Topic: Republic Commando: Alpha Squad

ooc: nice disguises guise. The mask and dyed hair i particularly liked. and thanks for changing that Mandal. works better now.

ic: Kad was confident that he had lost his pursuers. The ACP mines had taken down several, and he had heard Deece sniper fire that could only have come from Jag--and he knew that every shot had been a hit. So he took advantage of the time given him. He took his armor off, and went out in his bodysuit. He received a few odd glances, but no one bothered him. He purchased some average civilian style clothes. He bought some gray hair dye, and added just enough to "age" himself over 30 years. He added a mustache, and bought an attache case for his assorted smaller weapons and items, and several larger suitcases containing his armor pieces and his Deece. He also met up with Tal and got an ID saying he was a buisinessman from Commenor. After his disguise was complete, he checked in a room on the backside of the third floor of the hotel.

Tracyn, too, changed his face.  His armour was now inside a large backpack, with random junk thrown in over top.  Some face-paint dabbed to make tribal-esque paterns on his face, and a quick haircut changed his features further.  He added some dark green to his hair, just for the sake of it.  No one would expect a clone with green hair, he thought.  The civilian clothes were acquired at a convenient store, and purchased without a hassle. 

With is weapons and armours stowed inside various traveler's packs, making him look like a foreign refugee, he headed for the hotel, but not before picking up an ID from Tal, which varified his status as a civilian from Kiffar.  With his identity completely distorted, he checked into the hotel, and took a room three doors down from where Kad had supposedly bunkered down.  His station, across the hall, would, he hoped, give the squad 360 degree coverage of the area.  At the very least, his window would give him coverage of the front of the hotel. 

Tracyn fished out a comlink from  the cluttered backpack, and slipped a small headset on.  With communications restored, substituting for his helmet and HUD, he awaited his next instructions.  His foremos concern now, was: When will I get to blow something up?

Psycho heavily tipped the ecstatic bellhop as he opened the door to a modest little hotel room. The greatful bellhop thanked him and left quickly. Psycho let the door close, and dropped his bag on the seat overlooking the eighteenth floor window. He pulled heavily on his cigar as he slumped into the seat and opened the duffel bag.

Awaiting word from Kad and the others, he began studying the planetary Holonet for news of the upcoming big event. He knew that standard media tactics would color the events slightly, but some creative hacking of Ord Mantell's computer databases would help fill in the gaps nicely.

He hummed a popular jizz tune as he set himself to work...

Jag clicked te comm open.

"Kad?  What now?  Should we rendezvous or continue on our way?"

ooc: we need revan to join us at the hotel, most everyone else is here now.

ic: "Everyone needs a room, but only one or two with a possible view. The rest need to be low and inconspicuous, so they can't connect us. We staggered our arrival, and the disguises are excellent, but they might. Get a room, get some rest, and we'll work the rest out tomorrow. Psycho and Tracyn will leave, separately, to minimize suspicion, and will do what needs to be done there. We'll pick up a ride, pick them up, and meet up for the drinks that the fighter jocks will owe us. It takes place tomorrow."

"Roger that.  Does...this mean I get to blow stuff up soon?"  Tracyn could barely contain his glee.

"Aye, but not before I say so. No need to start the party early. Might scare the womp rat before we're ready. Get a room, and get some rest. Anything else.?"

Gayiyli emerged from the tank of black machine oil he was hiding in, covered in the stuff. He pulled what looked like a fresh water pipe loose from the wall and drenched himself with it, rinsing the various black smudges off best he could. Luckily he remembered to switch off the envirofilters on his helmet, otherwise they'd be clogged and rendered useless.
"Now what hotel was the fall-back position?" 67 asked himself, slinging the chaingun under his shoulder. "Commandos come in...this is Gayiyli, anyone out there?" He said over the private comm channel. "Squad?"

"Static..." Gayiyli looked around for anyone who may have passed by and noticed the pipe gushing out water. "Guess not." He climbed up the access ladder onto the roof of a warehouse.

"Now to find that hotel..."

The body of the farmer slumped over, missing its head. Darkson ordered his droids to torch the house, and to arrest his family. "This ought to teach people a leson about giving me false information." Muttered Darkson to himself, as he watched the droids preform their orders.

Walking back to the command center Darkson commed the commander to begin jamming of all non-military channnels. He smiled to himself as he thought of the frustration it would cause.

ooc: oh, if an experience RPer wants to bring a Jedi into the story, that'd be good for a later mission, once this is over. Could maybe get us a ship. Ralin Drakus, if you want to join as that, you can, or wait and be a commando in a second squad. If you're still interested

Suddenly, a blast of static blared over the comm. Kad ripped his bead comlink out, wincing at the ringing in his ear. "Fierfek, they jammed the comms. And I'd just heard Gayiyli on the comm, too. Well, doesn't this just.....

"......Kad, this is Tal, come in."

"Tal! How'd you....oh, you hacked the military channels."

"Yeah, found us an unused one, and encrypted it. I'll give you the frequency and encryption."

"Thanks. Wait one.....Gayiyli, you there? They jammed the comms, which is going to complicate things. We don't want to give away that we have a secure frequency, so I'll make this brief. I'd like you in a nearby hotel, incase things get real hot here, and we need an ace up our sleeve. Tracyn, Psycho, get the plans for the hangar, and work out how you're going to take it out. Jag, there are some rooftop gardens, check in and take a look up there. We'll probably take the shot from there."

(would you like a Jedi or a Sith to join?)

ooc; Jedi, one that we would work with on multiple occasions. One sent in on some other mission, and we run into them. somehow.

"Tracyn, Psycho, get the plans for the hangar, and work out how you're going to take it out."

"Let's hope the genius who decided to jam us doesn't get too smart on us, Kad'ika. When Tracyn and I get those plans, I'll scope out our little friend. Maybe I'll pay him a visit...let him know how close us ARCs are to the infamous Jango Fett."

"Kandosii!  Reconnaissance!  Nothing like setting up for a good shot.  Brains splattered on the opposite wall like a nice painting.  It moves me deeply." 

Jag checked into a hotel he thought looked pretty good.  No one would ever notice his voice with the translator.  This was perfect.  He beelined it to the roof and settled down.  It was quite nice up here.  A good view indeed...

"Let's hope the genius who decided to jam us doesn't get too smart on us, Kad'ika. When Tracyn and I get those plans, I'll scope out our little friend. Maybe I'll pay him a visit...let him know how close us ARCs are to the infamous Jango Fett."

"Alright. But Psycho, be careful. I don't want to have to carry your helmet back with us. And as for that Mando, save his helmet."

"Jag, hows the view?"

"Excellent sir. Just beautiful. I'll have fun with this one."

"Good. Now get back to your room. Our friend is speaking at ten-hundred hours. We don't want to miss his speach, now do we?"

Is that position filled yet? If not, and if you approve me as a Jedi in this thread, then I would like to use my character from AoS. Typical Jedi Master, nothing fancy or unbelievable.

sounds good. its not. welcome!

Ok, well let me know when you need me to come in.

whenever. You should meet up with us after the assassination has taken place, but join now, and post a few times until then to figure out a way to join in smoothly

Name: Tanis Ardion

Species: Human

Class: Jedi Master

Age: 32

Planet of Origin: Alderan

Appearance: Think Obi-wan from Episode III but his hair is longer and brown, same goatee though. Traditional Jedi robes. This is a good picture http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Obiwanbrianching.jpg#metadata  however, green lightsaber instead of blue. Also, on particular stealth missions he may wear this Jedi garb instead http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Image:LukeJedi.jpg

Weapon: One Dark Green Lightsaber. Pretty much the same one that Luke uses in ROTJ, same color and hilt.

Personality: Has the typical demeanor of a Jedi Master. He is humble and sometimes throws light sarcastic remarks here and there.

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The doors to the Jedi Council chamber opened, signalling Tanis' entrance. He rose from the chair in the anti-chamber and walked into the circular room. The doors closed behind him.

"Greetings Master Ardion, well you have done commanding the clones as a general on the battlefield. Proud we are of your performance." Master Yoda said in his typical, odd grammar.

"Thank you Master Yoda." Tanis said humbly and nodded slightly.

"Yes Master Ardion, you have excelled in the battlefield, and we are all impressed with your performance. However, we did not call you here to commemorate you. We feel that it is time you be re-assigned." Said Master Kenobi's hologram. he must have been in the field.

"Re-assigned? To another legion?" Tanis asked.

"Oh no, not to another legion. We wouldn't call together the council for that kind of re-assignment." Master Windu said.

"Of course. What do you mean then?" Tanis asked

"There is a Republic Commando squad that has requested a Jedi for their team. We have reviewed their list of missions, and we have decided that a Jedi Master would be the best addition to their team. We chose you due to your past success with stealth operations." Master Windu explained

"Would I be leading them?"

"No. The leadership will remain with Sergeant Kad, the squad commander. But of course, you will not be cast aside either. You would be, after all, a Jedi Master with Clone Commandos. Technically they report to you. However the mission leadership will remain with Kad due to his experience with this particular squad." Master Mundi answered.

"Alright. When do I start?" Tanis asked

"When the squad returns from their current mission, you will be briefed again and then joined up with the team." Windu answered.

"Very well." Tanis nods once more. "I will not fail you."

"Faith in you we have, Master Ardion." Master Yoda says and smiles.

*Damn, Val beat me to it.  Still got a spot for me as a Commando Werda Verd?  Or could I join as something else?  Maybe my AoS Mando in the mix, working for the Republic maybe?*

Sure. We can add either a Commando or a Mando. Probably after the mission, because another commando can't just show up. And a mando could, but a Jedi is most likely to run into. And a Jedi will work well later on in the clone wars.....but we'll be glad to have you.

and good job, Val. We'll probably have at least one, maybe two more mission in this RPG. Maybe a second later.

cmon guys, I just went.

"Alright. But Psycho, be careful. I don't want to have to carry your helmet back with us. And as for that Mando, save his helmet."

Psycho couldn't help smile at that. Let's hope I don't have to carry your helmets back, Vod'ika. Normally, Psycho didn't really care much for other clones on the job, he'd had a problem with the way they did things. Never really seemed adequate as far as abilities. Commandos were generally included in that sort of thinking as well. When he'd encountered one of Skirata's Nulls, a clone by the name of Jaing, that had started to change. Jaing had talked about Skirata like he was the best thing since uj cake. At first Alpha-31 thought it crazy, but then after an extended op a while back, he'd come to enjoy the concept of Mandalorian heritage. He thought the best way to carry on Jango's legacy was through men like Kal Skirata. So, like Jaing, he began to embrace the Mando'ade tradition. It made him proud to do the job he did as well as he did. He knew Alpha Squad was no different. That was why he liked Kad and his boys.

You're getting soft, Psycho, old boy. He said as he got himself ready to meet up with Tracyn for some homegrown fun.

If you want to join now you could always join on the CIS's team as a Mando. I could use some competent help, instead of having to rely on droids all the time.

whatever suits you best, Ralin. If you want to be a Mando, on either side, or a command, I don't really care. Whatever spot you want is yours, vod.

*Thanks for the offer Mandal, but Rev and I set up another option before I saw your post.  I'd rather go Republic if I could, WV.  I plan to use my character's father from AoS; same armor, basically same character.  If I could be one of the training sergents who got moved up to being a in-the-field instructor/advisor, or was hired later for that purpose, that would suit me fine; maybe leading/advising your second squad if you're still going to make one.  Give me an in where you want me, Vod.  I don't really care, just as long as I'm in some action   :D *

sure. Yeah, you could be a Mandalorian Training Sergeant, maybe one junior to Skirata, or one who trained a separate batch. It would make most sense to have worked with Skirata, because you would know our squads better. But something like that. You work out the details. And if we get more people, I'll have a second. But we need 3 more for a full 2nd. Could tack more people on though. We'll finish the mission before adding you in, but you could be introduced to Valthonin's Jedi and be sent at the same time. That way you could get in sooner.

ok, lets get back to the story, now that that's ironed out.

Sounds good to me Vod!  If you get the extra people, I could lead/advise the new squad when it comes out, or I can join you guys after this mission.  Can't wait to join   :D

Ok. I'd say, if you want to have your charry meet up with Valthonins Jedi, be introduced and told you'll both be working with Alpha, that would work. Help transition the next mission well.

But lets get back to the story, shall we. We've taken quite a detour.

Tracyn filled a duffel bag with a couple explosives, and took a sidearm, just in case.  He then left the hotel, duffel bag slung over his shoulder. Him and Psycho, eh?  Lovely.  While he didn't overly like the guy, he respected his performance on the batlefield.  And with us after them, the Seps stand no chance.  He grinned, and jogged to meet up with Psycho.

Name: Konnor Drakus

Age: 37

Species: Mandalorian/Human

Occupation: Freelance mercenary, but has spent the last several years working as a sub-instructor for the Republic’s Clone Army under Kal Skirata; Follows a strict Honor code and will only accept missions/contracts that fit it

Loyalties: To his Clan and Clan Brothers/Sisters

Weapons: Heavy repeating blaster rifle; A cut down repeating carbine that he uses as a pistol *great rate of fire, but heat output is high; and a sniper rifle for 'special' jobs*
Gauntlet mounted weapons/gadgets include: Dart/Rocket launcher; mini-disintegrater; two wrist lasers, one in each gauntlet; A fiber-cord line with grappling hook for scaling/descending obstacles ; A two-prong retractable18 inch blades in right gauntlet (like those used in the Predator movies); Strength enhanced

Armor: http://cid-086a971ab6dab929.spaces.live.com/photos/cns!86A971AB6DAB929!232/?startingImageIndex=0&commentsExpand=0&addCommentExpand=0&addCommentFocus=0&pauseSlideshow=0
Black Mandalorian armor over gray flight-suite; features half-cape *Kama*(like a Snowtrooper’s, but black on the outside and gray inside, made of heat-resistant materials to resist blaster shots)

Appearance:6’1’’; Heavy, strong build, but still fast and quick; Short military style cut dark brown hair

Personality: Super calm under pressure; Very blunt and to the point with outsiders; , soft spoken and gentle with Clan members and friends; Extremely protective of those close to him

Ship: Star Fire
As part of his payment for taking the contract to train the clones, Konnor accepted a prototype ARC-170 Heavy Recon. Fighter.  The advanced fighter had many features that never made it into the production model due to production cost.

The targeting computer was more advanced
The laser cannons were more powerful
Sublight engines and maneuvering thrusters were faster
Hyperdrive was of a higher grade, rated at .9   

Konnor also had the craft customized during his stay on Kamino.  He had the wingtip cannons linked to his primary weapons systems that were before controlled by a copilot, converted two of the craft’s six proton torpedo launchers into guided missile pods, he replaced the copilot’s position with a sleeping bunk, he ordered the armor plating to be replaced with a higher grade metal and thickened, replaced the two rear-firing single blaster cannons with a three barrel rotating laser mounted in a single turret and placed it under driod control, and converted the gunner’s space into extra storage room. 

Short History: Little is known about Konnor Drakus before he arrived on Kamino other then what he claimed; that he was a longtime mercenary based on the planet Mandalore.  He had no record with the Old Republic or in the Jedi archives before taking Jango's offer to help train clones, suggesting his absolute subtlety or that he worked almost exclusively in the Outer Rim and/or beyond. 

Kal Skirata is believed to have worked with him at some point in the past, and it’s been claimed that it was Kal who suggested to Jango that Konnor offered a position as a drill instructor for the Army of the Republic.  During the his time on Kamino, Konnor was known among the clones he trained as an iron fisted leader who never tolerating lapses in discipline or one who forgave mistakes lightly.  However, he was also known to often take moments to open himself to his pupils and share his experiences and thoughts with them freely, especially later in a platoon’s training.  Most of all, he was seen as a man who would never give up on a clone.  It is rumored that he thwarted several Kaminoan attempts to ‘weed out’ some of his platoon who were not meeting the cloner’s standards in emotional or behavioral ways. 

After the battle of Geonosis, he resigned as an instructor and returned to Mandalore and his wife for a shot period.

After several months, Konnor contacted the Jedi through the Kaminoan’s, offering his service as an officer in the Army of the Republic.  Called to Coruscant, he is given an assignment from Master Mace Windu himself…..

Powering up his sub-light engines, Konnor was surprised to receive a com so soon.  Hitting the proper switch, the image of Master Windu appeared….

”Welcome to Coruscant, Captain Drakus.  I’m afraid there has been a change in plans, and your stay will be limited.”

“I’m not here to take in the sights, general; what would you have me do?”

Mace narrowed his eyes slightly and Drakus's slight at the Jedi's rank.  ”Our original intention was to have you advise a new group of commandos that are being combined from squads that were diminished for it’s first mission together.  We have found that in some instances squads that are thrown together from depleted units do not always mesh well together.  It was felt that your presence, as the former instructor of some of these men, might better bring them together.  However, that can wait. 

“My mission now?”

[i]”A situation has developed on the planet Ord Mantell.  One of your former squads, Alpha squad, was sent there to assassinate a key Separatist leader.  Our monitoring the planet’s com frequencies indicates that Alpha Squad has been compromised, and their mission is in danger of failure.  All contact was cut with them as a matter of procedure, so the situation is not clear, but intercepted transmissions from Separatist forces indicates that the commando’s have been scattered.

“So I’m plan B, huh?”

”Correct.  Assist the clones if possible to complete the mission, but your primary goal is to see to it that the Separatist leader in question is eliminated; with or without Alpha’s help.  We are sending you our complete profile of the target now.  Also, we have learned that there is a Mandalorian leading at least part of the Separatist defenses.     

“Interesting…..I’m on my way.”

”A hanger has been cleared for you to land and re-supply ….”

“Not necessary.  I have a mission to accomplish…”

Master Windu leaned back for a moment, then nodded slightly.  So be it.  May the Force be with you, Captain.”

Konnor nodded back, then flicked off his com unit.  Making the course adjustments for another jump to lightspeed, he began to think back to Alpha and his time with them oh Kamino.  What went wrong, Kad?  No mission goes as planned, but to have yours blown open so soon?  I thought I did better then that…….or maybe I should have let the cloners ‘weed out’ Tal as they’d wanted to do.  The thought of Tal as his borderline crazy attitude brought back some amusing memories.  No, crazy he might be, but in a good way for the line of work he was bred for.  Guess I’ll just have to go see what went wrong…..

*This ok with everybody?  Can edit if needed.  Hope you don't mind me giving myself the rank, WV.  Thought it was fitting, higher then the clones, but still under the Jedi.  If this is good I'll arrive sometime soon*

its good. we're not totally scattered, but we have been compromised. After the assasination, we'll need to fight our way to a ship. but good work. AA's gone, right? how about Revan or Sev going next.

Finnaly a republic commando rpg can i join

wait until next mission. We might form a second squad if we get enough. But make your character now, if you want. Just don't join yet. Too far in the mission for you to do anything.

Sev, Revan, someone go. I was only 3 ago

Name:Rc-6879 "Ravage"
Faction:clone commando
Personality:Likes to crack jokes at the right time, but can be very assertive when it is needed.Is calm and collective under pressure.Envy's ARC becuase he was rejected on bring a ARC.
Apperenence:Wears commando battle armor in white. Has green hand print on helmet and both shoulders and chest.Has green legging.Helmet is shape as ARC .Has buzz cut black hair, has a young face.
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Clone_commando
Weapons: DC-17m Interchangeable weapon system, http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Image:DC17m_rifle.jpg
Twin DC-14 hand blasters adjustable grip , and frag and reverse-polarity pulse grenades. He  has bandoliers and pouches for extra Spec Ops equipment,  extra ammunition.Also bomb with detinater for doors.

somebody didn't see the last post........

Or completely ignored it.

Well, gamble, save that for when the mission's over. AA, why don't you go--or Sev, or Revan--I was only a few ago.

i understand i'm making my character now and starting to posting when you guys are done with your mission

"Right.  Back to my room."

Jag made his way back to his room and sat down on the bed.  Again he disassembled his deecee and meticulously began cleaning.  He had to admit it.  Jag was obsessive compulsive.  Quite a bit.  Clean and tidy was how everything should be done.  Besides nothing was going to go wrong if he had to take the shot.

((What time is it right now?))

night before the attack, say 0800 hours. The speach is at, I believe, 1000 hours, tomorrow. I'll transition to the next day when I go, in a post or two.

( c'mon can more people post don't let this one die out )

(could I make another character? for use later? A mando commando?)

Tal knocked on Jag's door, he had just delivered the other ID to Kad, and he was delivering Jag's now.  He heard footsteps, and the door unlocked. It opened quickly and he was introduced to a blaster's barrel. He handed Jag his ID "Put it away, spaz." He then turned away and went back to his own room.  He stepped into his room and sat down in a chair, facing the window. He put his helmet on, and quickly fell asleep.

*Ditto on second character; would still like that sniper spot in the second squad (any idea what you'll call it yet?) if it's ok.  Will post as soon as I figure a way to land an ARC-170 on a Sep held world without drawing any attention………wish I’d thought of that before  :P *

sounds good. AA, Ralin, go for it. We've got Gayliyli for a second. closegamble, and you, so 3 should be enough for a second squad. If we dont' get any more, I could make a second to finish the squad. And Ralin, you could hook up with the fighter pilots from the Indomitable, the capital ship that will pick us up, give us covering fire on the way out. or just meet us on it. Thats what Valthonin's doing.

ic: The Next Day, Ord Mantell Capital, 0830 hours:

"Alright squad. This is it. In just one and a half ours, its on. Psycho, Tracyn, have you laid the charges?"

"Yep. Just give the word, Kad."

"Psycho here. I'm tracking the Mando. He seems to be coordinating defenses at the target location. He's brought in SBD's, demo-droids, counter-snipers--the whole nine yards."

"Ok. Jag--when you take your shot, get you shebs out of there. Tracyn, see if you can hook us up with some transport--something fast. Blow the hangar at 1015 hours. Gayiyli, you're in the hotel across the street. They're sure to bring droids up at us, so give us some covering fire. We'll have another delivery speeder waiting, and we'll pick you up and haul out.

"Jag, don't get in position until 0945, at the earliest. Those counter snipers will be sweeping the rooftops. I'll call our buddies on Indomitable as soon as you take the shot. Oya, vod! Lets do this."

"......so it seems the Jedi's fear that the mission had been totally compromised was not accurate.  Intercepted Separatist transmissions reveal that they've failed to kill or capture even one of our team.  Alpha is still very active and working to complete it's mission" concluded the operations officer.

Konnor studied every detail of the holo display, which was projecting a portion of the city; the target location being at the center.

"Prep my fighter for ground support.  If they complete their mission, they'll need cover from all the extra security in the area.  If they fail, I'll send a torpedo through the targets front window."

"Yes sir"

*Sorry to double post, but is this dead? 

I'd love to continue on, but if nobody else is up for it I think we should give FF a green light and make a go of that one.  If you don't know what FF is, you don't need to know............:P

they dont need to yet....looks like its dead so far. If anyone wants to keep it goin', I'd love that.

I'm in, and I think Rev is to, he's been working on a post this whole time    :P

obviously, I'd love for this to keep going. If it dies, I'll open FF.