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<blockquote data-quote="Beretta" data-source="post: 4607538" data-attributes="member: 12260"><p><strong>DAMSEL IN DISTRESS</strong></p><p></p><p>Captain Naaren Bluuis, commanding officer of the Corva Sector Fleet, makes his way to the briefing room of the <em>Nova</em>. He is proud of his ship - a Defender Assault Carrier, flagship of the New Republic forces assigned to this region of space. Escorted by a Nebulon-B frigate and a Corellian Corvette, Bluuis once again wonders at the usage of the term “Fleet” to describe the force at his command. Then again, it is adequate for their purpose – to reconnoitre the Sector and report back on Imperial activities. Located out in deep space, several light years from the nearby Galaanus system, their chances of being detected are remote.</p><p></p><p>His mind turns back to the recent arrivals: a Jedi Master, his two padawans, and a couple of opportunistic mercenaries seemingly hungry for credits. He can tell that the latter two have another agenda, however; one that seemed to involve the Empire. Considering their age and attitude towards the Imperials, it is clear that they suffered during its reign and still bear the emotional and psychological scars of that experience. This could work to their advantage, or else it could cause them to act recklessly - jeopardising their companions and the secret New Republic presence here. With such a shortage of manpower and ships it would be a risk he would have to take if he was to properly see his orders carried through to completion.</p><p></p><p>He strides into the <em>Nova</em>’s briefing room to find the newcomers – all save the Jedi Master - already assembled and waiting. Standing by the holoprojector at the end of the room is his Sullustan aide, Kiara. Her ever-present stacks of datapads and holodiscs are strewn haphazardly on the nearby table.</p><p></p><p>Captain Bluuis moves over to the lectern and pauses momentarily to arrange his briefing notes. </p><p></p><p>“Thank you for your prompt arrival,” he begins. “I know that you haven’t had a chance to properly settle in here, but a matter of some urgency has just come up.”</p><p></p><p>The captain keys some information into the terminal, and the holoprojector lights up with a 3D image of a Correllian Corvette.</p><p></p><p>“We have just received a distress signal from one of the fleet’s ships. The Corellian Corvette <em>Stellar Damsel</em> was carrying vital information acquired by New Republic Intelligence agents back to the fleet when she was attacked by an Imperial Star Destroyer belonging to a faction of the Imperial Remnant known as the Kaarenth Dissension. The <em>Damsel </em>suffered heavy damage before she was able to seek shelter in the H’ken asteroid belt, hiding out inside one of the larger asteroids after the hyperdrive motivator cut out. Imperial forces are sweeping the asteroid field, searching for the ship. The field is vast, so the search is slow and painstaking, but it’s only a matter of time before they locate the vessel. </p><p></p><p>“Your mission is to get inside the asteroid field and get the <em>Damsel </em>out any way you can. If the ship isn’t salvageable, you’re to recover the data and take the remaining crewmembers on board. A New Republic Nebulon-B frigate and a squadron of X-Wing fighters are going to stage an attack on the Star Destroyer to provide a distraction for you to slip into the asteroid field unnoticed. This force is no match for an Imperial II-class vessel, however, so you won’t have much time to complete the mission once the attack begins."</p><p></p><p>Captain Bluuis shut the holoprojector down. “You’ll be paid 4,000 credits each upon the successful completion of your mission. Any questions?”</p><p></p><p>When none are forthcoming, the Captain smiles grimly. “Good. Time is of the essence, so get moving. Dismissed.”</p><p></p><p>The group races up to the hangar bay and the <em>Bellerophon</em>, where they find Master Lor-Zan waiting for them. “Cyan, Thalo - a moment of your time please.”</p><p></p><p>Khail and Fenri continue towards the freighter and begin preflight preparations as the padawans stand before their teacher. His absence from the briefing has been of some concern.</p><p></p><p>As if reading their minds, Lor-Zan smiles warmly. “Our paths are to diverge, at least for a time. There are serious matters that I must attend to – matters for which you are yet ill-prepared. I would not risk your lives needlessly by having you accompany me.”</p><p></p><p>The Jedi Master holds out a hand, in which rests a small metallic box. Intricate carvings are engraved upon its surface. “This, my students, is a Holocron – an ancient Jedi artifact from the days of the Old Republic. It contains an imprint of the consciousness of an old Jedi Master called Anavus Svag, a legendary Jedi warrior involved in the Great Hyperspace War several millennia ago.”</p><p></p><p>Cyan reaches for the Holocron and studies it intently as Lor-Zan continues to speak. </p><p></p><p>“In my absence I would not have you neglect your training. You may consult freely with the Holocron for instruction and guidance in the ways of the Force. But for now, I must bid you farewell. May the Force be with you.”</p><p></p><p>The two padawans bow. “And with you, Master,” they respond.</p><p></p><p>Lor-Zan leaves the hangar as the two Jedi students run over to the <em>Bellerophon</em>’s access ramp. It hisses shut behind them and the ship begins to vibrate from the activation of its repulsorlift engines. With the hyperspace coordinates of their destination already uploaded into the navicomputer, the freighter accelerates out of the hangar bay and into space. </p><p></p><p>The <em>Nova </em>quickly recedes behind them as, nearby, the Nebulon-B frigate and a squadron of X-Wings vanish into hyperspace in a flicker of pseudomotion. Khail reaches for the hyperspace levers. </p><p></p><p>“Here we go,” he says, and pulls the levers back.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Beretta, post: 4607538, member: 12260"] [B]DAMSEL IN DISTRESS[/B] Captain Naaren Bluuis, commanding officer of the Corva Sector Fleet, makes his way to the briefing room of the [I]Nova[/I]. He is proud of his ship - a Defender Assault Carrier, flagship of the New Republic forces assigned to this region of space. Escorted by a Nebulon-B frigate and a Corellian Corvette, Bluuis once again wonders at the usage of the term “Fleet” to describe the force at his command. Then again, it is adequate for their purpose – to reconnoitre the Sector and report back on Imperial activities. Located out in deep space, several light years from the nearby Galaanus system, their chances of being detected are remote. His mind turns back to the recent arrivals: a Jedi Master, his two padawans, and a couple of opportunistic mercenaries seemingly hungry for credits. He can tell that the latter two have another agenda, however; one that seemed to involve the Empire. Considering their age and attitude towards the Imperials, it is clear that they suffered during its reign and still bear the emotional and psychological scars of that experience. This could work to their advantage, or else it could cause them to act recklessly - jeopardising their companions and the secret New Republic presence here. With such a shortage of manpower and ships it would be a risk he would have to take if he was to properly see his orders carried through to completion. He strides into the [I]Nova[/I]’s briefing room to find the newcomers – all save the Jedi Master - already assembled and waiting. Standing by the holoprojector at the end of the room is his Sullustan aide, Kiara. Her ever-present stacks of datapads and holodiscs are strewn haphazardly on the nearby table. Captain Bluuis moves over to the lectern and pauses momentarily to arrange his briefing notes. “Thank you for your prompt arrival,” he begins. “I know that you haven’t had a chance to properly settle in here, but a matter of some urgency has just come up.” The captain keys some information into the terminal, and the holoprojector lights up with a 3D image of a Correllian Corvette. “We have just received a distress signal from one of the fleet’s ships. The Corellian Corvette [I]Stellar Damsel[/I] was carrying vital information acquired by New Republic Intelligence agents back to the fleet when she was attacked by an Imperial Star Destroyer belonging to a faction of the Imperial Remnant known as the Kaarenth Dissension. The [I]Damsel [/I]suffered heavy damage before she was able to seek shelter in the H’ken asteroid belt, hiding out inside one of the larger asteroids after the hyperdrive motivator cut out. Imperial forces are sweeping the asteroid field, searching for the ship. The field is vast, so the search is slow and painstaking, but it’s only a matter of time before they locate the vessel. “Your mission is to get inside the asteroid field and get the [I]Damsel [/I]out any way you can. If the ship isn’t salvageable, you’re to recover the data and take the remaining crewmembers on board. A New Republic Nebulon-B frigate and a squadron of X-Wing fighters are going to stage an attack on the Star Destroyer to provide a distraction for you to slip into the asteroid field unnoticed. This force is no match for an Imperial II-class vessel, however, so you won’t have much time to complete the mission once the attack begins." Captain Bluuis shut the holoprojector down. “You’ll be paid 4,000 credits each upon the successful completion of your mission. Any questions?” When none are forthcoming, the Captain smiles grimly. “Good. Time is of the essence, so get moving. Dismissed.” The group races up to the hangar bay and the [I]Bellerophon[/I], where they find Master Lor-Zan waiting for them. “Cyan, Thalo - a moment of your time please.” Khail and Fenri continue towards the freighter and begin preflight preparations as the padawans stand before their teacher. His absence from the briefing has been of some concern. As if reading their minds, Lor-Zan smiles warmly. “Our paths are to diverge, at least for a time. There are serious matters that I must attend to – matters for which you are yet ill-prepared. I would not risk your lives needlessly by having you accompany me.” The Jedi Master holds out a hand, in which rests a small metallic box. Intricate carvings are engraved upon its surface. “This, my students, is a Holocron – an ancient Jedi artifact from the days of the Old Republic. It contains an imprint of the consciousness of an old Jedi Master called Anavus Svag, a legendary Jedi warrior involved in the Great Hyperspace War several millennia ago.” Cyan reaches for the Holocron and studies it intently as Lor-Zan continues to speak. “In my absence I would not have you neglect your training. You may consult freely with the Holocron for instruction and guidance in the ways of the Force. But for now, I must bid you farewell. May the Force be with you.” The two padawans bow. “And with you, Master,” they respond. Lor-Zan leaves the hangar as the two Jedi students run over to the [I]Bellerophon[/I]’s access ramp. It hisses shut behind them and the ship begins to vibrate from the activation of its repulsorlift engines. With the hyperspace coordinates of their destination already uploaded into the navicomputer, the freighter accelerates out of the hangar bay and into space. The [I]Nova [/I]quickly recedes behind them as, nearby, the Nebulon-B frigate and a squadron of X-Wings vanish into hyperspace in a flicker of pseudomotion. Khail reaches for the hyperspace levers. “Here we go,” he says, and pulls the levers back. [/QUOTE]
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