Elara Dorne (8)Full unit name: Dorne, ElaraLast updated: 24.10.2024 17:35:38Version: 8.02.002.2024.01.13 |
First appearance: The Old RepublicThe Old Republic(VIDEO GAME) | |
Species: Human | |
Gender: Female | |
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Dorne and Thorus knew each other while both served in the Imperial Army. Dorne knew that Thorus ordered the executions of hundreds of civilian non-combatants and full-scale bombings of unarmed populations in circumvention of direct orders from Imperial Command. Dorne believed that military actions against civilian populations were explicitly unlawful, as it was defined in the Treaty of Coruscant. |
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GaffWell, well. General Garza graces us with her finest. At ease--I'm Colonel Gaff, and these are my senior officers. Your CO sent orders to do whatever is necessary to support your mission. Of course, she didn't see fit to tell me what that mission is - care to enlighten me?MeteorI'm afraid I can't, Colonel.GaffTypical. Forget the reconstruction of Taris - I've got to shift everything around and help with some "top secret mission" nonsense! Whatever Garza has you looking for, you won't find it on Taris. Nothing unusual has happened since I took command.Elara DornePatrol teams three, five and eight. All lost, all without explanation.GaffSergeant Dorne, I don't recall giving you permission to speak.Elara DorneI wasn't speaking to you - I was speaking to the lieutenant, per General Garza's instructions. Are you ordering me to violate Code 73-B and ignore the general's directive, Colonel?GaffAlways got a regulation to quote, don't you, Sergeant Dorne?MeteorIf the sergeant has information, I'll take it.GaffThe matter was settled days ago. Taris is dangerous - casualties are common on patrol teams. It's unfortunate, but not unusual, no matter what Sergeant Dorne says. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a planet to run. Carry on with your "secret mission" - just don't muck up anything important. |
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Elara DorneApologies for the colonel, Lieutenant. Not all men are meant to lead.MeteorColonel Gaff is disobeying a direct order.Elara DorneI can assure you, it's not the first time he's done so.MeteorThe colonel has his rank for a reason. We shouldn't question him.Elara DorneRegulation 5.3 compels us to report all officer misconduct. The command structure must be effective.MeteorIf you have information that could help me, I'd like to hear it.Elara DorneVery well, Lieutenant. I'm Elara Dorne, sir. Sergeant, first class, commander of Search and Rescue Squad 204. We have three full squads, all MIA on patrols. The situation is critical.MeteorDo you have any idea what happened to these men?Elara DorneI'm afraid not, Lieutenant. Eighteen unexplained casualties over two weeks. Regulations call for a battalion-level investigation, but nothing has been done. And the threat behind these MIAs could be tied to your mission. Casualties are common on swamp patrols. Rakghoul attacks account for the majority - approximately eighty-seven percent. However, SAR sweeps discovered no evidence of rakghoul activity in these instances - someone else attacked those teams. If you're looking for unusual activity, then this is it, sir.MeteorI appreciate your help, Sergeant. What exactly is a "rakghoul," anyway?Elara DorneRakghouls are disease-carrying mutants. Rakghoul bites and scratches are infectious. Those infected become rakghouls themselves in six to forty-eight hours.I included the last known coordinates for the MIA patrols in my official incident report, Lieutenant. I'll load it onto your datapad for your review. Taris falls under unexplored/unsecured territory protocols - all armor-cams transmit to SAR Command. Security Code MR-7-C grants temporary authorization in this situation. I'll contact you with developments.MeteorSounds like a plan, Sergeant.Elara DorneI'll be in the SAR office if you require further support, Lieutenant. Farewell. Good luck, Lieutenant. |
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Elara DorneThose are power converters, Lieutenant. Old ones. Any theories on how they got to that location?MeteorThe people who attacked our patrols may have dropped them.Elara DornePossible. None of the other patrols logged similar discoveries. Power converters come from ignition systems, engine parts. It takes work to remove them. Someone dropped those converters - either the patrol or their attackers. We need more information to determine which.MeteorI'll search the next coordinates immediately.Elara DorneI'll remain in contact, Lieutenant. Dorne out. |
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Elara DorneMore power converters. According to the logs, this patrol followed an entirely different route. Either both patrols recovered the same engine parts from separate locations, or the converters were dropped in both areas by one group: the attackers. If the converters were dropped by an enemy, we can use them to track that enemy.MeteorI think we're on the right track, Sergeant.Elara DorneA specialist MO-7 science officer could examine the converters to determine their source. We have such an officer on staff. I will notify him while you search the last coordinates.MeteorSounds like a plan, Sergeant.Elara DorneVery well, Lieutenant. I'll proceed to science division at once. Good luck, Lieutenant. |
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Elara DorneLieutenant! Status report - are you injured?MeteorNegative, no injuries here.Elara DorneGood. There's much to do.MeteorI guess we know what happened to the other patrols.Elara DorneAffirmative, sir. There can be no doubt. Your attackers were scavengers. Threat assessment reports classify them as a non-combatant group. That classification is clearly inaccurate. I'll notify Command.MeteorI don't see why these scavengers would strike at Republic personnel.Elara DorneIt's puzzling. Our forces are superior in numbers, training and equipment - the scavengers must know that.MeteorI need to know where these scavengers come from, their numbers and armaments.Elara DorneUnknown, sir. Local intelligence felt they weren't worthy of investigation. Armed hostility against Republic personnel clearly justifies an immediate armed response, Lieutenant. It's your call.MeteorDo we have any leads on the scavengers' HQ?Elara DorneOrbital scan has just managed to pinpoint the location of the scavengers' compound. I'll scramble up my team and prep them immediately. We'll effect entry to the compound once you've created an opening.MeteorI'll see you on the other side, Sergeant.Elara DorneGood luck, Lieutenant. Sergeant Dorne out. |
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Elara DorneHere they are! Cav, Goran - cover the exit. Vise, Marko, Tabber - see to these men's wounds. |
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TaneOh, great. Sergeant Dorne's here to make sure we got stomped according to regulation.Elara DorneReport, Ensign. Did you learn anything about the enemy?TaneUh, yes, sir, Sergeant, sir. As I was just telling the lieutenant here, we were captured for some guy named Needles. And get this: There are Imperials here, on Taris! They're working with this Needles guy in a hidden base out in the swamps.MeteorSounds like you overheard quite a bit.TaneYes, sir, Lieutenant. The scavengers were pretty sloppy about talking in front of us. So, are you excited, Dorne? You'll finally have the chance to correct your old buddies' paperwork again!MeteorThis is no time for jokes, Ensign. Speak plainly.TaneUh, yes, sir, Lieutenant. Sorry, sir.Elara DorneMany of the local troops feel that my adherence to regulations is a result of my upbringing, Lieutenant. I was born Imperial. However, after two years' service in the Imperial military, I defected. Given my extensive knowledge and training, I was awarded this position under Service Code 37-R.MeteorWhat made you change sides?Elara DorneThe Imperials regularly violated their own stated regulations and intentions, without cause. I refused to participate.MeteorI'm not happy that you hid this from me, Sergeant.Elara DorneThe personal details I am required to disclose are clearly designated in Service Code 5, subsection three, Lieutenant. We can discuss non-mission-critical issues later.My team and I will get these men back to base, Lieutenant. You proceed with your mission against Needles and his Imperial installation.MeteorI have the lead I was after. Time to act on it.Elara DorneI'm glad I could help point you in the right direction, sir. Good luck. |
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ThorusLooking for Needles, are you? I'm afraid he's long gone, my friend.MeteorLet's see those hands, nice and slow.ThorusDon't worry, I won't give you any trouble. I wouldn't stand a chance fighting you. So, I won't. Instead, let me make a suggestion. I'll tell you everything you need to know about Needles. But in exchange, you have to let me go.MeteorYou seem to know an awful lot about my mission here.ThorusYou're wearing a Havoc Squad insignia and searching Needles's files. It doesn't take a great mind to put the two together.MeteorYou're in no position to bargain.ThorusNo, I'm in no position to fight. I'm in an excellent position to bargain. I have information you need, it's as straightforward as that. You and I are both soldiers, yes? Coincidence makes us enemies, but that's no reason we can't come to an honorable agreement. It's simple. Let me live, and I will tell you everything. Kill me, and you'll learn nothing.Elara DorneCome in, Lieutenant. This is Sergeant Dorne. Do not trust this man - I served with him in the Empire. His name is Thorus.ThorusWhat? Who is that, who are you talking to? Dorne? D- Dorne, is that you?Elara DorneThorus is a mass murderer, Lieutenant. A war criminal.MeteorI'm listening, Sergeant. Go on.Elara DorneMilitary actions against civilian populations are explicitly unlawful, as defined in the Treaty of Coruscant. During my time in Imperial service, Thorus ordered the executions of hundreds of civilian non-combatants and full-scale bombings of unarmed populations. Furthermore, these actions were committed in circumvention of direct orders from Imperial Command.ThorusI am a soldier! I- I do what I must to achieve my objectives! Just like you, Lieutenant.MeteorI don't kill civilians, you Imp scum.ThorusPlease, listen! I'll tell you everything, everything I know! Needles is doing experiments on the rakghouls. He wants to understand their disease, t- to turn it into a weapon. He- he left here a few hours ago. He said he was visiting some "friends" in the ruins of an old transport station, to get more samples.MeteorI'm going to need a lot more detail, here.ThorusR- rakghouls. He needs more t- to continue his research. He won't say who his "friends" are, but they supplied the rakghouls. I've given you what you wanted. Now what about me?MeteorYou'd know better than I would, Sergeant. What should I do here?Elara DorneI respectfully suggest you discharge your weapon into Thorus's skull, Lieutenant.ThorusNo! This isn't fair!MeteorSince you helped me, you're free to go - for now.ThorusI'm glad we could work out an arrangement. Farewell, friend.Elara DorneI'll meet you back at the SAR office, Lieutenant. Dorne out. |
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Elara DorneYou spared a war criminal, Lieutenant. That man murdered hundreds of people, and you simply let him walk out of the Imperials' base.MeteorI'll take your opinion under advisement, Sergeant.Elara DorneI'd appreciate it.MeteorLet's move on, shall we? |
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Elara DorneLab results confirmed Thorus's account: Needles has almost completed a weaponized strain of rakghoul disease. However, the data makes no mention of Needles's "friends" in the ruins of the transport system.MeteorNeedles probably has another whole outpost loaded with Imps out there.Elara DorneUnlikely. Thorus would've been aware of another Imperial team operating so close by.MeteorFriends of Needles - scary. I can't say I'm looking forward to meeting these people.Aric JorganYou said it. Dorant's as creepy as they come.Elara DorneAvailable intelligence doesn't show any populations in the ruins of the transport system, but scans of the area have been cursory at best. Rakghouls infest the area, making scouting by foot inordinately difficult. However, one traversable route has been located. If the route we've located is the only one available, then the odds are good that you'll find Needles somewhere in the area.MeteorWe'll scout the area ourselves.Elara DorneAny geographical information you can bring back would be very helpful, Lieutenant. I apologize for the lack of intelligence.If the route we've located is the only one available, then the odds are good that you'll find Needles somewhere in the area. This ruined transport station is our only lead to Needles's location. I would encourage you to stock up on supplies and munitions before entering the area. Good luck. |
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Elara DorneWelcome back, Lieutenant. Congratulations on the success of your mission.MeteorI couldn't have pulled off this mission without you, Sergeant.Elara DorneI was only following orders, Lieutenant. Your success is consistent with your unit's reputation and operational history - all highly impressive. General Garza attempted to contact you a few moments ago. I took the liberty of briefing her on your mission status. General Garza expressed no concern as I'm sure she's familiar with the temporary clearance authorized by Security Code MR-7-C. The general also asked for a summary of my service record, which I provided.MeteorMuch appreciated.Elara DorneThe general requested that you contact her before departing Taris. The holocom in the next room has been prepared for your use.MeteorI'll contact her right away.Elara DorneCongratulations once again, Lieutenant. |
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Elara DorneLieutenant, sir. Is there something else I can do for you?MeteorI want you on my team. Consider this your official invitation to Havoc Squad, Sergeant Dorne.Elara DorneLieutenant, this... this is the greatest honor of my career. I'm speechless.Aric JorganMembership in Havoc Squad is the highest achievement in all of the Republic Armed Forces, Sergeant. Congratulations. But don't get too excited, Sergeant. It's not as impressive as it's made out to be.Elara DorneSergeant Dorne, reporting for duty, Lieutenant! I'll prepare my Regulation 6 Personnel Transfer documents at once!MeteorYou've more than earned this, Sergeant. |
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Elara DorneSir. My equipment and personal effects have been stowed in full accordance with transport code section two. If I may say so again, sir, it is truly an honor to be selected for Havoc Squad.MeteorI'm glad to have you on the team, Dorne.Elara DorneThank you very much, sir. I intend to begin reviewing and memorizing all relevant dossiers and intelligence reports on our assignment immediately. If I discover any points of confusion or areas where I believe I can contribute, I'll submit a full 587-B report.MeteorCarry on, Dorne.Elara DorneYes, sir.---from "Promising Stars" |
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Elara DorneExcuse me, sir. May I have a moment of your time?MeteorWhat can I do for you, Dorne?Elara DorneAs a condition of my service in the Republic military, Personnel Division requires that I report regularly on my activities. However, my Havoc Squad missions are classified and cannot be shared with Personnel Division. I'd like to ask if you would vouch for me when I report in.MeteorI'll be happy to help. Haven't you proven your loyalty by now?Elara DorneThank you very much, sir. That is a matter for Personnel Division to decide. We should use the ship's secure line.---from "Organized Mistrust" |
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Elara DorneCaptain Kalor? This is Elara Dorne, personnel number 22-795, reporting in per regulation 449.KalorPlease, Elara, you don't have to give me the full rundown every time. I know who you are. How are things?Elara DorneWell enough, sir. Allow me to introduce you to the commander of Havoc Squad - my new CO. Sir, this is Captain Kalor, Army Personnel Division.MeteorGood to meet you, Captain.KalorThe pleasure is mine. Meeting you is a real honor.MeteorIs this necessary, Captain? I don't see that Dorne's loyalty needs to be proven further.KalorOh, we're all very proud of Elara. This is just part of the process. Tell me about being in the top squad in the Republic, Elara. You must be keeping very busy.Elara DorneI'm sorry, Captain, but you aren't authorized to know about Havoc Squad's activities. My CO will have to vouch for me from now on.KalorWhat? Elara, I don't want to be a hard case, but rules are rules - this "top secret" junk won't fly.MeteorAll Havoc Squad activities are highly classified, Captain. I'm sorry for any inconvenience.KalorHeh. Inconvenience.MeteorThis is how it is, Captain. You don't like it, talk to General Garza.KalorI might have to. This situation is not acceptable. Just... just carry on, Elara. We'll talk about this after I've had a word with my superiors. Kalor out.---from "Organized Mistrust" |
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Elara DorneHm. I wasn't expecting him to react so strongly. Surely he didn't expect me to report on classified information?MeteorProtecting classified information is a top priority.Elara DorneYes, sir. I'm surprised the captain didn't agree. If you'll excuse me, sir, I have several matters to attend to. Thank you for your time.---from "Organized Mistrust" |
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StromFantastic, you're back! Governor Saresh needs to speak to you right away - hold on.Leontyne SareshHow wonderful to see you again! I'm sure you're already noticing the changes your efforts have brought. Rakghoul attacks are down eighty percent in the resettlement zone, and the few we encounter are repelled more easily. Construction crews are back to work - with a bit of arm twisting - and they're developing more ambitious projects. They believe in what we're doing again - thanks to you.MeteorIt's always good to see people fired up about the Republic's work.VoidhoundNow that progress is being made, will the Republic send more resources?Leontyne SareshI'm doing my best to see that they do. But in spite of our success, we still have some serious challenges.Unfortunately, not all of the news is good. Our success has come at a price. The rakghouls we've displaced now threaten our forward expedition teams. We've endangered our most vulnerable projects. The work those teams are doing is critical to reclaiming Taris. If we don't help them, the confidence we've worked so hard to restore could die forever.Rakghoul attacks in the wilderness have reached epidemic proportions. Our expedition teams are in danger of being completely wiped out. The scientists and workers on those teams are critical to our plans to expand across Taris. If they can't finish their work, our entire project will fall apart.Barsen'thorWe won't stand by while innocent lives are at risk.MeteorAren't there security forces to protect these people?Leontyne SareshOf course. And their numbers are dwindling rapidly.Hero of TythonYour people will get the job done - you've got our word.Leontyne SareshI knew I could count on you. Everyone working in that wilderness has lost friends and comrades - they're frightened, and losing hope quickly. I need you to rekindle that hope - to show our people that no enemy is too powerful to overcome.StromThe team leads are at Brejik's Run - it was a top-notch swoop track before the Sith attacked.Leontyne SareshA speeder will take you out once you're ready. When you land, find my agent, Vealo - he'll be your guide. Hundreds of lives and millions of credits were sacrificed to bring us to this point. Do whatever it takes--our project cannot fail. |
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VealoYou can't do this, Major! The governor even sent us more help - look!JazenThe governor has sent us plenty of help already. Volunteers, mercs, even Jedi, and they're all dead or working on it. I'm not watching the body count go any higher. We're pulling out - ASAP. You want to help, help us load up for evac.VoidhoundThis work is too important to abandon.JazenThat's not your call to make.Barsen'thorIt's natural to feel afraid, Major. But don't let that blind you to hope.JazenI'm no coward, Jedi. I've got lives to save.MeteorNo need for evac, Major, sir. We can still win this.JazenI'll take your five-second tactical appraisal under advisement while we strike camp, Lieutenant.Hero of TythonDoes Governor Saresh know you're pulling out?JazenShe's not here - we are. If you want to get yourself eaten or turned into a monster, go right ahead. Anything and anyone that isn't packed when we leave is meat. Your choice. My orders are to keep these people safe. If you work a miracle and this place ends up being safe again... we'll see.VealoYou'll have to work quickly to get this place safe and running again before the major's evacuation. Maybe then he'll change his mind. Talk to any of the people here - they'll tell you what needs to be done. I just hope we're not too late.Hero of TythonDo whatever you have to, Vealo--don't let him take these people out of here.VealoI'll see what I can do. Good luck to you. |
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StromWe heard the good news!BardoThe governor wishes to....Leontyne SareshThe governor wishes to congratulate you herself. You've done some truly incredible work for Taris - every last person here is in your debt.Hero of TythonWe all have a responsibility to help restore what the Sith have destroyed.Leontyne SareshStill, you've taken on a much greater responsibility than most people could. Very few people could have achieved all of this.MeteorAre there any other problems that need attention, Governor?Leontyne SareshYou've done so much already - but there is always more. I'm certain there will be many more challenges to overcome as we continue our work. But I'm also certain your heroic example will inspire everyone who works to make Taris the brightest point in the Republic. We're all proud to have had you with us. Travel safely. |
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Kord MurdokM- Master Jedi! But how... there were no survivors! You... weren't part of the research team, were you? Then I gotta warn you, there's something around here that hunts Jedi. Like the mother of all rakghouls. Now I ain't no coward; I've hunted Sand Demons on Tatooine, fought Sith during the war on Coruscant. Clearing the wildlife on Taris seemed like an easy gig. But these creatures ate a whole team of Jedi for lunch! What are we supposed to do except be dessert?Hero of TythonWho are you? Why are you telling us this?Kord MurdokKord Murdok. Used to lead the Blaster Brothers mercenary company. Now I'm the only one left.Barsen'thorWhat creatures? Something attacked the Jedi?Kord MurdokSomething that makes rakghouls look downright cute and cuddly.MeteorTake it easy.Kord MurdokYou watch a dozen men in heavy armor get eaten like candy and see how calm you are! Should've known when they said the Jedi got wiped out. What am I supposed to do that half a dozen Jedi can't? I don't know if those monsters ate the Jedi and barfed up the Force, but they were using powers like I've never seen.Hero of TythonWe cannot ignore a menace on that scale.Kord MurdokYou think you can do better than the other Jedi? Be my guest. You go after those monsters, just be careful. They're smart, people-smart. And let me know what happens. So I can convince them not to send me back in.... |
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Larris CozekkGet out while you can! There's nothing they can pay to make this job worth it! I hope you all have your own ship, or you'll be stuck here like the rest of us. I'm just a hired merc; figure they give us the jobs that are too nasty for the guys in uniform. Like rakghouls aren't bad enough? They need to start breeding in the middle of a blasted nuclear reactor? Makes 'em twice the size and mean.MeteorWho are you?Name's Larris Cozekk. The Republic hired us to clear this wasteland for settlement. What a joke! I went into the rakghoul warren right over that way. With two dozen men! I'm the only one who crawled out alive. They're swimming in radiation. They've mutated into monsters that don't slow down even when you blast their brains onto the wall.Hero of TythonI've yet to meet a beast that can stand up to the Force.Larris CozekkGood. Because a blaster was about as effective as a water gun.Barsen'thorThese creatures must be cleared out.Larris CozekkI couldn't agree more. As long as I'm not the one doing it. If they aren't destroyed down to the last beast, the whole settlement will be a graveyard! Once you're done - if you live, talk to Androclus Methodius there; he's heading up this task force. |
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VoidhoundOne of your mercs asked us to clean up some mutant rakghouls he couldn't handle.Androclus MethodiusWell, you certainly don't look like an ordinary group of mercenaries. Master Jedi, I am honored that you would take on such a task. Oh, Lieutenant! I didn't realize Havoc Squad was here. I would certainly have come to you first. I don't know what they're thinking, opening this place to colonization... |
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Hero of TythonThe rakghouls are dead.Kord MurdokAnd the other things? The big ones? What were they? You know what, long as they're dead, I don't give a bantha's backside. Let the Jedi figure it out. |
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Mola HaxtorThis is not a grooming behavior. That's tool use at the very least.Sadus VraalI know that and you know that, I'm just saying neither the university nor the garrison - nevermind, we have company.Mola HaxtorHi, I'm Mola Haxtor, this is Professor Vraal, we're applied xenozoologists. Could you settle something for us?VoidhoundI'm sorry... "xenozoologist"?Sadus VraalWe study alien life-forms. On Taris, that pretty much means rakghouls.Mola HaxtorCome look at this. We implanted a recording device in a rakghoul and released him. This image is from the footage of his warren. It looks like a new species of rakghoul. Taller, meaner, dominates normal raks, and when it was being recorded, it, uh...Sadus VraalIt reached over and shut the transmitter off.MeteorI didn't think rakghouls were that smart.Mola HaxtorThey may not be, but the evidence is compelling. If he were playing with a switch, he'd flick it on again. He hasn't.Sadus VraalBecause rakghouls barely use tools. They're not sentient. If these ghouls are capable of tool use, our colony defenses need to be changed. But we need the footage off our device to be sure.Mola HaxtorThis is why we need someone - you - to find our rakghoul and extract his recording device. Besides the obvious academic prestige, it is essential that the Republic find out how dangerous this new species is.Barsen'thorWe'll go.Mola HaxtorThank you. Obviously, the footage and your life are top priority. Find the rak, kill the rak, grab the camera.Sadus VraalAnd run.Mola HaxtorBe careful. It's extremely unlikely this species evolved since the bombardment. Either it was under extreme pressure to diverge... or it had help. |
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Mola HaxtorYou're back! Let's cue up that footage and see the rakghouls.Mola HaxtorCalm down, Mola. I think some thanks are in order.Mola HaxtorYes, of course. We'd never go into the warrens, even with an escort... this wouldn't have happened without you.MeteorThe swarms were pretty thick in that warren. You'll get something you can use.Mola HaxtorI'm sorry, this is a chance for a doctorate... for a significant contribution to xenozoology and the colonist effort. I got excited.Sadus VraalMola, how about phrasing it like, "Tarisian colonists probably all owe you their lives"?Mola HaxtorYou don't think that's more abstract?Sadus VraalI'll upload the footage. Let's talk after we've looked it over. |
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Mola HaxtorThe new species has a lair that looks like an ex-power plant. And it's got - get this - crude, recent construction.Mola HaxtorMola, the fact that they can build a ladder is the least of our worries. Day two, minute eleven - one of the new species pushes away the others in order to get at a food source.Mola HaxtorBut he pushes them without touching them. It's very clear, there is no contact.Sadus VraalThe new species can use the Force.Hero of TythonRakghouls know only aggression and fear. That's a recipe for the dark side.Sadus VraalThat's what we're afraid of. We're no experts in the Force, but this new species seems more psychotic than predatory.There is a widespread theory that the rakghoul plague was an artificial creation of the so-called "dark side." Thus, their evolution deviates from the standard model. But it leaves us with some disturbing possibilities.Barsen'thorThe order will want to know of this... as well as a great many scientists.Sadus VraalWe'll publish our findings soon enough, but right now we have greater concerns.MeteorGlad we didn't find this out during an attack.Sadus VraalThat was the base commander's opinion, too. And we still don't know the most critical information.VoidhoundThere's no other explanation?Sadus VraalWe're sure.Mola HaxtorWe don't know if just one of the new species is Force sensitive, or all of them. If it's all of them, the garrison is considering evacuation.Sadus VraalThis is the largest threat facing Taris. We need eyes in that rakghoul lair!Hero of TythonThis could be easier than you think. An intelligent species might try to communicate.Sadus VraalDon't think I'd take that bet.Mola HaxtorAll right. The lair you want is deep in rakghoul territory. Some of the power plant structure is still recognizable. I'll fit you with a transmitter so we can see what you see. Get close enough to film the creatures - but if one notices you, do what you have to. |
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Bay-Yon SiuApproach. I am Bay-Yon Siu, of the Sanej Temple. My body perished long ago. This holocron projects my recorded personality, which we Jedi use to educate future generations.Danah JorHey! You, the one who killed the nekghoul! Open the lock, this holocron is crazy.Bay-Yon SiuCalm yourself. I am incapable of madness. Madness is internal chaos, and there is no chaos, only harmony.VoidhoundWhat did you call the dead thing?Danah JorNekghouls. He named them, not me.Hero of TythonBefore I open that door, maybe you want to tell me who's in there.Bay-Yon SiuHe is the Jedi Knight Danah Jor. He entered the warren. He sought battle, and the nekghouls... reacted.Danah JorOf course I did. Anyone could sense the darkness here. And you, old man, are the source.Bay-Yon SiuDanah misunderstands. The nekghouls became Force sensitive and activated me. I have taught them, but only to help them master themselves. Had he not invaded their territory, my lessons would have sunk in better.Danah JorAll they learned is better ways to kill. You saw it.Bay-Yon SiuThis Jedi Knight, Danah Jor, entered the warren. He sought battle, and the nekghouls... reacted.VoidhoundHow can you justify teaching predators the Force?Bay-Yon SiuHumans are predators, as are Twi'leks, Togruta and other sentients. Nekghouls, also, can choose their path.Danah JorHe keeps saying that, but he's been trying to teach them manners for years. It won't work.Barsen'thorWhy are they keeping him alive?Bay-Yon SiuThe nekghouls are currently drawing power from dark emotions.Danah JorSay it! They tear out colonists' hearts in front of me because they feed on fear and disgust.MeteorSo they've attacked colonists. Then this is no theoretical threat - they're sadistic, premeditated.Bay-Yon SiuSome Sith have done worse before choosing another path. What they do is from ignorance, not hatred. If you lived in a cave all your life, the first time you saw light it would be painful. The darkness would comfort you, and you would only go toward light again when you found the courage. That is how it is with nekghouls.Danah JorThere's hundreds of those things beneath us, by the reactor. He sees them as no threat, but they can't be allowed to live. He wishes you to use that control panel to fire the reactor and lower its shielding. That would bathe them all in radiation. It would be the mass murder of sentient creatures and make this place uninhabitable.Bay-Yon SiuRevenge is not the Jedi way, Danah. Your plan will create ruin and poison.Barsen'thorThe creatures are dangerous, but we would hear both sides.Danah JorThey were born of dark side sorcery. They cannot change.Bay-Yon SiuIt merely requires time, which I have. They cannot harm me. Leave me here with them and seek death no more.Barsen'thorTeach them, then. If they can think and choose, they can learn. Reach them if you can. We will go.Bay-Yon SiuYour trust will not be forgotten. Now free this man.Danah JorI'm free, but they live unpunished. If I can't give justice to their victims, what will I do?Hero of TythonLearn from your mistake. Return to the surface. Then meditate upon the actions that led you here.Barsen'thorReturn to the Jedi. Tell them they can't invade this place like you did.Bay-Yon SiuYes... no one can enter here in hate. They will be fed upon, as you were.Danah JorI... I will do so. Thank you for saving my life.Bay-Yon SiuYou are a remarkable person not to give in to instinct, a lesson these nekghouls must also learn. It may be generations, but what is done with the dark can be undone by the light. One day, they will walk on Taris as humans do.Sadus VraalProfessor Vraal here. We got everything recorded. Good work. We heard the plan. We'll keep watch on the site. Now, clear out of there before something hears all this talking. |
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LiefurHow many teeth did you say those things have? Over three thousand? Because I think I feel every one of them.Co'overmaStop complaining; she barely grazed you. Besides, this gave us solid evidence of changes in nexu maternal behavior as a result of- You! What do you know of the plight of the endangered nexu?Hero of TythonDid some sort of creature attack your friend?Co'overmaOh, he's just my assistant.Barsen'thorDo we know you?Co'overmaI am the voice of the voiceless, protector of the nexu, the most beautiful, intelligent, adaptable-LiefurGiant, drooling cat monsters with big pointy spikes....Co'overmaLiberated zoo specimens started a thriving population here on Taris. But the sows are starting to frenzy because their pups are being stolen. Blasted scavengers!VoidhoundYou're crazy.LiefurWhat an incredibly smart thing to say. Why didn't I think of that?Co'overmaYou shut up. We're making a difference here.LiefurYeah. I eat through a tube now. That's different....Hero of TythonWhy would they go after cubs? Are nexu good eating or something?Co'overmaSome unscrupulous piles of dung think it's fun to throw helpless animals into gladiatorial pits so people can laugh while they're cut to pieces.LiefurMost of the time, the nexu win-Co'overmaI'd go after those scavengers myself, but I, uh, lost all feeling in my blaster hand--LiefurTo a nexu love bite.MeteorYou're being a little vague. I don't like it when horribly mauled people are vague with me.Co'overmaGo into the scavengers' camp and destroy the cages they're using to trap nexu. What could be simpler?LiefurNot going into the scavengers' camp and destroying the cages they're using to trap nexu?Barsen'thorWe are here to restore Taris's environment, not destroy it further.Co'overmaThank you. I knew I wasn't alone in wanting to see a thriving nexu colony.LiefurI think they ate outpost five....Co'overmaI have given all my worldly possessions to the cause of animal rights. But Liefur would be happy to pay you.LiefurI would not!Co'overmaAnd I control his accounts while he's convalescing. Just go to the scavengers' camp, to the southeast. Destroy their cages and they won't be able to trap nexu anymore.MeteorCan't say much for nexu, but we're always up for wiping out scavengers.Co'overmaPerfect. I knew I liked you.LiefurShe also likes rancors - it's not a big compliment.Co'overmaThe best thing to do is hit the scavengers' main compound. Destroy all the cages and they can't take another nexu.Barsen'thorHow can it be right to take the lives of sentients in defense of mere beasts?Co'overmaSentients build cities, destroy planets, wipe out entire species. They don't need anyone to stand up for them.LiefurExcept when they're being snacked on by nexu.Co'overmaThese scavengers spend their whole lives tearing helpless babies from their loving mothers-LiefurNexu mothers eat their young.Co'overmaIf you want to help, you could go to the main scavenger camp and destroy the cages they're using to trap nexu. |
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Co'overmaWell, did you do it? Did you strike a blow for nexu everywhere?LiefurOddly easier than striking a blow against nexu....Co'overmaTell me how it went.Hero of TythonYour nexu pups are safe. And we took care of the scavengers.Co'overmaAh! Because of your efforts, future generations can enjoy the magnificent sight of a nexu stalking its prey through the Tarisian swamps...LiefurProbably human prey...Co'overmaNexu attacks should drop dramatically now that they're no longer defending their cubs. Thank you.LiefurAny chance of changing our plans to focus on saving the rare Tarisian bark beetle? |
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WellerCommander. Commander! Damn! Who are you? What's happened here?VoidhoundThey seem to be... eaten. It looks like rakghouls are what happened here.MeteorI'm Havoc Squad, agent. I was hoping you could tell me what happened.WellerHavoc Squad! Oh, thank goodness. You're the best there is.This whole thing... it's all wrong. This wasn't supposed to happen! How did I get stuck cleaning up the Republic's old messes? These men were here to deactivate bombs that the Republic gave to a Taris street gang three hundred years ago during the Sith occupation. The bombs were meant to empower a revolt - but the Sith killed that idea when they decided to destroy the planet. The holos say they were trying to prevent the Jedi Bastila Shan from escaping. Typical Sith overkill.Hero of TythonAnd the bombs? What happened to the bombs?WellerAs we learned the hard way - the bombs survived. We didn't realize that the bombs withstood the planet's destruction until one of our scientific expeditions was inadvertently blown up. I don't know who I angered, but it fell to me to ensure that the remaining bombs were deactivated. These commandos were my last shot. Please, you've survived out there, you have to help me.MeteorOf course.WellerThank you - you'll be saving lives, not to mention my job. |
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WellerThe last of the active bombs just disappeared from the grid. I- I can't thank you enough.Hero of TythonWe're honored.WellerYou've saved countless lives, and for that, I'm grateful. |
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Tarkos SundListen here, all you blaster-wielding frontier fighters! Sund Technologies is the best provider of wartime technology the Republic has. Now, I'll tell ya, there are some very violent creatures out there - rakghouls, nexu- I have the injuries to prove it. But when there's work to be done and credits to be made, Sund Tech doesn't rest, and neither should you. What I am offering is a high-paying technological recovery operation that will revolutionize the Republic's work here on Taris.VoidhoundIt's good to be dedicated to your work, but this seems like a strange place to look.Hero of TythonWhat kind of technology are you researching here on Taris?Oh, the usual - the kind that makes me filthy and disgustingly rich. No, no, I'm kidding.VoidhoundTrust me - you'll be lucky if you dig up a rusty can opener in this dump.Tarkos SundRusty can opener? That's a good one. I'll have to remember that one.MeteorThis is no place for civilians.Tarkos SundI'm no ordinary civilian. I'm a businessman, a man of the galaxy. And, if I may say so, a brilliant - and handsome - inventor.Barsen'thorIn other words, you're a profiteer.Tarkos SundLike that's a bad thing? People expect companies to be profitable, but a person who profits is called a profiteer. I happen to know that three hundred years ago some enterprising swoop racers got their hands on a revolutionary engine accelerator. And I thought, here's the Republic struggling to reclaim Taris because of bad conditions and poor transportation - and the solution's right here! All they need is someone to transform that accelerator into the kind of innovative high-efficiency transportation Sund Technologies is known for.MeteorHave you had any luck recovering it?Tarkos SundWell, there has been a little bit of a - minor - setback.Hero of TythonWas it the usefulness or the credits that occurred to you first?Tarkos SundMoney, pah. It's the thrill - can you imagine how fast a speeder would be with that accelerator attached? Problem is the old swoop tracks are crawling with beasts - beasts that nearly chewed my leg off. I'm not going to say I've overreached myself here, but I'm not really the fighting kind. I could use some help finding the accelerator.VoidhoundWill you pay?Tarkos SundOne up-front finder's fee. No royalties. A man's got to turn a profit somewhere. I'll throw in some genuine Sund tech if you like. Just head out to the old tracks and scan the old bikes. If you can clear out the beasts so we can salvage the accelerator when you're done, even better. |
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Tarkos SundThere are two things that would really make my day right about now - an Alderaanian brandy, or news that you found the accelerator and cleared the track. One or the other. I'm not picky.VoidhoundThe track's clear, and we found the accelerator.Tarkos SundYou did good work. I appreciate it. Sund Tech appreciates it. The Republic appreciates it. Here you go. Don't spend it all in one place - I hear there's a superfast speeder hitting the market in ten to twelve months. |
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BaileyThree... two....FerronDamn it! Shut it off! Shut it off! Everyone okay?BaileyJust a few burns. I'm- ah! I'm sorry, sir. We didn't get anything.Hero of TythonThat looked like a nasty shock. You should see a medic.BaileyYes, thank you. I'll do that, Master Jedi.MeteorBuck up, soldier. Just be glad you're still alive.BaileyI'm okay, sir. No need to worry about me.FerronWe're supposed to get the old city computer systems back online. My team's been soldering hardware for weeks.ImaniProblem is, some of the power systems are still operational. We keep hitting electrical surges, someone's going to get killed.FerronEngineering Team Gamma was supposed to find the generators and set them to emergency mode - but that ain't happening now.VoidhoundGamma can't do the job?ImaniNot without a lot bigger guns than we've been issued.MeteorDon't tell me - the friendly Taris wildlife is causing problems?ImaniThat's what they keep telling us.FerronYou want the Republic to stay on the planet, the reconstruction needs to move forward. Right now it's not. The generators are outside the safe zone. Area's crawling with rakghouls and prowlers. Until someone regulates the power, my team can't do a thing. I'm sure you've got your own problems - but if you can lend a hand, don't be shy. |
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FerronHow's it looking, Imani?ImaniPower readings are stable, sir. No reason we can't go in.FerronThe power generators are reset... and it's you we have to thank, am I right?Hero of TythonIt was the least we could do. Your team's taking a risk out here, too.FerronYou got my thanks, at any rate. We should get back to it. We lost time, and there's still a long way to go before systems integrity is restored.ImaniPleasure working with you, sir! |
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MeroptaIf you're here from Republic Command, don't worry, we got the message. It's too dangerous. And if you're from the union, same thing. None of my men are working as long as those tremor maws are in the lake.MeteorI don't know what a tremor maw is, but it doesn't sound good.MeroptaSwamp lizards the size of a speeder. We tried to build a pipeline to the lake. You try and get the colonists a little fresh water and what happens? Deaths, dismemberments and your project shut down. Some colonies and survey camps are running out of fresh water, so we were building a pipeline from the north lake down to them. But the machinery attracted tremor maws. One minute we're enjoying the scenery, and the next, screaming and death and the project shut down. We exploded a few demolition charges to scare the maws off, but it just makes them want to fight. Our blasts were more like bait.MeteorThe Republic outpost has soldiers. Can they spare a few to kill these things?MeroptaYou'd think, but they're the ones who told us to wait. They're exploring options. Flying water in, filters, moisture vaporators, it's nonsense. The pipeline's our only long-term bet. Everything else, colonists can't afford. They'll start deserting soon. No money, no colony. It's frustrating because the charges were already laid. You could flush out every tremor maw in that lake if you wanted. What I wouldn't give for someone to just shoot those lizards. It's not like we ever removed the bait.Hero of TythonThis colony won't fail on our watch. We'll let you put down that pipe safely.MeroptaThe demolition charges are in the lake. Set them to go and get way, way back. The blast will be big. Obviously, when you key them in to blow, don't walk - run out of the blast radius. That stuff is construction-grade detonite. Then get ready for the fight of your life. Maws can bite through a gripper crane, let alone humanoids like us. |
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MeroptaThe lake team said they heard you at work. Given the size of those blasts, I'm surprised we didn't down here. Any problems detonating those bombs?VoidhoundNo trouble. It's more fun than trying to defuse them.MeroptaI wouldn't know. Sounds like your life is a bit more exciting than mine. But there's good news. I told the Republic the swamp is clear, and they instantly gave the go. No more bureaucratic boondoggle. Now, we'll double-time it until the pipeline is done. Those colonists are going to feel a lot better when they can afford to shower. |
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BhoennAh, an intrepid explorer. Good to see there's still folks in the Republic who aren't scared away from our little colony.MyahhTh- they're coming! At the door - the door! We have to get out! Alert the base! Everyone needs to evacuate.MeteorIs the base under attack? What's going on?Barsen'thorWho are you?BhoennThat's Myahh, former first lieutenant of the Endar Rebirth, the first scout vessel sent here to evaluate the possibility of recolonization. Ship disappeared five years ago. Then three days ago, Myahh comes staggering out of one of the collapsed buildings outside the base. He lived out there, no weapons but what he made from salvage, holding his own against the rakghouls, all that time.Hero of TythonWhen pressed beyond endurance, a man can find great reserves within.BhoennThose boys know they're part of the battle to keep the Sith out of our galaxy. They're hard to keep down. Myahh swears there are other survivors trapped in those ruins, tormented by rakghouls. Upper brass, sitting on Ord Mantell, say it's too dangerous to send in a rescue unit, so those boys'll die to spare some others the risk of it.MeteorFive years... those soldiers should not be left to suffer another day.BhoennI was hoping you'd jump on the chance. I'd have been right there with you back when I had no stripes to wear.MeteorAre the brass right, or are they jumping at shadows?BhoennNo, they've got it right. We go in there, we'll lose three men for every one we save. Just beyond the base, thickest part of the city collapsed in on itself. Rakghouls everywhere, tunnels so tight there's nowhere to run. But I say, to deep space with logic! These good Republic boys deserve better! Up for a little adventure?VoidhoundWe'll do it. If it was me, I'd want to know the Republic would come after me.MyahhY- you'll help? They're in the ruins. The city... it's all collapsed. Y- you can't see the ghouls, just the yellow eyes... and the smell....BhoennAnyone you find, bring them here. We'll make sure they finish their days in comfort. |
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BhoennMedic! Don't worry. You're safe now. We'll give you something to help you sleep. You did good. Myahh says that's all that's left alive. If it wasn't for you, every one of those men would have turned rakghoul. I wish I could have been there!MeteorSmoking ghoul corpses left and right. Tell those scouts they've earned their retirement.BhoennAh, to be ten years younger....Hero of TythonDo you think those scouts will ever recover?BhoennNot like they used to be, but they'll get the best care we can give.Barsen'thorWe felt their anguish and sought them out in the thick of the rakghoul nests.BhoennWe're... lucky to have you. When those boys wake up, I'll tell them a real Jedi Master thought their lives were worth saving.Soon as those boys pass quarantine, we'll get them to a real hospital. Whatever they need, it's theirs on the Republic's tab. And I'll tell them it's all thanks to you. |
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SenaruPlease, kind friends. Please, a moment of your precious time is all I ask. I came here seeking help for my home. A small moon, so rich in life. Now it is all threatened. A chemical freighter crashed, spilled hrucium-5 on the surface. Already our wildlife is suffering, and the hrucium-5 is beginning to spread.Barsen'thorHrucium-5 is highly toxic. If it passes into the atmosphere, you could lose half the plant life on your world.SenaruSo you see, friend Jedi, my need is very great.VoidhoundSorry, We're not scientists.SenaruI understand. But your skills as a warrior are what I need. The flora and fauna of Taris is remarkable. I hoped that, by studying it, I could find a way to adapt our ecosystem artificially. But Taris is so dangerous. Scavengers, hunters... I cannot take the scans I need. Meanwhile, the toxicity back home grows ever greater. Soon it will be too late.Hero of TythonWe want to help out.SenaruI need readings on the local wildlife. For one like you, it will be no trouble, if you are careful. Here - my scanner. When you have the data, take it to Representative Lessah, at the Kanner Outpost. She promised to see it sent to my people. And please, hurry. |
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LessahIsn't that Senaru's scanner? Well, well. He got his data after all. I'll see it's sent to his people. This'll look great on my diplomatic resume. I might even get transferred somewhere civilized - I knew helping Senaru would pay off.VoidhoundThat's why you helped him? An entire world is in danger, and you're using it to advance your career?LessahWell, no, I... there's no reason not to find the positive in a bad situation!MeteorDiplomacy means supporting others in their misfortune, not taking advantage of it.LessahI'm not... taking advantage, I.... Here. This is the Republic's stipend for... compassionate environmental assistance. I... it's all yours. Thank you. |
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MackYou boys make me sick. Did you think Taris was beaches and pretty girls? Working on your tan? We came here to make credits! But the credits aren't here, are they? They're out there!VoidhoundWhat's the matter?MackThese lazy slugs call themselves "mercenaries," but they seem to have developed an allergic reaction to getting paid. We just gotta take a few scans at the sliding plate so the Republic knows it's safe to rebuild. How hard is that? But no, all the retired soldiers, security officers and bounty hunters in the Republic are no match for readouts on structural damage!Matthew HerralThat place is crawling with those rakghoul things - you saw what happened to Cal.MackYou're really gonna pass up the most lucrative opportunity of your careers on account of some oversized rats?MeteorWe'll take the mission.MackI knew you'd have the guts. But then again, it'd be hard to find another group as weak-kneed as this lot. If these boys can't grow up, they're in the wrong business. But I'm sick of waiting around. If the money on offer is any indication, the Republic needs this data badly, and I ain't leaving empty-handed. And don't let all this talk of rakghouls scare you. They're blaster fodder. |
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MackWell what do we have here? Back and with all your limbs? Not frothing at the mouth? Hey, you lazy slugs, pay attention while I hand your pay over to someone more deserving. You did good work. These scans'll be a big boost to the rebuilding effort, and I can finally get these boys back home to their mommas. |
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Devon RaceYou're a Jedi! It's- I didn't know anyone else was out here. I'm Devon Race. I've nearly finished my training and have permission from Master Silvarte to be on Taris - exploratory mission to the old Jedi Enclave.Barsen'thorYou look hurt.Devon RaceI'm a little scraped up, but I can keep going. I have a mission. Centuries back, the Jedi had an outpost on Taris. They left shortly before the world burned - I'm here to recover anything left behind. But between the fauna and the looters, I haven't had much luck. We were hoping for holocrons, diaries - Jedi history! In truth, we knew it was a long shot.Hero of TythonLet us join the search.Perhaps. I am a bit... overwhelmed, and we need to find everything we can to help build a future for the order. Master Silvarte warned me that any artifacts left behind would be hidden. Protected. Sealed in ferrocrete pillars or disguised as statues. Our tools are lightsabers and blasters. If you can cut away the outer layers, find anything from the enclave in these ruins... bring it to me. I'd be grateful. |
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Devon RaceGood to see you again. Incredible. You actually went through the ruins? Here it is - the history of the Jedi on Taris. Artifacts I don't even recognize. Exactly what we need to rebuild the order.Hero of TythonWonderful.Devon RaceYou don't know what this means. I'll get them back to the Masters unharmed, I swear. Thank you, my friend. Thank you. And may the Force be with you. |
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PlennidIf you know what's good for you, don't set foot outside this spaceport. It's practically a war zone. I'm Minister Plennid with the Republic's Diplomatic Corps. I was almost killed out there! The Kintan Kings gang controls this part of Nar Shaddaa. They're violent and well-armed Niktos who hate the Republic. The gang attacked me right out on the street, in full view of everyone. My bodyguards were dead before I knew what was happening.MeteorWhere can we find these killers?PlennidThey're still outside. But I have worse news. The murders aren't the worst of it. My bodyguards all carried Republic passcodes - and now the gangsters have them! With those passcodes, the Kintan Kings can slip right through our security. We'll be defenseless.MeteorDon't worry, we'll get those security passcodes back.PlennidI hope you and your friends scare the scales off those degenerates. When you get the passcodes, deliver them to Ambassador Averdon on the Promenade. |
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AverdonThis is a disaster, Bareesh. How can I deal with enemies who don't negotiate?Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillThe Kintan Kings only understand one language, Ambassador.MeteorMinister Plennid sent us. We have your stolen security passcodes.AverdonI couldn't believe our luck when he sent word you were coming. You have my gratitude. I'm Ambassador Averdon. This is Bareesh Fenn'ak Torill, one of the system's most prominent business leaders. Welcome.Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillI am honored to meet such brave defenders of the Republic. Make yourself comfortable. Any friend of the ambassador's is a friend of mine.Barsen'thorWe were starting to wonder if the Republic was all alone here.AverdonFar from it. Bareesh has been a great friend to the Republic in a dark time.MeteorBring us up to speed.AverdonI'm afraid we're at war with the underworld. My mission is to establish strong Republic ties on Nar Shaddaa. We need its technological assets to defend ourselves against the Empire. Nar Shaddaa's leaders sold us an entire sector to use as our base of operations. Unfortunately, it's overrun with Kintan King gangsters. The gang considers us invaders. They've turned our sector into a war zone. The Kintan Kings want us out of their territory - and they're winning. A Jedi who was helping us was found butchered in the open street. Those gangsters did horrible things to him.VoidhoundNar Shaddaa isn't known for its law-abiding citizens. No offense, Hutt.Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillNegative propaganda, I assure you. Most of our citizens are decent people.Hero of TythonYou're sure it was gangsters who killed the Jedi?AverdonYes and no. Reliable information is scarce.Barsen'thorThe Jedi Masters on Tython need to hear about this.AverdonI'm not authorized to contact Tython, but we have done some investigating.VoidhoundIt takes more than a few cheap thugs to kill a Jedi.AverdonThe Jedi was young, but very strong. We believe this gang is indeed unique. We also believe the gang's leader is more than a mere criminal. We're not certain, but there were strange cuts and markings on his body. Almost ritualistic. It's an inconceivable tragedy that such a strong young Jedi could die so easily.Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillWe hear rumors that the gang's leader is a Morgukai.AverdonMorgukai are a Nikto cult - Jedi hunters trained to resist the Force.Barsen'thorWe've been trained to deal with Sith, Ambassador.AverdonI assume the dead Jedi was, too. The gangsters' attack on Minister Plennid was a diversion. Their true goal was hijacking a Republic military freighter carrying cybernetic combat implants.Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillThe implants were my goodwill gesture to the Republic. They are finest-quality technology.AverdonWe don't need Kintan Kings with enhanced speed and strength. When you have the implants, take them to an arms merchant named Nurkolas. He secretly works for Bareesh.Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillNurkolas will provide a fortified base of operations for you. He has many things you will find useful. Now go - bring those Kintan King scum to their knees! Er, for the good of the Republic....AverdonThe hijackers flew the freighter to a "chop shop" to turn the ship into spare parts. They're unloading it as we speak. hatever you plan to do, do it quickly. |
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Elin GarzaLieutenant. This is General Garza. I see that you've touched down on Nar Shaddaa. Before we begin your briefing, I want to make something clear: The situation on Nar Shaddaa is very delicate. This moon belongs to the Hutt Cartel, who take their neutrality very seriously. The Republic cannot afford any incidents.MeteorWhat exactly should I be avoiding here, sir?Elin GarzaImperial personnel operate just as freely on Nar Shaddaa as we do. You cannot be caught taking action against them. Now, your mission: An experimental Republic war droid has gone rogue, committing a series of seemingly random attacks across Nar Shaddaa. The droid's designation is M1-4X, and it is my belief that this droid is acting under orders from Harron Tavus.MeteorDo we know anything about the war droid's capabilities?Elin GarzaThe droid is a highly advanced prototype, one that was being developed to serve in Havoc Squad. The project was supposed to have been canceled, but it would seem Tavus simply shifted the development elsewhere - most likely his allies in the Sith Empire. Tavus and his followers are experts in covert operations - expertise they learned from us.MeteorWhy wasn't the project completed in the first place?Elin GarzaThe droid's design relied on an exotic alien power source, but our technicians couldn't make it work efficiently.This war droid's rampage must be stopped before it's linked with the Republic. An agent of the Strategic Information Service will be assisting you. Officially, you're providing military support to an SIS operation. Do not divulge Tavus's defection, or the droid's connection to it.MeteorIntelligence Service should know everything we know.Elin GarzaWe deal with our own problems, Lieutenant. The last thing we need is for the SIS to get involved.Elara DorneThe lieutenant is correct, General. Regulation 32-C requires us to share all relevant intelligence.Elin GarzaSpecForce deals with its own problems, Sergeant Dorne. The SIS already knows everything it needs to know.Be careful, Lieutenant. If this war droid is even half as dangerous as its original designers had estimated, you'll have your work cut out for you. Garza out. |
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NurkolasWelcome to Nurkolas Arms. If it shoots, stabs, fries or detonates, I stock it. I see you've got Bareesh's combat implants. He'll be a happy Hutt. What are mercenary spacers like you doing for the Republic's top ambassador?MeteorWhen there's fighting to be done, it falls to people like us.NurkolasWe all have our burdens. I'm sure your friends understand what I mean. I'm more the neutral type, myself. But people like you keep people like me in business - and I really appreciate it. One thing's for sure, the Mountain won't be happy when he finds out what you did. That's what they call the Kintan Kings' leader, by the way- "the Mountain." Three guesses why.MeteorHe must be very tall.NurkolasWookiees are tall. The Mountain ducks when clouds pass overhead.VoidhoundGangsters like to sound tougher than they are.NurkolasIn this case, it's no exaggeration. Saw him once. Wish I hadn't. Just figured you'd want to know what you're up against. Only thing the Kintan Kings fear is the Mountain. He's everywhere, all the time.Hero of TythonPeople who rule by fear always have a vulnerable spot.NurkolasJust be careful that you don't trigger an avalanche when you hit the Mountain's weakness. All I know is, the Mountain has a reputation for staying on top of things. Take care you're not one of them. You just made the top of the Mountain's to-kill list. I'm concerned for your well-being.Say... since we're being so cordial and sharing, maybe we can discuss a little side business? Those combat implants are first-rate merchandise. We could score a sweet profit selling a few on the black market.Hero of TythonThat technology is a gift from Bareesh to the Republic.NurkolasI'm not saying we take them all. Besides, Bareesh has other gifts.VoidhoundDo you make a habit of cheating your employer?NurkolasOf course not - that would get me killed. I only profit when opportunity knocks. Fifty-fifty split of the profits, with your share paid in advance, 'cause I'm a generous guy. I'll tell Bareesh the Kintan Kings used some combat implants before you raided them. He'll believe me, long as you don't disagree. What Bareesh doesn't know won't hurt him - and it'll make us richer. Sound good?Barsen'thorI'm not making any deals with you.NurkolasTake it easy. I was only kidding. Hey look - Bareesh is on the holo.... |
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NurkolasWe got back all those combat implants, boss.Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillWonderful news. Please leave us, Nurkolas. |
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Jonas BalkarAh. There you are. Go ahead, take a seat. And keep your voice down.MeteorJonas Balkar, correct?Jonas BalkarLet'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.MeteorDo we have a welcome party arranged?Jonas BalkarNot 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?MeteorIt would be bad if our party was ruined. Definitely bad.Jonas BalkarI 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 AgentJonas! I just wanted to let you know I made it to Ithor safe and sound.Jonas BalkarThat'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?MeteorLet's get this party started.Jonas BalkarTake 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. |
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M1-4XWe're wasting time. There is an entire galaxy full of depraved lunatics plotting against our great Republic, and we're busy rummaging for valuables!AndrikBe patient, Forex - black ops aren't cheap. Commander Tavus needs us to be resourceful.M1-4XBut I've been operational for days, now- Imperial vermin across the galaxy should be cursing the Republic ingenuity that created me!MeteorYou know you're not actually serving the Republic here, right?AndrikContact! Multiple armed subjects!AndrikEngage and terminate!M1-4XNegative. Subjects confirmed as Republic Army personnel - fellow heroes in our war on evil and oppression!AndrikGreat. Look, this is a top secret mission. Commander Tavus sent us himself. Does "Havoc Squad Commander Tavus" mean anything to you?MeteorI'm the commander of Havoc Squad. Tavus is a traitor to the Republic.AndrikTavus isn't the traitor - he was betrayed. And there are some of us who aren't standing for it. Forex, secure the package and follow me. The rest of you, gun this scum down and rendezvous with us at Objective Seven.M1-4XNegative! What you suggest is an act of betrayal, the murder of fellow-AndrikM1-4X Override Code Five-Five-Eight! Secure the objective and follow me, now!M1-4XSir, yes, sir!MeteorBelay that order, M1-4X! I am your commanding officer - ignore this man's orders.M1-4XNegative - override code condition five-five-eight. Obey only orders given by Commander Harron Tavus or personnel designated by same.AndrikLet's go! Move, move! Open fire! |
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Jonas BalkarWell. That was interesting, wasn't it?MeteorAny idea where the droid went?Jonas BalkarWe'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?MeteorThey were Republic Special Forces soldiers who have defected to the Empire alongside Harron Tavus.Jonas BalkarDefections in SpecForce? That's news. Big news. Any particular reason SIS isn't in the loop on this?MeteorGeneral Garza made it clear that she didn't want SIS involved.Jonas BalkarAh. 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.MeteorWe'll move out ASAP.Jonas BalkarKeep your eyes open - the Red Light Sector isn't exactly the safest place in the galaxy. See you soon. |
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YedduThis sector used to be a good place to live. Quiet. Clean. Safe. My family has lived here for too many generations. Then the swoop gangs took over. They terrorize the shopkeepers. Attack innocent civilians on the streets. Destroy our homes. And they slaughter anyone brave enough to stand up to them, leaving him bleeding in the gutter while they roar off on their swoop bikes.Barsen'thorThey killed someone you cared about, didn't they?YedduMy brother. We ran a little shop together. The swoop gangs demanded we give them protection money. My brother refused to pay the swoop gangs off. He said, "Yeddu, we must take a stand!" They killed him for his defiance. I swore I would avenge him.Barsen'thorYou're not thinking clearly. You seek closure in your brother's death, but throwing your life away is not the answer.YedduYou don't have to worry. I have a plan, but I'm too much of a coward to act on it. I bought some EMP immobilizers from the black market. The blast will fry the circuits of any swoop bike caught in the explosion. The swoops are parked in the streets near the gang's base. But I'm too afraid to go there and plant the immobilizers. What if they see me?Hero of TythonLeave this to us.YedduYou would consider helping me with this? A stranger? I... I don't know what to say. Thank you. Take these EMP immobilizers. Place them near the gang's swoop bikes. When you set them off, the blast will fry all the circuits. We'll see how tough those gangs are when they can't just fly away on their precious swoops! Be careful. With or without the immobilizers, the gang will not be happy to see you. I'll wait here. Come back and see me when you're done. |
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VoidhoundThat swoop gang won't be causing any more trouble.YedduI heard what happened - news travels quickly in this sector. They attacked you, but you fought them off! You have avenged my brother and freed us from the tyranny of the swoop gangs! The residents of this sector will have a better future because of you. |
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Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillYour attack on those gangster scum reaped unexpected benefits. They revealed a new den of evil to us! We intercepted a holomessage ordering the Kintan Kings to protect their slave market. They're selling kidnapped Republic citizens!Barsen'thorThese criminals are truly depraved.AverdonIt's much worse than you think, Master Jedi.VoidhoundIs the news reliable?AverdonOur people have been disappearing for weeks. I thought they were being murdered, but now we know better. Some of the kidnapping victims are Force-sensitive children who were passing through here on their way to the Jedi. I shudder to think what those criminal scum have in mind for the children.Hero of TythonNothing good, I'm sure.AverdonThe Sith Empire is always looking for new children to train on Korriban. Bareesh believes the gang's slave market is in the ruins of an old casino.Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillIt used to be a very fine establishment. The Kintan Kings do not deserve such splendor!Barsen'thorYour priorities are suspect.Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillWhat have I said to earn your mistrust? I'm deeply concerned for the children.AverdonThere's no need to discuss this further. Please hurry - free our people before it's too late. |
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The Mountain BrothersYou anger the Mountain, Republic scum. You provoke a fury you will not survive. When the Mountain rages, the ground shakes and the skies turn black!VoidhoundAny man who talks about himself in the third person is clearly an idiot.The Mountain BrothersYou don't understand the Mountain, stupid spacer - but you will. Come to these coordinates. If you do not, thousands will die.MeteorThat's an empty threat.The Mountain BrothersYou gamble with innocent lives. The Kintan Kings have hidden explosives all over your Republic spaceport - but the detonator is here. Come and face the Mountain, or scores of your people will perish in smoke and flame.MeteorYou just signed your own death mark, you cowardly pile of filth.The Mountain BrothersThe Mountain will see you in hell, Republic scum. |
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Jatta KuumFinally! Someone who might be able to make a difference. My name's Jatta Kuum - I'm with the Strategic Information Service. You've heard about the various separatist movements, yes? Discontents trying to break away from the Republic? Lately, it's gotten serious. Dozens of possible mini-wars within the Republic.The separatists are growing and becoming more violent every day. Most of their funding comes from right here. A local crime lord - Kata the Hutt. He funnels the credits he makes from illegal pit fighting to Ord Mantell and other hot spots. The separatists use it to plan their next atrocity.MeteorWhy don't you just lock him up?Jatta KuumWith his kind of money, he'd be out in hours. We want something more... permanent.VoidhoundSo what's the plan?Jatta KuumWe take out his pit fighting business, he won't be able to fund the separatists anymore. I tried once before, but things got too hot. Now I'm being watched. That's why I need you. All Kata's important files - contacts, money, everything - are in a vault where he holds the fights. Destroy the vault, destroy the business. It won't be easy. Guards, pit fighters, scum of the galaxy. Those guys won't fight fair. Get in there, place this mine and stand back to watch peace break out all over the galaxy. |
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Jatta KuumThe drones I had watching the warehouse picked up the explosion. You succeeded. You put Kata out of business. That's the important thing. I only wish the same could be said about the separatists. But we've put their operations back by at least a year. I'll use that time to infiltrate their operations, take them down from the inside. Thanks again. |
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The Mountain BrothersYou survived the gauntlet, Republic vermin, but now you can see.... There is no escaping the Mountain. Alone, we are deadly. Together, we are death incarnate. Five brothers. Morgukai Jedi-hunters. Kings of the underworld. Your doom.VoidhoundWhy didn't someone tell me the Mountain is five ugly freaks?The Mountain BrothersShadows and mist surround the Mountain. They part only for those about to die. The Mountain fights as one. You will die here, and for what? You throw your life away for nothing. The Republic-loving Hutt has used you. Bareesh was leader of the Kintan Kings until the Mountain drove him out. You and that ignorant ambassador are his pathetic instruments of revenge - and you have failed.Barsen'thorBareesh will answer for his lies, and you will answer for your crimes.The Mountain BrothersYour Force is powerless against us, Jedi. Your death will be slow and painful. When this is over, the Mountain will string your entrails across the whole sector. Brothers! We fight as one! |
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Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillExcellent work, my dauntless friends! I will ensure all the Mountain's explosives are recovered from your spaceport and dismantled. I am aware of what those Nikto filth revealed to you. They never found all my surveillance devices after they drove me out. So... you know I was once leader of the Kintan Kings. What will you do with this knowledge?MeteorThe Republic does not form alliances with gangsters, Bareesh. This information must be revealed to Ambassador Averdon.Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillDo not be so hasty to shatter the young diplomat's illusions. What if I were no longer a gangster? I am no traitor to the Republic's cause, I assure you. Damaging my reputation is not in the Republic's best interests.When I lost control of the Kintan Kings and came to the Promenade, I discovered the greatest profits come from legitimate enterprises. I am done with crime. Let me aid the Republic's cause. Your people make excellent business partners - much better than the Empire.Hero of TythonYou're still only motivated by greed, Bareesh.Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillNot completely! There's something satisfying about legitimacy. Do you know how much overhead it takes to run a criminal empire? It's ludicrous.Barsen'thorWhy should we believe you?Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillWithout my help, the Republic's mission will fail. Do you want Nar Shaddaa in the Empire's hands? If Ambassador Averdon learns of my past indiscretions, I fear it will doom our flourishing alliance.MeteorYou can't buy your way to respectability. You have to earn it.Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillBlast you! Have you no sense of the greater good? If the truth must come out, I will be the one to reveal it. Ambassador Averdon and I will see you on the Promenade. |
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AverdonThe Kintan Kings are retreating, thanks to you. The Republic's citizens are finally safe. I should be happier, but Bareesh just told me some distressing news.Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillI revealed my shameful past. Are you pleased with yourself? I should kill you for humiliating me! Er... but I am reformed, so I will not.VoidhoundI'm sure you still have plenty of skeletons in your cargo locker.Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillYou speak nonsense while an important alliance hangs by a thread.AverdonNar Shaddaa is critical to the Republic's future, and allies are in short supply. I'll work with you, Bareesh - but I'll keep a close eye on your activities.Bareesh Fenn'ak TorillWonderful! I will never disappoint you.AverdonThank you for everything you did - especially revealing the truth. I hope my decision to trust Bareesh hasn't upset you. The truth is, I still need your help. As you're among the few people I can trust here, would you take on another matter? A local man named Ilox has requested Republic assistance in the Red Light Sector. If you find yourself there, please speak to him. You and I have much to discuss, Bareesh. Farewell, my friends. |
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From: Ambassador AverdonSubject: The Republic's relations with BareeshI must thank you again for safeguarding the Republic's interests on Nar Shaddaa from the Kintan Kings gang. I requested additional security forces to the Nikto Sector and am confident we will establish a peaceful base of operations there.Regarding your discovery of Bareesh's criminal past, the Republic has decided to limit its interactions with him until we are more confident he can be trusted. Nar Shaddaa is dangerous enough without "friends" like him. We will see how sincere Bareesh truly is about aiding the Republic. In the meantime, we will be more vigilant about our alliances. |
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Jonas BalkarHey there. Welcome to Balkar Interior Refurbishments, Incorporated. Be sure you review the new employee manual.MeteorGiving up the spy business?Jonas BalkarThought 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.MeteorTime isn't something we have a lot of, Jonas.Jonas BalkarWhich 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.MeteorThat's a good plan. Let's make it happen.Jonas BalkarFirst 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. |
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Jonas BalkarNow, was that fun, or was that fun?Aric JorganYou definitely picked the right squad for the job. This was right up the lieutenant's alley.MeteorWere you able to find the Imps our traitors are working for?Jonas BalkarThe 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. |
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IloxThe name's Ilox. I'm a freelance private investigator. We need to talk. Looks like you've got the tools and talent to handle big problems. Maybe you can help. Someone from the Republic needs to know what I've stumbled onto, in case I get "disappeared.MeteorI don't understand. Are you in some kind of danger?IloxAlmost always - but this is different. There's bad business going down at Club Ufora. Saw some Republic fleet officers go in, but they never came out. I decided to snoop around. Made it to one of the back rooms. It was full of slave cages.MeteorWho hired you to follow around those Republic fleet officers?IloxNobody. I'm just returning a favor. Republic soldiers rescued me from the Empire when I was a kid. Saved my life. I keep tabs on any Republic military that come here on shore leave. Make sure they don't get in trouble.Hero of TythonThe Republic is lucky to have a friend like you.IloxWish I could do more, but this is out of my league. Club Ufora has major security - way above normal. The guards are boosted with combat adrenals and cybernetic implants. Whatever's happening, it's worth killing to keep secret. Somebody needs to rescue those officers.MeteorNobody puts my people in a cage and gets away with it.IloxGood luck, soldier. I'm betting you can handle those thugs. Besides, you'll have the element of surprise. I've done all I can. The rest is up to you.Hero of TythonYou did the right thing, Ilox. We'll handle this.IloxMay the Force be with you. Heh... always wanted to say that. |
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RaleThank you. I'm Lieutenant Rale of the cruiser Coruscani Flame. Not sure how you people found me - just glad you did. You busting in here is the highlight of my life. Blast, I can barely see straight. They pumped me full of... something. Makes my face numb.MeteorWho's "they"?RaleNever heard any names. Most of these people don't even speak Basic.Hero of TythonTell us what happened to the other officers.RaleI'm the only one left. Don't know what happened to the rest.VoidhoundIsn't that what you came for?RaleWe never asked for this. We just wanted to have some fun. Look, I'm from Dantooine. They don't have places like this back home. These cute little dancers brought me and my shipmates here to blow off steam. Next thing we knew, the dancers were gone. Guards beat us half to death. Threw us in these cages like animals!Barsen'thorDid they ever say what they wanted with you?RaleI'm not sure, but I think these people work for someone else.Hero of TythonCalm down - it's over.RaleI'm rescued, but what about the others? They smuggled us out one by one in waste containers. Nobody came back except for a gunnery ensign. He was... different. Didn't even recognize me. There was something seriously wrong with that ensign. Wherever they took him, something terrible happened.MeteorWe're going to find out what.RaleI think I might know where to start. I heard the guards mention the quarantine zone. I think that's where they took the others. Please, you have to save them. Thanks for busting me out. I owe you one. Be careful. The quarantine zone is toxic. If bad guys can survive there, they must be pretty tough.MeteorQuarantine zone? What's that?RaleThe quarantine zone's an old industrial district, a toxic dump. Great place for bad guys to hide. |
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RarkgahA word please? Only take a minute. Traveling in a group is a good idea, but I'm still required to give you a warning: Don't leave the tourist area. It's too dangerous.VoidhoundProblems in the district?RarkgahMy superior says I have to warn everyone. So I'm warning you. Gang war is heating up: Officially everything past the security droids is off limits. It's the Bleeders again. Used to just drag tourists off and harvest a body part or two. Now they're rich, armed and getting ambitious. Bleeders have declared war on all the red light gangs and any outsiders. Cartel's official stance is "just let them fight it out." If the Bleeders win, they'll want more and more.MeteorIt'll only get worse that way.RarkgahAnd you're already smarter than anyone in my chain of command. I don't want to just stand here and watch my district burn, no matter what the cartel says. I've got a pile of credits and equipment donated from the local merchants for anyone who wades in there and teaches those Bleeders a lesson in humility. Just saying... |
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RarkgahBleeders have already contacted the cartel. They want me to negotiate a peace with the other gangs. Apparently the Bleeders are under the impression one of the other gangs brought in offworlders who can take down a dozen men at will. On an unrelated note, I have a token of affection here from the local merchants' association... |
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REPUBLIC EMBASSY SECURITY SERVICECITIZEN TRAVEL ADVISORYTo all Republic citizens in the Red Light Sector: Be advised the Gauntlet criminal gang has set up a death duel tournament in the back alleys. Poor refugees are running the gang's ordeal for credit rewards. The Gauntlet is broadcasting holos of these fights. No refugee has survived to collect a prize.The Hutt Cartel refuses to intervene in this despicable "entertainment." All tourists should avoid the area, but trained Republic agents are encouraged to end the Gauntlet's activities by destroying its holorecording equipment and driving off the gangsters. |
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MalahanYou know the names of your masters: Glitterstim and giggledust, magnetar and whiff. And I know them, too... I've walked that road you walk. Yet here I stand, spice-free. I was addicted to ryll for twenty-one years. Only managed to kick it when my connection dried up. That's why, for the sake of these other fiends here, someone's got to cut off the supply.VoidhoundIt sounds like a good idea, but you hardly look up to it.MalahanScars of a wild life, you know? I was hoping you could help. If you're new to town, you'd be hard to track. If you want to clean up this town, you've got to destroy the distribution network. And that's not far from here. There's ryll labs up and down these blocks, serving thousands of addicts. Take them out, and those addicts will be forced clean by pure lack of supply. Can you imagine making that difference?MeteorI've always hated the spice trade. We're in.MalahanYes, sir. Time to get it done. Here, I'll show you where the ryll labs are. They're like the hearts of the operation. Or lungs or something you've got a few of. Take them down and the dealers run out of product. It's all downstream from there. |
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MalahanWhat you did is being felt all over. I saw a line of addicts going north and another going east trying to find new suppliers. But the ones they found were swamped. Nearly everyone's been turned away.Barsen'thorHow badly will they suffer?MalahanI've been through it. It's ice in your veins. Cramps, too, a lot of throwing up. But that pain's like pulling out a hook, you know? Once it's out....Hero of TythonThen it's working well.MalahanYeah, it's rough, though. Some of them are lashing out. I'll try to calm them. Not easy, of course. You can't just walk up and say, "Get clean." It's why we had to do it this way. What you did here, it's gonna change some lives. Carry that with you. |
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CharnagusGood evening. Doctor Charnagus, at your service. My, what a powerful collection of individuals you are. Impressive. I've never had the pleasure of meeting a Jedi in person. Well, not one who was still alive. I assume you've come to liberate your brothers in arms. That seems only fair. This seems an opportune moment to reveal that I am not Imperial. I merely work - ahem, worked - for them.Hero of TythonWe'll withhold judgment until you reveal your purpose here.CharnagusA reasonable request I'll happily fulfill.MeteorIn my book, working for Imperials is the same as being one.CharnagusI sympathize with your perspective, and I dearly wish to change it. Perhaps I can change your mind with a goodwill gesture? Give me moment, and I'll revive the good Captain Trezin. I'm sure he's eager to speak with you. |
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TrezinWhat... what's going on?CharnagusYou've been rescued. Isn't that wonderful?TrezinWhoever you people are, thank you. Thought I was as dead as my crew.MeteorWe freed Lieutenant Rale from Club Ufora. He sent me.TrezinGlad he made it. What happened here was beyond horrifying. It was gruesome. I can't bear to think about it. What they did here... it's inhuman. This lunatic doctor has been tearing our bodies apart - grafting pieces onto Imperial spies so they look like us!CharnagusA combination of surgery and genetic splicing. Amazing procedure. I'm the first to successfully perform it. It's not nearly as awful as you might think. The subjects feel no pain.Hero of TythonWhy did the Empire have you perform this "procedure" on our people?CharnagusIt was all part of a rather ingenious plan. The Empire was secretly replacing Republic fleet officers with its own agents. Men enjoying their shore leave made perfect targets. The Imperials wanted saboteurs throughout the Republic's warships. They planned to destroy the vessels from within.VoidhoundThose saboteurs are loose. From what Lieutenant Rale said, you've already replaced some of our people.CharnagusYes, but they'll remain "sleepers" until they receive a signal to act. There's still plenty of time to apprehend them. The facility's commander was quite forthcoming, at least with me.TrezinYou deserve to die, monster.CharnagusLet's not be hasty. I'll gladly offer my expertise to the Republic. Think of all you could do.TrezinTo infiltrate the Empire? I... I guess I'd go along with using this filth.VoidhoundThe only thing we should do with this horrible man is lock him away.TrezinYou're right, of course. I'm- I'm not thinking too clearly right now.CharnagusOh, dear. You people are passing up a golden opportunity.TrezinI'll escort this sicko to my superiors for punishment. Thanks for all your help.MeteorIf you need someone to say "fire" at his execution, call me.TrezinWill do, sir.Barsen'thorI'm glad you stayed true to the Republic's ideals.TrezinIt's what my men would've wanted. Goodbye, Master Jedi. |
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IloxHeard there was quite a rumble in the quarantine zone. Guessing that was you.MeteorThe Imperials were behind the abductions at Club Ufora. We took out their base.IloxKnew this whole deal was over my head, but I didn't know it was that high. I'll be sure to steer Republic people away from Club Ufora from now on. Take care. If you get a chance, an old friend in the industrial zone could use someone like you. His name's Ganuk. |
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Jonas BalkarClub 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.MeteorPleasure to meet you, Niall.Niall PivHm... oh, yes, thanks. It's nice to meet you, too.Jonas BalkarSpecForce 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 PivHm? 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 BalkarThere'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.MeteorWhat kind of opposition should I expect?Jonas BalkarSecurity for the substation is heavy - the casino's contracted some of the priciest mercenaries around. Good luck to you. |
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Niall PivJust keep me covered and I'll take care of everything for you |
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Niall PivOkay, okay, let's see here. Good... good... okay, perfect. The primary access protocol is bypassed. Now we just need to start with some priority data changes to cover our real moves....MeteorDoes that mean things are going well?Niall PivSorry? Oh, yes. They're using the old 15-Rs, so this shouldn't take long.MeteorWe can't stay long, Niall. Finish as quickly as you can.Niall PivHuh? Yes, yes, I'm going as fast as I can. Don't worry. I'm making a few system changes before I add you to the safe list, which should keep their technicians distracted from what we're really doing. Hmm... daily income reports, year-by-year earning estimates, VIP profiles....Club Vertica MercenaryThere they are! Take 'em down!Elara DorneSir! Incoming hostiles! |
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Niall PivOkay. Okay... okay! There! That should do it. That should do nicely.MeteorAre we ready to move out?Niall PivWhat? Oh, no, sorry. That was just the fund transfer. I moved some credits around so it would look like someone skimmed the casino's accounts, so no one would check the safe list.Aric JorganWe got a lot more trouble coming in, boss!Niall PivI'm adding you to the safe list now... just a little longer....MeteorWe'll try to keep you covered. Just keep your head down and keep working, Niall.Club Vertica Mercenary CaptainKill them! Kill them all, now!MeteorKeep your head down, Niall! Havoc Squad! Suppressive fire!Elara DorneYes, sir!Aric JorganYou got it! |
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Niall PivDone! It's done! Let's get out of here!MeteorMove, move, move! |
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Niall PivAll right... all right... I can make it. I can make it from here. Whew! Thank you. Thanks for covering me. You really are the best.MeteorNo problem.Niall PivYou'd better head for Club Vertica, up in the Promenade. I'll let Jonas know everything went okay. And after that, I'm taking a week off. I'll see you around. Good luck. |
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GanukFinally, humans not wearing the Imperial uniform. Don't see much else when the Empire's working us to death. I'm Ganuk. Foreman's my official post, but most of my time's spent organizing the resistance. First the Hutts, now the Empire, you know?Hero of TythonA Jedi's never too busy to aid a friend of the Republic.MeteorIf you're fighting the Empire, Havoc Squad can probably help.GanukWe need help now more than ever. There's a chemical plant nearby. Sources say the Empire's designing toxins to kill specific sentient species. I sent an agent to dig up intel, find out what they're planning - but she's gone missing. The plant is crawling with Imperial guards, so infiltration's not an option. I need an assault on the plant, head-on. We need to get into their mainframe, see what the Empire's plotting. I can barely walk after a lifetime serving the Empire. If you're out, I don't know what we'll do.VoidhoundThe Empire can't keep any secrets from us. We'll do it.GanukTheir defenses are strong, even for you. Find the plant's mainframe. Plug this data scanner in, and I'll get remote access. We'll find out who exactly the Empire's planning to murder with their chemicals. |
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Clan Sharratt issues a challenge to the Republic's so-called champions. If you're warrior enough to face the greatest Mandalorian clan on Nar Shaddaa, come to our coordinates. We promise a warm welcome, but only if you come quickly. We have just sipped upon the finest combat stims on Nar Shaddaa, and we're feeling especially good right now. We want a worthy challenge. If you won't come to us, we'll just have to start torching Republic buildings until we find something better to amuse us.-- Kassor Quade, Clan Sharratt Chieftain |
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DamroschHaha. Your reputation proceeds you. Not so many scruples as the rest of these Republic tourists.... Perhaps for once, we can be on the same side...? When the Empire abducts men off the streets for their experiments, it offends us all, no?VoidhoundSince when have Hutts cared about the well-being of people on their worlds?DamroschI said we have a mutual interest in stopping the Empire from profiting off them. Not that I'm shedding big weepy tears for their suffering. Our research shows Betterlife Pharmaceuticals is a front company for an Imperial research group. They've been kidnapping people to experiment on them. I'm guessing you'll want them to have freedom, happiness, all the synthfood they can eat.... We just want our share of the profits.Voidhound"Share..." That's an interesting word... just how much are you willing to share?DamroschI can pay for your services.MeteorYou're disgusting.DamroschThe whole galaxy says that about Hutts. It stops no one from working with us. All I need is evidence. If the Imperials are cheating us, I assure you we'll shut down their lab and return the victims to their miserable little lives. If you can get inside the front company, you should be able to secure an access code to break into their system. Small work for a group like you. Once you get an access code off of one of their scientists, you'll need to use the information terminal in the lab. It will provide instructions on how to send a complete memory dump straight to this datapad. Best of luck. |
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DamroschThe evidence you collected makes it clear the Imperials deliberately violated the terms of their agreement with us. Destroy their main laboratory and we all benefit.Barsen'thorWe should know better than to listen to a Hutt, but your case is sound. The lab should be eliminated.DamroschDon't worry, Master Jedi. You can do this with a clean conscience. The lab location is right here.MeteorThat lab is a legitimate military target. You've got nothing to do with it.VoidhoundThe Imperials must have paid you guys good credits to keep quiet about this one....DamroschYou say keelpuna, I say keepunah. As far as I'm concerned, anything moving inside is a target. Anything nailed down, shoot that too. Then let me know when it's done, so I can send our former partners a message... |
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MeteorThe Imperials won't be manufacturing any more bioweapons in that lab.DamroschWhat an astonishing coincidence. We were just about to revoke their lease... Now if you'll excuse me, it's probably best if we're not seen together. Wouldn't want anyone thinking you're on a Hutt's payroll, haha. |
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GanukI've got access. Excellent! I'll have this security down in no time. Take a minute to rest. Must've been tough fighting through their defenses. Just another second and- there! I'm in. Here we are. Everything about the toxins, what the Empire's doing with them and.... These chemicals - the Empire's using them to kill every Evocii on Nar Shaddaa. Probably a favor to the Hutts....Hero of TythonThey must be stopped! Whoever's behind this, we'll make 'em pay!GanukWe've got to act fast. No telling how many Evocii they've killed already. Looks like these chemicals are used at some kind of extermination factory run by a Commander Vergost. I need you to storm that factory and shut it down! Now!MeteorWe'll strike them immediately. The Empire won't have time to react.GanukThank you. You'll have thanks from the entire Evocii community. Get inside the extermination factory, then find some way to shut it down. |
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Kalda BissNice moves. Thought I was gonna be sick if those Imperials touched me one more time. I'm Kalda Biss. Republic agent. Ganuk send you?MeteorWe took down the chemical plant for him. You're the one he sent into the chemical plant?Kalda BissThat's right. Didn't think he'd find a replacement so fast. Vergost, the commander here, he's a real monster. Once you hit the chemical plant, he stepped up the slaughter. Now Vergost's holed up in his command post, killing Evocii as part of his genocide program. You've got to take him down!Barsen'thorHe'll answer for every alien life he's taken.Kalda BissI wish that were possible. Find him quick. I'll get us Republic backup. One more note: The commander has some guests, Imperial bigwigs who enjoy torturing aliens. They're prime targets, haven't been this vulnerable in years. If you see 'em, put a blaster bolt between their eyes. Now hurry! Stop Vergost, and his genocide program's toast! |
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VergostMy work's nearly complete. You can't stop me. No one can! My Evocii friends will have to be patient while I destroy you.MeteorYou're finished, Vergost. Surrender while you can.VergostMy progress can't be slowed. How do I explain this to a Republic lackey?Barsen'thorHow can you kill thousands of Evocii?VergostI'll show you the death machine blueprints, if you're interested. Aliens are weak and impure, a blight on the galaxy. I'm carrying out the Emperor's will and gaining key alliances. This is only the beginning. |
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VergostThe Empire's invested decades into this operation. It doesn't end here!Kalda BissShut up, Vergost! You're finished. What are you waiting for? Kill the monster!VergostWait! I- I know everything about the Empire's other extermination factories. You can't afford to lose me!Kalda BissHe's bluffing. Kill him!VergostDon't be fools! Kill me and you've accomplished nothing. Kill me, and you'll never find out the truth.MeteorEnjoy Republic custody. You'll spend the rest of your life there.Kalda BissI hope you're right about this.VergostLeave the decisions to your superiors, girl.Kalda BissI'll look forward to your interrogation. That felt good. Great job taking him down.On my way here, I saw the bodies of those Imperial captains. Nice work.MeteorWe couldn't let them escape in the chaos.GanukThe Republic troops just contacted me. You've taken the factory, and Kalda- where is she?Kalda BissLook no further, chief. Your friends sprung me. And captured Commander Vergost. If you ask me, he'd be better off dead.Barsen'thorWe came here to resolve the situation, not engage in senseless slaying.GanukTrue, Master Jedi. He's worth more to us alive anyway. Whatever this commander knows, we'll find out.Hero of TythonHow will you proceed?Kalda BissWe'll comb over the factory, see what Imperial dirt we can dig up.GanukI've got to take off. The factory's survivors are coming in now, and they need my help. The Evocii are in your debt. You've given us the strength to keep fighting for our home.Kalda BissGanuk's right. You should be proud. Now go on... I'll take over from here.RTR1We could use your help in Shadow Town. If you're interested, look up Zan Loren. He's with the SIS. |
Elara Dorne was a female human who lived during the Cold War
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Full unit name: Dorne, Elara Last updated: 24.10.2024 17:35:38