Zeltros Holonet Transceiver 31

[Tarion Kornos]

In the centre of an urban sprawl lay a small domed structure with several masts and dishes. Although unexciting to look at, this was one of the many Holonet stations on the planet. Three Imperial Shuttles had already descended onto the station's roof and obviously stormtroopers were taking up positions inside, laying charges ready for detonation.

[Jalua Solast]

Approaching the building, the groups set up positions on either side of the street heading down towards the station. Colonel Iram was the first to speak, "Alpha take South Approach, Delta on East, Gamma take Fire Support on West". Most of the JRF who was there began to disperse out around the streets surrounding the Station and took up positions in their various points. Lauren Iram turned her head to look at Jalua, who gave her a simple nod. "Go Go" she ordered through her helmet and she as well began to advance forwards, taking up cover along the way since the street was crowded with obstancles. Jalua followed behind her sister and took her rifle from her back, into her hands. Crouching forwards slightly, she joined Lauren behind some boxes outside a shop. In the distance, a few armoured figures could be seen getting closer to the station and beginning to take up positions around the windows and doors of the structures. Then as they were progressing, a burst of blaster fire came from one of the opposite windows. Jalua and Lauren both looked around their crates and saw no fire heading towards themselves and began to charge forwards, taking cover for a few short moments and then sprinting again. Eventually they found themselves taking cover on the street but unfortunately, a group of stormtroopers had set up two mounted firing positions on the roof which would need taking care of. Jalua looked behind her for Caedus, couldn't see him and decided to do it alone. Running forwards, she leaped into the air, landing on the roof of the two story building. By this time, her rifle had fallen off at some point but her lightsaber was ignited as she landed, it's dark purple blade slicing through the first gunner and his other supporting soldiers. She quickly took fire but deflected the laser fire skillfully before pushing over two of the stormtroopers with a small wave of the force. The third gunner tried to reach for his weapon but Jalua sliced his hand off, deciding not to kill the soldier who would be at this point pretty harmless. The other two seemed like they were looking for their weapons so with a raise of her hand, the weapons rose off the roof and then scattered to the ground below. Below, Jalua then heard a series of explosions, with her senses heightened, she could feel the pulse of air race through the building with every explosion, clearing the way for the JRF and the Reapers to enter quickly.

[Dan Zorko]

"I love this thing!" shouted as Dan walked forward with the THOR spewing rounds from his hands. Not only was the stormtrooper armor not able to withstand the explosive tipped round, the sheer volume of shots kept them pinned down too, giving the JRF and Reapers a pretty clear run to the building. 3 Reapers were on either side of Dan in a V-formation, taking down any Stormtroopers that popped out from behind cover that wasn't in Dan's cone of fire.

[Jalua Solast]

OOC: I best take Jalua off the roof because at this rate there won't be a building for her to be on top of

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Jalua headed down through the top floor down to the station's control room, which would not doubt be heavily fortified. She walked calmly towards the room but once in sight, the stormtroopers immediately opened fire. Her lightsaber flashed before her in a split second before the lasers hit her and she skillfully deflected them all at almost an instant. Walking forwards, she continued to spin and block, deflecting the bolts back towards the five stormtroopers, catching two with their own bolts. By the time she got closer however, the bolts were coming in too fast for her to manage so she lifted up her hand and sent several streams of lightning from her fingertips to stun the stormtroopers. Then with a final sprint she began slicing off hands and feet to stop the stormtroopers from being a threat. By this time, the others were beginning to arrive but the door was locked from the inside. Stabbing her lightsaber into the door, she began slowly curving around. The Imperial Officer and his men on the other side looked on in sheer terror as the blade very slowly began to cut an opening for the others to enter. Eventually after a couple of minutes, the hole was cut and she kicked the block out of it's frame. A wall of laserfire began hitting the door, most going through the gap and hitting the floor around Jalua and the rest of the team. They had gotten out of the way to give the stormtroopers inside no clear shot of them, and Jalua took care of those inside by gathering up two walls of energy and pushing them away from the middle of the room. The men inside went flying to either side of the room and Jalua entered with her lightsaber ready. The rest followed suit and entered into the control room. Stun Cuffs were placed on the legs and wrists of the Imperials and the rest from throughout the building was taken into the room and had the same done to them. They formed a line where a floating coverage droid was ready to broadcast them. Jalua took off her helmet and placed it under her left arm, her right hand brushing her hair neatly back into place. The droid flashed his three lights in sequence and then all at once, Jalua straightened herself up and took a deep breath.

Her face still hadn't fully healed from the trauma of the last month, the scars were still visible and it could be seen by anyone that she had a rough time. However, her features were returning and her old self was shining through. "People of the Coalition, this is Empress Jalua. I and a team from the Coalition and Black Moon have just secured an Holonet Transceiver Station on Zeltros, which is under an Imperial Blockade. They are making strategic strikes across the planet and they have a sufficient fleet in the system. To all of those in the military and on the strategic defensive force, prepare for war. We are under siege and only god knows how many more planets are yet to be sieged. People of Zeltros, your time as come. I will lead you into battle, gather your weapons and supplies and onto the streets. Soldiers and Officers will lead you from your nearest barracks. Make them leave our home and may the force be us all". The message ended and Jalua was getting nervous. Her use of 'us' was justified, she too would be leading her people into battle, she would drive them off this planet, out of this system and back across the borders, even if it cost her life.

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Meanwhile across the planet, the message was being received in homes, businesses and military stations across the planet. Those who couldn't listen to the message would no doubt be told by neighbours and friends, those who couldn't get in touch with those would get it from strangers or follow the crowds. Although there was many people still in party spirit from outside the Coalition, clubs and bars began to shut and people took to the streets. Many wasn't equipped with armour, uniforms or even rank tags, just weapons. Soldiers took the role of officers like their superiors and began leading the way, their experience and knowledge being the key to this militia becoming a force to be reckoned with. It soon became clear however, that weapons hadn't been given out sufficiently. Officers were told from the top to issue one rifle for every two people, when the first fell, the second would take it and continue.