Star Wars Fanfic - Programmed to Obey

Chap. 27 - Hopeless

Wag Too: - That was radical. - He said enthusiastically after the battle. - Something wrong? -

Despite the overwhelming victory, Icarus kept looking into the Munificent. Something was bothering him, and after so much time together, Wag Too already knew when the droid had something on his mind.

Icarus: - The battle at this point was somewhat superficial. In fact, I personally wouldn't even consider it a battle. -

Wag Too: - No way. The Pykes couldn't even know what was going on. So. What is the problem? -

Icarus: - Once we enter the interior of the frigate we won't know what to find. We will be blind, and it is possible that they will find traps everywhere. Not to mention that we don't even know the position of the enemies or how many they are. -

Wag Too: - Any ideas? -

Ícaro: - No. I don't know many variants to be able to calculate an accepted action plan. -

Wag Too: - Well... What would you do if you had to defend this place? -

Ícaro: - What's the point of computing that? -

Wag Too: - Just try it. - The droid hesitated for a few seconds, but finally agreed to follow the suggestion.

Ícaro: - First, I would establish the command cabin as a control post where all my units operate. Second, I would reinforce the main road from the entry point to the command post with the main body of the troops. Third, I would plant explosives along possible access routes to obstruct any flanking attempts. Fourth, I would organize an elite force to move to different points without affecting the defenses. In this way I can guarantee security in some key sectors. The rest would depend on how the battle unfolded. -

Wag Too: - Very good. Now try to create a countermeasure plan on top of your own strategy. - It was then when a short circuit shook the interior of the droid, because he would never have thought in such a way. It seems that he still had a lot to learn from the organics and their unorthodox ways after all.

Icarus: - I already have something. - He said after a few minutes. - Follow me. -

The small group entered the interior of the frigate Munificent very cautiously. Icarus's plan was simple, but effective. One of the commando droids would advance a hundred meters in front, with the objective of identifying possible enemies before engaging in combat. The other commando droid would bring up the rear, separated by about fifty meters. Far enough away to avoid possible flanking, and close enough to join the battle if they were surprised. The rest would move down the halls in a file of four, with Icarus and Wag Too in the center, and the two droidekas at the tips, ready to immediately activate shields to protect their superiors. They would all carry their flashlights on, since inside the ship there was not a drop of light.

Delta: - Commander. I got to the elevators. As expected, it has no power. - He was speaking on the comm.

Icarus: - Very good. Take the stairs and keep a safe distance. -

Delta: - Roger. Roger. -

Wag Too: - It's strange. We've come a long way, but there seems to be no sign of anyone in here. -

Ícaro: - The plan I proposed would be something I would do. It does not mean that our opponent thinks the same. In fact, it is possible that our adversary is smarter than us, and we are walking right into their trap. - Those words caused Wag Too to swallow dry, somewhat worried.

After a reasonable amount of time, the commander's subgroup reached the elevators and, indeed, they were disabled. With no other choice, they had to go up the emergency stairs, following the path that Delta had secured beforehand. It is worth noting that such a feat could be compared to climbing the Empire State Building from the base to the top of the tower by stairs. Which caused Wag Too to have to stop numerous times to catch his breath, and change his carbon filter to avoid contaminating the area. But the funniest thing was to see the two commando droids barely carrying the heavy droidekas on their backs up the huge stairs of the ship.