[SoNE Freebuild 02] Massacre on Fondor

[Forresto]

Shadows of Nal Eurbrikka Freebuild 02: Massacre on Fondor

For seven years both brothers Forresto and Dann hopped from planet to planet scrounging and scavenging to survive while keeping a low profile. Seven years of attempting to recover a sense of normality in the wake of the Imperial invasion that devastated their homeworld Clak'dor VII and ensuing Imperial quarantine. The brothers went from Tatooine to Eriadu to Taris until eventually they arrived on Fondor, easily finding work as civil engineers. Homesick, torn from their family, both brothers find some contentment in having obtained the semblance of living again. Forresto and Dann plan urban development, chart travel routes, and keep their assigned sectors running at peak efficiency for the next five years.

Within these five years Forresto witnesses the Empire strengthen it's position on Fondor, a world that has become host to a major Imperial shipyard. Unfortunately with the Empire taking control of the shipyards, jobs that would normally go to alien workers are being given to humans. Families that have lived on Fondor for generations and who belong to long lineages of dock workers are suddenly out of a job, permanently. Those who openly protest are either silenced or disappear so no one fights back. However without jobs many begin to starve and grow discontent and yet no one openly complains. Civil War!

Try as the Empire might to prevent the news from spreading, their efforts fail as a damaging report reaches most of Imperial space including Fondor. Over the course of a few days the Empire destroyed the planet of Alderaan for being a hotbed of rebellion, and in retaliation the rebels managed to destroy a massive Imperial Space Station. Billions murdered, and the Empire lost around a million personnel. For the first time faith in the invincibility of the Imperial war machine has been shaken in the populace's view, especially those from worlds facing the Emperor's oppression.

A Duro priest by the name of Rayor Zees believes these two events are a sign of a greater movement. Having faith in the compassion of fellow sentients he leads a large mass to petition the Imperial Governor. When there is no response he decides a peaceful march on the Imperial Headquarters and demonstration is the only way to bring attention to his fellow sentient's problems. Forresto and Dann, while on a surveying mission, encounter the scene as it unravels.

1 ABY: Imperial Military Headquarters on Fondor

"Leftenant Commander what is the meaning of this?"

"Commander Telzin, it would appear to be a mob sir."

"I can see that but for what reason are these...things standing collected out here?"

"Attention all aliens and other disgusting non-human life forms, you will vacate the surrounding area immediately. This is Imperial property and you will make way or face severe consequences!"

(Collected shouts and curses in a plethora of languages)

"I will repeat my previous instruction. Disperse immediately and you will be allowed to return to your homes. Dare to not heed my warning and you will never see home again! I will not repeat myself again."

"Commander we are here on a mission of peace to discuss certain issues with the governor, as is our right according to the Imperial Senate's third-."

"Leftenant Commander, Seargent, fire upon the crowd at will."

"Sir?"

"You heard the commander fire!"

"Platoon fire at will!"

The massacre rages on for another twenty minutes as three thousand protesters are killed in cold blood. Stormtroopers hound the retreating demonstrators through the streets, bringing hundreds back as captives, most likely to be sold off world as slave labour.

"Dann hurry there's still wounded that need our help!"

"I hate them Forresto! All of them! For this! For home, for everything!"

"Maybe with the rebels pulling off that win there might still be hope."

"I'm going to join up. I'm going to make them pay for everything they've done."

"I know brother, but even then are they any better? They killed a million people, all this violence, war...none of it is good."

"Peace is the only way..."

Behind the Scenes:

This is a long episode but it's to help set the scene for how horrible the Empire really is. I personally don't believe it's enough to say they're really bad or unstoppable, but that you have to show it.

If you wish to see more pictures of the MOC please feel free to visit my

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Previous Episodes:

Episode 1: The Sacking of Clak'dor VII

Edited April 29, 2016 by Forresto

[Tariq j]

Excellent freebuild! The opening picture is excellent and really gives the MOC a sense of scale. I also think the story is very good and the "showing rather than telling" has been pulled off well and effectively .

[Junior Shark]

Muy excellente. Will your storytelling ability ever cease to impress me? Probably not. A tire used as a minifigure's hat? It's only logical.

[Zaael]

Great shots! Very nice free build!! I really like your story so far!

[MontyPython]

Wow, this is great! The story is excellent and the build itself is very nice. Nice job!

[Forresto]

Thank you so much guys! I'm glad people are enjoying these as much as I do making them

[Lord Tyrus]

Fantastic base. The Empire isn't really that bad once you get to meet them, I can introduce you if you want?

[Shadows of Nar Eurbrikka]

Judges have awarded you 4 XP!

[wout1988]

Great story! Nice photographed!