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Post by Yeti on Dec 3, 2013 9:36:49 GMT -5
Snapping to alertness, the sweat dripping from him as he uncrosses his legs from the mediation mat. Realizing his hands are on the sabers at his waist, he slowly removes them as he looks around.
"Same vision again?"
"Yes, nothing changes. And my senses do not work to see where we are."
"So it still ends with him over top of him about to deal the death blow?"
"Yes."
"Still not going to tell her, are you?"
"No, not in her condition. She will want to rush off to save him."
"And your not going to?"
"I never said that, I have Malarky and Ughan preparing the Cruisers for the battle. Admiral Stazi will give us the time of the attack soon enough for us to hit with the second wave."
"What of the Temple?"
"I plan on leading the strike force down myself."
"Is that wise?"
"No of course not, I would probably do the most good in the air. But I feel I must take the fight to the Temple."
"Why not both?"
"What do you mean?"
"The vision doesn't show you, but it doesn't mean your not present lending your aid. There are powers of the Force that would let you stretch your skills across an entire system for a time. Would that not be more beneficial than a headlong attack?"
"I swear your worse than her arguing for the greater good. Yes show me the methods you have found."
Pulling an anicent holocron out, "This Holocron was created by Jedi Master Worror Dowmat. Like you he was greatly skilled in those arts, he was insurmental in the Battle of Russan with the Army of Light against the Brotherhood of Darkness during the Sith Wars. Most of it is of healing, but there is a great focus on your skills as well. He was known to be able to guide ships across the entire system."
"Thank you," as he takes the anicent holocron from her. Placing it on the small pedstal before his mediation mat, preparing to delve into it's secrets.
Leaning over kissing him on the cheek, "I'll get us some food, you must be starved. You were under for nearly three days that time."
Smiling, "Yes I will need real sleep soon enough, it's been awhile since I took time to do so."
Skipping out the door, she whistles a light hearted tune.
Watching her go, he moves his attention back to the holocron. His fingers bringing it in as he delves into it's secrets.
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Post by Yeti on Dec 3, 2013 9:37:18 GMT -5
"Your showing so much now...... Can I....." holding her hand out reachingly towards the swollen bellly of the young Jedi Master, "... touch it?" Her nervousiness showing through her normal steady resolve.
"Of course you can Summer," taking the girl's hand placing it against her skin.
"They are moving!" her voice cracking in delight. Her smile evident, "You must be so happy. I made you these," holding out a pair of crothceted baby blankets.
"O Summer you didn't have too."
"It's no problem, I have plenty of time to myself while Locar studies the new holocron," absentmindedly as she smiles in delight at the twins response to another force user touching the womb that contains them.
"What new holocron?" the curiousiness evident in her question.
"Ah what, o nevermind it isn't important for you." A look of guilt crossing the woman's face.
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Post by Yeti on Dec 3, 2013 9:37:36 GMT -5
"Summer," Nadia's stern voice kicking in. "Don't start hiding things. We've grown so close these last five months to start keeping secrets. I know you and Locar are close and that you help him in his studies. If you know something that could put him at risk, then I should know so I can help.". Summer's silence speaks volumes.
"Do you still think I'm that naive girl you met when we woke you and your friends? I've heard the rumors of a major offensive being planned. Locar tries so hard to protect me but it just angers me that he thinks I can't help. If you won't tell me Summer, I can find someone who will."
Summer sighs, ....
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Post by Yeti on Dec 3, 2013 9:37:56 GMT -5
"I'm not supposed to say, he made me promise not to tell you."
"Summer, it's for his own good. What is this offensive and this Holocron he is studying for it?
Wringing her hands together with indescision, staring at Nadia's belly. "He's going to help in the taking of Corcusant......"
"He's what!!! That numbskull, he needs me there with him....."
"No I gave him the holocron to keep him out of the battle and safe...."
"What is the holocron?" her interest piqued even as her blood pressure rises.
"Madam I have detected an elevation in your blood pressure, this is not advised please have a seat...."
"Stow it nursemaid," as she automatically reaches out with the Force draining the energy temporarily from the Medical Droid that is ever present per Locar's orders.
Taking a deep breath, "Please tell me everything Summer."
"The Holocron is one of Jedi Master Worror Dowmat, he was a great healer during the Sith Wars...."
"Locar has never shown an interest in the healing arts before."
"That isn't the only thing Worror was good at, he had to same Battle Meditation ability as Locar except in great battles he was able to spread his influence across an entire system and sometimes neighhboring systems."
"O my he is attempting to learn how to control a system?"
"It's very taxing on a users system, he will be nearly helpless during the expansion of his mind throughout the system." "I plan to accompany him so he is not disturbed aboard the Crusader."
"Why would he risk everything in that battle?" Nadia studies Summer's expression as she can sense she is still holding something back."
"He's trying to save somone......"
Puzzled, "Who is he trying to save?" None of our friends are there currently.
"Its Cade, Nadia."
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Post by Yeti on Dec 3, 2013 9:38:11 GMT -5
Puzzled, "Cade? But..." Closing her eyes and tapping in the Force trying to pierce the haze of the future. A series of images flash rapidly, each more disturbing than the last. Cade in horrible pain over the death of his uncle, Cade suffers in watching his Master fall during the Temple Raid, Cade seriously wounded at the hands of Darth Krayt. DARTH KRAYT! The vision ends abruptly as if the future refuses to let anyone see the out come of the events that can change the fate of the galaxy.
Sweat dripping down her face, Nadia brings her breath back to normal. She realizes that she's laying on the ground with a concerned looking Summer leaning over her.
"Thank the Force, you're alright. You saw the vision of what's to come?"
"Yes, to a point." Letting Summer help her to her feet, Nadia moves a stray sweat soaked lock from her face. "It would seem the Force has decided that Cade and Krayt must battle to decide the fate of the galaxy. He's going to need all the help he can get. I sensed a major change in Cade from the last time I saw him. The heart of a true Jedi is forming. We must help him. I must help him." Says the very pregnant Jedi Master.
"Locar and Tom won't like this."
"No. They most certainly will not." A look of determination appears on Nadia's face, one that Summer has not seen cross the young Jedi Master's face before. Suddenly Summer feels a great swell of pity for anyone that will try to dissuade Nadia from this course of action, followed by an even greater pity for the Sith that will stand against her in the coming battle.
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Post by Yeti on Dec 3, 2013 9:38:24 GMT -5
"Absolutely not, you are not accompanying the ground forces. Only non-force sensitives are going in with Sid's group. The remaining Jedi from the Hidden Temple are leading the attack on the Temple itself. Our forces are providing the air cover for the ground buttault as well as a Fighter Cap to help pickett for Stazi's fleet."
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Post by Yeti on Dec 3, 2013 9:38:34 GMT -5
"Then I will lead my squadron from my newly constructed R-wing. You should have known better than thinking you could keep me from this battle. Cade may have been an arrogant jackbutt that used deathsticks but as much as I don't like him, he's family. I will be in this battle one way or another. Now you can fill me in on our role or I can take a page out my family's book and find a way to join the Temple invasion forces. I'm sure Master T' Asten would welcome my blades."
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Post by Yeti on Dec 3, 2013 9:38:53 GMT -5
"Eh hem, " a voice is cleared behind them. Turning around they see Mal and Zoe." Summer said you may have problems so we came back to help. I aim to misbehave and Zoe is with me on this. I can have the others here is a couple of days too."
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Post by Yeti on Dec 3, 2013 9:41:48 GMT -5
"Mal, Zoe, good your here. Talk some sense into her. We can't charge into the Temple, its a failure waiting to happen. Everything points to us being shatter points in the battle. If we both fall, the Dragon falls. I can not allow that. The Alliance needs my help in the battle, I'm taking the Space Cow. Summer and Shal will pilot it and keep us cloaked and out of the battle itself."
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Post by Yeti on Dec 3, 2013 9:41:59 GMT -5
"And besides you can't get into your R-Wing right now, the custom seat will not accomadate the twins."
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Post by Yeti on Dec 3, 2013 9:42:12 GMT -5
"Your custom seat maybe, but I talked to Ak-it, mother to soon-to-be-mother and she installed a seat that will adjust to accommodate my pbuttengers. She understands a woman's need to remain active while one is expecting. Give it up Locar, no one alive can change my mind on this. I'm going and that's my final word on it. Angel Squadron will be giving the ground forces the best of air cover, Admiral."
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Post by Yeti on Dec 3, 2013 9:42:29 GMT -5
"Yes they will, but it will be Captain Paris in command. Not you....."
"ENOUGH...."
The room grows silent at Shal's outburst. All eyes turning to her.
"I'm sorry Masters but arguing isn't going to settle this. The Space Cow can accomadate both of you. While Summer and I are good pilots, Master Skywalker is much better than both of us and has the most seat time in her. All of us can go aboard her, and there is a medical suite on her too Master." As she looks at Locar's disapproving look towards Nadia. "If there is a need for blades, Michael and I can handle the basics with Summer backing us up."
Locar hangs his head a bit knowing this will not be a battle won, only fought to a stalemate. "Your plan is sound Shal, I'll make a Battle Commander out of you yet." The briefiest hint of a smile on his face as his Padawan comes into her own, finally gaining the confidence she has been missing. "What do you think Nadia, is the plan acceptable to you?"
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Post by Yeti on Dec 3, 2013 9:43:08 GMT -5
Suddenly a smile crosses Nadia's face, "What if I have the twins before the battle?" Shocked stares become the norm in the room.
Looking at Summer harshly, "I see you read the file on Etain Tur-Mukan."
"I can use her techniques to hurry this along......"
"You have read about the risks involved would you seriousily endanger them just to satisfy a need to be in a battle."
"I have already put the technique to the test under Dr. McCoy's careful attentions I'm about 4 weeks further along than I should be. He wasn't thrilled with the idea but so far no data suggesting danger to me or the twins has occurred. I will not endanger my babies but if I can help in this battle that will change the course of history in the galaxy. I. WILL. BE. THERE." Says the determined Jedi Master. "Would you not do everything you could do to make the galaxy a better place for your children, if you had children of your own?"
Before Locar can speak up, Nadia continues. "I've already discussed this with my husband and he agrees that we should do everything we can to help Stazi and Cade. If you want to help me with this Locar, I'll gladly accept it, but I am doing this."
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Post by Yeti on Dec 3, 2013 9:43:25 GMT -5
Grumbling under his breath. "Fine, but the second any of the Docs express concern you will quit the Force Regimen."
"Captain Malarky, the folks from Chantz will be joining us. I know most of them are no good in a firefight, so I'm buttigning their pilots and troops to the Medical Squadrons. The enginneers should be done going over the Medical Frigates and MedLifters. See that they get buttigned to the right places. " "The medical fleets will be staggered timed to jump in five minutes after the battle is joined." "Hopefully they think them multiple waves and we can seem a larger force than we are."
"Aye Admiral, most of the troops they sent us are green as can be. Though the pilots are fairly good, they will make for decent medevac personnel." "Permission to speak freely Sir," as he looks around at the gathered leadership of the LRE.
"Of course. You wouldn't be in here if I didn't want candid advice."
"There is a mistake in the battle plans, Admiral Stazi neglected the moon base instead going straight to the heart of the defenses for this desperate thurst. The scheduled time of our attack puts the moon base about ten to fifeteen minutes from reinforcing their ground based defense, the moon should be on the opposite side."
"What are you proposing, Captain?"
"We use Colonel Garrett's forces there. Between our Walkers, and his commando units they could sneak in as a delivery using our heavy freighters of supplies prior to the fleets jumping in. If they can take out the moon base, we won't have to deal with their Predators at all acting as a secondary wave of defenders when the main attack hits."
Pulling up the moon base on the map, looking over at Sid's scarred face the new one still fresh and pink from Bespin. "Well Sid, think you can take it as the Captain has suggested?"
Laughing a bit, "O taking isn't a problem. It's just a question how much do you want to survive my boys hitting it."
Shaking his head, remembering the reports of one of the secondary cities on Bespin. "Sid, as long as the moon isn't falling out of orbit I think we will be good here. As far as our intelligence suggests, everything on the moon with the exception of the small city in the Southern Hemisphere is a viable military target."
"I want to get two of the Terran's Lietuants that trained with us a few months back. I have some artillery pieces they are trained on that can support us with indirect fire. Other than that, the Black Maruader can handle our orbital support when you all jump in. Just need the jump off time."
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