A/N: I do want to apologize for not updating sooner, I've got other stuff to deal with and I just don't have the time to update. Anyway, in this chapter, Sidious sends Vader and six of the best Inquisitors in the Inquisitorious to go to Mandalore and retake it and make an example of them to show the galaxy what happens when you openly defy the Sith and the Empire. Also, I'm making up my own Inquisitors, three of the female ones— Third Sister is a red skinned Asari with Sith tattoos, Sixth Sister is a Quarian and Eighth Sister is a Turian, all three female alien species are from Mass Effect. I personally think some of the Mass Effect alien species would go very well with the Star Wars universe too, as far as Force users, smugglers, bouty hunters and so on. Anyway, besides that heads up? Enjoy the chapter.

(Normal pov)

With Gar Saxon's death at the hands of Horus Haddock? The Mandalorian people now turned their sights on the Empire and intended to drive them off their planet and system completely. It had been six months since Horus had returned to Mandalore and during this time, the young Force Sentinel was able to unite all of Mandalore against the Imperial regime stationed on their home. With all the houses and clans united together, the Empire found itself in a world of hurt; the Imperial Stormtroopers were simply no match for the highly trained Mandalorian warriors.

News began spreading throughout the galaxy that the home of the Mandalorians were openly rebelling against the Empire and actually winning. Needless to say, this rebellion inspired many more Outer Rim planets to do the same, and soon enough? Rebellion grew until finally the Emperor of the Galactic Empire had suffered this long enough.

Currently, Sidious was seated on his throne in the Imperial palace on Corusaunt which was once the Jedi temple. Sidious then heard the doors to his palace hiss open, turning his chair around, he laid eyes on his Sith apprentice and enforcer— Darth Vader. The half man half machine dark lord approached his master and then kneeled before him. "What is thy bidding, my master?" Sidious then stated current events. "The planet Mandalore openly defies the Empire and me after the death of Governor Gar Saxon, the Mandalorian people have ensured that our presence is not permitted on their world." Rising to his feet, the Sith Lord then looked outside the window behind his throne and nodded slightly. "I can sense... that Force Sentinel is leading the rebellious Mandalorians and his powers seemed to have tripled since the last time I laid eyes on that boy. If he is not eradicated, he can pose a dangerous threat to me and the Sith empire!"

Turning around Sidious then approached his still kneeled apprentice. "I want you to invade Mandalore; make the planet and its inhabitants as an example to the rest of the galaxy what happens when fools dare try to strike down the Empire!" Placing his pale and deformed hand on Vader's shoulder, Sidious hissed out. "Take six of your best Inquisitors with you as well Lord Vader, kill anyone who stands in your way but do not kill Horus Haddock. I have... other uses for him."

"As you wish, my master." Vader said, humming in acknowledgement, Sidious then ordered his apprentice to rise, once on his feet, Sidious made a 'shooing' motion with his hand. "Go now, Lord Vader. Snuff out this insurrection and make an example of the Mandalorian people." Bowing his head, Vader turned around towards the nearest elevator and descended down into the Imperial palace to gather his personal strike team and to Marshall the Imperial 501st now named 'Vader's Fist.' Reaching the lower levels of the Imperial palace, Vader laid eyes on his six best Inquisitors and six squads of Imperial Purge troopers— the last remaining Jango Fett clones that were produced from Kamino.

Among the six Inquisitors was the Grand Inquisitor himself, the Pau'an male bowed his head at the sight of Darth Vader. "My lord, are you certain my assistance is not required? This is a Force Sentinel that my fellow Inquisitors are helping you hunt down. From what I've read from the Jedi temple archives? They're extremely powerful and draw their strength from both sides of the Force." Vader ignored the Pau'an Inquisitor before approaching an Imperial admiral that commanded his personal flagship— The Executor. "Prepare the ship admiral, ensure that Imperial assists are on board and ready for take off." The admiral saluted in acknowledgment before rushing off to a parked speeder outside the palace grounds and zoomed off to the spaceport.

Turning back to the Grand Inquisitor, Vader then answered his previous question. "Yes Grand Inquisitor, I do not require further aid. You and the rest of the Inquisitorious are to continue hunting down and exterminating surviving Jedi and bring back Force sensitive children and prepare them to be trained in the Dark Side of the Force and brought up within your ranks." Bowing his head in understanding, the Pau'an dark sider muttered. "Yes my lord." Vader then ordered his six best Inquisitors and the Purge troopers to follow him outside until they entered Imperial shuttles that would fly them to Vader's flagship. Once reaching the Super Star Destroyer, Vader reached the bridge and the crew manned their stations and punched in the hyperdrive coordinates to Mandalore.

Among the Executor, there were sixteen Star Destroyers joining the Sith Lord, with a sizable force prepared, Vader ordered his crew to make the jump to hyperspace, acknowledging the Sith Lord's command, the crew of the Executor made the jump to hyperdrive, as did the sixteen other Star Destroyers joining in the attack.

(Horus's pov)

I was in deep meditation with my chambers and I already knew that the Empire was sending a sizable force to force Mandalore on its knees and to take me into custody. Opening my eyes, I get up and approach my wardrobe to find my newly customized Mandalorian battle armor, its sleek black and had yellow scales painted on the shoulder and knee pads and my helmet had three yellow slash marks going down the right side and my helmet was a Mandalorian Merc design. Once strapping my armor, blasters and lightsaber, I grabbed my helmet and made my way to the war room to discuss our plan to defend our home when the Empire would return to recoup their losses with the prominent Mandalorian houses and clans.

"A fierce battle is coming to our doorstep my brothers and sisters. A battle between the forces of the Dark Side and that which they fear most— us." I said as he stood amongst his Mandalorian brethren. "You inspire us all Horus Haddock, truly. But how do you intend to deal with the Empire when they return with a fiery vengeance?" Countess Melody of the Defenders asked, I laid eyes on the tall woman, she too had fiery green eyes like him, she had blond hair in a pixie hairstyle and she very beautiful but deadlier in her skills with a vibrosword and hand to hand combat, as are all the warriors of Mandalore.

"No doubt Emperor Palpatine will send his dog— Darth Vader to deal with us personally. I will deal with the Sith, I have a debt to settle with him for... this." I said while clenching my cybernetic hand into a fist. "But to answer your question Countess Melody, you and Lady Allmea of the Wing Maidens will attack the enemy from behind in their Star Destroyers. We are fortunate that we located ancient Mandalorian warships from the Old Republic era, they're still operational, armed with powerful weaponry and have cloaking tech equipped to them." Both Mandalorian women bowed their heads in understanding.

I then turned to Ashara. "As general of House Haddock forces, you will lead our forces into open battle against the enemy. Though be weary, 'Vader's Fist' are still clone troopers wearing Stormtroopers armor, they're not to be underestimated." Ashara smirked at me and nudged me playfully. "Worried I can't handle myself?" I chuckled lightly and shook my head. "On the contrary, you're more than capable of handling yourself, I'm merely warning you what you're up against." Over the months, Ashara and I grew ever closer and it felt good to be this close to her, hopefully our relationship would be... so much more.

"Don't worry Horus, Ashara is one of House Haddock's finest warriors. She'll be fine." My mother reassured me, turning to her, I smile and nod at her. "I know." Turning back to the rest of my people, I continued. "The Empire will deploy their forces with overwhelming force, thinking that we'll be washed away by their military might. Much like their Sith superiors, their arrogance will be their undoing." Pointing to several key points around the capital, I smirked. "Lead the enemy into the chokepoints shown here. Use the enemy's numbers against them. Once we draw the enemy in? Your squads superiors will lead you all into a full scale counter attack. What we lack in numbers, we'll make up in superior training, weaponry and mastery of our home field." I then conclude our gathering. "Everyone else, you know what to do. Go! Victory or death!" I say firmly.

"Victory or death!"

"Victory or death!!"

"Victory or death!!!"

That being said the war meeting was dismissed and I closed my eyes while murmuring to myself.

"Alright Vader, do your worst."

(Normal pov— Several rotations later)

The Imperial forces led by Darth Vader had just jumped out of hyperspace and entered the Mandalorian system, the Sith Lord then had his ships admiral take command of his flagship while he assembled his Inquisitor team and Purge troopers into shuttles while at the same time, commanding the Imperial 501st to descend toward the Mandalorian capital. Within the shuttle that held Darth Vader and his Inquisitors, the Sith Lord turned to his Dark Side companions and held out a holo projector. "Inquisitors. Our target is Horus Haddock III. He is no Jedi, but do not be fooled, he is no weakling in the Force, in fact, he could kill you all quite easily. But your advantage in numbers will serve you well, when we confront our foe."

"Lord Vader, with respect, what threat is this Horus Haddock to the Empire?"

Vader turned to a Kaleesh named Second Brother, he wore sleek black armor, as did all the Inquisitors, he wore a mask that very much resembled the late General Grievous of the CIS. None the less, Vader indulged in the Kaleesh's question. "Horus Haddock is a Force Sentinel, unlike Jedi or Sith, Force Sentinels draw from both sides of the Force and keep themselves perfectly balanced in their walk with the Force. As far as records go, Horus Haddock is the last of the Force Sentinel Order." The half man half machine Sith Lord approached Second Brother and growled out. "Haddock is not to be underestimated. His skills with the Force and with the blade could rival the Emperor himself. With our combined strength, we will force Haddock to his knees and deliver him to our Emperor alive. Am I understood?" Bowing his head in understanding, Second Brother answered. "Yes, Lord Vader."

::Lord Vader, we are approaching Sendari now::

The shuttle's pilot informed over the intercom, Vader then approached the shuttle doors and spoke over his shoulder. "Arm yourselves with anger and steel yourselves with hatred and our enemies will tremble before us." Once the shuttle doors opened Vader leaped out of the shuttle and descended to the ground with grace, the team of Inquisitors joined their Sith superior on the ground and watched as their squads of Purge troopers were just now landing and joining them. One of the Inquisitors, a light grey and red skinned Trandoshan named Fourth Brother sniffed the air and hissed out. "Looks like the locals have come to greet us." On cue, Mandalorian warriors arrived on the scene and opened fired on the Dark siders, pulling out their crimson lightsabers, the Inquisitors and Vader deflected yellow laser fire and redirected them back at their attackers, that, as well as the Purge troopers laying down heavy fire forced the Mandalorians to reposition and fall back.

"They flee! I thought Mandalorians were warriors and not cowards!!" A Pyke named Fifth Brother barked out, Vader deactivated his lightsaber and approached one of the speeders and entered it. "Enough of your prattle Fifth Brother. Come. We have a mission to complete." Not needing to be told twice, the Inquisitors joined Vader on the speeder, but not before the Sith Lord ordered the Purge troopers to follow them with their own jump packs equipped to their packs. As the agents of darkness entered the capital city, two members of House Haddock, twins named Ty and Rain Thorston checked in with Horus. "Heads up Horus, you've got red blades and several squads of elite Imperial soldiers heading for your position." Ty informed over his helmet com link.

::Acknowledged. Go on and take several squads of our brothers and sisters and slow the Empire's advances on the capital, I'll deal with the Sith and their Dark Side minions::

"Roger that, good luck." Rain said, that being said, the two twins rallied with their fellow warriors and did as commanded; slowing the Empire's ground and air forces from entering the capital city for as long as they could.

(House Haddock estate grounds)

Mandalorian super commandos under Horus's direct command were engaged in a hearted firefight with the Imperial Purge troopers who managed to get ahead of their Dark Side superiors. One of the Mando super commandos was Eric son of Eret, the man took cover as six Purge troopers were firing at his position, inhaling sharply and exhaling slowly, the muscular Mando took to the sky and fired a wrist rocket and the Purge troopers, sending the Imperial clones flying in all directions and leaving their corpses to burn into an unrecognizable crisp.

::Eric, status report::

Said man answered Horus over the coms. "House Haddock is being attacked by Imperial forces and Mandalorian casualties are mounting up—" Before Eric could continue his report, a crimson bladed lightsaber came out of nowhere and struck down three nearby super commandos and the Mando's were deprived of their heads. Eric quickly took cover as he let out a shuddering breath. "Haddock, red blades are here." That being said, Eric barked out to his brothers and sisters in arms. "Fall back!! Inside the estate!!" Not needing to be told twice, three super commandos laid down covering fire while the rest of the Mando's made a tactical retreat within the estate.

While the three super commandos outside held the line against the Purge troopers, they were then seized by the throat by an unseen force, struggling to breathe, the three super commandos laid eyes on Darth Vader with his right hand extended and his fingers clenched. Drawing and activating his Sith weapon with his left hand, Vader threw his lightsaber at the super commandos, the crimson bladed lightsaber whirled at lightning speeds and decapitated the three Mando's and their gasps for breath were silenced forever.

Exitting the speeder, Vader turned to a Purge trooper captain. "Hold the line. Ensure that our enemy does not get past you and your men." The Purge trooper captain bowed his head. "Understood Lord Vader." The captain then had four squads of troopers form defensive perimeters around the estate, while the remaining two squads of Purge troopers were ordered to follow Vader and the Inquisitors while they stormed House Haddock.

Meanwhile Eric and the remaining Mando super commandos sprinted through the halls before finally reaching the palace chambers and preparing for the enemy to catch up with them. "Get ready. Victory or death." Eric said firmly as he and his fellow brothers and sisters prepared for their enemy to arrive, and right on cue, a crimson bladed lightsaber whirled at lighting speeds and was coming right towards Eric, the muscular Mando ducked just in time as the lightsaber came whirling back to its owner— Darth Vader. The Sith Lord caught his weapon and pointed it at the Mandalorians. "Where is Horus Haddock III?"

"Right here Sith."

Turning around, the Mando's sighed in relief at the sight of their companion, the Force Sentinel stood by Eric and his fellows while staring down the Sith Lord and acolytes of the Dark Side. "We need not be adversaries Horus Haddock. The Emperor will show you mercy if you come with us and submit to his power and command." Vader said, Horus snorted at Vader's words and gestured to the half man half machine Sith Lord. "How the 'Chosen One' has fallen. Your defeat by Obi Wan's hands has cost you dearly... Anakin." Horus said in a taunting tone, a smirk spread across the Force Sentinel's face as he could feel Vader's rage grow. "Anakin Skywalker is dead! I destroyed him." The Sith Lord barked out, Horus however snickered and nodded. "Whatever helps you sleep at night Skywalker." He said.

"He's a bold one." A female Quarian named Sixth Sister stated.

"Bold indeed Sixth Sister. You're that confident that you'll defeat us all?" A red skinned and tattooed Asari female named Third Sister challenged, Horus snorted at her question and replied. "Defeating you won't even be a footnote." Another female Inquisitor, a Turian by the name of Eighth Sister then snarled at Horus's words and activated her double bladed lightsaber. "Why don't you back up your words with action Haddock." Horus turned to the Turian Inquisitor and nodded. "In time. But first, let us discuss who you really are." Horus then pointed to the Trandoshan. "Virk Jakt." Turning to the Kaleesh. "Brorg Jal" And finally turning to the Pyke. "Vram Krim." Extending his hands out, Horus then stated. "You three are former Jedi, one and all."

"So what Sentinel? Are those names supposed to mean anything to us? They don't!" The Trandoshan Inquisitor hissed out before placing a hand on his chest. "I am now Fourth Brother." Turning to the Kaleesh, he hissed out. "This is Second Brother." And then turning to the Pyke. "And this is Fifth Brother." Turning back to Horus, Fourth Brother gave Horus a bloodthirsty grin. "Those names you said? They died with the Jedi Order, we're Inquisitors now."

"Oh? Well let me tell you something you filthy lizard, the past never dies. No matter how hard you try to run from it." Pacing back and forth, Horus continued. "Ever since I fled from the Republic after trying to kill Sidious, all I did was study the past and became one with the Force to see how Palpatine tricked the Jedi and galaxy of his true nature and plans for restoring the Sith to power. For instance... the role of the clones."

Using the Force to remove the clones helmets, Horus hummed in confirmation at the sight of the Imperial Purge troopers. "As I suspected. Young. No doubt from the last production line. Which means they were brought online after Order 66, used as expendable death squads to aid the Inquisitorious in snuffing out the last of the Jedi." The Second Brother then activated his double bladed lightsaber and snarled out. "Yes, we know this. These clones serve us and soon enough? You will serve the Emperor and the Galactic Empire." Baring his teeth at the Kaleesh Inquisitor, Horus shook his head. "I think not. Your clones still have inhibitor chips built into their genetic code. They're ordered to kill Jedi if so commanded, and besides..." A smirk spread across Horus face as he gestured to Vader and the Inquisitors. "...all of you are former Jedi. It doesn't matter whether you're Sith or Inquisitor now. Once a Jedi, always a Jedi." Turning to the Purge troopers, he used the Force to activate the clones programing built within their genetic code and spoke three words.

"Execute Order 66."