Banners thru the ages....

Guardians of Cerberus

"In the end, we are one, believe sacrifice is not only necessary but expected from all those that follow Cerberus.The ends justify the means no matter what the cost. Balance in all things is the goal, not the will or calling of neither Ashla nor Bogan ."   House of CerberusGrand Guardian Xendor XXII                        

Biographical History

Guardians of the Breath Lore 

                The Guardians of the Breath were the ancient 'Kashi' mystics who were able to control what they called 'The Breath' 'while others called "The Force".' However, though they share some similarities with most force users that followed ever since. It is their adherence to life and firm belief in the symbiotic cycle of Ashla and Bogan. That somewhat resembles closely their Jedi rather than Sith counterparts. Their strong held belief of the sacredness of the breath teaching made it so that they kept no written nor physical records of it, as the Kashi believed it was blasphemy to keep records and journals of these in written form. Instead, they were kept in oral traditions: in line with their long-held traditions in the" breath".

                  While many tens of thousands of Kashi sought to join the order each year, only a handful was selected for training. Increasing levels of ability and training granted the Guardians higher and higher "Levels of Attainment". Off-worlders who petitioned for membership almost always were imprisoned for life in the dark prisons of the Kashi Mer Dynasty. Whose fate was unknown and had been wildly believed to have been simply offered the choice of the "Noble death". They were either offered as the willing sacrifice in the Guardians Temples or to participate in the sacred life cycle.

                The Guardians specialized in uses of the "Breath/Force" into several different areas: One being that promoted the Plant Surge growth of crops or Force Healing. They also used the "breath" to grant them precognitive Farseeing visions. For strict use of upholding the Kashi belief in the defense of sacred cycle of life and nothing more.

Guardians of Cerberus Lore 

The Early Years...

Thru the duration of their existence, the Guardians of the Breath had to occasionally. As means of last resort, in line with their strict adherence to their sacred belief regarding life. Exile rather than put to death members of their own. Those few who were tried and found to have committed the most graves of sins broke away from the Breath's sacred cycle. Of these included some of the Guardians who chose to turn away from Ashlan to instead invoke Bogan. Choosing to follow his prophet Cerberus, Lord of Chaos. Going against the sacred teaching of " The Breath" and these outcast or exiled later on banded together. Forming and lay the early foundation of what soon was to know " The House of Cerberus, Grand Guardian of Chaos".

Ronin Wendigo

"In the end we are one, and we believe sacrifice is necessary.The ends justifies the means. I, more often than not, agree.Peace and Balance in all things is the goal of every Kashi.

For they know they are earned not given freely."


*** House of Cerberus; Grand Guardian of Kashi XXII

=Biography=

== The Early years... ==

As a young boy, Ronin grew up never knowing anything about his family, past or even his name. For as best could recall, spent much of his early part of youth as an orphan. One of a handful of survivors rescued from a Slaver ring bust by the Republic. Found with neither any identification paper nor record in their database, he was eventually place in the orphanage. Until he either came of age or adopted into a new family.

However, while there he had a rough time fitting in for it seem. He exhibited strange traits and behavior which none. Of the caseworkers, children or countless foster family could not tolerate nor understood. Which later on lead to disappointments and heart ache, as he is grew up. Which lead to him eventually run away on his own at age 12.

==Life on the run...==

Wandering the universe and vast territories. Doing odd job wherever he could work or stowing away in different crafts. In order support himself and elude the dangers of life out on his own . He either An old Smuggler Captain named Jarrod who despite everything treated him as if he was his own takes in whenever his special abilities were ever found out, going from one planet to another till, he got older and later. Until one day when he was 15 during a re supply stop in one of Corellian’s ports. They were ambushed and they had to flee. Later captured they are huddled to a secret location where he finds out the truth about Jarrod. Whom it turns out to be was a CorSec Agent named Ronin Conner working on a special undercover assignment, With a Corellian Jedi named Kyle Kincade.

After which when he recovers is pull out of the assignment which is declared a failure and inconclusive. Jarrod is crippled by his injury, demoted to a desk job. His captors then see Ronin as a liability and with his rap sheet uncovered. Was slated to be shipped to maximum-security prison when Jarrod intervenes in his behalf with the help of a close friend. They are able to secure for him an optional sentence, a chance to choose where in he is offered a chance. To be take under Jarrod's friends guidance with the possibility of securing a pardon for his crimes. This after much thought he comes to decide to take and end up being released to Jedi Knight Kyle Kincade custody.

==A chance for a fresh start...==

Then shipped to an undisclosed training facility where he spends the next 3 yrs. On the other hand, so. Where finally Kyle understands his unknown skills. Of that being to be that, he was Force Sensitive enough to be trained. However, due to his age and seem dark past he was not allow to be trained. By those in the Jedi temple where Kyle was, so instead he did his best to help him cope with his untapped gift as best he could. The CorSec then recruits graduating at the top of his class Ronin. As part of their undercover unit and starts his career. As a scout with them then working his way up to Agent status.

He then eventually earn when tragedy strikes Jarrod and Kyle dies in action during an assignment. Sometime during one of their mission on top of that. Ronin is caught in a controversial case, which gets him suspended. Alone and unsure of his future he resign his post and go into piracy, piloting his own ship and taking his chances in uncovering his own past, and maybe clearing his name...

==The path towards the light...==

Soon after time passed and he eventually during one of his travel. Comes across a job that lead him to deliver a package to the then Jedi Temple where as fate would have it. He comes across Jedi Master Sky Kerberos who persuade him to yet join the Jedi Ranks.

Taking him in as her own apprentice, he eventually rises to the rank of Jedi Knight. Fighting and standing along side the other Jedi until eventually taking an apprentice of his own. However, eventually having lost his Master during a battle right in front of him. In addition, unable to do nothing he eventually looses his faith and conviction to the Jedi Order.Setting off into a destructive downward spiral into darkness where the outcome was inevitable.

==The turn of the tide...==

In addition, later on during a confrontation on the planet Kashyyk. Ronin yet again left to face his former Master now turn Sith. Going under the name Horsewoman of Conquest, one of the 4 of mentioned in of the Sith prophecy of old.She eventually come to call him back to his side and yet again follow her. As he once did as her apprentice in which case. He then willingly followed and at the same time earn for them 2 Jedi captives.

By then after eventually heed her call and come to join them after Leaving the Jedi Order behind. He ends up become a Sith himself under the apprentice of Sith Master Anubis. Rise to the rank of Knight and participating. In a covert raid into the heart of the Jedi Brother Temple itself where in. A number of casualty amongst the Jedi and their padawan was inflicted before they departed.And yet again on the planet Naboo where in he cross blades with some former Jedi brethren.And come to be chosen later on to participate in .

==The path ahead???==

Having come so close to death while aid one of his Sith, Master Bane Nathos. After he set upon war against the Wookies. Facing off with one of the deadly Force adversary, that being the Vongs. He is wounded and inflicted by their deadly poison he. Makes good his escape and kidnaps the Village chieftain he then contacts the Republic.

Who sends Senator Arin Elis ,who broker a deal with him where in after return the Wookiee Chieftain alive and well. He is provided medical help and pardon for his crimes in return for service rendered. He ends up serving under their command up until the dark times of there Republic where in. Under the reign of the Supreme Chancellor Kael. Darkness reign over the land and he along with a few dedicated loyal individuals. Broke off and began the new Rebellion...hope to bring peace to the broken galaxy once again.he

==The path to Darkness==

And so it was during a chance meeting again with an old acquaintance of him named Spade. He came to come across a Sith Knight names Malcom, who after taunting him for a time ended up capturing him. And in the process kept him alive long enough to try and turn him. With the aid of a old Friend of his named Tris Draclau both were able to find his one weakness.That being his loyalty to his old Master Sky which then exploited and use to turn him.

And now having return to being A Sith knight he came to fight in a few of their battles. One of which is Ruusan, where he came upon and captured Jedi Jessari a noted healer. Whom after a brief encounter convinced her to heal his fractured mind. So now with his newly regain past Ronin comes to slowly be reminded of his heritage.

Having earn the next rank in the current Sith Order he now slowly begin to piece together. Who he really is and forge a new path for himself. Come heaven or hell,The legacy has been awaken within him...

==The Legacy==

So it seem a new chapter is written and has begun in his unending saga that is his life.For it seem out of the shadows a new revelation comes to light. As the dust settled after the unexpected coup within the Sith ranks and learning new insights to his Masters where abouts. Ronin in his despair came to unintentionally end up back in Lianna, driven by some unknown urgency. He eventually makes his way towards the lone tower where once in his life he had hope to have found peace in the arms of another. Whom in the chaos that soon followed after the Republics collapse he had thought lost to him.

Suddenly appeared and rekindled the fire in his heart and logging for her. Only seem after a short exchange of words the truth behind her disappearance came to light. With it the realization of the fruit that was born of that one faithfully night. When worlds have seem to collide and new hope and life sprung from the ashes....leading to them eventually heading out. The legacy of their union....Faith Darklighter Wendigo.

Of which against all odds they'd hope to keep a secret to the world know only to a chosen few her existence along with their union. They hope would never be revealed till the right time came....hide it all in the shadows. A forbidden love that they hope would stand the test of time for year to come.

==Crayat Dawn==

====Manufacturer: Corellian Engineering Corporation ====

Model: YT-1930

Class: Light freighter

Technical specifications

Length: 35 meters

Hyperdrive rating: Class 2

Shielding: Equipped

Navigation system: Equipped

Armament: Laser cannon turret (1)

Crew: 2

Passengers: 6

Cargo capacity: 200 metric tons

Consumables: 4 months

Z Headhunter ship: Black Wraith

Fine line between Ashla edge and Bogan abyss.

Intro

        Standing on the precipice of the jagged cliff overlooking the vast wasteland beyond he stood.Feeling the faint warm breeze brush over his face as overhead the gleaming light of twin suns hung low over the ashen shade skyline. Casting a faintly long shadow over the horizon as he looked ahead. With a heavy heart and old memories came to flash briefly in his mind as a faint sigh escape his dry slightly chapped lips. For even now the memory of her lingers in his mind as did the heavy burden of guilt.  Knowing all too well the choice had been made and there was no going back on it now. Thought the path was no less uncertain as the dew drops that was to these barren lands. 

        And so it was that as he slightly shifter where he stood that fine grain of sand beneath his feet shifted. As such that a sliver of it loosen to gently drizzle off from the cliff edge under his feet. Sending a fine powder of dirt to slowly linger in the air before dropping to the earth below.  As the thought lingers in his mind as it sought out meaning and purpose for the days ahead. As slowly but surely the twin sunlight slowly faded and drop beyond the horizon. 

The wisdom of the Breath is revealed through these words.We work in the Bogan shadow to serve the Ashlan will.We are Guardians of the Breath.Nothing is true as there is no divide between shadow or lights everything is permitted In service of the "Breath".

To our Creed we hold true:

"Stay your blade from the flesh of an innocent life."

"Hide in plain sight, be one with the crowd."

"Never compromise the Brotherhood"

Chapter 1

It then seemed that the day started just like any other with him waking from his deep slumber to the smell of the freshly cooked meal heavy in the air. As his mother had awoken early to pick off the fresh berries that grew ever so often over at the south ridge of their humble home. Was now hunched over the stove cooking their morning meal. Just as his father who had just finished working on one their family speeder walked into the main door. That he then with a faint smile of contentment on his face sat up and after hitting the fresher set off towards the dining room. Awaiting eagerly to dig into the fresh berry bread and drink up his glass of blue milk. When unexpectedly his father froze midway entering thru the hall connecting the main foyer to the dining room of the home. Tilting his head slightly he then quickly shifts his attention towards him and spoke.

" Go find your mother and stay with her son...."

Then just as soon the light fade and he was then thrust into the darkness where with every ounce of strength he had. He tried to call out to them just as tears stream down his face at which time he then. Awoke to sit up straight out his cot panting hard just as his eyes open wide. See that it was just all a dream that here he still lay in one the bunks alongside the other refugee. All seem except for him were either fast asleep or try to for the most part. Having had quite the trying day of thankfully saved from the slave pit or market. When after experiencing some technical problem while on a route. The ship they were in was corner then detained by Republic allied forces. Who happens to be in the sector after having been called upon to patrol the area. 

....to be continued

Mist of the looking glass.[Sith Master Anubis Starkiller & Sith Knight Ronin Wendigo]

• Time pass and he had not seen Master Sky for sometime didn’t help to quell the anger within. As the frustration and confusion of having both his memory, come ever so infrequent and without warning flooding his heart and mind. With images, thoughts and feeling he could now quite neither understand nor discern if they were even real? Least to say the voices that had haunted him ever since Korriban had never left him. Gave him any rest or reprieve as constantly now it seems the two voices. Collide and fought now only for his mind but it seem his very soul. That after a while of staying here wherever she was? He lived each day in some sort of daze and constant confusion. As it seems Ronin felt himself no longer in touch with whom he was. That he in fact was relocated and entrapped to the dark recess of his mind. Having been taken over and over shadow by some unknown. Persona that it seems had lain dormant all this time within. Which unknown to him it seems was a by-product of his tortured past. An imbedded programming in him that was placed. To ensure his loyalty to his assigned task no matter what. But as to what purpose was now lost and only time would tell. If it was to be ever know as with his latest head trauma it seem. To have been unintentionally set in motion and activated partially.

• The Heart of Darkness. Ziost. A home that Darth Razgriz knew well. He had travelled here alone some time ago, and formed the grand Compound, overseeing its restoration by hundreds of sub-human slaves, that were afterwards executed. The second to arrive, Conquest, known more commonly as Sky, was responsible for bringing this man here. She had trained him when she was a Jedi, and spared his life now that she was a Sith. Perhaps the bond between Master and Apprentice extended deep. He had no such bond with any of his Apprentice's. If they grew weak, he would rather spill their blood than for them to fall in battle and tarnish his name. Now, Ronin waited on Razgriz to enter the Fields. His training would begin soon. Hopefully, Ronin did not enter his decision to follow the path of Darkness without reservation of pain.

• To which as he walk towards the field as if draw by some unknown force. Dark and unsettling, which it seem was no different from that he felt himself. As deep inside still remained a hint of the shame of having to leave behind. Those he once called brothers in exchange for the unknown future that lay before him. Now that it sees he was on the other side and strayed from the path. That he had himself started on those long years ago. When a chance meeting with the then Jedi Master Sky. Offered him a choice, stay where he was and know no purpose in life? Or come follow her and find a life of purpose. To which, it seems if that were someone else or some other time. He would have just scoff at the idea, ruff up the person a bit and left. Purpose? What other purpose was there beside the pursuit of to be alive another day more? Which it seems was all he had known and was a lesson he was all too familiar with. And yet he didn’t and instead he left all of his past behind. Heeded her call as it seems unknown to him backs then. That had now it seem had lead him hereto this unknown place. Of overwhelming darkness that he couldn’t help but feel so overwhelm by it. Yet still in it somehow something about it felt so familiar? As he now step into the field and saw the lone figure standing there. It came to him as in his mind step back in the past juts recently regained or was it? That as he lay bounded and restrained during one of many experiments done on him. That the door opened and a dark hooded figure walks in and stood. Beside the deranged scientist that held him. So how goes everything so far? Good, the subject seem to be resilient and had so far fair better that the other runts. So far he’d pass, the first initial phase of the experiment. Well enough with little rejection of his system and was just about to proceed to phase two. Good Then it seem to shifted to the time when during his training with Master Sky. Of moment when in between lessons that they would just talk. And in her company he found understanding that he had not in others. As only one who had seen the darkness in others could relate or understand to someone such as him. She had showed him nothing but patience and encouragement. So much so that he could do nothing but return the sentiment. That Ronin afforded her, his complete trust and respect. That it seems had kept their bond as Master and Apprentice strong thru all this. So much so he would have done all and defied all orders to bring his Master harm. In her capture by the others even it meant risking harm to himself. As it seems the fragmented memory of his own father’s death before him. Bound and ready, to give up his own life to save his without a fight. He eventually died and left him alone in the mercy of their captors. Which it seems was something he had yet to reconcile with in his mind. So he pushed this out of his mind for now and thought of his Master Sky. Whom he figured was now safe and in seclusion in light of this current events. That if she wished it that he be left in this person Anubis service for now. He would and await her return none the less patiently and trust her decision. So walking into the field without neither fear nor emotion visible in his face. As if anything he would face this decision as he had the others. When he first heeded her call. With our regret and fear never one to give in to neither hardship nor pain. His response to her in Kashyyk now ran in his mind. Yes Master Sky. But only with you and no one else as ask it of me and I will go. I will never want to fail you as I did in Korriban. And so once within Anubis sight he stops before him.

• But then as he stood just inches away from Anubis did the strange feeling over came him. Yet again, like that he figures when even he found out or knew of Master Sky situation. Before the incident of Kashyyk which didn’t help to ease his mind. As it seems their connection of Master and Apprentice slowly flickered. That deep inside something didn’t feel right. And as if without words he somewhat suspected something was amiss. As it seem to have been sometime that he had not seen Master Sky. Not since seeing her leave in Kashyyk. That for some reason, he couldn’t shake the desire to ask of her from him. As he then approached Anubis speaking without fear. So what is this place and how does Master Sky been since her return from Kashyyk?

The shades beyond the light.....( Sith Master Anubis Starkiller & Ex-Jedi Knight Ronin Wendigo)

• It was a hard thing to deal with having to leave the brotherhood, most of who he had fought and seen died beside him. Master Retsam to his fate and all to follow Master Sky but then how could he not? She was the only one he trusted to ever know him well enough to understand. And follow that when she came back to him in his mind. He could not resist heeding her call to follow. And so now far from the Temple on his own he wander a bit thru space. Having made a stop at Ruusan he tried to see Master Retsam. But not able to do anything for him he had to move on. Till out of the blue the call to him with in became strong. That unknowingly he flew the ship with out Briggs to a distant planet he did not clearly know why. He then after making a sweep of it first he finds a good landing spot and began to scout ahead. On his own guided by his feeling, the unseen connection a Master to his Padawan. That he moved on regardless to look for her Master Sky

•    Darth Razgriz walked the outside of the Citadel for hours, examining his grand compound. Deep down, thoughts had arisen that he did not want. Doubts surfaced, yet he quells them easily in his mind, yet does not forget them. That is when he noticed Ronin. He slowly walked up to him and spoke."Sky informed that that you would be here soon. I am going to lead you through the Darkness, and prepare you for your destiny, Knight. When you are ready to descend into Darkness, come to the Fields. I will be ready for you there. Take your time, my friend."Afterwards, Anubis nods to the Knight, and walks into the Main Entrance.
  
  
  ·         To which as he walks along the place trying to look for her when out of the blue. His sense picks up a presence approach him. To which being out of his element and face with this stranger. Who he had met passing in both Kashyyk and Ruusan. He didn’t quite know him well enough to even begin to trust him yet that is. So eyeing him with much suspicion and uncertainty, as would either a Massif of Tattoine or a Boar-wolf/Borra of Endor. Would eye a being that ever so unfortunately cross it path. He couldn’t help but stand his ground and just look at the stranger silently. As his heart still felt somewhat divided being that the faint part of him. That lingered still that stills held on the Jedi ideals. He had once been taught to believe in wanted to rush over. To confront him whom he remembers as being called Anubis. As he was suppose to be viewed as and know to be as the enemy. Yet still there was part of him that had been awaken in his return to Master Sky. Back in Kashyyk that thought and view him otherwise that in a moment notices. When he uttered her name to him and began to speak."Sky informed that that you would be here soon. I am going to lead you through the Darkness, and prepare you for your destiny, Knight. When you are ready to descend into Darkness, come to the Fields. I will be ready for you there. Take your time, my friend."To which he turns to face the stranger and glancing around to the side. In anticipation of shadows in his darkness. That would all but come for him as it had been in his youth .One of the unsettling fear that had now come forth. With his emotion left unbounded and un suppressed after all this years. Of keeping them both bounded and hidden in the recesses. Of his mind and heart for so long now let loose that left him unsure. That he then turns to face him again and hearing the voices in his head. Slowly buzz thru his head again he relents and silences the voice that was his fathers. As at that moment all he felt for him was anger anger that he had left him so. Alone and broken those early years of his life bearing his legacy. That has seemed for once brought him nothing but pain and loss. He then began to think of that brief moment in the early part of his training. Being with Master Sky, having her to speak to and teach him of thing about himself. He had never thought anyone could understand and then Master Retsam parting word to him in Ruusan. Forget Sky, she is not whom she tells you she is. She failed you not the other way around. She failed the whole galaxy she made the Brotherhood to turn Jedi against one another. Leave and tell warn the Brotherhood of her trickery and get them to amend their ways. To which even now didn’t quite quell the anger he felt in hearing those word. As in him mind he began to think.
  Forget her? How could I? She has been the only one that understood me and more that a mentor, friend and ally I had for so long. No if this is what she asks of me to work with this stranger...Anubis even though. Then I will try and prove to her that my commitment to her is true.
  As If all things failed there was nothing left for him to go back to? Not to say the least I fate wish him to live it would and if not. He felt by then he will face it head on and not succumb to it without a fight. As had his father in his memory of his final days. Now burned and resurfaced in his memory as had most of his memory so far. To which he then look back to Anubis and reply. No I need no time would go to this field you speak of. As she knows me not to fear nor back off because of it. I do what can and must always
  
  
  ·         The Dark Master walked through the Gardens; it had not been long since he had left Ronin. He was still in much turbulence. He had once been Sky's Apprentice. That alone was not a reason for him to be living. The fact that Sky brought him to Ziost was borderline unacceptable. He had not devoted himself to the Regnum, he was still in turmoil If he rejected the Darkness, he could easily signal the Jedi, and then his secret base that he had worked so hard to keep secret would be exposed. The Jedi would attack in full force. He had yet been convinced this man was worth the risk. He agreed to train him, but he was not in this for the training, but for the chance to abuse a former Jedi. Ronin would learn to be loyal to him, even if it meant taking him to the limits of Death.
  
  
  ·         So it seems as Anubis left him alone and walks away from him. As he was about to take his first few tentative steps to follow. Did a sudden surge of images and feeling flood his mind. That he paused for a moment from where he stood and lifted a hand to his head. And as he did so when the jumbled and incoherent words and images. Slowly seem to slow down its pace. Not enough but close for him to grasp some of them long enough to make. Some sense of them, as it led to see himself back in the lab. Strap down, with tubes and monitors hooked to him he tried to break free but couldn’t. As looking ahead it seems he was in some sort of liquid cell. Immersed all the way to his head in some odd looking solution. Before him was one being, face obscured by a medical mask he looked at him once. Before picking up a data pad and going over the monitors jolting down notes. Then from somewhere came a voice, speaking sinister and raspy tone...Seem to have been my luck. Picking up this runt. In any case subject’s internal and external composition check out. He’s gonna be a good match resilient, young and of just the right type. He would hopefully fare better that the others. He then as suddenly as it came so did it leave him and in doing so. Left him with even more questions about himself that he did not have answers for. That It didn’t help quell his anger and frustration growing within at the moment. And yet fuel by this he began to move forward to where Anubis went. Seeing him standing there in the garden he had hope to make this work. Or he will die trying seeing there was no other way for him. Having lost the trust of his former companion in the Brotherhood as a result of his action. He knew well that there was no going back for him now. As in any case he didn’t even have any idea where he was anyway. As all the while he made his way here his mind was in such turmoil. That he could not make head or tails as how he got here in the first place. Only thing he knew was he left Kashyyk and by some invisible force. He works the control easily enough next thing he knew. He was in orbit over some planet. He lands and finds Anubis.
  
  
  ·         The Fields of Blood. Here, Death has trained many young hopefuls into the feared and respected Sith Knight. Today would be a challenge for him. He took the task of reprogramming a fallen Jedi Knight, and breaks him into his service. This task well suited the Dark Master, as both the Leader of the Regnum, and a Sith Master. He stood as he was accustomed. Bare chested in the center of the fields, head lowered and eyes closed. Listening to the sounds of the Darkness around him, and the winds that swept the fields. Here he waited for his charge to arrive...
  
  
  ·         To which after a brief stop by the doorway it seem. His eyes wander and took in the sight as he passes and made his way to this Garden he spoke of? As to which as he step forward vision and images came to mind. Of something within that remembered yet have not as something about this person. However way he looks at it seems to trigger something within him. As it were the images and such that had started to plague him. Overnice he step foot in Korriban, then seen the carnage of Yavin and now. In this place Images came to mind faint and unclear. Of a battle, of men falling, of 4 shadows in the distance then it fell into two. The pit stops as fast as it came to him. And so alone he began to move ahead into the field where he saw him there. Standing alone, his back to him and head lowered as if listening so something. He himself did not know of or hear of yet he cautiously approaches him.
  
  
  ·         Standing a mere foot from him he stops and waited. Looking at him intently and unsure, seeing that from as much as he had know. This was not what he had know a Sith to be. Nor it seems from what he seen so far that he could not deny. Some doubt about both side Sith and Jedi form. That for a moment he stood they’re silently but never letting his guard down for one moment. As it were friend, foe or ally he was never one to think otherwise.
  
  
  ·         Ronin, He felt the Fallen Knight approaching, his once powerful aura of Light now broken down into shades of grey. In time...the Darkness would consume him, and empower him. How painful the transition was depended on him. He could do it the easy way...and less pain or he could resist and endure pain beyond imagination. He turned slowly; his hands which now hung at his side pulsed with the power of Sith Lightning. He stood there, staring Ronin down with his cold amber eyes for a minute or two. Finally, he closed his hands, and snuffed the electric energy. Now, he just stared into Ronin's soul. Searching for the dark signature that resided deep within him...searching his mind to break him into the service of Death. Then, he would be must stronger, once the chains of the Jedi were broken then Ronin would rise."Before I begin to show you the power of the Darkside...you must pledge loyalty to me. To my Citadel, and to my Order. Know that any betrayal warrants a slow and painful execution."
  
  
  ·         To which as Ronin approached cautiously feeling the dark presence of this place. Seemingly overwhelming and overpowering that it didn’t help to quell the negative. Thought and feeling he had at the moment and only amplified the turmoil within. And the light within him slowly faded and seem to waver slightly yet not completely. As never been one to take change and loss lightly having endured much. As his now freed mind had bit by bit show him so to be so. He made up his mind never to believe or follow anyone as easily as he did. Once before, as Ronin had and in line with his new realization. He felt this part of him slowly fade back in the background and freed of his influence. Wendigo the hunter emerged from his deep slumber. Ready to regain his spot in the limelight of his mind eye but then again. The light with in him still defiantly kept hold within refusing for once. To easy give way to this and leave him completely. He then seeing Anubis turns and faces him; hand on his side hung to the side. Pulsing with what he could not only see but sense as very dark energy. Visible sparks of lightning in his hand as he then looking straight at him. With his cold amber eyes, if but for a moment before. He lets up and closing his hand to snuff the pulsing energy. At it felt and seem his attention now turned to face him down. Not just without but with in to the very depth of his soul. Searching for something it seems relentless and precise in not only in his mind or heart. But in his very soul that he had none accepted a few enter. Namely Master Sky, during his apprenticeship with her; Master Organa, when he seek her out and ask her assistance in dealing with the darkness within and the past he lost. And then last would be Slick, whose name seems to fade in his memory along with the light within. The only woman he had ever loved so much so he had driven her away. Rather out of fear more than anything fear of losing her as he had all those he loved or held close in his heart. Like his family, his mentors, Master Sky and those Jedi casualties in both Korriban and Yavin campaigns. And thinking of them burdens his thoughts when he was a Jedi. Giving in to their ideals and conscience of mind he had not much dealt with as a hunter.
  And yet those mentioned had but only take but a glimpse of and not open fully himself to no one. Seeing as it held in it the very fiber of which he was. And he didn’t take It lightly that anyone pry into them uninvited."Before I begin to show you the power of the Darkside...you must pledge loyalty to me. To my Citadel, and to my Order. Know that any betrayal warrants a slow and painful execution."
  To which feeling himself somewhat free of the Jedi restraint and conscience that held him. He defiantly faces him as his heart fueled by this unwelcome intrusion. In his mind triggered an unwanted and seemingly forgotten memory. As that when he was young, alone and helpless that he was subjected to unwarranted cruelty. In the hands of a faceless foe that brought nothing but endless pain and suffering. He until neither now did not have found reason causes nor answers to as why? And with this he faced him back with equally harden and cold brown eyes. Hands on his side. Voice cold and without feelings. As the shift in his persona slightly had Wendigo win over Ronin. Now left silent in the background and a smirk in his face. Fuel by the darkness that surround him all around and in the very air. As the aura within him changed from white to a shade of grey.
  Show me the power of the Darkside? Now that I am free of that wretched chain of conscience. And now pledge my loyalty to you, this Citadel and order? I might, as after all that had happened I rather not pledge anything. Least I find cause or reason to? Given that I had done so with the Jedi .Even though they offered me no reason why? Either way it was Conquest that I answered and given my word to follow. And so? If it were her wishes that I should follow you... then so be it. But i would only heed her words...As I am a man of my word and there see nothing that matters to me now. And betrayal? Having said this what else would I fear of death or pain? As both are all I have seen, known and felt in this life?
  
  

The Story ( Told thru RP chain line....)

In the Beginning as it were.....

A long over due stop over ( Open to All)

And so after striking it alone for a while plying the rote and taking all the risk. It was a especially hard one for him to admit that things were getting a bit harrier than a Wookies back out there especial with all the new factions and turf wars brewing about . So as much as he'd dread it he had to accept the fact. He had to sign up to a faction sooner or later.

Which lead him here to this bar in this neck of the galaxy.Going on a tip he'd got which in turn lead him to here.

But then this was old news to him for this all happened a or so year ago. And he'd gotten word that there was a new bar in town . Which in all fairness made him think.

" Well,I'm still alive and this faction thing ain't so bad ... i think. But anyway i guess is a good time to celebrate as anything." 

and so with a little extra credit to burn Ronin entered. looking for the bar and a hole to crash into for a couple of hours till his next " ship Assignment" came.

Ronin Wendigo

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Nee walked in to the bar after a days negotiations ready for a drink. He looked around and saw all the regulars, but stopped about halfway round the bar, there was a man he hadn't seen before waiting to be served. Nee just loved nosing into any non-locals business. So he walked over to ask the stranger as many questions as he could...................

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As Ronin stood by the bar and was waiting to order his drink. Something behind him caught his attention and remeered from long ago. A feeling he'd hadn't expected to be in such a place. A force user he'd recon yet if it were good or bad one. He wasn't certain since he had but limited grasp as of it. 

But in any case that was a part of his past. He'd still not wish to be reminded of right now so. He then casually glanced around and noted that. Someone was indeed walking towards his direction.

In which case unsure who it was and that he was in no mood to talk at the moment replies without turning to look at whoever it was.

"OK, bud that's close enough what you want? I ain't got all day if it's business you got i willing to listen. If not move along 'coz i ain't interested. "

Ronin Wendigo

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Nee didn't stop, he walked to and lean on the bar, "Oh your nice aren't you. So what do you think of The Hunter's Alliance then? I kinda like it, but it would be wrong to sing my own praises every day. Planning on staying long?"

Nee turned to the other end of the bar and clicked his fingers and shouted, "Angel, come get me and my new friend a drink!"

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Sensing that the stranger not deterred by his word. And instead being bold enough to come close. Ronin then replies back.

"Well what can i say ? "Being Nice" is a relatively flexible trait of mine which i reserve for only two things. Allies and business partners of which may i ask which are you?"

He then still not facing him let his gut instinct and experience. Silently size up this individual before interacting any further. Being that deep inside he knew his days as a lawman had garnered him quite a few detractors and enemies. Not to mention his secret ability made it all the more difficult for him to be fully accepted into society. In which case he sense something different about this individual. That made him take the chance and entertain him .Trusting him enough to face him as he spoke once more.

"And as for the Alliance can't say i have no problem with it so far.Then aging been with them barely long enough to know much yet to say so. Besides as for how long I'm staying will depend on one thing. That is how long you need me to that is correct me if I'm wrong to think so. But then again if we're gonna be friends i suppose some introduction is merited. Am Ronin and you be?"

Ronin Wendigo

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"He's Nee, the boss here, and I'm Meliadus, gun-for-hire." He held out a massive hand and Ronin tentatively shook it.

After that brief introduction Ronin then tentatively shook the hand held before him. Replying afterwards with a slight smirk in his face.

" So guess my presumption was correct then ? But anyway so Boss Nee is it? And Meliadus is it? Your bodyguard to what do i own this visit to?'coz usually it's your underlings who i get to talk to. "

In which time feeling a bit uneasy as sensing that these two. Were more than your average beings and as to what he didn't know in which case.He couldn't help but loose a bit of his concentration as doubt enter his mind. And his hold on keeping his secret ability waned. In which time it came a bit clear to him that something was up.

Did they know about his past and his secret ability.

Ronin Wendigo

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"I'm not his bodyguard, but rather his friend. I'm here to fight our way out on the off chance he bites off more than he can chew."

Nee also shook Ronin's hand, "Oh it's just Nee, no nead to call me Boss Nee."

He then turned to the other end of the bar again, "Angel where's those drinks?"

Angel stared over at Nee and muttered, "Hasn't he got anything better to do than order me about?"

She walked over only to receive a shock, Nee was with someone that she hadn't seen before. She poured Nee's usual Corellian whiskey and paused before asking, "And what would you like sir, I don't believe we have met before?"

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As Ronin tried to strike a balance between keeping his special ability in check and using it. Knowing all to well the consequence he'd face if he slips even but a inch from past experience. But the again those where all in the past now and this was hopefully a new start for him.

And as he held Nee's hand in his something about him caught his attention. What it was he wasn't all to certain but then again he had to push it aside and concentrate on the now.

As he then let go and facing the other spoke.

"Well, ok guess Nee's lucky to have a friend like you watch his back."

He then turns to Nee and replies.

"Ok, Then Nee it is.... in any case......"

He then pauses mid-sentence as he sense a third person approach .He then turns just in time as the bartender placed Nee's drink before her . The ask he then replies.

"Well, you can drop the Sir...it's just Ronin, one of Nee's pilot. And well if you got some Corellian Ale?That would be nice."

Ronin Wendigo

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"One for me, too," Meliadus said, drawing a wallet from his bandoleer.

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Angel's face gained a sudden smile form Ronin's comment, "Correlian ale coming up. My names Angel, I'm Nee's right hand. Without me this Alliance would fall apart. Nice to know we have a new face around the place."

Meliadus was hinting about his drink and although Angel liked annoying him very much, it was her job. She pored Meliadus his usual before heading to the other end of the bar to serve some other customers.

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Nee looked a Ronin and Meliadus with a smirk on his face, "She thinks that she's well needed for the Alliance's survival, unfortunately shes not that important. Don't get me wrong, she's great and everything, but not the best. So, Ronin are you interested in more of a bounty hunting or fleet role?"

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"Angel is Nee's right hand? So I'm, what? Your armored gauntlet?"

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After witnessing the subtle exchange of words between Angel and Meliadus made Ronin even cautious. So he opted to reply to Angel as she slowly left.

"Well, thanks Angel .... nice meeting you Angel ....."

And then turning to Nee Ronin takes a sip of his Ale then replies just as Angel left.

"Well, in any case Angel seems alright as i don't doubt Meliadus ability to best her.... i guess but in any case guess that's not what I'm here for. And getting back to business like i said I'm a pilot... flying is my business but then again i can be flexible. That is if the price is right as like anyone this instability of the shipping lanes has cost me quite a bit." 

Ronin Wendigo

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Meliadus laughed. "That's not what I meant. If Angel is the right hand, doing all Nee's jobs he can't be bothered to, then I am the edge of his sword with which he smites his foes.

"Angel is the rubber glove to do all the dirty jobs, and I'm an iron fist." He winked at Angel, smirking to himself, as she had turned, hearing his comment. He drained his own drink and sighed.

"She knows I'm just joking with her."

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After taking note of what Meliadus said in silence Ronin then taking another sip of his Ale replies.

"Oh, i see your point and will try to remember that.... we all have our jobs to do 'coz you'll never know."

Taking a glance at Angel's reaction at the same time taking notes as well. And in his mind he analyzed all he could gather from them for now. Then formulate his next move which was play it low key.Be subtle and keep as much of himself out of sight till he could be certain. If they could be trusted as since he knew the underworld scene was dangerous enough. Least for someone like himself and the past he kept.

So setting this aside he then turn to Meliadus and replied.

"Bet she does....."

Ronin Wendigo

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"You know Ronin, I have come to understand you have somewhat of an interesting past. I think you will fit right in here from what I have heard."

Whereas Ronin showed a look of surprise at this comment Meliadus just stood there as if he had been expecting it.

Nee continued, "So your a bounty hunter, our kind of people only seek others as a last resort. Is this your last resort?"

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And so after hearing Nee speak and mention of is 'Interesting past.' Surprised Ronin a bit that he had barely time to hid his reaction. In which case he ponders a reply before speaking.

"Hmm, guess word spreads fast around here.But in any case yeah i have to admit i had my share of misadventures in my past. Not to say the least am interested to just speak off to anybody."

He then downs the last of his drink before speaking.

"And as for the latter question .....yeah i will say maybe.Since with the record like mine i don't think i can go or do anything about it.Even if i wanted to....." 

After which being a bit hesitant to speak any further Ronin glances at them before speaking out again.

"But then again if maybe you have a problem with it.... all you have to do is ask. And i may give you a answer ......But I'll rather not speak out here in the open. Can't be too careful and know who else maybe listening if you get my drift."

Ronin Wendigo

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Meliadus tapped his visor. "This can pick up a secure holo-wave transmission from several kilometers away. I'd know if someone was listening electronically. But your caution is well founded, looking at some of the people here."

He turned to Nee. "Do we move of turn them out?"

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Glancing behind them before facing Meliadus Ronin then replies.

"I guess that would be so Meliadus and given your professionalism so far .....But then again."

He pauses a moment before continuing in a low voice.

"But then again let me add that there are a couple more ways aside form electronical devices. That one can listen in on a meeting.....believe me."

Ronin Wendigo

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Meliadus smiled. "I know. If you mean the Force, I have a pair of Ysalamiri strapped to my back. If you mean just a good pair of ears, my suit is emitting ultrasonic waves that'll give them one hell of a headache in the morning.

"Besides, anyone coming in is carefully screened by the detectors built into the door frame."

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And so after hearing this gave Ronin an insight as to the type and level of operation this Nee ran. Which to say the least meant he had to be cautious and be as professional as possible around these two. In which case he then facing Meliadus Ronin then replies.

"Hmm, i see... in any case it as least reassuring to know that you've seem to have you're bases covered. Unlike that last groups i had to deal with in the past....too much focused on their profits rather than on their security.Then what ? they come bitching at me and docking my pay for it?Which to say the least is partly why i had to ditch them." 

Ronin Wendigo

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Meliadus raised an eyebrow. "Sound's like you needed to get out. We don't have such problems here, because I can handle most things along those lines." He looked down at himself. "Which thou may be able to tell."

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Ronin then being unsure if is comment had offended Meliadus replies.

"Yeah well i guess your right.... i should try to get around more and i don't doubt you do. Didn't mean to come out that way but anyway. I guess said i was gonna gut down on the drinks." 

Ronin Wendigo

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Nee had noticed something that Meliadus hadn't about the people surrounding them, "Maybe we should use the VIP room for this meeting from now on. I think that I still know this base better than Meliadus. I think it would be far safer to be sure now rather than sorry later. Come on follow me this way."

Nee began to lead both the hunter's to the VIP room of the bar.............

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"You're right." Meliadus said, before downing the rest of his drink. "This stuff doesn't affect me, mind, but I know that most people need to keep a clear head." He nodded at Nee with a wry grin. "Him, also."

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Having taken a passing glance at the crowd himself.Slightly relieved that thing had gone well so far. He then turns to reply to Nee.

"Very well your the boss and beside we might as well get down to biz..."

In which case he then follow them.

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Nee closed the door of the VIP room behind Meliadus and Ronin. The VIP room was decorated in a luxurious style with servants all around just waiting to serve the bounty hunters. Nee gave the signal for all the servants to leave the room and as they did Nee gestured Meliadus and Ronin to sit down.

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Having followed closely behind Nee and Meliadus Ronin entered the room. His eyes silently glancing around and taking note of the place. Which was not the all surprisingly well kept and furnished typical of Bosses he'd met.

In any case having noted the servant leaving and being left alone. He had some idea that something was up but as to what he dare not say.

So following Meliadu's lead and Nee's notion He silently sat down and spoke.

"So what up Nee? What would you ave me do next?"

Ronin Wendigo

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"Well it has come to my attention that you aren't a bad bounty hunter. In exchange for your acceptance into this faction and the appropriate payment I would like you to become a temporary partner with Meliadus here on bounty. What do you say?"

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A bit unsure as to how to reply Ronin spoke.

"Well,alright guess you know I've only do quite few special request Bounty in the past.And even thought i prefer working solo .... that is Meliadus won't mind seeing how she's not the type either that takes partners ? "

Breathing a slight relief that things have been going well so far.That none of his "past profession" had come up yet.

" And second of all the question will be who and how much?"

Ronin Wendigo

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Meliadus choked on his drink. "She!?! That's he, thank you very much." He put his drink down before he spilled any more of it. "My usual partner is a Jedi Apprentice named Tigernmas. He's off training at the moment, though, so I need a counter-point."

He put his helmet on, before pressing a small button on his arm, and his visor glowed oddly. His eyes could be seen flicking from side to side as he read the text projected onto his visor. "You are Force-sensitive, yes??"

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Musing at how Meliadus responded he added a reply.

"Well see that you still with us and no offense.I was merely testing if you would take notice Meliadus."

He then noticing him pick up his helmet and pose his question which he then replies.

"Well, yes took you long enough to notice as i assume you are. And Nee here are not like any common folks from what i figured earlier. As i know of very few outfits that would deal let alone work with Jedi types. In which case now were even somewhat you know now my secret.And if you have to ask yes i can somewhat use it ......Thanks to a old Jedi friend ." 

Ronin Wendigo

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"Jedi are welcome here, as are Sith, if they behave themselves." He continued to read the text projected onto his visor. "That would be Kyle Kincade, would it?"

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"Yeah, well guess that wold been nice back then....and i would imagine he'd not mind that much.Least the Sith got in his way and but anyway."

Then being a bit curious as to what else he'd dug up on his Intel screen. Didn't take long for him to find out and he replies.

"Yeah, that him....Kyle Kincade. Quite an interesting Jedi a bit on the unconventional side. But none the less owed him a lot for keeping me off the rock. Got me started in this line of work and eventually working for him for sometime till well. He...(sigh) guess you little record there would say K.I.A. And that they have me as one of the suspect line up which is to least to say i totally deny as true. But then those are matters i rather not discuss at the moment.As it's a work in progress so to speak ." 

Ronin Wendigo

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Meliadus nodded. "We'll say no more about that then. Do you mind telling us more about your skills?"

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Wanting to change the topic and reply to Meliadus Ronin then reply.

"Well then back to business......as for skills,well that i have no problem talking about. Let's see now I've done my share of scout duty,some military training from my younger days , fly my own ship which i may say i did my own upgrades on, various smuggling and freelance hunts here and there." 

He then pauses and unsure if he should say more just stops.Turns to Nee and Meliadus saying.

"And just about a little bit of everything...sort of a jack-of all trade.Pick up and learned quite a few skills along the way so to speak and in term of my other skill i can say i can handle my own.Had the luck to have had know a Jedi myself taught me quite a few things here and there."

Ronin Wendigo

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Meliadus nodded. "We could do with more people like you. A jack-of-all trades. You will certainly be useful to us."

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Unsure what to make of his remark Ronin then lifting both arm before him. And crossing them across his chest he then replies.

"Well i had better been 'coz living off world most of my life alone.Case in point being? In a way but then again back to my earlier question what have you had in mind for me to do anyway?"

Ronin Wendigo

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"As a member of the Hunter's Alliance, you may be called upon to fulfill one of a wide range of... 'trades'. How well you do them affects the reputation of the Alliance. We want to be known for competence. And of course we want to be rich, which we are by being far above competence."

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Keeping in mind what was said Ronin more or less had an idea what "Trade"meant. In which case he then replies.

"Hmm, very well then that should be no problem as i am well aware and capable of any task. Given the right info and incentive so to speak."

Ronin Wendigo

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Meliadus took a canister from one of the pouches on his bandoleer. It was about 20 cm by 10 by 5. He placed it on the table and opened it. It was full of thousand credit pieces.

"This is the type of incentive we use."

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As Ronin watch Meliadus reach over to his bandoleer he said nothing. But never the less kept his composure as he then notice the canister he places on the table. Glancing at it ne notice the contents which none the less. Was a sizable amount yet still keeping his composure and cool. Keeping his demeanor and action strictly focused on business. As he did not want to look like some credit crazy fool in front of his new employer so to speak. He then turns back to them and spoke.

"A decent incentive to say the least....but really just out of curiosity what is that you need of me to do? 'coz needless to say a pay is only as good as the work you put into it . Meaning that ...no loose ends and no sudden surprise in the end is my thing.And is how i like to operate my " Trades" ."

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After letting Meliadus do the talking for awhile Nee was ready to give Ronin and Meliadus there task, "You are to capture another bounty hunter and bring him to me. His name is Kodo Jast, I have heard that he thinks he is better than any of our hunters so I wish to have somewhat of a private word with him. This does mean you will have to get him to me alive which will be a hard task." 

Nee paused for a second and took a quick glance at Meliadus before turning back to Ronin, "I've heard he's even better than Meliadus and that's something that even I am yet to achieve. However Kodo Jast could be valuable in more ways than one and I'm sure that Meliadus will put up an excellent fight. You, Ronin are to replace his usual right hand Tigermas because of current diplomatic matters to which he is attending. Are you willing to take up this challenge."

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And so taking to account the amount of credits on the table. Plus the silent interaction between Nee and Meliadus Ronin took a moment to think. Then he turns to face Nee replying.

"So basically it a retrieval thing and the target condition is not relevant? No problem count me in just were to and when?"

He then remembering all the risk and challenges this may entail. As reminded of some mission when was still an agent .He had been assigned to quite a number of infiltration and retrieval mission.So few ending better than most but never the less he always got his man. One way or the other except for one which to this day has never left his mind. 

So given the chance to take this Hunter out and maybe earn his keep. He agreed. and as always he then poised a question to Nee.

"So anything else i should know about this target? Like what outfit he is in? And what kind of target are we looking at? You know those type of stuff."

Ronin Wendigo

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"I have faced Koda Jast before. He is a Mandalorian. A true one, unlike me. He is incredibly successful, and well known because of it."

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"You will know him when you see him."

Nee turned form Ronin to talk directly to Meliadus, "I want you to go ahead and trick him into thinking he has the upper hand. He won't be expecting you to have backup. I will send Ronin in as soon as possible, but he and I will need a word alone before hand. Is that ok with you?"

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After hearing as much as he could about the target . Ronin couldn't help but think.

"Hmm, a Mandalorian?This should be interesting being that i know and met quite a few in the service. "

He then face both of Nee and Meliadus replying.

"Hmm, Mandalorian eh guess you're right it won't be hard to spot one. Being that as far as i know not very few of them around these days."

He then hearing Nee wanted a word with him before the left alone. Gave him the impression that there was more to this than was told. So he then unsure of how things were then kept silent. Staying there and let the two of them settle their biz. Wait his turn in silence.

Ronin Wendigo

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Meliadus smiled as Ronin left. There were indeed few true Mandalorians, but there were many who wore the Armour. And it never paid to be unwary around anyone in the Armour.

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Having left their company for now Ronin took the time to take out his datapad. Flipping thru some data he had on it he passes the time . Looking and reading thru info about Mandalorians. Knowing all to well it was better to be informed before hand than be caught unaware later.

Ronin Wendigo

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Meliadus turned to Nee. "Your thoughts?"

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"Meliadus, Ronin still needs to prove himself here. Don't trust him until he shows that he is useful to us. I know this is not the first time you have tried to convince Kodo Jast to come here, but the faction is in need of more experienced hunter's now."

Nee's voice changed dramatically to a darker and more worried tone, "This faction is about to enter war Meliadus. A faction of mercenaries is in the planning stage and the dark side of the force is becoming stronger among our members. The light side doesn't trust us and the dark side see us as an easy target. I fear that I must once again visit the Republic to complete my training and make a plea for protection."

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Meliadus grinned ferally and sipped his drink.

"Protection? Remind me again of the current status of our fleet. An SSD, among other things. We do not need to rely on others. They rely on US!"

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"Were big Meliadus, just not that big!"

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"We will be soon, once the fleet is completed."

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"I don't think so, and this is my faction."

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Meliadus frowned, confused at Nee's snappish behavior. "I know, but be honest, we have little to fear."

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"Meliadus don't try to understand what you can't, we are in danger!"

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Meliadus felt the anger rise in him.

"Don't speak to me like that. I am fully aware of the machinations of the galaxy and I probably understand things better than you do, seeing as i have so much more experience than you do."

"I also know that once everything is ready we will not be in danger, not from any of the other factions across the galaxy. We have nothing to fear."

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Mason entered the bar. There were several people in the bar, most likely bounty hunters. 

'With it being ruled by bounty hunters and criminals, this will be a target of the Rebels and the Republic, and also the 'Jedi,' thought Mason.

'The new faction will need a powerful ally to protect it while it grows.'

Mason sat at the bar and ordered a drink. He examined the bar. He noticed 2 bounty hunters that seem to be having an argument. One looks like Nee, the one that controls the Hunter's Alliance. It's best not to jump into a conversation that Mason does not know of, so Mason listened to the 2 bounty hunters talk.

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As Ronin found the file and began to read as much as he could . When he sense the unrest and made him look up. Just as he could over hear the 2. Seemingly engaged in a heated argument about something. In which time he was intrigued to look into it but in the last moment hesitates. As he sense a second new figure enter the bar from outside the VIP room.

This catches his attention and so with great care he then position himself by the door-side.

Ronin Wendigo

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Mason saw a man stand near him. This alarmed him. He then got up and faced the man that was near him. The man was shorter than Mason. Mason also sensed something in the man.

"What are you looking at?" yelled Mason.

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Having made his way back to the bar. And at the same time having the stranger talking down on him. Slightly pissed Ronin off as it seem the man may have because of his boyish look viewed him as a boy.

So he faces him head on and spoke.

" You drunk or something bud? 'Coz i ain't look at you in anycase why should i?"

He then moving along he walks up to the bartender Angel and ordering.

"Hey Angel? another round of Corelian Ale for me."

He then drops a few creds to pay for it.Keeping a close eye at the stranger.Least he gets any crazy idea and rush him.

Ronin Wendigo

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Meliadus broke off his argument with Nee, noticing the two men out near the bar. He pointed, and Nee turned also to look.

Sighing, Meliadus stood and walked over. He looked down at the two men - they came up to his sternum.

"I hope we are not having trouble here?" he asked the two men, doubting the Ronin was causing trouble, he hadn't seemed the type, but the other was unknown to Meliadus.

"I do not know you," he said, "Who be'est thou?"

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As he stood there and sense Meliadus approached before he even spoke. Ronin then turns around and simply replies.

"No , no trouble ....just buying myself a drink while i waited. That's all.... "

He then eyes stood aside and let Meliadus speak with the stranger. But never the less he still eyed the stranger cautiously keeping to watch Nee's back. Not that he doubt Meliadus could handle this guy. But for him it was better to err on the side of caution none the less.

Ronin Wendigo

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Meliadus nodded to Ronin before turning back to Mason.

Ronin nodded back to Meliadus in silent response. Before moving aside and letting him handle this guys. As being the new guy he knew it wasn't his place to interfere. Bu never the less he kept to the side. Ready to jump in and assist if need be.

Ronin Wendigo

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When Mason didn't reply Meliadus turned from him back to Ronin.

"By the way, Ronin. I have a proposition for you. I need your help with an assignment Nee has outlined for me. It will pay well. Interested?"

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Hearing what Meliadus said Ronin replies.

"Sure , no problem just as long as you fill me in on the details ?As to what it's be about before we leave...."

Still keeping an eye at the stranger and forgoing the drink for now. He then moves aside and standing up to follow Meliadus.

Ronin Wendigo

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"It won't be for a while, but the Alliance is moving for war. Any details will be worked out later, but for now it is still in the planning stages."

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And so after hearing this bit of news Ronin replies.

"A war eh? With ..... nah never mind guess i best just check back later when things are finalized. But for now i have some matters to attend to on my ship and Briggs. That if you have no need for me here anymore? " 

In which time he passes the stranger and secretly using his special ability. He probes him for any sign of threat as being the case. Lawman or not he still had quite a number of goons after his hide. Mostly from those he canned or busted during his career. And because of this he had always been uneasy about being out here in the open.

Ronin Wendigo

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Melaidus watched Ronin go, then went back to Nee.

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Nato walks in. He sits down next to Meliadus.

"Hey... bartender. Can you get me a drink please?"

In a minute, the bartender gave Nato a drink. He paid the bartender the amount owed and a tip. As he looked into his sack, Nato noticed that he is starting to run out of money. He needs to get bounties soon to stay alive.

After drinking, he bent over to Meliadus, "Hey, what is going on in the Hunter's Alliance?" he asked.

"Well, for a start you're sitting in a private booth with the boss of the Alliance and the head of the Assault Fleet. Can we help you?"

Nee hadn't reacted the same way to this stranger entering the VIP area as Meliadus had. Instead he was more interested in the man's thoughts. He gestured the stranger to sit before saying, "I think its more how he can help you Meliadus. I sense he has a few money problems. You are looking for people to go on your mission and I think the pay may be what this man is after."

Meliadus frowned. "I hadn't meant my tone to be like that." He turned to the newcomer and bowed his head. "My sincerest apologies."

He looked back at Nee. "I think you are right about taking him for the mission. He seems dependable, and moreover he seems capable."

Angel had just entered the VIP area to give Nee a drink and couldn't help overhearing the conversation. As soon as she reached the table she had to say something, "Mission? Now there's something that I haven't done in a while. Am I invited?"

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Meliadus lean back in his seat and looked at her. "It's open to the entire faction. Sometime soon we'll be mobilizing the Assault fleet. Any and all bounty hunters who wish to be there are welcome, and will be paid accordingly."

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"Nice! Now I have to find someone stupid enough to look after this place."

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Meliadus handed her a piece of flimsi-plast. "This is Kyp's personal comm-line. He asked me to give it to you anyway, sooo...."

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"You really think I would trust that idiot with this place?"

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"No, but it'd be fun to watch."

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"Not so much fun to clear up though."

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Meliadus nodded before saying "Sit down here, if you're not too busy. Do you want a drink?"

"Apology accepted, sir, and I would like to go on a mission. I do need money. I've wasted mine on gambling... I have an issue with gambling. When is the fleet going to attack?"

"We're not sure exactly. We're still preparing the Logistics, but a good guess would be toward the end of April."

Commodiorus walked over to them. "So, you guys all in the fleet?" he asked.

Meliadus looked at him. "Well met, Commodiorus. Yes, and we are just discussing the next mission. Sit down. This will probably interest you."

Dengar wandered over. "Hey everyone, whatcha talking about?"

"Fleet takeover. Geonosis. May 6th."

Tigernmas went over once Melaidus had finished speaking and, just to be annoying, asked him to repeat it all.

"Geonosis was a site where the Clone Wars began. There will obviously be resistance. I would suggest an orbital strike on the main areas of Geonosis, then invade the planet. There might be a slight problem if there are some Techno Union remnants on the planet, but they were most likely destroyed by the Old Republic."

"We're anticipating some resistance in the form of captures Techno Union, Commerce Guild, Trade Federation, IG Banking Clan and possibly some Clone units."

"I doubt Clone Troopers. Some may have been left after the great battle there, but it's been years since then. I seriously doubt anything would be there. Except Geonosians and several droid armies."

"So nothing at all then. No, by clone units I meant the support units that were destroyed but salvaged - LAAT/is, AT-TEs, than sort of thing."

Lance had been standing and listening and thought he should put his two credits in now "Have you done any surveillance of the planet for armories, A little scouting can go a long way when it come to the battlefield."

Lance walks over to the table continuing " The Geonosians are masters of bio engineering, As soon as the infantry landed they would be swarmed by these beasts." Tapping his finger downward on the table "Those labs are underground where an orbital strike will probably just annoy them, The Geonosians aren't very hardy soldiers but the creature's they can create are a different story." then standing straight" If there is salvage I can pretty well guarantee it is in near mint condition, Don't forget that these little bastards made the Death Star,They know mechanics better than most." walking away to his corner "An AT-TE with support from beasties is a hard thing to take down, So find the salvage and the labs and destroy them all at once, by taking a squad of elites into the labs and detonating them from the inside and performing an orbital strike on the armories simultaneously,They won't know what hit them at that kind of speed and precision and leave them without support. If there is some remnant of the Techno Union they will flee ,but by then we should already have a naval blockade around the planet choking it off"

Lance finally sat down in his chair and shut his mouth.....

Meliadus nodded to the newcomer, mentally adding this information to the plan. "Welcome, friend. Your input is correct, and I'm surprised we overlooked it."

THE END