Aerrow: The Epic Of Mandalore

XII

In the months following the raid on the Cyclonian Prison Facility, the Mandalorians of Clan Ordo continues it's shadow war on the Cyclonian Empire. With each passing day, the number of the Mandalorians swell into a powerful force rivalling that of the Cyclonians. In the Cyclonian Palace, Master Cyclonis has labelled the Mandalorians the biggest threat to her Empire. Even the fledgling Sky Knight resistance has been put aside for the time being. In light of this new threat, Master Cyclonis has gathered her top lieutenants to discuss this threat. 

Master Cyclonis: Dark Ace, Ravess and Snipe. As many of you may know, these have been a thorn in our side. And you all have.....

Snipe: We'll crush them Master Cyclonis! I'll bring you there heads!

As Snipe interrupted Cyclonis, an uneasy silence fell on the room. Cyclonis then turned her attention on Snipe. 

Master Cyclonis: Interrupt me again, and my power will be the last pain you experience!

After that display of authority, the rest of the Cyclonian lieutenants quickly fall in line. Master Cyclonis then continues her speech.

Master Cyclonis: As I was saying, you all have failed to find and destroy these raiders. They have raided our territories across Atmos. 

Ravess: And what would you have us do Master Cyclonis?

Master Cyclonis: There are more to these marauders then we realize. They're not just mindless raiders bent on loot and violence. They're well trained and well versed in the art of war. They've attacked our territories with speed and precision. They pose a significant threat to us. 

Dark Ace: We are at your command, Master Cyclonis. We will hunt down these marauders and destroy them. 

Master Cyclonis: They are not to be underestimated. It is clear that they are not like the Sky Knights. These marauders are bred for war. They are ruthless and will not hesitate to wipe us out. We must be cautious. One mistake could be our undoing. 

Snipe: Surely these marauders can't threaten us! The Cyclonian Empire stretches across Atmos! These marauders have as much of a chance of destroying us as the Sky Knights do!

Dark Ace: I've seen the aftermath of enough of their raids to know how dangerous they are. They've attacked heavily fortified Cyclonian outposts, leaving no survivors in their wake. No group of raiders could overwhelm such fortresses. It's clear that whoever these marauders are, they're heavily armed as well as skilled in combat. 

Ravess and Snipe had their doubts about the power of the Mandalorians. Master Cyclonis and Dark Ace were well aware of the threat they posed on the Cyclonian Empire. 

Master Cyclonis: These marauders must be dealt with quickly. It's clear that they intend to wage war against us. Unlike the Sky Knights, they are not bound by concepts like heroism. Now what I ask is simple. I want you to hunt down these marauders. 

Ravess: What about Repton?

Snipe: Yeah! Where the hell is that damn lizard freak?!

Master Cyclonis: Repton has been alerted to these marauders. He is preparing Terra  Bogaton for a potential attack. But that doesn't matter at the moment. What does matter is the direct threat posed by these marauders. I want you to hunt down and destroy these marauders. I don't care what methods you use. All that matters is that these marauders are destroyed. Now go. 

With that, Ravess and Snipe left the room to begin their hunt for the Mandalorians. Dark Ace however remained. 

Master Cyclonis: Is there something you need, Dark Ace?

Dark Ace: Yes, Master Cyclonis. In one of the outposts that were attacked, I was able to recover some security footage of parts of the attack. 

Dark Ace then plays back the footage of the attack of the Cyclonian Prison Facility in Governor Baelon's office. The footage showed Aerrow rallying the Mandalorians. 

Aerrow(Footage): MANDALORIANS! NOW IS THE TIME FOR OUR GLORIOUS VICTORY! LET US SEND A MESSAGE TO CYCLONIS HERSELF! LET US BURN THIS PLACE TO THE GROUND AND LEAVE SMOLDERING RUINS IN OUR WAKE!

The Mandalorians in the footage cheered for Aerrow. There was something familiar about Aerrow to Dark Ace. 

Aerrow(Footage): Inside this room lies the leader of this facility and a coward of a man! While we slaughter his troops, Governor Baelon hides in his office! But make no mistake, we will not let them forget how menacing we are for we are lions! We fight as one! As one indomitable heart! We fight as one! Let none stand in our way! Let us show Atmos the wrath of the MANDALORIANS!

The footage then shows the Mandalorians swarming Baelon's office. In that footage, Master Cyclonis had learned invaluable information about the Mandalorians.

Master Cyclonis: So these marauders call themselves Mandalorians. Hhm. It seems I was right to assume there was more to them. 

Dark Ace: They fight in a way that echoes the Raptors. Perhaps we can use that to our advantage.

Master Cyclonis: Very good. Prepare our forces, Dark Ace. If these Mandalorians want a war with the Cyclonian Empire, then they shall have it. 

With that, Master Cyclonis now had an idea of what she was dealing with. She would dedicate the resources of the Cyclonian Empire to wage a war of annihilation against the Mandalorians. But this war would not be an easy on for both the Cyclonians or the Mandalorians. This would be a hard fought war that would leave scars across Atmos. But both sides were ready for the war to come.