Acky12
Infidel
(11/19/00 5:27:18 pm)
Reply | Edit Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TO:
Inside this post, there is a set of ( ). The text inside those are part of the story. The text inside the ( ) is said as a "side comment".
TI:
Kettch stood, "And Acky would now like to explain why EDD has come back from the dead. Why Acky was in the Produce Republic Senate, and the many other mysteries."
Acky, grinning, stood, "I was sparked by something EDD said to me. That Kaar was the 7th Cousin of Keri.
"So, during my..ah..leave of absense from the Triad, I contacted the other six. Strangely enough, each member of Kaar's family looked like someone involved in the great Produce Wars.
"You had:
Taar=HoT
Faar=Boba Fett
Vaar=Vong Master
Aar=Acky
Eaar=EDD
Araar=Aaron
and of course,
Kaar=Keri
but excluding the 8th cousin, Fred who looked like no one at all, not even himself!"
The audience laughed and the holo feeds shut off. The galaxy now knew Acky's secret.
"Sir!" A tech yelled to Acky, "Coming out of hyperspace."
"Good."
Acky and the tech, followed closely by Kettch, arrived at the bridge shortly.
The whirling tunney of white hyperspace dropped and Acky stood, hands on his hips, staring at the planet on the main view screen. "Destination X."
"X?" Kettch asked, coming up beside Acky.
Acky turned to look down at the Ewok, "A high security Talon stronghold. And we plan to destroy it."
On the command, fighters launched from the docking bays and the battle begun. It didn't take the Talon command to counter attack.
Hours later, the battle was still a stalemate. The Garden had only supply shuttles and escape pods left. Those ships that were attached had jettisoned off the side to fight.
Acky frowned, "I thought this would be easy." He muttered to himself.
Kettch brought a holo feed, "Look at this!"
On the feed was a picture of HoT being sworn in as the new Triad leader.
Acky's face turned red with anger, "I'll show them." He stepped to the speaker and control pannel. He hit the buttons activating the escape pods!
"ALL HANDS! ABANDON SHIP!"
Acky turned to Kettch, "Go. This is something I must do."
He started to look back toward the planet, but stopped himself, "Wait here."
Acky ran off to his quarters. Minutes later, he came back with a very large bag, larger than the Ewok.
He dropped it next to Kettch, "Make sure my wife gets this."
"Wha-" Kettch said, trying to protest.
"Go!"
Acky drew Qel's powers around him and used them to push Kettch and the bag into an escape pod.
Anyone viewing from the planet would have seen the Garden, floating lifelessly in air and thousands escape pods jettisoning from it, like a watermellon expelling all of its seeds.
Once the final escape pod had left the ship, Acky did a sweep of lifeforms still on the ship. None. Good.
He hit the comm panel, "All ships! Back away from the Garden! Collect the pods and back away."
Out of frustration, Acky closed the comm before anyone could protest.
Moments later, the ships were out of range and the Garden hang lifeless in space with only her captain aboard.
Drawing on Qel's powers once again, Acky pushed each ship out of system, and out of range.
The fighters launched from the planet now all focused their attention on the Garden.
Acky looked around. The bridge was never this quiet. He walked to the engine contol seat, his footsteps echoing across the bridge, and sat down.
The hundreds of engines over the Garden went immediatly to full power, but Acky kept the ship steady. He leveled her down to face the planet, and let the engines go will full force.
The Garden looked like a giant knife, carving a pumpkin. It went straight into the planet. The Talon forces had no time to react. No one would expect such a symbol like the Garden to go on a suicidal mission. No one thought that Acky himself was at the helm.
But Acky wasn't at the helm. The Garden crashed into the Talon planet, and Acky was thrown to the glass viewport, but that had broken as well.
Acky, with what strength he could muster, drew a Force bubble around himself to protect him from vacuum of space rushing in, and the fires that began as the planet's atmosphere crumbled.
Acky was thrown out of the Garden and he flew back into wild and open space. He saw the Garden, burst into flames.
Next to go was the Talon base. Origionally hidden underground, they thought it protected. The Garden must have gone straight down into it, for the base blew out of the planet, hitting the fireball.
The fireball continued outward, Acky could feel the heat now. The last thing he saw before the fireball was so huge that it was all he could see, was the planet itself exploding and the last remains of the Garden were blown to bits.
And then, Acky disappeared.
* * *
Days later when word reached Cornuscant, many cheered. The traitor to the Remnant, to the Triad was dead.
Many petitioned that the under-construction Mt. Veggie more have Acky's face replaced with someone elses, Borsk Failure.
The vote was scheduled, but canceled as those loyal to Acky demanded a day of mourning.
On a private memorial, Senator Glenn stood, comforting Verra as they observed the system where Acky enjoyed his last moments.
Unfortunatly, the fireball had not burned out, but had stayed steady. From where Glenn and the funeral crew stood, it looked that the system had gotten a new sun, 100 times larger than anyone had ever seen. No one could go in to try and recover a body, but no one was sure how much, if any, of Acky would be left to recover.
Kettch stepped onto the bridge, desperatly lugging the bag behind him that Acky had forced him to take. "This." He said to Verra, motioning toward the bag, "Is for you."
Verra sniffed and bent down a grabbed the bag. She handed it to Acky, Jr. who set it on a table.
Verra walked to the table and unzipped the bag. In it were her husbands most treasured items. A holo-picture of him and EDD together, days before EDD had died was included.
She dug around in the bag, just looking mindlessly when she pulled out a small, rectangular box. On top, was a small plaque with the words: "For Acky Jr" burned on top.
Verra handed it down to Jr, and he opened it. Verra went wide eyed and had to bring a hand to her mouth to cover her shock.
Acky Jr. reached into the box and pulled out Acky Sr.'s lightsaber. He looked up at his mother, "I..I always knew he wanted me to have this."
Verra went back over to Glenn for support.
The door opened and HoT and Aaron walked in, HoT wearing the uniform of Triad leader. A new design, but modeled after that Acky had worn to fancy dinners.
HoT was talking to Aaron about what great of a loss the Garden was, along with the 17th and 18th Divison of the Hand which had strangly disappeared. So had Ganner Rhysode who was aboard the Kinta, a ship of the 18th.
Jr. went beat red, clipped the lightsaber on his belt, and strode over to HoT.
"I'm sorry your father killed himself he w-" HoT began, but Acky Jr. cut him off.
"Killed HIMSELF?"
Aaron chimmed in, "Kettch has provided an eye witness account that he ordered everyone off the ship right before he drove it into the planet."
Jr took a deap breath and stared up at HoT, "You killed him."
HoT looked confused, "I was no where near Destination 'X'. I was being sworn in as the new leader."
"Don't you get it? If you had TRUSTED my father, not ignoring the fact he was trying to save your life, then he never would have left the Triad. Thus, he wouldn't have joined with Kettch (No offense Kettch) or been anywhere NEAR X!
"Maybe he would have gone anyway." HoT said.
"But if he had gone, he would have had a friend like you there to stop him from driving a ship into the planet! Or should I say, ex-friend, considering the fact you betrayed him."
HoT stared at the boy, "Remove him." He said cooly.
Jr stood his ground, "I don't think so. My father owned this ship."
Aaron stood to full height, "You father is dead. It isn't his anymore."
Senator Glenn, quiet until this moment, stepped forward, "Actually, he's right. Acky Sr. led this ship. According to the code of law, his first born child would rule. Or in this case, adopted. Never-the-less, Acky Jr. is in control of everything his father was."
HoT pondered this thought for a moment, but was once again interrupted by Acky Jr.
He shouted, "FATHER!"
Everyone, startled, looked around. Was Acky Jr, going insane? He had just moved to a few meters away from the viewport and was talking to someone, but no one was there.
"Honey," Verra said concerned, "What do you see?"
Acky Jr looked at her, his face brightened, "Dad."
"He's not there."
"Yes he is! He says that only I can see him! He's not sure why though."
Verra straighted up, "A..Acky?"
Jr paused, listening, "He says that he loves you."
Jr paused again and laughed, "He also says to 'Please escort HoT and Aaron off my ship.'"
Verra and Glenn both stiffled a laugh and HoT and Aaron did their best to protest, but the guards now under Acky, Jr.'s command heard an order come from their ruler's mouth and followed it.
HoT and Aaron were led to their shuttle and they were expelled from the ship immediatly.
"No Dad! Don't go!" Jr yelled.
"What is it?" Glenn asked.
"He's leaving." Jr replied. "But he says he'll be back!" Jr looked confused, "When ECC restores the peace, he'll return."
Verra looked at Glenn, "What in heaven's name is that supposed to mean?"
Glenn looked just as confused, "To be honest, I have no clue, but knowing Acky, we'll find out soon enough."
My dad and I wear the same pants.
I invented pants.
My mom once thought I was my dad....
Edited by: Acky12 at: 11/19/00 6:22:40 pm
Admiral Kettch
Executor
(11/19/00 5:35:25 pm)
Reply
<---Say Hello To My Little Friend
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LMAO, I had no idea Kettch had a kid in the story
I guess my picture really is appropriate
"For of all sad words of tongue or pen,
The saddest are these: What might have been."
CorranHorn
Priest
(11/19/00 7:23:23 pm)
Reply Oh the suspense!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Corran sat quietly in his quarters on the Tiberius wondering what to do next, Acky had bravely sacrificed himself, and the Garden to destroy a planet known as destination 'X'. Now Corran was not sure wether his alliance with Acky & Kettch was still alive or not, he would just have to wait to here from someone.
He made his way to the bridge and onc there said "Contact Vong Master and tell him I need to meet with him and ask him where he would like to meet, and then, like last time, prep my shuttle and tell Flt. Officer Carvey to report to the hangar bay and prepare for launch."
"Yes sir." The comm officer replied, Corran waited anxiously for VM's answer.
Acky12
Infidel
(11/19/00 8:49:22 pm)
Reply | Edit Re: Oh the suspense!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vaar received the call via "Comm Catchers" and decided to have a bit o' fun.
"Corran?" he asked.
Corran had been awake most of the night and day, apparently, Vaar had woken him from a short nap, "Vong! Good. You responded."
"Corran-I don't have much time. I have information that the" Vaar pressed a few buttons to create some static, "Produce Remnant ------ declared war on you -------- fleet!"
Vaar cut the transmission.
My dad and I wear the same pants.
I invented pants.
My mom once thought I was my dad....
Aaron
Executor
(11/19/00 10:47:06 pm)
Reply Reunited!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T.O. You really don't like my character, do you Acky? God, I'm not that much of an ass. And I am NOT allied with the Triad.
T.I.
Aaron looked at HoT. "That kid needs help. He thinks he's seeing his dad. The scary part is everyone believes him."
HoT rolled his eyes. "That entire family is messed up. I say we-"
Aaron glared at him. "Oh, shut up. I was serious. He's taking the loss of his dad hard. While his accusations that you killed Acky were uncalled for, the way you treated him was unexcusable."
HoT turned red (quite a feat, considering he's blue). "You watch your mouth! I can make life very miserable for you."
Aaron inhaled and exhaled slowly. "When I joined the Triad, we were tight. You, me, Acky, Ed2D2, VM, Keri, Fett, Kettch, Kenobi, and everyone else. Now look at us. Those of us still alive are at each other's throats, disrespecting the memories of the others. Even if we defeat Talon, we've lost. And we've lost a lot more than the war."
HoT looked at him for a minute. The past year ran through his mind. It was true; even during the era of peace, they had drifted slowly apart. What was a tight group of close friends, each willing to die for the other, had turned into a group of petty, ambitious, hateful warlords, who cared more about power than anything else. HoT realized that somewhere along the line, he had forgot what was fighting for. And at that point, they had lost.
HoT closed his eyes. "You're right. We've been such fools."
"It's not your fault. A lot has happened. But now that we've realized it, we can change it." A tear formed in Aaron's eye. "Even without Ed2D2 and Acky here to guide us along."
HoT nodded. The next day, he, Fett, Kettch, Verra, Aaron, the six, Kenobi, and VM announced to the galaxy that they had reunited. Acky was recognized as the hero he was. Ed2D2 was given a proper funeral. And thus the galaxy was saved.
Hockey is my life.
Acky12
Infidel
(11/20/00 4:14:18 pm)
Reply | Edit ....
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TO:
Sorry Aaron. I never said you were alligned with the Triad. You see, your shuttle AND HoT's shuttle happened to land at the same time. Thus, you came in together. I appologize if I have not adaquatly shown your character.
TI:
Acky, Jr ducked and rolled under the bar. He ignited his father's lightsaber and the white blade pierced through the beam and it clattered to the floor, Jr already on his feet again.
He quickly glanced to the left and saw the door closing. He drew on his force power and used as much as he could to reach the exit. The door slammed shut and the hologram shut off.
Jr dropped to his knees and panted. He should have made that.
* * *
Later, during supper, Acky Jr set down his spork, "Mom," he asked, "Why didn't I get Qel's powers?"
Verra looked up, "What do you mean?"
"Well, the reports say that back when Grandpapa (Qel) died, the galaxy was flodded with white light and the planets realigned. Then Dad got the power. Why didn't I? Dad died. The force power should have left him."
Verra rested her chin in the palms of her hand, "You know, I'm not sure." She stood, "I must go contact ECC. Immediatly."
Aaron
Executor
(11/20/00 5:27:10 pm)
Reply Re: ....
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T.O. No problem. From now on, can we keep relations friendly? I know that's mostly my fault, but I didn't realize what would happen.
Hockey is my life.
Acky12
Infidel
(11/20/00 7:14:23 pm)
Reply | Edit Re: ....
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TO:
Well, I haven't really decided what Acky Jr. is going to do with this newfound power until After EDD does..well something we talked about. *G* You'll have to wait and see.
TI:
My dad and I wear the same pants.
I invented pants.
My mom once thought I was my dad....
Ed2D2
Priest
(11/20/00 11:14:52 pm)
Reply Building up
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Time out:
Sorry for keeping you all in suspense, but the "grand finale" (depending on how you look at it) will be posted on Friday. I hope no one will be dissapointed. ::feels the pressure::
Until then, feel free to post anything you wish as long as it doesn't drastically change anything concerning EC3, Acky, or the Hand of Ed2d2. If a big change occurs before Friday, I can always change the post.
Excellent post, Aaron! Very good emotions and symbolism there.
Time in:
A tear rolled down EC3's cheek as he watched the grand ceromony over the hologram set. Just before landing on Wisconsin, he had decided to check up on the news. And EC3 saw those who had been seperated by hate and deception reunite again.
So when Pear was making final landing arrangements, EC3 searched for his cucumber comlink. Finding it and turning it on, he searched for words that would echo from his soul.
Then he began to speak.
***
Finished with his message, EC3 saved it to send later, then exited the ship to step onto the last leg of the journy of the Hand of Ed2d2.
"Try not. Do or do not... There is no try"-Yoda, Empire Strikes Back
"Strawberry fields forever!"-The Beatles
"Think Different"-Apple
Shattered Knight
Chazrach
(11/21/00 1:19:32 am)
Reply Re: Building up
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TO:
okay well i read the last few pages aaron but i still dont know heeps of stuff: ....who is allied with who..the chains of command... who ppl are... etc.
i know its a pain but could you try to fill me in on the details..id REALLY appreciate it. you can email me if you dont want towrite it in here : its
shattered_knight@hotmail.com
but it up to you..
This jeedai lives, and I will again taste his blood as he dies.
Ed2D2
Priest
(11/21/00 2:04:59 pm)
Reply EC3's Message
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EC3's comlink sent the following message to his allies:
"Friends... Though my father is dead, his memory lives on. He died trying to preserve our galaxy. But if he were alive today, he would be proud of all of you. In his memory, I would like to take my father's place in your reunion.
Kettch: My father would like to apologize for attempting to kill you, but that was when the hateful shadow of Talon was between you. In his memory, and the memory of the clone Kaar, please take care of your child. He will face hardships, but through him, you will prevail.
Hand of Thrawn: Thank you for understanding my father in the early days, when the carrot root system had just fallen. And thank you for continued support. You led us to a republic, then to the Chiss, then to Kettch, and you will be a great leader in years to come.
Fett: Ah, Fett. What can I say... your holograhm movies are excellent. You are one of the best movie producers in this galaxy. I can't wait until "Cornuscant Summers" comes out on video.
Verra: I wish to extend my codolances for the loss of your husband. He was a good friend to my father and his memory will love on in the hearts of many.
Aaron: My father once commented that you were one of the officers with the most potential in his fleet. I think we was right. In uniting us all together as allies, you are doing thr galaxy the biggest favor anyone could ask for.
Corran: Thank you for all the services you have provided to the Produce Republic and the insight you have provided us concerning your new government. I hope your new government will be very successful and that it can coexist peacefully with the Remnant for years to come.
Vong Master: Thank you so much for the sacrifices you have made. The sacrifice you made when the Dark Lords of the Chocolate cloned you and made you suffer pain allowed me to live and survive the terrible disease the Intecids engineered in me.
I hope to see all of you soon. I am just about to depart for the final parts of my journey. Farewell, and may the Force be with you!"
"Try not. Do or do not... There is no try"-Yoda, Empire Strikes Back
"Strawberry fields forever!"-The Beatles
"Think Different"-Apple
Aaron
Executor
(11/21/00 4:03:06 pm)
Reply Re: EC3's Message
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T.O. Crap! I forgot to include you in the alliance ceremony EC3! Sorry about that...I consider you an ally too. Knight, um, I tried that summary thing before, but it changed so fast, it was pretty much useless. I know it would take about 20 hours solid reading to get through the thread, so I'll think of something. Maybe just a general summary.
T.I.
Aaron held back a tear at EC3's post. He had talked to EC3 just days before. He respected EC3's decision to continue his search for the HoE instead of joining the ceremony. He knew he was with them in spirit. He had no idea if Corran was still with them. He had been unable to get ahold of him.
He turned to his companions. They were all teary-eyed as well. He cleared his throat. "We all wish EC3 luck in his search for the HoE. However, as it could take him a very long time to do so, we should focus on the buisiness at hand. We must construct the terms for our new alliance." He thought for a moment. "No, make that our RENEWED alliance. So, my friends, how shall we do this?"
T.O. Any suggestions?
T.I.
Hockey is my life.
Acky12
Infidel
(11/21/00 5:14:40 pm)
Reply | Edit Re: EC3's Message
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Verra quietly entered Aaron's room. "Aaron? Can I talk to you?"
Aaron sat up, "Oh hey Verra. Sure."
Verra sat down on the bed next to Aaron at swollowed, "I..I know Acky would have been in your Alliance thing, assuming he was still, well, here."
Aaron shrugged, "We probably would have sent an invitation to him. Why?"
Verra looked at Aaron, "I'm no replace of my husband, but his legecy still lives on with a lot of people, especially after what he did to save all the ships at Destination X.
"What I've been able to scrape, is that he's in real high with the people now."
"And what? You want to join our Reborn Alliance Verra? Is that it?"
Verra motioned to the cloaked man who had entered with her, "Not me. Him."
Aaron stood, "Him?" He said quietly, "Who's him?"
The cloak was thrown back, and Acky Jr. stood, smiling slightly at Aaron. Jr was decked in full Jedi gear, with Acky Sr's military rank pinned over his heart. "What do you say Aaron? Accept me into your Alliance and perhaps heal things between my father and yourself through me?"
My dad and I wear the same pants.
I invented pants.
My mom once thought I was my dad....
Aaron
Executor
(11/21/00 5:22:00 pm)
Reply Re: EC3's Message
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Of course. I thought it was clear that I wanted you to join the alliance." Aaron sighed. "Acky and I may not have been on the best of terms before his death, but I respect him greatly. He will be hard to replace, but you might just be the one. I welcome you to the alliance."
Hockey is my life.
Ed2D2
Priest
(11/21/00 7:12:20 pm)
Reply Re: EC3's Message
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Suddenly, Aaron heard his portable holograhm cracker projector beep at his side. Excusing him self from the others, he strolled to a corner. Upon lifting the projector up and switching the power on, a small image of President Turnip stood in his hand.
"Hello, Aaron," Turnip said with a smile.
Aaron smiled back warmly. "Greetings, President Turnip. How may I help you?"
"Well," Turnip hesitated. "I know there have been arguments in the past... but you are right: we must unite. I just called you to inform you that the Produce Remnant Parliament has voted unanimously to support your alliance. We have not been able to reach them yet, but we are appointing EC3 and Admiral Pear as our representatives to you."
"That is grand, President Turnip. Thank you," said Aaron.
Turnip grinned. "You are the one who should be thanked, Aaron. Before, we would have fallen into disray. But you made it clear that we couldn't squabble amounst ourselves forever. You saved the galaxy."
"Try not. Do or do not... There is no try"-Yoda, Empire Strikes Back
"Strawberry fields forever!"-The Beatles
"Think Different"-Apple
Acky12
Infidel
(11/21/00 7:39:02 pm)
Reply | Edit Re: EC3's Message
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Acky Jr sat quietly in his quarters with the lights off. "What do you mean?"
The voice responded, "I simply mean that no matter how hard you try, you've got to consider highly on who you invite into an Alliance. Something is wrong in the force."
Jr shrugged, "I don't sense anything."
The voice paused, "I can't determine what it is yet, but I have a strange feeling Aaron's Alliance is to fail. I also sense a presense, waiting in the wings."
"The wings?" Jr asked, "Like someone waiting to come out?"
"Maybe. Or maybe it's Talon. Maybe he wants us to believe he's defeated, or slowly going down that road, but the vision I'm getting is he's got something unlike anything we've seen before."
"For once," Jr said coldly, "I pray you're wrong, Father."
* * *
Verra sat at the comm station and locked herself in the room. "Get me ECC."
A moment or so later, a hologram, fuzzy at best of ECC appeared, "Why hello Verra!"
Verra shook her head, "Skip the pleasentries. Acky Jr brought up a point. When Acky's father died, the force left him and the galaxy realigned. Acky received that power. Why hasn't the force gone into Jr, or at least left him? The galaxy hasn't realigned."
ECC listened.
"There's something wrong about all this." Verra concluded.
ECC nodded, "You're right. And I'm not sure what it was. That's an interesting point though. And I know the person to have help."
"Who?"
"Professor Feingold."
Aaron
Executor
(11/21/00 10:06:18 pm)
Reply Why?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aaron looked at Acky Jr. "You're saying someone's lying?" He pounded his fists on the table. "Why can't we all just get along? There's always a traitor. I can't think of anyone I know who hasn't betrayed us at one point or another. It gets extremely..."
"Quit your bitching. If there is a traitor, we have to root him out. But quietly. We need galactic morale to stay high. Just the two of us. Well, the two of us and my parents."
Aaron frowned. He still wasn't totally convinced of this whole Acky thing, but he'd seen stranger things. "You're right, of course. We must keep our cool and make sure the traitor doesn't realize we know there is one."
Jr. nodded. "I'll keep in touch with dad. Maybe he can give us some great insight."
"I hope so. Talon's still out there, not to mention Ucky and Ocky. We don't need another traitor on our hands."
Jr. nodded, then saluted. "I'll report back in the morning."
Aaron nodded and returned the salute. "You're a good man, Acky Jr. I'm glad you're on our side."
As Jr. left, Aaron slumped and cradled his head in his hands.
"Why? Why, why why?"
Hockey is my life.
The Hand of Thrawn
Executor
(11/22/00 12:54:35 pm)
Reply
Re: Revelations...
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HoT paced across the length of the bridge of the Triad flagship, Sacrifice of Acky, as the cruiser flotilla completed docking maneuvers and had detached from the main hangar hub. The flag fleet was in a dagger formation preparing for a totally unsanctioned action that went against the Triad's wishes, however, the Alliance Reborn had felt this strike necessary, and so it would be done. Talon's HQ would be burned to the ground...
***
Acky Jr. shook his head vigorously, but was still unable to shake the vision of total annhialation. His father's words still rung in his ears. Something was not right with the galaxy...
***
Corran was asleep in his quarters on Naboo when he got the call from Admiral Kettch.
***
"Corran, I need assistance immediately!" Kettch yelled through the comm display over the deafening roar as another carrier exploded. "My defense fleet is being sabotaged. Our InGarm fleet is being pulverized by an unseen mobile enemy force of saboteurs."
***
Boba Fett surveyed the wreckage of his base on Heinz 33. The Tomato Squash had fought hard, but the commandos had fallen none-the less. Boba Fett looked at the footage one of his sat cams had taken, still disbelieving what his eyes were registering. Aaron's RAMS had pulverized Fett's installation and leveled it completely, leaving nothing but burnt corpses in his wake. One thing was certain: Aaron was dead!
***
Aaron watched the tape once more. It clearly showed the Slave Fruit attacking a Produce colony and looting it. This situation immediately called for reprisals. One thing was certain: Boba Fett was dead!
***
Kenobi sensed the disturbance before he felt it physically. His NGJs felt the disturbance as well.
***
Back in the heart of Talon territory, Talon's secret had been revealed. The Triad fleet fled, defeated by the power of the Dark Chocolates of the Sith!
"What it ultimately comes down to is a matter of trust. Whether you trust me personally; whether you trust the officers who approved my promotion to the rank of admiral; whether you trust the Emperor and his decision to place me in command here. Never assume things are necessarily the way they seem, Captain. Particularly when dealing with the Emperor. Or with Me." -G.A. Thrawn to Captain Dagon Niriz in Command Decision
Ed2D2
Priest
(11/22/00 1:26:34 pm)
Reply Re: Why?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"A traitor in the alliance?" said Senator Glenn, who was meeting with the alliance members in the absense of EC3. "If we continue to think that way, we will be back where we started! We can't afford to think about that now. If there is a traitor, Kaar will find out when she returns!"
"I hope so, sir. But Father told me something was not right."
Glenn leaned back in his chair and sighed. "Well, for the sake of the galaxy, I hope he's wrong."
***
Meanwhile, EC3, Alison, Admiral Pear, and Kohlsa were sitting around a conference table enjoying a delicious meal. "My goodness, Kohlsa! This food is ambrosial! Is there anything the Chiss aren't good at," said Pear.
Kohlsa smiled slightly. "Not much. The only thing we have failed at is completly finding the Hand of Ed2d2. But you're here to do that for us, so it won't be a failure after all."
"Yes," said EC3. "You said you found something that will help us get there?"
"I've found more than that," responded Kohlsa. "My searchers know where the Hand is. The only problem is that we have no idea how to get there, being that it is in a hyperspace shadow. Besides, if they saw a fleet of Chiss Battleships entering, I do not think they would be pleased."
"Where is the Hand of Ed2d2?" asked Alison.
Kohlsa glanced at the datafruit in front of him and nodded once. "The Hand of Ed2d2 is at the edge in between the Unknown Regions and Remnant territory. Because hyperspace lanes lapse over it, we can't pinpoint the exact location."
"What a minute," said EC3. After a pause, we asked "isn't Chiss space the closest Remnant territory can get to the Unknown Regions?"
"That is correct," said a familiar voice at the door. Spinning around, the four were faced by a very familiar face: Professor Feingold.
"Professor!" shouted EC3. "It's been a long time."
The Professor grinned. "And in that time, you have made a lot of progress. The scientists at the Hand have discovered an easy way for you to access the system. Have you ever heard the term 'swing planet'?"
"Isn't a swing planet a planet that constantly shifts its mass in the hyperspace dimensions?" answered Alison.
"Your friend is very well educated," said Professor Feingold with a smile.
"Well, she's from Juice," answered Pear.
"Figures," responded Feingold. "Anyway, swing planets also create small weaknesses in the thread of time and space. If enough energy is used, a temporary window can be opened to the nearest hyperspace shadow system."
"I believe Wisconsin is a swing planet," said Kohlsa, keep in thought.
"That is correct, but it only swings every four years. You need a planet that "swings" through the threads of space and time rapidly," answered Professor Feingold. "Chancilor Kohlsa: is there such a system in Chiss space?"
"As a matter of fact, there is," responded Kohlsa. "There is a certain planet called 'Florida'. It 'swings' almost every day."
"I have heard of this 'Florida'," said Feingold. "I bet if you apply enough energy in orbit, you'll be transported to the Hand System in no time."
Pear inhaled in confusion. "Isn't the term 'swing planet' related to the different electoral votes a planet has during a presidential election in the Remnant? A 'swing planet' is one that isn't based on political parties?"
"Wisconsin is a 'swing planet' in that way as well," said Kohlsa.
"What if Wisconsin and Florida are states in a country on a planet in some other dimention? And they are also 'swing states'? What if those 'swing states' each correspond to a 'swing planet' in other galaxy?" said EC3.
"You read too many science fiction stories, EC3," said Pear with a chuckle. "If there were a planet like that, though, they must have one confusing Presidential Race if there's a state that 'swings' that much politically."
"Maybe 'swing' relates to recounts. Maybe the results were so close in that state and country in general that they had to recount votes," said Alison with a joking smile.
"I'll bet there was some confusion other those darn butterfly ballots they used to use on Cornuscant! You tried to vote there, and you ended up voting for someone else! It's a good thing they changed that when Keri was elected..." said Pear.
EC3 laughed. "How did we get into this discussion? We have to go and find the Hand!"
"Speaking of hands, remember that one year when Cornuscant had to do a hand recount?" said Kohlsa to Pear.
"That was a long time ago..."
Alison joined EC3 in laughter. "EC3's right. We must go."
Pear nodded. "Kohlsa, Feingold: when we see you next, we will have found the Hand of Ed2d2," he said with a smile.
Kohlsa grinned. "Good luck, and may the Force be with you!"
"Try not. Do or do not... There is no try"-Yoda, Empire Strikes Back
"Strawberry fields forever!"-The Beatles
"Think Different"-Apple
Aaron
Executor
(11/22/00 3:33:20 pm)
Reply Re: Why?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T.O. ROFLMAO!!!! You made it way too obvious though. It would have been funnier if you didn't go through the explanation. I was LMAO long before the explanation. But, God, that was funny. BTW, me and JR. were supposed to be the only ones who knew about the traitor. Makes it easier to find him.
T.I.
Aaron and Acky Jr. met secretly in a back alley. Acky Jr. frowned. "Are you sure it was Fett?"
"His ship is the only one like it in the Megaverse. There's no other way."
Acky Jr. frowned. "Something isn't right here. It's too obvious. Fett wouldn't make it so obvious that he backstabbed you. He doesn't have the strength to hold off the entire Renewed Alliance."
"I know." Aaron's comm beeped. "Just a sec...Hello?...What? That little...I did nothing of the kind! I have footage of Fett attacking my...but...you...fine. I'll report in thirty minutes."
Jr rose an eyebrow. "Trouble."
"Fett claims my RAMS attacked his base on Heinz. We have to report to the council soon. Go by a seperate route. I don't want to get you mixed up in this."
Jr nodded. "Give me the video. They might believe it more if it looks like you didn't fabricate it."
Aaron nodded. "Good thinking. Let's go."
Hockey is my life.
Aaron
Executor
(11/22/00 3:37:18 pm)
Reply Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T.O. Acky, I need your e-mail. I want to talk to you.
T.I.
Hockey is my life.
Acky12
Infidel
(11/22/00 4:02:13 pm)
Reply | Edit Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TO:
rebelpatrol@yahoo.com
EDD! HILLARIOUS I MUST SAY!
TI:
Acky Jr nodded to his father's spirit and went to meet with Aaron.
"My father says that perhaps it wasn't either of you who attacked."
Aaron looked confused, "Then who?"
"We know someone impersonated you some time ago when you went to meet with Corran. What about Araar and Faar? They're still out there."
Aaron gulped, "You're right. I forgot about them. Great. More people to deal with..."
My dad and I wear the same pants.
I invented pants.
My mom once thought I was my dad....
Aaron
Executor
(11/22/00 4:51:48 pm)
Reply Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T.O. Thanks. I want to e-mail you a plot idea.
T.I.
Hockey is my life.
Acky12
Jeedai
(11/23/00 11:10:42 am)
Reply | Edit Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TO:
Sure Aaron.
TI:
Acky Jr. felt odd being on a bridge. It was his first real day of command.
"Sir!" A tech shouted, and Jr jumped. He hadn't expected any troubles, "Ships coming from Point 3.4.5! Registered to Ucky!"
My dad and I wear the same pants.
I invented pants.
My mom once thought I was my dad....
The Hand of Thrawn
Executor
(11/23/00 2:15:53 pm)
Reply
Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Even as Ucky attacked Acky Jr.'s command,
Kettch's InGarm fleet was being devastated. Kettch had called for help too late and Ucky and Ocky had already gotten the drop on both InGarm and Triad forces in their home sectors. Simultaneoulsy, Boba Fett had prepared and attack force to take out Aaron's RAM HQ and was poised to strike. Twas a dark day for the Mega-Verse. All because of one individual.
Talon smiled at the ingenious nature of his plan. In return for pitting the Triad against Ecky and annhialating him, his heirs, Ocky and Ucky had forged an alliance with the BTCS and were now attacking both InGarm and Triad targets to distract them from the real threat. Even now, Talon was learning the secrets of the Dark Chocolates of the Sith.
Bwa-hah-hah!!!
"What it ultimately comes down to is a matter of trust. Whether you trust me personally; whether you trust the officers who approved my promotion to the rank of admiral; whether you trust the Emperor and his decision to place me in command here. Never assume things are necessarily the way they seem, Captain. Particularly when dealing with the Emperor. Or with Me." -G.A. Thrawn to Captain Dagon Niriz in Command Decision
Aaron
Executor
(11/23/00 4:54:53 pm)
Reply Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Fett, I didn't attack you! Those were fakes! Most likely Araar!"
Fett stared at Aaron. "Like I'm supposed to believe that."
"Yes, you are! I can prove that someone is impersonating us! I've got footage of you attacking one of my outposts. I know that didn't happen because I have undeniable proof that you were somewhere else on that date!"
"I never attacked your outpost. You're lying."
"He's not." Jr broke into the conversation on a seperate channel. "I know where he was on the date of the attack on your outpost. The six seem to have betrayed us."
Fett turned and stared. "This is going to get complicated."
"I know. Right now, though, you and Aaron must set aside your differences and go to the aid of Kettch. He's being massacred. I managed to fight off the attack on my armada, but my fleet is in dry dock right now. I can't help."
Aaron nodded. "Call Turnip for help. I'll see if I can get R9a and Rogue Squadron."
Fett nodded. "And I'll contact Kenobi and Ganner. Between all of us, we should make short work of...crap! Enemy ships coming in! You're on your own Aaron!"
"What!? Damn! Jr, get Turnip to send reinforcements." The RAMS entered hypearspace.
Hockey is my life.
Acky12
Jeedai
(11/23/00 6:43:23 pm)
Reply | Edit Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TO:
HEY! Aaron-You do know that Ganner, te 17th Fleet of the HoED, and the 18th Fleet of the HoED all disappeared when Acky was killed. So, it'd be really hard to contact Ganner until that's explained. *G* Just wait for EDD. It all relies on him.
TI:
Acky Jr relaxed in the command chair and talked to his father, the rest of the crew just ignoring the 14 year old talking to thin air.
"And so now we've kinda put Talon on the back burner."
"I don't like this son, not at all. I still have that presense, but until ECC finds the Hand, I cannot pinpoint it."
Jr shrugged, "What should I do?"
"Remain calm," his father answered, "That's all I can say."
My dad and I wear the same pants.
I invented pants.
My mom once thought I was my dad....
CorranHorn
Priest
(11/23/00 7:34:22 pm)
Reply Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As Corran watched the news he wondered why nothing had happened to him , every one else was in some kind of jam, probably strawberry, but nothing had happened to him. Just before he could finish his next thought he heard gunshots outside and the door was kicked open, Corran reached for his lightsaber but was stunned before he ever had a chance, Ocky and Araar picked him up and dragged him off to their shuttle where they escaped.
***
"What are we going to do? Corran has dissapeared and we have know idea who's behind this and if he is even alive!" the council members were arguing over what to do when finally one of the smart ones contacted Jr. and told him what had happened.
Acky12
Jeedai
(11/23/00 9:05:38 pm)
Reply | Edit Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jr nodded to Aaron. "Let me go ask my father. Maybe he can tell me something."
* * *
About a half hour later, Acky Jr came out of his private room, pale white.
"What's wrong?" Aaron asked.
Jr gulped, "My father knows what his "bad" feeling is."
TO:
Don't post about the bad feeling please!
TI:
My dad and I wear the same pants.
I invented pants.
My mom once thought I was my dad....
Aaron
Executor
(11/23/00 11:45:50 pm)
Reply Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T.O. Sorry about the Ganner thing. BTW, where's Sen. Pear?
T.I.
Aaron flipped off the holograhm screen. Jr wanted to investigate the 'bad feeling' further before he told Aaron, so he proceeded to the battle for Intecia, the capital of the InGarms. He had managed to contact Turnip, Kenobi, and R9a, so he had reinforcements coming soon. He would need them. The RAMS had grown to nearly 100 ships, but that was nothing compared to the thousand attacking Intecia. The Arrow had been broken amidships by a heavy electrical charge with Josh Brown at the helm in a failed attempt to defeat the Flint Powers. The Lowell had replaced it as the flagship.
Aaron turned to Captain Woods. "How long until we exit hypearspace?"
Woods turned to him. He was nursing a broken ankle, but he didn't show the pain. "One minute, sir."
"Good. Tell Schaefer to prepare his wing for launch. Latva, raise shields as soon as we get there. I don't want anything getting through."
Latva and Woods both saluted and went about their duties. Aaron turned to the chief scientist, David Blair. "Blair, how is your research going?"
"We implimented the new firing system on the way here. We should be good to go."
"Excellent. Dorough, tell Lt. Hofert to bring the Caledonia up to the port of the Lowell."
"Yes sir."
The fleet exited hypearspace. Aaron's gaped at the conflict going on before him. Intecid fighters and cruisers were falling all over the place. Ucky's fleet seemed endless. He snapped out of it. "Engage at will. Schaefer, launch! Woods, tell the John to attack that light cruiser."
"Yes sir. I'll let Truskowski know immeadiatly."
"Good. When will our reinforcements be here?"
"Thirty minutes."
"Wonderful." The comm beeped. "Aaron here."
Kettch's face lit up the holograhm. He was bleeding from a cut on his forehead. "Glad to see you. We're getting our asses kicked here."
"Well, now we can get our asses kicked together." Aaron winced as a couple of his cruisers exploded. None of his three previously mentioned flagships though. "We've got reinforcements coming in thirty minutes. Think we can hold out that long?"
"We'll have to."
T.O. I'll finish this later tonight.
T.I.
Hockey is my life.
Edited by: Aaron at: 11/24/00 12:23:12 am
Aaron
Executor
(11/24/00 12:22:22 am)
Reply Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aaron grimaced as the Lowell took hit after hit. Rob Latva was doing all he could, but the shield was failing. The Lowell's batteries tore into the attacking gunboat. Finally, one found a hole and impacted on the hull. Woods focused the fire on that hole, ripping the gunboat in two.
"Guys, I need help!" yelled Brandon John, on board the John. "Shields are failing!"
Aaron watched Jordan Schaefer veer his fighter wing off from their attack run and launch a volley of protein tortillas at one of the two heavy cruisers attacking the John. It exploded nicely. The John focused its fire on the other cruiser. However, its shields had failed, and explosions laced the side of the hull. It looked like the John was going to be lost, but the Caledonia caught the enemy cruiser on its other side, tearing through the weakened shield. It was shredded into pieces. Aaron hit the comm.
"Brandon, get your ship out of here! Return to the MNIC."
"Roger." Frustration crept through the comm operator John Truscowski's voice. "I'll relay it to Josh. Brandon's in the med bay right now."
"What happened?"
"Bruised ribs. One of the explosions unlodged a control panel. It got him in the chest. He'll be okay."
"Right. See you at home base."
'I hope', Aaron thought to himself. He was down to thirty ships, while Ucky had five hundred left. Kettch was down to perhaps seventy vessels, all in serious condition. Intecia had been bombarded constantly, and very few cities remained unscathed. They needed those reinforcements soon. Aaron glanced at the chrono. Two more minutes. In two minutes, there might not be anything worth saving. He sighed and kept fighting.
---
Ucky had begun his landing. Tens of thousands of troops unloaded onto the planet. Massive battles took place, but Ucky's elite troops finally overthrew the tired defenders of the capital city of Intecia. Kettch himself barely escaped. As he lept to hypearspace, he radioed to the RAMS and Intecids. "Retreat! We can't win!"
Aaron answered. "Just one more minute."
"You can't hold out that long!" As if to punctuate his statement, the Endor's Pride, Kettch's longtime flagship, ruptured, spilling the thousands of crew like marbles. The Lowell and Caledonia were both ablaze, the sterns of both ships shredded into pieces.
"Our hypeardrive is gone! We can't leave. Just 45 seconds." Schaefer took his barely functioning Kiwi fighter into hypearspace. His squadron was gone. The Caledonia fractured amidships. Lt. Hofert escaped in an escape pod and was picked up by Kettch's shuttle, which left for hypearspace soon afterwards. Aaron sighed. His once mighty RAMS had been reduced to three ships in thirty minutes. Ten seconds until reinforcement... nine... eight...the two cruisers flanking him fractured...six...he ordered abandon ship...four...three...engines overheating...two...he and his officers escaped on a shuttle...one...the Lowell, last remaining ship in the defending fleet, was consumed in the energy released by its engines. Aaron left for hypearspace. Approximently five hundred of his men were recovered by Ucky.
---
Turnip sighed as he watched the last remains of the Lowell combust. He had come too late. There was nothing left to save. Still, between him, Kenobi, and R9a, they outnumbered Ucky's fleet. "Engage at will. Let's mop the floor with these people. Avenge Intecia."
Thirty minutes later, Ucky's fleet was as devestated as the RAMS were. Turnip ended by razing Intecia. The planet burned, lifeless, for days after the last warship left the now useless system.
Hockey is my life.
Shattered Knight
Chazrach
(11/24/00 12:45:10 am)
Reply PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T.O.
Hey guys can i be introduced into the story plz?
i just dont want to sep on anyones toes/flippers =)
T.I.
Infidel
(11/19/00 5:27:18 pm)
Reply | Edit Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TO:
Inside this post, there is a set of ( ). The text inside those are part of the story. The text inside the ( ) is said as a "side comment".
TI:
Kettch stood, "And Acky would now like to explain why EDD has come back from the dead. Why Acky was in the Produce Republic Senate, and the many other mysteries."
Acky, grinning, stood, "I was sparked by something EDD said to me. That Kaar was the 7th Cousin of Keri.
"So, during my..ah..leave of absense from the Triad, I contacted the other six. Strangely enough, each member of Kaar's family looked like someone involved in the great Produce Wars.
"You had:
Taar=HoT
Faar=Boba Fett
Vaar=Vong Master
Aar=Acky
Eaar=EDD
Araar=Aaron
and of course,
Kaar=Keri
but excluding the 8th cousin, Fred who looked like no one at all, not even himself!"
The audience laughed and the holo feeds shut off. The galaxy now knew Acky's secret.
"Sir!" A tech yelled to Acky, "Coming out of hyperspace."
"Good."
Acky and the tech, followed closely by Kettch, arrived at the bridge shortly.
The whirling tunney of white hyperspace dropped and Acky stood, hands on his hips, staring at the planet on the main view screen. "Destination X."
"X?" Kettch asked, coming up beside Acky.
Acky turned to look down at the Ewok, "A high security Talon stronghold. And we plan to destroy it."
On the command, fighters launched from the docking bays and the battle begun. It didn't take the Talon command to counter attack.
Hours later, the battle was still a stalemate. The Garden had only supply shuttles and escape pods left. Those ships that were attached had jettisoned off the side to fight.
Acky frowned, "I thought this would be easy." He muttered to himself.
Kettch brought a holo feed, "Look at this!"
On the feed was a picture of HoT being sworn in as the new Triad leader.
Acky's face turned red with anger, "I'll show them." He stepped to the speaker and control pannel. He hit the buttons activating the escape pods!
"ALL HANDS! ABANDON SHIP!"
Acky turned to Kettch, "Go. This is something I must do."
He started to look back toward the planet, but stopped himself, "Wait here."
Acky ran off to his quarters. Minutes later, he came back with a very large bag, larger than the Ewok.
He dropped it next to Kettch, "Make sure my wife gets this."
"Wha-" Kettch said, trying to protest.
"Go!"
Acky drew Qel's powers around him and used them to push Kettch and the bag into an escape pod.
Anyone viewing from the planet would have seen the Garden, floating lifelessly in air and thousands escape pods jettisoning from it, like a watermellon expelling all of its seeds.
Once the final escape pod had left the ship, Acky did a sweep of lifeforms still on the ship. None. Good.
He hit the comm panel, "All ships! Back away from the Garden! Collect the pods and back away."
Out of frustration, Acky closed the comm before anyone could protest.
Moments later, the ships were out of range and the Garden hang lifeless in space with only her captain aboard.
Drawing on Qel's powers once again, Acky pushed each ship out of system, and out of range.
The fighters launched from the planet now all focused their attention on the Garden.
Acky looked around. The bridge was never this quiet. He walked to the engine contol seat, his footsteps echoing across the bridge, and sat down.
The hundreds of engines over the Garden went immediatly to full power, but Acky kept the ship steady. He leveled her down to face the planet, and let the engines go will full force.
The Garden looked like a giant knife, carving a pumpkin. It went straight into the planet. The Talon forces had no time to react. No one would expect such a symbol like the Garden to go on a suicidal mission. No one thought that Acky himself was at the helm.
But Acky wasn't at the helm. The Garden crashed into the Talon planet, and Acky was thrown to the glass viewport, but that had broken as well.
Acky, with what strength he could muster, drew a Force bubble around himself to protect him from vacuum of space rushing in, and the fires that began as the planet's atmosphere crumbled.
Acky was thrown out of the Garden and he flew back into wild and open space. He saw the Garden, burst into flames.
Next to go was the Talon base. Origionally hidden underground, they thought it protected. The Garden must have gone straight down into it, for the base blew out of the planet, hitting the fireball.
The fireball continued outward, Acky could feel the heat now. The last thing he saw before the fireball was so huge that it was all he could see, was the planet itself exploding and the last remains of the Garden were blown to bits.
And then, Acky disappeared.
* * *
Days later when word reached Cornuscant, many cheered. The traitor to the Remnant, to the Triad was dead.
Many petitioned that the under-construction Mt. Veggie more have Acky's face replaced with someone elses, Borsk Failure.
The vote was scheduled, but canceled as those loyal to Acky demanded a day of mourning.
On a private memorial, Senator Glenn stood, comforting Verra as they observed the system where Acky enjoyed his last moments.
Unfortunatly, the fireball had not burned out, but had stayed steady. From where Glenn and the funeral crew stood, it looked that the system had gotten a new sun, 100 times larger than anyone had ever seen. No one could go in to try and recover a body, but no one was sure how much, if any, of Acky would be left to recover.
Kettch stepped onto the bridge, desperatly lugging the bag behind him that Acky had forced him to take. "This." He said to Verra, motioning toward the bag, "Is for you."
Verra sniffed and bent down a grabbed the bag. She handed it to Acky, Jr. who set it on a table.
Verra walked to the table and unzipped the bag. In it were her husbands most treasured items. A holo-picture of him and EDD together, days before EDD had died was included.
She dug around in the bag, just looking mindlessly when she pulled out a small, rectangular box. On top, was a small plaque with the words: "For Acky Jr" burned on top.
Verra handed it down to Jr, and he opened it. Verra went wide eyed and had to bring a hand to her mouth to cover her shock.
Acky Jr. reached into the box and pulled out Acky Sr.'s lightsaber. He looked up at his mother, "I..I always knew he wanted me to have this."
Verra went back over to Glenn for support.
The door opened and HoT and Aaron walked in, HoT wearing the uniform of Triad leader. A new design, but modeled after that Acky had worn to fancy dinners.
HoT was talking to Aaron about what great of a loss the Garden was, along with the 17th and 18th Divison of the Hand which had strangly disappeared. So had Ganner Rhysode who was aboard the Kinta, a ship of the 18th.
Jr. went beat red, clipped the lightsaber on his belt, and strode over to HoT.
"I'm sorry your father killed himself he w-" HoT began, but Acky Jr. cut him off.
"Killed HIMSELF?"
Aaron chimmed in, "Kettch has provided an eye witness account that he ordered everyone off the ship right before he drove it into the planet."
Jr took a deap breath and stared up at HoT, "You killed him."
HoT looked confused, "I was no where near Destination 'X'. I was being sworn in as the new leader."
"Don't you get it? If you had TRUSTED my father, not ignoring the fact he was trying to save your life, then he never would have left the Triad. Thus, he wouldn't have joined with Kettch (No offense Kettch) or been anywhere NEAR X!
"Maybe he would have gone anyway." HoT said.
"But if he had gone, he would have had a friend like you there to stop him from driving a ship into the planet! Or should I say, ex-friend, considering the fact you betrayed him."
HoT stared at the boy, "Remove him." He said cooly.
Jr stood his ground, "I don't think so. My father owned this ship."
Aaron stood to full height, "You father is dead. It isn't his anymore."
Senator Glenn, quiet until this moment, stepped forward, "Actually, he's right. Acky Sr. led this ship. According to the code of law, his first born child would rule. Or in this case, adopted. Never-the-less, Acky Jr. is in control of everything his father was."
HoT pondered this thought for a moment, but was once again interrupted by Acky Jr.
He shouted, "FATHER!"
Everyone, startled, looked around. Was Acky Jr, going insane? He had just moved to a few meters away from the viewport and was talking to someone, but no one was there.
"Honey," Verra said concerned, "What do you see?"
Acky Jr looked at her, his face brightened, "Dad."
"He's not there."
"Yes he is! He says that only I can see him! He's not sure why though."
Verra straighted up, "A..Acky?"
Jr paused, listening, "He says that he loves you."
Jr paused again and laughed, "He also says to 'Please escort HoT and Aaron off my ship.'"
Verra and Glenn both stiffled a laugh and HoT and Aaron did their best to protest, but the guards now under Acky, Jr.'s command heard an order come from their ruler's mouth and followed it.
HoT and Aaron were led to their shuttle and they were expelled from the ship immediatly.
"No Dad! Don't go!" Jr yelled.
"What is it?" Glenn asked.
"He's leaving." Jr replied. "But he says he'll be back!" Jr looked confused, "When ECC restores the peace, he'll return."
Verra looked at Glenn, "What in heaven's name is that supposed to mean?"
Glenn looked just as confused, "To be honest, I have no clue, but knowing Acky, we'll find out soon enough."
My dad and I wear the same pants.
I invented pants.
My mom once thought I was my dad....
Edited by: Acky12 at: 11/19/00 6:22:40 pm
Admiral Kettch
Executor
(11/19/00 5:35:25 pm)
Reply
<---Say Hello To My Little Friend
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LMAO, I had no idea Kettch had a kid in the story
I guess my picture really is appropriate
"For of all sad words of tongue or pen,
The saddest are these: What might have been."
CorranHorn
Priest
(11/19/00 7:23:23 pm)
Reply Oh the suspense!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Corran sat quietly in his quarters on the Tiberius wondering what to do next, Acky had bravely sacrificed himself, and the Garden to destroy a planet known as destination 'X'. Now Corran was not sure wether his alliance with Acky & Kettch was still alive or not, he would just have to wait to here from someone.
He made his way to the bridge and onc there said "Contact Vong Master and tell him I need to meet with him and ask him where he would like to meet, and then, like last time, prep my shuttle and tell Flt. Officer Carvey to report to the hangar bay and prepare for launch."
"Yes sir." The comm officer replied, Corran waited anxiously for VM's answer.
Acky12
Infidel
(11/19/00 8:49:22 pm)
Reply | Edit Re: Oh the suspense!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vaar received the call via "Comm Catchers" and decided to have a bit o' fun.
"Corran?" he asked.
Corran had been awake most of the night and day, apparently, Vaar had woken him from a short nap, "Vong! Good. You responded."
"Corran-I don't have much time. I have information that the" Vaar pressed a few buttons to create some static, "Produce Remnant ------ declared war on you -------- fleet!"
Vaar cut the transmission.
My dad and I wear the same pants.
I invented pants.
My mom once thought I was my dad....
Aaron
Executor
(11/19/00 10:47:06 pm)
Reply Reunited!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T.O. You really don't like my character, do you Acky? God, I'm not that much of an ass. And I am NOT allied with the Triad.
T.I.
Aaron looked at HoT. "That kid needs help. He thinks he's seeing his dad. The scary part is everyone believes him."
HoT rolled his eyes. "That entire family is messed up. I say we-"
Aaron glared at him. "Oh, shut up. I was serious. He's taking the loss of his dad hard. While his accusations that you killed Acky were uncalled for, the way you treated him was unexcusable."
HoT turned red (quite a feat, considering he's blue). "You watch your mouth! I can make life very miserable for you."
Aaron inhaled and exhaled slowly. "When I joined the Triad, we were tight. You, me, Acky, Ed2D2, VM, Keri, Fett, Kettch, Kenobi, and everyone else. Now look at us. Those of us still alive are at each other's throats, disrespecting the memories of the others. Even if we defeat Talon, we've lost. And we've lost a lot more than the war."
HoT looked at him for a minute. The past year ran through his mind. It was true; even during the era of peace, they had drifted slowly apart. What was a tight group of close friends, each willing to die for the other, had turned into a group of petty, ambitious, hateful warlords, who cared more about power than anything else. HoT realized that somewhere along the line, he had forgot what was fighting for. And at that point, they had lost.
HoT closed his eyes. "You're right. We've been such fools."
"It's not your fault. A lot has happened. But now that we've realized it, we can change it." A tear formed in Aaron's eye. "Even without Ed2D2 and Acky here to guide us along."
HoT nodded. The next day, he, Fett, Kettch, Verra, Aaron, the six, Kenobi, and VM announced to the galaxy that they had reunited. Acky was recognized as the hero he was. Ed2D2 was given a proper funeral. And thus the galaxy was saved.
Hockey is my life.
Acky12
Infidel
(11/20/00 4:14:18 pm)
Reply | Edit ....
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TO:
Sorry Aaron. I never said you were alligned with the Triad. You see, your shuttle AND HoT's shuttle happened to land at the same time. Thus, you came in together. I appologize if I have not adaquatly shown your character.
TI:
Acky, Jr ducked and rolled under the bar. He ignited his father's lightsaber and the white blade pierced through the beam and it clattered to the floor, Jr already on his feet again.
He quickly glanced to the left and saw the door closing. He drew on his force power and used as much as he could to reach the exit. The door slammed shut and the hologram shut off.
Jr dropped to his knees and panted. He should have made that.
* * *
Later, during supper, Acky Jr set down his spork, "Mom," he asked, "Why didn't I get Qel's powers?"
Verra looked up, "What do you mean?"
"Well, the reports say that back when Grandpapa (Qel) died, the galaxy was flodded with white light and the planets realigned. Then Dad got the power. Why didn't I? Dad died. The force power should have left him."
Verra rested her chin in the palms of her hand, "You know, I'm not sure." She stood, "I must go contact ECC. Immediatly."
Aaron
Executor
(11/20/00 5:27:10 pm)
Reply Re: ....
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T.O. No problem. From now on, can we keep relations friendly? I know that's mostly my fault, but I didn't realize what would happen.
Hockey is my life.
Acky12
Infidel
(11/20/00 7:14:23 pm)
Reply | Edit Re: ....
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TO:
Well, I haven't really decided what Acky Jr. is going to do with this newfound power until After EDD does..well something we talked about. *G* You'll have to wait and see.
TI:
My dad and I wear the same pants.
I invented pants.
My mom once thought I was my dad....
Ed2D2
Priest
(11/20/00 11:14:52 pm)
Reply Building up
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Time out:
Sorry for keeping you all in suspense, but the "grand finale" (depending on how you look at it) will be posted on Friday. I hope no one will be dissapointed. ::feels the pressure::
Until then, feel free to post anything you wish as long as it doesn't drastically change anything concerning EC3, Acky, or the Hand of Ed2d2. If a big change occurs before Friday, I can always change the post.
Excellent post, Aaron! Very good emotions and symbolism there.
Time in:
A tear rolled down EC3's cheek as he watched the grand ceromony over the hologram set. Just before landing on Wisconsin, he had decided to check up on the news. And EC3 saw those who had been seperated by hate and deception reunite again.
So when Pear was making final landing arrangements, EC3 searched for his cucumber comlink. Finding it and turning it on, he searched for words that would echo from his soul.
Then he began to speak.
***
Finished with his message, EC3 saved it to send later, then exited the ship to step onto the last leg of the journy of the Hand of Ed2d2.
"Try not. Do or do not... There is no try"-Yoda, Empire Strikes Back
"Strawberry fields forever!"-The Beatles
"Think Different"-Apple
Shattered Knight
Chazrach
(11/21/00 1:19:32 am)
Reply Re: Building up
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TO:
okay well i read the last few pages aaron but i still dont know heeps of stuff: ....who is allied with who..the chains of command... who ppl are... etc.
i know its a pain but could you try to fill me in on the details..id REALLY appreciate it. you can email me if you dont want towrite it in here : its
shattered_knight@hotmail.com
but it up to you..
This jeedai lives, and I will again taste his blood as he dies.
Ed2D2
Priest
(11/21/00 2:04:59 pm)
Reply EC3's Message
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EC3's comlink sent the following message to his allies:
"Friends... Though my father is dead, his memory lives on. He died trying to preserve our galaxy. But if he were alive today, he would be proud of all of you. In his memory, I would like to take my father's place in your reunion.
Kettch: My father would like to apologize for attempting to kill you, but that was when the hateful shadow of Talon was between you. In his memory, and the memory of the clone Kaar, please take care of your child. He will face hardships, but through him, you will prevail.
Hand of Thrawn: Thank you for understanding my father in the early days, when the carrot root system had just fallen. And thank you for continued support. You led us to a republic, then to the Chiss, then to Kettch, and you will be a great leader in years to come.
Fett: Ah, Fett. What can I say... your holograhm movies are excellent. You are one of the best movie producers in this galaxy. I can't wait until "Cornuscant Summers" comes out on video.
Verra: I wish to extend my codolances for the loss of your husband. He was a good friend to my father and his memory will love on in the hearts of many.
Aaron: My father once commented that you were one of the officers with the most potential in his fleet. I think we was right. In uniting us all together as allies, you are doing thr galaxy the biggest favor anyone could ask for.
Corran: Thank you for all the services you have provided to the Produce Republic and the insight you have provided us concerning your new government. I hope your new government will be very successful and that it can coexist peacefully with the Remnant for years to come.
Vong Master: Thank you so much for the sacrifices you have made. The sacrifice you made when the Dark Lords of the Chocolate cloned you and made you suffer pain allowed me to live and survive the terrible disease the Intecids engineered in me.
I hope to see all of you soon. I am just about to depart for the final parts of my journey. Farewell, and may the Force be with you!"
"Try not. Do or do not... There is no try"-Yoda, Empire Strikes Back
"Strawberry fields forever!"-The Beatles
"Think Different"-Apple
Aaron
Executor
(11/21/00 4:03:06 pm)
Reply Re: EC3's Message
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T.O. Crap! I forgot to include you in the alliance ceremony EC3! Sorry about that...I consider you an ally too. Knight, um, I tried that summary thing before, but it changed so fast, it was pretty much useless. I know it would take about 20 hours solid reading to get through the thread, so I'll think of something. Maybe just a general summary.
T.I.
Aaron held back a tear at EC3's post. He had talked to EC3 just days before. He respected EC3's decision to continue his search for the HoE instead of joining the ceremony. He knew he was with them in spirit. He had no idea if Corran was still with them. He had been unable to get ahold of him.
He turned to his companions. They were all teary-eyed as well. He cleared his throat. "We all wish EC3 luck in his search for the HoE. However, as it could take him a very long time to do so, we should focus on the buisiness at hand. We must construct the terms for our new alliance." He thought for a moment. "No, make that our RENEWED alliance. So, my friends, how shall we do this?"
T.O. Any suggestions?
T.I.
Hockey is my life.
Acky12
Infidel
(11/21/00 5:14:40 pm)
Reply | Edit Re: EC3's Message
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Verra quietly entered Aaron's room. "Aaron? Can I talk to you?"
Aaron sat up, "Oh hey Verra. Sure."
Verra sat down on the bed next to Aaron at swollowed, "I..I know Acky would have been in your Alliance thing, assuming he was still, well, here."
Aaron shrugged, "We probably would have sent an invitation to him. Why?"
Verra looked at Aaron, "I'm no replace of my husband, but his legecy still lives on with a lot of people, especially after what he did to save all the ships at Destination X.
"What I've been able to scrape, is that he's in real high with the people now."
"And what? You want to join our Reborn Alliance Verra? Is that it?"
Verra motioned to the cloaked man who had entered with her, "Not me. Him."
Aaron stood, "Him?" He said quietly, "Who's him?"
The cloak was thrown back, and Acky Jr. stood, smiling slightly at Aaron. Jr was decked in full Jedi gear, with Acky Sr's military rank pinned over his heart. "What do you say Aaron? Accept me into your Alliance and perhaps heal things between my father and yourself through me?"
My dad and I wear the same pants.
I invented pants.
My mom once thought I was my dad....
Aaron
Executor
(11/21/00 5:22:00 pm)
Reply Re: EC3's Message
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Of course. I thought it was clear that I wanted you to join the alliance." Aaron sighed. "Acky and I may not have been on the best of terms before his death, but I respect him greatly. He will be hard to replace, but you might just be the one. I welcome you to the alliance."
Hockey is my life.
Ed2D2
Priest
(11/21/00 7:12:20 pm)
Reply Re: EC3's Message
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Suddenly, Aaron heard his portable holograhm cracker projector beep at his side. Excusing him self from the others, he strolled to a corner. Upon lifting the projector up and switching the power on, a small image of President Turnip stood in his hand.
"Hello, Aaron," Turnip said with a smile.
Aaron smiled back warmly. "Greetings, President Turnip. How may I help you?"
"Well," Turnip hesitated. "I know there have been arguments in the past... but you are right: we must unite. I just called you to inform you that the Produce Remnant Parliament has voted unanimously to support your alliance. We have not been able to reach them yet, but we are appointing EC3 and Admiral Pear as our representatives to you."
"That is grand, President Turnip. Thank you," said Aaron.
Turnip grinned. "You are the one who should be thanked, Aaron. Before, we would have fallen into disray. But you made it clear that we couldn't squabble amounst ourselves forever. You saved the galaxy."
"Try not. Do or do not... There is no try"-Yoda, Empire Strikes Back
"Strawberry fields forever!"-The Beatles
"Think Different"-Apple
Acky12
Infidel
(11/21/00 7:39:02 pm)
Reply | Edit Re: EC3's Message
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Acky Jr sat quietly in his quarters with the lights off. "What do you mean?"
The voice responded, "I simply mean that no matter how hard you try, you've got to consider highly on who you invite into an Alliance. Something is wrong in the force."
Jr shrugged, "I don't sense anything."
The voice paused, "I can't determine what it is yet, but I have a strange feeling Aaron's Alliance is to fail. I also sense a presense, waiting in the wings."
"The wings?" Jr asked, "Like someone waiting to come out?"
"Maybe. Or maybe it's Talon. Maybe he wants us to believe he's defeated, or slowly going down that road, but the vision I'm getting is he's got something unlike anything we've seen before."
"For once," Jr said coldly, "I pray you're wrong, Father."
* * *
Verra sat at the comm station and locked herself in the room. "Get me ECC."
A moment or so later, a hologram, fuzzy at best of ECC appeared, "Why hello Verra!"
Verra shook her head, "Skip the pleasentries. Acky Jr brought up a point. When Acky's father died, the force left him and the galaxy realigned. Acky received that power. Why hasn't the force gone into Jr, or at least left him? The galaxy hasn't realigned."
ECC listened.
"There's something wrong about all this." Verra concluded.
ECC nodded, "You're right. And I'm not sure what it was. That's an interesting point though. And I know the person to have help."
"Who?"
"Professor Feingold."
Aaron
Executor
(11/21/00 10:06:18 pm)
Reply Why?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aaron looked at Acky Jr. "You're saying someone's lying?" He pounded his fists on the table. "Why can't we all just get along? There's always a traitor. I can't think of anyone I know who hasn't betrayed us at one point or another. It gets extremely..."
"Quit your bitching. If there is a traitor, we have to root him out. But quietly. We need galactic morale to stay high. Just the two of us. Well, the two of us and my parents."
Aaron frowned. He still wasn't totally convinced of this whole Acky thing, but he'd seen stranger things. "You're right, of course. We must keep our cool and make sure the traitor doesn't realize we know there is one."
Jr. nodded. "I'll keep in touch with dad. Maybe he can give us some great insight."
"I hope so. Talon's still out there, not to mention Ucky and Ocky. We don't need another traitor on our hands."
Jr. nodded, then saluted. "I'll report back in the morning."
Aaron nodded and returned the salute. "You're a good man, Acky Jr. I'm glad you're on our side."
As Jr. left, Aaron slumped and cradled his head in his hands.
"Why? Why, why why?"
Hockey is my life.
The Hand of Thrawn
Executor
(11/22/00 12:54:35 pm)
Reply
Re: Revelations...
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HoT paced across the length of the bridge of the Triad flagship, Sacrifice of Acky, as the cruiser flotilla completed docking maneuvers and had detached from the main hangar hub. The flag fleet was in a dagger formation preparing for a totally unsanctioned action that went against the Triad's wishes, however, the Alliance Reborn had felt this strike necessary, and so it would be done. Talon's HQ would be burned to the ground...
***
Acky Jr. shook his head vigorously, but was still unable to shake the vision of total annhialation. His father's words still rung in his ears. Something was not right with the galaxy...
***
Corran was asleep in his quarters on Naboo when he got the call from Admiral Kettch.
***
"Corran, I need assistance immediately!" Kettch yelled through the comm display over the deafening roar as another carrier exploded. "My defense fleet is being sabotaged. Our InGarm fleet is being pulverized by an unseen mobile enemy force of saboteurs."
***
Boba Fett surveyed the wreckage of his base on Heinz 33. The Tomato Squash had fought hard, but the commandos had fallen none-the less. Boba Fett looked at the footage one of his sat cams had taken, still disbelieving what his eyes were registering. Aaron's RAMS had pulverized Fett's installation and leveled it completely, leaving nothing but burnt corpses in his wake. One thing was certain: Aaron was dead!
***
Aaron watched the tape once more. It clearly showed the Slave Fruit attacking a Produce colony and looting it. This situation immediately called for reprisals. One thing was certain: Boba Fett was dead!
***
Kenobi sensed the disturbance before he felt it physically. His NGJs felt the disturbance as well.
***
Back in the heart of Talon territory, Talon's secret had been revealed. The Triad fleet fled, defeated by the power of the Dark Chocolates of the Sith!
"What it ultimately comes down to is a matter of trust. Whether you trust me personally; whether you trust the officers who approved my promotion to the rank of admiral; whether you trust the Emperor and his decision to place me in command here. Never assume things are necessarily the way they seem, Captain. Particularly when dealing with the Emperor. Or with Me." -G.A. Thrawn to Captain Dagon Niriz in Command Decision
Ed2D2
Priest
(11/22/00 1:26:34 pm)
Reply Re: Why?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"A traitor in the alliance?" said Senator Glenn, who was meeting with the alliance members in the absense of EC3. "If we continue to think that way, we will be back where we started! We can't afford to think about that now. If there is a traitor, Kaar will find out when she returns!"
"I hope so, sir. But Father told me something was not right."
Glenn leaned back in his chair and sighed. "Well, for the sake of the galaxy, I hope he's wrong."
***
Meanwhile, EC3, Alison, Admiral Pear, and Kohlsa were sitting around a conference table enjoying a delicious meal. "My goodness, Kohlsa! This food is ambrosial! Is there anything the Chiss aren't good at," said Pear.
Kohlsa smiled slightly. "Not much. The only thing we have failed at is completly finding the Hand of Ed2d2. But you're here to do that for us, so it won't be a failure after all."
"Yes," said EC3. "You said you found something that will help us get there?"
"I've found more than that," responded Kohlsa. "My searchers know where the Hand is. The only problem is that we have no idea how to get there, being that it is in a hyperspace shadow. Besides, if they saw a fleet of Chiss Battleships entering, I do not think they would be pleased."
"Where is the Hand of Ed2d2?" asked Alison.
Kohlsa glanced at the datafruit in front of him and nodded once. "The Hand of Ed2d2 is at the edge in between the Unknown Regions and Remnant territory. Because hyperspace lanes lapse over it, we can't pinpoint the exact location."
"What a minute," said EC3. After a pause, we asked "isn't Chiss space the closest Remnant territory can get to the Unknown Regions?"
"That is correct," said a familiar voice at the door. Spinning around, the four were faced by a very familiar face: Professor Feingold.
"Professor!" shouted EC3. "It's been a long time."
The Professor grinned. "And in that time, you have made a lot of progress. The scientists at the Hand have discovered an easy way for you to access the system. Have you ever heard the term 'swing planet'?"
"Isn't a swing planet a planet that constantly shifts its mass in the hyperspace dimensions?" answered Alison.
"Your friend is very well educated," said Professor Feingold with a smile.
"Well, she's from Juice," answered Pear.
"Figures," responded Feingold. "Anyway, swing planets also create small weaknesses in the thread of time and space. If enough energy is used, a temporary window can be opened to the nearest hyperspace shadow system."
"I believe Wisconsin is a swing planet," said Kohlsa, keep in thought.
"That is correct, but it only swings every four years. You need a planet that "swings" through the threads of space and time rapidly," answered Professor Feingold. "Chancilor Kohlsa: is there such a system in Chiss space?"
"As a matter of fact, there is," responded Kohlsa. "There is a certain planet called 'Florida'. It 'swings' almost every day."
"I have heard of this 'Florida'," said Feingold. "I bet if you apply enough energy in orbit, you'll be transported to the Hand System in no time."
Pear inhaled in confusion. "Isn't the term 'swing planet' related to the different electoral votes a planet has during a presidential election in the Remnant? A 'swing planet' is one that isn't based on political parties?"
"Wisconsin is a 'swing planet' in that way as well," said Kohlsa.
"What if Wisconsin and Florida are states in a country on a planet in some other dimention? And they are also 'swing states'? What if those 'swing states' each correspond to a 'swing planet' in other galaxy?" said EC3.
"You read too many science fiction stories, EC3," said Pear with a chuckle. "If there were a planet like that, though, they must have one confusing Presidential Race if there's a state that 'swings' that much politically."
"Maybe 'swing' relates to recounts. Maybe the results were so close in that state and country in general that they had to recount votes," said Alison with a joking smile.
"I'll bet there was some confusion other those darn butterfly ballots they used to use on Cornuscant! You tried to vote there, and you ended up voting for someone else! It's a good thing they changed that when Keri was elected..." said Pear.
EC3 laughed. "How did we get into this discussion? We have to go and find the Hand!"
"Speaking of hands, remember that one year when Cornuscant had to do a hand recount?" said Kohlsa to Pear.
"That was a long time ago..."
Alison joined EC3 in laughter. "EC3's right. We must go."
Pear nodded. "Kohlsa, Feingold: when we see you next, we will have found the Hand of Ed2d2," he said with a smile.
Kohlsa grinned. "Good luck, and may the Force be with you!"
"Try not. Do or do not... There is no try"-Yoda, Empire Strikes Back
"Strawberry fields forever!"-The Beatles
"Think Different"-Apple
Aaron
Executor
(11/22/00 3:33:20 pm)
Reply Re: Why?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T.O. ROFLMAO!!!! You made it way too obvious though. It would have been funnier if you didn't go through the explanation. I was LMAO long before the explanation. But, God, that was funny. BTW, me and JR. were supposed to be the only ones who knew about the traitor. Makes it easier to find him.
T.I.
Aaron and Acky Jr. met secretly in a back alley. Acky Jr. frowned. "Are you sure it was Fett?"
"His ship is the only one like it in the Megaverse. There's no other way."
Acky Jr. frowned. "Something isn't right here. It's too obvious. Fett wouldn't make it so obvious that he backstabbed you. He doesn't have the strength to hold off the entire Renewed Alliance."
"I know." Aaron's comm beeped. "Just a sec...Hello?...What? That little...I did nothing of the kind! I have footage of Fett attacking my...but...you...fine. I'll report in thirty minutes."
Jr rose an eyebrow. "Trouble."
"Fett claims my RAMS attacked his base on Heinz. We have to report to the council soon. Go by a seperate route. I don't want to get you mixed up in this."
Jr nodded. "Give me the video. They might believe it more if it looks like you didn't fabricate it."
Aaron nodded. "Good thinking. Let's go."
Hockey is my life.
Aaron
Executor
(11/22/00 3:37:18 pm)
Reply Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T.O. Acky, I need your e-mail. I want to talk to you.
T.I.
Hockey is my life.
Acky12
Infidel
(11/22/00 4:02:13 pm)
Reply | Edit Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TO:
rebelpatrol@yahoo.com
EDD! HILLARIOUS I MUST SAY!
TI:
Acky Jr nodded to his father's spirit and went to meet with Aaron.
"My father says that perhaps it wasn't either of you who attacked."
Aaron looked confused, "Then who?"
"We know someone impersonated you some time ago when you went to meet with Corran. What about Araar and Faar? They're still out there."
Aaron gulped, "You're right. I forgot about them. Great. More people to deal with..."
My dad and I wear the same pants.
I invented pants.
My mom once thought I was my dad....
Aaron
Executor
(11/22/00 4:51:48 pm)
Reply Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T.O. Thanks. I want to e-mail you a plot idea.
T.I.
Hockey is my life.
Acky12
Jeedai
(11/23/00 11:10:42 am)
Reply | Edit Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TO:
Sure Aaron.
TI:
Acky Jr. felt odd being on a bridge. It was his first real day of command.
"Sir!" A tech shouted, and Jr jumped. He hadn't expected any troubles, "Ships coming from Point 3.4.5! Registered to Ucky!"
My dad and I wear the same pants.
I invented pants.
My mom once thought I was my dad....
The Hand of Thrawn
Executor
(11/23/00 2:15:53 pm)
Reply
Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Even as Ucky attacked Acky Jr.'s command,
Kettch's InGarm fleet was being devastated. Kettch had called for help too late and Ucky and Ocky had already gotten the drop on both InGarm and Triad forces in their home sectors. Simultaneoulsy, Boba Fett had prepared and attack force to take out Aaron's RAM HQ and was poised to strike. Twas a dark day for the Mega-Verse. All because of one individual.
Talon smiled at the ingenious nature of his plan. In return for pitting the Triad against Ecky and annhialating him, his heirs, Ocky and Ucky had forged an alliance with the BTCS and were now attacking both InGarm and Triad targets to distract them from the real threat. Even now, Talon was learning the secrets of the Dark Chocolates of the Sith.
Bwa-hah-hah!!!
"What it ultimately comes down to is a matter of trust. Whether you trust me personally; whether you trust the officers who approved my promotion to the rank of admiral; whether you trust the Emperor and his decision to place me in command here. Never assume things are necessarily the way they seem, Captain. Particularly when dealing with the Emperor. Or with Me." -G.A. Thrawn to Captain Dagon Niriz in Command Decision
Aaron
Executor
(11/23/00 4:54:53 pm)
Reply Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Fett, I didn't attack you! Those were fakes! Most likely Araar!"
Fett stared at Aaron. "Like I'm supposed to believe that."
"Yes, you are! I can prove that someone is impersonating us! I've got footage of you attacking one of my outposts. I know that didn't happen because I have undeniable proof that you were somewhere else on that date!"
"I never attacked your outpost. You're lying."
"He's not." Jr broke into the conversation on a seperate channel. "I know where he was on the date of the attack on your outpost. The six seem to have betrayed us."
Fett turned and stared. "This is going to get complicated."
"I know. Right now, though, you and Aaron must set aside your differences and go to the aid of Kettch. He's being massacred. I managed to fight off the attack on my armada, but my fleet is in dry dock right now. I can't help."
Aaron nodded. "Call Turnip for help. I'll see if I can get R9a and Rogue Squadron."
Fett nodded. "And I'll contact Kenobi and Ganner. Between all of us, we should make short work of...crap! Enemy ships coming in! You're on your own Aaron!"
"What!? Damn! Jr, get Turnip to send reinforcements." The RAMS entered hypearspace.
Hockey is my life.
Acky12
Jeedai
(11/23/00 6:43:23 pm)
Reply | Edit Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TO:
HEY! Aaron-You do know that Ganner, te 17th Fleet of the HoED, and the 18th Fleet of the HoED all disappeared when Acky was killed. So, it'd be really hard to contact Ganner until that's explained. *G* Just wait for EDD. It all relies on him.
TI:
Acky Jr relaxed in the command chair and talked to his father, the rest of the crew just ignoring the 14 year old talking to thin air.
"And so now we've kinda put Talon on the back burner."
"I don't like this son, not at all. I still have that presense, but until ECC finds the Hand, I cannot pinpoint it."
Jr shrugged, "What should I do?"
"Remain calm," his father answered, "That's all I can say."
My dad and I wear the same pants.
I invented pants.
My mom once thought I was my dad....
CorranHorn
Priest
(11/23/00 7:34:22 pm)
Reply Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As Corran watched the news he wondered why nothing had happened to him , every one else was in some kind of jam, probably strawberry, but nothing had happened to him. Just before he could finish his next thought he heard gunshots outside and the door was kicked open, Corran reached for his lightsaber but was stunned before he ever had a chance, Ocky and Araar picked him up and dragged him off to their shuttle where they escaped.
***
"What are we going to do? Corran has dissapeared and we have know idea who's behind this and if he is even alive!" the council members were arguing over what to do when finally one of the smart ones contacted Jr. and told him what had happened.
Acky12
Jeedai
(11/23/00 9:05:38 pm)
Reply | Edit Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jr nodded to Aaron. "Let me go ask my father. Maybe he can tell me something."
* * *
About a half hour later, Acky Jr came out of his private room, pale white.
"What's wrong?" Aaron asked.
Jr gulped, "My father knows what his "bad" feeling is."
TO:
Don't post about the bad feeling please!
TI:
My dad and I wear the same pants.
I invented pants.
My mom once thought I was my dad....
Aaron
Executor
(11/23/00 11:45:50 pm)
Reply Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T.O. Sorry about the Ganner thing. BTW, where's Sen. Pear?
T.I.
Aaron flipped off the holograhm screen. Jr wanted to investigate the 'bad feeling' further before he told Aaron, so he proceeded to the battle for Intecia, the capital of the InGarms. He had managed to contact Turnip, Kenobi, and R9a, so he had reinforcements coming soon. He would need them. The RAMS had grown to nearly 100 ships, but that was nothing compared to the thousand attacking Intecia. The Arrow had been broken amidships by a heavy electrical charge with Josh Brown at the helm in a failed attempt to defeat the Flint Powers. The Lowell had replaced it as the flagship.
Aaron turned to Captain Woods. "How long until we exit hypearspace?"
Woods turned to him. He was nursing a broken ankle, but he didn't show the pain. "One minute, sir."
"Good. Tell Schaefer to prepare his wing for launch. Latva, raise shields as soon as we get there. I don't want anything getting through."
Latva and Woods both saluted and went about their duties. Aaron turned to the chief scientist, David Blair. "Blair, how is your research going?"
"We implimented the new firing system on the way here. We should be good to go."
"Excellent. Dorough, tell Lt. Hofert to bring the Caledonia up to the port of the Lowell."
"Yes sir."
The fleet exited hypearspace. Aaron's gaped at the conflict going on before him. Intecid fighters and cruisers were falling all over the place. Ucky's fleet seemed endless. He snapped out of it. "Engage at will. Schaefer, launch! Woods, tell the John to attack that light cruiser."
"Yes sir. I'll let Truskowski know immeadiatly."
"Good. When will our reinforcements be here?"
"Thirty minutes."
"Wonderful." The comm beeped. "Aaron here."
Kettch's face lit up the holograhm. He was bleeding from a cut on his forehead. "Glad to see you. We're getting our asses kicked here."
"Well, now we can get our asses kicked together." Aaron winced as a couple of his cruisers exploded. None of his three previously mentioned flagships though. "We've got reinforcements coming in thirty minutes. Think we can hold out that long?"
"We'll have to."
T.O. I'll finish this later tonight.
T.I.
Hockey is my life.
Edited by: Aaron at: 11/24/00 12:23:12 am
Aaron
Executor
(11/24/00 12:22:22 am)
Reply Re: PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aaron grimaced as the Lowell took hit after hit. Rob Latva was doing all he could, but the shield was failing. The Lowell's batteries tore into the attacking gunboat. Finally, one found a hole and impacted on the hull. Woods focused the fire on that hole, ripping the gunboat in two.
"Guys, I need help!" yelled Brandon John, on board the John. "Shields are failing!"
Aaron watched Jordan Schaefer veer his fighter wing off from their attack run and launch a volley of protein tortillas at one of the two heavy cruisers attacking the John. It exploded nicely. The John focused its fire on the other cruiser. However, its shields had failed, and explosions laced the side of the hull. It looked like the John was going to be lost, but the Caledonia caught the enemy cruiser on its other side, tearing through the weakened shield. It was shredded into pieces. Aaron hit the comm.
"Brandon, get your ship out of here! Return to the MNIC."
"Roger." Frustration crept through the comm operator John Truscowski's voice. "I'll relay it to Josh. Brandon's in the med bay right now."
"What happened?"
"Bruised ribs. One of the explosions unlodged a control panel. It got him in the chest. He'll be okay."
"Right. See you at home base."
'I hope', Aaron thought to himself. He was down to thirty ships, while Ucky had five hundred left. Kettch was down to perhaps seventy vessels, all in serious condition. Intecia had been bombarded constantly, and very few cities remained unscathed. They needed those reinforcements soon. Aaron glanced at the chrono. Two more minutes. In two minutes, there might not be anything worth saving. He sighed and kept fighting.
---
Ucky had begun his landing. Tens of thousands of troops unloaded onto the planet. Massive battles took place, but Ucky's elite troops finally overthrew the tired defenders of the capital city of Intecia. Kettch himself barely escaped. As he lept to hypearspace, he radioed to the RAMS and Intecids. "Retreat! We can't win!"
Aaron answered. "Just one more minute."
"You can't hold out that long!" As if to punctuate his statement, the Endor's Pride, Kettch's longtime flagship, ruptured, spilling the thousands of crew like marbles. The Lowell and Caledonia were both ablaze, the sterns of both ships shredded into pieces.
"Our hypeardrive is gone! We can't leave. Just 45 seconds." Schaefer took his barely functioning Kiwi fighter into hypearspace. His squadron was gone. The Caledonia fractured amidships. Lt. Hofert escaped in an escape pod and was picked up by Kettch's shuttle, which left for hypearspace soon afterwards. Aaron sighed. His once mighty RAMS had been reduced to three ships in thirty minutes. Ten seconds until reinforcement... nine... eight...the two cruisers flanking him fractured...six...he ordered abandon ship...four...three...engines overheating...two...he and his officers escaped on a shuttle...one...the Lowell, last remaining ship in the defending fleet, was consumed in the energy released by its engines. Aaron left for hypearspace. Approximently five hundred of his men were recovered by Ucky.
---
Turnip sighed as he watched the last remains of the Lowell combust. He had come too late. There was nothing left to save. Still, between him, Kenobi, and R9a, they outnumbered Ucky's fleet. "Engage at will. Let's mop the floor with these people. Avenge Intecia."
Thirty minutes later, Ucky's fleet was as devestated as the RAMS were. Turnip ended by razing Intecia. The planet burned, lifeless, for days after the last warship left the now useless system.
Hockey is my life.
Shattered Knight
Chazrach
(11/24/00 12:45:10 am)
Reply PRODUCE WARFARE!!! (4 Die-Hard Fruits Only
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T.O.
Hey guys can i be introduced into the story plz?
i just dont want to sep on anyones toes/flippers =)
T.I.
"Timeline? This is no time, to argue about time. We don't have the time......What was I saying?"
"I'm out of ammo." "How can you be out of ammo with a laser?" "I don't know the sciences!!!" -Whose line is it Anyway----------
Visit the only Encyclopedia dedicated to the New Jedi Order!
www.njoe.com
"I'm out of ammo." "How can you be out of ammo with a laser?" "I don't know the sciences!!!" -Whose line is it Anyway----------
Visit the only Encyclopedia dedicated to the New Jedi Order!
www.njoe.com
