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Data entry found in rebel hideout following raid.
Fifteen years have passed since the Republic was replaced by the Galactic Empire under Emperor Palpatine. His war machine has complete control over the galaxy and all forms of resistance have been crushed. Following the most recent attempt at such resistance prompted the Emperor to introduce the newly promoted Grand Moff Tarkin as the ruling governor of the Outer Rim and all its operations.
During the rise of the emperor a network of agents was secretly trained. They are of unknown origins but have become known throughout the empire as the Emperor's Hand. Many speculate that these are beings with powers similar to those of the now extinct Jedi who wisely chose to serve the empire and have been granted the official title of Inquisitors to oversee the emperor's will on sensitive matters.
This is a lie. The Jedi are not extinct. They are in hiding awaiting the day to return and lead a rebellion against the empire. Stay strong fellow rebels.
(CORUSCANT/NIGHT/IMPERIAL MILITARY BAR)
"I cannot believe you talked me into this." Barriss muttered as she followed Ahsoka into the cantina reserved for members of the glorious Imperial military.
The Togruta grinned slyly at her Mirialan companion, "We've been training for years I doubt they'll care if we have an occasional night of fun. What's the point in being Sith if you can't do whatever you like?"
"I thought the point was to be all powerful and form an empire out of creatures that will worship you."
"That too."
Heads turned all around them as they made their way across to the bar. In addition to being a human dominated empire it also was mostly male soldiers and officers, women were rare, female aliens almost non-existent to wear the uniform. Not to say that certain females hadn't proved themselves every bit as capable as the men.
"Like Daala." Ahsoka muttered to herself.
Barriss looked at her quizzically, "Tarkin's apprentice?"
"Yeah." The Togruta gave a small smile at the last encounter with the woman. She had been discovered by Tarkin after beating him in online strategy games, then proceeded to beat him in person and be offered the rank of admiral.
"Haven't heard from her in a while." Barriss sat down at the bar, ignoring the stares of the men beside her, "Where did she get appointed?"
"The assignment is highly confidential." Ahsoka sighed and examined the drinks list, "Or as Tarkin said 'Need to know only.' I guess we don't need to know."
A server droid rolled along behind the bar, "What can I get you?"
"Two Sonic Screwdrivers." Ahsoka answered before Barriss could speak.
"You got it." The droid moved away to fetch their order.
"Ahsoka!" Barriss hissed quietly.
She grinned, "Relax, what's the worst that cou-"
A hand firmly covered her mouth and the owner of that hand fixed a steely glare on her, "Do not say that line. Ever."
Ahsoka nodded compliantly with a serious expression on her face until Barriss retracted her hand, "Okay. We'll just have a few drinks."
"One."
"Maybe order some of these soldiers to accompany us."
"Not a chance."
"Then go have some fun."
"We're due back at the facility for midnight training sessions."
Ahsoka frowned glumly, "I forgot about that."
"You know how important this is." Barriss reached out to summon her drink from the droid as it returned. The glass flew through the air and into her grasp, gaining her an admiring grin from several onlookers, "Once we have completed our training then we can start getting proper assignments and missions."
"Just like our days as Jedi, only this time we're not fighting an army, just rebels and political enemies along with a few gangs." Ahsoka lifted her drink, "To the Empire!"
"To the Empire!" everyone in the cantina lifted their drinks to toast.
Just as her lips were about to touch the rim of her glass Ahsoka's comlink beeped. With a sigh of impatience she lowered her untouched drink and answered, "Yes?"
"Agent Tano, you and Agent Offee are to report to the Imperial Palace, immediately. A situation has developed that requires your insight." The voice of Governor Tarkin was unmistakeable.
Resisting the urge to strangle someone, Ahsoka put on her most compliant tone reserved for addressing Imperial officers of high rank, "Agent Tano here, message understood. We are on our way."
Barriss smirked, "So much for our night out."
"If this isn't a code red I'll strangle the human." The Togruta muttered darkly as she led the way out of the cantina.
(IMPERIAL PALACE)
The temple that once was the home of the Jedi Order now stood as the Galactic Empire's ultimate base of operations and resident of the Emperor himself.
After being cleared by security the two non-humans ascended in a turbolift whilst discussing the summons.
"I heard that Tarkin was sent to the Outer Rim," Barriss starred out of the glass turbolift at the surrounding city illuminated by lights in the night, "Some sort of construction project."
Ahsoka shrugged and likewise starred out at the immense city that spanned the entire planet, "Then why is he on Coruscant? Last time we spoke it was at his promotion to Moff, then he vanished."
"Didn't you ask Lord Vader?"
"I did, he said that it was a project that would ensure the complete and utter security of the Empire's grip on the galaxy." Ahsoka rolled her eyes, "Humans are so dramatic."
The doors opened and both women adopted the calm and mature expressions of professional agents of the empire as they stepped out. Waiting for them was a pair of red clad royal guards and a Chagrian in an ornate robe with a staff in hand.
"Speaker." Ahsoka inclined her head to the Emperor's aide.
Mas Amedda inclined his head slightly, "Agents, this way." He turned to lead the way.
"We were given no details of this summons." Barriss kept one eye on the royal guards as the group moved along the hallways towards the Emperor's office.
"Nor should you have been." The Chagrian replied, "It is a rather delicate matter."
Both women cautiously gripped their lightsabers.
Once they arrived at the room however they found Vader waiting for them and both straightened up in the presence of their long-time ally.
"Lord Vader." Ahsoka and Barriss bowed respectfully.
He nodded silently, save for the ominous hiss of his respirator, "Come."
Amedda and the royal guards remained outside as the three Sith entered the office. Seated at the desk was Grand Moff Tarkin who glanced around at their arrival with a thin smile.
On the other side of the desk and almost hidden beneath a cloak was Emperor Palpatine, or Darth Sidious to those who knew the truth, which was comprised of the people in that office.
"Agents, Lord Vader." The wizened and scarred face twisted into a revolting smile at their approach, "Your timing is impeccable."
Vader stopped and bowed his head deeply, Ahsoka and Barriss did likewise, "Master."
"Inform them of what you have just brought before me." The Emperor gestured at Tarkin.
He cleared his throat, "Outer Rim Imperial bases and outposts have been raided and ambushed frequently by a recurring band of fugitives. While normally this would be a matter for the Imperial Security Bureau to handle, this transmission changed the situation."
A hologram of a human adorned in ISB combat armour flickered into life from a projector.
"This is Agent Kallus reporting. During my investigation into this group of fugitives I encountered two humans of particular interest. The younger displayed above human agility and reflexes, and the elder was skilled in the use of a lightsaber. My analysis, a Jedi and his apprentice."
The hologram faded and silence fell on the five gathered in the room. Vader's breathing even seemed quieter in the wake of this revelation.
"Jedi." Barriss snarled, "How did they survive Order 66?"
Emperor Palpatine steepled his fingers, "Not all gifted with the Force were taken in by the Jedi. It is possible that the younger aged possessing this gift, as for the master, he must have been taught in the ways of the Jedi Code." His face darkened, "There are still some Jedi at large in the galaxy to this day. If word spread about Jedi aiding rebel movements it could create larger attempts to resist the Empire."
"We need to crush their hope." Ahsoka's yellow eyes narrowed, "We need to find and execute these Jedi publicly."
Barriss nodded slowly, "But we must move cautiously, to give these rebels too much attention will only promote them in the eyes of the people as beacons of hope."
"Which is why you will be leading this investigation." The Emperor leaned forward with his hands resting on his desk, "Lord Vader and Moff Tarkin have their own mission to deal with. As of this moment you both shall receive the rank of Inquisitor."
Ahsoka and Barriss exchanged looks of confusion and delight before facing their leader and bowing deeply, "Thank you, master."
"Agent Kallus will be your liaison with ISB." He continued, "Work with him to hunt down these rebels and the Jedi."
Both rose from their bow and made assurances that they would not rest until the enemies of the Empire were eliminated.
"Good," the Emperor smiled, "But to hunt these criminals you will need a ship. One has been prepared and is waiting for you at the military spaceport. I trust that it will be more than sufficient for your first official mission for the Empire. You may leave."
As they marched from the room Ahsoka and Barriss sensed pride emitting from Vader, and a sense of approval from Tarkin. The Emperor himself was shrouded in shadows, but they were reasonably certain he wanted them to succeed.
"Our own ship." Barriss remarked as they descended in the turbolift, "I wonder what make it will be?"
"I hope it's not something too big." Ahsoka cupped her chin, "Something small and fast."
(IMPERIAL SPACEPORT)
"Welcome, Inquisitors." An officer bowed his head respectfully as they approached, "I am-"
Ahsoka interrupted him with a glare, "Just show us our ship."
The man paled quickly and hurriedly indicated a waiting speeder. Once they were seated within it accelerated through the spaceport docking bays, passing immense sized Star Destroyers, frigates, escorts, and several corvettes before arriving at a much more secluded docking bay.
"The vessel has been carefully prepared for you." The officer opened the speeder door for them nervously, "A crew has been provided along with-"
He was cut off as Barriss raised her hand. The human started clutching at his throat and gasping frantically.
"You are not selling us a ship." The Mirialan told him calmly, "Cease talking unless we ask for it. Understood?"
The man nodded rapidly and she released him. As the man collapsed onto his knees inhaling deeply the docking bay door opened and the ship was at last presented.
"Oh kriff." Ahsoka swore in wonder.
"Fury." Barriss blinked slowly as though she couldn't believe her eyes.
The intimidating vessel was a Fury-class Interceptor. A vessel for Sith from the days of the Sith Empire designed for complete eradication of their enemies. Two streamline wings beside the main body of the ship with blast-resistant hull armour and strike foils to enhance their speed and manoeuvrability. Sublight engines to allow pursuit of other vessels, heavy laser cannons with lock-on capabilities to track moving targets, and between the powerful wings was a red tinted cockpit window with heavily reinforced shielding that looked like an eye fixed on whatever poor soul that tried to run from it.
Standing at the access ramp of the ship was a team of a pilot, co-pilot, a gunner, a communications officer, and four stormtroopers.
"Are you still alive?" Barriss casually asked the officer she recently choked with the Force.
"Yes?" he replied uncertainly.
"Good." She walked towards the ship, "Make certain we are cleared for departure."
Ahsoka snorted in amusement as the human hurried away, "What shall we call our new ship?"
"We are agents of the Emperor hunting fugitives… what about Huntress?"
"Works for me." Ahsoka strode over to their crew, "I am Inquisitor Tano, this is Inquisitor Offee. You will address us with the respect due or you will be put off this ship, while it is flying. Am I clear?"
"Yes Inquisitor!" they chanted.
"Prepare for take-off." Ahsoka jerked her head at the ramp and watched them ascend into the ship, "I'm looking forward to this." She added to Barriss.
"As am I." the Mirialan smiled.
With confidence surging between them the two women boarded their vessel. Moments later it lifted up from the docking bay and rapidly accelerated into the sky of Coruscant before climbing out of orbit and engaging its hyperdrive. Huntress blasted into hyperspace to begin its hunt for the rebels and the Jedi.
And so the new journey begins. Yes this will follow events of Star Wars: Rebels, a show which I will admit is not as bad as I first expected it to be, though it lacks the same grand power of the Clone Wars series which featured massive battles both on multiple planets and in space. Ahsoka and Barriss will be replacing the Inquisitor who is quite an impressive villain despite his inability to actually kill the rebels.
Anyway, please review and I'll see you next time.