New Command Structure

“Mistress, we have arrived at your ship. I hope the ride was enjoyable enough to not denote a powering down!” pleaded 2V-T9 as he brought the ship in to dock within the destroyer’s hangar bays. Lady Mutaria and Wes got up from their seats and made their way to the docking port while 2V finished the docking process. Once finished, he quickly scurried after his two masters as they made their way onto the Valtricous.

“M’lady, m’lord, it is good to see you return safely!” said an Imperial officer as he bowed to the two Sith Lords.

“Ah, Lieutenant Dralof, status?” asked Lady Mutaria as she and Wes made their way to the turbolift.

“Everything has been going well. The Republic sent some blockade runners while you were away, but they were quickly dispatched. Darth Ralious has commanded every ship stay in formation. She suspects that the Republic will send a fleet to try to break the blockade soon. The captain put the ship on high alert in preparation for the assault,” explained the lieutenant as the group reached the turbolift.

“Very good, lieutenant, continue on,” replied Lady Mutaria as she and Wes stepped into the turbolift and headed to the bridge. “You will meet Captain Rashel. She is a good woman and you could learn much from her if you listen to her,” explained Wes’ master to him.

“I see. I shall take her words under consideration whenever she offers advice,” Wes decided.

“Very good, my apprentice. Non-Force users can be quite useful and even trustworthy once they prove themselves. Captain Rashel is one such woman. I know she would do anything for me. And I’m sure, in time, she would do anything for you,” said Lady Mutaria with a slight smile on her face. Wes couldn’t help but lift an eyebrow in surprise at his master’s apparent hint that this Captain Rashel may do anything he wishes once she trusts him. That could have some nice benefits, depending on how she looks. Wes thought as the turbolift stopped at the bridge and his master stepped out.

Wes followed after his master and couldn’t help but notice as she swung her hips in a rather hypontice fashion. Did she always swing her hips like that? Or did she just start? Either way, the ass under those robes look to be quite nice. Wes decided as his eyes continued to watch the perk butt move left to right. His eyes were locked on her butt the entire way to where Captain Rashel was commanding the ship.

“Continue with the scanner sweeps! I want to know the moment any Republic ships drop out of hyperspace!” barked Captain Rashel as her eyes were glued to the forward windows. Wes looked out the window and saw a fleet of destroyers and capital ships outside the screen. This view was the first true look he had of the Sith Empire’s might, and it was a glorious sight to behold. Soon our fleets will darken the skies of every Republic world, and they will know the horrors of crossing the Sith Empire from so long ago! A twisted smile made its way across his face as Wes imagined all the battles and conquesting that he would soon be doing and could not wait for it.

“As cautious as ever, eh Rashel?” asked Lady Mutaria with a smile on her face as she addressed her captain.

“Ah! Lady Mutaria! I’m glad to have you back!” said Captain Rashel as she returned a smile of her own. She then turned to Wes and spoke. “And this must be your new apprentice? It is good to meet you, my lord,” she said as she gave a quick bow.

“Indeed he is, captain. Now, I wish to communicate with the entire ship,” she told Captain Rashel.

“Of course, my lady,” she said as she turned to a private at a console. “Private, shipwide communique, now!” ordered Rashel. The private nodded and quickly pressed a few buttons.

“Message ready, captain, my lady!” announced the private. Lady Mutaria stepped up to the holoterminal and began to speak.

“Attention crew of the Valtricous, it is I, Lady Mutaria. I have just returned from Korriban with my new apprentice!” she announced as she motioned for Wes to step forward, so he did. “This is Wes. He speaks with my authority. His words are to be taken with the same gravity as my own! He is second in command of this ship, only overruled by myself. Even Captain Rashel must follow his every command!” It did not go unnoticed by Wes that Lady Mutaria put an extra emphasis on the word every and had that little devilish smile on her face from earlier. Ok, I’m like 70% sure she wants me to bang the captain. Or, at the very least, command her to do something sexual. Probably to make sure the captain knows my authority? Or perhaps she plans to use the captain to control me via a sexual outlet? Both are a possibility. I know Sith Lords are always planning and sneaking, so it’d make sense they’d try to put things in place to control their apprentices. I should see where this goes but there’s no reason I shouldn’t take advantage of the situation, right? Wes was so lost in thought that he missed the second half of his master’s speech, but everyone seemed to love it as their applauds snapped him back to reality as he and his master walked away from the holoterminal.

“We are at your disposal, my lord,” Captain Rashel said to Wes as she once again bowed to him. “Now, shall I inform you of Darth Ralious’ plans, Lady Mutaria?” asked Captain Rashel.

“Yes, that is an acceptable plan,” Lady Mutaria said. “Come, apprentice, it is time you learn how to plan for wars!” announced Wes’ master as the two women left the bridge towards the turbolift. Wes followed slightly behind since the view was so nice. He heard the two women whisper between themselves as he stayed in the back, followed by the occasional giggle or laughter. Why do I have a feeling that is not good for me? Wes thought to himself as he entered into the turbolift. He and the two ladies made some small talk as the lift carried them to a conference room where they planned to discuss the upcoming battle plans.

The three entered the conference room where Lady Mutaria took one seat and Wes took a seat opposite her. Captain Rashel made her way to the front of the room and activated the holoterminal. The terminal displayed the current layout of the ships in the blockade.

“This is our current arrangement. As you can see, we are prepared for a full on assault from a fleet dropping out of hyperspace. Previously,” Rashel said as she pressed a button, “the Republic sent some blockade runners to break through and relieve the systems under blockade. We were able to easily dispatch them with extreme aggression,” the captain said as the holoterminal showed every Sith ship firing on the five blockade runners, utterly destroying them.

“I see. It’s possible the blockade runners were merely scouting ships that sent back as much data as possible until they were destroyed,” noted Lady Mutaria, to which Captain Rashel noted.

“That’s precisely what Darth Ralious thought. That’s why she has every ship on high alert with active scanning. She believes the Republic will launch a massive attack any moment,” finished the Imperial soldier.

“Excellent. We shall be prepared then. In the meantime, come apprentice, we shall begin your training!” announced Lady Mutaria as she got up and headed towards the turbolift. Wes quickly got up and followed behind his master.

“Do enjoy the view!” shouted Captain Rashel as Wes followed behind his master.