In the orbit of Dromund Kaas, Emperor Aolorth's fleet descend onto the system like a plague. Whatever what left of the former Imperial Fleet was swiftly crushed. Emperor Aolroth leads the invasion force all the way to Kaas City where he divides the city among his Commanders. Commander Pierce would lead Shadow Squadron into the HQ of Imperial Intelligence. The defense force would be led through the HQ. Commander Pierce intended to capture it no matter the costs. At the entrance of the HQ, Commander Pierce gathers his men.
Pierce: Here's what's gonna happen men, we're gonna take this HQ from the Imperials! Taking this will make the invasion go more smoothly. This is it men! Tonight, whatever remains of the old Imperial Empire will fall. Failure isn't an option! Am I understood?
Commander Pierce laid out his orders to his men.
Shadow Squadron: YES SIR!
Pierce could only feel pride for his men. Such loyalty and conviction was something only Shadow Squadron could provide. "Good. Then let's show these Imperials how Shadow Squadron fights!
Commander Pierce shouts as he led his men into the Imperial Intelligence HQ. Inside, Shadow Squadron runs through there, shooting down any Imperial soldiers foolish enough to engage. But when they reach an office room, they see the Intelligence officer known as Keeper and the Imperial Agent known as Cipher 9.
Pierce: Hands up!
Keeper simply takes a sip out of his cup.
Keeper: You must be the famous Commander Pierce of Shadow Squadron. I've read your file.
Pierce: So you must be Keeper. The nameless overseer of Imperial Intelligence.
Pierce then aims his gun towards Keeper. Despite the gun aimed at his face, Keeper remained calm.
Keeper: You are very well informed. But we both know how this ends.
Pierce: We do. Now get those hands up!
Keeper lets out small chuckle as he glances towards Cipher 9.
Keeper: You know the standard procedure for this kind of situation Cipher.
Cipher 9: It's been an honor working with you Keeper.
Keeper: Likewise Cipher 9. For the Empire.
After that, Cipher 9 pulls out a blaster pistol and kills Keeper and throws a thermal detonator.
Pierce: THERMAL DETONATOR! GET BACK!
Commander Pierce shouts as the thermal detonator explodes. The smoke from the explosion temporarily blinded Pierce. The explosion kills a few Shadow Squadron members. Pierce sees the figure that appeared to be Cipher 9 running for the exit. Seeing no time to waste, Pierce gives chase, leaving his men to clear out the rest of the building. After a brief chase, Pierce tackles Cipher 9 to the ground.
Pierce: All right Cipher! You're coming with me!
Cipher 9 attempts to stab Pierce with a vibroblade, but Pierce blocks the attack and quickly disarms him.
Pierce: Bad move!
Cipher 9: Then it falls on this.
Cipher 9 bites down on something in his mouth. After that, Cipher 9 begins to violently convulse and dies.
Pierce: Goddamn poison!
He rendezvouses with the rest of Shadow Squadron to clear out the rest of Imperial Intelligence. Darth Xhax and Lord Scourge was charged with taking the Sith Academy and killing all the Sith who wouldn't surrender. They led their forces into the Sith Academy. They noticed that it was quiet.
Darth Xhax: Something's not right Scourge.
Scourge: I agree Lord Xhax. It's not like Sith to run.
But as he says that, a group of Sith Acolytes ambushed Darth Xhax and Lord Scourge.
Sith Acolyte: Kill the traitors! For the Sith!
The ambush was only able to kill a few of the soldiers, but were quickly killed by Xhax and Scourge. She looks to her men.
Darth Xhax: Watch your corners! They seek to destroy us with tricks! Do not let them! Watch every corner! Kill anything that breathes!
Darth Xhax laid out her orders as her men as they continue walking through the Sith Academy. Each ambush was attempted by Sith Acolytes failed. They soon reach the databanks of the Sith Academy where they spot a cybernetic Sith Lord waiting for them.
Darth Xhax: Darth Skotia.
Darth Skotia: Emperor Baras knew you would come. It was only a matter of time.
Darth Xhax: Lay down your lightsaber Scotia and Emperor Aolroth may be merciful.
Darth Skotia lets out a distorted laugh.
Darth Skotia: Your little invasion will fail. Aolroth's folly and arrogance will be his downfall.
This slight against her master filled her with great rage and anger. She looks to her men.
Darth Xhax: Men! Go finish off what's left of the Sith Acolytes. Kill them all! No prisoners!
Xhax snarls as her men leave her and Scourge to fight Skotia. Darth Xhax and Lord Scourge pull out and activated their lightsabers. Darth Scotia pulls out two lightsabers and activates them.
Scourge: Do not expect mercy Skotia.
Darth Scotia lunges at the two Sith and unleashes a series of lightning fast and savage attacks upon the two. Lord Scourge used a powerful Force Push while Darth Xhax lunges at Darth Skotia, but he deflects her attacks. The combined attack from Darth Xhax and Lord Scourge manages to overpower Scotia as Scourge cuts off Skotia's arms, leaving the cybernetic Sith at Darth Xhax's mercy.
Darth Xhax: Speak your final words Skotia!
Darth Skotia: Your master's empire will fall apart. Even if he destroys us, he still has the Republic to fight! Does he have the power to fight against them?!
Darth Xhax: You won't live long enough to see True Peace!
Darth Xhax then unleashes a torrent of Force Lightning upon Darth Skotia. The sound of the crackling lightning could not drown out Skotia's screams as he was electrocuted to death. After killing Skotia, Lord Scourge turns to Darth Xhax.
Scourge: Let us finish our mission.
After killing Skotia, Lord Scourge and Darth Xhax continued to clear out the Sith Academy in Emperor Aolroth's invasion of Dromund Kaas.
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Star Wars: The Tale of Darth Aolroth Book III - Fall of Darkness
ActionDarth Aolroth has betrayed the Empire as a means of achieving True Peace for the Galaxy. After the death of Darth Malgus, Darth Aolroth was named Emperor of his Empire. Now an aged Sith Lord after years of conquest, Darth Aolroth now faces the event...
