Star Wars Destiny: Episode I, Chapter Nine

CHAPTER NINE

"May I ask why you're here on Tython?" asked Ethril, who was at Luke's mercy while Han struggled to get to his feet after the stranger's attack on him.

"Like I would tell you," Luke muttered, hovering his lightsaber near Ethril's neck. The being's helmet suddenly became slightly more translucent, allowing Luke to see part of his face.

"Why not?" Ethril asked. "I am at your mercy. You can tell me and then kill me if you need to."

Luke narrowed his eyes suspiciously but spoke regardless. "I am searching for Force-sensitives. Or, rather, I was until I ran into you."

Ethril smiled sinisterly. "I apologize, Master Jedi. I did not know."

"That's rich..." Han muttered as he rose up, Chewbacca at his aid. "Like I haven't heard that a million times..."

Ethril ignored the Corellian and continued speaking to Luke. "Anyway, I am sorry to say that there are no Force-sensitives hear on Tython. Besides me, of course."

"Really?" Luke replied. "Would you like to join me in rebuilding the Jedi Order? I can help you evaluate your skills, and redeem you from the dark path that you've seem to have taken."

Ethril chuckled quietly. "Over my dead body. The Jedi shall never return!"

Luke rose his lightsaber in self-defense. "Even if that were true, the Sith will never return either. The Emperor and Darth Vader are dead."

"That may be true," Ethril murmured. "But the Sith shall continue to strive, and if the Jedi do return, then they shall crumble once again at my-"

A blaster bolt hit Ethril in the back and he crumpled to the ground, dead. Luke glanced up to see Han Solo standing with his blaster pistol, its barrel still smoking.

Luke shook his head with disapproval. "We could have taken him in for questioning...'

Han gave a cocky grin. "You know me; shoot first and ask questions later."

*   *   *

Mon Mothma, Chief of State and leader of the New Republic, sat at her desk in her office, while Senators Leia Organa, Borsk Fey'lya, and Admiral Ackbar sat across from her, making up nearly half of the Provisional Council.

"So," Mothma spoke to the gathered councilors, "what seems to be the problem?"

"It's...not necessarily a problem per say..." Borsk muttered.

"Commander Antilles informed of his difficulties with a pilot trainee named Toah Jarsan," Leia said. "I decided to study Jarsan, and..." She glanced at the other Senators and Ackbar before continuing.
"He's Force-sensitive."

Mothma raised an eyebrow. "But...isn't this a good thing? Skywalker is trying to rebuild the Jedi Order, after all."

Borsk grunted. "While true that may be, I believe Skywalker may have trouble tutoring Jarsan."

"Why is that?" Mothma asked.

The Bothan Senator frowned. "We met with Jarsan's parents on Dantooine, and I think they are...shady, to say the least."

"What Senator Fey'lya means is that the Jarsans were somewhat...hesitant to tell us Toah's history," Ackbar said. "As well as their family's."

Mothma crossed her hands. "I see," she said. "So, what shall we tell Master Skywalker?"

"He will have to train Toah," Leia said. "I think it's for his greater good, for we can't have a Force-sensitive going around not knowing how to use his powers."

"Agreed," Mothma said. "And who knows, maybe Skywalker will be able to teach Toah discipline."

All of the councilors nodded their assent, though Borsk Fey'lya seemed as if he remained to be convinced...

*   *   *

Jerec could not believe what was going on. "You're trapping us in?!" he exclaimed at the spirit. 

"It certainly seems like it," the spirit said, chuckling. Suddenly, the tomb's walls seemed to part away, revealing a cadre of what appeared to be undead Sith warriors. The Dark Jedi switched on their lightsabers as the zombies approached, cornering them, their empty eye sockets seeming to gaze into their eyes.

"Now, Jerec," the spirit spoke, "I would like it if you let me take the Scepter."

"Why should I?" Jerec spat. "Why should I let a disembodied spirit take so much power?!"

"If you don't, my friends will kill you," the spirit said simply.

When Jerec did not reply, the Sith zombies lunged toward the Dark Jedi and engaged them into a fight. Yun was the first to fall, an ancient Sith sword slashing across his back and killing him. Two arrows fired at Gorc, stabbing out his eyes, while a third one impaled Pic, who fell off the Gamorrean's shoulders.

Maw hovered over the undead warriors, his orange-colored lightsaber slicing apart many of them. His killing spree came to an end, however, when three daggers found their way into the Boltrunian's back. Ever the lunatic, Boc Aseca attacked randomly with his dual lightsabers, hacking and slashing everywhere, cackling along the way. How ironic was it, that he died at the hands of a zombie Sith doing just that.

It was now down to Jerec, Sariss, and the blinded Gorc. And somehow, despite their efforts, it seemed like there were even more undead Sith than before.

"It's hopeless, Jerec," the spirit said coldly. "Give me the Scepter, and I will let you live."

"Even though I can just take the Scepter myself and wipe out these zombie scum with it?" Jerec asked.

The tomb was silent for a moment, until the spirit said, "I would like to see you try."

Jerec smirked. "Will do." The Sith zombie moved away, allowing the Miraluka to walk towards Ragnos' sarcophagus. He opened it quite easily this time and placed his hand on the Scepter of Ragnos. Suddenly, pain and agony began to surge through him.

"You dare?" a raspy voice spoke, echoing from everywhere, including Jerec's mind. "You dare disturb a Dark Lord's slumber? What business do you have here?"

Even though Jerec could not speak, he was able to answer Marka Ragnos' spirit telepathically. 

"Ah, I see," Ragnos said. "Planning on taking my scepter, are you?"

Jerec felt a sharp pain in his head. It was so agonizing, he couldn't even scream.

"I don't think you will."

Lightning began to engulf him, sending pain throughout his body, but Jerec somehow managed to suppress the pain. The lightning soon ceased, and the spirit began to chuckle.

"Very good," the spirit said. "Very good. You have passed the test. You have yet to learn from Palpatine's mistake by trusting anyone. But you will still be a perfect acolyte for Darth Vorath."

 

Star Wars Destiny: Episode I, Chapter Eight

EDITED 1/28/2015: As before, ignore the thing at the end about Blue Harvest.

CHAPTER EIGHT

Tython was quite similar to Endor. Lush, green forests were the dominant features on the planet's surface, while a ruined fortress could be seen in the middle of one. As the Millennium Falcon landed, Luke glanced at Han and smiled.

"This might be the first time I've flown with you without running into something along the way," he said.

"Must be a new record," Han replied, chuckling. 

Once the ship had landed, Luke got out of his seat and walked down the boarding ramp, observing the area with a feeling of hopefulness. As he scanned the area, he suddenly saw a figure pass a tree. Han noticed Luke's surprised and curious gaze.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

"I saw someone," Luke muttered. "They just ran towards that tree over there..."

Luke, Han, and Chewbacca rushed over to that location just as the figure lunged out and attacked Luke. Han drew his blaster and began firing at the stranger. The attacker leaped up, avoided the shots, and kicked Han in the side. Enraged, Chewbacca charged towards the stranger, but was pushed back by an invisible force. 

Luke struggled up to his feet and took a good, quick look at the mysterious being. They were clad in all-black armor, and wore an opaque space helmet over their head. Igniting his lightsaber, Luke ran towards the stranger, who responded by activating a lightsaber of their own, which had a blade as red as blood. The two began to parry attacks, and their duel lasted for nearly half an hour, until Luke disarmed his opponent.

The mysterious attacker laughed. "Very good, Jedi. Very good..."

Luke glared at the stranger. 'Who are you?" he demanded.

The being cackled...an all too familiar cackle. "My name, Jedi, is Ethril."

*   *   *

The strange, disembodied spirit Jerec and his Dark Jedi had met told them to head for Korriban and meet him (the spirit sounded like a 'him' to Jerec) at the entrance to Marka Ragnos' tomb. As soon as they reached the Valley of the Dark Lords, Jerec could sense the spirit's presence. 

"Well, at least you know your way around the galaxy," the spirit cackled. "Now, it is Ragnos' tomb that is your problem, correct?"

"Yes," Jerec snapped. "Now let us in!"

"Tsk, tsk, did the Jedi not teach you any manners? No matter..."

Suddenly, the spirit uttered something in a strange language that was alien to Jerec, and finally, Marka Ragnos' tomb was open. Jerec took the first step into the tomb, feeling the dark side of the Force flow through him. He then signaled Sariss, Yun, Maw, and the others to follow him. The ground shook slightly, mostly due to Gorc's heavy footsteps. Jerec sighed. He hoped the mutant Gamorrean wouldn't awaken any more spirits.

Going through a maze of corridors, they finally reached a large chamber, where a rusted, bronze sarcophagus laid in the center.

"Where's the Scepter?" Yun asked, scanning the chamber. "Is it in the coffin?"

"Bravo, young man!" the spirit said mockingly. "Bravo! Someone give this man a medal! Encore! Encore!"

Yun scowled, but said nothing. 

Jerec moved towards the sarcophagus and tried to open it, but the lid would not budge.

Once again, the spirit laughed. "Oh, please. Did you really think It would be that easy?"

Jerec scowled. "Tell me how to open it! I demand you!"

The spirit chuckled. "Or you'll do what? I'm dead, so you can not kill me. But very well, I shall open the coffin..."

The bronze lid began to rise, revealing the mummified body of the Dark Lord of the Sith Marka Ragnos. Lying across his wrapped up corpse was the Scepter of Ragnos.

"At last..." Jerec murmured. "Power...unlimited pow-"

Suddenly, the bronze lid slammed back down onto the sarcophagus and the door that the seven Dark Jedi had entered through closed as well.

"Now," the spirit said, his voice no longer disturbingly cheerful. "Did I ever say you could ever have the Scepter? No...I don't believe I did."

*   *   *

"Admiral Korus," Thrawn muttered as he looked at the shimmering hologram of a balding Human male. "It is about time."

"I apologize, sir," Korus said. "The Twilight's communications relay was not-"

"I contacted you to give you orders," Thrawn said coldly. "Not to hear your pathetic excuses."

Korus gulped, tugging at the collar of his suit slightly. "Er, yes, sir. What are your orders?"

"It is time," Thrawn said. "We are to launch a final assault on the Republic."

Korus' eyes widened slightly. "S-sir? I believe I misheard you. Did you say we're launching an assault on the Republic?" 

Thrawn nodded. "You heard correctly, admiral."

Korus cleared his throat. "Sir, we've lost half of our forces since the Outer Rim battles. An attack with what's left would be suicidal!"

Thrawn's red eyes narrowed. "Admiral Korus, you are not to question my orders. Contact all Imperial force leaders and recall them to a rendezvous in the Neimoidia system. We will then proceed to the Core."

Korus nodded slowly. "Yes, sir...understood." With that, the admiral's hologram vanished.

As he leaned back in his seat on board the Csila, Thrawn glanced back at the computer on which he had found the secret Imperial records. Perhaps just one last search, he thought. He activated the computer and played the last record on the list. Its date and author was classified, but its contents gave the Chiss Grand Admiral a good enough understanding any way. It read:

"It is finished. Project Blue Harvest is complete. Admiral Otto and Umak Leth's contributions have been extremely useful. And with the Brodo Asogians knowledge on traveling between galaxies, I will be able to rule not just one galaxy, but many. At last, the Sith have triumphed. And nothing-nothing-can stop me."

Star Wars Destiny: Episode I, Chapter Seven

CHAPTER SEVEN

Not the last of the old, Luke. The first of the new.

Ben Kenobi's words continued to echo in Luke's mind, but still he wondered if he'd be the only one of the new Jedi. After Dantooine, Luke had tried many other planets to search for ways of rebuilding the Jedi, but to no avail. 

However, he realized, he could still try to gather something from the ruins of the Jedi Temple. Surely something must had gone pass the Empire's notice during their purge of the Jedi. 

Walking through the rubble of the Jedi Temple, he reached the remains of the archives-or what was left of them. To his surprise, there was indeed a data-record that was still intact, though it had received quite some damage over the years. Taking out his datapad, he scanned the record and played it on the portable device.

Apparently, the record had been written shortly after something called the 'Treaty of Coruscant' by a Jedi Master called Giffis Fane. According to Fane, the Jedi Order had been defeated by a Sith Empire, forcing them to relocate to the planet Tython.

Tython, Luke thought. He had of that world before; located in the Deep Core, it was quite dangerous to travel there, for the Deep Core was rife with black holes and other hazards. Nonetheless, he knew he would have to travel there, for who knows what knowledge the planet could contain?

He left the ruined temple and returned to Republic Headquarters, and hurried to the hangar where his X-wing fighter was docked once again. However, before he could reach it, he ran into his best friend and partner, Han Solo.

"Hey, kid!" Han said, slowing Luke down. "What's the rush?"

"I'm on my way to Tython," Luke replied. "I think it's my one-way ticket to rebuilding the Jedi Order."

"Tython?" Han asked. "That's in the Deep Core, isn't it? Filled with black holes and stuff, right?"

Luke smiled. "You say that as if you're afraid of them."

"Afraid of-? Kid, I've outrun bounty hunters that could break a gundark's back. You bet I'm not afraid of black holes and other space hazards!"

Luke's smile became a grin. 'Then why don't you come along and prove it?"

"Gladly," Han scoffed. He turned to Chewbacca, who was nearby doing repairs on the Millennium Falcon. 

"Chewie! Get the Falcon ready! We're going for a wild ride..."

*   *   *

Jerec's shuttle jumped out of hyperspace and came before the mysterious world of Dromund Kaas, the secret hideout of his group of Dark Jedi. The planet's swamps rested in cold silence as the Inquisitor landed his ship into one of the spaceports.

Not many people knew of Dromund Kaas, with only the Emperor and his Dark Side Adepts having been fully aware of it. It was also the home of the secretive Prophets of the Dark Side, founded by the ancient Sith Lord Darth Millennial. After Palpatine established the Galactic Empire, he sent his Dark Side Adepts to be trained by the Prophets. Jerec was one of them, having been trained by the Prophet Cronal.

Rumors spread that Dromund Kaas was once the capital of the Sith Empire, but Jerec did not truly believe these rumors.

Once his ship had landed, Jerec walked off and headed for a small tower, where his fellow Dark Jedi resided. He entered the tow and walked into a circular room, where Sariss, Maw, Yun, and the others awaited.

"Have you found the Valley yet?" Maw growled, hovering over the floor with an anti-gravity repulsorlift that  replaced his absent legs.

"Not quite," Jerec said. "However, I have found a substitute for the Valley, if we are unable to reach Ruusan."

"And what would that be?" Sariss asked. 

Jerec took out a handheld holoprojector and activated it, displaying a holographic representation of an ancient staff. "The Scepter of Ragnos," he informed his curious apprentices. "It is quite powerful in the dark side. Many Dark Lords after Ragnos have attempted to claim it, but failed in doing so."

"Where is it?" Yun asked, gazing at the Scepter greedily.

"Locked away in Ragnos' tomb," Jerec said. "The entrance is sealed. Even a lightsaber won't cut through it."

"Tsk, tsk, you bore me," a voice suddenly spoke, echoing throughout the chamber. All of the Dark Jedi except Jerec activated their lightsabers while the voice continued. "Have you not thought beyond your pitiful lightsabers? Have you already forgotten about the Force?"

The Dark Jedi began looking frantically for the source of the voice while Jerec remained still. "Show yourself, whoever you are," he said.

The voice laughed. "Show myself, you say? I don't believe that woould be possible for me, seeing that I am dead."

"That's impossible!" Yun shouted. "If you're dead, then how are you still speaking to us?"

The voice cackled again. "My, Jerec," it said. "Did you only teach these children the basics? Nothing about the Living Force?" When Jerec did not reply, the voice continued to laugh.

"Anyway, I couldn't help overhearing your conversation. You're looking for Ragnos' scepter, yes?"

"That is correct," Jerec replied, signaling Yun and the others to turn off their lightsabers.

"That's what I though," said the voice. "I knew Ragnos..somewhat. Not as well as certain other, but I knew him..."

"Wonderful," Jerec muttered. "So can you tell us how to get into the tomb?"

"Tell you?" the voice repeated, letting out another cringing laugh. "Why should I tell you...when I can show you?"

Star Wars Destiny: Episode I, Chapter Six

EDITED 1/28/2015: Ignore the paragraphs about Blue Harvest. I've since started a story about the mentioned Imperial project and it's taking a direction different from what is described. Same goes for future mentions of it in Destiny.

CHAPTER SIX

The New Republic had won Mygeeto. Following their victory, they went on to defeat the remaining Imperial forces throughout the Outer Rim Territories, on words such as Kashyyyk and Teth. In short succession, the Empire was defeated and the Galactic Civil War was over.

But not for Thrawn. The Grand Admiral was one of the few remaining Imperial leaders for a time, along with Grand Vizier Sate Pestage, Director Ysanne Isard, Grand Moff Nihan, Inquisitor Jerec, and Cronal. However, from what Thrawn had heard, Pestage had been killed on Ciutric IV by Admiral Delak Krennel, while Isard had been imprisoned. Cronal, under the alias of Lord Shadowspawn, took control of some of the remaining forces, but he was defeated as well.

As for Nihan and Jerec, they had recently joined forces with Thrawn, though the Chiss Grand Admiral knew it was hopeless. The Imperial Army and Fleet had either been destroyed, captured, or defected to the New Republic. And when highly revered people such as Pestage and Isard had failed, what could a single Grand Admiral do to rebuild the Empire?

Searching through Imperial records is what I'm doing, Thrawn thought. On board his personal ship, the Csila, Thrawn had discovered a hidden cache of records that were labeled classified. Thinking that they may contain something useful-perhaps something that could help restore the Galactic Empire-he decided to access them. 

What he found was quite interesting. One of the files contained a log entry by former Senator T'toille of Brodo Asogi. Apparently, T'toille was aware of something known as 'Blue Harvest', which the Senator had no knowledge of, but knew that his planet was involved.

Another, made by Governor Wilhuff Tarkin, revealed some specific details. It seemed that the only ones who knew of the project were the Emperor, Darth Vader, Admiral Otto, and a cooperation called BNL. Thrawn had heard of Admiral Otto, who was in command of the ship Axiom, which mysteriously disappeared.

So how was Brodo Asogi involved?, Thrawn wondered. Some scientist believed that the natives-known as Children of the Green Planet-had the strange ability to travel to another galaxy. But the Republic had attempted such a thing before, with the Outbound Flight Project, and it failed. Of course, Thrawn had a hand in that failure...

Thrawn sighed. It was a large galaxy out there. So many mysteries...and so little time.

*   *   *

"Attention!" Wedge shouted as he entered the debriefing room. The rookie pilots quickly stood up as Wedge quietly chuckled to himself. I love doing that, he thought. He looked at the row of rookies who were trying out for a spot in one of the Republic Fleet's squadrons. There were five of them: two Humans, a Twi'lek, a Nautolan, and a Kel Dor.

"All right," Wedge said to them. "Tell me who you guys are and then we'll start training."

The Kel Dor stepped up first. "Vin Sadoon of Dorin, sir. I once served as a co-pilot on a freighter."

"Corran Horn of Corellia, sir," said a young man. "I served in the Corellian Security Forces and I have had my experience as a pilot."

"I'm Seph," said the Nautolan, wearing a huge grin. "Seph Kisto. I became a pilot myself after I left Glee Anselm."

"My name's Warat Torr," the Twi'lek said. "But please, just call me Torr. My name sounds too much like 'war rat'..."

The last person to step up, a Human like Corran, did so somewhat nervously. "I'm Toah Jarsan from Dantooine, sir."

Wedge beamed at the new recruits. "Glad to meet you all. I'm sure you'll be great one pilots some day..."

*   *   *

"Toah! You almost flew right into the Senate Building! You have to stay in the flight area!"

"Sorry, sir," Toah replied through Wedge's comlink as he flew his fighter back into position. "Won't happen again."

Wedge sighed to himself as his friend Tycho Clechu walked up, laughing at the scene he had just witnessed.

"How's it going?" Tycho asked, chuckling. "Don't think you're fit for teaching anymore?"

Wedge glared at him. "You're welcome to substitute. Toah's really the only one I'm having trouble with. Torr looks like he'd be a good dogfighter. Vin's good at ambushing, and Corran and Seph are good as well. But Toah, he's...he's..."

"About to fly into us!" Tycho shouted. The two men ducked as Toah's X-wing flew right over them.

"That's it!" Wedge shouted into his comlink. "All rookies, land your fighters! Don't crash them!"

He glanced back at the snickering Tycho. "If you think you can do a better job, be my guest..."

Star Wars Destiny: Episode I, Chapter Five

CHAPTER FIVE

   "General! We're losing men fast!" a Republic trooper called over the sounds of blaster fire and explosions from the battle on Mygeeto, which was not going exactly well of Lando Calrissian and his team.

   "I can see that!" Lando replied to the trooper as he dodged a blaster bolt. "Regroup at the landing point. I'll send a signal to the Protector."

   He took out his comlink and contacted the Liberty-type Star Cruiser. "General Madine, we need air support! Can you send a squadron or two to help us?"

   "Affirmative, General," Crix Madine's voice answered. "Green Squadron is on their way."

   Soon after Lando put his comlink away, a group of A-wing starfighters swooped through Mygeeto's foggy clouds and rained fire on the Imperial forces. Startled by the sudden attack, the stormtroopers and AT-STs began to retreat.

   Lando smiled. "Well, guys, let's show 'em what we're made of..."

   "For the Republic!" The troopers cried in unison as they charged towards their enemies again, this time with more courage and confidence.

*   *   *

   "Rogue Leader, we've got the deflector shields handled!" Wes said through Wedge's comlink.

   "Good work, Rogue Five," Wedge replied. "And how are those cannons going, Rogue Three?"

   "They're disabled, sir," Nrin said as his fighter flew past Wedge's. "The bridge is all yours..."

   "Got it..." Wedge muttered. He advanced his X-wing fighter towards the Star Destroyer Dreadnaught's bridge and fired two proton torpedoes. The projectiles hit their target, and the bridge erupted in flames. Wedge maneuvered his fighter to evade them, and barely managed to do so. 

   Seeing its fellow cruiser defeated, the other Dreadnaught slowly turned around to face the X-wing fighters. The Rogues began firing on it, but were intervened by a swarm of TIE fighters.

   "Rogue Four, you've got one on your tail!" Hobbie shouted.

   "I have them handled!" Xarcce responded, as she swung her fighter to try and evade the TIEs to no avail.

   "Doesn't seem like it," a voice suddenly spoke through all of the Rogues' radios, and the Millennium Falcon flew in and destroyed Xarcce's two pursuers.

   "Er, thanks, General Solo..." Xarcce muttered.

   Wedge heard Han chuckle. "Don't mention it, kid," the Corellian general said. "Now let's take that big guy down!"

*   *   *

   Luke and R2-D2 reluctantly followed Cad Bane and his fellow bounty hunters as they boarded a large, green-and-yellow light freighter. Once they were on board, Bane called to the pilot's seat, "Hazon! It's time to take off!"

   Luke saw a green-skinned Arcona nod from his seat and ignite the ship's engines. The Jedi Knight was then led into the main hold where there was a lounge area, and he was put down into a seat. As he looked around the hold, Luke noticed seven other bounty hunters.

   On one side was a Weequay, who was dressed in space pirate clothes, and wearing a red cap and mismatched gloves. Next to him was an eye-patched Cerean, who was tossing and admiring Luke's lightsaber, whose owner just realized he had lost it. And standing silently in a corner was a tall, green-skinned alien wearing some sort of warrior armor. 

   On the other side of the room, near the cockpit entrance, stood a yellow-skinned Siniteen, who seemed to be analyzing a datapad. Alongside him was a protocol droid with an insectoid-like head, a Zabrak who was twirling a small dagger, and a man in red and silver armor not unlike the one that belonged to Boba Fett. 

   Cad Bane then entered the lobby and took a seat across from Luke. "Well, Skywalker, you might as well make yourself comfortable, 'cause it's a long way from here to Nar Shaddaa. I suppose I might as well explain somethings to you."

   "That would be nice," Luke said. Bane didn't seem to hear him.

   "We're called the Snatchers," said the Duros mercenary. "We were founded a while ago, during the days of the Republic. We basically hunt for anyone who's wealthy, or perhaps well-known, enough to give or get us a few credits.

   "Anyway, our Boss has taken a liking in rogue Jedi recently, especially those who survived the Empire's purge. I decided to join since I'm skilled in hunting Jedi, and the Boss is a good friend of mine."

   Luke gave a partially sincere quizzical look. "Really? And who is the 'Boss'?"

   "Can't tell you," Bane muttered. "Top secret. Anyway, I think introductions are in order. You've already met Dengar, Kerran, and Zuckuss. The droid there is Zuckuss' partner, 4-LOM. Embo is the Kyuzo standing in the corner, acting all tall, dark, and ugly. The guy with your lightsaber is Tarr-Nar-Mal. He's good with hunting Jedi as well.

   "The Siniteen over there, we like to call him 'Smarty'. Kanaj is the Zabrak with the dagger-he's supposed to kill you if you make a wrong move. And finally, Kale Karsa's the one with the Mandalorian armor."

   "Quite a party..." Luke muttered. "It's a pity I'm going to have to leave."

   Cad Bane gave a bemused look. "You're not leaving anywhere. Your hands are restrained, there's no way you can mind-trick all of us to free you, and there's no escape pods on this ship."

   "Who said anything about 'escaping'?" Luke asked. At that moment, the Arconan known as Hazon stepped into the lobby.

   "Uh, Bane? You..you should look outside..."

   Bane reached over a control panel and opened the freighter's viewports. The Duros' mouth immediately went agape.    

   Waiting outside was a Republic cruiser.

   After a moment of shock had passed, Bane turned to Luke and scowled. "How did-?"

   "I installed an emergency comlink in Artoo," Luke replied. "If he goes out of Republic space, it means he's fallen into the wrong hands, and the Republic gets alerted."

   Bane snarled. "You're not worth the credits...."

   Luke nodded at the Duros, giving another slight smile. "I know. Glad to hear that."

*   *   *

   "Anything?"

   Lord Nemesis shook his head grimly. "No, my lord. I've found nothing..."

   "Pity...." The Dark Lord rose from his throne. "Apparently, this is more difficult than I expected."

   The cloaked being walked across the room and towards a window that observed the nighttime city of Coruscant. 

   "It is time we wait for him. He will come. And when he does, the galaxy shall have much to fear. It shall fear more than just me. It shall fear...everything."  

Star Wars Destiny: Episode I, Chapter Four

CHAPTER FOUR

   Jerec watched the stars fly past his ship's viewport as he traveled through hyperspace. Time flies, he thought. It felt like it had only been a few years since he left the Jedi Order and became an Imperial Inquisitor after the Clone Wars. Trained in the dark side by the prophet known as Cronal, Jerec became one of the Emperor's greatest servants and Jedi hunters.

   During his Jedi hunt, Jerec found two Force-sensitive beings whom he saw potential in. The first was Maw, a Boltrunian Jedi Knight and Shadow whose selfishness and brutality led to his own fall and became one of Jerec's Dark Jedi. The next was a Twi'lek named Boc Aseca, who was quite the mad one and was skilled in the lightsaber combat style of Jar'Kai-the practice of using two lightsabers.  

   Cronal would then lead Jerec to find his third Dark Jedi apprentice; Cronal's daughter, Sariss. Sariss was quite firerce, but was also skilled in infiltrating, having gone under the alias of 'the Prophetess' while on Tatooine. She then later trained the next three Dark Jedi: the Sithspawn duo Gorc and Pic, and the Epicanthix Yun. 

   These six Dark Jedi were part of Jerec's plan to find the fabled Valley of the Jedi on Ruusan, which was a powerful Force nexus made during the New Sith Wars. Unfortunately, ever since the Republic's reformation, Ruusan was mostly inaccessible, with only a handful of people knowing its location. However, if Jerec was unable to reach the Valley, he would find a way into Marka Ragnos' tomb and take the Dark Lord's scepter.

   So, Jerec thought, either way, I win.

-Mygeeto-

   Once the Millennium Falcon was clear out of the fog, Han could see the Imperial forces that were waiting for them. 

   "Lando, Nien, man the turrets!" he called towards the ship's back. "And clear a landing, too!"

   Laser bolts fired at the Imperials, destroying three of the twelve AT-ST walkers and wiping out many stormtroopers.This allowed the Falcon to land on one of Mygeeto's city platforms, and the Republic troopers ran off the ship, charging towards the remaining stormtroopers.

   As Lando got out of his turret tower, he shouted towards Han, "You should go and help Wedge! I'll handled it here!"

   "Gotcha', pal," Han replied. Once Lando, Nien Nunb, and the rest of his team was off the ship, the Falcon took off.

*   *   *

   "Rogue Five, did you get that Star Destroyer?" Wedge asked through his fighter's radio as Rogue Squadron  regrouped.

   "All taken care of, Rogue Leader," Wes replied. "Now what about those big guys?"

   Wedge observed the large Star Destroyer Dreadnaughts, which were similar to a normal Imperial-class Destroyer, except with two, large cannons attached to each side. After a moment's silence, Wedge managed to find his voice.

   "We'll have to attack one at a time," he said. "Wes, Hobbie, you attack the bridge's deflector shields. Rogues Two and Three, you handle the cannons on one side, Four and Seven the other."

   "What about you, Rogue Leader?" Wes asked.

   Wedge adjusted his targeting computer. "I'm heading for the bridge."

   "You can't!" Ibtisam cried. "That's what Arvel Crynyd did on that Super Star Destroyer at Endor, and it killed him!"

   "And his death wasn't in vain," Wedge replied. "Now move out, Rogues. Let's give them what they deserve..."

-Dantooine-

   "Cad Bane, huh?" Luke asked, unfazed by the Duros slightly dramatic introduction. "Not sure if I've heard of you."

   Cad Bane scowled. "You should have, unless you just spent more time fighting Imperials and not getting out more."

   "Well, I have had a lightsaber duel here and there," Luke said with a slight smile.

   "Good for you, kid," Bane replied. He turned to Dengar and Kerran. "Get that astro droid over here."

   "What do you want with Artoo?" Luke demanded. 

   Bane chuckled. "Nothing much. We just need him to get a few Imperial info from the computers."

   Luke raised an eyebrow. "Then what?"

   The Duros mercenary smiled. "Then we turn you in to the Boss for credits."

   Luke did not reply as Dengar and Kerran unchained R2-D2 from a nearby corner. Walking into the room at that moment was a short Gand with a binary translator, which the Gand attached to R2-D2.

   "All right, tin can," Bane said to the astromech droid. "Search the databanks for any Imperial blueprints."

   R2-D2 shook his domed head in refusal, prompting the Gand to electrocute him with a restraining bolt. The astromech finally complied, and rolled over to the base's computers to access them with his interface arm.

   "Is he picking anything up, Zuckuss?" Bane asked the Gand after a moment.

   "Yes," the bug-eyed alien replied. "He's found something quite interesting. It appears to be some sort of...weapon."

   "Weapon?" Bane asked, his red eyes narrowing quizzically. "What do you mean?"

   Zuckuss kept reading the record. "Apparently, it was made top secret, but it's labeled under the codename 'Blue Harvest'."

   Bane stroke his chin. "Interesting...I think I might look into this. Well then, let's take this info and Jedi to the Boss. He's waiting for us on Nar Shaddaa."

   "I'm sorry," Luke said. "But I'm not planning on going anywhere."

   Bane whipped out a blaster pistol and aimed it at Luke's forehead. "Look, kid, you've got three options: Nar Shaddaa, starve here, or I shoot you right now. Better choose now, 'cause we aren't waiting!"

   Luke paused for a while before giving another small smile. "All right. Nar Shaddaa it is."

   "Wise choice," Bane replied as he unchained Luke. Dengar brought out a pair of binders and handcuffed his arms behind his back. Zuckuss then used a caller to have R2-D2 forcibly follow him. As the astromech passed Luke, R2-D2 beeped worriedly.

   "Don't worry," Luke whispered. "I have a plan."

*   *   *

   "P-please...don't...I don't know anything!"

   Lord Nemesis stood over the rogue Jedi Master menacingly, his lightsaber's crimson blade hovering dangerously over his face.

   "You know of the Valley of the Jedi, correct?" Nemesis asked his victim. 

   The Jedi gulped. "Y-yes...it's on Ruusan."

   "What are Ruusan's coordinates?" Nemesis demanded.

   "I don't know..." the Jedi whimpered. "Honestly, I don't know! Please, don't kill me! Please, don't! Don't!"

   The crimson blade lowered, ensuring nothing but silence.

Star Wars Destiny: Episode I, Chapter Three

CHAPTER THREE

   The ice coated world of Mygeeto came into Wedge Antilles' view as his X-wing fighter jumped out of hyperspace, followed by the rest of Rogue Squadron, the Millennium Falcon, a fleet of Mon Calamari cruisers, and several other starfighters. 

   Surrounding Mygeeto were multiple fleets of Imperial Star Destroyers, with a swarm of TIE fighters ready to attack.

   "All Rogues, report in!" Wedge called into his comlink as Rogue Squadron moved in to intercept the TIEs.

   "Rogue Two, standing by," called the Mon Calamari pilot Ibtisam.

   "Rogue Three, reporting," the Quarren Nrin Vakil responded.

   "Rogue Four, on the double," said the Tunroth Xarcce Huwla.

   "Rogue Five, ready!", the Taanab-native human Wes Janson said, enthusiastically.

   "Rogue Six, standing by", said Derek Klivian, known better by his nickname 'Hobbie'.

   "Rogue Seven, standing by," said the Commenor-native Feylis Ardele.

   "All right, lock s-foils in attack position," Wedge commanded. The other fighters did so as TIE fighter squadrons swarmed in, green lasers firing at the Rogues.

   "Rogue Six, you've got one on your tail!" Janson called. Hobbie narrowly avoided the TIE's blasters until one bolt went astray and hit his astromech partner. He flung his fighter around and rapidly fired at his pursuer, until the Imperial ship was destroyed.

   Once the other TIEs had been taken care of, Wedge called out to the other pilots. "All right, let's take on those Star Destroyers. Rogues Three and Four, you're with me. Five, you take the others."

   "Copy, Rogue Leader," Janson said as he, Ibtisam, Hobbie, and Ardele flew off.

 -Dantooine-

   Luke panted as he and R2-D2 came to a stop. "I...think we've lost them, Artoo," Luke said in response to R2's worried beep. "We should find some sort of refuge for tonight. We'll resume our search tomorrow, okay?"

   R2-D2 spun his domed head, as if he was unsure about the idea. Luke sighed. "If you think of a better idea, let me know, all right?"

   The astromech droid beeped worriedly again, but followed Luke nonetheless. 

   The two of them eventually found shelter in an abandoned Imperial outpost. While R2-D2 stood patiently in the corner, Luke searched the base for anything useful. He came across a computer-the only one that seemed to be in operating order-and decided to search its databanks. 

   Looking through the records, he found entries on an Imperial commander known as Titus Klev. According to the databanks, he had made quite a reputation during the Galactic Civil War, having conquered planets such as Rhen Var, as well as the Dantooine and Pyrshak systems, and even made a small resort on Manaan.

   Other than that, Luke could find no other information in the computer's records. Deciding that it was getting late anyway, Luke climbed into one of the base's bunks and quickly fell asleep.

-Mygeeto system-

   "General Solo, we have them distracted," Wedge's voice said through the Millennium Falcon's subspace radio. "You're clear to land."

   "Copy that, Wedge," Han replied. "General Solo out."

   The Millennium Falcon flew past the distracted Star Destroyers and towards the icy world of Mygeeto. A thick fog blocked the ship's viewport, frustrating Han.

   "Chewie, are you picking up anything up on the scanner?" he asked his Wookiee co-pilot. Chewbacca responded with a series of growls.

   Han frowned. "A dozen chicken walkers and five hundred stormtroopers. With Saber-class fighter tanks."

   Chewbacca nodded, growling softly. "No, Chewie," Han replied. "I'm not sure if we'll survive this either..."

*   *   *

   Wedge watched as the Imperial II-class Star Destroyer went down in flames.

   "One down," Nrin Vakil muttered. "And just how many to go?"

   "Three..." Xarcce replied. "Two more just came out of hyperspace."

   "Well, if Wes and the others took care of that other destroyer, I'm sure we can use the same strategy."

   "I don't think so, Nrin," Wedge said quietly. "I think these guys are a bit...bigger."

-Dantooine-

   Luke woke up to find himself no longer on a bed, but chained to one of the outposts steel walls. Great, he thought, just great. How did I get chained up like this? I didn't sense anything...

   Just then, the door opened to allow two men to walk in. One was a burly, armored brute with a bandaged head, while the other seemed to be a space pilot. The burly one gave a toothy grin.

   "Good job stunnin' the Jedi, Kerran," he said to his partner. "But how'd ya' do it without 'im noticin'?"

   "Guess I'm just lucky, Dengar," the space pilot named Kerran replied. 

   Luke smirked at the two men. "There's no such thing as luck..."

   Dengar snorted. "That's what all Jedi say. No such this, no such that. It makes my brain melt like a wampa in a desert."

   "It always was melted, you nerf herder," a garbled voice said. Luke recognized it instantly.

   "Ah, shut up, Bane!" Dengar shouted. "At least I'm smart enough to shoot a blaster!"

   "At least...." An aging Duros, wearing a cybernetic breathing apparatus attached to his blue face, along with a wide-brimmed hat, walked into the room. "Hello, Jedi," he said to Luke. "Luke Skywalker is your name, right?"

   "Yes," Luke replied. "It is."

   "Interesting," the Duros said. "I believe I've met your father before, yes..."

   "I doubt it was a pleasant meeting," Luke said, bitterly.

   The Duros chuckled. "No, it wasn't. Now, I think I should introduce myself." With a tip of his hat, the mercenary said, "The name is Cad Bane."

Star Wars Destiny: Episode I, Chapter Two

EDITED 7/4/13 proofread it, rewrote some parts, and added some stuff (will be doing the same with the whole series)

CHAPTER TWO

    Korriban. Homeworld of the Sith. Jerec had been told by his former master, as well as the Jedi Council, to veer away from it, for the planet was strong in the dark side of the Force, and thus a world best left untouched. They were wrong, Jerec thought. Very, very wrong.

    Jerec heard the sound of an Imperial shuttle landing. Moff Nihan had arrived. Though he could not see him, due to being a Miraluka- a blind species- Jerec could sense that Nihan was right behind him, followed by at least five stormtroopers. 

    "So, you received Thrawn's message," Jerec said without turning to face the Grand Moff.

    "Yes, sir," Nihan said. "Where do you need the squads?"

   Jerec signaled Nihan and his troopers to follow him. They walked through the sand and into an area surrounded by ancient statues. They arrived at a tomb with a large, figure-shaped sculpture at its entrance.

   'This is the tomb of Marka Ragnos," Jerec told Nihan and the stormtroopers. "The door is currently sealed, but I need squads to guard it, in case any...unwanted guests decide to come snooping."

   "Why only this tomb?" Nihan asked. "What's in here that requires guarding?"

   "Nothing of your concern," Jerec snapped. "Just do as I say."

   "As you wish, sir," Nihan muttered, turning to a stormtrooper sergeant. "CB-129, have your men guard this tomb."

   "Yes, sir," the sergeant replied. "Move it, men!"

   As the stormtroopers moved out, Nihan turned back to Jerec. "Anything else, sir?"

   "One last thing," Jerec replied. "Whatever you do, do not tell anyone else about this. This is between you, me, and Thrawn. Is that understood?"

   "Yes, sir," Nihan said. 'Understood."

-Chandrila-

   Han Solo sat across from Chief of State Mon Mothma, Admiral Gial Ackbar, Senator Borsk Fey'lya, and his wife, Leia Organa Solo. Next to him sat his friend Lando Calrissian, and Rogue Commander Wedge Antilles. Normally, Han did not enjoy going to meetings, but according to Wedge, he was needed at this one.

   He crossed his arms. "So, what's the situation? The Empire still causing problems?"

   "They are relentless, General Solo," Mon Mothma replied. "I doubt they will ever give up without a fight."

   "But surely with Vader and the Emperor gone, they'll give up," Lando said. "Right?"

   "Apparently not," Mothma said. She took out a remote and activated a holographic replication of the galaxy between them. "There are many Imperial forces in the Outer Rim. Most prominent on Kashyyyk and Mygeeto."

   "Do we have a strategy?" Wedge asked.

   "Indeed, Commander Antilles," Ackbar answered. "You are to lead Rogue Squadron to the Mygeeto system and take down as many Imperial ships as you can. Meanwhile, General Solo will lead a team of troopers to the surface and take out the Imperial base."

   "Will one team be enough?" Han asked. "I don't want to go out on a suicide mission..."

   "If necessary, Commander Antilles can send two fighters and finish off the remaining Imperials," Ackbar replied. He looked between the two Corellains. "Is that all clear?"

   The two men nodded. "Excellent," Ackbar said. "May the Force be with you."

-Dantooine-

   R2-D2 beeped impatiently as he and Luke traveled through Dantooine's grasslands. The young Jedi Knight sighed. "Artoo, I know what I;m doing. Ben once told me that a Jedi Enclave used to be here on Dantooine, though it's now in ruins."

   R2 muttered another beep, but Luke ignored him.

   They traveled through the grasslands and fields for quite some time. At some points, Luke would ask a farmer for directions, with very little success, until they finally found one that led them to the ruined Jedi Enclave.

   As Luke observed the ruins. R2 whirred nervously. Luke chuckled. "I don't know, Artoo. There could be ghosts in there. Only one way to find out..."

   The astromech droid reluctantly followed his owner into the enclave.

   Inside, they reached a circular courtyard, inhabited by rotted plants and dead grass. As Luke walked around the courtyard, he stumbled across what appeared to be a man, cowering and whimpering. Slowly and cautiously, Luke approached the man.

   "Are you all right?" he asked.

   The man looked up and Luke saw into his wide, fearful eyes. "Am I all right?" he repeated. "Of course I am, yes, yes, yes. I'm used to the voices, yes, yes. They keep me company."

   "Voices?" Luke asked. "What voices?"

   "You can't hear them?" the stranger questioned. "Of course you can't. Of course you can't...."

   Luke was bewildered. "What are you talking about?"

   The man smiled wickedly. "You ask too many questions, Skywalker...."

   Luke quickly unhooked his lightsaber. "How do you know my name?" he demanded.

   The man's smile grew wider. In a low, quiet voice, he said, "Ateema."

   Suddenly, blaster bolts fired from every side. Luke ducked just in time as a blaster bolt hit the strange man square in the chest.

   "Snatch him!" a voice shouted, and out of nowhere came what appeared to be several bounty hunters. Luke ignited his green-colored lightsaber and deflected the incoming blaster bolts.

   As the hunters began to corner him, Luke shouted, "Artoo!"

   The astromech droid opened a panel and began squirting oil at the bounty hunters. Luke used the distraction to his advantage and ran out of the courtyard. Out of range from the bounty hunters, he used the Force to summon R2-D2 back towards him.

   As the two made a run for it, Luke heard one of the hunters angrily shout, "Nice goin', Bane! We missed him!"

   "Shut up, Dengar!" a second, slightly garbled voice retorted. "I'm getting old, so my eyes aren't what they used to be!"

   "Well, if that astro droid didn't squirt blasted oil in my face, we would've had him!" a third voice growled.

 

    Having heard enough, Luke ran off, with R2-D2 close behind.

    As they ran, Luke bitterly thought, There goes my hopes of being able to avoid trouble on this planet... 

Star Wars Destiny: Episode I, Chapter One

Star Wars Destiny is a fan-made story I started in 2011. And I am now going to post the chapters here on my blog. That's right, not summaries like my Transformers comics! I'm giving you all of the details!
Please note that Star Wars belongs to George Lucas, not me. Obviously.

EDITED 2/25/2017 I'm kind of in the process of rewriting certain aspects of this oooold story. Right now, I'm replacing all mentions of Coruscant with Chandrila, as in my revised timeline, the New Republic have yet to relocate to Coruscant (they will by 10 ABY, when Volume II starts).

STAR WARS DESTINY

EPISODE I: THE NEW REPUBLIC

It has been one year since the death of Emperor Palpatine and the fall of his Galactic Empire. The Rebel Alliance has established the New Republic to ensure peace throughout the galaxy. However, in the deepest realms of space, the remnants of the Empire are waiting for the right moment to strike...

CHAPTER ONE
-Korriban system-

Footsteps echoes throughout the corridors of the Vengeance as Grand Moff Nihan headed for the Imperial Star Destroyer's bridge. Despite the deaths of the Emperor and Darth Vader, the Empire still held strong, albeit weakly. Command of the Imperial Army had been taken by Grand Admiral Thrawn, while other powerful Imperials held control of various systems and sectors.

Nihan was one of these Imperials. During Palpatine's reign, Nihan was given control over the Esstran sector, which included the ancient world of Korriban. Nihan sometimes wondered why the Emperor would give control over such a desolate and dangerous world, though it no longer mattered now.

Nihan walked onto the Vengeance's bridge, where the young captain Kirus and the older, bearded admiral Argen were waiting. 

"Ah, Moff Nihan," Argen said. "You have a message from Grand Admiral Thrawn."

Nihan rose an eyebrow. "Thrawn?" he asked. "What does he want from me?"

"I do not know, sir," Argen replied. "He said it was for your eyes only."

Nihan sighed. "Very well. Have the message ready in my quarters."

Heading though the corridors which he had came from, Nihan at last reached his quarters, and was surprised to see the blue, shimmering holographic image of Thrawn inside. The Chiss Grand Admiral turned to face him.

"Ah, Nihan," he said. "I'm glad you didn't ignore my call like Korus and Kan-Rann."

"What is it that you want, Grand Admiral?" Nihan asked.

Thrawn's eyes focused coldly on Nihan. "You have control over most of the planets in the Esstran sector, including Korriban, am I correct?"

Nihan nodded. "Yes, sir. Including Korriban."

Thrawn smirked. "Excellent. I need you to deploy nine stormtrooper squads to defend a tomb on Korriban. Inquisitor Jerec will lead you to the tomb. Is that understood?"

"Indeed, sir," Nihan replied, nodding. "It will be done."

-Chandrila-

"Not the last of the old, Luke. The first of the new."

Those had been Obi-Wan Kenobi's last words to Luke Skywalker before wordlessly heading into the netherworld of the Force, unlikely to return. Since then, Luke had been wondering how in the galaxy was he going to rebuild the Jedi Order without guidance. The only person he knew that was powerful in the Force was his sister, Leia Organa Solo. However, she was currently busy in helping the new Galactic Republic govern the galaxy.

Luke had attempted contacting the spirits of Jedi Master Yoda and his father, Anakin Skywalker, but to no avail. Now knowing that he was alone in this, Luke decided that the only way was to explore planets that he had learned were connected to the old Jedi Order. Remembering that Obi-Wan had mentioned Dantooine to be such a world-shortly before his last talk with Luke-the young Jedi Knight decided to start there.

As he donned his orange flight suit, Luke felt an uneasy feeling, but only for a brief moment. He headed for the Republic Command Base's hangar, where his X-wing starfighter was docked. Awaiting him was his blue-and-white astromech droid, R2-D2. 

"How's it going there?" Luke asked. The astromech responded with an excited whir as he raised himself into the X-wing's external socket. Luke chuckled as he put on his helmet and climbed into the cockpit. Soon, the starfighter was raising off the deck and flying out of the hangar on a set course for the Dantooine system.

-Dantooine-

Despite the similar sounding names, Dantooine looked nothing like Tatooine, much to Luke's relief. Flora dominated the planet's surface instead of scorching sands, farms that planted crops instead of moisture, and, best of all, no slimy Hutts, scavenging Jawas, or bloodthirsty Sand People. Luke knew he was going to like it here.

His X-wing fighter slowly landed into a spaceport. Once it had touched down, he climbed out of the starfighter and removed his helmet. At that moment, a trio of youths came running up to him, startling the young Jedi.

"Are you Luke Skywalker?!" a Nautolan boy asked excitedly. 

Luke looked quizzically at the Nautolan and his peers. "Uh...yes..."

"Wow..." a Twi'lek youth murmured in amazement. "You are the greatest pilot ever! You killed the Emperor and Darth Vader!"

"I didn't kill-" Luke sighed. Finally, he said, "I appreciate your admiration, but, er, if you don't mind, I need to find something here on Dantooine."

"No problem," the Nautolan said. "Hey, can we help you? I don't think we've seen you here on Dantooine before, so maybe one of us could..?"

Luke shook his head. "Thanks, but no thanks. I've been to Dantooine before."

"All right," the Twi'lek said. "But if you need help, just call us!"

Luke smiled. 'Don't worry. Come on, Artoo!"

R2-D2 lowered from his socket and followed Luke. As they left the spaceport, Luke too one last glance at the three youths, can't help but feeling he felt the Force was radiating from one of them. But that feeling quickly vanished. Shrugging it off, Luke went into a changing room to switch to his Jedi apparel, and soon he and R2 were heading to find a lost Jedi enclave...

*   *   *

A dark robed figure watched the Jedi Knight from an abandoned building, scarlet eyes glowering from beneath the rim of their hood. Turning to an unseen being in the corner of the room, the figure spoke.

"It is time, Lord Nemesis."

The other being scowled. "It was time ever since Palpatine's death. Do we strike at Skywalker now?"

"Not yet," the first being said. "Instead, I have a task for you. One I'm sure you won't fail..."

The Transformers (My made-up comics) Decepticons

NEMESIS CREW

MEGATRON; Formerly known as the Elite Guard leader Tronion. He was corrupted by the Fallen and became founder and leader of the Decepticons. Commanded the Nemesis and led his team for most of the war on Earth. Was imprisoned in the stockade until he was freed by Unicron and transformed into GALVATRON. After Unicron's first defeat at Autobot hands, he found a way to merge with Cybertron's core, but was defeated. Was eventually remade into Megatron again by Necros Prime and fought Optimus Prime in a final duel, which saw his death at Optimus' hands.

STARSCREAM; The treacherous Air Commander of the Decepticon Seekers and Megatron's right-hand on the Nemesis. After Megatron's imprisonment, he formed his own faction, the Predacons, and fought against Shockwave and Scorponok's factions. Was later killed by Galvatron and rebuilt by Violen Jygar. During the Quest for the Cyber Keys, he teamed up with Sideways/Noisemaze and pursued after Optimus Minor's team of Autobots. Later destroyed Sideways and rejoined the Decepticons under Megastorm. After the Alliance was formed, Starscream decided not to join it and went out on his own.

SOUNDWAVE: The 'Cons best communications expert and Megatron's left-hand man on the Nemesis. Stayed at his leader's side throughout the war up until Megatron's death. After being freed from Axiom Nexus, he joined Nemesis Prime's group and traveled to Earth, where they reawakened the Fallen. After Nemesis' vanishing and the Fallen's demise, Soundwave joined Megastorm's reformed Decepticons. He fought in the final battle, where he was destroyed by Bumblebee.

THUNDERCRACKER/SCOURGE: A member of the Seekers and later Galvatron's left-hand. After being imprisoned in the stockade, he was freed by Unicron and upgraded into Scourge. After Megatron's death and being freed from Axiom Nexus, he joined Nemesis Prime's team and later Megastrom's. When the Alliance was formed, Scourge decided to join due to him no longer believing in the Decepticon cause.

SKYWARP/CYCLONUS: Like Thundercracker, he was a Seeker and was later upgraded by Unicron. He joined Nemesis Prime's team and then Megastorm's regrouped Decepticons. After the war's end, he decided not to join the Alliance, for he was still loyal to the Decepticon cause.

THE NEMESIS/TRYPTICON: A Decepticon starship, he was later transformed into a bipedal war machine and later into a dinosaur-like being. He was destroyed by Omega Maximus during the final battle.

OTHERS

SHOCKWAVE: Military Commander of the Decepticons and one of the cleverest villains. For more, see my second 'Villains' post.

RATBAT: A former Autobot High Councilor, Ratbat only reluctantly joined the Decepticons. During the brief Civil War, he was leader of the Ultracons. He later joined the Cybertron Alliance.

SCORPONOK: A Decepticon Commander, he was stationed on Cybertron during the war and was punished severely for a failure. He later left the Decepticons and formed the Terrorcons. He was soon killed by Galvatron.

DEATHSAURUS: A Decepticon General, he was summoned by Nemesis Prime after Galvatron's vanished and led the Decepticons alongside Nemesis, Clench, and Thunderwing. After being freed from Axiom Nexus, he led a major attack on Cybertron, which failed and ended with his demise.

CLENCH: A Decepticon General, he was commander of the Colossus when he and his team found the Soundblaster (A.K.A. Logos Prime), who later abandoned them on a dead world. He was later found by Sideways and freed a certain number of 'Cons form the stockade, leading an attack on Cybertron which failed. He survived Deathsaurus and Straxus' attacks and later joined Megastrom's faction. During the final battle, he was destroyed by the Autobot Wreckers.

DION/NEMESIS PRIME: A former Autobot, Dion joined the Decepticons after accusing Optimus for the death of his brother, and he was rebuilt into Nemesis Prime. He took leadership after Galvatron vanished until he was imprisoned in Axiom Nexus. After being freed, he took a small team of 'Cons to bring back the Fallen. He later abandoned them and arrived on Animatron, where he was reformatted into a beast form and became leader of the Predacons. His fate remains unknown.

THUNDERWING: A former scientist, Thunderwing was a notorious commander until he went missing for some time. He was later summoned by Bludgeon, and he freed him and his squad. Later, after being freed from Axiom Nexus, Thunderwing confronted Shcokwave, who destroyed him. He was later resurrected by Nova Prime as a servant. Shortly after Unicron's abduction act, Nova unleashed Thunderwing on the Autbots, who managed to destroyed him for good.

BLUDGEON: A cold-hearted warrior, Bludgeon was leader of the Mayhem Attack Squad. He took part in many battles, and was part of Deathsaurus' attack on Cybertron. After Deathsaurus' demise, Bludgeon went into a short exiled until he was summoned by Megastrom. He and his apprentice Banzai-Tron fought in the final battle against the Wreckers. After the war's end, Bludgeon and Banzai-Tron decided to live on as outcasts.

THE CONEHEADS; Consisting of Ramjet, Thrust, and Dirge, the Coneheads were a trio of Seekers that were stationed mainly on Cybertron. Dirge was killed by the Autobot Wrecker Impactor, while Ramjet and Thrust were later killed by Ironhide during Deathsaurus' second and last attack on Cybertron.

THE TRIPLE-CHANGERS; Consisting of Astrotrain, Blitzwing, and Octane, the Triple-Changers were used mainly as infantry and serve very little purpose, though Astrotrain did serve as a transporter. Both he and Octane were eliminated by Megastrom during the 'Cons regathering on Chaar, and Blitzwing was later executed as well for his revealing their plan to the Autobots.

THE CONSTRUCTIONS: A team of Decepticon engineers who form the gestalt Devastator. They were part of the Ultracons under Ratbat and later joined the Alliance. Members include Scrapper, Hook, Scavenger, Bonecrusher, Mixmaster, and Long Haul.

THE COMBATICONS: A team of brutal warriors that form Bruticus. Team consists of Onslaught, Brawl, Blast Off, Swindle, and Vortex.

THE STUNTICONS: A team of crazed racers that form Menasor. They were also briefly part of Starscream's Predacons. Members include Motormaster, Breakdown, Dead End, Drag Strip, and Wildrider.

The Transformers (My made-up comics) Autobots

AUTOBOTS: ARK CREW

OPTIMUS PRIME: Formerly known as Optronix, Optimus was inducted into the Autobots along with his brother Magnus and Dion. He later became Autobot leader after Zeta Prime's death and captain of the Ark. He led the Autobots for most of the Great War until Unicron's first demise. He later gave leadership to Rodimus Prime and became member of the High Council. Retired after Megatron's death, later returned to save his 'son' from the Fallen, who later killed Optimus.

JAZZ: A Special Ops. Agent who served as Optimus' deputy on the Ark. Fought through all of the events during the Great War and fought in the final battle. He joined the Cybertron Alliance after the war's end.

PROWL: A security officer and Optimus' left-hand man. He fought through the entire war and lived to see its end and join the Alliance.

BUMBLEBEE; A young scout and one of the most reliable member of the Ark. proved useful during the conflict against Atha Prime and was a commander in the final battle, in which he helped destroy the Decepticon Soundwave. Later joined the Cybertron Alliance and became a high-ranking officer.

IRONHIDE; A tough-as-nails veteran and the Ark's weapons expert. Fought through many battles during the Great War, but unfortunately met his end at the hands of the Decepticon Bludgeon after Megatron's death.

RATCHET; An experienced doctor and the Ark's chief medical officer. He pretty much lived the same life as Jazz and Prowl.

WHEELJACK; The Ark's top engineer, whose inventions rarely go well. Served as Perceptor's partner while on Cybertron and proved helpful during the final battle. He later joined the Alliance.

MIRAGE; A skilled spy who the other Autobots have a hard time trusting. Fought during the final battle where he was destroyed by the Decepticons.

CLIFFJUMPER; A tough, battle-hardened warrior and partners with Bumblebee. He was abducted by Unicron after his second return and managed to escape execution via a portal. He ended up in Axiom Nexus, where his adventures have yet to be told.

SIDESWIPE; A reckless but skilled warrior who likes to prank and joke with others. Became a swordsman shortly before the final battle, which he managed to live through and join the Alliance.

SUNSTREAKER; Sideswipe's twin brother. Didn't do much during the war. Eh.

BLUESTREAK; A talkative gunner and Prowl's brother. He has been traumatized ever since his home city of Praxus was destroyed. Later joined the Alliance.

TRAILBREAKER; An old 'bot from the age of Nominus Prime who is skilled with defense strategies. Joined the Alliance like pretty much every other Autobot who didn't die.

HOUND; A skilled scout. He often partners with Bumblebee. Guess what? He joined the Alliance.

HUFFER; A construction engineer who complains a lot.

GEARS; A delivery guy who complains a lot. 

WINDCHARGER; A warrior with magnetic abilities and high speed.

REINFORCEMENTS

JETFIRE; A former scientist and the brother of Starscream. He became a high-ranking commander during the Great War and served through many of its battles. He fought in the final confrontation on Earth and joined the Alliance.

PERCEPTOR; Head of the Autobots' Science Division. His intelligence and scientific knowledge proved useful during the war and he lived to join the Alliance.

OMEGA SUPREME; An ancient guardian from Nova Prime's era who was later rebuilt by the Autobots. Joined the Alliance like all of the cool kids.

ULTRA MAGNUS; Optimus Prime's brother and leader of the Elite Guard. Led his team through many battles until he was demoted by the High Councilor snob Axiom. Optimus later promoted Magnus to replace Axiom. Magnus later joined the Alliance.

KUP; A tough-as-nails veteran (like Ironhide) and one of the oldest Autobots alive. Member of the Elite Guard, he later retired after the war.

BLURR; A fast-talking intelligence agent who serves the Elite Guard. 

HOT ROD/RODIMUS PRIME; See my 'Leaders' post in May.

NIGHTBEAT; An Autobot detective and interrogator.

DRIFT; A young yet skilled Autobot warrior.

THE WRECKERS; An elite team of Autobots led by Impactor and later Springer. They have fought through many battles during the war and fought in the final battle. Their members include  Roadbuster, Whirl (deceased), Topspin, Twin Twist, Sandstorm, and Broadside.

THE AERIALBOTS; A team of Autobot fliers who form the gestalt Superion. Members include Silverbolt (leader), Air Raid, Slingshot, Fireflight, and Skydive.

THE PROTECTOBOTS; A team of Autobot rescuers who form the gestalt Defensor. Members include Hot Spot (leader), First Aid, Groove, Streetwise, and Blades.

MINIBOTS; A semi-team of small Autobots. Members include Warpath, Powerglide, Cosmos, Beachcomber (deceased), Swerve, Wheelie, Seaspray, and Outback.

More will be added later on.

The Transformers: Redux Characters

The Transformers: Redux is a made-up comics series that is currently being made by Transforminator. A story overview-similar to the ones given for the previous series-will be shown in a later post, but right now, here is an overview of the current major characters and a preview for upcoming characters.

AUTOBOTS

TEAM ORION-An Autobot team stationed on Earth

1. OPTIMUS PRIME-Leader of Team Orion. Is still learning the responsibilities of being a leader.
2. PROWL-Second-in-Command of Team Orion. Stern and authoritative, but a skilled strategist.
3. IRONHIDE- Weapons Designer and a tough-as-nails veteran, as well as a mentor to Optimus.
4. BUMBLEBEE- The youngest of the team. Reckless and rash, but a formidable scout.
5. RATCHET- The team's medic. Stubborn and short-tempered, but cares for his patients.
6. WHEELJACK- The brains of Team Orion. Can be careless with his inventions, and is slightly arrogant.

TEAM MAGNUS- An Autobot team stationed on Cybertron, and close allies with Prime's team.

1. ULTRA MAGNUS- Leader of Team Magnus and the Elite Guard. Dedicated to the Autobot cause and regards those who aren't with slight disdain.
2. KUP- Deputy and later leader of Team Magnus. A veteran older than Ironhide, and even tougher as well, but can lighten up every once in a while.
3. SPRINGER- A skilled warrior and Kup's deputy. Is determined to avenge his martial arts teacher Yoketron, who died at the hands of his rival, Bludgeon.
4. ARCEE- An Autobot warrior and Springer's student. Wants to ensure that none of her comrades die and can be reckless because of that.
5. HOT ROD- A young, rash Autobot who frequently makes foolish actions to save his friends. Is mentored by Kup, who wants to prevent Hot Rod from making further dangerous acts.
6. BLURR- An Autobot scout and a former notorious racer. Has the habit of talking at fast speeds.

DECEPTICONS

THE NEMESIS CREW-The enemies of Team Orion.

1. MEGATRON- The tyrannical and cold hearted ruler of the Decepticons. Is both cunning and violent at the same time.
2. STARSCREAM- Leader of the Seekers and Megatron's treacherous right-hand man.
3. SOUNDWAVE- A loyal officer devoted to Megatron and his cause.
4. BARRICADE- A cruel enforcer and clashes frequently with Starscream.
5. KNOCK OUT- The Decepticons's 'medic' and scientist. Has a habit of being frighteningly eccentric.
6. LUGNUT- A towering, dim-witted brute and the most loyal of the Decepticons.

STRAXUS- Leader of the Decepticons based on Cybertron. Calm, cruel, and likes to quote famous Earth literature. 

More will be added later on.