Disclaimer/Summery: Time for another chapter of Imperial Order. Enjoy the 1200-word chapter. I don't own Star Wars, Disney and Lucas Art do.

(Miral, orbital TIE Factory.)

Third and Admiral Denis watched as the automated systems of the factory placed the last wings of a TIE Defender on it as they welded them in place.

"Such a marvel of technology, Admiral… The Emperor would never use these in bulk, he doesn't care for his men as much as he cares for his greed… These TIE Defenders will be the jewel of our fighter forces…. And this is just the fifth one off the production line."

Third stated as the Admiral nodded, looking at his leader before speaking.

"Not that I mean to pry, sir… But what do you plan with these fighters? They have hyperdrive and shields, yes, but I do not see the purpose of them."

The Admiral said as Third turned to face him.

"I will explain in due time, Admiral… Find someone to evaluate our Interceptor pilots for troops to fly the defenders…. I sense Eighth wants to contact me from the command center… I leave you to your troops, Admiral."

Third said as he stepped into a turbolift and took it to the top level as he stepped into the factories' war room as Third pressed a button, allowing a hologram of Eighth Brother to appear on the table.

"Eighth, what do I owe the pleasure of seeing my favorite spy and commander?"

Third asked as Eighth cleared his throat, pausing a minute before speaking.

"I've located Maul…. And I've already alerted Seventh."

Third heard the former Inquisitor said as Third's eyes widened, narrowing as he realized that Eighth wasn't lying.

"What? Damn it, Eighth, I said that we would deal with Maul when I said so… Where is that snake, then?"

Third asked as Eighth spoke up a minute later as Third sent a message through B-9 to ready his TIE Advanced.

"Dathomir… Seventh is already on her way…"

Eighth said as Third sighed before responding.

"We're speak about this soon…. I'm sending you to Umbara for now…. Make contact with our forces there then organize a meeting with one of their generals…. Third out."

Third said as he cut the connection before turning and taking the turbolift down to the factories' hanger bay as he pet B-9 on his head.

"Tell the General to gather his army for deployment and inspection, buddy."

Third said as he hopped into the TIE, punched in hyperspace coordinates and jumped to the dead world.

(Dathomir, 10 minutes later.)

"Should I ask why you're here, Seventh?"

Third asked as he climbed out of his TIE Advanced, striding towards Seventh as he pulled his lightsaber off his back before speaking.

"You're here for Maul… If you're dealing with him, I'm coming with you…. This will not end like Malachor… But you will not let your anger and lust for victory cloud your judgement."

Third said as Seventh was silent, he couldn't read her expression due to her face mask but he knew she was unhappy before nodding in agreement as she drew her lightsaber.

"I'll draw him out, ambush him when I do."

Third stated as Seventh nodded, crouching into the brush like a massive cat before Third walked into the cave, walking slowly as he spoke.

"Come out, Maul… I can sense your hatred, your loathing… Your lust for vengeance…. It shall fail…. As did your previous plans did."

Third said as he received no answer, he heard chanting but tuned it out.

"I know of your plans, Maul… You lap up power like an animal, you plot to destroy Sidious when you don't even have the tools to do it…. Your weak… Just like your brother was."

Third hissed as he closed his eyes and counted to 10.

At 5, he heard Maul leap out of the shadows, screaming as Third turned, gripped the Night brother with the force and slam him into one of the cave's pillars.

"Your interfering with my plans, Maul… I will not tolerate an uncontrollable factor in my war with Sidious."

Third hissed, activating his saber as Maul lunged.

Third parried each blow, sidestepping a lunge or kick before he gripped Maul with the force and slammed him into the ground outside the cave.

"You will die, Inquisitor… Alone, broken… Shattered as an example of my power to the galaxy."

Maul hissed as Third blocked an overhead swing before pushing Maul back.

"Who said I came alone, Maul?"

Third asked as Maul turned only to duck a kick that would have knocked him to the ground as Maul turned to see Seventh land in a crouch.

"Ah, the Inquisitor form Malachor… Didn't I nearly kill you once before?"

Maul taunted as Third rolled his eyes and lunged at Maul, grazing his arm as Maul turned and parried 3 more swings as Third turned and kicked him in the chest as Seventh swung at Maul from behind.

"Even together, you cannot defeat me…. Ah, I see that one has feelings for another…"

Maul taunted as Seventh lunged only for Maul to grab her with the force as Maul chuckled.

"Prepare to die, Inquisitor."

Maul said with a chuckle as Diyu growled before punching him in the back before tossing him into the wall of the cave.

"Touch her and I will end you, Maul…. You're going to die with the rest of the Zabraks…. Just like your brother did on Mandalore…"

Third said with malice as Maul growled and redoubled his assault, continuing to slash and swinging at Third, he grinned as he ducked or parried each of the frenzied hits.

Third turned and slashed Maul across the arm before force pushing Maul towards Seventh as she smashed the hilt of her saber into Maul before knocking his legs out from under him.

"Surrender, Maul."

Third said as he and Seventh pointed their blades at Maul as the Nightbrother growled before force pushing both Inquisitors aside.

"This isn't over, Inquisitor."

Maul hissed as he ran towards his Gauntlet fighter, he went to reach out with the force to stop the Nightbrother before putting his hand down.

"Damn it…. There will be other times to deal with Maul and his retreat ends the threat he poses for now."

Third said as Seventh went to speak up before Third's holodisk beeped.

"Third, I've found out some interesting intel through our spies…. The Empire is moving something from Geonosis… I'll check it out."

Third heard before speaking up.

"No, Eighth, I'll take a small force to Geonosis and handle it… Return to Miral, we're going to regroup in a few hours anyway."

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