[IC] Star Wars: Behind Enemy Lines (Lord Wraith and Rain)

[Lord Wraith]

As the Republic Cruiser dropped out of Hyperspace, Jedi Master Rhukti Ky stared out the viewport at the world of Onderon. While Onderon had cooperated with the Republic in the past few centuries, it came at no surprise to the Torgruta Jedi that it had fallen under Sith Influence during the War. The planet had a dark history, especially considering the history of Freedon Nadd and the extreme cultists that had appeared over the years to worship the Sith Lord and continue his influence. Even before entering orbit, Master Ky could feel the strong presence of the Force coming from the planet, crying out as those below sought to abuse it and manipulate it to their own selfish will.

In the Jedi's experience, the Sith didn't respect the Force, merely seeing it as a means to an end. They treated it like a tool, abusing it to smash through any who opposed them. Ky simply didn't agree with that treatment of the Living Force, that said the Jedi weren't innocent by any means. Each organization had its faults, they became more and more apparent with each year that passed by, but the Jedi were the lesser of two evils and during a time of war no one's hands were completely clean.

The war had everyone running scared and the Jedi Council were no different. At the behest of the Council, the Republic had sent along a platoon of elite troopers with Master Ky to ensure his protection. With the planet under the oppression of the Sith, the Republic were very curious as to what Onderon had to offer, as such they had dispatched Ky to infiltrate behind enemy lines and find out exactly why the Sith were so keen in holding on to Onderon.

Turning to his protector, Ky broke the silence as he stood up from his meditation.

"Much suffering I sense from the planet's surface. I believe our mission here is of the highest priority Captain, I certainly hope you and your troops are feeling up to the wilderness of Onderon. I have heard the native beasts are quite dangerous to deal with."

[StrangerDanger]

Onderon, it was a feral and wild planet that Captain Phychs and his squad know well. Back in their Commando days there had been multiple drops made from low orbit in stealth pods. There had been more of them, more Troopers... But the pods weren't perfect and there had been casualties. Destroying the Sith infrastructure, turning the local population against the occupation, your typical Commando affairs. Catching the movement from the corner of his eye, Phychs turned to his Jedi and lifted his shoulder plates from the floor.

"Our job is to protect you on your mission, Master Jedi. My boys and I are ready for anything, the critters of Onderon are nothing new to us."

Phychs glanced out of the reinforced glass out at the green jungle planet off in the distane. There was nothing but suffering and struggle to be had on the planet. He knew that all too well.

"Excuse me Master Jedi, I must get the Troopers ready for deployment."

With a curt nod, Captain Phychs took his leave and headed down to the hanger bay where his squads were preparing for their drop to the surface. Both he and his men had a certain amount supersticion involved with both the Sith and Jedi alike. Anyone who could creep into and pervert the mind of your comrades was something to be suspicious of. Occasionally passing by the odd Trooper, the Guard Captain passes though the last set of doors into the hustle and bustle of the Hanger only to find his men already suited up and waitng for his arrival. He shouldn't be surprised, they had all been waiting for this day. Tapping his Com-link, Captain Phychs radios his Master Rhukti Ky.

"Master Jedi, the squads are assembled and ready to drop, we await your word."

Looking at his twenty some odd men, the Trooper assembles the elite team of soldiers to brief them. Waving his hand to halt the idle chatter.

"Alright Troopers, quiet down... Our mission is going to be assisting Master Rhukti Ky in uncovering the importance of Onderon to the enemy as well as executing any disruption activities that present themselves along the way. Make sure you have your thermal detonators and Det-Packs ready. Check your blasters and ensure one another's armor is fitted properly and will stand up to a few hits. Alright, mount up and stand by, I'll pass on word."

It was almost time, he could feel it...

[Lord Wraith]

As the Captain left, Master Ky turned his attention back to the planet below as the cruiser began to enter the atmosphere. Turbulence rocked the ship as it descended towards the forests below. The pilots had been instructed to land well away from the city so as not to alert any Sith soldiers to their presence. The ship's stealth functions would shield it from any unwanted eyes below as it came to a halt, the repsulsor engines lowering it gently to the ground. Walking down the ramp, Master Ky lifted the dark brown hood of his cloak over his horns as he pulled the cloak tighter over his grey robes. His bare feet touched the ground as Master Ky breathed in, feeling the Force all around him as he reached out through it to see where it would guide him next. A wave of darkness came back with such raw power that Ky nearly was knocked from his feet. Truly the grip the Sith had on this planet was immense.

A branch snapped nearby and Master Ky turned his head, locating the source of the noise in time for his lightsaber to fly to his hand. As the sound of a blaster rang out, the verdant blade ignited in his hand deflecting the first shot as Sith Troopers emerged from the undergrowth and began to assault the ship.

[StrangerDanger]

It hadn't hadn't taken but a moment before his Jedi companion's weapon was in hand and the blaster rounds were flying. In response to the attack, his platoon of Troopers began to fan out and take cover while returning fire. The amount of Sith soldiers in the landing zone didn't bode well and reeked of treachery, the red and blue streaks passing by reinforced the idea. Tapping his commlink, the Captain began giving orders and directing his men's fire.

"Second squad, on me! Third squad I want you to lay down fire while first squad maneuvers on the enemy from the right. Squad four, you're with Master Jedi Rhukti Ky, don't make him fight alone! Move out Troopers!"

Like the highly trained Soldiers they were, the execution was well practiced and the Troopers moved without hesitation, firing while the attacking team moved to push into the enemies flank. However, like most plans, it didn't last long as the enemy broke through dense underbrush with walkers, firing heavy blasters effectively breaking their counterattack.

Don't panic Phychs, keep calm and make a plan. Looking over the battle, he paused when he noticed a distortion in the air further back in the treeline and his gut told him it wasn't anything good. Peering for a second more, the Trooper caught movement and knew by instinct what it was, optical camouflage and the shooter was focused on Master Ky.

"Master Jedi! Sniper!"

Lifting his Blaster, Captain Psychs began to fire into the distortion, only to catch a nearby explosion, launching him into a nearby tree. With his ears ringing and vision blurred, Phychs gazed over the carnage in a daze. Explosions, red and blue bolts flying in every direction, Troopers and Sith dying both. It was chaos, and he was powerless to do anything about it.