This is going to be an explanation chapter, very small I know, but it will show the individual stories of Clicker on Geonosis, Tusk on Mimban, and end in Shard visiting Coruscant, and a reunification in the Felucia ARK where he meets Eeth Koth, and the Dreaded Droid General. This will be very short, as this is more explanation then story driven. Yes, I decided to bring back the Geonosis Ark, I decided to compromise with myself because A) its an amazing story ark and it would be cool, but not with the ENTIRE group, as that would just be overkill. and B) zombies vs Tusk sounds awesome. I have also begun another story which I will be releasing the prologue of soon. I have yet to think of a title, but it involves the Empire, so stay tuned for that.
Two of the five warships remained in the atmosphere, accompanied by the Auxiliary droids captured from the battle of Ryloth weeks prior. Shard and Tusk took their commands away from the battle in the remaining three ships, and drifted away into deeper space.
"We need to find a soft sport, somewhere we can hit fast. A ship yard, or a droid ship. Anything in space, not another land assault." Tusk told his General from his own ship.
Shard nodded. He understood the situation well, but he had a plan to both pacify some of his men, and strike at a weakness.
"It appears that the Separatists just pushed forward on Mimban. There should be a few ships to capture, a few droids to wreck, and some Separatist channels to listen too. Do you think you can handle that, Commander?" Shard asked, glancing at the hologram.
"Of course, Sir. But... Where will you be?" The Clone Marshal Commander asked, his opaque head cocking to one side.
"I think this group could use some rest. I am giving them leave on Coruscant, and I have some matters to discuss with the Jedi." Shard said. Tusk seemed... unsettled. strange and quiet sputtering sounded from the hologram. Shard at first assumed the noises were feedback, but he later recognized them to be muttered swear words. Tusk had taken the unspoken and unintentional prejudice from the Jedi Generals personally, far more than even Shard had taken them. Shard shook his head.
He did not want this to take root, but it was too late.
"I will see you soon. When your siege is over, let me know. You will likely be giving air support, and minor ground support." Shard clarified, bringing up a hologram of the planet with status readings of the planet. The planet was a darker hue, and of incredibly bleak terrain, with torrential storms and strong precipitation drenching the surface. Readings noted another contingent of troopers on the surface, but they were trapped on the planet and could use reinforcements." Shard said. Tusk was silent for a moment, appearing to read the information.
"Understood, Sir. Enjoy your leave." He said politely. The hologram flickered out, and he could see a faint blur from the distant view-port, and he saw two ships vanish, one of whom he recognized as the RSD Splinter, Tusk's unofficial flagship of his own miniature task force. The RSD Mooncrow and RSD Chip stayed behind, remaining to aid Clicker and the republic capture of Geonosis. He had taken the troops that had been a part of the landing, and some of the Skull survivors. They needed some way to release their pent up aggression and sorrows. A few nights at 79's and meeting up with the girls would clean that out of their system.
"Captain, set course for Coruscant." Shard ordered, removing his helmet, followed by a cheer by all on the bridge. He smiled wide, ignoring the pain. He always loved to see his boys happy. The stars sped past into a blur, as they entered hyperspace.
This is a very short entry that is only to provide an explanation of where some of the characters would be during the continued split of the characters. I apologize for how long this took to get out and for its size, but school comes first and it is a very interesting senior year *tears*. Anyways, I will continue on a pattern: Geonosis, Mimban, Coruscant. I am also planning to release the prologue to my first Epilogue Path that I have planned for this story, so stay tuned for that as well. I have a lot of things beginning, and a bit of personal troubles going on at the moment, so I may be delayed to once every few weeks. Regardless, this story isn't ending until the dreaded arrest of then Chancellor Palpatine, so you have no worries about that. Until later, Cloaked Writer out.