The Mandalorian Wars... (Page 10 of 15)

ok, i'll read over it and try to catch up on the story line

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Ok, i think i got it. Who all is still involved?

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**As the Mandalorian ships prepare for their assault on Serecco, the unsuspecting inhabitants are going about their daily business.**

**Jason and Kade stand talking in a courtyard on one of the Republic bases**

Jason: It's been an enjoyable couple of days, Kade! Just the type of furlough I needed! That hunting party yesterday was very exciting...although you needn't mention it to any of the other Jedi...

**The two laugh, each remembering how Jason's master had frowned on their hunting trip on his first visit to the planet many years ago**

Kade: I'll keep that in mind. I'm sorry to see you go; it may be helpful to have a Jedi nearby.

Jason: What do you mean?

Kade: Well, our scanners have been picking up some strange readings in hyperspace. Probably nothing, but our planet is one of the most vulnerable if the Mandalorians try to attack Republic space. I don't think they've forgotten how we fought against them a while back.

Jason: Surely the Mandalorians wouldn't attack here tho, would they? Their main attacks have been small outposts and fringe planets. Attacking Serecco would be the start of outright war!

Kade: I think that's what they've had in mind from the very beginning... Oh well, it's probably nothing to worry about. More than likely those readings are just residual engine heat from smugglers' ships or IR from some sort of weapons testing... who knows.

**The two begin to walk towards the hangar where Jason's Jedi ship is docked**

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hmmm........i can i suppose

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yeah, understand. ok.

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The Mandalorian officers continue their calculations of the planetary defenses and target points. Casus Fett goes to the communications center and holds a conference with the fleet captains through the holographs. A large hologram of the planetary system is projected into the center of the room. Casus takes his place at the control panel.

"Mandalore has given the order to launch our offensive" Casus says. "The analysis of the planetary defenses are still being finalized, but you can see on the map where the main points of attack will be. The fleet will be divided into four groups. Groups 1 and 2 will maintain orbital positions above the planet's atmosphere. You will begin a continuous bombardment of the planet's surface. Groups 3 and 4 will initiate a planetary surface assault at these points..."

*several target areas light up on the map*

Casus continued giving orders to specific groups and ships for several minutes.

Meanwhile...

A soldier comes running from the observations center calling Kade. Turning, Kade says "What's wrong, Juhano?"

"We've detected several sensor sweeps of the planet." replied Juhano. "The signals were strong, but we could not get a lock on the source, and our own planetary sensors have not picked up any ships in the immediate
vicinity."

"Hmmm.....this may be more serious than I thought," says Kade. "Jason, I hate to say this but it looks like you'll have to see yourself off this time."

"Hey you know how I hate deadlines. I can spare a few hours to help you find out what's going on." Jason says.

"It's probably wiser for you to leave now while you still can," says Kade seriously, "but I would still appreciate your help," he continues smiling.

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Casus walks to the command bridge of the Mandalorian flagship and takes the communicator. "Mi' Lord Mandalore, the fleet awaits your order for the attack!"

Meanwhile...

Kade and Jason hurry to the observation center. Quickly glancing over the data screens and sensor scopes, Kade says,

"Increase sensor signal to 180 points and sweep this sector."

The order is carried out, and Jason and Kade stare at the scope, waiting the results.

"Wait, there," says Jason, pointing to several signal points appearing on the scope. "It picked up...something."

The sensor operator turns to Kade, "Sir, that could be just a meteor shower or..."

"Increase to 200 hunder and re-sweep!"

The signal points grew larger.

"Something is coming!" says Kade. "Alert defense command!"

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"It could have been anything! A scout ship, a smuggling frigate, even a wayward satellite!" says the technician doubtfully.

"Couldn't it just be meteor shower like he suggested a moment ago?" adds Jason, checking his communicator while speaking.

"Meteor showers that big don't just show up, we would have known it was coming for several days before hand," replied Kade. "No, something is out there, and it's more than just a smuggler's ship or even a group of space pirates. That is big!"

Jason's comm flashes again, and he reluctantly answers. "Who is this?"

Meanwhile...

The Mandalorian begins taking up their positions, with Casus piloting Mandalore's ship to the center of the armada.

Meanwhile...

Something... faint... a tingle along his spine... the sense of someone calling without words or sounds... thoughts...

"Revan!" Alek cried out. Quickly he hurries towards the rear of the ship searching for her.

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Jason quietly leaves the group of men gathered around the sensor scope.

"I ask again, who is this? Are you a representative of the Council?"

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"THERE! A SHIP!!!" Kade cries out, pointing to a dot on the screen. More dots appear; the number slowly grows until it begins to look like one whole side of the scope is a massive signal.

"The Mandalorians! Alert Command! Sound the alarm! We have to get the planetary defenses online!" Kade shouts, as the soldiers and technicians begin running frantically about the building.

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"Commence the Assault!" shouts Casus!

Silence... then...

The first roar of the massive bombardment cannons shakes the ship...

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Alek drops to his knees beside Revan, lifting her slowly in his arms.

"Revan?" he says quietly. "Can you hear me?"

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Alek uses the force to probe Revan for any wounds............. something... faint... more than a wound...

"Come back to me Revan"

meanwhile....................

The first bombs and laser fire begin to pound the planet's surface, targeting the shield generators and surface-to-space defenses. In a matter of moments, half of the major planetary defenses are decimated, crumbling into ruin.

"Scramble the fleet! Get every available fighter in the air!" comes the command over the outpost's broadcast speakers.

Kade helps relay commands and damage reports, until suddenly the communication lines go dead.

"Blast!" he cries. "They must have hit one of the central hubs!"

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Jason grimaces. "Unfortunately yes. Listen, we're having a little trouble over here with a Mandalorian invasion, so I'm in no mood for jokes!"

Last edited by Lightside Master (2010-07-24 14:18:16)

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