Revisiting Endor Episode 6

This story continues directly from where Episode 5 left off. This is the story of Sergeant Julio, Cooper, Captain Zach, and Kyle.

Docking the Pordium (Cooper's perspective)
The team of imperials land their stolen U-wing into the star destroyer. They open up the U-wing and four imperial navy troopers are waiting for them including Lieutenant Kay. Kay has red hair and blue eyes. Cooper: "Looks like this ship is full of standard imperials and does not have stormtroopers in it." The imperials were asked what their operating numbers were and promptly reported them.

Lieutenant Kay: "Hmm, interesting. You operating numbers indicate that your status is unknown. What was it like on Endor?" Captain Zach: "It was Hell." Imperial navy trooper: "Hell? You are elite stormtroopers, aren't you supposed to be conditioned for that sort of thing?" Kyle: "We were outnumbered five to one by the Ewoks alone. By the time the rebel reinforcements poured in we were outnumbered at least ten to one."

Navy trooper: "Rebel reinforcements?" Kyle: "Yes, when our fleet started to go down rebels landed from all sides." Cooper: "We don't have time to argue, we want Lieutenant Welter put in one of the caskets and prepped for a proper burial." Lieutenant Kay: "I thought you said he was wounded? Did he die during descent." Captain Zach: "We said what we needed to for you fools to stand down."

Lieutenant Kay: "Very well. We will place him in a casket. You all can see yourselves to a waiting room, there you will be given access to some of the extra rooms we have where you can stay." Each room had a radio where the troopers could listen to music and were four person rooms. It was just enough for the whole gang to get together. We were not the only stormtroopers in the ship, a few other survivors came in after us, however it was it was only about twenty eight other stormtroopers. Most were sent to some other section of the ship.

It was standard procedure to keep our armor on when on duty, but we took our helmets off during lunchtime and removed our armor when we were in our personal quarters. We were in the lower left section of the ship, level 21. There was only one group of two other stormtroopers and one imperial engineer on our floor. While we were in our ship, we suddenly got a text message from the Captain of the ship. His name was Captain Roner. Roner had a light grey beard, pale skin, a receding hairline, and green eyes. Captain Roner: "All imperials are ordered to listen to a holochat 5 pm standard time."

At 5 pm, we noticed Roner on the big screen. Captain Roner: "Because of the tragic events that happened at Endor, I would like everyone to have a moment of silence for those who lost their lives." After a minute Roner continued, "We have some survivors who served on Endor. Due to protocol survivors are allowed to share stories with other imperials on the ship, however no imperials are allowed to share what has happened at this battle with any civilians outside of Endor. Not even family members! As of now, the Empire wants to keep all of this information as hidden as possible, you all will be notified if the protocol changes."

Captain Roner: "I should not need to remind any of you the penalty of treason, but here is a reminder. Traitors will be executed." The transmission ends. Kyle: "Well, at least we have each other." Cooper: "Julio, you've been awfully quite. What's going on in your mind?" Sergeant Julio: "I just am thinking about what this means for the Empire. A defeat like this could mean that the rebellion gets a lot bigger, they know what happened and they will spread the word no matter what the Empire tries to do."

Captain Zach: "And we'll deal with them, like before." Julio: "It's not like before. If people find out about this loss and a death star in flames. Many will lose faith in us to protect them and radicals will get more bold. I worked in Coruscant for over ten years. I know what working around a bunch of civilians is like and many have a hive mindset. When stuff hits the fan, most of them panic and become unstable."

Kyle: "I just can't think about that right now, please change the subject." Cooper: "Stop being weak Kyle! You need to man up and deal with it. For shame, you're a stormtrooper!" Captain Zach: "Alright, that's enough boys! Now, let's get some dinner and hit the cafeteria. It's 6 pm and I'm starving." Sergeant Julio: "What are they serving again?" Kyle: "I read the online, database. It's fried Banta with Kolooli roots and Gerga juice."

Kolooi roots are a tan vegetable that are often served in the mid rim. They have a mushy texture and gerga juice is poured on top of them to give them a zesty flavor. Bermba is a thick meat that come from a large brown plant eating creature. The Bermba is served with urp potatoes. These are orange potatoes that have a natural sour taste to them.

While we are all eating at a table when we notice eight navy troopers approach us. One of them has tan skin, brown eyes, and is 5'11. He suddenly pokes me, "Hey stormtrooper, why did you lose on Endor to a bunch of kylabears." Then the navy troopers behind him break out laughing. Sergeant Julio: "Hey, buddy, I'm not sure if you heard but those "kylabears" run at 30 miles an hour and are three times as strong as the average grown man. What's your name by the way."

Navy trooper: "My name is Bagger. So nice of you to ask. Your's is?" Julio: "Julio." Bagger: "So I'm guessing only the sergeants and captains (looking at Zach's orange pauldron) had enough since to know how to get out of that dump of a country." Captain Zach: "We just follow orders, its hard to fight an enemy that hits you from a bunch of sides."

Then another navy trooper walks behind Bagger and says: "You chumps, failed the Empire! I don't want to hear any of your lame excuses! This was our chance to wipe out the rebellion for good and you idiots couldn't beat a bunch of savages with sticks and stones." Kyle: "Oh please. You navy boys have never gotten your hands dirty, let alone seen real combat. It's so easy for your clowns to sit back and talk tough."

The navy trooper smirks and says: "You want combat?" Then he swings a lunch tray at Julio, but then Julio swats the tray out of his hand. Cooper: "You really picked the wrong guy to mess with. Picking a fight with stormtroopers is never smart, but especially not him. How about you boys go back to your quarters, before this gets really ugly. There is a REASON we made it out of Endor."

Then an imperial lieutenant suddenly shows up: "Alright, brake it up. Clear out everyone." As the navy troopers are walking away one of them says: "This isn't over bucketheads." Imperial lieutenant: "My name is Lieutenant York and I won't tolerate that kind of behavior on this ship." Sergeant Julio: "Sir, with all due respect, they came at us. You were not here during the whole incident and therefore should not make any assumptions."

Lieutenant York points in Julio's face and says: "With all due respect, YOU do not tell me what I can and cannot do. Do not let that pauldron go through your head. I am an academy officer and I can see to it that you are demoted if I get any more sass from you. Is that clear?" Julio just stares at York. Lieutenant York: "You are dismissed and don't make any more trouble with MY men!"