[font="Garamond"][size="2"]The Alliance was running low on transport ships. The universe is a big place, and war waged across as wide a battlefield as that meant Jedi were hitching rides with alliance troops. This was not so much the case with Xillian since he was given a military rank. Most generals train at prestigious academies or have had families in the military for generations. Xillian however just had his reputation of prowess in combat and a powerful alliance with the Force. His troops however did not question his right to be a general, and if they did they would still follow an order without hesitation. The troops that Xillian requested were seasoned front line soldiers. The kind that expected death but fought on regardless.
[b]â??We are approaching the battalion of AT-AP mechs. There are a total of eight in the line and thirty to forty ground troops. They are bearing south east, slightly to our left,â? [/b]the scout reported.[b]
â??Perfect! We can flank from the side. We should send scouts to look for good vantage points, and a few men to start on trenches.â?
â??Yes sir, but there is one more detail: The AT-APs are equipped with Nitro throwers. I think they plan on setting the forests on fire.â?[/b] Xillian shuddered at the thought. Kashyyyk was mostly forest. All the infrastructure is built on treetops.
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â??What are you waiting for then. Send that information to all squad captains on my authority, and tell those scouts to double their pace, we cannot let a single tank get past the harbor. If they make it to the trees we have already lost.â?
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The troops set up barricades along the shore. The permacrete made excellent cover, but they could only afford to three barriers. This was going to be a long battle, and these tanks were just the tip of the iceberg.. Rocket troopers were stationed below, snipers in the trees and infantry at both.
A turbo laser flew over Xillianâ??s head. One of the tanks had shot at him! Xillian quickly dived off his position at the forests helm as another volley of shots lit the sky. They knew we were here, and they are still going forward. It was arrogant, but none the less intimidating.[/size][/font]