Earth Date - May 29, 1916
Felucia
The Second Earth War - Day 2
"A lightsaber is the tool of a Jedi. Not a weapon for death and destruction, but a weapon of defense and peace. It is a Jedi's life. Protect it as if it was yourself." Pude said as Ian placed his crystal in the hilt. He has been building his saber ever since Nuzlu brought him to this world. He felt lonely though. While he was surrounded by dozens of people, none of them were his family. Pude said that the Jedi are trained during their childhood and she never met her parents. When the boy asked why she doesn't try to find them, the Jedi Knight said that the path of a Jedi is not to form attachments. Family included. Unkownist to the Jedi he still sends a message to them from Nuzlu's ship. But today he finishing his saber. "Turn it on."
"Okay." Ian said as he ignited the saber and the green blade glowed throughout the room.
Earth Date - May 31, 1916
Calais, France
The Second Earth War - Day 4
Roman sold his business days ago and bought tickets to America when he found out that Germany is post to pay off the war debt. So he traveled to France to escape the crumbling nation and have a promising future. But he is doing it for his magical daughter Katarina. He doesn't want the war nation to get his only child.
Earth Date - June 1, 1916
Alaska Territory, Wilderness
The Second Earth War - Day 5
Jaw has been waiting hours for his prey to enter his sights. He was hidden in the treeline eyeing a lake. As a small herd of Elk came into his view, he raised his sniper rifle and aimed it at the prey. Inhale. he thought as he took a breath. Exhale. he breathed out as he fired. One Elk fell dead and the others ran only to die by the predator. He smiled knowing that his first hunting trip was a successful thirty kill.
Earth Date - June 2, 1916
Area 51, Location Classified
The Second Earth War - Day 6
When Gregory Barr Senior first saw the SF-3s he thought of his son. His son was eight when the Confederacy attacked and lost his birth parents. Which was good for the child. They treated him like garbage. Junior didn't even remember his name, so Gregory named the boy when he adopted the child. Now he was gone. One of the many who gave their lives to protect the Earth from the Empire. Barr vowed to avenge his son and to continue the fight. Now he was reading The Conservative Gazette while eating breakfast.
World At War!
By Abraham Wilder
President Wilson promised that America wouldn't enter the Great War, but the Empire forced our hands. Millions of brave men and women have died in a foreign land.
While the Earth was crumbling, the Empire was building a fleet to destroy the American way. They launched their fleet
against us and once more brave American lives were lost. Months later Congress decided to declare war on the Empire while the
President tried to find a peaceful way to end the conflict. In his speech at the last Emergency Secession he said, "If the United States goes to war against the Empire,
we will surely be destroyed." Many have said the same thing during the First Earth War and we have beaten the Conferdacy's armies and we have withstood two waves of Imperials.
Operation Thunderstruck has been going on for months sabotaging the enemy forces as best as they could. The President has called them traitors for going against
his orders as Commander in Chief. He had as well called for Clan Nuzlu to take their armies and take them back to the Empire.
An open rebellion against the Empire and he refused their help. What kind of president is he?
Barr put the paper down knowing that this is a mess. He picked up a copy of The Modern Democratic Times and started to read it. He believes that he should look at both sides of each side.
Peace Under Attack!
By Elisa Moragin
Millions have been killed the First Earth War, millions more in the Great War, now we are facing millions of deaths in the Second Earth War.
Yes, many American lives have perished in the attacks staged by the Empire, but they fear us before the first assault. After we have sent a military force to attack them they did sent
retaliate in full force. If we go to open war, millions will die, maybe billions. Let's find a peace, surely there is a peaceful
resolution here. While I do agree we must go to war, we must first try peace. I lost my father when he charged the droid prison camps
in Greenland and I don't what any more children to lose those they care for.
Peace then war. What we have heard about the Empire is from two humans and aliens.
Aliens who we can not trust.
"Enjoying the politics?" Lexi Brown asked.
"It's all a mess. I'm a fair-minded man when it comes to most things, but this is ridiculous. The Republicans are angry at the President who wants to reduce the lives. He's the president, get over it. And the newer breed of Democrats are mad at those who want war. The Empire has proven that they are taking us seriously and won't stop. If it weren't for that spy we would be saluting the Imperial flag." Barr answered.
"Or dead." Lexi said. "I would rather die than salute anything else than the U.S flag."
"Good point."
"Here's a new paper. The Neutral Sides." Lexi said handing Barr a paper.
Second Earth War Declared!
By Kylan Cook
War was declared by the United States six days ago. Britain, Canada, and Greece declared war one day later followed by France, Italy, Spain,
the Soviet Union, Austalia, Japan, China, and Mexico the following days with more
nations expected to declare war on the new enemy.
In the U.S; Republicans, Democrats both older and modern have debated
on war and peace. The Republicans and older Democrats want the war
while the modern Democrats believe that we should try to find a peaceful path.
I can see both sides of the argument. The Empire had shown it can't be trusted, brutal to its people, and that
they don't care about life. But the Empire controls the whole Galaxy, while we have only managed to get to Mars.
We have suffered greatly to the Confederacy forces, but that was a small force on one world.
A full-frontal war with the Empire could lead to our destruction so why not try for peace.
Although I hate war and lost my brother and sister to the Germans, I have to agree with going to war. Peace is no longer
a luxury we have. May God protect this land and her people.
"At least someone didn't lose their mind." Barr said drinking some milk.
"Captain Gregory Barr Senior?" an airman asked behind the two pilots.
"Yes." Barr answered.
"Major General Hill wants you to report for Operation Opening." the soldier said. Operation Opening was the newest big military op against the Empire. The mission is to destroy three Star Destroyer blocking the hyperspace lane connecting the Earth and the rest of the Galaxy.
"Time?"
"0800 hours sir."
"Let me finish my breakfast and I'll go." Barr said eating some bacon.
When Barr entered Hill's office the man was sitting at his desk signing papers. "You wanted me sir."
"We'll be launching the Operation in a week. I want you to practice drills with the attack force." Hill said.
"Yes sir." Barr replied before he was excused from the office knowing
Earth Date - June 3, 1916
The Defender
The Second Earth War - Day 7
Vice Admiral Yuran took over Commander Ekash Razri's command after her failure to destroy a rebel fleet herself. He was given the command from the Emporer and the full details of the assignment. He could hardly believe that the Earth was a threat to the Empire. But he will stand by his orders. Kill all those who attempt to make the jump from the Galaxy to the Earth quickly and mercilessly
Earth Date - June 3, 1916
Area 51, Location Classified
The Second Earth War - Day 7
"News update on the war front. Brazil, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Turkey have declared war on the Empire." Barr report to the near forty men under his command. "That means we'll be getting more materials and troops to throw against the imperials. Our mission is Operation Opening." he said and whispers surrounded the room. "The mission is top secret and only every soldier on this base and the generals in Washington knows about this op. But you'll all are getting the full details." Barr said as he turned on a projector showing the model of an imp Destroyer. "This is an Imperial Two Class Imperial Star Destroyer. There are three guarding the hyperspace lane between us and the Empire. Our mission is to take them out."
"How sir?" an airman asked in the back. "We aren't the Space Force and we'll all pilots."
"This base has experimental air/space-craft that we'll be field testing." Barr said as the projector showed a model of an SF-3. "This fighter has a total fourteen targeting missiles, seven on each side, one thousand rounds, a hyperdrive, and some stealth tech that has been tested and used already. More than enough ammo to crush three destroyers. One fighter in each squadron will have listening technology for spying to aid us in enemy maneuvers."
"So easy in and easy out." Staff Sergeant Mattew Holms noted. He was the leader of Wardog Squadron for two years now.
"Yep. We'll launch on the ninth. Till then we'll be doing drills in the air. Drills start at 1300 hours. Everyone is excused. Squadron leaders stay here please." Barr said and the crowd of soldiers left.
"What do you need us for captain?" Staff Sergeant Howard Stern asked when they were alone. He was Warcat Squadron leader for seven years.
"This op could go wrong in a million different ways. I want you all to be able to adapt to the situation as it goes. One wrong move and we might get ourselves killed."
"Don't worry sir. Once we'll in the air we'll blast the enemy to pieces." Staff Sergeant Jimmy Darrow said. He led WarBird squadron for four years now.
"We won't be in the air. The battles in Space. No wind, no gravity, no air. Just fighters and Imps." Barr replied and the tension in the room grew. "It's kill or be killed. Understand?"
"Yes sir." the three squadron leaders answered.
"Then get your men ready for hell."
At exactly 1300 the fighters soured into the air with Warhawk Squadron in the lead. Once everyone reported in, Barr radio to the small fleet. "Okay people. I had you all study the Formation patterns yesterday, time for Formation Artic." he said and each squadron formed into a dagger-like pattern with the squadron forming into a line. They practiced formations till 2030 hours when they landed the fighters at the base. Barr had the soldiers gather together. "Drills at 0915 hours. Now get to bed for some rest." he ordered and the crowd dispersed. He knew that even with all of this practice, they will struggle in the coming battle.
Earth Date - June 9, 1916
The Defender
The Second Earth War - Day 12
Yuran watch as a pirate fleet was annihilated in front of his eyes. Dozens of ships blaster to pieces as the fighters fail to protect themselves. Captain Anderon walked up to the admiral, "The enemy fleet is in full retreat. Your orders."
"Pull our forces back. Let them retreat. They'll either starve themselves of supplies or take a risk and raid a stronghold killing themselves in the process." Yuran ordered as he smiled at the devastation.
"Yes sir." the captain replied as he walked away.
"No one will destroy the empire." the Imperial said thinking of the Earth.
Earth Date - June 9, 1916
Area 51, Location Classified
The Second Earth War - Day 12
Two men helped strap Bar into his fighter that was attached to a rocket aiming up towards the skies. Two squadrons were attached to a rocket each. Warhawk and Warat sharing one, while Wardog and WarBird shared another one. He sealed his helmet as the cockpit window was closed. He looked at a picture of his son in uniform before his first launch to space near the gages. "Attention fighters. The hyperdrives will get you to the target in two days. So hurry up and get back here so you can get some food and H20." Hill said to the pilots.
"Thanks for telling us after we got into these fighters." Darrow said over the comms.
"Don't you start WarBird leader." the general warned. "May God protect all of you."
"Launching in 12...11...10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1...launch." someone said as the rockets headed towards the sky with blazing fury. After several minutes of rough flying, he felt nothing. No gravity. Within seconds the fighters were detached from the rocket.
"Hurry up soldiers." Barr said as they all went past the combine Earth and rebel fleet. "Jump to hyperspace in 5...4...3...2...1...jump." Within a moment the stars were zoomed past him. He looked at his son's picture. "I wish you could see this."
Earth Date - June 11, 1916
Unknown Regions-Out Rim border
The Second Earth War - Day 14
After two days of seating in this fighter staring at the open space and sleeping, he was close to insanity. If it weren't for the conversation within the attack force he would have. He was happy that they were minutes away from the three destroyers. "Everyone ready?"
"Yes sir." the squadron leader answered.
"Good. We'll seven minutes from the target." Barr said as silence continued for the rest of the trip. When they exited hyperspace he heard curses as they saw a fleet of hundred destroyers.
"You said it was three freaking Star Destroyers!" Holms yelled. "That's not three freaking star destroyers!"
"As I said, Adapt. Find the command ship. We take it out, we disable the fleet command wise." Barr ordered as they waited for several stressful minutes.
"Found the Command ship." Lexi said. "Sending the coordinates to the attack force."
"Good. Wardog Leader. Fire everything you got at the commander. Everyone else, find a ship and aim at the hangers. One per ship." Barr ordered and the fighters moved through the empty space without any sign of struggle from the Imperials. After several minutes of flying everyone was in position. "Wardog Leader. Are you in position?"
"Yes sir." Holms replied.
"On my count fire. 5...4...3...2...1." Barr said before a fleet of forty ships exited out of hyperspace in front of the blockade.
"This is Admiral Carnin of the Outer Rim Resistance. Let us past or die." a rebel order and Barr knew that they were in trouble.
Earth Date - June 11, 1916
The Defender
The Second Earth War - Day 14
Yuran identified the ships as eleven Mon Cal trade ships, two CIS Battleships, and the rest were light corvettes. He smiled thinking of how easy this was going to be. "Captain ready the fighters squadrons and aim the turbolasers at the capitol ships." he ordered and as Anderon walked away he noticed something. "Wait captain."
"What is it sir?" the officer asked.
"What is that?" he said eyeing a strange dark object just floating. Then fear hit him. "Evac the bridge!" the admiral said as missiles destroyed the bridge with the crew in it.
Earth Date - June 11, 1916
The Resistance Stance
The Second Earth War - Day 14
Carnin watched as a destroyer bridge exploded. Anger swept over him "I told you not to open fire!"
"We didn't sir. No one did." Commander Jani Baa replied as more explosions erupted from other destroyer's hangers.
"Then who is?" Carnin asked while the female Duro looked at a datapad.
"Transmission incoming."
"Imperial?"
"No."
"Let it through." he ordered.
"This is Captain Gregory Barr Senior of the U.S.A on Earth. Good timing Admiral." a stranger said.
"Thanks. Need help?"
"Yes. We'll take on the fighters. You take care of the destroyers."
"You got it."
Earth Date - June 11, 1916
Unknown Regions-Out Rim border
The Second Earth War - Day 14
Within moments TIEs were starting to launch from the hangers only to meet American bullets that tore through the fighters. Whole enemy squadrons were wiped out in minutes from one fighter. As Barr traveled from one destroyer to the next, he took out a bridge or two while the rebel fleet exterminated the surprised and underprepared Imperials. Some destroyers attempted to hyperspace out of the battle in retreat. Within twenty minutes eighty destroyers were destroyed while the rest ran off. This is the first victory for the Earth in this war. Barr turned his comms on for the new allies. "Mind if we land out fighters in one of your ships. It takes two days for these fighters to travel from Earth to here."
"Sure thing. Anything to help. Land in The Avenger Rise. It up ahead. The rest of our fleet will guard the lane from Imperials and pirates." Carnin replied.
"Good idea and thank you for the help."
"I should be thanking you. If you didn't blast those ships, we would have been eliminated." the rebel said as Bass landed in an alien hanger.
"Well Admiral. I think the Empire is on the losing side of this war."
"Agreed and they will."
