Starcraft-Star War Crossover
Title: For the Swarms
Rate: T
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Star War or Starcraft. Star War is own by George Lucas(movie), Bioware (games), and LucasArt(games). Starcraft is own by Blizzard.
Warning: My grammar may be…unfriendly to you, readers. Oh, yeah, this story will take place in AU Star War AND AU Starcraft. For those who don't know, AU is alternative universe.
NOTE: Normal- people talking
Italic- people thinking
Bold- name of ship or emphasizing something. Also used for Zerg's 'speech'
Bold Italic- Zerg thinking or Jedi/Sith communication
Previous Event…
A group of three Leviathans, out of no-where, ambushed a group of five Imperial ships, including Firelight. Despite that the Storm Troopers' brave effort, they were overwhelm and eventually, became infested humans. Hour later, the Swarms have successfully infested all five ships and are now on the way to Canooa, one of rebellious planets.
Somewhere above Canooa…Onboard an Imperial I class Star Destroyer, Loyalty…
Admiral Rhavi is not having a good day as Canooans are starting to get bolder and bolder with their protesting against the Galactic Empire, refusing to see them or accept them as the ruling government. At first, Canooan local government has try to stop people from protesting, claiming that the Galactic Empire is the legitimate ruling government and that since Canooa is still part of now Galactic Empire, and people should accept and obey the laws. However, as time pass by, Canooans' protesting began to get louder and slightly more violent than ever that one of the Imperial high ranking officers has requested for additional regiments of Stormtroopers and ships. Hence the reason why Admiral Rhavik's and other 4 ships are orbiting above Canooa's capitol, Conooaka.
While on Canooa, the Stormtroopers are doing their best to keep Canooans in order. However, like Canooa Imperial 'police' barrack, they received several types of treatments, ranging from spitting on their visor to hit-and-run attacks. Later, about 54 Conooaka residents and only 11 Stormtroopers died. It was a very bad day for them and for Admiral Rhavi.
"Those ungrateful double mouth aliens…" Admiral Rhavi muttered under his breath while staring out the window, showing Canooa in view. Indeed, the Canooans are one of many races that have been classified as 'non-humans'. The Canooans are usually about 6 to 7 feet tall, bluish colored scaled aliens with 4 fingers hand, 2 toes feet, and two mouths (with one of them located on their neck, under their jaw). "Bi-mouth" as humans in Imperial science field like to call them, which is an insult to Canooans.
Admiral Rhavi scowled and wondered why he's thinking about what Canooans, ones of ugliest alien races (in his opinion. Yes, he is one of alien haters) that he has ever seen. His right twitched as someone walked toward his back, stopping about 1 meter from him. Looking at the reflection on window, Admiral Rhavi sighed and turned around to face one of low ranking officers. "What is it? More Canooans got killed?" he asked.
An officer, in his nervous tone, "N-no, sir. We have…just received an intel that Governor Cana has been killed…Along with General Ooka and other Imperial supporters. The so-called Canooa's Pride has taken over the capitol building...With General Oonka being in charge." An officer swallowed as he could see that his superior was scowling and even in fouler mood. In his angry voice, Admiral Rhavi asked, "And the Stormtroopers that were guarding the capitol building?"
"They…They were all injured, dead, or…have been taken away, sir." An officer nervously answered. In Admiral Rhavi's mind, "Some of them have been taken away…So, not even the Stormtroopers' presence...Well, them alien bastards made their choice." Admiral Rhavi, in loud voice, "Tell every single Stormtrooper that they are to return to the ships. Canooa is no longer friendly. They have about one hour. Carry it out." An officer saluted and gone to carry his superior's order out.
Admiral Rhavi sighed, partly in relief. Why? Because he and his small group of ships no longer have to watch over Canooa. It is now a lost cause planet. A planet that Admiral Rhavi, with his ships, will make an example of, in name of the Emperor and Galactic Empire. And soon, (hopefully) other Canooan planets will follow, with some of them will be intact (since some of them have valuable resources that the Imperials need).
Two different voices broke him out of his thought. He looks at his right and noticed that two of bridge officers are arguing with one of them pointing at his screen. Scowling at their behavior, Admiral Rhavi made his way toward them, who then noticed his presence have shut their mouth. When Admiral get there, he asked, "What are you two doing?" One of two goes, "Well, sir. Remi think our sensor has detected some sort of strange readings but I do not see any sign of strange reading, sir." Seeing that his superior is looking at him, Remi started, "Sir, I did see some sort of strange reading…It was different. Different from Hyperspace jump. Seem to be…Subtle. Barely noticeable, but I know it's there…Sir."
Admiral asked, "And how far is…this strange reading from our position?" Remi answered, "About 500 kilometers away. Saw it a minute ago, sir." Admiral seems to be thinking but snapped out of it when Remi exclaimed, "Sir! They're getting closer! Look!" Admiral and few other crewmembers were looking at Remi's screen. The screen displaying unidentified dots moving toward Loyalty's and other ships' position at steady pace.
The one who has an argument with Remi asked, "Sir, what is your order? At this rate, those five unknown ships will be in our maximum visual and communication range in 10 to 15 minutes, sir." Admiral frowned, "Let them come. As soon as they're in our maximum range, scan and identify them as well as sending transmission. Right now-" One of crewmembers screamed, "Sir! We're being attacked! The Canooans ships and fighters are attacking! I repeat, we're being engaged by the Canooans! They have just jumped out of nowhere! "
"What! Show me their position!" barked Admiral, walking toward the terminal, now displaying Loyalty and other Imperial ships above Canooa, along with nine Canooan ships that are located about 250 kilometer from them. Admiral growled, "How the hell did we-no, why did you not notice them earlier, you incompetent fool! Do not answer! Grr…Seem those alien scums have called for reinforcement. You! What's the status?" Seeing the questioning look, Admiral growled louder, "The ship we're on, you fool!"
"Forgive my incompetence, sir! Right now, our shield is at 93 percent due to that all nine enemy ships are ineffective at long range, but they will deal more damage if they get closer. They're firing crazy, sir! Plus their fighters!" One of crewmembers named Tuto, typing at fast pace on his workstation. Admiral, put both of his arms behind his back, scoffed, "Those inferior aliens must want to lose, if they're firing like that. Alright, as soon as they're in our range, burn them. All of them. " Everybody on the bridge carrying out their orders. The Canooan ships are slowly advancing, firing like there's no tomorrow.
Seven minutes later, the Imperial ships appeared to be winning as they have managed to destroyed 3 enemy ships. But lost one ship, Superior Wing, due to its captain's stupidity and arrogance. Nevertheless, the Imperials continue to carry their brutal attack on six remaining Canooan ships with most of them being heavily damaged by Imperial ships' superior weapons.
"Destroy that ship! Right there!" Admiral barked, pointing at enemy ship on hologram. The Loyalty's turrets turned and fired turbolasers at targeted ship that was attempting to repel the Imperial fighters. The Loyalty's crews were rewarded with brilliant orange explosion. Admiral, who was staring out the window, sneered, "Such an inferior alien race…" Turning away from the window, he walked toward the terminal that's currently displaying both Imperial and Canooan ships and fighters with Loyalty's sides being covered by Enforcement and Strong Will, both are smaller than Loyalty. The battle seem to be going well and soon, Canooa will fall before the might of-
"Sir! Sir! We have five ships in visual! They're…They're Imperials!" Remi called out, knocking Admiral out of his thought. Admiral stood up, straighten his back before opening his mouth, "Hmm…Why are-Oh yes, our reinforcement. Not that we need them now, but with them, we can lay ruin on Canooa faster…What are you waiting for? Send the transmission, you fool."
"But sir, I did. They're not responding…Something off about them, sir. Look." Remi pull the visual of five recently arrived 'Imperial' ships out on the terminal, which is being viewed by Admiral and other officers. Remi continued, "Look, some of the windows are off while some others are flickering on and off. Plus all five of them look like they just came from the battle." One of the officers scoffed, "Must be other Canooan ships or some rebel scums." Admiral studying the hologram of five ships that are slowly moving toward Loyalty's and other Imperial ships' position. He could see that Remi was about to protest, but Admiral cut him off by holding hand up. "Keep sending them transmission. Perhaps they have communication prob-" Admiral and other people that are standing up fell to the ground as the ship shook and some of terminal screens began to flickered on and off.
Shaking his head, Admiral pulled himself up, tidying his uniform. "What was that?" He could see officers and crewmembers are trying to find what cause the ship to shook. One of the officers that were now standing close to Admiral tapped his shoulder. Scowling at blatant disrespect, Admiral turned and was about to do something unpleasant when an officer with extremely terrified expression on his face, pointing his finger at the window. Curious, Admiral turned and saw extremely huge monster with its longitudinal mouth wide open, showing thousands of sharp teeth. Some of the crewmembers and officers screamed, their military training have been forgotten as they abandoned their post.
In Leviathans' POV…
A gigantic Zerg monster, Leviathan staring hungrily at what seem to be 'head' of its prey that it has managed to land on top of its prey, holding it with all tentacles. The other Leviathan has rammed into one of small gray ships, while the third Leviathan, being fired by small brown ship (Canooan), flew toward its attacker (more like a pest), grab it tightly before impaling it with one of long wicked tentacles through the brown ship. Leviathan, while still on biggest ship (Loyalty), closed its mouth and headbutt its prey's 'head', while using two of its tentacles to stab its prey sides with one of the sides being penetrated. The five ships, now full of Swarm minions, including the infested ones, began to increase their speed, with two of them going toward the planet (Canooa). The other three infested ships simply flew toward the gray ships, firing red lasers wildly.
Back to Loyalty's bridge…
"Ugh…My back. What in the name of-Ugh…" Admiral groaned. That ship-size terrifying looking monster has just head butt the bridge. Grabbing the now damaged terminal, Admiral pushed himself up and look around to see how much damage the bridge has taken. The bridge, once was neat and organized, is now messy. Completely messy. And some of people have been crushed by debris that has fallen from ceiling. He looked down and grimaced saw one of the officers has blood leaking out of his mouth. Admiral felt something crawling down his forehead. He touched his forehead and look at his hand. Blood. "I'm bleeding?...I must have hit the terminal during my fall…Wait…What is that sound…" He looks around for whatever making that vacuum-like sound. His eyes widened when he saw a dead (in his point of view) crewmember on window. A window with crack that is getting bigger and bigger. Out the window, Admiral Rhavi screamed as the window with dead crewman on it has been pierced through by a large spike end tentacle. Under the tentacle, the only remaining of Admiral are his body parts and blood.
Somewhere on Loyalty…
"Ahh! Stay away from me! Stay away from me!" an Imperial officer cried, crawling backward as he fired a pistol that he has picked up from dead Stormtrooper earlier. It was supposed to be his last mission before he can take a leave and visit his relatives. Not being chased by gruesome looking monsters with bloodied armor that strangely remind him of Stormtrooper armor. A monster just took few shots to its chest. It looks down, seeing three burnt marks. When it looks up, an unfortunate officer could see its deformed face (or helmet?) and could hear snarling sound. He cried, firing his pistol wildly as a monster with incredible speed ran toward. While attempting to push the monster, an officer has a close view of his attacker's face. His eyes widen and before he has a chance to scream, a bloody hole has appeared between his eyes. A monster's helmet has just pierced now dead officer's face with its tongue.
Seeing its prey dead, it retracted its tongue back into ruined Stormtrooper helmet. Behind it, more monsters have appeared all groaning and snarling. It could see that some of them were holding body parts or infested weapon that once serve as range weapon, now serving as melee (read Author's note). Without waiting, all the infested and Swarm minions began to run, looking for more humans to kill or to infest.
Stormtroopers on Loyalty are not having good day as more fellow Stormtroopers have lost their lives to sudden attack by insect-reptile aliens, along with some monsters with ruined Stormtrooper armors. Their brothers have been...transformed into blood-crazed monsters with tentacles, spikes, dripping some sick looking ooze from their mouth or holes on their armor. It was a nightmare for them to be fighting both mutilated deformed brothers and savage aliens of various kinds, from four legs to serpent-like with scythes. Some stormtroopers fired laser. Some aliens fired spine and acid projectiles. Some lasers left burnt mark. Some lasers just have no effect on those savage aliens and former brothers. Some Stormtroopers are engaging them in close combat, but have been proven to be bad idea as their body has been ripped apart, spraying blood and limbs all over. Some have been pierced by those spine projectiles. Some have screamed as acid melting through their armor and burning their flesh.
Gruesome, terrifying, and brutal, but the Stormtroopers, despite seeing their brothers being shredded apart and hearing their scream of agony, continued to fight. Giving their lives so the non-clone high ranking officers could escape. Or at least, the remaining of them. One alien fell, two more have taken place. One brother fell, more monster has arise later. Demoralized and seeing that they have three choices: die in painful death via getting rip apart and such, transforming into a monster, or retreat. Or number 4, commit suicide which seem to be less painful and terrifying than all other three. Sadly, the Stormtroopers have only chose choice number 1 to 3. The ones, who ran away, have found themselves facing other wave of brutal, bloodthirsty aliens and monsters.
At the same time, on Canooa's surface, somewhere in the capitol city…Stormtroopers are currently engaging the rebellious Canooans. Ever since the Canooa's Pride has successfully assumed the control of government, more and more Canooans have taken arms against the Stormtroopers. Later, two 'Imperial' ships appeared, unleashing a large number of unknown flying aliens...
"Die, Imperial scums!" and "Kill them! It's their fault for bringing those monsters!" as some of the Canooans screamed, firing at the Stormtroopers. Conooaka, once was filled with an uneasy tension between the Stormtroopers and Conooaka residents, has been transformed into a battlefield with over hundred corpses, ruined vehicles, and debris could be seen laying on the street. The Stormtroopers, after abandoning Conooaka Government Prime Tower, are currently holding waves after waves of angry Canooans at their 'evacuation zones'. Ever since the surprise attack from Canooan reinforcement ships and now, unknown alien race has appeared out of nowhere, the evacuation for the Stormtroopers has been delayed as after two ruined looking Imperial ships descended from space, the sky has been crawling with strange but dangerous flying aliens, whom the Stormtroopers have nicknamed, 'Screechers' and 'Blob Flies'. Few of Imperial ships have attempted to fly through seemly countless number of 'Screechers' toward the Imperial ships in the space. None survive.
Not only the Screechers and Canooans, but also 'Jumpers', 'Slashers', and nightmarish monsters that have dropped from those 'Blob Flies' that are floating above Conooaka. At least, the Canooans are having problem with the aliens as 'killing the Imperial bastards' has been changed to 'kill anything that is not Canooans' as top priority. For the Stormtroopers, it means less focus on killing them, though their casualty rate still increasing, thanks to unknown aliens. However, they still need to wait for the air to be clear. Clear enough for their dropships to go through. For now, they will have to holdout against both Canooans and savage aliens.
Different area in Conooaka…Several corpses and debris could be seen. Nothing alive…until three Zerg pods descended from the space. Couple loud squashing sound could be heard as all three Zerg pods landed…
In their place, eight Zerglings and 4 Slashers crawled out and began to scan their surrounding. After few seconds later, one of Zerglings made a cracking noice. Behind them, a six feet tall figure slowly walked out into the sunlight, revealing it to be a man. Correction, not just a man, but one of the Wraths just likes Sirena (from early chapters). All Zerglings and Roaches became silent in his presence. A Wrath looks around, moving his head right to left and back, scanning the buildings, ruined vehicles, corpses, and everything else that are in his sight. Wrath smiled, liking the scene before him. All ruined, bloody, destroyed, etc etc. Just the way he prefer. After all, he is Manslaughter of Khassam Brood. A Wrath with huge appetite for destruction and death.
Manslaughter, like Sirena, has human-like body, covered by brown and black carapaces except his face which is slightly greenish tan. His 'hair' is similar to his 'Mother' aka Queen of the Blade, except it's short. His eyes glowed pale red in eerily way. Unlike his sister, Sirena, Manslaughter has four arms, each with sharp looking claws that are ready to rip his unfortunate preys apart. He began to laugh. Not your everyday typical happy laugh that goes "You're so hilarious", but a laugh of insane, bloodthirsty, savage killer that goes, "I will slowly rip your stomach out and make you eat. And I will enjoy it". Hopefully, there are plenty humans and others that are not part of the Swarms to kill.
Sensing impatience from his 'squad', he chuckled. "Alright, boys and girls…Let us find some toys for you to play with, eh?"
Author: Yay, chapter 8. Next chapter will be about Manslaughter (Yes, that's his name) exploring Conooaka in name of the Swarms. Where did his and other two Zerg pods came from? From Leviathan.
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Oh yeah, for those who enjoy Starcraft: Brood War, be prepared to get giddy. Why? Because one of BW units will be appearing! Yay. They (Imperial and Canooans) will never know what going to hit them.
