Jack Starbuck
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Sept 21, 2010 18:31:49 GMT -8
Post by Jack Starbuck on Sept 21, 2010 18:31:49 GMT -8
The thing stared at Jack from across the room, shorter than he was he assessed it was hunched over with a large bulbous tumor on its left shoulder, it was also green by what he could tell, but it was dark and Jack wasn't sure about anything. He was in a dark confined room with a ray of light seeming to come out of no where, Jack merely stood his ground. The thing stepped into the light and Jack saw what it was, it was nothing he could describe, all he could tell was that it had the face of all his past fears and failures. It smiled and took another step forward into the light to reveal its horrific figure, the thing was Jack yet Jack was also outside of it. "How?" It started running toward him, Jack didn't know what to do. He looked down to find in his hand holding a lightsaber, taking advantage of the unforeseen moment he took hold and pressed the button to ignite it...but nothing came of it. The thing came close enough to swat the the un-ignited saber from his hand and tackled him to the ground. Jack flailed around to find his blaster pistol next to him, without thinking he swatted it up and placed it under the things chin "Gotchya" he pulled the trigger...again nothing came of it. This time the beast slammed its fist into Jack's face. Jack squirmed at the pain, he never felt anything like that ever before then the beast slashed open his abdomen, the sight of Jack's own blood made him convulse for only a moment until he found the beast standing atop of him with his gun pointed at his face. "You know who I am" the beast growled with Jack's own voice "You know how to use me." This time it was the voice of Jack's old master "Who?" was all that Jack was able to mutter. The Creature slammed his foot into Jack's neck causing whimpered grunt.
"I... am all your desires, I am your future."
He then pulled the trigger.
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Jack Starbuck
First Trials
Evil will be allowed to triumph if good men do nothing
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Sept 23, 2010 23:05:09 GMT -8
Post by Jack Starbuck on Sept 23, 2010 23:05:09 GMT -8
Jack sprung forward awake in his bunk slamming his head into the roof, it was nothing like the pain he just felt recently but it was still painful. "lord Damn! Fuuuuu...." trying to lower his voice it just turned into a grunt. It was late but Jack didn't want to go back to bed, he figured that agent was outside in the officers lounge. He sat on his bedside pondering the dream "Damn" was all he was able to mutter to himself over and over.
His room was lightly light by the blue light his com link charger made, he got up and took it off the cradle. He looked around and got dressed into a light pair of black pants and a light long sleeved blue shirt. He looked at his sword his failure, he took it everywhere with him but not this time, he just needed to get out and think. He slipped into some slippers and opened the door, wondering if the agent would be there waiting for him
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Sept 27, 2010 20:27:22 GMT -8
Post by Military on Sept 27, 2010 20:27:22 GMT -8
Agent Rhanes-
Agent Rhanes stood just a few feet from the doorway of Jack's quarters; unmoving and ever alert of his surroundings. He looked over as the door slid open and Jack came walking out.
"Good evening Captain.", Rhanes said in a professional, friendly manner. "Going out for a walk?"
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Jack Starbuck
First Trials
Evil will be allowed to triumph if good men do nothing
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Sept 30, 2010 19:11:29 GMT -8
Post by Jack Starbuck on Sept 30, 2010 19:11:29 GMT -8
Jack thought he was awake until he heard Rhanes voice from the dark. He perked up instantly to respond but he couldn't find the word to say, he looked around the room for an excuse but found none. Jack just lowered his shoulders realizing he wasn't going anywhere far. "I just need some air." He pointed back to his room "The thermostat is shot." He walked to the other end knowing Rhanes was watching him, and poured two glasses of water and brought them over and set one down in front of the agent. Jack sat down and took a gulp, he didn't want to show how dehydrated he was but after that nightmare he lost a lot of liquid through sweat. Jack looked out the window to the skyline, it was still early in the morning so it was dark out. "Would you happen to know the time of my appointment today Mr. Rhanes? I'd liked to be at least a little bit informed." He took another gulp.
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Oct 3, 2010 23:38:23 GMT -8
Post by Military on Oct 3, 2010 23:38:23 GMT -8
Agent Rhanes-
"The hearing begins at 0900 hours at the Imperial Naval Headquarters Captain. You may want to get some rest while you still can."
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Jack Starbuck
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Oct 4, 2010 20:48:45 GMT -8
Post by Jack Starbuck on Oct 4, 2010 20:48:45 GMT -8
Jack stared at the agent for a brief moment with the empty glass in his hand. Apparently this guy wasn't much of the talker and it made Jack uneasy. "Alright suite yourself." Jack got up and took the full glass that Rhanes never drank from and took it back to the water jar and started back to his room. He then turned around without hesitation and walked back to the jar and snatched it giving the agent a smile hoping it would throw him off a bit, but in all honesty he wasn't done with it. "Been a pleasure talkin" were his final words before closing the door.
Once in his room Jack downed the water quickly, the only time he had been more thirstier was when he was on Ryloth running a recon op. he sit the glass down and collapsed on his bed. He'd never felt this out of control before, he hated it, yet it felt almost natural.
After a few moments of pointless daydreaming he sat up and grabbed his comlink and punched in the address for Tarkin and sent a recorded message. "Sergeant some things have come up and I will not be available tomorrow for the morning run and the land nav assessment test, I'm putting Lieutenant Suchecki in charge, but you'll be running the show as usual." There was a pause "If I'm not back for colors then... consider me retired...or in the brig for that fact." He shut the link off, and laid in his bed restless with thought. He knew he and Yularen stood a thin line between imperial protocol and whatever else they did. He didn't know how much longer the empire would put up with him.
He rolled over and saw his sword in the closet, he tensed but then released, he was tired and knew his dream was far from reach, with a long sigh he fell to sleep.
0730 Jack awoke and did a small calisthenic routine before getting into his shower. He didn't think much in the morning, his early routine was his own tranquil personal time as he focused only on the task at hand. Once clean he shaved what little stubble he had and donned his formal dress uniform. He looked in the mirror for anything out of place for where he was going nothing could be. He his sword to his belt as it was customary for higher officers to have ceremonial swords yet Jack denied the one he was offered and stuck with his from the academy. He took one last check and then proceeded out. "Hell" He walked into the lobby to look for Agent Rhanes.
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Oct 6, 2010 21:43:01 GMT -8
Post by Military on Oct 6, 2010 21:43:01 GMT -8
Agent Rahnes-
Rhanes was waiting in the lobby when he saw Jack walk out dressed in his formal attire.
"Ah. Captain, are you ready head over to the Naval headquarters now? The speeder cab is outside and ready to go."
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Jack Starbuck
First Trials
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Oct 7, 2010 14:41:46 GMT -8
Post by Jack Starbuck on Oct 7, 2010 14:41:46 GMT -8
"Of course" Jack replied confidently and they both went outside and entered the cab. Jack used the time of transport to run over his points on his retreat and ethics. He knew the council wouldn't care very much but he at least had to give it a shot. He heard Yularen would be in the trial as well, at least they were together in the situation. He would do all he could to make his mentor proud, yet he still had his career he had to worry about. Jack tried to relax and convinced himself that he would take it one step at a time just like a combat op. You had to worry about one thing at a time and handle it the best way you could. Except he would rather be stuck in a foxhole with his rifle than in this trial against his superior officers.
They arrived at the Naval Headquarters and were greeted by more guards and officials. Jack greeted a few as it was courteous and he wanted to make as many good impressions as he could. He really just wanted too see Yularen but did not see him, he must be in the courtroom already.
They reached the large doors to the courtroom. He stared at them then to his watch. 0900. Right on the dot, the way he liked it. He thought for a moment and remembered a saying from Tarkin,"How do you prepare for a kick in the balls?" He asked the agent. When he heard no reply he figured he would just give the punch line anyway "You don't" and he opened the doors.
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