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For Better or Worse (9)Full unit name: For Better or WorseLast updated: 18.01.2026 15:37:22Version: 9.05.001.2025.12.06Links: 70 |
Basic info
First appearance: The Old Republic The Old Republic(VIDEO GAME) | |
| Relations: Coruscant | |
Known Facts (4)
- Characters interacted with each other (dialog)
Hero of Tython, Barsen'thor, T7-O1, Qyzen Fess, Meteor, Aric Jorgan, Voidhound, Corso Riggs, Nik Deleru, MalDialog transcript Nik DeleruI'm desperate, Mal!MalI wish I could help, Nik, I really do, but I can't spare the manpower.Nik DeleruIs this what the Republic has been reduced to? Indifference to the suffering of aliens?MeteorThe Republic serves its citizens, sir, and serves them well.Nik DeleruThey serve some better than others - especially if you only have two ears and two eyes.Hero of TythonIndifference is not the policy of the Jedi.Nik DeleruThen why defend an organization that ignores its alien citizens? Look around. Do we look happy here? We are peaceful merchants. It is apparently also our misfortune to be aliens.For us, there is no justice. We are ruled over by gangsters who call themselves the Migrant Merchants' Guild! While Republic security-MalNik, none of you should be living here. We can't guarantee your safety. You know that.Nik DeleruOur homes were buried under rubble during the war! Not our fault the businessmen here are all crooks.Barsen'thorMaybe we can assist.Nik DeleruI don't know. Things are not well at all, and I do so need someone. The Republic considers us squatters and wants us out! The Migrant Merchants' Guild claims to protect us, but all they do is exploit us!Now the guild has kidnapped my mate Ria and put her to work as an entertainer. Ria! Forced to dance for the pleasure of scoundrels!VoidhoundWhy did the guild kidnap your mate?Nik DeleruBecause I failed to make my "protection" payments. And as you can see, Republic security couldn't care less.The guild does whatever it wishes. They are worse than Hutts! Given Republic security's apathy, what is an honest merchant to do?MalOh for goodness sake, Nik! Give it a rest!Nik DeleruThere's no telling what humiliations and depravities Ria's been forced to endure. My beloved is worth a great deal to me. Bring her back and I'll reward you handsomely!VoidhoundAll right.Nik DeleruThank the ancestors! I cannot express what this means to me! Ria is being held with the other dancers in the guild headquarters. She's a beautiful Nautolan with lovely green head-tresses - I'm sure you'll know her. - Republic Operatives killed a number of Guild Underbosses, Muscles, Scouts and Triggermen
- Characters interacted with each other (dialog)
Hero of Tython, Barsen'thor, T7-O1, Qyzen Fess, Meteor, Aric Jorgan, Voidhound, Corso Riggs, Ria DeleruDialog transcript Guild Twi'lek DancerIf you're looking for dancers for a private party, they're booking up fast.VoidhoundWe're here to see a friend of ours. Ria Deleru?Guild Twi'lek DancerOh, she just got in. Doesn't even have her costume on yet. Ria! Someone to see you!Ria DeleruThank you for considering Hanera's Dance Troupe for your entertainment needs. How may I please you this day?MeteorYour mate sent us. Nik's worried about you. He asked us to get you out of here.Ria DeleruBlast it. I should've known.I'm afraid you've wasted your time. I'm not here "against my will."Barsen'thorIt's okay, you can talk to me.Hero of TythonNik said you were brought here by the guild.Ria DeleruWell, yes- I mean, I was initially. But it ended up being the best thing that could've happened.I'm sorry, I should've told Nik the truth. I was just hoping to spare his feelings. Life with him was miserable. Not only were we barely scraping by, but I was fed up.His jealousy was driving me crazy! He didn't want me talking to anyone or going out. Life here is... better.Barsen'thorYou should tell Nik. Your mate probably needs to hear this.Ria DeleruI know. I should've realized he would never just let me go.VoidhoundYou prefer it here? You're really saying you'd rather be a dancer?Ria DeleruOh my stars, yes! Hanera says she's never seen someone with as much potential as me. I can really make something of myself.Nik and I left the homeworld together. His devotion was flattering... but I grew to realize the difference between love and obsession.Could you please tell Nik I was shipped off Coruscant? If he thinks I'm gone, he might move on.Hero of TythonIf that's what you want. Stay here. Your secret's safe with us.Ria DeleruThank you! I appreciate your help. Nik's not evil, but I just... couldn't stay. - Characters interacted with each other (dialog)
Hero of Tython, Barsen'thor, T7-O1, Qyzen Fess, Meteor, Aric Jorgan, Voidhound, Corso Riggs, Nik DeleruDialog transcript Nik DeleruYou're back! Did you find Ria? What happened?MeteorShe's gone. Your mate's no longer on Coruscant.Nik DeleruWhat? No, this can't be! Where did she go?VoidhoundShe left you. She wanted to end the relationship, so she went away. That's all I can tell you.Nik DeleruOh my poor Ria! She was my most valued possession. Why do the ancestors punish me so?I suppose we should settle up, despite the fact that you failed to bring my beloved back. This is yours.Hero of TythonYou're a terrible person.
Summary
| This event took place shortly before the end of the Cold War during the crisis in the Old Republic Market district.While passing through the Lounges of the Market district, a group of Republic operatives witnessed a conversation between local resident, a Nautolan named Nik Deleru, and Officer Mal of the Coruscant Security Force. Deleru asked Mal to help rescue his mate Ria, who had been taken by the Migrant Merchants' Guild and forced to work as a dancer. Mal wanted to help, but was unable to do so, since most of the area was under the control of the Guild, and he did not have the manpower to fight them.Feeling their obligation to the residents, the operatives agreed to help. They made their way through the various sectors of the market district and reached Guild's headquarters, where dancers' quarters was located. After defeating several guild members who tried to block their way, the operatives entered the building.They asked Ria, and one of the Twi'lek dancers called her, but when she entered the room and the operatives told her why they came, the dancer was unwilling to return to her mate. She instead asked that the operatives tell Nik that she had already been moved off-planet, in the hope that he would move on and leave her to her new life. Respecting her choice, the operatives agreed to help her and left the dancers' quarters.After the operatives returned to Nik with false information, he was unhappy, but he felt less like he had lost a loved one and more like he had lost a valuable property. Feeling that they had made the right choice, the operatives continued on their way. | ||
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| Republic ArmyStructureOrganizationsRepublic Special Forces DivisionPart of / Served on / OperatedGalactic Republic | Republic Special Forces DivisionStructureOrganizationsHavoc SquadPart of / Served on / OperatedRepublic Army | Havoc SquadStructureCharactersSergeant Aric Jorgan, XOLieutenant Meteor, CommanderSentient speciesCatharAric Jorgan (XO)RanksSergeantAric JorganLieutenantMeteorRolesCommander» Meteor, LieutenantFirst Officer» Aric Jorgan (XO), SergeantPart of / Served on / OperatedRepublic Special Forces DivisionWeapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsRepublic Sniper RifleAric JorganArmorHavoc Squad ArmorAric Jorgan | Galactic RepublicStructureOrganizationsRepublic OperativesRepublic Army | Coruscant Security ForceStructureCharactersMalWeapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsH2 Heavy BlasterMalArmorCSF UniformMal | Migrant Merchants' GuildStructureSentient speciesAdvozseArconaChagrianTwi'lekDancerZabrakRolesDancer» Twi'lekWeapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsL10 BlasterL10.A1.3 BlastersL3 ElectrobladeGas GrenadeGas grenades | SmugglerStructureCharactersVoidhound | Republic OperativesStructureCharactersAric JorganBarsen'thorCorso RiggsHero of TythonMeteorQyzen FessT7-O1VoidhoundDroidsT7-series Astromech DroidSentient speciesCatharAric JorganTrandoshanQyzen FessPart of / Served on / OperatedGalactic RepublicWeapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsL3 RifleCorso RiggsRepublic Sniper RifleAric JorganL4 ElectrobladeQyzen FessArmorHavoc Squad ArmorAric Jorgan |
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| Barsen'thorMembership / Duties / LocationsRepublic OperativesWeapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsBarsen'thor's Lightsaber | Hero of TythonMembership / Duties / LocationsRepublic OperativesWeapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsHero of Tython's Lightsaber | MeteorPersonal detailsRanksLieutenantHavoc SquadRolesCommanderHavoc Squad (Lieutenant)Membership / Duties / LocationsHavoc SquadLieutenant Meteor, CommanderRepublic Operatives | VoidhoundMembership / Duties / LocationsRepublic OperativesSmuggler | Qyzen FessSpeciesTrandoshanMembership / Duties / LocationsRepublic OperativesWeapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsL4 ElectrobladeTython Jedi Duo, Barsen'thor's Followers, Republic Operatives and Joint Strike Team | Aric JorganSpeciesCatharPersonal detailsRanksSergeantHavoc SquadRolesFirst OfficerHavoc Squad (XO) (Sergeant)Membership / Duties / LocationsRepublic OperativesHavoc SquadSergeant Aric Jorgan, XOWeapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsRepublic Sniper RifleHavoc Squad and Republic OperativesArmorHavoc Squad Armor | Corso RiggsMembership / Duties / LocationsRepublic OperativesWeapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsL3 Rifle | Nik DeleruSpeciesNautolan | Ria DeleruSpeciesNautolanPersonal detailsRolesDancerHanera's Dance Troupe | MalMembership / Duties / LocationsCoruscant Security ForceWeapons and EquipmentWeapons, equipment and toolsH2 Heavy BlasterArmorCSF Uniform |
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| T7-O1ModelT7-series Astromech DroidMembership / Duties / LocationsRepublic Operatives | T7-series Astromech DroidSub-models or named unitsT7-O1Used by / whereRepublic Operatives | AdvozseMembership / Duties / LocationsMigrant Merchants' Guild | ArconaMembership / Duties / LocationsMigrant Merchants' Guild | CatharMembers of the speciesAric JorganStructureRolesFirst OfficerAric Jorgan (XO) (Sergeant), Havoc SquadMembership / Duties / LocationsRepublic OperativesAric JorganHavoc SquadAric Jorgan (XO) | ChagrianMembership / Duties / LocationsMigrant Merchants' Guild | NautolanMembers of the speciesNik DeleruRia Deleru | TrandoshanMembers of the speciesQyzen FessMembership / Duties / LocationsRepublic OperativesQyzen Fess | Twi'lekStructureRolesDancerMigrant Merchants' GuildMembership / Duties / LocationsMigrant Merchants' GuildDancer | ZabrakMembership / Duties / LocationsMigrant Merchants' Guild |
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| SergeantMembershipAric JorganHavoc SquadHavoc SquadAric Jorgan | LieutenantMembershipMeteorHavoc SquadHavoc SquadMeteor | CommanderMembershipMeteorHavoc Squad (Lieutenant)Havoc Squad» Meteor, Lieutenant | First OfficerMembershipAric JorganHavoc Squad (XO) (Sergeant)Havoc Squad» Aric Jorgan (XO), SergeantCatharAric Jorgan (XO) (Sergeant), Havoc Squad | DancerMembershipRia DeleruHanera's Dance TroupeMigrant Merchants' Guild» Twi'lekTwi'lekMigrant Merchants' Guild |
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| Coruscant | Old Galactic Market | Concourse | Coruscant | Old Galactic Market | Old Galactic Market | Concourse Lounges (0060) | Old Galactic Market | Migrant Merchants' Guild Headquarters (010) | Old Galactic Market | Dancers' Quarters (010) | Old Galactic Market | Dancers' Quarters (020) |
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Tags (5)Coruscant | Qoussk | Geeda | Grund'messel | Veedo |
Tags (7)Coruscant | Nik Deleru | Nautolan | Mal | Coruscant Security Force | H2 Heavy Blaster | CSF Uniform |
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| Old Galactic Market | Dancers' Quarters (030) | Old Galactic Market | Dancers' Quarters (040) | Ria Deleru | Free and Clear! | |||
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Tags (5)Coruscant | Arcona | Twi'lek | Migrant Merchants' Guild | Dancer |
Tags (6)Coruscant | Migrant Merchants' Guild | Twi'lek | Ria Deleru | Nautolan | Dancer |
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Full unit name: For Better or Worse Last updated: 18.01.2026 15:37:03