The Adega System; a place of Religious interest throughout the Galaxy. Home system of the planet Ossus, and The Rogue Jedi Order, the System was the only known system to contain Ilum Crystals, which had also become known as Adegan Crystals in the past. These valuable Crystals had not only captured the interest of the Trade Federation, but Maverick Munitions Incorporated as well. In a joing business deal, Maverick Munitions and the Trade Federation had come to an agreement over the system, and so sat the Imperator-Class Star Destroyer Avenger, flagship of the Neimoidian First Defense Fleet.

The Fleet was small, having been organized to ensure that the Planet of Neimoidia not fall under attack from foreign fleets, however in these troubled times of Galactic War, it was hard to not over-extend yourself, not to mention your fleet assets. Desperate to comply with the Maverick Munitions Business deal, the Trade Federation dispatched it's First Defense Fleet after The Jutraalian Empire's massive garrison arrived to defend Neimoidia from Attack.

As the Fleet reverted to real space on the Edge of the System, a well dressed Neimoidian Senator stood from his comfortable command chair, overlooking the system from only a short distance. The Trade Federation's officers had become tied up, and eager to support the Trade Federation in it's time of need, the Aristocrat turned Senator turned Captain now stood in command of his very own fleet with direct orders from the Neimoidian High Command.

The opportunity to serve his Sovereign Corporation, as well as his homeworld excited him, and he would finally be able to put years of Tactical Study to the test.

"Captain Rudic, our sensors indicate that there are no hostile craft within the vacility of the planet of Adega. Further sensors show that the planet holds minimal life readings, which may o rmay not be intelligent forms of life."

The Senator nodded his head as he proudly stood, his back straight, his arms folded nearly behind his back, and his heels tightly together. To the naked, untrained eye, the Senator looked almost as if he had gone through years of Military training at an Imperial Academy, though the only knowledge he had of military forces, tactics, and overall abilities were those of close studies, a hobby of the Senators.

"Thank you, Lieutenant. Order the Security forces to accompany the Scouts to the Surface to ensure there safety. After they have secured a perimeter on the planet's surface, a makeshift ground command center is to be constructed until we have found a supply of the Ilum Crystals we have been dispatched to secure."

The Lieutenant, appearing to be a new ensign among the crew of the ship nodded his head, anc with a swift turn on his heels, returned to the command panel to issue the commands.



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<li> Imperator-Class Star Destroyer - Lucitania
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<li> Imperator-Class Star Destroyer - Galdra
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<li> Victory-Class Star Destroyer - Xilen
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<font size=-2>(Out of Character: Please note that this takeover is on behalf of Maverick Munitions Incorporated in correspondance with a business deal. This does not count as a Trade Federation Takeover. This thread takes place at the same time as Ord Mantell, as well as the DMC Thread.)</font size=-2>

As the Lieutenant issued the command, Lambda Shuttles, already preloaded with supplies, troops, and above all, scouts and miners were already departing the docking bay, the blue have of there engines glowing like fireflys against the dark recesses of space as they raced toward the planet as the Victory Class Star Destroyers, Xilen, and Destroyer slowly crept to the sides of the Imperator Class Star Destroyer Avenger, flagship of the First Defense Fleet, in a defensive movement.

"Sensors still indicate that no enemy ships have entered the system."

The Captain nodded his head, but soon started to shake it. The Fleet was vaunerable to attack, without an adequate Fighter compliment, it was nothing. If only Abolisher's were present, he would feel more secure.

"Thank you, Lieutenant. Dispatch a message to our allies within range, and inform them of our arrival within the Adega System, so we don't muster suspicion."

"As you wish, Captain." the Lieutenant replied as he continued to send out signals, as well as dispatch orders to the departing Lambda, and Imperial Shuttles leaving the docking bays of the fleet of Star Destroyers. It seemed to be going smoothly... Too Smoothly..., the Captain thought as he slowly approached the large viewing port of the Star Destroyer he commanded. Too Smoothly...



As the loud hum, and hiss of the Lambda Shuttles signified there landing on the soft, lush green ground of the planet, he soft chirps, and groans of the forest creatures seemed to fill the area. A few smaller rodent-like animans scurried from there hiding places into the deep forests that lay beyond the designated landing site.

The hiss of the airlocks on the Lambda Shuttles gave way to a large crew, each carrying large metallic boxes. The team was made up partially of Maverick Munitions Miners, which would be responsible for setting up the mines in which they would harvest the precious Ilum ore that they had so eagerly anticipated collecting. Others were Neimoidian Security Officers, and Special Forces. It was assumed that Battledroids, though more than abundant in the Trade Federation's powerful military, would not be needed for such a simple task, as the possible threat of war under the Galactic Defense Initiative continued to grow.

Two Radio Personnel, equiped with communications links began reporting the status fo the mission as officers outflanked, there blasters held in fire-ready position as a second Lambda Shuttle set down, repeating the exact manuvers that the first had accomplished.

"Lexica Team reporting from the planetary surface." the communications team started as they reported to the Imperial Class Star Destroyer Avenger as it hovered in the atmosphere of the planet.

"No hostile life forms as of yet. Scout teams are on the lookout, and the miners have started unpacking there equipment. The Command Center will be operational in about an hour or so, Captain."

Aboard the Avenger the Captain nodded his head as he spoke directly to the communications team below.

"Nice job, Corporal. Keep up the good work, and keep us informed up here....."

Still, the Captain was uneasy. Sure, he had seen uninhabited planets before, but he had a feeling....

Shaking his head, he lowered his communications link, expelling the thoughts from his mind, as he started thinking more like a commander, rather than a politician. Victory...

"Fortifications have been established at the Sovereign Command Base, Captail Rudic." the Communications Officer started. "Sensors still indicate that no hostile forces are in the vacinity...." he paused as he heard the forest leaves behind him rustle as a soft wind kicked up. Disreguarding it, he continued. "Scouts report that.." as he continued, a beast, looking much like a Rancor emerged from the forest grounds behind the command tent as the communications officer sat reporting to the starships above, he felt the penitration of large teeth enter his side.

"Aah! Aaahhhhh! Wahaaaaaa!" he screamed as his body was torn from it's seat, and swung around in the jaws of the beast as Trade Federation Security forces took up defensive positions behind large metallic boxes, there blasters blazing. Nothing seemed to phase the creature as he ripped the Human officer's flesh apart, the horrifying screams of brutal pain, and agony filling the air.



"Sir! We're under attack!" the communications officer yelped as he turned up the volume of the communications link with Sovereign Command below. The sounds of screaming agony and blaster fire filled the command bridge as officers listened in horror as the sound of death filled the bridge.

Senator Senator Trenian Rudic listened in horror as the sounds of ripping flesh tore through the Communications Links.

"Dispatch more Marines!" He shouted, as he stood.

"Impossible sir, the shuttles haven't returned yet. We'll have to wait."

"Unacceptable!" The Senator shouted. "Move the Victories down to the planets surface. Get them some air support! Do something, you Fools!"

The Command Bridge had suddenly become a hive of activity, much like the Hive Colonies of the Planet Geonosis. Never once did a single person rest as Orders were dispatched.

Meanwhile, back ont he planet, Neimoidian Security Forces held there defensive positions, holding the massive beast at bay as it devoured the flest of it's victim.