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The Vault (19)Full unit name: The VaultLast updated: 08.08.2024 22:45:18Version: 8.02.002.2024.01.13 |
First appearance: The Old Republic![]() | |||
Relations: Taris
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Events: Hunt for Nok Drayen's Treasure
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Risha DrayenHope you got that vault's location. I eavesdropped on Skavak and some mercenaries over an encrypted comm channel. Skavak's not on Taris - just his mercenaries. They're trying to beat us to the vault. Sounds like they're closing in. VoidhoundBeryl says the vault is buried in a place called "Zone Zero."Risha DrayenThen we're not sunk yet. Unlike us, the mercenaries don't have the vault's exact coordinates. From what I overheard, Skavak's men aren't having much luck in their search for the vault. Something out there is eating those mercenaries alive. Literally.VoidhoundFor once, I'm glad Taris is a death trap.Risha DrayenThe creatures are slowing the mercenaries down, but not enough. The mercenary leader sounds pretty tough. Get to the vault fast as you can, then open the lock with this Geonosian slicer module. It took me months to trade for this. Don't lose it, understand?VoidhoundIf I march all the way to Zone Zero and I'm still locked out of that vault.. you're fired.Risha DrayenTechnology has come a long way since that vault was built. It'll open.VoidhoundBeryl said not to trust you. Your old partner seems to think you'll turn on me.Risha DrayenShe's bitter about something that happened a long time ago. Forget about her.VoidhoundYou want me to trust you? Tell me what happened with Beryl.Risha DrayenYou really want to do this now? Fine. A few years ago, Beryl and I robbed an Imperial treasury station. The heist went bad. I escaped, Beryl didn't. She blames me for not rescuing her from the Imperials. I was saving my own skin. I don't apologize for that.VoidhoundHow'd Beryl escape the Empire?Risha DrayenShe didn't. The Imperials sold her to a Hutt and she escaped from him. Wasn't pleasant, from what I hear. Regardless, I don't work with walking liabilities, anymore. That's why I'm with you. Let's get what we came for and haul jets off this lousy planet, all right? |
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SogantiRemember me? Agent Soganti with the Republic Customs Office. I have some questions about Beryl Thorne.VoidhoundI'm busy right now.SogantiThis won't take long, and it's not a request. I suspect Thorne is smuggling relics, and I think I know how she's doing it. What I lack is proof. I need someone to step forward and testify so I can arrest her. I'm looking for an honest citizen, Captain.VoidhoundIf I see one, I'll let you know.SogantiThat's funny. Really.VoidhoundBeryl's a good person. She's not doing anything wrong.SogantiIf I catch you covering for her... well, let's not consider the ugly implications. I'm authorized to pay a generous sum for any lead resulting in an arrest. Think about what's best for you. Are you absolutely sure you don't know anything about Beryl Thorne's criminal activities?VoidhoundTyrodall is the real smuggler, Agent Soganti.SogantiThorne's partner? What do you have to back up that accusation?VoidhoundI saw Tyrodall running with a bunch of scavengers. They were stealing Republic supplies.SogantiI heard the scavengers were raiding our excavation. And that Devaronian's alleged "death" always seemed a little convenient.... Sounds like I might be wrong about Thorne. Unfortunately, I may never be able to verify your story. I'm afraid that means no reward.VoidhoundBut think of all the time and money you'll save by not chasing the wrong people.SogantiFair point. I'll transfer some credits to you from my discretionary account. Buy yourself a drink on me. Goodbye, Captain. Let's go, men. |
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Beryl ThorneDidn't expect to see you again. What's the occasion, Captain?VoidhoundRepublic Customs is onto you. I kept them off your back - for now.Beryl ThorneYou didn't have to come warn me, but you did. Where I come from, the best friends are the ones who lie for you. Guess you're a better friend than I thought.VoidhoundGlad you finally see I'm not your enemy.Beryl ThorneMe too, and I won't forget it. Been a while since anyone stood up for me. Feels like I'm always on my own.Argo (AR-G0)What am I, Mistress Beryl? Spare parts?Beryl ThornePipe down, Argo. The captain knows what I mean. Right?VoidhoundWe're just friends, right?Beryl ThorneSure, of course. What did you think I meant? Because I didn't mean that. I want you to have this. Saved me more times than I can count. Hope it does the same for you.VoidhoundI'm glad we're parting as friends.Beryl ThorneRisha doesn't deserve a partner like you. Watch your back, all right? I'll get off Taris while the getting's good. I know Argo's ready.Argo (AR-G0)You have no idea, Mistress Beryl.Beryl ThorneThanks for everything, Captain. |
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Corso RiggsBeryl needs to clear out of here. That agent won't give up.VoidhoundI don't want Beryl getting caught.Corso RiggsMe neither. She's one of the good guys. We should drop by her place on our way to Zone Zero. It's the least we can do. |
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RoksurWhat the- ? Who the- ? How'd you- ?VoidhoundNot big on completing sentences, are you?RoksurYou're just- I can't believe- you're not supposed to be here!VoidhoundLet me guess, you're Skavak's mercenaries? You are one ugly pile of scrap, aren't you?RoksurHow do you- we're supposed to be- never mind how you know! How dare- what do you- this is first-rate battle armor! We've been through ten kinds of pain getting to this vault. And not to watch you open it first. Skavak, you there? You want to see this, boss. We're at the vault, but we're not alone.SkavakToo perfect. I love it when everything comes together like this. How's life treating you, Captain? You enjoying my ship and all my stuff? What about that two-faced Risha?VoidhoundI'm having the time of my life. She says "hello." We're doing great, thanks.SkavakAw, too bad it's over now. Still owe you for that mess on Coruscant. You have any idea the grief I'm taking? I could kill everybody who cracks a joke, but that's a lot of work. So, why don't you just die, already?VoidhoundStop taking yourself so seriously.SkavakA man's reputation is everything. If I don't take myself seriously, who will? Roksur, I want you and the boys to spare no effort killing my friend. Make it as painful as possible.RoksurYou heard the boss! Fry this fool! |
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Risha DrayenYou got the astrogation chart, didn't you? I can tell by the look on your face.VoidhoundDid you ever doubt me?Risha DrayenIf I did, you've just made me a believer for life. You're holding a piece of underworld history. That astrogation chart belonged to an Exchange gangster named Davik Kang. Davik personally mapped dozens of hyperlanes between the Core and Outer Rim systems. He found shortcuts and hideouts all over the galaxy. He was the last great leader of the Exchange crime syndicate, and the unofficial ruler of Taris.VoidhoundHow does this chart help us find Nok Drayen's riches?Risha DrayenPatience. Good things come to those who trust their partners. Have you studied much galactic history, Captain? Interesting patterns emerge, if you pay attention. Davik Kang's criminal empire ended when this planet was destroyed. Nok Drayen's empire was born when he destroyed a planet.VoidhoundNok Drayen destroyed a whole planet?Risha DrayenTechnically, it was only a single settlement. Once upon a time, there was a pirate haven on the Outer Rim called Mandellia. Thousands of criminals lived there. One bright morning, Nok Drayen's freighter dropped out of hyperspace over Mandellia. He demanded the pirates surrender to him or die.VoidhoundWhat did Nok want with the pirates?Risha DrayenThese pirates were successful pirates. They'd acquired a lot of wealth, and Nok decided he wanted it. They weren't afraid of a lone, lightly armed freighter. The pirates figured Nok was delusional and refused to surrender. Big mistake. When the pirates sent their reply, Nok launched a single rocket at their settlement. The warhead was tipped with an Imperial nerve toxin. The entire settlement died in less than a minute. Ten thousand greedy pirates, give or take.VoidhoundWhere did Nok get an Imperial warhead?Risha DrayenHe stole it, of course. He'd been looking for a way to take down Mandellia in one shot, and that was the perfect solution. That day at Mandellia, Nok Drayen went from being a low-rent smuggler to one of the richest criminals in the galaxy. Anyway, that's how the legend goes. I should probably let you get back to work.VoidhoundIs there a plan to use that astrogation chart?Risha DrayenI'll upload these coordinates into your navicomputer. It'll take a while, though. I don't recognize some of these stars. At any rate, I'm ready to leave Taris. I'm sure we can find someplace more interesting to be.VoidhoundYou've got a bad case of wanderlust, Risha. I still have business here.Risha DrayenHey, it's one of my best qualities. Please don't take too long. The smell of Taris is getting into all of my clothes. |
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From "Rona"Corso RiggsI never like asking for favors, Captain. But I think maybe we know each other well enough by now. I want to look for my cousin Rona. She's all the family I got left, and I think she should know what happened.VoidhoundYou can ask me for anything. Never worry about favors, Corso. You're part of my crew.Corso RiggsThank you, Captain. Rona came with me when I left for the brigade, but she jumped ship at the first port. All she ever wanted was to get off Ord Mantell. I thought maybe we could track her down. You'd like her. She's really the reason I'm here.VoidhoundYou two will be back together before you can say "a vrblther's vibroblade."Corso RiggsA vrblth... vrblth... so, not that soon, then? corso_riggs: Rona was kind of our family rebel. We used to have a blast together. She liked me to run interference so her father never caught her on dates with offworlders. I remember one time, uncle came looking for Rona while she was on the shuttle pod with some Agamarian pirate. I was about twelve. I didn't know how else to distract uncle, so I started a fight. Got the whole ship confiscated. I never did find out how Rona got out of city jail.... |
This event took place during the Taris Resettlement Initiative
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Full unit name: The Vault Last updated: 08.08.2024 22:45:18