**Chapter 545**
**Scene 1**
**Dagon POV**
**Grey Wolf Bridge**
It had been a week since we took Orron III.
The Corporate Sector had tried four pathetic counterattacks in the first few days. After we destroyed thirty Munificent-class frigates, twenty Techno Union frigates, and sixteen Sabaoth Destroyers, they had gone silent. But I knew it wouldn't last.
Now the real storm was coming.
I stood at the central holotable, the massive star map of the Orron system glowing before me. The planet hung at the center, protected by its three moons. I had positioned task forces around each one, forming an **Engetsu** — the Crescent Moon formation. Ancient Mandalorian and Takeda-inspired tactics adapted for space. Highly defensive, excellent for a last stand, with overlapping fields of fire and strong flank protection.
"Fleet status," I ordered.
The display updated in real time.
**1st Moon – Primary Defense Line**
- 6 Nebula-class Star Destroyers (*Abyssal Devourer, Noxian Sovereign, Stygian Serpent, Umbral Drake, Void-Ripper, Erebus Maw*)
- 2 Resurgent-class Battlecruisers (*Grey Wolf, Resurgent*)
- 3 Valiant-class Star Destroyers (*Silencer, Endurance, Retribution*)
- 15 Lancer-class Frigates
- 20 Marauder-class Corvettes
- 40 Arquitens-class Command Cruisers
- 15 Venators
**2nd Moon**
- 5 Nebula-class Star Destroyers (*Blight-Scale, Eclipse Wing, Malefic Wyrm, Obsidian Terror, Void-Gazer*)
- 2 Resurgent-class Battlecruisers (*Fortitude* under Fleet Admiral Dittmar, *Fulminatrix*)
- 3 Valiant-class Star Destroyers (*Knull, Necrosword, Enterprise*)
- 25 Lancers
- 30 Marauder-class Corvettes
- 30 Arquitens-class Light Cruisers
- 5 Venators
**3rd Moon**
- 4 Nebula-class Star Destroyers (*Cinder-Dark, Midnight Bane, Tartarus Leviathan, Dusk-Fire*)
- 2 Valiant-class Star Destroyers (*Vanguard, Skelter*)
- 1 Resurgent-class Battlecruiser (*Fulminatrix*)
- 20 Marauder-class Corvettes
- 25 Lancer-class Frigates
- 10 Venators
- 15 Accumulator-class Assault Ships
**Main Planet Blockade**
- 2 Allegiance-class Battlescruisers (*Dominion, Eclipse*)
- 310 Aegis Hammerhead-class Light Cruisers
- 95 Braha'tok-class Gunships
- 35 Accumulators
- 10 Arquitens-class Command Cruisers
- 40 Arquitens-class Light Cruisers
Hidden in the shadow of the third moon, the 25 Starkiller-class Light Carriers waited in ambush position, their hangars full of TIE Avengers, Punishers, and Skelters.
Beyond the planetary system, several hundred kilometers out — at the extreme effective range of our capital ship weapons — I had deployed ninety modified gravity mines. These slow, powerful torpedoes created intense localized gravity waves capable of tearing capital ships apart by disrupting their structural integrity. I didn't have the knowledge to mine entire hyperspace routes yet, but the old Mandalorian gravity mines salvaged from Malachor were proving extremely effective.
"Intercept confirms a very large CIS fleet is en route," Blam reported. "They're coming through Ammuud–Urdur–Oslumpex V–Matra VI. Straight shot to Orron III."
I smiled grimly. "Let them come."
**Scene 2**
**Olympus Mons – Modified Arquitens-class Command Cruiser**
I left the bridge to join the girls aboard the *Olympus Mons* — my personal mobile command ship. The heavily modified Arquitens had been upgraded with a reinforced beskar and doonium hull, expanded internal systems, and devastating firepower.
**Olympus Mons Specifications**
**Length:** 927 meters
**Height:** 151 meters
**Width/Wingspan:** 275 meters
**Top sublight speed:** 250,000 km/h
**Crew:** 2,700 (maximum occupancy)
**Complement:**
- 30 Skelters
- 6 Warden Dropships
**Armor:** Beskar-reactive plating mixed with doonium
**Propulsion:** Krayt dragon pearl modified with kyber matrix
**Armament:**
- 50 rapid-fire high-velocity kyber-modified XX ultra-heavy miniaturized turbolasers
- 24 missile banks (tactical cruise missiles)
- 1x F-SPAR (Focused Spectral Array) cannon – retractable center weapon
The ship felt alive with energy as I stepped onto the bridge. All ten of them were here: Ahsoka, Visenya, Kayla, Shin, Erictia, Zule, Stella, Flare, Aayla, and surprisingly Sakura, who had insisted on being present for the battle.
Through the Force bond I felt their collective focus — determination, love, readiness, and a hint of nervous excitement. Sakura's presence was still new and bright, like a fresh kyber crystal.
I walked over and pulled Ahsoka into a brief but deep kiss, then did the same with each of them in turn, drawing strength from every connection. When I reached Sakura, she kissed me fiercely, her purple eyes burning with the same intensity I remembered from her younger days.
"This is going to be a big one," I said quietly, looking at all of them. "Stay close to the bond. If things get dangerous, you pull back to the *Olympus Mons*. No heroics."
Shin smirked. "That's rich coming from you."
I chuckled. "Fair point."
Outside the viewport, the three moons and the planet gleamed against the starfield. The CIS fleet would arrive soon — likely the largest concentration they had sent against me so far.
I placed my hand on the command console, feeling the ship's systems respond to my will through the kyber matrix.
"Let them come," I whispered. "We're ready."
The girls gathered around me, hands resting on my shoulders and back. Ten bonds. Ten hearts. One unbreakable force.
The trap was set.
**End chapter.**