Beyond - Legends X-Wing: Knights of Plooma by JM77&Lane (Action/Humor - L/M, Rogues, Karrde, OCs) - now with fanart!

Absolutely fabulous post.

 

Comment time!


kataja:

This is a fabulous fic! I just love to read it, every second of it - and it continues to stay with me and make me smile!



Pretty pelase show the result to me if you manage!

Oh, I will!

Fabulous action ? and just as we think ?that was it? you throw us this!

Lane is the action king! I hope I can learn some of his tricks.

Mara really gets cornered in this story - and in the most unexpected situations! I love it!

I think "flustered" is the best way to describe her.

And I adore Rogue Luke!!!

Who doesn't?!

*falls of chair laughing* Good grief! Luke is so... Surpising...

He is, isn't he? I wonder if he's been influenced by someone with the initials TK...and someone who cannot do TK...

And here they go again!




Hazel:

SHAVE SHAVE SHAVE SHAVE

This was a piece of brilliance by Lane. If you want to know how brilliant, check out the Japanese cover of Rebel Stand.

(Dumb question - did you guys create the Wes/Inyri thing or is it canon? - 'cause I love it.)

It is, unfortunately, not canon. I can't recall who created it - I think it was InyriForge - but Lane will know for sure.

I'd love to read the rest of that charter.

Who wouldn't?!

Wow, perfect comeback, Rogue!Luke

Rogue!Luke is quite the charmer.

Very much deserved And let me tell you, my appreciation for Hobbie grows at every chapter of this story

Doesn't it?


Padme:

And this point in time, our dear favorite couple has way too many issues to live happily ever after. Hopefully soon they will be stuck in some dank, dark caves and have no choice but to delve deep into their many, many issues with each other.


Katana:

Hmm... I wondered why Face was bald in Enemy Lines - did Wedge follow through and Face get used to it or something? Nice touch, anyway.

That was all Lane and it seriously made me die laughing. And you know Wedge - he can prank with resources.


mavjade:

This part really made me miss Mara in cannon, I miss their banter. I'm not sure why it was this part specifically, but it really hit me here.

Aww, thanks. I hope that these fics can make up for Mara being gone in canon, at least a little bit. Stupid LotF grumble grubmle...


Briannakin:

KRIFF HER ALREADY YOU STUPID FARMBOY!

Now now Briannakin, you're several months too early. Come back circa the Caamas document crisis and he may just listen to you.


Jaina:

"Nice of you to drop by!"

Uh-oh... Do not bet with Karrde. he will only win!

Karrde always wins.

Wes/Inyri is such a fun ship!

Oh Corran, you naughty pilot and Jedi, you!

Naughty is definitely a nice way of putting it!

You guys come up with some of the best lines.

Awww, thanks.

OMG I think I have found another !Luke I love other than Farmboy!Luke!

Coy!Luke!!!!!

I like all kinds of Luke.

I am starting to not like this Director Lissiri... at all.

Good!

I loved loved Mara's talk here. It showed her mature, eloquent side!

She did grow up in the Imperial Palace, and spent time in Imperial Court. She does know how to be elegant when the occassion arrives.

I love their two different styles. One goes for the physical, the other the blaster. Priceless. that and the fact they tried to weasel their way outta it but failed. Like they usually do. Because you know they cannot stay out of trouble

Of course they can't -- they're Rogues!

LIGHTSABER INCIDENT!!!! And now Luke is curious...

And he will remain so.

I think the only reason why Mara is embarassed is because she likes what she sees

You think so?

Now, I wonder what Luke would do if the tables were turned...

First off, *swoon* Luke is a dress uniform.

Th

 

Kataja

This is a fabulous fic! I just love to read it, every second of it - and it continues to stay with me and make me smile!

We?re glad you?re enjoying it! It?s definitely a blast to write

Heh ? and in the meantime Luke and Mara just go get drunk!

Sounds like a good way to kill time to me!

Fabulous action ? and just as we think ?that was it? you throw us this!

Thank you! I swar, action is the only thing I can write competently

And I adore Rogue Luke!!!

Rogue!Luke needs to show up in profic more often.

Hazel

SHAVE SHAVE SHAVE SHAVE[

And lo, Face felt the wrath of Wedge

(Dumb question - did you guys create the Wes/Inyri thing or is it canon? - 'cause I love it.)

Sadly, it isn?t canon (but it should be). I picked up the ship from my good friend Ri, but I think one of the first people to push that ship was an utterly brilliant writer by the handle of CarrKicksDoor.

I'd love to read the rest of that charter.

You and me both!

And let me tell you, my appreciation for Hobbie grows at every chapter of this story

Poor, poor Hobbie deserves a long vacation after this

PadmeSkywalkerSHM ? Mara?s thoughts? I?m guessing confusion, followed by a whole bunch of OH KRIFF.

Kat

Fabulous chapter. The action was very well done.

Thanks! I do enjoy writing a dogfight.

Hmm... I wondered why Face was bald in Enemy Lines - did Wedge follow through and Face get used to it or something? Nice touch, anyway.

Well, given that we know Wedge is willing to get even with his subordinates ?

That line was the last thing I threw into my part of the update. I have no idea where it came from, but it?s one of my favorite one-liners

Thank you for yet another plot bunny - I never have enough of the things...

Beware, those things breed while you?re not looking!

mavjade

Great chapters! The banter continues to be top notch and the plot keeps thickening!

Thank you! The chemistry these characters have makes the writing so much fun.

That was a groan inducing joke, but it was hilarious!

Well, he is the Most Interesting Man in the Galaxy!

Stay thirsty, my friends.

Briannakin


Oh God. The HOROR! THE HOOOOOOOOOOOORRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORR!p.u[

He aint pretty no more!

KRIFF HER ALREADY YOU STUPID FARMBOY!

THAT WOULD FIX EVERYTHING!

Master_Jaina1011

First off...

KARRDE!!!!!!

*clears throat*

Ah Karrde. Such an amusing character.

I love how you're slipping in these little Wes/Inyri bits. Be still my little shipper heart!

It?s the ship that will never be canon but I love anyways!

Way to put it Hobbie! That is EXACTLY what they need to do! But did you have to tell the most immature being in the galaxy that?

Oh Hobbie. Will you ever learn?

You guys come up with some of the best lines.

Ever.



Sounds like my roommates. When they start fighting, I plug my ears and starting saying...lalalalalala... and lock myself in my room.

Hobbie?s been having to do this for days. Poor guy

Now that needs a story. Winter and Iella bailing the four of them outta jail! That I wanna read! And Winter has a good idea, now if you add Mirax to that equation and all the boys would be cowering in fear!

Oh the boys would be in SO MUCH TROUBLE.

I love their two different styles. One goes for the physical, the other the blaster. Priceless. that and the fact they tried to weasel their way outta it but failed. Like they usually do. Because you know they cannot stay out of trouble!

Those Rogues, they sure know how to find a fight

WRAITHS!!!

wait... FACE!!!!!

The one and only!

Oh, Face, Wedge did threaten that didn't he? Then I suggest you listen to him. Wedge is not made of idle threats!

Remember, Wedge has resources!

Oh, oh first you attack the recon flights and now you attack the Rogues? Oh boy, now you're in for it whoever you are.

Whoever it is, they

 

Lane: Beware, those things breed while you?re not looking!

Sweetie, those things will breed while I am looking!! Not something I need to see, but there you have it!

 

New post ahoy...in which Hobbie Klivian finally snaps...


CHAPTER 10





The oppressive silence in the conference room spoke volumes.

On one side of the table were the Ploomian diplomats. Ambassador Gemar's anxiety was all too visible, the sweat on his brow and his constant fidgeting giving it all away. Director Lissiri's usual icy, expressionless stare had downgraded into a full-on scowl. Murray, seated next to her, had already torn seven sheets of flimsi to pieces in an attempt to calm his nerves. Even the usually affable and outgoing Fiolla was behaving herself in a decidedly reserved manner, perhaps sensing the gravity of the situation.

Opposite them were the Republic delegates, faring no better themselves. Corran had locked himself into a war of glaring with Lissiri while Mara had resorted to directing her anger at anyone who dared glance at her. Luke did his best to keep the tension from escalating further, but there was a harsh edge in his voice that suggested even he was nearing the end of his patience. Hobbie couldn't blame him; after being shot at numerous times and having Imperial starfighters thrown at them, it was becoming all too clear that the usual diplomatic pleasantries weren't going to suffice anymore.

Not to mention that Luke still believed he could flush out Lissiri's misdeeds with a round of harsh interrogation. Even though she had disagreed with him, Mara seemed to be gleefully going along with his plan right now. Perhaps she just enjoyed antagonizing people. That would explain so much, Hobbie thought.

Thanks to Luke's plan, the next round of diplomatic negotiations had barely advanced out of the usual exchange of pleasantries before the atmosphere turned cold. At least we've all established that lunch was halfway decent, Hobbie mused to himself. It had taken nearly an hour, but the three-hundred kilo bantha in the room was finally discussed when Corran casually brought up some unusual ship traffic they had spotted a day earlier. Director Lissiri somehow seemed to grow testier, demanding to know specifically what he was talking about.

When Hobbie revealed that the ships had been Imperial TIE Defenders, the hush seemed to magnify tenfold.

"I do hope you appreciate the severity of this," Luke calmly said, breaking the silence. "Spotting Imperial Remnant ships on-world forces us to ask difficult questions. As much as I may want to trust you, I have to wonder if you're negotiating with the Remnant as well."

"I'd do more than wonder if they're negotiating," Corran added. "We spotted a transport shuttle a few days ago; I think they've already cut a deal with them."

Gemar swallowed and shook his head. "No deals have been made with the Remnant. There are no records of their presence here since your arrival so I'm certain this is just a misunderstanding?"

"You call four TIE Defenders chasing down three of our pilots a 'misunderstanding?'" Mara fired back. "I'd say that falls more under 'hostile intent.'"

Raising his hands, Gemar continued, "I assure you there have been no deals made with the Remnant, this is?"

"I would like to know just what you were doing spying on our mining facilities," Lissiri interrupted. "Your...military escort gallivanting around on their own was not a part of our agreement. I did not even want them here. Certainly three Jedi can care for themselves without needing twelve armed thugs hovering over them."

"Director Lissiri, I?" Luke started.

Hobbie decided it was his turn to interrupt the flow of conversation. "Director, I believe I need to bring you up to speed on Rogue Squadron's function within the Republic," he said, narrowing his eyes. "The Rogues possess some of the sharpest minds in all of the military and, as such, are regularly used as an investigative body by both military high command and the Senate. It is one thing to impress the Jedi?" He nodded towards his associates. "?and you have done an excellent job making your case to them. However, you will also have to prove to the Rogu

 

Perhaps she just enjoyed antagonizing people.

She likes to watch people squirm


The room turned silent in a second. Mara and Luke turned to Hobbie incredulously. Corran?s mouth was hanging open. Hobbie glanced at the drink in his hand and sighed. Thank you, liquid courage, he silently whispered. He looked up menacingly. ?I have had enough of you two bickering at each other." He turned to Corran. "And I have had enough of you encouraging them! You're adults! You?re Jedi!? Mara opened her mouth to protest but Hobbie didn?t give her a chance. ?I know!? he snapped. ?You?re not a Jedi! Well who gives a kriff! Act like adults who can use the Force and stop bickering for just one sweet second so I can finish this drink in peace! Now go to your room!?



Mara and Luke glanced at each other hesitantly, but didn?t move. Hobbie slammed down his glass and pointed at the door. ?NOW!?

Fantastic blowout! They really had it coming and now I love Hobbie even more.


That was a very funny fight.

 

in which Hobbie klivian finally snaps
Hey - and you made him do that twice too! Nice!


while Mara had resorted to directing her anger at anyone who dared glance at her
Nothing new in that, is there?


"Wes had to give me fifty credits if I managed to make a cadet cry during their verbal exams."

"That's just sadistic," Mara said. "I approve."




he?d also arranged the food on her plate, cut her meat, and poured her a generous drink
Ok, that would drive me insane too - except the drink part, of course!


?Let?s not argue at the dinner table, please? Save that for the bedroom.?
You don't get enough danger in the Squadron, flyboy?


Here?s the thing, Murray. We need you to spy on your boss.?

Murray?s eyes grew as wide as saucers. ?Pardon?!?

?What my wife means to say,? Luke cut in, earning a vicious stare from the redhead, ?is that we have some misgivings about Director Lissiri. We feel it would be in our best interest if we had some way to keep tabs on her dealings at all times. You are closest to her, and would be the best to keep us informed of her actions.?

?Thank you, husband,? Mara spat. She turned back to Murray. ?So, like I said. We need you to spy on her.?
Completely waisted diplomacy



?What the hell was that about??

?What? You mean me backing you up in there??

?Yes! I had it perfectly under control, you know!?

?Oh yeah you did, practically feeling him up! Real nice Mara, really nice.?

?Excuse me?! You were the one who encouraged me to call him, and now you?re playing jealous??

?I am not jealous, I just think it was highly unnecessary!?

?Oh please! Maybe you?ve forgotten, but I was a spy! I know how to get people to do what I want! And I was not ?feeling him up,? I was touching his arm!?

?I don?t think he really knows the difference when it comes to you! And what was all that career advice about anyway??

?What the hell, Skywalker?! You backed me up in there!?

?Yeah, so we could get him to go along with our plan! But you didn?t have to dig into the poor boy?s personal life!?

?Well maybe I feel bad for him, okay? Maybe I think he deserves better!?

?Oh, that?s rich coming from you??

?That?s it, I am going to punch you so hard?!?

?Yeah, you just try it?!?
That was their best upheated bicker yet - and that says a lot!!!


You're adults! You?re Jedi!? Mara opened her mouth to protest but Hobbie didn?t give her a chance. ?I know!? he snapped. ?You?re not a Jedi! Well who gives a kriff!
Wow, Hobbs! That was so cool!


And that goes, of course, fo the entire post! So cool!

 

See... I'm here. and I'm reviewing because Nanci kept forshadowing this chapter on Saturday. So of course I'm anxious to review

The oppressive silence in the conference room spoke volumes.

Gee, I wonder why. Maybe because of the huge elephant in the room that may or may not be called the Imperial Remnant.

And I'm still wondering who you have behind all this, since you know you were planning this while at Universal on Saturday.

Luke did his best to keep the tension from escalating further, but there was a harsh edge in his voice that suggested even he was nearing the end of his patience. Hobbie couldn't blame him; after being shot at numerous times and having Imperial starfighters thrown at them, it was becoming all too clear that the usual diplomatic pleasantries weren't going to suffice anymore

That right, show 'em whose boss Luke!

Hobbie decided it was his turn to interrupt the flow of conversation. "Director, I believe I need to bring you up to speed on Rogue Squadron's function within the Republic," he said, narrowing his eyes. "The Rogues possess some of the sharpest minds in all of the military and, as such, are regularly used as an investigative body by both military high command and the Senate. It is one thing to impress the Jedi?" He nodded towards his associates. "?and you have done an excellent job making your case to them. However, you will also have to prove to the Rogues that everything here is running as smoothly as you claim."

He leaned forward and lowered his voice. "Thus far, you have not done a remotely adequate job addressing our concerns. I will lay this out for you as succinctly as possible. Unless you are able to either explain the presence of a Lambda-class shuttle and four TIE Defenders or prove definitively that your government or your people weren't involved, my commanding officer will report back to the Senate and tell them that we should terminate negotiations."


Or not.

You go Hobbie! Show them diplomats how it's done the Rogue way!

Hobbie merely shrugged. "Wes and I had a good instructor, bad instructor act we used to use on unsuspecting students when we were teaching at the Academy."

"I'm guessing you were the bad instructor?" Luke asked.

Hobbie grinned. "Wes had to give me fifty credits if I managed to make a cadet cry during their verbal exams."

"That's just sadistic," Mara said. "I approve."


First off, stop giving me plot bunnies. That scene just inspired me, and to do a Wes/Hobbie one to say the least.

Secondly, I could so see Hobbie playing the bad instructor.

And the fact he made a cadet cry... yep he jumped to the top of the list of pilots... *ahem* I approve to. That sadistic streak is me survivies another day.

Hmm maybe another reason why I love Mara Jade...

Lady, gentleman!? Corran interjected. ?Let?s not argue at the dinner table, please? Save that for the bedroom.?

A glob of something orange and creamy hit Corran in the forehead.


I'm having flashbacks to where my mom left my dad and I with my little brother and we decided to allow this uh 9 month old baby to feed himself.

Only this time it's adults and have great aim!

?Is he bringing you a present??

Another orange, creamy glob of food landed on Corran?s head.





Oh Mara... stop denying your true feeling. Why does caves have to bring out the best in people?

Awwww... why do I have this inate feeling that Murray is involved in this too?

because this always happens to these characters that I actually feel sorry for him. And this Lissiri chick... needs to get her story straight.

Well maybe I feel bad for him, okay? Maybe I think he deserves better!?

?Oh, that?s rich coming from you??

?That?s it, I am going to punch you so hard?!?

?Yeah, you just try it?!?

?ENOUGH!!!?


HOBBIE!!! For the win!

And you said he was going to have somewhat of a breakdown.

Poor Hobbie, he has had enough... brain damage that is!

?I have had en

 

Oh My Goodness...

Way to GOOOO, Hobbie! Pardon me while I wipe up the drool. For some reason, him telling them to 'shut the hell up and go to your ROOM!' was just sexy. Wow.

Klivian, you are now second only to Antilles. Hoo boy.

Ahem. Loved the conference room and all the tension - and again, Hobbie was made of win. (You guys have REALLY done a good job with him in this fic. I love him more and more every chapter.)

Luke and Mara's bickering was spot on, as usual. And GossipSec was dead on (I'm leaning towards the DEAD end of the spectrum here .)

Fabulous update again.

 

Hobbie lays down the law, I LIKE IT.

Amazing post.

 

Way to go Hobbie!

He needed to lay down the law-he does have a very good reason to do so.

I love how Luke got jealous of Mara but of course it had to start a major argument ans of course there was hobbies little spasm which I loved.

Great post!

 

Hey JM77, when the story is finished and you're done with Hobbie can I have him? Please?

 

Hobbie Klivian thanks you all for your support!



Hazel:

She likes to watch people squirm

Mara? Just a tad.

Fantastic blowout! They really had it coming and now I love Hobbie even more.

They really did! Silly Jedi.



kataja:

--while Mara had resorted to directing her anger at anyone who dared glance at her
Nothing new in that, is there?--

It's what she does best!

Ok, that would drive me insane too - except the drink part, of course!

I dunno...if there was a promise of things to come later that evening, I might not mind.

You don't get enough danger in the Squadron, flyboy?

He's a Corellian.

That was their best upheated bicker yet - and that says a lot!!!

Aww, thanks!

And that goes, of course, fo the entire post! So cool!

Thank you again!



MJ:

See... I'm here. and I'm reviewing because Nanci kept forshadowing this chapter on Saturday.

Muahahaha!

And I'm still wondering who you have behind all this, since you know you were planning this while at Universal on Saturday.

Oh, it's good. I'm pleased with myself for coming up with it. Of course, you do need to know your Red Flight history to appreciate it.

First off, stop giving me plot bunnies.

HAHAHA! See, how does it feel?!

Oh Mara... stop denying your true feeling. Why does caves have to bring out the best in people?

They have issues. With a capital I.

why do I have this inate feeling that Murray is involved in this too?

I don't know, why do you?

Oh Hobbie you just became one of my new favorite pilots.

Success!


Katana:

Way to GOOOO, Hobbie! Pardon me while I wipe up the drool. For some reason, him telling them to 'shut the hell up and go to your ROOM!' was just sexy. Wow.

Glad you enjoyed it!

You guys have REALLY done a good job with him in this fic. I love him more and more every chapter.

Thank you! Like we said before, we were debating on which Rogue to put with them on the mission, and Hobbie just seemed to be the Rogue with the most potential for humor. Best decision we made with this fic!

And GossipSec was dead on (I'm leaning towards the DEAD end of the spectrum here

Wait a few more chapters.


Briannakin: Thank you!


Padme: Thanks! Luke may or may not have been a little bit jealous.


Lady Jedi:

when the story is finished and you're done with Hobbie can I have him?

Haha, I think others may want to fight you for him!




Thanks everyone for reading! We've got a new post coming up tomorrow! And we're nearing the end of the story. Just three more chapters to go!

 

Hazel

She likes to watch people squirm

Boy howdy does she ever!

Fantastic blowout! They really had it coming and now I love Hobbie even more.

Hobbie's here to lay down the law today!

kataja

Hey - and you made him do that twice too! Nice

Hobbie's earned a good blowup.

You don't get enough danger in the Squadron, flyboy?

Horn's got a death wish!

Master_Jaina1011

Gee, I wonder why. Maybe because of the huge elephant in the room that may or may not be called the Imperial Remnant.

Might have something to do with it

You go Hobbie! Show them diplomats how it's done the Rogue way!

Rogue diplomacy is the best kind of diplomacy.

First off, stop giving me plot bunnies. That scene just inspired me, and to do a Wes/Hobbie one to say the least.

Ah Wes and Hobbie fics. Always entertaining

Secondly, I could so see Hobbie playing the bad instructor.

And the fact he made a cadet cry... yep he jumped to the top of the list of pilots... *ahem* I approve to. That sadistic streak is me survivies another day.

I always thought Hobbie would make a good Bad Instructor.

HOBBIE!!! For the win!

And you said he was going to have somewhat of a breakdown.

He's had it up to here with those two kids. HERE!

Oh Hobbie you just became one of my new favorite pilots. That liquid courage definitely helped you tell off not only Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, but also the terrifying Mara Jade and the annoying pilot known as Corran Horn.

Even Hobbie Klivian has his breaking point

Kat

Way to GOOOO, Hobbie! Pardon me while I wipe up the drool. For some reason, him telling them to 'shut the hell up and go to your ROOM!' was just sexy. Wow.

Hobbie's not really my type, so you can have him

(You guys have REALLY done a good job with him in this fic. I love him more and more every chapter. )

The funny thing? The original plan was to have Wes be the Rogue diplomat. We went back and forth for a while before settling on Hobbie, but I think we made the right call

Briannakin - Laying down the law in a way only Hobbie can!

PadmeSkywalkerSHM

Way to go Hobbie!

He needed to lay down the law-he does have a very good reason to do so.

Leave it to ol' Bugbite to tell it like it is!

Lady_Jedi93

when the story is finished and you're done with Hobbie can I have him

Sounds like there's a line forming for him




Thanks all! We've got a new post coming up tomorrow!

 

Okay first off, that just sounds wrong and second, I do like Luke much better but I figured there was less chance of my being slaughtered if I asked for Hobbie

 

CHAPTER 11





?Hey Hobbie, you want to get something to eat?? Luke asked cautiously, peeking his head into the living area. Hobbie was propped on the couch, studying some datapads that Karrde had brought over.

Since his blow-up several nights prior, Hobbie had avoided the rest of the delegation as much as possible. Luke, of course, was doing his best to make up for his behavior. Mara had been acting unusually quiet and polite. Even Corran had stopped acting out in front of Hobbie, although Hobbie had heard the Corellian antagonizing the unhappy couple when he thought Hobbie wasn?t paying attention. Part of Hobbie felt bad for exploding at them the way he had, but the other part was happy that he hadn?t been subject to their bickering for the past few days. Especially since the atmosphere between the two delegations had grown frigid. Hobbie wanted to be free of distractions if he was to be called to action.

Still, he felt bad saying no to Luke. He had fallen back into his eager-to-please farmboy persona, with both Hobbie and Mara. Hobbie wondered if he was just embarrassed for acting in a decidedly non-Jedi Master fashion.

He shook his head anyway. ?Thanks, but no thanks. I want to look over these reports from Karrde.?

Luke nodded. ?Is there anything interesting??

?Just some stuff about Ploomian Security. Same old stuff.?

?Okay, well, if you change your mind, we?ll be downstairs.?

?Sure thing.?

?Hey Hobbie? Sorry again for making things so uncomfortable. It?s just?whenever Mara?s around?I don?t know?I get so frustrated!?

?It?s okay, Luke. You don?t have to explain yourself.? Hobbie waved his hand. ?I understand.?

?Oh, no! It?s not like that! We just have a, um, very complicated relationship.?

Corran, who had just entered the room, patted Luke on the arm. ?You?re telling us!?

Luke rolled his eyes and grabbed the other man?s arm. ?Come on, CorSec.?

Hobbie said farewell and then, thankfully, was left alone. He said a short prayer of gratitude and got back to work.





On the one hand, being summoned by Karrde was a relief. It meant he had found something.

On the other, being summoned by Karrde filled Wedge with a certain sense of dread. It meant he had found something.

"What do you have for me?" Wedge asked as he walked into the makeshift briefing room.

"Well," Karrde replied from his seat, leaning back and propping his boots on the table in front of him. "That depends on how much you've convinced your superiors to pay me."

"Always business with you, isn't it?"

"Yes, but you knew that already."

Rolling his eyes, Wedge settled into a chair and slide a datapad across the table towards the information broker. Karrde picked it up and offered an impressed whistle. "I'm not sure how you talked Cracken into this figure, but let me just say that if you're looking for a new line of work anytime soon, don't hesitate to give me a call."

"I'll keep that in mind," Wedge responded with a half-grin. "Now what did you and your collection of scoundrels manage to dig up?"

The information broker offered a tight smile. "Well, you were right to suspect a Remnant presence on-world."

Wedge felt his stomach drop. Of course, he knew that this was coming, but that didn't stop him from clinging to a bit of hope that he was just being paranoid, that there was a perfectly reasonable explanation for the TIE starfighters, the shuttle, the ion engine traces, the strange credit fluctuations, all the weird behavior. Well, perhaps not a reasonable explanation. And perhaps that bit of hope was more of a long-shot dream that involved him leaving Plooma without being shot at again. Idly he realized Hobbie might be on to something by never raising his expectations.

"I had Aves run the credit trace on Director Lissiri and he found some..." Karrde paused for a moment. "Interesting transactions. Once a week she's receiving about five thousand credits from a bank headquartered on Nal Hutta."

"The Hutts are behind this? I

 

Hey! First post!

It?s just?whenever Mara?s around?I don?t know?I get so frustrated!?

?It?s okay, Luke. You don?t have to explain yourself.? Hobbie waved his hand. ?I understand.?

?Oh, no! It?s not like that!
Luke dammit! It IS! It's just like that!!!



On the one hand, being summoned by Karrde was a relief. It meant he had found something.

On the other, being summoned by Karrde filled Wedge with a certain sense of dread. It meant he had found something.


And how much more I like Karrde to praise Wedge?s abilities that learning that he and Corran are amateurs - as in VOTF


Corran had been feeling uneasy all evening. Perhaps it was his conscience finally getting the best of him for his behavior on this trip. He had to admit that he had been unusually obnoxious, but it was with good intentions!
Uh huh. Hobbie?s in trouble and Corran?s getting ill?


And of course, when they finally find out about the Imperials, they all do it at the same time?

Blasting her on the spot would be the quick option, but there would be so much paperwork to fill out later.


Spinning the weapon in his hand and grasping the nozzle, Hobbie sidestepped Lissiri's charge and swung, clubbing her behind the neck with the handle. She collapsed to the floor in an unconscious heap.

"Well," Hobbie said to himself as he tried to catch his breath, "you've almost got enough respect for us."
Yehaa!! This story is a pearlchain of Hobbie?s best moments! He's severly cool!


Finally they burst onto their floor and rushed down the hallway. The hotel room door was locked, but Luke used the Force to blow it in, and the three of them barreled inside, lightsabers blazing, ready to rescue their friend.

Hobbie was sitting on the couch when the door to his hotel room slammed open. He looked up from his datapad.

Luke, Mara, and Corran stood incredulously in the living area, staring at him in disbelief.

?Hey guys,? he said casually. ?What?s going on??
*falls from chir onto the pillow previous expreiences hs learned me to place on the floor when reading this story*

*crawling up again* Superb update! Again, again!!! And contrary to Hobbie, I've got a such a good feeling about this!

 

Oh, Hobbie. You're wonderful.

 

?Hey Hobbie, you want to get something to eat?? Luke asked cautiously, peeking his head into the living area.

Is Luke afraid Hobbie might blow up again?


Since his blow-up several nights prior, Hobbie had avoided the rest of the delegation as much as possible. Luke, of course, was doing his best to make up for his behavior. Mara had been acting unusually quiet and polite. Even Corran had stopped acting out in front of Hobbie, although Hobbie had heard the Corellian antagonizing the unhappy couple when he thought Hobbie wasn?t paying attention. Part of Hobbie felt bad for exploding at them the way he had, but the other part was happy that he hadn?t been subject to their bickering for the past few days.

Can't argue with results.


On the one hand, being summoned by Karrde was a relief. It meant he had found something.

On the other, being summoned by Karrde filled Wedge with a certain sense of dread. It meant he had found something.




Hobbie jumped up and ran to the door, eager to tell the others what he?d learned?

And as he opened the door, he was confronted with Valara Lissiri, who looked very, very angry.




Finally they burst onto their floor and rushed down the hallway. The hotel room door was locked, but Luke used the Force to blow it in, and the three of them barreled inside, lightsabers blazing, ready to rescue their friend.


Hobbie was sitting on the couch when the door to his hotel room slammed open. He looked up from his datapad.

Luke, Mara, and Corran stood incredulously in the living area, staring at him in disbelief.

?Hey guys,? he said casually. ?What?s going on??

PRICELESS

 

I know you told me patience, so I had it.

And now you made me sad with the fact there are only three chapters left.

Anyways on to the latest chapter...

I love how Corran, Luke and Mara are tip toeing around Hobbie. Hobbie FTW!

On the one hand, being summoned by Karrde was a relief. It meant he had found something.

On the other, being summoned by Karrde filled Wedge with a certain sense of dread. It meant he had found something

I have a bad feeling about this... those Imperials...


Wedge shuddered. "Absolutely not. I'd sooner move to Agamar and tend to a farm every day than become a military desk jockey."

As always, once a flyboy always a flyboy!


Wedge swore to himself. Director Lissiri never travelled alone; usually she had her assistant with her. If she was on foot by herself, that could only mean...

"Where's the delegation right now?" Wedge asked.


Oh crap I shouldn't have jinxed it... now I have a really bad feeling about this!

"He's..." Pash started. "Uh oh."

Karrde looked up from his datapad. "Uh oh?"

See there is two kind of Uh-oh.

The oh crap I did something wrong uh-oh and then the oh crap something horrible is about to happen uh-oh.

This is definitely the second, but then I have a feeling Hobbie will take care of himself.

And as he opened the door, he was confronted with Valara Lissiri, who looked very, very angry.

and Hobbie this is definitely the time you punch a woman. a very bad bad evil evil woman.

Well, Mirax had always told him that he could be a prize idiot.

So true so very true and it is not just Corran. Most men can be!

"Well," Hobbie said to himself as he tried to catch his breath, "you've almost got enough respect for us."

Respect the Rogues!

That is all!

and never ever underestimate them!

Luke, Mara, and Corran stood incredulously in the living area, staring at him in disbelief.

?Hey guys,? he said casually. ?What?s going on??

Luke stepped forward, staring at Valara Lissiri, who was lying bound, gagged, and unconscious on the floor. ?Hobbie! You?you?re safe!?

?Of course I am. What, you think I couldn?t take care of myself?? Hobbie twisted his blaster and blew on the handle. ?Come on, Luke?you should know that the Rogues can take care of themselves.?


This may be really really sad but I am falling for Hobbie more and more with every post! And this part had me almost spitting out my drink. I put it away no worries.

And yes there is a reason why Rogue Squadron is the squad to go to.

LOL! I loved this post!

Can't wait for more!

 

Lol. The blue chick. I love how we don't even have to put our heros' ex-girlfriends names but we still know who they are. I guess we really do hate the blue barbie and the body snatcher that much.

That man is rather protective of his wife

Oh Hobbie. I love how he tells it like it is... or is going to be.

Corran could sense that Hobbie was in very big trouble.

When ISN'T Hobbie in big trouble?

?Hobbie! You?you?re safe!?

IT'S A MIRICLE!



Amazing chapter, as always.

 

I think Luke is very much so protective over his "wife" he just doesn't want to admit to it. Men and their feelings what are we ever gonna do about that?

 

kataja:

Luke dammit! doh! It IS! It's just like that!!!

Hehe.

This story is a pearlchain of Hobbie?s best moments! He's severly cool!

Just remember that come the next chapter.

*falls from chir onto the pillow previous expreiences hs learned me to place on the floor when reading this story*





Piper:

He really, really is!



Hazel:


Is Luke afraid Hobbie might blow up again?

He should be!

PRICELESS

I think we might have to start selling "We <3 Hobbie" shirts!



Jaina:

And now you made me sad with the fact there are only three chapters left.

Dawww, don't be sad!

I have a bad feeling about this... those Imperials...

Those dag nasty Imperials!

Respect the Rogues!

That is all!

and never ever underestimate them!

If you don't, you will find yourself in big trouble!

This may be really really sad but I am falling for Hobbie more and more with every post! And this part had me almost spitting out my drink. I put it away no worries.

Ha, we didn't intend to make Hobbie the object of women's desires in this fic, but it's humorous nonetheless!



Briannakin:

Lol. The blue chick. I love how we don't even have to put our heros' ex-girlfriends names but we still know who they are. I guess we really do hate the blue barbie and the body snatcher that much.

To be fair, I don't hate them. I actually feel quite bad for what happened to Callista in profic. She could have been an interesting character, until KJA made her say stupid things in Darksaber. And then Abeloth ate her.

Qwi was interesting. Qwi with Wedge was horribly awful and should never have happened.

IT'S A MIRICLE!

Hey, Hobbie can take care of himself! ...Sometimes.



Padme:

I think Luke is very much so protective over his "wife" he just doesn't want to admit to it. Men and their feelings what are we ever gonna do about that?

Oh he is, as we find out in later books. As for men, well, can't live with em, can't live without em!



New post coming up tomorrow! It's the second to last week of updates!

 

WHAT? No update before I leave on "vacation". I was so pumped that this was a new chapter. I think I will go cry now.

I guess I'll finish it when I return, keep up the LOLs!

 

Well, okay, Briannakin. Since you asked so nicely and I just finished with my edits...

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[u]CHAPTER 12[/u]





With a heavy sigh, Corran took his comlink off his belt. He clicked it on and turned up the volume so the others could hear. ?Horn.?

?It?s Wedge. Is everything alright there? Where's Hobbie??

?Don't worry, we?re all fine. Hobbie [i]took care[/i] of Lissiri.?

?Really?? The surprise in Wedge?s voice was obvious. ?She?s not dead, is she? I?d hate to have to deal with all that paperwork.?

?No, she?s not dead!? Hobbie yelled exasperatedly.

?Good,? Wedge replied. ?Corran, I need you, Hobbie, and Luke at the safehouse immediately.?

Luke furrowed his brow. ?Me??

?Yes. We need you to fly Rusarian?s X-wing; he?s still out of commission. What do you say, old boss?you up for some cockpit time??

Luke grinned. ?Oh, I?m more than up for it.?

Mara, who had been following this exchange with interest, pulled the comlink towards her mouth. ?Antilles, you better have a spare ship for me! I?m itching to get some action.?

Corran grinned wickedly. ?Yeah, I?ll bet you are??

Wedge?s voice cut him off before Mara had the chance to smack him again. ?Sorry, Mara. We need you to stay in the capital??

?But?!?

??Because if our information is correct, Lissiri?s agents are heading towards the state house to apprehend Ambassador Gemar and force him to surrender to the Empire. Karrde is on his way there to meet you.?

?Well, I guess shooting some PloSec goons will have to do,? Mara said, feigning disappointment.

?I will accompany you, Captain Jade!? Murray exclaimed, barreling into the room behind them.

?Who?s that?? Wedge asked through the comlink.

?Murray Dyartes, Lissiri?s assistant,? Corran answered.

Murray grinned. ?Not anymore, I?m not!?

?Mr. Dyartes, would you be able to contact any Ploomian Security officers not under Lissiri's influence who can help defend Ambassador Gemar?? Wedge asked.

?Oh certainly, General Antilles! Many of my officer friends greatly dislike Director Lissiri. They will certainly help fight against her rogue agents.?

?It's settled, then. Corran, Hobbie, Luke?get your butts over here right now. Antilles out.?

?Jedi Horn, I would be honored if you would take my speeder to your safehouse,? Murray offered.

Corran nodded in appreciation. The three pilots began to head out the door. Mara cleared her throat. ?What are we gonna do with her?? she asked, pointing at Lissiri.

?I?ll take her with us,? Corran said, heaving the director's limp body over his shoulder.

Once in the lobby, the three pilots bid farewell to Mara and Murray before heading towards Murray speeder. Luke turned back around after a few steps. ?Mara?? he called.

The redhead cocked a brow at her former Jedi master.

He saluted her with two fingers. ?May the Force be with you.?

Mara?s lips curled into a small smile and she rolled her eyes. ?Same to you, Skywalker.?

?Hey, what about me?? Corran whined.

?Yeah, you too. Whatever.?










It was a good day for a hostile takeover.

General Turr Phennir stared through the forward viewport of his Star Destroyer's bridge, his hands clasped firmly behind his back. His morning had already gone exceptionally well. The mess had served a halfway palatable breakfast, the repair technicians had finally gotten around to fixing his sanisteam, and his caf actually tasted like caf and not its usual flavor of 'burnt hydraulic fluid.' Yes, Turr could feel it in his bones. It was going to be a good day.

"Reverting to real-space in one minute, General," an officer seated below him said.

"Excellent," Turr said. "As soon as we're out, open a wide-band hailing frequency."

Before long, the molten black and blue tunnel of hyperspace yielded to streaks of white light as the Star Destroyer reverted to realspace. Ahead of them was the isolated, backwater world known as Plooma, a world rich in a vital asset that both the Rebels and the Empire desired.