He smiled as he signed the hover car to go to the landing pad. He looked at the other two dark troopers with him in the vehicle. He pulled out the gear of the rest of the Dark Trooper 5 outfit and looked at the others. It took him 5 minutes to put the gear on properly. The Hover Car stopped as Dark Troopers One and Two were waiting for them. Dark Troopers Three, Four, and Five got out of the vehicle as Dark Trooper One said, "Reporting for duty, Sir!"

"Good Dark Troopers 1-5 light tank 1-50 and HT-AT Commander. on the other side of the city to the west there is a Resistance headquarters. Please destroy it." Admiral Joe said
"Yes sir" they all responded
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Quickly the Ground forces approached the Resistance HQ guarding it were 10 turbolasers and and 10 Ion Cannons. Dark Troopers 1-5 quickly fired their missiles at 5 of the turbolaser batteries. They exploded. Then the %0 Light tanks concentrated their fire on the remaining turbolaser batteries. They blew up as well.


ooc: gotta go I'll finish this l<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

One hour later...

"5... 4... 3... 2... 1... 0."

Antilles looked up as the fleet dropped back into real space. The bule green orb of Yaga Minor was no bigger than a thumb print in the view ports. He could see small, grey specks around the planet. Antilles looked to the scanners to get a judgment on what they were up against.

"Sir there appears to a MKII ISD, 2 VSD, 2 Interdictors, and 3 Corellian Gunships," came the tactical officer "There is also a space station in orbit, with damage. It appears to be falling..."

The tactial officer gave Antilles a worried look.

"Have 2 Constrainers, with 2 Fire Crusiers as escorts, pull the space station out of orbit. Try not to have to damaged further. Once, the space station is safely clear the Constrainers and Fire Cruiser are to assist as need. I want the remaining two Fire Cruiser to make passes on the Interdictors, we can't afford for those to be activated. The Radiance, Scarlet Demise (Penetrator Crusiers) us (ISD) and three Constrainers are all to attack the ISD. The other Penetrator and one Victory are to consentrate all fire on both of the opposing Victorys, also put two Constrainers on those. The Dreadnaughts, the Carrack, and the Attack Spheres are to provide cover from the Gunships. Is this all understood?"

Affirmitives came out of the wall. All ships began to move into their positions.

OOC: Please state your full fleet manifest.

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Know all that was left were the Ion Cannons. The Ht-AT fired it's rockets while the Dark Troopers and the light Tanks pounded away. Very soon the weapons emplacements had been reduced to rubble. Then the Light Tanks concentrated their fire on tthe main building it blew up spectacularely<sp><!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->
"Good" said Admiral Joe."Know Darktroopers go blow up the compound to the north of the city Light Tanks blow up the compound to the south of the city. Then Get 3 of the Landing Bricks to land Garrisons and get the troops to staff them. Do not fire upon anybody unless fired upon."
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Suddenly his comm squaked<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->
"Admiral Joe this is Vice-Admiral Mandune we're undeer attack."
"Damm I'll be their right away Teak fall back and form up with Emperor Fearsons Fleet."
"Yes Sir." he responded
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Admiral Joe quickly ran to the shuttle.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->
"Get all tthe Sentennials in the air know and head back up."He yelled over his comm
"Take me to the <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Tyrant<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->" he yelled at his pilot
"yes sir." he responded.
ooc:Fleet manifest I 'm not exactly sure what Chadd has but I have 2 vic star destroyers 3 corellian gunships 7 sentennial class shuttles 5 landing Bricks 1 Intredictor and 72 Tie Bombers 4 tie defenders and 36 tie interceptors

Fleet Manifest:

2 Imperial-Class Star Destroyers
1 Imperial-Class Mark II Star Destroyer
1 Interdictor-Class Immobilizer Cruiser
4 Dreadnaughts
5 Corellian Corvettes
1 Modified Corellian Corvette
1 Victory-Class Star Destroyer
2 Victory-Class Mark II Star Destroyers
1 Nebulan-B2 Frigate
9 Angel Missiles (loaded into the Victory-Class Star Destroyer)
65 TIE Advanced
10 TIE Fighters
10 TIE Interceptors

Fearsons let out a panicked sigh as he saw the oncoming craft. They were no doubt Imperial craft, and he knew as well that this would only lead to more bloodshed than necessary. Pacing back and forth anxiously, the crew remained silent, knowing that speaking out of turn could cost them their job...or their life. He spun on his heels and saw Wyldan simply staring at him, jaw dropped.

"Captain, do <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> not<!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> launch the TIEs, we want a peaceful resolve with the Empire, any launch of fighters will result in a hostile skirmish, possibly even a war that we cannot handle right now," Fearsons explained, gritting his teeth as he stared back at the space. His men were somewhat tired, and his ground troops were back on Yaga Minor. He could not launch the Disruptors again, they had just gotten back... Snake? No, he was a cyborg yes, but he was also an intelligance operative.

Wyldan simply nodded his response and turned to the comms officer. "Jason, open a hailing channel with the Empire, Fearsons will want to start negotiations," he explained hesitantly, his voice shaky. They'd seen combat before, even against some Imperial isntallations when the New Order even quarelled itself for what was left. In a matter of moments, Fearsons was before the screen, facing the other officer aboard the Empire's ships.

"Attention Imperial forces, I am Emperor Fearsons of the Rogue Empire, I am <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> not<!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> here with hostile intent of The New Order, instead I hope we could both benefit from my move here. You are outnumbered by our forces, but we will not fire. Our Interdictors' gravity wells are currently de-activated, I wish to meet and come to a peaceful resolve, I have a very interesting proposition for The Empire..." Fearsons explained sheepishly, he showed know hesitance or shakiness in his voice, but a strand of sweat did tickle and envelope his brow.

"Now Wyldan," he said. "We wait."

All ships were in position, and the Constrainers had all ships held in place. Not a shot had been fired. Alec looked out with pride at the efficiency of his crews.

"Sir two incoming transmission. One is a recording from down below, highly encrypted. The other his a hailing from Chadd Fearson."

"Play the recording first lieutenant."

"Aye sir"

The brigade holoproject and speakers snapped to life. Again it was General Simon Kaine who appeared.

"Good job Alec. Hold your fire on Fearson's group. With the way this galaxy is fast becoming crowded, a show of force is sometimes necessary to keep our "Allies" (his mouth quirked slightly) in line. You will find Yaga Minor under attack by The Rogue Empire. Your orders do not include interfering with their operation. Observe them and assess their capabilities.

Now, for a real mission. I shall be arriving at Yaga Minor within 3 standard hours with a transport convey you are to escort to Garqi. They're in an economic depression due to Fearson'a actions. The TNO High Command feels that while we must not interfere with Fearson's interests, we must stabilize the region. That being said, we have agreed to aid Garqi in it's time of need. You are to supervise the off loading of the convey and bring them to come under our political sphere.

Again, Vice Admiral Antilles, good work." The General seemed to lean forward slightly, "Alec, I am sorry that we had to send you in there with guns blazing but the 'show of force' had to look convincing." The General smiled, "I shall relay your transports shortly."

Antilles smiled, and let out a little chuckle. A part of him was glad it was only a drill, but the other wanted to curse out Kaine.

"Let me hear what Fearsons has to say."

"Attention Imperial forces, I am Emperor Fearsons of the Rogue Empire, I am not here with hostile intent of The New Order, instead I hope we could both benefit from my move here. You are outnumbered by our forces, but we will not fire. Our Interdictors' gravity wells are currently de-activated, I wish to meet and come to a peaceful resolve, I have a very interesting proposition for The Empire..."

Antilles rubbed his brow, slightly embarrassed. Needless to say, he had some explaining to do.

*Put the fear of God into them, though*

"My deepest apologies 'Emperor' Fearsons. We were under orders to enter the system weapons hot. We have no hostile intentions and will not interfere with your operations. Our Regent, Lord Exercon expresses his compliments and wishes you good hunting."

Even the Vice Admiral grinned at this.
*I should have been a diplomat*

"My orders requre me to hold here until my superior arrives."

<!--EZCODE BOLD START--> 2.5 hours later...<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->


The convoy dropped out of hyperspace near the Vice Admiral's cooridinates.

Two Imperial Star Destroyers, <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Earl Jaw<!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> and <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Victory<!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> provided a strong escort to an array of commercial transports from Muunilist (MoneyLand), with three Quasar Class Bulk Cruisers bringing up the rear.

General Simon Kaine's eyes narrowed slightly at the devestation before him. The pitiful small fleet Yaga Minor boasted had been either blown to bits or captured.

The scanning officer immediately handed him a report on the devastation wrought on Yaga City, one of Yaga Minor's more prominent cities.

He took a cursory glance at it and had the Communications Officer hail the Vice Admiral's floatilla.

The image of Admiral Antilles appeared before him and Simon supressed a slight grin. While the Admiral hid his emotions quite well, his eyes betrayed a slight irritation.

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Still smarting over the "order"<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

Simon had every confidence that had the order been real, TNO would have been victorious. Numerical superiority only mattered when such superiority was extreme.

<!--EZCODE BOLD START--> "Admiral,"<!--EZCODE BOLD END--> he started, <!--EZCODE BOLD START--> "I relinquish control of the transports into your care. Your orders are to proceed with your mission to Garqi. I look forward to reading your report on your observations here soon on Carida. Good hunting, Admiral."<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->

He watched from his spot on <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Victory's<!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> bridge as his people carried out the exchange efficiently and quickly.


Soon the Admiral's fleet made the jump to Garqi and Simon turned his attention to Yaga Minor.

"Sir." came a Lieutenant, "scanners report that a space station is nearing the threshold point of decay. Soon there will be nothing that anyone can do to save it. Should I relay this to ..." His voice trailed off as the General gazed at the other fleet carrying on their business on the planet.

"They have scanners, Lieutenant. They will see it soon enough. It could be that they just don't care."

"But Sir, why?"

The General allowed the speculation to run a bit between some officers until he spoke up once more.

"He may be here for something specific. Did you review the last data dump from the Vice Admiral's ship before he left? The Communication's Log? Fearson's alludes to something that would benefit the Empire as well as himself.

This indicates a <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> specific<!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> purpose for coming here."


He turned to the navigation control officers and ordered, "Helm, come about and bring us into a high orbit of Yaga Minor. Keep us away from the hostilities."

"Weapons, General?"

Simon smiled, "Shields only..but keep our defense posture active. There <!--EZCODE BOLD START--> are<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->, after all, hostilities nearby."

..and then, as an afterthought, "Get me the Commander of that fleet. I want an answer for this destabilizing aggression."


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OOC FYI:

ISD - Victory (Flag)
ISD - Earl Jaw
Quasar Bulk Cruiser
Quasar Bulk Cruiser
Quasar Bulk Cruiser

Numbers..

That's all it was to some people. The greater the odds, the greater the numbers, the assurances of victory seemed almost certain.


..but that wasn't always the case.


Ciscero had stole into Yaga City to see for himself, the Rogue troops in action.

From a relatively safe observation point, he saw the failed attempt at the militia's response to Fearson's Dark Troopers.

The Troopers themselves were a curiosity. Perhaps he'd have time to investigate one.

..perhaps.


People were starting to lose their senses as they called out word of insurrection toward their own government.

The people blamed the government for not protecting them...blamed their own government for illiciting hostilities..


..and yet, the simple reality of their plight never seemed to sink in.

Yaga Minor had a weak defense.. they were attacked by a stong offense. There was nothing their government could do.
The Rogue Empire had chosen this place for a reason.

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> Simple expansion?<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

Ciscero grinned to himself. He didn't think so.



Still, it was not his decision to make. Isard at Imperial Intelligence had given strict instructions and they would be followed.

How would things play out?


..and during it all, no one seems to ask, why all the stupid people of the planet seem to be at Yaga City.



His recever picked up a faint transmission which halted his thoughts.


<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> The Empire!<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

When Admiral Joe reached the bridge he found himself facing an apologetic Vice-Admiral.
"I'm sorry sir it appears that we weren't under attack." Teak said
"No problem Teak." Admiral Joe responded. Then to the Comm Officer "Get me the planetary governer."
"Yes Sir, on comm channel 1 sir" the comm officer said
"This is Admiral Joe Schmoe of Chimera Fleet. My men hold Yag City you've seen what we've done there and we cold do it to all of your city's please surrender and drop your shields and power down you urbolaser batteries. And also if you don't surrender we will let the Space Station orbiting here fall on one of your city's." Admiral Joe said
after waiting a minute the planetary governer responded
"I'm dropping the shields know."
"Sensors tell me when the shields have dropped" Admiral Joe said
"Sir the shields have dropped."He said
"Good tell Emperor Fearson's that the planet is know ours" he said to his comm officer