Hi guys! This is my first piece of fan fiction featuring the Karmarna Legacy, on the Red Eclipse server. One quick note is that not all of my characters are level 50, but for this story, they are. Please feel free to give me a little constructive criticism, hope you enjoy!
Prologue:
Prisoner Break
15 Days After the Battle of Dromund Kaas (ABDK)
Major Rolof Karmarna stood on the bridge of the Valor-class cruiser Infamous. On the Infamous, Rolof was helping to transport the traitor, Haron Tavus, out to a very remote prison named A-77, which had been rebuilt after it was destroyed by the Empire. In the back was the Jedi Knight A’teesho Karmarna, Rolof’s nephew, who was escorting the prisoner. But the one thing troubling Rolof was the fact that first of all he was in-experienced in commanding troops and destroyers, but also the fact that he had no notion in where his BT-7 Thunderclap starship (or The Red Blade for short) was. This was his main problem, as The Red Blade was at the time of its hijacking, carrying the secret attack plans for Havoc Squad, and the Republic itself. Rolof glanced around the bridge and saw two of his superiors-General Garza and Supreme Commander Malcom- being lead into by his trusted friend and colleague Captain Aric Jorgan. Jorgan saluted and left Rolof alone with Garza and Malcom. “What’s our next move General?” Asked Rolof.
“ Well Major,” Garza said. “We shall be heading from Coruscant, to A-77 in about 3 minutes. We expect no resistance." Rolof saluted, and then walked down to meet with Havoc Squad and Tavus, as the Infamous prepeared to make the jump into Hyperspace.
He opened the door to the mission deck, and saw the 6 other members of Havoc squad (the Cathar, Captain Aric Jorgan; the Human, Lieutenant Elara Dorne (Rolof’s future wife); the Weequay Sergeant Tanno Vik; the Gand Lieutenant Yuun; the battle droid M1-4X and the assassin droid HK-51) waiting for him by the airlock that was connected to a Wanderer-class crusier. Rolof smiled as he thought about the fact that every member of Havoc squad was a different species, Rolof being a Zabrak. As he approached the squad all saluted him and stood at attention. “At ease Havoc,” they did as they were told. “General Garza says that we aren’t expecting any resistance, but even so, I want Yuun at the scanners. If there is an ambush, I want to know about it. HK and Vik, go up to the hangars, make sure the fighters are ready. Jorgan go with 4X and Dorne, guard the prisoner, and make sure the cannons are working at full fire power. If it is an ambush, then I want all forces where the Supreme Commander and the General put you. I will join you in such an emergency. Any questions?” Havoc stayed silent. “I’ll take that as a no. Now let’s go, go, go!”
With all of Havoc in position, Rolof felt much safer as the Infamous came out of Hyperspace. He looked out of the bridge. Just an empty asteroid field. But, just as Rolof started to look away, he saw a huge 10 battleship Imperial fleet come out of Hyperspace, just outside the asteroids. Quick as a flash, the Infamous’ alarms sounded, and there was chaos on the bridge. Rolof ran up to where the Supreme Commander and General Garza where standing and watched as the Thranta-class cruiser that was docked with the Prison, release and start to engage. The fighters were shooting out of the hangars and the Imperials were doing the same. Within seconds of appearing, the Empire’s forces were already firing through the asteroids. “Major!” Rolof heard Supreme Commander Jace Malcom shout over the hubbub. “Get down to the hangar and lead our pilots!” Rolof was stunned.
“I haven’t had enough…” He started to say but General Garza cut him off.
“Ask Sergeant Vik, he should know.” And with that the two Commanding officers started to inform the ships’ captain.
Rolof hopped into the Liberator-class starfighter, and hit some controls. It buzzed into life, as he saw Sergeant Vik and Lieutenant Yuun run over to other Liberators. They flew out in formation and instantly saw a small group of Imperial bombers fly near them “Yuun, Tanno, follow me.” Rolof said over the comm.
“Gotcha Major!” Tanno replied.
“Yuun follows” Yuun exclaimed. The three Havoc members spun around. Three bombers were on a direct course with the prison. Seeing this Rolof, Yuun and Tanno shoved their joysticks forward, but they couldn’t speed up!
“Blast!” Shouted Rolof. “These things won’t go any…” He suddenly saw 2 Defender-class light Corvettes and a XS light freighter appear out of nowhere.
“What in the name of a Jawa’s grave?!” Cursed Tanno. He two had seen the sight. The three ships fired on the bombers, destroying them.
“This is Jedi Master Affilia Karmarna hailing Republic Starfighter G-81, good job Rolof!” Came a voice over Rolof’s speakers. The speaker was his adopted mother, the Twi’lek Master Affilia Karmarna A.K.A the Hero of Tython. Practitioner of the Sentinel path of the Jedi Order.
“MUM!?” Exclaimed Rolof. He was utterly shocked. “What are you doing here?”
“Saving your neck of course.” Said another voice, the one of his adopted sister, human Gunslinger Rilalium Karmarna.
“You didn’t expect us to just let you die Major.” Came the voice of Lieutenant Felix Iresso. “Master Karmarna is in his room using the little battle meditation trick.” Master Karmarna was again Rolof’s adopted brother (father of A’teesho). His proper name was Master Chaleus Karmarna, a human member on the Jedi council and twin to Rilalium.
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Sith lords Darth Nox (formerly Sinther) and the Second Emperor’s Wrath, Darth Vilanius stood on the bridge of the Harrower-class dreadnaught Red Fist. Darth Nox looked around and saw his apprentice Xalek approaching him. “Master,” Xalek said in a calm manner. “We are almost within firing range of the Republic fleet. Should we begin assault?”
“Yes my apprentice.” Nox said commandingly. Xalek bowed and left.
“My lord,” said Vilanius. “Shall I get Vette ready on the bridge of my ship. Do you want me to make sure that Andronikos is ready on your ship?”
“Yes please Vilanius.” The Emperor’s Wrath bowed and set off. Nox then turned to the captain of the ship, Moff Vinkempt. “Moff,” He said.
“Yes, Darth Nox, sir?” The Moff spluttered.
“Launch all squadrons on my mark.” Nox gestured towards the command panel.
“Yes, my lord.” Came Moff Vinkempt’s reply. Darth Nox walked down the stairs behind him, ready to free Commander Tavus.
Darths Vilanius and Nox stood by their ships’ holoterminals, ready for attack. “-Master-“ Said the Dashade Assassin Khem Val. “*Mr. Revel has the ship in formation with Darth Vilanius’. What are your orders?*” Nox thought for a second.
“Bring us around to the Republic command ship, and dock in one of their hangars.” Nox decleared to his team and Vilanius’ team.
As Nox’s and Vilanius’ ships landed, the strike teams ran out of the back of their ships into heavy Republic fire. Nox instinctively drew out his lightsaber and deflected the bolts. He gave the command and Ashara Zavros and Khem Val ran down the landing ramp, and stepped into the fray while Sither and Xalek sent lightning down at their attackers. After about a minute’s fighting, the Republic’s forces where in disarray, but mainly were slightly twitching corpses.
- - -
Rolof pulled his ship back towards the Imperial Harrower-class Dreadnaught, Red Fist. “Rolof, we shall go back and…” Affilia started but was cut short by the captain of the Infamous, Admiral Sinck.
“Sirs,” he said. “We need you back here at once. We are under attack by Darth Nox and other Sith. You’re our only hope for survival.” The message cut out with an explosion. “Rolof and Chaleus, follow me back.” Commanded Affilia. The three ships turned back. “Rilalium stay back with these troopers, and take on their command ship.” Rolof looked up and saw two Fury-class Interceptors fly out of one of the hangars.
“Follow them!” Shouted Rolof. The small squad took off towards the ships.
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Nox ran down the hallways of the Republic cruiser, cutting down Jedi and troopers as he ran. “Umm... master. Jedi master!” Ashara shouted and the attack team looked back. They were being followed by the Jedi, Master Chaleus Karmarna, Major Karmarna (Leader of Havoc squad) and Master Affilia Karmarna. They attacked with force, their companions attacking Nox’s and Vilanius’. Nox engaged with Master Chaleus. He swung a blow at Chaleus’ head, and was almost caught off guard by another one of Chaleus’ quick strikes. He jumped back and quckly froze Chalues with a jet of lightning. As Nox turned he saw the rest of Havoc squad coming at them. Vilanius pulled down the ceiling with the force, and they were stuck there. He skilfully blocked Affilia’s blows, but two blades where better than one. Affilia tried to jump over Vilanius, but Vilanius caught her in force choke. Nox was suddenly knocked back by a wave of force, produced by Chaleus. Nox blocked the next few blows, almost hitting Chaleus himself. Nox struck back with duel blows to Chaleus’ waist and then jumped over his head and stabbed at him. Chaleus jumped out of the way, just in time.
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Rilalium threw her ship around and into a loop, to make way for incoming starfighters. Flanked by Tanno Vik and Yuun, she flew over to the command ship and shot a Proton torpedo at one of its shield generators. Yuun and Tanno fired a smaller Proton each, but were coming around for a second time when they were shot by two fighters and crashed down into a hangar. Rilalium took out another two shield generators and shot at the bridge. Nothing happened. The Wookiee, Bowdaar, came up behind her. “-Rill-“ He said. “-The soldiers were just shot down into that hangar there. That might be the only way to destroy the cruiser, and Rolof won’t be happy with you if you let them die. Remember, he can put you in jail, Rill-“ Rilalium turned back, and landed back in the hangar. She could see the starfighters being harassed by Imerials, but the Imerials died quickly in a flurry of blades. Tanno and Yuun hopped out, and ran to greet Corso and the others by the loading ramp. When Rilalium got down, she jumped into cover, and took out many troops, that were coming out to reinforce the troops that Tanno and Yuun killed. Once they had gone, the group ran down to the main reactor. Rilalium handed Tanno a pack of charges and he started to put them down.
After that, the group were about to run up to the bridge and take out the leader when Tanno said “Go you guys, I’ll get this thing going, and taken care of.” Rilalium nodded and Yuun saluted Tanno, then followed. Once at the bridge Akaavi Spar and Bowdaar ran to the doors and flanked the officers. Rilalium, Corso Riggs, Risha, Guss Tuno and Yuun walked up to the plump Moff Vinkempt. Some guards attempted risistance, but where put down by a member of the team. Yuun got his techblade out and got into a stance for combat.
“What you do it for man?” Asked Rilalium. “Pay? Fame? Glory? Or because your muma wanted you to?” Corso laughed, and Yuun said,
“Yuun loves jokes.”
“Who said I was joking?” Enquired Rilalium. Risha snorted. “Now what is your business here Mr. Impy?”
“Well,” The Moff said superiorly. “We are here to collect a Commander Harron Tavus.” The group moved forwards.
“If you want to live,” Rilalium mocked. “You will give us two things. 1: You all surrender; and 2: You give us a lot of credits!” Corso nodded and they all attacked the Moff from multiple directions. Vinkempt dived under Yuun and ran. He opened the door and was followed by Akaavi and Bowdaar who were hot on his heels. He started to get to a distance away and was taken down by Tanno, who grabbed his vibroblade and jabbed it through his heart. The Moff died quickly.
“Let’s get out of here before this place blows.” He said. The group ran back to the XS freighter. As they were running up the ramp, Yuun got shot in the leg by more Imperials. Rilalium and Corso returned fire.
“Are you all right Yuun? Can you walk?” Asked Risha.
“Yuun is alright.” Yuun said.
“I’ll get you to the medcentre. There should be a Kolto cloth in the cupboard.” Risha said. Yuun nodded and hobbled inside. Rilalium jumped into her command seat and flew out of the cruiser. Tanno pressed the button on his remote control, and the ship blew up.
- - -
Rolof stood behind the Jedi and Sith trying to get a clear shot at them. But they kept moving, and Rolof couldn’t get a nice clear view of a Sith. Just as Rolof had a clear view of Darth Nox, Chaleus just got in the way. “Sir,” a voice said in his ear. “This is Leftenant Dorne. I have been alerted by Knight A’teesho that he is being attacked by a group of Imperial Cipher Agents. How should we proceed?”
“Get down there, I’m on my way!” Rolof turned on his heel as the Jedi and Sith continued fighting.
Affilia looked back to see why Rolof ran off but looked back Vilanius when he shot a blow towards Affilia’s head, but it was deflected, and she pushed the Jedi and her companions back, and called for Nox’s group to join her, and assist in the rescue.
- - -
A’teesho sensed a hidden presence behind him. He turned and saw a sort of protocol droid unlocking Tavus’ cell. A’teesho lifted it up and saw 5 Imperials in attack position in front of him. He called to T7-02 and M1-4X and they attacked. A’teesho rolled behind cover and called for reinforcements. The group was being lead by a suspected defector to the Republic, Cipher Nine or Ramanun. Ramanun threw down a stun grenade and everybody was knocked back. A’teesho woke up to see the kindly face of Lieutenant Elara Dorne. “There you go, master Jedi.” She said. “That’s it. Nice and slowly now.” She helped A’teesho up and Dorne put a bandage around his head. As A’teesho looked around, and saw all of the Imperial Agents had been locked up, and were waking up.
“Get the other one, now!” He heard Captain Aric Jorgan call.
- - -
The Republic strike team ran out to one of the hangars where 4 Imperial ships had landed. Rolof went through them. That must be the two Siths’ ships, he thought looking at the two Fury’s and a Prototype Phantom ship and No! “It’s the Red Blade” He cried. “Get it!” The team ran towards it, but it started to take off.
“Rilalium,” Affilia said into her holocomm. The holo of Rilalium flying her ship appeared.
“What is it? I’m flying hear!” Rilalium asked.
“Look at hangar bay 4. Take out those Sith!” Affilia commanded. “You can try and get the Red Blade to land, then take it from the enemy. It isn’t able to make the jump to hyperspace, so get it back!”
“Fine. FOR THE REPUBLIC!!!!!!” She shouted, as the holo disappeared. Rolof ran off to try and shoot down the Sith.
- - -
Rilalium tore back towards hangar bay 4 and the ships. After taking out some starfighters she took a shot at the Phantom, but it turned invisible, and the Sith were all alone. Rilalium took her ship behind and shot, but the shot bounced off the ship’s hull. “Get to those gun people!” She screamed. Corso and Risha ran up. Rilalium spun the XS freighter around to try and get to the Sith, but one jumped into hyperspace. She aimed the guns back at the other Sith, and fired. This shot hit the ship right by its hyperdrive, and sent it quickly into a fast spin. The pilot of the ship turned the main thrusters off, and flew over the XS freighter. Rilalium spun around, to see the ship fly into hyperspace.
“There!” Said Guss Tuno, pointing at the Red Blade. Rilalium double backed to it, and hit it square in the mounted cannons. In retreat, it flew back to the Infamous.
- - -
The Red Blade bumped over the hangar floor, and the Jedi carefully approached it. The loading ramp swung down and revealed the Imperial Agent, Cipher Nine (Ramanun). “Your name, NOW!” said Rolof.
“Agent Ramanun A.K.A: Cipher Nine. I’m here to defect.” The Rattataki spoke in a pronounced Imperial accent. The Karmarnas looked at each other. “Please, I have your information and a lot more. Please let me go to your superiors.” Ramanun begged.
“We shall take you to Garza. And see what to do.” Chaleus concluded. Rolof looked up and saw Rilalium come down, and step out of her ship, followed by Corso, Bowdaar, Risha, Akaavi, Guss, Tanno and a limping Yuun.
“Welcome back Rill. Hey, Yuun are you all right?” Rolof asked.
“Yuun needs medcentre, but all others are well.” Yuun said. Rolof nodded and the small platoon walked back to Garza, while the Empire hastily retreated.