A Universe at War

[rebel_gunman]

Chapters added: Tuesday 29 of March, 2005.

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This is something I've been working while I was gone.

It explains why the character I'm always using (Lord John Edwards) wants to destroy the Lylat System.

It includes stuff from StarWars and Starfox. plus a little twist of my own!

It's a little twisted, and I think I got a little carried away with it.

It comes in chapters and I haven't yet finished it entirely.

I'll be posting the chapters in here, when they are finished!

It might not look exactly like the one on my computer, but at least can be read.

So, enjoy!

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<<<A Universe at War>>>

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***<<<By: John E. Maldonado///>>>***

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*Introduction*

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Many decades have passed since the Emperor died and the Galactic Empire collapsed. Since their fall, the Galactic Empire has fought anyway they could to try to restore their evil reign of terror. But the Rebel Alliance, called the New Republic since the fall of the Empire, has kept the Imperial Remnants away from achieving their goals. Imperial acts of terrorism against the New Republic were common, but their hopes to demoralize the New Republic had always failed.

Imperial Remnants have always been in sight of the New Republic, either directly or indirectly. But after decades of terrorism, the Imperial Remnants suddenly disappeared from the sights of the New Republic. They disappeared as if they had never existed, even Imperial Remnant installations couldnt be located. The massive Imperial Remnant fleet was nowhere to be found. No one understood how could an organization of such a proportion disappear from the face of the galaxy without being noticed.

The Imperial Remnants where, indeed, out of the New Republics sights, but they did not seize to exist. The Imperial Remnants had found a new home away from the Galaxy of the New Republic. The distance travel between the New Republic and their new home was long, 2.5 months at light speed plus 2. Little did the New Republic knew that the Imperial Remnants where recovering, and that their forces where growing even stronger in this new galaxy. Planets and systems in this galaxy where as beautiful and full of life as any in the New Republic, and it was all ready for the taking. There where no civilized creatures in this galaxy whatsoever, but there was life in it: plants, never before seen animals, insects, micro organisms, and more. One couldnt believe that it all belonged now to this evil Empire.

In this galaxy, full of resources for the Empire, they became to grow and expand to every reach of the galaxy. The galaxy no longer lacked of civilization, and it now had a name: The Galactic Imperial Republic. Within the 6 months that the Empire had to settle, they had constructed enormous installations. Between these installations where factories, armories, naval bases, space stations, construction yards, barracks, mines, and the highly advanced cloning facilities. The Empire now had the power to take back the galaxy that once belonged to them, but they had bigger plans for the future, and their neighboring galaxies.

The New Republic had no idea that the Empire had once again raised, and gotten even stronger. Finally, after a year of their last sight, the New Republic had news of the whereabouts of the Empire. The impact of this news shocked the New Republic, and sent them into a call for awareness. The Empire had expanded even further. No longer was the Empire conformed to ruling one galaxy, they had a new goal to reach: the total domination of the Universe.

The New Republic responded to the news about the Imperial expansion by warning any civilized galaxy around the Imperial centers. The first move against the Galactic Imperial Republic came after the galaxy marked as G33x10^107 was invaded. But the Security Forces of this galaxy were no match against the human Imperial Forces. The galaxy fell short after their first struggle to keep their independence. The New Republic, after observing the might of the Imperial Forces in action, called for a new alliance, but this time it would be an alliance of galaxies. So, 4 days after the fall of G33x10^107 to the Empire, the New Republic and several other galaxies made an alliance to repel this new growing menace. Since almost all of the galaxies were inhabited by humans, the alliance was known as the Galactic Human Alliance.

Humans outnumbered any other creature in the universe by 10 billion to one. Humans capacity to adapt to almost any kind of biome made possible the expansion of the human race throughout the nearby planets, systems, and eventually galaxies. But it took centuries to develop the technology for interstellar traveling, and it took decades to develop a technology able to support humans and other creatures in uninhabitable planets. But these technologies were created and often used for the purposes of war. Some of the early human civilizations in the galaxy marked as G7x10^74 were so advanced in their war-making technology that they ended up destroying their own civilization. But, nevertheless, humans prospered and thrived all throughout the universe.

One of these places in the universe inhabited by humans was Earth. This planet was very young, in terms of technology. The humans of this place were in the beginning stages of space exploration. But this planets history was as interesting, as its diverse species of animals, populations, races, traditions, and believes. The history in this planet has many spots that calls the attention of any creature that studies it. Earths history of war times is provably one of the things that sticks out the most. The Humans in this planet had been at war with each other since the history of human civilization began. From the times of the great Greek and Roman Empires, to the Great War for liberty and independence. The event that marked the destiny of this planet was World War III.

During the The War Against Terrorism, a man known simply as Rafael, whose background was unknown, came forth and, with the help of a terrorist alliance, overwhelmingly took over a military nuclear silo in one of the Middle Eastern Nations. With the help of computer hackers, these terrorists took control of all of the nuclear silos in the Middle East and North Korea. They threatened to fire the missiles at any time all over the world if their demands were not meet. Using methods of brainwashing, this terrorist got many supporters and members, eventually becoming well armed and with enough men as to take over Russia, which is the biggest nation in this planet.

Rafaels demands where simple. He wanted the world. Rafael thought, and believed, that he was chosen by God to lead this planet to a better future. He saw himself as a prophet, as a messenger from God, as the judge that would determine the fate of humanity. And only by getting total control of the world would he would lead man towards its destiny. The Peoples of the many nations of Earth saw no other choice but to give up to their demands. It was either fighting and provoking them to fire the nuclear weapons, causing an apocalypses (the total destruction of the world), or accept their demands, later on figure a way to take back the control of the nuclear weapons, fight them and then defeat them.

Rafael ruled the world for 10 years, with his finger always in the button, which would fire the nuclear weapons if anything was not done as he commanded. His brutal dictatorship surpassed even those of Adolph Hitler and Joseph Stalin put together. That time period was simply known as Rafaelian Years. As time passed, he saw himself has God, this pissed some of his men, which had time to think and see things clearer. In more than one occasion, some of his men would try to remove him from his power by stealing the nuclear firing button that he always carried in a wrist-com. Unfortunately, this attempts never worked. The traitors to Rafaels rule would be put to death immediately after capture; this was done to show any other man that there was no hope, and that they should not try to fight Rafaels rule.

By that time, it seemed as if Rafaels Dictatorship had no end in sight. 9 years, 11 months and 11 days had passed since Rafael forces the world to kneel before him. To the inhabitants of the desperate planet, a second seemed like a minute, a minute like an hour, an hour like a day, a day like a week, a week like a month, and a month like a year. But, in December 15th, Rafael had made a terrible mistake. Rafael, after almost 10 years of wearing the wrist-com with the button that would decide the fate of the Earth, took off his wrist-com and feel asleep. One of his men of Afghan background, doing guard duty, took the wrist-com and disabled the battery and cut some cables within the device. Later, the man would tell the news to Resistance Forces all over the world: It is safe to strike. The man no longer holds any power Let the real true God be worshiped again

The next day, December 16th, the Resistance forces called every men and women to rise in arms against the Dictatorship of Rafael: Peoples of the many nations of this crippled world, the man you fear, shall be feared no more If there be any day for which we must fight for our future, let this day, December 16th, be the day in which we fought against the evils of the world Let this day be the day in which we fought together as brothers, let this day be the day in which we fought for a common cause, let this day be the day in which we fought for our future, let this day be the day in which we fought not has countries, not has nations, not as individuals, but as one race, as one family, as a unified world good luck and may God be with us all

The people of Earth arouse in arms in December 17th. They fought with whatever they could use as weapons: brooms, mops, home made spears, bow and arrows, some firing weapons, Molotov Cocktail bombs, etc. For the first time in the history of this world, everyone fought along side everyone against the Dictatorship of Rafael. Russians fighting alongside Afghans, Americans fighting alongside Iraqis, Israelis fighting alongside Palestinians. This war unified the all nations against a common enemy, not each other. The war lasted for 8 days. Seeing that his goals had failed, and that his own men had turned against him, Rafael committed suicide. The war ended when Middle Eastern Resistance Forces took back over the silo in which everything had started. At the news that the Dictatorship of Rafael had been abolished, people all over the world celebrated this day as the day of freedom, security, and unification. But many had died as a result of this war. Many died while helping, not their fellow countrymen, but their fellow men. And so for this planet, the new age of reconstruction began.

Since then, 40 years have passed, and the marks of the terrible war are still latent. Massive graves, that were used to bury the traitors to Rafaels Rule and anyone who did not followed has he commanded. Enormous death fields and concentration/death camps, which were the killing sites for more than 150 million peoples from all over the world. This part of history is important to understand how the Earths Galactic Human Alliance interacts with each other in the future battles to protect their home planet!

The Earth had once again stood up and continued. The technology after the Great War had advanced tremendously. Now, every nation shared what once was held secret, every nation trusted one another, and such a trust was needed for the Galactic Alliance. But it could not be reached if the Empire takes over this planet. Even though the Earth had advanced to the point of colonizing the Solar System, creating massive space station cities, and creating massive fleets, they still ran the awful chance of being attacked by the Empire at any time without warning.

And so, the Galactic Alliance sent transport ships to warn the Earth and to offer an alliance for protection. Upon arrival to the system, they were welcomed by troopers alongside the borders of the system. What if the Empire had reached this system before us? The Empire would have entered the system without much resistance, or would have been welcomed and invited to enter the system, and the system would have automatically fallen to the Empire. These were the thoughts that the crewmembers of the Allied transport had in mind. They couldnt believe how friendly where this humans towards outsiders, like if they had never received visitors from outside their system.

Representatives of the Galactic Alliance talked with the Senate of the Earth and warned them about the dangers that were about to come upon them. Having experience the reign of Rafael, the Senate was determined not to let such a thing to happen again in this planet, this system, this galaxy, and in any other part of this vast universe. But before the Senate voted for an alliance, they needed the vote of the people of the Solar System. When the votes came forth, the vast majority of the population voted in favor of the alliance. And so, the Earth, and the Solar System, entered the Galactic Human Alliance.

The Galactic Alliance had provided the galaxies of its alliance with everything they needed to protect themselves against the Galactic Imperial Republic. With the Solar System as an allied, and the total protection of its galaxy, the Milky Way, the Alliance was ready to repel any Imperial attack. Their strategy was to surround, with alliances, the Imperial occupied territories, and avoid any further expansion. The Alliance had predicted that the Empire would attack anywhere in the Milky Way, especially targeting the Solar System, but things werent as they had expected. The Empire was mobilizing, but not towards the Milky Way. Instead, the Imperial Forces were moving towards another part of this vast Universe. This attack would start a ferocious, raging war between humans and the furries of this galaxy.

The prime target for the Imperial invasion was a single system that had been previously attacked. This system was still in recovery from an attack by Zxenom invaders, or as they called them Aparoids. This system was the Lylat System. In order for the Empire to expand through this new galaxy, they needed a foothold from which to start the invasion and eventually the takeover. The creatures in this galaxy were like the animals of the planet Earth. Canines, felines, apes, etc. But these creatures were not like the creatures on Earth, they were different. The forms of their bodies were like the form of the human body, but these creatures resembled animals: fur coating, fangs, tails, colors, ears, noses, all animal characteristics except that they could talk, think, and reason. They had the advantage of a better olfactory system, better sight capacity, and better senses, moves and strength. These creatures also had civilizations and technology. But this wasnt enough to repeal an Imperial invasion force with enough cruisers, equipment, armament and men as to take over the entire galaxy in less than a week.

The Alliance needed to warn these creatures about their soon-to-be encounter with the Empire. To represent the Alliance, Senator Natalie Malovich from the Solar Systems Senate, offered to go as an ambassador to warn them and offer an alliance. And so, again, the Alliance sent a transport with the ambassador to talk to the inhabitants of the Lylat system, and warn them of the oncoming Imperial invaders.

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*Chapter 1*

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<<<The Tragedy>>>

The Allied transport carrying Senator Malovich from Earth was out of light speed and it was close to its destination: the Lylat System. The Lylat System had grown isolationist since they were attacked by the Aparoids. They had increased their military defenses to avoid any future invasions, but they were not strong enough as to last more than a day against the Empire. If these creatures had some of the characteristics of the animals of Earth, they would attack and destroy anything that represented a threat for their home, ignoring if they were really invaders, neutrals, or innocent civilians.

Now, the Allied transport was approaching the orbit of the first planet or the Lylat System, but their destination was the capital planet of the system: Corneria.

Transport Captain- We are approaching the system. Get ready for communications.

Crewmember- Yes sir. Communications status: standing by.

Senator Malovich- I hope we got here in time.

Transport Captain- Dont worry, senator. We are way ahead of the Imperial forces. I think they are about 11.5 million light years away from this galaxy. But what Im really worried about is in how are we going to be received.

Senator Malovich- We must contact them first to communicate that we mean no harm. They will understand they must!

Transport Captain- What if they dont? What if they think that we are here to spy, or to check the system for an invasion force? Or what if they just attack us for no reason at all? We dont know these creatures. We dont know how will they react to us.

Senator Malovich- We must have faith in our mission, Captain. The fate of this system and this galaxy depends on us warning them, and offering alliance. If they do not want to join the Galactic Alliance, at least we carried our mission of warning them.

Now, the Cruiser was in the system, waiting for contact.

Crewmember- Sir, were in. The communication system is ready for transmission. Waiting orders, sir.

Transport Captain- Well, this is the moment of truth.

And just as the captain was ready to send a transmission, the transport was shocked by a blast. And then by a series of laser blasts that rumbled the transport. They were being attacked by Cornerian fighters.

Senator Malovich- Whats happening now?

Transport Captain- Radar whats going on!!

Crewmember- Sir, were being attacked by the Cornerians, sir!

Transport Captain- Communications NOW!!

Crewmember- *Activates systems* Communications ready, sir!!

Transport Captain- Transmit to the Cornerian Army

Crewmember- *Sets coordinates* Ready, sir.

Transport Captain- Attention, Cornerians, cease fire! Repeat; cease your fire! This is a council ship! Repeat; this is a council ship! We mean no harm! Please, cease your fire!

But the attack continued.

Senator Malovich- They are not responding!

Crewmember- Sir, a Cornerian cruiser is approaching, sir!

Transport Captain- Repeat; this is a council ship! Cease your fire! Repeat; this is a council ship! We mean no harm! Please, cease your fire!

Crewmember- Still, no response, sir!

Crewmember- Sir, we must get out of here before they destroy us!

Senator Malovich- Captain, contact the Senate! They must know that the Lylat System has not yet been warned!

Transport Captain- Yes, senator. *Turns to Communication station* Communications contact the Earth NOW!

Crewmember- Aye, aye captain, sir! *Setting communication transmission coordinates* Communications ready to be transmitted, sir!

Transport Captain- Council Transport to Earth, council Transport to Earth please respond! Repeat; this is the Council Transport please respond!

The transport was sending communications to the Allied outpost on Siberia, in Earth. A Russian commander finally responded to the transports cry for help. It was Commander Boris Malovich, commander of Earths Russian Fleet and husband of Senator Natalie Malovich.

Commander Boris Malovich- Earth here! Whats your situation?

Transport Captain- We are being attacked, sir! Repeat; we are being attacked! The Lylat System has not been warned yet!

Commander Boris Malovich- Please, identify your attackers! Are they Imperials?

Transport Captain- Nein, sir! Cornerians!

Commander Boris Malovich- Cornerians?! Then, I assume that your mission to warn them has failed.

Transport Captain- Aye, sir! Thats what I said! They did not gave us a chance or a reply!

In the Siberian base, activity was notorious as men and technicians ran all over the place going from computer to computer, and to the commander. People were yelling, Where are those data files? What is the status of the transport? Are they going to make it? Contact the Alliance! Hurry, take them out of there! It was an intense and desperate atmosphere. Finally, Commander Malovich reassumed communications, but with a different concern.

Commander Boris Malovich- Is my wife alright? I need to know!

The transport, still under attack by fighters, had only minutes before the shields wore off. The transport was now trying to escape the Cornerian fighters and a Cornerian cruiser, but the way out of the system was far away.

Transport Captain- Yes, sir! Shes is fine by the moment!

Commander Boris Malovich- I want to speak with her! Put her in the com-link!

Transport Captain- Aye, sir! *Goes to Senator Malovich* Senator, Commander Malovich wishes to speak with you!

Senator Malovich- Thank you, Captain. *Goes to com-link* Boris?

Senator Malovich broke into tears at watching her husbands eyes filled with concern and tears.

Commander Boris Malovich- Natalie, please! Be brave! You will make it! You must be brave!

Senator Malovich- Im trying to be brave! I was thinking of Edwards, our son! How is he going to do in life if Im not there for his comfort? How is he going to take the news of my death?

The Cornerian Cruiser was closing in on the transport. Then, a blow shocked the transport.

Crewmember- Captain, we lost the main engine, sir!

Transport Captain- Take all power and reinforce the shields!

Crewmember- Aye, aye, sir!

Commander Boris Malovich- Dont worry for Edwards, my dear. I will take care of him. I will raise him to be the fine man you wanted him to be.

Now, tears ran down Commander Malovichs eyes. But he was trying to be strong at such situation; he tried not to break in tears in front of his men.

The big Cornerian cruiser was already within range of the small, defenseless transport.

Crewmember- *Checking instruments* Captain, the Cornerian cruiser is preparing to open fire!

The inside of the transport was already showing signs of heavy damage as panels started to blow, cables started to come down from the ceiling, and sparkles started to fly within the small ship. Then, a siren activated as it detected energy being accumulated in one of the guns of the Cornerian cruiser.

Crewmember- *Murmuring* It is all over.

Senator Malovich tried not to cry in front of his husband as hard as she could. But tears could be seen running down from her eyes.

Senator Malovich- Boris please, take care of Edwards.

A second siren added to the last one, it was detecting that the doomed transport was in target, ready for fire, by the Cornerian Cruiser. The Cornerian ship opened fire as soon as the main gun was charged.

Transport Captain- *Murmuring* In manus tuas commendo spiritum meum.

The powerful beam struck the ship from the back. The the transport became a mass of flames and pieces of metal were sent scathering into deep space. Everyone on board was blown along with their ship. There were no survivors.

Back on Earth, the screen which had the transports transmitions turned to show nothing but static.Commander Boris Malovich, who was trying too hard not to break in tears, fell to his knees and started to cry. The technicians and guards, who had been silent since the communications with the Senators ship broke, rushed to help their commander stand back up. Commander Boris Malovich had failed on his attempt not to cry in front of his men.

Back to the Lylat System, the Imperial Invasion Forces had came out of light speed and had witnessed the destruction of the Council transport from far away. They had seen everything from their long distance cameras on one of their destroyers. Every image was sent to the SSD-108. The SSD- 108 was an Imperial class-executor super star destroyer, and it was the flagship of the invading forces. In the bridge of this colossal ship was Admiral Melt-yong in command of the Imperial invasion force against the Lylat System. He had a scar running from his right eyebrow to his right cheek, and had an eye patch in the right eye as a result of confrontation between the Imperials and an unfortunate galaxy. Admiral Melt-yong was a highly decorated officer of the Galactic Imperial Republic. It was said that Melt-yong had no compassion towards the enemies of the Empire, and that he would follow the orders of his superiors without thinking on the consequences.

Admiral Meltyong was at the bridges view port, observing the system he was about to crush. An officer called for him to come to one of the posts in which men were working in front of screens. One of these screens had the Council transports final moments recorded, ready to be viewed by Admiral Melt-yong.

Admiral Melt-yong moved towards the officer that had called for him.

Admiral Melt-yong- I hope this is important, general. What is it?

General- Sir, it seems that the Alliance got to the system before we did. But they were not received warmly.

The general played the recording of the destruction of the allied transport. Admiral Melt-yong watched with satisfaction, as the Allies had failed to warn the system before the arrival of the Imperials.

Admiral Melt-yong- Humph, so the Alliance failed and lost a transport. These creatures must be very terrorized by their previous invaders as to destroy a defenseless transport.

General- Either that, or they wanted to take no risks.

Admiral Melt-yong- Did the allied transport managed to sent the warning to the system?

General- They did sent a transmission to the planet of Corneria, but the Cornerian communication system is still under recovery from the previous aparoid invasion. No transmissions could be received or sent.

Admiral Melt-yong- Good. Then, that means that our attack has not yet been discovered by the system.

General- By the system or by the galaxy.

The invasion force was getting closer and closer to the system when the officer in charge of the communications between the Imperial Forces and the Imperial Republic called for the Admiral.

Officer- Admiral, the Emperor wishes to have a word with you, sir.

Admiral Melt-yong went from the video recording station to the communication station.

Admiral Melt-yong- You called for me, my lord?

A hologram of a mysterious figure covered by shadows suddenly appeared in front of the Admiral. The officers and men in the bridge tried not to stare at the threatening dark figure of the holographic image, and continued with their jobs as if it wasnt there; the problem was that it was there.

The dark figure finally came with a reply for the Admiral.

Emperor- Break off your attack, Admiral. I have sensed a powerful disturbance in the future that might favor us.

Admiral Melt-yong- But, sir, we are almost in the system, ready to attack! We cannot break the invasion now! We only need to

The Emperor cut the Admiral as he spoke, but this time he spoke louder.

Emperor- Return to the galaxy, Admiral! We are only delaying the attack. The attack shall move forward, but we must wait for the perfect time to come.

Admiral Melt-yong- And when will this perfect time come, my lord?

Admiral Melt-yong- It will come in time.

The menacing hologram of the Emperor had finally disappeared. But Admiral Melt-yong was disappointed at not hearing a more specific answer to his question.

Admiral Melt-yong moved again towards the main view port and stared at the system that he was so close to capture, and order his men to turn the fleet and return home.

Admiral Melt-yong- Turn the fleet. Were going home.

General- Yes, Admiral.

The Imperial Invasion Force was now turning away from the Lylat System. The inhabitants of the system had no idea of the close they were to a new, more powerful, invasion.

The next day after the death of Senator Natalie Malovich and the crew onboard the Council Transport, the Senate held a special ceremony in honor of the fallen members of the Alliance for their sacrifice in the line of duty. Between the people in the ceremony, were the many senators, leaders, and officers of the Solar System. Also, between the people in the ceremony, were Commander Boris Malovich and his son, John Edwards Malovich. Edwards was 20 years old, and he was a recruit in the Solar Systems Military Academy. Edwards was in class when he received the news of his mothers death by his father. He was filled with grief, pain and hatred against the creatures that had taken the life of his mother. Boris Malovich, in the other hand, did not harvest any hatred towards the Cornerians. He understood that the Cornerians were just trying to protect their home, like any animal with offsprings would do in Earth.

At the end of the ceremony that night, the attendants showed their respects to Boris and Edwards. Edwards still had the flag of the Solar System, which was given to the members of the family of the deceased, in his arms. The family and friends of the other men onboard the transport hated the Cornerians for this attack, but at the same time understood Commander Boris point of view about these creatures. None of them had a hatred so strong against this creatures has John Edwards Malovich. Even hearing the name of the system enraged him. The only one keeping him from going mad with anger was his father.

When everyone was gone, John was outside in the courtyard of the funerary building looking at the stars. His father went to him to ease his torment.

Boris Malovich- Son, I know how hard this has been for you. But youll get nothing by hating them.

John Edwards Malovich- I dont only hate them, I want to do the same to them as they did to mother. I want to make them pay for her death.

Boris Malovich- Dont even think about it, son! Hate is the path towards madness.

John Edwards Malovich- The men of the Alliance were also killed! Why wont the Alliance do anything?!

Boris Malovich- Because we already have a far more powerful enemy. The inhabitants of that system were just protecting their territory. And, besides, we dont want to start a war in which we would have to split our forces and defend ourselves from two fronts.

John Edwards Malovich- But the Alliance could protect us from the Empire, while we attack the system! We are more powerful than they are!

Boris Malovich- But we dont want to fight a war that would have no gain but the loss of many lives! Through the history of the Earth, humans have fought in many, horrible wars. It is time to leave that aside and start a whole new life. We must not make the same mistake we have done in the past.

John Edwards Malovich- But, they

His father interrupted John has he was talking.

Boris Malovich- John! Right before her passing, I promised her I would raise you to be the fine, responsible, good man she wanted you to be! It was her dream for you! If you continue to harvest such feelings, you will never make her dream come true! You would break her dreams, and my promise.

Edwards now had tears in his eyes. He tried to hold them in, and act like if he knew no such feelings. His father continued as he removed the tears off his eyes.

Boris Malovich- You must promise me something. You must never think of the ones that killed your mother. You must keep your peace. Please, son, promise me, that you wont think of them anymore.

Edwards looked at the sky as if trying to find his mother upon the stars. As he stared at the cosmos, a shooting star dashed the skies, leaving a trail of cosmic dust behind it. Finally, Edwards replied with a low voice, almost whispering.

John Edwards Malovich- I promise.

Boris Malovich- Thank you, son. Now, lets go home. It is getting late, and you have to go to the Academy tomorrow.

Boris was about to go inside the building when he turned and waited for his son to follow.

Boris Malovich- Well, you are not coming? Its cold out here.

Edwards looked at the skies one more time, and then went with his father. Boris had kept his sons anger from driving his son mad. But he would not always be with his son to make him come to his senses. Some day, they would be separated, and the power within Edwards would choose its path. Boris did not know that his so, Edwards, had an extraordinary power within him. The power to become the greatest man that ever lived, or to become the most terrible and evil being that had ever existed! As the crisis with the Empire continued, the way for the raise of a great evil was being paved.

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*Chapter 2*

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<<<A New Tragedy>>>

It finally happened the Empire had attacked an Allied galaxy. The Allies had sent help to the weakening forces of the galaxy, but outer galactic ring closer to the Imperial center had already fallen within Imperial control. All over the galaxy, the news on all the screens was the same: The Empire has taken over the galactic outer ring The civilian population is pleading for help to get out of there Many evacuated right before the Imperials arrived, but for many, it was too late The civilians, that are still trying to hold on, are now being bombarded into surrender!

The Senate of the Earth would not stand quiet while an ally was being pounded. They decided to help anyway they could. But the Senate of the New Republic, thinking that Earths fleet was no match against the Imperials, denied them to participate with the defending forces. But, however, there was something that they could do to help out. The Allied Senate did not give them permission to fight the Empire, but they gave them permission to send rescue transports to the galaxy and evacuate the remaining civilians. The transports would be escorted by Allied vessels and fighters that would take care of any Imperial attack against them.

To lead this daring operation, the Senate from Earth assigned Commander Boris Malovich with the command of the rescue transports. They were to depart as soon as possible. Boris did not wanted to leave his son, but many civilian lives depended on the evacuation to take place.

As the transports departed from the main Russian hangar, Edwards saw his father depart in his escort ship along with the rescue transports. He was now 23 years old.

The rescue operation was composed of thousands of transports and a few hundreds of escort ships to protect the transports along with the Allies. This transports and ships belonged to all the nations of Earth: American, Russian, English, Arab, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Korean, Canadian, etc. Every nation of Earth had participation on this operation; even small nations contributed with at least a transport.

Upon arrival of the Rescue Forces to the crippled ring of galaxy, the Imperial Forces immediately went after the transports. The Allied forces started to keep the Imperials away from Earths evacuation forces. The transports scattered through the galactic ring to cover more space and evacuate civilians faster. Protected by Allied vessels and Earths escort ships, the transports reached every corner of the affected area. As soon as the transports reached the systems, the Earths and Allied forces increased their efficiency to protect the transports against any possible Imperial attack. The real attacks started as soon as the transports had reached and landed in every planet, which were not many, of the galactic ring. Imperial ground forces started to open fire at the transports, but were crushed by the immense firepower of the escorting vessels.

As soon as the landing area was clear, civilians started to arrive at the site. Many of them were wounded as they were being bombarded by destroyers. The destroyers, that had been bombarding the planets of this area, had moved towards the fronts between the Imperial occupied territory and Allied defense forces, were the battle was still raging.

When the last of the civilians were evacuated, the transports took off and left the systems towards a relocation camp, in one of the allied galaxies, for the civilians. But, as they were preparing to go light speed, a huge Imperial fleet came out of light speed in front of one of the many groups of rescue transports that had split up for every system.

The officer in command of this unlucky group of evacuation transports was the commander of the entire rescue operation: Commander Boris Malovich. From the bridge of his escort ship, Commander Malovich saw the thousands of Imperial destroyers that had appeared in front of them. But the ship that called is attention the most was the Imperial super star destroyer SSD- 108. And in command of the Imperial forces, that had encountered this small group of transports, was none other than Admiral Melt-yong.

In Commander Malovichs ship, sirens started to sound as Malovich gave the order to turn the transports to avoid the Imperial destroyers. The transports acknowledge the order and turned towards their left to prepare for light speed. But as they were about to set coordinates to go to the desired galaxy, a transmission came through the communication channels transport. It was Admiral Melt-yong.

Admiral Melt-yong- Attention, Allied scums! Surrender immediately, or suffer the consequences!

But Commander Malovich was not going to surrender the lives of the many innocent lives that the transports were carrying.

Commander Malovich- We are not going to surrender! *turns to the navigation officer* Get ready with those coordinates!

Navigation Officer- Sir, is not so easy! We are still trying to find them, sir!

A reply from Admiral Melt-yong came.

Admiral Melt-yong- If you are NOT going to surrender then you WILL be destroyed!

Admiral Melt-yong then gave the order to launch millions of fighters against the small group of transports. The Allies could not possibly hold them off for very long. So, Commander Malovich was forced to give a very risky order, but it would at least take them out of there.

Commander Malovich- To all transports: take any valid coordinate and enter it for light speed! Repeat: take any valid coordinate and enter it for light speed!

Transport Captain 1- But it could be dangerous, sir!

Commander Malovich- But at least we would be out of this situation!

Transport Captain 2- And whats the idea?! Just enter any valid coordinate?!

Commander Malovich- Yes! Just enter any valid coordinate and get out of here! As soon as you get to a safer place, enter the coordinated for the refugee camp! Then, well meet back on the Solar System!

Transport Captain 3- Acknowledged, sir. Moving now.

One after another, the transports and escort ships got into light speed. But Commander Malovichs ship stood behind till the last transport was safely out of danger.

After the last transport had finally escaped, the Imperial fighters went after the last remaining ship, which was Commander Malovichs escort ship. The huge vessel did all it could to repeal the Imperial fighters, but it was no use; they were too many. The escort ship now had all of its power on the shields and the hyperdrive.

Finally, Commander Malovich gave the order to pick any random valid coordinate and enter it to go light speed and get out of there.

Commander Malovich- Navigator, pick any valid coordinate and get us out of here!

Navigation Officer- Yes, sir!

The navigator picked a valid coordinates from the nav-com and enter it, readying the ship for light speed. The navigator then waited for the Commanders order to press the hyperdrive trigger that would take them into light speed.

Navigation Officer- Ready for light speed plus 5, sir!

A blast from one of the Imperial star destroyers had totally wore off the ships shields. Also, the ship had no energy left; it was all concentrated on the hyperdrive. Now, the ship was vulnerable to any kind of attack.

Malovich finally gave the order to go on to light speed.

Commander Malovich- Now! Get us out of here!

The navigator pressed the hyperdrive trigger as soon as the order was give. The escort ship disappeared from Imperial sights and scanners. Finally, the ship had escaped.

Onboard the SSD- 108, Admiral Melt-yong looked through the bridges view port as the Earths ship escaped. But, he looked rather pleased, satisfied; like if he had won; and, in a way, he did.

An officer walked to Admiral Melt-yongs side. It was the same general that was with Admiral Melt-yong when the invasion to the Lylat System was canceled. The general finally spoke.

General- We lost them?! The Emperor will not be happy to about this!

Admiral Melt-yong- On the contrary, general.

Admiral Melt-yong replied, while looking at the reports of the Imperial invasion on the galaxy through the main view screen over the view port.

Admiral Melt-yong- We might have lost the allied transports but we won a galaxy.

General- True.

Admiral Melt-yong- Now, lets get with the program.

Admiral Melt-yong turned to the men operating the communication systems and gave the order for the fleet to move on towards the galaxys center, where pockets of resistance were fighting off the mighty Empire.

Meanwhile, in another part of the universe, Malovichs ship got out of light speed in an unknown system; or so it was for them. Malovich turned to the astronavigation officer and asked for their location.

Commander Malovich- Navigator, where are we?

Navigation Officer- I dont know, sir. The space atlas seems to be off-line. In fact, the entire ship seems to be off-line, sir.

Another officer came to Malovich.

Officer- Sir, it seems we directed all the energy to the hyperdrive system. We have no energy on the entire ship as to turn on a small office lamp.

Commander Malovich- In that case, activate the emergency generator for power.

Officer- Sorry, sir, but the generator alone wont be enough as to reactivate the engines and get us out of here. And certainly not enough to activate the hyperdrive.

Commander Malovich- Then well contact for help.

Malovich turned to the operator of the communication systems.

Commander Malovich- Is there enough energy as to send a transmission to Earth?

Crewmember - Yes, sir.

Officer- Why dont we contact the inhabitants of this system? Well if there ARE inhabitants.

Commander Malovich- For some reason I dont trust this system. Its like if Ive been here before.

The communication officer finally was able to turn the comlink back on-line with the little energy that was being provided by the emergency generator.

Crewmember - Sir, systems back on-line.

Commander Malovich- Great. Now, contact the Earth.

The communication officer started to enter the coordinates for communications between the ship and the Earth.

Crewmember - Communications established, sir

A static noise came from the intercoms and there was an officer in the main screen, but the sound of the static noise made it impossible for the crew of the escort ship to understand a single word.

Commander Malovich- Officer, get rid of that static.

Crewmember- Yes, sir. Ill try.

Finally, the sound was clear, and the officer on the screen could be understood.

Officer Yamasuki- Repeat: do you copy?

Commander Malovich- This is Commander Malovich, could you please repeat that. We had a little problem with our systems.

Officer Yamasuki- Understood. What is your status?

Commander Malovich- Lost, stranded, and bored. Theres not much we can do without energy. We are using what little we have to contact for help.

Officer Yamasuki- Copy that. Just tell us your position and well send a tow ship to bring you home.

Commander Malovich- That is another problem: we dont know where we are.

Officer Yamasuki- No problem. Well find your point of transmission. Please, stand by.

The screen returned to be black while Officer Yamasuki and his operators figured out the location of the escort ship.

Officer- What now, commander?

Commander Malovich- Now, my friend we await.

But right after Commander Malovich finished speaking, the scanner picked something weak, even though it barely had energy to function. The man in charge of the of the scanner was trying to clean the image, but it was still weak. Finally, he called for his commander.

Crewmember- Sir, I think you should see this.

A blast shocked the ship. They were being attacked by familiar creatures.

Commander Malovich- What a

Another blast shocked the ship again, but this time it created a fire in the spot where the hit had occurred. Since the shields were off, any hit caused the hull of the ship to break, killing the men onboard on the damaged sections.

Officer- It seems we are being shot at, sir!

Commander Malovich- Did the Imperials followed us?

After he finished speaking, Malovich looked out the view port to see two cruisers and several fighters. But he could not identify them.

Finally, Officer Yamasuki returned to communications; only to bring bad news.

Officer Yamasuki- Commander Malovich, are you still there?!

Commander Malovich- Yes, Were still here!

Officer Yamasuki- Get out of there! Repeat: get out of there! It is no safe place to be!

Another hit shocked the ship.

Commander Malovich- I would like to get out of here! But our engines are off-line! Remember? We cant get out of here!

Back on Earth, the Japanese officials contacted the Senate and informed them of the situation with Malovichs ship. The Senate contacted the Russian officials on Siberia, where Edwards Malovich was put for guard duty as part of his academy training.

Transmissions were transferred from Tokyo, Japan, to Siberia.

A Russian Allied officer finally communicated with the escort ship, which was still under attack.

Admiral Verokoff- Commander Malovich, are you still there? Please, respond!

Commander Malovich- Who is this?!

Admiral Verokoff- This is Admiral Verokoff, from Earth! Can you do anything to get out of there?!

Commander Malovich- Negative! All of our power is being used on the communication systems now! Please, tell us where we are!

Admiral Verokoff- It seems your little random coordinate pick took you directly to the Lylat System! All of the transports and escort ships have arrived to the refugee camps. You are the only ship that is out of the Allied sectors!

Commander Malovich- Did you said the Lylat System?!

Admiral Verokoff- Affirmative!

Edwards was walking along a big corridor, when he heard men running from computer to computer and yelling: Hurry, I need those maps! Wheres the data I asked for? Call the Senate to send a ship for them! They are not going to make it!

Curious to see what was going on, Edwards entered the big command room. Immediately, Edwards recognized his fathers voice, and looked to the big screen in the far end of the control center. He looked scared, worried that his father might suffer the same fate as his mother knew. But he didnt know that the attackers of his fathers ship were the same creatures that attacked, and killed, his mother.

A huge hit, coming from one of the attacking cruisers, managed to create huge damage on the hull of the escort ship.

In one of the small screens, right below the main view screen of the affected ship, turned on to show a mechanic on the engine room. He was reporting heavy damage.

Mechanic- Sir, the engine room is suffering too much damage! It will not last!

Commander Malovich- Just hang on, men!

A second screen turned on. This time it was the hangar officer.

Hangar Officer- Sir, the ships on the hangar are ready for evacuation! We need to open the hangar doors!

Commander Malovich- Theres no energy to keep the magnetic shield door on! And the theres not enough energy to open the hangar doors!

Admiral Verokoff- We have sent 7 battle cruisers to get you out of there! Please, hang on.

Commander Malovich- Isnt that going to start a war?!

Admiral Verokoff- With any luck, theyll be scared away!

Another blast rocked the escort ship. But this time, the hangar was hit and blasted open.

Hangar Officer- Weve been hit! Weve been hit! Sir, weve been

The hangar officer, along with the men, crew, equipment, and ships that were not secured in the hangar were killed in the blast and/or sucked into space.

Officer- Sir, theres heavy damage on the middle sections of the ship! Another hit of that magnitude, and were done for!

Mechanic - Sir, we cant take much more of this! The emergency generator cant keep up forever!

Admiral Verokoff- Just hold on! Help is on its way!

Back on the Siberian base, Edwards was watching, with great desperation, as his father was being attacked. Edwards still had no idea that the attackers were Cornerians. No one in the command room noticed Edwards; they were too focused on what was going on with the escort ship.

A hit, from the other Cornerian, shocked the ship even harder.

Commander Malovich- How long for the battle ships to arrive?!

Admiral Verokoff- Just hold on for three minutes!

Officer- Sir, we have no time! The hulls are not strong enough to resist such fire power, they wont take much more!

Crewmember- Sir, the Cornerian cruisers are accumulating a huge amount of energy!

Officer- How can you know that if our equipment is off-line?!

The crewman pointed towards the Cornerian cruisers, which could now be seen from the right view port. All men in the bridge turned to see that the Cornerian Cruisers were building up enough energy as to destroy the entire ship. The main guns of both of Cornerian Cruisers were glowing with an intense yellow light.

Mechanic- What?! Whats going on?! Please, tell us!

Officer- *Murmuring* Were done for.

Both of the Cornerian cruisers opened fire at the allied ship at the same time. The blasts hit the ship from the back. The escort transport started to blow from the back to the front in a series of small explosions coming from within as a reaction of the initial hit.

In the engine room, a huge ball of fire was approaching the mechanic in the screen. The fireball consumed everything and everyone, burning the crew in the engine room.

Mechanic- Holy sh

The mechanic never managed to finish his sentence. The screen in which the mechanic was communicating with the bridge, showed the flames consuming the man, then, it turned to static. The fireball continued, without stopping, burning everything it touched.

Admiral Verokoff- Whats going on there?! Commander?!

The communications between the escort ship and the Earth started to break, showing some static on sound and image.

In the bridge of the escort ship, Commander Malovich saw how a big mass of fire was approaching the entrance to bridge from the main corridor, seeing men being consumed and burned by the flames. Men all around prayed and waited for their deaths, as the massive ball of fire approached the bridge.

Officer- *Murmuring* Dear God.

Commander Malovich- Fear not, my men. After this well be at peace.

The fireball finally reached the bridge, blowing everything. Commander Malovich stood motionless and waited to welcome death as the fire approached. He seemed tranquil. The fire, originated by the blast of both Cornerian cruisers, blew the escort ship from within. The ship was, now, a ball of fire. Sending pieces of metal flying in all directions.

Back on the command room of the Siberian base, all men had seen the terrible tragedy. All of them have seen the death of the 750 men onboard the escort ship, including Edwards. But, Edwards still had no idea who had attacked, and destroyed them. Edwards was shocked, he didnt showed any emotions. He just stood there.

Admiral Verokoff contacted the 7 battle cruisers that he had sent, and order them to abort their mission, it was too late, it had failed. The escort ship had been destroyed.

One of the officers went to one of the men working on the computer, recording every moment of the transitions.

Officer- I want you to type this.

Records Officer- Yes, sir. Just say it to me, Ill type it.

The records officer prepared the computer to type what the officer was about to dictate him.

Records Officer- Ready, sir. You may start.

Officer- Present date, time, and location: At 7:54 PM, the Japanese officials handed over the communications with the escort ship to Siberiathe ship was already under attack. At 7:56, battle ships were sent to protect and rescue the escort ship. And at 7:59, communications with Commander Malovich broke. All 750 men onboard are presumed dead. The attackers were Cornerians from the Lylat System

While the officer was dictating, Edwards listened from the upper level. When he heard the attackers were Cornerians, he still showed no emotions. But inside Edwards, the power that was within him had turned, from being neither good nor evil, to the far end of the side of evil. He, now, hated those creatures with all of his soul.

In the capital world of the Galactic Imperial Republic, in a big dark chamber of the Imperial palace, the Emperor had sensed Edwardss enormous power and hatred. The day he was waiting for was now closer.

The next day, after the destruction of the escort ship, the Senate held a special ceremony: this time, for the men that had died on onboard the escort ship. And, again, between the people in the ceremony, were the many senators, leaders, and officers of the Solar System. The ceremony was held on a class-leviathan heavy cruiser, of almost the size of an Imperial super star destroyer. The cruiser was in the borders of the Solar System.

Edwards now had two flags: one that was given to him after his mothers death, and another that was given for his fathers death. During the ceremony, Admiral Verokoff approached Edwards, and tried to comfort him.

Admiral Verokoff- Your father was a great man, Edwards. Perhaps one of the best.

At the same time, Officer Yamasuki approached Edwards.

Officer Yamasuki- You know, hes right. Your fathers history is filled with honor. It was a pleasure having talked to him, but unfortunate that it had to be under such circumstances.

Another man came to Edwards. This officer was about 30 years old, and he had the Mexican flag on his right shoulder. The name of this officer was Perez, and his rank was a sergeant from the Mexican Allied Forces.

Sergeant Perez- You must be John Edwards Malovich. I knew your father when he was in the same Space Academy were I studied. He was a good man, and a good friend. You must be proud of having such a great father, as I am proud of having him as a friend.

But Edwards did not answer any of the men. The officers, seeing that his pain was beyond repair, left him alone, still holding his fathers flag.

Another officer, this time of a higher rank, approached Edwards. The mans rank was of a Supreme Allied Commander, and the mans name was James Emerson, from the American Allied Forces.

Commander Emerson- Son, your father was a good man. And, for what I see on your Academy records, your becoming a good man too.

Edwards still did not spoke a word and showed no emotions. It was if like his soul had died. Commander Emerson continued.

Commander Emerson- Well, the reason why Im here before you is because theres a position open among the highest ranks, and I have seen your records and showed them to the Senate. Your records are incredibly higher than any cadet, or officer, in the past. The Senate agrees that, perhaps if youre ready, you could fill the position of high commander of the Solar Systems forces. Now, I know is a big jump. But, for your records, you seem more than prepared for this rank.

Finally, Edwards looked to the Supreme Commander and replied.

John Edwards Malovich- Will I have the control of the systems fleet?

Commander Emerson- Well, not exactly. But you will command your own fleet. Why?

John Edwards Malovich- Just curiosity.

But in reality, it was more than just curiosity. No one knew the power and hatred that Edwards was about to unleash, over the creature that had taken away his family, in a not so distant future.

In the ceremony, bagpipes and drums could be heard all over the immense hangar, were the ceremony was taking place. Edwards was now thinking on how to get even with the creatures that had killed his family. His goal was now to make them suffer, and eradicate their entire species.

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Chapter 3 doesn't seem to fit!!!

[Ramuza]

Whoa!!!! Man thats Good!

[rebel_gunman]

Chapter Added: Tuesday 29 of March, 2005. At 2:23 PM.

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Thanks to Ramuza, now I can post Chapter 3 without having to do doubleposts!

Thanks Ramuza!!

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*Chapter 3*

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<<<An Evil Arising>>>

Four years have passed since Commander Malovich and his crews were killed. The Empire had not yet attacked since they took the galaxy G9.87x10^38. It seemed that they were preparing for something big. Every men in the Galactic Human Alliance was worried that the next Imperial move might be against their home galaxies. But only one man remained tranquil. Edwards appeased himself by planning an attack of his own against the Lylat System. He now had the power to go before the Senate and ask for a declaration of war. If the Senate approved it, it might start a war between the Lylat System and the Solar System. But if the Senate rejects it, he would do anything to get even with those furry creatures.

Edwards, now a commander, was now 27 years old, but he looked twice his age. All of his hatred had grown stronger. Edwards had no trace of goodness now, but he did not showed any hateful feelings. His hatred was against the furry creatures of the Lylat System and its galaxy, not towards any other race.

The Galactic Imperial Republic had sent private messages to Edwards, saying that they could help him get his revenge, but only if he defected from the Alliance and joined the Empire. Edwards had a great loyalty towards the Alliance, and refused to defect and join. But as time went by, Edwards started to have second thoughts. He would do anything to get his revenge.

Finally, Edwards was about to go before the Senate and ask the daring request for war. He wore his green officers uniform with red shoulder tops, and a military Russian type military hat. Commander Edwards had only one thing in mind: revenge. The enormous building of Earths Senate was in the capital of the United States, Washington D.C. The building used to be the U.N., but after the Rafaelian Years, the building was destroyed. The new building, which was constructed over the old one, was even bigger. Outside the building, in front of the huge guarded entrance, the flags of all the nations on earth could be seen on their poles. As Edwards was entering the building, he looked up to the top of the main entrance were it said Pax patet, sunt omnes uno, qua patet orbis and looked at the symbol of the Solar System, which was the U.N. symbol of the Earth surrounded by laurel, plus a ribon below the globe, unifying the laurel, and 8 stars around the globe.

Inside the building, in the Senates chamber, thousands of senators and officers were sitting on their respective places. The Senators and officers were called, for an emergency, under the order of Commander Edwards. In the chamber, there was unrest among the many senators and officers. The air was filled with confusion, as the men within the chamber were asking why were they summoned, and what was the emergency.

Finally, Commander Edwards stood in the podium in front of the entire senate to ask for the declaration of war against the Lylat System. The entire chamber was now in silence, waiting for what Edwards had to say.

Commander Edwards Malovich- You are probably asking why have I have called for you.

Every one in the chamber waited for Edwards to state the purpose of this meeting. Edwards continued.

Commander Edwards Malovich- In the past years, some of our ships have been destroyed, killing their crews Many good men have died because of these creatures. We MUST retaliate for such vicious attacks As High Commander of the Solar Systems Forces, I feel that it is my responsibility to give an answer to these creatures Thats way I stand here before you: To ask for a declaration of WAR against the Lylat System and its galaxy!

As soon as Edwards mentioned the declaration of war against the Lylat System and its galaxy, the chamber of the senate filled with unrest at the idea of war against the animals. One of the Russian senators stood up of his seat and shouted at the man.

Russian Senator- Are you mad?! We cannot we must NOT think of another enemy but the Empire!

Another senator, from England, stood up in support of the Russian senator.

British Senator- Hes right! Why fight two enemies?! This declaration of war is a laugh at the face of the new Earth, and civilization!

And one after another, the many senators of the big senate chamber stood against the crazy idea of declaring war at the creatures that were just trying to avoid future invasions.

American Senator- I hope this is not because of what happened to your parents!

Chinese Senator- Right! You must separate familiar crisis from political ones!

Japanese Senator- It is a disgrace for new Earth to enter at war with creatures that have no idea that we even exist!

Commander Edwards Malovich- But now they know we exist! If we dont retaliate, we might

Iraqi Senator- Ill say the same that the American senator said: I hope this is not because of your parents incident!

Commander Edwards Malovich- It is not! If we dont

Mexican Senator- Mr. Malovich, this whole idea of a war against animals is well es una idea loca! I dont see the point on way to attack these creatures if they dont want to even attack us!

Commander Edwards Malovich- But they attacked our ships!

Nigerian Senator- But only because we entered their territory!

Zambian Senator- Hes right! If you enter the territory of an animal, you should expect the animal to defend its territory and its off springs!

Commander Edwards Malovich- But these creatures must be eradicated before

Suddenly, the Supreme Allied Commander aroused from his seat. It was commander James Emerson.

Commander Emerson- Edwards Malovich, it is obvious that youre not actually ready for this job!

Commander Edwards Malovich- Those creatures

Commander Emerson- Mr. Malovich, sit down! Well talk about this later! And you better have some good answers!

Commander Edwards Malovich- I will not seat until you see my point!

Commander Emerson- Mr. Malovich, if you dont seat in this very moment Ill have to

Commander Edwards Malovich- I will not seat! You must understand that

Commander Emerson- Please, Mr. Malovich, take your seat!

Commander Edwards Malovich- I will not, until you see my point! What Im trying to say is

Commander Emerson- Thats it! If youre not going to obey your superiors, then Im afraid that Ill have to terminate your service to the Alliance!

The Supreme Commander was furious with Edwards for calling the Senate for such a reason. Edwards now felt that his own race had betrayed him. He was furious that his declaration of war against those creatures would never pass, unless, he joined the Imperial forces.

Edwards finally stepped down from the podium and cursed everyone in the senate. The senators and officers in the chamber were outraged. Edwards was now walking away towards the exit. The Supreme Commander then called Edwards to stop.

Commander Emerson- Edwards, stop there!

But Edwards kept walking, furious, without responding.

Commander Emerson- I said stop!

But Edwards continued.

Commander Emerson- Dont make me call the guards!

Edwards kept walking towards the exit. Then, Commander Emerson called for the guards.

Commander Emerson- Thats it! Guards! Guards, arrest Edwards Malovich for disobeying the orders of his superiors!

Two guards tried to grab him from behind. But, as soon as the guards grabbed Edwards from the arms, Edwards turned to them and pushed them away without even touching them.

Edwards was surprised at the power he had just discovered. But Commander Emerson called for more guards.

Edwards started to run out of the chamber, off the building, and towards the emergency hangar behind the Senates building. Edwards boarded a small loader shuttle, and took off. The guards of the hangar closed the doors before the shuttle managed to get away. But the loader ship was armed with low power laser cannons, but they were strong enough to bust open the closed hangar doors. With a single blast of the cannons, the hangar doors were blown open. The guards started to open fire with their blasters, but the small blasters were no match for the reinforced titanium hulls and the shields of the ship.

Guard- Sir, the subject is trying to get away!

Commander Emerson- Try anything you can to stop him!

Guard- Yes, sir!

Commander Emerson- Call the police fleet, tell them we have a ship on the loose!

Officer- Yes, sir! Right away!

Commander Emerson- Well, I think John Edwards Malovich finally lost it!

The loader shuttle was getting away from the planet, and away from the system. Edwards was setting the coordinates for the Imperial galaxy, when 3 police cruisers tried to catch up with the loader ship. They contacted the loader to stop.

Police Cruiser Captain 1- Attention, you are under arrest! Stop your ship immediately, or well have to take action!

But Edwards did not responded.

Police Cruiser Captain 2- Stop right now, or well take action!

And, again, there was no response from Edwards.

Police Cruiser Captain 3- We warned you!

The captain of the police cruiser 1, 2, and 3 were ready to activate the tractor beam to capture the runaway.

Police Cruiser Captain 1- Ok, were ready to use the tractor beam! Standing by!

Police Cruiser Captain 2- Well need to get even closer within range!

Police Cruiser Captain 3- Were ready to use the beam!

But just before the cruisers were able to fire the tractor beam, Edwards made the jump to light speed; escaping from the cruisers, and the system.

In the capital world of the Galactic Imperial Republic, in the big dark chamber of the Imperial palace, the Emperor had sensed Edwards coming to the Empire. Now, the day the Emperor was awaiting had finally arrived.

From the entrance to the Emperors chamber, Admiral Melt-yong came in.

Admiral Melt-yong- My lord, may I please speak with you.

Emperor- I know why youre here, Admiral Melt-yong. And you have my permission to ready the fleet for the invasion on the Lylat System.

Admiral Melt-yong- Thank you, my lord.

Emperor- However, you will not command the attack.

Admiral Melt-yong- Pardon me, my lord?

Emperor- From now on, youll be under the command of a new officer.

Admiral Melt-yong- And who, may I ask, is this officer, my lord.

At that point, another officer came in to the Emperors chamber.

Emperor- You are about to find out.

The officer approached both.

Officer- Pardon me, Admiral. My lord, one of our patrol ships found and captured a loader ship that had just came out of light speed. The ship seems to have come from the Solar System, its markings confirms it. Also, we have arrested the officer that was onboard the shuttle. He says he wants to join, my lord.

Emperor- Bring the man before me.

Officer- Right away, my lord.

The officer got out of the chamber to carry out the Emperors orders.

Admiral Melt-yong- My lord, are you saying that this prisoner

Emperor- He is now your commanding officer.

Admiral Melt-yong - But, my lord, we dont even know this man!

Emperor- But I do.

The Emperor looked, with an evil smiled, at the Admiral.

Admiral Melt-yong- Very well, my lord.

Back on Earth, the officers of the system gathered on the Mimas Military Space Station, in orbit around Saturn. The officers were on a small meeting room, sitting around a big rectangular table. The meeting room of the space station had a big view port that overlooked the crater on the surface of Mimas, one of Saturns moons. They were discussing with officers of the Galactic Human Alliance about the next Imperial move. But, somewhere in the discussion, the escape of the former allied officer was the center of the talking.

Galactic Allied Officer 1- So, I heard that one of you officers escaped. Is that true?

Commander Emerson- Unfortunately, it is.

Galactic Allied Officer 2- Why? What happened?

Commander Emerson- Well, I believe that the loss of his parents was too much for him to keep behind.

Galactic Allied Officer 1- You mean that hes the son of

Commander Emerson- Yes. Hes the son of the Malovich.

Galactic Allied Officer 2- The ones that got killed by the Cornerians?

Commander Emerson- Yes.

Admiral Verokoff- Unfortunate that such a man could act like that.

Officer Yamasuki- Well, you must also understand the torment that the man is going through.

Galactic Allied Officer 3- I also heard that he pushed the guards without even touching them. Is that true?

Commander Emerson- I dont know if thats quite true. I did saw him pushing the guards away, but I couldnt see if he actually touched them or not.

Galactic Allied Officer 3- Well, if it is true you might have a sith on your hands.

Commander Emerson- I dont believe on such things.

Sergeant Perez- Hey, I didnt believe I could make it through the Academy, and look here I am.

Officer Yamasuki- A sith? Isnt that a thing of the movies?

Galactic Allied Officer 2- Actually, we find it impressive that your movie industry actually could see part of the New Republics history. Its not totally accurate, but it is still incredible.

Sergeant Perez- What movie?

Commander Emerson- Please, we didnt came here to talk about movies.

An officer came running into the meeting room. Breathless, the man came to Commander Emerson to give some pretty disturbing news.

Officer- Sir, we found this tapes on Commander Edwards Malovichs quarters.

The officer showed a small disc and gave it to Commander Emerson.

Commander Emerson- What is in it?

Officer- Intelligence says it is a message from the Imperial Republic to Commander Edwards Malovich, sir.

Commander Emerson- Thank you. Youre dismissed.

Officer- Thank you, sir.

The officer left the meeting room, still trying to get some air because of his rush to give the news to the Commander.

Sergeant Perez- So, whats the message?

Commander Emerson- Lets find out.

Emerson placed the small disk into one of the CD drives located on the sides of the conference table.

Commander Emerson- Lets see what we have here.

With the push of a button, the contents of the disc were revealed. The disc showed an Imperial officer speaking about what Edwards felt towards the Cornerians, and the Emperor shared his feelings. It also mentioned something about defecting the Alliance and joining the Imperial Republic. And if he did, the Emperor would teach him to use is power and would give him the military power he needed to get his revenge.

After seeing and hearing this, the men in the meeting room were more concerned that ever. If the former commander did joined the Imperial Republic, then, theyll be fighting against a gifted man.

Back in the Imperial palace, two guards wearing black uniforms escorted Edwards through the corridors from the hangars to the Emperors chamber. The guards pushed Edwards through the entrance to the enormous chamber. Edwards almost fell, but he managed to regain his valance before he fell. The Emperor was sitting on his dark throne, covered by shadows.

Emperor- Welcome, Mr. Malovich. I hope you enjoyed our hospitality.

Edwards Malovich- This is hospitality? You do know how to treat a guest around here.

The Emperor smiled, and ordered the guards to leave.

Emperor- Guards, leave!

Both guards left immediately, leaving Edwards and the Emperor.

Emperor- Now, I know why you have come here.

Edwards Malovich- You do?

Emperor- Indeed. I also know about your power and your powerful hatred towards those animals.

Edwards Malovich- Wow, you do know some stuff about me.

Emperor- You would be surprised about how many things I know.

Edwards Malovich- So, tell me about that power I have.

Emperor- If you want youll know.

The Emperor started to tell the whole story about his power. From the sith lords, to the ones that followed after the downfall of the Empire in the Republic. Everything was revealed to Edwards. Edwards stood in front of the Emperor, listening to every word that the Emperor spoke.

Finally, the Emperor had finished telling the whole story about the mighty powers of the dark side.

Edwards Malovich- So, this power I have within me can help me get my revenge?

Emperor- That, and more.

Edwards Malovich- So, where do I sign?

The Emperor smiled again at the success of bringing Edwards to the Empire, and to the dark side.

Emperor- Theres no need to sign anything. I already did all the arrangements for your stay. The only thing left to do now, is to start your training on the use and control of your powers.

The Emperor threw something at Edwards to catch. It was a lightsaber, an advanced double-bladed lightsaber.

Edwards couldnt resist the temptation of activating it, and so he did. The blade was yellow, not red.

Edwards Malovich- The color doesnt seem to be too threatening.

Emperor- Appearances might deceive. For the power of enforcing fear is not within the blade, but on the one holding it.

Edwards Malovich- True. So, when do we start, hum

Emperor- Please, call me master master Rafael.

Edwards Malovich- As you wish Master Rafael.

The Emperor now laughed with an evil laughter that could scare even the bravest men of the Galactic Alliance.

And so, the day in which great evil was about to be unleashed had come.

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*Chapter 4*

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<<<Evil Unleashed>>>

Three years after the escape of Edwards Malovich to the Empire, the Galactic Alliance had grew concerned with the possibility that the Empire was building up its force for a great attack on all of the Allied Sectors. But what the Alliance didnt know, was that those three years the Emperor had been training Edwards Malovich, and that the Imperial Republic was actually getting ready for an invasion on the Lylat System and its galaxy. Edwards was now 30 years old, and had succeeded on his dark training. Edwards was now a dark lord.

In the dark chamber of the Imperial Palace, Edwards Malovich was ready to become the worst nightmare of the furry creatures of the targeted galaxy.

Emperor- You are now ready, Lord John Edwards.

Lord John Edwards- Thanks, master.

Emperor- Now, it is time you to move forward with your revenge.

The Emperor pressed a button to activate the comlink on his throne and communicated with the command room of the Imperial Palace.

Emperor- Send me Admiral Melt-yong, at once.

A reply came from the comlink.

Officer- Yes my lord, right away.

Lord John Edwards- So, will I have my own fleet?

Emperor- Your own fleet, and more.

Lord John Edwards- And is there any limit to my use of the fleet and the Imperial force?

Emperor- As long as it is for the might of the Imperial Republic there is no limit.

The Emperor smiled. Admiral Melt-yong entered the chamber and approached both men.

Admiral Melt-yong- You called for me, my lord.

Emperor- I want you to meet your new lord.

The Emperor pointed towards Edwards. Admiral Melt-yong turned to Edwards and saluted the man in an oriental way.

Admiral Melt-yong- It will be a pleasure being under your command, my lord.

Lord John Edwards- Please, call me Lord Edwards.

Admiral Melt-yong- As you wish, Lord Edwards.

Emperor- Now, go and get ready for your attack on the Lylat System.

Lord John Edwards - Right away, master.

Admiral Melt-yong- Of course, my lord.

Both men left the chamber and were walking along a big, long hallway that led towards the hangars of the palace, were they would board their shuttle and go to the Imperial Fleet, which was ready to leave.

Lord John Edwards- I know you met my father.

Edwards said without looking at the Admiral. The Admiral was a little scared now.

Lord John Edwards- Theres no need to be afraid. We are now on the same side, and I take good care of my men. Also, youll be my second officer in command. If Im not around to give any orders or to make any decision, I want you to take care of do it.

Admiral Melt-yong- Thanks, Lord Edwards.

Both men had finally arrived at the hangar, where their shuttle was standing by. Edwards and the Admiral boarded the shuttle and left towards their ready-to-go fleet.

Meanwhile, in the Lylat System, the Starfox team was patrolling somewhere near Sauria. They had been alerted for mysterious vessels entering the system without permission on the previous years. The Government of Corneria gave the Starfox team a good amount of money for their help against the aparoids. The money was enough as to build another ship. This ship resembled the last one, but it was better and stronger.

The leader of the Starfox team, Fox McCloud, entered the bridge of the ship. Krystal was already there, feeling bad, almost about to faint.

Fox- Krystal, whats wrong?

Krystal- I dont know. I feel a great danger coming.

Krystal fell after ending her sentence. Fox managed to grab her before she hit the floor, and put her on a seat to rest. Falco came into the bridge.

Falco- Hey, Fox! Whats wrong with her now?

Fox- I dont know! She just said that she felt great danger coming and then she fainted!

Then, Slippy came in.

Slippy- Hey, Falco, I just finished fixing your Arwing. I think you pushed it to hard, and What happened to Krystal?! Is she alright?!

Fox- Shell be fine. She just needs to rest for a while.

Falco- Well, if she said that there is great danger coming, we should probably call General Pepper. Dont you think?

Slippy- She said that?! Then we must contact General Pepper right away! You know shes never wrong when it comes to feeling whats next.

Fox- Yeah, I think we probably should. And by the way, Slippy, I think ROB needs a recharge!

Slippy- But I recharged him 5 hours ago!

Falco- Well, ROB has been a little wasted since you checked his systems.

Slippy- Ok, ok! Ill see whats wrong with him.

Slippy started to check what was wrong with ROB, while Fox thought of what Krystal had said. If this danger was strong enough as to make Krystal faint, then they had to contact the General Pepper right away.

Back to the Imperial Republic, Lord John Edwards was looking through the view port of the ship that was once under the command of Admiral Melt-yong and looked at the immense fleet he had under his command. The SSD-108 now belonged to Edwards. The fleet consisted of 2 leviathan-class super star destroyers, 4 class-executor super star destroyers with 100 star destroyers each one, and millions and millions of fighters, landing crafts, loader shuttles, ground assault vehicles, men, and more. The fleet seemed to be invincible.

Admiral Melt-yong contacted Lord John Edwards, through hologram transmissions, from the other leviathan-class super star destroyer, the SSD-347.

Admiral Melt-yong- Lord Edwards, the fleet is ready. All systems have been checked and are ready to operate. We await your orders.

Edwards felt that the day of his revenge was now. And, so, he ordered the move of his fleer to light speed.

Lord John Edwards- Good. Admiral, move the fleet to light speed plus 5.

Admiral Melt-yong- As you wish, Lord John Edwards.

The fleet started to move into position for light speed. Edwards watched with great joy as the fleet moved, ready to carry out his revenge.

Lord John Edwards- And so it begins.

Edwards said in a low voice.

Admiral Melt-yong- Fleet in position and ready, my Lord.

Lord John Edwards- You may proceed to light speed plus 5 now, Admiral.

Admiral Melt-yong- Understood.

Admiral Melt-yond turned to his programmers.

Admiral Melt-yong- You may proceed with the desired coordinates, gentlemen.

Almost instantly, the entire fleet disappeared into light speed. All ships were now on their way to the Lylat System.

On the bridge of the Great Fox II, the Starfox team had been discussing about what Krystal had sensed earlier. They were discussing the matter with General Pepper.

General Pepper- So, you think the Lylat System is in danger again?

Krystal- It might be. I didnt actually saw anything, but the feelings were strong.

Falco- Well, if theres any danger coming this way, well take care of it. Right Fox?

Fox- We must first know what kind of danger is coming.

Slippy- Well, I dont think theyre aparoids. We whipped them all out.

Krystal- They werent aparoids. I felt pain, sadness, a sense of revenge.

Fox, Falco, and Slippy- Revenge?!

General Pepper- Revenge?! Revenge for what?!

Krystal- Thats what I dont understand.

Fox- General, did the Cornerian Army ever did something like shooting any ship from outside the system, or something like that?

General Pepper- Well, now that you mentioned it, our fleet had encountered only two ships from outside the galaxy within the system.

Falco- And let me guess, you destroyed them. Right?

General Pepper- Well at first we thought they were spies, since we had gotten reports of spy ships from other galaxies. The report was given to us by local systems on this galaxy. So, our fleet started to attack them. It wasnt until the ship was destroyed that we found that the ship was not a spy vessel, but a small transport. In a second occasion, a small, armed cruiser entered the system. And again, our fleet attacked them thinking that it was a real spy. We tried to contact the ship, but it didnt responded. The ship seemed to be weak, but the Cornerian Army wanted to take no risk. So, the ship was destroyed. We still dont understand why the ship didnt returned fire, or tried to get away.

Krystal- Maybe because they meant no harm.

Falco- Or maybe because they were little wimps.

Slippy- Stop joking around, Falco.

Fox- Well, whatever the reason is, they must be coming. General, what does the scanners of the system show?

General Pepper- Right now, they show nothing. But well keep you informed.

Fox- Thanks, General. And tell Peppy we said hi.

General Pepper- No problem, Ill tell him.

General Peppers hologram faded away, as the Starfox crew ended transmission.

Slippy- I sure miss Peppy.

Krystal- Yeah, I miss him too.

Falco- Cmon, people! Hes enjoying his retirement.

Fox- Thats right. We should be in alert in case we come upon something.

Slippy- Youre right, Fox.

Falco- I hate to tell you what to do, Slippy, but wheres ROB?

Slippy- Well, hes hum Oh no! I forgot!!

Slippy ran away from the bridge to finish the checkups on ROB.

Krystal- Poor Slippy. He sure could use a good rest.

Fox- I think we all need a rest.

Falco- I dont need to rest. I can do well without rest.

Krystal and Fox- Sure, Falco.

Falco- What? What?!

The three now left the bridge of the ship.

The Imperial Invasion Forces were still on light speed, getting closer and closer to the Lylat System. Edwards was on the bridge of his command ship, looking through the view port his entire fleet in front, traveling through the light speeds vortex. Edwards grew more anxious as the time passed. He could see his triumph now: his glory, his victory, and his revenge. He would finally get his revenge over the animals of the Lylat System, and the galaxy.

[Guest Blacksuns' Kay]

niiiiicccceee :shock:

[Ramuza]

Another great addition!!!!

[Guest Blacksuns' Kay]

'The Emperor was sitting on his dark throne, covered by shadows. '

lol....The dark lord on his dark throne, in the land of mordor, where the shadows lie

[Hioshen]

thats a interesting piece of writing rebel love it can't wait to here more *cheers*

[Guest Blacksuns' Kay]

YES! YES! GIVE US MORE REBEL! we all love ur story so!

*not sarcasum, truth*

[jam]

it may take me some time to finish this chapters but

me whant more

[rebel_gunman]

Well, it took me all of yesterday's night to finish this one!

When I finished, I saw it was too long! I think I really go carried away.

I'll finish Chapter 6 today, Wednesday 30 of March, 2005. If my homework allows it. So, please... Be patient!!!

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*Chapter 5*

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<<<And So It Begins>>>

The great Imperial invasion fleet, in command of Lord John Edwards Malovich, was ready to come out of light speed. Admiral Melt-yong contacted Lord Edwards to request permission to do so.

Lord Edwards was still, looking though the view port, admiring his fleet going though the light speeds vortex.

Admiral Melt-yong- Lord Edwards, the fleet is ready to come out of light speed. We await your orders.

Lord Edwards had waited for this day for too long now, and it had finally come: the day of his revenge. Edwards gave the order to get back to sub-light speed with great pleasure.

Lord John Edwards- You may precede, Admiral.

Admiral Melt-yong- As you wish, Lord Edwards.

The Admiral turned to his programmers and gave the order to come out of light speed.

Admiral Melt-yong- Gentlemen, execute.

The Imperial invasion forces came out of light speed, on the outskirts of the Lylat System. The Imperials had arrived to the centers of the galaxy, ready to strike and expand like a cancer.

Edwards was watching as the light speeds vortex was replaced by the sight of the Lylat System, dead ahead. The day had come.

Lord John Edwards- And so, my men it begins.

Edwards said to his men while still looking through the view port. The fleet was not yet within the Lylat System, but it was getting closer now.

Lord John Edwards- Get ready to launch fighters and ground assault forces to the first planet we encounter.

Edwards ordered to his fleet commanders, through the inter-com.

Commander of SD-47- Yes, my lord.

Commander of SD-92- Understood.

One after another, the commanders of every destroyer on the fleet acknowledged.

Admiral Melt-yong- Theyll never know what hit them, my lord.

The fleet moved slow, but uninterrupted, towards the system.

On the Katina outpost, the systems were back in operation after years of repair. Repair that was needed because of the damage caused by the aparoid invasion, years ago. One of the command rooms of the outpost was detecting something big approaching the system. It wasnt clear what was it, but it was coming. A husky technician called for his commander to come and check if this was right.

Husky Technician- Hum, sir? Could you please come and check this out. I think somethings wrong with this screen.

His commander, a German shepherd, approached to the husky and took a look to the screen.

Katina Commander- Wow! There must be something wrong with this screen.

A female technician, a collie, was working next to the post of the husky operator. She was listening to the conversation.

Collie Technician- Commander, may I remind you that we received a warning of possible danger approaching. We must not discard anything: no matter how strange it might be.

Husky Technician - Well, shes got a point there.

Katina Commander- I better contact General Pepper. Continue with your work, and keep an eye on it.

Husky and Collie Technicians- Yes sir.

The commander left the room, leaving both technicians to continue with their work.

Meanwhile, onboard the Great Fox II, Slippy was still working on ROB in the bridge. Falco was on the hangar, checking his Arwing to see if Slippy had really fixed it this time. Fox was resting on his quarters. Krystal was sleeping on her quarters, but she was moving as of she was having a nightmare. And indeed, it was a nightmare. But it was about to become a reality.

In the base of Fortuna, the systems scanners were picking up something really big. The ones assigned to this base were huskies, because of their resistance to the cold weather. The operator of the scanner, a female husky, called his superior.

Female Husky Operator- Sir, something is approaching the system.

His superior, a male husky, went to her and looked at the screen.

Husky Officer- What is it?

Female Husky Operator- I dont know.

Another operator, a male husky, called the husky officer.

Male Husky Operator- Sir, theres something on the video taken by one of our satellites.

Husky Officer- Put it on the main screen.

Male Husky Operator- Right away.

On the huge main screen, which was located at the far end of the room, the video showed the Imperial invasion forces approaching the system, but it was too blurry to be identified. The huskies on the control room looked worried. The officer finally reacted to the situation.

Husky Officer- I think we should contact the Cornerian base.

Male and Female husky operators- Good idea.

The officer left the scanner room to go to the communications room. The husky officer went to the operator, which was a white male tiger.

Husky Officer- Set transmissions to the Cornerian base.

Tiger Operator- Right away, sir.

On the base of the planet Corneria, General Pepper was talking with the commander of the Katina base about what they had spotted on their scanners.

General Pepper- Are you sure that your systems are not malfunctioning? After all, the base has been recently reopened.

Katina Commander- I know, and we checked the systems over and over. And they seem to be functioning well!

At that moment, the transmission of the officer in charge of the Fortuna base interrupted them.

Husky Officer- Sorry for the interruption, General Pepper, but we have something really big approaching the system!

General Pepper- Another one?!

Husky Officer- Well, the one we are detecting is approaching Sauria.

Katina Commander- It seems we are looking at the same thing. Ours is also moving towards Sauria!

General Pepper- In that case, we must warn Sauria at once! Thank you for your report, and keep watching the scanners.

Katina Commander- Yes, sir. Well report back if something new happens.

Husky Officer- Well do the same, General Pepper.

The images of both officers faded as they ended communications with General Pepper. The general turned to one of his officers, a weasel.

General Pepper- Whos closer to Sauria?

The officer checked a screen next to him.

Weasel Officer- It seems that the Starfox team are the closest to the planet, sir.

General Pepper- Contact them, immediately!

Weasel Officer- Right away, sir.

The officer took a seat in front of the communications console to carry out General Peppers orders.

The Imperial fleet was now within the limits of the Lylat System. Admiral Melt-yong contacted with Lord Edwards, who was still in the view port watching their approach to the system, to receive orders.

Admiral Melt-yong- Lord Edwards, were close to one of the planets of this system. What are youre orders?

Lord John Edwards turned to see the pathetic planet he was to crush first. It was Sauria.

Lord John Edwards- Crush them.

Admiral Melt-yong- As you wish, my lord.

Admiral Melt-yong turned to his officers, ready to initiate the invasion.

Admiral Melt-yong- People, this is it. Send the ground forces in.

From outside the SSD-347, ships started to come out. Imperial Loader Shuttles, Imperial Landing Crafts, Heavy transports, and Escort Carriers were on their way towards Sauria. They joined the thousands of other transports that had come out of the other star destroyers in the fleet.

In the Great Fox II, Slippy had finally finished the check-ups on ROB. Falco had finally found that Slippy forgot to fix the stereo on his Arwing. Fox was on the bridge of his ship, checking some files on the screens. And Krystal had woken up from her nightmare, got out of bed, and ran towards the bridge.

Krystal came, breathless for running, into the bridge of the ship.

Krystal- They are here!!

As soon as Slippy closed the back of ROB, ROB activated and started to alert the crew.

ROB- Warning, warning! Unidentified fleet approaching! Warning, Warning!

Fox- Whos here?!

Falco- You didnt heard ROB?!

Fox- Of course I did! But he said unidentified!

Slippy looked through the view port of the Great Fox II, only to see that a huge fleet of transports was approaching Sauria.

Slippy- Whoa!!

Fox- Whats wrong, Slippy?!

Falco- Yeah, it seems like you just saw a ghost.

Slippy couldnt talk because of how shocked he was. But he managed to point outside the ship, where the Imperial transports were approaching the planets atmosphere. Fox, Krystal and Falco were shocked at seeing and invasion of that proportion. They havent seen an invasion that size since the aparoid invasion. But what they didnt know was that there were more in standing by in case they were needed.

Finally, General Pepper contacted with the Starfox team.

General Pepper- Starfox, theres a great danger approaching Sauria! You must

Falco- I think we know that already.

General Pepper- You do?! But, how?!

Fox- They are right in front of us!

Krystal- I cant believe they havent seen us!

Slippy, still, was without word and still in shock.

General Pepper- Can you do anything to stop them?

They had seen the transports, but not the fleet. So they felt confident that they could strike down the Imperial transports.

Falco- Sure thing, General. Theyll be wiped out in no time!

Fox- I dont know about that, Falco.

Falco- Cmon, Fox. Those ships are not so big!

Slippy finally spoke.

Slippy- But they are so many!

Krystal- I dont know. It doesnt seem like the great danger that I felt.

Slippy- ROB, can you count how many of them are there?

ROB- Negative! The ships are under the protection of some sort of cloaking device!

Fox- Oh well! It seems were going to have to go out there and take them out!

Falco- Now youre talking!

Fox- Well take care of them, General!

General Pepper- Be careful, Fox!

Fox- Sure thing, General!

General Pepper ended his transmission with the Starfox team. Falco, Krystal, Slippy, and Fox ran out of the bridge towards the hangar. They boarded their Arwings and prepared to takeoff.

Fox- Ok, ROB, were ready! Launch us!

ROB acknowledged and carried Foxs orders. The Arwings were launched, ready to encounter with the Imperial tranposts.

Onboard the transport ships, the captains of the many ships were getting closer to the planet now.

Imperial Transport Captain 1- Prepare to enter planets gravitational influence.

Imperial Transport Captain 2- Copy that, transport T-1. We are ready.

Imperial Transport Captain 3- Attention all transports, weve detected small attack fighters approaching! Repeat: weve detected small attack fighters approaching!

Lord Edwards heard the transmission over the inter-com channels. Edwards ordered the escort carriers to eliminate the plague immediately.

Lord John Edwards- Attention all escort carriers: get rid of the uninvited guests!

Escort Carrier Captain 1- Right away, sir!

The Imperial escort carriers started to launch their new version of attack fighters: the TEP Fighters. TEP stands for Turbo-Engine Propelled Fighter. The TEPs were like the TIE Interceptors only in the form of the wings. These new fighters had a design similar to the Cloud Citys cloud car, but with only one pod. These fighters also had 3 TIE interceptors wings, 2 at the sides and 1 on the bottom. And for propulsion, the TEP Fighters had 5 engines, 4 similar to those of the X-wing and one emergency engine in the middle of the other 4 engines. The TEPs also carried a life support system, so the uniforms of the pilots were different: they wore the usual TIE pilot uniform, put without the big bulky masks and life support suits. Their color was black to be invisible to the enemy when in space; they were fast and very maneuverable. They carried 3 laser cannons, and 2 missile launchers. They seemed impossible to defeat.

TEP Pilot 1- Were on our way to encounter the enemy fighters.

The TEP fighters flew in perfect formations of five. In total, there were 20 fighters sent to destroy only four.

The Arwings were making their approach to the first group of transports.

Fox- Ok, its time! Team lets get them!

The four Arwings opened their wings, ready to attack.

Falco- Time to show these invaders not to mess with our system!

The Arwings started to open fire at the first transport.

Imperial Transport Captain 1- Were under attack! Repeat: were under

The first transport was destroyed with its crew and the 120 men it carried within. The Starfox team started for the second and the third.

Imperial Transport Captain 2- Wheres our cover?!! We need fighter protection!! Repeat: wheres our

Now the second transport was destroyed.

Falco- This is way too easy! I could take care of them myself!

Slippy- I think you spoke too soon!

TEP fighters started to arrive to protect the rest of the invasion transports. They fell upon the Starfox team like meteors. The first group of TEPs started to go after Slippys Arwing.

Slippy- What?! Why is it always me?!

The TEPs started to open fire at Slippy. The only thing he could do was move in any direction to avoid the deadly red laser beams flying at him.

Slippy- Oh no!! Someone get this fighters off me!!

The TEPs were getting closer to Slippy. One if the Imperial pilots had Slippy right on target and was getting ready to launch a seeker missile.

TEP Pilot 2- I have the beast on my sights!

But just when the TEP pilot was about to fire, an Arwing came from above it and blew it in a million pieces. The Arwing started to shoot at the other four TEPs, destroying the fighters before they could even break formation. The pilot of the Arwing that had saved Slippys life was Krystal.

Krystal- Youre safe now, Slippy!

Slippy- Thanks, Krystal! I thought I was a goner!

Falco- Well, if you dont start taking care of yourself, you will be a goner!

Falcos Arwing was now being followed by another group of TEPs.

Falco- Oh-oh! I got a little problem here!

The TEPs started to open fire at Falcos Arwing, but every shot they fired missed their target.

Falco- These guys are really getting to my nerves!

Again, an Arwing came from behind the TEPs. Blowing one after another until the five fighters were destroyed.

Falco- Hey, thanks!

Slippy- No problem, Falco!

Falco- What?!!

Yes, it was Slippy who had saved Falco this time.

Krystal- Who was going to be a goner, Falco?

Falco- Ok, ok! Thanks, Slippy.

The other ten remaining TEPs were making their approach towards the Starfox team, ready to engage.

TEP Pilot 1- There they are! Get ready to attack!

TEP Pilot 3- Im right on top of them!

TEP Pilot 4- Missiles ready to fire!

The TEPs were right behind Falco and Slippy, preparing to blow them up. Suddenly, just before the TEP pilots could open fire, Fox and Krystal dropped from behind the TEPs and blew 6 of them away. The rest broke their formation to get some distance between them and the Arwings.

Falco- Nice job you two!

Slippy- Thats what I call teamwork!

Fox- Ok, guys, lets take the last 4!

Each one went after a TEP.

TEP Pilot 1- Sir, this creatures are good pilots!

Escort Carrier Captain 1- Just hold them off the transports, more fighters are on their way!

TEP Pilot 1- Hurry, they are all over

The pilot was shot down by Fox.

TEP Pilot 5- Hes on me tight! I cant shake it!!

Falco- Lets make this easier and stop moving, will ya!

Falco opened fire, destroying his target.

Escort Carrier Captain 1- Any remaining fighter: get out of there, at once!! Fresh fighters will take over for you!

Slippy shot another TEP before it could even finish receiving the orders of the escort carriers captain.

Only one TEP fighter remained, and it was being pursued by Krystal.

TEP Pilot 3- Copy that! Im leaving the battle now!

Krystal- Where do you think youre going?!

Krystal started to open fire on the TEP. The pilot tried to increase the speed of his fighter to get away.

TEP Pilot 3- Sir, I got a problem here!! One of those creatures is right on to of me!!

Escort Carrier Captain 1- Either hang on, or get the hell out of there!!

Krystals shots were getting more accurate. She had shot one of the engines of the TEP, and to compensate for it, the TEP pilot activated the emergency engine to get away from her.

Krystal- Now I got you!

Krystal opened fire with lethal accuracy.

TEP Pilot 3- Im hit, Im hit

The last TEP had been obliterated, by Krystal.

Fox- Thats it, team! Time to go after their transports!

Falco- Im way ahead of ya!

Falco started to open fire on another transport.

Imperial Transport Captain 3- Theyre after us!!

Escort Carrier Captain 2- Hang on!! Were on our way!

One of the escort carriers started to make its approach towards the transport being attacked.

Falco- Ok! Time for some fireworks!

Falco launched a bomb towards the transport, now damaged because of the shots fired earlier by Falco.

Imperial Transport Captain 3- Too late

The third transport was destroyed.

Fox- Great job, Falco! Ok, team, after the other transports!

The 4 Arwings now moved towards the rest of the transports, which were now even closer to Sauria.

On the SSD-108, Lord John Edwards was getting desperate because is attack was not going as fast as he had hoped. An officer approached Edwards.

Officer- Sir, were losing too many transports. Do you wish to send a star destroyer to cover the transports? The SD-89 and SD-47 are in standing by.

Lord John Edwards- How can only 4 fighters destroy so many ships? No matter, send them in!

Officer- As you command, my lord.

Two star destroyers broke from formation from the fleet and made their way towards the battle zone.

Back on the battle zone, one of the escort carriers was trying to protect the transports as they made their way towards the planets surface. But so far the Starfox team had kept any transport from entering the atmosphere.

Fox- Were doing a good job, team! Lets keep it up!

Falco- And what are we suppose to do with that ship firing at us?!

Fox- Just ignore it! Its not making any accurate hit! Besides, those transports must not reach Sauria!

Slippy- But its so annoying!

Krystal- Weve got another problem, Fox! Two big battle cruisers are approaching!

The star destroyers started to launch more fighters. This time, more than just 20.

Krystal- Theyre launching fighters!

Slippy- Look at how many they are!!

Fox- Ok! Slippy, Krystal, you take care of the transports! Falco and I are going to take care of those cruisers!

Slippy- Are you sure you can take care of them?!

Falco- Are you kidding?! Itll be easy!

Krystal- Be careful, Fox!

Fox- I will! Ok, Falco, lets take them down!

Falco- Sure thing, Fox!

Slippy and Krystal stood behind to take care of the transports, while Fox and Falco went after the star destroyers.

Falco- Man!! Those things are sure big!

Fox- Ok, Falco, well attack at the same cruiser at the same time, alright?!

Falco- Sure, why not!

Fox- Well take the right one! Ready?!

Falco- Ready when you say so, Fox!

Both Arwings were approaching the star destroyers to launch their bombs. The captains of the SD-47 and the SD-89 ordered their shields to be activated.

Star Destroyer SD-47 Captain- Activate shields!

Technician of the SD-47- Right away, sir!

Star Destroyer SD-89 Captain- Shields up!

Technician of the SD-89- Yes, sir!

Fox and Falco were ready to launch their bombs.

Fox- Ready, Falco! Now!!

Falco- Here goes nothing!

Both Arwings launched their bombs against the SD-47. The bombs exploded in a huge ball of fire. But it did not do any damage at all. The star destroyer was still there.

Fox- What?!

Falco- But this is impossible!

A transmission was being transmitted to the Arwings of the Starfox pilots. It was Admiral Melt-yong.

Admiral Melt-yong- Pathetic creatures of the Lylat System: theres no use on fighting! You will surrender to the mighty Galactic Imperial Republic, or you SHALL be squashed!!

Falco- What?! A monkey without fur?!

Falco reacted at seeing a human for the first time. Admiral Melt-yong responded furiously for the remark.

Admiral Melt-yong- NO, you bird-brain!! A human!!

Falco- What did you say?!!

Fox- Falco, come down! What do you want?!!

Admiral Melt-yong- Well, isnt it obvious?! We are taking over your system, and then, youre galaxy!!

Falco- Take over wha youre crazy!

Admiral Melt-yong- Either surrender, or prepare to die!

Falco- Great, just what we needed: another monkey-looking being trying to either control or destroy this system!

Admiral Melt-yong- You insolent beast! Prepare to be obliterated!! SD-47 and SD-89, prepare to fulminate those beasts!!

Both star destroyers started to launch even more fighters to join with the other ones already on battle.

Krystal- Fox!! To many fighters!!

Slippy- This is incredible!! Ive never seen so many fighters!

Falco- Therere too many fighters here!!

ROB- Unidentified fleet approaching!

Fox- What?!

Slippy- Fox!! Look!!

All members of the Starfox crew looked towards the circumference of the planet Sauria, only to see that the entire Imperial invasion force was approaching to their position.

Slippy- We need to get out of here!!

Falco- For once I agree with Slippy: Lets get the hell out of here!!

Krystal- But we must save Sauria!!

Fox- Krystal, if we dont get out of here, then whos going to save Sauria in the future?!!

Falco- Fox is right, Krystal!!

Slippy- Yeah, we need to get out of here!!

The fleet was getting closer, and the fighters were approaching even faster.

Krystal- They wont get away with this!

The Starfox team retreated to the Great Fox II, and left the area.

In the SSD-108, Lord John Edwards got news of the retreat of the Starfox team.

Escort Carrier Captain 2- Lord Edwards, the enemy has retreated, and the transports have renewed their assault to the planets surface.

Lord Edwards listened with great satisfaction. He was pleased at the news.

Lord John Edwards- Good, our first victory of many.

With the retreat of the Starfox team, there was no stopping to the Empire from taking over Sauria. But, this is just the beginning.

[Ramuza]

Man these are great!!!!!! More please!

[Guest Blacksuns' Kay]

sweeet! this story is so awsome!

[Hioshen]

*cheers* more great work rebel love it ..more

[ArwingMaster]

those are awesome rebel, keep 'em coming! :shock:

[rebel_gunman]

For the ones who want to know the Imperial fighters I'm using on this story: here they are... the TEP Fighters!!

Designed only for Lord John Edwards Malovich's fleet.

Some of my creations!

>>>http://tinypic.com/2iog3n

>>>http://tinypic.com/2iogaq

[ArwingMaster]

Very nice rebel, they look good.

[Hioshen]

Great job rebel keep up the good work..*cheers*

[Guest F0X]

nice job there!

[rebel_gunman]

Sorry, but I under estimated the time it would take to type the story.

It's just too much exitement, and too many crazy twists!!!

Even I got cought in the suspence, and I'm the one writing it!

Well, still, be patient!!

Here are some pictures that go along the story:

>>>http://tinypic.com/2js5te<<<

>>>http://tinypic.com/2js7jc<<<

They might not be the coolest looking pictures, but... at least I'm trying!

[Guest Blacksuns' Kay]

very intresting...hey..where did everyone go? i'm all alone... oh well, time to blow things up! :twisted:

[EvolutionSFox]

Okay, I just got here...

Jood gob... I mean good job dude.

[Guest Blacksuns' Kay]

*shoots at pic. link with rocket launcher* y..wont..this..thing...BREAK??

yes, very good job* continues shooting*

[rebel_gunman]

Thank you for your patience.

But I still have a lot of work to do for the academy (school)!

So far, I managed to finish another chapter: Ch. 6! Ch. 7 and 8 will be next within the year... hope so.

I've been working on many academy (school) projects and stuff. The closer one gets to finals, the more work one gets!

Again, thank you for your patience! More will be added, eventually.

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*Chapter 6*

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<<<The Invasion on Sauria>>>

With the Starfox teams retreat, the Imperial fleet prepared to launch more transports to replace the ones destroyed by the Starfox team. The fleet had moved closer to Saurias atmosphere to make the trip of the invasion transports shorter. TEP fighters were now patrolling the area around the planet to ensure that no one would try to stop the invasion.

In the command ship of the invading fleet, the SSD-108, Lord Edwards was still looking through the view port as the transports were launched from the star destroyers. An officer approached Lord Edwards to ask permission to surround the planet with the entire fleet.

Officer- My lord, some star destroyers are ready surround the planet. Should they proceed, or stay with the fleet?

Lord Edwards turned to the officer and responded.

Lord John Edwards- I got a better idea.

Officer- My lord?

Lord John Edwards- Please, follow me.

Edwards moved from the view port to the com-station, with the officer following.

The lord interrupted one of the operators, who was half asleep. The name of operator was Alan, and he was new in Lord Edwardss Imperial fleet, fresh from the Imperial Academy.

Lord John Edwards- I hope Im not disturbing you?

The operator woke up, almost jumping off his seat, at hearing Edwards speaking to him.

Operator Alan- No, no, sir. Im awake now I mean, Im not sleeping now no, I mean

Lord John Edwards- Come down. I just want you to contact the fleet.

Operator Alan - Yes, sir. Right away, sir.

The weary operator started to establish communications with the rest of the fleet.

Operator Alan - Ready, sir.

Edwards started to speak over the com-link to the fleet.

Lord John Edwards- Attention all cruisers: start spreading through the system. Attack any planet that has a military outpost, or base. And I want 19 star destroyers to come with the command ship.

Admiral Melt-yong replied from his ship.

Admiral Melt-yong- Understood, my lord, we are moving out.

Edwards stopped the Admiral before ending transmissions.

Lord John Edwards- Not so fast, Admiral. I want you to stay here, command the invasion and settle a command post on this planet.

Admiral Melt-yong- As you wish, my lord. I will not fail you.

Lord John Edwards- I know. Thats why I made you second in command, Admiral Melt-yong.

Admiral Melt-yong- Thank you, my lord. I shall proceed with the operations.

The admiral ended communications with Edwards.

Officer- So, where are we going, my lord?

Lord John Edwards- Well go towards the heart of this system, were going to squash the ones that made my life a torment, were going to finish-off the capital planet of this system, were going to destroy every single trace of life on Corneria!

The officer looked a little scared after Edwards answer furiously, especially when he mentioned the name of the planet. Every man on the bridge of the ship silenced when Edwards yelled the name of the cursed planet. Edwards looked at every man, they all returned to work, acting like if they had heard nothing. The operator was still speechless and surprised at Edwardss tone. Edwards turned to the man, the operator started to look like if he was working hard. But the truth was that the operator was falling asleep.

Lord John Edwards- Operator!

Operator Alan - Sorry, sir I mean, yes, sir?!

Lord John Edwards- You look tired. Go to sleep, and come back when youre well rested.

Operator Alan- Yes, sir. Thank you, sir.

Alan left his seat and retreated from the bridge to rest on his quarters.

Edwards turned to the officer.

Lord John Edwards- Officer, prepare the ship and the destroyers to move towards Corneria.

Officer- As you wish, my lord.

The officer left to carry out Edwards commands.

A captain approached Edwards to give him the news that the invasion transports had reached the atmosphere, and were making their approach to landing.

Captain- Lord Edwards, our transports are ready to land.

Lord John Edwards- Thank you, Captain. It seems were winning.

Captain- So far. We havent encountered the Cornerian fleet yet, sir.

Lord John Edwards- True. But when we do we will blast them.

The fleet started to split up towards every planet of the system, except for Admiral Melt-yongs group of 19 star destroyers and his command ship.

Back on the Solar System, the high officers of the Galactic Human Alliance were in a meeting on a base of a city in Mars. The planets red surface was replaced with green fertile soil, beautiful oceans, rivers, forests, jungles, grasslands, and deserts. The planet was just like Earth. But only one thing made the planet inhabitable: the stabilization of the planets atmosphere. With the atmosphere stabilized, and the introduction of water, plant life, and a few years to reach inhabitability, the planet was able to maintain life.

In the base, Supreme Allied Commander Emerson of the Solar Systems Alliance was talking to other supreme allied officers of the Galactic Human Alliance. They were trying to figure out what the Imperials were doing as to stop their attack on the allied sectors. They had maps, tapes, plans, diagrams and papers with intelligence reports on the rectangular table in front of them. The men were sitting around the table, analyzing the information before them.

Gamavalcoria Allied Commander- I just dont understand. Where could the Imperials be?

Genoma Allied Commander- They must be building up their forces for one big attack on the allied sector. Theres no other explanation for the sudden Imperial absence.

Tekoraba Allied Commander- Maybe they just gave up on us.

Commander Emerson- I dont think so. No one, with such military power, could give up that easily.

New Republic Allied Commander- I agree with Commander Emerson. Is not like the Empire to simply stop like that.

Genoma Allied Commander- Then, I guess that leaves open the possibility of a massive Imperial attack against our sectors.

New Republic Allied Commander- Its a gamble, but it is a possibility.

At that moment, an officer entered the room.

Officer- Sorry for the interruption, sir, but this is very important.

Commander Emerson- Go ahead.

The officer moved towards the conference table, took out a disk, and introduced it on one of the drives in the table. A hologram of the Allied and Imperial sectors was displayed in the center of the table. The commanders in the room gathered to hear what the officer was about to say.

Officer- Sir, intelligence reports say that one of the many Imperial fleets has disappeared from the Imperial galaxy. They believe that the fleet was probably sent to another galaxy to begin a new invasion.

Gamavalcoria Allied Commander- And to what galaxy?

Officer- We dont know the name of the galaxy, but intelligence has coded it as the Animal Galaxy, sir.

Commander Emerson- The Animal Galaxy?

Officer- Yes, sir.

New Republic Allied Commander- And why did they gave it such a name?

Officer- Well

The officer pushed some buttons on the console to display another holographic image. This time the images were from the many creature of the galaxy.

Officer- As you can see, from the images being displayed, the creatures resemble animals from the Earth.

Commander Emerson- Let me guess: the Lylat System is in that galaxy.

Officer- Affirmative, sir. But that system hasnt always been there, sir.

Tekoraba Allied Commander- What do you mean?

Officer- That system was, previously, on this galaxy: the Milky Way.

The commanders were both surprised and confused.

Commander Emerson- And how did that system ended up on that galaxy?

New Republic Allied Commander- I dont think an entire system could have moved so far in so little time. It would have taken it millions of years, perhaps even billions of years. Its impossible!

Officers- Intelligence says that the probable cause for the system to disappear from this galaxy and appear on that galaxy might be mystical.

Commander Emerson replied on a sarcastic tone.

Commander Emerson- Oh, great. More hocus pocus.

Officers- They believe that one of the planets of the Lylat System has a powerful magic that could have teleported the entire system to its present location.

Commander Emerson- Thats impossible.

Genoma Allied Commander- Could we please go back to the whats the Imperial fleet doing on that galaxy topic.

Officers- Sorry, sir.

The officer pushed some more buttons on the console to go back to the hologram of the Allied and Imperial sectors.

Gamavalcoria Allied Commander- So, why did the Imperial Republic invaded the Animal Galaxy.

Officers- I think is because John Edwards Malovich is in command of the fleet, sir.

As soon as the officer mentioned the name of the former allied official, the men on the conference room were shocked. What Commander Emerson had feared was now a reality: Edwards had joined the Galactic Imperial Republic.

In the Lylat System, the Imperial invasion transports were ready to land on the planet of Sauria. The first transports to land were Landing Crafts. As soon as they touched ground, Imperial soldiers rushed out of the transport to secure the area. These soldiers wore the uniforms of the Imperial Navy Troopers. Edwards thought that the use of the white armor of the stormtroopers made the soldier slower and less agile, and that the armor offered no protection at all. These soldiers were armed with E-Z100 blaster rifles: similar to the E-11, but more advanced, accurate and powerful.

The Imperial troops secured a huge open grassfield for the next transports to land. Imperial Loaders dropped their cargo box and left to go for more. From the cargo boxes that the loaders had left, AT-STs, AT-PTs and APCs started to come out and organize.

The loaders were followed by heavy transports, which after landing opened the cargo hold doors and AT-ATs came out.

A dinosaur nearby, a cloud runner, saw the invaders preparing for an assault on the planet. The CloudRunner took off to warn his queen of the oncoming danger.

On Corneria, the Starfox team had reached the Cornerian base were General Pepper got news that the Imperial transports had finally landed on Sauria. They were on a control room, where many technicians were working in front of screens.

General Pepper- The invaders had finally landed on Sauria. We must stop them from taking over the planet.

Slippy- But they are so many!

Falco- They just caught us off-guard, thats all.

Krystal- We must return! We must save Sauria!

Fox- I know, but were going to need help against those cruisers.

General Pepper- Ill sent some of our battle cruisers to help you against them.

Fox- Thanks, General.

A technician, a male golden retriever, approached the General.

Technician 1- Sir, the invading fleet is spreading through the system! They are not moving fast, but they are moving!

General Pepper- Send cruisers to intercept them!

A second technician approached. This time it was a male German shepherd.

Technician 2- General, a small part of the invading fleet is on its way to Corneria!

General Pepper- What?!

Technician 2- A total of 20 invading cruisers are approaching.

General Pepper- In that case, well have to call the Cornerian fleet to protect Corneria.

Technician 1- And what about the Katina and Fortuna base?

General Pepper- Send the Jaguar Squadron to Katina, and the Husky Squadron to Fortuna.

Technician 1- Right away, General.

The technician left to carry out General Peppers new orders. The General turned to the Starfox team.

General Pepper- Better get ready for the worst.

Fox- We will, General.

Back on the Imperial landing site on Sauria, the Imperial forces were ready to spread and take over the nearby tribes and their territories. But the dinosaurs of the planet had been warned by the CloudRunner tribe and were on their way to fight the humans. The EarthWalker tribe was on its way to fight the humans by land along with some of the LightFoot tribe, while the CloudRunners would attack from the air also with some of the LightFoot tribe.

The Imperials started to mobilize, but the dinosaurs encounter them before they could enter the forest. The LightFoots, with bows and arrows and mounted on the backs of the EarthWalkers, started to shoot arrows towards the Imperials. Also, the LightFoots, mounted on the backs of the CloudRunners, shoot arrows from the air.

The Imperial soldiers had not expected such thing. All around, soldiers were getting hit by arrows coming from the forest and from the air. The soldiers opened fire, but they could not see the enemy on the forest, and the CloudRunners were too fast to be shot. The officer of the first group that was moving out called, through the inter-com, for the armored unit to help out.

Officer 1- Group 1 here: were being attack! We need the armored vehicles, now!!

AT-ST Driver 1- Copy that. Were on our way.

5 AT-STs broke formation from the main group and made their advance towards the battle zone, not far from the landing site.

In the battle zone, soldiers were now heading into the forest to take out the EarthWalkers and the LightFoots. Some of the other soldiers kept firing to the air at the CloudRunners. The arrows kept coming from the air and from the forest. The officer of the second Imperial group was now calling for help.

Officer 2- This is group 2: were is our help!! These creatures are taking out most of my men!!

AT-ST Driver 1- Were right there!

The AT-STs finally arrived at the area. They started to open fire at the CloudRunners, taking them out one by one along with the LightFoots. The CloudRunners were forced to retreat.

AT-ST Driver 2- Theyre retreating!

AT-ST Driver 1- Now, lets take care of the ones in the forest.

AT-ST Driver 3- Copy that. Im on my way.

With the defeat of the CloudRunners, the AT-STs introduced into the forest, were the Imperial soldiers were now fighting the LightFoots and the EarthWalkers.

AT-ST Driver 4- This is scout unit 4: I got the enemy right in front of me.

AT-ST Driver 1- Copy that. Proceed to open fire.

AT-ST Driver 4- Understood.

The Imperial walkers started to open fire at the dinosaurs, killing some of them. Now, the EarthWalkers and the LightFoots were retreating.

AT-ST Driver 5- Sir, theyre retreating deeper into the forest.

AT-ST Driver 1- Follow them, and destroy them.

AT-ST Driver 4- I copy. Consider those creatures dead.

Imperial soldiers were following the dinosaurs along with the walker units. The Imperials opened fire at the retreating dinosaurs, shooting and hitting many of them.

Soldier 1- Sir, the dinosaurs are reaching some sort of village!

The dinosaurs had reached to the LightFoot village, and so had the Imperials.

Officer 1- Follow them, and destroy everything you encounter!

Soldier 2- Yes, sir!

The Imperials were now firing at the homes in the village. But the LightFoot village was not going to surrender without a fight. The LightFoots gathered and prepared to defend their village. Armed with only bows, arrows and spears, the dinosaurs tried to stop the Imperial advance. They started to throw their spears and fire their arrows at the oncoming Imperial soldiers.

Soldier 3- Sir, they are attacking!!

AT-ST Driver 1- No problem. We have you covered.

The Imperial walkers arrived at the village and started to fire at the dinosaurs. They had no choice but to retreat. Many swam away, others ran through the gates, and others were rescued by CloudRunners that had arrived to help.

AT-ST Driver 3- The dinosaurs are out. We have taken the first position. Moving towards the next one.

The LightFoot village was now under the control of the Empire. The Imperial solders and walkers were now making their way towards the city if the EarthWalkers: the Walled City. The dinosaurs there had two choices: stay, fight, and die, or escape and fight another day. The monarch of this tribe, king Tricky, had to order the full evacuation of the city to prevent any more casualties on his side. By the time the Imperials arrived, the place was deserted.

AT-ST Driver 5- I dont see any sign of life in the scanners.

AT-ST Driver 1- Scout the area for possible traps.

AT-ST Driver 3- Copy.

AT-ST Driver 4- Understood.

AT-ST Driver 2- Yes, sir. Moving now.

The scout transports began to search the city, finding nothing in the area. The Imperial soldiers arrived to take control of the city and set a post. The city would be used as a base for the Imperial forces.

In the other side of the planet, in another Imperial landing site, the same was going on. But this fight was against the CloudRunners, the SnowHorns and the SharpClaw army. The battle was taking place in the SnowHorn Wastes and close to the CloudRunners home: CloudRunner Fortress. The Imperials had defeated the SnowHorns and were already on their way to CloudRunner Fortress.

APC Driver 1- Target dead ahead.

APC Driver 2- I see it.

The Imperial APCs were getting closer to the fortress. The SharpClaws were defending the place along with the CloudRunners. Imperial soldiers were already on the area, fighting the dinosaurs. So far, the SharpClaws had held the humans away from the lower entrance.

Soldier 1- Sir, these dinosaurs are all over the place!!

Soldier 2- Where are the APCs?!!

Finally, the Imperial APCs were in the area.

APC Driver 1- I see the dinosaurs.

APC Crewman 1- What the hell kind of dinosaurs are those?!

The crewman reacted when he saw the SharpClaws.

APC Driver 1- Who cares. Just get ready to open the troop hold door.

APC Crewman 1- Yes, sir.

The APC opened fire and cleared the SharpClaws from the lower entrance to the fortress; it was now ready to unload its troops.

APC Driver 1- Now, open the door.

APC Crewman 1- Opening now, sir.

From the APC, soldiers came out and stormed into the fortress. It was all over for the dinosaurs there. The dinosaurs had to retreat, under the orders of the CloudRunner queen. The Imperials had control of the place now.

Officer- Congratulations. We have, now, control of the fortress.

The fortress was to be used as a prison camp for dinosaur prisoners. The Imperials had, now, control of the LightFoot Village, the Walled City, The Volcano force point, Ocean force point, DarkIce Mineswhich was to be used as a prison camp, CloudRunner Fortress, and Dragon Rockanother place that was to be used as a prison camp. The dinosaurs that managed to escape retreated to the Krazoa Palace. But many dinosaurs had died trying to protect their home.

In space, the small group of star destroyers left behind to command the invasion on the planet was sending more transports to secure the Imperial controlled sectors of the planet. On the bridge of the second command ship, the SSD-347, Admiral Melt-yong received the news of the fall of the planet.

Scout Officer- Admiral, the inhabitants of the planet have been defeated. The planet is now ours.

Admiral Melt-yong- Good job, officer. You may proceed to set the camps.

Scout Officer- Right away, sir.

The transports on the landing sites began to unload equipment to set a control camp and to protect the perimeters of the sites and any Imperial controlled areas. The planet was now under the control of the Empire. But the real battle was about to begin as Imperial cruisers were on their way to the planets of Katina, Fortuna, and Corneria. Edwardss revenge was starting to take shape.

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[XG Fox]

For some UNKNOWN reason, I JUST found this, and I was like

DANG, that story's so GOOD!!! Did you do those 3d pics?