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Post by philly on Mar 27, 2006 20:40:56 GMT -5
Meanwhile, on Korriban, Darth Xia talks with a shadowy figure in the Dreshdae spaceport.
Darth Xia: The scouts have spotted them? Where were they headed? ??: There last known trajectory has them headed for Nar Shadaa. Darth Xia: Good, follow them and make sure they find their way here. ??: This better be worth it. Darth Xia: Don’t worry, the Sith will pay you handsomely for your service. Just remember, the others are expendable, but the one called Kyle must be brought here alive. ??: Understood. I will leave now.
The Ebon Hawk arrives on Nar Shadaa and lands at the nearest open docking station. The Jedi exit and the smell of exhaust fumes fill the air.
Kyle Drex: Ahhh, breathe it in fellas; that’s home. Luceff: And I thought Tatooine was a festering pit…this place puts it to shame. Zilfer: We should try the pazaak den, all the low lifes with any good information will most likely be there. Kyle Drex: Ah the pazaak den, such great memories… Zilfer: Come on, and don’t talk to anyone.
As the Jedi make their way to the entertainment promenade, a beggar comes up to Kyle.
Beggar: Please sir, spare some credits. Kyle Drex: Get outta here or I’ll have my droid liquefy your skull! HK-47: Statement: It would be more than a pleasure master. Ana Bree: Is that really necessary? Kyle Drex: Uh, I guess not. Here, take 20 credits and beat it. Beggar: Oh thank you sir, you won’t regret it! Kyle Drex: Yeah ok… Ana Bree: Now was that so hard? Kyle Drex: Probably gonna spend it on booze and twi’lek girls… Zilfer: We’re here. Try to keep the skull liquefying talk to yourself, we’re not trying to cause a riot here. Bouncer: Password please. Kyle Drex: Oh, right. “Starkiller” Bouncer: Sorry, no can do. Kyle Drex: What!? But that’s the password! Bouncer: Not anymore it ain’t. Kyle Drex: Well it was when I was here. Don’t you remember me? It’s Kyle Drex. Bouncer: Never heard of ya, now step aside.
A man exits the pazaak den and the Jedi follow him around the corner then surround him.
Man: What is this? Your not going to rob me are you? Andur Lundu: No my friend, we just need the password to the pazaak den. Man: I can’t tell you that, they’ll kill me. Sindarin: Who will kill you? Man: Vassef Slud and the bounty hunters. If I tell a non member the password they’ll kidnap me and torture me like that poor sap Trec Moon. Zilfer: What do you know about that…tell us! Man: Look, all I know is he used to work for the Sith, but he was selling secrets on the street. So the Sith put a bounty on his head and now they’ve taken him the refugee sector. Who knows what kind of terrible things they’re doing to him. Zilfer: Hmm…you know what I don’t think we’ll be needing that password after all. You’re free to go. Man: Thank you, I’m outta here!
The man runs off and Zilfer stands thinking.
Kyle Drex: What are you doing? How are we supposed to get any leads now? Zilfer: I think this Trec Moon is just the guy we’re looking for. Luceff: What are you suggesting? Zilfer: Simple, we go to the refugee sector and break him out. Andur Lundu: What!? Ugh, why do you people always have to do things the hard way?
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Post by philly on Mar 27, 2006 22:18:47 GMT -5
As the Jedi enter the refugee sector, they find the place crawling with bounty hunters, all of whom would love to collect the bounty for a Jedi.
Zilfer: Alright, if we’re going to do this we have to be quiet as shadows. Kyle Drex: What is it with Gray Jedi and shadows? We can take these guys let’s just walk in like we own the place, and if they have a problem, we have a problem. HK-47: Agreement: Excellent idea, master. I would much prefer things got bloody around here to all this sneaking around. Zilfer: No, all we have to do is crawl through that vent there. Sindarin: Oh, I’m getting too old for this…
The group scuffles through the vents until they come to a room where several bounty hunters are gathered around a force cage with a man in fiber armor inside.
Zilfer: Shhhh, quiet. Vassef Slud: They should be here by now, what’s taking them so long? Kyle Drex: What are they talking about? Zilfer: Shhhhh! Vassef Slud: Did you hear that? They’re in the vents! Shoot, shoot!
Suddenly, in a swirl of lightsabers, the vent is torn open and the Jedi drop down. They easily take out the other bounty hunters, then in desperation, Vassef pulls out a thermal detonator.
Vassef Slud: Don’t move Jedi! One more step and I’ll blow this whole complex to bits! Kyle Drex: I should’ve killed you when I had the chance. Vassef Slud: Too bad you didn’t. The old Drex would have, but you’ve gone soft. Now you’re all coming with me!
Suddenly a blaster bolt from HK-47’s rifle hits Vassef in the hand and knocks the detonator loose.
Andur Lundu: Quick! Grab it!
Zilfer extends his hand and the detonator stops in mid air, it then flys into his hand.
Kyle Drex: Game over Slud. Vassef Slud: Are you going to kill me now, Drex.
Kyle pauses for a moment, then looks over at Ana.
Kyle Drex: No. Luceff, get Trec out of that force cage, I’ve got an idea.
Luceff deactivates the force cage and Trec steps out. Kyle and Zilfer then force Vassef inside and reactivate it.
Kyle Drex: Don’t worry Slud, if you’re lucky I’m sure some one will find you…in a week or two. Vassef Slud: Wait! You can’t just leave me here! Wait!!
The Jedi sneak back through the vents and come out at the entrance to the refugee sector.
Trec Moon: Thanks for your help back there, I thought I was a goner. Sindarin: Don’t mention it my friend. Trec Moon: Well I guess I’ll be on my way then… Zilfer: Wait a moment, we need your help. Trec Moon: Oh? What do you need? Kyle Drex: We need to know where we can find Darth Cain. Trec Moon: Darth Cain huh, I don’t know anything about that, but there is one thing… Luceff: Tell us. Trec Moon: On Korriban, the Sith are building a factory. Andur Lundu: Korriban? I thought that planet was long since abandoned by the Sith. Trec Moon: It was, but they’ve returned and are building a factory where the old Sith academy once was. Zilfer: Interesting…is it heavily guarded? Trec Moon: Oh yes, for certain. But I do happen to know how to get past the Sith defenses. Ana Bree: Really? Will you help us then? Trec Moon: Of course, you saved my life, it’s the least I could do. Follow me…
The Jedi return to the Ebon Hawk to find several Sith troops standing in front of it.
Kyle Drex: Oh great. How is it they always manage to find our ship? Luceff: Hmm, I think we may need to fight our way through this one. Zilfer: Wait, look.
From behind the Hawk the beggar Kyle ran into earlier emerges with a stolen piece of the Ship. As he runs away the Sith give chase.
Andur Lundu: Convenient. Ana Bree: See Kyle, now aren’t you glad you didn’t kill him. Kyle Drex: Heh, he was right, I don’t regret it. Come on, let’s hurry.
The Jedi run to the ship and take off, the Sith fire at is as it leaves, but it’s no use. Onboard, Trec enters the coordinates for Korriban.
Trec Moon: Ok, we’re all set. Zilfer: Good, if we’re lucky we can get in unnoticed and shut down the factory from the inside. Kyle Drex: And what if Cain is there? Sindarin: Then you must be ready to face him. Ana Bree: Don’t worry, Kyle, you’re not alone. Trec Moon: Oh you’re Kyle. Good to know. Kyle Drex: You’ve heard of me? At least someone on Nar Shadaa still remembers me. The other bounty hunters talking about me, huh? Trec Moon: Uh, yeah. Sure. Zilfer: All right, punch it.
The Ebon Hawk disappears into hyperspace on its way to Korriban…
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Post by philly on Mar 27, 2006 23:52:41 GMT -5
The Ebon Hawk arrives in the space above Korriban and lands in the Dreshdae spaceport with no resistance from the Sith.
Zilfer: Hmm, well that seemed easy. Kyle Drex: Yeah, old Trec here must be a pretty good pilot. Trec Moon: Well let’s say I just got lucky. Come on, I’ll lead you to the core. Sindarin: How is it you know all this again? Trec Moon: Uh I used to work here a while back. Luceff: What happened? Trec Moon: Let’s just say me and Sith didn’t see eye to eye. This way Jedi, hurry.
The Jedi exit the Ebon Hawk and find no one to meet them. The factory is unusually quiet. Ana leans over and whispers to Kyle.
Ana Bree: Something’s not right here, I sense a trap. Kyle Drex: Well what can we do about it? We might as well just spring the trap. Keep your guard up.
Trec leads the Jedi deep into the factory without sighting so much as one Sith trooper, they soon come to the core.
Zilfer: What’s the deal Trec? Where are all the Sith? Trec Moon: Don’t know, must be your lucky day. There’s the core, go deactivate it. Kyle Drex: No, not till you tell us what’s going on here. Trec Moon: Hahahaha fools, it’s too late for that now…
Trec throws a small device beneath Kyles feet, before he can react it erupts with electricity, shocking Kyle into submission. Just then Sith troops pour in and point there guns at the other Jedi.
Zilfer: Do you seriously think you’re going to leave here alive, Trec? Trec Moon: Take the boy to my ship. Ana Bree: Kyle! No! HK-47: Threat: I’m afraid that if you do not let my master go, I will be forced to break every single bone in that sack of meat you call a body. Trec Moon: Heh, times up. Kill them…
Zilfer immediately swings his arms outward and knocks all the troops into the walls. As they all stumble back to their feet the Jedi attack. Trec runs away with Kyle in the medical capsule, Ana and Luceff give chase. They make it to the spaceport just in time to watch Trec fly away with Kyle in the Ebon Hawk.
Ana Bree: We’re too late… Luceff: That slimy rat, he stole our ship! Quick we’ve got to go back and help the others. Darth Xia: You’re not going anywhere.
Darth Xia emerges from the factory wielding two single hilt bronze lightsabers.
Luceff: Xia? What are you doing here? Darth Xia: My master’s will of course. For too long have I stood in the shadow of the Gray Jedi, but no longer. Now I am the master, and you are nothing but a traitor. Luceff: Xia, no…don’t give in to hate. Darth Xia: I already see through those lies, don’t attempt to weaken me with that Jedi propaganda. Ana Bree: Xia has turned to the darkside, we have to finish this. Luceff: Xia… Darth Xia: Now we end this!
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Post by philly on Mar 28, 2006 18:07:07 GMT -5
Xia leaps between the two Jedi fending them both off at the same time with her two lightsabers. As Xia fights them off, Zilfer comes running out on to the platform.
Zilfer: We meet again, Xia. Darth Xia: Zilfer…since when did you abandon your oaths to weaken yourself for the Jedi? Zilfer: You’re the only one who’s abandoned their oaths. And now you would kill your brother… Luceff: Brother? How would you know that? Zilfer: Because…I’m your…father. Well, great grandfather technically. Luceff: But how, you’re not even that much older than me. Zilfer: It’s a long story. Darth Xia: Yes indeed this is Zilfer of shadows, the one who failed to destroy the Sith a hundred years ago and who continues to fail…just as Revan did. Zilfer: I’ll make you eat those words! Luceff: No, she’s my sister! Zilfer: Your sister is dead son, this abomination is all that remains. Darth Xia: Now you will all die!
Zilfer and Xia trade blows in rapid succession, as all three Jedi begin to overwhelm her she suddenly summons a death field which sucks the strength from the others and adds to her power. Xia is able to knock aside Luceff and Ana with a powerful force push, but turns around right into a force lightning by Zilfer which catches her off guard and knocks her off her feet. Zilfer then stands over Xia and points his lightsaber at her throat.
Zilfer: Now your life shall end as do those of all Sith, in darkness. Luceff: Wait! Don’t kill her! Zilfer: I told you, she is nothing but a tool of the darkside now, she must be destroyed! Luceff: There’s still hope, my sister is not dead yet. Ana Bree: No one deserves execution, Zilfer, no matter what their crimes. Luceff: Xia…please, come back to us. Darth Xia: You…no, you’re trying to trick me. You’re holding me back! Luceff: No Xia, Cain is the one who has poisoned your mind. He’s using you, he cares nothing for you. Darth Xia: But the Gray Jedi would never forgive me for what I’ve done… Luceff: Maybe they’re not for you. Ana Bree: You could become a Jedi, Xia. Zilfer: Hmm…I guess she can live, but I’ve got my eye on you. Now we have no time to lose, we have to save Kyle. Luceff: Where did Trec take him Xia? Xia: He took him…to Coruscant, to Darth Cain. But you’ll never reach him there, it would take a whole army just to land on the planet, and once inside that palace… Ana Bree: We have no choice. There must be something we can do. Xia: Hmm, maybe there is…follow me.
Xia leads them into the core where Andur, HK-47, and Sindarin stand over the corpses of several hundred Sith troops.
Andur Lundu: It’s the Sith Lord! Kill her! HK-47: Affirmation: With pleasure. Setting weapons to obliteration mode… Luceff: Wait, she’s on our side now! Andur Lundu: What? If you say so… Sindarin: Were you able to find Kyle? Zilfer: Trec took him…to Coruscant. Sindarin: Then our worst fears have been realized… Xia: No, there’s still a chance to save him. If you could amass a fleet strong enough to distract the Sith you could land on Coruscant and enter Cain’s palace. Andur Lundu: A fleet? Where are we supposed to find one of those? The Republic hasn’t had an army for over a hundred years. Xia: Well this is a weapons factory…give it a week and you’ll have enough ships to perform a decent assault. Ana Bree: We don’t have that kind of time! Kyle needs our help! Xia: Any less would be suicide. Sindarin: And where would we find pilots for these ships? Zilfer: I did come across a group of exiled soldiers on Manaan. Along with them I can muster enough troops to help us by the end of the week. Luceff: Hmm…sounds like a good plan. Ana Bree: But what about Kyle? Are we just going to leave him in the hands of Darth Cain for a whole week? Xia: I’m sorry, there’s no other way. Zilfer: Cain will torture him, there’s no doubt about that. All our hopes now rely on the strength of Kyle’s will, we can only pray he is strong enough to resist the lure of the darkside until we can reach him. Ana Bree: He will…I just know it…
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Post by philly on Mar 29, 2006 17:54:44 GMT -5
As Kyle lays unconscious a voice calls out to him…
??: Kyle…Kyle… Kyle Drex: Who are you?
Kyle finds himself standing in a field, the skies are blood red and the wind howls. A dark figure in a tattered black cloak stands in the distance, his voice echoes hauntingly on the breeze.
??: Kyle…why have you come here Kyle? Kyle Drex: Where is here? What’s going on? ??: Kill them Kyle…they’re all against you Kyle.
Slowly Ana and the others appear between Kyle and the dark figure. They stare at Kyle angrily.
Kyle Drex: Ana… ??: They’re not to be trusted…she was always jealous of your power. Kyle Drex: No…that’s not true…who are you!? Speak!
The wind picks up and blows away the ghostly skin of Kyle’s friends leaving only bones, which then disintegrate. The dark figure slowly vanishes and the wind suddenly stops.
??: I’m everything you fear!
Startled, Kyle spins around to see the dark figure right behind him. As he pulls his hood back, Kyle is horrified to see the same decomposed face he saw in the cave. He sees himself. Kyle stumbles backward and trips over a dead body that was not there before. As he looks up he now notices the field is littered with corpses…all the people that he has killed…
Kyle Drex: No…no! ??:Hahahahahahahaha…
The laugh of the dark figure gets lower and lower until it shakes the earth. Then suddenly all the corpses raise to their feet and rush at Kyle, all moaning in unison, “murderer…murderer…”
Kyle Drex: NOOO! Darth Cain: Wake up!
The sound of Cain’s voice jolts Kyle awake and he finds himself lying in a force cage. As Kyle scans the room he sees that the walls are scared with blaster marks and explosions, and the rubble from collapsed statues is scattered across the floor.
Darth Cain: Welcome young one. Finally I will be able to finish your training. Kyle Drex: Ugh…where am I? Darth Cain: You are below the Sith palace on Coruscant, this is all that remains of the Jedi temple. Kyle Drex: I don’t know what you plan to do, but I’ll never turn to the darkside. Darth Cain: Oh no…the darkside is already with you, there’s nothing you can do to stop it now. You can’t escape your destiny. Kyle Drex: You’re wrong…my friends will come for me…and you’ll be destroyed. Darth Cain: Oh yes…they will come. Word has already reached my ears of their plans…and Xia’s treachery. Kyle Drex: Wha…who?
A man enters the room and stands beside Cain.
Kyle Drex: Zilfer!? No... Darth Cain: This one is not Zilfer anymore; he is Darth Tigaro. Kyle Drex: How? We trusted you! Darth Tigaro: Hmm…a large fleet is amassing near Korriban my lord, we should move swiftly if we are to crush them. Darth Cain: Very good, see that it’s done. Darth Tigaro: They will die swiftly and painfully, my master.
Tigaro leaves the room.
Darth Cain: You see…they have betrayed you…and your rescue party will be destroyed. Kyle Drex: Ana…no… Darth Cain: There’s only one thing that could save them now… Kyle Drex: What do you mean? Tell me, what must I do…
Meanwhile, back on Korriban, Luceff sits alone on a cliff watching starships land in Dreshdae. Ana walks up and sits down besides him.
Luceff: Zilfer must be busy…the amount of ships landing here increases by the day… Ana Bree: I just hope we’re not too late. Luceff: Me too. He really does care for you, you know. He won’t betray us. Ana Bree: I know. Luceff: Well I guess Sindarin has told you by now. Ana Bree: No, what? Luceff: We are responsible for storming the palace, we will find him. Ana Bree: And what of Sindarin and the others? Luceff: They will lead the fleet in the assault, a brave task. Ana Bree: I just hope they don’t get themselves killed. Luceff: They won’t…
Suddenly Luceff’s communicator goes off…
Xia: Luceff! Luceff: Yes go ahead. Xia: We’ve got incoming! Get back to the factory now! Luceff: We’re on our way! Ana Bree: What is it? What’s wrong? Luceff: They’re here.
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Post by philly on Mar 30, 2006 0:31:03 GMT -5
Above Korriban a Sith fleet of hundreds of ships pours out of hyperspace.
Darth Tigaro: Destroy the factory, admiral. Admiral Riken: Yes my lord. Captain: Sir! We have incoming ships. It’s the Republic! Admiral Riken: Deploy the fighters; I don’t want anything to get through. Captain: Right away. Darth Tigaro: Fire the ion cannon. Admiral Riken: Fire the ion cannon!
From the Sith battle cruiser, several ion blasts are fired in rapid succession at the planet surface. Meanwhile, a loosely assembled fleet of capital ships engage the Sith fighters. As the battle begins the Republic immediately takes heavy loses. Sindarin, Andur, and HK-47 lead the assault.
Andur Lundu: There’s too many of em, we can’t keep this up for long. HK-47: Statement: We have lost contact with Xia, the factory has taken irreparable damage. Andur Lundu: Well it looks like we won’t be getting any backup any time soon. Sindarin: We just have to draw the fleet away from Korriban. Evasive maneuvers!
On the surface, Dreshdae is in ruins, and a small shuttle takes off from the cliffs. Back above the planet, the Republic fleet flies off into space and is closely pursued by the Sith fighters. Just then the shuttle exits the planets atmosphere and enters hyperspace.
Darth Tigaro: Follow that shuttle, admiral. Admiral Riken: They’re headed to Coruscant… Darth Tigaro: They have a death wish, and we will grant it. Warn the fleet at Coruscant; nothing lands on that planet. Understood admiral? Admiral Riken: Of course, my lord.
Later, on the shuttle, Luceff, Xia, and Ana prepare to exit hyperspace.
Luceff: We’re here, activate sub-light engines. Xia: Check.
The shuttle exits hyperspace and finds itself confronted by a wall of Sith battle cruisers between them and Coruscant.
Luceff: Oh crap… Xia: We have to retreat! Luceff: They’re blocking us from behind too…they followed us. Ana Bree: What are we going to do? We’re done for. Luceff: Full power to front deflector shields, we’re going in! Ana Bree: Are you crazy!? They’ll kill us for sure! Luceff: Here we go! For the Republic!
The shuttle accelerates toward the Sith fleet, suddenly two missiles come flying at the Jedi.
Xia: They’re gonna hit! Brace for impact!
Just before the missiles strike, two laser shots from behind the shuttle destroy them both. Then suddenly another Republic ship flies over the Jedi.
Zilfer: Alright, here we go! Follow me kid, I’ll lead the way! Luceff: It’s Zilfer!
A swarm of Sith fighters pour out of the battle cruisers and aggressively pursue the two ships. With text book agility and skill, Zilfer weaves his way through the fighters, taking them out as he goes.
Luceff: Now’s our chance! Let’s hit that hole and hit it hard; punch it!
The Jedi’s shuttle makes a desperate dash for Coruscant when the back of the ship is hit by an ion cannon, completely destroying the rear end and sending it spinning toward the planet.
Ana Bree: We’re coming in too fast, we’ll never land it like this! Luceff: We’re gonna have to bail out! Xia: Get ready…use the force…jump!
As the ship approaches the ground suddenly the hatch flies open and three Jedi leap away just as it slams into the side of a building and explodes.
Back above the planet, Zilfer continues to desperately fend off the never ending onslaught of fighters as suddenly the Republic fleet empties out of hyperspace.
Sindarin: Form up! Concentrate all your fire on those battle cruisers! Andur Lundu: Is that…
On the Sith battle cruiser…
Darth Tigaro: …Zilfer. Admiral Riken: My lord! The Republic fleet has arrived! Darth Tigaro: Prepare my shuttle…I’m taking this one myself… Admiral Riken: But lord Tigaro, what about the Republic? Darth Tigaro: They are of no concern. Now I must face this one, alone.
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Post by philly on Mar 30, 2006 18:12:19 GMT -5
On the surface of Coruscant, a heavy downpour drenches the cityscape. Towering above all the other buildings is the Sith Palace, a massive structure with five spires, one on each of the four corners and the tallest in the center. The center spire shoots way up into the clouds making the top impossible to see. Luceff, Xia, and Ana cut down several troopers on the steps of the Palace. After dispatching them they enter the base level; the ruins of the Jedi temple. They notice the floor stained with blood around an empty force cage…
Ana Bree: Where’s Kyle? Luceff: I don’t know, but there’s only one way to go from here. Xia: Where’s that? Luceff: Up. Ana Bree: I hope we’re not too late…
Kyle and Darth Cain exit an elevator and enter a large round room at the top of the center spire. A window makes up one fourth of the wall, outside the cloud tops can be seen below, and above, the explosions from the battle in the upper atmosphere and thousands of stars light the room.
Kyle Drex: What is this place? Darth Cain: My personal chambers…the highest point on Coruscant. From here you will be able to watch as your friends are destroyed. Kyle Drex: You said I could save them! Enough games, why did you bring me here? Darth Cain: You must realize your true potential, your destiny. Give in to the darkness, I know it calls to you. Kyle Drex: How would you know that? Darth Cain: He has spoken to you yes…the figure cloaked in black. Kyle Drex: What…how did you… Darth Cain: Here, let me show you something.
Cain presses a switch which causes a single light in the shadows to flash on. The light reveals a kolto tank with a man inside wearing a breath mask, he’s hooked into all sorts of machines.
Kyle Drex: Who’s that? Darth Cain: Hahaha, Cassus never told you, did he? And neither did any of the Jedi, I wonder how many of them actually knew… Kyle Drex: They did tell me, I am the last of the Luminos… Darth Cain: Indeed you are, but you have not yet discovered your true purpose…It was over twenty years ago on Nar Shadaa, a secret facility deep within the bowels of the city. It’s purpose was to bring eternal life to the brotherhood; to resurrect my master, Darth Atredious. Cloning was the only answer. Using the DNA from the tomb on Socianis we tried and tried for many years before finally succeeding in creating a clone, a perfect match. Unfortunately, the Jedi had learned of our plans and attacked our facility. They destroyed it, and the clone was never found. Kyle Drex: It died? Darth Cain: No. It would seem our old friend, Cassus Zen, had taken the clone and given it to a poor family on Nar Shadaa. He did not understand his importance, not until recently of course. It was only after battling you did I put the pieces together myself. Cassus was very fortunate to have found you first, but still he failed. Kyle Drex: What are you saying? Darth Cain: It’s you, Kyle. You are Darth Atredious…the last of the Luminos. Cassus Zen knew this, but he foolishly hoped he could use you to save the Jedi. Kyle Drex: No, impossible. The Jedi said I was a descendant of the Luminos. Darth Cain: Of course they did, they didn’t want you to discover your true power, they tried to hold you back, make you do as they desired. Kyle Drex: Then the figure cloaked in black was… Darth Cain: My master…It is his lightsaber you wield, the one I took from his tomb over one hundred years ago. You must realize now, whether you turn or not is irrelevant; the brotherhood shall rule the galaxy for all time. This one, here in the kolto tank, is the first of many. An army of Darth Atredious’ in hibernation here in this palace, and they are all 100% loyal to me… Kyle Drex: No… Darth Cain: It’s unavoidable. You can either join us in our conquest, or die with rest of the Jedi.
Meanwhile, above the planet, the battle is becoming desperate for the Republic. Through sheer strength of numbers the Sith are wearing down their fleet.
Andur Lundu: Geez, lost another one. Sindarin: We can’t beat them up here. Andur Lundu: What should we do? Sindarin: We’ll have to take them hand to hand, relay the message to the remaining ships to begin the landing. HK-47: Approval: Excellent, finally a chance to get some real target practice. Andur Lundu: Zilfer, come in. We’re landing on the planet, cover us. Zilfer!? Where’d he go? We’re still receiving his signal, but there’s no response…
In the hanger of the Sith battle cruiser, Zilfer exits his ship as Darth Tigaro waits patiently.
Darth Tigaro: You came back. Zilfer: I came to end this, once and for all. Darth Tigaro: You would abandon your fleet just to seek vengeance? You are a fool. Zilfer: You’re the fool, as we speak the Republic is starting it’s invasion of Coruscant while you waste time here. Darth Tigaro: Hahahaha…against the army that is about to be unleashed from within the Sith palace, none can survive. Not even you. Zilfer: What are you talking about? Darth Tigaro: He has returned, and his army is ready…search your feelings, can you not sense it? Zilfer: Kyle…no! I have to find him! Darth Tigaro: Oh it’s too late for that now. The Republic and the Jedi will die once and for all; and there is nothing you can do about it. *ignites double hilt black lightsaber* Zilfer: *ignites lightsaber* If I can’t save them then at least I’ll have the satisfaction of killing you. Darth Tigaro: Do your worst, Jedi…
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Post by philly on Mar 30, 2006 22:16:43 GMT -5
Back in the Sith palace, Luceff, Xia and Ana fight off wave after wave of troops until they finally come to the base of the center spire. All the way around the entire structure there is only one door; the elevator. As the Jedi approach the doors open to reveal Trec Moon.
Luceff: You! Trec Moon: End of the line, Jedi. Xia: Out of the way Trec, I have business with Darth Cain. Trec Moon: Nice try, traitor. But we know all about you and your Jedi friends. You’re too late to save Kyle now. Ana Bree: Get out of our way now or we’ll move you. Trec Moon: *unsheathes twin vibroblades* Sorry my dear, but I can’t allow you to pass.
Trec activates his stealth cloak and the Jedi ignite their lightsabers. Using the force, the Jedi are able to sense Trec’s attacks and dodge them. Seeming to use the force himself, Trec leaps and spins around as he slashes at the Jedi. As Trec slices off Xia’s hand Luceff immediately turns and throws his lightsaber, impaling him through the shoulder and causing his stealth generator to switch off. Luceff summons his lightsaber back to his hand.
Luceff: It’s over Trec. Trec Moon: Oh it’s not over, you’re a fool to think it’s over. Ana Bree: What do you mean? Trec Moon: Cain’s army, he’s about to…unleash it on the Republic. Luceff: He already has, we faught them in space. Trec Moon: No…a clone army he has bred in secret. Each clone just as leathal as Darth Atredious himself… Xia: Ugh…he’s lying. Luceff: If that’s true we have to stop them, fast. Ana Bree: What about Xia? And Kyle? Luceff: Trec, you have to help us. Trec Moon: And why should I do that? Luceff: Help us or we leave you here to bleed to death, your choice. Trec Moon: Fine. Follow me. Luceff: I’ll take Xia and go with Trec, Ana, go find Kyle. We’ll be up as soon as possible. Ana Bree: Right. Hurry.
Luceff and Xia follow Trec while Ana enters the elevator. The doors slowly close in front of her.
Meanwhile, outside, Andur, Sindarin, and HK-47 along with several hundred Republic volunteers fight off legions of Sith troops in the heavy rain on the steps of the palace. Sindarin lightsaber flashes about as he flicks his wrist and deflects an endless stream of blaster bolts back at the Sith. Andur and HK-47 return the fire with heavy rifles.
HK-47: Statement: Die! Sindarin: Push them back! Keep them out of the palace, we have to give Luceff as much time as possible! Andur Lundu: They ain’t so tough! We can hold em!
Sindarin, using the force, races through the Sith lines rapidly cutting down troops as he goes. He then does a backflip and lands infront of a walker. He then tosses his lightsaber which whips around like a boomerang, cutting off both the walker’s legs before returning to his hand.
Back in the palace, the elevator door in Cain’s chamber opens revealing Ana. She steps forward to see Kyle standing alone staring out the window. The skies are calm and flashes of light can be seen from the battle below the clouds.
Ana Bree: Kyle? Come on, let’s get out of here. Kyle Drex: I thought you would come, Ana, but there’s no leaving now. Ana Bree: What are you talking about? We have to go now.
Kyle slowly turns and looks at Ana. Just then Cain steps out of the shadows.
Darth Cain: He’s right you know. You cannot win; Darth Atredious has returned. Ana Bree: No, I don’t believe it. Kyle Drex: It’s true…I am the Dark Lord; or at least his clone. I see now that this has been my destiny all along, Cassus was just using me… Ana Bree: That’s not true, Cassus was your friend. Cain is using you! Kyle Drex: Don’t you understand? I am Darth Atredious, the evil has always been with me, why fight it? Ana Bree: No, the man I fell in love with is not Darth Atredious; he’s you. Kyle Drex. You don’t have to do this, you have a choice. Darth Cain: It is no use to resist… Ana Bree: Kyle, come with me. I love you. Kyle Drex: You…love me?...I…love you too. Ana Bree: Then let’s finish Cain and destroy the Sith. Together. Darth Cain: Touching, very touching. But neither of you shall ever leave this place. Now prepare yourselves to experience first hand the true horror of the darkside.
Darth Cain presses a button on the wall and suddenly the kolto tank begins to drain. As the liquid fully empties, the man inside slowly begins to move. He tears himself free from the tubes hooked into him and punches through the glass. He steps out and begins to slowly walk toward Ana and Kyle, his eyes glowing bright red.
Darth Cain: Kill them both. Atredious: As you command, master…
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Post by philly on Mar 31, 2006 19:59:16 GMT -5
Luceff bandages up Xia’s arm as they follow Trec Moon deep down beneath the surface until they come to a large chamber that stretches for miles beneath the streets of Coruscant.
Trec Moon: We’re here. Luceff: Where is here? Trec Moon: The laboratory. This is what Cain has been working on.
Trec pulls down a lever and suddenly the enire chamber lights up. Kolto tanks containing clones stretch out as far as the eye can see, hundreds of thousands of them.
Luceff: What are they? Trec Moon: Clones of the Dark Lord Atredious, each just as leathal and completely loyal. Once Cain unleashes this army on the galaxy, there will be no hope of stopping him. Luceff: Then we have to make sure he doesn’t… Xia: What’s your plan? Luceff: We have to destroy this entire facility, the clones, the palace, everything. Trec Moon: Ha! And just how do you plan on doing that? Not with that pathetic rabble you call a fleet, I hope. Xia: As much of a jerk as he is, I’m afraid he’s right. We can’t destroy this palace from space, not with all the Sith out there. Luceff: We can, we just have to give Sindarin more time. Trec Moon: If Cain survives it will all be for naught. You just better pray your friend doesn’t fail.
Back in Darth Cain’s chamber, Kyle and Ana do battle with a genetically enhanced Atredious clone. Ana lunges forward and thrusts her lightsaber through the torso of the clone, he closes his eyes and suddenly electrifies, shocking Ana and sending her flying across the room. The clone opens his eyes and continues to stagger forward. Kyle ignites his lightsaber and flies through the air, slashing at the clone who dodges every slice perfectly, then grabs Kyle by the neck and throws him into the wall. The clone approaches Kyle and is about to slam his fist into his face when he is slashed in the back by Ana. The clone turns with no expression on his face, before Ana can react he grabs the lightsaber from her hand and force pushes her away. The clone takes the lightsaber and throws it, the saber catches Ana right in the stomach.
Kyle Drex: NOOO! That’s it now you die! Darth Cain: Hahahaha, good, good.
Kyle swings his lightsaber furiously at the clone catching nothing but air. Kyle then uses the force to rip the broken kolto tank off the wall and send it rocketing at the clone. It shatters on contact and glass flies everywhere. The clone staggers to his feet, blood dripping from every part of his body, he extends his hands and unleashes a force storm toward Kyle. Kyle quickly puts his hands up and absorbs the lightning. As his hands absorb the storm they begin to glow until finally he shoots back a beam of light that strikes the clone in the chest and sends him through the window. Cain slowly backs away into the elevator…
Kyle Drex: Ana! Ana, say something. Ana Bree: I’m not going any further, go on without me. Kyle Drex: No, don’t say that! You’re not dead yet, I have to get you medical attention. Ana Bree: Leave me, if Cain escapes then all will be lost. You must go… Kyle Drex: No…I love you…I can’t do it without you by my side. Ana Bree: You were right, you know. Love isn’t a bad thing. It has done more good for me than the Jedi Code ever could have. And I have you to thank for that… Kyle Drex: Thank me? Before I met you I was nothing but a murderer and a thief; you’ve saved me from more than you’ll ever know. You’ve been with me through it all, and now you want me to go on without you? Ana Bree: No, I will be with you…now go kick his ass…
Kyle smiles as a single tear rolls down his cheek. He gives Ana one last kiss and then runs for the elevator. Ana closes her eyes and slowly leans back against the wall…
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Post by philly on Mar 31, 2006 21:25:21 GMT -5
Outside the palace, the Republic forces begin to push the Sith back. Still heavily outnumbered however, Sindarin continues to lead the assault when he receives a message from Luceff.
*hologram* Luceff: Sindarin, where are you!? Sindarin: We’re outside the palace, we have been able to hault the Sith advance…but they just keep coming. *hologram* Luceff: Listen to me, the Ebon Hawk is on a landing platform on the opposite side of the palace. You can use it to dock on the Sith battle ship that chased us here. Sindarin: What? How do you know all this? *hologram* Luceff: A little help from our old friend Trec Moon. The Sith Lord that was on that ship is dead, you must take control of that ship. Sindarin: Why? *hologram* Luceff: You have to destroy this palace. Sindarin: What!? But what about you Kyle and the others? *hologram* Luceff: Just do it, and hurry! Andur Lundu: What was that about? Sindarin: Lead the troops away from the palace, Andur. I’m leaving. Andur Lundu: Ok, I hope you know what you’re doing.
Sindarin runs off in the opposite direction while Andur and HK-47 lead the Republic away from the palace. Meanwhile, when Kyle exits the elevator on the temple ruins level, he sees Cain in battle against Zilfer.
Zilfer: No where to run now, Cain. Kyle Drex: Zilfer? But you were evil, what are you doing? Zilfer: It’s a long story Kyle, but now my dark side is dead. And I have just one more demon to slay. Darth Cain: You will not stop me, you underestimated me then and you still do now! Zilfer: You’re right, I won’t stop you…but he will. There’s nothing more I can do here…I am needed elsewhere…
Zilfer turns and walks off into the shadows.
Darth Cain: Come back here you Gray Jedi scum! Kyle Drex: He’s the least of your worries now *ignites lightsaber* Darth Cain: So be it. You could have had unlimited power, but you have chosen death!
Cain ignites his lightsaber and slashes at Kyle. He extends his hand and suddenly Cain’s saber collides with a wall of the force. Kyle then makes a slashing motion with his arms and sends the wall at Cain which knocks him backward. Cain jumps right back at Kyle and the two engage in a lightning fast saber duel, with Cain desperately slashing away as Kyle effortlessly blocks his every advance. Then with a simple spin of his lightsaber, Kyle slices Cain’s good arm off, disarming him.
Darth Cain: Indeed you are powerful…go ahead, strike me down. Have your revenge. Kyle Drex: *deactivates lightsaber* No… Darth Cain: Where is your anger boy? Your friends have abandoned you; Cassus, Ana, they were too weak to help you. Kyle Drex: Si Quan was right, I do pitty you. You’re wrong, they are with me now and I wouldn’t be anywhere near as strong without them. You have failed, and now you shall die as a true Sith deserves; alone and in darkness. Darth Cain: This isn’t the end of me… Kyle Drex: No, Cain. This time, it is.
Kyle motions his hand toward a statue of Si Quan that leans against the wall. He pulls it forward with the force and the entire statue crashes down onto Cain. Just then, Luceff, Trec, and Xia emerge from below.
Luceff: Kyle! Thank god you’re alright! Where’s Ana? Kyle Drex: She’s one with the force now. Xia: No… Luceff: Did Cain… Kyle Drex: Cain is dead. Luceff: That’s all I needed to hear. We have to get out of here, now! This whole palace is about to be blown off the map. Trec Moon: The detonators are all set up below ground; ain’t nothing surviving down there. Luceff: Good, let’s go.
Meanwhile, on the bridge of the Sith battle cruiser, Admiral Riken lays lifeless at Sindarin’s feet as he operates the ion cannon.
*hologram* Luceff: We’re all clear, take it down! Sindarin: Right, fire!
As the ion cannon fires, the first shot slams into the center spire of the palace, causing it to shatter and collapse. The next two blasts rock the foundation and with the third suddenly the ground all around the palace lights up in a terrific explosion that caves in the streets and takes out the surrounding buildings as well. With the destruction of the Sith palace, suddenly all the Sith troops and fleet stumble around blind. What’s left of the Republic swiftly overtakes them…
With Darth Cain finally dead and the Sith palace now nothing more then a smoldering crater, the Sith armies on the other planets around the galaxy are swiftly defeated by rebel uprisings acting in the name of the Republic. After several months of assisting these planets gain their freedom, Kyle, Luceff, Xia, Andur, HK-47, and Sindarin finally return to Alderaan…
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Post by philly on Mar 31, 2006 22:20:14 GMT -5
The Ebon Hawk lands outside of Cassus’ temple. Wearing brown Jedi robes, Kyle leads the others into the mountains.
Luceff: I wonder what ever happened to Zilfer? Kyle Drex: I’m sure he’s close by… Sindarin: Luceff, shouldn’t you be getting back to Chinine soon? I’m sure the Gray Jedi are wondering where you’ve gone. Luceff: Some things are more important than the Gray Jedi, Sin. I want to stay with you guys and become a Jedi, that is if they’ll except me. Kyle Drex: They’d be crazy not to.
After a long journey, the Jedi arrive at the arena in the mountains. Si Quan and Cassus Zen wait for Kyle at the bottom.
Cassus Zen: My dear boy, you have done us all proud. Once more the Jedi will be the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy; with you and young Luceff at the head of the new council. Kyle Drex: What about Sindarin? Sindarin: Oh, I’m getting too old for this sort of thing. Besides, you’ll do a far better job than I ever could. Si Quan: May this new Jedi order and the Republic, never again fall into the hands of the Sith. Ana Bree: May the force be with you, Kyle. Kyle Drex: And with you… Luceff: We should get moving then. There’s still much to do. Kyle Drex: But I was hoping I could finally complete my training… Cassus Zen: There is nothing more we could ever teach you, the Jedi are in good hands. Si Quan: Go then, Master Drex, rebuild the Jedi temple on Coruscant. Always keep the lesson of Darth Cain in your mind, and never forget what you have learned.
Kyle looks over at Ana.
Kyle Drex: I won’t…Come on Master Luceff, we have work to do. Luceff: Hmm, Master Luceff. I like the sound of that…
Sindarin returned to Iziz and helped rebuild the galactic senate. He served as the senator for Onderon well into his later years and is credited with rejuvenating the planet’s economy.
Andur Lundu bought his dream home on Tatooine and lived their with his trusty droid HK-47 for years to come. He remarried and his wife eventually sold the home after Andur’s death to man named Hugh Lars…
Master Drex and Master Luceff rebuilt the Jedi temple on Coruscant. Over the years the Jedi Order slowly grew back to full strength. A golden statue of Kyle Drex still stands in the main hall to this day, even after the overthrow of the temple by the galactic empire. The plack reads: “Jedi Master Kyle Drex; Saved from the darkness, Last of the Luminos, Savior of the galaxy, and Knight of the Old Republic."
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Post by philly on Mar 31, 2006 22:54:03 GMT -5
Star Wars Theme plays…
Credits
Written by philly
Cast of Characters (In order of appearance)
Kyle Drex D-R71 Darth Anemos Admiral Riken Ana Bree General Darth Cain (philly) Si Quan (ironman) Cassus Zen Trooper Darth Atredious (Vakarro) Cadseem Xia Tessfen Luceff Barros Bree Iziz Guard Sindarin (helljumper2) Vono the Hutt Mandalorian 1, 2, and 3 Vassef Slud Captain Zilfer (zilfer) Terentius Constans Zi Nevel (gamingfreak250) Vrook Eva Abel (helljumper2) Woman/Helen Lundu Jawa Sith Guard Andur Lundu HK-47 Miner Bar Tender Trec Moon (gamingfreak250) Beggar Bouncer Man Darth Tigaro (zilfer) Atredious Clone
Special Thanks to...
Zilfer- For all the ideas and writing KotOR IV: In the Shadows Helljumper2- For providing the character: Sindarin Gamingfreak250- For providing the character: Trec Moon Ironman- For always saying “nice job with the story” Everyone still reading this- For not stopping after the first post. George Lucas- For without whom, none of this would exist.
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