The Hunt for the Sovereignty (Thrawn/Zsinj AU Fic)

Scenario: 3 3/4 years after Endor; two months before SSD Razor Kiss' destruction.

Summary: Her captain and crew have stolen the Victor Star Destroyer Sovereignty on her maiden voyage. They plan to turn over the Sovereignty and her technology to the Galactic Empire and request asylum. But one man will stop at nothing to get the Sovereignty back, even if it costs him his entire fleet. And another man waits in the shadows to thwart him and obtain the Sovereignty before anyone else does, for this ship can decide the fate of the galaxy and all that live in it.

Disclaimer: Star Wars belongs to George Lucas. Warlord Zsinj is the property Wolfgang. Grand Admiral Thrawn, Captain Pellaeon, and Rukh belong to Timothy Zahn. Captain Varkez and crew belong to me though. I am not making any money off of this story. It was created for the sole purpose of entertainment. No infringement is intended.

Authors Note: Warlord Zsinj and General Melvar are my weakest characters. I do not know very much about these two. I have only read two books with them in it and they did not provide much information on their personality except that Zsinj has a very big ego problem. Anyway, if these characters seem out of character, please do not send me flame email.

Thanks: To George Lucas in creating this wonderful universe to play in. To Matthew in clearing up some information concerning Warlord Zsinj. For the support and pestering from the members of the Thrawn and Hand of Thrawn Mailing Lists, especially Matthew and Tiffany. To my modem breaking on me during a conversation with Tiffany or I would have never gotten to starting this story and finishing others. For the inspiration I get from reading the fan fiction on the Jedi Council Forums. And to my dog who so happened to cause me to be locked out of the computer or I would have never watched The Hunt for the Red October the sixteenth hundredth time. And never gotten this idea in order to write my Zsinj v. Thrawn story that I have promised everyone that I would do. Whew, ok I'm finished. On with the story!
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The Hunt for the Sovereignty

Part One

Darkness.

That's all that was out there. No stars. No blue-green planet that floated below them. No moon science base that was to their left flank. No Super Star Destroyer that loomed somewhere out in space nearby. Just pure darkness like the Emperor's emotionless heart. To those who were use to seeing a massive field of stars and gaseous nebulae in the distance, it was suffocating. As if the late-Lord Darth Vader himself had grabbed their throats with his invisible talons and began choking them.

But no one was choking.

No. No one was choking. Just feeling queasy at not seeing the star field anymore. Captain Varkez thought as he stood at the bridge of the Victory Star Destroyer Sovereignty, and starred out at the empty void. "Has the Iron Fist changed its course to intercept?" Varkez asked.

"No, sir. She is continuing on her previous course. She can't see or hear us."

The last few minutes were quiet as the bridge crew starred along with their captain. Some unsure of what they were seeing. Others with wide smiles on their faces as their newest toy proved to be working fully functional. Everyone was pleased.

All but the captain.

He didn't show his displeasure. He knew better to show it in front of Warlord Zsinj and his second-in-command, General Melvar. Varkez turned with a pleased smile on his lips to face the warlord. "Does the Sovereignty meet your standards, sir?" He asked calmly.

The large Imperial warlord wore the white uniform and rank of a Grand Admiral, but was not a true Grand Admiral. Zsinj self-promoted himself shortly after the Battle of Endor. His small beady eyes were flickering across the void before them; he had an excited expression on his face. Varkez knew immediately that the man was pleased with his new toy.

Zsinj nodded his head solemnly as he spoke. "Yes?she will do nicely in the campaigns to come." Only a minute passed before he stole his eyes from the blank sky to l

 

Part Two

Varkez sat in his chair at the head of the table in the Conference Room and glanced around the table. His aide sat next to him, as did his XO officer, Commander Tuli. The rest of the table was occupied by the TIE Ops Officer, Commander Gervis; his leading Ground Forces officer, Major Cravix; Ship Security Officer, Lt. Commander Packard; his Head Engineer, Commander Frax; his Comm-Officer, Lieutenant Frax (brother of Commander Frax); and last his Helmsman, Lieutenant Brakus.

They all were in their own conversations with each other. Mostly discussing the performance of the Sovereignty's latest achievement. He let them talk as he collected his thoughts, for what he was going to discuss about led to mutiny. Unlike Warlord Zsinj, he wanted to use the Sovereignty only against the Rebellion, not against forces of the Empire. She wasn't built to help a greedy warlord to gain power and territory in the Empire. Varkez knew that the Sovereignty would be used against anyone who opposed Zsinj, including High Admiral Terrodoc. He couldn't let it happen. He wouldn't let it happen.

Varkez cleared his throat to attract the attention of his crew. When he had their attention he began his briefing. "As you know, Warlord Zsinj has taken over Project ????? since the Battle for Coruscant. You are also aware that this ship is now capable of going anywhere and destroying anything with minimal loss of life on our side. And you are also aware of what Warlord Zsinj will do with this ship. No he will not use it against the Rebellion as he led us to believe two years ago. He will use it against the Empire, against High Admiral Terrodoc and Warlord Harrsk. Oh yes he'll use it in hunting down General Solo and the Mon Remonda but do you seriously believe that he'll use it against just the Rebellion?"

"Of course not, the man is too greedy." Major Cravix said with a slight smirk to his face.

"Yes, he is too greedy and he'll want the throne of the Empire for himself." Packard agreed and leaned forward on his elbows, his hand folded together before him. "So what do you propose we do? Turn her over to the Rebellion?"

"Good god, man. The Captain isn't that crazy to turn this ship over to the rebel scum." Commander Tuli said in astonishment.

"Give it to one of the other Warlords, then?" Brakus piped up.

"Someone at least in the Empire, and I know a man who will put this ship to good use." Varkez finally answered. The others glanced at him with questions on their expressions. "He use to be in charge of Project ????? before Endor. During the campaign against Grand Admiral Zaarin. None of you will know of him or that campaign."

"You're not suggesting we turn the Sovereignty over to him?" Varkez aide asked.

"Why not?" Varkez said, looking at his aide calmly.

"He's?.he's?"

"Alien?" He completed for him. "A freak, half-breed, an outcast? Oh I know all of the insults and I know this man. He doesn't want power like Zsinj or Terrodoc. No he wants order and justice. Unlike the other Imperial commanders, he believes and fights for the New Order. And he is the perfect man to turn the Sovereignty over to. He'll use her against the Rebellion and anyone that threatens the Empire."

"But he is an alien! He can't be?."

"And who is this alien you are speaking of, Captain?" Commander Frax interrupted the aide.

"Last I saw him, he went by the name Grand Admiral Thrawn." Varkez's answer caused several gasps and murmurs to come from his crew. His aide was silent now and the others looked at each other confused and unsure then back at their captain.

"A Grand Admiral?" Gervis asked, his voice filled with doubt.

"Yes, a Grand Admiral."

"How come we have never heard of him?" Tuli asked.

"The Emperor had promoted him in secret and plus he works in the Unknown Regions."

"The Unknown Regions? Are you crazy, we're not going in there." Cravix said.

"I don't think we have to." Said Lieutenant Frax; Varkez and the others glanced in his direction at the end of the table. "Rumor has it that there is

 

I am happy to see some more good Imperial fanfic! Kudos to you, Cmdr.

A few comments/questions:

What kind of a printer do you have (with an officer named "Packard"...well, you can make the connection)?

XO is slang for Executive Officer, so when you say his XO Officer, you are saying Executive Officer Officer. Just a little thing for future reference.

Thats it. Keep up the good writing! If you feel so inclined, you can mention a young Captain by the name of Balios Hannascus or his brother, who i have serving under Thrawn, Brigadier-Generel Hasdyr Hannascus.

booyah!

 

Thanks for clearing up the XO Officer mistake.....

Yes i have a Hewlett Packard Deskjet 890c and I was in need of a name for that officer.

I may decide to give the brother a cameo somewhere, cause I'll no doubt be in need of names badly.

 

Haha, i like that.

"Officer Packard, has your brother arrived yet?"

"No, my brother, Officer Hewlett will be late. He ran into entanglements while fighting Rebel forces on Dell..."

 

LOL!

 

I like this. I've been looking for a story with Thrawn.

 

Wheee. This is a real good idea.... and story. Keep it up.

 

I have a whole mess of links to Thrawn Stories on the board. Here they are.

The Official Thrawn is ALIVE Story (recommended)
http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=170395

Short Thrawn Story
http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=450757

Another Thrawn Add On (Mine)
http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=519399

Hmmm .. .Thrawn, Treize and Cobra Connander. . . . (humorus)
http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=743662

Treachery, Hope, and Loyalty (mine)
http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=851343

SW/Xmen "Over" (Thrawn is the main villian)
http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=193693

SW Survivor (Im playing Thrawn in this)
http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=646034

Ok thats all of the Thrawn links I have for this board.

I am going to be gone til Sunday so there wont be anymore posts until then. I expect alot of posts here when Im back.

 

Yippee! More stories! Thank you!

 

Interesting. Very interesting. Nice, to suppose that Thrawn was in charge of the cloaking shield project before Endor. That would explain why he knew it existed on Wayland.

 

get the hell up!

 

If you played TIE Fighter Battles 10 through 13, you'll know what Im talking about.

 

Up.

 

Up..... again.

Can you tell I want more?

 

I'll have one up later this afternoon....A small part...I just have to get it on the computer first

 

Part Three

"Sir, a course is set for Mantooine." Lieutenant Brakus told the Captain of the Sovereignty from his command console. Lieutenant Frax stood over his shoulder making adjustments to the navigation computer. "We will be able to make the jump to hyperspace on your command, Captain."

"Good work, Lieutenants." Varkez responded. His aide stood at his side as usual. Tuli wasn't anywhere to be seen and Major Cravix stood near the Captain's command chair watching. "As soon as the last of the Tugs are aboard, make the jump."

"Aye, sir."

"Captain?" Varkez glanced at his aide. "Can I speak with you in private." He nodded and motioned for his office. The aide followed after him and as soon as the door-slid shut he spoke what was on his mind for the past couple hours.

"I don't think we should turn this ship over to the alien." He said as the captain poured himself a glass of R'alla water from his stash of drinks on a dimly lit shelf in one wall. "There is a reason why he was sent to the Unknown Regions."

"And what would that be, Leon?" Varkez asked.

Leon wrung his hands together as he spoke." He was exiled because he had tried to gain power in the court. It is said that he exterminated an entire race just to gain favor among the High officials and the Emperor."

"You don't like him, do you?" Varkez ignored Leon's comments and starred at the man coolly.

"The truth is, I don't trust him."

"Why not?" Varkez pulled a chair out from the desk and sat as he listened to his aide.

"One, he is an alien. Two, aliens are not to be trusted. Three, he is the last Grand Admiral from what I have heard. So he'll want to take over the Empire and giving this ship to him will insure that he does get what he wants." Leon explained with resentfulness in his voice. "Four, he is a barbarian."

"Hmm?.yes I realize your point, Leon." Varkez finally said after a minute of silence. "Have you met and talked with him, Leon?"

"No, sir." He answered.

"I see. Then you don't know that this man is cultured and civilized. That he only wishes for order to be brought to this galaxy." The captain stood from his chair and strode over to the door. "That any man serving under his command would follow him to hell and back if he ordered." The door slid open to his presence and he stepped out of the room, leaving behind a frustrated aide.

"We'll see about that, Varkez." He whispered to himself as the door slid shut.

 

I order you to up to the 1st page!

 

great story! Thrawn rules!

 

Uppers!

 

Dude, don't leave us hanging, this is a great story.

 

Go higher and higher, like a middle aged woman getting a face lift!

 

Up!

 

"Git awn up theer."

Southern for "Up"

 

(robotic voice) I will up this page. (robotic voice ends)