OOC: Just so you know, my breif appearance in this story and the stuff in this post has already been okayed by Esponer 
IC: Galactica, though it was a strong empire and a military force to be reckoned with, was not popular amongst some of it's citizens. These factions, though often the minority, longed to return to the days when their individual races and governments were free to rule themselves without the interference of an outside authority. Most of these extremists were scattered throughout Galactica space, or actively trying to escape it. The most they could claim to have accomplished were small scale protests, or in the case of more militant groups, perhaps a hijacking or a bombing. Few had the organization or the people to accomplish anything more. Of course, as is usually the case, there were occasional exceptions to this rule. One such exception was a resistance group on Kayia, far off in the corner of Galactica space.
Fueled by the blatant pro-Galactica stance of the GNN (headquartered on Kayia), this group had been steadily growing in strength since all of the South Tip had been absorbed into Galactica at the end of the great wars. For the most part they remained hidden, plotting in the shadows, stashing weapons and communications equipment (mostly bought on the black market or stolen from Galactica warehouses) in caves in the forest outside the capitol city. Knowing that they stood little chance in an all out rebellion unless it was unexpected and well-planed, they kept a low profile, gaining strengthuntil they numbered into the hundreds. Sensing their opportunity was close at hand, they set a meeting date and gathered in the forest outside the capitol.
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Murmurs rippled through the audience, several hundred people had jammed themselves into a small cave about three miles north of Kayia's capitol city. Most of them were Strandless, with a few Zidagar and Igadzra among their number. Even one or two humans could be seen - but all had a common purpose: to free themselves from oppressive Galactica rule. The crowd quieted as a lone figure shoved his way to the front of the assembly.
"Thank you all for coming," said the man, known to most of the gathered militants only as Blaze. His real identity was hidden behind dozens of aliases and fake papers - necessary to keep him one step ahead of Galactica authorities. "As you all know, our time is at hand. When night falls, we will strike, and though many of us may not survive, we will make this planet, and the galaxy, stand up and pay attention. Galactica's imperial rule will not go unquestioned any longer!" Sporadic applause and cheers followed.
The afternoon passed uneventfully, the citizens of nearby Kayia City unaware of the events to come. Stealthily the militants gathered their stashed weapons - mostly flash grenades and a few stolen Galactica armaments. As night fell, the militants made their move. Nearly three hundred waited in a forested area just outside the city as about fifty others, with concealed pistols and grenades, infiltrated the city.
Galactica security was high, as usual, but the militants had the advantage of surprise and planning. Their fake papers were enough to get them into most buildings (some were even former Galactica employees). Ten of them infiltrated the Planetary Defense complex, aiming to take control of the planetary defense grid. Another five infiltrated Galactica storage complex, aiming to steal military supplies stored inside. Another ten concentrated on various minor buildings, and three were sent into Galactica Military Headquarters (it would be difficult to get many in), and another three infiltrated the GNN. The rest went after small targets, or patrolled the streets, or took up sniper positions, ready to provide cover for the others.
About three hours after night fell, the first shots were fired. Ten armed militants stormed the control room in the Planetary Defense complex. The security guards responded in kind, but were outnumbered. Four security guards quickly succumbed to militant fire, with two militants injured. The invaders quickly went about taking control of the planetary defense grid. At the same moment, an insurrection began in the Storage complex, as four of the armed militants managed to make off with three armored tanks and a grenade launcher. About this time, alarms sounded throughout the capitol, Galactica forces realizing something was seriously wrong. This was the signal to the militants in the woods - now was their time.
Grenade blasts and gunfire sounded as the militants came storming into the city, doing battle with riot police, keeping the forces tied up so the infiltrators could work. Inside the Galactica Military Complex, chaos reigned. Officers ran this way and that, trying to gather information on who was attacking them, and where to send defense forces. The three militants inside went nearly unnoticed. Two headed for the basement, while a third headed straight for the office of the Galactica governor of Kayia.
A brief gunfight broke out in a deep corner of the basement of the military complex two militants sniping off a security guard. Meanwhile, the third militant stepped into the office of the governor, and demanded that the secretary allow him to see the governor. Two armed security guards quickly responded, holding the militant at gunpoint.
"I don't know who you guys think you are, but you'll all be dead or in jail in a couple hours," the security guard said. "Let's take a little trip to the interrogation room."
Before any such trip could happen, the lights flickered and went out. The two militants in the basement had cut power to the whole complex. Everyone then looked on in shock and dismay as an explosive shell blasted a hole in the far wall. The governor came rushing out of his office, looking as shocked as the guards. "What's going on here?" he demanded.
"Kayia is under the control of the Freedom Fighters," the militant replied, motioning to the tank in the street outside. "Kill me if you like - there are hundreds more to take my place."
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Ad Astra Per Aspera - "A rough road leads to the stars"
