Mission 4: Legion Buster

[Insalius]

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Nameless Planet, Orbit

It was finally complete, from the hull to the engine to the main cannon. The Dominator-class Dreadnought was finally built, the largest ship in any navy within the Galaxy. It's firepower was second to none, as was it's armor and shielding, while maintaining the speed and maneuverability of the common Star Destroyer. It boasted two configurations, moving it's armor to increase it's offensive power power at the cost of weakening shield coverage and more surface area to fire upon. The bridge was entirely self-contained, moving from the usual aesthetic for most ships of it's caliber to sink down into the center of the vessel when in combat to protect the command crew while utilizing a state of the art sensor and camera system to still provide the best observation of any battlefield that it would ever appear on. By no means was it a perfect design yet it would be leaps and bounds beyond modern ships and hopefully be the inspiration for even greater innovations.

There was only one last test needed. The one major armament that would set the Dreadnought far beyond a normal ship and emphasize it's use as both short and long range artillery fire. The Legion Buster, a charged cannon that directly linked with the Hypermatter Reactor that was needed to power all 7,200 kilometers of capitol ship. If the calculations were correct, no shield or ship would ever stand up to a direct hit. Even a glancing blow could cripple even a Star Destroyer, yet until they could test the weapon then they wouldn't know for sure. That was why Kurtis had hired Ners for one final job, to bring in a Captain who had followed the rebellious Alexei against the Emperor and had taken his own Star Destroyer. The Empyreal-class was the strongest in terms of shields and firepower in any navy in the galaxy. With his plan, Kurtis would kill two birds with one stone.

Even if Captain Trynn, the renegade, were suspicious of Ners' knowledge of the project the opportunity being dangled in front of him would be too much. He would use the access codes provided when he paid the Bounty Hunter to gain access to the shipyard area with a stolen IFF, intending to steal the new ship. Embedded in that IFF frequency was a virus, very specific in nature. As the Star Destroyer closed in to a specific range, it would cede all it's controls to Kurtis and his new ship. Just in time to be used as a test target for the Legion Buster. Ners gets paid, a traitor dies, and the Emperor gets his new fully tested battleship. Considering that no word had left the site as to the ship's location or even existence, despite attempts by Jedi infiltrators and homesick workers, the only people to be entering this system were Captain Trynn and Ners. To everyone else this was a failed abandoned colony and shipyard too far removed from the hypserspace lanes to be worth anything to anyone. For now, Kurtis just had to wait, the Dreadnought fully operational and going through another series of tests. He had invited Master Xaxis'Kahal to attend the test with him, if he so wanted.

The cameras and sensors made the bridge seem like it was suspended in space, giving a 360 degree view of the area around the ship like they were suspended in the void itself. While the bridge crew sat in their pits with their monitors for their specific stations, the captain could use a custom commlink to pull up information as a hologram for whatever he wished, information fed from the tactical computers of the crew. At the moment it seemed like Kurtis was standing alone in space, looking over the shipyard and world it orbited as he waited for his prey. If needed his entire fleet was waiting behind the moon of the planet, just a signal away from assistance but hidden so as to not spook their incoming guest. If Master Xaxis were with him, he would be standing in the void as well. It could be disconcerting to some, but the tactical value it could give was tremendous.

 

[The Good Doctor]

The Taz'Goreii Sith Sorcerer stood up on the bridge. It looked and felt... off, like he really was standing in void. 'Off' and 'Strange' would be the best way he could put it if he could describe it. Over time he would get over it though. Xaxis'Kahal was invited to the weapon test by Grand Admiral Kurtis after helping Kurtis out with dealing with his spies who were infiltrating his project and planned on blowing it's cover to the Jedi.

Xaxis'Kahal had his usual equipment on him as he always does. His Light Inqusition Armor obscured by black hooded robes, his lightsaber put away on his right hip, and his Kyber Staff gripped in his right hand, with the bottom touching the ground and the red crystal attuned to the Dark Side facing straight up. He would be standing diagonlally backwards to Kurtis' left. He would have his left hand held up, with his index and middle fingers pointed up as he is in a meditative state as he stands idle as he waits to see this weapon. Xaxis will only speak when spoken to. Although he would be mildly curious to see what this "main cannon" in action, he is still keeping his expecations low, as now matter how powerful a weapon or any other machine is, the force is still the most powerful thing in existence.

 

[Prudence]

Captains had loose lips, and so did their respective crews. The fictitious Grand Admiral had invited one of the loyal Captains in Alexi's regime, and word had trickled back to Commander Genet as to their new orders. No orders had been explicitly given to keep Captain Trynn's mouth shut, and even if they had the odds of an Imperial Captain not discussing their destination with his bridge was little to none. Having worked personally for Petrov, Kara likened herself to a blood hound—bound and determined to sniff out the dissenters and threats to Petrov's regime. The name suited the bloody-fiery color of her hair, and was an apt comparison to the ferocity and precision she applied to her work. Such an expedition may have gone unnoticed by Kara's relentlessly analyzing eyes, had the destination not been a failed colony and shipyard. What rationale did the Grand Admiral, imposter as he were, have for meeting a Captain in such an unorthodox location? That's what she intended to find out.

Kara had ventured to the location a day in advance of the meeting, and weaseled her way into the crew for the Dreadnaught that the faux-Grand Admiral commanded. Massive as it were, the Dominator-class was far too large to have a hand selected, or recognizable crew. Amongst the thousands aboard, another nameless faceless commander in the crowd wouldn't stand out for even a fraction of a second. Kara would have more difficulty infiltrating the actual bridge of the ship, as a command crew was far more the memorable collection of faces than general staff. Until then, however, she had positioned herself near the bridge, working inventory on a weapons-storage room. When the time came, she would press the issue further and attempt to procure the purpose of this meeting, and where this ship had come from.

 

[Nor'baal]

Ners had to admit to being a tad jittery, but with a job as big as this - it was hardly a surprise. He sat at the controls to the shuttle provided by Kurtis, in his gear, and double checked that he had done everything he had been asked to do. Returning from his end of the bargain, all he had to do now was board with Kurtis’ ship, and wait and see what he was needed to do next. Having dropped his contact off, with the codes as requested - Ners was looking forward to payday.

He passed through the landing checks without incident, he guided his provided shuttle into the ship and landed - pausing for a few moments to double check he had everything, and then comm through to the bridge. ”All done my end Boss,” he waved away a dock official ”What do you need from me?” he asked.

OOC - Gear as stated in profile. Ners is on Kurtis’ ship, chilling by his shuttle.

 

[Insalius]

It wasn't too long after Ners had landed that Captain Trynn had made his appearance, bringing his Empyreal Star Destroyer Invulnerable with him. The Admiral gave a small smirk, glad to have been right in dangling a juicy piece of technology to bring a traitor out of hiding. The communication from the Bounty Hunter made it safe to say that his job had been successful. As the enemy ship slipped closer and closer, the virus in the codes given began to work their magic. Soon the bridge of the Dreadnought had complete control over Trynn's ship, though he waited for now to enact the final part of his plan. He'd let the Star Destroyer enter prime firing range first, of it's own volition and completely unaware of it's impending doom. At this point, all Kurtis had to do was enter the command on his commlink, which would take only a few moment. "Mr. Ordo, your task is complete. Feel free to join me on the bridge, your hard work has earned you a prime seat to the show." Hopefully Master Xaxis and Ners got along with each other, though it would only need be for another half hour or so at most.

A beeping caught Kurtis' attention then, turning his head as a message appeared in the void around him. The preliminary background checks had gone through on some of the new arrivals to the crew, and while most checked out, some seemed rather suspect. Not enough to prove that there was a spy or saboteur, but enough to cast doubt on their intentions for being there. This was exactly as Kurtis hoped. Now that the ship was done, he wanted word of this test to spread and either make his enemies cower in fear or mobilize to take out the ship. He ordered these officers to be brought to the bridge, lining them up in front of him so they could see the testing even though they didn't know what was about to happen. "Welcome, future bridge crew candidates. We're going through the final phases of testing and due to your diligence you have earned the right to be present for this. Please, keep your attention focused on the Star Destroyer in front of us." While he wasn't wearing a blaster, Kurtis did have one of his two lightsabers fixed to his belt while the other was hidden in the pocket of his uniform. While watching the enemy ship approach, he made sure enough of his attention was focused on the dubious officers lined up before him.

 

[Prudence]

Kara had been dutifully cataloging and storing weapons near the bridge when she felt the Dreadnaught subtly shift. They were repositioning for something, and Kara was determined to get to the bridge in order to get a first hand look at what that may be. As she was setting her catalogue-datapad aside her comlink began to beep. She checked the message on the HUD within her helmet, and saw that Malon's Grand Admiral was calling for the newest officer additions to the crew to join him on the bridge. She began to move quickly from the weapons storage room, choosing to follow her typical role as a security officer. It was how she had procured many the odd deployment or assignment within the Empire, and justified her presence at many a pivotal / classified moment. Two Stormtroopers were posted guard at the doors of the command bridge, barring entrance to anyone not on the manifest.

"Commander Genet, Security Officer. Step aside."

The guards ran her identification, and then stepped aside as the blast doors swooshed open. Kara was greeted by the sterile and gloomy appearance of the command bridge, accented by the tall crisp officers in their black or gray uniforms. The sea of bustling Imperial bureaucracy was perforated by a single pure white uniform, belonging to the false Grand Admiral. Kara positioned herself behind and to the right of the man as her attention shifted to the viewports. Before her she could see an approaching Empyreal Star Destroyer, which she could assume belonged to Captain Tryyn. For now she maintained her cover, resting her hands unthreateningly on her blaster-rifle, and waited.

 

[Nor'baal]

"Sure thing boss,'' Ners replied, breaking into a slight job as he made his way to the bridge "...on my way.'' he added. It didn't take long for the contractor to get to his destination, approaching a young security officer who stepped out in front of him. He dutifully slowed his pace, walking behind her before speeding up to catch the door as she barked an instruction at the two stormtroopers flanking it. "Ordo." he said, being waved in at the same time.

Once inside he kept his voice down as he walked beside Genet, and took up his position next to her. "Genet eh?" he muttered loud enough for her to here. "Mandalorian name if I'm not mistaken?'' he asked, fully aware he probably would not be getting an answer. He fell silent and listened to DuValle speak, his hands resting on the butts of his Sunspears at his sides, after all, that's what he was being paid for right?