The star of coruscant appeared above the moons of Concordia, It's gargantuan size casting a massive shadow of the mandalorian tribes down below .
( This is a rendering of the ship made by a fan created from the in game Swtor debris left by the ship , This us the most accurate design we have if the vessel so far )
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" Prepare for departure " Vaylin ordered the skeleton crew of droids manning the controls of the star of coruscant .
" At once high justice " A deep tone sounded from the nearest droids mouth piece speaker , Dragging its fingers as it controlled the ships hangers and on board vessels .
" Bring a small crew to the surface ... We need a show of power ... " Vaylin grunted , Turning from the control bridge of her new vessel , Turning for a moment to once mroe stare through the view port of the vessel for a couple moments before turning away and marching towards the elevator .
All across the ship , Various experimental long lost weapons slowly powered up , Railguns of unknown design , Gravity weapons , Missiles capable of burning away atmospheres long lost to the whims of time . The ship was filled with experimental weapons so powerful and so terrible it had once fought the entirety of a sith armada at the same time . And that was before the upgrades implemented apon the vessel from Scorpio on iokath .
Making the way to the hanger after some time , Vaylin entered the zakuulan shuttle ready for lift off in her personal hanger , with three other vessels filled with disguised skytrooper units garbed into military gear to hide that they were droids .
" Let's go " Vaylin grunted , Stepping into the vessels bay doors before lifting off , Spearing from the hanger before nose diving towards the forested planet below .
" What is the history of this planet " Vaylin asked in curiosity, Crossing her arms as she clenched and unclenched her right hand .
" Established as a mining colony until the great clan wars , The forests have suffered extensively during these times nearly rendering the planet lifeless and baren ... due to recent efforts the moon has started to recover. It is the current home of the exhaled deathwatch lead by clan vizla " One of the droids responded at her side , The woman standing with closed eyes whilst listening intently.
" Clan vizla huh ... I see " Her yellow eyes reopened as a coy smile teetered on the side of her lips " I do hope they choose the hard way "
...
Approaching the nearby death watch camps , The shuttles answered the hails requested by the death watch guards .
" You are cleared for landing ... Our new mandaloam governer pre vizla will meet you apon your arrival " The new mandalorian guard spoke, Causing vaylin to roll her eyes.
" Good " Vaylin responded , Ended communications as the ship she was in finally began its final approach , The bay doors opening on the side of the vessel as it began to slow down .
" Prepare to disembark " Their orientation rotated as they slowed to a sudden halt , Lowering to the ground along with the escorting ships , The droid forces departing alongside vaylin as she jumped to the ground with a huff .
Standing before the new mandlorian town were the forces still present , Standing sentry as they waited for their leader to meet the owner of the dreadnaught hanging over their home with its weapons primed at their homes .
Approaching the camp , Vaylin spread her arms wide , Looking from left to right as her droids came to a marching halt on either side of her , Each holding their rifles at the ready to gun down everyone present .
" GREETINGS " Vaylin smirked wildly before the gathered exiled death watch " I BRING NEWS , I AM SENYA TYRELL "
" I take it you're the one in command of that vessel " A man spoke , parting the new mandalorians as he came forward , A roughly forty year old looking man Glaring at vaylin with hostility.
" I am ... Yes ... It is my vessel ... but that is unimportant ... FOR I ... Am here to end your exile ... you have new purpose ... you are to follow me ... As decreed by your duchess " Vaylin watched each and every person intently , Noting that the majority of the people present seemed to be looking at vizla for some sense of response .
' He's the leader ' Vaylin cooed internally , Smiling to herself as she noticed the incensed look on vizsla's face .
Several long seconds of violent twitches rapturing across pre's face and body , Before his face muscles were schooled and a pleasant smile overcame his features .
" I am glad the duchess finally recognises the efforts we have displayed in trying to sow forgiveness and rejoin our mandlorian brothers ... " Pre looked to the people behind him , Each one showing their belief and trust in his words , However a brunette girl retained a harsh glare in her direction .
' A loyal follower ... ' Vaylin laughed aloud, Waving her hand as the droids at her side raised their weapons , Shocking the residents of the camps .
" Don't lie to me ... I've already scoured this planet from head to toe before my arrival ... I wander ... " Vaylin pulled out her saber from inside her robes , Igniting the yellow blade of her saber in , It's blade glowing a yellow beam into the night .
" Would the duchess sanction your executions had she realised you were rebuilding the deathwatch ... Hm " She watched the group present become guarded " DONT move ... or you'll die ...I'm actually quite pleased about this "
" You see ... while I appreciate the beliefs and devotion of the mandalorian forces provided to me by the duchess... they lack ... certain qualities of the true mandalorian blood possess " She began to approach the frozen pre vizla .
" Tell me ,O leader of death watch... do you truly follow the true ways of the mandalorian clans " Vaylin asked with a mocking laugh.
" We do ... " He felt for a blaster held in his clothing , Glaring at vaylin with all the hatred he could muster " It seems we never had a chance to come back to our rightful ways "
" I wouldn't say so .. I too believe in glory through battle ... So let's make a wager , Pre vizla ... A battle for command ... if you win ... I'll give you my dreadnought ... and you can lay seige to mandalore , And fight of the republic and the CIS at the same time without fear " Vaylin began , Looking at the intruiged pre as he looked up to the vessel .
" And if you win " Pre asked , Revealing the blaster he had hidden , Now genuinely curious at what the invader had to say .
" If I win , I get death watch , And your unwavering loyalty ... let's go .. warrior to warrior ... " Vaylins eyes became crazed as pre looked to his followers , Looking around from left to right before recieving some small nods .
" Very well woman ... we decide the fate of our futures in an hour ... " Pre sneered , Showing his true colours for a moment before being ferried off by his followers that very next moment .
" Very well " Vaylin laughed , Simply walking over to a boulder , jumping to onto its top before sitting down and closing her eyes and drifting off into deep thought for the next hour with her droids taking point in guarding her position.
On the dot of the passing hour , Several metallic clanking was heard , With over thirty mandalorian armoured warriors marching from the camp , Surrounding vaylin as she cracked open an eye .
" Ah... I'm glad you didn't decide to flee , it would have been a shame to have you blasted to bits " Vaylin plopped herself up and bounced down to the ground as vizsla entered the ring of mandalorians .
" It is a cowards way to flee in the face of challenge ... and cowards ... we are not " Pre motioned to the mandalorians .
" Yea " A couple of his men each spoke up , Bolstering his support as he smiled at his men.
" AS OUR CHALLENGER HAS SO ELEGANTLY PROPOSED ... A CHALLENGE FOR LEADERSHIP" Pre laughed , Several low laughs and giggles echoed all round " THE DREADNAUGHT ... FOR OUR PEOPLE ... WHO WOULD I BE TO DENY SUCH A REQUEST ... I ... PRE VIZSLA ... WILL OBVIOUSLY HONOUR THIS ARRANGEMENT "
The blonde man drew out his blaster and pointed it at Vaylin , The woman simply stretching her arms as the man did so , Not particularly caring in the slightest.
" Let's get this over with shall we " She hadn't even drawn her blade , Instead she had taken on a brawlers stance , Looking as if she was ready to pounce apon the mandalorian .
" Bo ... do us the honours " A ginger haired girl to the side nodded at her leaders words.
" 3 ... 2 ...1 ... Begin " The mandalorians leapt back , Creating space for the two combatants.
...
Right off the bat Pre began to open fire apon the woman , Yet to his and the others great surprise , The woman didn't even dodge .
Like a raging rancor she simply rushed him , Hands reaching towards him as blaster bolts slammed into her face and chest , Tearing away skin and fabric with each round that found its mark .
" COME HERE " The woman's voice , More akin to a beastial growl , Put pre on edge as he activated his jetpack and leapt back , jumping away and into the air just as the ferocious woman's arms encircled where he had been.
" RAGH " The woman raged , Arm flashing out and managing to wrap around his left leg before he had escaped her reach .
' WHAT KIND OF STRENGTH ' Pre roared internally as he watched the boot under her grasp warp and crunch , A loud cracking being heard all around before he felt an intense sense of vertigo.
The world around him shifted for a moment , As he found himself careening through the air as she had thrown him through the air towards their camp .
The rampaging woman followed his uncontrolled flight with heavy footsteps , rumbling stone spreading under her foot before she simply leapt towards him , Reaching once more.
'NOT AGAIN ' The fool finally caught himself , Flying up and away as the monsters hand barely missed him , With her falling back to the ground with a huff of anger .
A magnetic hook erupted from his left gaunlet , The cable flying and wrapping around the woman's arms , Entrapping them as the cable became taunt .
" You thought you had a chance " Pre mocked before flying towards the camp , Intending to take the woman with him .
Vaylins feet skidded across the ground , Boots leaving trenches in the ground as she was dragged around.
The cable around her arms creaked and groaned , And she watched the nearest hovel approach .
" Your mistake " Valyin smirked , Leaning back as far as she could , her toes and feet becoming angled upwards and free as her ankles dragged through the dirt.
And just as she was to collide with the hovel , Pres arm was vilently wrenched out of its socket , Dislocating his shoulder as the woman's feet collided with the wall of the hovel , Stopping his flight dead in its tracks.
The metal under her feet groaned slightly as she pivoted against the wall , Angling the cable to sling it around the edge of the hovel , And with a rather violent tug , Brought Pre flying back down to the ground .
With a leap , She landed on the man's arm , Her cry of pain heard as she stamped down on the gauntlet that held the cable , Severing its connection and allowing her freedom .
She was forced away not a moment later as fire bathed its horrible heat on her skin and cloak , Courtesy of pre's other gauntlet , The flesh on her face becoming bubbled and blistered whilst holes in her cloak quickly became larger .
" I'll admit ... you're strong for your size ... but this is where it ends " Pre growled , Reaching to his waist and pulling out what was obviously a lightsaber " FOR MANDALOR "
With his left arm dangling uselessly at the side , he rushed her as a black blade sung ti life from the sabers hilt.
" I've never seen a blade like that " Vaylin cooed , Fishing her own saber from her robes , Igniting the yellow blade and rushing to meet pre in the middle.
Their sabers met in a violent burst of sparks and light , screeching vioently as pre attempted to out match the strength of the woman across from him.
" Hehehahahaha" Vaylin laughed , her burning visage visible under the hood of her robes , As her head raised before coming crashing down on his own , Breaking the saber lock as he was forced back a metre .
" Ah "Her blade swept to the right, The man jumping back slightly, Aiming his saber arm at the woman as he shot an explosive round at her.
" yah " The round sailed past , Exploding behind before she ducked several more , wearing in and out as she crossed the distance between them once more.
Their sabers collided once more , only for a second as they began to viciously sweep their blades in completely random arcs and sweeps , Intending to take their opponent out with sheer brute force rather than technique.
A stab at her waist was dodged by simply side stepping out of its path. Taking a note out of her beloveds book , She wound her digits around the man's right arm , Crushing it with ruthless efficiency , Making the man drop his blade as now both hands were completely useless.
" Concede " Vaylins voice was low , And hollow as she looked down at the warrior , Catching his saber as it fell with her off hand " You've lost "
" I've... only lost when out of OPTIONS" Pre smirked victoriously , Priming his flame thrower , Reaching up with his gauntlet and jabbing it straight at the bottom of vaylins mouth.
With his smirk plastered firmly in place , a gout of flame erupted , Encapsulating the woman's head and spreading into the air above .
Several seconds , Long , Precious time past , As the flame seared flesh and skin before pre visla's eyes , The blonde man laughing sightly as he slowly stopped feeding fuel to the flame thrower.
" As you see " Pre shouted out , Turning to the group of mandalorians flying and touching down around them " I AM ... THE "
" Loser " Gosoebumps rushed down pre's spine , Freezing on the spot as a subtle chill rose over the environment, the light seemed to dim slightly, like something was missing from the environment... a dull sheet placed over everyone's eyes.
And as pre turned around , He stumbled and fell back , Eyes widening as his arms became caked in mud.
The death watch around took half a step back , The smell of burning flesh assault pre's nose , Eyes finally registering the woman who was still standing.
With her eyelids burnt off , Blackened skin peeling from her face. Vaylin slowly crouched down infront if the mandalorian leader.
Lipless teeth grating against eachother. The hole that used to be her nose wheezed as she took in a breath of air .
Her entire head had been stripped of hair , angry red Blisters forming across the surface of her face.
" Victory ... " Her voice a horse whisper , And before everyones eyes , skin erupted across her head. Rapidly snaking its way around her wounds , Lips forming in seconds as eyelids regrew.
Bo's eyes became wide with horror and intruige , Watching as long flowing brown hair cascaded down vaylins shoulders.
" Is mine ... mandalorian " Her lips curled into a knowing and ultimately sinister smile " Are we in agreement "
" W...we are " Pre whispered just loud enough for vaylin to here , Fumbling slightly as the darksaber flew into vaylins hand alongside her own saber .
" Very good " Vaylin pet the weak feble man on the head. Rising and regarding the deathwatch with critical eyes .
" GET YOUR THINGS ... WE'RE LEAVING " She barked out , Snarling as the mandalorians rushed to enact the orders ot their new leader .
" At your order mistress " As adverse Bo was to thus course of action , She cast a glance towards the still fallen Pre , Her eyes falling slightly before she turned and flew away to gather her belongings.
...
Across the galaxy, Planets quaked as two rampaged across their surfaces, Appearing before civilistions before vanishing in bursts of energy , Killing all witnesses.
Crusts of planets were rendered unliveable as chunks of stone erupted into the skies , Continents dropped onto oceans and world wide storms charred and scarred the surfaces of world's.
From the inner core to the outer rim , The two appeared , Destroying cities as they exchanged blows and barbed words.
Several planets were rendered barren and lifeless as the two burned their opponents away .
Before a final burst of energy had them returning to ancient sith space , A familiar planet charred by its sun scorching heat.
Burning sand churned violently as an explosion rippled through the scorched atmosphere.
The two split apart , With nox coming to a stop pretty much immediately after he exited the rippling purple fold of space.
The mnggal-mnggal itself twisted , Rolling across the ground , Skidding across the scorched stone below before it slowly crawled to a stop .
Purple eyes slowly rose to look apon the red star above , Squinting , Feeling the skin on his body begin to burn and peel under the barrage of the heat from the star .
" Back again ... " The pyramid behind where he had trained kanya stood alone amidst the arid terrain of death and heat.
Rippling waves , a mirage of heat distorted the atmosphere as nox turned back to face the rising mnggal-mnggal.
It gurgled and growled , Hissing as postules of black ooze began to burst forward and form across the creatures body .
" I must thank you actually " Nox slowly removed his helmet , The mask fading away into nothingness as he regarded the creature with his glowing orbs " Thanks to your distraction, I have been able to set up various contingencies within my own empire to ensure certain ... aspects ... can't have their plans go forward "
Blisters formed over his skin as the burning sun above bore down on him and the mnggal-mnggal with relentless fury .
Yet his skin healed quicker than the sun could burn him away , glaring at the embodiment of death with dull eyes. Entropy stood across from him and it stared back .
The black creature growled , The appearing Postules appearing over its body bubbling as it began to slowly lumber forward .
" for my gratitude in allowing me the chance to further secure my standing , I'll allow you this one ... chance .. to walk away and wallow of your chosen home world of mug fallow " Nox smirked at the creature , planting its feet into the ground , Growing and shifting , Expanding itself as it grew more legs , Eyes and mouths.
" I care not for your platitudes " It spoke in layered voices , Doubling over themselves as the thirteen eyes zeroed in on noxs form " When we are done ... your people will have the honour of being my first before I scour and devour what is rightfully mine "
" Ah a shame " Nox shrugged, Before simply waving his hand at the creature , A shockwave followed by a force push that turned the very ground to dust erupted between nox and the creature , Rending everything and sending the creature flying , Soaring head over heels into the distance.
" Then I'll destroy you now " He mocked , Though in reality he simply wished to buy time , Time for Scorpio to mobilise the fleet and find mug fallow , Only then would they truly be able to conquer the creature. Until they found its true source, He need to keep it distracted , Keep it from realising their true goal .
" Come creature " The mountain range in the distance had one of its peek blow apart under the rage of the mnggal-mnggal which leqpt high into the air , A trail of dust and rock following its ascent , Which nox was able to follow with his gaze . His head lifting as he watched it reach an apex , before the thing released a thunder clap , Breaking the sound barrier and dropping towards him with the force of a falling star .
" AREEEGHRRRHH " The sound it made was as eldritch as its form , as the black blur was apon him not a moment after it speared towards him .
' Its picking up speed ' He dodged to the right as the thing smashed into the ground , a multitude of its arms reaching for him with their wide open hands.
Seven of the thirteen arms of the thing were stopped by a casually erected force barrier , With nox watching the creature focus its mass into its legs , The legs turning into new hands which were used to grab at the ground at their feet .
" IF I CANT REACH YOU ILL REMOVE THE GROUND YOUR FEET " The arms it had reaching into the ground burrowed deep into the crush of the planet, Tensing and lulling upwards .
Folding space around himself , Nox appeared kilometres away , Watching either rapt interest as the ground int he distance erupted into the skies , Boulders being thrown into the skies , obscuring the sun as rocks began to plummet down towards the ground .
Some melted in the smouldering atmosphere , Turning to falling blobs of lava that slammed into the ground .
Yet nox remained ultimately unphased ,Keeping his force barrier erected with an afterthought.
' I'm not particularly keen on allowing even a drop for the mnggal-mnggal to touch my being ... any attempt to wrestle my mortal coil from me will be met with swift... and decisive retaliation ' Nox blinked , A hand appearing through the ground , Attempting to reach him despite his force barrier.
" You hide behind walls like a weakling " A mouth formed on the hand that had burst from the ground , Moking him whilst nox scoffed.
" When you are strong to break through ... then I'll worry about the opinions of one so lowly such as yourself " Nox waved his right hand , A buzz escaping his hand followed by another thunderclap , From his position all the way back to the pyramid in the far distance, The ground turned to motes of dust under a sweeping force push that burst from noxs movement.
As the dust settled , A now canyon had been form , Taking half of the pyramid with it , Down at the bottom fo the canyon spewed lava in fountains.
Nox wasn't worried about the casual remaking of the environment, Rather his eyes remained trained on the mnggal-mnggal, Half of it's body simply missing , Being wrenched from its form and thrown to the void .
" Kehahahahaaaa " The mnggal-mnggal cackled , As it drew more of itself from across the galaxy , Regrowing itself , If not it grew bigger than before, Faces beginning to appear .
" Your methods are intriguing " Nox studied the abilities the creature openly displayed , Rubbing his chin in thought, Eyes subtly dancing , Ensuring the force barrier was well maintained .
' Hm ... good ' Nox watched some of the still falling debris from the air pepper his force barrier .
...
Hour passed much to the chagrin of the mnggal-mnggal, As it raged , Rushing nox from all angles , Attempting ti supersede that annoying shield the man seemed to have at all times .
No matter what it did , Dropping from the sky with the force of a falling meteor did nothing but force him to bounce away from the shield . Attempting to find a weakness seemed to he useless , No matter what angle or direction it struck from , There seemed to not be any form of hole in the impregnable defence of the emperor of zakuul .
" FACE ME WITH ALL YOU'VE GOT YOU MONKEY " The mnggal-mnggal raged , resorting to slinging burnt sand at nox in its rage .
" Very well then ... I'll face you ... the real you " Nox growled , Eyes lighting up with limitless immeasurable power . Purple whisps burst from his eyes , His hands rising , Hands rising until they stood aloft infront of his body.
" See you on mug fallow " A ripple first appeared as a small black orb at the centre of his cupped hands .
" Aagh " The creature leapt at nox , Only for a blinding white light to rip from Nox's hands , Illuminating everything in pure light.
As mnggal-mnggal reached Nox's position , The emperor of zakuul vanished , Leaving nothing but the orb that glowed with the light of a star .
The next moment , The mnggal-mnggal perked up , Looking across the galaxy towards his homeworld of mug fallow .
" NO " The entity made to transport its consciousness, but found itself being assaulted by a heat so powerful the ash it became was burnt away into nothingness .
Half of the planet was eaten away by an all consuming orb of expanding white light , Tearing away at the world and atmosphere around it until only an eclipse shaped orb of the planet remained.
... MUG FALLOW ...
Surrounding the world of black oceans , The entire black fleet of zakuul encircled the world , With the subjugation being the closest to the world .
Every ship had their weapons primed and ready to fire , A green haze flowing between the eternal fleet warships , Ready to open fire apon the world with their main weapons at a single order.
Scorpio stood on the bridge of the subjugation with captain tyreece , The two standing shoulder to shoulder . Tyreece looked at the world with untold hatred in her gaze .
' So this is where that ... thing comes from ' Scorpio looked at tyreecw with a clinical detachment, the grinding of teeth easily picked up be her audio processors .
" Captain tyreece , Compose yourself " Scorpio ordered , Squaring her shoudlers as the vessels human captain frowned but did what she was told none the less.
" The emperor has arrived " Scorpio announced , Feeling the signal of her masters implants appear world side .
...
" So this is your home huh " The world quaked in outrage , A sort of Groaning rising across the landscape as the oceans moved and seemed to converge on his direction .
Bursting from the ground , a geyser of black fluid tried to encapsulate him in, The fear of the mnggal-mnggal clear as day .
Even so nox leapt into the sky , His ascent slowing after a few moments before he simply stopped , Floating as he looked down at the ground below .
" I'd advise against keeping up this charade " Nox expressed , Watching as two massive tendrils of black fluid erupted from the ground, Tearing through mountains as they rose into the atmosphere.
" Your struggling is futile " Nox wove a barrier into existence around him , The purple shield forming just as the two gargantuan tendrils of black liquid smashed into him.
" Pathetic ... useless " A resonance burst from noxs hands as he made an outward pushing motion , Watching with stunted satisfaction as the black surrounding his barrier was eviscerated , Sent scattering to the wind that burst forward , The tendrils falling back to the ground as the force controlling them retreated from Nox's repulse .
Allowing himself to fall to the ground. Nox landed with a silent huff , A calm breath leaving his nostrils as he regarded the silent scenery around him . He knew the mnggal-mnggal could hear him , Every metre of this planet had some ounce of the creature on it surface, From the giant underground oceans that made up its body , To tiny specs of it splattered on the fauna around him .
" You're just don't give up do you " Nox huffed in irritation , As much as he wished to simply rain fire down from the heavens on mug fallow , What he wanted the creature for simply wouldn't allow for him to do such a thing.
' You're lucky you're worth more to me alive than dead ' Nox's jaw jutted out as he clenched his jaw , Veins popping in his forehead as his brow twitched.
" Fine ... let's do this your way " The purple barrier around Nox's began to shimmer before dispersing entirely in whisps of energy , Carried away by the wind .
" YOUR MISTAKE " The mnggal-mnggal cried out. The entire world shaking with its sky shattering voice, As from beyond the horizon , A gargantuan wave of the substance approached , Washing over every surface , crook and cranny, Eating away at all the fauna that stood in its path .
' Are we ready ' Nox asked , The trap set as he reached across the galaxy back to zakuul and iokath.
" LETS FINISH THIS BROTHER " Nox bellowed to the heavens , Calling the comic force from the nether realm , as he latched onto the vast consciousness that inhabited the world , And forcefully dragged it kicking and screaming into his cortex of memory just as the wave of black viscus fluid washed over his body .
... NETHER REALM OF THE FORCE ...
" What ... how " The mnggal-mnggal spoke out as it leered in all directions , an empty white void spanned eternity before its gaze .
" Congratulations ... you hit me " All thirteen eyes of the mnggal-mnggal turned to face the suddenly appearing humanoid , The two floating across from eachother , Yet neither made to move .
" You're a rodent ... you just won't die " The mnggal-mnggal growled in guttural tones , Glaring harshly at nox " Where are we human "
" Well ... I don't suppose you've ever heard of a cortex of memory ... have you " Nox asked , Regarding the eldritch monster with curious eyes , Silence reigning for several long moments .
" I understand not the terms you preach " The creature growled , Attempting to move, Yet to its bafflement it found itself rooted to the spot .
" Ah... I thought not ... you don't seem like to kind of ... creature ... to ever encounter it " Nox shrugged, Looking around " Well ... I'd say we're between this world and the next ... a prison of your own making "
Nox shrugged , Looking around at the empty expanse before it .
' He really doesn't like to do anything other than to consume does he ... his cortex of memory is blank ... but now that he's here it should begin ti manifest ' Nox shrugged , Turning back to the immobile and struggling entity before him .
" You ... YOU THINK YOU CAN IMPRISON ME ... YOU PATHETIC UNIMPORTANT GNAT ... I'LL SMITE YOU WHERE YOU STAND " The creature outstretched it's hand , The surrounding environment shaking violently as a wave of energy simply passed over Nox's body .
" Yes ... i do ... and Until you have dominion here ... you won't be able to harm me " Nox shrugged, Taking a step towards the creature across the blank expanse .
" Do keep in mind that when I leave you to yourself ... your body is ripe for the pickings outside ... so yes ... I can kill you at any moment I want " Nox growled ... Stepping closer , The creature's eyes widening in terror " That's right ... You can still be affected outside "
" But ... I do not particularly care for what you've done ... you exist to be the end of all ... the universes final fleeting cry into the endless march of time that will one day call all back to the void ... " Nox stopped before the creature as it froze in complete contemplation .
" Move not against me nor my empire " Nox hissed , Lightning coiling around his index finger as he pointed it directly at the centre of the entities mass .
" I don't expect you to escape for a very ... very long time " The lightning flashed from crimson red to a pitch black .
" But one day , In the far future when you manage to gain control, And escape ... I will know ... And I will allow it ... for when that moment comes... I will have use for you " The black lightning coiling around his finger lurched , Leaping from his finger through the skin of the mnggal-mnggal and coiling around the centre of its mass .
" Do what I demand of you ... and when the time comes , For the universe and all its subjects to fade into the silent whisper ... I'll allow the consumption you so desperately crave ... stay here ... escape your prison and wait ... for if you move against me again ... Nothing shall remain ... but memories fading into the wind " Nox stopped the black tether of lightning ,Regarding the creature for a single moment longer .
" RAAAAGH " It attempted to leap at him , It's many arms encircling his form , But by the time they wound around him , He was gone .
Left with nothing but itself in the vast white emptiness around , The creature shook and rumbled .
" AAAAAAAARGHHHH I'LL KILL YOU ... ILL DEVOUR ALL YOU KNOW , YOU'LL DIE BY MY HAND YOU ..." Curse after curse spewed from the creatures maw , an exercise in futility as it screamed into the void ... and silence responded .
...
The black Sea of goo slowly bled away , As if the force behind its movement had suddenly been taken away , Now flowing like free water as it bled into the crevasses in the ground , Leaving a barren and bare land behind.
Mug fallow was silent , Not noises , No movement . Even the movements of the sea had ceased entirely .
Like time had frozen the world in its place .
" Aaagh " Slowly , But surely ... the unrecognisable form of nox slowly rose form a puddle of said goo . He had no skin, And most of the muscle fibres on his body had been melted away .
He looked like a corpse , With several ribs showing through his stomach lining. And if one were to look closely enough , One would he able to see his organis through the little remaining muscle that remained on his body .
" You almost got me " The skinless mouth of nox twitched in deep mocking laughter , With the destroyed muscle fibres on his body rapidly Regrowing.
It took seconds for him to he coated in muscle , Another two for the skin to regrow ... half a second later for the micro hairs on his body to reform , And three more for the hair on his head to grow back to what it wad.
' Ten seconds ... good ... but not good enough ' Nox glared at his hand. clenching and unclenching the Unmarred and fresh skin.
Suspicious eyes danced away from his hand to the surrounding environment.
' If it got free before I thought it would ... it would be now ' Nox glanced around , Feeling for any movement across the surface of the planet around him . The whistle of wind, The cracking of a boulder , The slosh of water . But no ... nothing ... silence reigned forever more across the world of entropy .
" hm ... good ... " Nox folded space, Evaporating from the surface of the world that very second, With the fleet over world turning away towards an opening gate to their next target .
... CHISS SPACE ...
Fifteen ships rose into the skies above the chiss homeworld of csilla .
The ships weren't too large, Simply repurchased chiss military capital ships full of crew and diplomats covertly tasked with gaining the allegiance of the republic against their oppressors .
At command of the fleet , The fleet Admiral watched csilla shrink through the viewport , Squinting in calculation as the fifteen ships he was escorting took formation at his side .
" This mission is of the utmost importance, Our calculations indicate this is the only chance we will have for the foreseeable future " One of the twelve leaders of csilla spoke directly to keth .
" The hopes and future of our people rest on your shoulders , By your leave " The leaders hilo faded away the next moment , Leaving keth to ponder within the bridge of the vessel he was placed in control of .
" Prepare for light speed " Reed announced as the ship left the planets gravity well , Various staff rushing throughout the vessels , The ships humming as their hyperdrives powered up .
And with a lurch , The ships were sent hurtling into hyperspace, Leaving the system not a moment later .
...CORUSCANT ...
Atoms smashed together , violently ckntorting and twisting , Space rippling and stretching violently before being torn open at the will of the zakuulan emperor , Space unfolding as nox stepped out into the kaldani spires .
" Ahhh ... " His back cracked , Shoulders Squaring as he felt for the jedi and sith on world .
" Perfect " He crossed the soft carpets of his office , Slowly taking a seat in his chair as he turned on the hologram system implanted in his desk.
" Milord ... " Scorpio bowed at the waist as nox regarded one of his oldest followers " The black fleet has mobilised and is enroute to intercept the chiss expansionary fleet ... We expect to cut them off just beyond the byss system "
" I want then scared and broken ... I expect good news by the end of the hour " Nox growled put dangerously , Slamming his curled fist into the armrest of his chair , The droid Inclining its head obediently.
" And you will have your good news my emperor " Scorpio replied , With nox cutting the call a moment later , Growling at the sheer audacity of the chiss peoples .
" They will burn for their insolence " Nox rose from his chair , Shrugging off his robe , Leaving nothing but his under wraps and pants .
Walking by the knee high desk sat at the centre of his office. Nox pressed down on its centre . Opening a cooled interior that rose with his favourite vanilla flavoured cyclone was currently cooled and ready for his consumption .
Picking up the cannister of highly poisonous serum , Nox undid the lid to the cannister and took a drink of the beverage guaranteed to kill a human .
' ... The mnggal-mnggal is now nothing more than a non factor for the foreseeable future ... ' He walked over to the balcony railing and looked towards the senate with a heated gaze .
' Sidious's plans are progressing regardless of any roadblocks placed in the way ... a very cunning man indeed ' Nox grumbled , silently complimenting the sith for his enginuity and ability to milk any situation to his fullest capability .
' Its only a matter of time before his visions come to fruition ... Three years at the very latest before the republic is no more ... I can wait for that ' Nox chuckled to himself , Turning back to face the jedi temple where Vas'lucis, kanya and the jedi currently were .
' Kanya should be indisposed for the next thirty two hours ... right when vas will move in to heal her at anakins insistence... and the jedi should come to fully put their faith in Vas'lucis ... ME and my ablitlites ... formerly recognising me as a jedi master through ceremony ' Taking another drink of the cyclone concoction , Feeling the concoction beginning to erode his insides with vicious efficiency , Only to heal the damage the next moment whilst he allowed for the intoxicating effects of the drink to take effect .
' Ha ... how does it feel ... Apprentice fucker ... I'm a jedi master before you ' Nox mocked the hero of typhon even in death , Laughing to himself as he brought the canister of cyclone to his lips .
' Oh how I can't wait to tear you from the comic force , force you to suffer eternity within me. USING you and your power to so destroy everything you ever held dear ... the republic ... the jedi ... and I'll force you to watch , Torture what remains of your consciousness in the eternal sleep that is the cosmic force ' Nox cackled as he finished the cyclone ' I'll use you as an experiment to bringing my son back ... if I can tear you from the cosmic void ... then I'll have no issue bringing by own back '
' Until that time ... I think i might enjoy some night life ' Nox tossed the canister now devoid of all contents , Walking to the balcony before simply stepping up and jumping off down onto the expanse below .
...
" We've been had " Keth'mildra'andre spoke solely as the fleet of chiss deligatpry vessels was ripped out of hyperspace . The aged general closing his eyes in silent momentary grief as a gargantuan vessel stood stationary before them .
The subjugation was flanked by over a thousand eternal fleet warships , Enough to blot out the stars , Standing between the chiss fleet and the hope of gaining the help of the republic against the so called emperor of zakuul .
" What do we do " His second in command cried out as the bridge crew all stood up at the wall of now enemy vessels.
Hails from their allied fleet vessels all wrung through the bridge, But none were answered , As keth lowered himself down into his commanding chair .
He sat in complete and utter silence , Interlacing his hands and leaning his head on his hands .
The crew of the bridge turned to face their captain , The chimes of hails from the other ships still ringing throughout the chamber.
Suddenly , His eyes gained an icy glint , The aged chiss rising from the chair with a determined look .
" SEND THE ORDER , ALL FLEET VESSELS ARE TO PERFORM EVASIVE MANUVEOURS ... GET THEM OUT OF THE SYSTEM ... YOU " Keth pointed at the flight controller " SEND US FORWARD "
" PRIME ALL WEAPONS ... REROUTE ALL NON ESSENTIAL POWER TO ENGINES , SHIELDS AND WEAPONS ... WE'RE GIVING THEN A WINDOW " The crew rushed to do what was ordered , The comms officer immediately sending the fleet admirals orders through to the other ships.
Meanwhile the view of the fleet before shimmered momentarily , As the shields of the commanding ship overcharged .
" FORWARD " Keth roared in blatant defiance , The crew around all holding resigned but determined looks on their faces , Masterfully relaying orders , Crews and personnel through the ships rushing to gunner turrets .
His ship broke formation , as the other fleet vessels began turning away .
Silence returned once more as the fleet of the emperor's hand remained unmoving before them, Like a silent threat , A monolith .
' May the ancestors guide us ' Keth whispered , And fear rushed down his spine as he spotted just why the black fleet hadn't opened fire apon them .
' They're charging their weapons ... they have every ship targeted at the same time ' Keth fought in fear , Tracking the current orientation of the fleet trying to escape , With the orientation if the wall of warships before them .
" WE MUST DRAW THEIR ATTENTION ... FIRE EVERYTHING WE HAVE " The ships payload were launched as blue lasers leapt from within the shields and hurled across space towards the warships aiming at the allied vessels .
Everhthing they had slammed into the warships , Bolts that had been able to turn entire settlements to dust . Every bolt they fired was in the kilotons of output .
But even then their weapons did little more than pester the warships . Sure the turret fire disrupted the shields , Even destroyed one or two of the warships across from them , But the formation was so tight , So in sync that when the single warship they destroyed went out of commission , It was already replaced in its formation by an altering of the vessels placements .
" Why aren't they opening fire " A deck and asked , Leaning on his console as he squinted at the massive gathered fleet across from them .
" Somethings not right " Reed mumbled , Walking to the wallwide window and staring out at the space between them .
Nothing seemed out of place , For a full minute he looked apon the fleet across from them .
But the answer to their questions were found another thirty seconds later , As from behind the warship , twenty unrecognisable machines as large as a warship floated forward.
" THOSE ARE DEFENCE PLATFORMS ... THEY'RE USING US AS A FIELD TEST " Sure enough , The newly created zakuul defence platforms swivelled around aligned themselves to face the chiss fleet .
( https/images.app.goo.gl/PyKJrA7KT76dowDA7 ) That is deisgn I am going with for the new defence platforms created on iokath by Scorpio with several revolutionary technologies )
...
Scorpio stood with the future thrawn apon the bridge of the subjugation, Scorpio having summoned the chiss so he could bare witness to the fruits of his efforts.
" Excuse me milady. .. why don't you simply destroy them " Thrawn asked , Looking to Scorpio with curious eyes in an effort to define some of the machines intentions .
" Destroying them does nothing for us ... instead I wishes to test some of our new weapons. I have spent several months creating these satelites , I would be remiss to miss the opportunity to test my advancements " Scorpio replied , The cylindrical satelites floating from the cargo holds of the subjugation , Taking formation infront of the wall of warships .
" Coils heating ... power transference at eighty percent efficiency... ninety ... one hundred percent transference... weapons primed ... ready to fire ... " Scorpio spoke allowed , Eyes glancing over the fleet as she selected the vessels attempting to flee .
" Firing initial salvo "
...
Reed watched , His breath torn from his body as eight different beams of violet coloured plasma coaged with red lightning tore from the glowing electrified rails of the defence satellite, like a railgun using magnetism to launch a projectile... the electrified rails served as a sort of launch system , Used as a sling for the projectile to be guided forward and launched at their target . With the electricity coating the rails used to coat the projected beam , Meant for one specific purpose .
Reed followed the path of one of these beams , Eyes widening as he watched the beam strike the bow of one of the fleeing vessels .
It happened before everyones gaze , Breath stopping as the ships shields offered absolutely no defence , Being blown apart as the violet coloured beam punched a hole clean through the ship .
' One shot and they're just dead ... The shields can't even rally any form of defence ... what kind of weapons are these ' Seven more explosions followed immediately after , Comeptlely obliterating the rest of the fleeing ships .
" Its done then ... may we watch over our children as our ancestors did us " His sentiments were followed by the crew. Each one having witnessed the devastation wraught by the newly deployed satelites.
And as the satelites turned to face them , Swivelling through space as they used gyroscopes to realign and face their position.
He watched , As the rails on the satelites became coated with lightning once again , As a violet beam began to emit from within a sort of resonating chamber with coils and emitters sparking violently .
With a defiant growl , The satelite fired again , Not ten seconds after the last time it had done so , The violet beam coated in lightning clearing the kilometres between the fleet and defence platforms in the blink of an eye .
A solemn whimper rose from the youngest of the bridge crew , And keth cursed the traitor in their ranks . And knew nothing else .
...
" I'd say that's a successful field test ... " Scorpio turned away and knelt before a holographic platform .
" Milord ... the chiss defence fleet has been dealt with " The form of their emperor stood tall over the crew of the subjugation, Looking apon them with pleased eyes .
" Good ... very good ... Mitth'raw'nuruodo ... I thank you for your trust in our people and our society ... as a gift ... " Nox motioned to the viewport of the subjugation " You will be promoted to fleet Admiral of your people , And liaison between our civilisations . And when sanctions on your people are eventually lifted ... I look forward to our close working relationship "
" Of course your majesty ... Uh... sanctions " Mitth'raw'nuruodo asked, Looking up at his lord .
" Of course , With these retaliatory actions , I find myself amiss as what I should do ... As much as I understand that It was the house leaders that retaliated against me ... They need to understand that I will not allow such things to occur without punishment... As such I'll allow you to make a choice 'm" Nox regarded thrawn with wide and impressionable eyes .
" What will you choose ... I can ... strike down the heads of house and leave your people unscathed ... or I can blockade csilla for a total of four years, And hopefully csilla will be able to survive without leaving the planet until I loft my sanctions " Nox expressed his grievances , Pushing the problem onto Mitth'raw'nuruodo, He would be the one to choose the fate of his people .
And thrawn didn't disappoint , Not five seconds past before he already had his answer .
" The people had nothing to do with this ... it is the folly of our leaders that made them believe they could retaliate against your imposed will ... this lies squarley on their shoulders " Mitth'raw'nuruodo expressed emotionlessly , Resigning himself to having cut the heads from the houses .
' I hope I've done the right thing ' Mitth'raw'nuruodo thought, Closing his eyes as nox nodded and turned to face Scorpio.
" Take them out " Nox growled as Scorpio nodded , Several small gates being deployed from the orbital defence platforms as they leapt to the csilla system .
" Will you be attending the meeting of the council my lord " Scorpio asked now that the defence platforms had left to take out the leaders of csilla with a targeted attack .
" Not in person ... I'll be joining by holo " Nox turned away , Leaving no more room to broker conversation as the holo cut.
" your ship is waiting " The dismissal was clear to thrawn , Who bid the droid well and left the bridge of the subjugation , Being escorted through the bowels of the subjugation by a squad of skytroopers .
' I can only hope it was '
... CSILLA ...
Dropping out of a single gate above csilla , The eight cylindrical orbital defence satelites flew away from eachother , flying through space to take certain positions over the planets atmosphere.
They rotated in space , Aiming their rail cannons down into the planets surface , Lightning already beginning to coil across the launch rails of the weapons .
...
" Have we heard any word back from the fleet " Rush'artilla'mothriel asked , Sitting at the dinner table enjoying a meal in his palace , he looked up to his secretary, The attractive chiss woman looking at the datapad in her hand with a troubled look .
" Not yet sir , We're still waiting for a report ... I... " She paused and looked at the datapad in thought " Ser it appears we've lost communication with the fleet ... I "
Rush's eyes widened , As the roof of his home exploded , A violet beam Tearing through the icy crust of the planet , Burrowing through the planet in one swoop before puncturing down through to the cities below the planets surface .
And with that once punch , The beam travelled down through to their targets .
Screams of terror echoed throughout the capital city , As parents shielded their children , Believing the end had come for them . People fled , Holding their hands over head as they dived for cover .
As eight identical beams descended through icy sheets high overhead , Dropping from the heavens and slamming into the homes of the leaders of csilla at the same time .
The city shook as explosions tore the eight houses apart , Tearing the government body of csilla apart In once savage strike .
And just as quickly as it was done , The eight orbital defence platforms above the world leapt away from. The system as they opened their miniature hypergates, Leaping back to the black fleet waiting for them over zakuul .
... THE NEXT DAY - ZAKUUL ...
Over twenty people stood across from the eternal throne , With knights of zakuul lining either side of the walkway to the throne , The heads of spheres , Each one leading a specific portion of the zakuulan society .
All overseen by his emperor and the trusted Scorpio.
Each of the individuals came to the emperor's throne room with a specific purpose , Every six months the spheres of society would meet , To come before their emperor to express their grievances and desires , what their sphere would need in order to continue upholding and pushing their empire to new heights .
For over ten minutes the group quietly whispered amongst themselves , But at the end of the tenth minute , They quietened down as the right hand if the emperor appeared next to the throne via holo .
And with her appearance , The heads of society knelt down , As another holo appeared on the throne . Their esteemed emperor appearing with his regal white armour , black hair slicked back as he looked At them with a serious but approachable look .
" Approach ... " His words came out slow , Measured and quiet , But they carried the weight of his words .
The group looked between eachother , Before a woman mustered up her courage , Moving forward and coming to kneel before her emperor.
" My majesty , It brings me great pleasure to see you in good health " Maggie pride announced, Looking apon the visage of her lord with eyes that took his entire frame into being.
" Your words are appreciated Maggie, What is it I can do for you today " Nox asked , Leaning forward and waiting for her to announce what they needed , She was the head of cultural knowledge , The one that oversaw the teaching curriculum, How long the children and teens would have to go to study and everything in between.
She worked closely with Scorpio, The droid being the head of intelligence, and military offence and defence.
Whilst she was squarly under the droids command , The droid would often feed her data and knowledge as the droid oversaw the planets logistics . She wasn't the only one however , Many in this room were direct subordinates of Scorpio, Given permission by the droid to ask their emperor for his favour and blessing to do their undertakings.
" Your majesty , I request your permission to make use of personal implants to increase the intellectual capabilities of out children.Which will benefit our people greatly in the coming generations . Imagine , A child capable of simply downloading and understanding every forcet of our society . Our people history a moment away ,
A thought needed to bring up anything they would ever need to know . It would catapult the base standard of general intelligence through the roof and into new bounds " Maggie explained passionately, She knew that the required implants would most likely never be able to he implanted within an adult , Only a child and young adult younger than twenty five could recover from any negative effects , The human brains ability to rewrite parts of it self during its formative years , Would be the prime and most likely only viable time to introduce the implants into the minds of the people .
A long reigning silence propagated for several long seconds , With nox casting a subtle glances to Scorpio, A silent conversation carrying on between the two individuals .
With the silence extending longer and longer , Maggie's smile slowly fled from her face , The Unblinking eyes of nox staring into the mid distance .
Swallowing slightly , Maggie's shoulders slumped , the chance for the bright future of their people fading before her eyes .
And just before she could give up on the dream she had so valiantly driven her self mad to see come to fruition . Nox sat up .
" After coming to a conclusion with Lady Scorpio, We have come to the conclusion that your project does indeed have merit ... henceforth, You shall select one of our hospitals , and you will oversee a project tailored to seeing the viability of your project . Should your project capture acceptable results ... your project shall have the green light " Nox expressed his agreement , The woman Kneeling before him now having a stream of tears flowing down her face as she fell to her knees , Bowing deeply to her lord .
" THANK YOU MILORD ... THANK YOU " She cried openly , The child in her womb squarly on her mind .
' I'll do anything to ensure you have the brightest future possible ' Maggie thought, Her hand straying to her belly in thought .
Nox raised an eyebrow at the stray thought the woman housed , A small smile coming to his face .
" You may leave , Inform Scorpio of what you desire " Maggie rose , bowing to her lord and rushing away form the throne room to begin the initial phases of the project.
" NEXT " Nox announced , Another subordinate of Scorpio's walked forward , A man named Reed, Greying hair framed a strong face , A hooked nose with a right cybernetic eye .
The man knelt down , Refusing to look at his lord for a moment before speaking up.
" Milord , As you are aware only select people's are allowed to populate iokath , Those studying select sciences and excelling in weapons design and defence engineering , Those of our brightest minds are allowed on iokath ... " The head of the sphere of culture spoke up , Kneeling before the throne of the eternal empire. The hologram of nox leaning back and listening to the man's words .
" But our statistics indicate we are on the cusps of the burden of overpopulation, Our desire to remain contained on the world to ensure the prosperity of the world away from our influence has severely handicapped our potential ability to safely house such a populous " Reed c'harn announced , Raising his head to look up at his lord .
" What do you propose " The hologram asked , Leaning over slightly , His hand straying to his chin as he rested his head on the back of his knuckles .
" Unless we are permitted to expand the city borders , We might request to send more of our populous to iokath , We need space , A place to send our peoples ... we need a new planet to populate " Reed explained , Looking up at his emperor with a hopeful gaze .
Nox thought over the man's words , Eyes narrowing as he looked into the mid distance in thought.
" IF ... And I say IF , I was able to procure a new planet , One where the surface would be completely free to be used ... What are your estimates for overpopulation of this new world " Nox asked , The hologram leaning on the chair armrest and listening .
" With the exponential rise of our population, Our birthrates have sky-rocketed by four hundred and fifty percent over the last thirty years . With our life expectancy , Medical practices and deathrates ... We're expected to rise from eight billion , To approximately thirteen billion civilians in just ten to fifteen years " Reed explained , Drawing the attention of his emperor who now had his imposing gaze focussed solely on Reed.
" That would indeed be a problem ... And I'm not particularly inclined to stop our people from... populating ... You'll get your planet ... do not worry , Within the next month , Expect a new home for our people to be available " Nox bid Reed farewell , Moving away and out of the throne room , With fifteen people waiting for their chance to talk to their lord .
" Scorpio ... There's a ... device we can make use of to expedite the process finding a new world. .. It's located between talus and tralus , it's acting as a linchpin to keep the two planets from moving from their solar charts ... I want you to find it . Study it , Reverse engineer it's properties and begin printing a verson we can use to altar our system " Nox announced , Turning from the droid whom was already deploying one of her proxies and a small contingent of warships to find and analyse the technology of centrepoint station, curiosity of this machine intriguing her .
" NEXT "
... Mug fallow ...
Approaching the silent and unmoving oceans of mug fallow , A figure , Tall and imposing , Approached the oceans of the dead silent world .
The figure , Garbed in a pitch black robe. Stood on the beach , Regarding the silent waters with Unblinking eyes , As a respirator mask covered the lower half of the individuals face .
' It took me alot of effort to find this place... only it dead ... and useless ... though ... I may still find some ... small use for it 'The individual knelt next to the waters, Popping open a container with great care .
The gnarled fingers of the individual remained hooked around the container , Scooping up a small portion of the viscus water , Making sure it didn't touch his skin.
" sample acquired... we need to get it back before they notice " The robed man rushed back to the shuttle landed nearby , Wisking away the sample , hoping with every fibre of his being that his actions hadn't been noticed by the blasted droid Scorpio or her emperor .
" One step closer " The individual grumbled through assisted breathing , Hopping into the shuttles pilot seat and Ascending through the atmosphere of mug fallow. Making sure to avoid any zakuulan patrols of the area before dissapearing into hyperspace .
... CHAPTER COMPLETE ...
Next chapter - The new mandalorans
AUTHORS NOTES .
I APOLOGISE FOR THE SHORT CHAPTER , IVE RECENTLY GOT A NEW JOB AND HAD TO FOCUS MORE ENERGY ON THAT THAN THE STORY , AND WITH THAT ALONGSIDE MY DAUGHYER I HAVENT HAD MUCH TIME TO FOCUS ON THIS .
I DO HOPE TO HAVE THE NEXT CHAPTER OUT WITHIN THE NEXT 2 WEEKS WITH A LONGER CHAPTER .
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