Darth Revan: The Beginning of the end

Book One: The Path to the Darkside

Part One: The Mandalorian Wars

Chapter Three

Onderon

Jacano felt adrenaline inside of him now. His heart was beating and he was already sweating. He was on a mission from the Jedi council to rid the planet Onderon of a small Mandalorian scouting presence. Something told Jacano that that there was more to this arising battle than capturing the Mandalorian neo-crusaders scattered throughout the grand city of Iziz. Iziz was in ruins which made the battle the more intimidating. What the Jedi didn't know was that this was the Mandalorian advanced team and the rearguard was on already en-route to Onderon.

In order for the invasion to succeed, the vanguard needed to capture Iziz spaceport as a landing point. Jacano then jumped out of the republic gunship and began dispatching as many Mandalorians he could see. He and Alek killed even more as they dashed down the sky-bridge to the planet's surface. They killed what seemed to be at least 100 Mandalorian grunts until they reached the barracks. Inside the barracks were about 80 brave Onderonian guards. The gates opened and out swarmed the reinforcements.

"For Queen Talia!" cried the lieutenant, "Let's drive the invaders back into the abyss!" Jacano let out a war cry followed by an army of Jedi who came out of the numerous gunships.

"What the heck is going on?" cried Alek, "Jedi, here!"

"Yes Alek," Jacano responded to his friend, "they must have disobeyed the council!" It was a wondrous site. At least 100 other knights were marching on Iziz and killing every Mandalorian in site. Jacano addressed the man who appeared to be the leader. "We've secured the area. Whom may I be speaking with?"

"Jedi Master Drexle Lars at your service!"

"It's an honor to meet you Master Lars!"

"The honor is all mine Jacano. Now tell me, where is the rest of the Mandalorian army?" At that moment Alek stepped into the picture.

"Major Tobin has told me that there is still a Mandalorian presence near the cliffs on the opposite side of the planet. He says we need to assist Colonel Vaklu; he's campaigning near the eastern villages. I've already called a gunship."

"General Lars, I'm not ordering you around because I know you are superior to you but, I would like you to stay here and protect Aziz!"

"Of course Jedi Jacano!"

The ship arrived five minutes later and Jacano, Alek, and two other Jedi along with Major Tobin and mixed troops from both the Republic and Iziz palace. "Even you Jedi," the major said, "should address Lord Vaklu as Sir or Your Grace."

"I didn't know he was royalty," Jacano said.

"Indeed he is!" Major Tobin snapped in a very proud tone, "He is a duke and prince of the heir. He was originally to be the king, but our strong witted current sovereign became queen. Her father was the king and since he left no male heir, they expected Vaklu to take his place. But our strong willed queen is the current ruler. A lot of people however believe she is weak. Now let's get back to the task at hand." The gunship arrived to pick the troops up including us and in about a half hour, we arrived at the plains where the Colonel was campaigning.

"Major, I was beginning to wonder when you'd show up. These must be the Jedi leading the attack."

"Yes," Jacano replied, "I'm Jacano Roush Ablis and this is Alek. We are Jedi Knights from Dantooine."

"I see," Vaklu responded, "We can't infiltrate the Mandalorian defenses."

"Leave that to me," Jacano proudly announced as he and Alek ran up to the enemy base and killing any man in sight, weather it was Mandalorian or a sad, innocent soul who got in their way. In about a half hour, every Mandalorian was dead.

"Area is secure," Major Tobin said.

"Colonel, Sir, look!" exclaimed a foot soldier as he pointed up at the Mandalorian transports fleeing the surface of Onderon.

"They must be fleeing to their landing point at the Dxun moon!" The duke said. "Pursue!"