An average boy lives with his happy family under the Empire's control, until one fateful day where a Rebel Terrorist changes his entire outlook on life. He's then motivated to get back at the Rebels, and joins the ranks of the Imperial Army.
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The assault was a massive success. Although there was still heavy resistance in the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern was eradicated. Command now believes that the 963rd can now completely cover all of Jedha.
CMR Bull: "It's time for us to get off of this sandy rock. We are loading back upon the Kronos to head to our next destination."
The Kronos is the Star Destroyer the 939th is stationed upon. It's led by Navy Captain Forest.
CMR Bull: "Replacement troopers will join our ranks as needed."
Unlike so many, our entire squad survived.
CMR Bull: "For those of you who don't know, the Kronos allows for very different restrictions. For example, you may remove your helmet and wear dress uniforms when socializing with your squad. All other times helmets must be worn. You may also gamble within your squad. Prepare to load. Dismissed."
We all break for our individual barracks at base. There isn't much to grab, just a backpack, the tablet, and our dress uniforms.
We load a transport and board the Kronos. Our squad has our designated barracks and circular common room with a hallway going through it. There are five rooms to each side, one per trooper.
Hammer: "How about dress uniforms then a game of Sabacc?"
Fang: "Lets do it. I've always wanted to see y'all's, especially Talon's, ugly faces."
Talon: "I'm actually quite handsome, you'll come to find."
Scorch: "You're both ugly. We get it."
We all laugh as we break up. That may have been the first time Scorch has casually talked to us. In all reality, we're all excited and nervous to see each other's faces. Over two years with a helmet can make you forget there's another person inside, and it will be nice to put a face with a name.
Quickly, I change and step out into the common room.
Hammer: "You look much better than I'd imagined."
Sitting in a chair already is Hammer. I can tell just off of his voice. He has a much darker complexion than mine.
Stepping out next from their rooms are Blitz, Scorch, and Ace. They are so pale I think the light is completely reflective off of their faces. Blitz has ginger hair and freckles, while Scorch is blonde. Ace has his dirty blonde hair in a very short buzz cut.
Next out is Havoc. I thought he looked stocky and thick before, and he is even more so. He has black thick hairs that flow down his head. Definitely not a buzz cut, but still within code.
Coyote, Fang, and Talon all make their ways out and they all have a light brown complexion. Coyote has a round face, while Fang has a thin and long one, and Talon's is just a square.
Finally, Artemis steps out. She is gorgeous. Her brunette hair is tied in a ponytail, her blue eyes reflect the peaceful seas of Scariff, and her smile lights up the room.
Artemis: "Let's get this game of Sabacc going!"
We all begin to play, but I can't keep my eyes away from her for too long. In the armor, I thought she just had a kind voice and a great strategic brain. In person, she is so much more.
What's even better, is that I find her looking at me multiple times too.
As we continue to play, Blitz sees an officer walking down the hallway towards us. He had lost out early as he played "high risk, high reward".
Blitz: "Officer on deck!" He shouts as we all shoot up to attention.
CPL Dawn: "At ease." We all take a sigh of relief when we realize it's just him. "We are being treated to Cholganna. It is a heavily forested world. We have recent reports of an increased amount of Rebel activity in both orbit and on the surface. We do not have much information, but we will be on the surface. The Rebels location is estimated to be in a large area that will have to be patrolled. The wildlife, although rare, is dangerous. Questions?"
Talon: "Will it be the entire legion, sir?"
CPL Dawn: "No, with the increased orbit activity, we need troopers to stay on Kronos if another report on a moon or neighboring planet arrives. Just the 1st and 2nd Regiments will be on the surface. Any others?" The room is quiet. "Dismissed."
CPL Dawn leaves us.
Havoc: "Not much to go off of, huh? I hope we get to raid another base. The more dead Rebels the better."
Hammer: "I'm right there with you brother." We all nod our heads in agreement.
We finish our game, that Hammer wins after beating me in a showdown, right before we are given the command to suit up and report to a transport for landing. We have entered the space above Cholganna.
The Empire has already established a basic base here. As we land, we are very confident in our abilities. How bad could the wilderness and a few Rebels be?
As it would turn out, much worse than what we expect.
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