-sith citadel, Exegol-
I looked at reports regarding the activities of the threats in the Unknown Regions. 13 battles were fought and with superior technology, we were able to win 12 of them with the final one being a draw. Reports however indicated greater movements and we knew the size of the threats was bigger than initially thought. I sat on my throne as Prisca's hologram appeared in front of me. ''How goes your job, Prisca?'' I asked her.
''It goes well, Sal.'' Prisca replied. ''The Battle of Endor is near. About next month if your information is correct.''
''So... it's near then.'' I remarked.
''Yes. However, I do have a question. What do I do with the elites of the core?''
''They are of little concern to us.'' I replied.
''Can you give me an explanation then, Sal?''
''It's simple really. These elites believe they control everything in society but when the war comes to them, they will cower like any ordinary person. They may fund the war, supply the war and profit from it but when the opposing side comes, they will be dragged out of their homes and sent to the cold streets to starve. When people suffer long enough... they will rise and overthrow their overlords. It happened to numerous nobles throughout Akkadia's history. Years progress, technology advances and change will come. Society is always divided Prisca, no matter how you look at it. The wealthy elites, the middle and the bottom peasants is how it is most often divided. When troubling times come, they will be the focus of the wrath from those beneath them and new ones will replace them. It's just a cycle of how life is.''
''Except for Cobra.'' Prisca said confidently. ''The propaganda campaign of the SS in the planets under your direct control, the main purpose is to remove any and all rebellious sentiment. Language, concepts, children's mind and personal space are all targeted. Cobra would've brainwashed them to the point that such concepts like individualism and freedom do not exist. A bit dystopic but effective nontheless.''
''All thanks to you, Prisca.'' I said as I sat down and drank my coffee. ''Your skills help me greatly. No wonder the late Colonel Yularen held you in such high regards. Tell me, Prisca, do you remember the rebellion of House Reyne?''
''Yes. You just got the spice deal and the governor, your late aunt, ordered every imperial asset to eliminate them.''
''Tell me... do you remember how I dealt with them? What I said in regards to my family name and that of the legion?''
''As clear as yesterday, Sal. The main mansion of that family had tunnels built in since it was a former mine according to your data. You trapped the windows, the doors and flooded the mansion. As that rebellious noble, his family and their servants screamed upon drowning, you said to all of us present, 'We are Covraii, the serpent riders. We take from our enemies all they have and in return, we give them death. We are not wolves or lions but dragons. Any who mess with us know true wrath. We are Covraii, we ride the storm of chaos.'''
''Yes. Chaos. My family crest is but one of many sigils about the leviathan, the embodiment of chaos. My aunt sowed chaos in the galaxy and rose to power. In the chaos of war, I had risen to this position. As the Akkadian words say, 'ride the storm of chaos'. That is exactly why I trust you Operation: Chaos.''
''And it will be done. Inanna, Kore and Silk are helping me with my own things. I'm trying to gain control of the Lusankya for future emergencies though knowing it's exact location is still not clear. However, I'm certain I can achieve it.''
''That's good. All 4 of you finally learned to get along. I knew it would happen eventually. How's senator Chuchi?''
''Still in hiding, taking care of the administration in Nineveh.'' Prisca answered.
''Good. At least she's taking care of that for me. I'll contact you later. Be sure to keep your parents safe, Prisca. The others have already transported their parents to safer locations.'' I said and the transmission ended.
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-Coruscant-
Kore had a disguise on her and she wore a mask that looked exactly like an Imperial Intelligence agent. She was inside one of the Imperial Intelligence's headquarters on the capital. Her disguise, was almost flawless and her data phone was plugged into the mainframe. Fifteen more seconds was required till the hack was complete. Finally, when it was over, she came out the room and headed outside. The disguise she had on herself was exactly like an agent and one of the agent's colleagues saw her.
''Hey Diane, where are you going?'' the male agent asked.
''Oh, ummm...'' Kore stuttered a bit, trying to come up with an excuse. ''... I am a bit sick you see. Going out to buy medicine.'' Kore answered and quickly walked out the place.
Silk walked to her position and Kore gave her the data phone. Kore then walked inside a restaurant on the street and into the bathroom to change her clothes. Silk waited on the streets till her pickup via Buster Tim came. ''Where to ma'am?'' Buster Tim asked in a somewhat mock tone to play as a cab driver.
''Level 4679.'' Silk answered.
''To level 4679 it is.'' Buster Tim said and flew to the large holes on Coruscant and deacended down.
(Level 4679 of Coruscant)
Prisca waited for her 'sisters' near a cafe in the underground level. She listened to the musicians play an accordion and sign. She enjoyed the music so much that she threw a few credits at them. ''Once more please.'' she asked as she got her data phone out for recording.
''Just for you mi'lady.'' the accordion player said and then played the music. The singer also started singing once more in a sweet, calm and almost hypnotizing voice. ''When you're gonna stop breaking my heart?
I don't be another one.
Paying for the things I never done
Don't let go, don't let go
To my love.
Can I get to your soul?
Can you get to my thoughts?
Can you promise we won't let go?
All the things that I need
All the things that you need
You can make it feel so real
Cuz you can't deny
You've blown my mind
When I touch your body
I feel I'm losing control
Cuz you can't deny
You've blown my mind
When I see you baby
I just don't wanna let go
I hate to see you cry
your smile is a beautiful lie
I hate to see you cry
My love is dying inside
I can fix up all those lies
Oh baby, when I run, I'm running to you
You won't see me cry, I'm hiding inside
My heart is in pain but I'm smiling for you"
(Song name: stereo love.)
Prisca recorded the whole thing on her data phone. She loved the song, the music, the lyrics and the feeling it gave them. Her other 'sisters' arrived near the cafe and they sat down to talk.
''Information regarding secret assets right here.'' Silk said and took out the data phone. ''Now, my dear husband can have his forces tripled.''
''Our husband you mean, Silk.'' Kore corrected her friend. ''Anyways, it seems that plans to ship imperial assets to the Unknown Regions were already planned long ago like Operation: Cinder.''
''Your information regarding the Lusankya.'' Inanna said, giving Prisca the data card. ''It's a prison, a dreadnought and an escape pod. Leave it to the emperor to make a 19,000 meter escape pod.''
''Good job, ladies. Operation: Chaos can go smoothly from now on. Here's a toast to our success.'' Prisca said and they raised their cups for a job well done.
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-SSD Ravager, 5 ABY-
Fleet admiral Gallius Rax was aboard his super star destroyer, the Ravager and as Palpatine predicted, all hell would break loose. Operation: Cinder was hijacked by a third party and the satellites went to someone else. He didn't know who it was. Now, imperial officers were carving out their own territories. Sate Pestage ruled Coruscant but everyone knew it was Ysanne Isard who held true power. Warlord Zsinj became the most powerful of the warlords and so did Grand Moff Ardus Kaine. Operation: Cinder, in Rax's mind was sabotaged.
''GAH!'' Rax exclaimed as he was shot from behind. An officer of captain rank had shot him and 4 death troopers entered. ''Captain...'' Rax asked as he was choking on his own blood. This was no ordinary blaster shot. ''What... is the meaning of this?'' The captain tore of her face to reveal it was in fact, Prisca under that uniform. ''Director Roth?''
''You hit the jackpot, admiral Rax.'' Prisca said as she shot Rax in the thigh. ''In case you haven't understood by now... I hijacked Operation: Cinder. The satellites are in my hands now.''
''Do you... have... any idea... what you did? They were the emperor's orders!''
''I know but... as if I or my husband would follow his orders.''
''Your... husband?''
''Grand General Salazar Covraii, admiral Rax. Given his high position and Grand Moff status, he is the closest to being heir of the empire. I will take your ship to my husband's territory, the Cobra Empire, and have it modified. Don't worry. Your work won't go to waste.'' Prisca said and killed Gallius Rax right there. ''Set course for Akkadia. Inform all ships to do so as well.''
''Rax, do you read me? Gallius Rax, answer me!'' Rae Sloane shouted as her hologram came online. She saw Rax dead and the woman responsible for his death. ''ISB director Priscilla Roth.''
''Admiral Sloane, if it isn't obvious by now, Rax is dead and I now control the Ravager. Be a good little girl and jump to Akkadia as ordered.''
''Should I refuse?''
''You get blown to space dust. I am the one in command of a dreadnought afterall.''
''As you wish. I will jump to Akkadia.'' Sloane admitted her defeat.
''Hail Cobra!'' Prisca shouted with a salute. The death troopers did so and the ship crew did so well. The ship rang with one unified cry of 'Hail Cobra!''
The Galactic Civil War raged on and it would soon be time for the cobra to rise.
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