STGOD: The Pheonix Wars (Chapter II)

[Destructionator XV]

In the Riwal system...

"Ship's log, ASV Iyo, 21-6 AW 4005, Commander Peters reporting while Captian Willis is examined. The Kokoya is scanning th eplanet, trying to determine what the creatures want down there, but has not yet turned up anything. We have communicated with the bioships, but it seems to be one way thus far. They understand what we mean, but when they try to respond, it overloads our minds causing temporary insanity. This happened to the captian, and we are currently examining him for any side effects before he returns to duty. While their attempts to communicate hurts us, it seems obvious that that is not their intention. The ships Knight has voulnteered to attempt communication next, hopefully using his telepathic training to understand their responses."

"Are you sure you want to do this? It could damage your brain." Commander Peters says to the Knight.

"Yes, I must do this. Besides, it doesn't seem to be affecting the captian in any long term ways."

"But you will be opening up your mind to the telepathy. There's no knowing what it could do."

"It may be our only way to communicate with these creatures. I have to try."

Commander Peters nods and steps aside, letting the Knight take the lead in the communication attempt. Medics stand ready in case something goes wrong.

The Knight sits down so he may better focus on his task, and opens up his mind to telepathic recption. He then speaks to the bioships.

"Speak to me. Maybe I can understand you, then together, we can become friends."

[Ancient Ones]

*The Knight suddenly bends over in pain, but then straightens.*

WE APOLOGIZE FOR HARMING YOUR MINDS. WE WISH TO SPEAK.

We only wish peace between us. I represent the people of A'millan. May I ask who you are?

WE ARE THE GUARDIANS. WE PROTECT THE UNIVERSE FROM THE BEING OF FIRE.

Being of Fire? The one that posesses the Imperial lord?

YES.

We are enemies of the Empire, and its evil allies. They seek to dominate the galaxy.

SHE SEEKS TO DEVOUR IT.

Devour?

THE BEING OF FIRE CONSUMES ALL LIFE. OUR MISSION... IS TO PREVENT THIS.

We seek allies in this fight...

AS DO WE. WE CAN SHOW YOU WEAPONS AND WAYS TO DEFEAT THE ALLIES OF THE DEVOURER. TO FACILITATE THIS, WE REQUIRE SOMEONE TO ACT AS OUR... AVATAR, AS THIS FORM OF COMMUNICATION INJURES YOUR MINDS. WE ONLY SEEK A VOLUNTEER.

[Kreshna Aryaguna Nurzaman]

*Galadriel and Ra silently leave the DS Overbridge, leaving Kreshna with Lord Walper as the latter is puzzled.*

Darth Kreshna turns to Lord Walper. His voice becomes normal again. He inquiries, "if I am not mistaken, the Borg have existed since thousands of years ago. Do you have any records regarding the Ancients?"

[Destructionator XV]

Aboard the Iyo...

The Knight is speaking to the Ancient ones.

"Please wait while I confer with my superiors."

"WE WILL WAIT."

The Knight returns from his telepathic trance. He sees that Captian Willis as returned to the bridge.

"Captian, I have successfully communucated with the entitys. They don't want to hurt us, and they are tied into what is going on at Lord Adam's current location. They claim to be guardians of some sort."

The captian responds.

"I am not familiar with the Lord's current situation. What does all this mean to us?"

"He is facing an enemy possesed by a powerful being, and they are fighting this being. The reports are avaliable. Sir, they seem willing to negotiate an alliance. I suggest we contact headquarters for futher instructions."

The captian nods to the communications officer. He prepares to send a message to headquarters detailing their efforts thus far.

The Knight contiunes.

"And sir, they have requested that someone voulenteer to act as an avatar of sorts. As I have already been successful in communicating with them, I think I would be fine for the job."

Commander Peters intejects.

"But what will that do to you? I am not willing to put a valued member of my crew at unneccessary risk."

Captian Willis adds something.

"And that would be a great security risk. You have knowledge and authority thet cannot fall into unknown hands."

The Knight responds.

"Sir, I am a Knight. I am trained to hide information and resist control tricks. It is also my duty to risk my life for the better of the empire. I think it will be worth it."

"We will take that into advisment. Now we wait for instructions from headquaters. Send a mesage to the bioships telling them to be patient for now."

"Message sent."

[Ra]

*A lone Ha'tak moves through deep space. Suddenly, the Star Destroyer Avenger II exits hyperspace alongside it.*

*A hologram of Captain McKenzie appears before Galadriel.*

Lady Galadriel. May I ask the purpose of this rendezvous?

Ra's forces have acquired something of great importance. We wish to meet with you and your senior officers.

Of course, m'lady. We'll come aboard shortly.

*In the Goa'uld equivilant of a conference room, Ra and his Eldar ally wait as a group of Imperial officers enter. They take seats, and Galadriel points to a holodisplay. An elf activates it, displaying a hologram of the Artefact. The real Artefact was safely hidden away at the research base.*

What is this?

A device the Lady recovered from the ninth planet, shortly before your lord destroyed it. It is an Ancient device of unknown purpose. We request your aid in determining its purpose... and any technology that will help us counter the Ancient Ones' psychotronic weapon.

M'lord, wouldn't Lord Kreshna be a better man to ask than a mere ship captain?

We must be cautious, Captain. The enemy could learn of our plan, and try to stop us. We must be careful if the Alliance is to counter the weapon of the enemy.

You realize that I will have to report your discovery to Lord Kreshna. I must.

I understand that. But it is imperative that the device, and the location of the Goa'uld's research base remain hidden. You understand this...

I served aboard a ship stationed in the Maw, my lord. I understand.

*Galadriel then walks up, and activates a hologram displaying some schematics.*

I have determined several energy properties of this device. Apparently it is a field amplifier of great power. Further technical data is in this vessel's databanks.

Very well, m'lady. I will prepare a research team, and meet you at the rendezvous coordinates you specify. Say, tommorow at 0930 hours...

Agreed.

I have input the coordinates in the data files.

*At that, the Imperials return to their ship. It cloaks, and enters hyperspace. The Ha'tak also jumps away, taking an erratic and stealthy course back to the base.*

[Destructionator XV.]

At my starbase....

"My lord, all repairs are complete; the fleet is once again operational."

"Outstanding. Though, I am concerned about this new threat that is menancing the Empire."

"It has left us alone thus far."

"Indeed. And that is what concerns me. And also, the Borg are quiet.... too quiet. Aside from that calling out by Walper, they just sit back. I don't like it. They are planning something."

A man chimes in.

"Sorry to interrupt, sir, but we just got a transmission from headquarters which is very, very interesting. It seems there are bioships in the Riwal system which claim to be fighting the entity inside Darth Kreshna."

This got the Lord's attention.

"Thank you for that report. You guys are dismissed."

"Yes, sir."

The to officers exit his office, and then Lord Adam reads through all the reports on the phoenix entity and the ancient bioships.

He has dealt with many bizarre lifeforms and magical entites in his 19 centuries of life. He knew there was more to this than met the eye. But as to which side was good and bad, he would just be safe and assume both are bad until proven otherwise.

ooc: to be continued

[Destructionator XV]

Thank you, moderator, who filled in the username for that last post. -My power is not limited to solely this work of fiction, young one. ;)

Still at the starbase...

"Computer, open a channel to A'millian Prime."

"OPEN"

"Patch me through to the Lady."

"Yes, sir."

"Ahh, good. We have much to discuss. Two of our starships in the remote Riwal system have found something of some importance."

"Indeed. I just finished the reports on that. What do you make of it?"

"Those bioships seem to be powerful telepathic beings from a magical ancient race. They claim to be fighting an other entity, the phoenix entity, which seems to want to consume all life. However, this information came from the bioships, who want to kill them, so I take it with a grain of salt."

"Indeed. This phoenix entity is currently possesing a Sith Lord, so I can't really tell much about it. It may be evil, or its evilness may just be the effect of the Sith and the Dark Side of the Force."

"And these bioships have requeted that one of our Knights act as their avatar, to bridge communication between them and us. The Iyo's resident knight have voulteneered to do this, but is awaiting authorizaion from us to do this."

"As much as I hate risking a man like this, we do need someone to faclitate the communiaction. We should let him do it."

"Agreed."

"I am going to search for more answers here, and yo keep looking into whatever we can over there. But I don't trust it. Watch your back."

"Naturally. Keep me apprised of your situation."

"You too. See you."

"See you. Out."

Lord Adam presses a button on his console.

"Sir?"

"Prepare The Lady's Pride, her escorts, and a science ship. Also get me Marines, full equipment compliment. We're going on a ride."

"Yes, sir!"

[Ra]

*Ra walks onto the Ha'tak's brige as the massive vessel approaches the Goa'uld research base.*

Captain Kar'm.

Yes, m'lord.

Transport myself and the Lady directly to Lab N.

As you wish.

*Ra then holds up a hand. Kar'm, a Jaffa ship captain in Ra's good graces, appeared in her late fourties to a Human, and was wise and cunning. She then looks up.*

I would want this ship to test the device when it is ready.

If that is what my god commands...

No. This is strictly a volunteer mission, Kar'm.

Then I volunteer.

*Kar'm then bows respectfully. Activating the transporter, the transport rings fall around Ra, Galadriel, and several escorting Kulls.*

*On the base, another set of rings descend. Inside materializes Ra's company, which walk on after the rings return to the ceiling.*

I have confidence that our efforts will be successful. Even without the Imperials' help, my Eldar scientists have been able to analyse the device and several possible functions.

A scientist walks up.

My lady. This is an honor.

The Goa'uld wish to know more about this device.

We have determined that the device was part of a larger psychotronic generator. In addition, we have been able to determine the field properties, and how to block them. However, implementation is a problem we cannot overcome yet. We still cannot determine how the device and the generator produced this effect. Another problem, the device contains extremely dangerous molecular compounds. If the device is compromised, it could kill every being on this base.

Then it should be moved to a safer location. Can you do your work aboard a Tel'tak?

Yes, m'lord.

Then you will move this... thing aboard one at once.

M'lord, when does the Imperial science team arive?

Tomorrow. For now, continue your work. I will not proceed with the Dathomir mission until the neutralizer is complete, and coupled to the shield generators of every capital ship.

[Anonymous]

*planet 4 (Skaro)*

Inside the core of Skaro, flames burnt. they melted computer consoles, burnt out wireing, destroyed the incubation chambers. The science levels were nothing but burnt ash, all trace of the devasting weponary had been annialated in the blaze, the temperature had rocketed up to 450 degrees. no Dalek could survive those temperatures, the base was litterd with the melting remains of the Dalek's and the screaming of the burning mutants within.

The Supreme Dalek, had not escaped, the burnt out husk sat on the remains of the control throne. 67 levels up, on the surface, the survivors
headed for the last oparational Battle cruiser

the ship powered off from the surface, leaving behind it all trace of the Inferno cannon Dalek, who's malfunction and destruction had corsed the firestorm within.

One ship was all that remained, carrying only 150 Daleks.

*the ship hung in orbit for a matter of seconds, then banked and headed towards the protection of the Troll fleet*

[Kreshna Aryaguna Nurzaman]

A sleek, dagger-shaped ship is approaching the Goa'uld research base. It sends a hailing signal, "Your Highness System Lord Ra, this is Captain McKenzie of Imperial Star Destroyer Avenger II. Permission to land the science team."

The Goa'uld replies, "permission granted, Captain McKenzie. You are cleared to land."

Then a black Imperial Shuttle is launched from the Star Destroyer's hangar, decloaking as it glides. After the shuttle landed, Captain McKenzie descends its ramp, followed by a group wearing lab coats and guarded by Stormtroopers.

"Welcome, Captain McKenzie. Our Lord Ra is waiting. Please enjoy your stay."

As the party arrives at Ra's office, Captain McKenzie speaks, "greeting, Lord Ra, this is the science team you have requested." Ra shakes hand with them as each member introduces themselves. Then a female Stormtrooper opens her helmet, revealing a pretty face with a pair of warm blue eyes. The Captain continues, "I trust you have known Major Irene Patterson. The Empire is pleased to grant you her service as the acting security officer for this whole operation."

Galadriel greets with a smile. Somehow she likes this female Stormtrooper, but now she senses a deep concern inside her. Darth Kreshna?

While the Imperial scientists are making their inquiries, Captain McKenzie speaks to Ra with low voice, "mind you, your Highness, I arrange this endeavour without Darth Kreshna's knowledge, let alone his approval. This mission is 'unofficial'. Should our research goes astray, the Empire would disavow any involvements. I beg your understanding."

[Ra]

*Ra nods as McKenzie explains the situation.*

I understand. Now, please follow me. Galadriel and the Eldar scientists have already made much progress.

We have moved the device aboard a Tel'tak transport, due to unstable isotopes in the device.

With all due respect, m'lady, that's a security risk.

A lesser risk than the device destroying this base, correct?

*Major Patterson nods reluctantly, and continues on.*

Our scientists have the data ready for your examination. So far, the device has been determined to be an amplifier of some kind, and part of a psychotronic weapon, we believe.

What concerns me is that the device emits something that I can sense. It is not just mere energy... but I cannot explain it.

I hope my people will help you find more answers, m'lady. However, I will must to my ship. We are due at the Death Star in three standard hours.

Of course. I don't wish to delay you.

*McKenzie and several others returned to their shuttle.*

And remember not to deviate from the planned route.

I will remember...

*Ra, Galadriel, and Patterson then step up to the Ring Transporter, along with the Imperial scientists. A Kull activates the rings, and they descend.*

*As this happens, Patterson and Ra briefly exchanged looks. A slight smile came on her face, just as they vanished into blue light.*

[Destructionator XV]

Aboard The Lady's Pride....

"We have intercepted an Imperial transmission speaking of an ancient artifact. I want to see what this is before they do. The problem, this planet is very close to Imperial space and The Lady's Pride cannot cloak. We must get in, figure out what is going on there, and get the hell out as fast as possible."

"Understood. What is this planet?"

"Set your course for Dathomir. Warp 8."

"Course set."

"Engage."

The 6 starships go to warp speed heading towards Dathomir, a world dangerously close to Imperial space.

Meanwhile, in the Riwal system....

"Ship's log, ASV Iyo, 23-6 AW 4005, Captian Willis recording. We have received orders from headquartes to go forward with negotiations with the bioships. To this end, our knight is preparing to let himself be used as an avatar to faclitate communication with the bioships."

The knight speaks.

"I am ready, sir."

"Remember to try to keep control. Don't let it overwhelm you, if you feel like you aren't in control, use whatever means neccessary to sever the connection."

"Understood, sir."

The knight enters a telepathic trance.

"I am ready, creatures. You may speak through me."

He awaits their next move.

edit: fixed a location error

[Dartzap]

*Command Astroid*

"My Lord Detritus, since the last ground battle we have tirelessly tried to develop a new soldier to help combat Darktroopers, Elflings, and those Kull. For this we have combined several of our current technologies into one being, we have had to make these being of rock, like our golsm, because it would be impossible to implant these devices on a normal Troll."

"In this solder we hace combined the Gravitation Manipulation Technology, which we use to move astroids, Cloaking Devices, and the upgraded pulsar beams. They have slightly more strenght that than the average Troll. in each of the chest cavitys of these solders we have implanted an GravGen, so they can leap huge distances, push people away, and hold things without actual touching them. in each of the hands, a pulsar disc is implanted, so they have a ranged weapen"


Detritus's eyes gleamed, this was what they needed.. they could probably stand up to the Sith!.. though he;'d not want to ever witness that..

"Why the cloaking device?"

"The cloaking device is so that with the GravGen, they can cloak and move behind enemy lines, and assinate troops commanders and the like."

Excellent!most excellent... Have you chosen the name of these troops yet?"

"No Milord, We are letting you do that"

We shall call them.... Slayers

"An most appropriate name Milord"

Indeed, and for their first mission, they shall come with me with me to Dathormir, it shall be a good feild test

"Of course Milord, though we only have some three hundred at the moment"

I shall take two hundred, that way, if i loose to many, you shall still have a good sample stock, to recreate them"

"Of course Milord"

"Send them to my Ship"


*Two hours later, the Earthquake class battleship, the Viper's Pride jumps to L-space, Its destination, the Former homeworld of the witches of legend.

[Dartzap]

*Above Dathomir*

The ship appeared from L-space, beofre it even decellerat's a dropship starts speeding towards the planet

*The dropship* Commander Flotsam is viewing his troops

Alright Troops! we're heading down to the surface to find out anything we can about these Ancients or whatever that call themselves! Your here to make sure that we have some protection of thoe Goa'uld start poking their glowing eys where they are not wnated! Do you understand?!

The slayers stay silent, there is now need for speak

Good! and if everything goes to plan, Lord detritus may send us some goodies! The rest of your load are on theViper's Pride in case they run in trouble! so lets make sure we don't waste time! right?!

Still, the Slayers say nothing

*The dropship heads towards a clearing from here, they can see the wreckedge of a massive ship in the distance, it's easily twice the size of one of the Imperial ships they had been fighting..*

Alright Troops lets move out! head towards that wreck!

[Kreshna Aryaguna Nurzaman]

CLASH OF THE TITANS: THE OPENING

Meanwhile, a massive battle ensues on an edge of Trollish Imperium's asteroid colony. A dozen of Star Destroyers, three World Devastators, two Eclipse-Class Battleships, and an Executor-Class Command Ship; all are enveloped in a fiery aura which protects them from a peculiar song.

The song, of course, is the same telepathic hums that paralyzed them on the previous encounter. Now they are protected, Imperial Captains and officers are busy giving orders to their crews, coordinating their efforts to annihilate the opponent.

And of course, it is the same mysterious foe they have encountered before; the blasphemeous, indescribable vessels that are as dark as the space itself. They are beings called "Ancient Guardians", although nobody knows their true name nor true intention. No Imperials bother to occupy themselves for such trivial matters, though; what important now is annihilating those unspeakable beings.

But even with such display of power, the enemy does not crumble easily. Yes, the Empire still outnumbers them, but a single dark vessel can stand the onslaught of two Star Destroyers! Even worse, everytime a vessel is destroyed, it emits a horrible dying scream which penetrates the mind and the heart of any sentient beings in vicinity. A vicinity ranges in thousands of miles.

Fortunately, the Imperials are discipliined and battle-hardened. Despite the casualties of their own, they are gaining the uppper hand.

But casualties of both sides are nothing compared to those among the innocents, as Trollish asteroids are being obliterated and destroyed in the crossfire. The asteroids are colonies. Civilians. Trollish defence forces, heavily outgunned by both the Empire and the Ancients, are helpless to stop the two combating titans from spreading madness and destructions in their conflict.

A madness indeed. None of the combatants care about the innoccents trapped between them. Thousands and thousands of Trolls meet their sudden death as their homes incinerated by turbolasers or biolasers. An asteroid outpost is completely burned when a dying vessel crashed upon them; taking many lives with it. A Star Destoyer accidentally rams into a residential asteroid during its frantic maneuver in the heat of the battle.

Far away from the battle, in a gigantic structure called "Death Star", Darth Kreshna is sitting cross-legged in his quarter. His meditative state makes people hard to believe that he is actually the center of the madness. It is his fiery aura that protects the Imperial fleet from the accursed song.

As his eyes blazing, the he bellows in his mind.

I WANT THEM PURGED, MY WARRIORS. ANNIHILATE THEM! ALL OF THEM!

[Ra]

*On Dathomir, Galadriel and Ra walk through a cave being used as the Goa'uld's forward base for the mission.*

I dispise hiding in caves like a dwarf.

We have no choice. It would seem everyone has arrived in orbit. We cannot seem to conduct any mission without their eventual knowledge and arrival.

*Standing by is a man with a horrid-looking face. It is Srenn, Ra's First Prime. The Kull Warrior was leading all of Ra's forces on the planet, all five platoons of them. In addition, Major Patterson had a Stormtrooper squad to help out, which included one scout trooper and his bike.*

M'lord. We have located the area you requested.

Good. Prepare your forces to move out. Night is approaching, and will work to our advantage.

*Major Patterson, who was also pulling double duty as the acting Second Prime, walked up.*

We've also set up a theatre shield in this cave, should the enemy discover us.

This is a covert mission, Major. I expect to collect the data, and leave quietly.

*Patterson nodded, and put on her Stormie helmet.*

Alright, troopers. Let's move out!

*Kull Warriors moved out into the twilight, followed by Ra and Galadriel. Each were wearing their own modified armor, for protection and to remain inconspicuous. Several stormtroopers flanked the Kulls, sweeping the area as the group moved out.*

*After a long, tedious march, the group reached a small open area. Srenn threw up a fist to order the group to halt. Several Stormtroopers then swept the area, and nodded to their alien comrades. Galadriel calmly walked into the open area, and removed her helmet.*

This was the place. There is some presence here... A shadow that lurks in the dark...

Not reading anything, m'lady.

The witches died here. *She then looks over to Ra.* They were consumed.

Consumed?

Yes.

*Focusing inward, meditating amongst the strange torment looming in the area, she got a vision. One of a fiery creature literally sucking the life and magical force out of the witches. She then looked down, and saw the skeletons. They were consumed all the way to the bone.*

It was the Phoenix entity...

What?

I saw him, consuming them. Their torment still lingers here.

Why would Darth Kreshna do something like this?

That is clear now. It is because he must. I will explain. Come.

*The group then proceeded away from the site.*

[KAN as third party]

As Ra's party is leaving the massacre site, a Stormtrooper is struck down by a lightning bolt. The others suddenly aware, taking defensive formation and starts firing at a particular direction. Their target, however, leaps with blinding speed, then strikes another Stromtrooper with Force Lightning. The formation stays disciplined, though. Then Irene swiftly launches a stun grenade.

The target stumbles for a moment. Amazing. A stun grenade should be able to decapatitate everyone within its blast radius.

It turns out to be an old crone. She is wearing tattered clothes with a wild expression.

"Death! Death to the ones who massacre us! Death!"

[Ra]

* The Kulls charged into defensive positions as the mysterious girl continued her assault. She easily cast aside the stun grenade, which detonates harmlessly.*

You bring more death to us!

What the hell is she talking about?

*Galadriel stands, in full view of the woman. She then removes her helmet, and looks at the girl eye-to-eye.*

We are not servants of him.

Those are his soldiers!

I will not lie to you. They are Kreshna's. But we are seeking answers. Answers to why he would consume the Witches of Dathomir. Why he is making irrational moves throughout the galaxy. Answers about the being that posesses his body.

You are not of this galaxy. Who are you?

I am Galadriel. High Lady of the Eldar. This is Ra, supreme ruler of the Goa'uld.

You're not here to capture more of us for consumption?

No. We came to discover why they were consumed.

Darth Kreshna arrived here some month ago. When the Witches united to oppose him, he consumed them in a fiery aura.

The Phoenix Entity.

You are a powerful being, Galadriel. You sensed what had happened... you percieved the death and torment in that area.

Yes. But we must seek aid, and discover why this has come to pass.

I will take you to the Elders. Follow me.

Patterson, carry out my previous order.

As you wish, m'lord.

*The girl led the group on toward her masters. However, she did not trust them, save perhaps Galadriel, who was obviously a being of light. The Elder would decide if these aliens were telling the truth. And if they weren't, they would surely die.*

[KAN as the Elder]

The crone is calmed for a moment, but then she cries with despair. She walks to the skeletons who were formerly witches, mourning with overwhelming sadness.

After finally calming herself, she stares at the party. Explaining "they were my students..."

Then she continues, but in a distant tone as if talking to herself. "Sith... Sith Lords. First they corrupted us. Some of us. Then that one Lord Sidious; he tried to tamper with the power of the Old Gods. And now this... insane Sith Lord..."

She then turns to Galadriel, "I trust you, o witch! You are different than us, yet you are also a sister. I can see than you are older than your looks. Now I hope for your wisdom."

"But I should warn you, sister from other world, that you are looking for forbidden knowledge; even forbidden for the most of us, for the knowledge shall consume us with its unspeakable horror. Darth Plagueis had tried, as well as his apprentice Darth Sidious, and,despite how much I loathe them, the apprentice would succeed. He had raised to the Galactic Throne; he would bind the power of the old gods. He would conquer them; for not only he had amassed a powerful fleet, but discovered the essence of life as well. The fire shall arise. The fire that would burn the old gods in a furnace that would power the Sidious to attain godhood himself. "


"Yet it is a knowledge I cannot tell you by mere words. Look at me, sister. Meld with me. Then we would start a journey to the distant past....."

[Ra]

*Galadriel was initially hesitant. However, she knew what had to be done. They gazed deep into each others eyes, until everything faded to white.*

What are they doing?

I don't know.

*Sharing thought and idea with the crone, Galadriel percieved strange things. She had immense powers in her own right; through her abilities, she could manipulate her surroundings, see visions, and even had the power to destroy. But that knowledge seemed to just scratch the surface...*

This knowledge has nothing to do with what I seek.

It has everything to do with what you seek. You cannot stop now. I need your wisdom.

*Unspeakable power was beginning to flow through Galadriel. She was quick to know what she had learned. Her abilities, and her Ring of the Eldar only enhanced it. Galadriel was physically giving off small jolts of electricity, and her radiance was blinding.*

GALADRIEL! Stop this madness!

*She did not hear or even percieve Ra. An immortal only due to his technology. He was puny and weak compared to her. He was NOTHING. He did not understand or ever could understand the power she now percieved. She felt liberated.*

*Time vanished for a time. She reached back to the teachings of Melian, the Maiar Queen of Doriath. She listened to her teachings and wisdoms for many years.*

*A flash of other Maiar entered her mind. They gathered in council, and talked of worlds beyond Earth. They ascended into the heavens. As she watched, she realized that, in the vision, she WAS Melian.*

*A new vision came. She saw Palpatine, the infamous Emperor of that galaxy. She also saw Plagueis, and the Witches. Their teachings flowed into her mind.*

*A massive star vessel appeared. Five Republic Dreadnoughts coupled together. That ship departed for parts unknown.*

*She saw the Maiar council again. This time, they looked different somehow.*

*Finally, she saw a being of fire. It sucked the very life out of the witches, and their bodies were reduced to mere skeletons as the being laughed madly.*

*Then came the sound of Kull weapon and blaster fire. Screaming and hastily given orders. A tugging... Beings called her name....*

GALADRIEL! It's a Rancor! Take cover.

Get out the E-Web! Hurry!

*Kull Warriors poured into the massive beast. One was grabbed in the monster's great claws, and crushed. Despite the forcefield, the creature was too strong. It stomped right for the timeless elf.*

NO! Run!

*Galadriel's hatred swelled. She reached out to the creature with her hand, and with her wrath.*

*A violent storm of lightning and Force energy lept out at the being. It was cast down by the powerful attack. Galadriel let out a banshee-like scream as her power grew, incenerating the beast in its place. It was only then that Galadriel came to her senses.*

[Dartzap]

*The Vipers Pride

Detritus's eyes snap open, he sensed the huge loss from one of the colonys.. which infernal quack would attack civilians?

There was much to be answered for, and as soon as the expedition to the surface was finished he would ask the right question, and someone would answer him, wether they wanted to or not.

*The surface of Dathomir*

The wreck was huge that was for sure, Flotsam, the scientists and the slayers and had walking along the exterior of it for at least three hours now, and yet they had not found the entrance.

Flotsam decided it was time for some delegation

I want a way into this ship! do you understand?

The slayers looked from Flotsam to the ship, one of them unhitched a grenade from their bandolier and pushed onto the side of the ships

He jogs back to the others, he removes a small control pad, and pressed a button. with a huge explosion, a hole is ripped through the side.

Flotsam says poitedly to one of the scientist's

"This had better be worth it".

[Dartzap]

It was old, that's what Flotsams opinion was of the ship. he and the Slayer's had gone first to make sure nothing was amiss. They had progressed slowly through the ship, mostly because the scientist's were poking in every room they could find

"Commander... perhaps you could come and see this?"

The commander stalks over to where the room the scientist's are looking around.

In the middle of the room is a body, a mummified one at that.

Do you know how old it is?

"Something approching 15 years, Sir"


This ship has been here longer that, you can tell that from the trees growing up through it!

"Indeed Sir, at this moment we are not sure exactly how she died, we would like to head to the bridge, if there is one"

"Indeed, we might be able to figure out what this was from there, name and registory and all of that stuff"

In the room, scientists pick up small oblongs with screens on them, and a small cuboid

The search party continue on their search of the ship

[KAN DMing... again!]

As the rancors lies smoking on the ground, the old crone stumbles. Galadriel is quickly back to her senses, catching the witch in her arms before she falls to the ground.

Too late for me, sister from other world. That was too much for me; the visions, the knowledge.


Then, with every last drop of willpower she could musters, she grabs Galadriel's arm, and whispers to her ears,

Be afraid of the Guardians.... but afraid more of The Phoenix. Now they are one, the power is beyond belief. Imperial war machines are nothing but his tool of destruction.


The crone then smiles, My duty is over, my role is fulfilled. Now let me join my sisters in peace.


Galadriel watches in sorrow as the old witch dies in her arms.

[Dartzap]

What the hell's was that about?

"I have no idea sir!, though he did seem to be wearing a similer cylinder to what the Sith wear.. a Lightsaber"

The Sith are here? Flostam pulls out his elctrosword, its power already humming, the slayers pull out various weapens and spread out.

"No Sir! Not now! Idon't think he was a Sith.. i think he was part of anouther sect."

Flotsam looks around careully, before putting back his sword

You had better be right....Now, lets get to the bridge, we need answers.

[KAN correcting fuckup]

OOC: this is what actually seen by Troll scientist before Dartzap post below. Sorry for my fuckup. Well, take it as "continuity retcon" (if you read DC comics you know what I mean). :P

A troll scientist pushes a button on a panel, then a hologram appears, showing a long-bearded man wearing a brown robe. A small cylindrical tube hangs from his waist.

The figure speaks,

"My name is Thanar Whind and this is my diary. It has been months since Master Yoda and the others left this planet. The witches becomes more amiable, perhaps since they start to realize I'm staying on my own will."

"Last night I was invited by a witch named Aldra. It appeared she induced me to a trance; she wanted me to show her knowldge."

"I still remember my dreams. A war. A war between the gods. They are beings more powerful than we ever thought. I have to leave the planet to inform the others. But the witches would never let me. Worse, there are no means of transportation on this isolated planet. I need to inform the Council. This time, the Jedi is needed for the safety of the universe herself, as only a Jedi can peacefully host the Phoe..."


The recording stops.

What the hell's was that about?

"I have no idea sir!, though he did seem to be wearing a similer cylinder to what the Sith wear.. a Lightsaber"

The Sith are here? Flostam pulls out his elctrosword, its power already humming, the slayers pull out various weapens and spread out.

"No Sir! Not now! Idon't think he was a Sith.. i think he was part of anouther sect."

Flotsam looks around careully, before putting back his sword

You had better be right....Now, lets get to the bridge, we need answers.