace

Nigripes nodded after she had worked with the scanner for a few minutes,
"They'll be fine. Captain Cavourna's wounds are minor, this Male's wounds are more severe but I can repair most of the damage if the correct tools are here"
At Kartosh's statement she turned and sighed
"You will have to hold them off. They are a part of this Rebellion you are so worried about, they will not retreat because discipline has broken down. Danaversians thrive on lawlessness"

Elsewhere

The Danaversians continued to march until a group of looters appeared at the end of the corridor
"Drop" The Commander ordered. Half of his troops obeyed and dropped to one knee, creating two ranks
"Fire" He growled, his soldiers started to tear into the Looters with phaser fire, dropping at least a dozen of them
"Move" His soldiers returned to their ranks and started to march through the dead, stopping occassionally to put a finishing touch to one of the wounded.

Palace

The Guards, Marines and Soldiers took the Servants into a large room with a guard and kept them there, unarmed, while they scanned the Palace for any sign of the Emperor

Street

Mallon shook his head as he read through the files
"His ambition would be Xiscapia's undoing. I don't understand why he so badly wants to depose his own Twin Brother"

Palace

Nigripes nodded after she had worked with the scanner for a few minutes,
"They'll be fine. Captain Cavourna's wounds are minor, this Male's wounds are more severe but I can repair most of the damage if the correct tools are here"
At Kartosh's statement she turned and sighed
"You will have to hold them off. They are a part of this Rebellion you are so worried about, they will not retreat because discipline has broken down. Danaversians thrive on lawlessness"

Elsewhere

The Danaversians continued to march until a group of looters appeared at the end of the corridor
"Drop" The Commander ordered. Half of his troops obeyed and dropped to one knee, creating two ranks
"Fire" He growled, his soldiers started to tear into the Looters with phaser fire, dropping at least a dozen of them
"Move" His soldiers returned to their ranks and started to march through the dead, stopping occassionally to put a finishing touch to one of the wounded.
Palace...
One of the servants saw a few Marines about to enter the room leading to the Imperial Chambers. "No," he cried "don't go in there!"
Street...
"Because I am the biggest obstacle in his way at the moment. We had been close...but I fear he has been twisted, driven insane perhaps. Or warped. But now...we know who the true Leader of the Rebellion is."
Office...
Skyler looked over both men, lying there on their respective tables. "Anything I can do to help?" Kartosh just nodded grimly and went out into the hall, sealing the door behind him.
Jorga's Palace...
The looters quickly learned to run or hide if they saw the Danaversians coming. Kartosh hid in the shadows of the dark, dank Palace, waiting for them to appear.

Palace

"Stay where you are and be quiet!" One of the guarding Marines demanded. Nervously, the Soldiers edged towards the door. This time there was no hesitation and two of them kicked the door wide open. They piled in to be met with...
...nothing...
The room was empty. Confused, the Soldiers completed their search of the ajoining rooms as well as the roof. After several minutes, they reached a general conclusion
"He's gone"

Street

"Yes, Lieutenant, don't worry. This has been a great misunderstanding. Yes, the Emperor is innocent. Yes, you can release his Guards and Servants. No you won't have to pay for the door"
Mallon got off the radio and smiled
"My Soldiers were rather confused by your disappearing trick. As for your Brother, he is the greatest threat to both our Peoples now. If you cannot convince him to stop, the only means will be to kill him"

Palace

Nigripes worked hard, using all the knowledge she had gained of Alversian and general anatomy to repair the damage to the two Men. After a while she took a step back and gave a small, satisfied smile
"They are no longer in direct danger of death. However, the instruments in this chambre are insufficient and my repairs will not last for very long. We have to get them to a properly equipped Medical Bay as fast as possible."
She turned to Skyler
"Do you have a ship that would be fast enough to get them to an Alversian or Alumina Medical Ship?" She demanded.

Outside the Palace

The Danaversians continued to advance through the corridors and pathways of the Palace, killing all that stood before them, willingly or not. However, what Kartosh did not know was that of the twelve, eight were normal Danaversian soldiers and the other four, including the commander were members of the Black Legion. The Makeira's personal bodyguard and fighting force. The Spartans of Danaversian Society, born and bred to fight all their lives.

Palace

"Stay where you are and be quiet!" One of the guarding Marines demanded. Nervously, the Soldiers edged towards the door. This time there was no hesitation and two of them kicked the door wide open. They piled in to be met with...
...nothing...
The room was empty. Confused, the Soldiers completed their search of the ajoining rooms as well as the roof. After several minutes, they reached a general conclusion
"He's gone"

Street

"Yes, Lieutenant, don't worry. This has been a great misunderstanding. Yes, the Emperor is innocent. Yes, you can release his Guards and Servants. No you won't have to pay for the door"
Mallon got off the radio and smiled
"My Soldiers were rather confused by your disappearing trick. As for your Brother, he is the greatest threat to both our Peoples now. If you cannot convince him to stop, the only means will be to kill him"

Palace

Nigripes worked hard, using all the knowledge she had gained of Alversian and general anatomy to repair the damage to the two Men. After a while she took a step back and gave a small, satisfied smile
"They are no longer in direct danger of death. However, the instruments in this chambre are insufficient and my repairs will not last for very long. We have to get them to a properly equipped Medical Bay as fast as possible."
She turned to Skyler
"Do you have a ship that would be fast enough to get them to an Alversian or Alumina Medical Ship?" She demanded.

Outside the Palace

The Danaversians continued to advance through the corridors and pathways of the Palace, killing all that stood before them, willingly or not. However, what Kartosh did not know was that of the twelve, eight were normal Danaversian soldiers and the other four, including the commander were members of the Black Legion. The Makeira's personal bodyguard and fighting force. The Spartans of Danaversian Society, born and bred to fight all their lives.
Street...
"Indeed, Commander Mallon, that door will be coming off your paycheck." The Emperor grinned. "However, I do agree. I doubt that I can convince him to stop, he's very stubborn. I see no alternative. Besides...my rational is that if all this is true, which it looks to be, then that man is not my brother. To me, my brother died on that moon, all those years ago."
Office...
Skyler snorted. "Do we? The Star Snake was just refitted, she can make it past 0.5 for a jump to hyperspace. We'll have to hurry, there's no telling if the port has been locked down."
Hall...
Kartosh watched them. Closer...closer... They passed right by him, heading up the hall. Kartosh stepped out from behind the last one and smoothly slit his throat with a knife he had swiped off one of the guards, purple blood splattering the floor as he died. The body fell with a faint thud and the others turned around. Kartosh hefted his Repeater. "Now all of you just drop your weapons and put your hands above your heads." The scortched, black barrel of the grenade launcher was pointing right at them, not to mention the incredible suppressive fire the Repeater was capable of with it's metallic bolts.

OOC: TG

Palace

"It would seem that your statement is true. At least our little group of spies managed to discover his involvement, the mysterious shadow pulling the strongs in the background has been revealed" Mallon concluded before sighing, "A Customs fleet went after Jargo a few hours aso, the feeling was that the Star Snake would need help to escape the planet's surface."

Jargo's Palace

Nigripes did not seem impressed with Skyler's proclaimation
"It will have to do" She stated as she lifted the Male, "You will take Captain Cavourna. The male needs to be handed delicately if he is top survive long enough to recieve correct treatment."

Outside

Growling, the Commander nodded and his troops dropped their weapons. The Commander smiled
"How far do you plan on going with the Cat?" He asked, "We have some unfinished business and, trust me, it will be settled. In this life or the next"

Then Nigripes appeared, apart from a cold stare, all she said was to Kartosh
"It is time to withdraw" She said.

OOC: TG

Palace

"It would seem that your statement is true. At least our little group of spies managed to discover his involvement, the mysterious shadow pulling the strongs in the background has been revealed" Mallon concluded before sighing, "A Customs fleet went after Jargo a few hours aso, the feeling was that the Star Snake would need help to escape the planet's surface."

Jargo's Palace

Nigripes did not seem impressed with Skyler's proclaimation
"It will have to do" She stated as she lifted the Male, "You will take Captain Cavourna. The male needs to be handed delicately if he is top survive long enough to recieve correct treatment."

Outside

Growling, the Commander nodded and his troops dropped their weapons. The Commander smiled
"How far do you plan on going with the Cat?" He asked, "We have some unfinished business and, trust me, it will be settled. In this life or the next"

Then Nigripes appeared, apart from a cold stare, all she said was to Kartosh
"It is time to withdraw" She said.
Palace...
"Good. If they are able to get out alive, which I have no doubt of, they're mission is a success."
Office...
Skyler hoisted Cavourna over her shoulders. Good thing Alversians are light weight. She stooped slightly to the female. "Can you walk?" she asked gently. The female mutely nodded, and, after Skyler took off her leather arm band, and bent to pick up the blaster the doctor had been holding. Thus armed, they stepped out into the hall.
Hall...
"I'll take you on in any life." Kartosh curled his lip and nodded at Nigripe's statement. Keeping the Repeater trained on the Danaversians, he waited until Skyler, the female bekko, and Nigripes were out of sight, up the hall. Kartosh waved his hand and all the Danaversian's blaster weapons suddenly fried in a puff of smoke, unusable. "Thank you, gentlemen." He turned and ran.

Palace

"Oh I have no doubt they will get off the planet" Mallon sighed, "It's what they do when they get off. Will this message be broadcast to all Armed Forces of both planets? I wouldn't like a group of Destroyers in the far corner of the Universe to think their emperor is a Traitor"

Jargo's Palace

Nigripes had no problerm with the heavier male and carried him like she would carry a wrapped up carpet. She almost sprinted through the Palace towards the exit, trusting that the other two could keep up.

As soon as Kartoash turned his back, three of the Black Legion troops made to take out their hidden pistols. However, they were stopped by the Commander who just gave a sadistic smile,
"They will meet their end. Do not rush and secure as much treasure for Makeira as possible. Now"

The Danaversians split into groups and started their own rampage through the Palace, in the name of the Empire obviously.

Palace

"Oh I have no doubt they will get off the planet" Mallon sighed, "It's what they do when they get off. Will this message be broadcast to all Armed Forces of both planets? I wouldn't like a group of Destroyers in the far corner of the Universe to think their emperor is a Traitor"

Jargo's Palace

Nigripes had no problerm with the heavier male and carried him like she would carry a wrapped up carpet. She almost sprinted through the Palace towards the exit, trusting that the other two could keep up.

As soon as Kartoash turned his back, three of the Black Legion troops made to take out their hidden pistols. However, they were stopped by the Commander who just gave a sadistic smile,
"They will meet their end. Do not rush and secure as much treasure for Makeira as possible. Now"

The Danaversians split into groups and started their own rampage through the Palace, in the name of the Empire obviously.
Street...
"You said you have forces above the planet? Send this packet of data to them, along with strict instructions to jam any communications comming out of the Star Snake. Have them send the packet to the Star Snake, which will explain in full detail."
Palace...
Skyler had trouble keeping up in the beggining, with Cavourna on her back, but Kartosh, after catching up, lifted the load and carried the unconcious Alversian with the help of the female bekko. They soon exited the Palace to the street.
Palace...
The Danaversians would meet fierce opposition from both the remaining looters and the planet's security force, which had arrived, anxious to claim some of the massive stocks of treasure, both physical and stored in account electronically, for the planet. The three factions would fight: Green uniformed planatary officials on one side, grubby, mercenary fighters on the next, and trained, hardened Danaversians on the last.

Street
"Yes, a dozen Y-Class Custom Frigates. They should be able to block the Star Snake's transmissions and send this information to them. Providing they can get close enough, of course" He smiled

Jargo's Palace

Once in the street, Nigripes pace slackened slightly and allowed the others to catch up. She wasn't even out of breath
"In which Bay is your ship docked?" She demanded, "We do not have much time" She snapped after a few seconds.

Inside

Danaversian troops, hardened from wars with the Alversians and Alumina on dozens of occasions were not presented with a problem by the Mercenaries or the Officials. Using replacement weapons, they simply killed every living thing in a room before collecting it and taking it back to the Drop-off point within the Palace. Here, the Commander stood guard with two Pulse rifles and a very big sword, daring anyone to even glace at the horde.

Street
"Yes, a dozen Y-Class Custom Frigates. They should be able to block the Star Snake's transmissions and send this information to them. Providing they can get close enough, of course" He smiled

Jargo's Palace

Once in the street, Nigripes pace slackened slightly and allowed the others to catch up. She wasn't even out of breath
"In which Bay is your ship docked?" She demanded, "We do not have much time" She snapped after a few seconds.

Inside

Danaversian troops, hardened from wars with the Alversians and Alumina on dozens of occasions were not presented with a problem by the Mercenaries or the Officials. Using replacement weapons, they simply killed every living thing in a room before collecting it and taking it back to the Drop-off point within the Palace. Here, the Commander stood guard with two Pulse rifles and a very big sword, daring anyone to even glace at the horde.
Street...
"Good, good." said the Emperor smoothly. He turned around to look at the Palace. Relatively unharmed...but several of the doors had been kicked in and the courtyard was in ruins, with the grass trampled and the trees with large holes in them. He sighed. "My gardener is going to have a fit."
Streets...
"Bay four, Dock 23." huffed Kartosh, supporting the weight of Cavourna between himself and the female bekko. Skyler followed close behind, weary of danger.

Palace

"Hmmm," Mallon noticed the damage as well, "Technially, I'm to offer you compensation for any damage done by my Troops during this operation"

Streets

Nigripes did not even sigh but darted off in direction of the bay. She ran with considerable speed, taking long elegant strokes and reaching a speed not dissimilar to a human 100meters sprinter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rycgMM7BrRw&feature=related). She still wasn't out of breath and when she reached the bay she looked at it passively
"Is this your vessel?" She asked.
Palace...
"Yes, well, I think the Rio Casa Police and Shadow Ops may have small spending budget cuts in their near future." he smiled.
Port...
"Yes." Kartosh strode past her and keyed in an I.D. code. The ship unlocked itself and they all got aboard. Kartosh went immediatly to the controls while Skyler laid down Cavourna on the bottom bunk of their bed, gently and tenderly.
OOC: Alright, seriously now, I'm off until eight.

Palace

"Hmmm," Mallon noticed the damage as well, "Technially, I'm to offer you compensation for any damage done by my Troops during this operation"

Streets

Nigripes did not even sigh but darted off in direction of the bay. She ran with considerable speed, taking long elegant strokes and reaching a speed not dissimilar to a human 100meters sprinter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rycgMM7BrRw&feature=related). She still wasn't out of breath and when she reached the bay she looked at it passively
"Is this your vessel?" She asked.

Palace...
"Yes, well, I think the Rio Casa Police and Shadow Ops may have small spending budget cuts in their near future." he smiled.
Port...
"Yes." Kartosh strode past her and keyed in an I.D. code. The ship unlocked itself and they all got aboard. Kartosh went immediatly to the controls while Skyler laid down Cavourna on the bottom bunk of their bed, gently and tenderly.
OOC: Alright, seriously now, I'm off until eight.

Palace
Mallon gave a small smile as well, replaced by a look of worry
"I hope this doesn't spread too far" He sighed.
OOC: End of small subthread?

Star Snake

Once aboard the Star Snake, Nigripes began to check over Cavourna and the Male carefully to see if her repairs were holding up. Spotting a few problems, she turned to the Star Snake's Medical Tools,
"These tools are ineffiecient and insufficient" She said picking up one, "But they will have to do. You now have a large budget, would upgrading your Medical Tools be too much to ask?"

Palace
Mallon gave a small smile as well, replaced by a look of worry
"I hope this doesn't spread too far" He sighed.
OOC: End of small subthread?

Star Snake

Once aboard the Star Snake, Nigripes began to check over Cavourna and the Male carefully to see if her repairs were holding up. Spotting a few problems, she turned to the Star Snake's Medical Tools,
"These tools are ineffiecient and insufficient" She said picking up one, "But they will have to do. You now have a large budget, would upgrading your Medical Tools be too much to ask?"
OOC: Aye. However...
Rebel Base...
The transport, along with the corvettes and other transports, finally landed. The Cruiser and Battleship went into orbit, trumphitly claimed.
Star Snake...
"We hardly expected to be in the business much anymore. Besides, Medical supplies are the least of our worries." The Star Snake burned though the upper atmosphere, on it's way to orbit. The females spoke for the first time since Kartosh and Skyler had been thrown into their cells. Her voice was raspy with disuse and soft, weak. "Thank you for saving us." Her voice was still musical and beautiful, like music on the wind.

OOC: Am I in this one?

Star Snake

Cavourna was up in moments, having largely recovered from his wounds. Rubbing his head, he took the Co-Pilot's seat with Kartosh so that Skyler could help Nigripes.

She shrugged off the Female's gratitude and continued to concentrate on the Male
"I took no part in your rescue. It is to these two Mercenaries whom you owe your thanks" She stated as she injected a syrum into the Male.

Then the ship shuddered
"We're coming up on the Frigate fight" Cavourna stated, pointing to the small Alversian Customs ships, red tails for the Customs Fleet and Black for the Hutts. They were darting between each other so quickly and easily they could have been dogfighting. Bright red phaser fire lit the sky.

"I'd watch that if I were you" Cavourna stated as a transmission came though


URGENT MESSAGE FROM XNHQ AND APNHQ

Included with this file are important notes that need to be read and
understood before you proceed out of this space. Understand?

Captain Kay
APCS Y-21

OOC: Am I in this one?

Star Snake

Cavourna was up in moments, having largely recovered from his wounds. Rubbing his head, he took the Co-Pilot's seat with Kartosh so that Skyler could help Nigripes.

She shrugged off the Female's gratitude and continued to concentrate on the Male
"I took no part in your rescue. It is to these two Mercenaries whom you owe your thanks" She stated as she injected a syrum into the Male.

Then the ship shuddered
"We're coming up on the Frigate fight" Cavourna stated, pointing to the small Alversian Customs ships, red tails for the Customs Fleet and Black for the Hutts. They were darting between each other so quickly and easily they could have been dogfighting. Bright red phaser fire lit the sky.

"I'd watch that if I were you" Cavourna stated as a transmission came though


URGENT MESSAGE FROM XNHQ AND APNHQ

Included with this file are important notes that need to be read and
understood before you proceed out of this space. Understand?

Captain Kay
APCS Y-21

OOC: Yup.
IC:
Kartosh looked at the panel. "Take the controls and get us out of here, but don't jump. Sublight speeds only, take us away from the planet." He opened the information packet. Skyler was now kneeling beside the female bekko. The bekko did not seem even the slightest ashamed or abashed by her nudity, although she did fidgit uncomfortably in the collar and ropes. "Let me help you." Skyler began to untie the ropes, loping the cords away.

OCC: please dont leave yet XC i got to take a shower In a minute, and if you guys wants to know, i get home at like 6:00 PM.

OOC: As who? Chordata and Hanlon?

"Careful!" Nigripes snapped as she tended to the Male, "I have reason to believe the cords are the only thing holding her right hand to her arm. Leave those ropes until I can reattach it with...something" This last word was because the tool needed was absent from the ship. Tutting and sighing, she went back to the Male.

Cavourna took the controls of the Star Snake and carefully manouevered her away from the battle, hoping to avoid drawing attention to himself. He was sadly mistaken. The ship rocked under powerful fire and a bright green beam passed the cockpit. Cavourna swore and Nigripes lowered her head slightly. They both knew what it was,

"Barracuda approaching off the Starboard stern" Cavourna dutifully reported, "Closing fast"

OOC: As who? Chordata and Hanlon?

"Careful!" Nigripes snapped as she tended to the Male, "I have reason to believe the cords are the only thing holding her right hand to her arm. Leave those ropes until I can reattach it with...something" This last word was because the tool needed was absent from the ship. Tutting and sighing, she went back to the Male.

Cavourna took the controls of the Star Snake and carefully manouevered her away from the battle, hoping to avoid drawing attention to himself. He was sadly mistaken. The ship rocked under powerful fire and a bright green beam passed the cockpit. Cavourna swore and Nigripes lowered her head slightly. They both knew what it was,

"Barracuda approaching off the Starboard stern" Cavourna dutifully reported, "Closing fast"
OOC: No, Adrian. Remember the whole little escape epidsode?
IC:
"Shit." Kartosh muttered. Without even looking up from what he was reading, he pressed a few buttons and typed a command. There was a rumble as half a dozen proton torpedos, going too fast for laser defenses to target and moving erratically, streaked out towards the Danaversian warship. "That outta keep 'em busy." he muttered. "Jump to hyperspace, we can't hang around here any longer."
Skyler settled down into a cross-legged position on the floor. She shook her head. "How...did you come to be here?" she asked the female bekko.

OCC: k im back XD

OCC: can i ask what happend to Kash and Blackwater? Xscipia didnt you have something planed for him?

OCC: can i ask what happend to Kash and Blackwater? Xscipia didnt you have something planed for him?
OOC: I was planning to kill Blackwater, but because Alversia's Danaversians essentially control the Palace, I guess the task delegates to him. :D
Kash and Blackwater are still in their cell, in the Brig.

Kash smacked Blackwater awake as they left the cell and made there way to the streets, Kash stopped dead still when he passed a Xscipian soldier.

OCC: Ok thanks for the info, im making a factbook for the alliance, so i wont be posting on this for like maybe 10 mins.

Kash smacked Blackwater awake as they left the cell and made there way to the streets, Kash stopped dead still when he passed a Xscipian soldier.
OOC: First of all, you cell is still closed and locked. Secondly, there are no Xiscapian soldiers on Dons, in Kingsten. None. A dead mercenary formerly in employ of Jorga the Hutt, but no Xiscapians.

OOC: First of all, you cell is still closed and locked. Secondly, there are no Xiscapian soldiers on Dons, in Kingsten. None. A dead mercenary formerly in employ of Jorga the Hutt, but no Xiscapians.

OCC: What am i supposed to do then?

Kash and Blackwater played rock paper scissors until they were completly bored.

Kash grabbed the keys off of the guard silently and turned to smile at Blackwater, he replyed in kind with a wink. They opend the cell while the gaurd was on the ground, Kash to his left and Blackwater to his right, Blackwater kicked the guard in the ribs " Get up you piece of crap"

OCC: What am i supposed to do then?

Kash and Blackwater played rock paper scissors until they were completly bored.
OOC: That's pretty bored...rock, paper, sicssors...shit, I lost again! XD.
IC:
They heard footsteps and a half naked slave suddenly appeared. A Twi'lek female ran down the cell block and vanished. A guard, panting heavily, stopped right by the Calaveran's cell. "I'm gettin's too old for this." he muttered as he slumped down onto the rock floor.

OCC: i posted, there was a time warp

Kash grabbed the keys off of the guard silently and turned to smile at Blackwater, he replyed in kind with a wink. They opend the cell while the gaurd was on the ground, Kash to his left and Blackwater to his right, Blackwater kicked the guard in the ribs " Get up you piece of crap"


"Arrgh." The guard rolled over slightly, clutching his side. He looked up at the two men in their sinister black armor. "Who are you? What do you want?" His left hand was going for his blaster pistol.

Rebel Base

Adrian Conolly stepped from the ship and gave a long stretch, smiling he turned to the Pilot
"See? Not that dangerous, was it?" He turned and headed down the stairs. Once there, he spotted several figures. Two of whom were Chordata of the Danaversian fleet and Hanlon of the ARA. He noticed Vila and walked to her
"Nice to see you" He stated.

Star Snake

Cavourna watched the progress of the torpedoes and reported the damage
"Eight direct hits. Their shields are still operational and they are not breaking off pursuit. Jumping to Hyperspace"

The Star Snake flashed away, followed seconds later by the Barracuda
"They're still in pursuit" Cavoura called, "Firing weapons"
The Star Snake rocked again.

"If you are unable to keep this ship from danger then I reckomend another pilot. A competant one" Nigripes snarled as she finished with the Male
"He has stabilised. You should be able to finish the treatment while I attend to this Female" She turned her attention to the Female's wrist.

Jargo's Palace

The Danaversian Commander watched as his men carried the loot from the burning palace and into their transport due to beam it to another Danaversian Ship in orbit. The area was littered with the smoking corpses of their victims. Danaversians loved nothing more than a slaughter.
Then one of the Black Legionnaires spotted Kane and Kash and made a call. Two Danaversians dropped on to one knee and fired repeated phaser beams at them.

Rebel Base

Adrian Conolly stepped from the ship and gave a long stretch, smiling he turned to the Pilot
"See? Not that dangerous, was it?" He turned and headed down the stairs. Once there, he spotted several figures. Two of whom were Chordata of the Danaversian fleet and Hanlon of the ARA. He noticed Vila and walked to her
"Nice to see you" He stated.

Star Snake

Cavourna watched the progress of the torpedoes and reported the damage
"Eight direct hits. Their shields are still operational and they are not breaking off pursuit. Jumping to Hyperspace"

The Star Snake flashed away, followed seconds later by the Barracuda
"They're still in pursuit" Cavoura called, "Firing weapons"
The Star Snake rocked again.

"If you are unable to keep this ship from danger then I reckomend another pilot. A competant one" Nigripes snarled as she finished with the Male
"He has stabilised. You should be able to finish the treatment while I attend to this Female" She turned her attention to the Female's wrist.

Jargo's Palace

The Danaversian Commander watched as his men carried the loot from the burning palace and into their transport due to beam it to another Danaversian Ship in orbit. The area was littered with the smoking corpses of their victims. Danaversians loved nothing more than a slaughter.
Then one of the Black Legionnaires spotted Kane and Kash and made a call. Two Danaversians dropped on to one knee and fired repeated phaser beams at them.
Rebel Base...
"The same," said Vila shortly. "Please, come. Step into my office." She turned and walked away, heading towards the Command Center.
Star Snake...
"I agree. Shove over." Kartosh slid from the data terminal over to the controls, bumping Cavourna out of the way. He smoothly brought the Star Snake into a seemingly uncontrolled spin, breaking off abruptly to avoid another volly of laser fire. Suddenly the Star Snake was abruptly torn out of hyperspace into real space in the middle of a dead star system. A Danaversian Indirector Cruiser was a short ways off, gravitational well generators working at full power, disabling both the Star Snake's and the Barracuda's hyperdrives, forcing them to duke it out at sublight speeds. The Barracuda was not too far behind the Star Snake, and gaining fast. The Mercenary ship shuddered, moving in a straight line, surronded by a deep blue glowing force field. "Tractor beam. I can't break free." muttered Kartosh. The little ship was drawn closer and closer to the Danaversian warship, towards the hanger bay.

Rebel Base

Adrian did as instructed and followed Vila, giving a cold nod of acknowledgement to Chordata as he passed and ignoring Hanlon completely. The ANLA and the ARA did not get on very well. Hanlon thought that Adrian was a murdering psyhcopath and vice versa
"So," Adrian exclaimed once he had reached the office, "What was so urgent you needed to storm a Xiscapian Prison to get me?"

Star Snake

Duly taking the hint, Cavourna got out of the Pilot's Seat and replaced Kartosh at the Co-Pilot's station. As they were pulled out of Hyperspace, Nigripes gave a small sigh of frustration
"That jolt is not helping an already complicated medical procedure. I would suggest you get us as far away from these Danaversians as possible."

"How?" Cavourna asked from the Co-Pilot's seat, "they have us in a tractor beam"

Nigripes tutted and sighed in the way one might do to a silly child with a ridiculous suggestion. She returned to her work on the Female, muttering something about 'incompetance'
"Be careful when regenerating those skin wounds!" She snapped at Skyler, "If one of them gets infected, you do not have the tools to treat it"

Cavourna having stared in amazement at the Alumina's work, turned to Kartosh
"I told you she was unique" He whispered, "They'll probably kill her on sight, if not worse"

The Alumina gave away not a single reaction to her predicament, nor that of the others, although if one were tio be watching her very closely, they would notice that one of her breaths was deeper than the others. That was the only reaction she gave away.

Vila turned to Adrian. "We need you for two reasons: You have influence in the Underworld, and you are a good fighter. You will take command of our Pirate/Mercenary forces supplied by Lord Jorga against the Alversians and Xiscapians. It is your job to whip them into fighting shape and update the ships into the most modern possible with the parts avaliable. We will pay you...and I'm sure it will be good payment anyway...to fight the Republic."
Star Snake...
"Gods, I'm being as careful as I can." Skyler muttered. The Star Snake was slowly pulled into the hanger bay. A message arrived, echoing thoughout the ship:
Mercenary craft, lower your shields, drop your weapons and prepare to be boarded. Resistance will be met with deadly force.
Kartosh grimaced as he powered down the weapons and shields. "They've got too many soldiers for us to fight off. We'll have to try and escape some other way."
At that moment the entry door hissed open and a dozen Danaversian Marines trooped in, taking up positions, with two Danaversians to each person on the ship. A huge, hulking Danaversian lumbered in, skin scarred from battle. He looked to be quite old...but it was hard to tell, with Danaversians. His yellowish fish eyes surveyed those assembled coldly. His was a face well-known among the Alversians. His face split into a evil grin, showing jagged, yellowed teeth. "Welcome to my ship." he looked around. "Monkey...Fox Monkeys...Cat."

"Very well", Connolly put his feet up on the table and relaxed, "What kinda ships have you got for this mission? I want to know what I'm leading against the People's Navy"

Star Snake

Nigripes stod slowly until she was face to face with the Danaversian, they didn't say a word to each other, they didn't need to. The Danaversian smiled again
"Give me your weapons" He ordered.
Cavourna sighed and handed his pistol and rifle over to the Danaversian Marines who had just entered the ship. Nigripes stayed exactly where she was
"You heard me...Cat, I said, give me your weapons" He sneered
"Nigripes" Cavourna cut in, "Under the circumstances wouldn't the logical option to be to give him your guns?"
"At this point, logic is irrelevant" She replied while still staring at the Danaversian Captain, a creature famous for his war crimes against the people of Alumina and Alversia.

"Very well", Connolly put his feet up on the table and relaxed, "What kinda ships have you got for this mission? I want to know what I'm leading against the People's Navy"

Star Snake

Nigripes stod slowly until she was face to face with the Danaversian, they didn't say a word to each other, they didn't need to. The Danaversian smiled again
"Give me your weapons" He ordered.
Cavourna sighed and handed his pistol and rifle over to the Danaversian Marines who had just entered the ship. Nigripes stayed exactly where she was
"You heard me...Cat, I said, give me your weapons" He sneered
"Nigripes" Cavourna cut in, "Under the circumstances wouldn't the logical option to be to give him your guns?"
"At this point, logic is irrelevant" She replied while still staring at the Danaversian Captain, a creature famous for his war crimes against the people of Alumina and Alversia.
Vila handed him a datapad:

Mercenary Ships:
Eon Eagle (http://premium1.uploadit.org/MaxOutrider/ShipImages/Guardian-Class-Cruiser.jpg)
Quick 1 (http://ships.firenebula.com/starwars_demi/images/bankingclancommfrigate.jpg)
Ace (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/Upum/Star%20Wars/image023.jpg)
Pirate Fleet:
3 Imperial Dreadnoughts (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/Upum/Star%20Wars/dread.jpg)
80 TIE Fighters (http://www.stmuc.com/moray/images/tie.jpg)
50 Interceptors (http://http://swg.allakhazam.com/images/ships/Interceptor.jpg)
30 Heavy Bombers (http://www.shipschematics.net/yamato/images/edf/lrhvybomber_cosmomarauder.jpg)
10 Frigates (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/darth_melvar/Star%20Wars/Starships/strike_cruiser.jpg)
10 Transports (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/Upum/Star%20Wars/esc.gif)

Star Snake...
Skyler and Kartosh silently handed over their weapons, being grouped over by the control panel with four Danaversians. The Captain laughed. "You are a fool." Two Marines forcibly took Nigripe's weapons, shoving her over to where Kartosh, Skyler, Cavourna, and the female bekko were now grouped.
OOC: Bye. I might be on later.

OOC: All the best

Rebel Base

"This is it?" Connolly looked at Vila in disbeleif, "This all you have to take on the combined fleets of at least two planets? Please tell me you're taking the piss here"

Star Snake

When one of the Danaversians forced Nigripes onwards, that was a big mistake. Of all the offences against their people, the main one they hated most was being forced or touched in a hostile way. Instinctively, Nigripes swung her heel hard into the temple of one of the Danaversians. He went down like a stack of bricks and immediately, three more were on her. One hit her in the stomach with his rifle butt, knocking her to her knees. Two more grabbed her arms and forced her hands behind her and into a pair of plasma cuffs. More entered the Star Snake to secure the others.

Now restrained and on her knees, Nigripes struggled as the Danaversian Captain approached her and smiled
"You'll fetch quite a prize back home" was all he said. For the first time, fear flashed across the Alumina's eyes as she struggled.

Cavourna's attempt to reach his old friend was similairly repelled as he was thrown into a Console by a physically stronger Danaversian.

Blackwater kicked the man in the face and took the blaster from his side, Kash jumped around a corner with Kane as the phaser beams flew by.

OOC: All the best

Rebel Base

"This is it?" Connolly looked at Vila in disbeleif, "This all you have to take on the combined fleets of at least two planets? Please tell me you're taking the piss here"

Star Snake

When one of the Danaversians forced Nigripes onwards, that was a big mistake. Of all the offences against their people, the main one they hated most was being forced or touched in a hostile way. Instinctively, Nigripes swung her heel hard into the temple of one of the Danaversians. He went down like a stack of bricks and immediately, three more were on her. One hit her in the stomach with his rifle butt, knocking her to her knees. Two more grabbed her arms and forced her hands behind her and into a pair of plasma cuffs. More entered the Star Snake to secure the others.

Now restrained and on her knees, Nigripes struggled as the Danaversian Captain approached her and smiled
"You'll fetch quite a prize back home" was all he said. For the first time, fear flashed across the Alumina's eyes as she struggled.

Cavourna's attempt to reach his old friend was similairly repelled as he was thrown into a Console by a physically stronger Danaversian.
"No. This is all you will be commanding. The Rebel fleet is assisted by Danaversians and Korr, and is far larger. The Eon Eagle, Ace, and Quick 1 are captained by experienced smugglers, and you will find they are on par with military training standereds. It is the rest I want you to make into a respectable fighting unit."
Star Snake...
Skyler stepped forward but was brutally taken hold of and thrown to the floor, two blasters to her head. There was now fifteen Danaversians inside the Star Snake, making over twenty people inside the cramped ship. It looked hopeless: Over a dozen Danaversians inside, weaponless and possibly hundreds of Danaversians inside the warship. There was a soft bump and everyone looked to the bunk. The male bekko was shakily standing up. "Enough." His voice was neither deep nor high, and upon looking closer, those assembled realized he was not a man, but a child, a adolecent in his late teens, about eighteen years of age. He hardly looked intimidating, dirty, naked, unarmed and sickly. The Danaversians laughed out loud. The bekko's eyes flashed. "No...more." He stepped forward and began to transform. Under his skin his flesh and bones seemed to warp, growing larger and bulkier. He swelled, muscles bulging, to twice his size. Electric black energy zipped around him, fluid and smooth. The Danaversians began to back away, terrified. There was the sound of something ripping though flesh and the Danaversians broke and ran. The bekko lumbered after them, a harsh, wailing, in-human scream peircing their ears. He grabbed a Marine in a huge, clawed hand and blood splattered, body parts being crushed and organs disfigured. Then, for Nigripes, Cavourna, Skyler, and Kartosh, everything went black.
Some time later...
Kartosh opened his eyes. The first thing he saw was Danaversian armor, leaning over him. His eyes opened wide and he lashed out, only to have his fist caught gently by a hand. He looked up into the calm face of the male bekko. He was wearing Danaversian armor, standing over Kartosh. He finished bandaging a light wound on Kartosh's shoulder. His mouth moved but no sound came out, surrealistically. Kartosh shook his head and stood. He was still on the Star Snake, and the soft purr of the engines told him they were in hyperspace. The female bekko, also clad in Danaversian armor, was piloting the ship. Cavourna and Nigripes lay together on the top bunk, and Skyler on the bottom. All were unconcious, and they looked rather worse for wear. Skyler's leg was in a splint, probably broken, and she had rapidly coloring yellow and purple bruises along her left arm and face. Cavourna's old wounds had split open, but had since been professionally disinfected, repaired and bandaged. Nigripes looked least hurt of all, with only a white, blood-soaked bandage around her forehead. Danaversian blood, purple and thick, coated a good part of the ship, mostly towards the door. Kartosh slipped slightly on it as he popped two of his hearing pills into his mouth, and he could abruptly hear the male bekko speaking.
"I am sorry you had to see that. My true nature...does not look like what you saw."
Kartosh glanced at him. "Why are you wearing that armor?" he rasped.
The bekko looked down at himself and shrugged. "I got tired of being naked and tied up, and his armor was just readily avaliable." Kartosh noted her had since washed himself, more than likely in the Star Snake's bathroom. The bekko who stood before Kartosh was decidedly different from the one he had first seen. Now he stood straight and tall, rather than hunched over and peering out from beneath knotted red hair.
Kartosh grunted and strode over to the control panel. He accessed the Star Snake's inner cameras. Picture sprang to life, the Danaversians beating down him and the others, the male standing up, the Danaversians laughing...then static. He tried the ship's outer cameras. They showed the Barracuda for a time, then the ship pulled away, the Danaversian ship seeming to shrink. Then, just as the Star Snake was about to go into hyperspace, it exploded in a brilliant flash of color and light. Kartosh spoke slowly, without turning around. "What are you, really?"
An amused grin crossed the bekko's furry features. "I think you know."

Rebel Base

"You'll forgive me of course, but neither of those statements fill me with optimism. The Danaversians work best when engaging on their own terms, not on others. As for the Korr," He shrugged, "I'll do what I can. Does the ARA Fleet need trained or is it being used as cannon fodder?" Adrian asked scathingly.

At that moment, a furious Chordata burst into the Office and looked accusingly at Vila
"One of my Barracudas has been destroyed by the Xiscapian Mercenaries! You're leader said they were no threat" he accused.

Star Snake

Cavourna woke up with a start and noted that Nigripes had already returned to conciouness. She was running her hands over his forehead to ease a pain he didn't even know he had had.

"What happened?" He groaned as the ache in his forehead hit him like a brick.

"It would seem that our new Friend has rescued us from the Danaversian ship. I believe he had destroyed it" Nigripes continued to firmly press her slender fingers against his skull. Whatever ancient technique she was using was working and Cavourna could feel the pain receeding,
"How does the pain feel now?" She asked tenderly

"Better than earlier"

Nigripes nodded and sat down in the Co-pilots seat and began to type in a series of commands. Although she had only known the Star Snake for a few hours at most, she was already familiar with it's sytems and abilities.

"We are about an hour from Alumina Space" She declared, looking at a 3D map, "There are two Black Panther-Class Battlecruisers here that could provide escort"

Emperor's Palace, Rio Casa, Xiscapia

There was a knock on the door, followed by the arrival into the Emperor's Office of an Aide, who bowed respectfully and left, and Mallon. He gave a small bow of the head to the Xiscapian Emperor in respect
"I have a suggestion that may aide us in the war against this rebellion, Old Friend" He stated, smiling, "An old Ally who may be willing to help"

Rebel Base

"You'll forgive me of course, but neither of those statements fill me with optimism. The Danaversians work best when engaging on their own terms, not on others. As for the Korr," He shrugged, "I'll do what I can. Does the ARA Fleet need trained or is it being used as cannon fodder?" Adrian asked scathingly.

At that moment, a furious Chordata burst into the Office and looked accusingly at Vila
"One of my Barracudas has been destroyed by the Xiscapian Mercenaries! You're leader said they were no threat" he accused.

Star Snake

Cavourna woke up with a start and noted that Nigripes had already returned to conciouness. She was running her hands over his forehead to ease a pain he didn't even know he had had.

"What happened?" He groaned as the ache in his forehead hit him like a brick.

"It would seem that our new Friend has rescued us from the Danaversian ship. I believe he had destroyed it" Nigripes continued to firmly press her slender fingers against his skull. Whatever ancient technique she was using was working and Cavourna could feel the pain receeding,
"How does the pain feel now?" She asked tenderly

"Better than earlier"

Nigripes nodded and sat down in the Co-pilots seat and began to type in a series of commands. Although she had only known the Star Snake for a few hours at most, she was already familiar with it's sytems and abilities.

"We are about an hour from Alumina Space" She declared, looking at a 3D map, "There are two Black Panther-Class Battlecruisers here that could provide escort"

Emperor's Palace, Rio Casa, Xiscapia

There was a knock on the door, followed by the arrival into the Emperor's Office of an Aide, who bowed respectfully and left, and Mallon. He gave a small bow of the head to the Xiscapian Emperor in respect
"I have a suggestion that may aide us in the war against this rebellion, Old Friend" He stated, smiling, "An old Ally who may be willing to help"
Rebel Base...
"Did you," Vila asked quietly to Chordata, "underestimate them? As long as there is no money involved in the conflict, there is no threat. But with the Danaversian associtation with Jorga..." she shrugged. "Surely you have seen this coming."
Star Snake...
Kartosh nodded. "Very well." The female bekko silently adjusted the course to the designated coordinates. Kartosh looked at the male bekko. The bekko looked at Kartosh. "What is your name?" asked Kartosh. "I could ask the same of you." murmered the bekko. Kartosh rolled his eyes. "Kartosh, now what's your name?" The bekko bowed his head. "My name is Silvertooth. Her name," he indicated the female, "is Nightshade. We are twin bekko offspring...would you like to know who are parents are?"
Palace...
The Emperor bowed back. "Indeed? Tell me more about this...ally."

Rebel Base

"The only reason we got involved with that fat slob was because your leader insisted it would be of benefit to us!" Chordata snarled, "I have lost a valuable ship for no gain because of your negligence" He concluded

"No gain?" Adrian asked, "Then what happened to all the Huttese treasure?"

Chordata hesitated

Star Snake

OOC: How does the female Bekko know how to operate the Star Snake?

"No," it was Nigripes who answered, she was now attending to Skyler's wounds, carefully rebandaging the damage, "But you are no doubt going to inform us anyway so you might as well proceed."

"Come on, Nigripes" Cavourna explained as he sat up, "Aren't you even slightly curious?"

"Not enough to ask" She replied from Skyler's bed. She injected her with a syrum that would wake her.

Palace

"They are a Race known as the Alumina. They are our oldest and, indeed, one of our strongest Allies. We share a border with them and the Danaversian Empire and have come to their aid several times to repel that particular unpleasantness. Now I feel that, even in few numbers, they would greatly benefit our battered and war-weary fleets" Mallon insisted, smiling as he thought of the Alumina. There was considerable doubt they would be as open as he was about their friendship but it did exist.

Rebel Base

"The only reason we got involved with that fat slob was because your leader insisted it would be of benefit to us!" Chordata snarled, "I have lost a valuable ship for no gain because of your negligence" He concluded

"No gain?" Adrian asked, "Then what happened to all the Huttese treasure?"

Chordata hesitated

Star Snake

OOC: How does the female Bekko know how to operate the Star Snake?

"No," it was Nigripes who answered, she was now attending to Skyler's wounds, carefully rebandaging the damage, "But you are no doubt going to inform us anyway so you might as well proceed."

"Come on, Nigripes" Cavourna explained as he sat up, "Aren't you even slightly curious?"

"Not enough to ask" She replied from Skyler's bed. She injected her with a syrum that would wake her.

Palace

"They are a Race known as the Alumina. They are our oldest and, indeed, one of our strongest Allies. We share a border with them and the Danaversian Empire and have come to their aid several times to repel that particular unpleasantness. Now I feel that, even in few numbers, they would greatly benefit our battered and war-weary fleets" Mallon insisted, smiling as he thought of the Alumina. There was considerable doubt they would be as open as he was about their friendship but it did exist.
Rebel Base...
"Exactly." said Vila, softly, dangeriously. "Captain, you never underestimate your enemies. Ever. That was how the Korr fell. That was how the Calaverans fell. As to the treasure...it was aboard the ship, wasn't it?"
Star Snake...
Silvertooth swallowed hard. "I am the bastard son of one James Rose, aka Locke, leader of the Rebellion. My sister, Nightshade, was also born from this. Our mother is none other than Vila, the assassin Pirate lord."
Palace...
"Yes? I do not think, as we ourselves, need particular help. Our fleet took much less damage than yours, we lost much less. You, on the other hand-" He stopped abruptly, listening. His eyes widened, then shut as if he was in pain. "Dear gods." He looked grimly at Mallon. "It seems...the Calaverans are back."

Rebel Base

Defeated, Chordata stormed from the office, slamming the door behind him
Adrian gave a grin and relaxed back in his chair
"That was fun. If I can do that more often, then I'm in. When do I start?" He laughed.

Star Snake

Cavourna whistled loudly
"That is a hell of a bombshell to drop lad" He said in amazement, unable to take his eyes of Silvertooth, "That technically makes you royalty, you know that?"

Nigripes stopped her work and stared at the two in an unfriendly way
"Captain Kartosh, Captain Cavourna. May I speak with you? Privately" She said glancing at the two Bekkos.

Palace

"Indeed, the People's Navy needs time to rebuild her numbers," Mallon admitted, "The Alumina's assistance would be invaluable. You have rarely met a race like them...they are unique" He smiled, which turned quickly to confusion, "What do you mean they're back? When last I looked, the survivors were on a ship racing for the edge of the galaxy and leaving us to fight the SASM alone. How are they back?"

Rebel Base

Defeated, Chordata stormed from the office, slamming the door behind him
Adrian gave a grin and relaxed back in his chair
"That was fun. If I can do that more often, then I'm in. When do I start?" He laughed.

Star Snake

Cavourna whistled loudly
"That is a hell of a bombshell to drop lad" He said in amazement, unable to take his eyes of Silvertooth, "That technically makes you royalty, you know that?"

Nigripes stopped her work and stared at the two in an unfriendly way
"Captain Kartosh, Captain Cavourna. May I speak with you? Privately" She said glancing at the two Bekkos.

Palace

"Indeed, the People's Navy needs time to rebuild her numbers," Mallon admitted, "The Alumina's assistance would be invaluable. You have rarely met a race like them...they are unique" He smiled, which turned quickly to confusion, "What do you mean they're back? When last I looked, the survivors were on a ship racing for the edge of the galaxy and leaving us to fight the SASM alone. How are they back?"
Rebel Base...
Vila herself grinned, a rare sight. "When he feel you are ready, those Pirate commanders and Smuggler captains are waiting in the mess hall for your presence. Your room is the Hotel Isis, room 638. We've made preperations."
Star Snake...
"Technically." The bekko sighed. Kartosh raised his eyebrows. "Sure, Nigripes." They all went to the bathroom, the only place with a closed door on the ship...unless one wanted to walk outside. Kartosh leaned against the shower door, while Skyler sat on the closed lid of the toilet. The door hissed softly shut. "What's up?" asked Kartosh.
Star Snake...
Silvertooth looked curiously at Cavourna. "So, who are you, exactly?"
Palace...
The Emperor sighed deeply. "We've detected reports of extensive activity coming from Celestius, their old homeworld. It can only mean one thing: They're back."
OOC: TG

Rebel Base

"I think I want to inspect my troops first Ma'am" Connolly stated in a mocking kind of way as he left the office. He allowed Vila to lead him through the base until he had arrived at the messhall

"Admiral Connolly! Attention!" someone called from the chaos of the hall.

Star Snake

Even though they were seperated from the rest of the ship, Nigripes still kept her voice down
"I think it is a mistake to trust these two Xiscapians" She claimed, standing awkwardly against the wall. The room was barely tall enough for her and she had to bend her knees slightly to avoid brushing her ears on the roof,
"They have a connection to your rebellion and could prove to be a liability"

Palace

Mallon gave a rejected, resigned sigh
"Everytime you defeat one Xenophobic race, another arrives. If it is true that the Calaverans are back then we will need the Alumani more than ever. We still lack the strength to police our own frontiers effectively let alone fight a war. We will need more ships" He said, "And they can provide them."

He shuffled slightly
"I think it would be better for you to speak with their leader via hologram. It is important that you get a sense of them before you make a decision" He advised cautiously.

Rebel Base

"I think I want to inspect my troops first Ma'am" Connolly stated in a mocking kind of way as he left the office. He allowed Vila to lead him through the base until he had arrived at the messhall

"Admiral Connolly! Attention!" someone called from the chaos of the hall.

Star Snake

Even though they were seperated from the rest of the ship, Nigripes still kept her voice down
"I think it is a mistake to trust these two Xiscapians" She claimed, standing awkwardly against the wall. The room was barely tall enough for her and she had to bend her knees slightly to avoid brushing her ears on the roof,
"They have a connection to your rebellion and could prove to be a liability"

Palace

Mallon gave a rejected, resigned sigh
"Everytime you defeat one Xenophobic race, another arrives. If it is true that the Calaverans are back then we will need the Alumani more than ever. We still lack the strength to police our own frontiers effectively let alone fight a war. We will need more ships" He said, "And they can provide them."

He shuffled slightly
"I think it would be better for you to speak with their leader via hologram. It is important that you get a sense of them before you make a decision" He advised cautiously.
Rebel Base...
Almost instantly the noise died and Adrian found several dozen rough spacers, pirates, mercenaries, gunrunners, smugglers, and the like looking at him with a mixture of awe, respect, and a kind of sick fear.
Star Snake...
"I think we should hear them out before making any kind of decision. We don't know the whole story yet." said Skyler softly.
Star Snake...
Silvertooth looked curiously at Cavourna. "So, who are you, exactly?"
Palace...
"I agree. We shall keep an eye on the Calaverans...for now. I'd like to speak with their leader. Does he, or she, know everything, or at least enough, about our current situation?"

Rebel base

Connolly was unimpressed
"WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT!?!" he bellowed, his voice echoeing around the room, "WHEN AN OFFICER WANTS YOU TO STAND TO ATTENTION, YOU'D BETTER FUCKING STAND TO ATTENTION!!! ON YOUR FEET!!!" He roared, "TWO RANKS!! FEET TOGATHER!! CHESTS OUT!! EYES AHEAD!! THIS IS A NAVY, NOT A DRINKING CLUB. I WANT DISCIPLINE!! He screamed.

Star Snake

"Their story is irrelevant," Nigripes countered, "They have an emotional link with the leaders of this rebellion. Their first loyalty will always be to their parents, even if they are now aware of it yet."

Star Snake

"Sorry, we haven't been introduced," Cavourna smiled and extended his hand, "I'm Flag Captain Alexander Cavourna of the Alversian People's Navy. Pleased to meet you" He said in a conversational tone.

Palace

"'She', the Supreme Lioness, is fully aware of our situation and aided us greatly in the last SASM war. When we pulled ships out of the DMZ to fight in that great battle, their warships took over some of our sections of the line. I must say," Mallon hesitated, "The Alumina are 'difficult' to get along with at first. You must have the patience of a Saint to get pas their initial reaction but one there, they are a most aimable race"

Rebel base

Connolly was unimpressed
"WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT!?!" he bellowed, his voice echoeing around the room, "WHEN AN OFFICER WANTS YOU TO STAND TO ATTENTION, YOU'D BETTER FUCKING STAND TO ATTENTION!!! ON YOUR FEET!!!" He roared, "TWO RANKS!! FEET TOGATHER!! CHESTS OUT!! EYES AHEAD!! THIS IS A NAVY, NOT A DRINKING CLUB. I WANT DISCIPLINE!! He screamed.

Star Snake

"Their story is irrelevant," Nigripes countered, "They have an emotional link with the leaders of this rebellion. Their first loyalty will always be to their parents, even if they are now aware of it yet."

Star Snake

"Sorry, we haven't been introduced," Cavourna smiled and extended his hand, "I'm Flag Captain Alexander Cavourna of the Alversian People's Navy. Pleased to meet you" He said in a conversational tone.

Palace

"'She', the Supreme Lioness, is fully aware of our situation and aided us greatly in the last SASM war. When we pulled ships out of the DMZ to fight in that great battle, their warships took over some of our sections of the line. I must say," Mallon hesitated, "The Alumina are 'difficult' to get along with at first. You must have the patience of a Saint to get pas their initial reaction but one there, they are a most aimable race"
Rebel Base...
There was a scraping of chairs and clattering of silverware as the men and few scattered women in the hall hurridly stood. They sloppily formed two ranks and tried to suck in their guts.
Bathroom...
The door hissed open suddenly and Nightshade stood there. Having been concentrating on flying the Star Snake, she seemed vaugly surprised to see all three of them in there. "Am I intrrupting something?"
Star Snake...
"Charmed, I'm sure." The male shook Cavourna's hand, feeling the bare flesh as opposed to the fur which covered Silvertooth's body. "Flag Captain? That sets you pretty high up the military class ladder."
Palace...
"Mallon, I have dealt with Korr, I have dealt with Calaverans, I have dealt with Infected...we shall see if this "Supreme Lioness" proves a problem." He said the leader's name with some disdain, as it was widely known the Emperor's dislike for titles. His servants only called him "Excellency" because they insisted on it.

OCC: YES i made it back way earlier XDXDXD ^^

Rebel Base

Adrian started to pace up and down in front of the assembled men and women. As he walked, he scrutinised each man and the few women. He talked as he walked,
"You are nothing more than a bunch of thieves and murderers, more used to running than fighting. Scum. In a matter of weeks, you will be going up against two of the most formidably trained Navies in the galaxy. They will defeat you in terms of quantity and at the moment, in terms of quality. You are some of the most notorious Pirates in the system. Are you going to be beaten and shamed by a pale-faced teenager fresh from the APN Academy? Are you?" He demanded.

Star Snake

"Not at all" Nigripes left the room in one swift motion and turned to one of the engineering consoles and started to type in various commands. That was the thing about the Alumina. They always found something to do.

Star Snake

"Quite high" Cavourna smiled, "Captain of the Flag ship of the Alversian People's Fleet. The most powerful fleet my people can assemble. Of course, it's nothing more than a title now, until we can rebuild recent losses"

Palace

"Doubtless a Diplomat of your talent will have no problem dealing with the Supreme Lioness." Mallon smiled, "As for the title, it is a part of her rank, in the same way yours is Emperor and mine is Prime Minister. It's just one of those things"

A hologram flickered into life in the centre of the room. Staring back was a tall Alumina, this one had white fur and seemed older judging by the lines in her face and through her long neck

"Supreme Lioness Neofelis, may I introduce his excellency, Emperor Foxfire of The Xiscapian Empire" Mallon gave a small nod of his head, returned by the Lioness,
"Excellancy is not a title that can be given, Prime Minister. It must be earned in the same way all as life's treasures" Her voice was horser than normal and she seemed decidely unfriendly, "Tell me, Prime Minister Mallon, why have you disturbed me at this hour? Not for a friendly chat, I presume?"

"Of course not, your Highness," Mallon laughed, "The Emperor wishes to talk with you"

"I see" She turned to Foxfire, "Our people have never interacted, our knowledge of each other is virtually non-existant and our only link to date is through an entirely different race. We have much to discuss, Emperor Foxfire"

Rebel Base

Adrian started to pace up and down in front of the assembled men and women. As he walked, he scrutinised each man and the few women. He talked as he walked,
"You are nothing more than a bunch of thieves and murderers, more used to running than fighting. Scum. In a matter of weeks, you will be going up against two of the most formidably trained Navies in the galaxy. They will defeat you in terms of quantity and at the moment, in terms of quality. You are some of the most notorious Pirates in the system. Are you going to be beaten and shamed by a pale-faced teenager fresh from the APN Academy? Are you?" He demanded.

Star Snake

"Not at all" Nigripes left the room in one swift motion and turned to one of the engineering consoles and started to type in various commands. That was the thing about the Alumina. They always found something to do.

Star Snake

"Quite high" Cavourna smiled, "Captain of the Flag ship of the Alversian People's Fleet. The most powerful fleet my people can assemble. Of course, it's nothing more than a title now, until we can rebuild recent losses"

Palace

"Doubtless a Diplomat of your talent will have no problem dealing with the Supreme Lioness." Mallon smiled, "As for the title, it is a part of her rank, in the same way yours is Emperor and mine is Prime Minister. It's just one of those things"

A hologram flickered into life in the centre of the room. Staring back was a tall Alumina, this one had white fur and seemed older judging by the lines in her face and through her long neck

"Supreme Lioness Neofelis, may I introduce his excellency, Emperor Foxfire of The Xiscapian Empire" Mallon gave a small nod of his head, returned by the Lioness,
"Excellancy is not a title that can be given, Prime Minister. It must be earned in the same way all as life's treasures" Her voice was horser than normal and she seemed decidely unfriendly, "Tell me, Prime Minister Mallon, why have you disturbed me at this hour? Not for a friendly chat, I presume?"

"Of course not, your Highness," Mallon laughed, "The Emperor wishes to talk with you"

"I see" She turned to Foxfire, "Our people have never interacted, our knowledge of each other is virtually non-existant and our only link to date is through an entirely different race. We have much to discuss, Emperor Foxfire"
Rebel Base...
There was silence for a moment. "THE ADMIRAL ASKED YOU A QUESTION!" roared Vila, surprisingly loud. Several of them jumped. One man shook his fist in the air. "No, damnit! Death to the Alversians! Slavery to the Xiscapians! Claim the worlds!" he chanted, and it was quickly taken up by those assembled.
Star Snake...
Nightshade raised her furry eyebrows at Kartosh as he passed. He merely shook his head and sat down at the control panel. Skyler sat down on the top bunk, and Nightshade leaned against the wall. Silvertooth shook his head. "I am sorry for your losses." Skyler looked at him. "We'd all," she said, with a pointed look at Nigripes back, "like to hear your story. Your full story." she looked at Silvertooth.
Palace...
"I concur, Supreme Lioness. Down to business: Due to recent SASM attacks, we are rather short on ships. Our own fleet is large enough to mantain our boarders, but not to fight a war at the same time. The Alversians fleet has been gutted, and it is all they can do just to mantain their boarders. Can you help us?"

Brig

Blackwater turned around the corner and fired at the guard that had opend up on them, Kash pushed his back against the wall to avoid getting hit.

OOC: Where's this?

palace brig my bad.

Rebel Base

"Claim the worlds" Adrian qouted in his dangerous voice, "Step forward, Soldier. NOW!" The man did so. Adrian calmly pulled out his blaster and fired a round into the side of the man's head. He was thrown down the hall. Dead.

"That is where claiming the world's will get you!" Connolly called loud enough for everyone to hear, "If someone mentions Death or Slavery or conquest, THIS will be their fate! You are now Soldiers! Your primary aim, your ONLY aim is to defeat the enemy Navy! Genocide and slavery are matters for politicians, not Soldiers. DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR!!!" he roared

Star Snake

"Indeed," Cavourna stated, sitting up slightly, "How did the children of two of the most promenient Criminals in history end up in a Huttese Dungeon?"
Nigripes, although not turning around, slowed her pace of work slightly so that she could better hear the conversation."

Palace

"You are indeed frank, Emperor Foxfire," The Supreme Lioness stated, "And it is a bold request you are making. As I said, we have not even met before and, yet, you demand valuable ships from our Space Defence Corps to fight a Civil War which does not concern us in any way. Tell me Emperor Foxfire, where is the logic in this request?"

She took a deep breath
"Of course we can help you" She said "The question is not can but, rather if we will help you."

Out of view of the hologram, Mallon shook his head and indicated that Foxfire should keep with it.

Blackwater turned around the corner and fired at the guard that had opend up on them, Kash pushed his back against the wall to avoid getting hit.

OOC: Where's this?

Rebel Base

"Claim the worlds" Adrian qouted in his dangerous voice, "Step forward, Soldier. NOW!" The man did so. Adrian calmly pulled out his blaster and fired a round into the side of the man's head. He was thrown down the hall. Dead.

"That is where claiming the world's will get you!" Connolly called loud enough for everyone to hear, "If someone mentions Death or Slavery or conquest, THIS will be their fate! You are now Soldiers! Your primary aim, your ONLY aim is to defeat the enemy Navy! Genocide and slavery are matters for politicians, not Soldiers. DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR!!!" he roared

Star Snake

"Indeed," Cavourna stated, sitting up slightly, "How did the children of two of the most promenient Criminals in history end up in a Huttese Dungeon. Nigripes, althoulg not turning around, slowed her pace of work slightly so that she could better hear the conversation."

Palace

"You are indeed frank, Emperor Foxfire," The Supreme Lioness stated, "And it is a bold request you are making. As I said, we have not even met before and, yet, you demand valuable ships from our Space Defence Corps to fight a Civil War which does not concern us in any way. Tell me Emperor Foxfire, where is the logic in this request?"

She took a deep breath
"Of course we can help you" She said "The question is not can but, rather if we will help you."

Out of view of the hologram, Mallon shook his head and indicated that Foxfire should keep with it.
Rebel Base...
"YES ADMIRAL!" They all shouted back, though each was careful not to draw attention to themselves, least they next be on the recieving end of a blaster bolt.
Star Snake...
Silvertooth sighed deeply.
"When we were conceived, our parent's had the idea that we would be heir to their thrones, after the destruction of the Republic and the Empire and their deaths. This was when only the smallest plans were being made, when the Rebels were small and entirely secret. They mated, and waited. Imagine their disgust, their horror, when they found they had not given birth to two healthy Xiscapian children, but to two bekko. Bekko are considered to be those Xiscapians blessed by Qonn, but our mother and father want nothing to do with Qonn. During our time with our parents we were abused, beaten and ignored. We were not loved, and it showed. Once we turned about ten years of age, they sold us to the Calaverans. We were...tourtured, quite extensivly. Finally the Calaverans shattered apart and we found ourselves in the hands of none other than the SASM. From one tourtuerer to the worst. We stayed on the Pathfinder not a day, but it was the worst, most painful day of our lives. Afterward we escaped on a shuttle, but were found by Pirates, ones loyal to Jorga. We were sent there and tourtured more. During our lives we learned, and learned fast. Ways to influence people, ways to kill, ways to steal and fight, ways to pilot, even, at an early age, ways to speak and read and write with no one willing to teach us. We leaned on each other. We're all we had." His eyes were filled with tears as Nightshade embraced him, and both shoke with emotion and pain.
Palace...
"I tend to be frank, weather I am speaking to allies or enemies. And I believe that this war does concearn you, Supreme Lioness, if you want it to or not. If Xiscapia falls, Alversia weakens. Even if Alversia manages to crush the Rebellion, the Danaversians would attack, and Alversian, vastly weakened by the second SASM war and fighting the Rebels, would crumble. In turn, you would be surronded by Danaversians, and it would not be long before you, too, fell to their power. So you see, it is vital to your continued existance that you help us, or the first domino of your final destruction will fall."

Rebel Base

"Excellent! To your vessels!" Connolly ordered, "I want gun drills effective imeediately to be implemented and practised like your lives will depend on it!" He turned to Vila and smiled "Discipline and fear go hand in hand"

Star Snake

"Incredible"
It was Cavourna who spoke, shaking his head in disbelief,
"Absolutely unbelievable. You have been through a terrible amount of pain in your lives. But from now on, it will improve. No more torture" He said firmly.

Nigripes gave no sign she had even heard the story and continued to work at her Console.

Palace

The Supreme Lioness looked at Foxifre as though he were ten years old
"You misunderstood me, Emperor Foxfire. Our aid to the Alversians is garunteed, we will fight and die beside them as we have always done. It is your fate of which we are unconcerned." She stated calmly, she looked relaxed, like she was taking a call from a very old friend. But she looked more bored than anything else.

Rebel Base

"Excellent! To your vessels!" Connolly ordered, "I want gun drills effective imeediately to be implemented and practised like your lives will depend on it!" He turned to Vila and smiled "Discipline and fear go hand in hand"

Star Snake

"Incredible"
It was Cavourna who spoke, shaking his head in disbelief,
"Absolutely unbelievable. You have been through a terrible amount of pain in your lives. But from now on, it will improve. No more torture" He said firmly.

Nigripes gave no sign she had even heard the story and continued to work at her Console.

Palace

The Supreme Lioness looked at Foxifre as though he were ten years old
"You misunderstood me, Emperor Foxfire. Our aid to the Alversians is garunteed, we will fight and die beside them as we have always done. It is your fate of which we are unconcerned." She stated calmly, she looked relaxed, like she was taking a call from a very old friend. But she looked more bored than anything else.
Rebel Base...
Vila nodded. "You do have leadership skills." she said dryly. The assembled scum ran for their ships, Imperial Dreadought and TIEs and Frigates and custom ships.
Star Snake...
"Even if we were tourtured, I don't know if we would feel it anymore. The Calaverans, the SASM...suicide was impossible, though we tried. We have been shuffled from hands to hands...but Qonn watchs over us. Each of our captors have been met with terrible retribution...the North Calaverans with almost total extinction, the SASM with complete destruction, and Jorga with his untimely death and sacking of the Palace. Even the Danaversians have had their ship destroyed, though that was of our own doing."
Palace...
"So," said the Emperor, pacing. "You would leave strangers, allies of allies, to die, while you sit back and grow fat, content and happy. Such a disposition tends to come back and bite the owner, like a mistreated dog. If you will not help us, we cannot make you, and we will not accept help that is forced. But it will be to your own undoing if you choose this dark path. I have no question of your loyatly to Alversia...the question is, will you help us, fellow sentiants and fighters of evil, now? Or will you turn a blind eye, ignorant of your fate until it is too late? The choice is your, Superme Lioness. I suggest you chose wisely."

Rebel Base

Connolly smiled and headed for his room,
"I have not slept in 31 hours, Commander. Perhaps you would like to oversee te gun drill and tell me if they're any good?" He stated, suppressing a yawn as he said so.

Star Snake

"Good point, actually," Cavourna frowned, "All those who wronged you have met their doom"

"Except one," Nigripes cut in, "The base for all of your pain and suffering in the first place. Your parents" She still looked uninterested but now she was eying each one of the Bekko with curiousity.

Palace

"You have spirit, Emperor Foxfire. It will lead you to glory or destruction, The path is yours to take. As for our aid,"
She stopped and thought for a moment,
"We will send warships to provide aid for you. Do not expect many but they will arrive."
She cut the hologram.

Mallon stepped forward again, for most of the conversation he had remained outside to allow the two leaders some privacy. Now he approached again
"Well?" He asked.

Rebel Base

Connolly smiled and headed for his room,
"I have not slept in 31 hours, Commander. Perhaps you would like to oversee te gun drill and tell me if they're any good?" He stated, suppressing a yawn as he said so.

Star Snake

"Good point, actually," Cavourna frowned, "All those who wronged you have met their doom"

"Except one," Nigripes cut in, "The base for all of your pain and suffering in the first place. Your parents" She still looked uninterested but now she was eying each one of the Bekko with curiousity.

Palace

"You have spirit, Emperor Foxfire. It will lead you to glory or destruction, The path is yours to take. As for our aid,"
She stopped and thought for a moment,
"We will send warships to provide aid for you. Do not expect many but they will arrive."
She cut the hologram.

Mallon stepped forward again, for most of the conversation he had remained outside to allow the two leaders some privacy. Now he approached again
"Well?" He asked.
Rebel Base...
"Not at all." Vila opened her comm. "Commander Jinkal. Yes. Supervise the tests and trial runs of the pirate fleet." She nodded to Connolly. "You are free to go."
Star Snake...
"This is true." agreed Silvertooth. "But that will come to pass...or we all may die." He sighed. It was his acceptance in life that pain and suffering always came soon, an almost fatalistic approach. He was not one, however, to be pushed by the random tides of Fate and Chaos. The fact that he had survived this long proved this. "So...once we get to where we are going, what then?" He looked around. "It occurs to me that I only know the names of two of you," he nodded to Kartosh and Cavourna, "and virtually nothing about what you do or why you are here. I have shared our past. Now it is time to share yours."
Palace...
The Emperor blinked. "I think I like her."

Star Snake

Nigripes remained where she was and so Cavourna introduced her
"This is Patheria-Commander Nigripes of the Alumina Defence Forces. She was on the Planet acting as a spy for our Customs and Internal Securioty Forces to try and discover the leader behind a Rebellion threatening our worlds. It now appears that that leader is your Father" Cavourna added, still Nigripes said nothing.

Palace

"A unique race, no?" Mallon smiled, "I'm glad you two got along. What was her answer to your request?" He asked.

Star Snake

Nigripes remained where she was and so Cavourna introduced her
"This is Patheria-Commander Nigripes of the Alumina Defence Forces. She was on the Planet acting as a spy for our Customs and Internal Securioty Forces to try and discover the leader behind a Rebellion threatening our worlds. It now appears that that leader is your Father" Cavourna added, still Nigripes said nothing.

Palace

"A unique race, no?" Mallon smiled, "I'm glad you two got along. What was her answer to your request?" He asked.
Silvertooth looked at the Alumina curiously but didn't say anything. Kartosh stepped forward. "Captain Kartosh, I'm the one they called for this operation. Specifically, to kill Jorga and discover the indentity of the Rebellion leader. This is my partner, Skyler." He gesutred to her and she nodded. "Co-pilot, gunner, partner, lover, comrade-in-arms, backwatcher: You name it." She nodded.
Palace...
"She said, quote, "We will send warships to provide aid for you. Do not expect many but they will arrive." She gave no specifications as to number or type of ships, location of arrival, or time of arrival."

Kash and Kane had now been running until they had reached the palace, out of breath they smacked at the doors of the palace, looking back for enemys.

Star Snake

"Well, that's the gang introduced. How far are we from the Alumina Frontier?" Cavourna asked Nigripes.
Lazily, she leant over and tapped a button, "Approximately twenty-five minutes until we intercept the Cruisers. I will need to send an authourisation code so they do not fire on us by mistake"
"Work away" Cavourna shrugged.
Nigripes pressed another button and began to speak
"Saen en Ditekam Nigripes Risekp bameneik pi Dmin ekpi Fauteke Nbeda"
She spoke in Aluminan to the ships in the hope they would realise they were friendly

Palace

"I have noticed" Mallon sighed "That when an Alumina decides the conversation's over. That's it. Terminated. She probably justed wanted you to go away" He smiled, "at least they will send ships. That is a very good thing. Even one Battleship would be immense"

OOC: Gotta go
Star Snake...
Skyler and Kartosh took their places at the control panel, while the two bekko sat on the lower bunk. Kartosh began to manipulate the controls, brushing stray cat hairs off the panel. It smells in here...
Palace...
The Emperor nodded. "Any help is worthy help."
OOC: Me too. See ya, Paddy, NC.

Star Snake

"Well, that's the gang introduced. How far are we from the Alumina Frontier?" Cavourna asked Nigripes.
Lazily, she leant over and tapped a button, "Approximately twenty-five minutes until we intercept the Cruisers. I will need to send an authourisation code so they do not fire on us by mistake"
"Work away" Cavourna shrugged.
Nigripes pressed another button and began to speak
"Saen en Ditekam Nigripes Risekp bameneik pi Dmin ekpi Fauteke Nbeda"
She spoke in Aluminan to the ships in the hope they would realise they were friendly

Palace

"I have noticed" Mallon sighed "That when an Alumina decides the conversation's over. That's it. Terminated. She probably justed wanted you to go away" He smiled, "at least they will send ships. That is a very good thing. Even one Battleship would be immense"

OOC: Gotta go

Star Snake...
Skyler and Kartosh took their places at the control panel, while the two bekko sat on the lower bunk. Kartosh began to manipulate the controls, brushing stray cat hairs off the panel. It smells in here...
Palace...
The Emperor nodded. "Any help is worthy help."
OOC: Me too. See ya, Paddy, NC.

Star Snake

Nigripes turned to Kartosh and frowned
"I can assure you that the smell is not from me" She communicated telepathically with Kartosh.

Palace

"Indeed, especially the newest ships. I wonder if they'll try to impress you the same way they did us" He smiled at the memory

"It wasn't funny actually. Two of their new Clan Class Battleships, while cloaked managed to sneak down and land in Illesia's main Dockyard. Isn't that incredible? They bypassed our scanners, bypassed the thousand ships of the People's fleet, bypassed our Ground Defences, our PCD Defences and the Sparrowhawk. All without so much as a gleam on any of our scanners."

Star Snake

Nigripes turned to Kartosh and frowned
"I can assure you that the smell is not from me" She communicated telepathically with Kartosh.

Palace

"Indeed, especially the newest ships. I wonder if they'll try to impress you the same way they did us" He smiled at the memory

"It wasn't funny actually. Two of their new Clan Class Battleships, while cloaked managed to sneak down and land in Illesia's main Dockyard. Isn't that incredible? They bypassed our scanners, bypassed the thousand ships of the People's fleet, bypassed our Ground Defences, our PCD Defences and the Sparrowhawk. All without so much as a gleam on any of our scanners."
Star Snake...
What you are smelling is not what I am smelling. You, to me, have a very distinct smell. Not bad, neccissarly. But noticable.
Palace...
"If they try that stunt with us they will be blown out of the sky. Wartime is no time for games, nor foolish manuvers in an attempt to impress."

Kash and Kane finaly got in, running down the hallway, looking back there and again, until they noticed the two. Blackwater waved " Hello!" and Kash replyed with a dog whistle " Hey Donner hey Blitzen"

Star Snake...
What you are smelling is not what I am smelling. You, to me, have a very distinct smell. Not bad, neccissarly. But noticable.
Palace...
"If they try that stunt with us they will be blown out of the sky. Wartime is no time for games, nor foolish manuvers in an attempt to impress."

Star Snake

An alarm sounded.
Nigripes turned to her console and pressed a few buttons in front of her. She sighed and turned to Kartosh,
"Another Barracuda is closing the firing range. They intend not to capture us this time. This time we are marked for destruction." She looked at another screen, "We are still 24 minutes from the Cruisers"

A small flash of green-light flashed past the cockpit.

"Kartosh, you'd better fly" Cavourna stated.

Palace

"They did not try to impress us" Mallon explained, "They don't care what we think or what you think. It was just them coming in to land. Hopefully, they won't take too long"

Star Snake

An alarm sounded.
Nigripes turned to her console and pressed a few buttons in front of her. She sighed and turned to Kartosh,
"Another Barracuda is closing the firing range. They intend not to capture us this time. This time we are marked for destruction." She looked at another screen, "We are still 24 minutes from the Cruisers"

A small flash of green-light flashed past the cockpit.

"Kartosh, you'd better fly" Cavourna stated.

Palace

"They did not try to impress us" Mallon explained, "They don't care what we think or what you think. It was just them coming in to land. Hopefully, they won't take too long"
"You've got to be kidding me." muttered Kartosh as he sat down at the pilot's seat. "Better strap yourselves in, kiddies. The going is about to get tough." Skyler manned the duel hidden stern turbolaser cannons. The two bekko literally tied themselves to the top bunk. Kartosh gestured to the Co-pilot's and passengers chairs, not even looking away from the controls. He could see the Barracuda on his sensors. It would be in firing range in a short time. When one is in hyperspace, distance and speed have no meaning. But very shortly they would be pulled out of hyperspace to do battle.
Palace...
"There is nothing immediatly pressing...but our reserves are small. The ships are needed." The Emperor wondered at Mallon's previous statement, that the Alumina had tried to impress the Alversians, then his contradictory statement that they had not been. He shrugged mentally. It was nothing worth making a fuss over.
OOC: TG.

Kash and Blackwater had now gotten out, still running from Danaversian fire, they hustled towards the space sport, no doubt guarded. They turned a corner after Kash had them stop, breathing heavily " OKay.....we...need a...ship" Blackwater wiped his forehead " Sir, were basically pirates at the moment, lets act like some" They contiued forward, Blackwater hiding the blaster under his body armor as they continued.

Ooc: Tg, Nc.

Ooc: Tg, Nc.

fixed Xscipia, im sorry

OOC: I'll RP planetary officials and the like trying to stop you. The world of Dons is in chaos with Jorga's death: Pillaging, rape, looting, murders, all that good stuff.
IC:
Three thugs spotted the Calaverans. Though armored, they looked unarmed. The leader pointed to them. "Get them! We split the valuables, thirty each way!" The other two thugs charged them, the first had a switchblade, the second only his fists. They intended to make short work of the two confused looking offworlders, taking advantage of the general chaos.

bump- should i continue unchallenged by you?

Blackwater drew his blaster and fired into the two thugs, the lasers passing threw them. Kash shouted to the one left " Hey, want to make some money?!"

Blackwater drew his blaster and fired into the two thugs, the lasers passing threw them. Kash shouted to the one left " Hey, want to make some money?!"
The thugs fell to the ground, holes burned though their chests, dead. The last thug raised his hands defensivly. "Hey, man, I wasn't doing nothing, don't shoot me man. Whatever you say."
OOC: Crud, I have to go.

The thugs fell to the ground, holes burned though their chests, dead. The last thug raised his hands defensivly. "Hey, man, I wasn't doing nothing, don't shoot me man. Whatever you say."
OOC: Crud, I have to go.

OCC: DAMMIT!!!, will you be back tonight?

Kash and Blackwater ran up to the thug " Cmon, were taking a ship" The thing ran on, until they saw the starport, with all its strange vessels. They needed a ship that was small and had some power. They saw one, it looked a little old, but definately flyable. They made there way until they saw the owner having a drink. With almost no regard for life, Kash grabbed Kanes blaster and shot the man, he fell over as his drink spilled.

Kane shrugged coldly " I cant believe..." " Cant believe WHAT!!!, you think he was just gonna let us have his ship?" Kash yelled back as he steped inside with the thug.

They entered and sat down at the controls, there were pin pointing destinations at the moment.

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OCC: DAMMIT!!!, will you be back tonight?

Kash and Blackwater ran up to the thug " Cmon, were taking a ship" The thing ran on, until they saw the starport, with all its strange vessels. They needed a ship that was small and had some power. They saw one, it looked a little old, but definately flyable. They made there way until they saw the owner having a drink. With almost no regard for life, Kash grabbed Kanes blaster and shot the man, he fell over as his drink spilled.

Kane shrugged coldly " I cant believe..." " Cant believe WHAT!!!, you think he was just gonna let us have his ship?" Kash yelled back as he steped inside with the thug.

They entered and sat down at the controls, there were pin pointing destinations at the moment.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p101/gomidefilho/UESEnterpriseNX1.jpg
Outside a dozen or so plantary officials had seen this and were pounding on the side of the ship. "Open up in there! Open up! You are under arrest!" The thug moaned. "Shit, man, it's duh fuzz!"
OOC: Pic did not work.

Rebel Base

Connolly entered Vila's Office, without knocking and without announcing his presence in any way.
"I've been thinking" He frowned, "We need someone on the inside, seeing as your previous attempts have failed so dramatically. I think the Alversians and Xiscapians will be too cautious now to be fooled in the way they have been before. I have another suggestion, an Ally of the Alversians. Someone they would accept without question, without hesitation. And I think I have one in my sights right now."

Star Snake

Nigripes took up the co-pilot's seat as the Barracuda drew closer, then an alarm rang off in the cockpit.

"The Barracuda is manourvering between us and the Cruisers" She stated calmly, typing a few buttons. You must take evasive action or else you will recieve a full broadside whatever way you turn."

"I agree with the Patheria-Commander!" Cavourna shouted, "If we need to go another way then we'll go another way! I don't feel like looking into a Barracuda's broadside at this time of the morning!"

Palace

Mallon noticed the Emperor's confusion and smiled
"When we quizzed them as to the nature of their little stunt, they claimed it was a demonstration of what they were capable off. In reality, we think they were looking to impress. Underneath the toughman exterior, they are like any other race. They need reassurance and encouragement like everyone else. We gave them that when we let them waltz through our defences" He smiled, "If they do decide to do it, then there is no chance of you detecting them until they choose to reveal themselves. We like to think our shields and weapons are advanced but they are nothing compared to the Alumina's ships"

OOC:
Sorry for not posting in 24 hours, but my computer at home is broken and I have only limited access at school. Nationstates is off-limits and I can only reply to Threads, not Qoute or edit or anything! Hopefully it will be fixed in time because if it isn't, this is the only time I can get on!

Rebel Base

Connolly entered Vila's Office, without knocking and without announcing his presence in any way.
"I've been thinking" He frowned, "We need someone on the inside, seeing as your previous attempts have failed so dramatically. I think the Alversians and Xiscapians will be too cautious now to be fooled in the way they have been before. I have another suggestion, an Ally of the Alversians. Someone they would accept without question, without hesitation. And I think I have one in my sights right now."

Star Snake

Nigripes took up the co-pilot's seat as the Barracuda drew closer, then an alarm rang off in the cockpit.

"The Barracuda is manourvering between us and the Cruisers" She stated calmly, typing a few buttons. You must take evasive action or else you will recieve a full broadside whatever way you turn."

"I agree with the Patheria-Commander!" Cavourna shouted, "If we need to go another way then we'll go another way! I don't feel like looking into a Barracuda's broadside at this time of the morning!"

Palace

Mallon noticed the Emperor's confusion and smiled
"When we quizzed them as to the nature of their little stunt, they claimed it was a demonstration of what they were capable off. In reality, we think they were looking to impress. Underneath the toughman exterior, they are like any other race. They need reassurance and encouragement like everyone else. We gave them that when we let them waltz through our defences" He smiled, "If they do decide to do it, then there is no chance of you detecting them until they choose to reveal themselves. We like to think our shields and weapons are advanced but they are nothing compared to the Alumina's ships"

OOC:
Sorry for not posting in 24 hours, but my computer at home is broken and I have only limited access at school. Nationstates is off-limits and I can only reply to Threads, not Qoute or edit or anything! Hopefully it will be fixed in time because if it isn't, this is the only time I can get on!
OOC: That's alright, I won't be on for a day or two due to RL issues.
IC:
Rebel Base...
Vila considered. "Tell me more. We have tried before, but plants or moles can easily become a liability. We need someone...good. Someone who won't get caught."
Star Snake...
"That's the problem with broadside guns," said Kartosh calmly, manuvering. "You can only shoot a certain way." He pulled into subspace and pulled hard downward, going below the massive battleship.
Palace...
"Well, it's good to know they're sentiants and not gods." The Emperor smiled. "As to tech, we shall see. We shall see."

Rebel Base

"I can give you someone who is garunteed not to be caught" Connolly gave an evil grin "With the help of this"

He held up a small test tube filled with a strange glowing blue substance

"This is a chemical known as Hamacarbide. It is designed to relay motor and logical functions to a specially tuned transmittor from which it will recieve instructions. In short, it takes control and thought away from the brain and gives it to a remote control. We have tried it on Alversians with no success, 100% fatality rate. However, we have found one race it will work on"

He gave a small chuckle

"The Alumina. There is one with the Mercs. If we can get her still long enough to inject the chemical, it will begin working immediately. Then, for certain amounts of time, what she sees, what she hears, what she knows will be in our hands"

He laughed

"The knowledge of the Alumina, the knowledge of eight millenia in our hands! It would enough to win the war alone!"

Star Snake

Cavourna sighed as the ship weaved and jerked about
"They are matching our manouvers!" He shouted.

"Captain Kartosh!" It was Nigripes, "They are trying to get you to pull ahead so they can use their main phasers and torpedoes. Stay close, fast and below the main broadside guns. If you can time it right, they will not be able to traverse fast enough to hit you. I reckomend the Pyro Manourver" She instructed calmly.

"No arguing with the lady" Cavourna shrugged.

Palace

"We shall indeed see, hopefully soon. Our Allies are not ones to be rushed" Mallon added with a slight hint of worry.

Rebel Base

"I can give you someone who is garunteed not to be caught" Connolly gave an evil grin "With the help of this"

He held up a small test tube filled with a strange glowing blue substance

"This is a chemical known as Hamacarbide. It is designed to relay motor and logical functions to a specially tuned transmittor from which it will recieve instructions. In short, it takes control and thought away from the brain and gives it to a remote control. We have tried it on Alversians with no success, 100% fatality rate. However, we have found one race it will work on"

He gave a small chuckle

"The Alumina. There is one with the Mercs. If we can get her still long enough to inject the chemical, it will begin working immediately. Then, for certain amounts of time, what she sees, what she hears, what she knows will be in our hands"

He laughed

"The knowledge of the Alumina, the knowledge of eight millenia in our hands! It would enough to win the war alone!"

Star Snake

Cavourna sighed as the ship weaved and jerked about
"They are matching our manouvers!" He shouted.

"Captain Kartosh!" It was Nigripes, "They are trying to get you to pull ahead so they can use their main phasers and torpedoes. Stay close, fast and below the main broadside guns. If you can time it right, they will not be able to traverse fast enough to hit you. I reckomend the Pyro Manourver" She instructed calmly.

"No arguing with the lady" Cavourna shrugged.

Palace

"We shall indeed see, hopefully soon. Our Allies are not ones to be rushed" Mallon added with a slight hint of worry.
Rebel Base...
Vila laughed. "Excellent!" Then she looked steadily at Adrian. "I assume you have a trusted agent to input the serum?"
Star Snake...
"What do you think I'm doing?!" snarled Kartosh. "I know Danaversian tactics, I've traveled the DMZ before!" he wretched the ship into a gut-throwing spin as the Barracuda tried to match his manuvers. "No backseat drivers, please!" The Barracuda fired, the lasers streaking just above the mercenary ship, which dipped slightly.
Palace...
"As long as the Rebels move only in small numbers against us, we have all the time in the galaxy. Our largest concern is a full-scale assault on one of our colonies."
OOC: TG.

Kash acted like they were not even there, he hit the throttle, the ship jerked forward and took out a small mud house. He pulled up as the ship began to rise at a fast rate. Blackwater held onto his seat tight, the thug as well.

OOC: I can't look at or respond to TG's remember?

Rebel Base

"Yes" Connolly smiled, "I have managed to 'convince' Chordata to lend me one of his remaining Barracuda's. If they are competant, and I think they are, then the syrum will be administered within a few minutes"

Star Snake

"As you wish" Nigripes stated normally then turned back to her console.

The Star Snake rocked as it was hit by phaser fire and a few lucky broadside shots. However was in command of the Barracuda knew what he was doing. A small shower of sparks flew into the cockpit of the Mercenary ship.

"Shields down on lower starboard stern, I'm attempting to correct it!" Cavourna called.

A small alarm started to sound, "We are coming into range of a..." Nigripes began but was cut off as a stun beam spread through the ship, knocking out all inhabitants within.

Space, Xiscapian Orbit

Literally out of nowhere, three ships materialised in orbit near to the Station Protector. Although their weapons were down, their shields were on full power. Their appearance had certainly shocked the two Dreadnoughts in orbit with the Protector, although the crews grinned once they recognised the twin engine configeration.

A message was sent to the surface


This is Patheria-Captain Silvestris of the Alumina Defence Starship
Concolor demanding permission to dock on planet's surface

OOC: I can't look at or respond to TG's remember?

Rebel Base

"Yes" Connolly smiled, "I have managed to 'convince' Chordata to lend me one of his remaining Barracuda's. If they are competant, and I think they are, then the syrum will be administered within a few minutes"

Star Snake

"As you wish" Nigripes stated normally then turned back to her console.

The Star Snake rocked as it was hit by phaser fire and a few lucky broadside shots. However was in command of the Barracuda knew what he was doing. A small shower of sparks flew into the cockpit of the Mercenary ship.

"Shields down on lower starboard stern, I'm attempting to correct it!" Cavourna called.

A small alarm started to sound, "We are coming into range of a..." Nigripes began but was cut off as a stun beam spread through the ship, knocking out all inhabitants within.

Space, Xiscapian Orbit

Literally out of nowhere, three ships materialised in orbit near to the Station Protector. Although their weapons were down, their shields were on full power. Their appearance had certainly shocked the two Dreadnoughts in orbit with the Protector, although the crews grinned once they recognised the twin engine configeration.

A message was sent to the surface


This is Patheria-Captain Silvestris of the Alumina Defence Starship
Concolor demanding permission to dock on planet's surface
OOC: Well when you do...
IC:
Rebel Base...
"Good. Good. If you a correct in your assumption, then this will be a great asset to the Rebellion."
Star Snake...
Even though Kartosh had been knocked out, the Star Snake's failsafes took over, giving the piloting and weapons over to the ship's A.I. The ship was not drifting nor inactive as one would expect, but still moving, and now firing it's weapons. Lasers and proton torpedos, moving fast and seemingly coming from nowhere, streaked towards their target.
Xiscapian Ground Control...
The part of the message stating "demanding" rather than "requesting" was noted.
Concolor, you are authorized to dock at Rio Casa port, dock 21, port 12. Please do not deviate from present course.

They had made into space as they headed towards the rebel base, they went into warp, this ship had a warp drive, unlike the favorable hyperdrive. They were closing in pretty fast for such a small vessel.

The ship did as it was told and began to power down its already weak shields, weapons, well it was weaponless. Kash and Blackwater looked at eachother with a smile, Blackwater yawned " Home sweet home it seems."

They had made into space as they headed towards the rebel base, they went into warp, this ship had a warp drive, unlike the favorable hyperdrive. They were closing in pretty fast for such a small vessel.
Rebel Base...
A wing of fighters flew out from the hangers and AA guns swivled to stare at the sky.

Unidentified craft, continue on present course. Do not alter your course in any way, and power down all shields and weapons. Any attempt to resist or disobey these orders will result in the use of deadly force against your craft.
Two TIE interceptors flew by the side, and four TIE fighters flew at the back as Korr AA guns locked-on to the freighter.

At the landing pad the ship was surronded with soldiers. Five Korr, a Danaversian, two Alversians, two Xiscapians, and three thugs. All were armed with various types and quality of weapons. Not to mention the two Korr AA guns at the enterence of the hanger that had turned inward to target the freighter. One of the Alversians, a women with the rank of Captain judging by her uniform, opened the ship's door. Kash, Blackwater and the thug were greeted by a dozen blasters pointing at them. The women recognized Kash. "Welcome back, Mr. Wilson. Vila will want to speak with you." The troops lowered their weapons but remained outside.

Kash walked out and onto the ground, he adjusted his Calaverian Armor, he turned around and fired a blaster shot into the thug, then turned to continue, being followed by Blackwater who just looked down.

The ship did as it was told and began to power down its already weak shields, weapons, well it was weaponless. Kash and Blackwater looked at eachother with a smile, Blackwater yawned " Home sweet home it seems."
At the landing pad the ship was surronded with soldiers. Five Korr, a Danaversian, two Alversians, two Xiscapians, and three thugs. All were armed with various types and quality of weapons. Not to mention the two Korr AA guns at the enterence of the hanger that had turned inward to target the freighter. One of the Alversians, a women with the rank of Captain judging by her uniform, opened the ship's door. Kash, Blackwater and the thug were greeted by a dozen blasters pointing at them. The women recognized Kash. "Welcome back, Mr. Wilson. Vila will want to speak with you." The troops lowered their weapons but remained outside.

The women nodded to the thugs. "Clean up this mess." She looked to Kash. "You know where Vila's office is." She walked away as the soldiers dispersed.
Orbit...
An Observer suddenly appeared over the planet. On the bridge was James, and his crew of robot drones and workers. The Observer was fully functional...and would be a present for Kash. Not now, of course, but once he had been brought up to speed. A few among the crew were Calaverans, those stranded at the Rebel Base when their comrades fled, a few discreetly removed from Alversian captivity, including Frosty.

Kash nodded to Blackwater and he ran to the Calaverians who were left and got them to stand attention. Kash headed into Vilas office, setting down his his helmet on a desk.

Kash walked out and onto the ground, he adjusted his Calaverian Armor, he turned around and fired a blaster shot into the thug, then turned to continue, being followed by Blackwater who just looked down.
The women nodded to the thugs. "Clean up this mess." She looked to Kash. "You know where Vila's office is." She walked away as the soldiers dispersed.
Orbit...
An Observer suddenly appeared over the planet. On the bridge was James, and his crew of robot drones and workers. The Observer was fully functional...and would be a present for Kash. Not now, of course, but once he had been brought up to speed. A few among the crew were Calaverans, those stranded at the Rebel Base when their comrades fled, a few discreetly removed from Alversian captivity, including Frosty.

Kash nodded to Blackwater and he ran to the Calaverians who were left and got them to stand attention. Kash headed into Vilas office, setting down his his helmet on a desk.
The Calaverans had been beamed down to be organized, and then James himself was beamed down. There was about a dozen Calaverans, all male save for a single female. James ignored everyone, going though a secure door to his office.
Vila's Office...
Vila turned to Kash. "So you survived."

The Calaverans had been beamed down to be organized, and then James himself was beamed down. There was about a dozen Calaverans, all male save for a single female. James ignored everyone, going though a secure door to his office.
Vila's Office...
Vila turned to Kash. "So you survived."

Kash smiled and evil grin, his hair was short but everyware " Not for long if I dont get a shower." he laughed

Kash smiled and evil grin, his hair was short but everyware " Not for long if I dont get a shower." he laughed
"There will be time for that later. Right now we have entered the second phase of our plan. The Empire and the Republic know we exist. They just don't know where, or we'd all be dead. We were counting on support from the Calaverans and the SASM, but the SASM, as you know, destoryed nearly all of the still living Calaverans and the rest have fled from the galaxy. The SASM, in turn, have been destroyed by Allied forces. You know of the destruction of HOME. We have salvaged one last Observer, named Defiant. It is fully functional and still has all three hundred of it's Probe fighters, as well as thirty Post walkers. You, plus Blackwater and the other dozen or so Calaverans, are all that remains of your nation. I want you to convince Blackwater to go against the Allies, and I want you to command the last Observer with the last partially Calaveran crew in existance. But first," Vila calmly pulled a heavy Danaversian blaster pistol out from under her desk, "you must justify your existance."

"There will be time for that later. Right now we have entered the second phase of our plan. The Empire and the Republic know we exist. They just don't know where, or we'd all be dead. We were counting on support from the Calaverans and the SASM, but the SASM, as you know, destoryed nearly all of the still living Calaverans and the rest have fled from the galaxy. The SASM, in turn, have been destroyed by Allied forces. You know of the destruction of HOME. We have salvaged one last Observer, named Defiant. It is fully functional and still has all three hundred of it's Probe fighters, as well as thirty Post walkers. You, plus Blackwater and the other dozen or so Calaverans, are all that remains of your nation. I want you to convince Blackwater to go against the Allies, and I want you to command the last Observer with the last partially Calaveran crew in existance. But first," Vila calmly pulled a heavy Danaversian blaster pistol out from under her desk, "you must justify your existance."

Kash looked at the pistol and grabbed it " Alright, anything else, and by Justify you mean, purging?"

OUTSIDE

Blackwater was shouting commands at his soldiers, they were lazy since the death of HOME

Kash looked at the pistol and grabbed it " Alright, anything else, and by Justify you mean, purging?"

OUTSIDE

Blackwater was shouting commands at his soldiers, they were lazy since the death of HOME
Vila lay her hand on Kash's arm and twisted. A sharp, hot pain stung his arm and the blaster was pointing at him. "I mean," she said softly, dangeriously, "why should I continue to let you or any of your men live? All you've done so far is supply cannon fodder to our enemies. What can you contribute? You're no good to me dead, but you're just annoying when you're alive."
OOC: You control all the Calaverans, BTW.

OCC: lol i would hope so, by the way Kash is very strong, he is basically me but bigger(and im already ripped lol XD) think of him as like Alexander the great

Kash winced then flexed his armed and turned the blaster on her, slowly putting it away. " I hear you, well, seeing I have complete authority as leader of the Calaverians, where does my rank stand in this little rebellion?"

OCC: lol i would hope so, by the way Kash is very strong, he is basically me but bigger(and im already ripped lol XD) think of him as like Alexander the great

Kash winced then flexed his armed and turned the blaster on her, slowly putting it away. " I hear you, well, seeing I have complete authority as leader of the Calaverians, where does my rank stand in this little rebellion?"
OOC: You can be as strong as the Hulk but it dosen't matter if you can't hit your opponet. In a fair fight, general martial arts will overcome boxing or wrestling. It's all about pressure points.
IC:
Vila let the blaster be settled onto the desk, but she kept her hand around the handle. "Right now, very low. You command just over a dozen soldiers, and have about that many weapons to your name. All your ships and soldiers left once HOME was destroyed. They abandoned you. You have nothing."

OOC: You can be as strong as the Hulk but it dosen't matter if you can't hit your opponet. In a fair fight, general martial arts will overcome boxing or wrestling. It's all about pressure points.
IC:
Vila let the blaster be settled onto the desk, but she kept her hand around the handle. "Right now, very low. You command just over a dozen soldiers, and have about that many weapons to your name. All your ships and soldiers left once HOME was destroyed. They abandoned you. You have nothing."

Kash grinned " True, but things change." he stood up " I must wash this animal filth off of me, thank you." he left and went to the Calaverian barracks for a shower

OCC: dont worry, next post he will be done with the shower.

Vila stared after him, long after her door had closed. The man was probably a liability...that is what everyone equalled to in Vila's mind. You were either useful to her, or you were her enemy. There was no middle ground, save for that which James occupied. She genuienly loved James, and only with him was she anything but cold or angry. Vila did not think Kash would survive the war...one way or another, he would die. And the Calaverans would be extinct from the galaxy...

OCC: Notice that Kash never dies Muwhahahaha, i based him a little like Baal off of stargate XD.
By the way, whos James?

Kash walked out, his gear and himself were clean, he walked past his remanent forces and back into the office. As they stood at attention, Blackwater was drilling them, getting them back in shape.

Rebel Base

Connolly gave a small smile as a message came through his earpiece.
"They have succeeded. Our new spy is active. It won't be long before she tells us all we would ever need to know"

Star Snake Two Hours Later

When the crew inside the Star Snake awoke, they found that the Barracuda had gone. They were alone in the vast expanse of space
"Interesting" Cavourna stated as he set himself up in his chair again
"Curious," Nigripes was the next up, "This ship is valuable and powerful, yet they have chosen not to capture it or it's cargo. It would seem they are trying to track us. I reckomend that we each take a section of the ship and scan for any suspicious objects"

Xiscapian Orbit
The ship turned and headed quickly for the surface.

Rebel Base

Connolly gave a small smile as a message came through his earpiece.
"They have succeeded. Our new spy is active. It won't be long before she tells us all we would ever need to know"

Star Snake Two Hours Later

When the crew inside the Star Snake awoke, they found that the Barracuda had gone. They were alone in the vast expanse of space
"Interesting" Cavourna stated as he set himself up in his chair again
"Curious," Nigripes was the next up, "This ship is valuable and powerful, yet they have chosen not to capture it or it's cargo. It would seem they are trying to track us. I reckomend that we each take a section of the ship and scan for any suspicious objects"

Xiscapian Orbit
The ship turned and headed quickly for the surface.
Rebel Base...
"I have one more matter to discuss with you. Should it come to such, do you have any qualms about assassinating a certain Kash Wilson?"
Star Snake...
"Impossible," muttered Kartosh, hauling himself back up into his seat. "Danaversians aren't this subtle. We should all be dead." He took out a handheld scanner and began to scan the ship, checking for tracking devices, bugs, traps, bombs, anything.
Xiscapia...
At the port where the ship was to land sixty Marines stood. Fifteen wide on either side and only a single line deep, with blaster rifles pointing towards the sky. Vanadict waited at the enterence to the port, ready to welcome the delegates. A refueling team waited nervously in the corner, ready and waiting to recieve the ship.
OOC: I'll post more later. Also, if you don't mind, I'd like to revive the Mirror, Mirror thread...

OOC: Fair enough

Rebel Base

Connolly thought for a few moments
"Kash Wilson? That Calaveran Bugger? He is of absolutely no relevance to me at all. His people have been nothing more than a speck of insignificance in the corner of the system. If you ask me, the SASM did them a favour by dissecting them. I would pay for the chance to kill him and leave his body hanging where his bloody people could see it!" He concluded viciously.

Star Snake

"Correct, Captain, the Danaversians as a race are not subtle. This is not one of their standard tactics and I doubt they would..." She paused for a few moments.

"Nigripes? Is everything alright?" Cavourna asked, slightly concerned.

"I am fine, Flag Captain. I was merely thinking. I think the logical course of action would be to take a section of the hull each and scan it for devices. There is no evidence that the Danaversians have become involved with your rebellion but if they have, some of the other plotters coulod have planted a device aboard." Nigripes took a scanner and started for the aft compartment.

Xiscapia

The Concolor settled down easily and gracefully with nothing more than a gentle sigh. The door was opened and a tall(er) Alumina emerged from the ship. His fur was a dark yellow and his eyes a piercing blue. His double edged sword hung over his back in a sling like all Alumina wore.

He started at the Vanadict and waited for the rest of his small group to arrive

"I am Pantheria-Captain Silvestris of the Alumina Pridelands and that will not be necessary." He pointed coldly to the Refuelling team, "Our ships are powered by a dual core metalicum composition. They will not need refuelling in your lifetime."

OOC: Fair enough

Rebel Base

Connolly thought for a few moments
"Kash Wilson? That Calaveran Bugger? He is of absolutely no relevance to me at all. His people have been nothing more than a speck of insignificance in the corner of the system. If you ask me, the SASM did them a favour by dissecting them. I would pay for the chance to kill him and leave his body hanging where his bloody people could see it!" He concluded viciously.

Star Snake

"Correct, Captain, the Danaversians as a race are not subtle. This is not one of their standard tactics and I doubt they would..." She paused for a few moments.

"Nigripes? Is everything alright?" Cavourna asked, slightly concerned.

"I am fine, Flag Captain. I was merely thinking. I think the logical course of action would be to take a section of the hull each and scan it for devices. There is no evidence that the Danaversians have become involved with your rebellion but if they have, some of the other plotters coulod have planted a device aboard." Nigripes took a scanner and started for the aft compartment.

Xiscapia

The Concolor settled down easily and gracefully with nothing more than a gentle sigh. The door was opened and a tall(er) Alumina emerged from the ship. His fur was a dark yellow and his eyes a piercing blue. His double edged sword hung over his back in a sling like all Alumina wore.

He started at the Vanadict and waited for the rest of his small group to arrive

"I am Pantheria-Captain Silvestris of the Alumina Pridelands and that will not be necessary." He pointed coldly to the Refuelling team, "Our ships are powered by a dual core metalicum composition. They will not need refuelling in your lifetime."
OOC: Well in the thread it is your post.
IC:
Rebel Base...
"We may need of his...absence in our affairs if he proves to be a...liability. Should he not prove his worth, I will have no more use for him." Vila shrugged. "If he is not killed in battle, which I suspect he will be, you will need to eliminate him for us."
Star Snake...
Kartosh, Skyler, Silvertooth and Nightshade all took scanners and moved about the ship. It was small, so it didn't take long. "Nothing," said Kartosh finally. "Nothing. Skyler, check the databanks." Skyler sat down a typed for a few minutes. She finally shook her head. "None of our files were accessed, copied, stolen, or transfered. It's like the ship hasn't been toutched. All systems are green." Kartosh looked around. "Ahha! Bioscans! Everyone, scan yourselves. Our own bodies may have bombs in them, or posioned, or something."
Port...
Vanadict bowed as the refueling team scuttled away. "I am the Vanadict, Chief Ambassador for Xiscapia. I apologize for the refueling team, we have no experience with your technology." None of the Marines moved an inch, standing in perfect lines. Should things get nasty they would be the first responders. Vanadict personally thought the Marines were a waste of time, the Alumina were here to help them, not attack them. She kept her thoughts carefully shielded behind her mind walls, trained to prevent mind reading and the like. The Marines did not have the same capabilities, so their minds were open to observation.

OOC: I can't post, you'll have to bump it for me

Rebel Base

"Kash Wilson is a cat person" Connolly observed bitterly, "He seems to have nine lives. I can assure you though, he has used about eight of those lives and the next" He motioned with a knife "Will be his last."

Star Snake

Nigripes and Cavourna scanned themselves and sighed with relief as both scans were negative. Then Cavourna settled in one of the seats and sighed.
"How far are we from the Cruisers, Nigripes?" He asked, his eyes closed

"Approximately four hours from their last position" She stated immediately, "We should be cautious as other Danaversian vessels could still be in the area". She stood up.

"Where are you going?" Cavourna asked.

"I am going to complete the remodulation of this ships main bio-emitters. It will prevent the Danaversians from using such a beam again"

"You're the expert. Proceed"

Nigripes exited and headed into the rear compartment. When she was sure she was alone, she took a small device from her uniform pocket and slipped into the dampeners. She then programmed the ship's internal scanners to give false readings for the area so that it would not appear. She covered her tracks completely. The little device started to flash...

Xiscapia

"I dod not expect you to know of our technology. It is advanced beyond your civilisation" Silvestris agreed. He started at each of the marines and, every so often, gave a small tut or a small laugh.

Then he turned back to the Vanadict
"You requested our aid in repelling an attack by Rebel Forces. You also requesting an exchange of information. Is there a more secluded area in which this exchange could commence?" He said this in a bored tone but went straight to the point. Small talk was pointless to the Alumina.

OOC: I can't post, you'll have to bump it for me

Rebel Base

"Kash Wilson is a cat person" Connolly observed bitterly, "He seems to have nine lives. I can assure you though, he has used about eight of those lives and the next" He motioned with a knife "Will be his last."

Star Snake

Nigripes and Cavourna scanned themselves and sighed with relief as both scans were negative. Then Cavourna settled in one of the seats and sighed.
"How far are we from the Cruisers, Nigripes?" He asked, his eyes closed

"Approximately four hours from their last position" She stated immediately, "We should be cautious as other Danaversian vessels could still be in the area". She stood up.

"Where are you going?" Cavourna asked.

"I am going to complete the remodulation of this ships main bio-emitters. It will prevent the Danaversians from using such a beam again"

"You're the expert. Proceed"

Nigripes exited and headed into the rear compartment. When she was sure she was alone, she took a small device from her uniform pocket and slipped into the dampeners. She then programmed the ship's internal scanners to give false readings for the area so that it would not appear. She covered her tracks completely. The little device started to flash...

Xiscapia

"I dod not expect you to know of our technology. It is advanced beyond your civilisation" Silvestris agreed. He started at each of the marines and, every so often, gave a small tut or a small laugh.

Then he turned back to the Vanadict
"You requested our aid in repelling an attack by Rebel Forces. You also requesting an exchange of information. Is there a more secluded area in which this exchange could commence?" He said this in a bored tone but went straight to the point. Small talk was pointless to the Alumina.
OOC: All you have to do is go to your profile...but I'll bump it.
Rebel Base...
"Indeed, his amount of luck should have run out long ago. I am glad to know I have your assistance in this matter."
Star Snake...
Kartosh shook his head in frusteration as Nigripes left. "It dosen't add up. What did they do? Why can't we find it? More pressing, why aren't we dead? I don't understand!"
Port...
Vanadict blinked but smiled. "Of course. The Palace is a few minutes away. If you would follow me." She turned.
OOC:
Okay, since you can't receive TGs, here it goes:
The SASM were technologically superior. Okay, I got that. Fine. Now the Alumina are also technologically superior. And they can read minds. And they live for a hell of a long time. And their average I.Q.s are three times that of a humans. To get to the point, are you creating a race to RP, or gods?

Kash walked back into the office yet again, seeing the chatter he asked " What's up?"

OCC: got to go, be back in like hmmm, 15 mins tops.

OCC:K im back XD

OOC: All you have to do is go to your profile...but I'll bump it.
Rebel Base...
"Indeed, his amount of luck should have run out long ago. I am glad to know I have your assistance in this matter."
Star Snake...
Kartosh shook his head in frusteration as Nigripes left. "It dosen't add up. What did they do? Why can't we find it? More pressing, why aren't we dead? I don't understand!"
Port...
Vanadict blinked but smiled. "Of course. The Palace is a few minutes away. If you would follow me." She turned.
OOC:
Okay, since you can't receive TGs, here it goes:
The SASM were technologically superior. Okay, I got that. Fine. Now the Alumina are also technologically superior. And they can read minds. And they live for a hell of a long time. And their average I.Q.s are three times that of a humans. To get to the point, are you creating a race to RP, or gods?

Rebel Base

"My assistance will be of most use to you with the fleet, but if I have to detour to kill this waste of space then so be it" Connolly smiled again, "Our mole has planted a tracking device on the Star Snake now we will now where it goes, who interacts with and, most importantly, what forces are in that area" He laughed, "The perfect spy in the perfect race"

He turned once he saw Kash and the disgust was evident in his face
"What do you want trooper? Don't you know it's impolite not to knock before entering the office of a Superior Officer?"

Star Snake

Cavourna shook his head in agreement
"It doesn't make sense. What do we have on this ship? A Flag Captain of the Alversian Main Fleet, the children of the Rebel Leaders themselves, two of the richest Mercenaries in the Galaxy and a high-ranking Officer of the Alumina Defence Forces. Then there's the ship itself, it could easily outfight a Destroyer, match a cruiser and outrun a Dreadnought. Why have they left us alone?"

Nigripes returned to the cockpit and took her seat
"There are no Survelliance devices in the rear compartment of this ship" She reported calmly. What has happened is a mystery"

"Fine then, how far from the Cruisers?"

"Approximately 3 hours and 12 minutes at our currant velocity"

"I suggest we get out of Danaversian Space as quickly as possible, Kartosh. We can figure this out in the safety of our own space"

Xiscapia

Silvestris did not return the smile
"I am unfamiliar with the geographical layout of this city. If I want to reach this palace, then I will have no choice but to follow you" He turned and walked with Vanadict to the Palace.

OOC: They are more technologically advanced and they are superior in many ways but they have weaknesses:
1.) They are VERY prone to mental illnesses, especially Vitzmans Syndrome
2.) There are VERY few of them, they have not sent three ships because they are being rude, they are sending three ships because it's all they can spare.
3.) They are mortal, while a wound will not be as likely to kill one of them as a human or Alversian, a headshot is still a definate kill and a wound will incapacitate them.
4.) And while they are smarter and more logical than Humans, this means that realms such as Imagination and Creativity are neglected to a certain degree. They can invent things but won't come up with an idea out of the blue
Hope this clears up a few points :)

Rebel Base

"My assistance will be of most use to you with the fleet, but if I have to detour to kill this waste of space then so be it" Connolly smiled again, "Our mole has planted a tracking device on the Star Snake now we will now where it goes, who interacts with and, most importantly, what forces are in that area" He laughed, "The perfect spy in the perfect race"

He turned once he saw Kash and the disgust was evident in his face
"What do you want trooper? Don't you know it's impolite not to knock before entering the office of a Superior Officer?"

Star Snake

Cavourna shook his head in agreement
"It doesn't make sense. What do we have on this ship? A Flag Captain of the Alversian Main Fleet, the children of the Rebel Leaders themselves, two of the richest Mercenaries in the Galaxy and a high-ranking Officer of the Alumina Defence Forces. Then there's the ship itself, it could easily outfight a Destroyer, match a cruiser and outrun a Dreadnought. Why have they left us alone?"

Nigripes returned to the cockpit and took her seat
"There are no Survelliance devices in the rear compartment of this ship" She reported calmly. What has happened is a mystery"

"Fine then, how far from the Cruisers?"

"Approximately 3 hours and 12 minutes at our currant velocity"

"I suggest we get out of Danaversian Space as quickly as possible, Kartosh. We can figure this out in the safety of our own space"

Xiscapia

Silvestris did not return the smile
"I am unfamiliar with the geographical layout of this city. If I want to reach this palace, then I will have no choice but to follow you" He turned and walked with Vanadict to the Palace.

OOC: They are more technologically advanced and they are superior in many ways but they have weaknesses:
1.) They are VERY prone to mental illnesses, especially Vitzmans Syndrome
2.) There are VERY few of them, they have not sent three ships because they are being rude, they are sending three ships because it's all they can spare.
3.) They are mortal, while a wound will not be as likely to kill one of them as a human or Alversian, a headshot is still a definate kill and a wound will incapacitate them.
4.) And while they are smarter and more logical than Humans, this means that realms such as Imagination and Creativity are neglected to a certain degree. They can invent things but won't come up with an idea out of the blue
Hope this clears up a few points :)
Rebel Base...
Vila curled her lip. "I have already spoken to you once," she said to Kash. "Do not make me speak to you again, or it will be extremely unpleasant."
Star Snake...
"True, true. Alright." Kartosh got in the pilot's seat, and Skyler in the Co-pilots. The ship turned and blasted into hyperspace once again. Nightshade sighed. "Something is going on that we aren't aware of. Something has happened. But biological and technical scans reveal nothing. The weapons all work fine, and the computer banks are untouched."
OOC: One of the things I TGed you about: You know ships cannot fight in hyperspace? It's an alternate dimension, you could have an entire fleet flying around you in hyperspace and you wouldn't know it because nothing can occupy the same hyperspace area as you do.
Port...
A lesser diplomat would have rolled her eyes, but Vanadict continued to smile and refrained from speaking. She led Silvestris out to a speeder, which they entered and took off. They were escorted by a motercade of police hovercrafts and identical speeders, designed to throw off terrorist attacks.
OOC:
1. I assume that will show up later.
2. So they are not a huge kingdom, they only control a planet or two?
3. Fair enough
4. So while they are technologically advanced, they would have very little Art and general media?

Rebel Base
Ignoring Kash, Connolly turned back to Vila and gave a mischievious smile
"How would you like to aquire a new ship for the fleet?" He asked, "Our little spy has revealed exactly how it could be done"

Star Snake
OOC: Depends. You are using hyperspace, my ships use warp drive. Same thing except you can fight in one and not the other.

Nigripes typed a few things into her console then stopped again. Her body seemed to tense up and she looked around at the others

"Nigripes? Is there a problem?" Cavourna asked.

"No, Flag Captain. Everything is fine." She stated as she returned back to work, "There is a message from Alversian High Command here. I suggest you read it"


TO: Xiscapian Mercenary Vessel Star Snake
URGENT MESSAGE. LEVEL 10 CLEARANCE ONLY. DO NOT
PERMIT ANOTHER TO READ IT'S CONTENTS
We have just recieved word from Alumina Scanners that a
Danaversian Barracuda has crashed on a nearby world. It may
contain information vital to the Republic and the Empire
regarding the Rebel threat. You have been offered an assignment
which will result in a bountry worth 950,000 Sedar. Collect the
Barracuda's databank and bring it to one of our vessels in the
DMZ.

Admiral John Reynolds
APS Light of Independance

Cavourna looked around at Kartosh
"Your call"

Xiscapia
Silvestris watched the sights of Xiscapia go by without concern or interest. He remained silent for the entire time. An Alversian would describe the scene as 'awkward' but Alumina had no interest in such things.

OOC:
1. You guess correctly
2. One planet, half a dozen small colonies
3. I would hope so.
4. Big on Art, nothing with regards to media.

Rebel Base
Ignoring Kash, Connolly turned back to Vila and gave a mischievious smile
"How would you like to aquire a new ship for the fleet?" He asked, "Our little spy has revealed exactly how it could be done"

Star Snake
OOC: Depends. You are using hyperspace, my ships use warp drive. Same thing except you can fight in one and not the other.

Nigripes typed a few things into her console then stopped again. Her body seemed to tense up and she looked around at the others

"Nigripes? Is there a problem?" Cavourna asked.

"No, Flag Captain. Everything is fine." She stated as she returned back to work, "There is a message from Alversian High Command here. I suggest you read it"


TO: Xiscapian Mercenary Vessel Star Snake
URGENT MESSAGE. LEVEL 10 CLEARANCE ONLY. DO NOT
PERMIT ANOTHER TO READ IT'S CONTENTS
We have just recieved word from Alumina Scanners that a
Danaversian Barracuda has crashed on a nearby world. It may
contain information vital to the Republic and the Empire
regarding the Rebel threat. You have been offered an assignment
which will result in a bountry worth 950,000 Sedar. Collect the
Barracuda's databank and bring it to one of our vessels in the
DMZ.

Admiral John Reynolds
APS Light of Independance

Cavourna looked around at Kartosh
"Your call"

Xiscapia
Silvestris watched the sights of Xiscapia go by without concern or interest. He remained silent for the entire time. An Alversian would describe the scene as 'awkward' but Alumina had no interest in such things.

OOC:
1. You guess correctly
2. One planet, half a dozen small colonies
3. I would hope so.
4. Big on Art, nothing with regards to media.
Rebel Base...
"Indeed? And what ship, specifically, are you reffering to?"
Star Snake...
"No, godsdamnit. This was my last run. No more adventures, 950,000 Sedar isn't going to make a difference when I've got some eleven million credits," Kartosh said savagly. "I've already lost my hearing, I don't want to lose anything else, thanks." Skyler nodded in agreement. "Let the government handle it's own dirty work. We've earned our early retirement."
Xiscapia...
The speeder soon made it to the Palace, gray a rising high into the sky, black and blue Xiscapian flags flying high from the battlements. Two Black Guards flanked them as they entered the Palace, where they were immediatly met by a small army of servants. "Anything you need, Master?" said a female, bowing low.
OOC: But dose not art require creativity? Unless it is art like modern art, or art though science.

Rebel Base...
"Indeed? And what ship, specifically, are you reffering to?"
Star Snake...
"No, godsdamnit. This was my last run. No more adventures, 950,000 Sedar isn't going to make a difference when I've got some eleven million credits," Kartosh said savagly. "I've already lost my hearing, I don't want to lose anything else, thanks." Skyler nodded in agreement. "Let the government handle it's own dirty work. We've earned our early retirement."
Xiscapia...
The speeder soon made it to the Palace, gray a rising high into the sky, black and blue Xiscapian flags flying high from the battlements. Two Black Guards flanked them as they entered the Palace, where they were immediatly met by a small army of servants. "Anything you need, Master?" said a female, bowing low.
OOC: But dose not art require creativity? Unless it is art like modern art, or art though science.


Kash grinned " Since when was "I" under your command?"

Rebel Base

Connolly looked at Kash in utter disgust.
"Let's get one thing straight here, Wilson. You mean nothing to us. You are one tiny, pathetic speck on the surface of a planet. No one cares about your race, your beliefs because you don't matter. The SASM were more of a threat in four weeks than you were in thirty years. So cut the superiority shit and get out of this office."

He turned back to Vila

"How does a Black Phoenix-Class ship sound?" He asked, smiling.

Star Snake

"An illogical decision" Nigripes replied, puzzled, "This represents a key oppurtunity to gain intel on the Rebellion and to..."

"...Nigripes," Cavourna interuptted, "It's Kartosh's ship and if he doesn't desire to help us then we can't force him. Although," He started thinking, "If the Rebels were to gain knowledge of your vast treasure outside of Offical control and protection, you would become a very interesting target for them."

"Indeed, 11 million can buy a lot of ships and crew" Nigripes agreed, "And it would be considerably easier than trying to take it from either Government. You really have nothing to lose from raiding a crashed Battleship."

Palace, Xiscapia

Silvestris started at the servants and shook his head
"I require nothing at this time," as soon as he had finished, he turned his back on her to speak to the Vanadict, "Where shall we begin these discussions?" He asked rather forcefully.

Rebel Base

Connolly looked at Kash in utter disgust.
"Let's get one thing straight here, Wilson. You mean nothing to us. You are one tiny, pathetic speck on the surface of a planet. No one cares about your race, your beliefs because you don't matter. The SASM were more of a threat in four weeks than you were in thirty years. So cut the superiority shit and get out of this office."

He turned back to Vila

"How does a Black Phoenix-Class ship sound?" He asked, smiling.

Star Snake

"An illogical decision" Nigripes replied, puzzled, "This represents a key oppurtunity to gain intel on the Rebellion and to..."

"...Nigripes," Cavourna interuptted, "It's Kartosh's ship and if he doesn't desire to help us then we can't force him. Although," He started thinking, "If the Rebels were to gain knowledge of your vast treasure outside of Offical control and protection, you would become a very interesting target for them."

"Indeed, 11 million can buy a lot of ships and crew" Nigripes agreed, "And it would be considerably easier than trying to take it from either Government. You really have nothing to lose from raiding a crashed Battleship."

Palace, Xiscapia

Silvestris started at the servants and shook his head
"I require nothing at this time," as soon as he had finished, he turned his back on her to speak to the Vanadict, "Where shall we begin these discussions?" He asked rather forcefully.
Rebel Base...
Vila leaned forward, interested. "An Alumina vessal? And how are you going to manage that?"
Star Snake...
"How about my life?" Kartosh snapped, but inwardly he was debating. The greedy mercenary side of him was urging it: Very little heavily lifting, all hostiles dead or wounded, in and out. Sounded simple enough. "Besides," he said, thinking aloud, "I can defend myself from Rebels quite well, thanks, but...it would be tiring to step over a pile of bodies every day..." He curled his lip. "Fine. We go."
Palace...
"This way." said Vanadict softly, calmly. Her presence was utterly unrequired, a servant or even a droid could have been sent to do what she was now doing. But she had to make a good first impression. So far it seemed she was failing. She led Silvestris to the Imperial Confrence Room. "The Emperor will be right with you." She bowed herself out. Moments later the Emperor himself walked in, taking a seat across from the Alumina at the black table. "Welcome. I apologize for making you wait, things are getting rather hectic. There IS a war on, after all." he chuckled.

Rebel Base

"Not quite" He smiled "Heard of the Star Snake recently?" he asked

Star Snake

"In that case," Cavourna clapped his hands togather, "Let's get cracking."

"There is a chance that the Barracuda may still be operational" Nigripes turned back to her console, "I could remodulate our shields to their scanner frequencies, it would prevent detection until we are on the surface"

"Fine, get to it"

"I will require assistance" She stated, standing up

"Skyler, care to help?" Cavourna asked as the Alumina departed the cockpit.

Palace

"Indeed," Silvestris did not laugh, "I presumed that is why we were pulled from patrol duties and sent to this planet? You required our assistance, Emperor Foxfire and you have it. Now, why has this war been declared?" He asked, looking around the room like an executive counting down the moments until he was free again.

Rebel Base

"Not quite" He smiled "Heard of the Star Snake recently?" he asked

Star Snake

"In that case," Cavourna clapped his hands togather, "Let's get cracking."

"There is a chance that the Barracuda may still be operational" Nigripes turned back to her console, "I could remodulate our shields to their scanner frequencies, it would prevent detection until we are on the surface"

"Fine, get to it"

"I will require assistance" She stated, standing up

"Skyler, care to help?" Cavourna asked as the Alumina departed the cockpit.

Palace

"Indeed," Silvestris did not laugh, "I presumed that is why we were pulled from patrol duties and sent to this planet? You required our assistance, Emperor Foxfire and you have it. Now, why has this war been declared?" He asked, looking around the room like an executive counting down the moments until he was free again.
Rebel Base...
Vila snorted. "Ship of the two mercenaries that defeated the SASM? Who hasn't?"
Star Snake...
Skyler shrugged. "Sure." She followed Nigripes. Silvertooth looked around. "What can we do?" he indicated himself and Nightshade. "Sit down and shut up." said Kartosh, his eyes on the controls.
Palace...
"The war has not officially been declared, but the motivating reason is the Social Reformests, the Xiscapian side of the Rebellion, are unhappy with the way the government runs things. They seek to remove the current Empire and replace it with a more imperalistic, aggressive one. They are joined by various mercenaries and pirates looking for a quick profit, and the Alversian Rebels. We also suspect, though cannot prove, Danaversian involvment. But it is a sure thing, with their attempted runs on the DMZ and recent Barracuda activity."

Kash smiled lightly " Alright, I will leave" he turned and walked out of the door, he tapped his helmet com " Blackwater, were leaving, get ready for beaming, grab the men.

The Observer Defiant was manned by mostly assorted thugs, humans. Some droids too, and Alversian Rebels, but no Xiscapians, Danaversians, Korr or other xenos. No sense in placing an alien under the command of xenophobes. The crew was competent, as Adrian's daily beatings and the regular military discipline was sinking in. Not on par with most military vessal's crew, but close enough for Calaveran work. Three hundred pilots also boarded the craft, and these were mostly droid brains, programmed to fly a fighter in combat. There was only about fifty biological pilots on the whole ship. It was fully operational, including the plasma ping, cloaking, shields, A.I. and beaming gun. It was also stocked with Calaveran armor and assault rifles, salvaged from the ship when it was found.

The Observer Defiant was manned by mostly assorted thugs, humans. Some droids too, and Alversian Rebels, but no Xiscapians, Danaversians, Korr or other xenos. No sense in placing an alien under the command of xenophobes. The crew was competent, as Adrian's daily beatings and the regular military discipline was sinking in. Not on par with most military vessal's crew, but close enough for Calaveran work. Three hundred pilots also boarded the craft, and these were mostly droid brains, programmed to fly a fighter in combat. There was only about fifty biological pilots on the whole ship. It was fully operational, including the plasma ping, cloaking, shields, A.I. and beaming gun. It was also stocked with Calaveran armor and assault rifles, salvaged from the ship when it was found.

Kash and his men were beamed up to greet some Calaverian guards, he called the attention of the crew to meet in the simulator room, he did this as he plugged himself into the ship's AI " All personal report to VR room at once."

It took some time, of course, and those all the way across the ship plugged in their own way by VR. Soon Kash had thousands of thugs and droids staring at him, waiting for him to speak. There was only the occasional mutter in the crowd, a huge difference from the rowdy rabble they had been before. Many of them wore Calaveran armor.

It took some time, of course, and those all the way across the ship plugged in their own way by VR. Soon Kash had thousands of thugs and droids staring at him, waiting for him to speak. There was only the occasional mutter in the crowd, a huge difference from the rowdy rabble they had been before. Many of them wore Calaveran armor.

Kash put his hands behind his back as he walked along the rows of uniformed men, he needed to make a point and not look weak in front of these men, he stoped, drew his magnum and fire point blank into a one of the thugs, blood and brains sprayed and hit the others behind and to the side of him. Kash used his mic to reverbert a message to the whole crew, he said calmy as he walked " Welcome aboard the Defiant...dont take the name as a way of life." he stared down each one of them in the eyes, coldy. " From now on you listen to me, you do as I say when I say and how I say, if you dont...you will end up like that gentleman back there." He holsterd his pistol and continued " You will be polite aboard this ship, you will not argue, and eventually you will become apart of our little "family". He stoped and replyed calmy again " Do you get me?"

The thugs moved away from where the man lay dead that Kash had shot. Half his head had been blown off, and gore dripped off the bench onto the floor. It was a completly unessicary act of random violence...the thugs liked it. They all replied. "Yes sir!"

The thugs moved away from where the man lay dead that Kash had shot. Half his head had been blown off, and gore dripped off the bench onto the floor. It was a completly unessicary act of random violence...the thugs liked it. They all replied. "Yes sir!"

Kash walked out with a company of six Calaverian guards " That will be all" he headed towards the bridge.

OOC: I responded in the Guardians thread, BTW.
IC:
The thugs and such all went back to their duties aboard the Defiant. The law had been laid down, and they intended to follow it. No sense or profit in becoming like that one guy...the man whose brains were being cleaned off the bunkhead. It revealed Kash was not a man afraid of violence or bloodshed, but also that he was unpreditable and possibly homocidal.

OOC: I responded in the Guardians thread, BTW.
IC:
The thugs and such all went back to their duties aboard the Defiant. The law had been laid down, and they intended to follow it. No sense or profit in becoming like that one guy...the man whose brains were being cleaned off the bunkhead. It revealed Kash was not a man afraid of violence or bloodshed, but also that he was unpreditable and possibly homocidal.

Kash sat down in the command chair on the bridge, oh how he like the feel, he smiled " Its been awhile" he turned to one of his officers(very few remained). " Open hailing signals" he said as he viewed the other ships in Orbit " Defiant awaiting orders."

Defiant, you have your first mission. Approach the Xiscapian system Cholk, cloaked. You are to observe the defenses and report back. Do not engage the enemy under any circumstances. That is all.
.

Kash haited the idea of being given orders, but at least he had a chain of command. The Observer opend a hyperspace window and they were on there way. The Cholk system...he had never been there. Aboard the ship the crew walked and talked, there wasnt much going on, and very few things in need of repair. It was peacful and actually very quiet, except for the red alert sirens that went off every once in a while for practice.

OOC: Red alert sirens...just to keep them on their toes? XD.
IC:
It was a long, long flight from the Hermit system to the Cholk system, and many stops along the way. Dead systems, all of them, with no life and no ships save for maybe the occasional probe, but even these were unlikely, considering the vastness of the galaxy.
Cholk System...
Vist (http://photobucket.com/mediadetail/?media=http%3A%2F%2Fi198.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa94%2FKillafem%2FSHIEK.jpg&searchTerm=shiek&pageOffset=5) paced in her office. She was the governor of the system, in control of everything, including trade, diplomacy and military command. In terms of defenses, the SASM war had hit them hard. The system's entire resident fleet had been pulled for active duty, specifically the final battle. Of these, the Superbattleship Gloom Walker, Xiscapia's largest ship, a Supercapital, did not return. She gone to war against the SASM and destroyed three Pathfinders before being brutally ganged up upon and destroyed. Of the two destroyers, the Spike had been destroyed, but the Revenge vitrually untouched. The Cruiser Dark Star had taken moderate damage, and the Xiscapia was destroyed. So thus only one Cruiser, one Destroyer, one Medical ship and one Carrier had returned to the system. XNHQ had promised another Superbattleship and a replacement Cruiser and Destroyer, but these had yet to come in. This left only two fighting ships, the Dark Star and the Revenge, to defend the system, along with four corvettes and a force of a hundred land-based fighters. The system was heavily layered with probes, drone fighters, and homing mines. Should a ship enter the system, it would either be detected immediatly, or, if it tried to proceed, would crash into mines and be attacked by drones. Vist thought extensivly about these things, although the system had never been attacked, save for the single time by the SASM. Vist was described in government files as "headstrong with a firey temper, feircly giving no quarter to those she considers Xiscapia's enemies."

Rebel Base...
Vila snorted. "Ship of the two mercenaries that defeated the SASM? Who hasn't?"
Star Snake...
Skyler shrugged. "Sure." She followed Nigripes. Silvertooth looked around. "What can we do?" he indicated himself and Nightshade. "Sit down and shut up." said Kartosh, his eyes on the controls.
Palace...
"The war has not officially been declared, but the motivating reason is the Social Reformests, the Xiscapian side of the Rebellion, are unhappy with the way the government runs things. They seek to remove the current Empire and replace it with a more imperalistic, aggressive one. They are joined by various mercenaries and pirates looking for a quick profit, and the Alversian Rebels. We also suspect, though cannot prove, Danaversian involvment. But it is a sure thing, with their attempted runs on the DMZ and recent Barracuda activity."

OOC: I'm back! (Migrating between computers here)

Rebel Base

"Well," Connolly smiled, "If you can persuade Chordata and Hanlon to lend a few ships, I think I may be able to land us their ship. Our little spy can see to that"

Star Snake

Nigripes went through to the rear of the ship and began to type rapidly on the controls there. Once Skyler had joined her, she stopped and looked at her for a moment
"It is curious" She stated, returning to her work, "who each race is motivated in entirely different ways. I am motivated to protect my home and my people. Flag Captain Cavourna is similiarly engaged. You and Captain Kartosh, however, seem motivated entirely by desire of wealth"

Palace

"So the war has yet to be declared?" Silvestris asked curiously, "How fascinating that people's choose to implode rather than work togather for a common purpose. The Danaversians are involved in this threatre when we shoul;d be as well" His eyes filled with hate at the mention of the Empire.

OOC: I'm back! (Migrating between computers here)

Rebel Base

"Well," Connolly smiled, "If you can persuade Chordata and Hanlon to lend a few ships, I think I may be able to land us their ship. Our little spy can see to that"

Star Snake

Nigripes went through to the rear of the ship and began to type rapidly on the controls there. Once Skyler had joined her, she stopped and looked at her for a moment
"It is curious" She stated, returning to her work, "who each race is motivated in entirely different ways. I am motivated to protect my home and my people. Flag Captain Cavourna is similiarly engaged. You and Captain Kartosh, however, seem motivated entirely by desire of wealth"

Palace

"So the war has yet to be declared?" Silvestris asked curiously, "How fascinating that people's choose to implode rather than work togather for a common purpose. The Danaversians are involved in this threatre when we shoul;d be as well" His eyes filled with hate at the mention of the Empire.
OOC: Yaahhh, you're back! :D
IC:
Rebel Base...
"For the Star Snake, we can spare our recently aquired A.I. Cruiser. I will take with Hanlon and Chordata, although I think the Fish is in a bad mood over the loss of his precious battleship. However, once I tell him what we are going after, he may lend a few ships..."
Vila turned and called up both Hanlon and Chordata over her holo screen. "Admirals, I need a few ships from you both. We are attempting to secure the ship known as the Star Snake for the Rebellion, and hopefully kill it's occupants."
Star Snake...
"Of course. No patrotic feelings here, except to the extent that if the Allies are destroyed we will have to find someone else to put us on their payroll."
Palace...
"The Alversian Navy has been gutted, and our Navy is only large enough to protect our boarders: We are not large enough to mount a large offensive. The Rebels will be crushed, but should it come to war with the Danaversians, we will need all the help we can get."

OOC: Friday's post was on a computer in school, these posts are coming from my Ma's Computer in work! (Migrating)

Rebel Base

Both Hanlon and Chordata looked reluctant
"One of my most powerful battleships has already been destroyed. Why should I sacrafice another?" Chordata demanded
"Indeed, the Republican Navy needs all the ships it can muster. Why should we divert for a vessel which is infinitely more powerful than any of my ships?" It was obvious from this question that Hanlon was in one of his more sane moods.

Star Snake

"Currancy is worthless" Nigripes stated the opinion of all Alumina, "Money is a mere term to denote value rather than to promote it. A Sedar coin is worthless in a physical sense but because it means something more valuable, that makes it more valuable. It is a curious situation" She stated as she worked, "The left power distribution node will need to be realigned by 0.212443 if we are to remain completely undetected" She instructed.

Palace
"Very well" Silvestris stated, "Our own population has been badly reduced by many wars with the Danaversian Empire. We have little to spare in the shape of ships or troops. Hopefully, our 'expertise' will compensate for our poor numbers" He gave a small smile for the first time.

The Defiant exited hyperspace just outside the system and was now using sub-light engines to continue its path into the system, it was now cloaked. Kash stood up as they mindfully made there way into the system, Kash hit the coms button to the crew " We have arrive in the cholk system, be ready to engage if neccesary."

bump-

OOC: Friday's post was on a computer in school, these posts are coming from my Ma's Computer in work! (Migrating)

Rebel Base

Both Hanlon and Chordata looked reluctant
"One of my most powerful battleships has already been destroyed. Why should I sacrafice another?" Chordata demanded
"Indeed, the Republican Navy needs all the ships it can muster. Why should we divert for a vessel which is infinitely more powerful than any of my ships?" It was obvious from this question that Hanlon was in one of his more sane moods.

Star Snake

"Currancy is worthless" Nigripes stated the opinion of all Alumina, "Money is a mere term to denote value rather than to promote it. A Sedar coin is worthless in a physical sense but because it means something more valuable, that makes it more valuable. It is a curious situation" She stated as she worked, "The left power distribution node will need to be realigned by 0.212443 if we are to remain completely undetected" She instructed.

Palace
"Very well" Silvestris stated, "Our own population has been badly reduced by many wars with the Danaversian Empire. We have little to spare in the shape of ships or troops. Hopefully, our 'expertise' will compensate for our poor numbers" He gave a small smile for the first time.
Rebel Base...
Vila answered Chordata first.
"And you suppose that your sent ship would be destroyed? By what, exactly? The Star Snake? It can destroy a Cruiser, or a Destroyer, but not a Battleship. Certainly not a Barracuda. They will be pinned down, but to do this, we need as many ships as possible." To Hanlon, now: "What I just said to the Fish applies to you as well, Admiral. Except your ships can be destroyed by the Star Snake, so it will take considerably more vessals on your part."
Star Snake..."Money is worthless," muttered Skyler, "that's a new one. The basics of economics is that the currancy is backed by the government. If you were to go to the Imperial Treasury now and ask for a hundred credits worth of gold, we would give it to you in exchange for the credits. Our systems says that this amount is worth "X" amount of gold or silver of Gulda crystals or any other precious gems or metals we possess. In the logical sense, a credit is a peice of plastic or metal, depending on where you get it from, and worthless. But backed by the government, it has more value, as what it is being backed by has value." Skyler felt rather foolish explaining basic economics to the Alumina, and was sure she was in for a verbal beating. While she talked she realigned the left power distribution node by the correct amount, barely paying attention. After having lived and worked on the Star Snake for so long, operating, repairing and modifying the tough little ship was like a second nature to her.
Palace...
"Then you do not follow the ways of the Korr or Calaverans or Danaversians it that you believe numbers equal victory, but rather a smaller force to do things larger, less fine quality forces would not attempt." The Emperor approved, this was the same take the Xiscapians conducted their wars.

Kash sent a message to the Rebel Base.

" We have entered the system and now have orbit over the civilized planet, well maybe not civilized for animals, there appears to be two warships, planet defences dont look very tough, SASM damage has been done."