Zadock woke up in a bunk when he had a feeling someone was approaching. "We are landing at the temple." Tel Dovar said. "Sorry mate but, I'm not joining your order, I've seen what you people do to planets, I've seen what the slums are like, your blasted war has only caused problems." Zadock said. "We are only going to test your abilities, see if you are receptive enough to train." Tel Dovar said. Zadock got up and walked towards the door but Tel Dovar blocked it with his arm.
Zadock looked at the Jedi and said "Let me pass or else I'll make sure that only 1 of us will walk off this ship." Zadock had his left eye turn red and the cybernetics glow and dark red color. Tel didn't move or react to the smuggler. A clone walked up to Tel Dovar. "Sir, we are approaching the temple, we need you to have video verification that a Jedi is on board." he said.
"Fine, trooper, keep an eye mister Zadock." Tel Dovar said and walked away. "So, whats your story?" the clone asked. "Raised on Mandalor, parents were rich and I was the youngest of 3. One day, we decide to go to Naboo for a vacation for a week. A day after we arrived, the trade confederation blockaded the planet, droids put a mine field up near a beach town. My parents set one off, killing them both, I lost an arm, my legs, eye was damaged and jaw was shattered." Zadock said.
"I feel bad for you." the clone said, "Don't, I never cared much after that day. Now, what's your story?" Zadock asked the clone. "I'm nothing special, survived Geonosis, I was stationed in the 198th and we were put on the cruiser "Pride", which is no longer active, that's all there is to me, and most of the clones on this ship." He said. "Ok, mind introducing me to the clones?" I asked. "Fine, I guess I'm their officer anyways." he said. We walked out into the cargo bay and the 10 clones on board were in 2 lines of 5.
"This is the 198th legion now, I'm sergeant Snapper, we have (in order of line up, right to left) Hanson, Nearen, Dust, Shade, Hype, Our AT-TE pilot and crew Radar, Lucky, Sparks, Ash, and Joystick." Snapper said. "Hmmmm, ragtag names for a ragtag group." Zadock said. "What? Feel like their individuals? Different? Their cannon fodder, slaves, for the Jedi and Republic." Liza said, standing at the door.
"And what makes you so special?" Snapper said. "Simple, I'm not a clone!" She said.
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Outlaw's foresight
Science FictionZadock Elder, a smuggler with a steak of luck that lead to him being both wanted by the Republic and Separatist. The smuggler has been chased and escaped bounty hunters, until one finally catches him, what will happen.
