The calm before the storm

It has been one year since the Mandalorians came to the planet. Much had changed since they had taken over the planet. The governments of old have all been replaced, social norms of old have been put to the way side. The rise of Mandalorian society has been compete nothing is left of old earth. However the Mandalorian invades did not get to enjoy their rule for they themselves created the very being that would take the mantle of Mand'lor. And that person would be an Earth native to boot.

After Jack took command he had the Demon Dogs quickly make contact with any of the old earths generals if they were still alive to help him form an global army. The one thing Jack had quickly learned was even though Mandalorians where some of the greatest fighters in the galaxy. They did not have a uniformed army or tactics for an army. Each clan had its own doctrine and set training. They focused on what they believed would be important. For Commando training this kind of thought process was fine but for a collective force this would be a death sentence.

Too many SOP's and commandos at critical moments would not be obeyed. A few months after his rule began, Jack had his army and it was growing. Jack also connected the Star Forge's main computer with Earths internet. With that the Forge was able to go through all of earth's history and what had been writing about the future of the Star Wars galaxy. Armed with this knowledge the forge begin building a fleet of some of the strongest wars ships of the Star Wars galaxy.

For the moment Jack keep the forge to building ships from the old republic and clone war era. He did not want to by mistake allow for the creation of a weapon that could fall into the wrong hands. Any ships from the Old Republic era were heavily modified bring them on par with the ships of this era. In just a few months the earth fleet had become the largest in the galaxy currently. Even with Everything that had been going On Jack still remembered to keep some things close.

Like his parents murders,they where currently be held under the newly construed Main HQ. Everyday for 6 months Jack tortured the two brats and their two fathers that had protect them from punishment. He had no plans in killing them anytime soon, they were just being used to test the affect of force powers that Jack had been experimenting with. Jack's life at this point had not been all doom and glum. He spent a good amount of his time with Shmi and Anakin.

Over these last six months they had grown closer as a family. Though Jack knew they would never replace his true family. Shmi and Anakin had found a place in his heart, and even though Shmi had been a bit stand offish at first she too had grown to care for Jack just like her son Anakin. So far everything had been running smoothly, but Jack was growing worried that if they stayed hidden until the time line for the clone wars began they could miss any important changes that their present might have caused.

So with this worry in mind Jack gathered the Demon Dogs for a covert mission into the heart of the Republic. They need to gather intel on all the players that where going to be involved in this war. He also wanted to see if he could help change the distorted view the jedi had on the force. If they could fix it then he was sure they would be able to tell what Palpatine is the moment he steps on to the senate floor. While Jack was in thought about what his objective would be Sharia entered his office. She waited for him to acknowledge her presents as it was rude to speak before the Mand'lor spoke first.

"Sharia what can I do for you today.?" Sharia bowed before continuing, " Mand'lor I have the reports for today, as it stands we have a standing army of 15 million, 85 vehicle division, 10 defense fleets and 15 invasion fleets. We have begun the terraforming of Mars and Venus and the outpost on Europa is in it final stages. Employment around the glob is at 94% and we have completely eliminated all forms of disease that had been plaguing your people." Jack nodded very pleased with the work they had done in such a short time. Sharia shifted a bit cause Jack to raise an eyebrow at her," Sharia is there something bothering you?"

In her mind Sharia was cursing her curious nature but somethings where just not making sense to her." Mand'lor what exactly are we building are forces for at this moment. I know you are not interested in revenge for what Death Watch had done to us, and even if you were you have created and army large enough to take over all of the core worlds in the republic. So what is it all for who are we going to war with?"

Jack was silent for a moment trying to gather his thoughts so he could explain it in a way without giving spoilers." Lets just say I have a feeling an old Mandolorian enemy is gather their forces to strike at the galaxy, and as Mandolorians how can we not take this chance to attack them when they show their face. Also do not misunderstand just because I have not struck out at Death Watch yet dose not mean they are not my peoples enemy. If anything they are a greater enemy of my people than yours. If it wasn't for them we would not be have this conversation."

Well Mand'lor had spoken who was she to question it. Just as she was about to speak The holo com on Jack's desk flicked to life. Trish one of Jack's friend came to life in the image. " Jack ship is ready to go everyone is already on board. Your mom and brother are waiting for you at the space port entrance. We leave when ever you get here." Jack stood up and began to gather his things," Got it Trish see you 20 I was just wrapping up here." Trish nodded then ended the call, Sharia who had been listin this whole time raised her eyebrow this time.

"Going somewhere Mand'lor?" Jack snorted," Yea what about it...if you didn't know my mother is waiting for me at the spaceport. Didn't know I had a second one right here." Sharia just sighed one thing her and her people had found out about their new Mand'lor was the fact that did things that by all rights where beneath him to do. He did morning training with most of the troops around the capital. He still did mission with his spec ops team. Hell he was the most hands on Mand'lor that they had in a long time.

"Sir would it be too much trouble if I joined you?" Now this had been a first for Jack, in the last six months Sharia had not for a second asked to do something herself. " I suppose but can you afford to leave I mean you pretty much run the admin part of this little operation." She shuck her head," It will be fine even before you placed me in this position my staff did most of this work on their own. They will be fine weather am here or not." Jack shrugged, " Well in that case you have 20 minutes to get to the spaceport pack for a three week trip."

A few minutes later Jack could be seen in front of the spaceport talking to a woman and child. Shmi was hugging him," Jack make sure you be careful I hear Coruscant is a very dangerous place. Make sure you all watch out for each other and come back in one piece." This made Jack chuckle," Yes mom everything will be fine we are just going there to poke our nose into a few things I don't want any trouble....yet" Shmi smacked the back of Jack's head,"No trouble at all you hear me AT ALL got it." To the side Anakin was laughing at his brothers misfortune.

"Hey brother make sure you bring me back a souvenir, I have always wanted to go to Coruscant." Jack rubbed the top of Anakin's head, " Sure spud I will bring you something back, and who knows maybe if you finish Master Revan's training I might take you to Coruscant too." Anakin's eyes grow larger," You Promise!" "Yea...Yea I promise just finish your training."

At this moment Sharia walked up behind Jack and his family. " Lady Shim, young master Anakin,and Mand'lor, I am ready when ever you are." Before Jack could say anything Shmi was in front of Sharia," Make sure you bring my son home and don't let him do anything stupid." Jack face palmed himself and Anakin just laughed. Sharia grew a little nervous, "Ma'am your son is the strongest of all of use if he needs my help then we are in some real trouble."

Right at this moment Jack felt a fear welling up inside of him, before he could stop his mother from speaking it happend, " Thats not what I mean dear, You see this boy of mine is already 18 but he hasn't dated a single girl and from what he told me of his parents before. They never really pushed him to find someone. What I am afraid of is he will get to Coruscant and get taken advantage of." Sharia for the first time in her life blushed, Jack was on the ground looking as though he was punched in the gut, and Anakin was rolling on the ground red from laughing.

Weakly jack spoke,"...please Sharia ...just get on the ship....and forget everything my mother just said..." Sharia nodded and robotically walked into the spaceport. Shmi shuck her head," What am I going to do with you Jack you need a nice girl to look after you..How about Sharia she seems like a nice girl." Said girl had been close enough to hear Shmi say that and tripped on a non existent rock on the ground and fell over.

Jack slumped his shoulders,' Please god on high just kill me now.'

(A/N: fear the helpful mother, FEAR HER lol)