Welcome Party (10)Full unit name: Welcome Party
Last updated: 23.07.2024 12:00:29
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Basic info
First appearance: The Old Republic
The Old Republic
(VIDEO GAME)
Relations: Taris
Taris
Planet
Events: Hunt for Traitors
Hunt for Traitors
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
Known Facts (8)
  • Havoc Squad's BT-7 arrived on Taris
  • Havoc Squad was among its crew
  • C2-N2 (Havoc Squad) served as Steward and Maintenance
  • Characters interacted with each other (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    General Garza contacted Taris local regimental commander, Colonel Gaff, to secure his support for Havoc Squad's mission, but didn't share the specifics of the mission.
  • Gaff
  • Elin Garza (from Hunt for Traitors)
  • Characters interacted with each other (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    Elin Garza
    Come in, Lieutenant. This is General Garza. Do you copy?
    Meteor
    I read you loud and clear, General.
    Elin Garza
    I understand you've just landed on Taris. I've already contacted our local regimental commander, Colonel Gaff, to secure his support. Colonel Gaff doesn't know the specifics of your mission - only that he should assist you in every way possible. I'd like to keep it that way.
    Meteor
    I'll keep quiet on the details, General.
    Elin Garza
    That's for the best, Lieutenant.
    Meteor
    Do we know which of the Havoc traitors is hiding here?
    Elin Garza
    I'm afraid not. You'll have to depend on local intelligence gathering to determine your target's identity and location.
    Taris is a dangerous and untamed wasteland. A Sith attack several centuries ago leveled every standing structure and virtually eradicated the local population. Where cities once rivaled Coruscant, only swamps and ruins remain. Reclaiming and rebuilding the planet has become an important symbolic goal for the Senate.
    Meteor
    If there's any way I can aid in the reconstruction, I'll do it.
    Elin Garza
    Of course. Just don't lose sight of your primary objective.
    Meteor
    What else can you tell me?
    Elin Garza
    I see vague mention of infectious parasites - apparently, Colonel Gaff works hard to withhold negative information about the reconstruction.
    That's all I have for you, Lieutenant. Report in when your operation is complete.
    Meteor
    I'll contact you as soon as the job's done, General.
  • Meteor, Aric Jorgan
  • Elin Garza (from Hunt for Traitors)
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    Dialog transcript
    Gaff
    Well, 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?
    Meteor
    I'm afraid I can't, Colonel.
    Gaff
    Typical. 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 Dorne
    Patrol teams three, five and eight. All lost, all without explanation.
    Gaff
    Sergeant Dorne, I don't recall giving you permission to speak.
    Elara Dorne
    I 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?
    Gaff
    Always got a regulation to quote, don't you, Sergeant Dorne?
    Meteor
    If the sergeant has information, I'll take it.
    Gaff
    The 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.
  • Gaff, Elara Dorne, Meteor, Aric Jorgan
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    Dialog transcript
    Elara Dorne
    Apologies for the colonel, Lieutenant. Not all men are meant to lead.
    Meteor
    Colonel Gaff is disobeying a direct order.
    Elara Dorne
    I can assure you, it's not the first time he's done so.
    Meteor
    The colonel has his rank for a reason. We shouldn't question him.
    Elara Dorne
    Regulation 5.3 compels us to report all officer misconduct. The command structure must be effective.
    Meteor
    If you have information that could help me, I'd like to hear it.
    Elara Dorne
    Very 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.
    Meteor
    Do you have any idea what happened to these men?
    Elara Dorne
    I'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.
    Meteor
    I appreciate your help, Sergeant. What exactly is a "rakghoul," anyway?
    Elara Dorne
    Rakghouls 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.
    Meteor
    Sounds like a plan, Sergeant.
    Elara Dorne
    I'll be in the SAR office if you require further support, Lieutenant. Farewell. Good luck, Lieutenant.
  • Meteor, Aric Jorgan, Elara Dorne
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    Dialog transcript
    Aric Jorgan
    That was... interesting. I've had drill instructors more relaxed than that woman. Not to mention that accent.
    Meteor
    What's unusual about her accent?
    Aric Jorgan
    The only people I've heard talk like that were Imperials. The Republic must have freed her homeworld in the war - growing up Imp would explain a lot about her personality.
    Meteor
    "Uptight" doesn't even begin to describe that woman.
    Aric Jorgan
    And I'd say there's better uses for a soldier's time than memorizing every single regulation in the books.
  • Meteor, Aric Jorgan
Summary
This event took place shortly before the end of the Cold War
The Cold War
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
on the planet Taris
Taris
Planet
.
Using the information the Havoc Squad
Havoc Squad
(Republic Special Forces Division)
Organization
Galactic Republic (GGW, CW and GW)
gathered
Assault on the Works
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
on Coruscant
Coruscant
Planet
, their hunt for the Havoc traitors
Republic Defectors
Organization
Reconstituted Sith Empire
led them to the world of Taris. Once a pinnacle of Republic
Galactic Republic
Organization
Galaxy-Wide Organizations
civilization, Taris was reduced to nothing but swamps and ruins after a Sith
Revan's Sith Empire
Organization
Galaxy-Wide Organizations
attack
Destruction of Taris
Event
Jedi Civil War
several centuries ago. It was unclear what activities the Havoc traitors were engaged on planet, but Meteor
Meteor
Character
Major Characters
's orders were to stop them at all costs.
After they landed on Taris, Meteor and Jorgan
Aric Jorgan
(Cathar)
Character
Supporting Characters
contacted General
General
Miscellaneous
Ranks
Garza
Elin Garza
(Human)
Character
Supporting Characters
via holo. General Garza ordered them to speak with the local base commander
Commander
Miscellaneous
Roles
, Colonel
Colonel
Miscellaneous
Ranks
Gaff, to find out what resources or information he could offer for the mission. The Havoc Squad went to the SAR headquarters at the Olaris Reclamation Base.
Upon meeting with the colonel, he blatantly disregarded Garza's orders, partly due to the fact that their mission was top secret, claiming that nothing unusual happened under his watch. Suddenly, one of his subordinates, Sergeant
Sergeant
Miscellaneous
Ranks
Elara Dorne
Elara Dorne
(Human)
Character
Supporting Characters
, spoke up, stating that patrol teams had gone missing. When Gaff attempted to shoot her down for speaking out of turn, she cited regulations that made Garza's orders a priority. Gaff dismissed her claims, insisting that they may have fallen prey to wildlife. As the colonel excused himself, Dorne apologized for Gaff's behavior, stating that it wasn't the first time he'd defied direct orders.
Dorne provided Meteor with the last known patrol locations, and the Havoc Squad set out to investigate.
See also
UH
Related organizations
Republic ArmyStructureCharactersColonel Gaff (Commander of Republic Army Regiment on Taris)Sergeant Elara Dorne, Search and Rescue Squad 204 (Commander)OrganizationsRepublic Special Forces DivisionSentient speciesDuroDuro RanksColonelGaff (Republic Army Regiment on Taris)SergeantElara Dorne, Search and Rescue Squad 204RolesCommanderSergeant Elara Dorne, Search and Rescue Squad 204Colonel Gaff (Republic Army Regiment on Taris)Part of / Served onGalactic RepublicWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsH2 Heavy BlasterRepublic OfficersElara DorneArmorRepublic Soldier Uniform A01.4Republic OfficersElara DorneRepublic Officer Uniform A02.1Gaff
Republic Special Forces DivisionStructureCharactersLieutenant Meteor, Havoc Squad (Commander)Sergeant Aric Jorgan, Havoc SquadStarshipsHavoc Squad's BT-7Sentient speciesCatharSergeant Aric Jorgan, Havoc SquadRanksLieutenantMeteor, Havoc SquadSergeantAric Jorgan, Havoc SquadRolesCommanderLieutenant Meteor, Havoc SquadPart of / Served onRepublic ArmyWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsRepublic Sniper RifleAric JorganArmorHavoc Squad ArmorAric Jorgan
Havoc SquadStructureCharactersLieutenant Meteor (Commander)Sergeant Aric JorganStarshipsHavoc Squad's BT-7Sentient speciesCatharSergeant Aric JorganRanksLieutenantMeteorSergeantAric JorganRolesCommanderLieutenant MeteorPart of / Served onHavoc Squad's BT-7Weapons and EquipmentWeaponsRepublic Sniper RifleAric JorganArmorHavoc Squad ArmorAric Jorgan
Search and Rescue Squad 204StructureCharactersSergeant Elara Dorne (Commander)RanksSergeantElara DorneRolesCommanderSergeant Elara DorneWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsH2 Heavy BlasterElara DorneArmorRepublic Soldier Uniform A01.4Elara Dorne
Galactic RepublicStructureOrganizationsRepublic Army
Related units, characters and other technologies
MeteorMembershipHavoc SquadLieutenant Meteor (Commander)Republic Special Forces DivisionLieutenant Meteor, Havoc Squad (Commander)
Elara DorneMembershipSearch and Rescue Squad 204Sergeant Elara Dorne (Commander)Republic ArmySergeant Elara Dorne, Search and Rescue Squad 204 (Commander)Weapons and EquipmentWeaponsH2 Heavy BlasterArmorRepublic Soldier Uniform A01.4
Aric JorganMembershipHavoc SquadSergeant Aric JorganRepublic Special Forces DivisionSergeant Aric Jorgan, Havoc SquadWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsRepublic Sniper RifleArmorHavoc Squad Armor
GaffMembershipRepublic ArmyColonel Gaff (Commander of Republic Army Regiment on Taris)Weapons and EquipmentArmorRepublic Officer Uniform A02.1
C2-N2 (Havoc Squad)MembershipHavoc Squad's BT-7Steward and Maintenance
CatharWere among members ofHavoc SquadSergeant Aric JorganRepublic Special Forces DivisionSergeant Aric Jorgan, Havoc Squad
DuroWere among members ofRepublic Army
Havoc Squad's BT-7CrewCharactersC2-N2 (Havoc Squad) (Steward and Maintenance)OrganizationsHavoc SquadUsed byRepublic Special Forces DivisionHavoc Squad
Miscellaneous
SergeantMembershipRepublic Special Forces DivisionAric Jorgan, Havoc SquadHavoc SquadAric JorganRepublic ArmyElara Dorne, Search and Rescue Squad 204Search and Rescue Squad 204Elara Dorne
LieutenantMembershipHavoc SquadMeteorRepublic Special Forces DivisionMeteor, Havoc Squad
ColonelMembershipRepublic ArmyGaff (Republic Army Regiment on Taris)
CommanderMembershipRepublic Special Forces DivisionLieutenant Meteor, Havoc SquadHavoc SquadLieutenant MeteorRepublic ArmySergeant Elara Dorne, Search and Rescue Squad 204Colonel Gaff (Republic Army Regiment on Taris)Search and Rescue Squad 204Sergeant Elara Dorne
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Full unit name: Welcome Party Last updated: 23.07.2024 12:00:29