Zarkun

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Jerus Je'and

Pivoting to my left, I finally manage to slice off the arm of one of the droids and capitalize on the advantage, bringing both my sabers around in a whirling attack that manages to shred through it's shield after a few consecutive hits and take off its head. I jet forwards as its companion attempts to slice me from behind and barely avoid the vibrosword. Spinning around, I clash with it as I jet forwards again, using the momentum to push it back hard and slam it into the wall behind it. Unable to get the room to properly attack me, it resorts to trying to stab me, an attack I easily bat aside each time it tries.

Now, the main problem was that I knew cutting it across the chest wasn't an option, as it's armor seemed to be at least an alloy derivative of the big ones. And I didn't have the time for a drawn out fight to expose its head as the droid kept the shield protecting its head from another blow like what had felled the other one. I needed a way to end this quickly.

Star Wars - Galaxies at War[MULTIVERSE SPACESHIP RP]

Temari Ordo-Ordo Encampment, Dxun

The Ordo clan leader watched the broadcast with no visible amount of interest before it ended, though the storm he seemed to summon brought a small smile to her face. "Well then, if all that's true, then you've brought a truly worthy enemy to my attention. We'll set course to Alderaan as soon as we're on our ships." She turns back to making sure everything went to the appropriate areas. "We can also get you there faster than that Republic scout shuttle can. If you're alright with waiting a little bit."

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Mayhem Squad-Hangar aboard the Glasgow

Captain Erin wasted no time in moving her squad from the area they'd been directed to to rest up and getting them to the hangar. They'd already swapped their civilian clothes out for their combat armors and proper load outs, though Rhosom retained the DMR over his usual sniper rifle. Filing in, they were somewhat surprised to see non-human N7 operatives, but didn't ask any questions about it, instead forming up in an area that wasn't too intrusive and waiting for the Glasgow's captain to arrive.

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Jason Erthos-Palace Organa, Alderaan

Bail bowed his head in appreciation and acknowledgement. "We're already getting everyone we can in shuttles and as I told Commander Erthos, several of the noble houses have their own plans in motion." Jason frowns.

"Is there a planet nearby we can use to drop your people off on?"

"A planet called Mantor VII. It was being considered for colonization, but it may now become our new home." Jason opens his mouth to reply, but gets a communication from the Taris's captain, a Cathar named Leina.

"Supreme Commander, the Glasgow is here and calling for aid in taking the Assimilator-class in orbit over the planet. Should we send forces?" Jason considers for a moment before nodding.

"Prep two LAA/Ts and no more. Can't leave the Taris defenseless. I'll see if any of the delegation down here wants to go and if any of the Scorch Guard want to as well."

"As you order sir." The line cuts and Jason turns to Bail and Vael.

"It would seem one of our allied ships arrived in the system already, the ship that lead the mission on Coruscant as I recall. They're going to capture the Assimilator-class ship in orbit and use it to aid in the evacuation. Vael'Virisusai, would you like to join them?"

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Jerus Je'and

The sounds of blaster fire within the palace joined the sounds of that without as I duck behind cover from a focused barrage from one of Sucal's droid guards while the other moved up on me with it's shield and vibrosword. They were different from the one's that Becca and I had faced in the hotel, so I figured they were likely some kind of elite model used for guarding important officials. Like Sucal himself. Waiting for a count of three, I ignite both my lightsabers and soar out around the corner away from the droid that was ready to engage me in melee and instead ram my shoulder into the blaster pistol wielding one.

Its response is to use it's servo strength to send me flying back before drawing it's own shield and vibrosword. Growling, I jet forwards again, clashing against sword and shield alike while the other tried to get a flank on me. This would be its own fight for sure now.

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Jerus Je'and

Landing on the last roof before the palace, I look down and watch as the Mandalorian lines and the Republic defensive lines clash, blasters and explosions going off all across the courtyard. The battle must of taken a turn at some point to level the playing field like this, but it didn't matter. There were also a lot more Sith Hunter models here and their cannons and missiles prevented any kind of meaningful push by the Revolution and Mandalorians. I was going to have to make it to the roof of the palace just to work on finding a way in and THAT was going to be hell.

Taking a deep breath, I activate my jetpack and begin the flight towards the palace roof, watching the fighting beneath me. I had my cloaking tech, but the fighting I'd been in thus far had left the reserves low on charge and I wanted to save it for a critical moment instead of a flight to the heart of darkness. Fortunately, as I set down on one of the balconies so I could get into the building, no one saw me as I flew. Or if they did, it didn't click what I was at first. Opening the doors and glancing around the room they lead to, I draw my lightsabers and move in, searching for Jorg and Stoneheart.

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Jerus Je'and

The sounds of combat in an alley way below me caused me some hesitation before I jetpacked across the gap as I glanced down. A squad of Republic troopers was in desperate retreat from a pair of Mandalorians with energy shields before them followed by another squad of Mandalorians who took shots from behind the shields. This was the first time I'd seen the Mandalorian Guardians in action and if I was honest, as I jetted over the one sided fight, they were somewhat terrifying. They were able to create mobile cover that only doubled their protection alongside their armor, and the other Mandalorians could move and fire from behind them without fear of actual retaliation, which made them the single deadliest urban fighting force you'd ever meet.

"The Mando'ade have been busy..." Of course, as I jetted from roof to roof to reduce my odds of being targeted, taking out the odd Republic Sniper as I went, my mind was preoccupied with what I was doing out here. Stoneheart was likely already in the Presidential Palace and the pair were already fighting given the armored man's penchant for getting straight to the point, which likely involved putting the point of his lightsaber in you at some point. Jumping across to three different roofs, the palace came into sight and I grimaced. The easy part was coming to an end, because once I got close, I'd have to fly the remaining distance to it.

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

HK-49 "Hank"

"Firm Statement: Antagonizing those droids will not end well. I can't place why, but Sucal went to lengths not yet clear for them." As the stairs we came down come into sight, I turn to the others. "Encouragement: With them dealt with, we need only break the Republic lines. This war is almost over."

Harn

"Yeah, and then we get to see how the Mandalorians run things before we inevitably rebel against them." Noticing Lomi's look, I shrug. "Come on, they're warriors. I'm just being realistic."

[END SCENE]

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

HK-49 "Hank"

The Queen nods and howls, with several answering howls echoing around them. "You will be permitted to leave this area unharmed. The members of the pack who've been attacking your people in the foyer will leave you be, and we will allow your astromech to do what it must. I have just received word that an exit that fits our needs has been found." I turn with the others and follow them out back into the halls and towards the stairs.

After a few minutes of silence, I speak. "Statement: That was...most strange."

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Harn

"I mean, I kinda agree with Vette. Especially since there's...I mean, we might have a Jedi, but there's a lot more droids than there is of any of us. I vote we live now, exterminate later."

HK-49 "Hank"

I lean over to HJ. "Quiet Statement: We are outnumbered and outgunned. We may not have any other option."

[Approved] Zhâlu Jenal

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A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

HK-49 "Hank"

"Additional Inquiry: And why did Jorg Sucal put you here?" The droid, looks between me and HJ and then sighs.

"The answer is not one I can readily give to your question, HJ Twilight. We are a derivative of the SHK-1395, which is more commonly referred to as the Sith Hunter droid. However, we were not fully developed by the Foundry as the other models were. Our mechanical parts were, but then we were moved to another facility and the organics that comprise the rest of us were added. The location was wiped from our memories however. As for why Jorg sucal put us here, HK-49, our orders were to kill anyone who came in and anyone still here. However, I didn't quite understand why we needed to, so I killed my handler and recalled the pack to me before we started to create the nest."

I would have frowned if I could, but I couldn't so instead I spoke. "Considered Query: Then what is your new primary objective?"

"To escape the upper levels to the very lowest levels we can reach. From there, we wish to remain left alone until we ourselves can answers questions like what are we."

Harn

I lean over to Vette and speak so only she can hear me, as there was a fair amount of space between the protocol droid and HJ and us. "We aren't seriously going to let these things escape are we? That's asking for trouble."