Star Wars: Rising of the Union/The Journey

The Journey

“Run Abeo, Run!” “No, don’t, I can’t live with out you!” “RUN!, RUN!”

Abeo jumped out of bed, it was all a dream. Abeo had been having dreams like this of late and only recently were they becoming this prolonged. Abeo, seeing the Galactic clock was pointing to 18 O’clock at night, got changed and went up to the bridge. “Couldn’t sleep?” Pantene enquired when he was sitting in the Weapons chair. “No, had another dream. They’re getting really weird now.” “How so?” “I dreamt I was on some planet covered in sand, It had Binary Suns. But I’ve never been to a planet like that before.” “Well, the only planet I know of with binary Suns is Tatooine, but …”

A shocking jolt sent Abeo and Pantene flying through the sky. Pantene hit his head on the Captain’s chair. Abeo hit his on the bulkhead. “What happened?” Abeo shouted. Pantene crawled up to the ships sensor panels. “Were under attack!” Pantene shouted in reply. Another jolt knocked Abeo back of his feet. “By whom?” “Checking.” Another hit. “Were being attacked by Thrall Pirates!” “Thrall pirates?” Abeo asked himself in surprise. “Here, but I thought they were situated around Ord Mandell?” “They are.” Pantene replied.

Two Thrall Light Attack Cruisers pulled round in formation for another pass at Xerces when one of the Thrall ships disintegrated into nothing when hit by Tri-static torpedo. The remaining Thrall cruisers surrounded Xerces. The lead ship hailed Xerces. “Patch him through.” Abeo ordered. “Yes Sir.” Pantene replied sarcastically. The screen activated. On the other side was an Iridonian; he had several horns perturbing from his head. His left eye had been gouged out somehow and his right was scared. His left ear was completely covered by Earrings and his lips were pitch black. He spoke with a deep voice. “Unknown vessel. Prepare to be boarded by a Thrall landing force!” He demanded. “Who are you, what do you want from us?” Abeo shouted in anger to the Iridonian. “You are in Thrall space and are herby declared a prisoner of war.” “Prisoner of War, what War?” “The Colonial War” “We are not involved in your petty war, we are a neutral party. If you board us you will be declaring war on the Union.” Pantene raised his head quickly and looked at Abeo. “Abeo,” Pantene whispered in Abeo’s ear “What exactly is the Union?” “What is this Union of which you speak?” Demanded the Iridonian. “It is,” replied Abeo “The strongest, largest and most influential galactic empire in the galaxy!” “Sorry to disappoint you, but you would be describing the Republic” “It would seem so, wouldn’t it.” The Iridonian looked worried, what if the Union was stronger, Larger and more influential than the Republic, this could be a serious problem. “If you move, we shall destroy your vessel!” The Iridonian shouted nervously. And with that, he cut of the communication. “What now?” Pantene enquired. “Now, we wait” Abeo replied

It took several hours for the Thrall to contact Xerces. And this time, the Thrall were a little more forthcoming. “We have decided that you are a neutral party in this matter and will let you on your way.” Replied the Iridonian. “Thank you Mr….?” Abeo enquired. “Davon, Captain Davon” “Thank you Captain Davon.” Abeo replied “Now, with out further ado, we shall be on our way to Ossus. “Ossus!” Davon shouted “Your going to Ossus?” “Yes we are” Abeo replied questioningly. “Why?” “Nothing, just, be careful. There are rumours of increasing Imperial movement in the area. We think that Grand Admiral Thrawn is preparing to occupy the planet.” “Thank you, we shall take this in mind. Good bye”

And with this, the cut communications and Xerces began to move back enroot. Devon and his fleet disappeared into Hyperspace and Xerces continued on his journey. Two days later Xerces entered orbit around of Ossus and began preparations to land. “We got word from the officials, were allowed to land in landing bay 68. Just south of the city centre.” Pantene told Abeo as he entered the bridge. “Great, it’s all fitting to plan.” Xerces landed in Ossus Imperial and shut herself down.

Next: Ossus Prime