Bagur
-The Phoenix
"Thrawn lives" Pellaeon blinked, his eyes widening. He dared not believe a single word Doom has just said. "But, Grand Admiral Thrawn was killed above Teth by a Kom'rk fighter." Doom smirked. "Agent Kallus failed to mention the other Kom'rk fighter leaving The Chimera in his report. But I dug deeper into the battle above Teth, Thrawn never died, it was made to look like he had." Pellaeon widen his eyes. "You think Agent Kallus is a spy?" Doom placed his arms behind his back, walking forward quickly. "I don't think he is, I know he is. And I'll deal with him once we're done here. Inform the forward corvettes to advance forward."
Pellaeon quickly moved forward, watching with horror as the corvettes moved with little to no fighter protection. "We aren't going to deploy fighter escorts?" Doom smirked. "No, I won't be deploying the fighters yet. You'll understand why quickly." Pellaeon nodded, watching with a tense interest.
Bagur
-The Nuruodo
Thrawn watched carefully, every step, each goal, they were to be taken with caution. "Commander, the forward corvettes of the enemy fleet are advancing forward." Thrawn glanced out the front view. His Keldabe class Battlecruiser was gifted to him by Ezra. "Have the fleet hold position, Doom is not one to take lightly."
Observing the forward corvettes, Thrawn was quick to plan his second card. "Get me Captian Syndulla, Captain Antilles and their fighter squadrons." He ordered. Watching closely. "Inform Ar'alani to hold her position and be ready to jump into battle." The officer nodded, quickly turning to carry out the orders. "And Eli, inform Mand'alor that we will inform him when a clear path to The Phoenix is open." The officer, known as Eli, gave a nod of understanding.
-The Phoenix
Doom watched carefully. "Intriguing, Thrawn has held position. Scan their forces, I want to know what ships we're up against." Pellaeon gave a quick nod. His gaze constantly moving. "And find me their flagship." Doom added. His eyes observing the ships. "Grand Admiral, we've identified a Keldabe Class Battlecruiser as their flagship." Doom smirked. "Where you find the flagship, you shall find Thrawn, we shall concentrate out forces on a pincer attack. I want several fighter squadrons covering the bombers."
Pellaeon watched as Doom shifted his position. "Have the Interceptors draw their fire away from the bombers and fighters." Doom's eyes watched, his gaze never falling.
-The Nuruodo
Thrawn watched closely. "Commander, we have Interceptors moving in at attack speed." Thrawn glanced outwards, his eyes narrowing as he analysed the oncoming fighters. "I don't want all weapons targeting them, they are a distraction. Your primary focus are those bombers and their fighter escorts. Captain Syndulla, Captain Antilles, you may engage the interceptors at will, remember, the bombers are your primary target." "Understood Commander." Thrawn kept his gaze leveled. His eyes watching as his orders were put into effect.
-The Phoenix
Doom stroked his chin as he watched the latest movement unfold. "Thrawn is playing hard to trap, he has thought this out well, I want the eighth fleet to move and engage the left flank. The fifth fleet shall engage the right flank, The ninth and sixth fleet shall hold position."
-The Nuruodo
Thrawn glanced left to right. "Inform Admiral Ar'alani and Admiral Ruthar to spring the trap." Eli nodded, heading out right away. "2nd Light Fleet, moving to engage." Ar'alani's voice announced. "3rd Light Fleet moving to engage." Ruthar responded. Thrawn watched, keeping his mind clear of everything but the battle before him.
-The Phoenix
Doom watched as the 2nd and 3rd Light Fleet dropped from hyperspace upon the eighth and fifth fleet. "Unexpected, but I have countermeasures for such occasions, inform the ninth fleet to assist the eighth fleet. Have the sixth fleet assist the fifth fleet." Doom's orders were quickly carried out. His eyes watching closely as the battle unfolded.
-The Nuruodo
"Commander, the 4th fleet is left alone." Thrawn smirked. "Inform the 4th Light Fleet to engage at once. I want the 5th Light Fleet to engage the ninth fleet, and the 6th Light Fleet to engage the fifth fleet." Eli quickly gave his orders out. "Launch all fighters, clear a path towards The Phoenix."
-The Phoenix
Doom watched, his mind racing to counter each move Thrawn plays. "He has planned this well, it is unfortunate that I have called in a little backup." Doom chuckled. Glancing back as he saw Pellaeon stiffen. "Grand Admiral, a group of fighters have cleared a path right to us, a single Kom'rk fighter is advancing quickly towards the lower hangar." Doom smirked. "Bridger has come to finish this once and for all. I shall deal with this personally. Pellaeon, you are in command till I return or say otherwise." Pellaeon nodded. His eyes turning back to the battle at hand. 'How the hell am I meant to pull a victory out of a plan that I don't even know exists?' He mentally asked himself
-The Phoenix
-Lower hangar
Ezra sliced down upon the last Stormtrooper in the hangar, his eyes sweeping across the room. "HK, take the squad and gather what you can from Doom's office, I want that holocron." Hk bowed down before leaving. Sabine glanced at Ezra. "What are you planning?" Ezra narrowed his eyes and took a deep breath. "I need to end Doom once and for all. If he escapes this battle alive, there's no telling what damage he could cause." Sabine widen her eyes in shock. "But, you heard what Thrawn said about him, you read about him. He's lived so long, that he's bound to know your style."
Ezra sighed, closing his eyes as he cleared his mind. "I must do it. Or we never stand a chance at taking down the Empire." Sabine nodded. Stepping back before standing guard at the ship.
Ezra walked along, stopping as Doom entered. In his hands, was the lightsaber of Darth Malgus. "All will bow before my people Bridger." Ezra ignited Revan's blade, holding it before himself. Eye narrowed as he looked up at Doom. A fight to be told was about to happen.
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The final battle has begun. Thrawn commands the fleet against the Empire. Ezra stand ready to face down Doom once and for all.
Doom's sinister plans are revealed. He revealed a lot in "All will bow before my people Bridger" It's clear that Doom has never been loyal to the Empire, or any others he has served. But has been gathering information. He plans to expand his people out into the Know Galaxy, forcing the galaxy to live under his rule.
Many events are starting to come together. The many items Doom has obtained over the years in the Known Galaxy all serve a purpose. Malgus' lightsaber's purpose is revealed.
Another weakness of Doom is revealed. With time to plan a strategy and tactic, one can outsmart him.
Reference to the Clone Wars here. The Episode is from season 1. It is the episode Storm Over Ryloth that is referenced here.
A big reveal will be made next chapter. I won't give much, but it involves backup Doom has called in.