Marsenus
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Affiliation: Katorri Heavy Brigade
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Post by Marsenus on Jul 15, 2023 23:57:21 GMT -8
=On the bridge of the Sabacc's Luck=
A small fleet orbited Onderon, supporting the actions of the mercenaries below. Formed around the luck of the game, a prized Chelandion Hutt warship, the formation contained six additional smaller vessels and quite the complement of starfighters for both space and ground support. However, the other destroyers and frigates were dated models, having seen service mostly during the reconstituted Sith Empire of the Great Galactic War. Not the best, even with modern technology, but still did the job just fine. The star fleet kept its sensors about and keeping an eye out for things. Which was why the alarm went off when a task force dropped out of hyperspace.
In loud Huttese, the commander of the fleet watched as an officer came over. Thankfully, the Hutt did speak Basic, which made things easier.
=Juurra= Ahhhh! Ahhhhhh! What is going on??
=Officer= Taskforce just dropped out of hyperspace, Commander. Imperial by the looks of it.
Pointing forward, the officer showed where the taskforce had exited. The viewport had a decent show of the Imperial warships while sensors began to run the background checks on the formation and the ships in service. Soon enough, they identified an Arripio-class Star Destroyer at the head of a fleet composing of nearly thirty vessels! The Hutt commander muttered a local curse under his breath, something about a skinny Hutt or one that wasn't good with coin.
=Juurra= Keep the fleet out of their range and in the shadow of the planet! Let Lord Carrion know of the situation.
Thus the fleet came to life and began to pull back, keeping a much needed distance from this new fleet. If the Imperials were here, did that mean they had come to support the royalist cause or had the rebels called in a favor from the resurgent Empire? Hard to say and certainly one that would upset Marsenus below.
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Grand Inquisitor Zariel
The First Order
Make no mistake, war is coming. With all its glory... and all its horror.
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Affiliation: First Order
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Post by Grand Inquisitor Zariel on Jul 17, 2023 16:14:02 GMT -8
=Officer= Grand Inquisitor, a small fleet of ships are in orbit around the planet, holding outside of weapons range!
The officer motioned to his screen, detailing the readout. Zariel examined it. Unimpressed she returned to the traditional position for Imperial's on their star destroyers, hands clasped behind her back looking out the middle of the view port. This small fleet would mean nothing, especially once Lotus arrived with their Resurgent. She allowed the time as crews were scrambling to fighters and landing craft to see what reaction this unknown fleet may have to this unexpected arrival.
Two missions were being prepped for. The first and with the majority of the ground forces that traveled with the Task Force would be preparing for "Peace Keeping" operations on the surface. The second, and much smaller force was to prepare the rendezvous zone for Lotus and Zariel's in person meeting. Colonal Miz would be assuming full control over the main force until Zariel's business was done with the pirate.
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Lotus
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Affiliation: The Thrall Collectors
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Post by Lotus on Jul 23, 2023 13:11:06 GMT -8
Once more, the relative calm of realspace was disrupted as another large object exited. This time, the stolen Resurgent-class Star Destroyer Calamity. On the bridge, in their makeshift throne/command chair, Lotus lounged with their newly acquired Twi'lek plaything on their lap. A report came in from one of the bridge crew, apparently Zariel wasn't the only one with a fleet in orbit. Oooh things are going to get fun I hope! Lotus sat up straight, swinging their lags around from being reclined on one of the chairs arms. The Twi'lek moved out of the way as Lotus then stood excitedly. Send confirmation of our arrival to the dear Ice Queen, and then find out who's ships those are! The flurry of action on the bridge began in earnest as Lotus moved and looked out the main view port. Their excitement only grew as word came that Zariel had passed on a meeting point on the planet's surface and next a readout of the other fleet, holding on the opposite side of the planet. Lotus let out a laugh. Oh ho ho, our dear friend Lord Carrion is here too? Open a channel to his flagship I want to say 'hi!' The channel was opened. Lord Birdface! A surprise to see you here! Sorry about that last job, business is business after all! Just wanting to see if you're working with the Grand Inquisitor too, or against her? Anyway I think I should also give you a heads up, I'm not being paid to fight today, just dropping something off... But if you want to purchase any comfort for your soldiers, I'd be happy to cut you a deal as a kind of apology for that last job... Oh! Are you still running with ol' Cueball? Ask him why he never calls... Bye! With that Lotus ended transmitting but would be interested to see what the response would be from this professional acquaintance.
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Marsenus
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Affiliation: Katorri Heavy Brigade
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Post by Marsenus on Jul 25, 2023 20:33:50 GMT -8
Lotus certainly got a returning transmission. Her words had certainly soured the mood of the Dark Jedi even further.
You know who landed on Onderon?!
The bark came from Marsenus as his bearded face appeared on the holotransmitter. His famous scowl appearing upon his lips as he scoffs at the remarks of Lotus. First, the Imperials, and now the Queen of the Thralls... what in the Stars was going on now?! Onderon was supposed to be a great prize for the potential of wealth and loot for his brigade, now it seemed like it grabbed the attention of others.
Stars above... on the verge of victory and getting a good payout, now you AND that wretched Imperial arrive.
The tension in the Dark Jedi was obvious as this had all ruined his plans.
I might as well get some slaves from you though. Refill my ranks of my depleted regiment... damned Royalists don't know how to fight.
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Lotus
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Affiliation: The Thrall Collectors
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Post by Lotus on Jul 29, 2023 7:09:42 GMT -8
Lotus got exactly the response they wanted from the old timer. A mix of anger, confusion, and willingness to do some business. I'll get the stock ready for your inspection. I'll need to finish my business with the Imps first though, then we can... haggle. They turned to stop the communication, but turned back. Oh, and just a bit more free advice, I'd recommend reading which way the wind is blowing on your little planet, I don't think your current employers "life insurance" plan will be much good. And the Imps do have the best benefits. Lotus then stepped away and went about getting their people ready. They would go to a meeting point that had just been transmitted by Zariel and then, they would go to meet Marsenus with a selection of the stronger and sturdier specimens the Thrall Collectors had gathered. Lotus primarily dealt in pleasure slaves, but occasionally had some that could fill in the ranks of fellow mercenary companies, with proper training of course. The Slaver never kept those who already had combat training, not for long anyway; too much of a risk for them organizing the others to lead a mutiny. Soon though Lotus, twelve of their guards, and five slaves were enroute to the meeting point.
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Grand Inquisitor Zariel
The First Order
Make no mistake, war is coming. With all its glory... and all its horror.
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Post by Grand Inquisitor Zariel on Aug 11, 2023 9:41:53 GMT -8
Zariel, upon receiving word that Lotus had arrived in orbit, made her way to her ship. The fleet had orders to maintain distance from the other ships in orbit, but to cut off any attempt for them to leave the system.
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