“Group 1 report in.” Rock said as he monitored the situation from the atmosphere along with Group 3.
“Coast is clear Rock.” One of the pilots said from the planet’s surface.
“Group 2 report in.”
“Group 2 reporting from coordinates 10.1.0.2 preparing drop zone for shuttle.” The pilot said from the rendezvous point.
“Group 3 proceed with shuttle to coordinates 10.1.0.2.” Rock said as he lead the group of TIE Advanced x2s down to the surface of the planet.
<font color = “#3399FF” size = 2 face = arial>Meanwhile back on the surface</font>
“Excellent,” Maximus Tyranus said, “Lightning Squadron has arrived ahead of schedule, they’re gathering at the rendezvous point as we speak.”
Yang didn’t know exactly what was going on but that wasn’t out of the norm when it came to dealing with Maximus. As the pair of Sith looked into the sky the four fighters that made up group three of Lightning Squadron escorted the shuttle slowly down to the surface.
The contents of the shuttle were unknown except to Maximus who had arranged for their delivery. Soon he would make Byss into his own stronghold not unlike Emperor Palpatine had done so many years ago.
The surface of the planet was mostly in ruins, what scattered buildings still stood from the great war which took place here were basically useless chunks of duracrete. The rendezvous spot was a wide open field designated for the landing of the transport ship. The ship along with several dozen workers were going to assemble the prefab structures that would make up their interim command center.
<font color = “#3399FF” size = 2 face = arial>Several hours later</font>
The workers had made extraordinary time and were just completing the installation of the prefab command center. The building wasn’t amazingly large but it would indeed house the several dozen Imperial Officers along with Maximus and Yang comfortably. By this time the pilots of Lightning Squadron had prepped for their return mission. They were going to escort another convoy of shuttles with more equipment for Maximus Tyranus. They’d be going back and forth between Bastion and Byss for several days before the construction of the Imperial base would be complete.
Maximus sat comfortably in his private quarters which took up a large portion of the compound. He stared out through the transparisteel viewport keeping an eye on the construction workers as they setup the minimal defense system which would suffice for now before Imperial Construction Industries could provide the planet with planetary turbo lasers and ION Cannons.
The workers set up a series of sensors which would be able to detect ground or aircraft within a radius of 300km. Minimal gun turrets and anti air turrets were set in place in the rare event of an attack. A standard precautionary measure always taken by Maximus.
Maximus tapped a button on the console of his chair. The foremon of the construction crew answered. “Yes sir?” He said knowing he was speaking on Maximus’ direct line.
“You’ve done an excellent job, you and your men may take rest for the evening. Just make sure the evening crew is on their toes, I want those skies monitored.” Maximus said as he abruptly cut the transmission not waiting for a reply.
