Episode II: The Rising Storm

[bruinfamer]

MJ began spreading the word to the squadron, warning them of not to tell anyone else. They all met in the rec room and waited for the rest.

[MikDaTv]

*Major Grayson walked into the rec room with a bunch of datacards and holodiscs. He placed one Holodisk into the projector and waited for it to boot up. he then removed a device from his chest pocket and placed it on a table, the device started spinning and making a beeping noise.*

[Grayson] "There, now we can talk without worrying about listning devices."

*The holodisk booted and the image of the galaxy appeared.*

[Grayson] "Now, i know your all serious about going to get Mack back, but you must realize it might not be possible. His primary training tells him to kill himself at first chance if he is ever captured, so as soon as the rebels give him a sharp utensile to eat his food with this mission is for nothing. That being said, i think we can find him."

*Grayson pointed to the holoprojector.*

[Grayson] "Every 48 hours, a beacon implanted in his arm, and another in his armor, pulses out a signal. Luckly, the next pulse is do to happen 6 hours so we should have an exact location on him then."

*Grayson put in another holodisk which showed imperial ship locations in several sectors of the galaxy.*

[Grayson] "Unfortunatly, we will need to drop off the Imperial radar for a while. Since Mack technicly doesn't exist in imperial records, a rescue mission for him would be denied outright. The captain has agreed to drop out of the imperial fleet and help us find Mack and bring him back."

"Listen, you all need to understand something. If we do this mission and fail, we will be hunted down by the empire and exicuted for treason, if we do this mission and succeed, we may find Mack dead in his cell. are you sure you all still want to go through with this?"

[Zilfer Of Shadows...]

Matson: Absolutly. I would do it for any man, of this squad.

Matson had sat at the back of the room while grayson had told him the information.

Matson: just one more question, why does mack not exist?

[Odan Thos]

Ben: "We have been died sense we where selected for this duty. What different does it make if it is at the hands of the Rebels, or the Empire."

Ben did know that there was something special about Mack. Something that was more important then the common soldier like himself.

Meanwhile at the rebel prison.

Integrator: "You are good. The only thing is there was something special that I added to it."

The Integrator smiled. Then he flipped a switch. It sent a shock which just strong enough to chose someone to be uncomfortable.

Integrator: "So where should we start. I know something simple like name, I.D. Number, and rank. Can you tell me that?"

The Integrators hand was on the power knob. He was going to turn up the power every time the prisoner did not respond with the answer he wanted.

[MikDaTv]

[Grayson] "I don't know much about Mack myself, i trained him on Byss, he was the best student i have ever had, surpassing even me in stealth teniques. All i was told was that he was to be one of a group of super soldiers. The Emperors personal assassins. I overheard someone call them Hands. Other then that, i have no idea who or what Mack is."

*Grayson unlocked the weapons locker.*

[Grayson] "Blackspot, you have the rank now, which makes you Ghost One until we get Mack back. How do you want to play this."

[bruinfamer]

"I'm ready for anything. So how will we do this? Like get him out?"

[Odan Thos]

Ben: "Here is what I had planned. Your input Major would be appreciated."

Looked around at the remaining eleven troops.

Ben: "When we know where Mack is held, this plan well is refined to meet need. So the Interceptor are going to fly a distraction attack on a near by position of the base. Then Mj, Matson, and my self well do a stealth incursion. We well move quickly get Mack, and then secure a landing zone. One Mack is secured we well call in the pick up shuttle at the pad. The Interceptors well fly cover as we return to the Black Scull.

[MikDaTv]

*Grayson nodded. It was a standerd slight of hand grab manuver.*

[Grayson] "I think i might have something you could use then."

*Grayson opened up the equipment locker and pulled out a long rectangular box about 6 feet high and proped it upright. the box was round on the botom and tappered in at the top. there were also control planes jutting out from the sides just slightly.*

[Grayson] "We just got these in, their brand spanking new from research and development. Orbital drop pods."

*The major opend the box up and stood inside. it was cramped and he had to hunch his shoulders to fit in. he showed them all how to buckle themelves into the device and where the rudementry controls were.*

[Grayson] "When the Black Skull drops the Intercepters off, it can drop these too. their painted with Reflect covering so their invisble to sensors. each of you will sit in one and ride it down though the atmosphere. Repulsolifts will slow you down when you get close to the ground and a small shield generator will help protect you from the heat of re-entry. What do you think?"

[Odan Thos]

Ben: "That would work great. Thank you Major. Know, I want all you go and rest. In four hours we well start training for incursion. Then we leave right when we get the signal. Thank all of you. This is what we trained for, and know we well put that training to the ultimate test."

Ben saluted the men. Then he turned to the Major.

Ben: "And thank you. I know the risk of someone of your rank doing this."

[bruinfamer]

"Any other toys? And do we still need our guns if another objective is added?"

[MikDaTv]

*Grayson smiled at Ben*

[Grayson] "Benny boy, they put me out to pasture years ago. i don't see action any more, what more could they do to me?"

*Grayson looked over to MJ*

[Grayson] "Unfortunatly, since we won't be able to get any supplys from the empire due to our temporary seperation, you'll go in with only weapons we have on the ship. so thats your stealth equipment and anything the storm troopers arn't using. I advise you to take a LOT of firepower with you. your going into unkown territory without much intel."

*Grayson got an idea as he spoke.*

[Grayson] "In fact... they gave us 4 orbital drop pods, so we could load the fourth one up with extra weapons, perhaps an E-webb cannon and explosives. I'm sure that will come in handy for you."

[bruinfamer]

"Just as long as I have a sniper rifle, plenty of ammo, and the goal of rescuing Mqack, I'm all set."

[Zilfer Of Shadows...]

Matson got up and headed back to the stealth room he had gone to the 2nd day he had been here, he kept his armor on and trained against the dumbies, sometimes hand to hand other times stealth working out how he should move exacticaly when wearing armor, making sure he had everything down.most of them where 5's and 6's, along with 3 number 4's, and matson swore he got a 3, but he though it to be a computer error. Matson then headed to collect everything he would need. From 8 extra clips of ammo to grenades for multiple uses. He sharpened his vibroblade that flipped out of his Armor. He concealed more then 5 knifes around his armor and inside for if they all got captured. Then more around the out side for quick draw. By the time he had prepared his stuff it was an 2 hours later. He went back into the Stealth chamber, he had never tried the stealth chamber with this much ammo and stuff on, it was quite difficult, but He was still able to keep a steady 5, and 6 streak, but none higher then 4. He stopped soon after sitting down thinking.

Matson: So, macks a "hand?" Well at least i know he's importanted enough to keep most his stuff a secret.

[Zilfer Of Shadows...]

Matson leans against the wall thinking of mack and wondering if he had already killed himself, something told him that he hadn't just yet.

[Odan Thos]

Ben finesh taking apart and cleaning his T-21 and LJ-50. Then he checked his power pack. Everything was working just like it was need. Then he noticed Matson leaning against the wall in the stealth. Ben put the power pack down and walked over.

Ben: "Matson, you okay. You look like you where just got cought hacking the ship system again. You okay?"