Between the Stars
The datapad the smuggler provides you is sealed using an Alliance code. You open it and find your next briefing.
Alpha Team,
The Empire has begun an unprecedented military buildup. All sectors are on high alert, and they're on full war production.
They're planning on hunting us down. We need to stay ahead of them. For that, we need intelligence.
Make your way to the Bright Jewel system. Begin recon of Ord Mantell. There's patrols in the area, so don't approach the planet. Use long-range sensors and avoid contact.
Optimal target is a bulk freighter with minimal escort leaving the planet. Locate a suitable target. Then intercept and capture it.
Your primary objective is to download the ship's navicomputer data. We need to know where it's been and where it's going. (Intelligence)
Secondary objectives:
- Misinformation on the objective. Take steps to prevent the Empire from determining the purpose of the attack. (Counter-Intel)
- Determine if any crew would be useful sources of information. Detain them as prisoners of war. (Personnel)
- The Alliance always needs more materiel. Locate any useful cargo and secure it aboard your ship. (Resource Acquisition)
- Destroy any escort craft and prevent your own ship from being damaged. (Space Superiority)
Facilitate as many of these as possible. (Support)
Following this mission, report to the outpost on planet Taul. Approach codes are provided in attached file.
May the Force be with you.
-- General Rieekan
Har'kess cranes his neck, trying to see what is written on the datapad, but you keep it away fairly easily. He gives up.
"I was told that you might have some extra supplies. The market for guns is hot right now. I can take them off your hands in exchange for credits." He buffs his clawlike fingernails. "Of course, service out here in the wilderness incurs a convenience charge."