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Tarrian Skywalker

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Running his hand along the polished hull, Drake looked to Eli, "Well your observation was right, there is no name on the hull. The boys down at Transtech called it Prototype 41X-J. I figured you would probably have a better name for it...."

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"Excellent. Go to Tatooine, you will find Piccolo there. He was foolish to go to the home of the Hutts, and now I think he's in grave danger, so speed is important."

 

The Black Sun Captain watched Grangel leave, and prepared to return to the Citadel. With Piccolo on Tatooine it might be wise to prepare the Black Sun Armada for battle. As he departed, he spotted the black figure entering the Gateway.

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Eli smiled, "I figured as much when you told me she was a prototype. Um," she paused thinking of a name, "how about....oh wow, I can't even think of a name." She looked at the ship and said "How many weapons does she have? I know she's a yachet but she can't be unarmed."

 

Eli paused, the multitude of people in the Gateway had just become apparent to her. Empire, sithscum, smugglers, and bounty hunters, the were all there. She hadn't even felt them when she came into the Gateway and now she realized that she had delayed for to long. "Drake, I'm sorry, I have to be going shortly and I would like to stay for a long time and investigate your wonderful Gateway." She smiled, "I think I'll call her, Second Chance." Eli looked at the ship loveingly and then reached out her hand to Drake, "I hope to see you again one day, when you can explain more about your ships, and station."

"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by the dust and sweat and blood..."-Theodore Roosevelt-

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Taking the extended hand, Drake shook it firmly, "My dear, you can count on the fact that we will meet again. The docks of the Gateway are always open to a friend. Good luck with your journey, and don't dip into the cocktail bar all in one night." He said with a wink.

 

With a nodd Drake stepped out the bay to continue along his business....

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Eli smiled at Drake as he left and made a circulation of the ship. No matter how nice the guy is I've got to keep my guard up. Not seeing any tracking devices on the outside haul, Eli punched in a sequence to open the ramp and headed into the ships interior.

 

Drake had been right it had everything she could imagine. She walked through the rooms and then headed to the cockpit. With one last glance Eli looked out around the Gateway and headed toward her old Master. She shoot into the unknown and wasn't seen for a while.

"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by the dust and sweat and blood..."-Theodore Roosevelt-

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The Black Sun Captain stared at the shadow before him. He was no Force sensitive, but the man instilled a deep sense of foreboding within him. The Captain shook the feeling off. He recognized the Sith, for the Captain knew that was what he was. He was one of the people the operatives were instructed to watch out for in times of need.

 

"I apologize for staring. You look familiar to me. I am the Captain of the Black Sun Armada. Our leader, Piccolo, described you as a potential ally to the organization. You had an encounter with him on the Smuggler's Moon I believe. You are the Sith known as Darth Sauron, I presume?"

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Out of hyperspace a TIE Defender called the Slashrat emerged. A comm channel opened up from the ship.

 

"My name is Alazhi representing the planet Thyferra. I would like to speak with Drake Vortex."

 

The tone of the creature's voice clearly labeled him as a member of the insectoid Vratix species, famous for dealing in the rare commodity of bacta.

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"Humans, how pathetic."

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A silver and black firespray emerges from hyperspace and docks withtheGateway. A Mandalorian warrior walks formthe cockpit with m\five menchained in the back.

 

"I came to pick up the droid I ordered......slave ship. I would also like three of the best thing you have for making people loyal to you."

Show no mercy!

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The newly created droid was delivered to Jango, the man escorting the droid smiled, "Three things to make people loyal: A good smile, an honest face, and lots of money. Enjoy"

 

Meanwhile Drake was in his office when the comm came in, "This is Drake, what can I do for you Mr. Alazhi?"

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Alazhi spoke over the comm once more,

 

"As you know the Vratix deal in bacta. For centuries now our planet has been subjagated by the cartels, completely controlling the business. I have reason to believe these cartels are plotting to ally with the Empire, cutting off the supply of bacta to the Rebellion. I left my planet under the guise of a diplomat. I know you once had sympathies toward the Rebels. Whether this rumor is true or not, I would like to speak with you more about this matter if you would permit me to touch down."

 

The creature's high pitched voice was punctuated by a clack of it's mandibles as it finished its speech.

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"Humans, how pathetic."

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The Night of Vengeance exited hyperspace and saked permission to access one of the hangar bays. He was granted his request and the hangar bay opened in which Jag's TIE Defender sat.

 

Assuring the station that he had permission, he grappeled onto the TIE with a magnetic tow cable. He turned his ship around and headed back for space, back towards Coruscant and Jag.

 

The YT-2000 vanished into hyperspace as if it had never been there at all.

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Alazhi's mandibles twitched with glee. He carefully touched the Slashrat down. The ramp extended, and the Vratix's odd form appeared in the ship's entrance. Alazhi stood nearly six feet tall. He had think tree trunklike legs at the back of his abdomen, with smaller legs at the front. Extending off his thorax were two long, thin arms, with pincers at the end. The green Vratix was the spitting image of a huge preying mantis.

 

Alazhi's legs clacked against the durasteel ramp as he entered the Gateway. The ramp lifted behind him, and he activated his ships defense systems. Just in case any curious passerbyers wished to investigate the TIE Defender, they would be met with a few surprises.

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"Humans, how pathetic."

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A private comm comes in for Drake Vortex:

 

To whom it may concern in Concord Enterprises,

 

I am the leader of a small faction that is searching for a new base. I have decided to use the planet of Aaris III. I am contacting with a job offer. I need a secure, heavily fortified base from which to run the faction.

 

Please reply on this frequency, letting me know if you are interested. We can negotiate the price then.

 

Sincerely,

I.H.

 

End comm.

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((sorry for the semi-double post))

 

A small freighter requests permission to land at the Gateway. Once cleared, the ship sets down. The hatch opens, and Induran exits the ship. She glances around, remembering the last time hse was here.

 

Shaking off the feeling, she finds an official. "I am here for a meeting with Drake Vortex," she says. "Would you please inform him that I have arrived?"

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The offical lead Induran to the top tower in the middle of Pacalis City. There, before the giant doors of Drake's office, the secretary smiled at her, "Director Vortex has been informed of your arrival. He welcomes you to the Gateway. I'm afraid however he is currently in a meeting and won't be out for some..."

 

Cutting her off, Drake Vortex exited the turbolift from the far wall and smiled, "Thank you Ms. Bettenson, I cut the meeting early." He declared as he walked over to Induran. With a firm hand shake to start things off, he led her into his office.

 

"So, what is it that Solaris Enterprises can do for you?"

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"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Vortex."

 

The Codru-Ji got right down to business, not being a very subtle person.

 

"I am the leader of a small organization of freedom fighters known as the Death Strikers. Recently, we have had some...struggles...with Governor Geki and SEED. Our base on Altyr V was destroyed, and we have moved to a new location. I am interested in contracting your organization to build a new base for us."

 

She paused, looking Vortex in the eye. "Of course, your silence on this matter would be most appreciated."

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"I can assure you that anything you wish to remain secret will be kept in that state alone. That is a golden rule of mine." Drake stated.

 

With a push of a button, a thin display slowly rose out of the desk. While he spoke, Drake looked over the latest in Solaris Construction and Design. "So what would you like in a base?" He asked....

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"For one thing, it needs to be very well defended. The place I have picked out for the base juts into a large mountain range, and is bordered by a lake on one side. However, it does not need to be said that these natural defenses will be inaduquate."

 

Indy paused. "As for the general layout of the base, we will need rooms for the members to use, as well as an office, and a large training ground."

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Taking note of her requests, Drake typed up a message for his head at the Solaris Construction and Design. As well, a mission was put into the works to scout out the future base site. The boys down at design would use the information to make the best use of the land.

 

"The process has already begun. What type of defenses were you wishing for?" Drake asked....

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"I'm not very particular. Weaponry is not my best area of expertise. However, it needs to be sufficient to hold off a fairly good sized attack force, but also should have the ability to remain hidden until needed."

 

She thought about it further. "Even some orbital defense could be used. I don't expect us to need all of this weaponry, but it is good to be prepared."

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Indy thought a moment. "I don't think so--that should be it. Thank you for your willingness to take on this project."

 

She looked at him, her face buisness-like. "Is there anything else?"

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Drake shook his head, "That shall be all. Your base will be under construction by the end of the week. Until then, have a safe trip to your next destination."

 

With that Drake politely excused himself from the office. Reports were flooding in about chaos on Coruscant. As far as he could tell, the rebels had begun their liberation. All this ment one thing, reconstruction would be needed....

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Indy left the office, feeling fairly good about the meeting. She made her way easily to her ship and blasted off the station.

 

Once in space, she downloaded the latest news on the Holonet and blasted into hyperspace.

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