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Rynn Itera

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Everything had been moving into place around the galaxy, the Mandalorians had returned and war had begun to wage. The current chaos would cause cascading shadows to fall across the greater reaches of the galactic system, letting those like Rynn to move through the shadows of it all. The current Mand'alor had been wearing the same sigil that was bore across the armor of his late tribe -- the mark of the watch. It was men like Fen who had triumphed over the more honor bound Mandalorians, those who held themselves to dogmatic standards of the old guard, the same standards which had lead to their people's demise.

It was the ruler's flexible mindset that allowed Rynn to make moves that would bring a rise to his own tribe, a tribe he had built up with his own name -- Clan Itera. The groundwork had already begun on Belsavis, the criminal scum that survived the initial riot had tried to challenge him, but their leaders had been brought to their knees and the gangs fell into line. It was there where they hid for now, training and preparing for their next strike. Many ambitious Mandalorians would seek to challenge the throne, but Rynn never much cared about the prospects of stepping foot on Mand'alor or reuniting his people. His people had been pushed away and cast out, no...he would seek to rebuild a new order in the image of their old masters, from the ancient days of Darth Leviticus and Maul.

His tribe needed beskar, and lots of it. He had a place in mind, but things weren't going to be so simple. Work was being done between the Mandalorians and their dark sorcerer allies, and all were expected to partake in strengthening their ties. Rynn was open to the idea, as he himself had come to admire the work that Lord Raze had shown him. Perhaps there were others who could impress and play into his plans for what he envisioned, and he had his eyes set on one. An upstart Sith had been in need of gathering supplies for a new type of drug which could be used across the galaxy, which hinted at the potential for a great bit of sorcery being involved.

They needed a strand of an illness, this was something that had defined the man's own life. His breathing was always heavy and his voice forever raspy, serving as reminders of the sickness that had destroyed his tribe and most of the planet that the Covert had been hidden on. The Chills, as it was known, could serve useful for the sorcerer. They'd only need to collect samples of the virus and contain it within some vials for further replication, and it would also bring him to the planet where he had been raised. His covert had been abandoned for years, but the armor and the systems would be there -- it's why he had offered in the first place.

Together the pair were flying across the galaxy towards the Outer Rim planet. If Cairo had opted to have a look around, he would find that the ship contained various devices needed for bounty hunting. From a modified section for storing carbonite bounties, to weapon lockers. But perhaps the most strange aspect were the many different small little plants which had been place around the ship, growing and thriving among soft light. Different texts from old Mandalorian tradition could be found, along with two sets of odd armor.

The first was a traditional set of Mandalorian armor, the plating was a durasteel grey with a heavy blue accents around it. The Death watch logo was painted along the side, the heavy front plate was completely damaged and ruined, the helm itself was painted grey and bore the zabrak horns on top. The second pair was just a white chest piece, which might have had a Jedi Signet pressed into the right breastplate -- no doubt an odd sight. Rynn himself was busy working away at the controls of the cockpit as they pushed towards their destination.

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Cairo Kisufi

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Cairo sat silently as their ship entered orbit. Today, he was not Cairo the Dumbass Acolyte, burdened by his failures and incompetence. Today, he truly, perhaps for the first time, felt like a Sith. He was clad in simple armor - a black officer's uniform with a flight helm. But, anonymity would be key for whatever lay ahead for him in the Empire. Just as he had begun to search out, to create his own opportunities, he found a Mandalorian with similar aims. He was clad in armor he discovered signified an old kinship with the Sith - perfect. Mandalorians, an honorable and loyal people by their own definition, could likely serve as powerful allies in the work ahead.

Cairo's aim was less righteous. As he began to sense a need for power within himself, he saw the path to getting it clouded. So many Sith were focused on military conquests, or their personal mastery over the Force, but Cairo knew that there were other kinds of power that the Dark Side could reward. Great riches, potent drugs, the ability to control the minds of a population through little more than chemicals and propaganda. To him, that was the sign of true power - not the ability to kill yourself, but the ability to have others kill on your behalf. That was what could build a new society. A just society.

So, Cairo joined their expedition to the ancestral home of his clan. He operated under a pseudonym - Apeth - for this mission. Morellian legend spoke of ancient, wicked sorcerers who would stalk the dead of night who shared their name - Apeth: Night Witch. It felt fitting.

A built-in voice scrambler mechanically deepened his voice as he spoke. "What's our plan, now?"


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The viewport inside of the freighter cut away from streaking stars towards a greyish and brown planet that overlooked them, Cardooine. The Mandalorian's eyes focused on the subtle clouds that clung to the planet, his mind gently rolling through the different emotions that seemed to come to him. When he had last left, he had only been a teenager that was hoping to prove himself worthy of the Mandalorian Cause, and that he was more than the disease that had nearly taken his life like so many before him. It was time to return and show his covert that he had defeated sorcerers and helped rekindle the true way on Mandalore.

But, no transponder came through the ship's communication relay as they began to enter the atmosphere. Rynn tried to flick the datachip several times, flipping in and out, with a frustrated grunt. "Communications with the Covert are down." There was a hint of annoyance in his voice, it wasn't like the covert to simply not respond.

"We'll have to approach the planet and do things the old way," his raspy voice croaked through his helmet as he settled to the surface, everything around them was a mixture of grey and brown, the trees bore no leaves and it was an eerily silence. "This planet was ravaged by a great disease that wiped out thousands on this planet. If you're looking for a disease, the medics in my covert can provide you with what you desire."

He stood up and would move towards the ramp of his ship and stepping out into the eerie silence of the planet around them. All of the life seemed to be missing from the area, and nothing seemed to pick up on his Hud's systems. They would have a ways to walk, crossing the dark valleys of ash and soot, but it would give Rynn time to contemplate his thoughts.

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"Uhh...right. The deadly disease." Yes, there was indeed a real purpose to this mission. He had, of course, accepted this mission on its face. Uncovering a biological weapon for the Sith Empire was not a task he relished, per se, but it needed to be done. Perhaps the Empire's medical technicians and doctors would find a cure for the age-old disease. But when he began to research the planet, he uncovered even more interesting information. Old Imperial Intelligence dossiers, declassified after the Empire's fall, spoke to a battle between rival drug factions on the planet's surface: Crimson Dawn vs. Zann Consortium. This was over a century ago, by now, but perhaps something remained from that struggle. Perhaps a syndicate chapter, even; or failing that, a stronghold of come kind.

Some new kind of power. The Mandalorian covert had to be related, given the relationship with the Mandalorians and the Crimson Dawn historically. He assumed. They worked together at some point, right? Never could tell with these things, what was myth or legend and what was an actual history. Both with Sith and with Mandalorians, too; two ideologies shaped by a burning desire for vengeance against millennia of perceived wrongs. It was, perhaps, natural that some would find each other and ally. Though, Cairo had no idea what to make of the Mandalorians today. This was the first he had ever met.

And he seemed kinda...loud. Not like, outspoken or annoying. But his outfit - painted a chic, cherry red with a dark black, covered in spikes. He practically looked a Sith. Not that Cairo could judge, of course. He remembered his own outfit, a flight helmet with a cape and dramatic suit. It wasn't like he was dressing any less loudly than his Mandalorian companion, he realized.

Cairo looked at the world around them with a sense of appreciation. This could be the beginning of his destiny. A new start for the young Acolyte, a new chance at power. But first, a long hike.

"Didn't want to land closer?"
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The Mandalorian's gold visor turned to the man as they walked through the valley and up the rolling hills, a small tac-map was projected from his gauntlet as he made his way towards his old home. Whatever the sorcerer was thinking, it was quite difficult to discern from behind a helmet. "They didn't answer the transponder, it's better to be off the bunker's relay scanners...just in case." The last part stung slightly, what if they were truly gone.

The Mandalorian came over a small crest and looked down towards a black bunker which was built into a hillside. Dead trees and the like surrounded the area, but something was wrong. The Mandalorian reached into his bag, pulling out his range-finder and zoomed in on the area to see a few alien thugs mingling about outside the blast door, and the décor around the outside was truly sacrilegious. Spikes had been laid out and Mandalorian helms had been placed pierced through and mounted as a mocking symbol. Spray paint covered the blast door with Consortium's sigil. "Those profligates were thought to be dead." His words oozed with venom as he turned towards the black armored figure. "These scum bring dishonor to the way, and mock the sacred armor of our people. I must handle this."

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Cairo recognized the symbol at the moment Rynn did. So the Consortium was here. Good. Cairo grinned under his helm. He was not eager to take life, ever, but his ambition and the Dark Side swelled to overcome his mercy. With this first act, he could begin to strike.

"I've got an idea. Stay here for a moment." Cairo hopped, sliding down the side of their hill on his feet. It wouldn't be the most quiet entrance, but it would be direct. Sometimes, just being direct counted. And unlike past missions, he had no reason to hide the fact that he was Sith. So, he approached audaciously. The thugs pointed their blasters at Cairo as he walked up, but hesitated to fire. Their first mistake. Cairo grabbed one of them through the Force, a Nikto tough-guy. With a solid yank, he thrust the man into one of the spikes that impaled the Mandalorian helmet.

As he did this, he spoke into the commlink of his mask. "Take the other one, now." Hopefully, there would soon be two down. They could move into the compound proper.


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Rynn hadn't intended on choosing the instant violent option as he wished to instill some fear into the men and see if he could gather any information. But, the young upstart Sith had already pushed past the ridge and down towards the base with the intention of death on his mind. The Mandalorian would follow behind the man, with a blaster pistol drawn towards the other thug, but he did not fire at the Rodian who had turned his face in horror as his friend was impaled. Over the screaming sounds of struggling breaths, Rynn pushed forward to pull the Rodian into his grasp, causing the gun to shake from the Rodian's hand.

The Mandalorian would jab his knee into the side of the thug and would pull him around by his neck so he was facing the door. A small little access hole opened up in the door and the orange sensor flashed as a deep alien sounding droid probed at the commotion. Rynn buckled his leg deeper into the Rodian, causing his head to swing up and look at the gatekeeper as it flashed a scan across his face.

Slowly the doors to the covert would groan open and Rynn would push the gangster forward with his foot, causing him to stumble in beside three other guards. His left hand reached down and twirled his second blaster pistol out, with rapid succession as he brought both hands up and quickly began to fire four shots, two from each blaster -- striking the gangsters with deadly precision.

"Down the stairs, the covert is there."

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