New Galactic Empire - Season One - Second Confederate War
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Prelude 1 - Introduction to Chaos
15 ABY - Historical Report:
"15 Years after the Battle of Yavin and 14 Years after the Death of Emperor Palpatine aboard the Imperial Death Star, the Galactic Empire has abandoned entire worlds as they fall on the defensive for unspecified reasons, the Alliance to Restore the Republic which is also known as the Rebellion rename themselves into the New Republic as they settle within a Cradle of Power on Coruscant. Mon Mothma becomes Chief of State and is assisted by Bail Organa in the running of the New Republic's Advisory Council and Senate, meanwhile Admiral Ackbar and General Garm Bel Iblis held together the Military through the usage of new Mon Calamari Ships and Six Dreadnought-class Heavy Cruisers taken from the Katana Fleet - ironically the fragmenting Empire would get the Katana Fleet's remaining 194 Dreadnought-class Heavy Cruisers and would use heavily altered Clones to control them, these Dreadnoughts all stared in the Battle of Kuat in 6 ABY which would end in a Peace Treaty between the New Republic and Galactic Empire.
"But what was the reason behind the Empire's Withdrawal from Coruscant despite the fact that they still retained a much larger Army and Fleet that the resident Rebel Forces that were based at Naboo? Many people questioned Prince Proteus whom also goes by the Sith Title of Darth Thiole and Imperial Supreme Commander Darth Vader about the Withdraw commands from Coruscant, though no comment was given to the interviewers and some risked their lives in asking Lord Vader such questions. What is noted that after the demise of the First Emperor of the First Galactic Empire over Naboo, the Imperial structure began to collapse and worlds rebelled against the Empire until Proteus stepped in to announce himself the "Acting Galactic Emperor" lacking time to have an official coronation as Palpatine's Heir to the Title of Emperor, without pausing after gaining his unofficial position he began taking command of the fracturing Empire and commanded the evacuation of resources and Military Forces from the Coruscant System. These events however pale to the most recent over the last few years, leading to a number of lesser groups that have been growing in the background, in Late December of this year the Political Parties within the New Republic and Galactic Empire will meet at Toryaz Station over Kuat in a Political Conference on their continued Peace Treaty as well as how to deal with lesser threats."
- Hallis Saper commenting on the Brief information gained on the New Republic and Galactic Empire's History between 0 BBY and Early 15 ABY.
27th December, 15 ABY, 7:45pm; Kuat Sector: Near Ronay - Toryaz Station, Narsacc Habitat: Kallebarth Way - Security Checkpoint
Darth Thiole smiled lightly as he paced along the Hallway in which his security team were doing final checks for the Party that would happen in fifteen minutes followed by the Political conversation that would start tomorrow Afternoon. Kuat was still deep within Imperial Territory and seemed to continue being a Shipyard for years to come as well as a Fortress World of the damaged Empire, Thiole grinned lightly as he looked over his shoulder at Darth Vader whom paced behind him without his Respiratory Helmet which the Sith Master usually took with him wherever they went in space - probably left in their shared Quarters.
"You're Majesty, Acting Emperor Proteus Lai, I can't tell you what an honour it is for us to have you come here to take part in this funded Conference by the Kuat Mercantile Families" announced a Kuat Noble as he stepped towards the Sith Emperor "it is truly an honour to have you're majesty here let alone in the Sector to begin with"
"Yes" dismissed Proteus as Thiole slipped out of his Sith/Military/Perfectionist persona and into the Political persona that wore his Birth Name "well I have been busy, visiting Kuat would have been inevitable anyway, I am just glad its under less...tedious circumstances."
"Yes, you're Majesty" nodded the Kuat Noble as he walked beside them however cautiously while Proteus glided down the corridor like a elegant Jungle Cat "the Habitat has been locked down and the Habitat's Airlocks are being watched by heavily modified Tartan-class Patrol Cruisers, the entire Station's Space is patrolled every three hours by three Dreadnought-class Heavy Cruisers, nothing will interrupt the negotiations beginning tomorrow"
"I hope so too" nodded Proteus as he motioned towards the Entrance Hall while also motioning to Vader with a free hand "shall we?"
8:00pm; Kuat Sector: Near Ronay - Toryaz Station, Narsacc Habitat: Kallebarth Way - Entrance Hall
The Habitat's Entrance Hall had been transformed into a large dinning room with a dancing floor in the middle which would allow politicians to unwind for the meeting tomorrow and as a welcome to the New Republic delegates in Imperial Space, the Hall was well adjourned with colourful artwork and delicious foods all tabled along the walls with tables closer to the centre, the only exit from the room other than the main entrance leading into the Station itself was a doorway at the back that led deeper into the Habitat by going through the Security Checkpoint. Anakin Solo had to admit that the way everything had been placed out was amazing and even more so with the Imperial Military and Political Aides sitting on one side of the room while the other was left empty assuming for the New Republic Delegates, at the centre of the Imperial delegation was Grand Admiral Thrawn trying not to look bored as he listened to Kuat's Moff: Thichis Kuras, suddenly a Fanfare sounded and the doors at the back of the room opened causing the Jedi to freeze - so entered Darth Thiole and Darth Vader, as the Jedi tensed, so did the Red Clad Guards around the room whom were entitled to protect the Acting Emperor and his Consort.
"Citizens of the Empire and New Republic, thank you for coming here for this amazing occasion, a time of Peace and Cooperation" announced Proteus Lai as Thiole hid under his political mask again "only Nine Years ago did we first come to the Kuat System, first to fight and then to sign the treaty that would be reinforced starting here today at this conference, the Political debates will begin tomorrow so please make yourselves comfortable and enjoy the celebration"
After the Acting Emperor's speech the two Sith seemed to move to the rearmost of the Imperial Gathering towards were two chairs sat facing a viewpoint which had an excellent view of part of the Imperial Sector Fleet, obviously seeming interested in running of the Imperial Fleet in the sector and as if desiring to know how safe their guests were, meanwhile the political members began to talk among themselves and Anakin soon found himself lost in this magnificent party.
"Amazing, isn't he?" questioned Thiole causing Vader to fall out of his reverie as he looked away from his Grandson "do you not sense him?"
"He is powerful in the Force, detached from its Darker nature, yet it floats around him like he exhibits his own Gravity Field" commented Vader and Thiole nodded as he touched Vader through the Force "the namesake of Anakin Skywalker, may be what you said, but we have no proof"
"Other than my word of seeing my father use his Sith Alchemy on a very Pregnant Leia Organa Fifteen Years Ago Today, no I am certain, did you not feel my father's spirit reaching out for Alderaan after his death?" questioned Thiole and Vader smiled at the unmasked Sith Master.
"Maybe, if not then his spirit overshot Alderaan - probably making for Sith Space, but if you are right..." contemplated Vader as he glanced back towards his Grandson.
"Then my Father failed in his quest to change that boy into a perfect Vessel of Light and Dark so that he could inhabit it and live young eternally, because of his failure he has left a youth whom has more power than his Uncle can comprehend if he allowed Darkside Teachings and Jacen Solo's Force powers have bonded with Anakin's, mutating and growing from the uniqueness of the boy's power" explained Thiole logically and Vader nodded "if they were to join us, they would make powerful allies"
"If they could be turned to our thinking, you mean?" asked Vader and Thiole nodded "well I do have some Good News on that front, Jason Solo whom is ever the learner has gotten in contact with Vergere whom introduced him to a number of external Force Organizations outside of the Jedi Order, such independence and learning will lead him to our bosom"
"For that is the truth of the New Sith Order - we live, grow and learn eternally, until the end of existence" shrugged Thiole as he stood from his chair "I will retire for the evening"
"I'll follow shortly" agreed Vader as he waved Thiole towards the doorway.
10:00pm; Kuat Sector: Near Ronay - Toryaz Station, Narsacc Habitat: Kallebarth Way - Security Checkpoint
"You know, you young Jedi are always working, never taking a moment to loosen up" commented Thiole as he stepped into the Security Checkpoint causing the three Solo Siblings to glance at him "the defences here are perfect, no need to get your pants and knickers in a twist, second generation Alderaan Princes and Princess"
"And how are you so sure, Sith?" questioned Jaina and Thiole raised a hand to make pause his Red Guards as they moved to step forwards.
"You're uncle brought more Jedi not because that there was a potential assassination attempt, but because he doesn't trust Sith, even his own father" commented Thiole as he paced past the Alderaan Princess "makes me wonder that with people like him around if we'll ever get peace"
"Are we not in a peace now?" interjected Jacen and Proteus shrugged lightly.
"And how long am I to expect the Jedi to dally before putting a Lightsaber in by Back, I'm not that stupid young Jacen, you're Uncle has had it out for me since he found out I'm the reason behind Vader's fall and the cheating on his wife" sighed Proteus as he lifted his hands as though weighing options "the Force made him fall in love with Padmé Amidala so that his Kids would be born but eventually he returned to me, to love me and only me, for that is the reason that either the Chosen One or Sith'ari exist"
"To steal the husbands of wives?" sneered Jaina and Proteus laughed maniacally.
"Jaina, stop!" demanded Anakin as he turned to glare at his sister.
"This is a peace conference between the New Republic and the Empire, we are guarding those present and trying not to annoy the Sith, the man before you is both a Sith as well as Acting Emperor Proteus Lai and to anger or upset him will end badly" commenting Jacen as he glanced at his Sister "this is a peace conference and you're picking a fight with the other nation's Head of State, do the math Jaina, just because you want a pick a fight doesn't mean that you or others will want a war to come out of this"
"Then I will retire to my quarters for this evening, good night you're Majesty" bowed Jaina with a sneer before walking towards the entrance of the New Republic's corridor.
"Shall I have her killed?" questioned a voice and the Solo's gasped as a long dead bald woman stepped out of the shadows.
"No, Ventress, we need to at least act as peaceful as the agreement states for now" dismissed Thiole as the Sith in Proteus took to the front "I will retire also, send Vader along once he has finished overseeing those annoying politicians"
"Very well" nodded Ventress before she pulled back into the shadows from where she had come from.
"Still worried about security or are you assured of your uncle's Sith Paranoia?" asked Thiole rhetorically as he exited into the Galactic Empire's Corridor in the Habitat before going on his way, leaving Jacen and Anakin things to think on.
9:30pm; Kuat Sector: Near Ronay - Toryaz Station, Narsacc Habitat: Kallebarth Way - Republic Corridor, Ben and Jacen's Quarters: Refresher
As the Kuati sun set behind the surface of the Ronay Moon, Anakin was lathering his hair in the shower, meditating on the day's events. Proteus didn't seem evil. But then, people didn't have to seem evil to be evil. He had sure affected Jaina. He was sure that sneer would forever be his idea of what true contempt looked like. But, even though Proteus was Sith, he was preaching peace. He wasn't pressing on the New Republic any. A part of him added "not yet," but he wasn't sure if Proteus would become terribly confrontational. And, besides, Aunt Mara had been evil once, but she was perfectly wonderful now. She loved Luke like there was no tomorrow. His fingers were pruning by the time he left the refresher and tugged on some lose pants and a tunic for sleep. He wondered where he would stand if asked to choose between being a Sith or a Jedi. He simply didn't know. Jacen was already in bed, looking meditative as he often did, by the time Anakin finished dressing.
"Jaina seemed pretty angry today" said Anakin as he slid into bed.
"She can feel what she wants. I think she'd just being closed minded" added Jacen as he looked at him and shrugged.
Anakin could sense a rift forming. He said nothing else about their sister, and shut his eyes to sleep, appreciating the fact that Jacen left him alone to do so. There was a lot to think about. He hoped that if he ever had to make a choice, he'd pick the right one.
11:30pm; 10:00pm; Kuat Sector: Near Ronay - Toryaz Station, Narsacc Habitat: Kallebarth Way - Imperial Corridor, Royal Quarters: Bedroom
"You seem unhappy" commented Vader as he stepped into the Bedroom only wearing pants and a black cloak.
"Can you blame me?" asked Proteus as he stashed his Sith persona away for the time being with his lover "my own Father trained me as a part of his machine, as a weapon to be discarded when he knew it was damaged, the man had to die yet even with the truth of that matter the Jedi are as hateful as ever and therefore they contradict the rules of their order"
"Which is how you talked me into leaving, remember?" asked Vader as he stroked Proteus' hair "those Jedi that join us can but those whom don't I'll kill personally, you're plans for the New Sith will succeed, that I promise you"
"Good, I always know I can trust you, Lord Vader" sighed Proteus as he straightened and stood "I'll be in the Meditation Room, join me when you want to"
12:00am; Kuat Sector: Near Ronay - Toryaz Station, Narsacc Habitat: Kallebarth Way - Republic Corridor, Anakin and Jacen's Quarters: Bedroom
Visions. Anakin knew he was seeing visions of the future. He knew the red-headed boy was his cousin. He didn't know how he knew, but he knew that he did.
Aunt Mara was dead. His grief swelled up to clot in his throat. Who was the man in the black?
His cousin was thrashing around, tortured by the man in black. Anakin was trying to focus. That presence... He knew it. It was somewhere in his memory. The man turned to face him, and Anakin blanched, then struggled as the Force wrapped solidly around his throat.
Jacen. Jacen let go. Jacen.
Another flash. Jacen holding a little girl. A child? His child? Tenel Ka was with him. Possible future...
As Anakin rubbed his throat, he couldn't help it that among all the other things running through his mind, jealousy crossed it more than once. Why would Jacen want Tenel Ka? Why in the galaxy?
Then, Anakin's heart raced as he saw Jacen's Lightsaber rush towards him, Jacen looking angrily, yellow eyes flaring in rage.
Snap-scene change. There were Jedi. Lots of Jedi. Uncle Luke? And Jacen was there, surrounded but not looking panicked. Yet he could feel fear. He knew the Jedi could too. Luke moved forward and Jacen stepped back.
Anakin knew what was happening before Luke stepped forward again. He knew Jaina was going to move to the left and launch forward with a laugh, Saber blazing. He knew Lowbacca was going to back her up with a Wookiee roar.
He knew and could do nothing. Yet he lashed out with the Force, trying to intercept the Saber all the same, as he felt himself being jostled awake.
Two suite lamps were on the floor. Confusion leaked into the Force. Anakin's chest heaved and he felt his throat, remembering the Force grip, remembering the vision of him with Tenel Ka, his vision with Mara dead, her son tortured, yet the strongest feeling was the anguish he himself felt at Jacen's death. When Jacen reached out to touch him, Anakin subconsciously moved away.
"What's wrong?" asked Jacen as straightened his tousled hair with one hand and reached to touch Anakin again "talk to me"
Yellow eyes. Red Saber. Evil. That Sith didn't seem right. The Force around Jacen in that dream felt wrong.
Evil.
But the Jedi felt worse. And Anakin felt a painful hatred sitting in his stomach that he tried to will away. But who would cheat like that, and out number Jacen? How could Luke do that? Jaina, to her own twin? Pain was seeping out of him and Jacen kept his hand on Anakin's shoulder. Anakin didn't understand how he could find the Sith more admirable than the Jedi. Yet he did. But he didn't tell Jacen that. He didn't tell Jacen he was going to die.
"It's nothing" Anakin said softly "I'm fine"
He could tell Jacen didn't buy it.
1:00am; 10:00pm; Kuat Sector: Near Ronay - Toryaz Station, Narsacc Habitat: Kallebarth Way - Imperial Corridor, Royal Quarters: Meditation Room
Thiole rippled outwards through the Darkside and Lightside of the Force respectively causing a Rainbow of Light from the different spectrum flash through the Force as he continued to look into the future, Thiole sensed war in the future which caused him to shake his head in annoyance at how pointless this meeting truly was however the Empire was not yet ready for a war, if Thiole as Proteus could stall the New Republic's desire for war then he would. Thiole sighed as he looked out of the circle of Transparisteel that made up the viewpoint, he sensed a presence coming close and knew who it was, he had sensed the boy's distress half-way across the Habitat and couldn't hope but wonder what the cause of such delicious negative energy was.
"Hello, Anakin, credit for your thoughts?" asked Thiole without turning to face the youngest Solo Sibling.
"I'm in love with someone I shouldn't be" announced Anakin as he walked over "and I need your advice"
"Sit" motioned Thiole to one of the one-armed sofas while he leaned back into the other one while Anakin nodded once as he crossed over and sat on the sofa "is it a moral problem or is this person against sexual contact while you want to hump like bunnies?"
"Forget it" growled Anakin as he went to stand up but instead he was dragged into the air and slammed back down on the sofa, Anakin winced not from pain but the glare that Thiole was giving him, it literally said 'don't waste my time'.
"Speak" growled Thiole and Anakin nodded.
"Jacen is the person I'm most interested in, my own brother, but if that wasn't bad enough I...I had a Nightmare about him" started Anakin and Thiole nodded.
"Was it a Nightmare about rejection..." started Thiole and frowned from the look on Anakin's face "its bad, isn't it?"
"I saw Jacen killed...by a Jedi" gulped Anakin and Thiole sighed as he sensed the youth moments away from breaking down in tears "I don't know what to do!"
"Ever heard the Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise, no? Well its no surprise as not many were told the tale - Darth Plagueis was a Dark Lord of the Sith so powerful and wise that he could persuade the Midi-Chlorians to create new life, with such a knowledge of the Darkside that he could even save those he cared about from dying" explained Thiole coldly as he stared over Anakin's head "he became so powerful, the only thing that he was afraid of was losing his power, which eventually he did. Unfortunately for him he went and taught his apprentice, my father, everything he knew and then Darth Sidious killed him in his sleep. To that end it was a Tragedy for the Sith Master but a Happy ending for the Sith Apprentice, Palpatine failed in his Midi-Chlorian experiments however...I believe that I found the trick needed to use this complex Sith Alchemy, I would teach it to you but only Sith can use its power"
"And that is something I just can't do" groaned Anakin as he stood but with a renewed hope in his eyes.
"I would have you consider then how much you care for Jacen, Anakin, it will give you an answer - abandon him to death or learn what I have to offer. I will await you're decision, but know this, if Jacen dies without you having learned this ability then it is doubtful he'll ever return - consider that" announced Thiole and Anakin bowed thankfully.
"Thank you for the Advice, good night" bowed Anakin before he continued out of the room and back to his own Quarters.
"So, the seeds are planted now, will they take root?" asked Vader as he stepped out of the shadows at the back of the room.
"We can only hope" shrugged Thiole with a sad smile.
Author's Note – That's the end of that for now, for those that are confused when it comes to Proteus and Thiole, Proteus and Thiole are the same person however like their father they have two personas that they slip into: Proteus the Politician/Heir to the Empire and Thiole the New Sith Grand Master and Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Military Forces. The next Chapter includes the first appearance of the Second Confederacy, what are they planning and who is their leader? Review to find out!