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[Darth Caelestis]

Esfandia, a world without a Star, strange. Normally it would be just another rock endlessly floating through space, uninteresting and never visited but this one was different. For not only was the planet unique that it could still support an atmosphere, but its location as the last stop before the Unknown Regions made it a bastion of science in the Old Republic. Vast communication and research arrays once orbited the planet, scanning out into the deep darkness of Space looking for something anything. And you see that was a problem, for if these were ever reactivated under the control of someone else, they may find his secret, his ace, his last bastion. So for that reason alone Artorigas Wessex had authorised the take over of Esfandia and its surrounding space, on the surface it was just Avillion expanding, with only a select few knowing of its true purpose.

The battle had been short, sharp and decisive, the roving band of pirates, traders and miners who had refused to bend the knee had formed a little armada of ships. But it was nothing compared to the might of the Star Destroyers Artorigas brought to the playing field, their mighty turbolasers had ripped through the hulls of the larger ships with ease. Though clean up had been more difficult, the small mining barges and pirate frigates to nimble for the Star Destroyers targeting computers, so it was left to the fighter corp to clean up the rabble.

Artorigas stood on the bridge of the capital ship, staring out into the darkness beyond, the light glint of the planet to his right. He had just taken the surrender of the so called 'government' of Esfandia over Holo and was ready to leave. He was just awaiting the occupation force to arrive. "Mi'King, Commander Rastel, has a commendation for a Lieutenant Goslara, would like to do the honors or shall we leave it to the Commander?" "I have time to kill, bring him up and give me a breakdown of his accomplishments."

@Stormtrooper

 

[Jasalex Goslara]

Jasalex's eyes widen as he finishes working on his bomber after the fight, as a soldier comes up to him telling him he is to meet Lord Caelestis. Though most feared the Sith, he worshipped them, and would be honored to meet the man. He began not walking, but sprinting out of the hangar bay, making sure to stop to give soldiers and higher ranking officers his identification so he can go to other parts of the ship without being blown to hundreds of pieces. He then made sure his uniform looked good for presentation, which luckily it did. As he slowly made his way up to the Sith he got on his knees and before he would accept reward, if there were any, for his accomplishments, he praised the Sith while raising his hands and chanting something under his breath. He stood back up and told Caelestis. "It is an honor to meet you, demigod Caelestis, Lord Caelestis, whichever your celestial power wishes to be called. I assume there is something you need of me sir, I would be honored to complete any task from a Sith himself."

 

[Darth Caelestis]

Artorigas turned as the turbolift doors opened and the rather excited little starbomber pilot almost sprinted into the room. The Sith Councillor rose an eyebrow in surprise, this was not what he had expected, he was a little exuberant for his age but ok. The getting down on his knees and almost praying to him was too much and he snapped. "Stand up and bow properly or leave now." He was a King not a god, he did not need to be worshipped but respected as was his right. "And if you serve in my military then I am your King, Your Majesty is how you address me." There was a little venom in his voice, the Sith Councillor had been without a drink since before the battle and the melancholy was slowly seeping back in without its warm embrace.

"I have been told that your Wing Commander, has praised your ability during the clean up of the last battle and wished to award you a commendation. Although I am wondering if he was mistaken. I suggest you tell me what you did before deny the commendation."

@Stormtrooper

 

[Jasalex Goslara]

He realizes his mistake and stands up and bows. "My humblest apologies Your Majesty. I had downed several enemy pilots and executed many tactical successes, leading to helping the battle be won." He had hoped he would still receive commendation, but knew it was possible that it may not happen due to him being super open about his worship of the Sith, leading to it angering the Sith standing right in front of him.

 

[Darth Caelestis]

"You downed some pilots and executed tactical successes." Artorigas paused looking past the man's shoulders towards the Wing Commander with a raised eyebrow. Turning back to the man he tutted lightly before speaking. "I asked for explanation Lieutenant, not a six year olds school report of events. You are supposed to be selling yourself to me, not buying your way to a new unit." Turning away from the man he faced out the large wall to ceiling windows, a few starfighters floated by, patrols encase anything else went array during this take over.

In the distance small landing craft moved out of sight, the orbital stations of Esfandia their destination. The planet would need a strong occupation force for now. Although he hoped that in the future it would need little Avillion presence their, the Sith Councillor preferring his planets to be as self sufficient and self governing as possible.