Star Wars: A prequel redux part 1

Chapter 1: The Squad Arrives

Corellia. A planet known for its lush jungles and snow covered mountains has also produced some of the galaxy's greatest star ships, and some of its most notorious pirates and black market mod dealers. Especially in the little known city of Corlono Mass, which sits tucked into a valley between two of the planets largest mountains. The factories in Corlono Mass primarily produce the smaller, less important parts that are then  shipped to the surrounding major cities where the star ships are actually produced. A forgotten city that doesn't warrant much attention from those who are in charge. Since that includes the authorities, crime is allowed to flourish.

Like most systems in the Republic, crimes and misdemeanors are predominately handled by a governmental law enforcement team. These teams are made up of stormtroopers that have been assigned to the different planets in the Republic by the Chancellor and the senators that represent their own planets. All stormtroopers throughout the galaxy wore the same uniform. White body armour over a thick but breathable black under suit. Their heads stay exposed except for a small cover that is only worn to show rank so as to provide a friendly face the citizens can trust. The only real variations are the different shoulder insignias signifying the planet they protect, and the rank insignias on their covers. In addition to providing adequate protection, the placement of the stormtroopers gives the citizens an added sense of security. Knowing a unified force provided by the leader of the entire Republic helps everyone sleep a little better at night.

While the stormtroopers help maintain planetary peace, some crimes go above and beyond even their capabilities. It is then that the elite are dispatched and set forth upon these criminals. These elite are members of the Jedi order. These squads of five or six members and one master commander fly in from their base of operations on the Republic's central planet, Corusant, and settle disputes rather quickly and quietly. No matter the size of the dispute, the Jedi squads always find a way to complete their mission.

It is one of these missions that has the Republic cruiser arriving out of hyperspace just at the edge of the planet and making its way to Corlono Mass. Inside the ship sits six robed, hooded figures. They sit silently, three to a side, as the ship banks left to adjust course. A half a wall separates the Jedi from the two pilots in the front, while the wall in the back has one sliding door. As one, all six Jedi stand to their feet moments before the door in the back slides open to reveal a small green figure dressed in the same brown robes as the squad.

"As you were." The little green figure pulled back his hood revealing a rather wrinkled, old face flanked by two oversized, pointy ears. All the the other Jedi sat back in their seats except for one. Instead, he turned and removed his own hood revealing a man in his mid to late twenties.

"Obi Wan. A question, you have?" the little green guy's voice was gravelly and rough.

"Yes, Master Yoda." Obi Wan Kenobi was the highest member of his squad and second in command to Master Yoda. All though they were all Jedi Knights, a squad leader still gave a sense of order to the mission. He was the one who would receive orders and updates from the commander while they where in the field and relay these to the other Jedi Knights in the squad. Essentially, when they went in, any decisions to be made were his to make. An honor, for sure, but also a great responsibility as any errors always fell back on him.

Obi Wan sat down across from Yoda and leaned in towards him. "Are there any updates on the situation?" Obi Wan said. His brow furrowed deep in concentration.

"Patience,  you need." Yoda started. "In due time, it will be revealed to us." A smile briefly flashed at the corners of Yoda's mouth. Obi Wan was one of his greatest students, having graduated the Order far above any other students his age, but he still had much to learn.

Obi Wan nodded curtly. "Yes, Master.", he said, before moving back towards his seat. The view from the cockpit caught his eye and he positioned himself just behind the copilot to get a better look. They were just about to land in a small clearing that sat about ninety meters away from what looked like an abandoned factory depot. Barricades had been erected where they were landing, and a handful of stormtroopers stood looking eagerly on. Obi Wan did a survey of the area and quickly committed the layout to memory before turning back to face the rest of his team. "We're here. Let's move out." He turned back around as the cockpit hatch swung open and a ramp descended onto the ground.

The squad stood motionless at the bottom of the ramp, only parting slightly as Yoda emerged from the back of the group. Obi Wan fell into step beside him as they neared the approaching trooper.

"Sirs," he nodded, "Captain Ramel. I'm in charge of this outfit. Glad you guys could make it."

Obi Wan looked down at Yoda and waited for a response. Since their first mission together, Obi Wan had always done the talking, but it seemed disrespectful and rude to not at least give him the opportunity to speak if he so wished. After a beat, he turned his attention back to the captain. "What's the situation, Captain?"

"It's pretty much the same as it was.", Captain Ramel said. "Nothing new. We think it's four, maybe five, guys in there, but they have some pretty serious weaponry. More than we have, anyway." Captain Ramel turned and pointed to several of the windows in the small factory. "They have a decent vantage point. Impossible to sneak in. Plus, we cordoned off as much as we could, but there are still people going in and out of there. We check them all. They're clean, but we don't know if or what the hostage situation is. We're at our limits."

Obi Wan put his hand on the Captain's shoulder and gave him a reassuring grin. "That's why we're here." Obi Wan turned and started back towards his waiting team. "Don't worry Captain, we'll handle this."

Yoda joined the group just as Obi Wan had finished relaying the information. He waited until Obi Wan was done and all eyes turned to him before speaking. "Take this lightly, you must not. Blindly, you go. Dangerous, it will be." Yoda looked each member in the eyes before continuing, "Go, and may the force be with you."

The squad bowed respectfully and remained motionless until Yoda had climbed back into the ship and had settled behind his command center display. Once he was in, Obi Wan turned to his group. "Everyone ready?" They all nodded once.  "Good. I have a plan."