Chapter 53

(Coruscant, Imperial Senate Rotunda)

Exar had walked the long halls of the senate quickly and pleasantly unhindered, as he made the relatively short trek towards a specially designated "repulsorpod" that had been acquired for him by the Emperor not a day earlier. The Sith lord was almost beaming in his delight. It had come! The true beginning of his "grand design." The end of this Darth Sidious, and the end of his bankrupt style of imperialism, and Sith order was to be soon enough at an end!

He came to a grey door along a hallway lined with dozens if not hundreds of similar ones. Standing to either side of it were two red cloaked Imperial guards, a "gift," from the Emperor no doubt. Kun didn't care however, as he gave a small and sincere smile and continued forward as the door slid open before him.

'Today begins a new age Exar! The glorious dream is upon us all!' He reminded himself with a grin as he pushed on through.

Entering, he was met with the grand sight of hundreds, or what very well may have been thousands of senators, congressmen, and other Imperial government officials. The room was far different than the one he had entered thousands of years prior to this day, and it was gloriously more massive and impressive than ever before!

Exar slightly frowned as he realized that the Grand Vizier named Sate Pestage, for the Emperor was still in mid speech. Kun had been informed of this man Pestage by the Emperor earlier, and from what he had gathered he was nothing more than another pawn, but one that had to work amongst all the slime ridden, degenerates known as politicians on a day by day basis. Exar had thought that his time to speak was soon approaching now, and the Vizier was taking longer than he had originally expected, although, he was intrigued by what was being said, and decided to; rather than complain, sit and listen before it was his chance to shine.

"… so it is because of these recent acts of terror, subterfuge, and chaos that his majesty the Emperor has authorized this most significant of galactic decrees, and it is my great honor to state it's effects, and what is to be done in light of its addition into Imperial law." Sate Pestage elegantly stated as he seemingly brought up something on the terminal in front of him. Exar noted that the Emperor; whom was sitting contently in his centered chair, seemed most pleased and eager to hear his words put into law by his lackey rather than himself. 'Must like the feeling of others doing everything you order on a whim. Don't you, your majesty?' Kun thought venomously.

Sate continued on, and the rotunda was silent. "By order of his most high, majesty I have been given the task of announcing and stating a new act before this senate. It will be now and forever known as the "Power Limitations and State Security Act." Kun smiled at the name and continued to listen intently, he even caught himself leaning forward in anticipation.

"Due to the recent murders, assassinations, and implied dereliction of duties on the part; but not limited to, the Moff institutions and members of government, the office of his majesty the Emperor hereby justly declares an immediate annulment of the Moff institution of Sector governance, and thus orders an immediate recall of all persons holding the office and title of "Imperial Moff," to Coruscant for immediate and thorough inspection." Kun grinned after hearing the declaration. Not just because Vader had done it, he had turned the Emperor against his own institution of total rule, but he grinned because the entire rotunda erupted in applause. 'Almost seems like they're happy with this outcome.' He thought sarcastically. In fact he knew almost everyone in this building was legitimately happy with the decree. No one felt sorry for the Moffs in the least.

"Furthermore, under executive decree the act before us hereby; temporarily, redistributes legislative, executive, and judiciary powers to both the offices of sector Governor, and system Governor." Exar noted the word 'temporarily,' Was stressed by Pestage. Furthermore, Kun could feel utter elation streaming off many senators. 'Probably think your menial powers have been strengthened. How foolish of you all.' Exar laughed as he continued to watch this; in his eyes, spectacle.

"To all Moffs of the Galactic Empire, this act does not hereby immediately declare all to be criminals or responsible for wrongdoing of any kind against the Emperor, or Galactic Empire. However, it is expressly ordered that all off planet Moffs return to Imperial center immediately for, as stated before, evaluation, and if in finding no evidence of discontent, the Empire will begin the task of restructuring the sector governance institutions of which all previous Moffs will be given a chance to take part in above all others." Another round of applause followed, and Kun couldn't help but continue to internally chuckle. This IS fun.

"All Moffs who fail to meet the ordered deadline of return to Imperial Center; which is hereby declared to be two-weeks, or more if given special pardon by his majesty, will be subject to the following: arrest without counsel, execution without recourse, indefinite imprisonment without counsel, and finally permanent exile without recourse." He paused. "Let it be stressed onto this congress of Imperial law that if this new decree is not upheld in all sectors of institutions and evidence is found of aiding and abetting a wanted Moff fugitive, sanctions against your planets, systems, and even sector will be implemented without any recourse." Pestage declared without a pause. This time Kun noted with a smirk that hardly anyone applauded this time. Fear had suddenly gripped them, but really handing in a Moff wouldn't be that hard right?

"With this new act being expressly and simply declared before not only the congress of the Empire, but to every corner of the Empire, it is expected that this act be upheld in the highest degree and respected. Any further acts of dereliction on the part of Imperial workers, soldiers, citizens, or political members will be responded to in very much the same way, and let all who hear my voice know that the Empire will NOT stand dissent, or failure any more!" Sate declared raising his voice in what Kun believed the man wanted to be a menacingly powerful voice. 'You shouldn't try too hard Pestage. You'll only hurt yourself.' Kun thought with another laugh. Exar also noted the applause given was far more tamed than before, but nonetheless he felt a wave of satisfaction still coming off the senators. 'A shame you will all be disappointed in the end.' Exar thought as he stood up, as he could now feel his time coming.

Just as he thought so, he saw the Emperor rise to a stand and put a hand on Sate's shoulder and proceed to speak himself. The dark lord was greeted with great, but obviously forced applause from the senate. "It is with that declaration of affirming my will to protect our New Order, that I must bring before not only this congress, but the entire galaxy, a new player on the stage of Imperial rule, and enforcement." 'Here it comes!' Kun thought excitedly, as Sidious with his oily voice began Kun's introduction. "I have not simply called this special session of the senate to spout off a law ending the rampant and futile attacks on Moffs, most likely done by other Moffs I might add!" The dark lord declared. "Instead it is with a great joy that I bring a new member of Imperial society before the senate so as to remind us all; politician, and citizen alike, that no one is beyond the grip of the Galactic Empire, and no one shall escape our justice!" With a dark and seducing voice the Emperor boomingly declared as his eyes found Kun waiting for his moment to speak. "So it is my pleasure to introduce a new lord of our great Empire, Exar Kun!" The Emperor finally declared as he gestured in Kun's direction. With the announcement the senate gave another applause in respect to their Emperor.

He quickly in turn detached his repulsorpod from it's stationary position on the walls of the rotunda and it began floating towards the center of the massive room.

Exar Kun draped in his dark robes and standing with his arms crossed entered the sight of hundreds of politicians from across the galaxy. However before he began to speak the dark lord searched the mass crowd for but one person. When he finally laid eyes on him he flashed a massive grin of delight, as he could feel nothing but anxiety, and unbridled fear pouring off the once great, proud, arrogant, and ignorant senator, Bail Organa. 'Lets have a little fun today senator! Today is indeed a happy day!' The dark lord began to speak and billions were to hear from across the Empire…

(Alderaanian Repulsorpod, moments earlier)

Bail was sitting and listening on as Sate Pestage essentially declare Moffs outlaws with utter confusion laced upon his features. 'What game are you playing at now Palpatine?' Was all he could think as the Emperor made those he used to enforce his power, now pariahs just as easily as he had given them power years ago. "Quite the change of events wouldn't you say so your majesty?" Asked a member of Bails delegation from Alderaan named Rutol Nimes. Bail nodded shallowly and only partially hearing him. He was far more deep in thought as many things raced through his mind. Possibilities were being opened before his eyes, or so he believed. Perhaps the idea of alienation to the Moffs would be enough to garner some of them to his side, of course he was thinking of the less radical and psychopathic ones. Not only that, but Bail was still reeling from the failure of the rebels on Alderaan. He hadn't wanted to abandon them; by the force he hadn't!

But, what could he have done? They were being overwhelmed by the Empires innumerable Stormtroopers and regular infantry in all sectors and were cut off from communication or aid from off-world. His orders to them and their leader; who was a rather idealistic Corellain, was to do nothing more than find and get Leia safely off-world! Bail told him to expect variables that weren't originally in the plan to possibly happen. 'How could I have known Leia would be in Aldera city that day?' What's worse is the rebels took it as some idealistic chance to try and cause a general uprising on Alderaan, that Bail knew wouldn't happen because the Alderaanians weren't going to fight for some rebellion they didn't know anything about!

'A nightmare pure and simple.' Bail though solemnly as Sate Pestage handed the "podium," over to the Emperor himself. Bail noticeably straightened in his seat as if somehow the Emperor was going to address him personally, but it was merely a reflex of his to tense in the presence of that man. "It is with that declaration of affirming my will to protect our New Order, that I must bring before not only this congress, but the entire galaxy, a new player on the stage of Imperial rule, and enforcement." The Emperor declared, and Bail frowned. 'Whom could this be? Someone to control the Moffs like Vader? Or could it be someone to lead a new political institution for the empire to reign in dissenters after this whole debacle?'

Bail thought all of these things not really paying attention to the Emperor again…until. "So it is my pleasure to introduce a new lord of our great Empire, Exar Kun!" Bails eyes immediately widened and much to his colleagues surprise the always calm Bail Organa jumped from his seat to a full and back stiffened stand with what could only be described as pure horror etched onto his face.

'Oh no…by the force no! It can't be! That….that man cant be here!' The senator thought in terror as he began realizing the idiocy of that thought. Exar was fully capable of coming to Coruscant. He just didn't think he would be here….and what did Kun have to do here anyways? 'The rebels….Dubrava….NO!' His heart felt like it was going to pound out of his chest as it dawned on him. Bail had thought he had time to help those people. He hadn't been able to communicate to them because of the suspicious signals coming from his office when he contacted the rebels on Alderaan, and now it was far too late. Kun was here to destroy all those souls Bail had personally lied to, to make them go to Dubrava on the extortion of Kun. Not a one of them realizing it was all a horrible trap. 'They're going to be massacred….because of me.' The senator visibly blanched and put a hand to his mouth. He felt like he was going to be physically sick.

"Your majesty are you alright?" Asked another member of his delegation. Bail didn't respond. He was far too focused on the travesty unraveling around him, and then before him appeared the cloaked and powerfully imposing figure of Exar Kun. The dark lord seemingly looked about the entire senate before resting his eyes on Bail himself, and to his disgust the man smiled a toothy grin, before turning his head upwards to begin addressing the whole senate. "Honored members of the Imperial senate. I come here before you as a humble newcomer if you will." Exar began, and Bail couldn't take it any longer. 'I must leave I have to warn them!' Was all he thought as he turned on his heel and made for the repulsorpods doorway. He ignored the stunned and confused faces of his fellow Alderaanians, and quickly made his way to the entrance and the door slid open.

To his shock he ran face first into a massive wall of red flesh and muscle, and looking up he horrifyingly came eye to eye with a yellow eyed and menacing Massassi warrior. Kuns guards were right outside his door, as Bail spotted another standing behind the one directly before him. 'He knew, that kriffing monster knew I would be right here! But how did he…..Palpatine.' Bails shoulders visibly and heavily slumped. He was beaten and he couldn't do a thing to help the poor fools who had gathered on Dubrava.

The Massassi warrior suddenly and roughly grabbed one of his shoulders and shoved him back in, essentially throwing Bail back towards the pod. It gruffly commanded to him in its native tongue before the door slid closed again. Bail couldn't think straight he didn't even recall slugging back to his seat and hearing his colleagues asking him repeatedly if he was okay. The only thing bail registered was a tear streaming down his usually composed cheek. 'I have failed you all. I'm so…so sorry.' It was all Bail could think as images of falling Jedi, friends of old, and even the rebels at Dubrava flashed in his mind. All forms of rebellion in the galaxy were about to take a massive blow, and it was all truly his fault. The man known as Bail Organa this day was…broken.

(Moments ago)

"Honored members of the Imperial senate. I come here before you as a humble newcomer if you will." Exar began with his grin still firmly planted on his face, as he took note of a cam droid focusing on him and circling his pod. "I stand before you as a man with nothing more than a "present" for the whole Empire to take pleasure in. It is a matter of great pride, and many days possibly even weeks of work on the part of myself and those who aided me in its completion." He stressed as he ever so slightly tapped a small com unit on his belt that sent out a wide banned and fast transmission to parts unknown to others. He grinned again. "I ask you all this question; for how long has this Empire been plagued by the very real threat of terrorism? For how long have many of you; senators, been living with the constant fear of assassination and death by those whom would condemn you for merely doing your job that you love?!" Kun demanded as he gauged the audiences feelings. He knew he was being broadcasted across the Empire, and that millions were watching him as well. 'Make an impression Kun.' He thought as he circled his pod to address the whole senate.

"Just weeks ago Imperial Center itself suffered a terrible tragedy in the destruction of a beautiful and simple shopping spire, that had stood for many decades. We stand, teetering on the edge of the abyss on a day by day basis because we know that these men and women who hold no regard for our lives, and the lives of innocents; who in turn want nothing more than prosperity, peace, and order, will kill all of us without a second thought!" Kun loudly declared with a raised hand for emphasis. "What can we do to stop them you ask." Kun asked rhetorically pointing to himself when he said "we."

"I say to these men and women whom challenges order, who challenge peace, who challenge our very right to live that we will NOT be driven from this galaxy, we will NOT surrender, and we shall NEVER give into their demands! The demands of nothing but death, destruction, annihilation, rape, murder, ignorance, and CHAOS!" Kun declared with hands raised again, and to delight a round of applause greeted him. He had the hardliner Imperials on his side no doubt, but now he needed to woo the somewhat tentative members.

"How can we as Imperials, as politicians, as civilized beings in a galaxy as old as ours stand by and allow these people these SCUM," He boomed. "to kill pure innocents?! Is the mother shopping for her children in a store an Imperial agent bent on galactic domination and the death of democracy as these people claim you dear senators to be?! Is her child who is ignorant of the pain and trials of life a mass murdering killer that these people claim the Emperor, lord Vader, and you senators all to be?!" Kun asked and he could see that many senators were nodding with what seemed to be approval in his speech.

"Whatever you my dear senators may believe of our Emperors methods, and lord Vader's, methods is irrelevant. Indeed what should be your priority is the protection of your people and the people of this Empire, for it is because of these people that we must be ruthless! They hide amongst our people, amongst fellow peace loving people and because of that they endanger those who want NOTHING of them or their fruitless crusade of ignorance!" The dark lord declared as he felt many of the senators beginning to like his speech, indeed he was getting a far better reception then he had even hoped for.

"It is to you the people of the galaxy, of this Empire that I dedicate this to. For without the obvious need for stopping the senseless killings of you, sons, and daughters of the Empire. Then I would not have had the will to do so." The dark lord declared with a half truth if anything.

"I believe this to be true," he began again. "I believe that an Empire; no matter its methods, should prioritize the safety and peace of its citizens above all else, and from that peace from THAT order shall arise prosperity unfounded throughout the rest of time, and together, state and civilian will prosper! We shall prosper from a galaxy bereft of murder, of chaos, of ignorance, and frailty! As an Empire of the majority it is our right and our solemn will to fight all those who would endanger us at every level in every institution, at every intersection of life, and once that society of unity and peace is truly founded shall all the galaxy cry out in joy for we in that moment will have founded an era of grandeur to be desired upon for the rest of time!"

The dark lord declared pointing his hand directly at the cam droid to emphasize his point to his grander audience that was watching him across the stars. The dark lord stood and allowed a silence to fall over the senate, and just on time his com gave a small beep off that only he heard. A massive grin cam across his face and he turned towards the Emperor, and gave Sidious a nod of great happiness, and anticipation, and the darkest of lords grinned in return as he immediately ordered Sate to establish a communication to broadcast to the Empire, and the senators.

Exar readdressed the senate. "It is now my great pleasure to introduce another lord of the Empire. One that you all know well of and one whom after today should be remembered for his actions this day in particular." He paused scanning the room in recited dramatic fashion. "For this day we open a fresh chapter in the story of us, and of the Empire. This day we all join together to make history amongst the stars, and to send that clear message to those who oppose order and peace across the galaxy. That we will NOT fade into the shadows of history, and will indeed make you the victims of time." The dark lord declared with the most assured of himself voice he had taken yet.

"So without further delay I introduce to this senate, and this Empire. Darth Vader!"

With that a massive holo of Vader appeared before all the senators, and to the galaxy, as the senators were transmitted another feed directly to their repulsorpods. One that distinguished one object from another, and what was happening around lord Vader and was not in any way a holo. It was in fact a crystal clear video transmission, and what greeted the senators was space. In that space was an eclipsing planet, and hundreds of ship bits. Floating above the unnamed planet and were actively exploding and colliding, and burning. Everyone in the rotunda grew utterly silent, and apprehensive. For Darth Vader had just committed another massacre, and he was not to be ignored, and especially not this day.


(Moments Earlier, Just Outside Sensor range of Dubrava)

It had come in a flash and Vader needn't anything more to alert him that his mission had now finally begun.

"Captain Piett, order the quick hyperspace jump now! All fighter and bomber squadrons are to takeoff from all vessels immediately upon exiting hyperspace! Upon reentry to normal space order immediate covering fire from all turbolaser and rocket batteries from all vessels, proceed to establish interdictor positions baring any ship from leaving Dubravas immediate area! Engage ALL none Imperial vessels above Dubrava, and do not allow a single vessel to escape. Do NOT engage ground forces in specified locations on the planets surface, only vessels attempting to leave the planets atmosphere are open to attack. Confirm to all ships to open and send out mission data at once!" The dark lord ordered out of seemingly nowhere and without a pause as he quickly moved as close to the Exactors bridge viewport as physically possible.

The captain noticeably jumped, but immediately turned to the coms officer. "Send the message immediately officer! Immediate hyperspace jump synchronization in sixty seconds upon armada confirmation on receiving message! Order declassification of mission parameters and confirm feedback of Intel to all TIE squadrons at once!" The coms officer didn't even turn to Piett as he quickly and easily typed in specified pre-launch orders, and all necessary command codes to filter to the entire armada for the synchronized hyperspace quick jump that would only be about ten to twenty seconds long. As the orders and codes went out the coms station and transmission officers across the bridge barked out confirmations and green lights from all vessels in the five-hundred strong armada.

"Green confirmation from all vessels my lord, preparing to enter hyperspace in t-minus sixty-seconds!" Piett relayed as he placed hands behind his back and stayed directly behind his lord awaiting further instruction. The dark lord only nodded his understanding as the hum of the ships massive hyperdrive sprung to life. Vader looked before him and every vessels engines grew brighter, and Vader felt nothing but sheer adrenalin pumping through his living body, and he honestly enjoyed it.

Nothing more needed to be said or thought even, as all the ships in a grand and glorious flash jumped to hyperspace, in perfect synch with one another. Then with the same suddenness that they entered the streaming hyperspace lane they exited it, and were immediately greeted by a massive mess of outdated and repair neglected ships all surrounding the planet, Dubrava.

"Execute all orders now captain!" Vader commanded and before he knew it TIE fighters, interceptors, and bombers flooded his viewport and like a wave cascaded forward into the rebel ship lines. Vader could sense the awe coming off of his officers as a mass of literally thousands of TIEs overwhelmed an initial and pitiful squadron of rebel fighters that looked to be clone war era.

Next came the muted sound of hundreds of turbolaser batteries firing into the fray and their massive bolts of pure energy streaked through the empty space between Imperial and rebel vessels and made swift, direct, and deadly contact with their targets. Then came the call from officers across the bridge confirming the launch of hundreds of rockets from all manner of Imperial vessels.

Mass explosions rocked the rebel lines, and disarray was already evident. As aged Dreadnaught-class heavy cruisers in the rebel lines attempted to push forward and block Imperial attacks on their fleets few old Acclamator-class assault ships that seemed to be the acting transports of the rebel fleet. As evident by their unwillingness to move from close to the planets atmosphere.

"Piett, report on the status of all Interdictors now!" Vader ordered and Piett quickly huddled over the coms computer as its officer made Vader's demands known.

"All Interdictors are powering up their gravity well generators as of now my lord. No rebel scum will be leaving Dubrava this day!" The captain happily reported. "Very good captain. Insure you maintain that statements truth for the duration of this battle." The dark lord eerily commanded without turning to his ships captain.

"Yes, lord Vader." Was all Piett said in return, and much to Vader's satisfaction.

"My lord, Grand Admiral Zaarin reports that a Venator-class Star Destroyer is commanding the fleet from the opposite side of the planet. He has engaged and crippled it's main turbolaser batteries. Beyond that the Grand Admiral reports weak resistance from his side of Dubrava." The coms officer speedily reported causing much satisfaction to run through Vader. He had hoped Zaarin would catch any rebels on the far side of Dubrava before an escape could be mounted, and he was given just what he had hoped for. "Very well." Vader said as he returned the signal Kun sent him back, and waited for his moment to show his ferocity to the whole galaxy in real time no less. Before the dark lord watched as TIEs zipped back and forth, firing at other ships, and fighters of all sizes and calibers. The bombers pummeled ships that were both fleeing, or already ripping apart from every section by the massive waves of turbolaser fire smashing into them. Vader could here utter chaos streaming off an officers terminal, he knew it was the rebels calling out to one another in futility, and in horror. As thousands of them in but a few moments were snuffed from existence.

'At least they served a purpose in this existence, and for that I suppose their lives were not for nothing.' He mused as he sensed Piett approach.

"My lord. A live communication is being received from Coruscant. The Emperor is requesting an immediate live broadcast from the bridge to the senate rotunda of all places." The captain informed the dark lord with incredulity laced in his voice and evident on his face.

"I am aware captain." Vader stiffly responded. "Patch the communication through at once." Without another word Piett bowed and turned to the coms officer who nodded in turn, before patching Vader before the entire senate, and very well the galaxy.

Before Vader sprung to life a massive holo-transmission that showed a smaller version of the entire imperial senate all laid out in front of him, and among them was his master the Emperor standing in his usual dark cloak in the center of the room, and Exar Kun with his arms crossed and a notable smirk almost pasted onto his face.

"Welcome to this most special session of congress my lord Vader." Came the obviously cheerful sounding voice of Kun. "I was just explaining to these fine politicians that today we as the Empire and its loyal servants are going to make history, for the benefit of all Imperial citizens, and well, the galaxy in general." Kun reported in a matter-of-fact tone.

Vader's breathing became very obvious and booming in the senate and he could almost taste their fear from Dubrava. 'Disgusting worms.' Vader thought to himself in a growl. Never would he trust a politician, but he had to play the part of the imperial hero today he supposed.

"Indeed we are." Vader replied in his usual booming but monotone voice. "May I present to you my master, and to everyone in our Empire, a massacred rebel fleet above the world known to the galaxy as Dubrava." Vader coolly stated as he activated a mass of cam droids he had sent out to observe the wreckage but a few moments prior to the transmission. Everyone remained deathly silent.

"What makes this assault more important than any other in our empires history is that these rebels were all gathered together onto one world with the intention of forming an alliance of rebel and terrorist cells in an attempt to organize against Imperial order, stability, and law." Vader declared and could see many senators leaning and whispering amongst their colleagues at such a revelation. 'If only I could see Bail Organa right now.' He thought with the slightest slivers of humor creeping into his mind.

"Lord Kun and I have been collaborating to root out and destroy all those that would attempt to cause harm to the New Order and the Empire in general. I was given the express duty of handling all the rampant Moffs by the Emperor while lord Kun managed the rebels with from what I understand to be the most knowing of persons available in the field of rebel contacts." The dark lord hinted at, unknown to him causing Bail to finally break from his stupor.

"May I present to this senate the facts." Vader stated not asked. "Rebels from across the known galaxy have convened on Dubrava with the sole purpose of uniting against the Empire. They have not gathered millions of men and women on one world but rather hundreds of their leaders and key figures. What we accomplish here will not be the death of untold numbers of their pitiful rabble of infantrymen, but thousands of their forces guarding their key, and needed leaders. With no leaders these cells will do what all pathetic rebels and terrorists do when their leaders are slain. They will squabble, fight, and kill one another for power until they are made irrelevant to the galaxy, and thus free us all of their chaotic will to destroy peace, and order." Vader explained with the utmost of coolness about him. Even more so than usual.

All who were present in the senate looked intently on their screens as they saw swarms of Imperial TIEs moving about the space between the Stardestoryers and Dubrava. All they saw was maimed and burnt husks of metal, and what they assumed were once cruisers, and capital ships. It was an oddly awe inspiring, but fear inducing sight to say the least.

"Lord Vader, would you do us all the pleasure of showing the citizens of the galaxy, and our good members of the senate here the price of rebellion against peace, and order." Came the oily voice of the Emperor which caught everyone's attention quickly. Vader ever so slightly bowed forward.

"It will be done, my master." Vader responded, and before anyone knew what the Emperor meant…

"Order the bombardment!" Boomed Vader, and before the eyes of the galaxy, a five-hundred strong Imperial armada let loose all turbolaser batteries upon Dubrava in a grand display of booming light, and the deadly power of the Empire. The blasts were so many and so bright that massive explosions seemingly just happened across the planets surface, and entire chunks of the world seemingly vanished into a river of plasma and dust. The cam droids recording the carnage seemed to be shaking with all the force and power being directed at this one world.

Little did anyone see the grins of Exar Kun or the Emperor, and they couldn't have seen the ever so slight and almost unnoticeable smirk laced onto Vader's ravaged face. It was almost glorious to everyone who was watching, as they had never bared witness to such an act being shown in real time.

When it was finally over and literally half of Dubrava looked like the surface of Mustafar everyone remained silent, and it was finally Kun who spoke. "Let this be a reminder to all those who would be foolish enough to even try and rise up against order and peace. To Moff, senator, lord, Admiral, General, and civilian alike! That a new age of the Empire has now been dawned here on Coruscant, and off in space above Dubrava." The dark lord declared with both hands behind his back. "Thanks to your part lord Vader, the galaxy will never have to deal with at least these rebels ever again." Kun said to the massive holo image of Vader.

"Indeed. Now if you will excuse me I must tend to the mop up that these rebels have forced upon me." Vader said towards the Emperor to which the old man waved him off, and just like that the mass murdering dark lord vanished from sight.

"Let it be known here that none of this could have been done were it not for the wisdom of the Emperor, and the strength of out great Imperial forces spread out across the stars." Exar declared to an applauding crowd of senators. Who were only now willing to begin praising the act of violence now that Vader was gone.

"Let no one praise me for any small contribution I made for this day, for I could not have done it without the aid of a man this senate has for too long suspected wrongfully of misconduct and deceit." To that the Emperor widely grinned his sickly grin, and Bail snapped to full attention. With only one thought racing through him, 'NO!'

"He has for too long now had to remain hidden from his true loyalties, and now that he has aided in the destruction, and forever fracturing of legitimate rebel movements abroad; I think it only fair that he be given all due praise." Kun declared with wide open arms spread to the air above.

"Let all here, and across the galaxy know that this was all accomplished because of the aid, and deep undercover actions of the one we all know as Bail Organ of Alderaan!" There was a noticeable and loud grumble of chatter and gasps amongst the senate before Kun could even finish his "praises."

"He is known among rebel circles as a man of democracy and of the Old Republic, but I will tell you the truth. He is more than that! He was and forever has been, a man of the Empire, and has put his life and word on the line for us to accomplish what we have done here today. It may have taken away years of his life, years he could have devoted to spreading our glorious order abroad, but now we can say in the utmost of assurances that he will never again have to be persecuted by this court, or the Empire ever again!" Kun declared to a now uproarious round of applause, to which he waved a hand to silence quickly. "This day we have given the Empire a renewed sense of purpose, and a new chapter has bee opened before us to seize! Let us all give thanks to our most gracious Emperor and his unbounded wisdom! Hail to the Empire my friends," Kun loudly cried to a loud cry of approval, "and hail to the Emperor!" The crowd only cheered loader, and Kun soaked it all in. For he had just made history, and now only needed the final piece to be set in motion. For war was on the horizon, and he planned on seizing the moment, to seize it all! The Empire, the throne, and the galaxy was all his for the taking.

And now there was nothing he couldn't do, in "his," galaxy.


Woo hoo two chapters in less than a months time! :) Feels like the old days, however this is literally my longest written chapter ever! tell me what you guys think because guess what, there's only one chapter left in Part 1 after this one! :D I'm so excited to get working on part two for you guys it's not even funny. So please review and let me know if there are typos because I finished this late at night and am a little too tired to look it over.

So this story is 'To Be Concluded, Next Chapter!'