The Longest Day

[Rexus Drath]

[member="Tacitanya"]
"Okay, this is the E19 blaster rifle. Standard rifle assault rifle in our line of work. It's cheap, compact, and accurate up to about three hundred meters. Really the thing is not the most accurate in the world but most fire fights take place within less than a hundred meters so this bad boy will deliver for you. It has two settings a semi automatic and full auto. We will be firing at semi so you can learn to shoot accurately." Loading up a training energy cell into he placed it in front of her to let her get a look at it before grabbing it once more. "We are going to go over three firing positions. Standing, crouch, and prone. All firing at one hundred meters." Having a firm grasp on the rifle Rexus picked it up and walked over to the firing line.

Placing the collapsible stock in high in the pocket of his shoulder he took aim then fired three shots hitting the target dead on. "Now in the standing you are the least accurate, you will have a lot of sway to your weapon and you will have to take it into account." Falling to the ground Rexus kneeled down resting his elbow on his thigh to support his rifle. "This is the kneeling. You can go high or low. Low is where you sit back on your leg and heel. I prefer the high but you can shoot however is more comfy." Taking aim Rex fired another three shots at his target hitting his mark at one hundred meters.

"Then we have the prone which is most accurate since you have a base to fire from that doesn't move." Moving into a prone position Rex took aim and fired again at the target hitting it and smiling afterwards. "Easy as pie. Now you give it a shot." Walking over to her Rexus handed her the loaded weapon on safe so he could go over correcting her stances and position

 

[Beowoof]

Tacitanya had fired a gun before. In fact, she owned a pistol she had invented--at least, she used to own it. So pulling a trigger was no strange task to her, but shooting a full-sized rifle, and at a target so far out in the rain... Not to mention this was the guy who had somehow hypnotized her to cut her own arm. She was afraid that she might be punished if she missed her shots.

Hesitantly accepting the weapon, Taci lifted the stock to her shoulder and tried to copy the upright stance he had demonstrated. She stuck her plant foot back to steady herself, not sure of how strong the blaster's kick was. Squinting to see through the haze of the downpour, she closed her left eye and took aim at the target and pulled.

Without even looking to see if she had hit the mark, the Twi'lek turned about nervously to look at her instructor. "Was that okay?"

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Her form was less than desirable, hitting the target in a place that would score rather low Rex wanted his student to hit the target in the black. Walking up to her Rex kept a relaxed pose about him. "I'm going to touch you right now, I will be gentle and I'm not going to hurt you." Stepping up Rex grabbed her slender hips first and pushed her gently so her chest faced the target. "You never keep your side to the enemy. If you go hit the bolt or slug will do way more damage and there won't be a lot medics can do for you. So keep yourself straight and facing forward." Grabbing her hand placing his over hers Rexus moved it so her hand was grasping the pistol grip firmly. "You want your hand high and firm on the pistol grip. It helps trust me. Now you see you want the weapon resting firmly in the pocket of your shoulder." Adjusting the stock for her Rexus made sure the weapon was seated properly.

"Now when you aim you want your cheek smooshed against the stock like a chipmunk so you can good get sight alignment. So there you go. Now when you fire exhale slowly and the shot will be in the black every time." Stepping back Rex finished adjusting her and let her do her thing. "Go ahead and fire. " he said in a very calm voice

 

[Beowoof]

Taci cringed each time he touched her, though nothing ever came of it and his voice seemed incredibly calm compared to the one that had awaken her this morning.

She followed his instruction in slow motion, taking her time to make sure everything was perfect about her form so that she would not miss this round. She shivered as she was still soaked, and worried that it would affect her aim. Breathing in deep, she aligned the sights with the black mark at the center of the distant target, focusing through the rain. Remembering the last thing he had told her, the Twi'lek let out a small breeze of air and fired three times in succession, utilizing the semi-automatic setting. None of them seemed to quite hit the center.

Concentrating extra hard, Taci tried to block out the environment and focus on the target ahead of her. Somehow, it all seemed simple now. She fired one more time.

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The first three shots hit around the black towards the edges. She was getting better and well Rex had to keep her going so she would shoot better and learn. Walking over to the side of the range Rex picked up a thick shooting jacket. It's wooly grey material would be warm and help the girl shoot better. However her last shot did hit the edge of the black inside of it he wanted his student to be perfect with her aim. "Alright this is a wooley pooley or a shooting jacket. It's warm so put it on." He said if her giving her the thick sweater. It would slow her down once they got in the rain but at least it would keep her warm right now.

"Fire three more shots with the jacket on then fold the stock and set it into pistol mode." Giving her the orders Rexus was going to teach her in the ways of the force once shooting lessons were over and done with

 

[Beowoof]

The Tyrian girl eagerly shrugged on the jacket and buttoned it up, thankful to have something to keep her from totally freezing for now. The new garments were a bit bulky for her small frame, but she would manage. Taci brought the gun back up to her cheek and entered the second form he had showed her, sitting back over her rear foot in the low position. Tucking the stock tightly under her arm, she blasted away three shots.

Her engineer mind went to work subsequently as she analyzed the stock and quickly figured out how to fold it up. She had a pistol, but supposed that maybe she had not practiced with it enough--because she rarely did practice with it. Maintaining her kneeling position, Tacitanya pulled the trigger another three times.

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All six shots in the black, it was pretty good to say the least. She knew how to shoot now at least. "Most fire fights take place at one hundred meters or less so really this is a good place to start shooting. What you need to know is that shooting on a range and when you are in thick combat. They are two separate beasts and you will learn to beat them both. Now put the rifle back on the table we have a few more things to do." Stepping back Rex paused for a moment then looked at the young woman "actually fire a good hundred rounds at the target exhaust the power cell so you have some more practice. Then once you are empty place it on the table. Practice all three shooting positions." Stepping back once more Rexus sighed and moved aside and say down at one of the benches nearby and began to chat with a few of the storm troopers there always keeping a watchful eye on his student however

 

[Beowoof]

Taci was very tempted to try to sneak off now that she had secured a weapon, but there was that feeling again--that mysterious feeling in the back of her head that seemed to indicate that someone was watching her. Though she did not understand how it worked, the sensation had saved her hundreds of times on the streets in her youth, alerting her to the presence of hidden persons and enabling her to evade detection. She had learned to heed its warning and would not chance things this time, either.

Gritting teeth and squinting her eyes for focus, the Twi'lek shifted positions and fired a plethora of shots until the ammunition was exhausted. She turned about to face her instructor, hoping she had done well enough for his standards. As long as she was at his mercy, she would try to do well enough to avoid any more violence.

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[member="Tacitanya"]
"So then she was like, I don't know where it should go." Standing around a few other stormtroopers Rexus was joking and talking while he could, his job was a very lonely one as a senior inquisitor and it was very seldom that he got to even take his students out for drinks. In truth Rexus was a lonely man and he didn't really let it show. "So then I was like, well I could think of a place or two if you know what I'm saying!" With a few laughs all around Rexus chuckled and stood up reaching into his pocket. "Alright guys, I got to get back to training this scrub." He said pulling a cigarette and a lighter out of his pocket. Placing the cigarette out he light it up and walked back over to the girl. All her shots were pretty decent and well Rex had no reason to scream at her really.

"Good group, yeeeah that shits tight." Taking a long drag Rex blew smoke into the girl's face afterwards. "I'm promoting you, you are no longer slave girl. From now on until I see fit you are going to be scrub. So good work scrub. Leave the rifle here, we have a half mile run to get to area fifty one where you will continue your training. So leave the rifle and these boys will handle it." Stepping back Rex turned around and began to head back to the guard gate "let's go scrub!"

 

[Beowoof]

Taci choked and teared up as the smoky billows were blown into her face from his cigarette. She wiped under her eyes as the tears carried the cinders out and down her face. She was a bit indignant about it but did nothing to show it as she was somewhat relieved to hear about his 'promotion'. At least she would not have to deal with being called a slave girl all the time.

Unfortunately, there was more running to do, and she was still quite tired from the last haul down the muddy path. Setting the emptied gun aside, Tacitanya reluctantly followed behind her master, ducking her head low in shame as she could tell everyone was looking at her. Another half mile to go. Who knew when this horrible day would end?

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"Forward, march." Rexus said stepping forward onto the path at a quick walk. "Double time!" Running forward at a good jog Rexus ran forward and then the screaming started again as the rain took them back "MOVE YOUR ASS SCRUB!! BEFORE I LODGE MY FOOT IN IT!!" At the top of his lungs he screamed at the girl and moved forward further away from the citadel, they were headed to a place called area fifty one where they would carry out the first phase of her training which was breaking her down so she could be rebuilt into something different.

Running forward faster Rexus had to push her and if would hurt him to break a sweet looking lady like get but he had a job to do and the shadows needed the people in their ranks since the fringe dominated Atrisia now

 

[Beowoof]

Whether distancing themselves from her previous quarters was good or bad, Tacitanya did not know. All she knew was that this guy seemed to have Multiple Personality Disorder or something like that. He had once again changed his mood in an instant. She did not delay in obeying, however. People like this were scary folks.

The energy bar had been fulfilling only for a brief period. Now that they were beyond the firing range, her stomach was whining to her again and her body was losing whatever strength it had regained. Still, she plowed ahead. She did not desire her master's foot up her rear. Crashing onward, her dull boots smacked into the wet earth and tossed chunks of mud all over her body. How long must she endure this?

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