Arden Brandwyn
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Post by Arden Brandwyn on Dec 16, 2014 13:13:45 GMT -8
Alliance Class Star Unifier- The Watchman Staff: Admiral Elliot Davison, Commanding Commander Sulaiman Saliba, First Officer Captain Jaxon Walder, Security Agent Enza Trevisano, Intel
Armament: Dual Heavy Turbolaser x130 Turbolaser Canons x260 Heavy Ion cannon Turrets x 100 Long Range Turbolaser x20 Proton torpedo launchers x 50 Assault concussion missile x40 Heavy Mass Driver Cannons x10 Tractor beam x20 (Modified with a Crystal Gravitational Trap)
Drops from hyperspace at the predestined coordinates that the rest of the fleet was supposed to be, the fleet was only just getting there as they arrive, but quickly form up into their standard fleet arrangement with The Watchman in the lead position and the others on alert status.
Admiral Walsh: "Report!" Admiral Davison: "Seems to be two other fleets in orbit here sir, from what we can tell one is just sitting there and the other is actively watching the system" Walsh: "So much for the element of surprise..."
"Doesn't matter much, we're here now. Set course to put us on the outside of the stationary fleet, I want to be able to knock out anything hostile before it can become a threat. Oh, and get the stealth drop it's cloak once the fleet detects us, let them know what they are dealing with and avoid a confrontation if possible."
The fleet begins moving toward the planet and would be detectable on all sensors in a matter of minutes.
As the Carrack class ship rejoins the fleet, The Stealth follows it and positions itself a few feet above and to the rear, where it can target the ship just in case. Once the rest of the fleet enters sensor range the cloak will drop and hopefully communications will begin.
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Post by Death's Cohort on Dec 16, 2014 13:26:45 GMT -8
As the approaching fleet becomes visible, Captain Quinlan opens a comm line to the planetary base, informing the troops on the ground of the developments in orbit. As the stealth ship decloaks behind the "Victor's Pride", all of the weapons aboard are turned to lock on to it. The modified Victory I class Star Destroyer "Sovereign's Pride", which is parked in formation behind the "Honor's Call" and the "Victor's Pride" locks all of it's weapons on the unknown ship. From the bridge of the "Crimson Skies", Captain Quinlan opens a comm channel to the unknown ship. "Attention intruder. Identify yourself immediately or be destroyed."
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Post by Arden Brandwyn on Dec 16, 2014 13:32:51 GMT -8
Captain Bartlett: Well hello there. This is The Stealth, scout ship for the Himura Battlegroup otherwise known as that fleet approaching you as we speak. I'm just here to say hi and open a dialogue before the Admiral's get here and start questioning your presence on our sister planet here.
The Stealth shows no signs of weapons aboard and the rest of the fleet is swiftly approaching...
The Watchman transmits coms codes for the CUF as well as the Republic Rebuilt, the Jedi Order, the New Galactic Republic and the Fel Empire, trying to see which set of codes this fleet will respond to, hoping they are allies but prepared just in case they are not.
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Post by Death's Cohort on Dec 16, 2014 13:41:00 GMT -8
Captain Quinlan orders the rest of the fleet to target the approaching fleet. He orders all of the ships IFF transponder to activate, identifing the ships as having belonged to the Empire formed immediately after the Clone Wars. "This planet has been claimed as the base of operations for the 82nd Airborne Regiment, formerly of the 501st Legion of the Imperial Army."
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Post by Arden Brandwyn on Dec 16, 2014 13:50:40 GMT -8
All ships in the fleet receive the IFF codes and Admiral Walsh shakes his head as Admiral Davison face palms. The fleet comes to a halt once it's long range guns are in range of the closest ships and The Watchman responds to the IFF code with both Rebel Alliance codes and an old Imperial Code that Arden hijacked from the first Death Star mission, it of course identifies them as the Emperor's personal escort fleet. and using a rebel code is just to poke some fun at them in general as Captain Bartlett continues his conversation.
Bartlett: "Did you just say the 501st? I was under the impression they were all killed in the destruction of the first death star."
Bartlett sees the fleet switch codes and knows what they are doing.
"Now that the pleasantries are complete. I am Captain Josiah Bartlett acting on orders from Fleet Admiral Dillion Walsh who will be taking over these discussions just as soon as the commander of this floating junkyard identifies himself."
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Post by Cade Devereaux on Dec 16, 2014 13:51:13 GMT -8
Cade and Ailyn stand out of the way on the bridge of the "Watchman", observing the crew go about their duties.
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Post by Arden Brandwyn on Dec 16, 2014 13:58:01 GMT -8
"Admiral, send a secure transmission to The Unity and have them stand by for departure, if this goes south the sight of it may end everything before it's too late."
Arden says this with his head in his hand as if he had a splitting headache
"And admirals... I'll handle the communications once they are established, get Bartlett and the stealth back into their hangar asap."
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Post by Death's Cohort on Dec 16, 2014 14:02:24 GMT -8
Captain Quinlan laughs at the audacity of Captain Bartlett. "Your information is flawed. I suggest that you contain your arrogance." He activates a full hologram communication with the approaching flagship. "This is Captain Quinlan of the ISD Crimson Skies. To whom do I have the... pleasure of speaking?"
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Post by Cade Devereaux on Dec 16, 2014 14:05:36 GMT -8
A faint flash of shock crosses Cade's face as the hologram of the armored and helmeted ODST appears on the bridge of the Watchman.The bridge crew would notice that the armor the opposing captain is wearing is the same as Cade's.
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Arden Brandwyn
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Post by Arden Brandwyn on Dec 16, 2014 14:18:59 GMT -8
The Holo is activated on the command bridge of The Watchman in front of Arden's command chair. The image Quinlan would see is that of master Arden, appearing in his older (but not elderly) form with his seat flanked by Admirals Walsh and Davison.
"Greetings Captain, I am Jedi Master Arden Brandwyn of the Council of the Unified Force which was originally founded on the planet you are attempting to claim. As for our captain's comments about the 501st, I was there when the first death star was destroyed and am fairly certain that the majority of the 501st still remaining in service at that time had been aboard, especially since the Empire had stopped using clones at that point because they were proving... unreliable at best..." Arden notices the armor the man is wearing is similar to Cade's and has several idea's pass through his mind at once. He calls upon the force to send a feeling of calm to the captain, "...Now then my dear Captain Quinlan, we have business to attend to in our Temple Enclave and have no desire to engage in any form of hostilities, will you stand aside and allow us access to our planet or do you wish confrontation?"
Arden presses a button to mute his portion of the conversation "Cade my friend, would you like to join this conversation, at the least I'd like to see the captain's reaction to your attire."
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Post by Cade Devereaux on Dec 16, 2014 14:28:46 GMT -8
Cade's gaze doesn't shift from the image of the opposing captain. "I'm not sure that would be a good idea, Master. The last time I saw someone else wearing a suit of that armor was that unit in the upper levels of the Jedi Temple." Ailyn looks the hologram over. "My files contain no record of such armor being issued to any soldiers other than the 82nd Regiment during the Clone Wars and the early phases of the Empire."
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Arden Brandwyn
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Post by Arden Brandwyn on Dec 16, 2014 14:35:57 GMT -8
"So we have arrived at the conclusion that we are dealing with either a lost team of troopers that passed through some form of temporal distortion, or were lost in cryo-stasis until recently. Either way we need to know how far behind the times these boys are and how to diffuse this confrontation without firing anything..."
presses the mute button again
"Sorry Captain, was discussing something with one of our passengers. I have but one final question for you, are you up to speed on current events or should we transfer our records for you to review?"
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Post by Death's Cohort on Dec 16, 2014 14:36:19 GMT -8
Quinlan's gaze briefly drifts to his control panel. " Who said anything about the Death Star? I am well aware of current events. My commander has no problem with you sending an unarmed shuttle to the planet's surface, however all armed ships must remain at least a parsec beyond our perimeter."
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Post by Lord Gwydion Kyr'am on Dec 16, 2014 14:55:13 GMT -8
A faint wisp of shadow begins to develop in the corners of the bridge of the "Watchman".
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Post by Arden Brandwyn on Dec 16, 2014 14:58:35 GMT -8
"Were we not currently involved with an archaeological adventure you and I would be discussing the proper control of this planet, but as we are pressed for time I will agree to your terms. Arden out."
He presses a button and ends the holo call.
"Admiral, prepare my secondary shuttle for departure. Cade, shall we head tot he surface and... Arden pauses mid thought as he sees a shadow forming that shouldn't be there. he doesn't sense anything at the moment, but remains alerted to it. ...umm, yes, we were departing yes?"
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Post by Death's Cohort on Dec 16, 2014 15:01:00 GMT -8
Captain Quinlan opens a comm to the main command center on the planet, and informs Major Calin of the developments. The fleet reamains at red alert.
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Post by Arden Brandwyn on Dec 16, 2014 15:04:37 GMT -8
The Katana class scout that had been among the other fleet moves away and returns to the Hangar it came from as another similar shuttle is prepared to depart from The Watchman
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Post by Cade Devereaux on Dec 16, 2014 15:05:28 GMT -8
Cade nods, and he and Ailyn follow Arden to his shuttle.
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Post by Lord Gwydion Kyr'am on Dec 16, 2014 15:06:06 GMT -8
As Ailyn leaves the bridge, the faint shadow fades away.
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Post by Arden Brandwyn on Dec 16, 2014 15:07:41 GMT -8
It only takes a few minutes for the trio (and BoB) to arrive in the hangar and board the Katana scout shuttle prepared for them. A small crew is present to operate the shuttle and as soon as all the passengers are secured it departs the hangar and makes it's way towards the old Enclave which Arden had called home several times over the years.
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