Star Wars: Pride of the Core

by shield616

Two years after Geonosis, the Republic Navy christens the largest starship in galactic history. Her first mission: find a bypass around Separatist lines through the Unknown Regions. But it's merely a cover for her crew's true objective: locate and capture the scheming Sith Master himself. But not even the ship's awesome firepower could prepare them for the dangers that lie ahead...

1. Opening Crawl

Star Wars:

Pride of the Core

War! The Clone War has raged for over two years, with no end in sight as casualties among both sides number in the billions. In an ever escalating conflict, neutral systems must choose sides, or face the threat of being caught in the crossfire between the Grand Army of the Republic and the Confederacy Droid Armies.

With neither side able to gain an advantage, the JEDI COUNCIL suspects darker forces are working to artificially prolong and escalate the conflict, and has launched an off-records investigation into the matter, well aware their activities could be seen as treasonous if discovered by the Republic.

While agents of the Jedi Shadows probe the deepest workings of the Galactic Republic, Chancellor Palpatine travels to Kuat to christen the PRIDE OF THE CORE, the new flagship of the burgeoning Republic Fleet. But the Jedi have their own plans for the dreadnought...

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Hello ! I've been very busy lately, but I've had this story in mind for months now. I will be posting new chapters as they're ready. Enjoy!

NOTE: This story is rated M for language, some sexual themes, violence, and depiction of war crimes and atrocities that may be disturbing to some viewers.