Shadow Knight
Author Notes: Sorry for the long wait, but I have to know. Is this story really worth reading? It was just a side project I was doing. Anyways here's Chapter 10.
Chapter 10: The Rebellion Begins
Year 995 of Ruusan Reformation
Year 14 of Galactic Imperial Rule
Harry walks towards the main hold where everyone was gathering. The destruction and death of the Imperial Moff of Nar Shaddaa was a victory that they would celebrate for a long time.
"So we got some new faces," Jorgan said as he sits down.
"All say, they had some good shooting on the turrets," Jaesa said.
"I always get my mark." The bounty hunter said.
"Introductions." Jace Malcom said as he takes off his helmet.
"This little genius here is Mako, who has been my companion for a long time. She's a good medic, decent shot, and someone who is good at getting me information. The Devaronian beside me is Gault Rennow. His previous name was Tyresius Lokai. A scoundrel who has cheated the Hutt Cartel, Exchange, and Black Sun out of their fortunes. That's how he got himself to be a marked man. I've seen him turn bad luck into fortunes. One reason why I stick with him. He's been buying himself out of trouble long before I caught up with him. So he made me an offer, help him disappear, and he would use his talents to make a fortune for us." The bounty hunter said.
"Please to meet you guys. Just for the record, the name is Gault now. Please don't call me by my old name that's no longer in use. As far as the galaxy is aware, Tyresius Lokai is dead." Gault said.
"What about you?" Velia asks.
"I'm Braden Cadera." The bounty hunter said as he removes his helmet.
Shae Vizla immediately starts talking to him in Mando' as the two immediately starts hitting it off.
Harry enters and everyone fell silent.
"Another Mandalorian. Huh, however, the person I'm really interested in is Gault Rennow. You know how to mess with others in the Underworld. The Hutt's, the Exchange, and Black Sun. That's no mean a small feat. Just crossing one of those syndicates gets you're a death sentence. Yet you stole from them and survived. I think I would find your skills most useful." Harry said to Gault.
"You won't be disappointed. Believe me, now that I work for yours truly, I'll put my legendary skills to make you rich." Gault said.
"I think I can find your talents useful," Harry said.
The Wookie lets out a bellow as he starts speaking in his native tongue.
"So your name is Bowdaar," Harry said.
The Wookie nods his head.
"What's your story?" Harry asked.
{I do not have much of a story. I was taken from my people when I was young. Been a slave since and force to be a gladiator. I have fought in the pits for over three hundred years. Drooga the Hutt wanted to kill me because I've never been defeated. That was until the nice lady assisted me and took me with her.} Bowdaar said.
"You are no slave. Not with me. You'll find yourself treated as an equal amongst us." Harry said.
{That would be a first. I have long forgotten what it was like to be treated like a Wookie instead of a slave.} Bowdaar said.
R3 sudden comes into the room and starts chirping, making it sound like he was going haywire.
"Slow down, what do you mean someone is in the engine room?" Harry said.
R3 gives several more chirps.
Harry pulls out his lightsaber and heads to the engine room with everyone behind him pulling out their weapons and following Harry to the engine room.
Harry enters the engine room to see a young woman, around his own age, looking at the datapad and the engine.
"Want to tell me what you're doing aboard my ship?" Harry demanded.
"The ship engine is marvelous. Point five lightspeed capabilities, with quad thrust capacity. I thought I've been on fast ships before. Nothing this fast before." She said as she turns to face them.
"Want to tell me how you got on board my ship?" Harry demanded.
"Cargo Lift. One thing you're going to need to learn is cargo lifts are almost always insecure. Easy to access to get into a ship if you know your way around." The girl said.
"Who are you?" Harry demanded.
"Risha, that's all you're going to get out of me. Let me join you. I'm an engineer, and handy in a fight. Plus I have connections that would really benefit you." Risha said.
"You don't even know what I'm going to do." Harry said.
"I know you're no common pirate or thug. Given the people gathered around you, you're forming a rebellion against the Empire. I can tell you this. I too don't hold any love for the Empire. I also have connections and I'm good in a fight. I'm also a ship mechanic." The girl said.
Harry could sense she wasn't being entirely truthful behind her reasons. Yet she wasn't lying. Harry could sense no deception inside of her.
"You said your name is Risha." Harry asks as he puts his lightsaber away.
"That's right." Risha said.
"Talk to Shara Jenn and we'll find you a bunk." Harry said.
"You really going to accept her like that?" Aric Jorgan said.
"She's already proven handing in getting into places she shouldn't belong. Besides, we don't know what kind of pull she has. An unknown can be beneficial for us." Harry said.
"We've arrived at Polis Massa." Velia said over the intercom.
Harry turns and returns to the cockpit. His padawans with him.
"Alright, get ready. Polis Massa had an asteroid field and we need to be careful when we're moving in." Harry said as he pulls back the lever. The specter moves out of lightspeed and a massive asteroid field appeared in front of the ship.
"Why hasn't the Empire come here already, Master?" Jaesa asks.
"Because it's highly remote and only a few would dare enter an asteroid field. You're going to see destroyed starships that failed to navigate the asteroid field. Not even the Empire would come here. They would lose their capital ships for entering the asteroid field. Take a look…" Harry said as he pulls his ship alongside a destroyed Imperial Star Destroyer. "That one didn't make it."
"Sensors are picking up a massive movement all around us. I'm not sure this is a good idea. A well placed hit and it will end us." Juno said.
"We'll be fine. There is a travel point to and from Polis Massa. We're right on it. It's time we assemble our army and prepare to take the fight to the Empire." Harry said.
"Let's hope the security code clearance from Senator Organa works." Juno said.
"What happens if they don't work?" Jaesa asks.
"Many of these asteroid fields are not moving. They are floating in space aimlessly. Yet are armed with turret batteries design to take out starships. This place is too well defend for even the Empire to attack." Harry said. "Look," Harry said pointing to an asteroid field the size of a small starship. "There is one now."
"They're hailing us." Juno said as she presses a button on the front.
"This is Corvette S7217 Specter requesting permission to dock." Harry said speaking into the ships comlink.
An alien voice that sounded like gargling water responded.
"Sending security clearance." Harry said as Juno flips the security clearance code.
"Are we certain the security codes will work?" Velia asks.
"These security codes comes from Senator Bail Organa himself. It will work. Do not forget, Senator Organa has been at this since the days of the Clone Wars." Harry said.
The intercom beeps again and a voice replies.
"Welcome back Senator Organa." The voice said.
"Thankyou." Harry said.
Inside Polis Massa, the Kallidahin were silently going over the strange ship design that was
"That is not the Tantive IV." The Chief Medical Kamino said.
The Kallidahin made some signs with their four finger hands and ask a silent question.
"No, I do not know why Senator Organa is on an unknown ship. The security codes check out. He rarely visits. Perhaps his ship was tagged by the Empire and he had to use another." The Chief Medical Kamino said.
"Perhaps it would be wise to send security to meet the ships. That ship is not in our database." A security probe droid said.
"Very well. Send our security teams to meet the ship. Verify who is on board that ship." The Chief Kamino said.
Harry sets the ships down and quickly lands the at the directed spaceport.
"They got a lot of Corvettes here. How many do you think?" Juno asked as they passed by a CR-90 Corvette.
"Most likely they have a couple hundred surrounding Polis Massa itself. Most likely they have more in the hangers in case of an emergency. Polis Massa has a complete navigation chart of the asteroid field. Giving them home-field advantage." Harry said.
"We're landing now. I want everyone to report. We have an army to train." Harry said as the specter lands in the spaceport. Harry could see clone troopers and security droids lining up.
As soon as the ship touches the ground and docks, Harry steps out with everyone behind him.
A Kamino looks at him in surprise.
"You are not who I was expecting. Who are you, stranger?" The Kamino asks.
"I am Kylo Ren. Senator Organa sent me here to start a revolution. R3 play the message." Harry said as the Astromech droid points his holocall up and the image of Bail Organa appeared.
"Greetings Clone Master Sayn Ta. If you are seeing this message, then you are currently in the presence of Jedi Master Kylo Ren. If he is there, then that means our time has come. Open war with the Empire will soon begin. The Clone Army I have been secretly funded will now come into play. Master Kylo Ren is to be head of the army. This astromech is carrying key worlds were we can secretly begin our conquest in restoring peace with the Empire. May the Force be with you." Bail Organa said. With that, the holomessage disappeared.
"A Jedi Master. Jedi Master in this day and age is a rare thing. You're saying that war with the Empire will soon be upon us?" Clone Master Sayn Ta said.
"War will happen soon. However, plans need to be made before we launch our campaign. Just how many troops do you have?" Harry asks.
"We have just twelve legions. More are on the way, but it will take more time to build another legion." Sayn Ta said.
"Twelve Legions. The Empire has hundreds of legions. Not enough to start a direct war with. However, it's enough to start a guerrilla campaign with. What of ships?" Harry asked.
"Military ships are… harder to acquire. The Empire has a firm grip on almost all military grade industries. Many have been forced to shut down or force to feed the Empire's war machine. There are a few independent systems left alone, but they hardly have the strength to openly oppose the Empire." Sayn Ta said.
"It's a small step. Yet it may be possible for us to start a war. However, what I really need at this moment are pilots. Soon new ships will be manufactured and our fleet will commence. Right now I am more concern about building our fleet. We need to travel on quick feet more than set up our ground forces." Harry said.
"We have Pelta-Class and CR-90 Corvettes at least five hundred of them. What do you have in mind?" Sayn Ta said.
"There is a hidden facility, hidden inside a nebula. In the unknown regions. There we can safely build a fleet far from the Empire's eyes. For that I need pilots. I need as many pilots as possible. Then we can start moving the army around." Harry said.
"Where?" Sayn Ta said.
"The main base will be on a planet called Odesson. It's where you can send the troops. For safety reasons, you must memorize the coordinates never put them on any ship computer. Our best weapon right now is our ability to remain hidden and move silently. For now, assemble what pilots you can. I'm leaving Havoc Squad to stay here to help train the legion." Harry said.
"Then our time has begun. We shall assist you however we can." Sayn Ta said.
"Havoc Squad, train the legion meanwhile I'll take what pilots I have to the Foundry and begin constructing our fleet. When we have more ships, we'll start setting up bases. I already have a list of planets that will prove useful to us. Several key worlds that be useful for us when we begin open war with the Empire. For the time being, we're going to use guerilla tactics until we are ready. There are many rebel cells out there that could be the distraction we need." Harry said.
Apparently, they could really only load half their CR-90's and Pelta class with the pilots. They couldn't risk leaving Polis Massa defenseless. Harry returns to the Specter to bring further pilots in as the ships. Harry promises to send them back with fresh ships and equipment.
Harry flips the switch and presses some buttons as Spectre prepares for takeoff.
"All ships, lock on my ship signature and prepare for the jump to lightspeed." Harry said into the intercom.
"Copy, all ships are ready." The lead clone pilot said.
Harry pulls back the lever and all ships jump into hyperspace.
"Lower our hyperdrive speed. We'll outrun the ships with us." Harry said.
"Understood." Juno said as begins to lower the hyperdrive engine power.
"This is going to be a long trip." Harry said.
"You still haven't said where we are going." Juno said.
"The Unknown Regions." Harry said as he leans back in his chair.
"The Unknown Regions." Juno said as she looks beside herself. "Not even the Empire would dare enter the Unknown Region. What is out there?" Juno asks.
"Odesson. It's a world rich in the Force. A perfect place to train Jedi, and to hide them as well. It's is completely in balance. Only certain type of Force-sensitive sensors can find this planet. And that alone is one a trillion. So we'll be safe from The Emperor, Vader and the Imperial Inquisitors. It is a planet that cannot be found, unless you know where it is. However, we're not going there yet. We're heading for a nebula." Harry said.
"A nebula. Why are we heading to a nebula?" Juno asked.
"There is an ancient, yet powerful foundry inside this nebula. It has remained hidden for hundreds of millenniums and undisturbed. Yet it is capable of making weapons, armor, droids, vehicles, starships and even capital ships. What should take us years to assemble, we can build a reasonable force within a month." Harry said.
Juno looks down and her eyes were darting back and forth, telling Harry she was thinking hard.
"How do you know of this?" Juno asks.
"An ancient Jedi told me the location. Some Jedi can live past the realm of the living and live after death. This Jedi wants me to fight the Empire and knows I cannot do it alone. Soon we will enter open warfare with the Empire. However, it is wise to stick to the shadows and not draw things out in the open. We're still not ready for open war with the Empire." Harry said.
"What do you mean?" Juno asks.
"We have a small force. The Empire has legions behind it. Hundreds of legions. If we face open war with the Empire, we would be defeated. It is wiser to force a small ground campaign against the Empire and let them underestimate our military strength. By the time open war begins, the Empire will be on the verge of collapse. It already is in a way. They have a lot of corrupt leaders and incompetent military commanders. If we remain united, and the Empire continues to fight itself for power, then we'll win."
"What's your plan after defeating the Empire? Restore the Republic?" Juno said as she looks at Harry.
Harry shakes his head. "No. For one, as it's already been proven. This type of Empire can return if someone successful infiltrates the New Republic. There were many problems the Old Galactic Republic had before the Clone Wars. One problem was the Jedi. They officially had no real power yet offered great wisdom and counsel many leaders. However, they held no government position. It won't work like that. Not this time."
"So what's the plan?" Juno asks.
"Have you've ever heard of the Sith Empire?" Harry said.
"Sith Empire?" Juno looks at him carefully with her blue eyes. "No, I can't say that I have."
"Very few even remember the Sith Empire. It was ruled by an Emperor and his Dark Council. The Dark Council was made up of twelve powerful Sith. The strongest in the galaxy of their time. Each Dark Councilor was responsible for a specific duty that overseer the Empire. From Military Expansions. Laws and Justice, Intelligence, to Diplomacy. However, the Sith Empire had a fatal flaw. It's Dark Council members, would often fight each other more than they would their enemies. If I was to reform the Galactic Empire. It would be with twelve Jedi serving in the Government in these same positions. Alongside them, serving as their second-in-command would be Ministers to help run the Government." Harry said as he leans back.
"So your plan is to mix the old ways with the new order?" Juno said.
"Aye. The New Order is going to fall apart either way. Without or without our interventions. However, other than the Emperor, there are three people keeping this order together and hold near-absolute power within the Emperor. Grand Moff Tarkin, Grand Admiral Thrawn, and Darth Vader. We cannot let one of them live or this war will never truly be able to end and restoring peace to the Galaxy will be impossible." Harry said.
In saying that, Harry gets up and exits the cockpit area. Leaving Juno to her comfort zone. Harry goes to the cockpit and quickly enters the captain cabin. Harry lies down and was wondering how his life went from magical to epic.
He used to it by now, living in hiding. Voldemort has hunted him for years, yet he has eluded the Dark Lord for so long before he was lured to Hogwarts for the final battle.
He hoped he learned from his mistakes when it comes to fighting Dark Lords and their overly large army.
Harry falls asleep on his luxury bed and closes his eyes.
Between training his padawans, and leading a rebellion against the Empire. He was exhausted.
The door slides open and Velia walks in.
"Something on your mind?" Hary asks as he looks at his spy.
Velia closes the door and walks to Harry.
"You worried? You're about to take on the might of the Empire." Velia said.
"A little. However, the Empire greatest strength is its greatest flaw." Harry said.
"That is relays on overwhelming power to keep order." Velia said.
"Indeed. Power and strength come in all shapes and sizes. It's not just one thing. It is true, they can win most of their battles with overwhelming strength, but they could end up losing the war in the process because of it." Harry said.
"How do you plan to take on the Imperial Fleet? Their ships are massive. Nearly a thousand and six hundred meters long. There aren't many ships capable of that kind of length and firepower." Velia said.
Harry smiles. "Like I said, size isn't everything. The problem with those capital size ships, is they have to target larger ships in the process. Smaller ships can easily avoid their batteries while dealing damage to them. There are ways for a smaller force to defeat a larger army. Numbers, do not guarantee victory. You could have a very large army, but could still lose to overwhelming tactics. If there is one thing I know, the Empire doesn't rank it's personal on skill, rather on seniority and influence." Harry said.
Velia said nothing. She removes her shirt and places herself on top of Harry.
"What are you doing?" Harry asks.
"I understand Jedi's aren't allowed to form attachments." Velia said as she kicks her boots off as she removes her pants.
"That rule is what led to the Jedi's downfall. I don't believe in it." Harry said.
Velia removes her bra and lets her breast spring free. She grabs Harry's hand and places it on her right breast. They were large. Large melons that look perfect.
Harry grabs her and flips her over. Knowing he had to give into his urges and he couldn't resist. Velia spreads her legs and Harry leans down and kisses her. She kisses him back with equal amounts of passion.
Harry breaks off the kiss and starts removing his clothes one by one until he was bare as Velia was.
Harry's never had sex before. even during his time at Hogwarts, he was always shy about sex. Even after the war, he's never been with a female and he had them throwing themselves at him.
Now he was about to make love to a spy who followed him because she was desired him.
Harry enters her slowly. Velia holds him as he does so. Harry starts building a rhythm and could feel Velia clinging to him as he began to pick up speed.
She grabs him and kisses him. Her tongue dancing with his own.
Velia was putting on her clothes after she used his shower to clean herself up. She puts on her outfit again and kisses Harry on the lips.
"I better go." Velia said as Harry puts on his outfit. With that said, she opens the door and walks out.
Harry knew his crew would suspect what was going on.
Though Harry didn't know sex could be so enjoyable.
Given Velia's beauty, she would have ended up as a Hutt's personal slave. Along with his padawan's. Hutt adored beauty like no other and love to enslave it. There were even some rumors that Hutt like to fuck them as much as they like to hold them. Harry didn't even want to think about it. He wasn't sure how a Hutt would be able to fuck a pussy. Human or alien.
Harry puts on his robes and walks out. He went straight to the cockpit.
"We should be arriving soon." Harry said.
"We're here." Juno said as she presses the comlink. "All ships prepare to exit out of lightspeed on my mark."
"Copy." The ships replied in kind.
Harry pulls back the lever and one by one, all the ships jump out of lightspeed. CR-90 Corvettes and Pelta-Class Frigates all jump out. Ahead of them, was a nebula.
"All ships, keep in line of sight. It's easy to get lost in the nebula." Harry reported.
"Understood General."
"I want the Pelta-Class Frigates to form up behind me. Single file. CR-90's to form upon their flanks. Standard escort formation." Harry said.
"Yes General."
The ships all moved into position.
"Keep close, comlinks can only work so far. Whatever you see, do not break formation." Harry said.
Harry slows his sublight engines to a lower speed and flew into the Nebula.
"This is going to be tough. Sensors don't work in the Nebula. If we get in trouble there will be no one to come help us." Juno said.
"Relax. No one comes to this nebula. The odds of us being discovered are slim. I can feel the station… it is there… undisturbed. Just waiting for us."
"How does it work exactly?" Juno asks. "If it's as old as you say it is, using ancient technology will not win this war."
"No. What it does is it take a template of modern ships and weapons and replicates them. It uses the Force as an energy source. In a year, we could have this station working at a thousand percent capability. It is why we have to keep this information quiet. The Empire would do tremendous amounts of damage with this station in their hands." Harry said.
"It takes a replica ship and duplicates its capacity? I've never heard of that." Juno said in surprise.
"No. It's what gave the power of the Rakata Empire. They built three of these great machines. Two were destroyed around four thousand years ago. This is the only one that survived. Soon we'll have weapons, armor, and ships for the rebellion. We have a source for an army. Unless the Empire can destroy that source we can wage war for generations." Harry said.
"General, you sure we're going in the right direction. Shouldn't we pull back?" One of the pilots asked.
"We'll be there in a minute. Just hold on. You'll see it soon." Harry said into the comlink.
"The pilots are nervous." Juno said.
"Given the fact we're deep in the nebula I don't blame them." Harry said.
"I see it. We're reaching the end of the nebula. I can see stars." Juno said.
They broke and to their amazement, they immediately saw a large battle station, the size of a small moon orbiting the middle of the nebula.
"It's enormous." Juno said in surprise.
"It is indeed. Shields are back up. As are sensors." Harry said as he flips a few switches up.
One by one, all the ships broke out of the nebula and enter the empty vacuum. Harry could only imagine wha the Clones were thinking upon the sight of the massive space station.
"We're in the middle of a nebula aren't we." Juno said.
"We are. Like I said. Not many ships come out this way. Even if they do. They tend to ignore the nebula. We'll be safe here." Harry said.
One by one the ships landed.
"Starfighters are built differently than corvettes and capital ships. They need to have excellent materials when built. Yet mixtures of both defense, and shields." Harry said as he leads the way into the control room.
Harry grabs his data card and places it inside the control panel slot.
The images of the T-65 X-Wing appeared along with UT-60D U-Wing. Next was the T-47 Airspeeder. Harry pulls out another data card and plugs it in. Information on the Old Republic starships appeared. The X-8 Flashfire. A useful scout and interceptor class ship. It would be very useful to remake. Harry looks at the strike fighter Spearpoint. A heavy armed Striker Fighter. The problem was, many of its components were no longer needed. It's great sensor and communication abilities could easily be installed in the T-65 with more advanced sensors.
Still, using the ideas of the past would be an advantage.
However, Harry's eyes were drawn to another ship.
The G-X1 Onslaught. Or the Firehauler.
A heavy bomber.
It stood nearly twelve meters high but was nearly thirty-five meters wide and about fifteen meters in length. It didn't just have reinforce hull. It also had strong deflectors and energy shields. With dual laser blaster mounted on the side of the wing.
Harry knew he didn't need them that large. It wasn't like thirty-five hundred years ago. he could make them smaller, more maneuverable. It would have great shielding. Should rival a capital ship shielding.
"Let's get to work." Harry said.
Everyone started to get to work as Harry brought the Foundry back online. Harry had the schematics for the BX-Commando Droids and Harry immediately started mass producing them.
HK-55 was to say, interesting when he saw the BX-Commando Droids. To hide confusion, he made the E-11 Blaster rifle.
However, he would turn his attention to making better weapons then the Empire.
The problem with blaster rifles was their heat. When they fired a shot, they would burn up with heat. Meaning their shots would be less and less accurate.
The A280 Blaster Rifle design looks very promising. Armor Piercing. Stores up to five hundred shots before the clip went empty.
They stayed for nearly a couple months.
They now had a small fleet.
Havoc Squad were now given the new and improved A180M Interchangeable Weapon System. Though Harry upgraded it to the point it was better than before. Harry knew this weapon would be a favorite among special forces.
The U-Wings were also ready to go. Harry had the pilots practice flying them around the Nebula before they were ready to take them out.
They were getting good. Piloting the T-65 X-Wing as well, was also an improvement. Given the fact that these pilots were trained for most of their lives to pilot and dogfight was something they took pride in.
With the droids in place, they were able to take care of the station. Now the clones were getting ready to return to Polis Massa and Harry was getting ready to make his war against the Empire.
Author Note: There you have it Chapter Ten down and with some sex. That's why this is rated M. Star Wars was always sexually appealing. Remember Leia in the slave bikini outfit. Or has Howard would say... "Do I got a picture of you in a metal bikini in my wallet?" (Big Bang Theory)
It also makes sense. Guys and Girls on a ship no matter how big would have urges. It's a true fact even in the armed forces. Some girls gain a reputation for sleeping around. I use this byass for this story as well.
Remember Harry is a Jedi, but he doesn't believe in the code exactly. He's also reforming the code.
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