Primary Objective: Locate and Defend Master

- HK-47 -


Input – Carth Onasi: "What in the blazes-"

Input – Canderous Ordo (Mando'a): "Damn!"

Audio/Visual Tracking: Explosion On Summit Of Star Forge Defense Structure

Analysing Visual Input
...Conclusion: Multiple Permacrete Munitions Detonating On Summit

Hypothesis #1: Explosion Designed By Master
Hypothesis #2: Explosion Designed By Unknown Hostiles To Target Master

Testing Hypotheses...
...Factor: Probable Objective Of Master To Rescue Bastila Shan
...Factor: Probable Objective Of Master To Deactivate Controlling Console
...Factor: Unknown Time Elapsed Since Master Left Ebon Hawk
...Factor: Master Not Known To Be In Possession Of Permacrete Munitions
More Data Required
Preliminary Conclusion: Hypothesis #2 Accepted

Audio/Visual Tracking: Flying Debris Entering Targeting Area

Sensor Scan:
Target: Multiple: Incoming Debris
...Optical Sensors Lacking Required Illumination
...Infrared Sensors Focusing:
#Warning: Interference From Kaiburr Affecting Long-Range Infrared Sensors

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Fixed On Incoming Debris

Input – Canderous Ordo: "Take cover!"

Analysis: Incoming Debris
...Debris: Multiple Projectiles Detected
...Debris: Velocity Of Debris Falls Within Movement Capabilities
...Debris: Trajectory Of Debris Calculated
Threat Assessment: Moderate
#Warning: Interference From Kaiburr Affecting Long-Range Infrared Sensors
Threat Assessment Modified: High

Evasive Protocols Engaged

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Canderous Ordo, Carth Onasi, Zaalbar Retreating Into Treeline

Primary Objective: Locate and Defend Master
...Factor: Allies Can Assist With Extraction
...Factor: Allies Are Fragile Organic Meatbags
...Factor: Allies Have Retreated
...Factor: Hypothesis #2 Implies Presence Of Unknown Hostiles
Primary Objective Amended: Locate And Defend Master Immediately

Boosting Maximum Electrical Power To Motor System

Physical: Moving To Star Forge Defense Structure

Optical And Infrared Sensors Focusing On Incoming Debris
#Warning: Interference From Kaiburr Affecting Long-Range Infrared Sensors

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Multiple Projectiles Within Targeting Range

Physical: FC-1 Flechette Launcher Loaded
Target Lock: Closest Incoming Projectile
Physical: Firing FC-1 Flechette Launcher

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Closest Incoming Projectile Destroyed
Count: HK-47 – 1; Debris – 0
Internal Response: Satisfaction

Optical And Infrared Sensors Focusing On Star Forge Defense Structure
Analysis: Star Forge Defense Structure...
...Factor: Explosions Have Ceased
...Factor: Estimated Height Of Defense Structure: 197 metres
...Factor: Detonation Affects Highest Portion Of Star Forge Defense Structure
...Factor: Estimated 91.34% Of Structure Remains Unscathed
...Factor: Infrared Sensors Malfunctioning: Kaiburr Scrambler Remains In Place
Conclusion: Quickest Method To Locate Master: Enter And Ascend Pyramid

Stealth Mode Enabled
Assassin Protocols Enabled

Physical: Entering Pyramid

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Closer Optical Examination Of Environment (Infrared):
Location: Stairwell Of Star Forge Defense Structure

Visual Identification Of Current Environment (Infrared):
...Calculated Ascension: 177.44 metres
...Archway To Inner Chamber Located Ahead
...Minor Damage Visible To Archway Framework
Conclusion: Entering Damage Zone

Echo Primary Objective:

Primary Objective: Locate And Defend Master Immediately
…Factor: Unknown Hostiles May Be Present: Assume Force Abilities
…Factor: Master May Be Injured Due To Explosion
Conclusion: Prepare For Hostiles

Physical: Primary Blaster Primed

Boosting Power To Infrared Sensors
#Warning: Interference From Kaiburr Affecting Long-Range Infrared Sensors

Physical: Moving Through Archway

Scanning External Environment (Infrared):
...2 Organic Meatbags Detected On Far Side Of Room
...Ceiling Of Chamber Destroyed
...Debris In Chamber Blocking Alternative Exits

Target Analysis: Organic Meatbag 1
Species: Twi'lek, Male
Facial Recognition Analysis: Unavailable From Rear
Body Language Analysis: Alert, Tense
Visual Analysis: Crouching Over Organic Meatbag 2, Intent Unknown
Temporary Name Assigned: Tailhead Prey

Target Analysis: Organic Meatbag 2
Identification: Master
Body Language Analysis: Unconscious
Visual Analysis: Lying Prone On Ground, Injuries Unknown

Target Lock: Tailhead Prey

Initiating Combat...
Hidden User Defined Sub-Routine Activated: Master Command Required
Attempting Safety Override...
...Factor: Master Is Currently Indisposed
...Factor: Tailhead Prey Unknown Sentient
...Factor: Explosion Likely Caused By Unknown Hostiles
...Factor: Tailhead Prey Unaware Of HK-47: Surprise Attack Available
Conclusion: Tailhead Prey Fits Parameters Of Unknown Hostile: Force Abilities Assumed
Direct Threat Assessment: Extreme
Anecdote: Even A Force-User Can Be Taken Out With A Surprise Shot To The Head
Override Successful

Null-Force Field Activated
#Warning: Null-Force Field Severe Drain To Primary Energy Source: 3.73 Minutes Remaining

Physical: Firing Blaster

Blaster Shot: Dodged By Tailhead Prey

Analysing...
...Factor: Speed Beyond Natural Capabilities Of Bipedal Sentients
Conclusion: Confirmed Force-User: Tailhead Prey

Evasive Protocols Engaged

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Tailhead Prey Activating And Throwing Lightsaber

Physical: Retreating Behind Archway

Incoming Projectile: Dodged

0 Meatbags In Targeting Area

Physical: C-22 Flame Carbine Powered On
Target Lock: Archway

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Vibrations Around Archway

Analysing...
...Factor: Debris Shaking Loose From Archway
Conclusion: Force-Propelled Concussive Wave Directed At Archway
Predictive Algorithm: Tailhead Prey Will Launch Follow-Up Physical Attack

Physical: Igniting C-22 Flame Carbine

Tailhead Prey Within Targeting Range

Carbine Discharge: Direct Hit To Tailhead Prey
Analysing...
...Carbine Discharge Force-Reflected By Tailhead Prey
...Calculating: Superficial Impact Only
...Visual/Thermal Tracking: Tailhead Prey Retreating Into Chamber

#Interrupt: Facial Recognition Match: Yudan Rosh Reference Apathetic Fleshbag
Permanent Name Assigned: Yudan Rosh To Tailhead Prey Reference Apathetic Fleshbag

0 Meatbags In Targeting Area

#Interrupt: Master Defined No-Kill List Activated: Identified Match: Yudan Rosh
...Internal Response: Disappointment

Reassessing Calculation Of Hostile Intent To Master: Unable To Compute

Physical: Kamino Saberdart Readied (Non-Lethal)

Output: "Suggestion: Shall we engage in a cessation of hostilities, Apathetic Fleshbag, at least until the master is awakened?"

Input – Yudan Rosh: "A combat droid appears from nowhere, attempts to kill me, and then pleads for mercy?"
Voice Stress Analysis: Mocking

Input – Yudan Rosh: "Walk back into the room, little droid. I will be glad to show just how merciful I can be."

Calculating Threat To HK-47: Extreme
Calculating Threat To Master: Unable To Compute

Primary Objective: Protect Master
#Warning: Null-Force Field Severe Drain To Primary Energy Source: 1.01 Minutes Remaining

Physical: Entering Chamber
Physical: Moving Through Archway
Physical: Firing Kamino Saberdart

Kamino Saberdart: Deflected By Yudan Rosh

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Yudan Rosh Unleashing Force-Driven Electrical Discharge

Electrical Discharge: Negated By Null-Force Field

Evasive Protocols Engaged: Rolling To Ground

Physical: Firing Kamino Saberdart

Auditory Input: Groan
Source: Master

Kamino Saberdart: Deflected By Yudan Rosh

Output: "Demand: Master, permission to remove Apathetic Fleshbag from your banal and nonsensical no-kill list?"

Physical: Moving To Master

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Yudan Rosh Raising Clenched Fist
Analysing...
...Force-Attack Assumed: Bodily Constriction Or Weapon Disarmament Likely

Force Attack: Negated By Null-Force Field
#Warning: Null-Force Field Severe Drain To Primary Energy Source: 0.71 Minutes Remaining

Input – Yudan Rosh: "A droid with incorporated Fett technology?"
Voice Stress Analysis: Disbelieving

Input – Master: "Wha- what the frell is going on?"
Voice Stress Analysis: Groggy

Output: "Statement: One of your followers is intent on my destruction, master, over a simple misunderstanding. Repetition: Permission to remove him from your inefficient no-kill list, so we can blast him and save ourselves the trouble of any tedious melodrama sure to follow?"

#Warning: Null-Force Field Severe Drain To Primary Energy Source: 0.06 Minutes Remaining
Null-Force Field Deactivated

Input – Yudan Rosh: "Revan. Why is this demented droid calling you master?"
Voice Stress Analysis: Flat

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Yudan Rosh Deactivating Lightsaber

Primary Objective Completed

Exiting Combat Mode

Input – Master: "Er-"
Voice Stress Analysis: Confused

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Master Moving To Sitting Position

Sensor Scan:
Target: Master
Physical Analysis: Movement Is Slow But Unhindered
…Body Language Analysis: Conscious, Tense, Shaky, Organic Breathing Patterns Within Normal Human Parameters
…Infrared Analysis: Body Temperature Within Normal Human Parameters, Minor Elevation To Internal Blood Pump Frequency
Conclusion: Master Is Mildly Concussed

Input – Yudan Rosh: "And what exactly does he mean by a no-kill list?"

Input – Master: "That's... a good question. HK?"
Voice Stress Analysis: Faint

Output: "Explanation: As Dark Lord of the Sith, you had a short-list of sentients I was not allowed to harm in any meaningful fashion, should I encounter them during any of your assignments. I believe you had an ulterior motive for their survival rather than any sort of sentimental lapse, as is so frequent in sentients hampered with inefficient biological processors."

Input – Master: "Yudan, meet HK-47. Apparently, he used to be my personal assassination droid."
Voice Stress Analysis: Weary

Output: "Conjecture: Master, the equivocation of past tense is disingenuous-"

Input – Yudan Rosh: "He's Star Forge built, isn't he?"
Voice Stress Analysis: Angry

Output: "Statement: I am a product of the Master's inspired programming and the technological superiority of the Star Forge. It is no boast to state that I am both unique and unmatched in design, functionality, and statistical philosophy."

Auditory Input: Harsh Laugh
Source: Yudan Rosh

Input – Yudan Rosh: "Who's on this supposed no-kill list, then?"

Output: "Retort: I don't take orders from you, Apathetic Fleshbag. One word from my master-"

Input – Master: "HK. Answer the damn question."

Output: "Listing: In order of disappointment: Pacifistic Slushbag, Placid Goop-pooch, Hypersensitive Bipedal, Brawling Organic, Wrinkled Sludgesack, Apathetic Fleshbag, Meatbag."

Input – Yudan Rosh: "How informative. Revan, I can see why you have allowed this deranged apparatus of pedestrian taunts to stick around."
Voice Stress Analysis: Sarcastic

Output: "Conjecture: I was still assimilating my thesaurus at the time those references were created, Apathetic Fleshbag. Perfection is not an expeditious process, even for a superior artificial lifeform such as myself."

Input – Master: "HK, shut up. And include every member of my crew, whether here or elsewhere, on that damn no-kill list. And Yudan- stop insulting my frelling droid. Instead, why don't you explain why you were one inch away from lopping Jolee's head off?"
Voice Stress Analysis: Vehement

Input – Yudan Rosh: "I was allowing you a choice."

Input – Master: "Cut the crap. I could have- we could have left without resorting to killing- dammit, Yudan, I don't even get how you could supposedly support both sides-"

Input – Yudan Rosh: "Is this really the time?"

Input – Master: "I- Stars, the others! Where- where are they?"
Voice Stress Analysis: Frantic

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Master Moving To Standing Position
Visual/Thermal Tracking: Master Unsteady On Bipedal Limbs

Input – Yudan Rosh: "I have not had the chance to investigate the area, nor look for the others. Sit down, Revan, before you topple over-"

Input – Master: "If you make one more move against any of them-"

Input – Yudan Rosh: "Revan. You have made your decision. Your allies will not stand against you, and I will not strike out at them."

Facial Analysis: Master: Glaring
Body Language Analysis: Master: Disbelieving

Input – Master: "This conversation is not over, Yudan. Dammit- HK, can you sense Jolee or Juhani nearby?"

Output: "Answer: No. Extrapolation: My long-range biothermal sensors are affected by the residue of the Star Forge Defense System, master. Any scan beyond the closest proximity gleans results about as accurate as competitive projectile vomiting."

Input – Master: "The kaiburr- I can still feel it travelling into the skies- but the roof of the pyramid is caved in ahead-"

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Master Moving Towards Destroyed Section Of Chamber

Input – Yudan Rosh: "I am unfamiliar with the material of this structure, but the signal passes through the rubble unimpeded. This is likely by design."

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Master Levitating Debris

Input – Master: "Help me."
Voice Stress Analysis: Commanding

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Master and Yudan Rosh Levitating Debris

Sensor Scan (Infrared):
Target: Star Forge Defense Structure Inner Chamber
#Warning: Interference From Kaiburr Affecting Long-Range Infrared Sensors
...2 Organic Lifeforms Detected Underneath Debris

Output: "Observation: My infrared scanners are-"

Input – Master: "Jolee!"

Input – Yudan Rosh: "He's fine. Coming to, even as we-"

Input – Jolee Bindo: "There you are. What have you been waiting for, an engraved invitation?"
Voice Stress Analysis: Groggy

Sensor Scan:
Target: Jolee Bindo
Physical Analysis: Minor Bruising Noticeable, Organic Breathing Patterns Within Normal Human Parameters
...Infrared Analysis: Upper Torso Constricted By Debris, Body Temperature Within Normal Human Parameters
…Body Language Analysis: Conscious, Alert, No Further Signs Of Physical Distress
Predictive Analysis: Force Shielding Prevented Serious Injury
Conclusion: Jolee Bindo Is Healthy

Input – Master: "Jolee, are you okay?

Input – Jolee Bindo: "Oh, I'm fine. Nothing a hip replacement or two won't cure. How about you get this darn thing off my chest?"
Voice Stress Analysis: Disgruntled

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Debris Removed From Jolee Bindo

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Jolee Bindo Moving To Sitting Position

Input – Master: "I lost Juhani from the shield before the end. She'll- she might have-"
Voice Stress Analysis: Worried

Input – Jolee Bindo: "Well don't lollygag about then, young pup. Let's get this rubble moved."

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Master, Yudan Rosh and Jolee Bindo Levitating Debris

Incoming Transmission: Source: Dynamic-class Freighter Communication Device

Physical: Accepting Transmission

Input – Yudan Rosh: "There she is. Look."

Input (Dynamic-class Freighter Communication Device) – Canderous Ordo: "Tinhead, where the kriff have you disappeared to? Again?"

Input – Jolee Bindo: "Stop! Don't move that section! She'll bleed out!"

Sensor Scan:
Target: Juhani
Physical Analysis: Left Lower Limb Mostly Severed By Metallic Framework, Organic Breathing Patterns Below Normal Cathar Parameters
...Infrared Analysis: Lower Torso And Limbs Constricted By Debris, Body Temperature Within Normal Cathar Parameters, Internal Blood Pump Frequency Below Accepted Levels, Severe Blood Loss Noticeable
…Body Language Analysis: Unconscious, Limp
Conclusion: Juhani Severely Injured, Mobilization Risk To Organic Life

Output (Dynamic-class Freighter Communication Device): "Explanation: While you were cowering in an attempt to prevent any damage to your fragile outer coating, I have been completing my primary objective."

Input – Master: "Oh no, is that her-"
Voice Stress Analysis: Stricken

Input (Dynamic-class Freighter Communication Device) – Canderous Ordo: "Do you want your robotic trap welded shut?"

Input – Jolee Bindo: "Make yourself useful, sonny boy, and put her in your fandangled deep stasis. I'll see what I can do."
Body Language Analysis: Purposeful

Input – Master (whispered): "This is my fault."

Output (Dynamic-class Freighter Communication Device): "Sarcasm: My tactile receptors are aquiver in anticipation."

Visual/Thermal Tracking: Jolee Bindo Kneeling Next To Juhani
Visual/Thermal Tracking: Yudan Rosh Moving To Juhani

Input – Master: "I- HK, is that-"
Voice Stress Analysis: Shaky

Input – Master: "Give me the comm, HK."

Physical: Dynamic-class Freighter Communication Device Relinquished To Master

Input – Master: "Where are you, Canderous?"

Input (Dynamic-class Freighter Communication Device) – Canderous Ordo (Mando'a): "Revan. I see you're not dead."
Voice Stress Analysis: Pleased

Input (Dynamic-class Freighter Communication Device) – Carth Onasi: "Revan-"
Voice Stress Analysis: Emotional

Input (Dynamic-class Freighter Communication Device) – Canderous Ordo: "We're just inside this alien treefort. Onasi and Carpet are with me. State your location, and we'll intercept you."

Input – Master: "Just- just keep heading up. There's only one stairwell, and nothing here that affects non-Force users. Hurry- we need... we could do with some help."

Input (Dynamic-class Freighter Communication Device) – Carth Onasi: "On it."

Input (Dynamic-class Freighter Communication Device) – Canderous Ordo: "On my way."

Audio Tracking: Dynamic-class Freighter Communication Device Deactivating

Input – Jolee Bindo: "Let's hope they thought to bring medpacs with them. This limb can't be saved, though. We're going to have to deal with it here."

Input – Master: "Oh, Juhani-"

Output: "Observation: The loss of an organic limb represents the opportunity for Brooding Tabby to improve her flesh-like status with superior cybernetic prosthetics. Frankly, master, this incessant moping is as illogical as it is inefficient."

Facial Analysis: Master: Furious
Body Language Analysis: Master: Aggressive

Output: "Appeasement: Er, I mean, nice master, goo-ood master."

Input – Master: "HK. Get out of here. Get to the bottom of the pyramid, and locate that damn kaiburr. Run an analysis on how we can destroy it with the armament of the Ebon Hawk, and upload your calculations directly to the 'Hawk's navicomputer. Not another word. Not another damn word until I give you leave to speak."
Voice Stress Analysis: Cold

New Objective Received

Output: "Statement: Of course, master. Shutting up now."

Physical: Leaving Chamber

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Author's Note:
Coming up next: Revan's POV as the troops head back to the ship. Explanations and reconciliations ahoy.

A megatonmillion thanks to kosiah for the beta.