Humphrey Wolf, Jedi Battlemaster
Hyperspace - enroute to Jabiim, Hammerhead Class Cruiser
Rise of The Empire Era
I stood on the bridge looking ahead at hyperspace as we went to Jabiim. I had 5 Hammerhead Cruisers and 15 Frigates in the fleet and I wondered if this many ships could retake Jabiim. "Master Jedi are you sure this many ships can retake the planet ?" Admiral Moonfallow asked me. I had given her the rank earlier since we now had a fleet of ships which I had taken the majority of with me. The remaining Hammerhead Cruiser and 5 Frigates were at Tython protecting it. "I am not sure Admiral but we will find out soon, we're exiting hyperspace" I said back to her as we exited hyperspace.
I could see Jabiim and between us and it was 5 Munificent Frigates. "Looks like we have enough ships to do this, Admiral Moonfallow move the fleet into position and destroy those Frigates there's only droids on them" I told her. "Aye Sir" She replied and sat in the captain's chair and began directing the fleet.
I stayed on the bridge and watched the battle unfold. The Hammerheads began to move towards the Munificent Frigates as our Frigates got into a formation that would protect the cruisers while also would allow them to get the Munificent Frigates in a crossfire. Fighters, Bombers, and Interceptors left our hangers and went straight for the enemy Frigates.
The enemy Frigates then began to deploy their Fighters and Bombers but no Interceptors. I watched as the fighters clashed into dogfights and would sometimes break off to attack the Bombers. Our Interceptors split up half going into the fighter dogfights and the other half to protect our Bombers while our fighters that broke off made short work of the droid Bombers.
Then our ships got into range and began to fire at the droid Frigates. 2 went down almost instantly by the concentrated fire of the Cruisers and the Frigates, The other 3 held their ground and used the debris of the 2 destroyed Frigates as cover. It worked our Frigates that were on the sides couldn't get clear shots at them while the remaining 3 Munificent Frigates began to fire at the Frigates and Cruisers ahead of them.
Our Bombers got into range but passed the Frigates while they were being fired upon. I knew what they were doing, they were heading for the Frigates engines, they couldn't jump if they haven't any engines. Judging by the comm chatter of the Bombers the proton torpedoes found their marks and destroyed the engines. This meant they couldn't escape and bring back reinforcements and we were blocking their transmissions as well as the transmissions that could come from Jabiim so they couldn't call for aid, they were alone.
The Bombers began their return to our hangers and our ships closed in on the Separatist Frigates as our Fighters and Interceptors finished up the droid Fighters. At the same time the Frigates on the sides began getting into position behind the Munificent Frigates by going around the debris blocking their shots. We closed in on the Munificent Frigates as the side Frigates got behind them, they were now in our ships crossfire.
Our ships fired away tearing the Munificent Frigates apart and destroying them within a minute the battle for the orbit of Jabiim was won but now we would have to invade Jabiim. "Admiral Moonfallow what were our losses in the battle for Jabiim's Orbit ?" I asked her not wanting us to have lost too much.
"A few of our Frigates suffered minor damage, we lost a few dozen Fighters, almost a dozen Interceptors, and almost a quarter of our Bombers Sir" Moonfallow replied. "So the losses were minor, that's good get the fleet into a blockade formation and inform the ground forces to get ready we begin the invasion once I give the word" I said starting to leave the bridge. "Aye Sir" Moonfallow said as I entered the elevator and headed to the hanger.
Thorne Kraym, Separatist Leader of Jabiim
Jabiim, Jabiim's Capital
Rise of The Empire Era
I had been awoken by a scanner operator about a small fleet entering Jabiim's Orbit. I was informed on my way the War Room that the fleet wasn't from the Separatists or The Republic but the ships matched those the Republic used during the days of The Old Republic. As I entered the War Room I was met by the commander's loyal to the Separatists.
"Sir the Separatist Fleet was destroyed and now the small fleet is getting into a Blockade Formation" One of the commanders told me. "Prepare Jabiim's defenses for an Invasion" I said to them. "Sir if we do that we'll have to pull troops and droids back from engaging the remaining loyalist forces in order to make the defense as efficient as it was before" Another commander told me.
"No keep them engaging the remaining loyalists we will make do with what we have" I said as I looked at the map and tried to figure out where they would land. "Sir there are too many areas we don't have defences set up, it would be almost impossible to figure out where they'd land" Another commander said. "Our best points of defense would be to bolster the forces around the cities" The last commander said. I sighed realizing these were most likely the best points to defend "See it done but keep some of our forces in the forests to do ambushes" I said to the commanders as they nodded and began to coordinate our forces to the best points of defense.
"Sir we can't call for aid" A comms officer said shocking me. I came of to her "What do you mean we can't call for aid ?" I asked her. "Our transmissions are being jammed, we're on our own" She replied to me.
Humphrey Wolf, Jedi Battlemaster
Jabiim's Orbit, Hammerhead Class Cruiser
Rise of The Empire Era, A few hours later
I looked at the forces as they got ready and heard someone approach me as well as sensed them. I turned around and saw it was Commander Rusk, I had promoted Rusk to that rank since we had only one Commander with the fleet when we came to the future. "The invasion force is ready sir" Rusk said to me. "Good now Rusk I'm trusting you to command the bulk of our invasion force and to make the right calls in Bombing Runs and if need be… Orbital Bombardments" I said to him. "I'll make sure your trust is well placed Sir, and I'll use Orbital Bombardments as a last resort" Rusk said reassuring me. "Then I am happy, see you on the ground Rusk" I said as I went to the Mandalorian ships.
Verra approached me as the other Mandalorians boarded the Mandalorian Gunships. "Sir have you thought about what I suggested so we can gain more troops ?" Verra asked me. "I am still thinking Verra, becoming Mand'alor is something that needs to be thought about carefully" I said to her. "As you wish Sir, The Vanguards are ready Sir" Verra replied.
"Good let's board then so we can begin" I said to her as I boarded a gunship. Verra boarded another and I looked at my Vanguard Force. My Vanguards were Mandalorians I personally trained for combat in all fields including against Sith, and Dark Jedi. They were armed with Jetpacks, Blaster Pistols, Thermal Detonators, and finally each one had a Lightsaber, I had gathered many lightsabers during the War with the Sith Empire. In total there were close to a hundred Vanguards, I had brought 20 Vanguards with me. Each were specifically trained and could wield Lightsabers almost to the efficiency ma Jedi could but a Jedi would always wield a Lightsaber better than them though. I felt the ship take off and realized all the ships were taking off heading for their landing points.
It was a quiet trip and 2 minutes later the gunship shook as anti-air fire came at us. I looked down and waited for what was to come. A minute later and the bottom doors opened and we could see we were over a city. I jumped out followed by my Vanguards and I could see the other Mandalorians did the same.
As our gunships got out of range the Mandalorian Soldiers and Commandos began blasting at the droids and troops beneath us. The Vanguards and I landed and went to battle while the other Mandalorians landed aswell and began firing at the droids and Separatist troops that weren't droids. I began leading the Vanguards to the city's main command center cutting down droids and non droids who were fighting us along the way.
The Separatists put up a valiant defense but their forces crumbled against the Mandalorians and the arrival of 4 Basilisks. In the end the city fell within an hour and the people were shocked to see a Jedi with Mandalorians as the ones who liberated the city. Verra approached me but kept her helmet on even though the battle was over "Sir the Landings went off perfectly we sustained only five wounded and one dead in our landing" She said to me. "And Rusk and the bulk of the invasion force ?" I asked her. "The Invasion force suffered close to 150 casualties including two walkers but they were able to secure two cities and a dozen towns" She replied.
"Good if everything goes as I planned then we should have Jabiim in a few days" I said taking my mask off. "Sir you have a transmission from someone claiming to be the leader of those Loyal to Jabiim and against the Separatists Occupation" A Vanguard said. I nodded and followed the Vanguard to the where the transmission was.
We entered the city's command center and straight to the communications room. Once there I saw the hologram of a young man who looked at me. "I am Battlemaster Humphrey Wolf of The Old Republic Remnant may I know your name ?" I asked him politely. "I am Nolan Gillmunn, leader of the Jabiim Resistance, Are you not with the Republic and the Jedi, kid you are then you should know the Republic abandoned us among them was a Jedi named Skywalker" Nolan said to me.
"In a way I am with both The Republic and The Jedi but I am sadly I don't fully understand the situation with The Republic's Senate and sadly The Jedi aren't like they were during the days of The Old Republic" I said to him. "I know what you mean I remember reading about the days of The Old Republic and someone with your name being a great warrior" He said back. "That warrior is me Gillmunn" I said to him, shocking him about who I was. "What happened to you that brought you to our time ?" He asked me.
"I lead a small fleet to a world to fight off a small invasion by the Sith Empire, we entered an anomaly and were brought to this time" I said to him remembering how we got to this time. "And you decided to make your own faction in these times since everything is so different" Nolan replied. "Yes, I heard how you were abandoned by the Republic and came to liberate you" I told him. "Okay Battlemaster, would you accept Jabiim into The Old Republic Remnant ?" He asked me. "Yes I would, do you have any information that could aid us against the Separatists ?" I asked him happily. "Yes I do, here's what I know…" He said as I listened to his information.
Thorne Kraym, Separatist Leader of Jabiim
Jabiim, Jabiim's Capital
Rise of The Empire Era
I looked at the map and saw that we were losing the southern hemisphere quickly. "How could this be happening ?" I said shocked at how effective the invasion was going. "Sir reports are that it's Soldiers wearing armor and using ships, walkers, and weapons from the days of the Old Republic" A commander told me. "So it's some private army or something ?" I asked her shocked. "Sir there are also reports of Deathwatch fighting alongside them" Another commander said.
I turned to her shocked and afraid a bit at hearing the word Deathwatch. "What! A Jedi leading an Invasion comprised of relics of The Old Republic and Deathwatch" I say to him shocked and scared about what's happening. "Sir we will lose the southern hemisphere in an hour, an hour and a half if we're lucky" Another commander said. "Have the remaining forces pull back and begin bolstering our defences here" I said panicking.
"Sir they are cut off we'd need to send troops down to save them or they will be defeated" The last commander said. "Then leave them, that Jedi most likely wants us to send troops to get those forces out" I said to the commanders obviously shocking them. A commander was about to say something before sighing. "As you wish Sir" They said as they went to work with rallying defenders to protect the capital leaving some cities undefended.
Humphrey Wolf, Battlemaster
Jabiim, Jabiim City
Rise of the Empire Era
I looked at the map with Verra and a hologram of Nolan and Rusk with me. "We've secured the southern hemisphere and captured dozens of Separatist Troops" Rusk said. "And my forces have begun liberating cities in the north with ease" Nolan said. "If that is true Gillmunn then that means Kraym is bolstering the capital's defenses" Verra said. "We are also starting to push north Sir should we begin bombarding the capital ?" Rusk asked. "Impossible the Separatists have built a shield generator in the capital city, Artillery Bombardments, Orbital Bombardments, or Bombing Runs won't get through" Nolan said.
I came up with an idea and turned to face them the assembled leaders. "Rusk how long until we reach the city ?" I asked him. "In a day sir why ?" Rusk asked me as the other two looked at me confused. "And Nolan when will your forces reach the city ?" I asked him. "In a day why what are you planning ?" Nolan asked me.
"When you get to the city in a day hold position and surround the city and hold your positions outside the city, Verra lead the Mandalorians to Nolan's position and give him aid against any counter attack, Rusk can handle himself" I said to them. "What will you be doing sir ?" Verra asked me. "I'll set charges on the shield generator and pay Kraym a visit" I said to them.
A day later found the capital city surrounded by Old Republic Troops, Droids, Walkers, and Artillery as well as Resistance Fighters and Mandalorians and a Old Republic Frigate in the sky just out of range of the Turbo Laser Towers. I on the other hand was in the capital city sneaking around. A silent laugh left my lips as I only faced a few small patrols that had a few troops or droids in them, the majority of the defenders were dug in around the city's perimeter but still under the protection of the shield.
I was able to reach the generator and placed some explosives on it but placed them where they couldn't be seen. I hid my lightsaber well and walked towards the building where Kraym obviously was. I raised my hands the second the guards saw me, they rushed to me blasters at the ready. "Don't move Jedi" One said to me and I just smiled at them. "I'm certain Kraym would like to see me" I said to them. They got scared and restrained me and took me to Kraym's War Room.
When we arrived I saw four commanders and a few soldiers and droids in the War Room including Kraym. He came to me as the guard told him I was the Jedi leading the invasion against him. "You're the Jedi who has in a few days almost captured Jabiim from me ?" He asked me obviously shocked. "Yes Thorne Kraym, I am Humphrey Wolf, Battlemaster of The Old Republic Remnant" I told him shocking him more. "I read about you, you should be long dead" He said scared.
I saw something they didn't, Scourge approaching the window as all the attention was on me. "Yes I am still alive and what I'm going to do now I'm very sorry for" I said to him. Kraym looked at me confused until he heard gagging, he turned and saw several of the people in the room were holding their necks. I could see Scourge had reached the window and was waiting my signal to come in. I released the people who were choking from the force surrounding their necks. At that moment I used the force and pulled my lightsaber into my hand as well as the detonator for the explosives, as I cut my restraints off I activated the detonator.
Kraym and the other leaders heard an explosion "Sir the shield generator has been destroyed" A officer said. Then as the artillery fired upon the separatist lines outside the city and the forces charged at those lines, Scourge came in through the window. What we did next I told myself was for the greater good, We slew everyone and all the droids in the room. In several seconds Kraym was all that remained of the Separatist leaders in the room and on Jabiim. I then saw a Mandalorian Gunship fly to the city's spaceport, the gunship was for Scourge.
"Scourge your shuttle is here you can go and do what you wanted now my friend" I said to him not turning my head from Kraym. "Thank you my friend" He replied and jumped out the window and headed to the spaceport. "Maybe I can offer you something, credits, ships, soldiers, women" Kraym begged. I sighed and raised my lightsaber "I'm sorry for this Kraym" I said to him as I swung my lightsaber in a vertical angle slashing across Kraym's chest. He collapsed, lifeless to the floor as I began to head to the spaceport.
A few hours later found me and the majority of the invasion force back in our ships in orbit. The ones who weren't with us stayed behind on Jabiim to defend it as well as a Hammerhead Cruiser and 4 Frigates. The rest of us jumped to hyperspace, our destination was Coruscant.
Author's Note:
There we go everyone and let me know what you think about the new faction, The Old Republic Remnant.