John nodded to his reptilian companion. [color=ed1c24]"Sure did. Now let's get going to the bridge,"[/color] he replied before drawing both of his pistols and slowly traversing the hallways, prepared for any more surprise encounters.

Following the interrogated pirate's instructions, it didn't take long before the two reached their destination. [color=ed1c24]"Alright, I'll throw my stun grenade in there and as soon as it goes off, you put that rifle of yours on full-auto and turn everyone in there to Swiss Cheese. I'll mop up the survivors. Ready? Go."[/color]

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The ship's captain gripped the armrests of his chair in frustration. All contact had been lost with the boarding party on the mercenaries' ship. The Combat Mech was on its knees. Their expensive fighters were quickly becoming floating scrap. And, to top it all of, reports said that some of the mercenaries were now somewhere aboard his own ship. This whole operation was a complete disaster. [color=39b54a]"Send out every last fighter we have. Keep us connected to that last ship. We lose it, and we lose all of our ore,"[/color] he shouted to his crew. Several of them frantically ran, console to console to give out their leader's orders. [color=39b54a]"And someone find those trespassers!"[/color] He heard a voice call out, [color=ed1c24]"We're right here!"[/color] before a blinding light suddenly burst in front of him.

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The hanger bays of the cruiser opened once again as another swarm of fighters entered the fray. These [url=http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111224034414/starwars/images/3/38/M12LKimogila-SWGMB.jpg]ships[/url] were meant for much larger prey though. While slow, their hulls were much better protected than the previous ships. Their weapons were also much more of a threat. Instead of firing several shots at once, these would fire a single shot at its target that would completely obliterate any normal fighter of the same class. It would be a hard fight.