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Post by AG on Sept 9, 2004 11:28:46 GMT -5
The capital city of Mon Calamari, named just like the planet.
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Post by AG on Sept 30, 2004 12:25:47 GMT -5
Three starfighters emerged out of hyperspace once again. They were Jedi starfighters. Heading for the Docking bays of Mon Calamari, Riko noticed several freighters heading towards the same direction coming from the south.
[glow=blue,2,300]Those must be the freighters of the legendary SKS troops uner the direction of Commander Osman Mostapha. Looks like we'll be meeting him soon. Strange though, that I do not sense him near. Something must have happened.[/glow]
The three ships landed in the outer docking area and the three Jedi jumped out of their ships. Soon afterwards, they were met by a crowd of Mon Calamari and Quarrens, leaded by the Senator of Mon Calamari himself, Nekto Sym.
[glow=blue,2,300]Looks like you managed to get here without our protection after all, Senator. Its good to know you're alive and well after what happened on Coruscant.[/glow]
Aye, I never thought it would come to that. I was extremely lucky to get away with it. Ah, and here come the SKS!
50 SKS troopers approached them. One of them stepped forward.
Master Fultyre, SKS division, at your service.
Riko looked around but didn't see the man he most expected to see. He decided to ask the one that seemed to be in charge at the moment.
[glow=blue,2,300]Where is commander Mostapha?[/glow]
He has left us en reute to Mon Cal. He wanted to get to Coruscant alone to save Commander Sky. My name is Morbius by the way. He told me he had certain feeling for her.
Riko looked at Morbius in approval.
[glow=blue,2,300]I see. We'll just have to wait for him then.[/glow]
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Post by yasser on Oct 1, 2004 8:18:09 GMT -5
'Well,' said Morbius, 'lets wait in our HQ, Osman's definitely landing there.' Morbius led them to a cave, where with his raw strength (result of intense training in the mountains where he ran, climbed, swam in icy water and did everything wearing a suit nearly twice as heavy as he was), he pushed a large boulder out of the cave entrance.
The group entered and was astonished at what they saw. The cave was, like its predecessor in coruscant, a very sophisticated one, with walls lined by computers, sensors, bunkers, troop quarters, weapon storage, training areas and several other facilities, all connected throughout the planet by an intricate network of tunnels.
Ragab, hardly impressed, goes, 'don't get too cracked up, guys. Remember, you're only soldiers. Even I can paste you.' Riko glared at Ragab warningly, but Morbius ccalmy replied:
'True, we have no idea how to use the force and if i dueled you I'd have a sabre shoved up my be-hind,' Morbius chuckled a bit, 'but mind this: we use what we can, and try hard to fight well... all the rest is left to the Force to decide, if it wishes to assist us, no one can defeat us, but if we are forsaken we wouldn't win even with a rebuilt death star in our arsenal. Remember that: we mortals do what we can and leave it to the Force. If it were the force's will, a child would defeat the Dark Lord, so our way is the way of modesty and faith, as we leared from our main inspiration: the Jedi.'
Ragab was a bit surprised. He expected to see overconfident dumb brutes armed to the teeth with turbo blasters and oversized vibroblades, but instead he saw seveal smiling young men in long black robes who seemed unable to kill a fly. They were made to sit in a cleanly furnished lounge where they waited peacefully for the commander of this group.
---out in space---
Osman sat in the pod, staring at the crimson spiral of hyperspace. This has been the most intense day of his life so far. He had just saved a planet from the sith, got a new eye, then sped to Coruscant and while wounded survived a showdown with the Dark Lord, and is now in a ship that nearly got shot down in hyperspace with the girl he likes and just rescued sitting on his lap and leaning on his shoulder as she slept. He tried to tell her how he felt before she dozed off, but he was stiffer than a wall... nothing.
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Post by AG on Oct 1, 2004 10:46:59 GMT -5
Riko was clearly impressed with the equipment that the SKS had. Small wonder they had managed to regain the temple of Yavin IV. With such technology, they had managed to survive the Sith there as well as on Kashyyyk. Riko was eager to meet their leader, Osman, who was still due to arrive. Riko felt his presence in the Force. From what he could tell, a woman was with him. That must have been Commander Skye. Riko went towards Ragab. While Riko was indeed impressed with the SKS HQ, he was not at all impressed with Ragab's overconfident behaviour regarding his skills.
[glow=blue,2,300]Ragab, it is not a Jedi's place to boast about themselves. It is the greatest sign of overconfidence. That can be extremely harmful to a Jedi. Overconfidence can lead you to the Dark Side. Overconfidence is also the greatest weakness of a Sith. Remember that it was this basic flaw which led Palpatine to his death. Don't follow that path.[/glow]
Ragab responded:
Yes master. I'm sorry.
A small freighter approached the HQ. The group inside the cave felt the rumble of the engines from inside. Several minutes later, Osman Mostapha entered with a women who Riko, and everyone else surely Riko thought, recgnized as commander Skye.
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Post by yasser on Oct 1, 2004 11:01:38 GMT -5
Osman then gave the tired Skye the key to his quarters, 'rest there, I won't disturb you. I'll wake you when the rest of the team come.'
He then walked to the rest of the people in the room, 'welcome, you must be Master Fultyre.' He walked up to the Jedi Knoght and shook his hand firmly, doing the same to Ragab and Kalo.
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Post by AG on Oct 1, 2004 11:15:10 GMT -5
Riko looked at Osman. He was slightly shorter than Riko but a very respectable and legendary figure nevertheless.
[glow=blue,2,300]Cammander Mustapha, we are all glad to see that you and Commander Skye are alive and well. I have heard of your achievements on Yavin IV. Morbius told me you hurried to Coruscant to save her from what is happening there. Tell me, what is the current situation on Coruscant?[/glow]
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Post by yasser on Oct 1, 2004 11:22:01 GMT -5
'Well, from what I saw, the planet is under eavy bombardment from the sith fleet, building of which has been funded by the Hutts, according to the transmission I jammed. Also, the Sith troopers are moving in and are ravaging the Jedi temple. I was in the military compound to save Skye, but was confronted by the Dark Lord himself. Managed to come out well, and put two holes in im with my blaster along with a haircut.' He chuckled a bit, 'but there's something I need your counsel in: the dark lord told me to back off from Skye, as love is dangerous for a force sensitive and I would bring her more pain and agony if I let her know how I feel for her,' Osman looked at Riko, 'what should I do?'
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Post by AG on Oct 1, 2004 11:34:19 GMT -5
Riko sort of understood what Osman was talking about. Thus, Riko told him:
[glow=blue,2,300]commander, I hope you don't mind if I call you Osman. The Dark Lord has his ways of thinking but you shouldn't dwell too much on what he said. According to the Jedi Code, we Jedi Knights are forbidden to have feelings such as love for somebody else. The reason for this is that it could disrupt your mission for your thoughts could go elswhere when you should be focusing on the task at hand. In addition, our lives are very dangerous and feelings like love could not only endanger oursalves, but also the person we love. If something happenes to that person, it is likely you would want revenge on the person who committed the murder of the one you loved. That can lead a Jedi into the path of Darkness. I don't know if you understand what I'm talking about but I put it as simply as I could. To tell you the truth, Force Sensitive or not, what the Dark Lord told you doesn't really concern you at all. Think nothing of it. Love is only dangerous to a Jedi, not one who is something else.[/glow]
Riko's eyes were full of compassion as he looked at Osman, thinking of everything he had just told him.
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Post by yasser on Oct 1, 2004 11:42:52 GMT -5
'Very reassuring...Riko, 'Osman said with a smile, 'man, couldn't beleive I fought the Dark Lord, the dude now definitely has it in for me. He'll go after Skye and other people to spite me. But if he tries, I think I'll have to kick his ass, just cos he's a master inthe force doesn't mean sh- to me if I'm trying to protect her.' Osman sighed, meaning every word he said, and Riko was surprised at the determination.
'Now, would you like an update on Kashyyk also or do we put our heads together and draw aplan on how to kick those scum outta Coruscant?'
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Post by AG on Oct 1, 2004 11:45:34 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,300]You can first begin with an update on Coruscant. We can then formulate a plan on how to retake Coruscant. We will need the SKS.[/glow]
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Post by Phoenix on Oct 1, 2004 12:05:55 GMT -5
Kalo had heard of the nortorious SKS and he had a sudden desire to join them in the squad with the permission of riko but he shouldnt speak his mind nothing had been decided yet, he concentrated on the plan. He had to remeber that he was only there to help his master. Kalo was not there to decide anything.
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Post by AG on Oct 1, 2004 14:48:19 GMT -5
Before Osman could begin, Riko said shush to the commander and closed his eyes in deep thought. He felt a great disturbance coming from Coruscant. The Sith were attacking the Jedi Temple. Riko couldn't help thinking that he had to go and help. The Jedi there would not be able to defend themselves without their help. However, now that they had the SKS, Riko felt that they had a better chance at protecting Coruscant than they had Ilum. Riko quickly turned to face everyone else in the cavern.
[glow=blue,2,300]I'm sorry Osman, but unfortunately we do not have time to formulate a plan on how to defend Coruscant. I feel the Jedi there are in great trouble and will need all our help. Ragab, Kalo, we shall travel to the Jedi temple on Coruscant. We might be able to defend ourselves from there. We must go. NOW[/glow]
With this, the SKS loaded up and prepared to leave for Coruscant.
***move to Coruscant (including the SKS)***
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Post by momofjedi on Oct 2, 2004 11:59:46 GMT -5
OOC: Skye too?
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Post by yasser on Oct 2, 2004 12:48:27 GMT -5
Osman went to his quarters to fetch his things to go fight in Coruscant, and say farewell to Skye. He entered the room, to find Skye lying comfortably in his small bed. He felt terrible in leaving her, so he quietly came up to her and stroked her short hair. She felt his hand, and opened her eyes to him.
'Oh, hey, didn't mean to wake ya...'
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Post by AG on Oct 2, 2004 16:01:39 GMT -5
OOC: Skye can also come if she wants.
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Post by momofjedi on Oct 3, 2004 7:59:31 GMT -5
"It's all right...Wait...where are you going?"
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Post by yasser on Oct 3, 2004 13:07:38 GMT -5
'Goin back to Coruscant...really tough over there and the SKS and Jedi, no info on the rest of the military, are gonna try and drive out the Sith invasion there.' Osman looked into Skye's ice-blue eyes, and his heart slightly softened from the warpath, 'so... ummm... how are you?'
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Post by momofjedi on Oct 4, 2004 13:45:57 GMT -5
"I'm going with you!! I'm fine... Where's Jyn? I thought he was here!"
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Post by yasser on Oct 4, 2004 19:26:45 GMT -5
'Jyn?' Osman tried to remember his comrade. 'Last I saw, he was still in Coruscant with Res and Senator Leylenne, he'll be fine I hope.' Well that was was conversation stopper, felt Osman. I wanna tell her how I feel then she mentions that guy...
'Well you wanna go to Coruscant? Fine, we're going now, and you, my lady, will have the honour of fighting along with the SKS for a change. since we're not waiting for the rest of the team, strap on,' Osman took out a one-size-fits-all SKS field uniform and throws it to Skye, 'let's go, we're launching in five minutes.' He then left the room, Skye following as they entered one of three Haunter class dropships that later launched, along with the Spectre and teams Badr, Khyber and Kryvak on the way to Coruscant.
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Post by JaeSolana/ResRicce on Oct 4, 2004 20:50:10 GMT -5
The shuttle dropped out of hyperspace and quickly into the atmosphere. Luckily, Leylenne had taken over the controls and sent Res and Jyn to man the guns. She skillfully brought the ship to the docking bay and they got out.
Jyn turned to them and said, "I've got to try to find Skye and see if she's all right. I hope..."
Res patted him on the back. "I know. I'm sure she's fine. Go find her."
Jyn shook his head. "This is so stupid. I know better.." He ran off.
Res looked at Leylenne. "Thanks for taking care of things on the ship. Neither one of us are much for pilots."
"Thank you, Commander," she said. "You have saved my life. I am the one who owes you thanks."
"Yea I only broke every protocol by going off to chase... I mean to make sure you were safely evacuated." He looked away nervously. "And we've known each other long enough, just call me Res."
"Only if you call me Leylenne," she smiled.
"Of course." He motioned to the back of the bay. "We shoudl probably both try to find High Command and se what they want from us."
"Certainly." They walked closely thru the bay. "Res, what did Commander Ravene mean by all that talk about Commander Threteer? He seems very concerned about her."
"I think he has deeper feelings for her. And it might be dangerous."
"Why?"
"This is war. One of them might end up hurt... or worse."
"So, is it better not to love at all?"
"I don't know. I wish I knew. I'm sure he wants to do what his heart says. But... I don't know."
They walked on in silence.
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