Into a Galaxy at War (Sith Warrior Edition)

Gabby made her way into the Tomb of Ajunta Pall, cutting down any k'lor'slugs and tomb raiders who came too close to her. She quickly made her way to the armory of the tombs. She eyed the deactivated droids as she walked towards the weapon rack to get her Sith war-blade. "These droids give me the creeps. It's one thing to see them on a computer screen, it's completely different in real life."

As she collected the war blade and held it in her hands, she felt more powerful and started heading back out of the armory, only for the droids to spark to activation. As they attacked her, she used the Force to smash the area around her, knocking the droids to the ground before they got crushed by the pillars near them.

As she made her way out of the tomb and to the Overseer's chambers, she was stopped by two young men. One of them said, "Hold up, acolyte. Let me get a look at you." before looking her over and continuing, "So you're Overseer Tremmel's secret weapon. Impressive, but too little, too late. I'm Vemrin, and unlike you, I've fought and bled to get where I am. I demand respect."

The other man said, "This is ridiculous Vemrin, let's just kill her and hide the body."

Vemrin shook his head and said, "We're not on Balmorra anymore Dolgus, there are rules, traditions. We'll leave this to Tremmel and his last pathetic hope."

Gabby yawned, "You really know how to bore a girl. You're more likely to bore me to death than beat me in a fight."

Vemrin growled, "You have no idea the enemy you're making. Let's get out of here Dolgus."

Dolgus told him, "I'll catch up with you." before saying to Gabby, "Listen to me you useless priss, acolytes aren't allowed to murder one another. But accidents happen, it isn't murder without witnesses. No more warnings, Vemrin's the alpha monster here. You go after Vemrin, you die." before walking off.

As Gabby continued into Overseer Tremmel's office, she saw another girl, when Tremmel said, "Ah, you've obtained your war-blade. Are you comfortable with it?"

Gabby nodded, "It was much more useful than the practice blade was."

The other girl said, "What's this about father? I've been here two months and I've only gotten my war-blade."

"I know what I'm doing Eskela, and you will not breathe a word of this to anyone, understood?"

Eskela nodded, "Yes father."

Tremmel looked to Gabby and told her, "Acolyte, this is my daughter Eskela, one of the senior acolytes here. She's close on her way to becoming Sith, if she can mind herself."

"I'll keep quiet father, but I won't be able to help you if this blows up in your face."

"Forgive her, she's just bitter I'm keeping secrets. She growls, but she's loyal. I believe I heard Vemrin as you came in. Did he make his move?"

Gabby shook her head, "No, but I can tell he'll be the closest thing to a challenge I'll get here."

Tremmel thought for a moment, "If he didn't attack, he doesn't recognize the threat you pose. That's good, but Vemrin's not the type to sniff around too long before taking a bite. As much as I hate it, any Force sensitive is allowed entry to the Acadamy. We're losing the traditions and value of Sith blood that hold the tapestries of Sith history. Vemrin is mixed blood, bred with the blood of slaves. He can't be allowed to advance."

"And why do I have a feeling that a simple 'accident' in the tombs won't work?" After all, that punk made a good point, it's not murder without witnesses.

Tremmel shook his head, "Vemrin has caught the eye of Darth Baras, a powerful and influential Sith Lord. He's being groomed to be Baras's new apprentice."

Gabby sighed, "So, we have to stop Vemrin from becoming Darth Baras's new apprentice, but we can't just kill him in the tombs. I had a feeling it wouldn't be that easy. But no matter, the trials will strengthen me so that I will be ready to fight Vemrin when the time comes."

Tremmel nodded, "Correct. Now, onto your next trial. There are three prisoners I want you to interrogate. Listen to each prisoner's story, and let your passions guide you. The choices you make will be scrutinized. You arrived earlier than you were supposed to, and because of that, Darth Baras will be able to judge you severely, and by that, I mean fatally. Go, talk to Jailer Nash in the prisons and return when you have interrogated the prisoners and passed judgement."

Gabby nodded, "Yes overseer, I will do what I think is best, and hope that those choices are what Darth Baras would approve of." before heading off to the jails. As she did, she thought to herself, "Vemrin is much more annoying in reality, even if this reality is completely virtual, he's still a pain in the ass. Well, I guess I'll have to deal with it until I'm off Korriban."

And so, Gabby has obtained a new, stronger weapon. But she has also gained a rival with an acolyte named Vemrin, who unlike her character, has been bred through generations of slaves. To her, it sounded a bit racist, but she wasn't going to argue against people stronger than here until she was strong enough to stand a chance. Now she begins her second trial. How will she pass judgement on these prisoners?

Find out next time!