<div style="text-align: center;"><a class="postlink" href="http://quietroomentertainment.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/vader-choke.png">[ img ]</a><br/> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.creativefreedomrpg.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&amp;t=45827"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-size: 85%; line-height: 116%;"><span style="color: #00BFFF">OOC: Sparks of a Rebellion (Star Wars Universe 5 BBY)</span></span></span></span></a></div><br/><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 150%; line-height: 116%;"><span style="color: #00BFFF">Aboard the <span style="font-style: italic">Vengeance</span></span></span></span><br/><a class="postlink" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bzWSJG93P8"><span style="font-style: italic">The Imperial March</span></a><br/>"Sir, the shuttle is due into the hangar any minute. Shall we proceed?" Commander Danus Spofford spoke to his commanding officer.<br/><br/>"Yes, Commander," Captain Kuat responded curtly and just as abruptly executed an about face, proceeding toward the rear of the bridge. "Follow me." The two officers marched into the corridor aboard the Star Destoyer,<span style="font-style: italic">Vengeance.</span>"I received his itinery earlier today. He would like the following people to accompany us in the conference room. Inform these people Lord Vader is expecting them."<br/><br/>"Yes sir!" Commander Spofford moved off with a purpose to either find the named individuals himself or send a crewman to alert them. The list was brief. It contained the names, Tirowe Gorvay, Captain Belari Fink, Major Milo Spears and the two Sith, Darth Zhiss and Darth Ire.<br/><br/>Several minutes later, the shuttle landed, with Captain Kuat standing ready to greet the visitor. A battalion of storm troopers stood in company massed formation at the position of attention as Darth Vader descended the ramp of his shuttle, his black cape billowing behind him as he walked.<br/><br/>"Welcome aboard, the Venge..." Captain Kuat was about greet the man in black.<br/><br/>"Dispense with the pleasantries, Moff Kuat. Have you assembled our guests?" Darth Vader moved with a purpose, Captain Kuat hot on his tail, catching up and matching his stride. The Sith Lord appeared to be more interested in taking care of business and moving on. He was not here for idle conversation.<br/><br/>"Yes, M'Lord, I will take you to the conference room now," Captain Kuat responded. Moff was a title shared by members of royal families throughout the galaxy. Only a few in the Imperial hierarchy still used such titles. It was of no surprise that Darth Vader used it on Lord Kuat. He preferred his military rank, but was in no position to correct Darth Vader on his use of titles. If Darth Vader and the Emperor wanted to call Bregius Kuat, Moff, then Moff it was.<br/><br/>As Captain Kuat entered the conference room following Darth Vader, Major Spears and Captain Fink both rose to the position of attention. Darth Zhiss remained seated, providing Darth Vader a nod of recognition. If his apprentice attempted to stand, Zhiss raised a hand suggesting he remain seated.<br/><br/>"Take your seats, gentleman." Darth Vader spoke aloud, "except for you Spears." The young major looked at the Sith Lord with mild concern as he reversed directions from taking a seat to back on his feet. If the major had a reason to worry, he knew not what for. Needless to  say, the force found itself wrapped around his throat. Lord Vader held up his hand as though he were squeezing a piece of fruit. The man's eyes popped wide, he grabbed at his throat as though he wanted to untie a knot or remove someone's hand, but there was nothing to grab onto. The grip remained in place for several minutes until the major passed  out. When Darth Vader released the hold, he fell to the floor dead. "Moff Kuat, please remove that debris from this room."<br/><br/>"Yes m'lord." Within several minutes, crewmen arrived and carried the remains of Major Milo Spears out of the room."<br/><br/>"You certainly do have a certain flair, Lord Vader," Darth Zhiss smiled.<br/><br/>Vader looked in the Sith Lord's direction, "Lord Zhiss, it is pleasant to see you here today. The emperor chose you personally. I  would appreciate it, if you could send me a report on your apprentice. I am curious to learn about him. But not now. I do not have the time."<br/><br/>"Certainly, Lord Vader," Darth Zhiss responded with a smile and sat quietly. He looked over at Darth Ire, rendering a reassuring glance. He knew the Sith Apprentice heard only rumors of the infamous Darth Vader. He wanted to insure him, he was in no danger of being choked in public like the recently deceased.<br/><br/>"Gentlemen, the reason I have called you all here is simple. The Emperor believes a rebellion is growing. Amongst the many planets and star systems of our galaxy, people are beginning to stand up and strike out toward Imperial installations. Last week a rebel cell attacked the shipyard at Jakelia, not far from our current location. Jakelia has been a passive world for hundreds of years.  All of  a sudden citizens of the empire are taking arms up against the empire. Needless to say, the emperor is very displeased."<br/><br/>"You may be wondering why Major Spears is no longer with us. He was assigned with defending the shipyard at Jakelia. It was his responsibility that a group of five or six disgruntled citizens got past an entire detachment of no fewer than two hundred of our best troopers and blew up three luxury liners being built for imperial administrators. The Emperor does not take kindly to failure and neither do I."<br/><br/>Darth Vader turned his attention to one of the younger seated guests. "Allow me to introduce, Mister Tirowe Gorvay. For those of you who have never met this man, he hails from Tattooine. In line with an entire planet of cutthroats and degenerates," not failing to note that this was his own home planet. But no one wanted to point that out, at least not right now. "The emperor believes hiring an experienced criminal to track down criminals makes perfect sense. Besides, Mr. Gorvay has personally hunted down Jedi Knights and killed them without the use of the force. This is definitely a commendable accomplishment. Although he was duly compensated for each and every one of his victories, the emperor believes Mister Gorvay should lead this task force to hunt down Rebel cells and terminate them. The rest of you all now work for Mister Gorvay, who's new title is Inquisitor. I expect every last one of you to abide by Inquisitor Gorvay's instructions." Darth Vader looked around the room. "Do I make myself clear?"<br/><br/>Darth Zhiss did not hesitate one bit, "perfectly clear, Lord Vader." The Duros Sith Lord smiled. "I live to serve the emperor," he saluted in a mocking fashion toward the newly minted Inquisitor.<br/><br/>Darth Vader looked at Zhiss. "Lord Zhiss, you and your apprentice are here to work with the Inquisitor in seeking out these rebel cells. It is believed more than a few of them are lead by former Jedi Knights. I would prefer it if Inquisitor Gorvay permitted you and your apprentice to handle any Jedi you encounter." He looked back at Gorvay. "We wouldn't want you blowing up Imperial property in your attempts to subdue Jedi terrorists."<br/><br/>"Captain Fink and Moff Kuat," Darth looked at the two officers. "You are to provide the Inquisitor with any military resources he may require to include the this Star Destroyer and all personnel aboard, in the apprehension or termination of known and suspected terrorist cells."<br/><br/>Darth Vader turned back to the Inquisitor, "you have a Star Destroyer, two Siths and fifty battalions of storm troopers at your disposal. I trust that you will be able to use these resources efficiently in locating and handling this terrorist problem. Inquisitor Gorvay, do not disappoint me." Darth Vader did not wait for questions. He left the room, returned to his shuttle and departed the<span style="font-style: italic">Vengeance</span>as quickly as he arrived.<br/><br/>"Well, isn't this a smashing state of affairs we have all settled into," Darth Zhiss finding the humor in the situation. "I know we will all get along just smashing." Darth Zhiss laughed a hearty laugh, loud and explosive, in bursts and fits. It may have appeared unsettling to the humans in the room.