42 Blink Once, Blink Twice (2/2)
The supposed Captain gave the girl a look over before gazing over the male on the hologram. He had taken note of the saber pike in the girl's hand. The man however was dressed in simple clothes as compared to her elegant design. ”The Hutts have a bounty on you, boy. For killing Borvo and taking his assets without giving them a cut... But I think we can come up with a deal.”
Raising a brow at the antics of the Pirate Captain, Vaylin looked over at Valad who was just blankly staring at the man. They both weren't too fond of hutts. Mostly because of their mannerisms and secondly because of their appearances. Slugs were gross and unsanitary. Talking slugs were unsightly.
”And how did you find us?” Valad questioned which made the Weequay pirate squirm.
Clearing his voice, ”You have a tracking device in a... I assume vacant quarters now,” the man scoffed lightly at the thought of the people still being alive.
It started to sound like there had been a group of people planted within the slaves to infiltrate his crew. Was this foreseen by another force sensitive? He knew that Plagueis no longer had the power of foresight. However, that didn't stop Dooku or any other entity.
”So who arranged that... Not that I'm going to live anyways, since it's unlikely I'd make a deal...” His head lulled to the side looking at the pirate, he seemed somewhat concerned about this act of Valad's.
”Just a, uh, certain someone.”
Valad wasn't at all impressed by this reply and shook his head. Covering his mouth from view, he turned to the side and mouthed to his protocol droid, 'Charge weapons and release the Eye Balls,' who was at the helm. The droid did their best to nod, before bopping the top of the astromech which was charging nearby.
”Sir, they're powering up weapons.” One of the Weequay's called out in a panic, knowing very well that it would be very difficult if the Lucrehulk made the first move at this distance.
”Boyo, boyo~! Come on,” The Weequay Pirate Captain seemed to be sounding a bit more friendly. ”Lets talk business, hand over the girl, and we'll–” His eyes narrowed on the scanners on the station in front of the person next to him. ”I thought you only had Vulture droids...?”
It was clear they weren't fully informed. The sudden appearance of the Predator Class Star Fighters was definitely something they hadn't foreseen. They had never seen ships that looked like them, let alone being that small.
”Scan those ships! If we get information on these, we'll be rich!” The Captain yelled with a hearty laugh. Though paused when he saw that Valad wasn't showing any reaction. ”What? You think those little dinky cockpits with wings will do anything to...?” He trailed off seeing how fast these little fighters were.
”How are they moving over 1,500 kilometers per hour...? They have shields?” His expression twisted and fear was struck into his heart. He slumped back into his chair. ”Quickly! Prepare to enter hyp–” An explosion erupted after several hits from L-s9.3 laser cannons, the transmission ended.
Each of the droid operated TIE Predators had four L-s9.3 laser cannons and could move over 1,500 kilometers per hour within an atmosphere. With their forward deflector shields on however, they could move even faster. This iteration of Predators were almost completely painted black space-grade pearlescent paint, with a single blue matte stripe a foot wide wrapping around the vertical circumference of the cockpit.
This speed was even higher than the N-1 Naboo Starfighter which was around 1,100 kilometers per hour, while the X-Wing was even slower. The regular TIE fighters used by the Galactic Empire only went 1,200 kilometers per hour. So even if they had fighters back them up, which they didn't, they wouldn't be able to give much of a fuss.
Valad and Vaylin watched the explosions off in the distance from the viewport window of the mainbridge. The droids seemed to be enjoying the 'show' as well. They didn't even use any of the ships actual cannons.
The Justice Cruisers were generally caught up having to deal with the hundreds of eye balls constantly flowing around them like dragon flies over a pond. Constantly changing directions and unleashing hell upon their targets. Even though sound couldn't be heard in space, the two could feel the fear and frustration from the pirates who were being harassed and kept from entering hyperspace.
The blackmarket weapons they saw were rather top-notch, but one could tell that they were inexperienced. Even though a single shot landed on the hull of the Imperius, it didn't do any damage due to the high level shields.
”If you're going to take on a droid control ship... Wouldn't you send more than just six?” Valad contemplated with himself out loud, which caused Vaylin to tilt her head as she thought to herself.
The enemies were finished in less than several seconds as they detonated one by one.
Neither of them were feeling anything out of place. The disturbance was gone when the last ship exploded, having ended the lives of over eight pirates each ship. Once the eye balls finished their attack runs, they returned to the hangars on the starboard side.