D O M I N U S
The Blue Krait, Cularin Asteroids
With the recent turbulence that characterized the Galaxy, a need was epitomized within the southernmost nation. War seemed to be an inevitability in the present; and as such the Confederacy had to prepare. To this end, its shipyards and production plants had kicked into overdrive...and mining operations across the stars had increased. However, with this increase in production came the necessity of insurance; for pirates, slavers, and other such rogues loved to prey upon the routes in order to make a quick credit. With this particular threat being a cold reality, patrols had been dispatched all the more. Such is what inspired the Blue Krait, the personal vessel of Isley Verd, to surge forth from the depths of Hyperspace. The destination this day was one that the Mandalorian had seen once before; for here he had ferried the Ragnell Squadron only months prior. The Cularin Asteroids was a location at the edge of Republic Space, which was not typically a place frequented by patrol forces of the Confederacy. However, an agreement signed long ago had allowed the nation to conduct mining operations upon these Adegan-rich stones; which would yield cloaking devices if applied correctly.
As he stood upon the bridge of his vessel, the beskar-clad warrior looked through the glasteel viewport. The black of space was marred by the presence of stars...and hundreds upon hundreds of asteroids. Upon approach, he turned his attention to the navigation officer and said simply: "Slow on approach. Bring us about." This order was replied with an enthusiastic "yes sir!" and the engines of the vessel roared to accommodate this command. With grace and precision, the corvette danced betwixt and between the asteroids, ultimately slowing once they reached the target: a moon-sized asteroid amongst the rest. There, mining operations had already begun to take place, and it was the Blue Krait's duty to make sure that they went on without a hitch. As such, Isley signaled the navigational officer to slow the vessel to a halt and also gave the order to engage the cloaking device. At once, the corvette was veiled from the visible spectrum; in addition to all manner of sensors. "Get a message to the mining crews. Let them know we're here. Also, call our passengers aboard; might as well turn guard duty into a learning experience." he said, once more gaining an enthusiastic affirmation in response.
Then, as he folded his arms behind his back, awaiting the arrival of those who had decided to tag along, a blaring noise quickly filled the bridge. Whipping his head about, Isley saw that the din originated from the radar station. "What're the scanners picking up?" he inquired; his tone calm despite the tension the alarm caused in the personnel. The officer operating the station looked to his superior and said, with terror characterizing her voice: "Sir, there's multiple blips on the radar; I think it's pirate forces scattered about the asteroids...but the main problem is this anomaly...It's unlike anything I've ever seen. It's only a few thousand meters out and approaching fast. I-I don't know what it is sir, but it's massive." Under his breath, the Mandalorian swore silently before issuing orders in his "urgent" tone. "Get the mining crews outta there, asap. Weapons primed." he said, whilst turning his attention to the viewport once more. His eyes gazed in the direction of the supposed anomaly...and what he saw caused his jaw to literally drop. From out of the darkness came a light...an enormous, blazing light.
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