A Father’s Journey

Prologue

Mara’s mission to the Shadow Academy had been a success. She had left under the cover of a cargo pilot moving prototype tech to the frontlines of the Imperial advances in the colonies. Bannon had reactivated his imperial credentials, and had set the rendezvous point to an old Separatist arms facility in the industrial district of Castell.

Raath put down his helmet on a crate next to the console, and walked towards the senator.

“You’re doing the right thing Senator!” Raath tried his best to sound friendly, but diplomacy wasn’t his strong suit.

The senator shook his head. “Haven’t you heard?” The senator’s words were a sad whisper. “The general is one of you! He’s chosen sides! These men, this facility. It was always Imperial!”

Raath looked perplexed. This was easier than expected. Castell really belonged to the Imperial loyalists. “What about you Senator?” Raath asked. “Where is your allegiance?” He knew the answer didn’t matter. The senator would be imprisoned anyway. 

After a few hours, the Imperial Guards had cleared out the facility. Raath picked up his comms and opened a secure channel. “Commander. You’re clear.”

Bannon walked out on the balcony. It had been a long time since the two had seen each other. The two veterans shared stories, doubts, and hopes. Bannon trusted Raath with the truth, and asked him for one last favor. They were interrupted by Raath’s comms. “Commander! The cargo shuttle is here.”

Bannon walked up to Mara on the offloading platform, accompanied by the Reapers. A small round pod floated in front of her.

Bannon smiled, and turned to Commander Raath. “Commander. I’ve got it from here.” Raath tilted his head. “Are you sure Commander?” Bannon nodded. “Thank you Commander." Raath nodded, and signaled to the other Reapers to leave the facility.

They were alone. It was as if time slowed down. All but the hum of the city, and the wind sweeping across the platform. Bannon walked closer to the pod, and removed the lid.

Bannon froze. He could hardly recognise his son. The child was pale, with dark circles under the eyes. Bannon tried not to look at the child. “Ww-wh-what has happened to him?” Bannon asked quietly. Mara looked at Bannon with pity. She told him how the child had been exposed to darkness, pain, and anger, and how these evils had infected the child. She also told him that she knew a wise Jedi who could help mend the spirit of his son.

Bannon snapped out of it, and waved her off. “Stop it!! I’m not giving up my son again.” He slowly picked his son up from the pod.

Bannon looked down at his child. “I have darkness in me too. I will keep you safe, and maybe we can find light together.”

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This build concludes my Bannon storyline for this season. Let me know what you think. 🙂 Thanks for watching.

[The CE faction applies the Industrial Asset on this build]