A place to share in character information back at the new hideout.

Kala had come back late to meet with the group, grabbing a little something to eat from the kitchen on the way. Once there with everyone assembled, she took a seat and nodded to them.

"Fairly eventful day. I learned some bits of information which might help us in our endeavors." She said, as she relaxed into her seat. "One, Sinya is legally married to our host. An alliance between the Ziviri and the Olan families would be a nearly unstoppable power on this world. Two, Sinya knows someone who might be able to get us past the imperial blockade, if it comes down to that. So, on that note, how are the plans to link the quarentine to the ruling family? Because with this sort of information in hand, making Sinya angry at this point by killing anyone might not be in the best interests when our safety is concerned."

Arng shrugs and neighs, "You got all that from your meeting?  I found the whole experience to be thuroughly unenlightening.  Knowing facts is of little use when what we need to do is fabricate lies and plant them along with evidence in the hands of reputable conveyers of news."

"It takes time for rumors to spread, I'm afraid.  It is too soon to know how well it is or isn't working," Aadun commented on Kala's question.  He found a spot to sit and thought over the new information.  "I've already begun planting the lies Arng though if you have any additional suggestions I would be more than happy to listen.  What we need to do now is discuss forging evidence and planting it.  That will be the most dangerous part of this plan."

The soldier noted Kala’s information although he didn’t see how it could be used to their advantage. Narik steered the conversation back to their earlier conversation “are we still intent on infiltrating the Imperial camp as planned? I will need a uniform” he asked if one had been acquired yet.

Varis makes an appearance, only her attitude and voice giving a clue that the female twi'lek entering from Varis's room is actually the woman herself. The aqua skinned twi'lek woman has perfect lekku and no sign of hair.

"I hope you all had productive days."

"I met with Sinya after our meeting with Brill." Kala replied, nodding to Arng and Varis, who had just entered the room. "Plus a mentor of hers. A very interesting man, who revealed some of those things to me."

"Excellent work, Kala.

"Narik, there's a uniform in your room along with a selection of rank insignia. I wasn't sure you'd be comfortable impersonating an officer, or whether it would even be a good idea."

She turns to look at Aadun. "I understand there will be a news story this evening about inside information linking the current regime to the Imperial blockade. You may have some results already, unless the Empire quashes the story."

Aadun looked over at Varis and smirked.  "Looking good," he said and leaned back in the chair.  "I'm a little surprised.  These sorts of things aren't usually very quick, but I'm sure most people are horrified enough at the quarantine to more readily believe it."

"If the Empire quashes the story, and people knew about it, it might actually work better for our plans. After all, if all of the sudden, a news report that was supposed to air gets cancelled with the Empire behind it..." Kala replied, as she nodded to Varis. "Either way, we would be on our way to ousting them without having to resort to killing, which should solidify the Ziviri clan on the City." She finished, as she looked up at the ceiling, a little distracted.

"I have even more news to share.

"I have confirmed the identity of the Inquisitor searching the city. His name is Horus," she says, and pulls out a datapad, which she slips into the console for the holo-projector. A menacing dark haired human male takes center screen. He has a familiar figure with him, in handcuffs. "And as you can see, I have located Kaiten as well. It seems he was a former Jedi Padawan. If we are lucky, Horus will call the search complete... if not, he will redouble his efforts, seeking bigger fish.

"Horus's apprentice Inquisitor was at the Olan Marquis earlier today, investigating the alleged attack. She was disappointed when she left, but there's little doubt she was highly suspicious. The Lorelei may no longer be a viable escape option.

"Circumstances continue to deteriorate, so the need for quick results is even more urgent."

"There is another option to leave when we want to." Kala added. "Sinya knows someone with contacts in the Bothan Spynet who could get us offworld." She finished. She had a slight pang of sorrow for Kaiten, not wishing that fate on anyone, but quickly repressed it, and turned back to the group. "Hopefully, Kaiten won't say who he was allied with, or this might be a bad thing, not only for us, but for Jaerad as well. Harboring Jedi in this day and age is quite a large crime."

Vari’s appearance as a Twi’lek was surprising. Narik was sure it would fool most observers. He hoped the offered Imperial uniform would be equally as effective for him. He offered a nod of thanks “thank you Vari I’m sure it will be very useful” the soldier didn’t realise how useful until Vari had completed her update.

Narik was no longer a soldier of the Republic or Empire but he was a loyal subject. Loyal to the citizens of all its worlds. When he saw the image of Kaiten manacled he was of mixed emotions. Narik had fought along Jedi during the Clone Wars and had known some as friends. Narik did not believe in a rebellion by the remaining Jedi however. He’d seen the suffering war brought to the innocents of the galaxy. Narik didn’t believe Kaiten was a rebel. It was unfortunate that he had been selected to be a Padawan, Narik had heard stories that the Jedi would take children from their homes as babes to train if potential was spotted. Kaiten was not to blame for this.

The soldier did not expect the same sympathy from his companions for their lost comrade but he was surprised by the total lack of disregard for Kaiten’s welfare. Narik gritted his teeth. Suddenly the idea of impersonating an officer was a welcome prospect.

“We can’t risk all our plans on the hope that Kaiten will be able to resist the interrogation by Inquisitor Horus” Narik was carefully to voice his concerns in a way that would be received positively by the other, let them think it was in their own favour to take action on the capture of their companion rather than for the good of Kaiten “I think I’ll be in need of that officer’s uniform. I’ll go deal with our problem” he stated clearly ready to be off. He knew his mission was urgent but allowed the others the chance to respond to his intentions.

"What?  We had a Jedi in our group?" Aadun said and his jaw sort of dropped.  He thought they had all pretty much been wiped out.  In fact, he had said some pretty insulting things about Jedi possibly right in front of him.  He'd have to be more careful!  "I hadn't expected that." He glanced at his other teammates hoping that nobody else was hiding anything that dangerous.

"Narik has a point though.  This could be extremely bad for us."

"If he survives the questioning, Kaiten will talk," Varis says candidly.

"What affects us right now is how quickly they'll break him. Before that happens, it would be best if he were free or dead." She looks around at the others in the room. "If you're too squeamish for the latter, I'll find someone who isn't."

Kala turned to Varis. "Is it possible to retrieve something from the Loralai?" She asked, as she pondered something. "I feel I should go on this task, I think my diplomatic skills and other things would come in handy for it." She finished, as she nodded slightly.

Aadun looked over at Kala for a moment.  "You're against assassinating the Distombe kid, but you'll kill your own former teammate?" he asked her as he leaned forward a bit.  He tried to look at her in the eyes to make sure that he didn't see any hesitation.  If she couldn't do the job after all, maybe he should.

"Yes, items can be retrieved from the Lorelei for the moment. I should be able to slip in with my new disguise without provoking any unnecessary interest."
[Private to Kala Jorn: I don't understand which mission you're referencing. Is Kala saying she thinks she is best for the rescue/kill Kaiten mission b/c of her diplomatic skills?]

"I would prefer to see him free, but if it comes down to it, I will do what has to be done." Kala replied, as she looked back at Aadun. She nodded back to Varis. "Thank you. I might need something from my personal stash if I am going to be a help on this endeavor."

[Private to GM: Diplomacy is one thing, she might also be able to figure out where they're holding Kaiten, and you never know if you'll run into a lightsaber wielding opponent in this mission, right?]

Arng listens on quietly and impassively.  He has nothing to report, which for what he was doing is a good thing.  Being a bodyguard, he's pretty useless for spreading and gathering information.  But he can keep an eye out for trouble.

The news that a former companion of this group has been captured for reasons unrelated to this job is a little disturbing.  "I never met this Kaiten person so I can't say I particularly care about his past or his future.  But if he's connected to you, then that makes it my problem.  I hired on to be your bodyguard so any threat to you guys is my problem.  It's going to be hard to free him from the custody of an Inquisitor.  Killing him may be a little easier only in that you don't have to leave with him.  Either way, a task I would say is more trouble than it's worth.  I mean, none of you knew he was a Jedi Padawan, so you didn't knowingly harbor a Jedi.  When he breaks under interrogation, he would have the decency to tell the entire truth.  No sense in incriminating you guys when the fault is his for not being completely honest.  Best we just conclude our task here and get away before the Empire can interfere.", he says.

As the portent of Kaiten’s capture filtered through to his companions Narik watched their faces. Narik couldn’t see all of them being able to infiltrate the Imperial base; even Kala’s powers of persuasion won’t be enough to for the xenophobic Imperial military to let her walk in and take Kaiten out. Of the entire group Narik trusted Kala the most and believed she would be least likely to kill Kaiten.

“You underestimated the Imperials if you think they will believe anything Kaiten tells them except our names. It doesn’t matter whether he says we knew he was a Jedi or not. It will result in one conclusion. We will be hunted as rebels or sympathisers”

An idea came to mind. Why not use the Imperial bigotry and discipline to their advantage “we need to gain access to the Imperial detention centre. I suggest that I pose as an officer and take Kala with me as a companion on some trumped up charge. I’ll try to convince the guards that I will not release the prisoner into their hands until I have completed my own interrogation in a detention cell” Narik gave an apologetic smile to Kala, the ploy was distasteful to him and he suspected it would be equally so for her.

“A diversion somewhere else on the base would be advantageous once we have Kaiten and need to make our getaway. Perhaps we can leave that to the rest of you”

Varis considers the arguments for a moment. "I believe that once Kaiten starts naming names, we'll all be 'wanted for questioning' and presumed guilty by the Inquisitorius.

"In general, I am in favor of being proactive, rather than reactive. If we can keep the Empire from getting any names at all, that's in our best interests.

"The alternative to doing something about Kaiten is to move immediately to eliminate one of the current Head Clan members.

"Otherwise, it may be time to call the mission a bust and get off planet as quickly as possible."

Krysten listened with a mild disinterest to the general proceedings.  Her skills had been relatively unused during their trip, and she was starting to wonder if she was even going to get paid.  As the conversation turned to their former teammate, she finally saw an opening for her decidedly un-peaceful skill set.  She spoke up at the chance to do something.

"I can take care of Kaiten.  If you'll give me all the info you have on him, I'll make sure he doesn't give the Impies our names.  You've stated repeatedly that eliminating one of the current Head Clan members is not preferable, and I've been itching to do something this mission."

"Personally, I prefer finesse. The situation has developed in such a way that blunt force might be the best option left.

"Perhaps Narik and Kala can attempt a rescue of Kaiten, while Krysten and Arng eliminate Cotan Distombe or one of his cohorts, while Aadun can provide support for both missions.

"Quick and dirty, but successful mission..." she says, allowing her thought to trail off.

Narik didn’t favoured Krysten’s idea but luckily he didn’t have to voice his concerns. Varis did it for him.

“Sooner we sort this mess out the better” he concluded in concord with Varis, Narik just hoped that Kala would not be as eager to kill Kaiten as Krysten was.

"That plan should work Narik, hopefully they'll believe you." She said, as she nodded back at the Soldier. "So, we get in, find Kaiten, free him if possible, and get out. We also have to see if that report is aired tonight, and see how much distrust it generates. It might be prudent if we can find a terminal inside the imperial base to upload some compromising audio, video, or messages."

She turned back to Varis. "We have a complication I need to talk about with you in private..."
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Aadun shrugged his shoulders.  "I will gladly do whatever you ask of me, Varis," he said and then waited for any further instructions.  It probably would have been more exciting to go with one of the other groups, but keeping his own neck alive was always his first priority.

"Well, I can't say I look forward to playing assassin having always been on the opposite end of that.", replies Arng.  "But I did get hired partly on my skills as a marksman.  I knew there would come a time when I would have to prove my ability with a pistol.  It's just a question of if I can get close enough."

"Both teams will need additional back-up. I'll assign the crew of the Lorelei to act as your support teams. Arng and Krysten might need a couple of extra blasters and Narik's cover as an officer will be stronger if he's got a couple of enlisted troops escorting the prisoner while he oversees the transfer.

"I'll keep Xel and S3 with me. Perhaps we can arrange a little distraction."

“Aye some back-up will be welcome” Narik replied to Varis. Then with confirmation that the plan was set to go Narik retreated to his quarters and dressed himself in the Imperial Officer uniform. He hoped he’d be able to pull it off. It had been a while since he’d worn any uniform but it made him feel comfortable. Narik had spent most of his life in the Navy and he had felt it was the right place to for him, it had been the doctrine of hate, fear and bigotry by the Empire that forced him to quit. An honest soldier’s life beat that of a lowlife working for some crime boss from Nar Shadda anyway.

Now dressed smartly and with his hair combed flat Narik returned to his team mates “let’s see if we can pull this off” he stated flatly.

Kala had gone to talk to Varis in private for a bit, then retreated into her room. Eventually, she emerged in some more revealing clothing, and nodded over to Narik. "Are you ready to depart?" She asked, her tone neutral.

[Private to The Force: Would Varis have had time to visit the ship?]

“Let’s go collect the security staff” Narik confirmed his readiness to Kala “have we got any transport? I don’t think it’s advisable to walk the streets dressed like this. We should get as close as possible before trying our disguises out, it’s not worth the risk of getting caught out before he reach the Imperial base.”

"Yes, you do have a transport. I've managed to arrange for a Sienar Fleet Systems landspeeder with corporate logo and everything. The Imperials haven't transferred many military vehicles down at all, so they've commandeered Sienar's fleet vehicles," Varis tells Narik.

Two men in fleet security uniforms are with her, both humans that Narik recognizes from the Lorelei. "Your forged papers and code cylinders should be done soon."

She also hands Kala a small bag. "I believe you wanted this back."

Kala nods to Varis, before taking the bag. "I hope it won't come to using what's inside." She said, before disappearing into her room, and returning a few moments later. "Do we know what kind of security we'll be facing, obviousally imperials, but what about things like weapon detection systems?"

"That information is beyond my ability to get on such short notice. I had to call in a favor for the transport and uniforms. In your positions, I would assume that there are video surveillance systems monitoring constantly. Once you break your disguises to begin the rescue effort, you probably have a maximum of five minutes to get out.

"If the diversion works, there shouldn't be anything you can't handle. Assuming that Kaiten is capable of defending himself, you should be able to get back out and off the premises safely."

Kala nodded. "Understood." She said, before handing the bag to Narik. "I may need something from this later, so don't lose it." She finished, before nodding to the others. "Shall we?"

It was good to have transport available. It meant that at least they would reach their target. Narik had to stave off the surge of adrenaline he felt. He accepted Kala’s bag with a nod then lead the way out.

Just before they left, Aadun jogged towards them.  "You won't get very far without these," he said and he held up three cards in his hand. "I have your ID cards."  It looked like he was a little out of breath like he had rushed over.

ooc: I know you've already left, but I'm fudging this a little.

OOC That's cool. By the way I like the new pic. It's one I submitted myself for a game that never really got started, I'm glad it's getting some use.

OOC: Nice.  I always hated the other one, but there aren't very many good choices for Zabraks that aren't Darth Maul himself.

The two guards take their IDs from Narik. "One of can pilot, sir, and the other can escort the prisoner."

Aadun handed them over and smirked.  "That should get them wherever they need to go," he said and then motioned to the one on top.  "Give that one to Narik, this one of the pilot and this one to the guard."    He waited to make sure that they don't need anything else before turning to go.

[Private to The Force: OOC: Narik would get the 38, the pilot the 36 and the guard the 32]