The first step is a doozy [Dominion of Lareen]

[Ayden Cater]

Ayden grunted, the knuckles of his hands white from tension, as the ship shuddered violently. When the report came in that a planet had been discovered, rich with minerals and new technology, naturally Ayden's curiosity was peaked. However, before a calm, diplomatic solution could be reached, reports came in from Sith fleets making a break for the system. Likewise, reports came in that several other factions, including the Black Suns and the Atrisian Empire had set their sights on the planet. If they had their way, Valen would be destroyed and looted. Unwilling to let that happen, Ayden put out the alert and mobilized the Protectorate military. Every indication said that the people of Valen were peaceful and did not know war. Unfortunate for them.

War was coming to Valen.

It was a testament to the violence of the storms in Valen's high atmosphere that even on the bridge of a Herald-class cruiser, he could feel the ship buffeted by fierce winds. Others on the bridge were equally shaken. Some were understandably nervous, since conventional wisdom said being on a capital ship as it descended into atmosphere was a bad idea. But the Corellian had faith. He knew that the ship could easily set down gently on the surface. Another jolt nearly knocked him on his ass, causing him to scowl. Provided the storm didn't knock them out of the air first.

"One of our landing cruisers is going down." The tension on bridge doubled as Ayden made his way over to the com officer reporting. "What happened?" The man tried to get ahold of his nerves, but was clearly shaken by addressing the Lord Protector. "I-I'm not sure, sir. They issued a general S.O.S, but their com array must have been damaged or something, cause I couldn't make much of it out. I think a fire near the reactor knocked out their main power." For one ship, it would seem conventional wisdom would continue to hold. "Alright. Helm, as soon as we're clear, I want you to find us an open space to land. I want recon and rescue birds in the air as soon as we're clear of the turbulence."

A scattering of "Aye sir."s came from around the bridge as Ayden mused the near future. The Republic would be on the planet too, no doubt about that. His top priority was linking up with the Republic and Mandalorian forces and coordinating their defense of the planet. After a few moments in thought, Ayden realized that all was quiet on the bridge. A look outside the glasteel viewport confirmed that they had broken through the storms. What he saw was breathtaking.

"Alright. Start deployment of our initial forces. I want a FOB set up and running inside a standard hour. Coordinate with our forces as they make it to the surfaces. I want damage and casualty reports every hour, and I want recon updates every half. We have a lot of ground to cover and not a lot of time. The Sith are probably already on the planet and doing the same things we are. We have no time to lose, as every minute they're entrenching themselves and culling the local populace for their dark whims. We've got a planet to save. Let's get to it."

 

[Levy Willamina]

Levy gave a mod of acknowledgement when she heard the orders and breathed in deeply securing her equipment. Handguns and beskar'gam was all that she needed down there... Well and grenades but that was a given at the least. She would do as needed to help set up the forward operating base and the rest of her sisters as they stood around could kelp them all out. This was about protecting the world from the enemies of the Protectorate the so called axis powers. So she was more then willing to shoot a few. "Understood sir"

 

[Tysk Willamina]

Tysk looked upon the storm from the window as she secured the weapons and her armor. Too much had been happening and this almost for a moment felt like Mustafar again, the electricity in the air and that thrill of excitement running along her spine. Oh she could do so much for it and it was all to help the protector. After Basaba and Allison had returned from Yaga and trying to help the mandalorians there. This was now all about helping, all about saving the people who would be in harms way and she spoke coming out of the room and breathing deeply. "Alright all Pyre forces with me prepare yourselves. I want defenses set up as quickly as we land, I want the Lord Protector to sing our name with a smile."

 

[Basaba Willamina]

Basaba moved, her time on Yaga showing in the stance on one who was pissed. She wanted to fight the sith again and this time she would do all that was needed to win while she checked the boar railgun on her hip. Omega had those nice bolters but it was rare to get the prestigious model the secondary one with less impact and more ammo though... It was on her hip same as the sonic rifles and her bes'bev. Anti force user grenades were also welcomed for dealing with the ones who appeared from no where and could teleport around the field. She had hooked back up with her sister and the droid who still had a higher body count then others. SHe would have to make sure next time they were in a fight she bashed in faces.

 

[Mistral]

@[member="Aoyoshi Kinkawa"]

Mistral had been called to help out where needed, the police would have to help if anything in the cities they helped secure. Better them then the sith at least but it was still a dangerous gambit and he wasn't about to fully risk his people. Not may of them were trained soldiers or fully trained officers. The time of being on a world protected by Omega's fleet had made them lax but he was working to fix that as he turned to the woman he cared for and would do anything. "Aoyoshi, now remember we are here to present a good image and help. So do as much as you can but don't strain yourself please."

 

[Yag'dril'sil]

@[member="Lylin Osh"]
Mirshen heard the orders and looked around with the other freelancers or well it was just him as he smirked to him self setting the helmet aside and preparing it for use later on, oh there was so much he wanted to do down there. So much he wanted to see and take but no this was a mission of helping the peoples not himself besides he had a case of crystals that were worth a fortune nice, safe and tucked away. It meant the world to him to still have them and some he stole from Jun but that was only because the guy defected to the CIS and then... then Tegan left and Aedan decideed to join the sith, it was all one large mistake after another. At least he had gotten out with a bang by blowing up several dozen members of sharp pointy things and the crags... Poor steve he had two days until retirement. Still he turned and spoke to the woman who had stolen his heart and maybe his wallet and maybe he still had a heart but she was fun to be around. "So you ready for this? Ready to see the galaxy and have fun?"

 

[Captain James Edward Stone]

"Time to have some fun." Edward stood on the bridge of the transport ship to go down to the planet while he heard the Lord Protector, someone he could respect in authority. Or at least work with the man had an amazing hat. He stood on the top of the ramp while the Lord protector spoke to the people and gave a nod before turning to his crew. "You heard the man ladies, secure a base and work to undermine the sith forces. We shall do this and be great thus securing our place as the greatest pirate hunters in the galaxy. Now lets ge on the ground in time for milk and cookies."

 

[Allison Willamina]

Allison rolled her shoulders at the thought of being on nthe ground again, if the sith were there she wanted revenge. She wanted a large walker to use and blow everything they had to hell with them in front of it. Oh the events of Yaga had changed her as she and Moira had faced down an army that seemed to quantum tunnel, research they would have to look into because it was something that could come in handy, would make going down to this planet a lot easier. That storm didn't look very welcoming. "Alright you heard the Lord Protector ladies, time to setup and prepare to fight. Everyone will work towards the goal and we will be glorious."

 

[Nameless Knight]

knight moved through the ship and took a breath as she moved towards the ships to head down, her tonfa's were secured on her hips and her neck popped while she went from side ot side with it. She would do as needed to help the Lord Protectors dream of saving these peoples. Her search for another of her kind had turned up l;little in the ways but she had gotten to know a family in Omega Protectorate. She didn't know what else to do but her diplomatic skills could be of good use for this in dealing with the locals.

 

[Serana]

Serana felt strange being here but her head was clear of everything. As she checked her stun baton and pistol she moved throughout the ship hearing the Lord Protectors words. It was inspiring to target the people who had killed her before and she could remember that, the waking up with Ventasia over her and naked was still a little groggy but she could remember plenty about her life as a bounty hunter and her training. It was what brought her into the service as an officer in Omega and kept her busy, now she would be working after the fortifications and soldiers were brought in to make sure the people were safe and no sith infiltrated. "it shall be done lord protector."

 

[Revy Dakrone]

Flint moved with some grace or at least he hoped so. It was the first time going out with Omega since he had signed up and left the Republic but still he was more then willing to do as needed. His parents might have been upset but his brither had gotten in touch with him to join up for adventures and he had promised woman... Something the Republic military was severely lacking unless you counted the twins but... That was a danger he wasn't going to take calling them by the wrong names. So he got into the ship to head down and held his rifle with a smirk. "Already to go."

 

[Katagiri Ike]

@[member="Ayden Cater"]

Katagiri stood listening to the new Lord Protector as she raised an eyebrow he certainly was one for inspiring and she was more then ready her white armor framed only by her long hair and a saber with plasteel pressed around it. She had a theme as some said and it fit, she was very much the woman in white who worked for the protectorate as a minor official. Not sure of her station or what it would entail in all of this though she would have to ask and make sure it was clear. For now and until he finished she kept her hands behind her back and then finally spoke. "Wonderful as always Lord Protector, do we have more information or a broader plan? The cities and its people will need our protection but what of the Mandalorians or the Republic? Do we know where they are located?

 

[Noah Corek]

@[member="Flint Corek II"] @[member="Ayden Cater"]
"Out of the frying pan and into the fire." Noah muttered under his breath as he check his weapons,a OPR-2 Blaster Rifle,a OPP-2 Blaster Pistol,both his own inventions,two DL-88 Heavy Blaster Pistols and his two cortosis weave vibro blades,all of this was secured to his set of Corek Custom Heavy Armor No.1. As he walked to his dropship,he saw his little brother in his dropship and smiled,he quickly snuck up behind him and clasped a hand on his shoulder. "Try not to get killed,mom and dad are already angry at me enough." Noah informed him in a joking tone.

 

[Nyos Val]

Nyos was laying back on a stack of crates when the alert sounded of arrival on their target. He rolled off to his feet with a loud clank as his cybernetic legs made contact with the deck. He turned to a nearby crate for his pack and gear. Today he was going more for medical support but still brought his trusty vibrosaber. Nyos decided to leave his mask behind this time as well. Instead he dawned an Omega military cap. He also wore full fatigues with his rank, name and division. He felt too uniformed from his usual outfit of just armor, pants, and his mask. He had finally upgraded his cybernetics and replaced his bulky left eye with a more sleek and efficient look

He walked to a gathering area and waited to load onto a transport hoping he would see some old friends on mission with him.

@[member="Noah Corek"] @[member="Mirshen"] @[member="Ayden Cater"] @[member="Katagiri Ike"] @Serana @[member="Flint Corek II"] @[member="Knight"] @[member="Allison Willamina"]

 

[Ayden Cater]

@[member="Katagiri Ike"]

"Thank you, Katagiri." Ayden smiled and bowed his head in greeting before turning and beginning his trek off of the bridge. "For the moment, our immediate goal is to set up an operational area to consolidate our forces and get our communication relays online. The storms are playing havoc with our long-range communications. Once we get the relays and com signal bossters in place, we should be able to get in contact with both the Republic and Mandalorian forces." He opened the turbolift, waiting for the Atrisian woman, and pressed a button to descend. "Gods favoring us, one or both groups will be relatively close-by and we can link up with them without any problems. Once we've done that, it's just a matter of getting as many major population centers prepped for the invasion from the Sith."

The turbolift opened, bringing them out near one of the ship's spacious hangers. All around them, the noises of mobilization rang loudly. Speeder bikes were hauled up and attached to dropships, landspeeders were loaded into vehicle bays of barges, and airspeeders performed pre-flight checks. "We have limited manufacturing capabilities with us, so its imperative that we secure as many forces on the ground as we can before the storms make it all but impossible to get reinforcements down here." Unlike on the bridge, Ayden had now visibly relaxed some and was speaking more natural and at ease. "We already know the Sith are on the southern edge of this continent, so we can expect skirmishes to break out in the next few days. As many cities as we can warn and prepare, that is our goal."

 

[Aoyoshi Kinkawa]

Aoyoshi giggled and was glad she had convinced him to let her come. " I promise I won't! " She said her wound still bothering her. She was armed, and ready for whatever this world threw at her. She just hoped it wasn't too much to handle. Aoyoshi, wasn't sure what she was supposed to do here but well now she was here with Mistral. she didn't like leaving their home. She also had wanted to hide, she felt alone and naked here with no way to defend her self against them.
@[member="Mistral"]

 

[Coci Heavenshield]

@[member="Mirshen"]

Lylin was surprised that so much had happened to her since she left Kiffex, her small innocent life isolated by her parents had development into one big adventure. Meeting the Captain was the start and then, the wonderful man in Mirshen. Someone that completely took her by surprise with his strange ways, he compelled her to try and find out more about him. The man simply intrigued her and it was exciting to be around him. Dangerous but... exciting.

She turned and smiled at him, now with his helmet off, she could see his face again, a face that told a story of a history that she still have yet to discover. "Ready when you are", she said softly. Lylin is a pilot by trade, but there is always new skills to learn and she had the feeling she was going to get some lessons in other things.

 

[Revy Dakrone]

@[member="Noah Corek"]

Flint looked up and smirked as he gave a nod. "I don't plan to and they will get over it, come on now they can't stay mad at us forever. Besides this is what they always wanted right? Us working together to help the galaxy and what better way to do it then to kick some sith off of a world and free some people." Flint checked his equipment, a rifle and sidearm but also a knife that was all he needed. The grenades would be needed maybe but building up defenses was the priority. He was more then ready to do everything to show he belonged and wasn't just the little brother. "So ah is it true the redheads in Omega are the hottest in the galaxy?"

 

[Levy Willamina]

Levy gave a nod as she stood there with her sisters and compared to the rest with a grin. Well more that she was several inches shorter then the others and looked at the pods while the orders to keep as much as they could safe. Warn the people of the sith encroachment and her nostils flared while she breathed in deeply letting it out. Her eyes drifted to the man on the crates and then she slid her helmet on letting the silver and black armor be more intimidating. She went into the transport to secure herself and equipment as she breathed in deeply again. It was time to go.

 

[Tysk Willamina]

Tysk looked up at Ayden when he arrived and spoke more while she stood there and breathed in deeply looking down at the others. She went into the transport with a nod of her head and went into the transport down. Her massive frame taking it all in and she tested the crushgaunts of the armor and took one of the turrets letting it be secured on her weapon sled. Then a second that could he held by her for engagements if it was needed. Her hand tapped the door and a few soldiers got in at least enough to stand around her sitting form. "All ready to head down sir."