Competition: [Ascending Convergence: Phase I] Fiction: A Web of Fire

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[Ascending Convergence: Phase I] Fiction: A Web of Fire

AC4

Chaos has erupted across the length of the Aliso System. The forces of the Eternal Order have launched their attack across several vectors, with Hellas Fleet Yards and Aliso City itself under attack. Shadows moving just outside of observation across the system speak to other, yet unseen attackers set to strike even more targets.

Choose one (1) of the following threads to inspire your story. You may bring in NPCs or additional characters as you like, so long as the narrative centers on one of your sheeted characters.

Option I: Under Fire

When the Hellas Fleet Yards above Trecurus come under sudden attack, your character is thrust into the chaos. As ships burn and defenses scramble, they must take decisive action to contribute to the defense or survival effort. Your story should show how they directly impact the outcome of the engagement, even as the enemy withdraws.

Option II: Streets of Unrest

Violence erupts across Aliso City, and your character finds themselves in the middle of a district spiraling into chaos. Whether responding to the unrest or caught within it, they must take action that shifts the situation in some meaningful way. Your story should show how their choices influence the outcome on the ground.

Option III: Echoes in the System

Strange contacts and scattered signals begin appearing across the Aliso system, hinting at unseen enemy movements. Your character becomes involved in investigating or responding to one of these incidents. Your story should reveal what they uncover—and how it changes their understanding of the larger situation.

Rules

This is a solo fiction comp.
Entries must be a minimum of 500 words. Any entries that are under 500 words will be disqualified and ineligible for participation or placement.
There is no maximum word cap.
Entries must be submitted in .pdf or .txt format or using the submission box on the Brotherhood website.
- No GoogleDoc links or .DOC files, please download as a .pdf using "File" -> "Download as" "PDF Document (.pdf)" and submit through the website
- If your entry is not PG-13, please make sure to hide your entry by unchecking the “Allow people to view your submission after the competition has been judged” box
Your story should be centered on your characters. DJB Wiki NPCs, or other characters that you create or invent to tell your story are not only allowed but encouraged. However, your narrative should focus around one of your own characters with an active CS.
A snapshot of your character loadout must be selected and submitted with your entry through the checkbox submission field to be eligible for placement.

Grading: Grading will be done utilizing the Fiction Rubric.

This event has a 3x placement modifier.

Competition Information

Parent Competition: [PLA] Ascending Convergence Phase I
Organized by: Master Selika Roh di Plagia, TuQ’uan Varick di Plagia
Running time: 2026-03-23 until 2026-03-29 (7 days)
Competition Tier: Third Level Crescents (Legacy)
Target Unit: Clan Plagueis
Competition Type: Fiction
Awards: Third Level Crescents and Clusters of Ice as per VOICE guidelines
Participants: 5 subscribers, of which 3 have participated.

Results

1st place

Arawyn Kir

Member: Arawyn Kir
Submission: Arawyn Kir opted out of publishing his submission.
Placement: 1st place

2nd place

Furios Morega di Plagia

Member: Furios Morega di Plagia
File submission: furios_fiction_2026-3-29.pdf
Placement: 2nd place

3rd place

Brother Kalen Joss

Member

Brother Kalen Joss

Textual submission

WHEN IT HITS THE FAN

By Kalen Joss

Lieutenant Commander Sarvo Tud, the Twi'lek Executive Officer of the Bright Light had to have his comms officer confirm the message for him a second time. He struggled to fathom how an enemy strike force could have penetrated the heart of the Plagueian military without anyone noticing.

“Transponders from at least 3 capital ships of the First Mobile Fleet have gone dark sir.” The senior Intel officer added as he stared at the system plot.

The bridge got uncomfortably quiet for several seconds. They were half way in-between Trecurus and Congrion, with barely half the crew aboard. It was supposed to be a quick shakedown trip to test out the new sets of RCS thrusters that had been installed a few days before. But what they had been doing didn't matter any more, what they were going to do was the primary concern now.

“All hands to battle stations. Helm bring us about, and make best speed back to Hellas.” Tud slapped his armrest comm and opened the intercom to the hangar bay.

“We have an emergency situation. The Fleet Yards are currently under attack by an unknown fleet, all pilots man your birds. SCRAMBLE. I say again scramble. Head to Hellas, full afterburners. You are authorized to disregard all local flight restrictions and regulations. Move people!” Tud closed the channel. The A-Wings were the fastest ships in the Ascendant Navy, and they'd be able to make it back to Trecurus in about 10 minutes if they kept their throttles pinned to the firewalls. He looked up at the combat plot and did a quick calculation in his head, the Bright Light was quick as far as frigates went, but they'd still be about a half hour behind Angel Squadron.

“Charge weapons, reflectors to full. Shunt all auxiliary power to the engines.” The old veteran shouted as the quiet of a moment before had given way to the din of a combat vessel at battle stations heading into a fight.

((Aliso, North Creek subdivision))

“What? Under attack by who?” Kalen exclaimed into his commlink.

“No one knows sir.” Replied the duty officer who had called him, and presumably every other member of the senior leadership, from the Pinnacle.

“Sithspawn. Understood.” The Jedi cursed as he turned off his comm.

A few seconds later a massive explosion occurred right in the direction that Kalen had been looking. It appeared to come from the water treatment plant a mile away. Then he heard a second explosion and he saw its fireball shoot into the sky on the other side of the city.

“Babe, what's going on? Was that a bomb that just went off” Corra asked as she came out of the house, followed by D-3PO who seemed even more nervous than usual.

“I don't know hun. Our shipyards are under attack right now…I gotta go…” Kalen half turned as he was about to head over to the Star Commuter and head up to the Corra VI which was parked in orbit.

He stopped himself. What was he thinking?He wasn't going to leave his pregnant fiance here alone with the goldenrod droid when there were bombs exploding all over the city.

“Grab the black bag from under our bed and get on the shuttle hun. D, go get the Ugnaughts from the orcha…nevermind you're slower then a geriatric Hutt, just lock the house behind Corra and get on the shuttle too. I'll go get the Ugnaughts.” Kalen headed off in a full sprint towards the peach orchard.

Placement

3rd place