Weaponized Combat Results

The shuttle landed silently in the nearly empty hangar bay. Once again Kael Fayne brought home the prize. The shuttle’s doors opened with a familiar hiss. The blind Knight came into view behind a cart. He came to a stop in front of Xen’Mordin. Xen reached a hand out and slowly opened the body bag that rested motionless on the cart.
The empty eyes of Kaid Frell stared back into his own. Xen let out a grateful sigh before closing the bag again. He looked up at Kael.
“You really hate these guys don’t you?” Xen asked. Kael nodded in response.
“Very well. I’ll have a team take the body to storage. He will be paraded around like the rest of that lot. A message. A powerful message to those who oppose us.” Xen said before turning and walking away.
Here are the results for the “Weaponized Combat” Competition
1st: Kael Fayne
2nd: Angelo Palpatine Dante
3rd: Augustus “Kalak” Ragnose

Congratulations and great work!

Incoming Transmission Results

The small group stood patiently as they watched, waited and listened to the strike team move in. Heat signatures indicated that the target was in fact still inside the safe house. Everyone in the room willed the team to move faster, to end yet another part of this nightmare.
Since the first news about the strike against “The Cause” broke to the public, with footage of the burning corpse of Julir Brasada and the tortured screams of Grax Von Kepper playing around the clock, there had been a rapid decrease in the riots throughout the system. People were afraid and shocked, yet relieved to see action taking place. Order was slowly returning to they system.
“Once again you surprise me. We have teams working around the clock to decode any Cause transmissions and it was like you did it in your sleep.” Xen said quietly to the Knight standing next to him.
Kael Fayne nodded his head staring blankly a head of him, obviously listening intently for the take down.
It happened quickly, almost too quickly to really process. After a moment of frantic fire, a voice came in clear through the comm system. “We have her. I repeat, Sandras Brec in is custody and is ready to be moved back to Judecca.” Everyone in the room smiled. This was a good day.
Here are the results for the Incoming Transmission Competition. Had some very speedy submissions and a lot of participation for this one. Good work people.
1st: Kael Fayne
2nd: Jorm Na’trej
3rd: Impetus M’Nar

Congrats to all of you!

Like a Rose Results

The two men stood peering into the holding cell. Several curses were thrown out of the cell in Ryl. Lilia’bscura aka “The Face” sure did have a dirty mouth.
“Now that was just insulting.” Xen said as he read the translation off the screen next to the cell. Dante nodded in agreement.
“It feel good to get out and… play?” Xen asked glancing over to the old man. Dante smiled a bit.
“You know how it goes. Is the interrogation unit on their way? For all the trouble she caused me I think it is only fair we cause trouble for her.” Dante replied.
“They should be here any moment. They were doing a little more work with Grax down the hall.” As Xen said this a particularly pained scream echoed through the hallway. Xen smiled.
“Lilia will sing just like the others. There is very little The General can do now. This revolt is practically over.” Xen continued. More screams came down the hall before suddenly stopping. A door opened and out stepped 3 people who swiftly walked toward the two Dark Jedi.
“Nothing new to report from Grax,” said the leader of the interrogation unit, “Ready to see what this little… minx has in store however.”
“Just don’t kill her. They will all be made examples of.” All three members of the interrogation unit nodded in acknowledgement.
Here are the Results for the “Like a Rose” Competition.
1st: Angelo Palpatine Dante
2nd: Augustus “Kalak” Ragnose
3rd: Xantros

These were some great poems and some were quite funny as well. Great work from everyone who participated.

Stop The Gears Results

Xen stood staring out the window of his office as he had on so many occasions this last week. He was tired. Endless meetings and planning sessions to take out “The Cause”. As he stared down at the darkened city of Ohmen his comm piece beeped. Startled out of a moment of reflection he grabbed it and shook his head. He needed to sleep.
He stood still as he listened to the information being told to him. After he finished listening he asked the individual on the other side of the line to repeat what he just said.
“Julir Brasada is dead.”
Xen sat down with a heavy head. “Is it confirmed? Are we certain he was on that ship?” He asked.
After a moment his datapad beeped as well. The person on the line said simply, “Look.”
Xen stared at the image he was seeing. A slightly crisp Duros but there was no mistaking it. It was Julir. Dead at last. Xen allowed himself to smile.
“Ric you have done a wonderful job. Go get some rest. There is more to come.”
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Here are the results for “Stop the Gears”!
1st: Ric “Blade” Hunter
2nd: Kael Fayne
3rd: Jorm Na’trej
These were some wonderful submissions. Great work guys.

Hack The Sense Results

“Where is he?” Xen barked to the guards. The landing bay of the Imperial Palace had been cleared out of personal save the Royal Guard. Xen was anxious, when he had received word of the success on Barbatos he felt a wave of relief. They could actually end this nightmare before it got out of hand.
“Sir they have entered the atmosphere. ETA 15 minutes,” One of the guards responded after checking a monitor. Xen nodded and returned to pacing around the room. Grax Von Kepper was apprehended at last and was about to have a very very bad day. “Are the… inquisitors ready?” Xen asked into his comm piece. After a moment a voice crackled back, “Yes.” Xen smiled.
Von Kepper was going to sing for them and Xen planned to enjoy every minute of it.
The docking bay doors began to move. He was here.
Leading human was the Arkanian, Kael Fayne. The troops moved up to take control of Grax and move him to his new home, the rarely spoken of dungeons of the Place. Xen grinned as he watched The Cause hacker being lead away.
“You know I find it quite remarkable that you managed to hack your way into his compound Kael. You are blind and all.” Xen said as the Arkanian came up beside him. A grunt was all Xen got in response. “Fair enough. But this is not over. Not by a long shot.” Xen said.
The two walked off following the route of the guards. It was time to see what Grax Von Kepper the infamous “Sense” of The Cause knew.
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The first results from week 1 of The Neutralization are here! As you see above first place goes to Kael Fayne! The results are:
1st: Kael Fayne
2nd: Jorm Na’trej
3rd: Reiden Karr
Expect to see your medals shortly and great work to everyone who participating in this competition!

News

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For Immediate Release:

Citizens,
We have heard a lot of outcry the last few days about the great increase in terrorist attacks from “The Cause”. Many seem to feel that not only is the Empire not doing enough to prevent the shedding of innocent blood, but that “The Cause” has a valid point to call for the freedom of the system. To think so is treason. “The Cause” is a terrorist organization that wishes to spread anarchy and chaos to the system by disrupting the power of those in control.

The last 24 hours has shown several riots taking place in major cities throughout the system. These riots have lead to significant damage to 3 military facilities, a hospital, as well as massive amounts of personal property. There have been over 200 confirmed deaths since these riots have begun. Further rioting will only aid the terrorist group.

“The Cause” has issued a broadcast calling for the support of the people of the Cocytus System to over throw the Empire. To do so would cause even more death and destruction then these frequent attacks. The rioting and protesting must end out. The use of military force will be used to restore order and prevent a civil war. You have been warned. For your safety, please return to your homes until order can be established once again.

– The Royal Palace

News

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For Immediate Release:

Citizens,
Yet another terrorist movement has occurred. A small ship boarded and took over a freighter of military personnel and equipment late last night. The emptied out ship was found roughly an hour a go. All 20 soldiers escorting the cargo appear to have been killed along with the pilots and support staff. 30 individuals total have been found dead on the ship. Records show this particular ship was carrying 700 new blasters, several containers of Thermal Detenators, 500 sets of combat armor, and advanced medical droid and 500 pounds of demolition explosives.

We ask if you have any information on the cause, please inform government officials. Addressing the threat of “The Cause” is a major priority of the Empire.

– The Royal Palace

News

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For Immediate Release:

Citizens,
Three hours ago a terrorist attack occurred just outside the Royal Palace on Judecca. A hijacked fuelling ship was crashed into one of the main power hubs for the Place compound. We have experienced several hours of power loss, hindering movements for securing the area and providing aid at the attack sight. This is another addition in the string of recent attacks to disrupt the running of the system.

Newest estimates put the death toll of this attack at near 600. The explosion from the fuel tank took out several near by buildings. The death toll is expected to rise more before a final number is reached. Luckily the Emperor was off planet, and was in no danger from the attack.

For the time being the Palace is diverting power from several sectors of the Capitol City of Ohmen. Power loss in sectors are being rotated around so no area goes too long with out power. Expect power availability to fluctuate over the coming days as we recover from this attack.

Remember, report suspicious activity and stay strong. “The Cause” is not something to fear.

– The Royal Palace