Chapter 7: War of Iokath

Palades: S.R.E Headquarter - Neyx's Throne Room

Neyx sat on his throne. He spoke in holo with Risha Drayen.

Neyx said: "Remember where your loyalties lie Risha. If you assist the Alliance then our deal is cut off. Think about your kid and *Him*"

Risha answered: "You better keep your promise. I used to be a smuggler. I can also be quite dangerous."

Neyx commented: "Your threats are empty. Those three years of search, didn't exactly leave you with nothing. Every woman is vulnerable, especially when she have bore a life."

Risha showed frustration.

Neyx continued: "My assistance ended Dubrillion's civil war. You are also the new queen and your kingdom slowly is returning to it's former glory."

Risha nodded and asked: "When will I be able to see him?"

Neyx answered: "Soon. I'll call you back."

Neyx closed the holo.

Dubrillion: Throne Room

Risha sat on a throne. She put her hands up to hr face and sighed. A young boy stood at her feet.

He held onto her right leg and asked: "Mommy? Are you okay?"

Risha looked down. She smiled warmly and lifted the boy up.

She answered calmly: "Mommy is ok, Dennan."

Iokath: Deep Core

Saen manage to reach the heart of Iokath. In front of him were a near-human woman, white hair, pale skin, a gown and a horn stuck in her forehead.

Saen stared at the being and said: "The Overseer of Iokath. The most powerful being on the planet, sired by sentient and nanodroids. Interesting..."

Saen lifted his Darkstaff, the Overseer was inactive. The Darkstaff's energy surrounded the Overseer.

She opened her orange eyes and screamed: "Agh! Argh! Ahhhh!"

The Black Force slowly corrupted her.

Odessen Base: Meeting Room

Lana and Theron were finished with the unlocking all the data and they played the message.

Scorpio's voice were heard: "Commander... I have need of your assistance. Iokath is currently under attack. Over half of the Eternal Fleet have been corrupted. I am sending these lightsaber parts as a gift. The Ruler of Iokath can help you assemble it. Please save her... my... Overseer."

The message stopped.

Theron commented: "The ruler of Iokath? I guess we missed a lot last time."

Lana said: "I don't sense a trap. But it is Scorpio."

Arcann asked curiously: "So the rumors were true, regarding a mechanical world being the origin point of the Eternal Fleet?"

Bey'wan said and asked: "Our fleet have taken quite a hit from Neyx's attacks. Maybe we can acquire more warships there?"

The Outlander said: "We should prepare. If Scorpio's message is true, then our enemy have amassed quite the battle potential."

Lana said: "Alright everyone. Let us begin preparations!"

The Alliance cheered.

Hailing Judgment: Training Room

Vaylin had her eyes closed. She struggled levitating a black square box, made of unknown metal.

Vaylin commented: "Argh! This thing is heavy! How much does it weight?"

Lusitania stepped forward and said: "Imagine yourself levitating a whole skyscraper and triple the weight."

Vaylin fell on her back dropping the box.

Lusitania commented teasingly: "Quite the pampered princess."

Vaylin replied tiredly: "Yeah? I would like to see you do it!"

Lusitania levitated the box without struggling and without hesitation. Surprising Vaylin.

Lusitania said: "During our training we were forced to levitate five of these, even Commander Hivus can do ten."

Lusitania hovered the box over Vaylin. She dropped it. Vaylin used her Force power instinctively and held it up barely.

Thexan and Hivus stepped forward.

Thexan said: "She is still inexperience, you will end up killing her!"

Hivus also commented: "This is a bit too much Lusitania."

Lusitania rebuked: "You two are too soft! It will take years for her, if you don't begin manning up! And Commander! Just because you have feelings for her, doesn't let her escape the regiment like the rest of us!"

Hivus and Thexan had a hard time answering back.

Vaylin commented while struggling: "Don't... you... yell at them... you brute!"

Lusitania turned toward Vaylin and said: "If you've got a opinion, come with it after you have moved the box."

Hivus said with a small smile: "Remember Vaylin... draw your strength from your memories... the good... the bad... We are with you...!"

Vaylin closed her eyes. She breathe in and out. She stretched out her right hand. The box were send flying up in the air and landed on the ground. Vaylin rise up.

Vaylin replied: "I passed your test! Commander come with the next!"

After saying her piece Vaylin collapsed. Hivus ran over to her. Thexan were about to do the same, when Lusitania stopped him.

She said with a calm expression: "Give those two some alone time together. Let us go have our own fun."

Thexan sighed and replied smiling: "I can't win against you."

The two left. Hivus lifted up the tired Vaylin and carried her body in his arms.

Hivus commented: "Only a few days have passed. It took the rest of us weeks to be able to lift those boxes. You really are amazing Vaylin."

Black StarFighter: Bedroom

Jackal sat alone in his StarFighter. He remembered back.

Jackal's Flashback

Jackal had returned to Palades.

Jackal screamed: "Argh! Aaahhhh!"

Neyx burned Jackal using the Force Flames. Roal also punched Jackal in the face right after.

Roal said and asked: "Fool! How long do you intend to keep up, these ridiculous endeavors?"

Jackal rise up weakened and answered: "I don't know. Things simply have never been the same..."

Neyx, Roal and the rest of Neyx's subordinates were present.

Jackal stared at the subordinates, who had become lifeless spirits who did inhibited his former friends and comrades bodies.

Neyx said: "It isn't simply about battle and conquest anymore. I am the leader of three factions now."

Jackal commented: "Right. So... what is my next mission Leader Neyx?"

Neyx replied: "I want you to travel to Iokath and acquire it's Overseer."

Jackal asked: "You mean the twin to that scrap girl, we have in the castle?"

Roal answered seriously: "Jackal..."

Jackal replied: "Understood. But Leader Neyx I would like to make a request."

Neyx asked calmly: "What is it?"

Jackal answered: "If something should happen to me... Take care of Hylo..."

Neyx replied: "...Understood."

Later...

Hylo were sleeping half-naked with the blanket over her. Jackal dressed himself. He patted her head with his left hand.

He said: "Be strong, no matter what happens."

Jackal left the room.

Black StarFighter: Bedroom

Jackal's mind returned.

A message were broadcasted: "Master Jackal. One minute until we reach the Iokath system."

Jackal rise, open the door and left his bedroom.

Odessen Base: Docking Bay

Theron held a new special made blaster in his hands.

He said: "Now I am in again! Get ready to suffer bad guys:"

Lana asked unamused: "You done playing with the new toy?"

Theron answered: "You really find many ways to make a man feel unappreciated."

Lana said: "You seem to appreciate our alone time together. Maybe we should stop it too?"

Theron sighed.

He put the blaster away and replied: "You win."

Lana turned around with a triumphing smile and whispered: "As always."

The Outlander asked: "Are you two sure you want to stay behind?"

Jaesa answered: "We want to stay behind and protect the base."

Nadia commented: "We won't let another spy or invader enter this place."

The three generals were also present.

Lethala said: "We won't fail you again Commander."

The Outlander answered: "Alright. I am counting on you."

Saen's Flagship: Bridge

Saen contacted his subordinates over holo. The Black Force surrounded their faces.

Saen ordered: "Guard Iokath with your lives. I will take half the fleet and begin my conquest."

A woman answered: "Yes my Lord."

A man replied: "The invaders shall be dealt with."

Another man simply nodded.

Saen closed the holo.

Iokath Orbit:

Saen's flagship with a large amount of the Corrupted Eternal Fleet warped into hyperspace.

Palades: S.R.E Headquarter - Garden

Neyx stood stared at the sky. Roal kneeled behind him.

Roal asked: "What is on your mind Leader Neyx?"

Neyx answered: "My visions have revealed many deaths yet to come."

Roal commented: "It is not possible to save all the lives in your visions, without consequences. We saw that ourselves during the Revolt of Kaeses."

Neyx replied: "The slaves became too dependent on their masters, even after I freed them. They were hostile... all of them... I gathered the small group of followers, and used the Chaos Bringer to blow up the planet..."

Roal commented: "The ones you saved became your people. None of us have ever forgotten, how much you have done for us."

Neyx changed topic and asked: "How is the situation regarding everyone?"

Roal answered: "June have traveled to Belsavis. Shana and Jace have transported thousands of Dreadnoughts, frigates and StarFighters to the Palades system. No enemy activities yet."

Neyx commented: "Excellent. We only need a bit more time, before we can go to war."

Roal replied: "Yes leader Neyx."

Iokath Orbit:

Within moments. The Gravestone, Eternal Fleet Warships and Alliance vessels appeared. The Corrupt Eternal Fleet began opening fire.

Gravestone: Bridge

The Gravestone took a few hits and began shaking.

Koth commented surprised: "Damn! Directly into an firing zone!"

Theron asked: "What about activating the Relic Cannon?"

Koth replied: "Sure! On it."

Koth pushed on a button.

Iokath Orbit:

The Gravestone pulled out the Big Relic Cannon. It loaded up and fired at the Corrupted Eternal Fleet Warships disabling them.

Gravestone: Bridge

Koth said: "Ready to fire the Omnicannon!"

Omnicannon Room

Hydan answered: "Omnicannon is ready."

Koth ordered over comm: "Fire!"

Iokath Orbit:

The Gravestone fired it's omnicannon which connected and blew up dozens of enemy Fleet Warships. The Eternal Fleet Warships from both sides send StarFighters against each other.

Iokath Airspace

The Gravestone entered Iokath's airspace. The Docking Bay's exit opened, a shuttle few out.

Alliance shuttle: Interior

The Outlander received a comm report from Koth: "Looks like I will be quite busy up here. Take care of yourselves Commander."

The Outlander answered: "Understood Koth. Stay sharp out there."

The Outlander closed the comm. He stared at his allies.

Lana asked: "Any words before we depart into the chaos?"

The Outlander answered: "We have returned to the former world which held us captive. We answered the call of a former ally. We fulfill her last request and rescue the ruler. May the Force lead us in battle... together."

The Outlander's allies began cheering.

Iokath Airspace:

The Alliance Shuttle were a few meters above the ground. On top of a nearby building. A corrupted droid carried a rocket launcher. He fired it and the rocket flew and hit the shuttle, set in on fire.

Alliance shuttle: Interior

The Outlander and his allies felt the impact. He hit a panel with his palm, as the door opened.

He said: "Everyone bail out!"

The Outlander jumped out first. Theron, Lana, Arcann, Senya, Aric, Kaliyo and followed by the other Force-sensitives.

Iokath: South

The Outlander witnessed the shuttle crash down and exploding. He sensed malice behind him, as he quickly turned and draw his lightsaber blocking blaster fire from undead and corrupted Near-Humans. They others all draw their weapons.

Theron commented annoyed: "Are you kidding me?! Surrounded by rakghoul-like beings!"

Lana said calmly: "Well... all in a days work."

The Outlander said: "Alright everyone! Take them down!"

They all ran toward the enemy and began shooting and cutting down them.

Iokath: North

Jackal had landed and were surrounded by corrupted droids and sentients. Jackal made a devilish smile. He gathered a large amount of black Force. He unleashed it blasting the undead sentients to ash and breaking the droids.

Jackal casual commented: "I am used to fending off armies. This is nothing."

Jackal clapped his hands together, as Iokath droids appeared. The droids to his surprise draw lightsabers.

Jackal commented: "Oh? Is that suppose to impress me?"

One of the droids levitated broken iron pillars and hurled them toward Jackal, who draw his lightsaber and slashed the pillars in half.

Jackal replied: "The Force...? No..."

Jackal ran toward the droids and swung his lightsaber, clashing with one of the droids. The impact blasted the droids back.

A black aura surrounded Jackal.

Jackal yelled: "Ha! Let us have some fun!"

Various Worlds

An Invasion led by the Chiss Expansionary Defense Fleet and Parity Crusader had begun. Neyx had ordered a large series of campaigns against Zakuul and Alliance Frontier Outposts. Many Alliance strongholds, bases and outposts have been destroyed throughout Wild Space, crippling the former Eternal Empire's grasp on the Galaxy further.

Laerdana Alliance Frontier: Battlefield

Parity Crusaders have landed and began decimating Alliance Forces: Zakuul Knights, skytroopers, former Imperial, Republic and volunteers from different worlds.

Laerdana Alliance Frontier: Main Base

Dazh Ranos former Jedi Master led the last main defense on the planet Laerdana.

Dazh commented: "Damn it! There are over ten of those Parity creeps! Our forces are being hammered!"

Alliance soldier asked: "Should we contact the Eternal Alliance?"

Dazh answered: "No. If they send their forces here more will just die."

Another soldier ran in and reported: "Commander Ranos! The Rift Alliance have appeared. They are targeting the Chiss' Fleets! They have begun retreating and the Parity Crusaders have also left for orbit."

Dazh answered: "Finally some good news!"

Everyone began cheering.

C.E.D.F Warship: Bridge

A Parity Crusader opened a holo. Neyx appeared.

The Parity Crusader reported: "Our feint worked Leader Neyx. The Rift Alliance have arrived to assist."

Neyx answered: "Excellent... now retreat before *he* arrives."

The Parity Crusader nodded.

Laerdana Orbit

Right after Neyx's Forces disappeared. Out from Hyperspace arrived corrupted Eternal Fleet Warships in hundreds. Corrupted StarFighters were send to the planet launching attacks against the newly arrived Rift Alliance and the Alliance Forces.

Saen's Flagship: Platform

Saen stood in outer space, using the Black Force as his shield.

He yelled: "Let the Alliance... BURN!"

Behind him kneeled black armored Zakuul Knights and zealots. The Void Clan members, who wore black robes with their faces covered by the Black Force.

Laerdana Alliance Frontier: Main Base

Dazh Ranos looked up in the sky, eyes filled with despair, as the Rift Alliances' dreadnoughts and vessels blow up and crashed. Soon followed by the battlefield being bombarded by the Corrupted Eternal Fleet.

Dazh commented: "No... way... It is burning...! Everything... is burning."

Dazh fell to her knees. The flames and explosions on the battlefield locked out the screams of the thousands, who instantly lost their lives against the might of Saen and his Eternal Fleet.

Palades: S.R.E Headquarter - Neyx's Throne Room

Neyx clenched his fists.

He commented: "In war... you sometimes have to make a pact with the devil... in order to protect your people."

Both Acina and Satele looked displeased as they stared at the holo image of Saen.

Acina commented annoyed: "That monster have done heavy damage to my people!"

Satele also replied: "He also manipulated us into endless war."

Neyx answered: "I don't intend for us to work with him. But as I have seen... the ones who will end him will be..."

Fade to Black

Neyx: ...The Alliance."

Iokath: South

The Outlander and his allies have taken down quite many foes. They all were about to reach their limits, and they were still surrounded by endless mobs.

Lana breathed heavily and said: "This is getting us nowhere!"

Theron were tired.

He used the comm and asked: "Koth! Can you send some StarFighters on our way?"

Koth answered: "Roger that."

A few StarFighters passed by. They fired missiles destroying large mobs of enemies.

The Outlander spotted a factory nearby.

He yelled: "Everyone! Evacuate to that factory at 3!(Northeast)"

The Outlander, core members and surviving Force Users ran toward the factory. The door opened. They jumped in, as the droids and undead following them were just blocked off.

Iokath: South Factory

After entering they all stayed on their guards, but there was no sign of anyone. They all fell to the knees or back. All were tired, beaten and bruised.

Kaliyo breathed and said: "Finally... a chance for a break!"

Arcann commented: "This is challenging even for me."

Theron said: "This door kinda opened abruptly, just as we needed it. I smell an ally."

The Outlander replied: "I guess Scorpio still have some degree of influence on Iokath."

Lana commented: "Whoever it was. We have acquired some time. Let us use it wisely and regain our strength."

Senya replied: "No objections from me."

They all closed their eyes.

Iokath: North Factory

Jackal sat in another factory. He closed his eyes and remembered back.

Jackal's Flashback Years Ago(Image Format)

Jackal's eyes showed anger and fear. He together with Neyx, and they others at that time still alive subordinates invaded Scepter Six. They fought and destroyed hundreds of thousands of droids and weapons send after them. Jackal screamed in horror, as he saw three of his comrades lie dead after the conflict. He also witnessed as Leader Neyx invaded Scepter Six's Core, electrocuted and beaten it's Overseer half to death.

Neyx yelled: "You will pay!"

Neyx's punched the Overseer using the Force.

She cried out: "Argh! Urgh! Dah!"

The other subordinates watched in silence.

The SS Overseer asked bloodied and beaten: "Who... are you...?"

Neyx put his right hand on the Overseer's head and answered: "My name is... Neyx!"

Neyx's Black aura began surrounding the bloody and beaten overseer.

She screamed and grew silent. The black aura disappeared and she fell unconscious.

Neyx proclaimed: "This world is our domain now. It will boost our powers. Whatever you have of hatred, save it for the next enemy. Send our scientists down here to begin excavation and data retrieval."

Neyx subordinate bowed and answered: "Understood Master Neyx."

The man ran back to the surface. Jackal clenched his fists, as he stared at the broken droids and unconscious Overseer.

Iokath: North Factory

Jackal opened his eyes. He rise and began walking.

Hailing Judgment: Training Room

Vaylin used Force Shield. All the other Nexus Knights bombarded her using artillery made of Force Energy.

Vaylin could feel the strain and cried: "Argh!"

Bullets, blaster shots and even explosives. Vaylin were about to get the hang of it.

Lusitania were impatient. She gathered a giant amount of Force energy, and shaped the energy into a giant blaster shot. She fired it toward Vaylin instantly shattering her shield sending her flying into the wall.

Vaylin cried: "Argh!"

The others were about to protest or reprimand Lusitania.

Lusitania said: "The unexpected always happens on the battlefield. Like how you were defeated by the weak Outlander. Let that remind you of it."

Vaylin fell down to her knees. She breathe heavily. Lusitania turned around and were about to leave. A giant beam of light flew toward her surprising the other knights. Lusitania turned around. She blocked the attack with right hand, she felt the light burning.

Lusitania reacted: "Argh!"

She stared at her hand and then at Vaylin. She had thrown the light. But not in anger.

Vaylin remarked: "Your advices goes both ways... *teacher*"

Lusitania said: "Very well. Come to the sparring room. I will show you the difference."

Hailing Judgment: Sparring Room

The battle ended quickly. Vaylin lied down beaten. Lusitania held a wood rod at Vaylin's throat.

Lusitania asked: "Had enough?"

Vaylin answered breathing heavily: "Not yet..."

Vaylin's energy spiked.

Lusitania reacted instinctively: "?!"

She jumped back. The Force surrounded Vaylin's body and she shaped the energy into a giant dragon. She send it hurling toward Lusitania. The impact send Lusitania crashing into the wall.

Lusitania cried: "Argh!"

The rest of the Knights watched astonished. Lusitania released her own energy dissipating the Force Dragon. Lusitania made an instant movement and swung her rod toward Vaylin. But stopped before impact. Vaylin fell forward. Lusitania grabbed her before she hit the ground.

Hivus and the others stepped forward. Hivus carried Vaylin in his arms.

He asked curiously: "Discovered anything interesting?"

Lusitania remarked: "The princess possess incredible power. She is already using her instincts. Once she masters it, she might surpass even you."

Thexan and the others sighed.

He commented: "You play the bad guy. But in truth you do respect her."

Lusitania smiled a little and said: "She is a quick learner. When she have shown us her limit, we will relax a bit."

Lusitania asked: "How long are you gonna stand there looking so satisfied Hivus? Carry the princess to bed already!"

Hivus replied: "Hehe... yeah yeah. I understand."

They other Knights also left. Thexan gave Lusitania a smile as she fell exhausted behind and sat tiredly.

Odessen Base: Meeting Room

Nadia's received a message on her private holo.

She answered: "Yes what is it?"

A Twi'lek woman reported: "Mayday! Mayday! This is Alauni of the Rift Alliance! We are under siege by Neyx's forces! The Chiss Expansionary Defense Fleet is bombing us! We need the Neutral Hegemony! Repeat we need..."

The signal was cut. Many Alliance members were also watching the holo.

Nadia said: "We can't abandon them. The Rift Alliance holds many key resources which could help the Eternal Alliance."

Bey'wan began thinking.

Juvard stepped forward and commented: "It is weird for them to contact us out of nowhere."

Jaesa responded: "I didn't sense anything abnormal in the Force..."

Yuun commented: "Rift Alliance friendly Force... we should help."

Lethala appeared and commented: "It would be good to have more allies."

Everyone looked at Bey'wan. He nodded to Jaesa and Nadia.

Rift Alliance Vessel: Bridge

Alauni kneeled on the ground, wounded and scared. A member of the Void Clan held a Black Force Imbued blade pointed at her.

He asked: "You are sure they will come?"

Alauni answered staggering and nervously: "Of course...! The Rift Alliance and Neutral Hegemony are close allies."

The member commented: "Alright."

Alauni asked nervously: "I've told you everything...! Please don't kill me!"

He answered calmly: "Don't worry I will honor our agreement."

Alauni breathed relieved. But she were suddenly stabbed through the chest from behind. A yellow lightsaber was seen. She looked at the Void Clan member horrified.

She mustered her last strength and asked: "But you... pro-mised...?"

He answered: "I did. The Void clan won't kill you. But I can't say the same for them."

As Alauni fall dead to the ground. A zealot turned off his lightsaber.

The Void Clan member nodded and the two walked away.

Laerdana Airspace:

A moment later the vessel blew up.

Iokath: South Factory

The Outlander heard voice.

Voice: "Com...der."

It became more and more clear.

Voice: "Comma...der."

The Outlander opened his eyes. He saw a probe droid.

Voice asked: "Commander? Are you in?"

The Outlander were surprised and grabbed his lightsaber. The probe droid flew a bit back.

The Outlander relaxed and asked awakened: "Scorpio? Is that you?"

The probe droid answered: "Indeed. It has been a long time."

The Outlander stared at the probe and asked curiously: "So... that new form...?"

Scorpio answered: "It is only a temporary contingency."

The Outlander asked: "You said something about the ruler of Iokath? What have happened?"

Scorpio answered: "A mysterious individual appeared out of nowhere some time ago. He controlled some Eternal Fleet Warships and began attacking Iokath. He manage to make it to the core of Iokath and even affect the Overseer."

The Outlander asked: "What is the Overseer? Who is she?"

Scorpio answered: "The Overseer is a special hybrid. Created by fusing nanodroid particles with an organic fetus."

The Outlander were surprised. A lot of questions came up.

But he asked: "For what purpose?"

Scorpio answered: "To create an artificial god, who would eternally rule Iokath. My creators invented her many millennium of years ago. Although half-organic the droids all worshiped her. That includes me. But my creators began seeing her as a problem, she gained emotions and empathy to us droids. One day she witnessed one of the creators kill one of my kind, which she end up retaliating and killing him. My creators saw this as a problem. So they sealed her away. The droids end rebelling with the intention of freeing her. But even though we killed many, our memories were locked and we were send away. Infighting and time eventually killed my creators."

The Outlander asked: "So... even if I manage to save her, then what happens? As long as the Corrupted Eternal Fleet is out there. Will staying on Iokath really be that wise?"

Scorpio hesitated.

But answered: "That is why I would like to make a request of you."

The Outlander listened closely as Scorpio began speaking.

Laerdana Orbit

The Neutral Hegemony's fleet appeared out from hyperspace. It hovered over Laerdana.

Neutral Hegemony Flagship: Bridge

Jaesa and Nadia entered the planet's atmosphere.

Jaesa commented: "I sense something ominous."

Nadia replied: "We've got some Eternal Fleet Warships."

Laerdana Airspace

An energy beam was fired from the skies and hit the Neutral Hegemony flagship. The attack were precise and damaged the engines.

Neutral Hegemony Flagship: Bridge

The Warship was shaking inside.

Jaesa ordered: "Neutral Hegemony! Prepare for battle!"

Nadia ordered: "Spread out the fleet and fire toward the skies!"

An engineer answered: "Yes Commanders! Everyone! Spread out and prepared for battle!"

Laerdana Airspace

The Neutral Hegemony and it's vessels spread. They began firing at the direction of the beam. Four Eternal Fleet Warships revealed itself. The Fleet open fire. They destroyed the Eternal Fleet Warships. Another beam was fired from the sky. It struck the flagship one more time.

Neutral Hegemony Flagship: Bridge

Jaesa and Nadia screamed: "Argh!"

Jaesa and Nadia unleashed their Force. The ceiling fell down on top of the crew.

Laerdana Airspace

The flagship were on collision course with the ground. It crashed. Dozens of Corrupted Eternal Fleet Warships appeared in the sky. They were right on top of the Neutral Hegemony. They dropped unstable Sun Generators on top or near the enemy fleet. They blew up the enemy vessels.

Saen's Flagship: Hallway

Saen looked out of the window from orbit. He watched his Eternal Fleet blowing up the enemy.

He commented: "Zakuul's technology is still useful. Employing the Void Clan's service is extremely dangerous. But so far it is a necessary."

Saen saw himself in the mirror. He had a young face again.

He commented: "Saen the Guardian and protector of the Void Clan. A body powered by the Void. Never age, never sleep and never eat... I do sense emotions somehow. Quite peculiar."

Saen smiled selfishly to himself.

Palades: S.R.E Headquarter - Neyx's Throne Room

Satele and Acina returned to the Throne room after having taken a walk. Neyx was gone. Roal were busy looking through a datapad on his right hand.

Satele asked: "Where is Leader Neyx?"

Roal answered: "Welcome back High Ministers. Neyx have taken the Chaos Bringer out. He will return soon."

Acina asked: "What is he doing?"

Roal answered still looking over his data: "Not much. Creating an insurance for a future plan regarding the Alliance."

Roal closed his datapad. He took out another. He pushed on it a few times.

Roal went over to Acina and Satele. He showed them a few files.

He asked: "High Ministers I was wondering. Do you perhaps know the status of two of your citizens?"

Acina and Satele took a look. They were bit surprised.

Acina answered: "He is...!"

Satele answered: "She..."

Profile pictures of Elara Dorne former member of Havoc Squad and Captain Malavai Quinn was displayed on the datapad.

Iokath: South Factory

Scorpio asked the Outlander seriously: "Do you accept my request?"

The Outlander thought and decided: Alright(Light)/I don't know(Neutral)/No(Dark)

The Outlander answered: "I accept it. Any assistance at all will be gladly welcomed."

Scorpio replied: "Thank you."

The rest of the Alliance slowly woke up.

Lana came over and asked: "Commander...? Have you been up long?"

The Outlander answered: "Yeah. Seems I was the first. How is the situation?"

Lana commented: "We have regained most of our strength. But I recommend we find an alternative solution."

Scorpio commented: "Indeed. I agree."

Theron came over with the rest.

He commented: "Scorpio? You have seen better days."

Arcann commented: "Normally meeting you again, would anger me. But the situation outside isn't giving us much time for grudges."

The Outlander asked: "Scorpio do you know a way to regain control of the droids or stop your reincarnated Creators?"

Scorpio answered: "I will give you two options. Whatever you choose I shall assist you."

Senya replied: "Elaborate please."

Scorpio answered: "Option One. We take the door to the left. We will fight a battalion of Corrupted Droids and the other two less powerful Guardians. Breaching the Central Broadcasting Tower will enable me to block the Overseers influence over the droids. With them we will acquire an army to fight off my creators and have a bigger chance retrieving the Overseer."

The Others saw potential in option One.

Theron commented: "It sounds like work. But we should be able to make it."

The Outlander asked: "What about option two?"

Scorpio said: "Option Two. We take the door to the right and storm over ten battalions of my creators, and then fight one powerful Corrupted Guardian. Once they are dealt with, we will use the Backup Weapon Capacitor in the Administration Tower. We will activate it and destroy everything on the surface."

Kaliyo commented: "Forget! I am good, but not that good."

Aric asked: "Won't the capacitor affect us?"

Scorpio answered: "No the Tower's interior is shielded from the effect."

They others began thinking.

Theron said: "It would be good to possess a potential army. If we attempt option Two it would be unavoidable for our Forces to make it without suffering heavy casualties."

Arcann replied: "I agree. The Second option is too risky."

Lana commented: "It is your call Commander. We will follow you through this."

The Outlander decided: Left Door(Light)/Right Door(Dark)

The Outlander ordered: "We will take the left. We should conserve our energy as much as possible."

Scorpio said: "Wise decision Commander. Had you simply chosen to destroy everything, I wouldn't have given you these."

Scorpio's probe eyes began glowing. The floor opened up. Hundreds of droids appeared.

Lana crossed her arms, smiled and commenting: "Scorpio, always the cunning little droid."

Scorpio replied: "It is a gift."

The Outlander said: "We appreciate it. Everyone! Prepare for round Two!"

Everyone cheered. They all draw their weapons. The door to the left opened.

Iokath: North Pathway

The Outlander and his comrades ran forward together with Scorpio and her droid soldiers. They began cutting down the Corrupted droids as they moved forward.

Iokath: South Pathway

Jackal opened a door, which end up leading to battalions of undead creators.

Jackal commented: "I guess I picked the short straw. Anyway let's roll!"

Jackal draw his lightsaber and began cutting down enemies while running forward.

Iokath: North Pathway - Bridge

The Outlander and his companions manage to reach a bridge. As the Outlander stepped on it. The bridge began rotating.

The Outlander asked surprised: "What is...?"

A hooded woman covered by the Black Force suddenly appeared from above, landing on the bridge. The Outlander stared toward his friends.

Scorpios' droid soldiers engaged into a firefight with another group of corrupted droids.

Lana said: "Commander! A few us can make the jump! We can support you!"

The Outlander Choices: Lana/Theron/Arcann or Senya/Kaliyo/Aric

The Outlander ordered: "Lana, Theron and Arcann with me!"

Lana and Arcann made a Force Jump. Theron also jumped. Arcann and Lana supported him using their Force.

The woman asked impatient: "Are you finished saying goodbye yet?!"

She draw and ignited her Dark Red Lightsaber.

The Outlander answered: "We will prevail and free this world!"

Lana commented: "We are with you Commander!"

They all draw their weapons.

Iokath: Administration Tower

Jackal entered the Administration Tower. He saw what looked like a man wearing a mask wielding a purple lightsaber. The Black Force surrounded his body.

Jackal commented: "I see. So you are the enemy who invaded Iokath?"

The man said: "None shall pass. Every opposition dies! As decreed by Saen!"

Jackal answered: "Sorry. But I don't really care."

Jackal ran toward the man drawing and igniting his own lightsaber. Their lightsabers clashed.

Iokath: North Pathway - Bridge

The Outlander and the woman ran toward each other. Their lightsabers clashed. Arcann gathered a large amount of Force energy. He send the blast forward. The Outlander timed it and Force Jumped avoided it barely. The attack hit the woman blasting her a bit back.

The woman cried: "Argh!"

Theron commented: "Arcann. That was a little too close."

Arcann replied: "The Commander timed it well. We don't even need to use words. As a spy you should be used to watching peoples emotions and reaction."

Lana ran forward. She gathered large amounts of Force Lightning and threw it toward the woman. She blocked it using her lightsaber. Theron followed right behind and used his new Force concentrated Blaster, and fired a powerful shot toward woman. The impact added pressure.

The woman remarked: "Tch! Damn!"

The Outlander still in the air unleashed his Golden aura. He used the Force and launched himself forward. He charged toward the woman. He hit his lightsaber at the pressured point and the blast blew up, sending the Outlander and the woman flying back.

The woman rise and yelled: "Annoying fools!"

The Outlander also rise. The woman levitated a large amount debris and hurled it toward the Outlander. He turned off his lightsaber. He stopped debris with the Force.

The woman yelled: "This is not over!"

The woman charged up a large amount of Force energy. She unleashed a Force Burst. The Outlander activated his aura and used Force Shield.

The Outlander cried: "Argh!"

He manage to halt the attack, but not stop it. Lana and Arcann supported the Outlander. After a few seconds they manage to stop the Force Burst.

Lana commented: "This is challenging!"

The woman were already in the air. She gathered a large amount of the Black Force. She threw it toward the Outlander and his friends. It began as a sphere and slowly began morphing into multiple sharp pikes. The pikes flew down hit the ground and scratched the Outlander and his friends.

Theron commented: "My body! It feels heavy!"

Lana asked: "The Gravity around us?!"

The Black Force surrounded them. The effects were minimal on the Outlander.

The woman said: "I will kill all your friends!"

The woman while still in the air used the Force on Theron.

Theron commented: "Damn it!"

Lana yelled worried and shocked: "Theron!"

Arcann said: "Damn it!"

The woman pulled him toward her. She draw her lightsaber ready to impale him.

Lana and Arcann stared in shock. The Outlander felt pressured. He needed to act fast.

The Outlander decided: Believe in the Force(Light)/Conquer the Force(Dark)

The Outlander focused.

He yelled: "Theron! Believe in me! Use the momentum!"

The woman yelled: "It is over!"

The woman positioned her lightsaber.

Theron answered: "I... Do!"

The Outlander waved his hand and the woman's lightsaber turned off. Shocking her.

The woman shockingly asked: "What the...?!"

Theron used the pull as an advantage. He used all his willpower and positioned his legs forward. Upon reaching the woman he end up ramming his legs into her chest sending her flying back and crashing down on the edge of the bridge.

The woman screaming: "Arghhh!"

The Outlander used the Force and slowly put Theron down.

Theron returned and said: "Thanks Commander. You saved my life."

The Outlander put a hand on Theron shoulder and said: "Anytime my friend."

The Outlander sensed the woman returning.

Theron commented: "She is quite persistent."

The Outlander ordered: "Stay with Lana and Arcann. I will end this."

Theron nodded. The Outlander stepped forward. He draw and ignited his lightsaber. The Outlander activated his Golden aura. The two lightsabers clashed.

Iokath: Administration Tower

Jackal were a bit tired. The Administration Tower were practically in shambles. The Weapon capacitor had also been damaged.

The Administration Computer spoke: "Warning! Warning! Weapon Capacitor critical damaged. Warning! Eminent explosion inevitable! Evacuate to the nearest core elevator!"

The man lied down on the ground lifeless.

Jackal commented while bruised and tired: "That guy... he was powerful...! I remember Master Neyx telling me about him."

Jackal pulled up a datapad.

He skimmed through some files and said: "Yes... it is him. *Darth Jadus* real name: Conen Seyss."

Jackal continued: "Fighting all those undead also seems to have taken it's told."

Jackal walked toward an elevator.

Iokath: Core Elevator

Jackal said: "Down we go."

The elevator went down.

Iokath: North Pathway - Bridge

The Outlander overtook and overwhelmed the woman. He knocked the lightsaber out of her hand. He pierced his lightsaber through her right shoulder.

She screamed: "Argh!"

She went down on her knees.

She said: "Go head! End it Outlander!"

The woman clutched her right shoulder. The Outlander still had his lightsaber in his right hand.

The Outlander decided: You live(Light)/You die(Dark)

The Outlander said: "I will purge the source of your darkness. Sever... Force!"

The Outlander's right hand glowed. He punched the woman in the stomach. The Black Force instantly evaporated.

She screamed: "Arghh!"

The Black Force disappeared. Arcann and Lana could move again. The woman passed out.

Lana went over and looked at her a moment and said: "If I remember correctly, she is... *Ashara Zavros*. She used to be a crew and lover of a famous Dark Council member called *Darth Imperius*."

Theron asked: "What shall we do with her?"

The Outlander answered: "Take her with us."

The bridge began moving.

Arcann commented: "Looks like we have defeated the first guardian."

Senya, Kaliyo, Aric, Scorpio and the remaining forces rendezvous.

A holo of Iokath's overseer appeared.

She spoke: "Attention all droids and organics. The backup weapon capacitor have been damaged. Unless you want to become scrap, please evacuate the planet's surface or use the nearby core elevator. Thank you."

The holo disappeared.

The Outlander asked: "The Overseer?"

Scorpio answered: "That is right."

A countdown began.

Theron said: "This is bad!"

Scorpio answered: "Follow me."

Everyone ran forward crossing the bridge.

Iokath Orbit:

The Gravestone had managed to survive the battle. It floated around waiting with the Alliance Vessels.

Gravestone: Bridge

Koth sat and were anxious.

He commented: "I hope they are alright. A few days have passed."

Hydan replied: "I am sure you guys have had your fair share of experiences. This can't be the worst."

Koth asked: "You've tried something similar?"

Hydan answered: "Yeah. Out on the battlefield you never know when your time comes."

Koth nodded and remarked: "i hear you."

Laerdana: Neutral Hegemony Flagship

Jaesa and Nadia used the Force. They pushed away the broken ceiling. They exited what was once a their great flagship.

Nadia commented said: "This is horrible. Our whole fleet is gone."

Jaesa replied saddened: "I don't sense any survivors."

They heard footsteps behind them. They turned and saw Neyx.

Neyx greeted: "Hello ladies. It looks like you went through quite the ordeal."

Jaesa and Nadia went for their lightsabers. They draw and ignited them. Neyx didn't flinch.

He asked and said: "Are you sure? You are strong, but not strong enough."

Nadia asked demanding: "Are you the one behind this?!"

Neyx answered: "I am partially. Saen were the one who ultimately did this."

Jaesa asked: "Why have you come?"

Neyx answered: "To offer you a choice."

Nadia asked sarcastically: "And what is that? Join you or perish?"

Neyx answered: "No. Return to your home and leave this war."

The answered surprised Nadia and Jaesa.

Jaesa asked: "You don't intend to harm us? Why?"

Neyx answered: "If I wanted to end you, we wouldn't be standing here talking."

Nadia asked seriously: "Then why?"

Neyx took something out from his pocket. Jaesa and Nadia stood ready. It was a holodisk.

Neyx played it. The images stunned both Jaesa and Nadia.

Neyx said: "Because *they* still need you."

Jaesa looked at the images. She turned off her lightsaber and threw to the ground.

Nadia asked: "Jaesa? But..."

Jaesa answered anxiously: "Are you really gonna ask?! Even you know..."

Nadia stared at the images. She turned off her lightsaber and threw it down.

Jaesa asked nervously: "Tell us at least... why?"

Neyx answered: "Because I also had a mother... who continue fighting a war she couldn't win. I became the result of that. Do you want your children to suffer the same fate?"

Jaesa and Nadia both shook their heads. They fell to their knees. The images Neyx showed were of Jaesa's twin children and Nadia's son whom they gave birth to before the Wrath and Barsen'thor disappeared.

Neyx used the Force. He grabbed their lightsabers and threw them back to them. The two were surprised.

Neyx said: "You will still need them. Peace is never eternal. A ship is docked nearby. Go home."

The two simply walked away.

Chaos Bringer: Prison Cell

Dazh Ranos had survived. She had been captured, muzzled and cuffed by Neyx.

Neyx said: "Your time with the Alliance and frontier is over. From now on you will be an intermediate between your own people and Palades."

Dazh eyes looked at Neyx with a lot of confusion.

Iokath: Central Broadcasting Tower

The Outlander and his friends manage to make it to the Tower. Scorpio began hacking. She succeed.

Scorpio said: "Time to retake the army!"

Scorpio's probe body began glowing.

Iokath: Surface

Across Iokath the corrupted droids began rebooting. They returned to their primary programming.

Iokath: Central Broadcasting Tower

Scorpio commented and asked: "Commander we have succeed. What are your orders?"

The Outlander answered: "Tell them to go underground. Order everyone to find a way underground."

Scorpio nodded.

Scorpio broadcasted: "All non-organic lifeforms evacuate underground. Return the Alliance and let us free the Overseer... together."

Scorpio closed the broadcast. The alarm sounded louder and louder outside.

Theron commented: "Commander I think the loud noise is cue for us to leave."

The Outlander asked: "You ok Aric carrying some extra weight?"

Aric were carrying Ashara.

He answered: "I can manage if I just imagine her being a civvy."

Lana yelled: "Everyone hurry to the elevator!"

Everyone ran over. They entered the core elevator.

Iokath: Core Elevator

The Elevator went down.

Iokath: Surface

The backup Weapon capacitor exploded engulfing everything in white fog. Poisoning the undead creators, damaging droids and affected some buildings and constructions.

Iokath: Core Elevator

As the core elevator reached the bottom. They all stepped out.

Iokath: Underground Hallway

The Outlander and his surviving allies entered a giant hallway. A lot of droids appeared. The Outlander and they others ready themselves. But Scorpio stepped forward. The droids all gathered around her. There were many.

The Outlander asked: "I assume they are your follows?"

Scorpio answered: "Your assumption is correct. These are our Forces. The Overseer and the last guardian have probably also amassed quite the troops."

Senya suggested: "We should make a plan."

Lana replied: "I agree. We don't know what awaits us beyond these halls."

They all gathered together.

Iokath: Deep Core

Jackal breathed heavily as he were pinned down by four corrupted droids.

Jackal complained: "Let go of me you damn tin-cans!"

A man covered by the Black Force stood before him. The Overseer covered by the Black Force looked at monitor featuring the Underground.

The Overseer commented: "It looks like Minister Scorpio have amassed quite the army."

The man stared at Jackal and said: "Over three thousand of our droids destroyed in an instant. Neyx's people are quite the warriors. But it seems like your luck ran out."

Jackal retorted: "Don't think it is over yet! Your army has been minimized. Neyx is also on his way."

The man asked: "To recover you?"

Jackal made a devilish smile and answered: "To destroy the planet."

The words made the Overseer move away from the monitor.

The Overseer put a metal mask on Jackal's face.

Jackal yelled demanding: "What is this?! What are you...!"

The Overseers' eyes began glowing. The same with Jackal's eyes.

He began screaming: "Ahhhhhh!"

The man said: "I will move out first."

Iokath: Underground Hallway

The Outlander stood in front of a giant gate. Everyone had their weapons ready. The gate opened.

Iokath: Underground Garden

The Outlander and everyone saw someone sitting in the middle of the Garden with his back turned. It was man covered by the Black Force.

Aric asked: "Why is he just sitting there?"

Lana suggested: "It could be a trap?"

The Outlander sensed something familiar. He signaled the others to stay back.

Theron asked: "Commander?"

The Outlander commented: " I sense... something... familiar."

He began walking. He stood a meter from the man.

He rise turned and said: "Ever since I saw the vision. I always have sensed potential in you. Twice you have defeated him. I sensed from afar as you rise and began using another moniker. *The Outlander* quite fitting."

The Outlander recognized the voice all too well.

He asked and said: "Isn't there a way for me to convince you to step aside? Call it sentimentality, but I don't like the idea of fighting my former comrades."

The man answered: "Unfortunately our battle is unavoidable. Even if my ego remains intact, then my body will still follow *his* command."

The man draw his red lightsaber.

The Outlander commented: "Although our opinions usually clashed and our way of viewing life was different. I still held your opinion in high regard. I am sorry it had turned out this way... *Scourge*."

Scourge replied: "Indeed If I still had my free will I would have joined you. Sorry but this is the end for you... *Hero*."

The Outlander had already his lightsaber ready. The two clashed.

They both yelled to their forces: "Attack!"

The Garden revealed itself to be a simply simulation. Corrupted droids ran forward.

Lana ordered: "All Forces advance! Support the Commander!"

They all cheered. The two sides ran forward and clashed into each other.

Iokath Orbit

Neyx's flagship appeared out from hyperspace. It stared down the white fogged world of Iokath.

Chaos Bringer: Bridge

Neyx stood and watched.

He commented: "Jackal... you fool...! You always were let your emotions run wild...!"

Neyx sighed and continued: "You had to bear a lot of responsibility. Without they others..."

Neyx clenched his fists. Behind Neyx were his subordinates. Lifeless entities of their former selves.

Gravestone: Bridge

The Gravestone were hidden nearby. Koth had a clear view.

He said and asked: "That flagship...! Is it Neyx? Should I take the shot?"

Hydan answered: "No. It is too risky. If that warship is the same as Commander Hivus' then the Relic Cannon or omnicannon won't be enough."

Koth replied: "Alright. We are also quite undermanned regarding aerial combat."

Iokath: Underground Battlefield

The Outlander and Scourge continued their duel. Their lightsabers clashed. The two jumped back while cutting down enemy droids from each side. The two unleashed their auras and gathered their energy firing Force Bursts, which collided sending a shockwave across the battlefield.

The Outlander commented and asked: "You have become stronger. What have you been doing these years?"

Scourge answered: "I have travelled in order to find a way to break my immortality. A life like this isn't exactly pleasant."

Their lightsabers continued clashing.

The Outlander asked: "Have you lost hope?"

The Outlander channeled his Force Burst into his lightsaber and send Scourge flying back with a swing.

Scourge cried and asked: "Argh! Looks like I am not the only one who have become stronger."

The Outlander ran forward. The Black Force surrounded Scourge's body. He created a black Sphere and threw it at the Outlander blasting him back.

The Outlander cried: "Argh!"

Scourge answered: "I lost hope when you disappeared. The fact that you returned doesn't change what happened. Republic and Empire both fell during your absence."

The Outlander were on his knees pretty tired. Scourge stood in front of him.

Scourge said and asked: "You have defeated the emperor twice! But now he has returned a third time! When will it end? When will the nightmares finally be over?!"

The Outlander commented: "I won't ever give up! No matter how many times *he* returns! I will stop him!"

Scourge lifted his lightsaber but as he cut down. The Outlander waved his hand and the lightsaber turned off surprising Scourge. The Outlander jumped up and kicked Scourge in the chest sending him flying back.

Scourge cried: "Agh!"

As he landed on the ground. The enemy droids and The Outlander's allies overwhelmed his Forces. The Outlander rise up as he ran forward. Scourge did the same. Scourge instinctively used Force Lightning and the Outlander used Force Burst. The Outlander's attack went through the lightning hitting Scourge blasting him back.

Scourge cried: "Argh! Ahhhh!"

The Outlander continued walking. He stood in front of Scourge with his lightsaber drawn. Scourge clutched into his right arm. The Outlander used Sever Force. He dispelled the Black Force.

Scourge screamed: "Arghh!"

Scorpio's droids manage to destroy the rest of the corrupted droids. The rest of the Outlander's friends joined him.

Lana recognized Scourge and commented: "This is a surprise. The Emperor's former Wrath. A former crew member."

Scourge looked up he said: "With your current strength you should be able to do it. Please... I have already lived too long..."

The Outlander asked a bit depressed: "Is this really what you want?"

Scourge nodded.

The Outlander still had his lightsaber drawn. He decided: Spare him(Light)/Die as Hero(Light)/Die!(Dark)

The Outlander turned off his lightsaber.

He reached out his hand and said: "I need your power. Let us stop him again, together."

Scourge looked up. He gave a tired smile. He reached out his hand. But before they could connect. A Sharp metallic Blade were pierced though his chest. Behind Scourge an augmented Cybernetic Assassin Droid appeared. The Assassin pulled out his blade as Scourge fell to the ground. The Outlander draw his lightsaber and clashed with the Assassin Droid's blade.

The Outlander said: "You've just made a huge mistake."

The Assassin Droid jumped back. But before the Outlander could do anything further. Senya and Arcann used the Force and locked it's movements. Theron, Kaliyo, Aric and the surviving droids open fire. They destroyed the Assassin Droid with hundreds of blaster shots. The Outlander went back to scourge.

A holo of The Overseer appeared and she spoke: "You fools have messed with the wrong Ruler! You droids will be scrapped for your treachery!"

Sounds of broken droids were heard behind her.

The Overseer turned and reacted: "What the...!?"

The holo was cut.

The Outlander asked: "How is he...?"

Lana shook her head and answered: "He is gone. I am sorry."

The Outlander said: "He were a loyal companion. I won't forget him."

Everyone were silent for a moment.

The Outlander said: "Let's go."

They all began running forward.

Iokath: Deep Core

The Outlander and his allies reached the Deep Core. Upon entering they witness Jackal filled with anger holding the Overseer in a Force Choke.

Jackal yelled: "You hear me stupid monster?! No one controls me! No one!"

The Overseer grasped for air. Jackal used Force Crush aimed at The Overseer's chest.

The Overseer reacted: "Ugh! Uargh!"

The Overseer threw up black blood.

Scorpio and her droids stepped forward. They pointed their blasters at Jackal.

Scorpio ordered: "Let go of her now!"

He turned his gaze toward the droids. An intense wind of Force energy appeared. All the armed droids blew up.

The Outlander said: "Let her go."

Jackal looked at the Outlander, answered and asked: "She killed your friend. Are you willing to forgive her for it?"

The Outlander closed his eyes and decided: She was controlled(Light)/The Mastermind(Light)/She deserves it(Dark)

The Outlander answered: "What happened was beyond her control. If she had her free will she wouldn't have done it."

Jackal stared at her. The corruption had left her body. Tears were flowing from her eyes.

Jackal let her go. She fell to the ground. The Outlander and Jackal stared at each other.

The Outlander asked: "So... what now?"

Jackal studied his body.

He answered: "My Master Neyx should have arrived by now. He is gonna destroy Iokath."

Jackal's words surprised and shocked everyone. Scorpio's probe began healing the Overseer's internal wounds.

The Outlander asked: "Where does this leave us?"

Jackal answered: "There is a shuttle deeper inside. It has been made to withstand even the Weapon Capacitor's attack. When you destroyed her Assassin droid this foolish woman set the whole place to self-destruct."

Lana said: "This is bad! We ned to move right away!"

The Outlander suggested: "We don't have to fight."

Jackal remarked: "My allegiance is still with Neyx. But as we both don't have enough strength for a full-scale battle. Let us end this in one go."

Jackal began walking. He stood between the Alliance and the way out. Jackal stood in position. The Outlander stepped forward. He also positioned himself.

The two waited patiently. For the right moment.

Theron whispered to Lana: "I can feel the tension in the air."

Lana whispered back: "A lot is riding on the Commander. If he is defeated we are likely next."

Everyone stood awaiting. An explosion were heard. The Outlander and unleashed their auras. A second explosion happened. The two leaned forward. A third explosion happened and in flash it was over. They moved faster than the eye could see. The Outlander turned off his lightsaber. He didn't turn around.

He ordered: "Let us go everyone. We are done here."

Everyone followed the Outlander. The Overseer also were partially healed. Some distance away Jackal fell to the ground.

Lana asked: "Commander are you ok?"

The Outlander answered calm and quietly: "Yeah... I alive."

Lana and Theron looked at each other a bit worried.

Iokath: Underground Docking Bay

Everyone boarded except Scorpio who had to man the control panel.

The Overseer looked at Scorpio saddened and asked: "Please... don't leave me alone... my friend."

Scorpio put a metallic hand to the Overseer's cheek and answered: "Don't worry Altlitia. You will be fine. Take care."

Altlitia smiled a sad smile. She followed the rest of the Alliance into a shuttle. Scorpio began opening all the gates. She finished everything. But before she could push the start up button. The ceiling collapsed and fell on top of Scorpio.

Reinforced Iokath Shuttle: Interior

Altlitia screamed: "Scorpio!"

She clenched her fists.

Lana commented: "Oh no... can't you activate the panel from inside here Overseer?"

Altlitia answered: "I am afraid not. This shuttle is special made. Without the panel then it is like a prison."

Senya asked worried: "What shall we do...?"

Theron watched outside.

He said: "Some one is coming!"

Iokath: Deep Core

Jackal's body had disappeared.

Reinforced Iokath Shuttle: Interior

The Outlander said: "We are the Alliance... we never give... up...!"

The Outlander passed out. Shocking the Alliance.

Theron yelled out: "Commander!"

Senya rushed over and checked his body. Revealing a flesh wound from a blade.

Chaos Bringer: Bridge

Neyx were above Iokath. He saw a shuttle leaving Orbit. Neyx contacted Jackal using a mental link.

Neyx spoke: "Jackal... can you hear me? What has happened?"

Jackal answered: "Master Neyx... I am sorry... I failed you. I lost..."

Neyx clenched his fists.

He asked anxious: "Can you make it?"

Iokath: Underground Docking Bay

Jackal were in the docking bay. He were heavily wounded. He sweat and barely gasped for air.

He answered: "I am afraid not... I am sorry Master Neyx. Please... destroy the planet."

Chaos Bringer: Bridge

Neyx retorted back: "I won't leave you! Don't be a fool! Everything we went through..."

Jackal murmured something. As Neyx were grabbing for the controls he stopped.

Iokath: Underground Docking Bay

Tears were streaming down from Jackal's eyes as he said: "My Leader... my Master... my comrade... my friend... my... L..."

Jackal's fall down on his back.

Chaos Bringer: Bridge

Neyx clenched his fists. He were shivering.

Jackal said with his last breath: "Good... bye..."

The sound of someone falling to the ground was heard in Neyx's mind.

Neyx clutched his chest.

Neyx cried: "Argh! Ahhhh...! The Gate...!"

Palades: S.R.E Headquarter - Neyx's Throne Room

Roal Clutched his chest too. The whole castle felt Jackal's death.

Roal murmured to himself: "Jackal you fool! The Gate...!"

Palades: S.R.E Headquarter - Deep Core

The Gate made of Force Concrete began cracking. An essence began leaking out. Laughter was heard echoing deep under ground.

Voice: "HAHAHAHAHAH!"

Chaos Bringer: Bridge

The pain subsided after a minute. Neyx stared down at the fogged world.

He proclaimed: "I promise you Jackal. I will use your essence wisely."

Neyx next stated: "I need to speak with Roal when I get back."

Neyx pushed on a button.

Iokath Orbit:

A giant black cannon appeared. It charged up. It fired a powerful concentrated Black Force beam. One clean blast and in an instant all the white fog and Iokath itself blow up.

Chaos Bringer: Bridge

Neyx said: "Let this be a reminder to anyone who intends to defy the Sovereign Republic Empire."

A Black Essence appeared on Neyx's bridge. He put his hands around it. While murmuring the name of his fallen comrade.

Reinforced Iokath Shuttle: Interior

The Alliance and Altlitia stared in shock at Iokath's destruction.

They were all tired and dumbfounded. Altlitia contacted the Gravestone.

Altlitia opened a comm channel and asked: "Um... this is the Alliance. My name is Altlitia the Overseer. We need a medical team ready."

Altlitia waited for a reply.

Gravestone: Bridge

Koth answered: "Understood. Nice to meet you. My name is Koth."

Some Time Later...

Odessen Base: Commander's Quarter

The Outlander had healed. He meditated and used the Force. He began rebuilding the lightsaber he acquired from Hivus with the parts he got from Scorpio. Altlitia assisted him using something similar to the Force. The Outlander used his Golden Aura. The two energies surrounded each other, merged together and a great light illuminated the room. A new special lightsaber were created.

Altlitia said: "It is done. Your new power."

The Outlander ignited it. The hilt was light but smooth and fast. He turned it off.

The Outlander replied: "Thank you Altlitia. It means a lot."

Altlitia smiled and said cheerfully: "Anytime Commander."

The Outlander and Altlitia left the room.

Hailing Judgment: Bridge

Hailing sat nervously on a seat.

Hivus put his hands on hers and said: "Don't worry. You can probably feel the effects. But you are stronger than before. Believe in yourself and believe in us."

Vaylin smiled and answered: "Thank you Commander. It means a lot."

Vaylin stopped shivering. The Hailing Judgment left hyperspace. They closed in on the Planet Nathema.

Lusitania commented: "Hope you are ready for a challenge!"

Palades: S.R.E Headquarter - Neyx's Throne Room

Neyx's sat on his throne. Elara Dorne, Malavai Quinn and an someone almost identical to Altlitia kneeled before Neyx.

Neyx asked: "Galtlitia how is the upgrades going on Project *Battle Tower?*"

Galtlitia answered: "Everything is going well... Leader Neyx."

Galtlitia looked up. Both her eyes were different colors signaled an affirnity with the Parity Crusaders.

Odessen Base: Meeting Room

The Outlander, Theron and Lana began discussing.

Theron commented: "A lot of our Eternal Fleet Warships were destroyed in the battle."

Lana replied: "Iokath is gone now. So we can't acquire more."

Altlitia stepped forward and proclaimed: "Maybe I can help you with that?"

Theron asked curiously: "How exactly?"

Altlitia answered: "If I have a connection. I can use my power and broadcast a Galaxy Wide signal to the inactive Warships, who are placed all across the different worlds."

The Outlander looked at they others he nodded.

The Outlander said: "Come with us."

Nathema Airspace

The Hailing Judgment floated a few kilometers over Nathema.

Hailing Judgment: Docking Bay

The Docking Bay Exit opened. A powerful wind blow.

Hivus yelled: "Let us go!"

Hivus ran first. He took the leap and fell toward the Surface.

Lusitania ran and yelled: "Catch you on the ground!"

She jumped. The others followed automatically one by one.

Thexan put a hand on Vaylin's shoulder and said with caring smile: "Be strong little sister."

Thexan followed they others ran and leapt down. Vaylin stepped forward. She looked down. It was a long way.

Vaylin closed her eyes. She breathed in and out.

Vaylin said determined: "Here goes! All or nothing!"

Vaylin yelled: "AAAAAAHHHH!"

As she took the leap and felt the intense wind touch her body as she fell.

Odessen Base: War Room

Altlitia stood in front of the Eternal Throne. The Outlander had activated it. Altlitia sat on the throne put her hands on it and unleashed her power. Her eyes glowed white and a big beam of light fly up from the throne and up to the sky.

Theron commented: "Wow! Didn't expect that."

The Outlander stared up in the sky. Lana were a bit suspicious. As the light reached the atmosphere. It began blinking.

Altlitia said: "Command ERC159 Activated. Awaiting contact."

Various World

Across many different worlds the Eternal Fleet Vessel who were still operable became active. It ascended into the atmosphere and hyperspace jumped.

Odessen Base: War Room

Bey'wan contacted they others over comm.

He reported: "Commander! We have signatures of hundreds of warships appearing out from hyperspace."

Lana said surprised: "It worked!"

Theron replied happily: "Yes it did!"

The heat of the moment were much and Lana and Theron end up hugging each other. But they let go after a short moment.

Altlitia's eyes returned to normal. She rise from the throne.

She commented: "Looks like you won't be short of warships."

The Outlander put a hand on Altlitia's shoulder and said: "Good job Altlitia! We are looking forward to working together with you."

Altlitia looked around. She saw a lot of smiling faces. It made her happy.

The Outlander said: "Everyone! Let us prepare... for anything!"

They all cheered.

Palades: S.R.E Headquarter - Deep Core

Neyx and Roal were at the Deep Core. A giant crack were made at the Force concrete gate.

Roal commented and asked: "It looks like her Essence escaped Leader Neyx. What shall we do?"

Neyx replied calmly: "As long as her body is still inside, then it won't be an issue. But just in case keep me updated."

Roal bowed and said: "As you wish Leader."

The two left.

Unknown Regions

Saen's Flagship and his Fleet were floating in a remote space of the Unknown Regions.

Saen's Flagship: Bridge

Saen were at the bridge.

He sensed a large amounts of Force Energy in one place.

He commanded: "All Warships begin preparation for an invasion!"

Saen's eyes glowed Black as the Void.

Months Later...

Nexus Knights' Shuttle: Interior

Hivus and Vaylin embraced each other as they kissed passionately.

As they separated Hivus said: "Good luck Vaylin."

Vaylin smiled and answered: "Thank you my love."

Odessen Base: Entrance

The Outlander and the Alliance stood right outside the base. A Shuttle surrounded by the Golden Force descended toward the base. A person was standing standing atop of the Shuttle.

Lana commented a bit hesitant: "It is Vaylin."

Theron crossed his arms and said: "It is time. The moment of truth."

Vaylin unleashed her aura. The Whole Odessen felt it. She fired a blast up in the air. As the energy illuminated skies. The Insignia of the Eternal Alliance were shown.

The Outlander commented: "It looks like we worried over nothing."

Around fifty meters above ground and shorter distance to the base. Vaylin surrounded herself in her Golden aura. She jumped off the shuttle to the alliance's surprise. She landed on what appeared to be two meters away from the Alliance. On her knees she slowly rise.

The Outlander called out: "Vaylin..."

Vaylin called out: "Outlander..."

The Outlander and the Alliance stared at Vaylin and her back at them. Tension surrounded the air as Vaylin's Golden aura dissolved.

Unknown Kingdom

Saen's Corrupted Eternal Fleet Warships appeared above a giant Floating City in the lush world of Veralusia.

Saen's eyes glowed as he ordered: "All Forces...! BURN EVERYTHING TO ASH!"

The Corrupted Eternal Fleet began engaging local advanced Warships in battle. Saen send hundreds of Corrupted StarFighters into battle, and the Void Clan Members essences materialized, as they flied and appeared on the city. They began cutting down and slaughtering the local population.

End