Jango Fett brings his ship down to the landing platform at Tipoca City on Kamino. He exits the cockpit and goes down to the cargo hold where a 16 year old boy is sitting down against the wall. Jango lowers the ramp and walks down the ramp, "come on kid. It's time to see your new home."
The teenager follows Jango down the ramp and across the platform to the City entrance where a Kaminoan is waiting. "Jango, hope your trip went well," Taun We said. She then turns to the teenager, "and who might this be?"
"It went better than expected," Jango said before glancing at the boy. "This is Lucas. I found him abandoned and living on the streets."
"Hello Lucas, welcome to Tipoca City," Taun We greets. "Jango the Prime Minister wants to see you. I will give Lucas a tour." Jango disappears through the door and down the corridor.
"What is this place?" Lucas asked.
Taun We guide Lucas down another corridor, "this place is Tipoca City the capital of our planet Kamino outside the known galaxy. Our planet was not always covered by water but when the water level rose we were forced to build our structures on stilts." They arrived at a large window overlooking a large area below, "we are known for our cloning technology and we are currently working on our biggest project, the creation of a clone army."
Lucas looks down at the clones sitting at tables eating and talking to one another at their respective tables. "Taun We?" Taun We nodded for him to continue, "how do I fit into all this?" Lucas questions gesturing to everything.
Tuan We stared at Lucas for a few moments thinking over his words, "I'm not sure, we will have to wait for the Prime Minister and Jango." She doesn't know what Jango has planned for Lucas.
Lucas stays silent not knowing what to say. Shortly afterwards Taun We leads him further into the City showing him around and eventually taking him to one of their rooms for him to stay.
Jango sits down in one of the hovering chairs at the Prime Minister's office. "You want to see me."
Lama Su runs a finger around the edge of her glass, "yes...the Alpha clones are succeeding as expected. Our regular clones are reacting positively to the flash-training."
"That's good to hear. I have high hopes for this army, especially the ARC Troopers."
Lama Su gives a small nod, "there is also the clone CC-2224 in our officer programme. He has been showing a flair for independent thought and we have decided to select him as one of clones for special Training."
"What does this special training entail?" Jango asked.
"Our special training will focus on improving their effectiveness on the battlefield, their abilities as strategists and creativity." Jango nods in approval. "I've heard you brought a boy back with you."
Jango smirks, "yeah I plan for him to be a part of the clone army. His survival instincts from his time on the streets will fit well in the army."
Lama Su frowns, "what role do you have in mind?" Already having a position in mind.
Jango smirks again, "I intend to make him an ARC trooper. His independence and creativity will serve well in that position and I foresee him becoming a great commander, a leader within the clones."
"I disagree," Lama Su said. "I think he would be better suited as a Commando."
"A commando? No, that position would be a waste of his potential, he will become an ARC trooper."
Lama Su studies Jango's face thinking of a compromise, "fine he will be trained as an Advanced Recon Commando but will be trained in certain aspects of the Commando programme."
Jango leans back in his chair, "agreed." Lama Su raises her drink.
Lucas walks around his new room given to him by Tuan We. The space was bare with only the essentials with a bathroom behind a retracting door. Lucas undresses, discarding his clothes at the corner of the room and opens the bathroom door and turns on the hot water stepping underneath and scrubbing himself clean. He stays in the shower for a while being the first time he's managed to get washed for some time.
Exiting the shower Lucas finds a towel to dry himself off and walks out to his bedroom spotting the red clothes the clones were wearing earlier. Lucas gets dressed, he wasn't sure what these Kaminoans had planned for him.
Lucas pulls back the covers on his bed and climbs underneath shifting into a comfortable position to sleep. The door opens and Taun We steps through the doorway, "Lucas your training starts tomorrow."
Lucas sits up, "training?"
"yes...Jango has decided to integrate you into the clone army and take on the position of Advanced Recon Commando."
"What's an Advanced Recon Commando?" Lucas asked.
Taun We smiles, "Advanced Recon Commandos are special forces, the elites of the clones. You have been chosen to be a part of this group." Lucas is speechless, he couldn't believe someone like him would become an elite soldier. Tuan We smiles, "Jango has high hopes for you Lucas, he sees great potential."
Lucas smiles back, "I will try not to disappoint."
Tuan We walked back to the door before turning once more to face Lucas, "this is a great opportunity Lucas, a chance to change your life forever." Tuan We walked out the door and the door closed behind her. Lucas drifts off to sleep dreaming about fighting on battlefields.
The next morning Lucas climbs out of bed and enters the bathroom completing his morning rituals and changes into a fresh set of clothes. Leaving his room Lucas is met by Tuan We once more.
"Morning Lucas, you'll be meeting some of our elite clones today. I'm sure you'll get on well." As Tuan We leads Lucas through the facility they converse with Lucas asking several questions about Kamino and the clones.
They arrive at the training area designated for the ARC Troopers training. Tuan We walked to the edge of the firing range. "You three," Tuan We called out, "come over here."
The trio come over with confused expressions. "Lucas I would like you to meet some of our ARC troopers." Lucas smiles although somewhat shyly. "Jango Fett found him on the streets. He wants Lucas enrolled into the ARC trooper programme, you will help him with this transition." The clones look at Lucas warily for a few moments, not sure how to react to someone who isn't a clone joining their army. "Now I'll leave Lucas with you. I've got a lot to do." Tuan We departed.
The clones study Lucas and he looks back at them rubbing his arm nervously. One of the clones steps closer, "introductions are in order. This is Colt and Havoc," gesturing to his right and left respectively. "They call me Blitz," holding his hand out. Lucas stare's at Blitz before taking Blitz's hand in a handshake.
"Don't be nervous," Havoc comforts. "You're one of us now. We'll help you fit in." Colt nods his head in agreement. Havoc wraps an arm around Lucas' shoulders, "stay with us and you'll be fine."
Lucas smiles at the three, "so you're ARC troopers? Do you have a rank?"
Colt grins, "we are ARC Commanders." As Havoc guides Lucas to the firing range.
Blitz grabs a DC-15A Blaster Carbine from the weapons rack, "now let's see how you fare with a blaster." Blitz hands the blaster to Lucas, "take your time. Get used to the weapon first. Colt helps Lucas get into the position to shoot from the shoulder.
Lucas takes a few moments to aim before firing off a shot and then another three. "How did I do," Lucas asked eagerly.
Blitz studies the target and is slightly surprised, "you got two magpies, one inner and one...in the crotch." Good work. Keep practicing and you'll get better, faster and more accurate."
Colt has his arms crossed watching the whole time carefully, "Jango's right about you. You'll fit in nicely." Havoc and Blitz glance at each other in surprise. "Come Lucas let's move on to martial arts, you have a lot to catch up on."