Report: Jedi Encounter.
The SOG had a nighttime operation.
The Dark Lord had informed us that an Imperial patrol had gone missing... and we had been tasked with locating and rescuing any manpower and material there, not to mention discovering the cause of the transport's failure.
We showed up in force.
Director Dianzenso, Elder.
Operative Ploton'vall, Sandman.
Operative Idun Astra, Wraith.
Operative Kal, Gambit.
Operative Zachary, Doorman.
Operative Penche, Dancer.
And myself.
Once we had arrived, we went in two files, approaching some tracks on the ground. The terrain had a large area for possible snipers, so we kept it slow and quite. Wraith kept to the front, acting as our recon, with Sandman taking the rear. Idun gave the "HOLD" signal, and we all hunkered down. She spotted bogies ahead, and Sandman supported. They ID'ed our troops, unharmed it seemed like, but Republic Troopers were scattered around the area. It was then she called up Elder... There was a Togruta male present, strong build, blue skin hue, not wearing armour... but robes.
"Potential Jedi in the AO"
We began to advise a plan of attack, and just before we were about to attack, the apparent Jedi approached our location, took his hands to the mouth, and called out. "EXCUSE ME, Would any of you like a cup of tea perhaps?"
... Jedi confirmed.
Elder ordered us to... approach, and play it cool, and see if we could potentially get the drop on them. With visible reluctance, well all approached the Republic, spreading out somewhat. The Jedi spoke to him, telling us to come closer to they could "discuss the terms of our surrender". He and Elder began to speak, and as they did the Team ID'ed at least 10 republic troopers, and our men. They had been treated well, and any injuries were tended to by a republic doctor. Eldar began requesting their return to Imperial hands... something the Jedi was... open towards (What happened with forcing us to surrender?). Meanwhile, Gambit was asking some questions on the sideline to a trooper and the Jedi... something that, for the moment, was semi-ignored, but would take center stage soon. It was made worse when the Jedi mentioned that he himself could be considered a Jedi Commander, but the final verdict of the Imperial POW's would be his master's choice. Speaking of said master, a man arrived in similar robes... Mirialan, dark skin, medium build. An actual jedi Master.
Aside from the contact made on the attack of Outpost Dorn, these are the first visible enemy users confirmed. I checked my internal comms, and made a choice to send a SOG-direct link to the Dark Lord.
I explained the situation, and after a moment's pause... His Reply came.
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"Operative.
Do try and keep them there
-V-"
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In the meantime, it was becoming clear that the PoW's were aware they might face severe punishment if returned, and some even began to say they would not return with us.
I informed the rest of the SOG the orders had changed, and we were to keep the talk going.
Wraith asked whose orders and I told them it was mine for the moment, something she took some grievances with.
The issue was this... If these Jedi are like Sith, they can sense emotion. If suddenly all 7 SOG gets a feeling of security and confidence, the jedi might get vary and depart. I couldn't let that happen, so... I kept it vague, hoping to keep my colleagues tense. Elder took a moment to check in with me what was going on, and after a long stare of "You know bloody well whom I just contacted", he went along with the plan.
He went to check on the PoW's, and Kal approached the Jedi duo asking questions about the Female Togruta the Sith had encountered at Dorn. I didn't hear much of the conversation, for the Master looked up, calling for everyone to GET TO COVER.
Everyone, Republic and SOG dove, as the roaring screeches of Imperial Fighters came hurling from the skies, their Turbo-lasers raining down Armageddon upon the location.
Dian's words came over comms. "Engage the republic!"
SOG began to fire, and when I looked towards the Jedi, they had made some sort of ... "barrier" around themselves, another trooper, and Kal (the bastards even saved an enemy). However, they were the priority... and knowing about them being distracted might help, I turned my flamer in their direction. The Master held up the barrier and the commander turned towards me, ripping the Flamer from my hands, crashing it onto the nearby ruins. I followed up with a grenade which he pushed behind me. I dove to the ground, but the Fighter's came back for a second strafing run.
I rolled like my life depended on it, I swear, It felt like I was dead 4 times over, but the Words of Sandman over comms successfully made me stop before a bolt pulverized the area I was rolling towards.
I got up, and in the meantime, The surviving Republic troops had begun retreating. Several troopers were dead, Dancer and Doorman was KO'ed (but unharmed), and the Barrier was down. Kal (luckily unaffected by my attacks) stood there, helmet of and seeming in a rather heated dialog with the Jedi. I reported this to the Dark Lord, and he told us all to retreat. I took my sidearm and switched to stun, taking a shot at the master Jedi. However, the trooper still there jumped in front of it! She was down, and the Master took one look at me... I felt something press upon my head and...
I was laying in an ocean...
Blinding white light all around me.
It was... serene. Peaceful. I swear I could almost imagine music.
This was all odd... because, I'm terrified of deep water. I mean, I got 4 metal Durasteel blocks strapped to me. I'd drown. No way to float. My codearm of Anchor is more accurate than perhaps they realized. You can imagine how Kolto-tanks make me feel.
It suddenly all faded away, and the fobia of water came rushing over me. I dropped (I had been standing) and just bolted backwards, I smacked against a ramp, grasping onto it for dear life. It was then I eventually realize Elder, Wraith, Gambit and Sandman all just... stood there and stared at me, heads tilted... Idun with her blaster aimed. Eldar asked "If I was good?".
Apparently, the Jedi had some something to put me out of commission. They were all gone, and the rest had gone to poke some senses back into me. I eventually got back to my senses.
We had one prisoner, Sandman had managed to snipe 2 deserters. Dian realized this prisoner would do nothing, so summarily executed him.
End of report.
- Operative Kabaalian
