The Secret Within
A Clone Wars Story
By: Jedi Hooplah
Prologue
The commandos of SO 1 have rescued the Jedi Knight Valdar Tyre from the clutches of a Separatist strategist that formulated the plan to kidnap the Supreme Chancellor. With the battle of Coursacant over with, the Chancellor safely recaptured, and Count Dooku killed, the search for General Grievous has begun.
Chapter I
"There is much rejoicing today as the Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi are decorated by the Chancellor this morning for they're brave efforts in rescuing him just yesterday in the intense battle in our skies."
"And notice the fact that we get no credit whatsoever," Boom said melodramatically as he shut off the news-vid.
"That's how it always is Boom," Six replied. "We are the nameless, faceless, soldiers of this war just doing our job."
"Oh come on, the job's not that bad," Ghost shouted from the next room in their barrack.
"That's because you've had the highest kill tally in our division for the past year or so," Boom retorted.
The door beside the vid-display hissed open and the three clones of SO-1 turned to face their leader, SO-5700 aka Zero.
"Where's Klank?" he asked.
"He's in the back trying to get the food dispenser to dispense extra portions," replied Ghost, with a roll of his eyes.
"Klank, get in here, we've got a new mission," Zero shouted.
Startled, Klank's head shot up and hit the something deep with in the dispenser that caused it to spray food compounds everywhere.
"Well that's one way to get extra portions," Boom said as everyone started to laugh.
"Any way," Zero said trying to restore order. "Here's the mission specs: remember the strategist that Valdar Tyre mentioned?" The squad chorused affirmatives back to him. "The Republic has labeled him a threat to the society, and so, we get to take him out. On top of all of that, Intel has discovered that he is one of the top personal strategists to General Grievous, who is our future objective."
The squad's smiles were like that of a child locked in a toy store.
"I will upload the date to your data pads, we have a briefing in full at 1000 hours tomorrow."
The following morning the clones reported to a briefing room nearby their barrack. Already waiting for them were Commander Martile, and Jedi Knight Valdar Tyre. The clones sharply saluted them both, and took their seats.
"Jedi Tyre," Zero addressed the Jedi. "To what do I owe the honor?"
"Jedi Tyre," Commander Martile said. "Has been assigned to your mission as well, which we will get to in due time. Please, have a seat 5700." He turned to the group, "Have you all looked over the mission brief I gave to Zero today?" The clones nodded and he continued. "Good. As you have read you're primary objective is to locate General Grievous, and while en route, capture or kill the Separatist strategist Kavak. The Republic has labeled him a major threat and the Chancellor has requested his termination. Also, Intel has discovered that he is a personal assistant to the General and will most likely know where he is hiding."
"Sir, we had that much information in our brief," Ghost complained. "What are the sensitive details?"
"Ok here is your mission outline," Martile said as he passed out data cards to the squad. "You will intercept a freighter that is heading for a base on a planet called Mustafar. That is where we believe Kavak to be. Those are the details, are the any questions?"
"Yes, sir. What are the perks?" Ghost asked.
"Oh sorry 5644 I forgot. You will be taking a Kuait IIB 2200 to the intercept point."
"I thought they only had 2100's on the market," Six said curiously.
"Yes you are correct we have purchased this 2200 early. It goes on the market in two months."
"You've got to be kidding me! That's awesome!"
"Any how," the commander continued. "You're equipment choices consist of the standard DC's and also a few Golan Arms flechette side-arms 33 and 34 models along with a Merr-Sonn demolitions package and a KER sniper rifle, 300 model. You depart at 1600."
"This day just keeps getting better and better," Ghost said.