[center][img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/1b/ab/69/1bab6929380e2558d2395b1e47777547.jpg[/img][h3]Aboard Moff Taurus' capital ship, in Illos Space[/h3][/center]

The air aboard the impressive Imperial vessel was filled with tension. So much of it that one could have sliced it wide open with a metaphorical knife. Crewmen darted around the spacecraft, while others stayed in their designated places. The Moff in charge of the ship had quite a few detractors to his divisive plans involving Paradise, which they were within range of at the moment. She walked through the central hallway, her boots clanking against the thick durasteel floors with every step. Each movement of Talina Eriston seemed to be rift with pure determination, yet her expression was one of picturesque calmness. She was not herself on this mission, she had taken another identity and was under deep cover. If her true identity had been revealed then she would most certainly be court-martialed. That did not concern her, failure was never something she considered.

Talina's shoulder length brown hair was tied into an topknot, a hat of an esteemed Imperial officer sat upon the top her head. She looked every bit the part, including the scowl she sported on her face as she made her way to the bridge of the vessel. Crewmen that took notice of her approaching presence stood at attention, giving her salutes. They looked upon her as a commanding officer, someone of a greater rank then them. In actuality she was but a highly skilled spy, who led every single person on the ship on. It felt odd to be performing such a mission 'against' fellow Imperials, but she could not turn down a direct order. Taurus' actions were illogical, she could see why Moff Orro had called upon her for such a high risk task. He trusted her, thought highly of her and she had every intention to reinforce that embedded trust in her.

Two Stormtroopers saluted as she approached the entrance to the bridge, following a short set of stairs she found herself walking on a direct course to Moff Taurus. He had his back turned, his gaze directed out the front of bridge, the man's eyes deadset on the opposing Imperial starship. The other Star Destroyer stood out amongst the backdrop of the stars, the sight nearly took away the devoted Imperial spy's breath as she continued walking. To the sides on a lower level were the bridge's crew, they kept an eye upon the ship's logistics, detailing any important information to the moff. A few glanced up at her as she walked, then returned to their stations. Flanking the moff were his second, Admiral Benkai Costake, and his third in command, Vice Admiral Nelsam Varnor. 

"The ship is ready for any scenario sir, crew morale is high." Talina spoke out to the moff. Admiral Costake glanced at Talina, then back out toward the window. Varnor was on a datapad, but he briefly popped his eyes up from the device. Both men remained silent as Taurus spoke out, having turned his attention to Talina, who he believed at the moment was one of his loyal officers aboard his Star Destroyer.

"Excellent to hear, Lieutenant. We cannot allow the mission to fail, Orro is in the wrong here," Taurus confidently stated. He was young by moff standards, but was held by high esteem within Imperial command. That was until his latest decision to harass a neutral power. "I will not accept his boarding. He must be the one to back off." 

"Sir, are you sure about this?" Costake inquired, the words not coming out in the most upbeat of tones. He blinked as Taurus scowled, his brow furrowing. 

"Surer than every, Admiral. Try not to question my decisions again. Varnor, give the order to send Imperial boarding craft to Paradise. I want that scum brought onto my ship alive, rip through the entire station if you have to." Taurus ordered, then glanced back at the window. Varnor tapped on his datapad, then finally spoke.

"I cannot do that sir. The crew do not stand behind you."

"Varnor are you mad? Lieutenant Locrev just informed me the ship is ready and stands behind me. I will find you of contempt against the Empire if you do not issue the order." Taurus reiliterated, getting right into Varnor's face, his hands on the man's collar.

"I never stated they stood behind [i]you[/i], sir." Talina interjected as Taurus corrected the moff and he began to turn his rage towards her. 

"Are you threatening to remove me from command? I call the shots around here, the ship does not move without my orders. I will have you all you all put under trial and dishonorably discharged!" Taurus exclaimed, as he stared down Talina. Then spoke out once more, to his second in command. "Are you with these traitors, Benkai?"

"I am sir, I do apologize it had to come to this." The Admiral answered, as a trio of Stormtroopers walked through the doorway, heading towards the officers and the moff. 

"Have all three of these mutineers thrown into the brig immediately." Taurus ordered as the troopers approached, their blaster rifles raised. 

All eyes on the bridge had turned to the attempted mutiny. Talina did not even turn to the glance at the approaching soldiers, instead a smirk appeared on her face and she stepped aside. That smile that only appeared on her face when a plan had come to total fruition. All three troopers passed by Talina, and pointed their weapons at the moff. Who looked more shocked than he had ever before in his entire life. His typically calm facade had been torn through and he glared at all in the room.

"Moff Taurus I am removing you from command of this Star Destroyer, effective immediatly. I am handing you over the Moff Orro and ordering this vessel to stand down in its approach to Paradise." Costake ordered, his words now full of poise and command. One of the stormtroopers placed Taurus in handcuffs, then started to lead him away.

"You will all hang for this, every single one of you that went along with this treacherous offense!" Taurus hollered as he was pushed away from the bridge. Talina nearly laughed at the man's words. Then activated her comlink. 

"Sir, this is Agent Talina Eriston. Moff Taurus has been removed from command and placed in the brig. Admiral Costake will remove the vessel from Paradise space and puts himself along with everyone on the ship under your command." The formerly undercover Imperial agent stated, the now first and second in command surprised at the revelation. Neither spoke a word, only glancing at each other then towards Talina as she walked out the bridge, the smile still on her face. She had to report back to Orro personally.

Orro would inform them all later of what had just transpired. She had under a rouse convinced them both to mutiny against the moff, an initiative neither had openly objected to. She did not plant the seeds, only helped them grow. Talina had spent the last week masqueraded as another high ranking woman on the ship, Lieutenant Locrev. That woman would return to her post as soon as Talina left the ship. Taurus' brash decision to invade neutral space was not looked favorably upon by many under his command. Now the risk filled action had been squashed.