star wars
an age of heroes 2 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 #2
Lok
by rick troula
Of all the possibilities this was probably the worse.
In all my years of service I always knew messing with the Empire was a bad idea, but they keep getting in my way. They don’t seem to like bounty hunters who refuse to work for them And they probably dislike me more now that I accepted a contract from the New Republic.
Way to go Lok. Making enemies in high places. Why don’t you go there and shoot the Emperor in the face. If he really exist.
All I was hired to do was to transport some politician to a dangerous area. Not very much my kind of work but the money was good and I could use a trip after the Toydarian incident.
I found out that the politician was a girl, Jaina Organa Solo, daughter of the famous Han Solo. And found out that she heritated her dad’s ability to get into trouble.
Before I could tell I was firing against stormtroopers and risking my neck for a lot less than usual. Why? I honsetly can’t tell.
One mission lead to another and suddenly I’ve been around for so long that they could put me on the payroll.
UH! Lok. Damn! I hate this telepathy stuff.
Get a grip man, or they will find out.
Sorry, what is it?
Jaina’s in trouble. We have to go.
I think you fail to understand our situation.
Why do you think I haven’t done anything yet?! Even I can’t beat a battalion barehanded.
Nothing is impossible when the force is your ally.
Separate us from them and I’ll do the rest.
Sure, the jedi always knows it all.
Well, I always get the dirty work. Damn!
I cannot hear you under this goofy mask, idiot!
I’ll show you!
Hey, how do you know wich one is who? You’re all the same with these stupid armors.
Shut up, rebel!
Yeah, try to stop me bastards!
It’s about time I took these off.
Well done Jedi, well done.
We... we gotta get back... to... to Coruscant.
Understood. Fast... very... gotta rendevouz with... Dirtran and... help Jaina.
Maybe I have stayed here because of this. As a hunter I was forced to live alone, no to trust anyone. And that may seem cool for awhile, but the galaxy is pretty big and lonely. And dangerous.
Hey! You forgot who you’re talking to? I’m Lok Darren, no one is faster than me in this whole galaxy! Stratus is in trouble too. I.. I can feel it.
Coruscant’s stratosphere.
It’s always good to have someone watching your back. Especially if it’s a friend.
Tarrjurrd, keep your eyes sharp they won’t let us go easily.
I saw that Star Destroyer too. Look! Ties!
GRRRFHL!
GRRRRLHG!
Ok, I’ll handle the guns!
I was not used to jedis or this force stuff. Actually I’m still not, but they are handy in some situations.
Tarrjurrd, I got two of them down! How’s it going?
GRRRLF!
The tractor beam! Shit, it’s too strong for us. Obviously when it comes to violence no one beats Tarrjurrd. But in the end he’s a wookie.
...wait.
GRlRlLF!
I know, we can get them outside the ship...
I feel a strange presence in the Star Destroyer, but who? It’s better if we surrender.
GRRRLLFG!
Easy Tarrjurrd, I understand your anger but listen to me this is our chance to find out what they have against me.
GRRR!
Let them think they got us, once inside we break free and uncover my case.
Hey, It’s me, of course I know what I’m doing.
Welcome Darklighter. We’ve been expecting you.
What? You knew I was coming?
Oh, yes. We have been watching you. We know what you want. We heard your calling for power.
GRRRRRRFFFWL!
You’re calling the dark side. Join us and you will be greater than anyone. You’re nuts, I have never called no dark side. Nor want to embrace it. I’m alright here among my friends.
What friends?
The Bounty Hunter and that coward Jedi are been held prisioner in Nar Shadda by one of my troops. And the beautiful Organa Solo’s been arrested in Coruscant because of you.
WHAT?
Arrested!? You leave her out of this or I’ll kill you!
I’ve nothing to do with that, you escaped and then the senate had no choice but to declare that--
-- none of you Republicans should be trusted and decided to arrest her.
You say you’re confortable on the light side--
but your first reaction is an act of violence. You will join us Darklighter.
BOOOOM!
Send the squads and kill the wookie. I have what I came for, let’s go.
Coruscant
Jaina is our best hope of success if we want a galaxy free from the Empire. Each one of us has our own reasons for that, but we all believe in her.
Get up rebel, you’re taking a walk.
Where to? You cannot...
No! I won’t tolerate!
I have to get out of here.
Silence rebel! Get moving.
Hey! Easy there!
Lok!
Hazu! How did you...
Lok is pretty good at invasion. He seems to be skilled in getting where he’s not wanted.
And Dirtran stayed here, so he helped us. Very good work my apprentice.
I’m just good at what I do, ok? If your powers cannot get you where you want to go mine can.
What happened?
There’s no time, we’ve got to find Mothma and contact Admiral Ackbar’s fleet.
Thank you master, it was too easy.
I’ll explain to you on the way. And I have to get my lightsaber back.
After Stratus’ scape?
...Then they locked me.
Take that!
Shhh, there they are.
That was completely unecessary, Dirtran.
Crazy kid.
Sorry master, I got carried away.
Ah, it’s good to see you all right.
Come on senator, we got to get out of here, before...
It’s over for you rebels, stand down your weapons and surrender.
I’m Captain Argyus Darklighter, the Empire controls Coruscant now, and soon the Galaxy. Who are you, and what authority do you think you have here?
We’re the rulers once again. The Emperor is back at his rightful place.
I’m gonna clear the room for you!
Follow him!!
I thought Stratus’ brother was long gone.
So did I. And so does he, I believe.
You cannot take three jedis Captain.
I’m not an ordinary Captain. Don’t tell me you tought Stratus was the stronger one in our family?
Dirtr‌
Ough!
You cannot beat me princess.
I am no princess.
I told you I was stronger. I’am stronger than all of you!
I have to hold...
I’m jedi master Ry Argon. Run dark creatures you’ve no place here.
His force is so owerwhelming. So powerfull.
The strongest light force I’ve ever felt...
You saved us.
Thank you master Argon.
You’re wrong, I’m Lok Darren, I’m never outnumbered!
Surrender Darren, you’re outnumbered.
...this is obviously the most...
Senator, we got to get inside the ship and make contact with Admiral Ackbar. I’ll cover you...
About time you showed up for the travel.
Lok, this is master Ry Argon. Ok, ok, thank you, but let us leave the presentations for later. We need to get out of here before their backup arrive.
Let me contact... ...hey, there’s a message here.
I don’t understand his language. What’s he saying master?
GRRFLL... kzztz... HORRRHW... GRFT.. KRRTOYU... kzzta... GRRRFRWE.
He’s saying that Stratus has been captured by the Empire and that he’s at a Star Destroyer with a dark jedi. Tarrjurrd is running from Ties and he does not know how long he’s gonna last.
to be continued in issue 3