*Colonel Syyl Vestor came to attention as he viewed the troops in front of him. Ten thousand men gathered before him in perfect ranks. These were elite troops made up of crack paratroopers and crack space assault troopers, this new unit, the 4th Legion, was something of an experiment. Their mission was to be the first in an invasion to hit atmosphere, and to create a landing zone for follow on forces, and then support them using highly mobile airborne strikes. He was proud to lead these men, vehicles and ships to transport them would be forth coming, but until then...they would have time to get to know one another in their new units. He was not one for impressive speeches...a gift he sometimes wished he had, but his reputation as a tough but fair commander had already carried through the troops transferred under his command.*

"Men, we are now the 4th Legion, the literal tip of the spear for the Phoenix Imperium, for our Imperium. Our job will be to punch holes into the enemy and then keep those holes open for heavier follow on forces. We will do everything necessary to accomplish our mission, individual initiative in taking our given objectives is expected of all of you, but not at the expense of others lives who are depending upon us. I know in the coming weeks we will become a powerful and feared tool of the Imperium's enemies and those who would do our people harm. That is all. Draw your new sets of armor and get used to them. The things that fall from the sky...are burning hulks and Imperial Jumptroopers! Dismissed!"

*With near perfect unison the lines of troops began moving out to draw their new equipment.*

*Lavey walks onto the shooting range where 8 Quarren where laying prown on the damp ground practicing their aim and rate of fire. Looking out over the troops With his arms folded behind his back when with his head tilted back so that he could look down his face tentacles at his new squad.*

Officer, I would like to expect my new troops.

*With a nod the officer in question called the 8 Quarrens to attention in front a watch tower so that the next group could use the shooting range.*

*LaVey marched up and down the lines expecting the soldiers and singling them out when something was out of place. Often stopping and asking questions like "where are you from?" to ease the tension. Once he was satisfied he walked to his place next to the officer and turned to face the soldiers.*

My name is LaVey, but you can call me Sir or Sergent! I have been charged to turn this sorry group of inbreed fishes into an elite marine squad worthy of dying by the side of the rest of the fine examples of soldiers already fighting on the fronts. To think... something like this would have to happen to me. The truth is, YOUR LIVES AREN'T WORTH THE CHUM THEY FEED YOU. Now gather your gear... we are going for a run!

*The Quarrens all run to gather their gear as they mumble between themselves at speech they where just give.*

Good... Now Follow me!

*LaVey wraps his robes close and takes off running toward the shore line of the nearest lake.*

*LaVey runs in the water until it is to about his waist before he dives in and begins to swim down into mercy water keeping up a fast pace until he is at the lowest point in the lake. There floating in the water with his feet barely touching the rocky bottom he turns to the troops and yells in his native tongue for them to form up in the cold waters.*

FORM UP!

We are Aquatic Shock Troops, and as such we must be able to operate underwater where ever the fight takes us. Some of you are out of breath. Which tells me that we have a lot more training. One thing if you have not noticed yet is if one person falls behind. Everyone will be punished until the weak links are strengthened. It's a part of Military life Squids, the worthless excuse for a Quarren beside you could save your life...

Lets get back to shore. You can all practice swimming back and forth until I get tired.

*They all Swim back to the shore where LaVey Stands upon the beach watching them swim.*

*A new day begins with the Quarren's being awaken by LaVey walking into the room and yelling "Rise to the living!" from the depth of his bowels. Standing at the end of the barrack he watches and they fumble to there feet and stand at attention in front of there cots.*

It's another wonderful day outside today. Its a shame I have to spend it all with you. I hope you enjoyed your rest because today I am going to make you all pay for making me miss this weather. Clean up and get something to eat.

Dismissed.

*LaVey wraps his black robes tight and turns towards the door while the others all rush to get everything in order before heading to the mess hall. LaVey Knew that they where ready. He was asked to train simple soldiers and that is what he had done. Anything he taught now was above his call of duty. Taking apart firing arms, going on runs and spending time in the class room learning ranking systems where all complete. Now all he wanted was his deployment orders.*

*A rather simple message reaches LaVey. A short while after he had dismissed his men he is approached by an Officer Candidate who had been attached as an aide to the Lieutenant of 3rd Platoon*

=Officer Candidate=

Jevan had walked to a Military base. He had walked from afar and into the Military base and saw a Lobby their. He then saw a man at the desk. "Excuse me can you tell me where I am.?" he asked.

"Reckon I can. You are in the Military Academy of the Phoenix Imperium. Need I say more?" said the man. "No," said jevan. "But perhaps I can join the Phoenix Imperium?"

"Boy you don't just join! You have to fill out papers and such then you are a part of the army. Can you handle that?" said the man. "Yes sir." said jevan. His eyes widened a bit in suprise as a pile of papers as large as a book appeared on the desk but then he sighed in relief when the man took many of the papers back and only left four.

As Jevan finally filled out the papers the man had told him to get his stuff and go to the barracks. He did as he was told and got his bags and headed for the barracks. He was assigned a room with two Bunk beds. There were four large lockers on one wall, and the locks were on the bed as well with a Imperial Uniform. He took one of the first beds and tested the lock to see if it worked. He then put his stuff and the Uniform in the locker that had his Trooper number on it. RC-8211. He then sat on his bed and lied down and enjoyed his small freetime until he had to go to be enlisted.

Another person had waked into the room. Jevan had said his name without even looking at him. "Hey Chris..." he had said. Jevan had jumed off the bed in suprise. "Chris!" he said again this time louder. They did their usual hand shake and then brotherly hugged each other."Dude, I haven't seen you for years! What are you doing here?" he asked Chris. "I heard that Jasmine works here, signed up to be a Commando. That's what I'm doing too." he replied.

"I just got here," He noticed one of the bunks that were empty on the other bunk. "so I guess you were here for a while?" he asked. "Yeah, think I got here this morning." he said. "They said Training for Commandos start tommorrow." he added. "Well good, I'm tired. Well I guess I can't say wake me, they're already gonna do that." Jevan said."I just hope your wrong." said Chris. They both climbed into their bunks and started sleeping.

*The Sehlter Base Military Academy's landing bay was large, clean and intimidating. It was a shining example of the Pheonix Imperium's military power. As the D.C.A. Shuttle and X-Wings came in for a landing defensive guns locked on to the ships and tracked them as they landed. Heavily armed Pheonix Imperium Stormtroopers armed with heavy repeaters. The stormtroopers used hand signals to guide the ships in. The X-Wings landed on a seperate landing pad, while the D.C.A. Lambda Shuttle landed in the diplomatic landing pad.

The shuttle touched down and the ramp lowered with a hiss of released steam. Sion Solomon walked down the ramp, his boots clicking against the metal ramp. He hailed the stormtrooper captain. Sion was 30 years of age, one of the oldest of the Solomon cousins. He was dressed in a black and red Sith battlesuit. A DL-44 Blaster pistol was strapped to his right thigh. As he waled forward towards the Stormtrooper captain, his lightsaber swung from it's place on his belt. Sion was 5'11 and had green eyes. He had a handsome face, exceot for a brutal scar that was on the right side of his face.* http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080313215807/starwars/images/8/8b/Ganner_Rhysode.png

"Greetings Captain. I am here to inspect the students here." Said Sion cooly.

"Greetings mr. Solomon. We were not expecting you and we would have killed you on entry if not for your cousin Gabriel. You are free to inspect the cadets as but you will do so with guards and without weapons." Said the stormtrooper captain as he held out his hand.

"Of course Captain." Said Sion as he handed over his lightsaber and blaster pistol.

*Sion was led through the facility by a stormtrooper escort. Sion reached out with the force, searching for potential allies, even before he viewed test scores and reports on the students. He felt a flicker in the force, something of the darkside... He reached out to it and then began moving towards the source of the power, intrigued he moved quickly. The Stomtroopers quickened their pace to keep up.*

*Her office would be open but the door to her private meeting room was closed as she sat on her computer. Her receptionist smiled at the man and troopers*

==Tammy==

Hi How can I help you? Miss Var is busy I think and not taking visitors.

*The girl smiled up from her desk. The room was small, a couch and a water cooler off to the back near the door and a desk where Tammy sat near another door that read BrigGen. Var.*

*Sion frowned as he looked at the receptionist.*

"Sir, why would you need to speak with BrigGeneral Var. She is not a student or open to recruitment." said a stormtrooper. "We should leave and view the student's test scores."

*Sion closed his eyes and drew on the force, empowering his voice with persuassion.*

"Yes, you need to leave and view the student test scores. Bring them back to me after you have reviwed ALL of them." Ordered Sion.

*He smiled as the stormtroopers confuzed and manipulated by the force filed out of the room and off to carry out his orders. Sion looked at the receptionist again.*

"Are you sure absolutely sure she is busy?" He asked with a hint of darkness in his voice. "You should probably inform her that she has a visitor. I can sit here with you and wait until she has time to see me." He said flashing a menacing smile.

*Tammy clicked a button on her communicator and it opened a channel to Aria' room*

==Tammy==

There is a man here to see you Miss Var

*After a moment Aria spoke through the communicator*

:: I'm not taking guests, Tell him I am busy, I have reports to file ::

*Tammy looked at the man*

==Tammy==

Miss Var has been awful busy recently. She can't see you right


:: Screw it Tammy I can't do my work now, too much humm drum today. Send him in ::

*Tammy pointed to the door to the office*

==Tammy==

I guess she is free to see you, please keep it brief