[SoNE Episode XVII] [Rebels] [Week 11] Boots in the Mud

[Forresto]

Shadows of Nar Eurbrikka Episode XVII: Boots in the Mud

I've seen combat on twenty seven worlds since the Battle of Hoth, fifteen since reassignment to the Rathtar Raiders, 444th Pathfinder Specialist Unit. When our unit was devastated, fatalities including our Major and Commander, on Devaron by an alien bounty hunter two months ago, I was next in line for command. I've led my people through four hell holes since. I've killed Imperials, pirates, and in between the two, i'm certain several civilians.

The military was in rough shape. Our major offensive into the Mid Rim had ultimately failed. Our ships were barely holding together with the Imperials containing most major shipyards. We never directly engaged anymore, not with the high casualties Kuat, Javin, Fondor, and Devaron produced. 

Fatigue was setting through most of the ranks, until we heard word the whole of the Alliance would be massing at Sullust, an odd event given the constant paranoia of exposure and destruction amongst the high command. Such an occurrence could mean only one thing. We were to commit to one final decisive offensive.

General Solo, a nepotistic promotion from captain to be sure, would be leading a Pathfinder unit to the sanctuary moon of Endor. The Rathtar Raiders volunteered for the assignment, but were overlooked for that idiot Major Bren Derlin's unit. We however would land moon side shortly after General Solo's team, to support the 218th, Mynock Platoon, my former unit still led by Major Hesases. 

4 ABY: Sanctuary Moon of Endor  - Shore of a small Lake 

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE DON'T HAVE A COMM SIGNAL? GET UP THAT HILL AND FIND A LINK TO THE FLEET!"

"I don't like this Major. We should keep moving!"

"For once relax Sh'ral, we have twenty minutes to rest before we have to catch up with the Mynocks."

"Hey Undula, how's your leg?"

"Fine. Thanks for saving my hide back at Devaron."

"Thanks? You saved mine, no thanks necessary. If you hadn't hit the bounty hunters blaster i'd be a foot shorter now."

"Hey Sh'ral? If we make it off this moon...Would you want to go, grab a drink?"

"I...I...we..."

"Just say yes you Qhubast!"

"Yes! I'd love a drink."

"Trying to fish again Sergeant? You know you ain't catch anything ever! I don't understand why you keep trying! What's so great about fishing anyways?"

"Patience pink eyes, patience is the name of the game. You set your bait and wait till the prey takes a bite, then when the moments right you snap the line. The fish didn't know what happened"

"Like so."

"Sh'ral says the Imperials are baiting us, and we're falling for their trap. You think he's right."

 

"Maybe so...but when haven't they? if they are then we'll just have to break the trap, won't we?" 

"Sir! Sir!"

"Our Ewok allies have returned."

"Kia kizitch wa yub nub!"

"She tells of a nearby Imperial facility, which I infer is the shield generator. She knows the way."

"Sh'ral, talk with Thistle here and determine our route."

"Yessir!"

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Imperial Battle Station - Death Star II - In Orbit of Endor's Sanctuary Moon

"Commander Orellos I must pro-"

"I assure you Colonel Jaedon, my operations will not interrupt anything ISB has planned."

"Sir!"

 

"I have a report of rebel troops on Endor."

"What does this concern me? Alert army command."

 

"Amongst the rebels is a specialist unit commanded by a Bith."

"He's here! Prepare me a shuttle to the surface!"

"The rebels march into our trap and their doom, and the Bith will die along side them. This destructive conflict is close to the end Leftenant Wells, and finally the Empire shall know peace!"

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Behind the Scenes

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The Build

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AT-RT

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Episode List

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Episode 1: The Sacking Clak’dor VII

Episode 2: A High Cost

Episode 3: Massacre on Fondor

Episode 4: They Always Listen

Episode 5: Escape from Kuat

Episode 6: Siege of Javin

Episode 7: Flight from Ice

Episode 8: Clakdor: What We Leave Behind

Episode 9: Boots in the Mud

Episode 10: No Loose Ends

Episode 11: To the Hills, Where Death Follows

 

 

 

Edited March 19, 2018 by Forresto

[Tariq j]

Lots of good stuff here!  I love those first couple of shots through the leaves, giving the build a cinematic look and that penultimate shot of the Rebels and the AT-RT making their way through the forest. I also like the smooth transition from the water, to the beach, to the forest area. The tree is also very good, the vines and foliage on the trunk really put it in the context of Endor. And I see Peter Pettigrew has ditched Voldemort to become an Officer  

[Shadows of Nar Eurbrikka]

Your build has earned 4 points

[Forresto]

On February 12, 2018 at 7:11 AM, Tariq j said:

Lots of good stuff here!  I love those first couple of shots through the leaves, giving the build a cinematic look and that penultimate shot of the Rebels and the AT-RT making their way through the forest. I also like the smooth transition from the water, to the beach, to the forest area. The tree is also very good, the vines and foliage on the trunk really put it in the context of Endor. And I see Peter Pettigrew has ditched Voldemort to become an Officer  

Thanks! 

The transition from all the various vignettes in the diorama was problematic for a bit, but i'm very happy with how it turned out, so thanks for noticing that 

Does Peter Pettigrew turn into a mouse droid in this universe?