Chapter 17: Guerrilla Tactics

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The Millennium Falcon travels in hyperspace while the Eagles go over the plan on board.

"Here's what we know, T3." Kikks says

T3 rolls slightly forward and projects a layout of the space station and blockade above the planet.

"There are three secuter-class stardestroyers guarding the planet.  The destroyers aren't the problem.  The ion cannon on the surface of Felucia is.  Thanks to the data from Rhen Var we know four New Imperial shuttles fly back and fourth from the cruisers and the cannon to deliver fuel.  The plan is to slip into the station unnoticed, plant explosives onto the shuttles, and when they deliver the fuel...'BOOM'. Kikks says

"What about the comms relay?" Bandage asked

"That's where T3 and I come in.  While we were still on Florrum I recorded a message on T3 that he will broadcast over all New Imperial propaganda once he gets into the system." Kikks says

"Won't he be noticed?" Stark asked

"T3 is already the color of a standard New Imperial astromech.  They won't bat an eye.  Especially if they're to occupied with the explosions." Kikks says

"It's a risky plan." Chief says

"It has to be done." Stark says

"If we go, might as well be doing something worthwhile." Doz says

"Attention 817th, we're coming up on Felucia." Jake says over the ship intercom

Kikks looks around at his squad.

"This is our time to make a real difference.  Today we make 7 men feel a hundred.  May The Force Be With Us." Kikks says

"We're with you sir." Chief says

The Falcon drops out of hyperspace on the other side of Felucia.

"This is gonna be close." Jake says

The Eagles stand in the Falcon cockpit and watches as they approach the New Imperials.  The three stardestroyers loom over the planet menacingly.  The Falcon flies to the station and lands on the bottom of it.  The Eagles cut a hole through the station walls to get inside.  One by one each member of the Eagles climbs through.  Kikks and Jake pick up T3 and had him over to Doz to get him into the station.

"Thanks Jake." Kikks says

"It's what we Solo's do best.  I'll be on standby." Jake says

Kikks climbs through the hole and into the massive station.  HK-47 also climbs through the hole to follow the Eagles.  He hits the metallic floor with a thud.

"What was that?" Jake says 

Lowbacca shrugs.

The Eagles run up to the console.

"Plug in T3." Kikks says

T3 inserts his hookup into the console and projects a layout of the station.

"The hanger is here.  We're in the lower levels.  There are three elevators to the left of us.  Two of which lead to the communications deck.  You all know the plan." Kikks says

All the Eagles get into the first elevator except Chief.

"You'll need this." Chief says holding up a disc

"What is it?" Kikks asked

"It's a video of the New Empire destroying my village on Naboo." Chief says

Kikks looks at Chief confused

"It's a very long story for a different time." Chief says

Chief gets into the elevator with the other Eagles.

"Good luck sir." Chief says as the door closes

"Lets go T3." Kikks says as he and T3 get into the second elevator

The door closes just as HK-47 turns the corner.  He gets inside the third elevator and closes the door.  The Eagles ride the first elevator to the hanger.  The door opens and two stormtroopers are face to face with the Eagles.  They grab the troopers and incapacitate them in the elevator.  The Eagles step out and walk along the sides of the hanger in the shadows placing explosive charges on anything that looked important.  The oblivious New Imperial personnel go about their business.

"Throw me a charge." Bandage says

He plants it on a TIE fighter.

They see the four shuttles and split up to plant explosives.

"Do we know which shuttles goes to where?" Chief asked

"Who cares, they're all going to go to each of our targets one way or another." Stark says

Stark pulls out a bomb that looks like it was haphazardly put together.

"Is that your coaxium and tibanna fuel bomb? Do you remember the last time you tried something like that?" Chief asked

"The point exactly." Stark says planting it on the fuel tank

"Okay, that's the last one." Stark says

"Bandage, Doz, we finished this shuttle.  Lets start on the rest." Chief says into his communicator

"We already did." Bandage responds

"How?" Chief says

"New Imperials suck at guarding." Doz says

The Eagles run off the shuttles and hid in a dark corner of the hanger.

"We gotta get dug in.  Once those explosives go off all hell is gonna break loose." Chief says

The shuttles take off and leave the hanger.

"Captain, the explosives are set." Chief says

"Copy, preparing to enter the communications deck." Kikks says

"How do we know the explosives reached their destination?" Bandage asked

"I've rigged a sensor on this tablet.  Once those red x's turn into green check marks than the explosives have arrived and are waiting to be activated." Stark says 

On the third elevator HK drops and dead stormtrooper to the ground.  He steps off and stumbles into the New Imperial mess hall.

"Statement: Greetings, you meatbags have the honor of being exterminated by...ME, HK-47." HK says

The door closes and the New Imperials point their blasters at HK.

"You're trapped in here with us droid." a trooper says

"Correction: I'm not trapped in here with you meatbags.  You meatbags are trapped in here with me!" HK says charging them

Kikks' elevator door opens as he and T3 move out.

They start to move towards the comms deck until a room catches Kikks' eye.  He steps in and the door begins to close.  T3 starts to beep sporadically.

"STICK TO THE PLAN!" Kikks yells throwing the disc under the door to T3 as it closes    

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