(Abregado system, Malevolence)
John looked around the Bridge of The Malevolence with Dooku and Grievous. it has been a few days since the first test of the Ion cannon, now Several Convoys of the Republic has fallen to this mighty vessel.
"Sirs, we have Three Venators coming in from hyperspace." A B1 droid told them.
"Activate Jammers and begin the Ion cannon." Grevious told them.
'That's got to be the Wolfpack.' John thought as he knows the three Episodes of the Malevolence saga is about to begin.
The bridge buzzed with activity as droids moved to carry out Grievous's orders. The jamming devices activated, sending out signals designed to disrupt the Republic ships' communications and targeting systems. The ion cannon began to hum as it charged, the energy building up for another devastating strike.
John turned to Dooku. "Count, I recommend we maintain a defensive formation. The Republic is likely to send in bombers once they realize what they're up against."
Dooku nodded thoughtfully. "Agreed, Captain. General Grievous, deploy our vulture droids to intercept any incoming fighters."
Grievous nodded, his mechanical hand making a swift gesture. "Deploy the vultures. Make sure they are in place to intercept any bombers."
Outside, the vast expanse of space was suddenly filled with activity as the Malevolence's fighter screen came to life. Swarms of vulture droids spread out, ready to engage the Republic forces.
"Captain, we have incoming fighters," Kreig reported from the Black Pearl, now positioned as part of the Malevolence's defensive line.
"Engage the fighters but keep your distance from the ion cannon's line of fire," John ordered.
The battle began in earnest as Republic ARC-170 starfighters and Y-wing bombers launched from the Venators, heading straight for the Malevolence. The vulture droids met them head-on, and the void of space lit up with the explosions of dogfighting ships.
"Status on the ion cannon?" John asked one of the droids.
"Charging complete, sir. Ready to fire on your command," the droid responded.
John nodded. "Target the lead Venator and fire."
The Malevolence's ion cannon unleashed a massive wave of energy, striking the lead Venator head-on. The ship's systems flickered and went dark as the ion blast rendered it completely powerless. The two remaining Venators attempted evasive maneuvers, but the jamming signals made coordination difficult, and the Blast got some of their systems as well, but they were not crippled yet.
"Captain, they're trying to regroup and launch bombers," Kreig reported.
John's eyes narrowed. "Prepare to engage the bombers. Trine, keep our shields up and focus on protecting the Malevolence's vital systems."
The Republic bombers pressed on, determined to take down the Malevolence. Despite the heavy losses among their fighter escorts, a few Y-wings managed to break through the vulture droids' defensive screen.
"Incoming bombers! All turrets, target those bombers and take them down!" John ordered.
The combined firepower of the Black Pearl, the Weeping Angel, and the Malevolence's point defenses erupted, filling the space with a deadly barrage. The Y-wings were picked off one by one, their attempts to strike the Malevolence falling short.
On the bridge, Dooku watched the battle unfold with a calm demeanor. "It seems the Republic underestimated us once again."
Grievous let out a mechanical chuckle. "Their arrogance will be their downfall."
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Star Wars; the Terran Commander
Science FictionInspired by @BattleDroid1106 for his story the Unusual commander. John Ross was a normal person and Marine officer who was a huge Fan of Star Wars, most particularly the CIS as he felt that they were in the right as the Republic was corrupted and tu...
