RPG: Age of Skywalker (Page 27 of 30)

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poor defiled horse.

Jedi Master Tanis Ardion, his apprentice the wookie Jedi Shvarrk (nicknamed Shiv), the three Mandalorian warriors Solus Auurin, Tealani Reneg, and Resh, and the new found young Jedi named Aliyah Onasi made their way out of the rubble of the collapsed bunker. They were an unusual party: 3 Jedi and 3 Mandalorian Warriors. As unusual as they may be, few who stood against a team as this lived to tell the tale of their exploits.

They climbed out of the wrechage just in time to see a squad of fighters carpet bomb the battle field. At the vanguard was the unmistakable Slave I, it seemed Boba Fett had taken the field. Tanis could feel Resh, Tealani and Solus beem with pride. If only they understood what the man had done to get to where he is now... Tanis thought. Do the ends always justify the means however? Tanis did not know.

The mandos touched their helmets, signaling incoming transmissions. Tealani spoke up first.

"Mandalore Boba Fett has ordered the initiation of Phase 2. Commander Ralin has undertaken the ground assault. That means if we head due North West we would likely rendezvous with the main force at coordinates 32, 275." She addressed the group

"Oh this will be fun." Solus said, cocking his rifle.

"What do you mean?" Tanis asked

"That means...we gotta head through the main Peacekeeper force which is located between them and us." Resh said, not bothering to look at the jedi. Tanis disregarded his lack of respect, he understood why he acted as such.

"Through?" Aliyah asked

"Yup. It'll be fun kid, come on. Can't handle it, Jedi?" Tealani said jokingly and the three mandos began to jog off. Tealani's felinx followed her. Tanis and Shiv took their lightsabers out, unignited, and followed them.

"Handle it?....I can handle it alright....pfff." Aliyah said, taking out her own lightsaber and following the jedi. She had neglected to tell them that her whole reason for being here was to look for them and bring them to Princess Leia. She wanted to inspect their requirements a bit first.

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The party trudged through the jungle silently and efficiently. At one point, Solus held up his fist and all knew they had made contact. The mandos could see through the foliage and dim light with their visors and the Jedi could sense the large force of Peacekeepers left by Boba Fett's bombing ahead of them. Luckily they were facing the opposite direction, fighting the Mandalorian force on the other side.

Solus signaled the ready check and looked behind him at Tanis. Tanis ingited his lightsaber and Shiv and Aliyah followed suit. They broke into a Force run and burst into the clearing where the rear of the Peacekeeper force waited to re-enforce the vanguard when the singal was given. They were at ease, but ready for action. They were not ready, however, for three Jedi to spring upon them being covered by three Mandalorian warriors.

BZZZZ-FZZZZ-SHOOK-FZZZZ

The dance of the lightsabers cut a swath through the unsuspecting PK's.

"SIX O'CLOCK!!! SIX O'CLOCK!!!"

"AMBUSH!!!"

"JEDI!!! THERES JED--"

The Jedi trio hacked and slashed at PK's while the mando's picked off trooper after trooper like clockwork. When there was adequate cover the three Mandos sprung from the forest and into the clearing. They came in behind the Jedi and the group began to move forward slowly as more PK's became aware of the current situation. In a moment, hundreds of troops would be upon them. They needed to move fast.

"Start moving forward! We'll cover each other!" Tanis yelled over the blaster fire. The Mandos stayed behind the Jedi as they created a wall of lightsaber blocking and the Mandos provided cover fire of their own. Eventually the team reached the other end of the clearing and the Jedi broke into a run as the Mandos covered them for a second. Then the Mandos followed.

With the cover of the trees, the team could move faster but the rear guard was still close behind. Soon, they would run into the vanguard and the battle itself.

"Stay close! The battle is just up ahead!" Solus yelled to the group. They continued their run through the forest, trying to stay away from the pursuing PK's while dodging their blaster fire and trying to not run headfirst into the battle ahead.

SHiv whooped and hollered as he cut down peacekeepers.  It was enough seeing three Jedi charging through your ranks but seeing a wookiee Jedi struck some of the rookie recruits dumb.  But the veterans kept up as soon as they saw the Jedi.  But it was futile.  Soon they were all dead.  Tanis and Tealani exhanged words and Tanis sighed. 

"We follow her pet.  It knows the way."  Shiv grunted his confirmation and followed the others off.

The party slid through the dense jungle foliage, Tealani at the lead keeping an eye on Mez who showed the way. After a few moments the sound of intense battle could be heard. Resh called for a halt.

"Someone should scout ahead and check out the battle." He said

"I'm on it." Solus answered and exploded into the air using his jetpack. The party took a few steps back away from the backdraft. Tanis force jumped through the trees to join him as he landed on a high branch and surveryed the battle field.

"Is that the Mandalorian force over there?" Tanis asked pointing to a hill overlooking the battle field. He could see the large group of armored warriors.

"Yeah thats us. We've got the high ground...excellent. This will probably be a massacre if we can maintain their numbers." Solus answered leveling his rifle and looking through his scope. Tanis saw him aim at a Peacekeeper transport ship and-

KRAKOW...SHOOK-SHOOK

The bolt hit the repulsor lift mechanism and the ship teetered a moment before falling to the battlefield and exploding, killing no less than 30 PK's. Tanis turned his head slowly to look at Solus.

"...couldn't help it." He said and jumped down, using his jetpack to land. Tanis followed.

Tealani followed Mez and only paused when she heard the others were sending forward a scout. Mez was scout enough for her but she didn’t say anything to the others. Tealani slowed as Mez’s small form hunkered under a bush and stalked forward.

Tealani dropped down and crawled after her felinx. She pulled herself along with her elbows and knees to ensure she still had her hands free for her blaster. She crawled up beside Mez and saw what the felinx was looking at.

Mez’s tail twitched with agitation, Tealani saw why. In the distance there were a number of soldiers, leashed to them was a beast that brought a smile to Tealani’s face.

Tanis watched as Solus stalked off into the forest to do his dirty work. While Shiv and Tealani were away scouting, Tanis thought it was a good time to meditate for a few minutes before they inevitably ran into trouble. He sat on the jungle floor cross legged and closed his eyes.

It was relaxing. Tanis began thinking of his old master, Olee Starstone who died recently, leaving him with his mission of redeeming Luke Skywalker. Tanis missed her...she was not only wise and a great teacher but at the same time a great friend...

"Olee will always be with you."

Tanis was startled by the voice that appeared from behind him, he didnt sense anyone approach. He opened his eyes and spun around quickly, standing up. He was greeted by an unbelievable sight.

"Obi-Wan!" Tanis was shocked. He hadn't seen Master Obi-Wan in many, many years. Since before Order 66. Tanis could see that Master Kenobi hadn't survived the attack...

"If you were wondering, I was one of the few not to be killed in the attack upon the Jedi. I escaped to Tatooine with the infant Luke Skywalker and left him in his uncle's care. I then remained hidden until the time had come to tell Luke of his destiny. I was later struck down by Darth Vader aboard the first Death Star when I sacrificed myself to allow Luke and his allies time to escape." Obi-Wan's Force ghost said as he crossed his arms.

"I would expect no less from you Master Kenobi." Tanis said nodding "But...it seems your plan hasn't exactly followed through with the best results..." Tanis said, referrencing the fact that Luke now had control of the galaxy and had replaced the Emperor.

"Mine the plan was too! HMPH!"

Tanis spun around to be greeted by another Force ghost.

"Master Yoda! I should have realized you were instumental in taking down Darth Vader and the Emperor." Tanis was glad to see Yoda again. He hadn't been with him since he had trained with him as a child many years ago at the Jedi Temple.

"Not far Luke would have gone without MY training! And not far YOU would have gone without it!" Yoda said shaking his cane.

"Certainly not Master Yoda, certainly not." Tanis said

"Yes, Yoda trained Luke on Dagobah for some time before he passed of extreme old age." Obi-Wan said.

"When nine hundred years old YOU reach, look as good you will not. Hmm?" Yoda said to Tanis. Tanis smiled.

"However Tanis, mine and Yoda's plan DID end as it should have. The Emperor was defeated after Luke showed Darth Vader that Anakin Skywalker was still alive within him. The Chosen One put balance to the galaxy...of sorts. What we hoped wouldn't happen was this fall out. Luke has not turned to the Dark Side entirely, he is not a Sith Lord. He has not taken a title. He is instead living a lie. He is in denial of how close he is to the Dark Side, and how wrong he has been ruling the galaxy. That is why we are here now speaking to you Tanis." Obi-Wan said

"Went to Master Starstone we did, before she died. Told her of these things. Charged you with the mission of redeeming Skywalker she did. Restore peace to the galaxy, you must." Yoda said, being firm.

"Yes...(Tanis sighs softly)...I know. It is a dawnting task. I already managed to infiltrate Coruscant and yet I failed to reach Skywalker there." Tanis said to the Jedi Masters

"It is a most difficult task Master Tanis. However, have faith in your abilities. You also have your apprentice, the Jedi Knight, Shiv." Obi-Wan said, reassuring Tanis.

"Have a whole galaxy of beings who want the end of the Empire you do. Help you must find." Yoda said

"Indeed." Tanis nodded.

"We are also here to assist, naturally... For some time, Luke has denied my audience with him, believing himself to be in the right and that I am leading him to destruction like the Jedi of the Old Republic. Recently he has had a lapse in his judgement, however, and I was able to discern that he has been taken hostage by a group of Sith, and they are using the Force to block his mind and body, holding him at a secret location." Obi-Wan informed Tanis. Tanis was shocked at this monumental information.

"Where??" Tanis asked them.

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Tanis walked slowly through the jungle on his way back to the group. He pondered on this new information. Things had continued to accelerate rapidly lately, and his moment alone with two of the greatest Jedi ever known was no exception. He hadn't heard from either of them in years, and he had long mourned the supposed loss of Obi-Wan Kenobi, being an admirer of his and even crafting his lightsaber similar to his back when he was an Initiate. He still used that lightsaber now.

Tanis suddenly sensed that Shiv was approaching...somewhat quickly. After a moment the Wookie crashed from the treetops and landed in front of Tanis gracefully.

<Master Tanis, you must come--...Why do I sense somethin--...What happened?> Shiv asked looking behind Tanis.

"...Nothing...Well...I may tell you someday Shiv. Don't worry about it for now." Tanis said thinking.

<...Oh, alright. Well you should come quickly. Tealani's pet led us to something very interesting.>

"Indeed? What is it?" Tanis said as they began walking

<Well its...you should come see.>

((Going to post a few more times i think, Val knows my plan, if he has a problem he can tell me))

Mandalore System

One small ship, Painted black, with small specks of white, and dispite the precaution, concealed by a cloaking device to mask its existence. It was one of a kind, not small by normal standards but considering the best classification for it would be as a carrier it was small, room for just twenty five modified TIE Bombers. They were modified to be faster, more resistant, and almost impossible to detect by sensor. They were modified to carry special muitions as well, and painted a mottled grey/blue to match the sky of Mandalore, and they were packed into the ship in a cargo bay. They would be moved by a robotic arm into a loading bay, where the pilot would enter his bomber, exit the carrier and wait for the rest of the bombers to be ready, the process when done correctly would take only fifteen minutes. Upon completion the ships would enter atmosphere in a predetermined flight path and unload. Upon completion of their path they would circle back and attempt to regroup and reload onto the carrier, if none returned in one hour, or contact was lost with all ships, the ship would return to coruscant. The carrier was of special design, the only like it in the empire, it had a bridge, a brefing room, barracks and facilities for the crew and the pilots it carried, and engineering to care for its engines and cloak generator. Its orders were set, and soon it would carry them out.

Tanis pondered for a moment about Aliyah's exclamation. Her view of the Force was more of the Unifying Force belief, as opposed to his Living Force belief. That was fine however, her heart was where is needed to be.

"Yes, the galaxy does depend on us finding and saving Luke Skywalker. Thereby saving the galaxy. Skywalker is not only the hope for the galaxy, but the hope for the Jedi as well. You say the Princess sent you to find me?" Tanis asked Aliyah.

"Yes, I was with her and when she discovered I was a Jedi she sent me to find you two. She had heard of you and needed your help."

"Mhm. Well fortunately I already spoke with her before me and Shiv infiltrated Coruscant. However, we will need her help if we are to save Skywalker." Tanis said. He could sense Shiv becoming ansy, he wanted Tanis to see what they discovered.

"What do you mean?" The young Jedi asked

"You'll know when we leave Mandalore, which we must do soon. For now however, it appears our Mandalorian friends have discovered something interesting that must be attended to. Come." Tanis said as he raised his cowl over his head and he and Shiv went walking through the forest. Aliyah stood in wonder for a moment, and then followed.

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After walking for a bit the three Jedi reached the beginning of the clearing where the three Mando's were watching a platoon of Peacekeepers were holding a massive creature by many leashes.

"What have we here?" Tanis said, folding his arms into the sleeves of his cloak.

"Looks like a Rancor." Resh said

"Yeah but... theres something different..." Tealani said looking closer at the odd looking Rancor. http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Chrysalis.jpg

"Hold on." Solus said as he dropped his rangefinder. After a few seconds it identified the creature and Solus informed the group.

"According to this, its a 'Chrysalide'." Solus said flipping up his rangefinder.

"A special type of Rancor?" Aliyah asked Solus

"I dont know, all it gives is the name." Solus answered.

<Wait, a Chrysalide... Those were Rancors that Emperor Palpatine had genetically engineered on Byss using Sith alchemy. These rancors are much more deadly than normal ones, they can chew through metal easily and are more aggressive.> Shiv said. Everyone looked at the wookie and then at Tanis.

"What'd he say?" Resh asked. None understood Shyriiwook except Tanis due to his prolongued stay on Kashyyyk avoiding Order 66.

"My apprentice explained that these are genetically engineered Rancor created by Emperor Palpatine on Byss. They can chew through metal and are very aggressive." Tanis told the group.

"A little treat Luke kept when he took over..." Solus said

"Chew through metal? Theyre planning on releasing this thing into the forest to run-a-mok arent they? They'd probably eat through our Mandalorian armor." Tealani said in realization.

"Presumably, yes." Tanis said

"Well.......lets kill it." Solus said, raising his rifle and looking through his scope.

"Waiiiiiit a second, wait a second." Tealani said putting her hand over the rifle. "Theres a platoon of PK's with that thing. They'd annihilate us from this range, we're too outnumbered."

"What do we have three Jedi for then?" Resh said

"We need a plan." Tanis said, lowering his cowl.

Mandalore System. Briefing Room of the Cleansing Fire

The pilots had been assembled, and all were seated on the benched provided, a holodisplay was up, and the captain of the ship stood beside it, and was addressing the pilots. "You all know what your mission requires, the order will be given soon, your ships are armed and ready for you to begin boarding as soon as the order is received. You have all recived your assignments, and a flight path will be relayed to you once you are ready for takeoff. For the Empire, dismissed."

The pilots rose, and returned to their previous activites. The clock continued to count, the time was near.

"So...you're going to Jedi this thing into a rage, and when it goes crazy and attacks the PK's we shoot them up in the confusion?" Solus said confirming the plan.

"Yes." Tanis said. The group looked around and all accepted. Tanis nodded and he, Shiv and Aliyah proceeded to the edge of the clearing and faced the Chrysalis and the lounging PK's. They hadn't been given the orders to release it yet.

"How do we pull this off?" Aliyah asked Tanis. Tanis pondered for a moment about how he could relay the way to project anger without slipping into a Dark Side trance.

"...First, set a connection between you and the creature. Feel the creatures Force pressence and lock onto it. Concentrate on only its pressence. In time, you will be able to sense the creatures conflicting emotions. You will find its fear, its anger, its joy and other emotions. You must exploit the anger as if it was your own." Tanis told them.

<Thats going against all our teachings and methods...>

"Thats correct. However we were not always Jedi. Remember a time when you were young and you released anger over something small. Create that feeling of releasing anger in the Chrysalide's mind. Reproduce that sensation in the Chrysalide. It is difficult at first, however the creature is already unstable and we should be able to manage....ready?" Tanis asked

"Yes." Aliyah said

<Yes.> Shiv said

Tanis reached out, and his hand extended from his robes. Shiv sat on the ground cross legged and closed his eyes. Aliyah reached out with both hands and also closed her eyes as well.

Tanis could feel the Chrysalide, he could feel its emotions and thoughts. It was, unsurprisingly, very hungry. The Imperials probably starved it for added carnage. He amplified the hunger first, and the creature stirred. It roared momentarily and the PK's became wary.

Sifting through for a moment longer, Tanis began to notice Shiv and Aliyah's pressence within the Chrysalide's mind. The three were toying with its fear, which would lead to its anger. The creature began to salivate excessively and began to pant heavily. Tanis found and opening and he took hold on the creatures rage and throttled it like a star ship control. The creature took a large intake of breath and-

GRWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOORRR!!!!!!

The three Jedi relinquished their hold on the Chrysalide before its rage consumed them. Aliyah had a smile on her face from her success. Shiv imediately stood and grabbed his lightsaber, ready for battle. The PK's began scrurrying around grabbing the cables attached to the Chrysalide's neck but the Chrysalide began to whirl about and the cables spun out of the PKs' hands. Tanis saw several PKs setting their weapons to stun. He turned to the Mandos.

"Do your stuff."