Star Wars (Hue Ran & Celestial)

[Hue Ran]

A drifting wind flew through his hair, the skyscrapers and large buildings looking down on him. Everything seemed to fall apart as the Jedi proclaim that they will now fight alongside the Galactic Alliance. Fear and pain are widespread, it caused a lump in his throat and a tear in his heart. It seemed every time the Alliance came close to a peace in the galaxy everything fell apart. Peace seemed like a old thought, as long as people are greedy they will always attack others to gain more. Hue raised his head to the sky, Coruscant was anything but ordinary. He looked far into the cloud yearning and hoping for this war to end quickly and swiftly. He would be disappointed more then likely but was it wrong to hope was it wrong to believe that the Galaxy deserved a break? Hue was anything but a ordinary Jedi, he was slow to strike and quick to try and resolve problems with words or negotiations rather then fighting. That was the whole reason he trained himself in the Trakata form rather then rely entirely on Ataru.

Deep in his thoughts Hue didn't even realize his communicator was going off. His swift hands pressed unto the communicator to reveal the voice of the Jedi Grandmaster.

"Master Hue Ran, the Galactic Senate has voted. They have determined that a Jedi would be best to investigate this problem. I have decided to send you. You know the system well and you will be best to negotiate a treaty with the neutral system of Ryloth, we will need them in order to keep the Sith from entering the Alliance territory," said the old raspy voice of the much respected and greatly honored Grandmaster Forkin.

" Grandmaster I will of course accept the mission. I assume you have already made the necessary arrangements," came the strong and surprisingly youthful voice of Master Ran.

"Yes you will meet your team in the hanger. They should already have your ship and supplies ready. Hue you must make sure this goes smoothly. If we don't have access to Ryloth the Sith will openly attack our trade routes in the area. Please be swift and may the force be with you."

With that Hue took a lasting look to the sky and turned around heading to the hanger bay. Hundreds of Jedi are now housed in the Jedi Temple of Coruscant. Many more elsewhere. Each one willing to do anything and everything to stick to the Jedi Code and each and every one of them strong and commited to see this war quickly resolved or stopped before it began. That was what the Grandmaster wanted. He wanted Hue to shut the Sith outside and make it that much harder to come near the Alliance territories. It would of course be a daunting task. Intelligence has already informed the Jedi that Sith have started negotiations of their own with the Twilek people. Which will only complicate the task at hand.

Slowly Hue made his way to the hanger the ship he had requested already here and waiting. He had of course requested a cruiser to come along as well however that was hovering above Coruscant waiting for Hue to join them. He looked around and saw a beautiful and stunning Captain waiting in front of the ship.

"I would assume you are to be the Captain the Council requested for this mission?" He said to the stunning redhead now in front of him. Giving his hand for her to shake.

[Celestial]

Kisoni had been at the hanger since the break of dawn. Last night, when she was still in her quarters, she received a message from Command that ordered her to head to hanger bay 28 and oversee and escort a Jedi Master Ran on a diplomatic mission to the Ryloth system. She was initially outraged at the orders when they first came, for she knew just how dire their current situation was and preferred to be shipped to the battlefield instead. The Galactic Alliance had finally almost secured a peace after the defeat of the Empire, but now, it seemed the Sith had returned again.

She also understood the tactical importance of securing that system. If they didn't have Ryloth's cooperation the Sith could attack their supply and trade routes without too much trouble at all. Given her rank, she was able to take a look at the tactical maps housed at Central Command. This mission she was tasked with was just as important as capturing a strategic point, for if they were successful in the negotiation many lives would be saved.

"Captain!" One of the naval personnel, responsible for navigation, walked up to her with a data pad. "Might I have a moment?"

Kisoni cleared her thoughts then walked towards him and glanced at the tablet expectantly. "A problem?"

The navigator shook his head. "No ma'am. All the preparations are almost complete." He scrolled through the data pad and looked up. "Just fueling, and then we'll be already to go."

She nodded curtly. "Keep me informed, ensign. Also, kindly remind the co-pilot to tend to the pre-flight check. We want to be ready to leave immediately."

"Aye ma'am!" Off the navigator went as he climbed aboard the ship to carry out his orders. The hanger crew were all rushing about checking for any abnormalities, but so far, everything had gone quite smoothly, a first in her line of work.

Kisoni looked at her time piece as she noted the closeness it was to the specified departure time. As if her thoughts summoned him, she saw a man in brown and white robes of the jedi order approach her. She straightened up as if she were addressing a superior officer and walked out to meet him.

She gave him slight bow as she shook his hand. "Captain Kisoni, Master Jedi." She gestured to the ship. "Please, this way, we shall be taking off immediately."

[Hue Ran]

Hue gratefully accepted the small bow with one of his own. He looked ahead to the consular class cruiser in front of him. This ship would take him to the acclamator 2 class assault ship hovering over the large planet of Coruscant. Hue slowly followed the Captain into the ship. Reaching the Cockpit of the medium class ship. He looked quickly out the window reminding himself of the last time he went to Ryloth. The thought made him nervous. Yes it was true he had good relations with the Twileks but the hard truth of it was that the Twileks wanted to stay out of Galactic problems. The council was asking him to ask these poor people to step right into the middle. What was the since of that?

Hue felt a shiver run right up his spine. He knew that feeling. He knew it better then anything. Softly he closed his eyes and concentrate only on the force, forgetting everything that was around him. It was one of his many talents. The force had grown strong in him since his betrayal of his Sith Master's. He could now see glimpses of the future as the great Yoda could.

He could see the pictures forming in his mind. First starting as a long and thick cloud and then with time and concentration he could see a face. No not just a face he could see... a planet. He easily identified it as Ryloth but the problem was that he could see crumpled cities and many dead Twileks.

Concentrating even more he focused only on the face that was blurred in his mind. It was hard to make out. He noticed the face had many scars and blood red eyes.

"No," he said softly under his breath. The worst possible situation wouldn't even account for this. He could see it so clearly now.

He turned to the Captain and said, "Captain you must get us into the cruiser as soon as possible We must leave now. Inform the Admiral that as soon as we dock on the cruiser he must immediately go to light speed and get us to Ryloth."

This was even worse then the council had perdicted. With Ryloth conquered there would be nothing to stop the Sith from entering the Outer Rim worlds. It was worse then the worse possible scenario.

He only hoped that there was still time before his vision would come to truth.

[Celestial]

Kisoni had suggested that the Master Jedi wait in the more accomodative areas of the ship, but he didn't seem to agree. Instead, the two had made their way to the cockpit where the flight crew were already prepping the ship for take off. She nodded curtly to the jedi. "Master Jedi, please be at ease; we'll be off soon."

She walked towards the flight chair, which was occupied by the co-pilot presently, who turned and flashed her a grin as he gestured towards the various screen readouts. "Everything is normal ma'am. Engines are optimal and nothing's in the red. We're ready to take off at your co--"

"Captain you must get us into the cruiser as soon as possible We must leave now. Inform the Admiral that as soon as we dock on the cruiser he must immediately go to light speed and get us to Ryloth."

The jedi had spoken out so suddenly that the Captain was caught momentarily off guard. She looked at him and noticed a very slight hint of urgency behind that calm facade he wore. "At once sir." She turned towards the intercom of the small ship and looked pointedly at her pilot. "All crew members are to board immediately. Preparations are complete."

Footfalls could be heard as the crew quickly came aboard. A small detachment of Troopers saddled in the back of the ship as the auxiliary and bridge crews filed in and took their spots immediately. In seconds, the door was confirmed closed and the ship hummed to life. It vibrated quietly as she looked at the pilots screens. The ship slowly began to rise as it began its exit from the hanger. Kisoni felt the speed press against her body as the ship gained speed and quickly rose high above the vast network of Coruscant's towering cities that could be seen from space. Soon enough, the ship left the atmosphere as they emerged into space.

Kisoni walked over to the communications array specialist. "Inform the 2 Class to ready for our departure immediately. Kindly request the Admiral to ready the light speed drive to depart after our touchdown."

"Aye ma'am."

Kisoni returned to the side of the Jedi as the Acclamator slowly came into view. "We'll be docking momentarily Master Jedi." She stepped closer as she lowered her voice so the crew couldn't hear her words. "If I may ask, what has happened to demand such urgency?"

[Hue Ran]

Hue barely seemed to pay attention to anything. As the ship took off Hue stood on the bridge looking out to the sky. It was all he could do. He could feel the deaths already, he could hear the screaming of the Twilek people. He could smell the corpses. He knew now for a fact that they where to late. However perhaps there was still hope. Perhaps he could still evacuate some of the citizens.

As the captain spoke to him his eyes blinked in response. Strange however that he had yet to receive anything from the grandmaster, Hue was sure he would have felt it as well. Sure that the Grandmaster would want to reestablish a foothold on Ryloth. He reached far into the force using his years of experience to find the Grandmaster in the force. It was a technique that the two had used to communicate only with eachother.

"Grandmaster do you sense the death that I do," Hue said through the force to the Grandmaster.

"Yes, Master Ran I sense it to. You must hurry. There could still be survivors," replied the Grandmaster.

Nothing else need be said decided Hue. He know knew that the diplomatic mission had now turned into a full on battle at best. The Grandmaster was wise to hope for survivors it too was what Hue himself hoped to find, however unlike the Grandmaster Hue knew what this particular Sith Lord was capable of he feared the worst.

As the ship desended into the depths of the cruiser and landed on its hanger bay floor Hue could feel the tension in the room. His own nervousness had now produced a nervous tension among the crew. However they themselves had yet seen what awaits them on the surface of the once peaceful Ryloth.

"We'll be docking momentarily Master Jedi." The calm and collected soft voice of the Captain interrupted his thoughts as he returned back to the ship from his concentration within the force.

"If I may ask, what has happened to demand such urgency?" Her soft whisper inaudible to the crew but Hue heard her as clear as day.

"Captain I fear or mission was preordained to failure. I sense great death and lose inside the force. I sense that we are already much to late to save the people of Ryloth," he said it calmly as usual however inside his voice was great sadness.

"Our mission perimeters may very well have changed from a diplomatic mission to a mission of war and bloodshed. Prepare the troops for battle. I fear that the Sith will be waiting for us."

Nothing more be said, he knew that no matter what happens hope will never falter as long as a single Twilek survived it will be worth the trip and even if Hue's single squadron had to secure the whole planet they would do what was necessary and required of them.

"Inform me the moment we arrive Captain."

Hue left with no other words to say. He headed straight to the meditation chamber inside the ship, he had specifically asked for this ship because it had a meditation chamber. Losing himself once again in the force. He decided right now what he needed was to collect himself. A great battle was awaiting him he knew this. He only hoped he has the strength to prevail.

[Celestial]

Kisoni stood over the pilot as she looked outside the flight decks windows. The consular class ship had docked rather spaciously within the Aclamator's vast hole as many troopers clad in dark uniforms formed up on the far side to greet them. It was probably for the Master Jedi no doubt. She padded her pilot's shoulder and walked out of the bridge.

She was still dressed in her casual ware, which seemed a little too informal to greet the Admiral, but special forces were given a slight leeway when it came to regulations. Plus there were more concerning things for her to think about. The words of the Master Jedi. The Sith had already attacked Ryloth? Would there flanks be exposed? She sighed with frustration as there were too many variables and outcomes to thin about given her lack of information. She found herself in the barracks room where the troopers, more specifically, her personal squad that operated with her during any of her missions were standing by. She trusted no other more than those whom were present in this room. They had proven their bravery and loyalty on many occasions that not only won her respect but their respect as well. A mutual exchange.

"Officer on deck!" The four soldiers stood at once as they saluted her.

"At ease gentlemen and lady." Her squad was quite diverse. There were 2 female and three male, which was odd. Female personnel usually served onboard ships or in the medica bay. She remembered earlier in her career, there was a ample amount of uncertainty pertaining to her questioning if she could operate as well as the men. She clearly proved her case. "Our situation has changed. Though I don't have all the information, I want everyone suited up and ready to go before reaching our target destination."

"Expecting trouble ma'am?" asked Lucas, her Sergeant.

"One step at a time. See that it's done, Sergeant."

"Ma'am!"

She looked at the soldiers she trusted the most. "Needless to say, information discipline should go without saying. No one else knows about this. Clear?"

"Clear," replied the others in the room.

Satisfied, she walked out and headed towards the meditation room where Master Hue would be in. The ship wasn't too big allowing her to find the room without too much hassle. She came upon the door controls and toggled to the switch. The door slid open as she bowed to Master Hue whom was sitting inside. "Forgive the intrusion Master Jedi. We have docked with the Aclamator and, as requested, Admiral Delana will be initiating light speed at once."

[Hue Ran]

Hue sat in the exact middle of the room. He sat in peace and quiet, closing his eyes he felt himself come to balance. He felt, no he heard screams. He could sense such horrible pain. Abruptly his sense opened up and he could see something in his mind. A friend, no more then that a Jedi. He could tell it was Jedi Watchmen Juss he could see everything as clear as day. He was being held in some kind of energy field device. It was surely something Hue had never before seen, Juss's screams pitched forth from inside the force like sharp shrieks, as the screams grew in intensity finally ending with the Jedi's body going limp. The vision took Hue to the other side of the room where he could see bright red glowing eyes looking back at Juss.

"You pathetic Jedi will all fall before me and kneel to me when the time is right," said the red eyed man.

The vision started to cloud and dissipate. Until Hue was once again sitting in a small room, alone. He couldn't help but feel sadness for his old friend Juss, but even if it was the last thing he did he would make sure the Jedi was honored.

Remembering that he needed to consult Grandmaster Forkin, he turned to the large communication orb in the room and opened a channel to the Jedi Council room where the entirety of the Council was waiting for his transmission. Hue softly bowed his head in respect to the others before he started his report.

"Masters, we are on our way to Ryloth as all of you well know the planet seems to have either already fallen or is in the process of being conquered. We must immediately send more troops to provide an attack of any barricade they might have on the planet while I will conduct a ground assault," Hue provided his plan as a map appeared in front of the Council and Hue provided dots on the map to figure the location of the bulk of the Sith force on the ground. "The Sith will have the blunt of their forces holding the Capital, while the space forces conduct their attack I will attack here at this outpost. They will have their spacecraft ready for flight there, once we take out that the barricade wont have any reinforcements from the planet. At this time my forces will infiltrate the Capital here at this point. My Captain will take a second group and infiltrate from the back. This two pronged attack will give us a momentary advantage. From there both groups will proceed to the Capital Building right here in the middle." At each step Hue pointed at the map to demonstrate each part. The Council looked at him with respect, knowing if there was one thing Hue was great at it was producing results.

" Any captured force will be held there so we will infiltrate and sabotage the building free all captured forces. The tough part will be leaving. I assume the Commander of their forces will also be present in the Capital Building. If we aren't swift we will give them the opportunity to recapture and kill everyone. So my Captain will escort the captors through this exit underneath the building. That small cave underneath the building leads out of the city where they will need extraction. I will lead the rest of the forces out of the city through this direct route which will provide my Captain with a distraction to get everyone to safety."

With Hue finished the Council looked to each other and nodded their approval. "This is a good plan Master Ran we will provide the ships from Naboo and Rodia. They will be sufficient reinforcements for you. They will be awaiting your arrival at Ryloth. May the force be with you," said the Grandmaster as the connection was broke.

"I hope it is."

Hue looked back to find the Captain Kisoni waiting at the door.

"Please come in Captain. How much did you hear? I see thank you for informing me Captain. Please inform the crew to prepare for battle and get the gunships ready for departure we must go to the surface in order to complete our mission."

[Celestial]

Kisoni nodded to him as she stepped in. She had heard voices before she had opened the door, but the chambers were solidly built to prevent those uninvited from hearing. "Very little Master Jedi. I've notified my squadron that accompanied us. They're ready to move whenever it is required of them." She shifted slightly as she remembered a request from the Admiral. "The Admiral requests to speak with you. I've relayed your request, which is being carried out with due diligence, but a more ... comprehensive answer may be needed for the Admiral, now more than ever with your second request, Master Jedi."

Impudent and disrespectful was not what she was aiming for when she said what she did. Her years in the military had sharpened her words to be as crisp and direct as possible. There was no need for sugar-coating or indirectness when it came to military law. Of course, respect to ones superiors were needed but even then words were clear and concise. In her experience, however, she had never had the chance to speak or work with a person from the Jedi Order, thus, she knew not the proper protocol when addressing one that held such status.

She quickly returned her attention to the Jedi. "When you're ready to proceed, there's a guard detail awaiting outside to bring you to the bridge. Unless ordered otherwise, I'll see to the battle preparations as best as I can." She thought for a moment and decided to ask. "Do you have news concerning the situation on Ryloth? Anything will help with regards to equipment."

[Hue Ran]

Hue understood the Captain's words well. However without being on the planet's surface he can only he glimpses of the situation, he could only see what he was meant to see. Of course this wouldn't be the answer she nor the admiral would be hoping for. Hue just attempted to organize his visions and tried to come up with the best possible explanation that he could. He knew that he couldn't see everything, and at time he wished he could but the force didn't work like that. The force only let you see what you need to see, sometimes things can be left out but Hue had confidence that if everything happened as he planned then things will go according to plan.

"Let us go to the bridge Captain and I will explain the situation, as I know it, to the both of you."

Hue followed the Captain out the doors he bowed his head to the guard outside his quarters as a sign of respect and appreciation. He continued down the hall with Kisoni leading the way, his attitude much better then before, he had reinforcements and a plan in place, that within itself should help to defuse the situation. It took them only a little while to get to the sliding doors that served as the entrance to the bridge, he waited until Kisoni made it inside and then politely followed her to the Admiral.

"Admiral, Captain as far as I can tell this is the situation of Ryloth," said Hue as he activated the planetary map on the bridge to show a map of the planet. "The twilek militia has already been defeated and the planet more then likely has been completely subdued, however I have spoken to the Jedi Council and they have agreed to give us the troops and cruisers stationed at both Rodia and Naboo. By the time we arrive these forces will already be there waiting for us. The plan is as follows," Hue pointed towards the northern part of the planets." The barricade will be setup here at this location. The Rodia and Naboo forces will engage them in space creating a distraction for us to get to the surface." The planet disappeared now replaced with a map of the Capital City. Hue pointed to the eastern space port as he continued," I will attack this space port. Thats where the Sith will have any reinforcements that are ready to provide help for the space engagement." Hue softly took a breath as he now pointed to the western entrance of the city," Captain Kisoni here will take remaining ground forces to this location and we will meet here at the Capital Building. This building will be hard to capture and it will be holding any prisoners of war. We will attack and free the prisoners, we will obviously not be able to retreat the way we came so the Captain will take all prisoners and force down this hidden cavern underneath the building while I will hold the entrance to the cavern. It will give them time to retreat."

As Hue finished he looked at both the Captain and Admiral looking for any sign of confusion. "Ok so are there any questions to this plan?"