" My reputation was beginning to grow as one of the strongest Commandos of the reformed 501st Legion, more aptly named as 'Vader's Fist.' Whenever a planet began to turn against the Empire, I was sent in to subjugate any Rebellion by disposing of its leaders and reminding them that Rebellion is futile. However it seemed that there was more going on than just simple 'Rebellions.' Vader was interested in this, just as much as I was. If only it was that simple... "

Dare was assigned a special mission, and that she was to be briefed by Darth Vader himself. She felt self-conscious and full of fear as she was to come helmet to helmet with the most dangerous man in the Empire. She heard the stories about his brutal fighting style, and that if anyone disappointed him, they'd meet a swift and painful end by that of Force Choke.

Taking a Lambda Shuttle, Dare arrived at the coordinates of the Executor; soon to be Vader's Flagship. A new class of Capital Ship; a Super Star Destroyer, it was bigger, wider and longer than any ship in the Imperial Fleet. Whilst it looked incomplete, it was already enough of a force on it's own, supplemented by a large protective fleet of smaller Destroyers and TIEs.

Landing in the Hanger of the Executor, she kept her helmet straight as she proceeded through a set of doors. Headed to the Bridge, she discovered that he was standing there, clad in full black Sith armor.

"You've finally arrived."

"Yes, Lord Vader."

Dare approached the central console and bowed her body to him in respect.

"I'm calling upon your skills in order to investigate a disturbance on the planet of Saleucami. A large gathering of Pirates have been spotted along several hyperspace routes close to Imperial control."

Vader brought up such planet and routes on the central terminal, projecting holographic images of the planet and several scavenged ships. One however, was particularly noticeable. In the midst of the fleet was an Acclamator-class Assault Ship, painted in a brown tint compared to the usual.

"CC-3275, I require you to head to this planet and discover the source of this. Do not fail me, Commando."

"It shall be done, my Lord."

Bowing her head, Dare walked out of the Bridge and proceeded to her shuttle, before an Imperial Officer approached her. Curious...

"Commando. A word, if you please."

"Of course, what can I do for you?"

"Lord Vader has made me aware of your latest mission, and feels that you are unsuitable with using a standard class Lambda Shuttle for espionage tasks."

Dare clutched her fists a little bit with that remark, but let the officer continue.

"Which is why we've had a commission in place. Sienar Fleet Systems volunteered to grant you access to one of these."

The Officer pointed towards the hanger's shielding, and a TIE flew in and docked. To Dare's surprise, the model was that of a TIE/sh Shuttle. Landing near her, the ramp unloaded and a small squad of Imperial Stormtroopers, freshly equipped with the new armor, and baring the same coloured shoulder pads as her, they formed two lines outside the ramp and held a salute.

"This TIE/sh is freshly crafted and ready for service, as are it's men. Lord Vader has given you his blessing with a squad of your own as well as a customizable ship."

"I see. Thank you, Officer. Please relay my appreciation to him when you can."

"Affirmative. Good hunting, Soldier."

The Officer moved behind her and through the hanger bay doors, leaving her in front of the ship she had commissioned. It was a pleasant sight, but she didn't feel like it was needed. Regardless, Dare accepted the situation and approached the Stormtroopers, one of them speaking to her.

"Awaiting your orders, ma'am."

"Fall in with me, men. We're heading out."

"Yes, ma'am."

As Dare entered the TIE, the Stormtroopers followed and took their places in the cargo hold, whilst Dare entered the pilots seat. It had been a while since she piloted a fighter, shuttles were a lot easier. Remembering her core training however was certainly easy, as she effortlessly took off and exited the Executor. Locating the Hyperspace Controls, she inputted the coordinates and made the jump.

A few hours had passed since the initial jump and she arrived within the orbit of Saleucami, and immediately was met with the sound of combat. The fleets in question was the one involving the modified Acclamator, and a fleet of smaller ships; Corellian Frigates to be precise. The Acclamator was supported by numerous ships of Black Sun design.

"What is the meaning of this?"

Exclaimed Dare under her breath as she slowly maneuvered towards the planet. Things were going to go smoothly, and she'd eventually touch down on the planet's surface. Until of course her ship was hailed by the Acclamator. Upon receiving the transmission, a hologram played in front of her. It displayed a human male wearing a brown coat, with a facial scar going from the top left to the bottom right of his face.

"I was wondering when 'Lord Vader' was going to get involved. Still upset that one of his ships is missing?"

"Not quite. Though now I know what face to associate these pirates with. Tyber Zann."

"Ah, so you are indeed aware of me. You Imperials are certainly not one to slack on information gathering."

"What are you doing with an Imperial designated ship, Tyber? Taking it on a test drive against some rebels?"

"Well, initially that was the case, but seeing as you're here, I have more interesting plans in store. Which is why I'm extending you an invitation."

"An invitation? Why would I accept the offer of a Underworld Rat?"

Dare exclaimed with venom in her tone of voice. Her history with the Criminal Underworld is vast, given that one of her 501st Operations whilst fighting in the Clone Wars involved taking care of a Black Sun occupation force that assaulted a Republic outpost.

"Because I believe that everyone has a price, and you are no exception. Even now, you're one of the only few remaining Clones, are you not?"

"What's it to you?"

"That makes you valuable. Your combat training and precision engineering makes you a dangerous force to be reckoned with. I've heard the reports about you, 3275, or should I call you Dare?"

"You can call me whatever you want when I'm wiping you scum off the face of the Galaxy."

"Are you so sure of that?"

Suddenly behind her, she could hear the screams of Stormtroopers as she turned the seat to reveal someone else was in her ship. A Talortai with dual arm blades, and force sensitivity. She soon realized that whilst she was speaking with Tyber over the holographic communications, the Talortai had discreetly boarded her ship using technology that hides them from scanners, and eliminated her squad.

Tyber: "Excellent work, Urai."

Urai: "Of course, Tyber. I'd recommend you take his offer, Imperial."

Dare had a moment to ponder that whilst Urai readied his blades. She didn't exactly have much of a choice, did she. She removed her helmet to reveal her long flowing red hair and tossed it to the side. No point hiding herself behind a helmet now.

Dare: "Fine. I'll play along for now."

Tyber: "I knew you would make the right choice. Just for security purposes, you will be going in Urai's ship."

Urai: "Of course. Follow me."

Urai grabbed Dare on the shoulder and she jumped up, grabbing her weapon and following him to his ship. As soon as they boarded, Urai set the course for the Acclamator. A fair distance away from the TIE and the ship turned around; firing it's mounted turbolazer cannons and destroying the shuttle, before turning around and flying towards the Acclamator...

" As soon as I made it to Saleucami, a battle was already underway in it's orbit between a group of Pirates who I later discovered was the infamous Zann Consortium, and a group of Corellian Rebels. As I was close to making planetside, their leader Tyber Zann contacted me, extending me an offer. Held against my will by his associate, all my Stormtroopers were eliminated and I was taken. Whatever the Consortium has in store for me, I won't talk. I'm too loyal to the Empire to let any information slip into the hands of a few low-down Underworld thugs who think themselves big. Of course, I was unaware of why he really wanted my attention... "