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[SiRiDio]

Location: Unknown planet

The Zabrak exited hyperspace seeing a planet his communications and star map offline in fact, all power was out except the secondary grid. The extensive fight in Sith space damaged his ship and his body he got up walking over to the mirror he took off his cloak identifying he has several small cuts on his right arm, broken ribs, and two cuts on his forehead.

SiRiDio stitched himself up using the pain he felt to plan his next attack, first, he would need more fuel and food so he got back in the cockpit and lowered to the planet's surface as he got into the lower atmosphere all power grids went offline.

" O no come on MAY " he yelled at his ship as it crash-landed below a click or so from a nearby castle.

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[Ra'a'mah]

Even though the alarms inside the castle were going off, it was clear from the sensors this ship was in trouble. Troops were sent out for a search and rescue if there were any survivors and take them back to the castle. Not as prisoners though, but as free people.

It did not take them long to arrive and they looked on at the smoldering ruins of the ship. Scanning it for signs of life, they picked up on SiRiDio and approached the ship. With some caution, the agents in the rear had their guns pointed at the ship, but they were standing far more casually than with any intention to just shoot without question.

One of the troopers knocked on the ship to alert the living passenger help had arrived and started cutting into the hull. Medical aid was also present and that information was passed along to whoever was inside. That no harm was intended and they were there to help.

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A sudden banging noise snapped the Zabrak's conscious back, he looked around the ship's left wing was torn off but the seal was still there. He could feel pain in his leg, and he was suddenly aware his ribs were all broken on his left side and one of his two hearts were bruised.

" Awh " grunting and moaning in pain his eyes glowed with anger and hate for the Sith now he crash-landed on a planet he does not know and with others on the outside very well could be hostile although they claim to be nice.

The Zabrak although hurt would not be fooled he could sense a potent connection of Darkside energy around him, he was still unaware as to what it was but in his fight or flight, Sith is all he came up with.

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[Ra'a'mah]

The troops sent were no Force sensitive at all and did not sense the anger SiRiDio was feeling.

"Are you able to move on your own or do you need further assistance in getting out of there?"

A clear, calm yet commanding voice spoke through the opening they had completed in the hull of the ship. If he were to try and read these people, he would be able to tell they were mundane men and women. They also meant no harm and there were no ill willed intentions from any of them.

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He let out a sigh, glad, he could tell they were not Sith nor did they seem hostile his ears were ringing but he could read lips enough to understand.

" Halp damaged " his voice sounded off his lungs had been damaged and his words distorted from two long fierce duels with Sith lords with shock and concussion from the impact.

He attempted to move but fell back on his back.

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[Ra'a'mah]

The message was clear enough for the troopers to understand. The one that had spoken motioned for the ones with the guns to be at ease and moved to enter the ship. Bring on board with him the medical case and ordered the hole to be opened further to allow them to lift SiRiDio out of his ruined ship. He would hear the sounds of the hull being opened, but his view was blocked by the trooper entering.

One head observed through the widening hole and climbed in when it was large enough to get the prone form of the passenger out.

"I am Belts and this is Coil. Let's get your patched up and we'll take you to the castle to finish the job."

Provided he did not resist their touching him, he would find his ribs wrapped and cuts bandaged with the field supplies they had. Once that was finished, helping hand would be given to get him off the ship and onto land. If he was unable to walk on his own, a floating stretcher was there to give him a lift.

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The Zabrak watched the first man enter his hearing had returned but he was still pumping with adrenaline and his eyes sporting the normal features of sith eyes although he was not a Sith.

He was using the force to heal naturally a gift the Darkside gives one when they are in pain physically and mentally, he stood up still leaning on the wall he put his black robes and combat boots back on.

" Where exactly are we heading, let's start with where we are " his voice starting to regain his normal tone, " Tell me on the way " they were ahead of him so as they were leaving SiRiDio called his lightsaber to him grabbing a cloak off the desk he put it on concealing his weapon.

He went back with them to the castle with them.

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[Ra'a'mah]

It didn't take long for the troopers to apply the wrap and with the aid of healing from SiRiDio himself, his recovery was well on the way. The glowing eyes of the darksider did not seem to bother them at all and they took it in stride with everything else. Since they were facing away when he called his saber to himself, they did not notice it. Behind the hull, the movement was also blocked from the view of the others waiting outside.

Hopefully from their reaction (or lack of it), they did not care that he was alien and not human. Each trooper was different and none were clones. Some had glowing yellow eyes, but none were Force users. They helped him off his ship and formed up around him as stood up on his own. The troopers weren't there treating him like a prisoner and gave him freedom to move around, but they were there to guide him to the castle.

"The planet is Vjun and we're heading to Bast Castle. Can you walk there on your own or do you need any help?"

Whichever method he decided on, they would take him into the castle and offer him any further aid he might need. Once that was accomplished, he would be taken to the library to meet Ra.

Inside that room on display were many and various Force related items. Most of them dark, but a few were lighter in origin along with many tomes for reading. Ra herself sat in a chair next to a burning fire and invited him to take the seat across from her.

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They took him to the castle it looked nice and he could now understand why he felt a dark presence nearby the place was soaked in Darkside energy, it did not affect him he was taken to meet with their leader was SiRiDio's best guess. SiRiDio loved the aura of the place he felt more at home when he did not have to hide his true form.

He mostly was a loner so his social skills will need some work he's aggressive but still calm he did not seem like a prisoner or trash, they treated him more like a guest which is a nice change from fighting all the time although he had no problems with it. His injuries were still there and the pain insisted but he was mobile and it can be repaired with the Darkside later once he decided to take on more Sith.

" A very nice castle indeed "

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[Ra'a'mah]

The woman waiting for him wasn't entirely a dark side person. Far closer to neutral than dark, he might pick up she wasn't evil at heart. However, she was far from being an innocent light sided wielder. Since his arrival was unexpected, she still had her hair down. However, her weapons were in place, but four were hidden. The only one he would see was the double bladed lightsaber hilt at her hip.

"Thank you. Do you need any food or drink?"

Two guards remained at the door as an old man entered behind them with a tray. On it was some light food and drinks if he wanted any. One was given to Ra and the old man left as silently as he had come.

"I am Ra'a'mah Numare and welcome to Bast Castle."

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[SiRiDio]

He entered the library when he met a woman she offered him food and some beverages which he would gladly take, the grounds he stood on was powerful he could sense a powerful past. He ate and drank the food the man had given him.

" Thank you, so where is Vjun on the star maps I'm lost "

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[Ra'a'mah]

She only took the drink having had food not long before, but nodded when he started eating. It was simple fare, but would provide him enough to satisfy most of his hunger. The drink was only water, but if he expressed an interest something more could be offered.

Setting her glass down, Ra stood up and walked over to the desk. Picking up a star chart with various hyper-routes on it, she walked over to SiRiDio and held it out to him. Pointing to where they were he would see they were two clicks away from the nearest sith location and right up against the Mandalorian Empire.

"This planet is under my control and no major government is here. Only my own."

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[SiRiDio]

It seemed he landed somewhere neutral which is good for recovering from his wounds, his ribs started mending to heal his leg was still fractured but they had taken care of it and would heal naturally with time.

" Well that's good, you don't mind if I stay for a while with my ship destroyed I will need to purchase another and heal of course "

All his equipment was damaged in the crash and had only a holo device to access his bank and communications and personal weapons.

He was fine with water or any other beverage he was not a real picky eater.
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[Ra'a'mah]

With the amount of people that came and went from Bast along with the people of Vjun itself, one extra person wasn't going to change anything.

"Not at all. We have the resources to allow you to heal and few governments look this way. Which I found to be a boon when it comes to building my movement. Who attack you to bring your ship down?"

Having the feeling on what that answer was going to be, Ra still asked the question.

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The Zabrak listened nodding he did not like to speak a lot like some people he did not socialize most of the time avoiding contact but this time he didn't have a choice.

" Sith Empire I was attacked by a squadron of fighters " He engaged in two separate lightsaber duels with Sith Lords before retreating and being pursued and shot down, he was not gonna tell them the truth but they were not stupid, physical bruises, and cauterized wounds it was clear a lightsaber duel had taken place.

He was paranoid never having anyone to trust he was withdrawn from people naturally and it happened subconsciously.

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[Ra'a'mah]

His answer was exactly what she thought it would be. From his physical injuries though it was clear he had been into something more than just getting shot down.

"I just hope they don't come chasing after you to find...here. This place is secure enough to stand against quite a bit, but an entire fleet or government would certainly post an issue. If they do, they will be taken care of, rest assured. No way they can be left alive to spread word of my movement. You see, I plan to take them down."

Quite a dream she had, but it always helped to give voice to them and make them a reality.

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The Zabrak was sure they didn't follow him but it was nice to hear others planned on taking the Sith down it would make it easier for SiRiDio less Sith there are to kill the quicker the job is done.

" Well I doubt they followed me I jumped to a random system as long as the Sith are nonexistent in orbit to detect me when I jumped through "

Since they are neutral and disliked the Sith it was doubtful they had spy ships near.

" Once I'm healed and rested I will buy another ship at the nearest city, I will leave and return to finish what they started "

He was not sure if this planet had other living beings on it or if it was vacant beside this location although that's unlikely.

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[Ra'a'mah]

"There are no Imperial Sith here."

What she didn't say was that there were sith around, all held her view on the Empire though and wanted to see it destroyed. Nodding when he said it was unlikely they had followed him, she relaxed and actually waved the two guards away. They would be standing outside the closed doors in case they were needed, but Ra didn't think he would attack her at this point.

Ra decided to make an offer to him and picked up a datapad from the table next to her chair. Holding it out to him, there was the designs of a ship on the screen.

"I have a proposition for you. Join my movement and you can have that ship. We are planning a strike against the Sith in the near future."

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[SiRiDio]

There would be complications if he ran into any Sith, for the Zabrak Sith are all the same and follow the same philosophy and he wanted revenge for his past but her clever wordplay worked and lowered his guard. As long as he doesn't hear anyone say they are Sith he would be none the wiser they were around, after all, Darkside does not make one Sith SiRiDio knew this all too well.

He extended his hand grabbing the datapad and glancing down the design was nice more space than his former ship, it was slower but it had more firepower than starfighters, he was impressed.

" I get to hunt Sith and get a new ship out of it, I'm in "

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