Star Wars: The Strike on the Assassinator/Chapter I

Chapter I
Dantooine - 1 BBY

"I see you bagged a TIE during that little skirmish we had" said Kovak to Muron Numari. "Let's see, that's three, only two more to down and you'll be an ace." "Thank you, sir" replied Muron.

"That's good, but it was only a little skirmish. Just wait until we get into a proper space battle, things will not be so easy then." replied experienced pilot Vorik K'Nugoratha, Vorik joined the squadron 3 years previously and had fought in the Battle of Nar Shaddaa and in many skirmishes. He was second-in-command of the squadron and was known in battle as "Black 2".

"Lay off, Vorik." replied Kovak "He's new and he has yet to see a battle." "Yes, sir" replied Vorik "Sorry, Muron". "That's fine" replied Muron "That's another bar for the kill score".

"I cannot believe we are actually still using the old ARC-170 when other squadrons are using Z-95 Headhunters. It's as if High Command want us to be martyrs to the cause by dieing in a ball of flames." angrily exclaimed Black 3, Tavila Orudani. "They don't want that, it's just many people in the squadron were trained on them and we like them. Also the Empire is destroying any ships found to be carrying Headhunters." replied Kovak.

"I know, I am sick of flying these obsolecent flying coffins." replied Tavila with a hint of anger in his voice. "I know what you mean, but until the Imperial stranglehold is broken our insignificant little squadron is the one of the least of High Command's worries." said Kovak. "I suppose you're right again." said Tavila with a sigh.

"Ok, everyone let's go to the mess hall and have something to eat." said Kovak to the group. "Yeah, I'm hungry now" agreed Muron. The mess was relatively simple, it was just a pre-fab block with a kitchen and seating area added. A seperate block which was connected to the mess was the cold store. "What's on the menu today?" enquired Vorik. "Let's see, there is: Alderaan Stew, Csolcir, Nerf Sausage and Mounder Potato rice, Baked dru'un slices in fish sauce, Aurebesh Soup, Vege-steak, mallow cake and water. A nice selection." said Kovak "I'll second that." replied Vorik

They got their food and sat down at a table.