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[James Stratus]

A new scenario has begun. All players are invited to participate within their character's capacity. Everyone may be affected by events in this scenario. Thanks to Dene for coming up with the content, I will be modding this scenario. This scenario is hereby authorized for RP.

Setting: Coruscant, Palace and other Central Government Buildings

Starting Locations: Default per characters normal daily routine

Starting Situation: Gunshots fired in Palace corridor and other government buildings, some government officials killed, others injured.

Screams are heard, security forces have not yet been contacted or notified.

Once security is alerted holocams are checked and an image produced matches that of Dene Vye Cognatus. Security is shocked and unsure how to handle such an investigation. Upon investigation of the victims, lightsaber wounds are discovered.

[James Stratus]

SITUATION UPDATE! EMERGENCY ALERT!

The High Prince is secretly off-world tending a private matter, while one of his better doubles (look-alikes) keeps a public image under the close direction of the Supreme Chancellor, the Executor tending to a political and economic crisis at Kuat. While traveling with minimal and some reserve guards, the double, being mistaken for the High Prince, is attacked by the same individual and killed, several guards being killed as well.

Official Government Actions and Responses to Follow

Background on Legal and Policies:
IRSB can get involved in crimes committed by Military Personnel when done off-duty and outside military facilities, OR when High Crimes are committed - generally a Court of an appropriate type must issue warrants for arrest in these cases depending on the issue.

Military Police may get involved when crimes are committed on military property or outside when given authorization by an appropriate Court.

(Refer to the Judicial section of the charter (attached for reference).
 IR_Judicial_System.pdf   40.01K   4 downloads

HMRG may arrest up to and including High Council members when the life of the High Prince is threatened or percieved to be threatened, or when high crimes are committed, or by order from the Throne.

Edited by James Stratus, 23 July 2009 - 12:29 AM.
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[James Stratus]

It was the start of the morning, and his normal shift was just begun. Colonel Bremen, Director of Palace Security, was just arriving with his coffee into the security headquarters and monitoring station. As he walked in, automated alarm systems began going off indicating blaster shots fired within the Palace, as well as some kind of violent attack. Dispatch teams to those areas. he ordered. Bring up those holocams that triggered alarms on screen. As he watched the camera-captured events his mouth dropped open in shock. Erratic shouting began on the Royal Guard and Security comlink frequencies. He lost his grip on his coffee and it spilled all over the floor. The High Prince's double had just been attacked....and killed. While it was not the High Prince, it was percieved as the High Prince and would be seen as a direct attack against the Prince and government officials. It could be seen as an act of war. "Emergency Alert! Lock down the Palace and secure it. Call out the IRSB emergency response teams and all Royal Guards. Get me General Shan on the double!"

"General Shan. The High Prince's double has been attacked, and I'm afraid murdered. It appears to be a Jedi. I'm afraid you won't like who it appears to be, the picture is quite clear, it looks just like General Cognatus, and in his uniform too. Standing by for orders." A similar message was sent to the IRSB.

"I suppose we should inform the local garrison commander, though I will need General Shan's permission to do so. She commands the site." When it came to any security matter involving the Palace or areas or individuals under protection of the Royal Guard, the Commandant had original jurisdiction until a higher authority or Court said otherwise.

Klaxons began to sound throughout the entire palace indicating a security emergency alert.

(All characters may react accordingly).

[Kai'Len Ciunus]

Captain Kai'Len Ciunus slowly walked through the secluded hangar/warehouse near the Royal Palace. He and a few other officers were being given a tour of only a few of the many military installations that, up until their promotions, had been deemed classified. He had to admit to himself that it was indeed impressive. Or at least when compared to the bays on Kuat. The simple fact that such a large garrison could be housed so close to the Palace itself and not attract undue attention was a considerable feat.

The short and pudgy little tour guide was explaining some of the intricacies of the bay itself when the commlink in Kai's ear chirped. He poltely excused himself, stepping over o the side of the room for a bi more privacy. He listened as the security reports chatered on. The system made sure to let any and all combat fficers know when something bad had happened in or around the palace. It seemed like thesmart thing to do after the coup that had taken place. It made sure that that they had enough information to know what was going on and report in. Kai listened intently to the reports.

He wasn't sure what help an Armored Division Commander would be, bu he was determined to find out. He waved over one his subbordinates, a 1st LT by the name of Jems, and told him to recall all of the soldiers that had been given leave to roam the city when they had docked. The young man opened his mouth to ask why, bu le the thought die in his throat as he ran off.

Kai went back to listening to the comm chatter, waiing for someone, anyne to get a chain of command going. He needed orders, because if memory served him correctly, the Military had no jurisdiction unless expressly given otherwise. So he sat and waited, watching with some detached interest at two of the other officers doing the same as he was. They all knew something was wrong, now they just had to wait for the specifics.

[Kaidlen Shan]

Kaidlen Shan was preparing to enjoy a cup of caf while listening to the news. Her comm went off, causing her to snarl softly. Checking to see who it was, the cat like woman hissed to herself, not happy. She wasn't due into her office for several hours, because of needing to go over the training of the various Guards. Usually, that task fell to Major Tav, but he was away with the High Prince.
"General Shan here." She answered the comm, and listened to the message. "Go ahead and bring in the local garrison, since they can help keep the Palace locked down. We'll need the extra manpower. Secure the area where the murder happened and I want to see the original copies of the recordings. I'll also need a copy of those recordings for my files."
She paced around, as she issued out orders.
"I'll be onsite within 45 minutes. There's no way I can be there any sooner, since I'm not within the Palace currently. Sorry about the delay."


(OOC: It's going to be several days before I can post again. Sorry.)

[Jared Quinn]

Jared was on Coruscant for some maneuvers with the ODST unit, at the moment they were prepping to debrief from the morning activities of some urban maneuvers when Jared heard the chatter over his helmet com; the information fed through his helmet quickly and he turned to the eleven soldiers who were prepping to hit the showers."People, No time for that. We've got shots fired at the palace and the commandant is requesting military help to lock down the palace."

The rest of the black armor unit turned to look at their commander, those who has fought with him on Kamino heard the slight tremble on his voice as he grabbed his rifle and slapped a live clip into it; Tiny looked at Jared knowing something was bothering the man as did Ghear. "Commdant, This is Colonel Quinn. We're enroute to the palace, we'll be securing the immediate area around the upper landing bays. Boots on the ground in 15."

With that the rest of the ODST unit shouldered their gear heading for a air based military transport that was sitting on the deck, Jared's pace quick and determined as he approached the transport."Petty Officer, We need to get to the palace on the double. Ignore standard procedures and get us in the air now."

The petty officer looked shaken from his revere as the twelve black armored soldiers climbed into the military hover transport, soon enough they were in the air moving for the palace at a high rate of speed. Each of the soldiers attaching their high tension roped to the side of the open air transport while all eyes were on their commander wondering exactly what was going through his mind at the moment.

[Khyron Overmind]

Grand Admiral OVERMIND was on his way to his office when a young Lieutenant Junior Grade ran to catch him up.

"Sir, there is an emergency lock down of the Imperial Palace. It seems that the High Prince was murdered and they are suspecting of General Cognatus."

"WHAT???" came the surprised answer of the Admiral. It was one of the very few moments that the Admiral lost his composture, but after hearing that double worst news, he could not react in any other way. The High Prince was killed and by no other than one of his friends and subordinates.

"What else do we know Lieutenant?"

"Nothing else sir. They are requesting help of the Military to secure the Palace."

"Do send all our available forces immediately. And get me in contact with Colonel Bremen, the Director of Palace Security."

"Will do sir."

[James Stratus]

Colonel Bremen was relieved when he was handed a communications device and being informed Admiral OVERMIND was at the other end of it. Whenever crisis striked, the Admiral was there to help take the lead.

"Admiral OVERMIND, Colonel Bremen, Sir."

[Khyron Overmind]

"Colonel, what is going on there? I received news that the High Prince has been murdered and that General Cognatus is the prime suspect. However, I do not think the actual Prince has been killed."

After the initial surprise of the news, and after having a few seconds to collect his thoughts, he did not believe the High Prince was killed. Otherwise, there would be a massive shock in the Force and he had not felt anything. Before Colonel Bremen had a chance to answer, the Admiral continued.

"In any case, I find it very hard to believe the General would be involved in such an act. Nevertheless, I have dispatched a a Heavy Batallion under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Graf to help in the lock down. He should arrive there within five minutes."

"We have tried to contact the General, but he is not answering."

[James Stratus]

"You are correct, Sir. Between the two of us, it was in fact, a double for the High Prince, which, politically and security-wise is taken as an attack on the High Prince himself. The actual whereabouts of the High Prince are unknown to me, but I understand he is safe, at the moment. This attack and murder represents an assault on the Throne. I have been over the video recordings many times and I do not believe what I am seeing myself. As far as our video can tell it is the General, and in full uniform, and with the use of a green lightsaber. Several other government officials were attack and a few of them were also killed. Whether or not he is the General, this individual intends to kill whoever he's after, and I have a pretty good idea from what just occurred who it was. At the moment General Shan has requested military assistance, though an IRSB task force is en route as well. While I do not have overall command of the situation, I wonder if it would be best if we let the killer think the High Prince is dead. Though I think that would cause wide-spread panic throughout the galaxy and it may be unwise on a grand scale, so perhaps scratch that idea. Someone will need to make a public statement, but I'll leave that up for the politicians in charge. I do, however, have a grand murder case to investigate, and I know the Royal Guard and the Security Bureau will need the military's cooperation. I don't know what your plans are, Sir, but we may need to get warrants for searching the General's quarters and perhaps warrants for arrest, though that is out of my hands, personally, he being a High Council member. I agree I don't think he would do something like this, but its pretty clear evidence on the scene. I don't know what to make of it. At the moment there are no members of the Royal Family on Coruscant, though I fear their safety may be in danger wherever they are. We must secure the Chancellor and the Executor as well, and of course you, yourself could be in danger Sir."

[Ibram Chamberlain]

It has been a short while since the Kamino incursion. Ibram was extremely excited for the mission; he however took no part in it. The 82^nd Line Brigade was shifted to helping load the teams and provide security in the vicinity surrounding the landing ships to take the teams back to the Terror . Now sitting in the Coruscant barracks, in his bunk, Ibram still couldn't get over the fact on how much they could pack onto a starship, or cruiser and still have it look sleek; everything has its place, neat and calculated. Ibram had quite the capacity to daydream, did so often. None of his thoughts were more captivating than his fantasies. Since then he did a lot of waiting around and to being a 1^st Lieutenant, his mind of course drifted and he daydreamed to take his mind off the boredom of garrison duty. What he always wanted to do was go aboard one of the museum ships, some of the ships that are famous and had borne themselves into legend. At times, he wishes he would rather been born into that time, where epic battles took place, where the fate of the entire future of the galaxy rested upon the shoulders of much stronger beings. Ibram at times sorely sees himself in great battles of the Clone Wars, gloriously storming the ramparts with the Jedi of legend and the brave men flying the banner of the mighty Republic onto the Separatist fortifications. He has had these dreams, or illusions ever since he was in his young teens when he watched old holo projectors showing movies of propaganda and documentaries of the battles showing the old veterans reminisce on what happened. That has always captured his imagination. Ibram can see the reflections of these holo movies as he gazes into the blank paneled walls of the bunkroom. Despite that those times were almost one hundred years ago, Ibram has always felt a strong and strange connection to it. He was almost in a meditative state, relaxed in his combat fatigues wearing his traditional and cherished Jabiimi knee high brown leather boots. He reclined on the chair when he heard a hiss and a rush of cold air snapped Ibram out of his dreaming.

It was none other than the now Major Casx who spoke up, and as his manner, his words were chosen and kept to the point. He regularly had an easygoing stoic manner that was devoid of any crap; it took to you like wildfire. However Casx wore a different face, and blurted out, "All available personal to the outside of the Barracks, we have a situation at the Palace complex! Grab whatever weapons you can and meet me outside immediately to leave to arrive on site in time!"

Ibram shuffled to his feet, but the only weapon in reach was his DE-10 pearl handled pistol, like his boots, were used in the Clone Wars by his grandfather. It was in its holster, along with its belt, ammunition studded on the side. Ibram strapped it on quickly and rushed outside. There weren't many men as many were strapping into gear, the select few that were there right away were Ibram, Casx, Sergeant First Class Delgato Meaden, and few others that were troopers that were on guard duty at the time. The air based military transport arrived immediately and the bunch boarded it. The only ones wearing any protection were Casx and the troopers on post. Clinging to the rail on top of the open-air transport, he saw Casx sporting his usual grim face; with finely groomed beard surveying the ground as they were moving at a high rate of speed.

Edited by Ibram Chamberlain, 23 July 2009 - 11:33 PM.

[James Stratus]

Roleplaying as General Raithos Bodost

It was a quiet morning. Raithos was on his way to work, reading over various overnight reports on his datapad while being driven to IRSB Headquarters. He was halfway there when his comlink beeped. It was a simple direct message, encrypted and short. From one of the undercover guards, he muttered to himself. He had a private source in Palace Security as well, all official and legal, of course. One of the High Prince's double's had been brutally murdered, and an attack on government officials had occurred only a minute ago. He picked up his comlink and established immediate contact with Palace Security.

"Driver, set course for the Palace, Situation Room Emergency Access. Initiate emergency travel protocols. We must get there with all possible speed."

Once inside and reviewing the holovid recordings, he was quite disturbed, though he made no show of it. "Colonel, do we have a warrant yet for this man?"

"Sir, if you are refering to the man who murdered the Prince's double, no. We have not yet ascertained official positive identification on the suspect."

"That may be, but we do have a few leads. I want to start by searching Cognatus' quarters and private property here, on Kuat, and at the Army Headquarters on Berchest. I also want a warrant issued for the General's arrest. As he is a military commander, and a member of the High Council, that is outside my jurisdiction, though it is a High Crime committed in the Palace, which does put it somewhat in my ballpark."

"You're authority here, General Bodost, is as good ,if not more than mine. I suggest speaking with General Shan, she can issue such a warrant, though to get a search warrant you either need a Court Order or special orders from the Minister of Defense. That may not be easy to get. Though a Royal Court could issue you both said warrants. Though to what extent I am not sure, he being a member of the High Council. Best to start with the two individuals I have just mentioned. They would know better than I what channels to take this too."

"Perhaps you are right, Colonel Bremen, but I will have action. I will escalate this issue to whatever Courts or powers necessary to get to the bottom of this."

[Zechs Kel Isen]

It had started as a day like many others, again Zechs found himself in his office with the necessary paperwork, many of it still remaining of there last sortie. The replacements weren't what he had been hoping for, however it would have to do. They were getting put through the paces of the unit at this point.

The sudden alarm made him drop his datapad. Startled the Lieutenant jumped up. "What the heck?" he spoke. The communication system kicked in and he looked straight at the face of Lieutenant Colonel Graf. "Rumours are spreading that the High Prince was assassinated, we've been called on duty to lock down the palace. Move your unit into position on the east side with Captain Almaz. Graf out."

"Affirmative, sir." Zechs spoke as he went for his armor. It had been cleaned up and repaired since last time. On the outside it almost seemed to be brand new.

~ 5 Minutes later ~

Zechs looked over the assembled platoon, that he was put in charge off. "Alright, we're going to re-enforce the palace, main briefing will be on route. I expect sharp behaviour from everybody. This is top priority. Saddle up."

The platoon flooded to the transport ships that were there to take the unit to the palace. As usual Zechs was the last to board, with his helmet in his arms and his trusty long-barrel light repeating rifle strapped to his back, he closed the door behind him.

~ 20 Minutes later ~

The Lieutenant was looking through the visor of his helmet at the hustle and bussle around the palace. It didn't matter if the rumours were true or not, this would be the same situation none the less. His comm system indicated that it had established a connection with Captain Almaz. "Captain Almaz, 181st is in position." His words were short as they didn't have to be. Again he found himself in a policing way, this time guarding a structure or rather what was inside the structure.

[Kyliann Watson]

Kyliann had been in her office well before dawn, always one to get a head start on things she had come to work assuming as always it would be yet another normal day. She had already arranged her paperwork for the the morning and had just returned back to her office after getting herself a cup of tea which had become a regular routine for her since she took on the position of Underdirector. Taking a seat, the cup just rarely having a chance to be set down when the sound of blaster fire could be heard echoing through the halls causing her to stand up sharply, when the alarms followed shorthy she could only feel a deep sinking feeling as she knew quite well what this ment, there had been an attack on the palace.

She moved quickly to the door so she could close and lock it, not taking any chances of leaving just yet as she was not quite sure what the hell was going on but she intended to find out as soon as possible. Moving back to her desk she flicked on her terminal and picked up her com to contact Col. Breman so she could get even the slightest insight as to what happened.

"Col. Breman? This is Director Watson. What is going on? Do we know who fired those shots? If not I need you to forward me whatever footage you have so I can begin analysis asap"

[James Stratus]

Colonel Bremen quickly relayed everything to the head of IRIS Operations as efficiently as possible. He had one of his men prepare a report that he dictated to pass on as an official report to others so that he could focus his attention to the task at hand.

SECURITY INCIDENT REPORT said:

SECURITY INCIDENT REPORT

TO: Commandant, His Majesty's Royal Guard
Director, Imperial Republic Security Bureau
Commander-in-Chief, Imperial Republic Armed Forces
Ubiqtorate, Imperial Republic Intelligence Service
Chairman, Commission for the Preservation of His Majesty's New Order
Minister, Ministry of State
Cc: Commander, Coruscant Garrison
Fleet Commanders, Royal Fleet & Capital Home Fleet
Royal Imperial Throne
His Majesty's Personal Staff
From: COLONEL BREMEN, Director, Palace Security Agency

At approximately 0833 at the Royal Palace of Coruscant, automated security systems detected shots fired and hostile activity on the government office level corridors. Four government officials were killed, with eight others wounded. The assailant used both a military-issue blaster weapon as well as a lightsaber on his victims. We had a very convincing double playing the public role of the High Prince that morning as a routine security measure. Members of the Reserve Guard were on duty taking the role of HMRG for the Prince's double. The assailant killed the double and two of the guards and then immediately fled. Careful review of the video feeds show evidence of the assassin's careful planning and execution of his plans, and I am under the impression that the Supreme Ruler was his primary target. The actual whereabouts of the Supreme Ruler are unknown at this time, and classified. This is considered an actual assassination on the Supreme Ruler, and an act of grand murder and treason. Review of the assassin on the video shows extreme likeness to Command General Dene Vye Cognatus, in his combat military uniform. This is all the information currently available at this time. General Shan has called on the military to assist in a lockdown of the Palace and the immediate area. IRSB response team has arrived on scene with IRIS personnel en route. Security measures are being taken to ensure the safety of all high government officials at the Palace. Further investigations are underway by various security agencies, with General Shan presently having incident command.

Colonel Bremen
Director
Palace Security Agency

[Kaidlen Shan]

Kaidlen growled to herself as she strode up to the Guard training center. The current incident reinforced the need for her to permamently move into her assigned apartment within the Palace. Something that she did not really want to do. But there was no choice now.
"Ma'am, the Guard is in full armor and waiting for you. We've heard about the situation within the Palace. There are several Nohgri here with us, as they were training with us this morning. They're offering to help." The Guardsman waiting for Kaidlen said as she stepped out of her personal transport.
"Excellent. Their help will be highly appreciated." The General agreed. "I need a secured commline to Colonel Bremen and to General Bodost. Also, I need to get a hold of Admiral OVERMIND. Next, I need a full squad of the Guard to accompany me into the Palace. With them I want 4 Nohgri, plus Neehmai. Be ready to depart within 5 minutes."
"Yes General Shan. A squad will be ready to depart within moments."
When the five minutes were up, the Commandant had the secure commlinks in her hands, and the requested personnel with her.
~"General Bodost, Colonel Bremen, this is Brigadier General Shan. I am issuing a warrent for the detainment of Command General Dene Vye Cognatus. He will be armed with a lightsaber, and will be extremely hard to apprehend. It is extremely important that I speak with him."~ The Commandant ordered. ~"I'm almost at the Palace now. Make sure that it's been cleared for me and those with me to get through the security checkpoints ASAP. I am not in any kind of a mood to be delayed."~

[James Stratus]

CODE 2 HMRG PALACE HMRG/IRSB/IRIS/MOD/PSA 072309 PSA-BREMEN
CODE 1 HMRG-DOUBLE PALACE HMRG/IRSB/IRIS/MOD/PSA 072309 PSA-BREMEN
CODE 3 HMRG-DOUBLE/COGNATUS PALACE HMRG/IRSB/IRIS/MOD/PSA 072309 PSA-BREMEN
CODE RED CORUSCANT ROYAL PALACE HMRG/IRSB/IRIS/MOD/PSA 072309 PSA-BREMEN

[Diandra Devin]

~ 7:30 a.m.~

Diandra walked into the office in a good mood. She had earbuds in and her music player tucked into her purse. A smile lit up her pretty features and her smoky voice resonated throughout the room as she sang along to her music. Truth was, she knew Jared Quinn was back on Coruscant. She was actually looking forward to getting together with him for a drink at one of the local eateries.

"I lie in an early bed thinking late thoughts... waiting for the black to replace my blue..."

While she certainly wasn't falling for him, she did feel a sort of kinship with him. She could easily consider him a friend, but nothing more. If he wanted more, she was oblivious. If he felt more for her, she didn't see it. Then again, she didn't want to see it.

As she sat down at her desk and put away her purse, one of her co-workers smiled at her. Diandra returned the smile and put away her music player.

"What?" She asked the other woman.

"You're in a good mood," replied her co-worker. "That means you've got a date."

"Maybe, but it's not a date," Diandra replied with a laugh before she picked up one of the many data pads on her desk. She began to look it over, ignoring the knowing look from the other woman.

~8:30 a.m.~

Diandra looked up from the data-pad that she was currently working on. The clock on the wall read 8:30, which meant that the Prince's double would soon be entering to assume his "duties" for the day. She sighed and sat back, watching the door. She would greet him, of course, as she always greeted the Prince. She wondered, though, how many knew that the Prince was not really the Prince. Well, not today, anyway.

As she watched the clock and the door, a strange feeling came over her. It was too quiet, she thought. Diandra shook the feeling off with a little smile and stood, sure that the Prince's double would walk in at any second.

Instead, the sound of blaster fire filled the office.

Diandra flinched at the sound and then looked around quickly.

"Everyone down," she said calmly. "Get under your desks and do not come out until I say so."

In a moment, the other women who shared the office with her slipped from their chairs and crawled beneath their desks. She stood there a moment and then walked around to make sure that each woman was safe before she too, settled down behind her desk, rather than under it. Her vantage point allowed her to remain hidden, though she could still keep a watch on the door. Moments later, klaxons began going off. Diandra knew then that something was seriously wrong, and she doubted very much that she'd get work done today.

The next thought that entered her mind was an ugly one. She pushed it out of her thoughts and began to pray.

"Ara, protect us all," she murmured, peeking out from behind her desk to look at the door. "And bless our souls."

Edited by Diandra Devin, 26 July 2009 - 07:58 PM.

[Jared Quinn]

Jared saw the imperial palace approaching rapidly as the pilot brought them in hard."Never thought I'd see it this way."

There were a few mummers of agreement as they approached one of the main landing bays within the palace on the upper levels, it took the unit only a few seconds to rappel down to the duracrete and steel platform that jutted out from the majestic building. They gave the pilot the all clear before moving inside of the landing bay where Jared clicked on his com."General Shan, We're in position and awaiting your orders."

The rest of the unit fanned out and switched their guns to stun as they approached the huge blast doors that had closed when the klaxons went off, Jared knew they had two options and that was either to blow the doors or have someone open them from one of the main command centres within the palace.

[Ibram Chamberlain]

After racing to the Palace, despite leaving right away from the Central Coruscant Barracks complex, they weren't the first on site as they first expected as 35 minutes had passed en-route. Armored troopers were already securing the main areas of the front Palace exterior; Ibram loathed the idea of just taking another place in the line. But the aircraft didn't slow down to land, it plowed forward. Nobody, not even Delgato questioned Casx's directive, or advice, but Ibram was surely puzzled. The pilot moved to where Casx pointed to, and it was a side of the palace near the other Government complex nearby. This was a less noticeable area, and was cast in the shade of the giant Palace. The pilot brought them pretty close by, and men of the 82^nd leaped out and advanced towards the unsuspecting area.

Upon closer inspection, Ibram could make out the details of the area. It was more dark than he thought, for early morning, the lighting seemed more like early evening, the lights of the close Government complex shone brightly against the dark duracrete background. The distance from the Palace to these buildings seemed less than the other sides of the Palace. There were only eight men, and rag tag it looked. Ibram, admittedly looked more like a gunslinger than a soldier. His holster and belt sagged at his right hip, while he brown knee high boots made him stick out more than he would've liked. Delgato was also in his regular service uniform, carrying a blaster carbine, and modest service black boots. Major Casx on the other hand, was in full battle dress, along with the five other men of the 82^nd on guard duty that were on the outside of the Officer's barracks when the klaxons sounded. With such a motley crew, they were ill prepared to be any real use. They kept advancing and moved into the vicinity of the area. Why they were here, was a mystery to Ibram. This was away from all the action, and most of the troops now arriving. Besides, what good was eight troopers to do anything except cover a little ground? Again, Ibram thought, the 82^nd was shafted from any real work, like the Kamino mission.

The team took up positions opposite of the door, and stacked a few nearby crates. Casx informed Ibram the rest of the 20^th Company was on it's way, with heavy equipment to lock down a circular perimeter of the area around the door leading out of the palace, to the Government complex. But now, they were on their own. Ibram said nothing and complied, but Sergeant Major Delgato, having his usual wise cracking attitude spoke up. "Well looks like all the action is going on at the front door, and were at the back door. The arse end of it if you tell me." Then, he took a seat and laid his carbine on the crate in front of him. Well, the only logical reason being here is that they want to secure the next section of the palace, then the next, and then the last side. Ibram thought silently to himself as he leaned against a crate. Casx then sent a message through his comlink to Mryn Trembal, the 82^nd's commander, "Mryn, were in position and the 20^th is en-route, should take them 35 minutes from our barracks here. If you can get any more reinforcements to our position, I will be overjoyed. I also need to know what Government building are surrounding our current position. Putting out a locator beacon right now. Casx."

Edited by Ibram Chamberlain, 26 July 2009 - 09:43 PM.

[Kyliann Watson]

Given the circumstances she was rather impressed with how quickly she was transfered the holofeed and anything else security was able to put together for her. When the files were recieved she wasted no time in starting to organize them in ways that she might be able to peice things together. Alone it would take forever so she picked up her comm and sent a quick message to Director Ravenshaw, hoping he would be in his office by now.

"Director Ravenshaw, this is Director Watson. When you get this message it is imperative you contact me A.S.A.P. If you know the situation then you should know I have already recieved securities information. If not come to my office when you can and I will fill you in. I am going to need your help on this one"

Setting her comm down she let out a heavy sigh, Bremen's words sending a shiver down her spine. ~Dene....No way, I mean could it really be him? I just seems so..unlikely. Stop it Kyliann, Bremen said likeness..no one is accusing him.. not yet~ she thought to herself as she opened the file containing the holofeed, watching it in stunned disbelief for what seemed like hours but was really seconds. Here it was infront of her, the proof of someone whom looked identical to Dene, his uniform and all killing in cold blood.

Though to some that would be enough proof, until they found Dene himself and until she had a chance to completely analyze the given data she was not going to jump to conclusions. Picking up her comm again this time she would contact General Shen.

"General Shen, Director Watson here. I have recieved any and all information from security and I will begin prosessing right away. If i come across anything I will be sure to keep you informed though at this time I am unsure of a timeframe."

[Kaidlen Shan]

The transport that was carrying General Shan and her squad approached the shadowed side of the Palace. It was, in her opinion, the best place to access the interior, as most people would be concentrating on the front, brightly lit sections. As the craft was landing, Kaidlen received the imcoming message from Colonel Quinn.
~"Colonel, hold your position for the moment. I will be sending someone your way to give you access. I do not want those doors blown at all. The man who will be coming your way you'll be able to trust. He'll help you out as you need."~ She replied, giving instructions.
"Neehmai, contact Colonel McLairson and fill him in on the situation. Let him know that he's to join up with Lieutentant Colonel Quinn's unit and get them inside the Palace."
The Nohgri nodded and turned to do as she was requested.
Another comm went off, this time from the Underdirector of Operations. The Commandant answered it.
"Thank you Director Watson. Get me anything that you find as soon as you can. General Shan out."
The transport landed, and the boarding ramp lowered. Quickly, with military precision, the Royal Guard Commandant and her squad departed it. All of them, except for the Nohgri, were clad in the dark purple and dark blue armor that made them extremely hard to see in the darkened area.
"Captain Chamberlain, fill me in on what you've found here, please. Also, has anyone checked to see if anyone in the last several hours have accessed the exits on this side of the Palace?" Kaidlen asked.

[Kev McLairson]

Kev hurriedly pulled on his armor. His commlink had woken him up with orders from the Commandant of the Royal Guard to go and join one Lieutentant Jared Quinn and his command and help them access the Imperial Palace from their current location. Once in armor, the tall blue haired man took off as quickly as possible, heading for the location of the other Colonel.
~"Lieutnent Colonel Quinn, this is Colonel Kev McLairson. I am currently enroute to your location. I will help you gain access once I arrive, which should be in about 5 minutes, estimated. General Shan has also attached me to your command for the duration of the emergancy."~

[Ibram Chamberlain]

Ibram was caught off guard when the dropship thundered by them with unusual paint scheme. This wasn't a regular military ship; it wasn't even the same type of ship the regular IR military used. All men present rose to their feet, some in astonishment, some in curiosity. After a loud thud on the landing, the metal door opened with a hiss of compressed air. Like shadows against the darkness that was the inside of the landing craft, they approached the motley assortment of infantrymen. These were not the company Ibram just took charge of. Ibram, and apparently no one else recognized them, or the aliens that accompanied them. Not one of the men knew who they were, but recognized the markings of the ship that they were friendly.

Ibram took a deep breath as they came into further view, with the dark blue and purple armor clad troops approached in perfect order and halted when the women did. She approached Casx, who also approached but instead what surprised the entire group of men was that she addressed Ibram. After asking the questions, Ibram felt many pairs of watchful eyes fall on him when he looked for words to respond with. Before he spoke, he looked at Casx, who responded with a nod. Ibram didn't waste a moment and spoke up, "Ma'am, we just arrived and took up positions. We immediately secured the area, and have not checked the door and instead wait for the rest of my company. I believe Major Casx chose this location because it was unguarded and he might believe be an exit route that was discreet to pass into these adjacent buildings. Or similarly there might be some sort of record in that building, however I don't know what building that is over on the opposite of the door, I am just trying to make sense of the current situation."

Then Casx's comm. came alive with a message from Trembal. "Casx, hold positions, I am readying the 82^nd Brigade to be en-route to assist your lockdown. The 20^th Company is on its way, ETA around 35 minutes. I am transferring your comm. link to Lieutenant Colonel Quinn who is also in the area." That name seemed familiar to Ibram, but from where he couldn't recall. Casx then spoke, "Ma'am, your orders? I placed this squad here because if I were the assailant, I'd look for the quickest way out of the palace, and those buildings over there need clearance higher than mine can get. We are your service, all eight of us for the time being."

Edited by Ibram Chamberlain, 27 July 2009 - 04:03 PM.

[Kaidlen Shan]

Kaidlen looked over towards Casx, and grinned under her helmet.
"You chose well, Major, and for the right reasons. You and your unit will remain here, guarding this area. As for the situation, it's serious. Someone killed someone within the Palace, and it is thought to have been connected to the office of the High Prince. At the moment, the attacker is thought to be Command General Cognatus. If he tries to exit out of this area, do your best to detain him." The Commandant ordered. "You most likely will not succeed at it. However, you must inform him that he needs to do his best to contact me."
Kaidlen removed her helmet at that point, revealing to the Army troopers that she was Brigadier General Shan, head of the Royal Guard.
"Major, if you do not mind, I would like to have Captain Chamberlain to accompany me and the other Guardsmen. I could use his assistance."

[Jared Quinn]

Jared motioned for the new explosives expert in their unit to check the door at the moment when he heard Colonel McLairson."Roger that Sir, we're prepping incase we have to breach the door."

He had Ghear and Tiny prep incase it came down to it knowing the three of them would enter the secured facility first followed by the rest of the unit, Jared looked at the door not knowing who was on the other side of the door or who would be waiting for them. He thought of those inside but knew doing something drastic could lead to more unneeded deaths at the moment and that was something he hoped to avoid as much as possible.

[Ibram Chamberlain]

When the Commandant removed her helmet, at once Casx snapped a quick salute, revealing one of the long scars that has long been worn and old that laid down the length of his neck. Ibram as well snapped a quick salute, as did the other troopers when they saw Casx salute. When General Shan revealed that the assailant was Command General Dene-Vye Cognatus, Casx was visibly taken back. As his custom, no one knew much about Casx's background, or his two Silver stars. But, a connection to Cognatus? He never ceases to astound. Ibram was puzzled, and even more so that a official of the Imperial Republic lie dead because of General Cognatus, this couldn't be true, it can't. Ibram completely respected Cognatus, and looks up to him as a mythic hero, as he does with the Jedi heroes of the Republic and his own grandfather Crom Chamberlain. Legends would be better, because unlike a long tale, these men were very real. Ibram's profuse interest with the history of the Clone Wars, lead to another passion; learning about the Jedi. He kept Casx entertained with the stories he had read over the years, and Casx to his surprise liked hearing them. Ibram even went to the length of looking Cognatus up in the IR archives and found much that largely contradicts to him betraying the IR. Too many thoughts ran through Ibram's mind for him to concentrate on just one thing.

Then he heard her say that wouldn't likely succeed, what was this, a murder within one of most protected areas in Imperial Republic space? What was with Cognatus that the legendary Casx couldn't stop, what made him so dangerous? His thoughts stopped however when General Shan requested Ibram to come with her and her men. Casx looked over to Chamberlain, his eyes being enough message to go.

Without hesitation, Ibram went with the General while Casx said proudly, and profoundly, "Ma'am, General Cognatus will not pass this checkpoint without I having something to do with it. Ibram, keep your blasted arse down, and remember, the force will be with you." Casx said with a prideful grin overstretched across his finely groomed face, a look ever rarely looked upon.

Edited by Ibram Chamberlain, 29 July 2009 - 08:52 AM.

[Zechs Kel Isen]

From the east side of the palace complex, the Lieutenant watched as now three units were stationed at this end. His own 181st Company, Captain Almaz' Light Armor company and recent addition of 102nd Heavy Infantry company under the command of Captain Shyla Shields. Although the east side was a long stretch, there were enough troops assembled to guard this part, together with the normal palace guards, there would be nothing going in and out this way.

With the alarm bells going off and transports coming and going this was ready getting out of hand. Luckily the civilians were keeping away from all the military being deployed. They probably knew more then he did about what was going on. The high amount of transports around could mean that the assailant had already gotten away....who ever he was.

[Kaidlen Shan]

(OOC: Kaidlen did not say who had been killed, just that someone connected to the High Prince's office was dead.)

Kaidlen returned the salutes. She then listened to what the Major had to say.
"Major, if the General decides to go through this access to excape, you won't have any chance of stopping him. You might not even remember seeing him." The Commandant informed the man. "All I expect you to do is to make sure that he gets my message."
She pulled her helmet back on, and locked it down. She then turned to look over at the Captain.
"If you have full armor handy, I suggest that you don it and quickly."

[Kev McLairson]

~"There won't be any need to breach the door."~ Kev replied.
A grey armored figure joined Colonel Quinn's unit. He blended into the shadows extremely well. The one thing that marked him as different, besides the coloring of the armor, was the lightsaber that hung from the utility belt. A hand reached up and removed the helmet, revealing a man with pale, ice blue eyes and bright blue hair.
"Lieutenant Colonel Quinn, I'm Colonel Kev McLairson." Kev introduced himself. "I can get us in without blowing the door, even if my access codes don't work."
The blue haired man patted the lightsaber he wore.
Not much was known of McLairson, other than the fact that he was a full Army Colonel that seemed to have no command, or much of a background. He stepped up to the door, and looked over the keypad lock.
"Okay, step back please. I need some room. I'm hoping the codes I have from my Spec Ops days are still viable." McLairson declared, as he studied the pad. Then, closing his eyes, he began to key in a code.

OOC: Waiting for moderation, to see if the door opens with the access codes.

[Ibram Chamberlain]

(OOC: My previous post has been adjusted, my apologies)

Casx noted the General's response, "General, he will get your message, and Ibram, come here." Ibram approached Casx who was taking off his chestplate, shoulder plates, wristguards, thigh and shin plates. Delgato came and helped put Casx's personal armor on Chamberlain who was now wearing the personal markings of Casx himself. His armor was a dirty white with a lone crimson stripe going down from the helmet to the each shin plate. It was visibly worn and weathered and just like the man who wore it, baring numerous scars from various weapons, both laser and handheld weapons. The helmet was last handed to Ibram from Casx who put it on Chamberlain. He then whispered to Ibram, this armor has seen more engagements than you've been alive, it has protected me and now it will protect you for the time being. I have your armor being repainted and repaired. I will show it to you when this crisis has abated. The force is with you, move your arse, and they're waiting kid.

Without further notice Ibram moved with General Shan and the rest of the dark blue and purple clad soldiers.

Edited by Ibram Chamberlain, 29 July 2009 - 11:13 AM.

[Khyron Overmind]

The Admiral heards the report of Colonel Bremen with special interest. He confirmed what he had imagined, that the High Prince had not been killed. However, the evidence against General Cognatus seemed strong, but his instinct told him that there was something else about this whole thing. It did not make any sense for the General to launch such attack.

"Colonel, the Heavy Batallion of Lieutenant Commander Graf is at the orders of General Shan when they arrive in place. I will order the Fleets around the planet to inspect all vessels trying to leave or enter the planet. I am not the PR guy, but I think we should probably come up with a cover story about the absence of the High Prince. Something that the attacker may believe it is a desperate effort of the government in trying to conceal the Prince's death. That might give us some time. Any news about where the Executor is?"

"Regarding the warrants, considered them issued. I will inform the Military Police to check on the General quarters and find out what is going on there and I will also instruct them to escort the General to the MoD building for a proper interrogation. Also, I need you to send all the evidence you have on the General so it can be reviewed by the Judge Advocate General."

(OOC: Sorry for the delay. We are on holidays here, so kind of busy ;-) )

[Khyron Overmind]

A while later, the MP officers were at the General's quarters with their seach warrants. They looked up and down but could not find anything out of the ordinary. The only thing they could report was that there was a datapad with several encrypted files, but that per se could not tell them anything. It could be anything from financial statements to love letters. Besides, the warrants were not specific, they simply stated that they were to search the General's quarters looking for evidence linking him to an assassination attempt.

Back in the MoD building, the Admiral had every member of the military looking for General Cognatus, but so far, they had not found him. He was not answering his comlink and nobody could say where he was in the last 12 hours.

One of the aides reported to the Admiral.

"Sir, General Shan would like to talk with you."

"Patch her through."

Moments later, then communication link was established and the Admiral started to talk.

"General Shan, this is Admiral OVERMIND."

[Joesefus Quick]

A private command door to the Palace Situation Room slid open. This door opened only from a special turbolift from the Throne Office levels, and was used only by members of the Throne and High Council who had access to the Throne Chambers. The Supreme Chancellor stepped out of the door, escorted by a larger than usual complement of Royal Guards. He nodded as various officers offered him a courtesy salute, being a member of the Throne. He walked over to the gathering of leaders at the Situation Room Central Command area, where stood Admiral OVERMIND,
Generals Shan and Bodost, Colonel Bremen, and a few other IRSB, Intelligence, Guard, and military personnel. It was quite the gathering. He did not, however, see Executor Treyson, who he had expected to arrive and take over the administrative aspects of such an incident. He was, however, the senior ranking Throne member present in the Situation Room, though he did not intend to interfere, too much, that is.

"I have reviewed Colonel Bremen's report thus far. I don't need an update yet. I understand there are search warrants and orders to detain General Cognatus. While it may not be publicly known I imagine most of this circle is aware that General Dene Vye Cognatus is an experienced Jedi Knight. With no offense to your military police Admiral, or to your security operatives General Bodost, I believe it expedient that we dispatch some uh...Special Forces...that are trained in dealing with those with the General's capabilities. It is merely a suggestion though I highly recommend it and I will provide the Throne authorization necessary to dispatch them Admiral, if you are willing, or until the Executor should arrive and say otherwise."

The Chancellor's eyes now, were focused solely on Admiral OVERMIND and General Shan. There was a Special Operations branch of the military that had not been dispatched in years. It contained highly skilled operatives, some were well-trained Force users, and some were high ranking government officials that occasionally went undercover, which was no easy feat. Looking to the Director of the IRSB with a knowing eye, "I do not feel that Operation Phoenix protocols will need to be initiated, though it may be prudent to have the Military Police relieve the General of Duty when they should make contact with him, to ensure no confusion in command. Those are my feelings on the issue, though this is not my investigation, and I do not presume to tell you how to do your job, Admiral. I have the highest respect for you. I merely offer feedback from my standpoint."

[James Stratus]

GM
-Arrival of General Bodost, Admiral OVERMIND & General Shan to Palace Situation Room
-Colonel Quinn's regiment takes position surrounding all Palace entrances and platforms
-As per CODE (Command Operations Declare Emergency) protocols approved by the Throne and in this instance initiated by Colonel Bremen, who issued a CODE RED, all military forces within Coruscant and Kuat sectors are at Red Alert.
-Per orders of General Shan: General Cognatus is to be detained and handed over to HMRG custody for questioning
-Per orders of Admiral OVERMIND: Warrant to search the offices and properties of General Cognatus on military property granted

-Per Royal Court: Search Warrant issued to the IRSB for all of General Cognatus' property (secured by MOJ Senior IR Prosecutor for Special Investigations: Dr. Dominic Paltry & IRSB Underdirector of Investigations: Major General Jeffery Dowdellson)


RP As Other Players/Characters
Roleplaying as General Raithos Bodost, Director of the IRSB
General Bodost turned to the Minister of Defense. "I understand that the Military is a bit touchy about jurisdictional matters as it pertains to their personnel. However, being that this crime occurred within the Coruscant Royal Palace, and that it was an attempted murder of the Supreme Ruler, naturally all security agencies are going to be bumping heads. Granted His Majesty's Royal Guard has the primary jurisdiction over this issue, I am obligated due to the nature and extent of the crime to conduct a full investigation of my own, though I fully intend to cooperate and yield to the Commandant of the HMRG and I will also cooperate with your Military Police, providing they cooperate with me, Admiral." He held out a datacard and displayed its contents. "I have a search warrant issued to us by a Royal Court, to search all of the General's property, and I appreciate your permission to search the military offices. I would also like your permission also to question his personal and general staff. I feel we may learn something about his activities, or perhaps any changes in behavior or anything that might indicate a change in the General's loyalty, if any."