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It has only been a short few months since Vahliri had led the assault on New Alderaan - and the half-Annfyn once more found herself at the helm of another Sith invasion fleet. A multitude of Frigates, cruisers and star destroyers - as well as their accompanying vessels - dropped out of Hyperspace and into the Eriadu system. They arrived without any prior warning, immediately unleashing a volley of cannonfire upon the Resistance fleet stationed in orbit, followed by equal amounts of return-fire in kind.
The Outer Rim world of Eriadu was one that had become hotly contested between the Jedi and Empire - repeatedly changing hands as each faction battled for control over the surface. It’s vast reserves of Lommite, and strategic position along the Hydian Way, made Eriadu planet far too valuable to lose control over - and it finally prompted the half-Annfyn to lead her next assault in the Empire’s name.
The battle in orbit was ferocious to behold - with flashes of laser-fire easily visible through the clouds of pollution that enshrouded its cities. Neither side was able to immediately edge out an advantage over the other, but the forces of Eriadu had been caught off-guard just long enough for a small contingent of shuttles to break through the atmosphere - carrying a payload of Imperial Marines and Sith to engage on the surface. Vahliri stood at attention aboard one of the shuttles - adorned in her signature red-and-black robes, hood pulled up to conceal the upper hemisphere of her face. She wore the Crystal Vambrace on her left forearm, while the unignited, curved hilt of her lightsaber was clasped in her right hand.
While the battle raged on above the atmosphere, Vahliri kept her attention strictly focused upon the Military District of the capital city. She had every intention of storming the command center and bringing the planetary leaders to heel - forcing a surrender from the ground before too their fleet sustained too many losses. Upon landing, the durasteel ramp of the shuttle hissed open - revealing a squadron of Imperial troopers and Vahliri positioned at the top. Only then did she glance towards Asher, giving the fellow Champion a solid nod of her head before looking back forward. There were no words spoken, and it was abundantly clear that the half-Annfyn was in an entirely different headspace in that moment.
As the soldiers rushed forth, the half-Annfyn slowly began to stroll down the ramp - the crimson blade of her saber ignited with a characteristic snap-hiss.
@Taz
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