Darkness Returns
Ch17 A Long Way From Home
Ansion outskirts 19.8 ABY 45 minutes later.
A green spherical glows eminates from what almost seems like a ramdom and remote sector of space, as the GreatFox pulls out of the warp, its crew looks out to their destination.
"Destination reached Fox, location unknown to our starcharts." ROB reported.
"I wonder where we are? I just hope Peppy gave us the correct coordinates." Fox says.
"Have faith Fox." advised Krystal.
"I will Krys. ROB is it ok for us to head down to that planet?"
ROB brings up the planet on the main holo screen and analysis it.
"Gravity normal, air is breathable, planetary conditions stable, environment is safe for surface recon." ROB points out.
"Ok then bring us into orbit ROB, Krystal and I will go down to the surface and have a look around."
ROB down at the radar and sees two small sillouetts approaching them fast.
"Fox we have two unknown fighters headed our way."
"Shields up ROB prepare for attack!"
"Affirmative Fox."
The two fighters each take a side of the GreatFox and fly with them in a close quarter.
"Wait Fox their hailing us!" Krystal yells.
"Unknown cruiser, we have you on our screen please identify. Your are in Ansion local space over."
"My name Captain Fox McCloud of the Cornerian Army Private Military Unit StarFox we are not hostile. We are on mission of the highest priority. Can you direct us to your commanding officer."
"I will need to varifiy your request with my OIC. Please stand by Captain."
After a few minutes the pilot comes back online with GreatFox.
"You have been cleard to land Captain. Is your cruiser atmospheric capable?"
"Yes it is. Do you want us to follow you?" Fox asks.
"Roger that Captain. Follow our lead." the pilots replies back.
The Great GreatFox then follows the two Delta 7s down to the surface of Ansion.
The Maw instalation that same time.
Admiral DeGuale observes the starcharts with pride. His plans were going almost exactly as he originally planned. They are at war with Republic, they have wiped out the Earth Alliance, the Hutt Cartel, Zann Consortium and have devastated the Cornerian military.
"Everything is working out as planned sir." Tyho says.
"I know Jason."
"So whats next Xavier?" Daala asks.
"Well Natasi, now that our enemies our distracted, I think its time for me to have a little expedition back to the unkown regions."
"May I ask where Xavier?" she asks.
"Cerinia my dear."
Ansion capital city Cuipernam one hour later.
Inside the defense force HQ of Ansion Fox and Krystal meet the ADF commanding generals in hopes that they can accomplish their mission.
"Ok Captain McCloud lets get this strait. Your from a system called Lylat and your home has been invaded by an unknown military force. Now your here in search for reinforcements correct?" The generals asks.
"That is correct sir. Can you help us?" Fox replys.
"I afraid there is little I can. The Asion Defence Force is not allowed to interfere with off world ordeals. We are strickly a civil defense force. Not to mention with the Empire attacking Repulic bases and fleets, security is verytight and I'm sure their not spareing many troops for non Imperial conflicts. I'm sorry."
Fox and Krystal turn towards each other.
"Who is the Empire?"Fox asks.
"The Empire is only the most relentless and blood thirsty group of tyrants that have ever exsisted, and have killed billons and have commited countless acts of genocide. Why?" the general comments.
"They wouldn't by chance have a fleet of wedge shaped battleships, white armoured soldiers and massive quadrupedal walkers, do they?"Fox asks.
"Yes they do why?"the general asks.
Fox looks back at Krystal.
"Its them Fox."
"I know, mabey we have a chance at this after all."
Fox then looks back at the general.
"Sir I think that you have just answered one of my questions. We need to get to the Republic capital as soon as possible. Where might that be?"
"That would be Coruscant, its near the core of the galaxy about two or so parsecs from here. It shouldn't take you long to get there."
"Ya at will, two parsecs will take us weeks, mabey a month to get there." Fox comments.
"What kinda hyperdrive you got on that ship a class 10?"
"Um I don't know how you guys classify your hyperdrives, all I know is that ours is Space Dynamics 3600 Ultra Star, if that means anything." Fox comments.
"I never heard of Space Dynamics."
"Please sir our people our dying we need to get help at all costs." Krystal pleads.
"Ok I'll tell what I can do. I can talk with our maintenance department and mabey we can hook you up with a better hyperdrive so get to the core worlds. Hows that?"
"That would be great sir. Thank you. We will also need the coordinates to get there as well sir." Fox says.
"Not a problem Captain."
Saleucami two hours later.
Far beyond visual range of the Imperial blockade a single G-75 transport and three X-wing escorts come out of hyperspace.
"This transport Dune Runner we have reached Saleucami has everyone else made it over?"
"This Raptor 1 my two wingmen are here over."
"Good we should be out range of the Imperials Raptor 1 over."
"Copy that Dune Runner, we need to make this quick, otherwise the Imperials are going to spot us, then were in trouble."
"Viper 1 here, what if were spotted before we get the supplies down to the surface over."
"That depends on how close to the planet we are. If were close we'll just hall ass and get down there. If were not we abort. That simple. Now Dune Runner will you be coming back with us or staying on the surface over."
"We have been ordered to stay on the surface incase they need additional evacuation ships. So as soon as we land your free to leave over."
"That sounds simple enough. Lets do this and get the hell out of here. Viper 1 take left, Cobra 1 take right, I'll take point. Lets move out." Tim orders.
The four ships then speed towards the panet as fast as they could to get these desperatly needed supplies to the suffering troops on the surface. As they pass up the blockade they get a bit concerned when the Dune Runner gets a slight radar ping, however with its advanced countermeasures they manage to slip past the fleet.
When the four ships finally bypass the fleet and breach the atmosphere they observe the battle from high above. They could see the hordes of Imperials attempting to breach the Republic defense line.
"This is the Dune Runner we have a visual, the LZ is in sight over."
"Copy that Dune Runner. Mark, Ellen don't engage the Imperials unless attacked, we need to stay with the Dune Runner until it lands."
As the Dune Runner slowly sets down on the landing pad while the three X-wings fly in a tight formation around the perimiter of the base, waiting for confirmation.
"This is the Dune Runner we have landed mission complete. Thanks for the escort. These troops really need the supplies."
"Not a problem. Glad we could help, just make sure you guys watch your asses alright." Tim says.
"You aswell, thanks agian."
The three X-wings then pull up at supersonic speeds.
"Sir are we going to go around the blockade or what sir?" Mark asks.
"No were going through them." Tim says with a smile.
"Were approaching the blockade now sir." Ellen warns.
"Ok preprogram your nav computers and route all power to shields and engines." Tim orders.
"They got a beat on us. Their firing on us!" Mark yells.
"I can see that Mark." Tim comments back.
The flight of X-wings quickly weave their way around the Imperials warships, avoiding turbolaser fire.
"Now's our chase, punch it!" Tim yells.
In a split second the X-wings jump into hyperspace.
Ansion military HQ that same time.
With in the base hanger bay, defense force mechanincs install the new hyperdrive system for the GreatFox. The general walks up to Fox to give him the ships statis.
"Well Captain that should do it. The new hyperdrive is up and ready. It's a class II so it will get you to the core fairly quick."
"Thank you sir. We really appreciate this. How can we repay you."
"Just make those Imperial bastards pay for their crimes alright McCloud."
"Beleive I will."
"In addition to the hyperdrive we also updated your nav computers with the locations of most Republic worlds."
"That will help alot sir. Well sir we need get going. We can't afford to wait around. Take care sir." Fox says while he shakes the generals hand.
Fox and Krystal board the GreatFox and have ROB begin take off. The general watches as the GreatFox ascends into the atmoshpere. Once they reach orbit Fox begins prep for hyperspace.
"Ok lets see what this babey do. ROB set coarse for Coruscant." Fox said with a bit of excitement.
"Affirmative Fox."
"Krystal strap yourself in. Were going to be going fast."
Slightly nervous she replies. "Ok Fox."
"Here we go" Fox says with a smile, as the GreatFox shoots off into Hyperspace.
Authors notes:First contact is coming soon, as well as a few major plot twists. I bet your wondering about Cerinia, right? You'll see in a bit. So stay with me. Thanks for reading and reviewing.