star wars
an age of heroes 1 of 5
by rick troula
Well, as you may know the galaxy is basically split into TWO groups, the
New Republic and the Empire.
As it seems, the so called New Republic stands among the shatters of what’s left of the old Republic struggling to rebuild what was broken. Since Leia Organa Solo’s murder the Republic crumbled and fell apart, and now her daughter has started to pick up the pieces. Answering a call from Admiral Ackbar she came back and picked up where her mother left. On the other side of the board sits the huge and imposing machine of the Empire, still strong and still working, and now under a new ruler, if the rumors are true. They may not be as strong as they once were, but they’re getting there.
Actually, the way I see, none of them are as strong as they would like, so both secure representatives in the galatic senate and fight their war through politics. Where can a bounty hunter find more credits? From Lok Darren’s datalog: transcript from communication A#32
This story does not take place on the regular Star Wars continuity, instead it is a self-contained continuity created for the sake of creativity freedom.
This is not a comic to be sold it’s just a fan’s work. I’ve drank on the infinity well of information and ideas that the internet provides regarding Star Wars, from Wookipedia to other fans’ works. Thank you all. This story was born a long, long time ago at an rpg table.
Thanks to Daphne and her unending criticism, it made it all better. Thanks to Pete for being such a Star Wars nerd and his research and to the rest of the gang for all the readings and critics. And thanks to Anibal Folco for the typography mastermind.
All the characters here was created by me, except the original ones, like Jaina and Admiral Ackbar, and the protagonists. Stratus Darklighter was created by Pete Burton and me; Lok Darren was created by Rene Hendrick and me; Hazu was created by Marcelo Fazoli and me; and Dirtran was created by Cassio Jordão and me.
an age of heroes #1
Jaina
by rick troula
How did it come to this?
Everything happened so fast. I remember when Kip died, when my life lost direction and when I decided to get away from everything.
but everything collapsed when my father disappeared searching for my little brother, and my mother was viciously murdered in Corucscant.
I was completely lost after her death.
That’s when Admiral Ackbar came and asked me to return and lead the New Republic.
Freedom that’s denied to Stratus Darklighter.
The Empire came up with a set up against Stratus. They framed him with the murder of Narco Wezl.
He’s a senator from the empire, high inquisitor Bralorr’s right hand man. He was a skilled negotiator and one of the worst people on the empire’s pay roll.
It’s hard to believe that they would kill such a valuable person, but when he publicly argued against Stratus’ actions ahead of the Republic Delta Team, they used that.
They knew that Stratus is a popular member of our ranks, that the Delta Team had achieved important victories for us and they used that.
But they also knew that Stratus violent nature made him an easy target.
Excuse me. Your highness.
You’re expected by the senate Chief of Security.
Yes Vrryldor?
Thank you, ready my ship please.
Hazu?
Where are you?
Jaina.
I’m arriving at Nar Shaddaa. I’ll soon land and start looking for Lok.
I sent him to gather some information in Coruscant. Is everything ok ?
What about Dirtran?
Well, you remember what Admiral Ackbar said, they will try to cut a deal.
Yes, so far. Stratus is locked in his room. They placed guards at his door. I’m about to talk to the senate Chief of Security.
Yeah, I know, and I’m ready.
That’s why they sent the Chief of Security, we all know he works for the Empire.
Let me deal with that worm, and you worry about finding Lok.
ok. May the force be with you.
I was very lucky to find people who believe in what I believe to fight at my side. Hazu is a loyal friend, he helped me in the past and joined our cause with a fierce determination to do good and bring peace back to the galaxy alongside his Padawan Dirtran.
Hazu’s way too valuable to us. he’s reasonable and just, rare qualities these days.
lok ? can you hear me ?
He shut off his comlink.
Well, you cannot hide from me Lok darren, we need you.
somewhere else in nar shaddaa
Dammit Darren, you’re a tuff dealer. Ok, I’ll take your credits, even being so low.
Wise decision my friend.
No one wants Lok Darren on his tail, right?
Hey, I’m not afraid of you, nor your strange Jedi friends, I just don’t want trouble. So I will tell you what you want to know.
I’m listening.
Lecod Nyarr.
The senator ? Hum, this is better than I expected.
But then again, sooner or later in this galaxy you will need a hunter to do your job. And that day came for us, we needed to go to a sector of the galaxy not only unfriendly but hard to find.
and only one man had worked in that area: Lok Darren.
Very well then, it was nice doing business with you.
Damn Cocky bounty hunter.
Nyarr is a dirty senator, he probably hired Katar Sod, that damn bounty Hunter.
We hired him for that job, and the next, and the next, and soon he was working with us on our payroll.
He still owe me money. I’m gonna enjoy this.
Lok is fast with a blaster, an extraordinary pilot and able to do the craziest things to get the job done. We can afford someone like that.
Not so fast, Darren.
Hello Lok Darren--
it’s been a while.
What can I do for you Ig-69 ? Why are you pointing a gun at me ?
If I’m not mistaken you killed one of them, right ? Someone important.
foolish move! you only have 21,8% of chance of surviving.
What the..
I’m here because the Toydarians want you carbonized.
The Toydarians? Damn, what resentful little fellas they are.
Hey, it was an accident, ok? I didn’t mean to kill him.
Well, I don’t care, I’m not their I’m just lawyer. here for the bounty.
ha! i usually beat the odds!
hazu!
Damn jedi!
hazu! drop him!
Once again the jedi saves the day. What day? Today? Are you nuts? I got everything under control.
Yeah, right. Why did you turn off your comlink?
I was working undercovered, couldn’t afford the risk. don’t sweat, you found me anyway.
coruscant Soon after Lok joined our ranks, Stratus came in. as a Jedi Knight His power evolved at a rate far greater than anyone expected. And I’m not sure he was ready for it.
Nonethless his strong temper and mysterious ways had made him very unpopular among everyone else but our group. And he doesn’t seem to care.
he got pretty close to tarrjurrd, a fierce wookie who chose to fight at our side.
RRRRWWWLLG.
No, I don’t think so.
They put a guard at my door to make sure I stayed here.
GGRVSKYBL. That’s what Jaina said, that Lok and Hazu are investigating, trying to prove my innocence. But I don’t think they can do it.
GRRLW?
Because none of them can see through the mist. Hazu thinks that everyone is good by nature, that events lead them to do bad things. Lok just doesn’t care if someone is good or bad, makes no difference to him.
But I know this is not some plot from these stupid senators. Someone tried to frame Stratus placing a murder in his hands.
GRNJKLO gajsdk?
I plan to take matters in my own hands. I’m the only one who can find out who’s behind this.
And I already know where to begin.
He could kill a man, actually he has done that in the past, but he’s not a murderer.
Well my dear--
that’s our offer.
This is not an offer senator.
You’re saying that if the Republic confirm your side of the story, that Stratus is the killer, he will be judged as a member of some importance and not just like a common criminal.
Filty disgusting little man. You’re everything that my mother always fought against.
That’s correct my dear. You see, the people want a name to blame, that’s all they want. We give them Stratus, I’m sure he won’t mind having his popularity shaken like that, not that he’s very much loved by anyone. Hehe.
So we give them Stratus, they will be satisfied, then we judge him and he’ll probably get a life sentence working on a mine planet. But the people forget things fast, in a decade he may be released and no one will know.
Out of the question senator. Stratus is innocent and we’ll prove that.
Sorry to hear that, my dear.
By the look in your face, they didn’t accept our request to judge Stratus as a ranked officer, did they?
No. They came up with a dirty deal. I threw it in his face.
Well, Admiral Ackabar told me that Hazu found Lok and they are following a good lead.
That’s good. I’m gonna go see Stratus.
i smell the empire stench all over this, and i think he does too.
In a Distant Corner of the Outer Rim Master, everything is going as you forsee.
Yes master.
I know. Continue with the plan.
this must be it.
I heard you gathering information but I also heard you setting a deal with some Hutt.
This must be what? We have been standing here for a couple of hours and all you did was talk on your comlink.
Hey, I was gathering information, ok?
No, no, you must have heard wrong.
You could show some gratitude.
Look, that’s not the point. The point is that as far as I’m concerned Lecod Nyarr, the senator, met a local bounty Hunter here in Nar Shadda.
Right, Dirtran reported that the senator’s travelog included Nar Shadda. So, now what?
I mean, we learn what we need and go.
Ok, but i feel more than one presence in there.
We break in, question this bastard, get all the info that he has... ...and then we make him pay what he owes me.
Don’t worry, I can handle.
All right baby, you know what I want. Come on..
Oh, honey....
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Turgon old pal, how Nice to see you.
Lok Darren! I didn’t know you were back. There’s plenty of money for your head after what you did to that poor Toydarian.
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The only money you’ll see is the money that you owe me.
Calm down Lok, I had your money but they just offered more...
Lok! We’re not alone!
surrender rebels, you’re surrounded!
It’s a trap!
Crap! there goes my money!
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Stratus!
STRATUS?
This is a sad moment to me and this house, my dear...
...but I’m affraid you’re under arrest.
Your friend Darklighter, the murderer, has scaped... ...and the senate decided that you cannot be trusted anymore.
Stratus, what have you done?
to be continued in issue 2