UPDATE 8/19 - POSTED!
It's been a while, but Rykrof Enloe is back with a new adventure! And special thanks to Lance Quazar for providing some early feedback before I officially posted this.
Hope you all enjoy, and as always I look forward to feedback! If you'd like to catch up on previous chapters first, the links are below:
The Enloe Trials Prologue: The Baron's Crusade
Chapter 1: Seeds of Insurrection
Chapter 2: Atrocity
Chapter 3: Revelations
Chapter 4: Shadow of Death
Chapter 5: Depths of Despair
Chapter 6: Seekers of the Dark Relic
Chapter 7: Veils of Deceit
Chapter 8: Catastrophe
Chapter 9: The Fall of Banyss
Chapter 10: Shards of Rebellion
Chapter 11: Desolation
Chapter 12: Rising Depths
Chapter 13: Desperate Measures
Chapter 14: Uprising
Chapter 15: Flesh and Steel
Chapter 16: Caverns of Death
Chapter 17: Clash on Tartaaris
Chapter 18: Incineration
Character profiles are as follows:
Rykrof Enloe - Homeworld - Naboo. Former Republic Commander, who is now an enemy of the Empire. He has a history of entanglements with the Badoo Corba terrorist organization, dating back prior to the Clone Wars. He is a former close friend of Imperial Baron Tylin Gere and was been forced to embark on a desperate mission to acquire an ancient Sith artifact for Tylin - which ended in failure. Since then, he has inadvertently led Imperial forces to a secret Rebel base on Banyss, which was destroyed by Darth Vader's forces. Rykrof was taken captive by the Empire and for years, resided in the Imperial penal colony on Tartaaris. Most of those dear to him believe he is now deceased. He recently escaped with two other inmates.
Kala Mly Shundi - Homeworld - Coruscant. Kala was once the apprentice of Rykrof Enloe's mother, who was a Jedi Master. Kala has flirted with the Dark Side of the Force and experienced terrible visions of the future. He barely survived Order 66, getting ambushed by clone troopers on Braatos VII. He now works with the Rebel Underground in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.
Atracion - Homeworld - Mon Calamari. This former slave trader was imprisoned after conspiring to steal a shipment of Coaxium for the crime organization known as Crimson Dawn. He quickly gained the respect of other inmates and became the leader of the largest prison gang in captivity on Tartaaris. He recently escaped the planet alongside Rykrof Enloe.
Baron Tylin Gere - Homeworld - Naboo. Former close ally of Rykrof Enloe, the two served as Republic Peace Officers prior to the Clone Wars and later as officers in the Grand Army of the Republic. Tylin thirsts for power and has become obsessed with acquiring an ancient Sith artifact, which was recently acquired by Darth Vader, who he secretly sees as a rival. He has taken custody of Alyssa and Caldin Enloe, and ordered the death of Rykrof's father. He believes Rykrof Enloe is dead, once and for all.
Commander Vlarra Gere - Homeworld - Naboo. Nephew of Tylin Gere. Vlarra has always admired his uncle's ambition and strives to rise through the Imperial ranks quickly, regardless of the means.
Emperor Palpatine - Homeword - Naboo. Dark Lord of the Sith and the undisputed leader of the Galactic Empire. He attempted to mold Rykrof Enloe as the ideal Imperial officer but failed. He takes great interest in Baron Tylin Gere's personal quests for power and admires his ambition.
Darth Vader - Homeworld - Tatooine. Dark Lord of the Sith and follows the instructions of his master, Emperor Palpatine. During the Clone Wars, he was once friends with Rykrof Enloe. He considers Rykrof a traitor to the Empire but also is fully aware that Rykrof once helped protect Padme Amidala, and rather than killing him, he has spared Rykrof's life by sending him to a secret penal colony on Tartaaris. However, his loyalties to Emperor Palpatine are secure.
On the former Separatist world Traapist, Imperial Magistrate Balfour has tightened his grip on the planet's primary spaceport.
He dominates the population, unconcerned by the destitution that surrounds him.
The citizens are always under constant watch...
...as the impoverished wander the streets...
...and the homeless await the next handout from their Imperial warlord.
Much of the population exists in a state of despair...
...and tension mounts throughout the population...
...as many locals yearn for the days of the Confederacy of Independent Systems...
...while Imperial informants are everywhere.
In the shadows, a mysterious figure approaches a discrete astromech droid...
...who squeals with excitement once making visual contact with his master.
"R1-9, you were right about the Imperial contact. We've got him in custody," Rykrof Enloe commends the droid.
"Now, get back to the ship and alert me if your scanners pick up any Imperials poking around the area."
"This won't take long."
In a hidden warehouse, escaped Imperial prisoner Atracion approaches his captive...
...Imperial officer Nato Kevtin; who served aboard the Star Destroyer, Dantallion.
"Now, it's time for you to start talking."
The smug Imperial officer says nothing in response.
...and then begins to chuckle in defiance.
"You're not going to live through this if you don't cooperate," Atracion warns.
"Where's the Dantallion?"
"Good question," Nato replies.
"Have you asked your friend here? He looks smart."
"This isn't a game," Atracion snarls.
Just then, Rykrof enters the storehouse.
"He's not talking," Sarlo informs his friend.
"Do you know who I am?" Rykrof asks as he approaches the officer.
"Well, I'll be... you're alive..."
"Rykrof Enloe... traitor to the Empire."
"Time's running out here..."
"Where is the Dantallion stationed? Where's Tylin Gere?"
"That's Baron Tylin Gere," Nato sneers while turning back to Rykrof.
"You'll make it through this if you share the Baron's whereabouts," Rykrof tells the man.
"Rykrof, we can't take him with us. It's too hot out there with so many Stormtroopers. And we need to get moving."
"It looks like you're going to leave here empty handed," Nato smirks.
"Long live the Empire."
"I'm sorry it has to be this way," Rykrof laments.
"Wait, where are you going?" the officer asks nervously.
"You know, I used to get pleasure with this sort of thing," Atracion groans as he moves in on the prisoner.
"It won't be long before the Imperials realize this guy's gone missing," Rykrof warns.
"Let's get the hell out of here."
The group then exits the chamber...
...while outside, business continues as usual.
But tensions on the streets are high, and some are looking for any excuse to start a fight.
Meanwhile, Officer Kevtin has missed his check in...
...prompting the Magistrate to order his men to begin lockdown procedures.
His troops run into one very unhappy resident...
...a massive Ketrillian, who stands before the squad, bellowing in anger!
He lunges at the troops...
...overpowering several members of the squad!
"Blast that thing!"
"Kill it!"
The massive alien collapses in defeat!
With unrest spreading, the entire garrison is mobilized...
...as citizens flee to their homes!
Searching building by building, the Imperial forces have been alerted to suspicious activity in a warehouse on the outskirts of the city...
...including the Magistrate himself.
"Sir, you're going to want to see this."
"We've found him..."
"...or, what's left of him."
"Savages!" Magistrate Balfour exclaims.
"Conduct a full investigation of the premises and question every citizen who was within two kilometers of this warehouse today..."
"...and restrict any ships from leaving the city..."
"...I want a full report on my desk by 0600 hours tomorrow."
Meanwhile, Rykrof and his team approach their ship.
"Everything looks clear," Sarlo observes.
"Let's go before this area gets locked down!"
"Beep beep!" R1-9 squeaks in excitement.
"Things didn't work out here," Rykrof frowns.
"...but tomorrow's another day."
The group narrowly avoids Imperial detection before blasting into hyperspace!
😉
It's been a while, but Rykrof Enloe is back with a new adventure! And special thanks to Lance Quazar for providing some early feedback before I officially posted this.
Hope you all enjoy, and as always I look forward to feedback! If you'd like to catch up on previous chapters first, the links are below:
The Enloe Trials Prologue: The Baron's Crusade
Chapter 1: Seeds of Insurrection
Chapter 2: Atrocity
Chapter 3: Revelations
Chapter 4: Shadow of Death
Chapter 5: Depths of Despair
Chapter 6: Seekers of the Dark Relic
Chapter 7: Veils of Deceit
Chapter 8: Catastrophe
Chapter 9: The Fall of Banyss
Chapter 10: Shards of Rebellion
Chapter 11: Desolation
Chapter 12: Rising Depths
Chapter 13: Desperate Measures
Chapter 14: Uprising
Chapter 15: Flesh and Steel
Chapter 16: Caverns of Death
Chapter 17: Clash on Tartaaris
Chapter 18: Incineration
Character profiles are as follows:
Rykrof Enloe - Homeworld - Naboo. Former Republic Commander, who is now an enemy of the Empire. He has a history of entanglements with the Badoo Corba terrorist organization, dating back prior to the Clone Wars. He is a former close friend of Imperial Baron Tylin Gere and was been forced to embark on a desperate mission to acquire an ancient Sith artifact for Tylin - which ended in failure. Since then, he has inadvertently led Imperial forces to a secret Rebel base on Banyss, which was destroyed by Darth Vader's forces. Rykrof was taken captive by the Empire and for years, resided in the Imperial penal colony on Tartaaris. Most of those dear to him believe he is now deceased. He recently escaped with two other inmates.
Kala Mly Shundi - Homeworld - Coruscant. Kala was once the apprentice of Rykrof Enloe's mother, who was a Jedi Master. Kala has flirted with the Dark Side of the Force and experienced terrible visions of the future. He barely survived Order 66, getting ambushed by clone troopers on Braatos VII. He now works with the Rebel Underground in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.
Atracion - Homeworld - Mon Calamari. This former slave trader was imprisoned after conspiring to steal a shipment of Coaxium for the crime organization known as Crimson Dawn. He quickly gained the respect of other inmates and became the leader of the largest prison gang in captivity on Tartaaris. He recently escaped the planet alongside Rykrof Enloe.
Baron Tylin Gere - Homeworld - Naboo. Former close ally of Rykrof Enloe, the two served as Republic Peace Officers prior to the Clone Wars and later as officers in the Grand Army of the Republic. Tylin thirsts for power and has become obsessed with acquiring an ancient Sith artifact, which was recently acquired by Darth Vader, who he secretly sees as a rival. He has taken custody of Alyssa and Caldin Enloe, and ordered the death of Rykrof's father. He believes Rykrof Enloe is dead, once and for all.
Commander Vlarra Gere - Homeworld - Naboo. Nephew of Tylin Gere. Vlarra has always admired his uncle's ambition and strives to rise through the Imperial ranks quickly, regardless of the means.
Emperor Palpatine - Homeword - Naboo. Dark Lord of the Sith and the undisputed leader of the Galactic Empire. He attempted to mold Rykrof Enloe as the ideal Imperial officer but failed. He takes great interest in Baron Tylin Gere's personal quests for power and admires his ambition.
Darth Vader - Homeworld - Tatooine. Dark Lord of the Sith and follows the instructions of his master, Emperor Palpatine. During the Clone Wars, he was once friends with Rykrof Enloe. He considers Rykrof a traitor to the Empire but also is fully aware that Rykrof once helped protect Padme Amidala, and rather than killing him, he has spared Rykrof's life by sending him to a secret penal colony on Tartaaris. However, his loyalties to Emperor Palpatine are secure.
On the former Separatist world Traapist, Imperial Magistrate Balfour has tightened his grip on the planet's primary spaceport.
He dominates the population, unconcerned by the destitution that surrounds him.
The citizens are always under constant watch...
...as the impoverished wander the streets...
...and the homeless await the next handout from their Imperial warlord.
Much of the population exists in a state of despair...
...and tension mounts throughout the population...
...as many locals yearn for the days of the Confederacy of Independent Systems...
...while Imperial informants are everywhere.
In the shadows, a mysterious figure approaches a discrete astromech droid...
...who squeals with excitement once making visual contact with his master.
"R1-9, you were right about the Imperial contact. We've got him in custody," Rykrof Enloe commends the droid.
"Now, get back to the ship and alert me if your scanners pick up any Imperials poking around the area."
"This won't take long."
In a hidden warehouse, escaped Imperial prisoner Atracion approaches his captive...
...Imperial officer Nato Kevtin; who served aboard the Star Destroyer, Dantallion.
"Now, it's time for you to start talking."
The smug Imperial officer says nothing in response.
...and then begins to chuckle in defiance.
"You're not going to live through this if you don't cooperate," Atracion warns.
"Where's the Dantallion?"
"Good question," Nato replies.
"Have you asked your friend here? He looks smart."
"This isn't a game," Atracion snarls.
Just then, Rykrof enters the storehouse.
"He's not talking," Sarlo informs his friend.
"Do you know who I am?" Rykrof asks as he approaches the officer.
"Well, I'll be... you're alive..."
"Rykrof Enloe... traitor to the Empire."
"Time's running out here..."
"Where is the Dantallion stationed? Where's Tylin Gere?"
"That's Baron Tylin Gere," Nato sneers while turning back to Rykrof.
"You'll make it through this if you share the Baron's whereabouts," Rykrof tells the man.
"Rykrof, we can't take him with us. It's too hot out there with so many Stormtroopers. And we need to get moving."
"It looks like you're going to leave here empty handed," Nato smirks.
"Long live the Empire."
"I'm sorry it has to be this way," Rykrof laments.
"Wait, where are you going?" the officer asks nervously.
"You know, I used to get pleasure with this sort of thing," Atracion groans as he moves in on the prisoner.
"It won't be long before the Imperials realize this guy's gone missing," Rykrof warns.
"Let's get the hell out of here."
The group then exits the chamber...
...while outside, business continues as usual.
But tensions on the streets are high, and some are looking for any excuse to start a fight.
Meanwhile, Officer Kevtin has missed his check in...
...prompting the Magistrate to order his men to begin lockdown procedures.
His troops run into one very unhappy resident...
...a massive Ketrillian, who stands before the squad, bellowing in anger!
He lunges at the troops...
...overpowering several members of the squad!
"Blast that thing!"
"Kill it!"
The massive alien collapses in defeat!
With unrest spreading, the entire garrison is mobilized...
...as citizens flee to their homes!
Searching building by building, the Imperial forces have been alerted to suspicious activity in a warehouse on the outskirts of the city...
...including the Magistrate himself.
"Sir, you're going to want to see this."
"We've found him..."
"...or, what's left of him."
"Savages!" Magistrate Balfour exclaims.
"Conduct a full investigation of the premises and question every citizen who was within two kilometers of this warehouse today..."
"...and restrict any ships from leaving the city..."
"...I want a full report on my desk by 0600 hours tomorrow."
Meanwhile, Rykrof and his team approach their ship.
"Everything looks clear," Sarlo observes.
"Let's go before this area gets locked down!"
"Beep beep!" R1-9 squeaks in excitement.
"Things didn't work out here," Rykrof frowns.
"...but tomorrow's another day."
The group narrowly avoids Imperial detection before blasting into hyperspace!
😉
