ArnusLieutenant, make yourself comfortable. On behalf of the Senate of the Galactic Republic, I want to thank you for appearing on such short notice for this informal inquiry.MeteorJust doing my duty, sir.ArnusI assure you we will not hold you from your duties any longer than necessary, Lieutenant.VorallaThe purpose of this inquiry is to investigate the defection of several members of Republic Army Special Forces squad number 326, code named "Havoc Squad," to the Sith Empire.ArnusNow, you recently served in Havoc Squad on Ord Mantell, Lieutenant. Is that correct?VorallaWe understand that your work requires a degree of secrecy, and I assure you nothing you say will leave this room. So please, answer truthfully.MeteorThat's right, Senators.ArnusWhile serving on Ord Mantell, all of the members of Havoc Squad, excluding yourself, defected to the Sith Empire. Is that correct?MeteorYes, Senator, my squad defected right in front of me.ArnusNow, did Commander Tavus or any of the other members of Havoc Squad show signs of, say... instability? Anger? Frustration?MeteorI don't believe there were any such signs, Senator.ArnusLieutenant, let us speak hypothetically: Do you believe that anyone serving on Ord Mantell should have seen this situation coming?MeteorI don't think anyone could have seen this coming, sir.ArnusCommander Tavus and the others must have been quite subtle indeed.ArnusYes, I see here that the man was demoted for his involvement in the incident... then placed under your own command? That's highly unusual. I have one final question, Lieutenant: What connection, if any, exists between the events that occurred on Ando Prime and Havoc Squad's decision to defect to-VorallaSenator, I would remind you that the circumstances of Ando Prime are classified and occurred before the lieutenant's involvement in Havoc Squad. You may ignore that question, Lieutenant.MeteorTavus said the Republic left Havoc to die on Ando Prime. Is that true?VorallaAs I said, Lieutenant, that subject is classified. You needn't trouble yourself about it.Zorin KrasulYour part in this inquiry is concluded. You may return to your duties now.VorallaGoodbye, Lieutenant. |