Location: Dubrillion,
Kolto Processing Plant
Objective: Find the Rebels, Kill the Rebels
Allies: [member="Djorn Bline"] | @Dr. Vain Jar'He | [member="Jairus Starvald"] | NPCs -
Imperial Lawbringers | TSE
Enemies: [member="Elpsis Kerrigan-Alcori"] | [member="Ari Vox"] | [member="Noah Corek"] | TRA
Equipment: Sith Lightsaber | Daggers |
Hidden Blade |
Assassin Armour
Leliana had followed behind Djorn without a moment of hesitation. The surrounding area around the Security Hub was suddenly plunged into darkness, although it hadn't affected them too much. For Leliana, her assassin training helped traverse the shadows, The Imperial Lawbringers being Nezumi, had little difficulty seeing in the dark and were able to keep up, their smol forms and quick feet making it easy. And the troopers were using their helmets to see. However it didn't matter for long, as the emergency backup generators kicked in shortly after, power returning to the effected areas. With the Processing Plant being underwater, there were certain systems that had to be active no matter what. Otherwise a myriad of issues would begin to cripple it.
Time was running short, as it was apparent the enemy had managed to reach the Security Hub. It was imperative they got their before the Rebels could take control of the security.
With the Rebel forces centralized on the other side of the facility, the Sith forces were for the most part unimpeded as they pushed forwards, but it became apparent the enemy were beginning to move further out. As Leliana and Djorn pressed on, they were bolstered by Troopers falling in on their position. Some were kept with them, whilst the rest were dispatched in two different overall directions. Squads were sent to intercept the Rebels forces, the ones trying to circle around to their side. While a sizable force remained around the Vehicle Bay to keep it secure incase the enemy attempted to cut them off.
The sounds of battle had finally arrived beneath the ocean. Sonic weapons firing against the Plant's defences, shortly followed by a thunderous quake that shook the ground beneath them. Leliana took a glance outside as they passed, seeing a massive swarm of Firaxan Sharks ascend from the depths and charge towards the Rebels. More sonic armaments were aimed to keep the predators at bay, their focus shifting from the unmanned submarines. The constant barrage was effective, but it also pissed the sharks off. As they got pushed back, they charged further. One step back, two steps forwards.
As the Rebels' Slicer continued his work, S-9 was back at it trying to stop his program. The Seeker had managed to avoid the surge, disconnecting before it reached the terminal he had been at. After a quick switch over, he connected back up with the system and began to fight back. Where before it was playing a game of cat and mouse with the worm, now it was a tug of war. No longer was it attempting to outright catch the program, but instead be a nuisance wherever it attempted to impede the Saaraishash forces. When the Slicer brought down a door, or cut off the oxygen on their end, S-9 would either intercept or be right behind it and opening the previously blocked off passage. Not that Leliana and Co were completely at their mercy. The Assassin was using the Force to suppress her presence, as well as using Breath Control whenever the air was vented. Djorn and the Lawbringers had their own means, while the troopers were safe in their sealed armour. At the same time, S-9 was ensuring Leliana, Djorn and the others were making their way towards the Hub. Opening doors along the way, and locking down others as enemy drew too close.
Much like how the Rebels and Sith were going back and forth with the Security Hub in the middle, so too were the Seeker Droid and Slicer. Both had a defensive hold on their respective side, but were taking virtual potshots to try and stop the other. In particular, S-9 was ensuring the doors and air around the Garrison was back in their control. Every now and then the way would open for more Troopers to leave, but then it would get sealed by the Slicer.
Eventually the Saaraihash had made it to the last door that led into the outer layer of Security Hub. S-9 had carved them a path, while sealing the doors around them. It wouldn't do them any good if the Rebels managed to flank them. Leliana looked at the door ahead, they were going into this assuming the Rebels had already taken control of the location. Which meant they were likely going to be facing whatever defences they had set up for their counterattack.
"
I want squads of both Troopers and Lawbringers split into squads. We have three points of entry here, Djorn you take one group to an entrance, I will remain with the second, and the third will take up the remaining point. We move in the moment S-9 opens the doors."
As they waited, Leliana began to prepare. Working silently through the Force, the assassin began to build up her presence behind the wall she had put up. Her intent was to unleash it as the doors opened, drawing attention to herself and not the other two squads that would flank the Rebels' positions.
"
S-9. Kill the lights."
A semicircle of rooms and hallways were plunged into darkness, much like the Security Hub was. Some of them contained the Saaraishash forces, while others were disabled simply to cast a wide net to fool the Rebels. Silence fell as the doors slowly slid open with a hiss. Then it began as Leliana gradually let
Art of the Small disperse, a malicious dark presence began to flow from her and flood into the Hub.
