The Second Battle of Geonosis

Not much can be said about the first battle of Felucia, my Commlink got damaged so I had to rely on Ahsoka to to pass messages from our Masters. When the order to evacuate came through she elected not to tell me so I kept pushing, when I saw the gunships I brought one of the trees down to provide extra cover. I stood outside while Ahsoka was in with the Council, for once I wasn't the one being judged by them although I did have extra meditations after my close call with Tambor with both Yonda and Windu present for them. I spent my time off in the training room, I wanted to get better with my Saber as of currently I am only mediocre in all the Lightsaber Forms that go into Niman. Even though that gives me an edge over most of my opponents so far however I want to be able to defend myself better in the future, especially when Grievous starts using all his arms. When the Temple went into high alert I headed to the Archives just in time to watch the Changling knock out Master Jocasta Nu, I pushed the chair out from under her and held my Saber to her chest. I cuffed her to a chair and stared into her eyes, "I see a Duros Male, big hat... Bane? That's his name, ok now what are you two here for?" She averted her eyes but I kept starring at her, it's easy to fake reading someones mind when you already know everything. "The Communications Center? No that's a distraction so the Holocron Vault then?" Thus ends the tale of Cad Bane as he didn't make it out of the vault once I contacted my Master, don't worry he still escaped custody while in transport so he can be a thorn in our side for the rest of the war.

I was cornered in a training room by a set of Rodian twins and my body froze, a memory came to the front of my mind of the two of them bullying me through my earlier training in the temple. "Rumour has it you're the Padwan of Master Kenobi which is definetly a lie because you are a complete failure, always have been always will be!" They continued to shout insult after insult until the one on the left got annoyed and threw a punch, unluckily for him I was able to move back a single step which caused him to miss me entirely however his next punched caught me square in the gut. The next few seconds were a blur, normally in situations like this I enhance my senses through the Force but with my body reacting this way it's nearly impossible to focus. "May I ask why you two our beating my Masters Padawan?" Anakin shouted as he pulled both the Rodians off of me, they fumbled through excuses and claimed I started it which made it their word against mine. That's when Ahsoka came in, upon seeing the two Rodians stepped between me and them. "Master these two constantly picked on Dankel, I have no doubt that's what was happening here!" I looked up to see Obi Wan standing at the door, when the two of them began to insult Ahsoka I felt control of my body return to me.

"You two can insult me as much as you want," I placed my hand on Ahsoka's shoulder as I walked past her, Anakin was about to say something but a cough from my Master stopped him. "Truth is I don't even remember your names so your words mean nothing, however, insulting my best friend isn't something I'll take lightly understood?" I stood in front of them both, 'Don't worry Dankel, they can't hurt you anymore...' I thought as I raised my hand, "If I remember correctly you always made fun of my Lightsaber skills and lack of control over the force, right?" They nodded and a small smirk spread across my face as my Master walked over clapping, "A sparring match, you should have?" They jumped as Master Yoda entered the room along with Master Kenobi who gave a nod, "Two on one seems fair enough right Dankel?" I nodded to my Master before taking my Saber and igniting it, my two opponents ignited their blue Sabers and rushed towards me as fast as they could. I recognised the footwork as Form Four immediately as I countered with Form Three until I saw an opening and parried one to spin into a counter attack against the other. I could feel my smile growing as I used my defences to force them into each others paths, their teamwork was good I'll give them that but once I began playing them against each other they fell apart.

"Dankel that's enough. Remember what I taught you, a swift offence is a viable defence..." My Master shouted and I couldn't help but let out a sigh, tossing my Saber into the air and catching it in my right hand. "Wait... You're right handed!?" One of them shouted, I'd been duelling with my left cause it was something I wanted to practice for when I eventually get around to making a second Lightsaber, I do a casual shrug before walking towards them. I dodged between the two of them my Saber barely touched theirs as I guided the fight, I jumped as one of them went for my neck and the other swung for my legs. I landed on one hand and launched myself up into the air, "Are you two ready to surrender?" I ask as I land, "It's obvious you can't hit me... I've survived three encounters with General Grievious, compared to him duelling you two is like stretching." I weaved through all their enraged attacks before quickly disarming them both and holding their Sabers in the air with the Force, "You two have good teamwork but your superiority complex has blocked your vision, you're so far behind you think you're in first place." I drop their Sabers to the floor and walked towards the gathering who watched the duel, it was time to prepare for the most dangerous battlefield I will be brought to yet, Geonosis.

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As my Master went over the plan I couldn't help but feel uneasy, this caught the attention of Master Ki-Adi-Mundi who asked me what was wrong. "I've got a bad feeling about this Masters, I mean I did my research and surely the Geonosian air defences are going to be heavy... A frontal assault like this is likely to have high casualties." I brought up the lack of air support in case the enemy launches fighters of their own, they brought up that this was a planetary invasion and we didn't have the resources. "Then have us Jedi in fighters, it'd increase the number of troopers that make it to the ground and once we have a chance we land to lead the charge." I notice Anakin in thought before shaking his head, he taps on the holotable a couple times before bringing up the specs of the Jedi Fighters.

"I agree with the lack of air support but our fighters aren't equipped for large engagements like this, even I'd have an issue protecting the whole squadron with Snips' help and it'd leave Master Mundi's unit with only him to defend it... Dankel does make a point though Masters." I bow my head as I would again like to point out I'm no tactician, Obi Wan placed his hand on my shoulder and thanks me for my input. We move to prepare for the invasion when Ahsoka corners me, "Did you have a vision yes or no." I shake my head no, she sighs in relief before smiling. "Want in on mine and Skyguys game whoever takes out the most enemies wins." I wave my hand, I didn't have a chance against them anyways. When I reach the Hangar I'm greeted by Dart who I hadn't seen in a long while, I jumped into his gunship with the adrenaline building up rather quickly. Once we were in the air and taking heavy fire I heard the words infamous for their instant Karma, Dart, the first Clone I became friends with joked, "It's a good thing those bugs can't aim!" I blacked out a millisecond later.

I woke up floating with the Hero of Tython floating next to me, I swam over to her and saw my body eminating a dark aura. "He took over your body to save your life, please don't be mad at him." She began, I remembered immediately that the Empire's Wrath was a Tank with the Immortal subclass, I tried asking her questions but found I had no mouth to speak with. "Your connection to the Force isn't strong enough to last here for long, we are hoping that you'll last just long enough for him to survive the crash for you." I winced as my hand began to fade away, I watched as my body shrugged off fire (Nothing new there) and debris. I began to think about the loss of the Clones on my Gunship, Dart who'd fought alongside me during Christophsis as well as helped with my training. I was felt my anger rise, flames shrouded me and yelled out just as the Gunship crashed. Returning to my body I shouted for my men, there was no response so I did the only thing I could think to do which was put out the fire. 

"I... Is there anyone on this channel?" I asked shakily as I got up, my body felt drained which likely from the Immortal's ability 'invincible' as well as the other damage negation abilities which can be stacked on top of it. My comms crackled to life as Cody asked if I was alright, I busted my way out of the wreckage. "Cody I can see where you've set up, I'm South of your position... I don't know if I can make it over there, my squads all KIA and it's just too far." I gave a little wave before ducking back inside, "Where's my Master?" Silence followed and I bit my lip a little too hard, "Alright then I see if I can't pull some pressure off of you guys!" I rummaged through the wreckage and found a DC-15A Blaster Rifle undamaged which was lucky, I wasn't sure how good of a shot I'd be but at least I now have a ranged option against opponents who have superior range of movement. "PUT THAT DOWN!" The Empire's Wrath shouted so loud I thought the bugs flying overhead would hear him, I did as I was told and thanked him for saving my life. "Then prove it, think your way out of this I enjoy the little schemes you think up." If I knew where he was I'd have flipped him off.

I continued digging through the wreck and found more ammunitions which hadn't blown up however these were damaged, therefore unstable. I go for my Saber when I remember the most important fact I learnt when absorbing Star Wars knowledge, Lightsabers can't block Sonic Weapons. Ok so my options have become even more limited, I grab my Sonic Screwdriver and sit there thinking. Block it with my Pyrokinesis? No it'd only decay the sound but not enough to keep me alive. Use the Sonic to short circuit their weapons? Not possible at the moment, I can only hit an arc in front of me which leaves me open to the sides and from above. Force Barrier? It would work but I'd have to stay focused the entire time which just isn't happening. A Geonosian comes into the wreck and aims its gun at me, raising my hand I grab its throat through the Force and snap its neck. I look down at my hand and snap out of the Brain fog and take in what I've just done. It died so easily, "WHAT THE FUCK!" I shout out which grabs the attention of more enemies who quickly swarm the wreck, I grab my Saber and quickly end the two that rushed in. There's no time to think now just act on instincts, I reached out through the Force pushed the side of the wreck clean off taking any Geonosian that was standing there with it. Fire burst around me as I put my Saber back on my belt, my emotions definetly played a part in my actions I mean the first Clone I'd befriended was now dead of course I was pissed.

I burnt my way through the battle, I didn't realise until I was later told by Cody that I was completely covered in fire. I used the Force to manipulate the sand underneath me into walls and towers as I ran for the encampment, the second my flames hit them they went through the process of vitrification which allowed me to quickly jump off of them to avoid sonic blasts which would have meant game over for me. Any bug that got too close immediately got burnt and ever flew back or met the same fate as Icarus, I get closer and spot the 501st rushing forward so I jump forward. The fire around me dying just as I land next to Obi Wan who is standing up to help fight, "You don't look good at all Master." He looks up at me wide eyed, I went to pat his shoulder when I noticed my hand was glowing red from the heat. I take a deep breath before releasing the heat that was stored inside me, offering my hand Obi Wan hesitantly takes it. "I'll... I'll have to figure that out later Master but as far as I'm aware I'm alright to help with the next assault." I charge forward with a squad of Clones behind me, I shield them with all I've got. Barriers block incoming shots, any blaster bolts that meet my Saber return to their origins. When we meet up with Anakin's unit at the ray shield outpost I can't help but smirk when he looks at me, "Can you deal with those cannons?" He asks, I nod and signal for him to cover me.

I closed my eyes, I felt all the lives in front of me. If I do this I'd kill them but I'd save us some droid poppers and if I do it just right ammunitions for our tanks, fire swirls around me before condensing into a small flame before me. I open my eyes after I found my target, I weaved the small flame through my hands before pulling into an arrow shape (Yes I also watched anime, is that really a suprise?) I adjust my aim before creating an air current to launch it at a giant ammo supply next to the cannons, "Move you two now!" Anakin and Ahsoka jumped out the way as I launched the flame arrow which rapidly grew in size as it took in more oxygen, by the time it hit the pile of ammo it had already cleared out a large number of Geonosians either by killing them or them running in fear. The resulting explosion brought down the shield generator just like I had hoped for, I walked away not wanting to look anyone in the eyes as I was becoming the very thing I didn't want to be... A weapon, I saw the look Master Mundi gave me and I returned it with my own hoping he would see I was as horrified by my actions as he was. "I'll be staying to help Anakin with the rest of the campaign Master, I pray for your swift recovery." I helped him into the Gunship and smiled awkwardly, "I'll try to keep out of trouble but knowing those two~" 

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I waved to Barriss as she and Master Luminara walked up discussing the two bickering Jedi I'd been trying to ignore while I made sand castles with the Force, when Master Luminara gave me a questioning look I simply sighed. "You don't know how long this arguement has been going on for Master, I couldn't exactly go anywhere because of your arrival." Barriss giggled slightly before introducing herself to Anakin and Ahsoka, when we started our strategy meeting I immediately began to poke flaws in the plan. "Two things Master, one there isn't a garuntee the bombs won't be found and deactivated, two what's their exit strategy?" Luminara thought for a moment before asking if I had a better idea, I thought for a moment before smirking. I toss my Sonic Screwdriver into the air, "I can rig the reactor to overload, which should buy me enough time to find or make a window to glide out of with my wingsuit." Everyone began to object for multiple reasons but I raised my hand, a series of beeps had everyone looking at D4 who'd just downloaded the schematics. "This is our best bet, yes it is still a suicide mission but I can pull this off..." Anakin ordered me to teach him how to use the Sonic but I explained there was no time so I'll show him when I get back. As I passed by a group of Clones I noticed one with a knife, something which doesn't become standard issue until later in the Clone Wars, when I ask to borrow it he gave it willingly.

I glide down into the ravine, I'd practiced with my wingsuit a lot since Ryloth, D4 quickly marked the part of the wall where I can enter the hive below. Once I'm through the wall I hold the knife as I sneak through the tunnels, I dodge out of the way of the Geonosian which caught Barriss and Ahsoka in Canon. When it's time to ascend up a tunnel I hide around a corner for a moment and sure enough I was being followed, as it begins to climb I pull it down with the Force and slit its throat. I immediately regret that as now I have to alert Poggle so he can escape and draw our attention to the Queen and her brain worms, easy enough to accomplish now that I think about it. I continue my climb until I reach the reactor room and set off an alarm, I then plant some explosives on the reactor as a distraction. When Poggle arrives with his super-tank I rush forward with my Saber drawn which sends the bug running, while I neutralise the tank a group of Geonosians steal the charges. "How long are we thinking buddy? Five minutes feels like enough time right?" D4 called me an idiot and began to question my sanity, "Fine we'll push it to eight but I'm not going any higher then that!" I walked over to the console and rigged it to explode on a timer, I plan on several upgrades for my Sonic like increasing its range. As I follow D4's directions I cut through multiple droids and Geonosians, I thank the Gods that the bugs don't believe in windows as I glide down.

I spot Poggle's convoy as I'm gliding, I debate chasing him however I decided it was a smarter idea to let them know that I'm alive then go off on my own. When I land I immediately raise my hand to stop any celebrations, "I saw which way Poggle was going and if we hurry we can catch him!" This lead to Luminara, Barriss and I racing after Poggle on speeders, when we were told about the sandstorm both me and Barriss stayed quiet as Luminara decided to chase Poggle. The dead Geonosians struggle to capture us when they're cremated, I do manage to be 'caught off guard' and am dragged down into the Catacombs while Luminara and Barriss continue to fight up above. I break free and send out a warning through the comms however they still come to rescue me which is kinda sweet, "Master I appreciate the rescue but they were telling me everything" When the Queen proclaims she hadn't I decide to go on a monologue, "Why your majesty of course you were, it's the worms, they would have given you complete control over my mind by entering through my nose which would have given you access to the minds of everyone else in the Jedi Order thus winning the war for the Sepretists." I burn away my restraints before burning ten of the zombies (That's what they are!) to ash, Master Luminara captures Poggle and my Master captures a worm which Anakin swiftly executes. As we run the Clones shoot the supports which creates a dust cloud which launches us to the surface, thus ending the Zombie nightmare.

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While we wait for our transports off world I can't help but think that I'm forgetting something. We Padawans are then ordered to transport medical supplies to Master Windu's campaign on Dantooine, it isn't until we get well into Hyperspace that I remember. I arrive just in time to watch all the brainwashed Clones stand up from their beds, "Shit this isn't the cafeteria sorry boys!" When I say I ran oh boy, I bumped into my two companions and even though I knew they were probably fine I held my Saber tightly. "Brain worms... Infected the Clones... Bridge go!" I commanded through ragged breath and we all ran for the bridge just in time to stop the Brainwashed Clones from executing the Pilots, "Alright plan time, I'll go to the reactor and you two go to communications..." I turn to the Clone Pilots, "You two do not let anyone in understand? I don't care if it's us or someone begging for help, you keep that ray shield up!" The Clones nodded and we split up, I whistled my way through the corridors because in my mind if we had control of the bridge we had control of everything. When I reached the reactor I hummed to myself as I simply walked past the electric mines, it stung slightly but even with the loss of that healing factor I was still resistant to temperatures and electrical currents for some reason. I activated the ray shield and turned to face the Clones standing outside, I flipped them off with a smirks. "How are you two doing?" I asked over the Comms, they'd successfully made contact with Master Fisto making this a successful counter attack.

I debate whether or not to test a theory I have but decide against it as if a worm was to take over my body it'd also gain resistance to temperature, so I test a different theory. I know I can create water by forcing it together from the water vapour so I do just that, admittedly it isn't much water... It takes all the water vapour in the reactor room to create a droplet of water the size of my fist however it is big enough for my test! Using my Pyrokinesis I draw all the heat away from the water turning it to ice, "You guys see that?" I shout to the Zombies trying to break through the Ray Shield, they didn't care all that much but I'd just made Cryokinesis. I mean this power did exist in Star Wars already but it was to drain the vitality of living creatures not manipulate ice, I practice manipulating the block of ice/water droplet until I hear the Zombies screaming outside. I got so focused on this I didn't even notice the temperature drop, again temperature doesn't effect me and I tend to create my own heat. I wonder the corridors looking for Barriss and Ahsoka but I turn the corner to Master Fisto's Lightsaber, I raise my arms and surrender my own Saber. I'm quickly quarantined while Ahsoka and Barriss are in recovery, I just tinker away at my Sonic until my Master arrives. "You may release him trooper, he could have left at any time." The Clone not convinced contacts Master Fisto before saying that there was no way I could get out, so I decided to prove my Master right and open the door with my Sonic while staying in my chair.

I got bored of the medical tests pretty quickly so I paced my quarters quite often, that's when I noticed the mirror. I don't look at my reflection a lot, looks never mattered to me all that much so I hadn't noticed it earlier, my finger traced the scar which ran up the left side of my jaw. "Where did this even come from?" I asked the empty room, not even the Ghosts of Star Wars past replied, I sighed before hold my Saber in the air with the Force. The dark emerald blade hummed to life as I commanded it to float in front of me, as my hand rotated so did my Saber which left an idiotic grin on my face. I switched my saber to its spear configuration before switching off the blade, I practiced dueling with my Telekinesis completely unaware that Obi Wan was at the door watching. "Your mastery over the Force has drastically improved Dankel, adding your ingenuity to the mix and I have no doubt you'll be a powerful Jedi in the future." I smile softly, I wipe away the forming tears which has him by my side questioning if I'm alright.

"Master... How much do you know of Mandalorian Culture?" Kenobi went on a small rant about all he knew until he reached what he knew about families, that's when I did something that you dear reader might be confused by. I hugged Obi Wan, "Thank you for teaching me Master..." He returned the hug which almost had me in tears, you see family is a massive part of Mandalorian culture and well I'm honestly in a pretty vulnerable place at the moment... I just needed a hug alright, I don't need to explain myself to you guys! I was cleared for duty with that loveable smirk from Kit Fisto making the news all the more sweeter (Do I have a crush on the fish? Possibly but that doesn't matter right now), I sighed as Ahsoka pushed me towards a training room and demanded I show her Pyrokinesis. Now I was under strict orders from the Council not to train anyone in Pyrokinesis however they didn't say anything about people watching me train myself, I calmly wove two streams of fire into a knot while Ahsoka and Barriss watched me closely. I wanted to create a new ability out of my flames, my attempts at a defensive ability have been extremely pathetic with the likes of Grievous quite literally walking through my fire walls. Multiple tendrils of fire rush from my fingertips, I grit my teeth as they thin out into strings and let out a sigh of relief as my body adapts to the feeling of manipulating the flames this way.

"Wow Barriss you figured it out!" I turn my head slightly and my eyes widen involuntarily, at the tip of Barriss' finger is a small blue flame. Ahsoka contiued to celebrate our friends success however I physically felt sick as I spotted Master Luminara standing in the doorway, thankfully she realised that I wasn't training her at all. A small meeting between Masters Yoda, Windu, Luminara, Koon and Kenobi led to me being left in charge of helping Barriss train her new ability. "What I don't get is how come your flame is blue?" Ahsoka asked as she watched us train, I wanted to explain that she was pulling in much more Oxygen due to her not having understanding the science behind it and just stumbling onto the ability but I shrugged. I click my fingers and the flame I conjured turned blue, "A blue flame burns hotter which makes it more dangerous to use, you remeber the Seperatist Listening Outpost when we fought Grievous right Ahsoka?" Her eyes widen and as if to prove my point Barriss burnt the tip of her finger, I quickly put out her flame while Ahsoka checked on her. "That's enough for today Barriss, remember you need to keep focus at all times otherwise it isn't just you that'll get burnt."

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Dankel Fec: Current Ability Level

Duelling - On par with Asajj Ventress

Hand to Hand Combat - On par with average Jedi

Connection to the Force - Slightly Stronger

Force Abilities - Telekinesis, Pyrokinesis, Force Sight (Advanced), Force Enhancement, Force Healing (Passive), Force Projections, Force Scream, Force Barrier, invincible.

Current mastery over the Abilities on a scale of 10;

- Telekinesis = 4

- Pyrokinesis = 6.8

- Cryokinesis = 2.8

- Force Sight (Advanced) = 3.5

- Force Enhancement= 5

- Force Healing = -1

-Force Projections = 0.2

-Force Scream = 0

-Force Barrier = 3.2

-Invincible = 0