Command Center: or whats left of it.

[projectsunfire]

Solus'ad sliced the console and went about digging through information in the database. Looking for little snippets of information involving the western base. Hopefully those arrogant Republic fools would be expecting something grand and typically Mandalorian... Like a Charge. The soldiers Mandalore had given him would not allow such a victory. Not without an extreme cost.

Likely the western base would have turrets not unlike the main Republic base they'd taken, perhaps some other nasty surprises. Oh no. This would require cunning. Something Solus'ad was now drumming out of his mind.

He sat comfortably in the former republic officers chair. It had baffled the troops that had recovered him. It seemed his offices had been gassed and he had been shot in an attempt to leave. Regardless of who was responsible the Mandalorians had been grateful.

With a soft beep Solus'ad's battle readout began fishing out useable data. He removed his helmet and scratched at the newly healed wounds on his face and neck. His mind resting now on the special team he'd be sending in. Of Course he would need to go. He would'nt ask someone else to do it. He'd sent out a couple communications to a couple soldiers who'd had special training and told them to meet him here. He wondered if any would show for a special detail.

[Ice]

Danari was a little nervous at meeting with Solus'ad at this location. Though the Republic had been wiped from the area, she couldn't help but feel the same old stab of guilt at having betrayed them. But, what else could she have done? She was Mandalorian and when the first whispers of rebellion were uttered, Danari had returned home.

She watched Solus'ad for a moment before stepping further into the room and removing her helmet. Placing it against her hip she saluted in the Mandalorian fashion. "Kyra'den reporting as requested, sir."

[projectsunfire]

Solus'ad turned at the sound of booted feet against the floor of the long hallway, and took in the countenance of the female Mandalorian approaching him. Her armor was unremarkable, save for the Special Forces emblem that had been enameled to the breastplate.

When she halted and saluted Solus'ad stood up with an audible creaking sound from the former Officers chair. He returned her salute with strong fervor, though his face was grim.

"Thank you for coming Kyra'den." Solus'ad turned and tapped out a command prompt on the console beneath the main screen, which fizzled to life, showing the dossier of Danari Kyra'den. When the picture showed clearly he turned and faced her. Her personal information scrolled down behind him as he spoke.

"Danari Kyra'den, born among the clans here on Concord Dawn, Joined the Republic Military at 18. Served the Galactic community at large for the next five years, and passed up several chances at advancement through their ranks." Solus'ad's drab green eyes gazed calculatingly at the woman before him. After a brief pause he nodded.

“Jate!”(Good) He said Emphatically, and turned his scarred face back to the console. With nimble fingers he typed in another command prompt which brought up a three dimensional layout of a Republic Base. “Our Manda’lor has set me with the task of bringing down the republic base. The size of our force for this strike is not desirable for an honorable stand up fight, so we must reduce ourselves to the use of Guile.” Solus’ad initiated a command prompt and the three dimensional image of the base disappeared leaving behind what appeared to be a sewage access system, which grew in size, till the entry way appeared large and detailed. A small red reticule targeted the entryway, and rotated slowly.

“We are going to infiltrate the republic base and take out its defensive capabilities, while our larger force distracts their main forces. I’ve requisitioned three republic T38 assault tanks from our last engagement that we will be deploying. Most of their fire capability will be diverted to improve their shields providing our infiltration team and our main forces with an enduring distraction.” Solus’ad shut off the console.

Taking a deep breath he half twisted his body, and crossed his arms. “I want you at my back, down in those tunnels. You, two others and I, will infiltrate the Republic Base where we will slice their defenses, and open up their doors to the main force. We need only find a suitable hub, preferably one where we can defend ourselves for an extended period of time.”

He bowed his head slowly as if confirming his own thoughts. “Are you with me?”

[kess]

Kaia moved through the corridor with practiced stealth, her foot falls producing little sound as she legged it toward a lighted room where she was expected to meet with a superior. It was a habit of hers, to move about as if she were trying to sneak up on you, a byproduct of years spent maintaining a low profile.

She stepped through the doorway to find Solus'ad speaking with a fellow Mandalorian. Kyra'den was her name...wasn't it? Kaia followed the other woman's example and removed her helm, placing it against her hip as she had. She found herself a little unsure of how to behave around a superior, having worked on her own for her entire career.

She had arrived in time to hear Solus'ad's briefing. Listening intently, Kaia ran the information around in her head. Already she could see that this was shaping up to be a tough mission, but years of training had made her ready. This would be no different than snooping around some thug infested warehouse. Wouldn't it?

She waited until Solus'ad had finished speaking, before she introduced herself. "Kaia Ram'ser, reporting sir." She too saluted the man, and awaited further orders.

[Ice]

Turning to acknowledge Kaia, Danari nodded her head in greeting, then returned her attention back to Solus'ad. The mission sounded straight forward enough, though she was certain it was bound to blow up in their faces sooner or later. Nothing ever managed to go perfectly, that was the cold hard fact of combat.

"I will gladly follow you on this assignment. When do we leave?"

[projectsunfire]

((Thread cleaned up. Raven, if you continue to be a problem, for the Mods, and the other members of the site we will ban you. You might want to read the rules thread before you go around tossing weight you don't have.))

Solus'ad nodded to Kaia Ram'ser. "We need to track down a fourth member for our team. If we can't manage that, a recruit will have to do." Solus'ad's eyes narrowed as he peared at them both. "Once our team is assembled we'll begin doing practice excersizes here in the waste access systems of this base. Unfortunatley we don't have time to go'naasir (squander) . Every day the republic soldiers at Bunker Twelve fortify their position." Solus'ad's hand settled gently on the pommel of his Beskad. "Insertion will be on the night of the new moon. Nice and dark. We will need to breach their systems and shut everything down by dawn. That's when the tanks will move into position and begin their fire mission against their main defenses. Idealy, we will have moved into position, and have shut down their weapons systems." Solus'ad handed them both a Data Disk.

"Study the maps thuroughly. I want you both to know the way without use of your helmets HUD, just in case. We'll meet tomorrow evening for our first run through, at 0:00 hours. Any Questions?"

[Ice]

Danari shook her head, replacing her helmet so she could oversee the upload of the information from the datapad to her HUD. Once it was initiated she returned her attention to Solus'ad. It had been some time since socializing with the Mandalorians, therefore she didn't know a lot of people in order to suggest someone to accompany them.

"I have no questions, sir. Nor any suggestions. If I think of someone to fill our team I will inform you immediately." Danari hoped that Kaia would be able to think of someone, though she was unfamiliar with Kaia and her contacts as she was with most of her fellow Mando'ade anymore.

[kess]

Tucking the Data Disk away, she would consult it in private, Kaia nodded to the man. "I know a fella, who might be willing to join us." She replied. "He's an..." She paused momentarily as she searched for the appropriate term. "...Aquaintance of mine. This kind of work is right up his alley. I'll do my best to recruit him, but I can't make any promises."

"I will contact you once I've spoken with him."

((I'm trying to give my buddy Fenris an RP entrance, if that's okay. ))

[Axelpro]

Cay walked into the room and observed the people there. Of the three there she only recognized Solus'ad. Cay could tell just by looking at them that they weren't just your average raw recruits because they showed something the others didn't vast amounts of potential, he could see it in their eyes.

Solus'ad, who are these people? Are they contacts you've had in the past or are have they always been with us?

As he addressed Solus'ad Cay had his helmet tucked under his arm. He observed the two he couldn't recognize for moment before Dante walked into the tent. Kain wasn't more than two steps behind.

I, along with Kain and Dante, would like to hear any plans you have for attacking the base assigned to you.

Yes I am of particular interest because I will be the one fighting alongside you in the battle.

[projectsunfire]

((Which one of your men is going? Kain, or Dante? Kain wasn't it?))

"Mandalore, Kain, Dante." Solus'ad addressed each in turn, and motioned for them to make their way over to the holo-map, that was now humming softly; projecting a rudimentary image above it, representing the republic's western base. "They have always been with us Mandalore. Their story is one of mis-used resources. If I had a company of soldiers with their skill I could bring Iziz to it's knees." Solus'ad's tone was low, and calculating. "We've just now found the time to begin rooting through the older groups of soldiers, as well as the new recruits for those with special skill." Solus'ad's voice laid emphasis on the word "special."

Solus'ad looked at the other two Mandalorians, he'd just briefed. "Bring your man Kaia. I'd like to speak to him personally, before I approve him for this mission. Otherwise you both are dismissed. Gather your gear, nothing shiny, and no heavy weapons. See the quarter master about getting a Beskad, or another blade issued to you if you don't have one yet. You may want to make some modifications to your armor's enamel. Till tomorrow then. Kote Mand'alor!" Solus'ad's fist thumped against his chest in salute.

When the two infiltration specialists had left the room, Solus'ad turned his attention back to Mandalore, and his two Verda.

"Now-" Solus'ad brought his gauntlet up to chest level and tapped out a command sequence into the pad on his gauntlet. "-I sliced the commanders battle console here in whats left of the command center, searching for information on our next two targets. I found information on East base as well for you Mandalore. It can be downloaded at your convenience." Solus'ad took a shallow breath and continued.

"The republic di'kut (lit. Somone who forgets to put on their pants) either didn't have time to erase their data files, or they thought they were going to win our last engagement. Oya (Hooray)." Solus'ad's spoke his last statement with a monotoned lack of enthusiasm adding to its humor.

"With our lack of numbers for this engagement, we will resort to cunning. Though I much prefer confronting the enemy on more honorable terms, I believe this will bring us victory, where a direct assault would cost heavily in Mandalorian lives, and equipment." Solus'ad pressed a button on his gauntlet, and the upper part of the republic base shrank in size, and the map expanded to encompass a virtual representation of the surrounding country side.

"By your leave, Mandalore, I have secured three T-38 assault tanks that survived our previous engagement intact. They will be deployed in these three strategic locations where they will harass the Republic's main forces, creating the illusion that we will be attacking them directly." Solus'ad pressed one of the buttons on his gauntlet and three small blips appeared on the map.

"However-" Solus'ad tapped out three buttons in succession near his wrist, and the map shrank, and the image of the base dissapeared leaving behind the waste access systems. "-long before that happens, we will infiltrate the republics waste access systems under cover of darkness."

Solus'ad crossed his arms and bowed his head. "Ideally, the evening will progress as such. Insertion at 0:00 hours, at 5:00 hours we set a signal activated surgical demo charge on the mains that connect the generator to their power systems. Just in case. At 5:50 the tanks will begin their fire mission against the enemies forward positions, while our main invasion force holds position out of turret range. At 6:00 hours we seize their command center. Where we will slice, and shut down all fire control for their main turrets. We will then fortify the room against counter attack." Solus'ad swallowed against the cotton mouth now forming in his throat from his long winded breifing, and leaned comfortably against the holo-table before continueing.

"We'll be spending the next week doing run throughs in the waste access systems here, to help familiarize ourselves with the... terrain."

[kess]

Replacing her helm, Kaia watched the three men file into the room. She observed them almost curiously, pondering their identities. Solus'ad soon answered her questions.

"Mandalore, Kain, Dante."

When she realized that she was in the presence of Mandalore himself, Kaia found herself grateful for her visor; it hid the surprise that came over her features. Never had she thought she'd actually meet the Mandalore in the flesh.

Solus'ad's command drew Kaia out of her thoughts. "Yes, sir." She replied, returning his salute. "Kote Mand'alor." With that, she turned and headed for the exit, nodding her departure to her fellows as she passed them by.

((Exit))

[Ice]

Behind the privacy of her visor, Danari smirked at Kaia's ridged departure. She had learned long ago that allowing herself to feel at ease around leaders, generals, admirals, and other such big banthas cut out the stress and gave them a reason not to feel suspicous of you. A nervous underling, at least among the Republic military, made those in charge weary. Then again appearing too at ease or confident could come off as arrogant and insubordinate, it was important to find a happy medium.

Danari, deciding it was time for a warm meal, saluted those present with a simple nod of her head and made her way out of the room.

[fenris]

Yoan Torsin nervously walked down the hallway, his booted feet echoing as they hit the ground. He carried his helmet in the crook of his arm, he never had gotten used to always keeping his helmet on. Usually he would force himself to, but this was different. He had received a message from an old acquaintance of his. As he walked down the hall he kept going over the plans that she had given him. This was going to be his first mission in service to Madalore.
He soon reached the door to the command room, or what was left of it anyway. He stopped before the door. Taking a deep breath he entered the room, quickly taking in every detail as his eyes traveled the room. He gave a mandalorian salute as his eyes traveled to the figures near the middle of the room. Yoan Torsin reporting, I received a message from Kaia Ram'ser saying that you where in need of another man.

[projectsunfire]

Solus'ad had been so engrossed in his breifing he hardly noticed the final member of his ground team approaching. When he had finished speaking to Mandalore, and his two Verda, he acknowledged the new arrival with a curt nod.

"Good to have you on board Torsin. I'm sure you've read the file that Kaia gave you. You understand what we're going to be doing. Report to the airfield at 0:00 this evening. We'll be doing simulations. Bring your full battle kit, and weaponry. Nothing heavy. This mission will depend on our mobility. Dismissed."

[projectsunfire]

((7 days is ample time for somone to put a word in Edgewise... Infiltration team report to the Waste Access Systems Thread.))

[projectsunfire]

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