Did anything come of my meditation to get rid of the dark side taint?
I was under the impression you wanted it red out.
"Ah, yes, of the blaster pistols and rifles I have an excellent selection of standard weaponry. But, if I may say so, you seem like a more discerning sort of customer. For that, I have some...special goods."
He presses a key command, causing the display case before you to show some less common weapons. Grinning, the Besalisk watches you, gauging your reaction.
"This right here is a full Clone Commando's weapon kit. Sidearm blaster pistol, plus Interchangeable Weapon System, or ICWS. In perfect working order, of course. I went to great lengths to acquire it."
"How about this? Give me a discount on the information, say 3500 credits for it all, and you get to make some new and very capable friends. Friends who could always give you a hand with something or other should you decide to call in the favor in the future. What do you think?"
"Hmm...an intriguing proposition. 3500 credits, and if you come across information that may be valuable in your travels, you pass it on to me. Are we agreed?"
"Excellent! I think I'll enjoy doing business with you!"
He calls up information on his computer, and then places a data card in a slot to transfer the information.
"This data card will have details of his operation. He mostly deals in spice, prostitution - low-level criminal activity. He keeps a 12-being security force in his employ, though, and his right-hand is a vicious Trandoshan female named Kraaza. Her hobbies include torture, murder, and hunting sentient creatures."
Leaning forward, he smiles, and says, "But the best bit of information has nothing to do with his operation. He uses much of the money he's made to acquire artifacts associated with an ancient cult of Force users known as Sith. Supposedly, the Jedi wiped them out a millennia ago, but in a galaxy this large, who's to say one or two didn't survive, hmm?"
Chuckling, he removes the data card and hands it to you. "It was a pleasure doing business with you. Do keep in touch."
"For the Ascension Gun, 2500 credits. 3,000 for the Blastech, and 1500 for the DeathHammer."
With their task finished, he turns to the droid. "Shall we Not2Bee? It seems we have some reading to do once we meet up with the others."
Jarl considers the prices, "If we buy all three from you, what sort of price discount would that be? After all, customers don't walk in here everyday for these items..."
"Ah, but everyone knows a Besalisk has the best weapons. Still, I suppose a small discount wouldn't hurt, say...500 credits?"
Once Jeren & NT-2B return, they begin going over the data they were presented. The information on Likar's operation and people is fairly comprehensive. Of particular note, his collection of special artifacts includes several scrolls and manuscripts.
Know Galactic Lore
The Sith were a faction of Force users who utilized what the Jedi called the Dark Side of the Force. They attempted to conquer the Galaxy several times, fighting multiple, prolonged, and bloody wars until they were wiped out 1,000 years ago. The Jedi Order believed Count Dooku had become a Sith in leading the Separatist forces, but most people believe that the Jedi were just covering up their treachery.
There has been a thriving black market in Sith artifacts for over 1,000 years. Wealthy collectors, crime lords, and others have purchased these, regardless of whether or not they can read or even use the artifacts. Those who possess great quantities of such artifacts do seem to have overall worse tempers than those who do not, but that is likely just coincidence. Such items with inherently dark histories must inevitably attract those with similar personality traits.
The Sith were a non-human species that originated on the world of Korriban. They had a small Empire in the Outer Rim that grew in time with the Republic and the Jedi. Both groups were unknown to each other until a pair of explorers from the Republic, blazing a new hyperspace route, stumbled upon their Empire, allowing a Sith named Naga Sadow to come to power and lead an invasion of the Republic. Though he was eventually defeated and the Sith Empire destroyed, this war marked the beginning of a period of several millennia where the Galaxy was repeatedly plunged into war by those adhering to Sith philosophies.
The vurk will think back to his training and what he learned from his Master and the Jedi archives. He will relay what he knows but will add to Jeren Not all of the Jedi passed in Order 66. and leaves the comment at that.
"I think it's rather a good deal already. So, have we a deal?" He seems to be getting somewhat impatient.
"Of course! I am pleased to be doing business with you! And should you require more weapons, don't hesitate to stop back. I may acquire other goods you would be interested in."
He organizes the goods as you wished, in a pair of crates labeled "Mining lasers."
"I appreciate the business. Happy huntings!"
Much more dangerous but much more important states the vurk.
Those types of artifacts are best left alone, especially by the unitiatied. he says
Guns safely in hand and mone spent, Daaneth eagerly rushes back to the ship so he can quit his slave routine. Not talking is killing him.
When they finally arrive back on board he sees everyone returned.
"We've got some added firepower! You boys find out anything good? Probably about time to get this show on the road."
Jarl grins, "That Ascension Gun should really come in handy for this job!"
"Yes, Jace, I suspect so," Jeren replies simply after the vurk remarks about how not all Jedi may have died in the Purge. There is a hint of a smile on his face, but says nothing more.
"If these artifacts are as bad news as you say," he continues, "then perhaps rescuing our employer is not the only thing we should do when we find ourselves in this man's home. Perhaps we should... liberate as many of those items as we are able to?"
Liberate or destroy if possible comments the vurk. I have some understanding of these types of artifacts. If and when we find them I think I should be the one to examine them. he suggests.
Jarl nods to Vessani, "Tell me what you saw at the mansion". He then turns to Jeren, "What did you and Not2Bee find out from the information broker?" Jarl listens intently and begins to develop a plan...
Knowledge Tactics
You have three possible points of entry: the front door, an exterior window, or the hangar. While there is no guarantee that you will be able to land a starship in the hangar, there would likely be room for an air speeder.
The floor beneath his residence is abandoned. It's up to you whether to use it as a staging area - or a possible fourth entry point if you want to try cutting through the ceiling.
Inside, you know you have 12 hired guns, a Trandoshan who enjoys bloodshed, and a crime lord. There is also the possibility of a certain escaped criminal who's been a bit of a thorn in your side. The crime lord also collects Sith artifacts - and, as you plan, you begin to consider the possibility that, perhaps, he has learned something from them. You have droid with a taser, 4 people who seem to have decent combat skills. and one who's combat skills are unknown, plus the weapons at your disposal - which does not include any grenades.
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After relaying the information gained from his scouting mission, Vessani turned to his artificial arm and started examining it. As Jarl was thinking of a plan of attack, he started messing with the wrist portion, trying to decide if a hidden blade would be worth getting while they were on planet. If he could get that anywhere, it would be on Nar Shaada.
Jarl considers the assault plan with the information provided.
"So the front door has two guards which means there are another ten to twelve inside though some may be out doing who knows what. We would be severely outgunned in a frontal assault so that is out. The hangar would likely be watched so that is no bargain either. It seems our best bet is to go in through the lower levels though that has its own risks.
I think our best bet is to wait for a group of them to leave and ambush them to reduce their numbers. We would need to jam their comlinks so they could not call for help. Then if we can disguise ourselves as them we could enter through the hangar with one team while a second team enters through the floor below.
I'll need to know though, how much can you Jace and you Not2Bee assist us in this type of operation?"
NT-2B stares blankly at Jarl, though if he could have an expression it would be one that showed disappointment and surprise. "Why, I can assist with deception, of course. We need some of them to leave? Perhaps they get a call that one of their warehouses is being raided. We need to jam their comms? We need to disguise ourselves to look innocents? Who more than droids goes everywhere and goes ignored?"
"I agree with the ambush, that's a smart play, but how much armor are these guys wearing exactly?" Daaneth asks as Jarl proposes his plan. "Not2Bee is right that he can probably get in without much issue but it's going to take a very good disguise to cover, um...these." He points to his own montrals, then Jace's oblong Vurk skull.
"Vessani could wear a helmet easy if the guards are wearing any, but otherwise that leaves just Jarl and Jeren to back up the droid while the rest of us try breaking in from below. We're risking some unfavorable odds here. What are we using to break through the floor by the way? Do we need to go shopping again? I'm not sure we have the time."
I am more than capable of helping out in this situation in many ways depending on the need. replies the vurk.
"We have to have some tool on the ship that can cut through steel no?
I agree, not the best play but then this was not the smartest thing to do anyhow. We are here out a sense of loyalty not good sense. Good sense would have been to take a free ship and let her worry about herself but we did not make that choice we made this choice so there is nothing for it but to move forward the best way we can.
Alright Not2Bee, you raise some good points there, I am sorry I did not think of them. When I enter a combat zone sometimes I am a bit too focused on the battle to come and this will be a tough one."
I am very good at finding the weaknenesses in other being's defenses. states the vurk.
"I never expected out plan to be safe, I just don't like the idea of only two of you going in there. I guess we'll have to just see what happens. I'm going to check the ship for anything that may do cut through for us."
A plasma torch is used for cutting through durasteel, and you do have one. If what you've heard about lightsabers is true, one of those would probably be faster and much less bulky and easier to carry, but where are you going to get one of those?
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained," Jeren says simply and then smiles, albeit a little thinly. "That is probably a sentiment you can agree with Captain."
Daaneth comes back with a plasma torch in his hands. "This should do the trick. Not as handy as a light saber, but since I've never even seen one of them, this is the best we'll be likely to find." He smiles his sharp toothy grin. "Let's go get into some trouble, yeah?"
There is no time like the present. replies the vurk.