Jonas Balkar (6)Full unit name: Balkar, Jonas
Last updated: 24.10.2024 16:53:01
Version: 8.02.002.2024.01.13
Basic info
First appearance: The Old Republic
The Old Republic
(VIDEO GAME)
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Known Facts (10)
The Republic's Finest (4) »
  • Used H2 Heavy Blaster
  • Used Holotransmitter
  • Interacted with (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    Jonas Balkar
    Ah. There you are. Go ahead, take a seat. And keep your voice down.
    Meteor
    Jonas Balkar, correct?
    Jonas Balkar
    Let's just stick with Jonas. Hope you like the cantina. It's not one of my favorites, but it is conveniently located. There's a vault, not far from here. It's a merc operation, holds valuables for anybody with the credits to pay. Our mutual friend is about to pay them a visit.
    Meteor
    Do we have a welcome party arranged?
    Jonas Balkar
    Not exactly, no. A group of paramilitary-types always shows up on the scene before the droid's attacks. We've already spotted them casing the vault. You could head in now, but I don't want to scare them off. We wouldn't want the guest of honor to skip the party, would we?
    Meteor
    It would be bad if our party was ruined. Definitely bad.
    Jonas Balkar
    I have people with eyes on the vault. Once they spot our target, we'll get the party started. So, Havoc Squad, huh? Pretty nice of Garza to loan us her very best. I'm- ah, excuse me.
    SIS Agent
    Jonas! I just wanted to let you know I made it to Ithor safe and sound.
    Jonas Balkar
    That's great! I'll talk to you later, then. That's our cue. The target is in the vault. Are you ready to move out?
    Meteor
    Let's get this party started.
    Jonas Balkar
    Take care of the droid and we'll have you on your way within the hour. Nice and tidy. Good luck. We'll have our eyes on you.
  • Meteor, Aric Jorgan, Elara Dorne
  • Interacted with (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    Jonas Balkar
    Well. That was interesting, wasn't it?
    Meteor
    Any idea where the droid went?
    Jonas Balkar
    We've got a pretty solid lead. Our tap on the vault cams wasn't perfect, but the droid's crew looked like they were packing Republic heat, all standard-issue. We didn't have audio, though. Any luck finding out who we're dealing with?
    Meteor
    They were Republic Special Forces soldiers who have defected to the Empire alongside Harron Tavus.
    Jonas Balkar
    Defections in SpecForce? That's news. Big news. Any particular reason SIS isn't in the loop on this?
    Meteor
    General Garza made it clear that she didn't want SIS involved.
    Jonas Balkar
    Ah. So you're taking a pretty big risk, giving me the whole story on this. Thanks. But we'll talk later. Our new traitor friends have holed up in an abandoned arms factory in the Red Light Sector. I have a team setting up shop in a warehouse not far from the arms factory. Meet up with us there.
    Meteor
    We'll move out ASAP.
    Jonas Balkar
    Keep your eyes open - the Red Light Sector isn't exactly the safest place in the galaxy. See you soon.
  • Meteor, Aric Jorgan, Elara Dorne
Reaching Out (4) »
  • Used H2 Heavy Blaster
  • Interacted with (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    Jonas Balkar
    Hey there. Welcome to Balkar Interior Refurbishments, Incorporated. Be sure you review the new employee manual.
    Meteor
    Giving up the spy business?
    Jonas Balkar
    Thought I'd like a less conspicuous career than "Republic Intelligence team leader." Although I will miss the benefits. I've got bad news. The droid and his friend gave us the slip just after you and I spoke on the holo. They jumped into an access tunnel and blew it behind themselves. Tracking them down again is going to take time.
    Meteor
    Time isn't something we have a lot of, Jonas.
    Jonas Balkar
    Which is why we need to work with what we've got. If these men are traitors, then they'll have Imperial supervisors. We just need to find out where. I'll bet these guys would call for help if you shot up their arms factory. Then, we trace that call straight to whoever's really in charge.
    Meteor
    That's a good plan. Let's make it happen.
    Jonas Balkar
    First thing's first: You'll need to plant these signal trackers around the arms factory so that we can trace the distress call. Then, you kick down the door and do what you do best while we see who gets a call. Sound like a plan? We'll be waiting for you here when the party's over. Have fun.
  • Meteor, Aric Jorgan, Elara Dorne
  • Gave 3 Signal Tracker to Havoc Squad
  • Interacted with (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    Jonas Balkar
    Now, was that fun, or was that fun?
    Aric Jorgan
    You definitely picked the right squad for the job. This was right up the lieutenant's alley.
    Meteor
    Were you able to find the Imps our traitors are working for?
    Jonas Balkar
    The alarm signal from the arms factory led to a surprising place: a penthouse at the Club Vertica Casino. The slicers tell me that the computer systems at the other end of the alarm signal were definitely Imperial. Apparently our friends are overseeing this operation in style. And it would seem that Imperial expense accounts are much more generous than ours.
  • Meteor, Aric Jorgan, Elara Dorne
Climbing the Ladder (2) »
  • Used H2 Heavy Blaster
  • Interacted with (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    Jonas Balkar
    Club Vertica is an extremely public place. We have to get you through the casino and up to the penthouse without any bloodshed. That's where my friend Niall Piv comes in. Niall's our top slicer here. He'll make sure nobody hassles you on the way to the penthouse.
    Meteor
    Pleasure to meet you, Niall.
    Niall Piv
    Hm... oh, yes, thanks. It's nice to meet you, too.
    Jonas Balkar
    SpecForce gave us their best, so it's the least we can do. Club Vertica has a "safe list" - a list of people allowed to go in and out of the penthouse at any time. It's Niall's job to get you added to that safe list. But he needs your help.
    Niall Piv
    Hm? Oh, yes, Club Vertica's systems are highly secured. The only way to add you to the safe list is from inside the system.
    Jonas Balkar
    There's a substation down in the Lower Industrial Sector. It belongs to the casino, so its computers are tied into the casino's systems. We need you to get Niall inside.
    Meteor
    What kind of opposition should I expect?
    Jonas Balkar
    Security for the substation is heavy - the casino's contracted some of the priciest mercenaries around. Good luck to you.
  • Meteor, Aric Jorgan, Elara Dorne, Niall Piv
Summary
A talented field operative
Field Agent
Miscellaneous
Ranks
for the Republic
Galactic Republic
Organization
Galaxy-Wide Organizations
's Strategic Information Service
Strategic Information Service (SIS)
Organization
Galactic Republic (GGW, CW and GW)
, near the end of the Cold War
The Cold War
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
Jonas Balkar had built an impressive career despite his young age, earning him undercover placements on high-risk worlds such as Nar Shaddaa
Nar Shaddaa
Planet
and Balmorra
Balmorra
Planet
. His exceptional planning and investigatory skills led to numerous Republic successes, both seen and unseen. Balkar's charming demeanor often led to him being assigned to operations where personal interaction was key, particularly interactions with female subjects.
See also
UH
Known for being a member of the following organizations
Strategic Information Service (SIS)
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Known weaponry & equipment
H2 Heavy Blaster
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Holotransmitter
The Republic's Finest
All characters this character met
Meteor
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Elara Dorne
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Aric Jorgan
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Niall Piv
Climbing the Ladder
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Full unit name: Balkar, Jonas Last updated: 24.10.2024 16:53:01