Imperial Press Corp Field Report......
Suspected Anti-Republic Group Activity: R-90 and Roger, Jedi Talia, L, Padawan Wrabbler, Tizzit and Bob, Xol Dul, J-04N (Human Scout).
Not Sighted: Khorrahg'ga, PK-17 (Scout Labor Droid)
After experiencing the event with the Crystalline Heart, the group was somewhat at a loss. They had found an artifact of the Rakata that seemed to hold a great power. It was dangerous in the wrong hands, so Talia kept it safe with her. R-90 went to retrieve his datapad from the crystal prison of Gorgon when he noticed that the interface had fully incorporated it in its console. Bob alerted everyone hat Tizzit was coming too, Tizzit was a bit confused at what had happened, there was a great many things she had missed out on and her only memories was that of Bob's which were very confusing to say. L and Talia started to look for a way out, and R-90 asked Roger to use his sensors to see if there were any other corridors here. As far as they could tell there was only the Upper Entry Chamber and the Lower one they were in.
L decided to risk it again and talk to Gorgon. They wanted to know more about the ruins. R-90 began to run a self-diagnostic, as he was concerned that he was malfunctioning. He had no recordings of what had transpired with the "Crystalline Heart" or the meeting with "Kento Marak". He did discover as he was repairing himself that a transmitter had activated. It seems that Eshka had added a new device when she was having her private time with him. He and Roger did their best to deactivate it, but it was something they need help with as it would compromise R-90's system.
Gorgon informed them that this was not only and archive but a prison complex as well, from R-90's datapad he surmised that a few thousand years had passed. That would explain why the sensor network might be down and he was unable to communicate with other sections. Gorgon was unhappy that the "Hairy Ones" infested his once pristine planet. After complaining for a bit he finally told him that there was indeed more area of the complex. There was at least several level below them, one with a hangar. Yet before they could continue the conversation, they heard explosion above. Roger used his sensors and could detect at least 20 individuals up top.
Meanwhile in orbit aboard the Ventor Class Destroyer, Ihipptoo......
Lt. commander Mykel of the Imperial Navy was assigned to watch over the Trandoshan system. A few month ago the Trandoshan in the senate made a move to gain control of the system after the treacherous wookies turned upon the Galactic Forces during the Clone Wars. Kashyyyk was now a off limits military sectors, only Trandoshan Hunting parties and Imperial Convoys were allowed in the system. This meant that there was increased piracy in the area. Many individuals took it upon themselves to start doing illicit runs, either for supplies to and from Kashyyyk, communication/intelligence runs, or attempting to smuggle refugees out. So far he did his best to curb the pirates, but lately there were a series of unknown vessles that were entering the system. These vessels were far superior to any known craft on the Imperial database.
One well known menace was Captain Tor, he was wanted in over 23 systems for acts of lewd behavior, theft, murder, and general piracy. He also holds several death sentences on a myriad of planets, and had escaped each prison he was put in. Apparently this Captain Tor was very charismatic and made friends everywhere. Sooner or later he would slip up and today was that day.
He had received communication from a vessel that snuck in from a Verpine who was captured by Captain Tor and his crew. They were held prisoners in a wookie village. Captain Tor had also managed to become leader of the vllage as well. Lt. Commander Mykel assembled his squad for a rescue mission and to capture Captain Tor as well. He appointed J-04N to lead the rescue party.
As they ships got within range of the village they began to fire, trapping the wookies within their village by destroying the front gate. Those that attempted to flee by boat were shot out of the water. As those ships landed dozens of troops came out and began to open fire. Some of the wookies resisted and fought back killing some of the stormtroopers. Those that could be captured were questioned about Captain Tor.
It seems the Verpine were not alone, and quickly explained to the storm troopers how he and his colleagues were take prisoner by Captain Tor.
He also informed them that another party, possibly more prisoners or allies were forced into the ruins by Captain Tor as well. The Storm trooper called it in and informed the Lt. Commander who advised to let the "creepy bug-people" go. The insectoids quickly got aboard Khorrahg'ga ship and left.
The Ruins....
J-04N lead his squad as tactical point, he only joined a month ago when he heard that the Clone Troopers would be phasing out and they needed the sons and daughters of the Empire to take up the new mantle of protectors across the galaxy. His team quickly assessed the situation of the ruins, and made a schematic of the locations. The structure seemed sound and they could easily clear the rubble to an entrance shaft with a few well place grenades. As soon as the opening was clear, a second team in and braced the new opening. They carefully proceeding in not knowing what or who to expect.
The rest of the party could hear that load explosion and prepared to hide. Xul Dul quickly faded into the shadows, Roger hid in the cavern, and everyone else was ready to attack if necessary. Talia could here their movements, and Wrabbler disappeared. Whoever it was was slowly approaching with caution, they were examining the upper level. The Storm troopers above found an inactive droid, they gave it enough auxiliary power to operate its motor functions. It was identified as PK-17, a labor droid. It would be taken in and its memory banks searched. J-04N had his team secure the perimeter and he lead a few members down the stairwell of the creepy ruins, the dim yellow lights from the crystal reflected off their shiny white armor.
Talia was first to make contact by asking who they were. J-04N responded that they were part of a rescue mission to check for survivors, that they had received a distress call from some insectoids about pirates. After Talia was assured that they meant no harm, the Trooper came down. They saw Talia, Tizzit, L, Bob, and R-90. Some medically trained Troopers came in an offered some help. R-90 had too let them know about two others, the wookie who was not dangerous and Roger. The troopers helped them out of the ruins.
Wrabbler was invisible thanks to the force pendent he had found, and began to investigate the troops. It seems a full science team was sent down and they were investigating the ruins. They held his friends in a circle and they were being questioned. He took it upon himself to go and check on the wookie village as he saw smoke in the distance. J-04N escorted the group to Lt. Commander Mykel, who let them know once again that this was a rescue mission.
He was aware that the infamous pirate Captain Tor was responsible for the unfortunate position he had put the group in. The Verpine and others had explained the situation, and the "Doctor" even told them as proof there would be another of their 'Kind' among the people in the ruins, Tizzit. The Lt. Commander just needed to identify them, so they could assist them in returning them to their places of origin. The Imperial Navy was here to help them. R-90 of course was being rather playful, which seemed to upset the Lt. Commander greatly. It seemed he had a bias against some "working class droids". The Lt. Commander left J-04N to guard the rescued party.
R-90 began using the coms to talk to the rest of the party. Talia, L, and Xul Dul were all concerned about what they were going to do. They were surrounded by the new Galactic Empire's forces. Sure they had come to rescue them, but they were already taking some of the larger crystal out of the ruins. There was smoke coming from the wookie village, and Khorrahg'ga was agitated. They started discussing that they could possibly take the shuttle craft as there seemed to be only one pilot as everyone else was concentrated on securing the parimeter and focusing on the ruins. It would be easy to rush on board and take the pilot. "Ummm guys I can hear your chatter. We are scanning all frequencies to check for Captain Tor", the pilot said and waved to them from the shuttle. The sheepishly waved back and played it off. R-90 should have scrambled the com signals. Lt. Commander Mykel came again, he was disappointed that they mistrusted them and it began to foster some suspicion in him. Again he asked if there was anything they were hiding, but the group asked what happened in the village as they had some friends there. Lt. Commander Mykel simply stated that they had received a distress call, they found evidence of Captain Tor and deal with his crew, sent the insectoids on their way, and came to rescue them. Again R-90 was being playful with the Lt. commander, working his tolerance to the limit. In fustration the Lt. Commander walked away, promising to try and get that insectoid ship to come back and pick them up so he could be rid of them.
Warbbler arrived at the wookie village. He saw it smoldering, the village was almost razed to the ground. Storm trooper were walking among the ruins cleansing the area with flamethrowers, burning the wookies bodies. The boats were shot up, and the few structure that were left were being destroyed. It was a brutal massacre. He even found evidence that they had lined up about dozens wookies and executed them, some of them were children. The site almost made Wrabbler sick so he ran back to the group. Staying invisible he snuck in and told his friend what had happened. The made Khorrahg'ga angrier. The Lt. Commander and other troopers came in to see what the commotion was all about. Khorrahg'ga was upset at what these soldier did and was sayings some very unbecoming things that a gentleman wookie would not say. The Lt. Commander suggested for his own safety he be separated and escorted away from the group, as wookies tended to be savages. The group began to protest, but Khorrahg'ga's shipped landed with the insectoids letting them know that they were going to take them home. The other began to quickly get aboard the ship and decide what they were going to do. The Lt. Commander let Talia know that they would return Khorrahg'ga after they processed him, after all he was a wookie. If he was clear he would be released to them. He just asked if they could stay in the system. Being out gunned and out number she reluctantly agreed. As she stood on the landing platform looking sadly at Khorrahg'ga, an trail of dirt could be seen that was kicked up by the invisible Wrabber. He was running at full speed to get aboard the ship. J-04N saw this and ran to intercept the oddity. He managed to jump into the ship as the platform raised and the invisible creature entered the ship. Before he knew it, the ship had blasted off into orbit with him and a very angry L had a gun pulled on him.
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