The Battle for Hapes - Hapes

[Dan Zorko]

Dan heard this through the fog of pain. He figured if he told, the pain would stop. "Ishman..." he moaned. "But don't ask me where he is. I would like to know that myself."

[IT-O9]

IT-O9 stored the name in it's memory banks. "Thank you Daniel. You have been most cooperative. I will leave you to deal with this pain, and someone will be along for you shortly." the droid said, and floated back to the bridge.

"Admiral Vir. The pirate revealed a name. Ishman." it told the Quarren Admiral

[Grand Admiral Piscis Vir]

Piscis nodded curtly. "Thank you Moff Domino. You may now continue with your other assignment. Over and out."

Piscis turned to his gunners, and the holo projections of the other Admirals. "Begin the bombardement. Target only the castle, none of the surrounding resources." he gazed at the Republic fleet. "And fire some of the assault missiles at those Republic ships."

He turned to the hovering black orb. "Thank you IT-O9, you are dissmissed." as the droid floated away, Piscis contacted Ajak Solo, who was relaxing somewhere on the ship. "Solo, your prisoner is ready. Report to Detention Block A to retrieve him." he spoke into the loudspeaker

[Ajak Solo]

Ajak had been lounging with some female officers (off duty of course) when he heard the announcement. "Sorry ladies, business before pleasure." he said with a twisted grin.

When he walked into the cell, he saw the mass of burned flesh, and wondered how he could be of threat to the empire. "Alright kid, you're coming with me." he said, knocking the pirate out cold with a blow to the side of the head.

After loading his cargo onto his ship, he couldn't resisist one last comment to his brother. "See ya Ness, give mom my regards." he said just before he jumped to lightspeed, heading towards Korriban.

[Grand Admiral Gorrhnak]

Newly appointed Grand Admiral Gorrhnak stood rigidly as he watched two of his capital ships explode. This was not going well. The imperials had them out maneuvered, and out gunned. There was no hope. With a resigned sigh, he growled to the Admiral's holograms. Ever helpful, B-3PO translated.

"You cannot know how much it hurts me to say this. There is no victory here. We must retreat. Regroup at Coruscant, we'll have our day."

[The Galactic NPC]

Queen Mother of Hapes

The Queen Mother was having an intense internal battle as chucks of the castle dropped around them. Her hatred of the Empire was battling her hatred of having her people in harms way. After a few moments, the latter won out. Picking up an emergency hologram projector, she contacted the leader of the Imperial fleet, Grand Admiral Piscis Vir. "Admiral, you have made your point. If you halt the bombardment immediately, we will go quietly." she said resignedly.

[Grand Admiral Piscis Vir]

Piscis clapped his hands together. "Pleasure doing business with you, your majesty." he said, emphasizing the last word.

"Send down a battalion of men to take control of Hapes, and to police it." he ordered, then called Agon. "Moff Domino, we have won. The Republic has retreated, and the Queen of Hapes just surrendered. You and your men may return to your ships now."

[Moff Agon Domino]

Agon wasn't sure what to think about that, but for the sake of appearances, he looked overjoyed.

"Alright men, we won!" he paused to allow the cheers to subside. It was a long pause. "Let's get back to the freighters, and we can get back home!" he shouted, and did just that.

[Admiral Nester Solo]

Nester sighed as he heard the announcement of loss, It was a sad day for the Republic, but life would go on. He was just hoping that he did he faction proud, for taking charge and fighting like he had been, he signaled for his boys to follow behind him, as they flew off to Coruscant, with their heads sunk low.

[Grand Admiral Piscis Vir]

THE BATTLE OF HAPES IS OVER!!!