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Talking to himself as if in a habit while in hyperspace, Ravenous in a calm cold expressionless motion counted down "Exiting hyperspace in three, two , one.... now entering calculated orbital entree." Stopping just outside of the gravitational pull Ravenous hit a few more commands into his main frames console.

Linking up to the transmittion system once more looking for any signal at all for docking his ship "Broadcasting all channels this is Chained Fenrir here, requesting docking permission." Soon after this a female voice popped onto the comm link in a slightly monotheistic tone "Roger that Chained Fenrir you are clear for dock on Decklo 1, you will be sent the coordinates."

Glancing over the freshly received information Ravenous locked it into his autopilot as he walked down into his person study and lab. Strolling over to one of the larger droids located here. Activating the large droid as it fired up it's programmed greeting as per his preference "Greeting Master Ravenous, a pleasure to meet you again." it's simplistic voice sounding almost human but hinting in a more robotic mannerism.

Smirking back at the machine before him Ravenous replied friendly "Why hello again Loki, it's been awhile since I last activated you.... but it is that time again when I'll be needing your assistance once more." His tone some what friendly towards the holodroid before him.

Staring back at Ravenous Loki spoke once more "It is indeed good to be back Master Ravenous, might I ask what form you wish for me to take up at this time?" Repositioning himself Ravenous lowered his gaze upon the floor in thought before glancing up and turning around walking away "Assume program shift alt. two." Leaving the room and heading toward the docking opening hatch Ravenous left the activated droid alone.

Loki quickly changing it's image into that of a cloaked figure and followed his master out of the ship which had just landed.

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Walking down the runway Ravenous accompanied by Loki descended the metallic strip to the sight of a hot climate of molten lava and gases flaring up from the molten rock. Covering his face with the nip of his outfit to help him deal with the intensive heat all around them, not thirty feet away from them were a few Mustafarians. This was identified by their tall and skinny physical appearance as Ravenous recalled from his many long hours of study in his younger days. Walking out toward the approaching beings Loki and Ravenous sent a friendly hand wave toward them to show there good intent.

Stopping just a few feet away from them, the taller of the two spoke aloud "Would you happen to be of the Chain of Fenrir?" remaining silent toward the two Ravenous merely nodded in response. The shorter of the two placing herself at the southern end of the species spoke softly "Might we ask the business of your stay then?". It was Loki that spoke this time around in a slightly authoritative manner "We are here on official Jedi business... or so I've been told by my Master." Ravenous crossed his arms slowly as his robotic companion continued to discuss and ramble the matter of their appearance on the planet while also asking as to where the old Enclave used to be located.

Soon enough they had acquired a rough estimate of where the Enclave used to be from the pair of Mustafarians, departing for that direction Loki looked at Ravenous during their travel. "Master is it just me or do you know speak often around others." Walking a bit further Ravenous ever looking forward to their destination "Talking to much isn't really my thing I suppose.... it's more of a habit I learned from my master, if one speaks not of their idioticness then it won't spread. But if one remains silent then the brilliance of one will never be taught." Remaining silent the remainder of their short travel Ravenous began to doubt that the Cube still existed until he cam across a large structural ruin of a Jedi Temple.

Glancing about the huge structure Ravenous felt the strong presence of the Force within those walls of both the dark and light side. The pull of each was great indeed which caused him to break a cold sweat from the sheer aura of the place's history stand before him. Noticing something wrong with his Master as he stopped and stared in awe at the ruins before them "Master are you alright? Is something ailing you?" Snapping out of his daze the black haired man shook his head with a sigh "It's nothing prepare for departure, the faster we get this thing back the the temple the faster we get it away from the Sith's hands."

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The Olympian Class-Escort Ship PMC Providence exited hyperspace over the planet Mustafar. The 2nd Platoon of Hunter Company was sitting in the cargo bay, using empty crates and field tents as temporary quarters for the trip.

Their lieutenant walked in and kicked a chair over, causing it to strike against one of the bulkheads. The loud noise drew all the attention in the room to him. "We just dropped out of hyperspace. Lets get this cleaned up and on the line in 10 minutes!"

And that was all he needed to say. The men began to shift it, packing up their tents and supplies, clearing the cargo bay and making space.

A Jedi had sent in a request for troops to Master Halcyon, and Master Halcyon had relayed that request to Master Zordon. Hunter Company was ordered by Captain Stowe to be at the beck and call of the Jedi on Ilum so 2nd platoon had gotten called up to fill that request. The Lieutenant thought this was a perfect chance for harsh weather training. Mustafar was a perfect place to get the men some experiance with super hot atmosphere, ash filled air and harsh terrain.

Providence made some inquiries about any Jedi on the planet and recieved information on the Jedi's landing site. Providence put in a course to match and within minutes was doing a flyby over the Chained Fenrir

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Reaching the basic structural edge around the ruins, Ravenous and Loki slowed as the signs of an great struggle still remained just as the main buildings did somewhat. Stopping near the base of this buildings core Loki came to a abrupt halt while his sensors picked up a signal being sent from the Fenrirs Chain before belaying it to the other in a metallic voice "Master Ravenous, it would seem that the request of assistance has finally arrived and is landing near the ship. What should we do?" Glancing back toward the cloaking droid Ravenous quick as if calculating a precaution said this fairly quickly with a snap "Send them our coordinates and tell them to bring any digging equipment they have on them.... we might be needing it in all this rumble." Nodding back toward his master Loki opened up a comm link with the Fenrirs Chain which relayed the message back to the Providence.

"Come in Province this is Fenrirs Chain, come in."

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Providence remained locked in a 30 mile long, figure eight holding pattern with the Fenrirs Chain at the center of that pattern. The Com officer on board recieved the message from the surface and opened the channel. "Roger that Fenrirs Chain, this is Providence. Go ahead."

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Ravenous hearing the machine speaking aloud toward the larger ship of the alliance forces he placed on his communications visor while moving his hand to sign Loki to link him in as well. Nodding his head in response, Loki looked over at Ravenous before his master began to speak into the Droid as if it were a microphone or intercom.

"Roger that Providence, requesting excavation assistance near coordinates 142-34, north-east of your current location. Thank you for any help you can provide. Over and out."

Closing the channel between the two Ravenous switched his Visor's function over to more of a scanner to analyze the structure before him. Pulling out his datapad from before he began to glance over the information that he had gathered over the former enclave temple. Where as Loki had started scouting the area for any signs of life or recent disturbance in case of attack from natives or wild animals.

Speaking to himself the young force user began to mutter to himself over his notes while walking through the assumed entrance "If the entrance is located here... then the main hall should have been located over there..." slowly walking back and forth around the front one might assume he was somewhat delusional.

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"Excavation Assistance?" Captain Morgan asked with a raised eyebrow.

"It's what he said sir." The com's officer replied.

The captain shifted in his seat to look over at the bridge sensor station. "Ensign, have we detected any life signs over the entirety of our holding pattern?"

The sensor officer shook his head. "Negative captain. No significant life readings in the area. I'm reading one humanoid along with what must be a droid in this area." The ensign said pointing to a spot on the map where a heat bloom showed the signature of a person in red and another signature in white indicating a small, mobile EM field.

"Ok, whatever. Helm, get us over that spot and tell Hunter Two to prepare for drop. Sensors, give me a deep scan of the whole area." The captain ordered.

The helmsman twisted the ships yolk left and brought the ship around on course to take them over the spot. Providence settled in and hovered over the remains of the temple. It's rear cargo elevator descended with the 2nd platoon of Hunter Company ready to go. Lieutenant Bishop run up and down the line once real quick, double checking everyone's pack himself before stepping into his position. "Ok people. Nice even dispersal. Rally up on my beacon. Just like in practice. Ready? Steady? Jump!"

32 infantry troopers jumped out of the perfectly good space ship. Falling about 1000 feet before pressing the buttons on their shoulders, deploying their repulsorpacks. By the time they hit the ground they were like feathers, lightly touching down. They deactivated their packs took them off their shoulders, slipped their gear packs onto thier back and hand carried their repulsorpacks to rally up with Bishop.

The lieutenant had his repulsorpack off and had his comlink to his mouth seconds after landing. "Providence, this is Hunter Two Actual. We're deployed and on the ground. Thanks for the lift."

The voice of the Com officer came back over the link. "Roger that Hunter Two Actual. Good luck down there boys."

The ship overhead peeled away and went into a circular holding pattern around the infantry platoon, ready to supply support when needed.

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Finishing the round about scanning of the area Loki before venturing toward the large platoon that had just landed before him. Bowing slightly as his Master had instructed him upon as a formal standard greeting before straightening up and speaking "Welcome gentlemen it's a pleasure to be working with you on this mission." Offering his hand toward anyone of them willing to return his programed gesture.

Meanwhile Ravenous being to peel away small bits and pieces of rubble fishing around for any sign of where the cube of his search could have been placed during the great fight. Upon further investigation he started to find what he believed to be the main hall leading to the holding chamber only to find it buried under tons of rock and ruin. Sighing to himself the Padawan ran his hand through his jet black locks "This is going to be troublesome..."

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Lieutenant Bishop accepted the hand and gave it a firm shake. "Yeah. Are you the Jedi or his droid friend?" He asked as he pulled his hand away and gave a wide sweeping hand signal to his men to start piling their repulsorpacks together and to place a beacon to form their rally mark in case they got separated.

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His holographed expression seemed to shift to that of displeasure at the slight off chance of being mistaken as his Master "Oh no no, I am no Jedi by any means I am merely my Master's faithful companion. Returning to subject I suggest grabbing your equipment and following me I recently scanned the nearby area and the rock platforming seems to be giving way so time is of the utmost importance. Please follow me to my Master." Turning around and moving fairly quickly Loki ventured off toward his Masters previous location, jumping and climbing up and over piece of rubble laid around. Moving along corridors and a few halls Loki stumbled upon the last place he had recalled sighting his Master, speaking politely towards the others while looking around "That is odd I do not remember my Master saying anything about wandering off. This is so typical mannerism that he has.."

During this time said man was walking back into sight with a few scratches along his uniform and a bit of white ooze dripping from the small wounds under his uniform. His stance straightened excluding his left arm holding his right for elevational purposes. "Talking about me behind my back are we Loki? I thought I has programmed you better then that..." Speaking back in a teasing manner Loki retorted "I was also programmed to have a advanced AI powerful enough to know when it's Master wonders off without telling anyone else."

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Bishop frowned "Yeah. you guys can braid each others ponytails later. I've got a company of men here at your request. What exactly do you want us to do?"

The lieutenant wasn't here for chitchat. Not on this planet anyway. The heat and ash made it hard enough just to breathe. "We've all got folding shovels for digging and there's a few kilometers worth or rope between all of us."

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Turning his attention over the the lieutenant as his uniform identified him as so Ravenous smirked back "I see... then follow me and be mindful of the shifting rubble, it can be quite bothersome. Turning around and walking back the way from which he had originally strolled from. The ground transforming from rough yet flat ground and stone to melted or scratched old tiles covered over in large patches of fallen stone.

As he turned a few corners drawing them deeper into the maze like outlay of the ancient temple, the environment began to show more signs of battle and scars over the crafted tiles. A few times along their way Ravenous would come to a closed passage causing him to sigh as he checked his notes again before turning around and resuming their venture. After an hour of wandering and crawling between smaller pocket holes leading to another side of more passages and hallways.

Falling short of a tall narrow dead end hall filled to the top with large chunks of stone from the ceiling blocking off the way. Glancing down at his notes and over the walls which showed dust covered signs, Ravenous walked over rolling his hand over it pulling away covering showing 'Artifact Vault' in the and below that was scratches.

Long and rough Ravenous touched them gently examining them closely as he held a fair clue as to what it was before a crash could be heard from the large concave wall as a large four legged creature jumped through the weakest point near the top. Falling shortly and landing a few feet away from the group it screamed loudly as if enraged. At this point Ravenous stood up and faced sudden appearance of the large beast. Raising his hands up to try and calm it he spoke softly to the others ".....Lava Flea...."

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The sound of 32 rifles being raised echoed through the tunnels as Bishop and his men leveled their weapons at the creature. "Whatever the hell it is, it better back the hell off." Bishop said. He obviously wasn't an animal lover type person.

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Slowly inching to the right of the enraged beast before them Ravenous spoke back in a calming manner to the combat ready troops behind him "I believe it only thinks we are invading their territory.... let me try to calm it with my mind. If this fails shoot away.... but I'd prefer a nonviolent solution if at all possible." Meanwhile Loki pulled out his long Vibroblade and his DT-57 blaster pistol ready to combat the large beast threatening his Master with it's loud screeching.

Reaching out with his mind Ravenous began to trend along the large animals thoughts, stringing to together whatever he could in order to portray the parties momentary involvement in their nest as they would have it. Reading deeper within the folds of it's mind he began to search for the location of the Cube as the Nest might have happened across it's current position. Crossing the two minute mark Ravenous pulled out of it's mind causing the large Flea to calm down and slowly walk towards Ravenous.

Reaching up and petting it's head gently, he spoke lightly "There is a nest in the direction we need to travel in..." Lowering his weapons the Holodroid spoke first "So you've located the Cube Master?" Returning to his original posture Ravenous turned around to face the others "No, but I have an idea as to where it might be if it still remains on this hot rock." Glancing to the side he muttered lightly "Though it is likely it might have been stolen by the Sith Enclave some time ago as their is dark presence in the force here still." Eying the soldiers the large Lava Flea snorted before walking calmly and slowly towards them stopping just before them.

Facing the large opening presented by the now befriended flea Ravenous started climbing up the tall pile, using the force to maneuver quickly up and towards the top. Jumping from stable stone to steady surfaces, once he reached the hole he looked down before sighing to himself as the situation was worse then he had thought it was. Half of the grounds and such were laid waste to lava streams running smoothly along the temple walls, thinking to himself that they were Force infused which would be the only explanation for it withstanding that intense amount of heat. Shouting behind him "I hope your men brought jet packs, cause it's going to be jumpy from here on out..."

(Sorry for the slow response Mik, I've been rather busy with work and school as of late.)

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"First Squad! Keep an eye on that thing." Lieutenant Bishop said.

Eight of the 32 troopers kept their guns trained on the lava flea. Bishop wasn't about to let his men get killed because they let their guard down.

The Lieutenant climbed the pile after the Jedi. He found it difficult to do with his pack on but he managed. By the time he got to the top he had to slow down though. He dare not walk any further into the area where Ravenous had ventured. The heat was like a wall. "Are you kidding?" He said. "Jetpacks or no jetpacks we can't go in there. We'll burst into flames a few yards past the doorway."

Bishop crouched down low and turned his face away from the heat to catch a breath.