Into a Galaxy at War (Sith Warrior Edition)

Spike and Vette had just arrived on the Imperial Fleet when Spike's stomach growled. He asked Vette, "How about some bantha burgers and salamander sticks, on me?"

Vette smiled, "Sure, I'd like that." The two of them headed for the bar area and Spike paid for some food for the two of them. When they were done with their meal, Vette asked, "Hey, I was thinking... could you possibly take this shock collar off me? As a reward for my hard work on Korriban?"

Spike nodded, taking off the collar, "You've earned it Vette, it is not freedom though."

Vette smiled, "Thanks, now I feel silly for not asking sooner. Don't worry, I'll try not to give you a reason to slap that thing back on me."

Spike shook his head, "Neither the collar, nor your enslavement were my idea."

"Yeah, I get it, all in a day in the Empire. So, I'm not imprisoned, or collared, so... what do we do now?" Vette asked

Spike answered, "You will stay with me and help me achieve my goals. Nothing more, nothing less. Now, let's get to the shuttle to Dromund Kaas."

Vette nodded and said, "You got it boss." before following him to the shuttles to Dromund Kaas.

As the shuttle left the fleet for the Imperial Capital, Spike reached into his pocket and pulled out a pack of cigarettes. He thought to himself, "The food is as real as I'll get out, so maybe these are real too." and lit one of them. By the time the shuttle arrived on Dromund Kaas, Spike was getting claustrophobic.

As Spike checked in on the arrivals console, a man came up to him and said, "You're the one, yes. Not like the other scabs who exited the shuttle with you. You radiate power, lord, I bow before you. I'm a humble slave who owes his every breath to the kindness of Lord Baras. He sent me to meet his new apprentice and I made sure I was on time, I certainly did."

Spike growled lightly, "I suggest you leave. It was a long shuttle ride, and I'm ready to get some blood on my hands. Unless you want it to be your blood, scram."

The man gulped and said, "O-Of course my lord." before running off.

Vette smiled, "Great restraint there."

Spike nodded, "It took every shred of will I had to resist killing him. Let's get going to the Sith Citadel." The two of them went out of the spaceport and got a speeder taxi to the Citadel. Along the ride, they saw many soldiers fighting beasts, mainly gundarks, which were incredibly dangerous, and the soldiers were obviously idiots, shooting for the head instead of blasting its legs out from under it.

When Spike and Vette made their way to Baras, he told them about their mission, "There's a cargo cruiser touching down soon. They're transporting a vitally important prisoner to me. I want you to go make sure nothing goes wrong."

Spike crossed his arms questioning, "Paranoid much?"

Baras told him, "This prisoner is extremely important, and I have rivals who could greatly benefit from stealing him from the cargo port. We must always assume we are being plotted against, especially when the stakes are high."

Spike nodded, "Like I said back on Korriban, kill or be killed."

Baras chuckled lightly, "In a way, you are correct. A lightsaber can only reach so far, a Sith's greatest weapon is information. I will explain more when you get back."

Spike and Vette went to the cargo port. The imperials didn't notice them walk in and Vette said, "Hey Captain Oblivious, boo."

The captain turned around, "Oh, I didn't see you come in. Lord Baras didn't need to send a welcoming party."

Spike sighed, "Personally I agree, he's far too paranoid, but he's my master, so we must humor the old man."

The captain smiled, "Glad to see someone who agrees. Well then, let's get this oversized block of ice to your master."

Spike watched as they got the carbonite frozen prisoner off the ship until he felt uneasy and turned around, seeing a man coming up with a blaster who said, "Not so fast. My master ordered that block of ice. Step away and nobody gets hurt."

Spike growled, "Seems the old man was right to be paranoid. I suggest you leave. Now."

The man pointed his blaster towards Spike, "Perhaps I didn't make myself clear. I'm here to relieve you of your burden, whether or not that includes your own lives is up to you."

Suddenly, a second group, led by a Houk came up, and the boss said, "Well, well, if it ain't Slestak. Your master want the froze man too? Too bad for you, it mine."

Spike growled, activating the lightsaber on his right arm and said, "I suggest you all get out of here before I kill you and eat you raw."

Slestak and the Houk's eyes widened when Spike threatened to eat them. Slestak asked nervously, "You wouldn't really eat us would you?"

Spike growled, "You'd be surprised what the right spices can do."

The Houk gulped, "This too crazy for me. If me gonna die, it not be me being to stupid to walk away." before leading his thugs away.

Slestak sighed, "For once, I agree with that fat lump. I'm out of here."

As the thugs left, the captain smiled, "Good job my lord. It seems you really know how to intimidate people. I've heard Baras respects that. We'll get the prisoner to Baras as soon as we can."

Spike deactivated his lightsaber and said, "Thanks for the compliment. It would have been bloody if they called my bluff though. I may be a Sith, but eating those idiots crosses my principles."

Spike and Vette headed back towards the Citadel and Baras greeted them, "I heard from Captain Lanken about the ambush at the cargo port. It seems there are more eyes on us than I thought." He turned to the frozen prisoner and said, "This man is a Republic agent investigating one of my most deeply imbedded spies on Nar Shaadaa, one of my invisibles. The Force has given me a sign of doom in my dreams, and all of a sudden, my untraceable spy is almost exposed. It's obviously connected. You've done well, but I have more for you to do. There's a slave rebellion near an unfinished colossus, Commander Dykar will fill you in on the details of the mission. Now go, I have more for you to do when you return."

Spike nodded, "Yes master." Before leaving Baras's chambers.