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Star Wars - Galaxy Of Fear 3 - Planet Plague By John Whitman PROLOGUE With a crackle of energy the image solidified before the scientists eyes. It was only a hologram, but it was a hologram of the most powerful being the galaxy had ever known. It was the Emperor himself. Although the scientist was seated at his control module, at the center of his own network of power, he trembled. He could order the deaths of hundreds if he wished. With his terrible knowledge he could engineer nightmares. But as powerful as the scientist was, the Emperor could snuff him out with little more than a thought. What is thy bidding, my lord? the scientist asked in a trembling voice. Your enemies have gained a distinct advantage. Beneath the hood of his plain black robe, the Emperors ancient face looked wrinkled and frail. But his voice, even though it was beamed from a thousand light-years away, still had evil power. Failure has become a possibility. The scientist shuddered. As always the Emperor seemed to learn of events almost before they occurred. He already knew that an intruder named Hoole, along with his droid and two young humans, had ruined the scientists experiment on Dvouran, the living planet. They had also destroyed his work with the undead on Necropolis. M-My lord, the scientist said as confidently as he could manage. I assure you these incidents have not delayed my work. Hoole is only an overly curious anthropologist, and the two humans are only children. They cannot possibly know our intentions. Do not underestimate the resourcefulness of your enemies. The Emperors eyes darkened. That was Grand Moff Tarkins mistake when he built the Death Star. The scientist bowed. The Death Star a battle station equipped with a planet-destroying laser was supposed to have been the cornerstone of the Empires Doctrine of Fear. But the Rebels had managed to destroy it. The scientist would not make the same mistakes as the Death Stars creator. My lord, I