Blockade of Commonor
Commonor had been under the close watch of the Sith, with the Sith Acolyte Darth Interitus, chosen because of his earlier task of infiltrating of the Commonori Senate and becoming Senator of Belasco. Long before the Sith's return and now returning home, his first task in the path to being a Lord of the Sith had begun. It had started with the rule of Commonor. His path to power would begin here, he knew that the very day he was tasked here by the Sith Emperor himself. Meditating within the Concord Spire. The epicenter of all Sith-Imperial activity on Commonor it was where he had called it home. Living there almost like a King. But as such he had to deal with the council he was in charge of. Consisting of Sith Advisors, and those apart of the former Queen's closest advisors those that weren't executed of course. He dealt with all types of manner, from the spread of Sith propaganda, to the common dealings as he should say of education, and for trouble makers the risky business that was reeducation. For some time life had all but prospered. Much of the damage caused in the earlier siege was being rebuilt. Business owners reimbursed for the trouble they were so wrongfully dealt with. Interitus even managed to pass legislation on health care, and more work for those that were displaced during the battle.
Just because he was Sith, did not mean he was always so cruel. As the Sith had first tried the stick, now it was time for the carrot. The Commonori were now apart of the Sith Empire. Occupied yes, but nonetheless apart of the Empire. They deserved the mercy granted to them now that the old corrupt regime was placed firmly in check. But with being accepted into the Empire. Reaping the vast bounties that Interitus had so joyfully introduced. There was still a price that had to be paid. To all those that dared to oppose Interitus's reign he had worked closely with Admiral and Prefect Coroct Dathart III. Who despite being overweignt, and perhaps indulging too much in his vices such as fine food, women, and drugs from the underworld. It should be known that he was a remarkable tactition, and found that both him and Dathart agreed on several things. Most notably on the safety and protection, the Empire had offered. Of the good, the Sith can do instead of being known just for the bad.
Staying within his chambers, he operated from a single room that acted as an office, a training ground, and living quarters. Meditating in the dark side, his eyes immediately snapped open. The dark green orbs flashed a golden amber. He could sense something rising. Something out there was stirring within Commonor. He had not encountered Rebel activity yet, but since the fall of the Alliance to both the First Order, and to the Sith Empire. Rebels were all over the place. Just wanting to disrupt the peace and prosperity of the Imperial hold on the Galaxy.
Meanwhile high above orbit Prefect and
Admiral Coroct Dathart III was starting yet another rotation. It was another boring routine. Even though he had not seen any action since the Siege. He had time to focus on the finer aspects, as catching up on the various reports of the Great Galactic War. From the Outer Rim, through the rapid expansion of the Sith Empire's push to the Outer Rim and deeper into the Core Worlds. Following what was a mandate agreed upon by both the Empire and the First Order. Not to mention, he had lavishly explored the numerous vices that there was to offer, from the new strands of spice that was found among the black market to the cuisine that Commoner had to offer. He was indeed enjoying or at least starting to enjoy the new post he was content with. Upon meeting the young Sith known as Darth Interitus. He admitted that he came into odds with the young man, especially when he remarked about the man's appearance. But over the course of several weeks, and meetings they found to be on similar terms despite it being a rocky start.
He almost laughed as his Taltorai almost killed Interitus for his insults upon their first meeting. But that was all water under the bridge at the moment. Today was business as usual, as he approached the bridge. Yawning as he drank his cup of caf. Monitering another set of average reports from the Fleet. He was enjoying his new accomidations perhaps a little too well on his new ship the Iron Halo. The Preventor class Interdiction Crusier. The first of it's kind and the main flagship for the blockade. Powerful to deliver scores of fighters, and to stop ships from leaving. But lacked firepower unlock the destroyers within the fleet. For weeks it had been all but quiet of course. His bodyguard standing by his side as he leaned in his seat. His XO Aria Terrex. A human female who had lost her right eye during the battle of Coruscant. Before being transffered to his ship. Often displaying a cold attitude despite how beautiful she looked. She looked to her commanding officer.
"Sir I am detecting Ships coming in from hyperspace." She said impassively as her eye zoomed in on the console she was staring at.
It had almost made Coroct spit out his morning Caf. The sounds of the proximity alarm blared upon the Iron Halo as several ships departed from Hyperspace. Upon close proximity from the blockade. It was no ordinary ships either not like common transports that held clearnace codes. For those only to enter the system they had to present clearance codes, or the programmed turbo lasers would shoot and destroy the craft regardless of any circumstances. After all it was a blockade. Even more strange that right in front of the Admiral's eyes he could detect the ships. He calmly and quietly looked to his XO.
"Miss Terrex what are we dealing with here?" Terrex remained cold as ice as she looked over the ships IFF signals.
"They seem to be Mandalorian Admiral.. I read the main transponder as "The Never Again." It seems a transmission is being sent to the planet." The Admiral raised an eyebrow in deep thought, and in concern. Mandalorians, Allies yes and most trusted. But to be in Sith occupied space especially with a fleet that looked to be of hostile intent, and already barging through. It was unheard of, in fact, it was downright unusual. He immediately began to bark his orders. The ships already awakening him from his grogginess.
"Activate the tractor beam, intercept and read the transmission. The Mandalorians are not supposed to be here. I wasn't notified of this, nor was our representatives below. I want to make sure this goes smoothly. Hail them immediately."
The Iron Halo's tractor beam immediately activated, as the fighter's departed and the beam was activated upon the shuttle. He intercepted the message. Glaring from the nearest console.
"It seems we are dealing with a delegation. Contact Lord Interitus immediately. If anything he will know about this for sure." The nearest officer started a transmission down on the planet. Interitus was awakened from his deep meditation. The disturbance only growing, as his holoprojector beeped. Walking forward slowly, he activated it with a press of the button.
"Yes, Admiral what is it." Coroct looked at him with a gentle but concerned smile on his face.
"Greetings Lord Interitus, but it seems we have unauthorized guests in our blockade." Interitus couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
"Really?? Who might I ask would come uninvited?" The look on Interitus's face only confirmed the Admiral's suspicions.
"I believe they are a Mandalorian delegation arriving to see the Queen." Interitus couldn't help but almost laugh.
"Well, that isn't right. Mandalor would surely notify the Emperor about such a delegation. We would have been prepared of course." "Then I suspect he isn't one of yours then?" "No I would be the first to hear about it, and even then I do not like it. Find out why he is here. If you aren't given a good reason. Send a hail to the Sith Emperor or better yet Mandalor herself. I am sure she would love to hear on how a fleet of her Mandalorians appeared uninvited." The Admiral nodded and couldn't help but agree.
"Yes well then I will notify you of any further updates." "See to it that you do." He said the transmission cutting off, the unerving feeling only grew with the disturbance. Something wasn't right and he knew it.
Back upon the Iron Halo's bridge Coroct proceeded to hail the shuttle.
"Greetings Mandalorian Passenger. On behalf of the Sith Empire I am Admiral and Prefect Coroct Dathart. You seem to be lost or uninvited. State your business here. If you do not I will transmit this to your "Mandalor." I am sure they would be happy to know why a Mandalorian fleet is here?"
Just as he said that the XO responded again, this time her tone was filled with caution.
"Sir I am detecting yet another fleet arriving within system. This one even larger than the ships before us." The transponders started to show one by one. What they thought was empty space was clear. It was clear that they didn't know of the blockade if anything else they walked right into a trap. At least two of the Xo'Xaan class destroyers appeared next to the Iron Halo in case of back up. Both named. The Emperor's fist, and the Wrath. The Admiral couldn't help but feel slightly irritated at he had seen before him, either this was some kind of joke or the Mandalorians had allied with some folks which would threaten their treaty. He quickly answered to the main ship in a hail surprisingly not displaying his anger. But more of a cold and calculating manner.
"Attention unauthorized vessels. If you are with our Mandalorian friends I suggest you go back the way you came. If you do not you will be met with hostile action." He said waiting for a response. Seeing that a shuttle was entering the planet. He contacted Interitus before being responded from both parties.
"It seems we are dealing with Rebels and possible that our Mandalorian friends have betrayed the Empire." Interitus couldn't help but clench his fists. Slightly showing his irritation. Mandalorians were supposed to be the Empire's friends if this fleet that came in was a sign of betrayal. He would contact the Emperor [member="Darth Carnifex"] immediately. He had hoped this wouldn't be the case, but all signs were saying otherwise.
"It seems Admiral. Do nothing yet, if they attack you then please by all means respond, and inform me. I will then contact the Emperor personally. I am getting a couple reports of a shuttle that was sighted. I am increasing patrols of the Legionnaires. Rebels will not persist today, and if they do I will extend my reach." He said slamming his fist on the desk. Already making sure that they Legionnaires were dispatched in force today. If any rebels were found examples would possibly be made.
"Very good I will inform on what I find. So long as I am not attacked first." The transmission was shortly cut off, and all Interitus could do was wait. Mandalorians that perhaps disrupted their treaty with the Sith, rebels who aid them. He knew what the rebels were after. the Queen of course. But he would wait first bide his time. Until all the pieces were finished moving. Then sooner or later it is game, set and match.
[member="Galen Acturus"] [member="Katarine Falcon"] [member="Tiland Kortun"] [member="Tom Taff"] [member="Brent Smith"] [member="Kaine Australis"] [member="Lady Kay"]
