Jaune; Clone Underground (AU): Chapter 1

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In an Planet belonging to that of the Galactic Empire, the Planet is known to be a Jungle Planet, filled with dense Forests and Ravines in which houses numerous Waterfalls and Underground Passageways. This Sector is largely an Unknown Planet, hence why the Imperials decided to use this Planet as a means to do their Operations in secret. That is why in the Rocky Terrains of the Planet, the Imperials built Rails for certain Transports to traverse through. But this one, these Rails use narrow, seemingly endless Link Belts similar to Tank Treads, rather than Steel Wheels and Tracks. The Vehicle in question that takes these Roads or Rails, is a 20-T Railcrawler Conveyex Transport, known simply as the Conveyex, a Model of Heavily Armored Cargo Trains.

The Conveyex moves at a rapid speed in the Rails, its location? The Imperial Facility located in the Mountains. Inside the Confines of the Conveyex, multiple Armored Cars house over a dozen Supply Crates, possibly filled with Armor, Weapons, Ammunition, and Equipment. Not only that, the Armored Cars had to modify certain Cars to house Prisoners. The Prison Block filled with Cells housing a Ray Shield to prevent any Prisoners from escaping, the only way to access or shut off the Ray Shield, is through the Console by the Door. Each Car has 6 Cells on each side, housing a number of Prisoners.

Inside the Cells are not the usuals Prisoners you would see when it comes to the Galactic Empire, but they all look exactly alike, down to last minute detail. The difference between some of them is the hairstyles, each varying from Person to Person. What you see here in the Cells are Clones, Clones of a Man named Jaune Arc.

One of the Clones is seen leaning by the Doors of the Prison Cell, trying to see or hear what the Guards are talking about. But is stopped when a Clone notices what he's doing.

Clone 1: Hey, Crosby. What do you think you're doing?

The Clone who is trying to peek at what the Guards are doing, now named "Crosby", speaks to the Clone calling him out.

Crosby: Trying to figure out where they're taking us, Bozo. We haven't gotten a single piece of Info on where we're going, and I'm not liking any of this, and I know none of you like it. The least we can do is-

He said in a hushed tone towards the now named Clone; Bozo. But his eyes immediately widened when he heard the sound of the Ray Shields opening. Crosby turns around and...

SMACK!

???: Get back in line, Clone!!

The Trooper smacks Crosby in the face with their DC-15A Blaster Carbine, sending Crosby to the Metal Floor. He looks to the Trooper that did it, seeing 4 in front of them. These Troopers wear Armor comprised of white Armor Plates worn over a black Body Glove. Its most contrasting feature is the Helmet, it contains a single Visor with two Lenses, containing a raised Ridge that ran from directly above the Visor to the back of the Helmet. These here are TK Stormtroopers, commonly known by the shortened name of TK Troopers.

TK Trooper 1: If we catch you doing any more funny business around here. We have authorization to throw you out to the Wolves.

Bozo: You can't do this!! We were Soldiers of the Empire! We won this War for all of you!! How could you treat us like this?!

TK Trooper 2: Not anymore you are, and it's not like the Empire's going even to care about you. You're all Defectives to them and everyone in the Galaxy. So enjoy these moment while it lasts, Clone. Who knows if it's going to be your last.

The TK Troopers laugh as they exit out of the Cell and close the Ray Shields. A few Clones rushed over to Crosby to help him but he told them he's fine, the Clone getting back up.

Crosby: It's fine, I've been through worst.

He sighs in frustration, afraid of what their fates will be once they reach whatever it is they're heading into.

Outside of the Conveyex, it continues its Route to the Imperial Facility as it has an Escort by the Form of the Low Altitude Assault Transport/infantry or the LAAT/i. It's different than what it was used during the Clone Wars mainly that of the color scheme which is now all gray.

Unknown to them, a Fleet of around 8 LAAT/i are soaring through the skies and making their way to the Conveyex. The Bay Doors of the Gunship open, revealing a large Group of Troopers inside, they are not TK Troopers but that of Clone Troopers.

The Clone Troopers inside are wearing white Phase II Clone Trooper Armor, their markings are no longer related to their specific Legions after the Republic became the Empire. Their markings are more painted on than organized, which means they're all over the place in their Armor. They are also equipped with either a Blaster Holster on their legs, a Sheath on their wrist, Small Pouches on both of their arms or ankles, Medium Pouch on their right leg, a large Pouch Satchel slung over their chest or in some cases, two large Pouches slung on their chests, and Blaster Holders. There are even those armed with Retractable Macrobinoculars. These are Clones of the Clone Underground.

And in the middle, is the Leader of this Group of Clones. The Clone in question wears Katarn-class Commando Armor with blue markings on his arms, chest, and Helmet. A Backpack, two Holsters for his DC-17 Blaster Pistols, and armed with a DC-17m Interchangeable Weapon System. This Man here is the Clone Template of the Clone Army, he is none other than Jaune Arc, the Former Supreme General of the Grand Army of the Republic, and now Leader of the Clone Underground.

(A/N: I don't own this Art, it belongs to their respective Owners)

A Clone hands Jaune a set of Macrobinoculars, he zooms in on the Conveyex, turning on its Infrared Feature, Jaune looks to another Area of the Rails and sees what they have in store for them is set. He immediately contacts the Units to prepare for Battle.

Jaune: All Units be ready for insertion. Geel, activate the Trap upon my order. The rest of you be ready for a Show.

He kneels by the edge of the Gunship, now joined by Geel. Geel originally belonged to the 327th Star Corps, he wears the same markings and Gear as the Clones of his Unit. But now, Geel sports a hybrid of the Arc Trooper Backpack and a Rifle Holster. He's now armed with a Sheathe on his left wrist, extra Ammo Pouches on his Belt and Kama, and small Pouches on his ankles. He prepares the Detonator as Jaune raises his hand behind Geel.

Jaune: On my mark.

Geel watches Jaune's hand, waiting for the time to strike. Inside the Conveyex, the Imperial Weapons Technicians are in an Armored Car, manning the Consoles and right as they were about to detect the Gunships headed their way....

Jaune: Mark.

ZAP!

The Trigger was pressed on the Detonator, up ahead on the Rails, it's revealed that the Clones placed large sets of Improvise Electromagnetic Pulse Charges all over the ground under the Rails. The Charges light up red and detonate, unleashing a powerful burst of Electromagnetic Energy right as the Conveyex drove past it. The Conveyex was coated in Electricity as the Troopers inside of it witness the Systems of the Transport going haywire before shutting down completely, the Train coming into a complete stop, sparks flying out in the Rails as everyone there had to hold on. In the Brig, the Ray Shields were deactivated, the Clone Prisoners wonder what's going on, witnessing TK Troopers rushing over to their Comrades.

TK Trooper: Conveyex came into a full stop, make sure these Prisoners don't get out. We'll try contacting command and inform them of the situation. 

The TK Troopers in the Prison Block nod as the rest of the TK Troopers sprint out of there. One of the Clones was about to head over to the Doors to see what's going on and was met with a TK Trooper aiming their Blaster.

TK Trooper: Don't even think about it.

The Clone raises his hand up in surrender and slowly backs away. He looks to his fellow Brothers, all of them know they can do nothing but wait for whatever is happening to subside.

Meanwhile, the Gunships slowly make their approach to the Conveyex as Jaune contacts his Troopers on the Comms.

Jaune: We're moving in. Haymaker, take out that Gunship. I'll go take the other.

In the Forests, a large Group of Clones rush out of the Trees, with one Clone being first to come out, that being Haymaker. Haymaker is a Heavy Weapons Clone Trooper, he now sports golden orange markings and retain the rest of his Equipment. Such as the Missiles on his Belts as well as some Targeting Range Goggles on their forehead, then a Communication Device including some Thick Shoulder/Sharp Knee Guards, and three Pouches on the front of his Belt.

Haymaker: Eat Rocket, Imp.

He aims his Cannon and fires out a Rocket at the Imperial Gunship, the Gunship tries to evade the Rocket, but Haymaker's Cannon has a Lock-on and targeted the Gunship immediately.

BOOM!

The Gunship fails to avoid the Rocket as it hits its Engines, the Gunship now up in Flames and crashes to the ground in a huge explosion.

Jaune: Giv, how are we on Imperial Chatter?

He looks over to Giv, who is seen manning a Communications Devise laid on the Floor of the Gunship, he also placed a Data Rod on a small Datapad that's transmitting the Data to the Imperial's Network, Giv is overseeing it. As for Giv, he was from the 41st Elite Corps and sports gray markings. He has an Antenna and a Radio Device attached to his back, a Blaster Holster on both legs, and Suspenders connecting to his Belt over his Armor.

Giv: The Device Echo gave worked. They're still tracking the Fake Conveyex we inputted on their Systems. The Contact pulled through, but we got 15-25 minutes tops before they know something's wrong. 

Jaune: Let's make this quick.

He gestures over to a Clone to deal with the last Gunship, he wears Katarn-class Commando Armor like Jaune. The Chest Piece is gray, and half of the shoulders is a darker gray, the rest of the Armor has blood red streaks on his Helmet, and other parts of his Armor. He is a Clone presumed KIA or MIA to others, he is RC-1207, otherwise known as Sev.

Jaune: Think you can make the shot?

He looks over to Sev getting into a sniping position as he aims his DC-17m with Sniper Rifle Attachment at the Gunship. Sev's Scopes already trained on the TK Trooper Pilot.

Sev: Can I?

BAM!

The shot was fired and hits directly in the Cockpit of the Gunship, killing the Pilot. The Gunship spins around uncontrollably until it hits the ground in another large explosion.

Sev: I guess I can.

Jaune: Show off.

What follows is the Clones rushing over to the Conveyex, the Doors on the back and front side of the Armored Cars open as TK Troopers step out, only to be met with Blaster Fire from the Clones, killing them. The TK Troopers behind the ones that were immediately shot down, took cover as Blaster Fire engulf the Hulls of the Armored Car.

TK Trooper 1: Call for Backup!

TK Trooper 2: I can't! The Comms are jammed! 

They continue to take cover from the Blaster Bolts as two Clones by the name of Bleu and Auran, contact the rest of their Task Force.

Bleu: Bring in the Ships. Double time it.

The Clone, Bleu, was a Member of the 501st Legion, his markings are that of his Legion, but inverted, similar to that of Fox's. He dons a Pauldron that has white markings, a white Kama, an Arc Trooper Backpack, Ammo Straps hanging on his right shoulder, Arc Trooper Ammo Pouch on his Pauldron, and a small Pouch strapped on his right arm.

Auran: Place those Detonators on the Cars, and have a Team rescue the Prisoners!! Move it! Move it!!

As for Auran, he was part of the 212th Attack Battalion, sporting orange and now, gray markings on his Armor, armed with a Heavy Assault Chest Harness on his right shoulder, a Clone Backpack, small Ammo Pouch on his right arm, Sheathe on his left wrist, along with a Kama, and Rangefinder.

The Clones rush over to the Hulls of the Armored Cars, the TK Troopers can't deal with them as the other Clones are providing cover fire, not allowing them to even exit out of the Cars. They placed Thermal Detonators around the Hulls of the Cars, and once they're set, they went to cover. A Clone hands Bleu the Detonator and he presses it.

BOOM!

Explosions erupt in the Armored Cars, those who were inside of it, mainly that of the TK Troopers, were sent flying due to the explosion, the Armored Cars now have a large hole in its Hull. Not long after, Blaster Bolts started raining down on the Armored Cars, the Clones dispatching the TK Troopers as fast as they can. Auran rushes to the Armored Cars with a Squad of Clones, more Blaster Fire could be heard in the background as Auran makes it inside, kicking a Blaster away from a TK Trooper who was wounded on the Floor. He looks around to see the Crates are still intact and orders the Clones to load them to the Shuttles. Outside, Blue looks up to the sky and waves his hand to call for the Shuttles. Which are that of the Rho-class Transport Shuttle. They make their way to the Conveyex and land on the ground, the Transport Doors opening to reveal more Clones.

The Gunship where Jaune is, makes its landing as he spots the Clones now raiding the Armored Cars of its Supplies. He and Sev step out of the Gunship as the Crates have been loaded inside the Transport Shuttle. Jaune went to look at one of the Crates that was opened and sees it's filled with DC-15A Blaster Carbines and DC-15A Blaster Rifle. As for Sev, he looks to another Crate they're bringing and sees it was Clone Armor, Sev believes they were going to destroy this Armor to use the Materials to make the TK Trooper's Armor.

Sev: At least this Gear ain't going to waste.

Jaune: Indeed, we'll put this to good use.

He gestured the Clone Commando to follow him as they head over to where Safeguard is, Safeguard is formerly from the Coruscant Guard. He still wears the same markings as them and dons a Pauldron along with Retractable Macrobinoculars. He has an Arc Trooper Ammo Pouch connected to his Pauldron, a Blaster Holster on right leg, a medium Pouch on his left thigh, small Pouch on his right arm, and a Rifle Holder on his back. Safeguard brought in a Squad of Clones as they prepare to breach the Armored Car.

Inside the Prison Block, the TK Troopers are aiming their Blasters at the Doors, they heard the explosions outside and believe they are under attack. The Clone Prisoners watch with anticipated silence as the TK Troopers have their fingers on the Trigger, ready to blast anyone that enters through those Doors. When all of a sudden....

BOOM!

The Doors were blown open, the Clones roll in Electromagnetic Pulse Grenades, the EMP Greandes activate, overloading the TK Troopers' Armor as they collapse to the Floor. The Clones breach in while the TK Troopers are distracted, Jaune and Sev fire out multiple Blaster Bolts, taking out a few of the TK Troopers and allowing the Clones to get to cover.

Crosby sees the TK Troopers engaging the Clones and had a dumb idea, he waits for the right moment, when he saw it, Crosby lunges at the TK Troopers that's actually the one that smacked him earlier, and tackles him to the ground. There was a struggle and right as the other TK Troopers were about to fire at him, the rest of the Clone Prisoners went to attack the remaining TK Troopers, knocking them to the ground or in some cases, grabbing their Blaster Rifles and shooting them with it. After much struggle, Crosby was able to get the Blaster from the TK Trooper and shoots him on the face, killing him.

Jaune: Ease up, Trooper. You're safe.

Crosby breathes heavily before turning to Jaune, who has his hand stretched out, Crosby takes the offer as he grabs Jaune's hand and Jaune pulls him back up his feet.

Safeguard: Well I'll be, is that you Crosby?

Crosby: Captain?

Jaune: You two know each other?

Safeguard: Crosby was a Lieutenant part of my Division in the Coruscant Guard, it seems some of us were able to break through the hold.

Crosby: Uhm, what is it you guys are talking about?

Jaune: We'll explain the whole situation back at Base. Right now, we need to get out of here.

The three made their way out of the Armored Cars, Jaune seeing the rest of the Clones bringing in the last of the Prisoners to the Shuttles. But he spots Giv running to him in a panic, and he's holding the Datapad on his hand.

Giv: Boss, looks like they sent Ships to

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