Star Wars: The Korpsman (neuer Art)

Chapter 3 - Two Slaves, One Capital

Author's Note 1: As you can probably tell by the second chapter, I am making some changes to the Star Wars timeline. I just want to branch out a bit and make my OC have an actual impact on the story. This means that the timeline will be altered. Also, the only things I claim ownership of the following: Aurick Hermann, Emily Skywalker, the Germania Korps of Steel, the Korps of Steel 713th Infantry Division, and Ruhr and Germania Pattern wargear and ordnance. Star Wars is owned by Disney, Warhammer 40K is owned by Games Workshop.

Author's Note 2: Slow build-ups make for a good story.

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A plethora of emotions weighted the morning air in the Skywalker residence. They had found that the front door controls were overridden. Rifleman was nowhere to be found, leaving the group to believe that the soldier had betrayed them.

"I knew he couldn't be trusted," Padmé muttered angrily.

"And why do you say that."

Padmé turned to look at Emily who was sitting at the table eating her breakfast.

"Isn't it obvious, a guy adorned in warlike armor with militaristic markings is very vague about his origins. Then he offers to help for a meager price and then runs off with what minuscule funds you have," Padmé said to the young woman.

"Hmm, if you come to a conclusion like that then you have clearly never met a Korpsman before," the Cadian mumbled under her breath.

"A Korpsman? Is that what Rifleman's group calls themselves," Padmé snapped.

"I... uh..." Emily stuttered as she tried to come with an answer. However, the sound of the front door caused everyone to look towards who entered.

They were somewhat surprised to see Watto come fluttering in, followed by Rifleman. The Toydarian's face was neutral when he entered the hovel and moved over to Qui-Gon.

"Your soldier friend has convinced that I may have been a bit harsh yesterday. 20,000 Republic Credits will do," The junk dealer turned to look at Emily and Annachan, "I'll send in these two as an apology." The Toydarian withdrew a stick and waved over the right arms of both Emily and Annachan. The wand emitted two small beeps. Watto turned back to Rifleman.

"Their transmitter chips are now deactivated. The eopies will be ready around midday to take the parts to your ship." The Toydarian turned and fluttered out of the hovel, leaving Rifleman alone to deal with the fallout of his actions.

"I do not know what you did Rifleman. but it worked. Not only did you manage to procure the parts we needed, managed to grant some slaves their freedom," said Padmé, who was slightly ashamed that she questioned the man's loyalty.

"How did you do it?" Annachan had tears falling from her eyes.

"Let's just say that all Korpsmen have mastered the art of the acquisition of materials and freeing those in chains," responded Aurick as he walked out the backdoor.

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Both Aurick and Qui-Gon volunteered to return the eopies to Mos Espa. When the two were making their way back, Aurick noticed something out of the corner of his eye. His instincts suddenly screamed at him to take action. Without even breaking his stride, Aurick drew his Kampfschwert in a swing, and lunged forward, cleaving a lurking and floating ball in two.

"What is that?" Aurick said as he inspected the sparking and fizzing automaton.

"Probe droid," answered the Jedi Master, "Very unusual... not like anything I've seen before."