Phantom Rebellion
Chapter 116 Caught
By: Major144
Disclaimer: I don't own anything this is just a story for fun.
The shuttle carrying Jazz, Wraith, and their military escort made it's way to the military base Vicky commanded. Jazz looked out the window at the towns and villages they passed. She saw armed soldiers patrolling some of the streets and several bits of graffiti scattered around. The graffiti showed dumb and rude cartoonish images of Vicky as well as the words 'Icky Vicky'. In the past before Jazz had learned about her mom and brother's secret, Jazz would have simply brushed the graffiti off as some disobedient punks or anarchist fighting against order, but now she was more open minded and aware that there were some pretty bad people in the Empire abusing their power and the people they were supposed to protect and serve. Vicky was clearly corrupt yet none of the higher ups had made a move to stop her or remove her from her position. Jazz was going to have to expose Vicky using her own position of power, which would force the higher ups to act. This action would help get rid of a dangerous enemy of the Rebels and help push Wraith away from the Empire and eventually side with the Rebels.
"This seems to be a charming place." Muttered Wraith looking out at one window.
Jazz followed Wraith's gaze and saw what appeared to be young children cleaning some of the graffiti, while armed guards stood over them. Anytime one of the kids would slow down or stop cleaning the guards would prod them with their blasters forcing them to get back to work. Jazz felt a wave of disgust at such behavior. Clearly there was a great deal of corruption and brutality going on around here.
The shuttle soon reached the base and landed. Jazz, Wraith, and their armed escort got off the shuttle and were greeted by Vicky and a dozen armed guards.
"Welcome to Outpost 5, I'm Lieutenant Commander, Vicky and I'm in charge around here." Said Vicky.
"I'm Jazz the head of People's Relationships in Goza City and this is Wraith." Said Jazz.
"I hear you're here to give us an inspection." Said Vicky.
"I am. It's part of my job. Got to make sure that our troops and the people we protect and serve are all happy and well taken care of." Said Jazz.
"Of course. I'll lead you on a personal tour and you'll see that everything is ship shape and up to code. Follow me." Said Vicky as she turned and began to walk.
Jazz and Wraith followed her.
"So I've been reading some reports and documents that said you had a twin brother named Rick who was killed by the Rebels and a clone trooper a few months back." Said Jazz.
"It's true my brother was killed in combat doing his job, by those filthy Rebels and a dumb clone. I was devastated, when I heard the news and I vowed I would avenge my brother and bring his killers to justice. My brother's demise inspired me to work hard and rise through the ranks of the military and now here I am in charge of a base and fairly large number of troops. My region has a very low crime rate and I've established law and order. The people around here respect me." Said Vicky.
"What about all that graffiti we saw on the way up here?" Asked Wraith.
"The work of a small time gang of hoodlums and criminals. They used to be a big deal and run a fairly good criminal business, before I came in and ruined it. Most of them are in jail and the few that remain attack me in any way they can." Said Vicky.
They passed some Tie Fighters and Walkers that appeared to have a bit of rust on them. Jazz knew that equipment like that shouldn't have rust on it and suspected that Vicky was keeping the money that was supposed to be used for equipment maintenance to herself.
"I see some of your equipment is rusty. Have you been having money issues?" Said Jazz.
"Yeah I'll admit the equipment is a bit rusty and clunky, but it is all fully functional and still performs well in the field. The money that would normally go into maintenance is sent to the wives and children of some of my men's families. I care for the people I work with and it's a small sacrifice." Said Vicky.
They walked into a building and through a hallway where they passed a young teen wearing grey prison jumpsuit mopping the floors. As they passed Jazz heard the prisoner mutter.
"Icky Vicky."
Unfortunately Vicky heard the comment and whirled around to face the prisoner. Vicky drew her blaster and set it on stun.
"You dare insult me thief?" Said Vicky.
"I only became a thief because you taxed my family out of everything! I was only stealing food to feed myself and my loved ones!" Snarled the teen as he spat at Vicky and hit her in the chest.
Vicky wiped the spit off her chest and blasted the teen knocking him to the ground stunned.
"What did that young man mean by his family being taxed out of everything?" Asked Jazz raising an eyebrow.
"Oh his just a thief and a notorious liar. You shouldn't believe a word he says." Said Vicky as she put her blaster away.
They continued on, until they came outside. A guard approached Vicky and said there was a call in her office. Vicky went to go take it and told Jazz and Wraith they could explore the base. Jazz took notice of one building that didn't look like it served as any purpose, but had a couple of guards standing at the door and decided to go investigate it. She and Wraith approached the door and the guards stopped them.
"None may enter except Vicky." Said one guard.
"Why what's the big deal with this building?" Asked Jazz.
"That information is confidential." Said the other guard.
"Well I'm official business and if you don't let us pass then I'll bring this up with Governor Lance." Said Jazz.
The guards exchanged looks and then they let Jazz and Wraith pass.
"Oh my goodness!" Said Jazz as she and Wraith saw what was in the building.
There were full of dirty poorly nourish clone troopers. It seemed that Vicky had a insane amount of hatred clones due to her brother's death. This was absolutely illegal and Jazz needed to report this in. Jazz began to reach for her communicator, when there was a couple of blaster shots from outside and Vicky strolled in with six guards.
"Well this is a surprise. Guess I can't have either of you returning to Goza City alive." Said Vicky as she pulled out her blaster and pointed it at Jazz and Wraith.
To be continued.