Chapter 19: The Forsaken

Braga stood in the war room of Salvation with Nightfall waiting before The Night Children entered with Vit behind them. The Mandalorian scanned the room before he looked at Braga and nodded his head with Ventress facing her master.

"Our loses were great this time," Zero notified revealing himself to be in his head form rather than his eternal body.

"Tell us," Braga commanded with his arms crossed.

"We have lost more than sixty percent of our forces. Even with our firepower, the numbers overwhelmed our Armada," Zero answered earning a heavy sigh from Braga.

"Then we will have to begin capturing ship ports or using a different tactic other than frontal. Capturing ships alone, no matter what they are, is a slow process. With a shipyard of our own, it shouldn't be hard to craft our own spacecraft," Braga said bringing his left hand to rub the tip of his chin. "How many forces did we lose on Mandalore?"

"For Mandalore, we lost ninety percent of our ground forces. Our Juggernauts and Spiders did a large amount of damage but again...they too were overwhelmed by the sheer number of the Empire," Zero answered.

"We did all we could...now...before we continue conversing what we lost ..." Braga said before pausing and looking at Vit with wide eyes just as Eclipse and Omen took hold of the Mandalore. "Care to explain why your listening to our private conversation...Bo-Katan?"

Ventress and Pluma's eyes grew wide as they turned to Vit with the Dathomirian bringing her energy saber to the Mandalorian's throat.

"I don't..." Vit tried to say before Braga's entire right hand broke apart only to reform and grab the Mandalorian's neck just to tighten around the man's throat.

"Do not lie...do you think I am so primitive as to not track your linked channel within Salvation?" Braga shouted with his eyes glowing crimson red.

Vit would gasp for air as he looked at Braga before the Forerunner loosened his hold.

"I'd answer if I were you Vit," Ventress spoke with a smirking.

Vit coughed loudly while glaring at Braga.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Vit repeated.

"...then our contract to protect Mandalore will expire here and now," Braga said narrowing his eyes. "Is that what you want Bo-Katana?"

Static came from Vits helmet before a holographic form appeared in front of Braga.

"No, that is not what I want," Bo-Katana spoke glaring at Braga.

"You would send a spy onto my vessel after I brought the Armada of the Night to defend your home...why?" Braga said leaning forward.

"I don't trust you, Braga. I never did. With someone as powerful as you, you could turn on us in an instant and we would not know what hit us," Bo-Katan argued.

"...that is unwise..." Eclipse started before being stopped by Braga who raised his hand in a means to silence the Magnaguard droid.

"You are one to speak for someone who has betrayed her allies time and time again," Braga spoke narrowing his eyes.

Bo-Katan's eyes grew wide for a second before gritting her teeth.

"I have my ways of collecting information on those I wish to protect," Braga pointed out while sighing heavily. "...unless you wish to fight me one on one before your people?"

Bo-Katan fell silent before slowly shaking her head.

"I did not think so...I will let you off with a single warning out of respect for Ahsoka wishing to save your world. If you try and gain information about anything involving the Night...in any way...I will pull back the fleet protecting your home world without a second thought," Braga said gripping his hands into fists. "I can promise you that,"

"...I understand," Bo-Katan spoke before her holographic form faded away causing all eyes to look to Vit.

"What shall we do with this rat Master?" Ventress asked bringing her left hand to her energy saber smirking.

"Don't kill him!" Pluma shouted moving in front of Vit with her arms outstretched and eyes wide.

Ventress looked at Pluma and blinked her eyes.

"Pluma...I am ordering you to get out of our way!" Ventress demanded glaring at the Kage who simply shook her head.

"No!" Pluma replied loudly.

Ventress was about to bring the back of her left hand to the Kage's cheek but was stopped by Braga who took a hold of the Dathomirian's wrist.

"Why spare his life?" Braga questioned revealing himself to be standing beside Ventress now.

"I trust him!" Pluma shouted looking up at Braga.

"...even enough to risk your world's alliance as well?" Braga asked leaning forward mere inches away from the Kage's face.

She shivered and shuttered from Braga's presence before she nodded her head. It took a second before Braga slowly stood back up and turned to look at Ventress.

"He lives...for now," Braga said to Ventress before looking at Pluma once more. "If he dares to leak outside information again Pluma...you will share his fate Pluma Sodi. Ventress will see to that,"

With that said Braga looked at Vit and nudged his head causing Omen to take hold of the Mandalorian and lead him out of the room along with Pluma. As soon as they left, Braga sighed and shook his head while looking to Ventress who had her back to the Forerunner and watching as the room to the War room closed.

"Do you not think they might try and get away?" Ventress asked turning her head to look at Braga.

"I do not think Ventress...I know they will not. Vit may try but Pluma is smarter than that. She trained within Salvation long enough to understand that any who become a threat to the Night...gain its embrace as so many others have," Braga replied before making his way back to the table and crossed his arms over his chest.

"Shall we get back to business Brother Braga?" Zero asked floating around the Forerunner who nodded his head in agreement.

"Due to losing a large number of ships...what are we to do now? "Eclipse asked facing Braga then Ventress.

"If they attack us with such a force again...we would not stand a chance," Ventress admitted with a hint of annoyance.

"We will not fight them then," Braga admitted while crossing his arms over his chest as he looked down at the holo-table.

"You mean to give up on the defense on the worlds you promised to defend?" Ventress questioned with a raised brow.

"No. We will protect them and increase our numbers at the same time," Braga announced while sighing.

"What do you mean by that?" Ventress asked tilting her head.

"We will put whatever remaining forces we have in the defense of Mygeeto, Quarzite, and Mandalore," Braga spoke looking between Ventress and Eclipse. "Although our armada was severely damaged by the Imperial fleets...we decimated theirs. They will not attack us so carelessly,"

"And if they bring in an armada twice the size of their first?" Ventress questioned with a scuff.

"...then we will join the night and its silent embrace," Braga answered truthfully earning a worried look from Ventress.

"The Empire will not attack us," Eclipse announced gaining Ventress' attention as well as Braga.

"What makes you say that?" Ventress questioned.

"As Commander Braga said...the Night decimated their armada. They must retreat to regain their forces...and such a thing will take time," Eclipse responded earning a nod from Braga.

"Making this the perfect time to continue our invasion in the Outer Rim and grow our numbers back," Braga spoke looking back at the holo-table. "What is the status of your copies Gamma, Iota, Kappa, and Sigma?"

"They are online and ready to bring the wrath of the Night," Zero said causing Braga to grin faintly.

"Then continue the invasion of the Outer Rim," Braga commanded.

"What about the planets?" Ventress asked narrowing her eyes.

"This time I will be in charge of the defense of Mandalore," Braga said looking at the holo-table.

"I assume the Night Children will return to Dathomir?" Ventress asked earning a nod from Braga. "Then I will be on my way,"

"Eclipse. Take Nightfall squad and defend Mygeeto. Salvation will defend Mandalore with the remaining Lucrehulks of Delta and Eta," Braga spoke looking at Eclipse.

"Just Salvation? Will you be ok on your own?" Eclipse asked with worry in his voice.

"The Assault Sentinels will be more than enough to protect Salvation," Braga reassured earning a nod from the Magnaguard.

"Before you leave Eclipse...I am adding a new droid to your unit. Although he is useless in a fight, the droid will prove very useful in other ways," Braga notified. "His name is Wisp...an Engineer Sentinel coded to do as you command Eclipse. Use him with caution,"

Eclipse stopped at the doorway and nodded his head before exiting the war room.

"What of Vit?" Zero asked confused.

"He will be assigned to the Night Children. As such he is now Ventress' responsibility...and she knows it," Braga said closing his eyes.

"The remaining armada has been divided. What of the other spacecrafts? Shall I send them to continue our attack on the Empire in the Outer Rim?" Zero suggested.

"Yes. Use the same tactics we used before the defense of Mandalore," Braga replied before making his way to the exit.

"Brother Braga...my other copies are asking permission to construct bodies as well. Almost like mine but...weaker," Zero asked facing the ground.

"They are your copies Brother Zero...you do what you think is best," Braga answered as he left the war room.

-Mandalore-

On Mandalore, Braga stood before Bo-Katan with some of her most loyal warriors.

"I haven't been able to properly welcome you to Mandalore," Bo-Katan said before looking over her shoulder at one of the Mandalorian's who simply whispered to her. "...sadly, I am not too good at such things...but I do want to ask why your entire fleet is no longer defending Mandalore?"

"Salvation and the remaining Lucrehulks should be more than enough to defend Mandalore," Braga answered as he walked up to her.

"What of Vit?" Bo-Katan asked narrowing her eyes.

"He is in capable hands Bo-Katan...speaking of which. I wish to talk to you in private...since you have so many questions," Braga spoke continuing on his way toward the capitol building with the Mandalorian female following behind him.

Once they entered the throne room, Braga came to a stop and waited as Bo-Katan walked in front of the Forerunner and sat down upon her seat sighing before removing her helmet.

"Now...what have you done to Vit?" Bo-Katan demanded with narrowed eyes.

"Vit is in safe hands...for now," Braga admitted with a sigh.

"What do you mean?" Bo-Katan said glaring at the Forerunner.

"I have stationed him with The Night Children. So long as he cooperates...no harm will befall him," Braga answered.

"Befall him?" Bo-Katan repeated.

"Yes. If it were not for a member of the Night Children...he would have been killed," Braga admitted while shaking his head. "Out of respect to the girls resolve and bravery, I let him live under the condition if he goes against me or his leader...they will both share the same fate,"

"Death..." Bo-Katan finished while looking at the ground before facing Braga again.

"You have questions...as a representative of Mandalore, I will answer any questions that do not involve the Night or those apart of it," Braga spoke earning a faint nod from Bo-Katan.

"Why don't you overthrow the Empire? With your forces, it should be easy," Bo-Katan asked.

"I seek to unite the galaxy...not rule it," Braga answered.

"If you want to unite the galaxy. The only way to do so...is by ruling it," Bo-Katan argued.

"To many, it seems impossible but for the few it is. Such a goal is reachable but with many difficulties," Braga countered.

"And how well is it going so far?" Bo-Katan asked with a faint smirk.

"Slow but steady," Braga answered.

"How do I know I can trust you when you do not trust me?" Bo-Katan questioned with a raised brow.

"Because you never trusted me," Braga answered. "Even now you do not trust me. After all I have done to protect the liberty of Mandalore...you are cautious of me,"

"I do not know what to think of you Braga. You are no Jedi nor are you a Sith. You worked alongside the Jedi yet ignored the Republic. Your allegiance is confusing because I do not know your end goal," Bo-Katan argued.

"My end goal is to achieve True Unity," Braga repeated.

"How do I know that is true?" Bo-Katan said leaning forward.

"You don't. Although you do not trust me Bo-Katan. Do note that I trust you as well as your people. It was foolish of you to send a spy to gain information of the Night but...maybe this opens new possibilities," Braga thought while looking at the ground with his left hand raised to rub the bottom of his chin.

This piqued Bo-Katan's interest as she sat up straight blinking her eyes.

"Possibilities?" Bo-Katan repeated.

"Yes. One that allows you and your people to be as you want..." Braga said causing Bo-Katan to narrow her eyes.

"And what do we want?" Bo-Katan questioned.

"Just like any other warriors...to fight," Braga answered.

"And what would we have to do...to fight? Join your army?" Bo-Katan asked chuckling faintly.

"In a way yes...but also no," Braga answered.

"I don't understand..." Bo-Katan replied annoyed.

"You will work with Me...not under me. This will give you access to our meetings as well as being allowed to lead a platoon of Assault Sentinels into battle," Braga explained.

"What of the other droids under your command?" Bo-Katan asked.

"What is your answer?" Braga asked completely ignoring her question.

"I have to think on that," Bo-Katan said closing her eyes and leaning her head down. "You've given me...much to think about now..."

"Very well...then I will take my leave and await your answer within Salvation. When you have your answer...call upon me within your throne room. A Hyena will be awaiting your answer," Braga said turning and leaving the room allowing Bo-Katan to think about the Forerunner's offer.

-Months Later-

As time passed, Braga sighed heavily with his arms hanging by his sides while looking at the slow progress of the Outer Rim due to the lack of forces he has. Even with the additional ships gained from each invasion, he lacked the forces to handle the bases without bombarding them which he never approved of due to the risk of harming the innocent. For now, all he did was claim Imperial ships for his own from Star Destroyers to Light-Carrier crafts to increase his military strength again. Thankfully, the Empire has not sent another fleet to fight knowing a portion of Salvation's weapon system.

Suddenly a call came in from Bo-Katan in which Braga answered it to see the Mandalorian as well as her warriors behind her.

"Since you contacted me I can assume you have an answer?" Braga asked tilting his head.

"I have spoken to my warriors as well as the people...and we want to take you up your offer to make this...new order," Bo-Katan answered earning a nod from Braga.

"Do your people know of this?" Braga asked.

"Yes," Bo-Katan answered.

"Are these the ones that wish to join the order?" Braga asked looking at the Mandalorian's behind Bo-Katan.

"Yes. It isn't much but it should do," Bo-Katan spoke looking over her shoulder then back at Braga.

"It will. For now, I will test you and your warriors who wish to partake in this order," Braga spoke before cutting the communication with a smirk.

"Brother Braga, what are you thinking?" Zero asked with a narrowed eye.

"I am going to see what Bo-Katan can really do," Braga said walking past Zero and making his way to the hallway with Zero over his shoulder.

"What do you plan to do?" Zero asked floating around Braga.

"I plan to fight Bo-Katan without my armor," Braga answered causing Zero to fly in front of him.

"Are you sure you want to do that, Brother Braga?" Zero asked tilting his head.

"They know nothing but strength...so I will show them strength...my strength," Braga spoke moving past Zero and continuing down the hallway now.

"I understand that but without your armor..." Zero spoke facing the ground causing Braga to stop in his tracks.

"Do you worry about me Brother Zero?" Braga asked looking over his shoulders.

"Not you...Bo-Katan," Zero spoke earning a chuckle from Braga. "Without your armor, it is difficult for you to hold back,"

"Something she will learn the hard way...as well as any others who wish to challenge me," Braga spoke facing forward.

"And if someone tries to assassinate you?" Zero asked looking back at Braga.

"When I am not wearing my armor Brother Zero...I will trust that you can keep me alive," Braga replied.

"And if they succeed?" Zero questioned causing Braga to stop in his tracks again and glance over his shoulder.

"Destroy Mandalore," Braga commanded. "Final Code, Festival of the Eternal Night,"

"Code saved and waiting," Zero spoke nodding his body earning a smile from Braga before he turned and continued his way into the Hanger.

-Mandalore-

Once Braga landed on Mandalore, he stood before Bo-Katan once more and nodded his head before turning his attention to the warriors that she selected.

"Before we get more into detail about the order to be...I wish to prove my strength to your warriors and people," Braga spoke earning confused gossip behind Bo-Katan.

"What is there to prove? We saw you land in the middle of an Imperial infantry and came out unfazed," Bo-Katan spoke earning a nod from Braga.

"I wish to prove myself without my armor," Braga spoke making Bo-Katan raise a brow.

"Then I accept your challenge," Bo-Katan spoke up while taking her helmet off and placing it under her left arm smirking. "Here and now,"

Braga nodded his head as the warriors backed up in a means to give them enough room to fight one another. Bo-Katan nudged her head in a means for Braga to honor his word in fighting without her armor. The Forerunner returned the nod as his armor started to slide off his form while he walked forward. It took only two steps for his armor to be completely off him aside from the inside of his helmet covering his head.

"Then I ask that you be careful now," Braga warned while looking at his arms that were skeletal now before he gripped his hands into fists.

"Afraid I might hurt you now that you are not in your armor?" Bo-Katan asked with narrowing her eyes.

"No. I take my fights more seriously. Although it has been some time...it is something not to underestimate," Braga spoke clapping his hands together and pulling them apart to construct his energy rod.

Bo-Katan nodded while Braga twirled his energy rod in his hands while keeping his eyes on the female Mandalorian. She looked at the energy rod within Braga's grasp while her hands hung over her blasters. Her fingers twitched ever so slightly while Braga took hold of the center of his energy rod with one hand. It took but a second before Bo-Katan pulled out her blasters just for her guns to be knocked out of her hand by Braga's energy rod due to a swift swipe. She looked at her weapons on the right before turning her attention forward to See Braga's rod inches from her throat.

"Do you yield?" Braga asked narrowing his eyes.

Bo-Katan stood there in silence before using her left forearm to knock the energy rod away. This allowed Bo-Katan to weave to the right while bringing her left fist forward in an attempt to slam her knuckles into Braga's gut. Instead of hitting the Forerunner's gut, she was stopped by Braga's hand as he redirected her strike only to take a step back. Seeing the Forerunner back up, she took this as a sign to keep pushing due to her aggressive nature while still be cautious for any traps. With every punch, kick, or knee strike, Braga simply blocked it with the palm of his hands until Bo-Katan jumped back still in her fighting stance.

"Why do you not attack?" Bo-Katan asked glaring at Braga.

"I wanted to see what you could do..." Braga spoke before gripping his hands into fists. "And I am not impressed,"

Bo-Katan scuffed before watching Braga rush forward while thrusting his left fist toward her face. Seeing the straight punch, Bo-Katan used one hand to redirect his attack while bringing her knee toward his face. That was until her leg was caught by Braga's opposite hand which he pulled her close and slammed his head into her own staggering her for a split second. This small delay allowed Braga to pull her in once more to bring his knee to her face knocking her down before he placed his feet upon her chest looking down at her. The Mandalorian glared at Braga before sighing heavily and closing her eyes while raising her hands.

"I submit," Bo-Katan admitted earning a nod from Braga before he removed his foot and placed his hand out for her to take while she opened her eyes.

Bo-Katan took his hand allowing him to pull the Mandalorian to her feet. She nodded her head in thanks before Braga looked around to see if anyone else would wish to challenge him. It did not take long before they would kneel earning a nod from the Forerunner who allowed them to rise back to their feet as he made his way back to his armor and equipped it onto his form.

"You surprise me Braga...and here I thought you depended on your armor," Bo-Katan spoke with a faint huff.

"I do depend on my armor Bo-Katan...just not in a way you think. I do not depend on it to do more...I depend on it to do less," Braga answered causing the Mandalorian to tilt her head in confusion. "It is not your equipment that makes you a great warrior...it is how you act,"

Bo-Katan could not help but stare at Braga before nodding her head in agreement.

"Now that your warriors know my strength...there is something I must say to them," Braga spoke crossing his arms over his chest

"I do have a question..." Bo-Katan spoke up earning Braga's attention as he glanced toward her direction. "What if my warriors killed you?"

"...then you and your people would join me in the silent embrace of the Night," Braga answered before turning his attention to the Mandalorian's.

"You come prepared," Bo-Katan commented softly while watching Braga levitate so the Mandalorian's could see him.

"Mandalorian's. You are all warriors renounced by the Empire. At first, I wished to make Mandalore a peaceful world given your history...but I see that doing so would go against my teachings. You were born to be conquerors. Your leader has already told you what I plan to do...create a new order. One that consists of Mandalorian's and droids," Braga started while looking about the Mandalorian's. "This order will be known as...Forsaken...warriors Mandalore,"

"Braga is a man of his word. When we needed reinforcements for Mandalore, he brought his entire Armada to protect our home. Even now he keeps his word. We will lead his sentinels onto Imperial planets" Bo-Katan spoke while looking at her people.

"I will supply Mandalore with ships and troops to invade Imperial systems provided you follow only one rule," Braga spoke glaring at the warriors now. "No innocent lives will be harmed in any way or form. Breaking this single rule will mark you as a fallen,"

"What happens if a squad is marked as Fallen?" A Mandalorian asked gripping his hands into fists gaining Braga's full attention.

"The sentinel army under their command will terminate them," Braga answered bluntly.

"How do we know your army won't turn on us sooner?" Another Mandalorian asked with a hint of rage in their voice.

"If I wanted to take Mandalore and its people...I would have done so. I do not seek to Conquer nor rule. All I wish to do is create a galaxy of unity," Braga said while looking at Bo-Katan. "My assault sentinel's are not to be taken lightly. Some of you have already seen what they are capable of,"

"But were they not overrun?" Another Mandalorian asked this time from a female.

"Yes...but if the role was your own. Would you have won?" Braga countered looking at the young petite Mandalorian who faced the ground. "I thought not. Now, as for your remaining questions...I ask that you convey them to your leader,"

Once Braga finished, he descended before finally touching the ground next to Bo-Katan who sighed.

"You know how to make a speech," Bo-Katan commented.

"There is no need for compliments. Your warriors will be sent out starting tomorrow. Three Mandalorian's per battalion," Braga spoke walking past Bo-Katan.

"So soon?" Bo-Katan asked watching Braga stop in his tracks.

"Is that not what your people want? To conquer with little consequences?" Braga asked glancing over his shoulder.

"If we invade an Imperial world...are they ours...or yours?" Bo-Katan asked gripping her hands into fists.

"Yours," Braga answered facing forward. "So long as the innocent are not harmed...just remember this Bo-Katan...I will always be watching you and your people. Do not forget that"

"Where are you going?" Bo-Katan asked blinking her eyes.

"For now...to the Capitol Building. Your warriors and the sentinels must prepare," Braga spoke making his way toward the structure.

"Sentinels preparing?" Bo-Katan repeated confused.

-Next Day-

As the new day rose, Braga would be outside looking at the Mandalorian warriors before him with Bo-Katan by his side.

"It seems there are more warriors than before Bo-Katan," Braga pointed out as he glanced in her direction.

"They heard how you fought as well as the army you will be giving us to invade Imperial planets," Bo-Katan answered with a smile earning a nod from Braga as he turned his attention back to the Mandalorian's.

"Each Forsaken will take command of a company of Assault Sentinels to invade an Imperial Planet on the Outer Rim. Your tactics are your own. Before all Forsaken invades, they will be briefed on the Imperial military power from a Scout Sentinel's sent beforehand," Braga explained looking at the Mandalorian's. "Your commander will be tasked with what planets to invade as well as who will be in charge of the company,"

"Are you sure it is wise to give us Mandalorian's so much power?" Bo-Katan asked looking up at Braga.

"I trust you Bo-Katan. These are your people. You know them better than I do," Braga spoke looking up into the sky as Landing Crafts descended from the sky. "The rest is on you now,"

Bo-Katan nodded her head as Braga swayed his left hand upward to create a holoscreen for the female Mandalorian to see.

"I will show you what the Assault Sentinels can do...as for your warriors. They will have to take your word for it until they see them in combat themselves," Braga notified glancing at Bo-Katan before facing the screen again allowing her a glimpse of what the Sentinels could do if commanded properly.

The example was a Military Outpost being swarmed by Assault Sentinels after they had disabled their comm tower to prevent reinforcements from appearing. With the mass of Assault sentinels, it took but an hour to gain full control of the base before the holoscreen ended allowing Braga to dismiss it. Bo-Katan was at a loss for words before she faced Braga waiting for an explanation.

"There is nothing to explain. The Assault Sentinels have their own thoughts...yet are also a collective. They all share the same mind as my Brother Zero. Calculative and cautious. Use and treat them as if they were your own people...and they will return your kindness in full," Braga advised.

"Treat mere machines as equals?" Bo-Katan scuffed at the mere thought.

"These machines are a lot deadlier than you think. They have the right to disobey orders. In your eyes, they seem like nothing more than machines but to me, they are part of the Night...and I will only say this once...we do not take kindly to those who would bring harm to our own," Braga spoke out narrowing his eyes.

"...I'll keep that in mind...but I can only advise them...nothing more," Bo-Katan pointed out earning a nod from Braga.

"Then select warriors who will use them well. A leader who is sufficient in tactics as well as fighting," Braga said sighing softly. "I am sure you have such warriors,"

Bo-Katan only nodded her head before Braga raised his as if feeling something was off. The Forerunner narrowed his eyes before looking around in thought as a Scout Sentinel appeared which immediately opened up revealing another large fleet making its way towards Mandalore.

"Problem?" Bo-Katan asked looking at Braga seeing he froze in place longer than usual.

"There is another large fleet heading toward Mandalore," Braga answered closing the holoscreen and allowing the Scout Sentinel to fly off.

"If they are sending another fleet then we will be unable to invade other planets," Bo-Katan pointed out.

"You and the Forsaken will continue your invasions. Leave the defense of Mandalore to me. Last time I was not prepared...this time I understand their tactics as well as their fighting patterns. Their fleet will join our ranks like many others before them," Braga pointed out with narrowed eyes.

"...I am trusting you with my home world, Braga. Prove me right," Bo-Katan spoke turning and making her way toward the landing crafts.

"Brother Zero. The Forsaken are gathering within the landing craft. Take them to the marked Imperial planets," Braga commanded.

"What about the second Imperial fleet?" Zero asked.

"Is the net systems finished?" Braga asked narrowing his eyes while looking up at the sky.

"It is fully operational," Zero responded.

"Have all remaining Assault sentinels stationed around Mandalore and interlock," Braga commanded. "...and prepare to flank the enemy fleet. They do not yet know our ships...do not use the hyperspace lanes...and that mistake...will cost them greatly,"

/To be continued...