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As Boba Fett stepped off his trusty Slave I, he remembered how dank the air was aboard Imperial Super-class Star Destroyers. Darth Vader contacted him personally for this mission.  He wasn't quite sure what to expect.  He knew he would be away from his Hunting duties for a while and he was to be training Stormtroopers, but he didn't know why.  As he made his way through the narrow corridors, he noticed that Jodo Kast's ship was in another docking bay.   He cursed the day he didn't put him completely out of his misery.  He was instructed to go directly to Lord Vader's chambers where he was to meet with Kast and discuss the plans Vader had for the two.  Upon entering, he found Vader was actually lecturing Kast.  He only caught the last part,

"....cooperation from the both of you, or I will personally see you to your death."

Fett interjected, "I am here at your request."

Vader galantly walked over to Fett," I have a special assignment for the both of you.  As you know, during the Clone Wars the Mandalorian Supercommandos were reduced to the number of three.  That left you(Fett), Shysa, and Dala.  As I recall I fought alongside you and your men."

Fett grimaced as he remembered his men being double crossed by the Empire.  He remembered commanding those troops and destroying legions of Jedi. 

"The time has come to train new supercommandos.  I have hand picked my very best troops for you and Kast to train.  I have commissioned an escort shuttle for these Stormtroopers and their instructors.  It will be your responsibility to see that these men are properly molded into Mandalorian Supercommandos."

Fett was almost repulsed by Vader's wish, but he was being paid handsomely.  He wondered if Kast was being paid the same amount.  Kast didn't even have the same training he did, why would Vader call him?  

Vader continued, "You will arrive on the Outer Rim in 2 weeks.  I have stored enough supplies for 3 months.  When that time is up, I will personally arrive to oversee my troop's training.  If they have been adequately trained, they will be ready for their test.  You have 3 standard months to train these men, I expect them to be in their best condition when I arrive." 

Kast states, "Then what?" 

Vader replies, "Then I will take my troops to Tatooine's Dune Sea and leave them there with no supplies for 1 standard month.  The ones that survive will be my very best troops." 

Fett thought to himself, "What can Vader be using these men for?"

"Come with me.", Vader orders.     

The terrifying threesome head to the docking area.  A finely knit squad of white-armor clad Stormtroopers await their arrival near a shuttle.  "These are your men.  They are among the best.  Make them better."  Directly addressing Fett,"There will be no accidental deaths this time.  No disentigrations." 

"As you wish.", Fett replies.  

The men hustle aboard the shuttle, Kast and Fett follow.  "Looks like we have to cooperate this time, Fett.", remarks Kast.  Fett is silent.  He shows much resentment for Kast, but will take care of him in due time.   

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The Executor comes out of hyperspace.  Lord Vader's shuttle departs to the surface of the uncharted jungle planet, very similar to Mandalore.  The newly armored men stand before the Dark Lord of the Sith. 

"Fett. these are the very best of your men?" 

"Yes, Lord Vader." 

Vader gestures,"send them to my shuttle.  It is time we test how well tained they actually are.  I also suppose you have ranked them by skill and talent." 

Fett had seen many skills with these troops.  None were better in their particular field.  

"Who has shown the most promise throughout their training?" 

Fett grudgingly replies,"It has been Jerec Kast.  He shows more promise than his brother." 

Vader acknowledged, "Very well, Kast I bestow you the honor leading my personal squad.  Step before me and remove your helmet." 

The younger Kast kneels before the Dark Lord as if he is to be knighted.  Little does he know what is to happen.  Vader reaches for his lightsaber, ignites it, and strikes at Kast's face.  "Remember young Kast, you are insignificant before the power of the Dark Side of the Force." 

Kast stands, face bleeding.  "Yes, my lord."