|
|
Post by Odan Thos on Sept 7, 2009 17:23:30 GMT -5
Celestial walked among the Verpine crowds in the hanger of Nickel One. She was heading to her Y-35 which she used when she left the Empire. As she pulled the number three engine's maintenance hatch a Verpine walked up. "Ma'am we have put in the order for the Horizon-class Star Yacht as payment for your services. It should be here soon." Celestial was glad to hear this. She had such a restricted range with her fighter. With the yacht she will be able to travel anywhere in the galaxy in one trip and have space for her needed modification.
Celestial smiled. "Good, I am glad to hear that. Is there anything else you need me to do with that main computer of yours?" The Verpine shook his head and walked away. Celestial went back to working on the engines of her fighter.
|
|
|
|
Post by Zilfer Of Shadows... on Sept 7, 2009 18:35:26 GMT -5
The Ebon Hawk exited hyperspace, and Bermfad looked up to see an unexpected sight. What was out there wasn't a planet, but asteriods. He looked over at Canderous slightly confused however he only proceeded into the asteriod field. "Any reason we are out in an asteriod field? Or did you just want some flying practice?" asked Bermfad keeping his eyes on the asteriods flying past them. However it wasn't long before he spotted a hanger bay on one of the asteriods they passed.
"People live on these asteriods?" asked Bermfad as he watched the hanger bay go by.
"Well generally people don't live here, but Verpine find this place roomy. We ran into them about half way through the Mandalorian wars. Paid a good deal of them to fix some of our breaking down ships." said Canderous as another hangerbay leading into a city passed by. "We're headed for the capital of this place. The person we are looking for is rumored to be here. It seems she doesn't wish to be found, and after leaving the republic once it claimed to be the empire I wouldn't blame her. Still it's surprizing she stayed as long as she did, as the republic cascaded down hill."
Bermfad remained quite for most of the rest of the trip as they approached straight for an asteriod. Canderous lowed their altitude so they could fly straight into the hanger and land. He sent a request to dock first before landing.
"Well there she is, Nickleone. Capital of the Roche Asteriod Field." said Canderous as they passed through the energy field keeping the hangerbay oxygenated and preventing air from slipping out. As the Ebon hawk landed air began to pressurize outward and draw in fresh air.
"So how will you know if she's here?" asked Bermfad as he stood up following Canderous to the hatch.
"I'll know when I see her." said Canderous stepping down ramp and out into the hangerbay. "I sent word to the verpines that I was lookin for someone called Cele, and if they knew where she was. Hopefully the Verpine aren't under some oath to hide her location, if not we'll have to search the station the old fashioned way."
Bermfad nodded and followed in step behind Canderous as they went towards the Verpine station, to ask about landing logs, who had come and go recently.
|
|
|
|
Post by Odan Thos on Sept 7, 2009 18:48:52 GMT -5
Celestial continued to work on her fighter as a Dynamic-class light freighter came in and landed on the other side of the large hangerbay. She did not even think about it as she climbed into the rear engine in order to make repairs to fuel injectors.
Meanwhile a Verpine looked form his terminal. "Name, ship ID, time of visit, and method of payment." The Verpine normally don't have Mandalorians visit their home, but it was normally for repairs or resupply. However it could be they were hunting someone and think they were on Nickel One, but the Verpine had a “don't ask don't tell” policy.
|
|
|
|
Post by Zilfer Of Shadows... on Sept 7, 2009 19:14:41 GMT -5
Canderous put a hand on Bermfad's shoulder. "You take care of this why I have a look around. Just refuel the ship." said Canderous making his way off into the distance leaving Bermfad to deal with the Verpine in front of him.
"Uhh.... Bermfad, Ebon Hawk, a day at the most, and do you take credits?" asked Bermfad....
Canderous walked past ships one after another until he came to a definate republic ship, that would fit the description of what little information about the woman's escape from the Republic. There where noises coming from the engine compartment of the ship meaning someone was working on the ship.
"Hello, Cele. I don't suppose you'd remember me, I was a bit younger back then." said Canderous through the speaker of his helmet before taking it off. "I've come to ask a favor of you."
|
|
|
|
Post by Odan Thos on Sept 7, 2009 19:28:17 GMT -5
Celestial slide out of the engine and looked at Canderous. "You know I don't forget Canderous Ordo." Celestial wiped the residue off her hand and shook Canderous's hand. "So, what do you need from someone like me? I am no longer in an Admiral in the Navy or have anything connection to official governments." Celestial leaned up against the heavily modified Y-35. She was not sure why a Mandalorian needed her help, but then again she did not think a Mandalorian would ask a non-mandalorian like her for help.
Meanwhile back at the Verpine station. "We do take Galactic Credits among other methods of payment." He punched up the data and put the datapad on the counter. "Just need you signature then you can enjoy your visit to our home." The Verpine waited for the signature and any other question. He had others to help, but it was his job to help people in order of arrival.
|
|
|
|
Post by Zilfer Of Shadows... on Sept 7, 2009 21:05:51 GMT -5
"Let's just say your old employer's probably won't like it." said Canderous as he smirked. "I came to you because I need to hack the holonet, I don't know anyone more skilled then you for obvious reasons. I need to send a message to all the mandalorians at once, a clear message that cannot be missed."
Canderous then thought how to phrase his next sentance carefully, before speaking. "I want all the Mandalorians left in the galaxy to return home, and if I'm going to see that in my life time as Mandalore then you are my only hope of conveying the message to them. If you need any assistance I'll be more then willing to give it."
"Sure we got credits," said Bermfad confirming that would be the method of payment and then signed down below on a line. Had been awhile since he had done anything of the sort. Then he looked over to where Canderous had wandered off to, he could see his grandfather's silver armor off in the distance talking to what looked like a woman in the distance. 'Looks like he found her. Well lets go meet this mystery woman shall we?' thought Bermfad to himself as he strode forward towards them.
"This her?" asked Bermfad as he approached and Canderous looked back for a second.
"This.... Is Bermfad, my bodyguard, and my Grandson." said Canderous introducing him first, before introducing Cele. "This is the woman I was looking for, Cele."
"An interesting name. Glad to have met you, anyone want to fill me in on what this is all about then?" asked Bermfad.
|
|
|
|
Post by Odan Thos on Sept 7, 2009 21:30:56 GMT -5
Celestial shook Bermfad's hand. "Cele is short for Celestial." Celestial smiled at Bermfad and then turned her attention to Canderous. "I would have never picture having time to start a family. But back onto the reason you came. I think I can help you with this, however let’s talk in private. How about that hunk of junk you are flying." Celestial smiled and walked over to the Ebon Hawk. She would help them but she did not want the Verpine involved even if it was just someone overhearing them.
|
|
|
|
Post by Zilfer Of Shadows... on Sept 8, 2009 17:37:45 GMT -5
"Well when the jungle stops sending creatures towards your camp it does get a little boring." said Canderous as he motioned for Bermfad to lead the way. "That 'Hunk of Junk' happens to have feelings too ya know. I got her working a few months ago, now if only I could get old HK-47 to work again. I've been thinkin about coping his programming into another body."
As they entered the ship walking towards the center of the ship which had circular seats Bermfad sat down looking at the display in the middle. Canderous hit the button to shut the loading ramp so no one would sneak up it and listen in.
"So you think you can help me hack the holonet? Do you require anything in return?" asked Canderous as Bermfad looked around.
"Your going to try and hack something that big? Is it even possible?" asked Bermfad in return.
"Well you see Cele isn't your average girl, now are you?" said Canderous as he waited for Cele's reply to his first question. He wondered if hacking the holonet would be considered a sign of war or not. Eitherway they would be returning to Mandalore.
|
|
|
|
Post by Odan Thos on Sept 9, 2009 0:27:44 GMT -5
Celestial spun her seat around sat down using the back as an armrest. She listened patently as Canderous asked if he required payment and Bermfad's comment about the size of the HoloNet. She finally spoke once they were both quiet. "Canderous, the only think I would request is the Mandalorian’s friendship in compensation." She spoke plainly. Celestial was all about making friends with groups of people, that is why she helped out old friends like Canderous.
She then turned her attention to Bermfad. "I could hack the HoloNet in me sleep, if I slept. And your grandfather is right; I am not an ordinary girl. Hell, I am not even an ordinary program." Celestial winked and the all the ships systems activated and the display in the middle of the room showed the empty council room of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. She was just playing with Bermfad, but he needed to see that things in the galaxy are not always as they appear.
|
|
|
|
Post by Zilfer Of Shadows... on Sept 9, 2009 6:49:30 GMT -5
"It's gladly given. You've the blessing of Mandalore." said Canderous who turned to Bermfad as the whole ship started to activate it's systems.
Bermfad himself at first thought his visor was on the fritz before he realized that she had done it. The word 'Program' clicked along with the other small que's and hints.
"So your not a human. I guess it makes sense why Mandalore would seek you out." said Bermfad and as he turned his attention to the display of the Jedi temple. "So much for national security. Remind me never to sleep in a room with cameras. No offense to you, but I do not like the idea of you or anyone else for that matter, being able to peek in on me."
"Sounds like Bermfad is convinced. Ain't nothing like seeing power like that first hand. So how did you want to go about doing this, Cele. Are we going to just do it from here or where you thinking of a more remote location?" asked Canderous.
Bermfad was still looking at the holo display and suddenly a movement towards the edge of the camera's vision caught his eye, something was moving inside the jedi counsil room, but it was too dark to tell anything and it seemed the figure moved out of the camera's vision. He wasn't sure if the other two had registered the movement, but it wasn't important to what they were doing here.
|
|
|
|
Post by Odan Thos on Sept 9, 2009 13:11:57 GMT -5
Celestial deactivated the ships system and put them back to the way they were. She turned off the connection to the Jedi Temple and spoke to Bermfad. "Just because I have the power to do these things does not mean that I exercise them on a daily bases. The thrill of those types of behaviors died thousands of years ago." Celestial said, even though she knew someone like Bermfad would not find comfort in that.
She then continued by speaking to Mandalore. "To slice the entire HoloNet and gain access to all communication channels, I need direct access to a HoloNet terminal. Also I would prefer to be somewhere more secure and far away for an Imperial response. I think a planet such as Nar Shaddaa would be the best place. You will be accompanying me I take it?" Celestial said calmly. In addition to the possible response of the Empire, she didn’t want to use the Verpine's HoloNet access because it would leave a fingerprint that a select few slicers maybe able to follow back to them. As she waited for Canderous response she started working on several virus and firewalls which she would need to crack some of the more difficult computers.
|
|
|
|
Post by Zilfer Of Shadows... on Sept 9, 2009 18:51:56 GMT -5
"I'm sure that will bring back memories. Lets hope the Serroco, and Exchange don't hold grugdes very long." said Canderous remembering that last time he had been there had been with the Jedi Exile, where they had stirred up quite a bit of trouble there.
"Yeah well, people don't always do things for thrills ya know." said Bermfad in responce to Cele's comment that she no longer did those type of things. "I've heard a 'daily' basis is quite different for most droids, since their internal clock tick astronomical numbers."
"Yes, we shall be accompaning you. You may come on our ship or we can follow yours. The choice is yours." said Canderous as he hit a few buttons upon his wrist to get the Ebon hawk's systems to start going, since it appeared they would be leaving any minute.
|
|
|
|
Post by Odan Thos on Sept 9, 2009 19:27:09 GMT -5
Celestial laughed at Bermfad's comment about the speed that droids exist. He was right that she did think and process information on the picoseconds level but she also had existed for over forty million years. It was for this reason that her daily bases was in fact much longer than Bermfad could image. “But why would someone wise to watch you sleep? Do you do something while you are alone in your bed that you don’t want other to know about?” Celestial smiled and held in laughing at her own smart ass remark.
She regains her composer and then spoke to Canderous. "I will need you to take me. My fighter does not have the range to get their without stopping six times for fuel." As Celestial said this she also sent a message to a Verpine that ordered her ship. She told him to load her fighter into it and have an astromech droid take it Nar Shaddaa when it arrived.
|
|
|
|
Post by Zilfer Of Shadows... on Sept 11, 2009 12:24:05 GMT -5
"I'd bet you'd like that wouldn't you." said Bermfad finally with a bit of humor. "You might be a bit surprised at the arsenal kept in my room however."
Canderous slipped off towards the cockpit to leave the growing conversation. He started up the engines, clicking a few switches here and there to check the weapon systems that had been installed. The shield military grade had been upgraded from it's old days from sitting within the Mandalorian hanger. He had insisted upon it. What Canderous loved the most however, was the ships speed. He had managed to increase her speed by 0.4 Hyperspace wise over the years with a little bit of creative engineering. Piloting her up to space and beyond the asteroid field he put in new hyperspace route.
"Show me you've still got the old juice, girl." said Canderous before hitting hyperspace. Stars zoomed past the display as he stood up and headed back to the center of the ship. "I hope you two are getting along better now."
Bermfad just leaned back in the chair putting his hands on the back of his head. "Along as well as a pair of Cannoks." said Bermfad simply, not implying whether that was supposed to be a good thing or a bad thing.
"Well then, I'm going to go work on HK. That is if you can keep both your hands to yourselves." said Canderous opening the side compartment which held a large box.
"I don't think droids really care about that Canderous so I wouldn't worry about her." said Bermfad who would only be surprised by his grandfather's reply.
"I wasn't worried about her." said Canderous who began to push the box out and down the hallway to the left and then disappeared right.
"And what was that suppose to mean?" asked Bermfad more to himself then to anyone else. He shook his head for a moment and then stood up walking over to the display, he wanted to check something. The Jedi temple was empty, but that was the place all Jedi where supposed to be. It didn't make sense. He searched for information about the Jedi actives as of late.
Meanwhile in the back room Canderous opened the box to reveal a dismantled HK-47 with battle scars, melted, and some shredded parts. There was a datapad within that Canderous picked up turning it on and then sighed as the display lit up.
Query: Are you still pondering Revan's disappearance?
Lit up upon the screen and Canderous took a moment to read it.
"Where ever he went somethings gone wrong, and I don't think he'll be coming back any time soon. He wanted an army when he returned, well he'll get a army as soon as he returns, but if the galaxy remains in this Chaotic state as it is in now things are doomed." said Canderous.
Statement: The meatbags are having a troubled time.
Further Query: Would you suspect the formation of the empire has perhaps caused this dramatic change?
"I don't know but I have a gut feeling something's going to happen. I'll be damned if the Clans are going to sit on the side lines once again. Telos isn't going to be our last battle." said Canderous as he closed the box that had HK's main body.
Excited Suggestion: If you could put me back into a suitable body, I could reactivate my assassination protocols and proceed eliminating annoying meatbags. For the sake of prior engagements.
"Prior engagements?" asked Canderous curious for once.
Expletive Answer: Why for the sake of Master of course.
"Ah, for Revan you mean. All in good time HK, We'll find you a body." said Canderous.
Worried Reply: Not soon enough, I'm afraid.
OOC you can post again, if you want gall or we can move to the next topic.
|
|
|
|
Post by Odan Thos on Sept 12, 2009 15:22:13 GMT -5
Celestial looked at Canderous as he made it back from the cockpit. "You know that I would not permanently damage your grandson Canderous. Just teach him a lesson about making assumptions; which he likes to do." Celestial smiled and slowly walked to engineering as Canderous and Bermfad went about their own task.
Celestial walked into the engineering section and looked around. "Man, Mandalorians are on hell of group of fighters but they are piss poor engineers." She examined the changes to the hyperdrive and was worried. Those changes made it faster, but it also made it more likely that they would be destroyed by colliding with real space. She put it out of her mind and walked over to the ion engines. They were in okay shape, but they could use a little fine toning. Celestial started to tear the engines apart, knowing she could be finished way before they reached Nar Shaddaa at the current hyperspace rating.
|
|
