Mess Hall, Marauder-Class Corvette Mourning Glory

"And you think that makes any difference to me?" she asked casually as she folded her arms across her chest. Some things never changed. The woman was young, probably in her early twenties with flowing blonde hair, wonderful body, and eyes that lingered within the debths of your soul. She was every man's dream, but she was a Captain's nightmare. She was a distraction, nothing more.

"Thank god she's off duty..." Captain Median proclaimed as he set his duraplastic tray down with a loud clammer of silverware, and food. Lianna laughed and crossed her legs. "She's only a girl, Captain. Give her some time..." As Lianna raised her durafoam glass to her lips, the Captain grunted and dove into his mashed potatoes. She hid a smirk as memories of her adolescense rushed back to her, the days of Tristan, and his lovers. The days when she was care free, and glowing like a distant star. But all of that was gone now. Tristan was dead, and the New Republic was once again nothing more than a band of Rebels.

Lieutenant's Quarters, Three Hours Later...

Lianna leaned back against the neatly pressed linens of her bed that draped over the conforts of her favorite pillow. Intelligence indicated that three starships would be moving through the Yavin system, relativly undefended in a matter of days. The perfect opportunity for a band of Rebels, Merchants, Mercenaries, and Pirates to bulk up on the military forces needed to defend themselves... and defend those most in need of it.

Freedom isn't free. It has a cost, and that cost is usually the ultimate cost. The price for freedom is death. Not necessarily yours, but someone... someone would die for the freedom of others. Admiral Ackbar had spent his life dedicated to the cause of the Rebellion against the Empire, and later the New Republic. He had given his life years later defending a planet from the wrath of the New Order.

Lianna shuddered as she pulled the covers closer to her breasts, comforting herself as a single tear flowed down her soft, tender cheek. She was alone... As she lay in silence, the eternal darkness cloaking her room speckled with faint white dots traced by distant stars, she muttered one word... Tristan...

He was young, barely 23, a veteran of rebel insurgencies in the Almanian system, which earned him respect among peers as well as older officiers. He was the son of the great Jedi Master Odon Baas, a tall regal man, who forged the jedi order into being, rebuilding it on the foundations of the old, yet basing it in the reality of the future.

His jedi training had been something of a disaster, as he never really chose the life of his father but knowing deep inside he possessed that gift of being able to use the force. His finely tailored military uniform was resplendid, enhancing his green eyes and shortly cropped hair. As he strode confidently down the hall, men saluted him, knowing full well of his intellect and his ferocity in battle.

Jorryn was the youngest Brigadier General in the history of the New Republic, an honor he held close to heart. His father had been proud but still continued to prod him to pursue his jedi studies.

In time father, I will, I promise you. he thought silently, his face a vison of grim determination.

He stopped sharply, sporting his best salute, showing all that he was loyal and ready to serve the cause. His voice carried, like a sweet scent on a cool spring day. His eyes were intoxicating, revealing the truth in his soul. He was ready. Activating his comlink, he announced his arrival.

Lady Fairchild, this is Jorryn Baas, I have arrived as you asked my lady.

She sat up, brushing the cold tears briskly from her cheek as she cleared her throat. "Enter, Brigadier General."

As the hiss of the airlock gave way to the ominous figure of Jorryn Baas, she stood and extended her hand in greeting. "It's a pleasure to see that you've been assigned to this operation, General. I assume you've been informed of our plans?"

He nodded.

"Please," she continued as she gestured toward a chair and a small oval table in the corner of her quarters, "have a seat." As ordered, the General took a few brisk steps forward, and sat. She, however remained standing with a distinctly serious look on her face, emotionless and hard. "This is a very serious operation, General Baas. The Rebel's Glory, and the Mourning Glory cannot be damaged. The Republic cannot afford to sustain any losses in this mission. We're weak enough as it is."

He nodded as she took a seat, and neatly fonded her hands before her. "I'm counting on you to lead Alpha team, Brigadier General Baas. Your target," she said with the click of a small button. A small three dimensional holographic projection of an Aegis-Class Cruiser Mark Two appeared before them in the center of the table. "will be the Aegis-Class Cruiser, which I have decided to call the Rogue of the Republic."

A slight smirk crossed her lips as her soft brown eyes flashed with excitement. A soft whisper escaped her lips, barely able to be heard by the General yet full of excitement. "Isn't it beautiful?"

Jorryn listened to the powerful womans words, nodding respectfully at her desires and concerns. His mind began to run through possible scenarios and events, forcing a smile on to his regal face.

Do not be concerned my lady, the ships will be protected and come back fully intact.

Looking at the holoimage of his objective, he nodded in full agreement.

A wise target and a wonderful addition to this fleet. If I may have leave my lady, I must begin preparations immediately.

The Jedi Knight, Anakin Skywalker II, stood upon the bridge of the Vengeance with his newly named Master, Slavatio.

Slavatio's voice broke through to him.

"I sense a disturbance in the Force....


... I see danger, and death. Though who's death I cannot tell."

Anakin nodded slowly.

"I shall be wary, Master Isolder."


Crimson First Fleet
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Imperial Class Star Destroyer MK III- Vengeance (Flagship)
(12 Tie-Phantoms, 42 TIE Defenders, 4 Sentinel-Class Shuttles)

Harbringer Class Battle Cruiser Betrayal
(12 B-Wing Starfighters)

Aegis Star Cruiser Mk II - Executioner
(Lambda Class Shuttle, 24 TIE Phantoms)

Aegis Star Cruiser Mk II - Deliverer
(Lambda Class Shuttle, 12 TIE Phantoms, 12 TIE Defenders)

Aegis Star Cruiser Mk II - Savior
(Gamma Class Shuttle, 24 TIE Defenders)

Aegis Star Carrier - Hive
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Nest
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Lair
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Beast
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Trailblazer
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Interdictor-Class Cruiser - Imobilizer

10 Skipray blastboats




Crimson Second Fleet

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Victory MkI-Class Star Destroyer - Champion (Flagship)
(12 TIE Interceptors, 12 TIE Bombers, 5 Imperial Landing Craft)

Aegis Star Cruiser Mk II - Defender
(12 TIE Defenders, 12 Phantoms, Lambda shuttle)

Aegis Star Cruiser Mk II - Crusher
(12 TIE Defenders, 12 E-wings, Lambda Shuttle)

Aegis Star Carrier - Destruction
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Sufficator
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Vast
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Swarm
(48 E-wings)

Interdictor-Class Cruiser - Crusher

Nebulon B Frigate - Greatness

5 Skipray Blastboats



Crimson Fleet Three

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Aegis Mk II StarCruiser - Grand Master
(2 Lambda Class Shuttles, 12 Tie Defender Starfighters, 12 E-Wing Starfighters)

Aegis Star Carrier - Sovereign
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Protector
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Crimson
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Royal
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Guard
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)






Crimson Fleet Four

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Aegis Star Carrier -
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier -
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier -
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Interdictor-Class Cruiser -

Interdictor-Class Cruiser -

Interdictor-Class Cruiser -



Death Fleet
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Imperial Class Star Destroyer MK III - Silent Death

Aegis Star Carrier - Death's Fingers 1
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Death's Fingers 2
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Death's Fingers 3
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Death's Fingers 4
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Death's Fingers 5
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Death's Fingers 6
(196 TIE Raptors with independent Droid Brains)

Aegis Star Carrier - Slow Death

Aegis Star Carrier - Horrid Death

Aegis Star Carrier - Death Throws

Penetrator Assault Cruiser - Hand of Death

Penetrator Assault Cruiser - Fist of Death

Nebulon B2 Modified Frigate - Agony

Nebulon B2 Modified Frigate - Pain

Nebulon D Modified Frigate - Suffering

Nebulon D Modified Frigate - Tourture

Nebulon D Modified Frigate - Misery

Nebulon C Frigate - Damnation

Interdictor-Class Cruiser - Destruction

Interdictor-Class Cruiser - Implosion

Interdictor-Class Cruiser - Explosion

Nathaniel Somir, Jedi Master and leader of the Order of the Jedi Star, strode firmly onto the bridge of the Star Destroyer, Vengeance.

"My intelligence reports that the New Republic is mounting an attack upon us. Why, I cannot understand. However, this intelligence is to be trusted as it comes from the highest sources. Perhaps being the leader of the New Republic Secret Service all those years earned me more friends than I knew about.

Regardless this attack shall be treated as one of war upon the free peoples of this galaxy and will not go unanswered. Circle the wagons, so to speak, and gather the fleet. We shall meet this force head on. Raise gravity fields on all interdicters and prepare to face our would-be agressors to the death."

The two Jedi who stood before Nathaniel each lofted a brow in turn, however, gave a nod to their leader. The orders were carried out and the gravity fields raised. There would be no rest for the wicked this night.