Home Sweet Home

[Raider]

"10 seconds until we come out of hyperspace, sir."
*The nav officer informed him. Raider nodded and muttered a word of thanks in reply before turning his attention to the foward viewpoint. With a small jerk the Frigate Shockwave and its three Corvettes reverted to realspace over the planet of Bonadan. The planet lay at the end of the Hydian Way and was covered with factories, refineries, docks, and shipbuilding facilities. It would be the perfect homebase for the Raider's Raptors. There was a double click of an opening comm channel and the comm officer nodded the go ahead.
"This is Sam Raider aboard the Frigate Shockwave. Calling the Governor of Bonadan, this world is now under the control and protection of the Raider's Raptors. You will recall all military forces in their bases, and prepare for an orderly transfer of command."

 

[Raider]

*There was no response, so Raider continued his message.*
"Failure to respond will be taken as a refusal of our offer and I will be forced to open hostilies."
*Again he was met with silence. He glanced at his comm officer.*
"They have sent another transmission sir. They're sounding more panicked in this one."
*Raider allowed himself a small smile before turning to his tactical officer.*
"Prepare firing sequence one. Turbolaser battery two: stand by. Three...two...one...fire."
*On the tactical display red beams of energy lanced out toward the planet and sizzled through the atmosphere behind striking one of Bonadan's military bases.*
"Their latest tranmission just cut off, sir. I think we shocked them."
*The comm officer reported from his station.*
"Lets see if they'll roll over with another. Prepare firing sequence two . Turbolaser battery one: stand by. Three...two...one...fire."
*Again red laser beams lanced out again and another military base was struck. This time a voice came over the intercom, slightly quavering it said.*
"Raider's Raptors, this is the Governor of Bonadan. We ask you to cease your bombardment of Bonadan so we can discuss terms for surrender."

 

[Raider]

"My terms are simple governor. You will allow my forces to land, they will be given control of all ground-to-space weaponry. All fighting vehicles larger than command speeders will be handed over as well. Provided the people behave themselves your political and social systems will remain under your control."
*The governor sounded suspicious as he asked.*
"And tht is all? No taxes or forced conscriptions?"
*Raider smiled grimly.*
"No to both your questions governor. We are not the Sith. We are here to protect you from them. We set up a headquarters on Bonadan, but as I've said the planet will remain more-or-less under your control. What you will provide for us will come dircetly from your factories, refineries, docks, and shipbuilding facilities."
*There was a pause from the other end. The governor finally replied.*
"Very well. We will do as you ask, our forces are standing down. You may land and set up your base."
"Thank you governor, you will not regret this."
*Raider said, a smile twisting onto his face. The governor would regret it indeed.*

 

[Raider]

*Within that week. A 'madman' assassinated the governor for giving up the planet without a fight. Sam Raider declared martial law to protect and defend against 'terrorists' who were planning to destroy the government. To ensure against such a threat every factory, refinery, dock, and shipbuilding facility was placed under Raptor control so weapons could not reach 'madmen's hand's. People suspected plotting against the government were placed in prision. Senators who tried going against the new regime had to retire do to 'health' reasons. Oddly enough only people who supported continued Raptor presence were running for office. The line between the Raider's Raptors and the government faded until it no longer existed.*