Antares Draco

I am the Captain of the Imperial Knights, loyal to her majesty, the Empress Marasiah Fel. And I'm far better than any Jedi. #SWRP #TimeCrashAU

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

@HurrikaineKorun --holographic connection won't exactly cut it. I know this is short notice, but this is a matter of great importance to the Fels. And I assure you that you'll be well compensated for your time."

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

The decision did not come lightly to the man.

Up until recently, the Imperial Knights had served as the public face for the Triumvirate. It was a great honor for the Knights... Until this so called 'time crash' happened.

Now the Jedi were taking their place as they spread--

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

@HurrikaineKorun Draco maintained a formal disposition, looking towards the hologram with a single arm folded behind his back.

"The Fel Empire wishes to welcome you into our borders to discuss Military terms. Would you be willing to meet with me on Bastion? There's much to discuss and a--

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

--his lip as he held a political holocommunicator out in front of him.

Soon, he opened a transmission directly to @HurrikaineKorun.

"This is Captain Antares Draco, the Captain of the Imperial Knights. I seek an audience with Mace Windu, the Jedi Battle Master."

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

--across Alliance space.

He was, admittedly, a bit jealous. His Knights worked hard for the honor... And suddenly it was taken in a moment.

Still, he had to admit, many of his Knights were young and inexperienced. They weren't ready for another massive war.

So, Draco bit--

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

--a harsh war.

"...One of her Majesty's own descendants has become one of our greatest enemies... Well, be on the look out 'Darth Caedus'. The Imperial Knights will never let your First Order near Fel borders... We'll kill you before you try."

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

Draco sat in one of the Imperial Knights many meditation chambers. Silent as he thought about Jacen Solo's announcement as taking over the First Order.

He was also deeply disturbed by the many disturbances he had been feeling throughout the Force.

This, indeed, was going to be-

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

"In our 80 years of existence, we've never had a Knight abandon his duty for the dark side! We know where our loyalties lie!" https://t.co/u1e5fdMC5e

[𝙕𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙: 𝙃𝙖𝙬𝙠𝙨 @AlistairHawks]

"Indeed. But I wonder. . . .How long until that budding darkness in you bears fruit? Properly trained. . .Nerf Dung. I sense only imbalance in you. . ." https://t.co/X5y6HWGY9M

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

"That much we can agree on." https://t.co/o00Ih73rKw

[𝙕𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙: 𝙃𝙖𝙬𝙠𝙨 @AlistairHawks]

"Then you are misplaced. Though it's nice to see that your order is not the extreme of one side. Middle ground is required to be buffers for when Extremes collide." https://t.co/YH0uacb2f5

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

"We are the Imperial Knights. We exist on an Order of our own, to serve the Fel Empire and its Empress. We are not Jedi, we are not Sith, nor are we this "Grey". You'd do best to remember that." https://t.co/OszZHzBgIp

[𝙕𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙: 𝙃𝙖𝙬𝙠𝙨 @AlistairHawks]

"I am no Jedi. I am a Grey. And no, not a Grey Jedi. You /Imperial Knights/ have more in common with them, in your case specifically, the Light Sith." https://t.co/Eg6wtKhVkE

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

"If you're a Jedi. /We're/ the Imperial Knights. We receive proper training, and we're far better than any Jedi." https://t.co/8wScd6K9P2

[𝙕𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙: 𝙃𝙖𝙬𝙠𝙨 @AlistairHawks]

He then began to chuckle, it gradually growing into laughter.

"Not permitted to fall under it's influence? Such a thing cannot be prevented without proper training. Turning isn't a sudden thing. It eats at you, For years. Slowly consuming you. In the end, the Force decides." https://t.co/7D3UQ0AXjT

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

"That is correct. We are permitted to access the Dark Side's power in combat, but we are forbidden from falling under its influence!" https://t.co/NqCu9SsMyp

[𝙕𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙: 𝙃𝙖𝙬𝙠𝙨 @AlistairHawks]

"But are you trained to balance each side evenly? To be able to use abilities such as Force Drain without killing or falling to the darkness of the Force?" https://t.co/FdOBs2ATGX

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

"The Fel Empire's alignment is to the people of the Galaxy. As such, Imperial Knights are trained in both sides of the Force to better protect them." https://t.co/hhlScw14e6

[𝙕𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙: 𝙃𝙖𝙬𝙠𝙨 @AlistairHawks]

"I never questioned your honor. I questioned your alignment. To many, Palpatine was 'Kind Hearted' and 'cared about his people'. In the end, all that matters is your alignment to the natural balance." https://t.co/V5KUbvsVhV

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

"We have! We destroyed the Sith oppressors and brought stability back! Our Empress is kind-hearted and cares about the Imperial people. What more proof do you need of our honor?" https://t.co/Zi2qGbPiyC

[𝙕𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙: 𝙃𝙖𝙬𝙠𝙨 @AlistairHawks]

"Words are merely that, words. Say all you like, but that symbol has said plenty in the past. Prove your creed is just through your actions." https://t.co/KjjeJ3qj9p

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

"The Fel Empire fights for peace and stability in the galaxy! We're not commanded by the Sith!" https://t.co/1tmhPzLJNz

[𝙕𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙: 𝙃𝙖𝙬𝙠𝙨 @AlistairHawks]

". . . . . .So there's a difference between this /Fel Empire/ and the Empire I know of? How the krif are they any different?"

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

@HeiressToFel Draco smiled back.

"Then don't let me keep you. Her Majesty has a meeting to set up."

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

@HeiressToFel "As you wish, my Empress. I just ask that you bring me along for protection."

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

@HeiressToFel "I agree that Admiral Stazi hasn't always the most complacent, and that his tactics are... aggressive. But he's always been willing to listen to the Fel Empire. He's much more diplomatic."

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

@HeiressToFel "Y-Yes..." Antares stepped back a bit and bowed. "Forgive me, Empress. I'm just concerned about Skywalker's motivations. He's rarely in it for anyone but himself... How do we know he'll help?"

[Antares Draco @BetterThanJedi]

@HeiressToFel "Sia, surely you don't mean setting up a Triumvirate meeting. While Stazi is a respectable Admiral, you'd still have to be in the same room as /Skywalker/. He's too much of a wild card!"