Re: TOR - Dantooine

[Emjajoas]

OOC: You know I'm just a simple Bounty Hunter, right? We're not even technically allies. I'd turn on all of you for the right price.
SD also got the holocron successfully.

[Micah Stone]

The Aurek fighter breaks off and flies into the Enclave. Jumping out of the ship, Wesley runs down a hallway and calls Commander Kre'Fey on his comlink.
"Commander, we need to get out of here now. The Sith called in more reinforcements and this place will be swarming with them once they land. Meet me at the hangar bay in 3 minutes. If I'm not their, take off."

[N-13 "Galaar"]

Siin jumps out of his commandeered Aurek and runs to the Rift as best he can, still suffering from the injury he recieved to his side and the fatigue of exerting himself, having employed so many Force powers in such a short time. Placing the holocron in a secure safe, he contacts Hwyl.
"I want you to put a Centurion under my command. The Malevolence will do. We're going to have loads of Republic ships on our tails in a few minutes, and we're not going to survive this without superior tactics."
He pauses as his ship lifts off.
"I won't be much good on the ground. One of those damn Jedi got me from behind, the coward. I'm worn out from my fighting, too. I'm sure every Jedi on the planet could feel me calling on the Dark Side... Deadly Sight is very taxing. Not that you would know about that, Force powers of that level are beyond your ability to command."

OOC EDIT: If you want to use awesome powers like me, you should put more points into Force Mastery and less points into Evil Laughter.

[Guest]

"Oh, I wouldn't get too much of an idea of your own powers..."

*Some Sith troopers escort you to a shuttle, which takes you to the Malevolence.*

"Now show me your superior tactics, Siin."

*The Sith troopers begin to break through the detention block security, swarming towards Serkan's cell...*

@Em

Oh, I'm aware of that. I simply don't like to leave an agent behind. We're your employers, you did the job, our job is to get you out safe. Just because we're evil doesn't mean we have to cheat.

[Guest]

*Darth Hwyl sits in his chair, chuckling soundlessly to himself. He is so absorbed in his own insane power, that he does not notice Admiral de Ruyter enter the bridge behind him. de Ruyter slowly walks to a control panel.*

"I must say, I am sorry about this, Darth Hwyl. But it does seem that some of your superiors have little use for you as a commander. With honesty, it has been an honor."

OOC: 'Kaybai!

Darth Fun (just let me call him that one last time, okay?):
Oh, bye. Waitwut? What the karz - AAAAAAaaaaaahhhh...."

de Ruyter: *dusts hands off* Well, that's that! It's the last we may see of him - whether for better or for worse in the end, time will tell. But for now, it was certainly for the better. Are you satisfied, Darth Macht?
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Darth Fun (there I go again) has just been teleported into another vessel in the Sith Fleet - a random cruiser or something. He'll just stay there - in command of that vessel - and I'll ignore him and not use him and not say his name ever again or whatever. He'll be there, in case, for whatever random reason, I need him again.

But don't worry, I will most certainly not just pull him out whenever. In fact, it probably will never happen.

Forgive me, cbm, for the random exit, you probably saw that as very silly. But if you guys are going to ask me to take away my funny character, then couldn't you at least let me have one more fun moment with him? Teleporters are real SW tech, you know.

So! Are you guys satisfied now? Can we continue?

[N-13 "Galaar"]

Works for me. So, uhh... you'll be using de Ruyter? And I'm still on the Rift, headed towards the Centurion. And we only have a few ships in orbit... not hundreds. Gotta spread our fleet across the galaxy like the last bit of butter on a piece of toast.

[Micah Stone]

Wesley runs into the holding cell where Valerius Serkan is being kept. Taking a needle with more of the sedative he begins to inject it when one of the attending doctors sees him.
"Hey, you! What do you think you're doing?"
"This whole place is about to be crawling with Sith. I'm moving the prisoner," Wes says, removing Valerius from the table, but keeping him in his restraints. "You need to get on one of the shuttles in the hangar bay or find somewhere safe to hide on the ground until Republic reinforcements arrive."

Without another word, Wes hoists the mercenary onto his shoulder and runs as best as he can towards the hangar bay.

[N-13 "Galaar"]

Siin boards the Malevolence and heads to the bridge. When he arrives, he begins snapping orders.
"Helmsman, set course 2-1-6, mark 3. Reactor at maximum power, balance to the shields, engines and weapon systems. Prepare all fighters to launch and wait for my command."
He pauses.
"Comms, make sure the Interdictors' gravity wells are online. We don't want someone escaping to let the rest of the galaxy know we're here. Send orders to all corvettes to keep their eyes out for shuttles and other hyperspace-enabled starships."
Siin closes his eyes, reaching out with his mind. Serkan...

[Emjajoas]

OOC: Did gravity well generators exist within the Old Republic time period?

Feeling a tub on my unconscious mind, I automatically shield myself from it, fearing the worst. However, realizing who it is, I open my mind slightly, allowing him to communicate if need be. Surprised you're sticking around, I communicate somewhat sarcastically.

[Guest]

OOC: Once again, Em, it was his idea to ditch you, not mine. We're not leaving without you.

Yes, I am using de Ruyter now. Glad we got that mess over with.

IC: de Ruyter begins giving commands to the fleet.

"Have all the vessels open concentrated fire on those hangar bays. Don't let one ship get into the air!"

"Yes SIR!"

*The Sith vessels (which have suddenly magically shrunk to a few ships ) begin to bombard the hangar entrances, trying to bring them down.*

Sorry about the ships, SD. I didn't think about having to spread them out...

[Micah Stone]

More Republic reinforcements begin to drop out of hyperspace, and the three that were already here (look back a page or two and you'll see them) open fire on the Sith cruisers that are bombarding the hangar bay.
As the new ships begin to pour through they split apart, some going to assault the bombardment, and the rest going for the interdictor cruisers.

[N-13 "Galaar"]

OOC: Yeah, gravity well generators existed during TOR. Each interdictor has one.

Siin frowns.
"Contact that other Centurion- the Crucifix, is it?- and tell them to follow our lead. Relay all my orders as I give them."
He stares out at the open, empty space, rapidly consumed by the Republic ships heading straight for them.
"Prepare to launch all fighters- interceptors first, followed by bombers. Wait for my signal. Open the hangar bay doors and divert all power to the forward shields and weapon systems. Helmsman, move us and the Crucifix out in front of the Interdictors, then have them pull around to both sides in a wide arc once we engage."
The Dark Jedi pauses as the comms officer walks up to him and whispers in his ear.
"Excellent... order them to hold position at waypoint 03 and wait for my command. We will need to make full use of every advantage we can get in order to come out of this alive."

I would be gone, but certain, ah... circumstances arose.

[Micah Stone]

On the bridge of the Republic flagship...

The deck buzzes with the sound of Republic Fleet Personnel, quick commands, and the relaying of those orders can be heard throughout the pits as Commander Arboren stares out through the viewport. The Sith fleet has noticed the newcomers and are quick to respond.
"Lieutenant," Arboren turns to a younger fleet officer. "Give the reinforcements an update on the situation and tell them to proceed with the plan."
"At once, Commander," the Lieutenant snaps off a quick salute and walks over to a nearby communications display.
Arboren's face remains emotionless as the hangar bay doors begin to open on the Sith cruisers.
"Prepare to execute tactic Delta-Five on my mark," Arboren says, while opening a private comm channel to a room on the ship. "Master Tifus, wait for my signal before you begin."

The part of the Republic fleet engaging the Sith Interdictor's moves closer to firing range and launches it's first wave of fighters.

[N-13 "Galaar"]

The two Centurions, in front of and on either side of the Interdictors, open fire with their laser batteries, sweeping the ranks of fighters. At the same time, every Sith starfighter in their hangar launches like a swarm of flies, cutting a path through the Aureks. They are followed by the bombers as the Centurions open fire on the Republic fleet, the Interdictors having dropped back slightly and then split to come around either side of the two battlecruisers. They attack the flanks of the Republic forces simultaneously while the Sith fighters target the hangars of the enemy cruisers.

[Guest]

"Execute the Phoenix plan," de Ruyter says calmyl to the deck officer.

"Yes SIR!" He says enthusiastically. He gives the order...

20 Sith Interceptors and a Sith Dropships leave the Interdictor and head for one of the Republic Frigates. Ion blasts from weapons blisters aboard the Interdictor deactivate many of the weapons on this frigate.

[Micah Stone]

The two Centurions, in front of and on either side of the Interdictors, open fire with their laser batteries, sweeping the ranks of fighters. At the same time, every Sith starfighter in their hangar launches like a swarm of flies, cutting a path through the Aureks. They are followed by the bombers as the Centurions open fire on the Republic fleet, the Interdictors having dropped back slightly and then split to come around either side of the two battlecruisers. They attack the flanks of the Republic forces simultaneously while the Sith fighters target the hangars of the enemy cruisers.

"Now, Helmsman," Arboren turns toward the deck officer who immediately begins barking out orders.
"Second wave, you have a go. Republic Cruisers Fallout and Coroner, get me tractor locks on as many of those fighters as you can!"

As the Sith fighters charge in, over half of them are sent into an uncontrolled corkscrew, many ramming into each other, and the rest spread out, their formation shattered. The secondary wave of Aurek's dispatch the remaining fighters, who never get a chance to return fire.
"Excellent work, helmsman. Bring us in firing range," Commander Arboren smiles grimly, before tapping the ship's intercomm. "Master Tifus, proceed when ready."
The Republic Cruisers advance, opening fire on the foremost Centurion. But the Sith do not return fire immediately. A sudden wave of doubt and uncertainty washes over the soldiers onboard the Sith Cruisers, while the courage of the Republic pilots seems to have suddenly been bolstered. The Aurek fighters form tight formation, making crisp and concise attack on key points of the first Centurion, making sure to stay between it and it's counterpart. Forcing the second Centurion to hold it's fire lest it shoot it's fellow cruiser.
From the bridge of his flagship, it is evident to Taj-el-Siin that a Jedi is on the other cruiser, performing battle meditation.

"Execute the Phoenix plan," de Ruyter says calmyl to the deck officer.

"Yes SIR!" He says enthusiastically. He gives the order...

20 Sith Interceptors and a Sith Dropships leave the Interdictor and head for one of the Republic Frigates. Ion blasts from weapons blisters aboard the Interdictor deactivate many of the weapons on this frigate.

Practically replicating the technique Commander Arboren just used, the injured Cruiser locks it's tractor beams on as many of the Interceptor's and dropships as it can. With the formation temporarily broken, a wave of Aurek fighters sweeps out from the hangar and engage in a brutal dogfight with the Sith, downing several of them in the first path while the Sith attempt to recover their formation.

[N-13 "Galaar"]

Siin grimaces, feeling the effects of the enemy's Battle Meditation washing over him. He pushes back with the same ability, matching his willpower against the Jedi's to balance the odds again.
"Give the word, Lieutenant."
Another Centurion and two more Interdictors drop out of hyperspace, held back as reinforcements until the appointed time. Launching fresh fighters, they attack the rear of the Republic ships, the new bombers targeting the tractor beam projectors first, followed by the hangars, weapons and engines.
"Execute maneuver Alpha-6. All power to shields and weapons."
The two Centurions split formation, setting a new path, one above the enemy ships, and the other below. The other Interdictors, virtually ignored by the Republic ships, have completed their movements and now attack the enemy forces from both sides, launching their own fighters, which remained prepped in their hangars. Still weak from his previous exertions, Siin focuses his mind on the Jedi on board the enemy cruiser, perturbed there are so many capable of performing Battle Meditation.

OOC: Seriously, stop using that. It's getting old already. Don't you people know any other force powers?

[Guest]

@Micah

*In the dogifight, two of the Interceptors manage to get a clear shot at the two generators proceting the shield over the hangar. Blasting them to shreds, they turn back to the doghfight. The Dropship, slightly damaged, activates a pair of emergency afterburners and rockets into the hangar bay and crashes. Sith Troopers pour out of the wreck and engage Republic soldiers in the hangar bay...*

[Micah Stone]

Siin grimaces, feeling the effects of the enemy's Battle Meditation washing over him. He pushes back with the same ability, matching his willpower against the Jedi's to balance the odds again.
"Give the word, Lieutenant."
Another Centurion and two more Interdictors drop out of hyperspace, held back as reinforcements until the appointed time. Launching fresh fighters, they attack the rear of the Republic ships, the new bombers targeting the tractor beam projectors first, followed by the hangars, weapons and engines.
"Execute maneuver Alpha-6. All power to shields and weapons."
The two Centurions split formation, setting a new path, one above the enemy ships, and the other below. The other Interdictors, virtually ignored by the Republic ships, have completed their movements and now attack the enemy forces from both sides, launching their own fighters, which remained prepped in their hangars. Still weak from his previous exertions, Siin focuses his mind on the Jedi on board the enemy cruiser, perturbed there are so many capable of performing Battle Meditation.

The Aurek's proceed to swarm over one of the Centurion's unhindered. With precise and swift raiding maneuvers, the point-defense laser cannons are hopelessly outmatched, and key systems around the Centurion begin shutting down under the heavy bombardment.

Meanwhile, on the bridge of the Republic flagship, Commander Arboren studies the battlefield.

"That's one Centurion out of the fight. Have the Aureks break off and open fire on the Centurion topside. Divert full power to the shields and get us turned around, I don't want our backs to our new opponents--"
"But sir," the Lieutenant interjects. "What about those two Interdictors?"
"And," Arboren replies, a new edge in his voice. "Inform the 3 new cruisers to launch all fighters at the Interdictors on our stern."
The Lieutenant's face is incredulous. "Three cruisers..."
Out of hyperspace, and appearing directly behind the two interdictors who are attempting to flank Arboren's fleet, come three Hammerhead-class Cruisers. The pinpoint accuracy of the dropout is attributed to the gravity well's being created by the Interdictors. Caught completely off guard, and heavily affected by a new burst of energy from the Jedi's battle meditation, the first Interdictor is reduced to scrap metal before it can divert power to rear shielding. The second Interdictor manages to save itself from the initial onslaught. But caught from behind, it's situation is hopeless, and it soon follows the fate of the first.

Watching all this, the Lieutenant stands speechless before reconnecting with reality and relaying Arboren's orders.

OOC: Seriously, stop using that. It's getting old already. Don't you people know any other force powers?

...This is the only time I've used it, so...no.

@Micah

*In the dogifight, two of the Interceptors manage to get a clear shot at the two generators proceting the shield over the hangar. Blasting them to shreds, they turn back to the doghfight. The Dropship, slightly damaged, activates a pair of emergency afterburners and rockets into the hangar bay and crashes. Sith Troopers pour out of the wreck and engage Republic soldiers in the hangar bay...*

The Republic troops flee the hangar and seal the doors. Seconds later, the hangar doors open, and with the shields no longer in place, nothing is there to stop the entire hangar from venting its atmosphere, killing all of the Sith inside.
Meanwhile, the Aurek fighters move on from the dogfight and begin to engage the Sith Interdictors, using varied strafing patterns, to minimize the amount of fire they can be subjected to at a time.

[Guest]

@Micah

That one didn't go too well...

*Sith Interceptors swarm out of the vessels to combat the Aureks. Point-defense turrets on the Interdictors combat them as well...*

[N-13 "Galaar"]

"This is not going well. Recall all fighters and sound the retreat. All ships, full power to shields and engines. Point-defense systems online, keep those fighters off our back. Helmsman, get us out of here."
Siin presses the comm button, contacting de Ruyter.
"We need to get out of here. We're vastly outnumbered and sustaining heavy damage. We have neither the time nor the resources to continue this battle."

[Guest]

"Then we bring in more ships. It does look bad, but things are never as bad as they seem. Many times, they're better. We ought to get Serkan out."

[N-13 "Galaar"]

"We don't have any more ships. We can't afford to lose entire fleets for one bounty hunter. Now withdraw, before you throw away the very reason we came here."

[Micah Stone]

One of the Republic Cruisers begins to lurch as the bombardment from behind becomes too much. Activating it's sublight engines, it manages to position itself behind Commander Arboren's ship, but the damage it sustained has put it out of the fight for now.

With his own cruiser now turned to face his new opponents, Arboren turns once more to his helmsman. "I want all our guns on the Sith Flagship. We've received new intel from the Jedi Enclave and we haven't a moment to lose."
The two Republic cruisers open a heavy barrage against the topside Centurion, aiming specifically at it's engines. It's shields are holding for now, but with the three Hammerheads bearing down on the Centurion as well, how long can they last?

[N-13 "Galaar"]

Siin grimaces.

"de Ruyter, I'm getting my ship out of here. You can stay if you like, but I have what we came for. Our shields are holding, but we're sustaining heavy fire, and they won't last for long."

Siin stands up and strides forward. His eyes shut momentarily as he gathers all his rage, anger and hatred, channeling the very Dark Side of the Force through his body. Everyone in the system, whether on the ground or in a ship, feels the presence of a powerful evil and the battle seems to pause momentarily.

Siin's eyes open again, and with them, like the shutter of a camera, a rift in the very fabric of space-time opens, virtually on top of the Malevolence. The hole in space crackles with blue energy around the outer edges, but is complete darkness inside- a Force Storm, a wormhole conjured by the power of the Dark Side, capable of transporting ships across the galaxy in an instant. The storm collapses as rapidly as it was created, and when the Republic forces recover from their shock, the Sith flagship is gone, along with the feeling of dread.

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