Grand Admiral Jane Duran
Player Name: Jane Pruitt

Species: Human
Sex: Female
Age: 32
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Weight: 135 lb.

Physical Description: It has been said that Jane is one of the most beautiful women in the Navy, although some might argue that point. She is tall and attractive, has long flowing mid-back length red hair that she is constantly brushing away from her face. She often catches undisciplined ensigns staring at her figure; although she does the best she can to hide it. She is light skinned and tends to slouch when sitting, and has to un-wrinkle her uniform all the time.

A Quote: "The one thing you never get out of alive, is life"
Other Possessions: The modified Corellian Gunship “Strider”

Background:

Jane Duran was born into a poor family on Tatooine. The family was poor to the extent that they were forced to abandon her at the age of 4. The streets of Tatooine were not the best place for a 4-year-old girl. She was found scavenging in a trash head when a group of parading monks found her and took pity. They grabbed her, and though they were old and weak, she found that they were incredibly agile and seemed to anticipate her every move. They took hey to there monastery in the mountains far to the east of her hometown where they gave her food and taught her every day. They were the brotherhood of Cian. They were masters of the force only known by a few trustees, each day she learned more about the world, the people on it and the exciting stories of the members of the brotherhood. On the day of her 16th birthday, the members of the brotherhood told her that they had taught her all that they could teach her, and that a time had come for her new training, a training that would seem strange and Unusual and would teach her to defend herself in combat, further her mind and body and to introduce her into one of the most powerful groups of beings in the universe, this training will be in the art called “ The Force ”.

From the day she heard those words, her wonderful life of intellectual stimulation and fun filled days of reflex building and fun took a drastic turn for the worse. 3 days after she started this so called wondrous training, she lay in her bed crying. She was as dead to the force as a rock. The monks could do nothing for her and now she had to leave the monastery because she was of age, and none of age could be in the holy temple unless they were of the force. So she left her once kind and happy home, her hosts having turned on her and once more she was on the streets of Tatooine. She had no friends, no home, no family and she new not what to do. She wandered the streets not knowing what to do until through hunger and fatigue, she collapsed. When she came too, she was in a small clean room; it had been washed meticulously and smelled nice. There was a note on the corner of the small bed, It read “ Hello, welcome to my humble abode, make yourself at home. Sorry for stealing you but a bunch of bounty hunters had their eye on you.” She sat up. The Room was very small and there was allot of noise around it. On further inspection she found the room consisted of a bed, a desk and a bunch of books. They were mostly books on Imperial Navy test taking and academic books. There were also several letters in the drawers. She didn’t want to snoop, but she was curious. There were 3 letters, 2 both form the Imperial Navy, both rejections from admissions due to low-test scores in academic areas. The other was an eviction notice.

Later as she was reading one of the books on the theory of sub-light and command roles she finally took notice of her situation, she was a 16 year old girl who was in an unknown mans room. Suddenly she became very frightened and ran for the door, only to find it locked from the outside. She thought to herself that life couldn’t get any worse when she noticed something else; there was a mirror. There were no mirrors in the monastery for some reason she had never thought about. She looked in the mirror, and saw herself for the 1st time, and a sorry site was she indeed. Her long red hair was matted and black in spots and her cloths were ripped and torn and as dirty as any she had ever seen. She could barley see the skin on her face. She took use of the small shower in the room and spent 2 hours cleaning herself, her cloths and the sheets she had soiled, and used the turbo-dryer. Like clockwork the second she finished brushing her long hair with a brush she had found and made the bed, the door opened to see a startled, somewhat tired looking boy in the door. He stood there for a second stunned then entered the door and shut it behind him. “Well” he said, “This doesn’t look like the ragamuffin I picked up yesterday!” In spite of herself she blushed, then realized that she didn’t know this man. He sat, and they talked for hours. She told him her life story and then he started his. He was a 17-year old boy, born on Tatooine. His parents killed and left to fend for himself. He had gotten a job at a meat packing plant. She could tell why he would get hired. He was very large and looked incredibly strong. His name was Gelton. He had been trying to join the Imperial Navy, but kept failing the academic tests.

A while later, 3 days to be exact, they became fast friends and Jane helped him with his tests using her extensive knowledge of the universe and mathematics. On his 3rd try, he was accepted. She moved with him to the planet of Paqualis III. Just for fun, before she left, Gelton made her take the test. One month after they arrived at Paq III, Gelton started his training. Although she had to help him with the academics, He was in excellent physical condition. 6 months later he was put on duty as a chief security officer of the lt. Carrack cruiser “Lament”. One day an imperial officer showed up at her door, and she showed him in and said she would get Gelton. To her surprise, he said, “Actually, I’m here to see you.” They both sat, and talked. The man was a Vice Admiral in the Imperial Navy and apparently she had scored very well on her tests. They wanted her to be an assistant for an Admiral, and learn from him. After the man left she talked to Gelton. It was a hard decision, but she decided to take up the Admiral on his offer. 4 years later, after learning the finest points in space combat and tactics, she was given her own command. The ISD I Devilish, low and behold her old friend was her XO, something about a gift from the admiral. Her first battle was Paqualis III. At the time she was the temporary governor of the planet. The battle was a complete loss, but as she was the reinforcement and the battle was over before she arrived she was not reprimanded. She and Gelton decided to take a small vacation, maybe a low profile one until the next mission came up.

Chapter 2:

With a brilliant flash of light The ISD II "Emperors Glory" Bursts from hyperspace. As the massive ship slows to a halt, Gov. Jane Duran, fresh off her recent vacation to attend her XO's Funeral, & a couple weeks for grievance, sits silently in her command chair, and thinks how grand it is to be in command of her old ship again. As she gazed around the crew pits, she saw faces, some old, some new. It didn't matter; the only thing that mattered to her now was that Gelton, her XO and best friend for 10 years, was gone forever. Her daydream was interrupted by a short balding man poking a report at her. She took it & looked at the electronic pad, she sat up. 3 star destroyers, and the Retribution lurking somewhere off in the mist, A formidable force to reckon with indeed. Now, with a fourth to add to the fleet, It would take allot to pound them back!

As the bald man waddles off, she stretches her limbs, & straightens her specially cut uniform. Most captains were male, so it was hard to get a uniform with her, "Proportions". She had to go through certain channels that took forever. She walked over to the comm. station as the straightened her long red hair, with a snap of her fingers she had 20 men lined up in a row, she kind of liked that feeling. She turned to the chief, "Send a transmission to the Intrepid, inform LC Fields that I am here & am awaiting orders."

Next she went to the Nav. booth, "Bring us around and set us in formation with the rest of the fleet, put us 20 units from the flag ship." She Turned to slump back into her chair & stopped abruptly to find her XO standing in front of her, suddenly she wanted to cry, every time she saw the bars on his chest, It had reminded her of Gelton.

"Orders sir?" He Asked,

Yes, have all Gunners & torpedo runners working double shifts, I would like to be prepared for whatever secrets we may find here. Also, Raise shields & charge the batteries, activate the search sensors & scan the system for any ships, I don’t care if its a Super cruiser or a garbage scow! Then scan the planets for any Energy sources, Or Remote Metallic Concentrations. I also want you to Have 2 squadrons of gunboats and a squadron of recons on patrol around the parameter of the fleet, never go more than 40 units from the ship, I want them ready for recall at a moments notice, if anything should come up, I want it captured, do you understand?" With a quick nod from her XO she continues, "I also want all our Pilots ready & their Ties Ready to go. Now go, & make sure the damage crews are standing by.

As her New XO scuttles off she slumps back into her chair, She Cant stop wondering how she let Gelton Die, How she could just stand there as his pressure suit slowly Deflated as he went spinning away from the airlock, He Had saver her, Someone had to switch the external airlock release Before the door would close, He knew it, That was why He had said he was right behind her, so she would not try & stop her. There Had Been A surprise attack On the passenger ship they were on, They were taking a vacation after the loss at Paqualis III, They had been Heavily Damaged by Ion Fire & The Aft section of the ship had been closed off because of a hull breach. They had barely gotten into there suits before they were sucked out of the hole, Geltons suit had been caught on a chair, & the cheap fabric of the civilian suit had torn, He had slapped a seal pack on before he deflated, but she could see the white plume of smoke seeping out of his suit.

They had circled around to the front & opened the airlock, Gelton entered first, But before she could follow he came out abruptly, As the sun caught on the silver green Lining of his Visor she saw his eyes, Dark, sad eyes, Filled with Rage and love, He floated to her and pressed his visor up to hers, HE spoke then, & she heard him, He Said four words that seemed To Imprint in her mind, "I am with you" She Had figured that Meant her to go first, She Floated to the airlock And he door Slammed Silently Behind her, She Turned & heard the hiss of the airlock depressurizing, She Screamed silently as the Pressure on her body Grew Heavy, Then she saw him outside of the porthole, His Large Frame Crammed into his leaking suit, Spinning gently, almost peacefully as he floated farther away, Propelled By the Rapidly growing leak In his suit She slammed her hand into the Airlock latch & found it Melted, It would be impossible to open, Or close it from the inside, She Cried, the Hot tears fogging her visor as she watched Him go, She Brought her hand up to the porthole And Rested it on the glass, She Saw him move, With great effort as the pressure Constantly Tried to crush his large frame, he brought his hand up to his helmet and Kissed his finger where he wore the ring she had bought for him so many years ago.

Then an explosion rocked the ship, and slammed her into the airlock, As she picked herself off the deck, She Looked at her hands, they were covered with blood, She Had smashed her visor, As she Realized that the airlock was already fully pressurized she pulled herself up, And Gelton was gone. She then fell back to the floor moaning, where she collapsed into a bloody heap. She was yet again disturbed by the short man with a report. She Waved it off, & walked to her Quarters, She undressed & lay sleepless in her bed, It Was so hard to sleep, She was haunted by His eyes, His Dark gray Eyes, Full of sadness & sacrifice, Love & compassion, & His weightless body crushing under the pressureof space, and his words “I am with you.”

With that word repeating in her soul, she fell Into the Nightmares that came with sleep.

Chapter 3: Assault

Anger spread across the Beautiful face of the vice admiral as she Paced around the Bridge, “5 DAYS” she could be heard yelling, Her troops lined up to Listen as she Spewed forth a long Line of Shouts that had to do with Punctuality. Suddenly she regained her composure, it was not like her to Explode like she had, especially not in front of her crew. Her crew. Those words had a new meaning to her now that she owned her own ship. She looked upon her loyal men and women with Pride, she knew every one of them by voice, and Would give her life for all of them, Except for Maybe Bernie, The Nervous ISB officer assigned to her ship. He had caused discord a great many times and Always saw conspiracy where there was none. She Moved from her Rigid angry pose into one of Comfort in the act that they were assured Victory. She Sank into her strange chair once more and Felt little comfort. She brushed her hair from her face, she also considered getting up, but decided against it. She opted to instead press a few buttons, in a second the tall Comm. officer was with her once more. “Signal the Fleet to Prepare to Jump, I will send the Coordinates shortly.” She rose from her chair and Strode over to the HoloPad, her Mind Racing.

As she stood on the Pad, she felt a slight Vibration Run up her body. “Captains of the imperial 3rd, soon we will go into battle, and soon after emerge Victorious. It is up to you to Take on your roles in this mission and fulfill them to your greatest ability. The high command is watching. Do Me proud.” She Thought For a moment, then said, “Commander Starcrusher, Take theta and Jump to 30 units from the Station, out away from the planet. Fire you concussion missiles at it, target Weapons and the “Vents” on the side. Have your VSD II Bombard it with Laser fire and Ion fire until it’s shields are down, then Disable it. Once it is disabled, take your strike cruiser and dock with it, Unload all your troops and FIND THOSE REBEL LEADERS!” She shifted her Momentum a little, “ Alpha Escort” She said to the Imaginary Starfighter Captains, “you will be in charge of Taking out any Starfighter Resistance that may interfere with the Station capture.

Blue Wing, You will jump in 76 units from the station Behind Starcrusher, Unload all fighters and Head At Cruising speed to the station, expect at least 3 squadrons of Fighters from the station. Load your Bombers with Heavy Space Bombs and Have them attack until the Shields are down, once they are down Return your Bombers to the Escorts, It is important that you do not Bring the Escorts Within 75 units of the Station. The Blastboats are to Stay and Protect the Escorts. Once the Shields are down have your Gunboats Use Ion cannons to help Disable the Station, then patrol and Look for any kind of escape pod. All jumps will be made to the opposite side of the Solar system than the outer defense fleet.” Gray wing you will assist Beta attack in the Assault and combat of the main defense Fleet. Load Your Bombers with Space Bombs and Have them attack the MC80 until they are Out of ammunition or it is destroyed.

I will Jump Beta Attack To the outside of the Golan Site, that will put us 35 units from the Main fleet, We will open up with the Heavy Turbolasers and all other weapons in range. It is gray wings duty to Attack the MC80 with its bombers and Weed out all other starfighters, if there are none in range attack the smaller capital ships. Beta will focus all firepower at the MC80, and will use tractor beams to destroy incoming missiles and Fighters. Alpha attack will jump to The Front of the Golan site and Look for transports, Before we hyper jump I am going to assign a squadron of assault shuttles Filled with Stormtroopes to jump with alpha, we will get them from the VSD II in Theta, They will attach to the containers and try and jump out, if they have no hyperdrive they will begin loading into the Strike cruisers.

Alpha Pursuit will jump to 80 units From the Station on the opposite side of the System from the outer Defense and Set up an interdiction in all directions and wait. Black wing, it is your duty to use the Surprise Effect to Jump Directly to the Planet, unload quickly, and bomb the fighter base before they can get too many off, We should Take them By surprise, Just in case have all your other fighters Follow the Bombers in the attack and Assist in taking down Unmanned ships and Taking off ships. Watch for AA Guns and have your interceptors attack them.”

“ Upon arrival, all ship use active and Search Sensors and Keep your shields facing the Enemy. Keep all the Capital ships at Least 3 units away from each other, I don’t want any collisions in the confusion.” Jane Took a deep breath. “ I trust each and every one of you, situations may arise where you have to Deviate from commands given for the better of the Squadron, If so, I Respect your judgment. You are all your own, and have your own Minds, Improvise if need be. Remember that I am Taking notes and we will discuss them after, good luck, Glory to the New Imperium.” Jane Finished up with a sharp Salute and Stepped down. “Transmission sent, sir.” said the tall officer, “Very Well, Commence Jump in 30 minutes.” Jane Sand into her chair and suddenly a loud alarm sounded, and the count down began, 30 seconds, She must have fallen asleep. Jane Sat in her Chair and waited, outside she saw the Assault transports Line up with the Strider, and then, there was only white.

***

Jane Reeled as the Strider Pulled an Emergency speed Exit from Hyperspace. Her Sensor officer Barked out a report. As Jane listened and Watched on viewer 2, thin Creases formed on her Forehead, before he finished the report a plan was already forming in her head. “Comm.!” The Man Snapped to attention. “Inform Beta attack that We are coming to help them, Also, Send A transmission via Holonet to Captain Heater, Give him new coordinates, tell him to jump in at Beta Attack lines coordinates.” Send a transmission to LC Starcrusher, Wish him Luck.” Jane pondered a second and took a breather. “Also” She said very suddenly, “Send a Transmission to the Station.” A wicked smile formed on the Edge of Jane’s Lips, “Tell whoever is in charge that we know that they are hiding Ranking Officers of the New Republic. If they Surrender them in a small unarmed shuttle, we will cease the attack and Leave. They have 2 choices, 1) Give them up and Suffer minimal damages, 2) Keep them, and Die. The Longer you wait the closer you get to destruction.” The Comm. officer Smiled, oh yes, he understood. As he walked off, she could hear him repressing a laugh. They would almost certainly give them up; they were faced with overwhelming odds.

She turned to her 1st officer, “John, Have The Navigator Turn a 180 and Head towards Bata attacks Position at full speed. Tell the rest of the Line to follow! Also, set the shields at full and have all ships conduct a Focus scan of the Enemy fleet.” The Man Stood there waiting, “MOVE!” she Bellowed, The man Ran off to his duties, She Turned to the Gunnery officer, “Once we complete the Turn I would like you to Arm the 2 rear and 2 front concussion tubes and take aim. I want each of the rear Tubes to target one of the YT-2400’s; they should not be at full speed so it should be an easy target. Using GAM, Have the front tubes target the Rebel Carrier Cruiser, It’s slow and probably not moving so it should be an easy shot as well.

When the “Strider” comes within 100 units of the enemy fleet Execute a full stop and Target the Rebel Carrier cruiser, and the YT-2400’s if not destroyed. Have the Rest of Alpha Continue on. When they come within 75 units of the Fleet I would Like the Ships to Fire all of their weapons in range.” “Both of our Strike cruisers will fire the 5 front arc Turbolasers and there 4 front Turbolaser Batteries. If a ship ever gets within 30 units of them Use Ion Cannons to damage them then take out there systems, Take no Prisoners. Have both of them Launch their Gunboat Sqds and have them take out any hostile Starfighters that threaten the Capital ships. Use the Tractor beams to Crush Starfighters or damage Capital ships that come within range.”

“Now the Carracks, Have them open up on the Smaller Cruisers that come within 75 units of them with there 2 front arc Heavy Turbolasers, If they Ever Come within a range of 25 units or less fire on the smaller ships with the 20 Laser Cannons. Have them use their 5 tractor beams on Starfighter s of smaller capital ships that come into range. Alpha will meet up with Beta and Hold Position. All ships will perform Dodges if fired upon and Make there Attacks count, this would be there only chance at an easy hit.”

Jane took a deep breath to calm herself. Then she remembered something, “Dam that MC Gavin!” She sat in her chair and clicked a button. Suddenly there was a beeping and a voice came on, it sounded kind of scared. “Admiral? Are you there?” She Said “Yes, I am here, I know you are Upset oven being deserted by your captain, But you will have to bear with me, I also understand that your up against allot more than you were expecting, But don’t worry, were going to pull through. Have the VSD II Black Rose Target the MC 80 with the 10 front arc Turbolaser Batteries, Also target it with the 5 front arc Double Turbolaser Cannons. If a ship comes within 50 units open up with the 2 front arc Ion Cannons, and if within 30 Crush with the 10 Reactor Beams. Launch the Tie Interceptors and have them stand by to engage any Starfighter/bombers that come within 50 units of and of our capital ships. “

“Have your Dreadnought heavy cruiser move to 80 units from the MDF and Fire with its 6 front Quad Turbolaser Cannons. If enemies come within 75 units fire with it’s 10 Turbolaser Cannons, if within 60 fire with it’s 5 front arc Turbolaser Batteries, Launch it’s tie/advanced and have them take out any incoming fighters, target the A-Wings if able, but until within range hold position with Beta.

Our Strike cruiser will fire the 5 front arc Turbolasers and there 4 front Turbolaser Batteries. If a ship ever gets within 30 units of them Use Ion Cannons to damage them then take out there systems, Take no Prisoners. Have it Launch it’s Gunboat Sqd and have them take out any hostile Starfighters that threaten the Capital ships. Use the Tractor beams to Crush Starfighters or damage Capital ships that come within range.”

“Now the Carracks, Have them open up on the Smaller Cruisers that come within 75 units of them with there 2 front arc Heavy Turbolasers, If they Ever Come within a range of 25 units or less fire on the smaller ships with the 20 Laser Cannons. Have them use their 5 tractor beams on Starfighter s of smaller capital ships that come into range.”

“Remember Captain, All ships Fired on will perform dodges and Return fire, and beta is not to advance on the enemy until the word is given, you are to wait until Alpha arrives and more orders come. Good Luck, Duran out.”

The Edgy Vice admiral Presses another button and opens a channel to alpha Pursuit, a more Confident acting captain Greets her. “Hello captain, I have some orders for you, you are to Hold position where you are, Do not set up an interdiction field until Black 1 arrives. One you have the interdiction field up, send 2 of your Carracks at all out speed to attack the Starfighter base, that is all, Jane out.”

Jane Sat back into her chair and Watched at the Strider pulled a 180 and Lined up to continue to assist beta attack. The Rest of alpha massed around her. On they sped.

***

Jane Reeled as the Strider Sped towards the Faltering Dreadnought. She Waited until they were Close, now Was the time, “Nav! Break at a 75 Degree angle to the Right, And Target and Xwings attacking The Dreadnought with the 3 left Quad Turbolaser Cannons, Take as Many shots as you need to Break up there attack runs, KEEP THEM AWAY FORM IT! Use the 3 left Turbolaser cannons To Lay down a suppressive fire on The X-Wings trying to launch any sort of attack on the Dreadnought. If you get a chance use the 2 front tubes to Fire at any that are attacking, But only if you get a good shot, were at Close range so it shouldn’t be to hard, target the slow moving ones, use the Rear Tubes to Fire at any Hyperspace Capable Ships that We pass, and Remember, DODGE if fired upon! Put up the Shields To the Left, and Front, Switch to the Rear arc if anything gets behind us.”

She wheeled to her Sensor station, “Perform a Focus sensor scan of the site and the Golan.” Once again she Wheeled to her XO, “Have the Strikes Fire at will at the MDF will all available Weapons, and Use Tractor Beams against Enemy fighters. Have the 3 Carracks Follow the Beta Strike Cruiser and Cover it until it Gets it’s Controls Back! They may Fire at there Own Discretion, tell the Strike to launch its Gunboats. And Have them Join up with the Beta Fighter Screen! MOVE!” she bellowed as the Man ran off. She was going to try her hardest to save that Damn Dreadnought, She didn’t Want to lose another one! She Sat in her chair and Braced for combat.

***

Silence filled the air. All was quiet on the battlefield. Massive wrecks of once mighty warships now drifted on what was a massive conflict but minutes earlier. Jane stood on the bridge of the Strider and gazed on the destruction her wrath had wrought. The Supreme Commander would be pleased. “Sir, Our ships report 25% losses of minor ships, and only one star destroyer destroyed. The Hydra and the Hyperion have been disabled.” Jane smiled. “Scramble repair crews to repair and evacuate the disabled ships. Launch STCs to capture any enemy survivors.” As the man walked to the deck Jane smiled again, but larger this time. This must be the most glorious victory of her career. Only one major ship loss and 25% incidentals, and they had been outnumbered 3 to 1. The Duran maneuver had pulled off, and the 3rd imperial squadron had seen it’s finest day. With that she left to congratulate her crew.

Chapter 4:

Jane saw and remembered the days of old, when she fought along patriots and martyrs. Now the empire was a battlefield of politics. She didn’t like it one bit. The days of the warrior were long gone. Even though Jane was only 24 years old she was obsolete. She was too straightforward to excel in the political arena. So she was forced to sit and wait for her call to duty. But with the depression that came with inactivity, there was new hope. There was a great unrest building in the empire, and with it the call to duty. One day she would have to rise to defend her master. One day, she would prove her worth.

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