2008-04-12 - Battle of Hijara Canyon

This is a shallow canyon jutting into the fertile ground of Alderaan, cut away by a deep river channel that cuts through the hard rocks in many sharp twists and turns. The rocks are many different layers of orange and red and purple, and large spires and curving arches tend to jut out horizontally from the canyon walls. 
Set alongside the middle of the canyon are large transparisteel pathways for visitors to walk back and forth along as they take in the scenic vista, complete with protective railings to prevent anyone from falling over. And the numerous podraces this canyon is famous for, of course. Hovercraft of all sorts can often be seen speeding across the river below.
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "Ackowledged. X-Wing spotting positive."
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "Taking fire. Engaging."
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "Copy that. I'll help you, Defender One."
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> (all channels) From Black Razor, A sweet, childish male voice says, "This is Jeremiah Nubbins of the Black Razor Squadron to the Alderaanian Pilots in those hunk of junk Y-Wings! Power down and prepare to be escorted to Aldera. You're outclassed!"
The Alderaanian Officer Antilles is with his men again. The line of control is static and everyone is feeling safe in their positions. But the comchatter ... something is happening and will happen and everyone knows it. Weapons are locked and loaded and troopers are ready.
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> (all channels) A female voice says, "We'll see about that."
A dark shape positions itself on the far cliff wall, silent, stealthy, and a faint glimmer of deadly. At least.. probably deadly. Rem's not quite a crack shot outside of a cockpit.
Creaping up ahead of the rest of the Imperium force is Aidus. He leads a small detachment of clones through the brush. Hopping up on a giant rock, he raises his force pike up. He points it towards the Alderaanian lines commanding his clones ahead to begin this battle. They start racing ahead. Jumping down he follows.
Tuil stands along the walkway and looks out at the oncoming Black horde. His lightsaber is ignited and he starts walking towards where Aidus is coming with solemnity.
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Effie says, "Yes. Pursue and force them to land."
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "Four's been scratched. All units have shields down. Returning to base, this is too much for us."
Beside the Jedi stands an armed Alderaanian trooper. He holds his place and waits for orders.
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "Roger that. The boys and I will stay for a bit longer."
Aidus is running forward with his children. He is so proud of them, running to face the danger that they know is there being the spearhead of the operation. As he runs he spots the igniting of a lightsaber in his path. A small predatory smile begins to spread across his face. Raising his forcepike towards the Jedi he sends out a bolt of energy.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Aidus fires his Black Force Pike at Tuil!
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "Force be with you, don't get yourselves killed."
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "Landing for repairs and rearming as soon as we can."
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Tuil raises his hand and deflects Aidus's force beam.
In the distance, plumes of dust rise, and a distant CLANG CLANG! can be heard.
The crimson smolder of Bujin's visor looks forward upon the masses of soldiers ahead of him. Shifting through the masses of his fellow soldiers, deadly force-pike in hand, the man in ebon armor heads towards the brewing skirmish with deadly intent.
Alderaanian Officer Antilles orders the Noble Guard up to the fore. They step forward out of the line raise their blasters, ready for anything. The Officer spots Aidus firing and raises his own weapon.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> You fire your Black Force Pike at Aidus!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Aidus tries to dodge, but Alderaanian-Officer's force beam hits and seriously wounds him.
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "Sergeant Lynn here. Thinking twice, I'd best leave as well."
Almost unheard in the heat of battle, a small 'pew' of blaster fire. A sniper's shot.. from a higher location, flies towards this Officer Antilles troublemaking fellow.
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Effie says, "Do you have missiles, Black Razor? Do not use torpedoes, repeat, do not. Use lasers, or missiles if you have them."
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> From Alderaan: Aldera - City Span, someone fires a blaster bolt at Alderaanian-Officer!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian-Officer dodges Rem's blaster bolt.
The Alderaanian Officer dodges a bolt out of nowhere. As he hits the ground, the Nobles are eye to eye with the approaching clones and open up!
The Alderaanian Noble Guards <250 of 250 Humans> engage the Aidus' Children <128 Clones> in mass combat.
The Alderaanian Noble Guards open fire with BlasTech E10 Carbines ...
The Aidus' Children counterattack with Spined Clawss ... 
CASUALTIES: Alderaanian Noble Guards: 22 killed. Aidus' Children: 53 killed.
The clones rush forward even as the blaster fire erupts around them. Brothers fall on either side but yet they still surge forward and into the enemy lines.
The Aidus' Children <74 Clones> engage the Alderaanian Noble Guards <227 Humans> in mass combat.
The Aidus' Children charge, Spined Clawss at the ready ...
The Alderaanian Noble Guards open fire with BlasTech E10 Carbines ... 
CASUALTIES: Aidus' Children: 44 killed. Alderaanian Noble Guards: 12 killed.
Tuil hurries forward toward the downed officer as the clones and the noble guards meet. He helps Antilles up as he swings his saber back and forth to keep the enemy at bay. "Are you injured? Are you INJURED?"
There is a massive CLANG CLANG, and a metal shape thunders closer ...
The Trooper following the Jedi leading them opens fire on the other leader charging with the swarming insectoid clones.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian Trooper fires its BlasTech AD2 Custom Blaster Pistol at Aidus's head!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Aidus dodges Alderaanian Trooper's blaster bolt.
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "WINGMATE DOWN! OH, BANTHA DUNG! JOHNS IS DOWN, JOHNS IS DOWN! I'm landing for repairs!"
There is an immense shuddering THUMP! THUMP! THUMP! and a vast box of durasteel lumbers through clouds of smoke and dust. Its canopy is opened, and the head and shoulders of a young girl gazes sadly down from on high before lowering into the defended safety of the head-segment. 
Huge blaster cannon bolts streak across, aimed at the mighty regiment of Noble Guards.
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Effie fires Overlord's Heavy Blaster Cannons at Alderaanian Noble Guards!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Effie fires Overlord's Heavy Blaster Cannons at Alderaanian Noble Guards!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian Noble Guards dodges Overlord's blaster bolt.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian Noble Guards fire their BlasTech E10 Carbines at Overlord!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Overlord cannot evade, and Alderaanian Noble Guards's blaster bolt hits and damages it.
Rushing forward, Aidus' concentration is on the Jedi that was in his way. Because of this he doesn't turn in time to notice the blaster bolt that came into him. It catches him in the left shoulder spinning him around. As he spins around another blaster bolt just misses his chest soaring not six inches away. Turning back to the officers at the top of the hill, an aggressive growl comes from his throat. As he rushes forward towards the trooper that had just fired at him, as the Jedi seems to have dissappeared, he raises the force pike then brings it down towards the man.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Aidus attacks Alderaanian Trooper with his Black Force Pike!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian Trooper tries to dodge, but Aidus's Black Force Pike hits and seriously wounds Alderaanian Trooper.
There seem to be a lot of individuals gunning for Aidus, so Bujin has decided to assist in evening out the numbers - if only slightly. A quick twirl of the force-pike he's using and then he's lunging forward, directing the arc of his weapon towards the Alderaanian trooper currently engaged with Aidus.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Bujin attacks Alderaanian Trooper with his Black Force Pike!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian Trooper shoots Bujin with its BlasTech AD2 Custom Blaster Pistol, disrupting his attack and mildly wounds Bujin.
The Officer gets to his feet. His comlink is out immediately and he shouts into it. To Tuil, he nods and shouts something over the din of battle, that only the Jedi is close enough to hear.
Another silent blaster shot comes from apparently nowhere. Maybe this one will have more luck as it, again, fires onto the Alderaanian troops, unrelenting sniper fire to keep their officers on their toes. Not very /good/ sniper fire, but it serves its purpose.
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Alderaanian-Officer says, "start the retreat. We can't hold up against that walker for long! Everyone, Lynn and Kat, get ready! We're pulling back." 
You whisper, "get ready to take down the shield after we withdraw." to Tuil.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> From Alderaan: Aldera - City Span, someone fires a blaster bolt at Alderaanian-Officer!
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "Is the shield down?"
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian-Officer dodges Rem's blaster bolt.
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Rem says, "Good work, fighters. Dock for repairs, if you need them, but keep your eyes open, in case they've got more birds to launch!"
The Nobles fight and die and fight some more. The Clones' attack tapers off and then the Walker blasts at them. The Alderaanians scatter immediately and the huge lasers scorch only earth. Reforming, the Nobles start to back up, as their fellows retreat behind them. But they maintain their fire at the everpresent beasts in front of them.
The Alderaanian Noble Guards <214 Humans> engage the Aidus' Children <30 Clones> in mass combat.
The Alderaanian Noble Guards open fire with BlasTech E10 Carbines ...
The Aidus' Children counterattack with Spined Clawss ... 
CASUALTIES: Alderaanian Noble Guards: 5 killed. Aidus' Children: unit eliminated. The remaining fighters disperse.
As their brother unit is eliminated the rest of the clones that Aidus had brought continue to press on with their attack on the Alderaanians. Even though these clones are different then the others, they still let out a great howl of vengeance for their brothers that have fallen.
The Aidus' Bodyguards <85 Clones> engage the Alderaanian Noble Guards <209 Humans> in mass combat.
The Aidus' Bodyguards charge, Spined Clawss at the ready ...
The Alderaanian Noble Guards open fire with BlasTech E10 Carbines ... 
CASUALTIES: Aidus' Bodyguards: 42 killed. Alderaanian Noble Guards: 16 killed.
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Effie says, "Rem! Take charge of this walker. I will direct the battle from the cockpit, but I need a better driver than this lousy mechanic who's driving it for me."
Tuil backs away from the fight and makes his way towards the shield generator for this area of Hijara. The Jedi uses his lightsaber to open its side without much effort and he turns back to watch the battle, waiting for the right time.
The trooper named Skip, a jokester in the barracks, stays his ground. He plans on covering the retreat, but now there is a walker. He reaches into his pack and tosses a round object at the mechanical beast. he continues to stand his ground. He does yell, "GO!"
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian Trooper throws its Thermal Detonator at Overlord!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Overlord cannot evade, and Alderaanian Trooper's thrown Thermal Detonator hits and damages it.
There is an immense roar as the bomb strikes the side of the enormous walker, and fire blossoms like an orange flower, but the walker is unstopped even by this blast, and fingers of red energy streak down aimed at the source of the weapon ...
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Effie fires Overlord's Heavy Blaster Cannons at Alderaanian Trooper!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Effie fires Overlord's Heavy Blaster Cannons at Alderaanian Trooper!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian Trooper dodges Overlord's blaster bolt.
Smiling as his force pike lands on the trooper that had fired on him, Aidus notices the armored figure of Bujin come in and swing with his own force pike. Nodding in approval, the bald man turns about, his dark red eyes scanning the battlefield. Spotting the one he is looking for he starts running through little battles between clones and troopers. He is angling towards Tuil. Raising his force pike again he shoots once more, trying to land a hit before he actually reaches the Jedi.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Aidus fires his Black Force Pike at Tuil!
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Rem says, "Yes, my lady. I'll be right.. omph.. there! Ow. Fraggin' rocks. Ooof!"
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Tuil raises his hand and deflects Aidus's force beam.
There's a slight chuckle that barks out from the speakered helm of Bujin, a wry chuckle of astonishment when his sweeping strike fails to hit the intended target - who then blasts the armored Bujin in his shoulder. Spinning with the force of the shot into a pirouette and bringing his force-pike up and around, another strike is taken towards his intended foe.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Bujin attacks Alderaanian Trooper with his Black Force Pike!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian Trooper dodges Bujin's attack.
The Alderaanian Officer Antilles watches with glee as his forces retreat from the combat zone. The Noble Guards are holding their own. And the walker can't seem to shoot straight! Blaster in hand, the Officer waves at Tuil. "DO IT! DO IT!"
The sniper reveals herself, at last, high above the battlefield. Proceeded by a shower of rocks, the small form leaps from the cliff, appearing almost a bird for a moment, robes swirling. Rem freefalls, hood swinging back, until she rights herself and activates the jetpacks on her boots. None-the-less, her descent onto the AT-BT is less than graceful. Even with the boots steering her into the right direction, she slams into its head, hard, missing the open plastiglass panels. Luckily for her, the mechanics were expecting her and manage to grab hold and pull her aboard before she fell the rest of the way to the ground some 50 feet below.
The Noble Guards continue to restreat slowly as the rear guard of the general retreat. They cheer as the Children are wiped from existence and then cheer again as the Bodyguards step forward, fresh meat for the grinder. Their blasters are hot the air reeks of ozone.
The Alderaanian Noble Guards <192 Humans> engage the Aidus' Bodyguards <42 Clones> in mass combat.
The Alderaanian Noble Guards open fire with BlasTech E10 Carbines ...
The Aidus' Bodyguards counterattack with Spined Clawss ... 
CASUALTIES: Alderaanian Noble Guards: 6 killed. Aidus' Bodyguards: 36 killed.
Even as the rest of their brothers fall ever clone fights until their dying breath. They rip apart the guards they can before blaster bolts impact into their chests and heads. The battlefield is now littered with bodies of both the guards and their clone enemies. From the clones small pillars of smoke rise from the spots that were hit by blaster bolts. The guards that lay there have been torn apart by the sharp claws. In the haze of the smoke from blaster fire and blaster hits, six remaining clones stand there. They know that their time is now at an end. Even as they prepare themselves more of their brethren are pouring down now from Aldera. 
First one then another turn their heads until they all look towards their father rushing forward. Even though he is almost alone they still fight. This gives them a boost. From each a gruff rumbling comes from their throats before they rush forward: the brave six charge their enemy. Victory or death.
The Aidus' Bodyguards <6 Clones> engage the Alderaanian Noble Guards <185 Humans> in mass combat.
The Aidus' Bodyguards charge, Spined Clawss at the ready ...
The Alderaanian Noble Guards open fire with BlasTech E10 Carbines ... 
CASUALTIES: Aidus' Bodyguards: unit eliminated. The remaining fighters disperse. Alderaanian Noble Guards: 1 killed.
Tuil Lindo brings his lightsaber up to ward off any attacks from Aidus, but just then, he hears the order from Commander Antilles and he slashes at the shield generator and calls into his comlink over the noise of battle, the clone commander ignored as he does his own part.
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Tuil says, "Speeder squadrons, you are go to attack! The shield is down!"
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "Victory or Death!"
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "For Alderaan!"
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Effie says, "Cover us, Razor and Needle Squadrons."
Skip ignores the orders. He stands blocking the way so that the others can moves to safety. More and more blaster shots and attacks are coming his way. he grunts at the wound in his side and shifts the blaster back into his shooting hand. he raises it and fires at the force pike wielding officer.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian Trooper wields its BlasTech AD2 Custom Blaster Pistol.
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Effie says, "It may be necessary to move in a larger vessel for covering purposes."
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian Trooper fires its BlasTech AD2 Custom Blaster Pistol at Bujin's head!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Bujin tries to dodge, but Alderaanian Trooper's blaster bolt hits and moderately wounds his head.
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Effie says, "The enemy are attempting to disable the shield, so as to bombard."
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "MAN DOWN! GO, DEFENDERS!"
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "STAY ON TARGET!"
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Rem says, "Bring those birds down, boys! Oww, frag, that hurt. Does my nose look okay to you? Oh, my lady.. you don't have to. Oh! <giggling> Bantha shit. Is this thing still on?"
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> (all channels) From Black Razor, A high-pitched, gurgling male voice says, "That was for Squeaky, Alderaanian scum! There was never an astromech like Squeaky, and there never will be again!"
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo from APF Sentinel Leader strikes near Alderaanian-Officer! Close call!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from APF Sentinel Leader hits Black Dragons 1 and kills one hundred seventy-five of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from APF Sentinel Leader hits Black Dragons 2 and kills one hundred eighty of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from APF Sentinel Leader hits Black Dragons 3 and kills one hundred eighty-one of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from APF Sentinel Leader hits Black Dragons 4 and kills one hundred eighty-three of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from APF Sentinel Leader hits Black Dragons 5 and kills one hundred eighty-two of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from APF Sentinel Leader hits Black Dragons 6 and kills one hundred eighty-two of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo from APF Sentinel Leader strikes Bujin and grievously wounds him!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from APF Sentinel Leader hits Alderaanian Noble Guards and kills one hundred twenty-nine of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from APF Sentinel Leader hits Clone Special Forces and kills one hundred twenty-four of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo from APF Sentinel Leader strikes Alderaanian Trooper and grievously wounds it!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo from APF Sentinel Leader strikes Tuil and vivisects him!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo from APF Sentinel Leader strikes Aidus and mauls him!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from APF Sentinel Leader hits Overlord and shatters it!
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Effie says, "UNHOLY HELLS! Send in another division of clones! And a capital ship to cover us!"
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "Nyaah!"
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A male voice says, "This is Defender Two. One's down, I don't know if Kat made it out... Returning to base before the rest of us get killed, we can't do anything out here."
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "Force be with you, Defender Two. We're following you shortly."
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "Lynn over."
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Rem says, "My Lady, evacuate. I'll try to make this behemoth last as long as I can! Emergency repairs! Put that fire out. No, the one on the control systems! <yelling in the background> Frag it! Get out with the Admiral!"
After fire rains down from on high, the cockpit of the immense Overlord hisses open, and there is a flash of light as a girl rockets out, in a jet pack, flaring off to the east toward Aldera!
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Effie hurtles through the air, screaming into a comlink, "I repeat, cover uuuuuus!"
Aidus is still rushing towards the Jedi. As the force blast is deflected, the Rattataki lets out a grunt of displeasure. Sprinting forward still as the Jedi dismantels the shield, he raises his force pike over his bald head. He is just about to bring it down as there is a sudden blast from his right side. He is lifted into the air and flown several meters.
The maroon armored man lays there, his chalkwhite head remains motionless and face down in the ground for what seem like long moments. Then he slowly stirs. Pushing up on his hands, just like an exercise he takes a look around. As he goes to his knees and then feet he shakes his head. Suddenly the battlefield has become quiet. Very quiet. No sounds of the dying screaming out or orders from the living. Whether this is true or his hearing is simply gone for now, Aidus turns about to find the Jedi. This was still a battle. He would not stop until he was dead or won.
Rushing forward again he raises the force pike. His running is a bit awkward as he seems to be limping a bit on his right leg. Nearing the Jedi he brings his force pike down...hoping to land the hit.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Aidus attacks Tuil with his Black Force Pike!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Tuil parries with his green lightsaber. Tuil ripostes and seriously wounds Aidus.
The edge of his pike sweeps through the spot where the Trooper had been - unfortunately, "had" is an operative word. Skip's retaliation smacks directly into the helmet on his head, rocking Bujin on his feet but he maintains his balance - long enough to get thrown into the wall right next to him at the force of the unexpected assault from above. Slowly but surely he begins to push himself up from the ground, one hand reaquiring the pike that had slipped from his grasp, armor battered and damaged, breathing harsher than it'd been moments earlier. The crimson light of his visor flickers a couple of times, then comes back with the dull redness of its glow. Small pieces of rubble tumble from his form as he rights himself slowly. He sways lightly on his feet, head turning to survey the burning carnage around him. "Is... is everyone alright?" It isn't said through the comsys - he currently doesn't even had one. The ringing in his ears would make it difficult for him to hear any responses anyway.
Chock it up insane physics, but Alderaanian Officer Antilles comes through the bombardment almost completely untouched except for some coughing on dust and ringing in his ears. A brief moment of shaking his head to clear it and Antilles is getting his bearings. A glance around and the Officer is beside himself. IT WORKED. But the Nobles took hits. The Officer gets on his comlink immediately and starts giving orders.
The torpedo bombardment does a number on the massive walker. Two of its legs falter, dropping the durasteel mass to its knees in a series of unhealthy groans, creaks, and that very terrible sound of metal scraping on metal. With is engine oils leaking and hull ablaze, it looks almost like a giant nerf going to the slaughter, miserably clinging to life.
The head turns slowly to the spot the generator once stood and its laser cannons blaze to life, perhaps for the final time /in/ its life, and unload onto the Alderaanian officer there. Cover fire, while the rest of the vehicles command crew flees out whatever exit they can find.
Inside the open windows of the control room, a fire threatens to engulf most of the control panels. Seemingly unphased by the inferno and wearing a sad smile, Rem blows a kiss to the battlefield and looks upward, watching the Admiral escape and ready to take whatever the clouds deliver...
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Rem fires Overlord's Heavy Blaster Cannons at Alderaanian-Officer!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Rem fires Overlord's Heavy Blaster Cannons at Alderaanian-Officer!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian-Officer tries to dodge, but Overlord's blaster bolt hits and mauls him.
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Rem says, "Medical teams! We need medical teams in the ravine! Heavy casualties. Also, a repair crew! Oww, frag, it's getting hot in here."
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Effie says, "Wait five."
From the direction of the city of Aldera, there is a rumbling of approaching hordes of clones. Then with the bombardment there is a massive ammount of losses. They continue to rush though even in the midst of the eruptions. They wade into the troops they find.
The Black Dragons 1 <74 Clones> engage the First Aldera Volunteers <250 of 250 Humans> in mass combat.
The Black Dragons 1 charge, Spined Clawss at the ready ...
The First Aldera Volunteers open fire with SoroSuub CRD3 Advanced Blasters ... 
CASUALTIES: Black Dragons 1: unit eliminated. The remaining fighters disperse. First Aldera Volunteers: 16 killed.
The Black Dragons 2 <77 Clones> engage the First Aldera Volunteers <233 Humans> in mass combat.
The Black Dragons 2 charge, Spined Clawss at the ready ...
The First Aldera Volunteers open fire with SoroSuub CRD3 Advanced Blasters ... 
CASUALTIES: Black Dragons 2: 72 killed. First Aldera Volunteers: 14 killed.
The Black Dragons 3 <77 Clones> engage the First Aldera Volunteers <218 Humans> in mass combat.
The Black Dragons 3 charge, Spined Clawss at the ready ...
The First Aldera Volunteers open fire with SoroSuub CRD3 Advanced Blasters ... 
CASUALTIES: Black Dragons 3: 72 killed. First Aldera Volunteers: 15 killed.
The Black Dragons 4 <78 Clones> engage the First Aldera Volunteers <203 Humans> in mass combat.
The Black Dragons 4 charge, Spined Clawss at the ready ...
The First Aldera Volunteers open fire with SoroSuub CRD3 Advanced Blasters ... 
CASUALTIES: Black Dragons 4: 60 killed. First Aldera Volunteers: 14 killed.
The Black Dragons 5 <77 Clones> engage the First Aldera Volunteers <189 Humans> in mass combat.
The Black Dragons 5 charge, Spined Clawss at the ready ...
The First Aldera Volunteers open fire with SoroSuub CRD3 Advanced Blasters ... 
CASUALTIES: Black Dragons 5: 62 killed. First Aldera Volunteers: 15 killed.
The Black Dragons 6 <77 Clones> engage the First Aldera Volunteers <173 Humans> in mass combat.
The Black Dragons 6 charge, Spined Clawss at the ready ...
The First Aldera Volunteers open fire with SoroSuub CRD3 Advanced Blasters ... 
CASUALTIES: Black Dragons 6: 52 killed. First Aldera Volunteers: 16 killed.
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Effie drops toward the west, trailing smoke from her jetpack ... She yells into her comlink, "X-Wings, bombard Hijara Spaceport! Now!"
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Effie says, "Messiah, momentarily uncover. All vessels, bombard the Hijara Spaceport."
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo from Black Needle strikes near Alderaanian-Officer! Close call!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from Black Needle hits Black Dragons 2 and kills one of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from Black Needle hits Black Dragons 3 and kills two of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from Black Needle hits Black Dragons 4 and kills five of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from Black Needle hits Black Dragons 5 and kills five of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from Black Needle hits Black Dragons 6 and kills eight of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo from Black Needle strikes near Bujin! Close call!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from Black Needle hits Clone Special Forces and kills seventeen of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo from Black Needle strikes near Alderaanian Trooper! Close call!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo from Black Needle strikes near Effie! Close call!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo from Black Needle strikes Tuil and grievously wounds him!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo from Black Needle strikes near Aidus! Close call!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from Black Needle hits Overlord and seriously damages it!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A proton torpedo blast from Black Needle hits First Aldera Volunteers and kills fifty-one of them!
Tuil takes out the shields and yells into his comlink for the speeders and suddenly the fast-movers come in...
The Jedi in his robes takes the full brunt of the concussion of a torpedo that lands near him, the overpressure of the near miss hurling his body against a rock wall. Tuil doesn't exactly fall to the ground, but the Jedi is quite badly wounded. Perhaps then it is only his training and reflexes that allow him to both ward off a blow and counter Aidus' attack.
Tuil has only the Force to sustain him and it doesn't-- WHOOMP! Tuil is blasted again as the blast wave of a torpedo hits him! Thankfully, he is hurled this time towards the line of Aldera volunteers.
Skip is knocked on his ass. After a quick shake of his head He grunts and stands again. He grabs another grenade and tosses it at the walker to try finish it off.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian Trooper wields its Thermal Detonator.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian Trooper starts to throw its Thermal Detonator, but it explodes in its hand!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Turbolaser fire from HMS Black Messiah strikes near Alderaanian-Officer! Close call!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A turbolaser barrage from HMS Black Messiah hits Black Dragons 2 and kills one of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A turbolaser barrage from HMS Black Messiah hits Black Dragons 3 and kills one of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A turbolaser barrage from HMS Black Messiah hits Black Dragons 4 and kills three of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A turbolaser barrage from HMS Black Messiah hits Black Dragons 5 and kills two of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A turbolaser barrage from HMS Black Messiah hits Black Dragons 6 and kills three of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Turbolaser fire from HMS Black Messiah strikes near Bujin! Close call!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A turbolaser barrage from HMS Black Messiah hits Clone Special Forces and kills seven of them!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Turbolaser fire from HMS Black Messiah strikes near Alderaanian Trooper! Close call!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Turbolaser fire from HMS Black Messiah strikes near Tuil! Close call!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Turbolaser fire from HMS Black Messiah strikes Aidus and lightly wounds him!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A turbolaser barrage from HMS Black Messiah hits Overlord and gashes it!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> A turbolaser barrage from HMS Black Messiah hits First Aldera Volunteers and kills nineteen of them!
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Rem says, "Yes, you did a number on us! Frag me! I'm going to skin whichever nerf herder did that!"
<FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> A female voice says, "Roll call, folks. This is Lynn. How we holding up?"
The lightsaber burns into Aidus' left side. He lets out a yap of pain even as the bombardments erupt around him. But it is a blast from his own ship in sends him flying forward....towards Tuil. He lands near the Jedi and jumps up. He swings his weapon towards the Jedi. "Die Jedi dog!"
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Aidus attacks Tuil with his Black Force Pike!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Tuil parries with his green lightsaber. Tuil ripostes and seriously wounds Aidus. Aidus collapses, critically injured.
A squadron of X-Wings scream by overhead, coming in fast and low... they are headed for the Overlord... they are right on top of it... and suddenly they all vent their long-distance water stores, raining fluid down on the Walker in an attempt to put out the fires. Then they pull up and are gone again.
This time, apparently, Bujin is more alert to the fire than rains down from above - perhaps the wrath of some anchient, angry Alderaanian God angry at the blood being spilled on once pure soil. In any case, seeing a torpedo hurtling towards him, Bujin's armored footfalls carry him away from the blast radius. Whoosh! The concussive blast of the missle is added to the jumping of his body in the air, sending him in the direction of the Trooper. Force pike in hand, with turbolaser fire streaming death down from above, he makes ready to cleave the individual into two seperate pieces. Then again, we know how his other attempts have turned out.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Bujin attacks Alderaanian Trooper with his Black Force Pike!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian Trooper dodges Bujin's attack.
Another close call for Alderaanian Officer Antilles. But the Clones are reinforcing. Getting up off the ground, Antilles holds up his comlink and orders the withdrawal. "We've made them pay! This sector has cost them. Lets get out of here."
More fire from the sky.. and then fluid. Rem ducks for whatever cover she can find inside the control room, stripping off her robes in the process. A desperate attempt to put out the flames missed by the squadron. Frag it, the Wing Commander grips the levers, ignoring the sharp hiss of burning flesh. At least she doesn't have to move them far as the smoldering AT-BT's laser cannons are still trained on the blasted, fleeing alderaanian officer.
"How does it go.. right! Victory or death, Republic dogs!" Rem hollers out to the battlefield. Though, with the smoke of the bombardment clearing and ears still ringing, her threats are undoubtedly lost. The Overlord's head shudders as it powers up and fires.
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Rem fires Overlord's Heavy Blaster Cannons at Alderaanian-Officer!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Rem fires Overlord's Heavy Blaster Cannons at Alderaanian-Officer!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian-Officer tries to dodge, but Overlord's blaster bolt hits and shreds him. Alderaanian-Officer collapses, critically injured.
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Rem says, "The Alderaanian forces are retreating! We have casualties. I repeat, we have casualties. Please rush emergency medical teams!"
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Rem says, "Aside from the bruised nose and some sunburn, I'm fine, for now! We have officers down!"
Tuil deals with Aidus, but seems quite unable to go on. Luckily, he was blown towards the Aldera volunteers and as the stragglers trickle out to safety, they flank Tuil and help the Jedi off the field of battle before he takes anymore.
Laying motionless and what would look lifeless near the feet of the Jedi, Aidus is face down in the dirt. His armor is marked with sharpnel knicks and lightsaber burns. From one of his falls it seems he hit his bald head on a rock, a large gash across his face. Blood pools underneath his head and near his abdomen. Is he breathing? It's hard to tell.
The Alderaanian trooper named Skip dodges an attack by one of the commanders. he staggers slightly but manages to avoid getting hit again. he raises his weapon and fires it at the Pike wielding man.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian Trooper wields its BlasTech AD2 Custom Blaster Pistol.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian Trooper fires its BlasTech AD2 Custom Blaster Pistol at Bujin's head!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Bujin tries to dodge, but Alderaanian Trooper's blaster bolt hits and moderately wounds his head.
From Overlord, <FONT COLOR=#FBB917>COMSYS:</FONT> Rem says, "My lady, we'd be outnumbered if we press on further across the canyon!"
Commander Antilles lies almost dead on the ground, his fist clenched around his comlink.
Bujin's force-pike comes crashing down into empty space as his heavy, booted form lands with a thump and a roll. As he pushes himself up to his feet he turns - just in time to get knocked backwards by yet another blast to his face, slamming his helmet backwards and teetering him on his feet. There has to be LOADS of expletives echoing around in his head right now... assuming of course they can get through the pain that has now been housed there. But until he's given orders to stand down, there's nothing for him to do but push on. Thus with wear motions he swings his weapon - perhaps for one final time towards the trooper in an act of bravery. It was either that or a game of rock, paper, scissors and he's sure that wouldn't fly well on the battlefield.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Bujin attacks Alderaanian Trooper with his Black Force Pike!
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>COMBAT:</FONT> Alderaanian Trooper dodges Bujin's attack.
From Aldera, there is another rush of clones. They pour forward towards the battle field. They run underneath the mechanized vehicle. They are ready to fight.
The walker is in no condition to continue moving after anyone, legs still giving off faint creaks and sparks. Closer to the ground now, Rem climbs out of the window, leaving her flaming robes behind. With several carefully-placed steps, she finally drops to the ground, rolls, and eventually rises, sporting now only lightly-singed covert-ops armor, a swollen nose, a frown, and a blaster in her hand.
"Drop the weapon, Trooper," she threatens as she approaches, and lifts her blaster in direction of the fallen Alderaanian Officer.. what's left of him after the cannon fire, anyway.
The Alderaanian Officer is almost dead. Large Alderaanian Vultures circling overhead swoop in and pick up the man's body. In the sky above, the Officer briefly revives, struggles and is dropped.
+ESCAPE: You +escape from Alderaan: Hijara Canyon - Walkway East to Alderaan: Northern Wilderness - Valleys.
Category:April 2008 RP Logs