Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:59 pm by Dragus
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*Within the hangar bay of the Imperial II-class Star Destroyer, "Eradomens Folly".*
*As his atmospherically sealed helmet slid over his scaled head, Dragus attempted to center himself in the Force. So much had led him up to this point, every event had been a stepping stone to this very moment. Now that he was finally here and ready to confront the Eye's enemy, he felt more confidence in his abilities than ever before. It was time, he was ready. He reached forwards and took the control yoke of his personal TIE Avenger in his left hand, and used his right to switch on the starfighters communications system. He flipped over to his squadrons own designated channel and began to address his fellow pilots.*
*To "Draggy's Dozen"* :: Follow my lead and enter theta formation once clear of the hangar. Things are going to get very hot very quickly, I want you all on your toes. Remember, these aren't pirates we are going after. These are Light Side scum, expect the worst and show them why you've earned the right to serve me directly. Let's go. ::
*The Barabel garbed in a dark flight suit powered up his starfighters engines and used the ships repulsors to carry his TIE Avenger out of the capital vessels hangar. As he exited the hangar and dropped into the cold blackness of space, he felt alive. It was the anticipation for battle that excited his senses. Following in behind him were eleven other TIE Avengers all sharing the same jet black paint job. They were on their way.*
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*Aboard the bridge of the "Eradomens Folly".*
*The Dark Acolyte in charge of the Saurian Sith Lord's fleet could feel his master depart the Star Destroyer. Dragus would lead the way like a good Shepherd would, and like the loyal herd they would follow in behind him and bring with them the terrible wrath of the Eye. Morgan Pasanius returned to the bridges command chair and seated himself. They weren't to move until Dragus gave the order.*
=Morgan Pasanius=
"All glory to the Eye, my master."
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*Within the hangar bays of the Victory II-class Star Destroyers, "Gaiscioch Dearg" and "Dark Betrayal".*
*NOE pilots in black flight suits race to their designated starfighters. Each Star Destroyer held a dozen TIE Interceptors and a dozen TIE Bombers. The mission briefing suggested that the bombers were to make towards the planets atmosphere and head straight towards the Baran Do's Temple. Once there they were to perform several bombing runs in order to quell any ground resistance that might cause trouble for the shock troops once they arrived. In turn the TIE Interceptors were to fly as cover for the bombers and shoot down any enemy starfighters that might be brave enough to attempt a defense. From both the far right and far left side of the Famine Lord's fleet, a squadron of TIE Interceptors and TIE Bombers left the Star Destroyers hangar and began to descend towards the planet below.*
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*"Draggy's Dozen" in space and headed towards the planet.*
*The Saurian Sith ruler of the Expanse held the control yoke of his TIE Avenger firmly. So far they'd not seen heads or tails of any resistance. That didn't mean there wouldn't be one, but so far they had been confronted by no one. Once the TIE Bombers finished their runs, he'd make his way down to the temple and begin to pacify the monks with his bare hands if necessary. Dark Lady Trace wanted as many of these Sages taken alive as possible. Dragus couldn't promise to bring them in without injury, but he was fairly certain he could at the very least avoid breaking them to the point of death. He's get his fill of the killing anyways what with the municipal and planetary forces likely waiting for them down on the surface.*
I suppose I had better get this over with.
*The Barabel switched over from his squadrons designated channel and accessed the NOE's private channel that broadcast to every single NOE fleet present. The Famine Lord was leading the attack so the onus was on him to offer a motivating speech that would set the mood for the battle to come. Best choose his words wisely. He spoke up, his reptilian voice dripping with malice and spite.*
*To "ALL" NOE Fleets* :: This is Lord Dragus, calling all fleets on the NOE's main broadcast channel. Welcome to Dorin my friends, welcome to a world corrupted by the influence of Light Siders. You may be asking yourselves why you are here today. I can assure you, I have asked myself much the same. We are here because we must be, because the taint of these scum has already begun to spread across the region. The Expansion Region belongs to the Eye, these heretics mock all that we stand for simply by existing. Thou shall not tolerate heretics or heathens, so it is written into the law of the Eye. Some of you may not make it out of this battle unscathed. In fact, some of you may not make it out at all. I want to assure you that should you die in service to the Eye, you will be remembered. You do me a great honour in fighting beside me today against our enemies. But even more so, you honour the Eye with your valor and sacrafice. When we are through with Dorin, the Dark Side will have its roots sank deeply into this worlds very soil. I shall build the Eye's next great temple from the bones of our enemies. I have brought this fight to you, but now it is on you to make of it what you will. Brothers, sisters, and all those that serve the Eye, this is your destiny. The Eye knows me as Famine, I am its hunger. Feed me with the deaths of these heathens and you shall have earned your place in paradise beneath the Eye's holy glare. All glory to the New Order, all glory to the Almighty Eye! ::
*There was a moments pause as the Barabel drew in a deep breath, followed by a blood curdling shout.*
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*As one, all four Star Destroyers at the head of the fleet began to move forwards. The two central destroyers were the Imperial II-class Star Destroyers "Eradomens Folly" and "Fallanassi Genocide". The Victory II-class Star Destroyer "Gaiscioch Dearg" was on the Folly's left side, while the Victory II-class Star Destroyer "Dark Betrayal" was on the Genocides right side. At this point the four capital vessels had their shields raised at one hundred percent and their weapons were fully charged. As they entered the planets orbit, each destroyers crew began to make efforts to acquire a lock on any planetary weapon emplacements or shield generators. They'd need to take those out first. The allied fleets would know well enough to follow in behind and take up similar positions in orbits. With no defense fleet to confront, this would be like shooting fish in a barrel.*
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