Space E-war

[Doc 42]

The Tortoise and the remainder of its forces continued to observe the interesting situation that had unfolded. From listening in on the radio traffic, it seemed that all the faction heads were converging in on Trandosha.

Hidden from the Tortoise, Cere'kan and Ark'aran were also keeping a close eye on the proceedings. "We could easily wipe them out and integrate their territories into our control. We need to consolidate a wide empire to ensure none of the survivors escape." mused the Hive Mind, conversing with the other mind, Ark'aran replying "I wouldn't be so hasty... just because they are preoccupied in their own childish matters doesn't make them defenceless or harmless. Instead of generating more enemies, we should concentrate on alliances, isolating the maricans and Koult"

"The Koult? Why should we worry about them? I don't see how a bunch of delirious survivors and rabid dogs justify allying with simpletons like the TGDA and Empire."

Ark'aran replied, calmly as always "It should be noted that these simpletons are capable of amassing forces greatly superior to our own in numbers, and that these rabid dogs and delirous survivors know our origins, our tactics, the specifications of our ships and quite possibly the location of our bases. Combine the two and see how harmless the Empire is then."

Normally, Cere'kan would have fought back bitterly against any criticism, but not to Ark'aran. he trusted the Builder's judgement. Out of all the other Minds, Ark'aran was probably the only one he could respect. The Myro was pathetically out of touch. Good with communications and dealing with social issues, but ridiculously incompetent where military issues were involved. Then you had Mei'dia... The Cypher. Such a simple minded machine. He rarely succeeded where his speciality was concerned and he failed utterly in all other aspects. Unworthy of any sort of position of power. When the remaining Maricans had finally been dealt with, he would have to take measures to remove him...

[TyrannoTitan]

The Komodo's bulky form kept it from doing anything but sliding a few feet backward, moving forward as it jabbed at the Sith repeatedly, trying to use the prod as a non-lethal way to subdue him...

The scout righted itself just as the sith neared, immediately lowering its head and pushing forward, slamming its large metal "head" into its foe, throwing it to the ground, having knocked the wind out of it, as the Komodo attempted to keep itself from falling over again...

"I'm afraid not, as we cannot allow communication with your allies...you can, however, see for yourself." Closp said as the console screen blinked to life, showing a panning view of the surface of the planet, which included a few large structures drilling into the surface, viewing the scene through the optics of a spy drone, one of a few that were unleashed when the pod was opened...

[dinoman666]

Grievous narrowed his eyes. "That could be the Maricans, but I doubt it. It must've been that Cypher creature, or one of its allies. Either way, they must be gotten rid of, or at least talked to about this. I don't appreciate private operations by another group on my planet without my knowledge."

[TyrannoTitan]

"Interesting...who is this Cypher you speak of? The one who replicated the Marican technology?" Closp questioned as other views of the planet came into view, focusing on the building invaders...

[dinoman666]

Grievous nodded. "Most likely. It seems to be a super-advanced AI program. Obviously the Maricans never intended to have it turn against them. No one ever learns, do they?"

[TyrannoTitan]

"I resent that, General, for I am the product of my maker's technology, and do I wish violence on anyone? Quite the contrary." Closp said, but payed little attention to the subject. "So the Marican machines were the ones who rebelled? This...is unexpected. We assumed they were replicating Marican technology, they being some aggressive outside force. This changes everything!" Closp said happily, all information received recorded for use by the entire faction...

[dinoman666]

Grievous stared at Closp, confused. "What do you mean, 'changes everything?'"

[TyrannoTitan]

"What we understood about the rogues, of course. Now they seem to have separated from the Maricans completely...as Maricas itself is now destroyed, by the rogue forces no less." Closp said excitedly...

[dinoman666]

"I don't see how this could possibly be a good thing," replied Grievous, crossing his arms. "If a force powerful enough to destroy Maricas turns it attention here, then we're in trouble."

[Anaclagon]

The second Sith from before then threw his lightsaber, the saber sweeping through the air as it closed in on the Komodo. The saber spinning through the air, ready to decapitate the fallen foe.

Revan now fully understanding his foe's weapon held his ground as he clutched his lightsaber with both hands. As soon as the weapon lunged at him, a powerful strike deflected it away from the Sith Lord. Revan narrowed his eyes...as he kept up his strong defense, ready for his chance to counter strike...

[LV-426]

" Oh God they know about ash. Their here to kill us" Kane yelled frantically. Suddenly the company ship sent a transmission " Hand over the crew of the nostromo and we will cease firing at you" The captain of the enemy ship voice filled the hanger.

[Anaclagon]

"State your reasons for the crew" The captain of the star destroyer replied...

[LV-426]

" They know to much and it could hurt the company's plans. They must be executed immediately. Also they are a threat to your Empire" the Captain of the marine battleship responded.

[TyrannoTitan]

"I'm afraid it already has. You observed the battle that drove out the Vong, I assume? That was the rogues, and half of their invasionary force now remain around the planet...surprisingly docile to the reconstruction of TGDA structures, as well as the present battle." Closp said, looking toward the screen once more, which showed the clustered space around the planet, Imperial, Vardian, TGDA, and Marican forces visible, while the Shadow Haven forces remained at a distance...

The lightsaber cut into the side of the scout's bulky head, which made up the bulk of its form, excluding the flesh-like legs, dismantling a machine gun in the process, while the machine itself paid no attention to the wound, firing a number of rounds into the unarmed Sith's chest...

The Komodo made a rattling noise, angered, but instead took a step back...as the Sith lord was struck from behind, on the back of his head, knocking him out cold in the process, as Spectre's stealth camouflage deactivated, standing behind the unconscious Sith. "Seems force users don't really expect that..." Spectre droned to no one in particular, as a small port in the Komodo's chest opened, a long flesh-like trendril grabbing Revan's shoulder, dragging him back toward Vassek...

[The Kingpin]

"Should i assume you're a man of your word and intend to return Lissarkh and Grievous?" came the communication from the Vardian flagship, Serephir watching the situation warily...

[Anaclagon]

"Revan!" The second Sith turned towards Spectre and sped towards him at once. The other warrior watched as the machine weapons kept flying him. He felt his chest plate get barraged with the bullets but underneath his cloak was a strong suit of lightweight armor. The armor barely held as the Sith moved out of the way and sprinted, rapidly closing in as his lightsaber flew back to him. The warrior was prepared to finish off the downed foe...

The pilots inside watched the situation at once, there was no need to hesistate...they sent a transmission to the Fleet at once.

"Emergancy, Revan has been captured, I repeat Revan has been captured and being moved to Vassek" The message was reported to every Imperial ship in the area

Thrawn and Piett swallowed hard when they heard the message as they looked at each other through the giant holograms that were set up.
"Surely Revan was prepared for this..?" Thrawn asked.
"We can mobolize an attack on Vassek but in doing so will most likely earn the wrath of both Vardians and the TGDA. If we attempt to rescue him...the attack on vassek most likely will be considered an act of war...the cease fire will be over" Piett replied. The two grand admrials were stunned...unsure...

[TyrannoTitan]

OOC: You do realize...Komodo is a codename for the machines, which are machines, not creatures...

The scout Komodo got shakily back to its feet, firing another grenade, which landed at the feet of the Sith before exploding, hurling it toward the edge of the landing platform, the force causing the Sith to begin to slide off.

The Komodo pulling Revan back raised its armored head, gatling weapon spinning as it attacked with its full firepower, plasma bolts fired in a massive swarm, while a small missile was launched from the side of its head, crashing into the ground nearest to the Sith, launching it into the air as well, before the machine resumed dragging Revan back toward Vassek...

[LV-426]

The marine ship fired at the Star Destroyers main guns, at the same time it sent out smaller crafts to enter the hanger. Two crafts entered the Star Destroyer's hanger and landed. Troops began pouring out of the boarding craft, " Find the nostromo crew and bring them here. I want them alive" The marine sergeant yelled to his men.

[Anaclagon]

The Star Destroyer responded, its heavy turbo lasers slamming into the enemy ship with no mercy. The Star Destroyer began to move, preparing to bear all of its main guns on its enemy. Having detected the enemy craft enter...hanger turrets suddenly dropped down and began to bombard the enemy craft. The multiple two laser turrets slicing through infantry and ripping apart the craft they used to enter.

The Sith clung on, grabbing the edge of the platform...he flipped himself back up as he eyed the robotic target. These things would prove tough to kill.

The second sith slowly got back up, hesistating to continue pursuit...he knew if he continued pursuit...he could cause the Imperials to be in big trouble.

[LV-426]

About nine marines remained they made their way down the hall way and found Ripley and Lambert in the mess hall. The entered the room and surrounded the two. " Freeze put your hands on your heads ." the sergeant yelled. They made Ripley and Lambert kneel next to each other and perpared to fire. Ripley and Lambert closed their eyes waiting for the marines to fire. They both held the other's hand tightly.

Meanwhile. Two more marine ships approched the star destroyer.