13 Akiva Summi (1/2)
[ 55 Days before the Battle of Jakku. Inferno Squad deployment, Akiva. ]
Embroidered in blue jungles, a hot climate and surrounded by three Imperial Star Destroyers. The planet of Akiva was completely under the control of the Imperial Remnants. Wedge Antilles was being held prisoner by Rae Sloane on board the Star Destroyer 'Vigilance' through Gallius Rax's machination to eliminate members of the Ruling Council in order to bring about a New Order in his own image. He was destined to escape once the meeting was to begin.
This was the Contingency.
Gallius Rax, through Rae Sloane, had called many of the Empire's finest soldiers to the planet of Akiva. This included the self-proclaimed Grand Moff Valco Pandion and General Jylia Shale. While there were others present, these were the two who would be known to fall during the original timeline that was without Tobias Rune.
Soaring out of hyperspace, the Corvus was completely cloaked by a new system which it had been outfitted with. Standing on the bridge were Del, Iden and Kraytia. They all stared at the blue planet with anticipation.
They knew the planet had been heavily fortified, however they had a very limited amount of time to not only find their targets, but to also get off the planet before the New Republic learns of the summit.
A mechno-chair was standing in front of them, dividing them from the viewport windows. Appearing on the hologram was a singular being. Admiral Versio who had been placed in charge of this operation from afar. Just like how the Inferno Squad operated prior to the fall of the Empire they once knew.
”Inferno Squad, you have three targets and two different objectives.” He said as three different faces were projected in front of himself. The face of Jylia Shale, Morna Kee and the other of Yupe Tashu. ”Your Objective is to extract Jylia Shale. She had been contacted prior. Your second and third target is Morna Kee, Rae Sloane's personal shuttle pilot. You are to acquire her by force... She will likely be on the ground as the summit begins. Yupe... Is to be terminated. He was one of the Emperor's closest advisors.” It was a typical debrief, somewhat sentimental for all whom were involved.
They nodded at their commanding officer, ”Affirmative Admiral.” Iden Versio would respond with a gleaming smile across her lips as they turned their attention to their exterior.
They hadn't been detected and their crew was leading the Corvus down onto the planet surface. The ship broke through the atmosphere unnoticed, making its way to a clearing and landing perfectly.
”Suit up!” Kraytia bounced in place, arms in the air all cheery-like before waltzing over to the lift and heading down to the cargo bay where their fighters and lockers were located.
Admiral Versio watched as the little Shadow vanished from view and focused on the other two original members. ”If Sloane is present when you're taking Morna Kee, stun her, but don't let her see your face.”
”Yes Sir!” Del and Iden replied in unison and saluted their commanding officer and made their way down after Kraytia. Within minutes they would be suited and ready to take on just about anything.
Del and Iden were dressed in the Imperial Commando like Armor, which was essentially Blue-Black Scout Trooper Armor with a cloaking device on the belt. They took the same weaponry they had been assigned during the raid on the Coruscant Jedi Temple.
Now it was going to get a bit hairy.
With the ship landed within the Jungles of Akiva, the Corvus' would lower its boarding ramp and allow its trio team to step outside as they activated their stealth suites.
”Humid...” Kraytia complained openly as she sarcastically wobbled around. Making little boot prints in the ground as she did so. The soil was moist, it seemed it had rained earlier.
Hearing the screaming of TIE fighters, they looked up to watch Imperial Shuttles heading towards the summit. One of them at least belonged to the General, and another belonging to their other targets.
The three of them marched through the jungle biome towards their main destination. While it initially seemed uncomfortable, their armor's bodysuits were adaptive to the heat and allowed the wearers to easily cool down.
Iden took the lead, taking a triangular formation as they began entering the main encampment. It was a grand building nonetheless. Landing pads were occupied by mainly TIE fighters and a few Lambda shuttle craft. If they needed an easy getaway, there were plenty for the time being. There was even a personal Yacht which Kraytia herself was tempted to just straight up take for herself.
The majority of the building seemed to fit the typical architectural theme of most Imperial facilities, dark and bleak yet intimidating. The outer walls were dark grey and the doors were just a bit lighter with red or green lights depending if they were locked or not.
The three of them watched from a distance. Imperial Officers came off of the shuttles, and some of them took off afterward to head back towards the Star Destroyers in orbit.
However they immediately caught a glimpse of the General, their first target. Jylia Shale was characterized by her blond hair, large smooth forehead which was revealed with her bangs parted to either side. She had hazel blue eyes, gentle chin and a lean figure.
She was one of the legendary imperial strategists of the Empire. An individual marked for assassination by Rax as she believed the Empire should surrender. That and when the Republic does attack, she does surrender herself.
Soon enough they saw their second and third target. Both of them coming out of the same shuttle. Sloane stood erect, every step she took seemed superior to the last. Her eyes streaked across the field of soldiers and officers.
With the Shuttle Clear of obstruction, Kraytia approached her shuttle and walked up the ramp. She was acting nonchalant about it, completely unseen and unheard. That was until she almost tripped coming in through the airlock.
”Did you forget something, Admiral?” Morna, an Imperial female with black hair and black eyes. She had slanted almond eyes and a stern appearance. She wore a green uniform, much like many of the others who were present other than Sloane herself whom wore black.
Kraytia didn't respond and the Imperial Officer raised a brow.
Kee would get up from the pilots chair and wander out of the pilot's cabin and look around the main passenger area of the shuttle. There was nothing? ”Hello?” She pursed her lips curiously and began to walk aimlessly around the hold.
It was too late for her to notice. Just as Kraytia touched the woman's arm with her hand, she collapsed. Unconsciousness induced by the use of the force, through touch. Kraytia then attached a cloaking device to the personal pilot and effortlessly used the force to tow the body back to the Corvus while Del and Iden made their way towards the waiting place of Jylia Shale.
”I noticed something,” Del said as his voice was completely cancelled out by his helmet. Iden was only able to hear him over the communicator, though so could Kraytia. ”She's not listening to music this time.”
Iden Snickered to herself and shook her head, ”She can hear you, you know.”
Del paused for a moment and almost paled in the face.
”It's okay, I like Del.” Kraytia said in response after several minutes of silence. This made the duo simply stop in their tracks and glance behind them in the direction of the Corvus. ”That's not very nice. I'm standing right in front of you.”
Del felt a dainty fist make contact with his stomach, it didn't really cause much damage, but he felt the energy from the attack go around him. It was like watching one of those Echani Martial Arts HoloMovies.
Echani are badasses. This one had the force, Del wasn't going to survive if he were to upset her. ”Sorry, Kray.” He gifted her a little nickname.
”Cute, you're naming our squadmates,” Iden teased and rolled her eyes. Both of the girls giggling under their helmets. Even though Iden and Kraytia knew where each other were, once Kraytia moved away from him, he was essentially blind of them.
Del would use a grapple gun when no one was looking and used it to scale to the top of the building. At least so he could see within the windows. His target was going to be the Dark Side worshipper, Palpatine's advisor.