Kian Ti
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Post by Kian Ti on Oct 14, 2020 4:21:46 GMT -8
Ti eyed the datachip for quite a while, as she saw the potential behind the plan.
Unlike Nal Hutta or the Hutt worlds in general a mobile shadowport would allow herself several advantages, starting from establishing new lucrative buisenesses on a moving market, while it would also give her new possibilities for future pirate raids. Any attacks against her ships would become void the very moment they could flee inside this massive complex, as
even an Imperial-class Star Destroyer would struggle against the power of a fully-armed Lucrehulk station, even if most of the weapon systems get replaced with something else.
It would allow her to remain in buiseness, grant her at the same time a safe haven and also allow her to make new alliances - improving her career as a syndicate leader even more.
"I think my answer is obvious as long as there is profit to be made", she thus added friendly towards Draven's words, "The Ti Syndicate will gladly support your operation and dispense on previous promised rewards towards the Syndicate, if it fastens up the process of turning this station into the vision you desire. I am no friend of short-term profits and welcome the chance of investing into a buiseness, which will grant the Syndicate more money in the future than the single reward for the moment. Otherwise the Ti Syndicate wouldn't be in the position in which it currently is."
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Metis Daru
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Post by Metis Daru on Oct 14, 2020 10:13:44 GMT -8
Metis smiled happily as she watched the future of the Cabal she helped build unfold. It seemed that not only had they gotten their hands on this fine ship, but also a few new allies. Her gaze then turned to Ghaz. She tilted her head a bit as she waited to see if he had further orders for her, or any of them.
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Scar
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Post by Scar on Oct 14, 2020 12:32:26 GMT -8
Ghaz was pleased with what he had heard. And his force senses detected the happiness within his apprentice. She had joined his side when the Jinn Cabal was still young and the plans for such an ambition were nothing but loose sheets of flimsy that were balled up and thrown about a room. The masked Cathar looks between Draven Heart and Kian Ti, his new and, hopefully, permanent allies.
There is much work to be done before we depart Hypori.
He turns and gestures to the hangar bays.
We will be bringing in more of our personnel to clean up the hangar bays and get ready for supplies and materials. There are those on their way in transports I acquired. Others can likely be retrieved and scavenged from the planet's surface. All of you, do what you can to get every piece of metal, wire, and electronic available for the ships internal redesign.
This included Metis and her crew. His mask even looks at the Twi'lek as he speaks.
Once we have what we need, we will make for Polis Massa System to begin our work. The far edge of the Outer Rim will make it hard for us to be discovered.
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Draven Heart
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Post by Draven Heart on Oct 15, 2020 7:54:05 GMT -8
With the new orders being presented, it seemed that they would be busy for a bit of time. Collecting and transporting supplies did fit into the plans he had just stated so this would provide a perfect start. However, there was a tiny problem that would need to be addressed. Whether no or later, having this task done would dictate his effectiveness in his jobs.
"Sounds like a plan. However, there is a bit of a snag. Considering I rode shotgun on this little trip, I'm the one currently lacking a ship and crew of my own. No doubt you have enough to spare for the time being, but I will be needing my own if I'm to effectively handle any tasks you all have for me."
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Kian Ti
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Post by Kian Ti on Oct 16, 2020 7:00:31 GMT -8
Kian Ti glanced over to Draven, thinking over what he said.
"The ship shouldn't be the problem, darling", the Kaminoan eventually stated benevolent, "I can offer you anything from a Rogue starfighter over a Grek-class shutle transport up to a Mobquet Gunship, an Interceptor IV, a Firebulk cruiser and if you ask really nicely perhaps even one of the Nebulon-Bs, if it helps the organization of getting this ship ready. I'll inform the boys, if you consider one of the larger ship options, should you require a crew, so you don't face problems.
Just as a fair warning though: Whatever you take, don't crash it. Because if you survive it, I'll put it on your bill."
She had quite some fun teasing this one, though her offer was a serious one. Whether one of her stupid captains commanded a ship or someone, who already knew all the details of what Lord Ghaz required and desired didn't matter, because in the end they were all replacable. Someone like Draven was however more likelier to survive for you required talent of surviving the meddlings of the underworld. It would be interesting to put Mr. Heart's talent up to the test in order to see, if she was right in her assumption about him.
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Scar
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Post by Scar on Oct 16, 2020 18:30:09 GMT -8
With the new orders being presented, it seemed that they would be busy for a bit of time. Collecting and transporting supplies did fit into the plans he had just stated so this would provide a perfect start. However, there was a tiny problem that would need to be addressed. Whether no or later, having this task done would dictate his effectiveness in his jobs."Sounds like a plan. However, there is a bit of a snag. Considering I rode shotgun on this little trip, I'm the one currently lacking a ship and crew of my own. No doubt you have enough to spare for the time being, but I will be needing my own if I'm to effectively handle any tasks you all have for me." |
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Draven Heart
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Post by Draven Heart on Oct 16, 2020 23:48:44 GMT -8
Draven took. Moment to contemplate the options that had been brought before him. As a former pirate, especially one that made runs against Sith freighters, he had a mind for the best possible approach. Efficiency while cutting back costs as a businessman would say. There was no telling just how much they would find in their search for additional. He needed something quick that could carry quite a bit in one go, but require the least amount of manpower. Defense and offense were good things to think about as well, but only when actually raiding other ships. In this case, they were but added bonuses.
However, this was only a temporary solution for the immediate task. For future jobs, none of the offered ships satisfied him. Either they were too slow, lacked firepower, had little cargo capacity, or were too big. His family of pirates had made it a point to always understand most of the known ships people used and their layout for the most effective attack and raiding actions. It didn’t help against modified vessels but for knowing what he was looking for in his own, it was more than enough.
After a few moments of going through lists in his head, he finally looked back to Kian. "Considering you utilize the Interceptor IVs, would you happen to have any Action VIs? If not, the Hardcell will be the best option. A much heftier crew for the latter, but it can’t be helped. But none do it for me as a permanent ship." He then turned his attention to Ghaz. "Any chance you know where I can pick up a C-Roc Gozanti? It’ll need a little bit of modification but otherwise will serve my purposes best. Solid stats across the board, including cargo space with minimal crew."
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Kian Ti
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Post by Kian Ti on Oct 17, 2020 6:40:47 GMT -8
Kian Ti nodded, realizing what Draven might attempt.
"We should have at least some Action VIs ready, given that we recently... obtained some and haven't tasked the Hutt wharfts to refit them appropriately. Apparently laser systems cost a lot of credits and well... can't spend all the profits straight on everything", she explained smug, "Either way, you can have it. Regarding the Gozanti you'll have to ask his highness as a mere pirate like me rather tends to avoid the Imperials on raidings rather than taking the risk of loosing an entire fleet to a well fortified convoy. 200,000 credits apparently in terms of production, because I've seen some offered for higher prizes at the black markets of Nal Hutta. Don't know the current salesmen for these though..."
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Metis Daru
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Post by Metis Daru on Oct 26, 2020 19:00:51 GMT -8
Metis pushed herself back into a standing position from the crate she was leaning on. She shifted to have her weight on one leg and rested a hand on her hip. Well, my ship and crew should be here soon. My one question is, how much do you want us to piss off the locals? With the goals of the Cabal this close to being achieved, and out from Hutt thumbs, she was ready to get in another scrap if it meant getting enough supplies sooner.
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Scar
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Post by Scar on Nov 1, 2020 18:41:06 GMT -8
Metis pushed herself back into a standing position from the crate she was leaning on. She shifted to have her weight on one leg and rested a hand on her hip. Well, my ship and crew should be here soon. My one question is, how much do you want us to piss off the locals? With the goals of the Cabal this close to being achieved, and out from Hutt thumbs, she was ready to get in another scrap if it meant getting enough supplies sooner.
Scar lowered his voice for a moment to speak with his apprentice.Metis, I would like to speak you however. At least before you head out to join your crew.His eyes glance at the spherical modular control ship that was in the center of the half-ring. With that said, he turns to Kian Ti and Draven Heart. The first two of his newly founded, and more permanent, allies. His cloak shifts slightly as the Cathar adjusts his posture.In recognition, you two will receive your own stake in the property that will be formed upon this vessel, both on the ring and upon the modular control ship. The latter will serve as your personal quarters, the former can be used to sell any sort of services.This being an addition to the nice cash they were getting.Do what is necessary to gain the resources and materials we need. In the mean time, I must do some business.Scar nods to Metis and proceeds to head for a troop transport in the hangar bay. |
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Post by Draven Heart on Nov 4, 2020 1:47:42 GMT -8
Kian Ti nodded, realizing what Draven might attempt.
"We should have at least some Action VIs ready, given that we recently... obtained some and haven't tasked the Hutt wharfts to refit them appropriately. Apparently laser systems cost a lot of credits and well... can't spend all the profits straight on everything", she explained smug, "Either way, you can have it. Regarding the Gozanti you'll have to ask his highness as a mere pirate like me rather tends to avoid the Imperials on raidings rather than taking the risk of loosing an entire fleet to a well fortified convoy. 200,000 credits apparently in terms of production, because I've seen some offered for higher prizes at the black markets of Nal Hutta. Don't know the current salesmen for these though..." "I think the Action VI will served well enough. Just lead the way princess and we can take care of business." He then turned to Ghaz who had spoke of their stake in property on the station. Considering what he intended to do, he would really need a place to set up shop. Just a nice cantina where clients could find him. A place to call his own however was another story."Sounds good. A good cantina is more than enough of a spot for me to set up shop, so no concerns there." With that, he simply waited for the next step. There had been no further discussion of the ship he was looking to get, but it was a matter that could be handled later. As a Corellian design, getting ahold of it would be fairly easy. |
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Metis Daru
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Post by Metis Daru on Nov 6, 2020 14:20:03 GMT -8
Metis nodded in response to the requested audience and followed Scar to the hanger bay. She was still egger to get underway and find all they would need to build this into the Shadowport it deserved to be.
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Scar
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Post by Scar on Nov 6, 2020 22:35:22 GMT -8
Metis nodded in response to the requested audience and followed Scar to the hanger bay. She was still egger to get underway and find all they would need to build this into the Shadowport it deserved to be. |
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Metis Daru
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Post by Metis Daru on Nov 30, 2020 1:09:43 GMT -8
Metis gave a soft smile, it seemed far more genuine than usual. She turned in her seat to fully face Zalam. She had always hated the mask and the alternate personality of Ghaz. Too dark and brooding for her taste, but she recognized it's usefulness. The Twi'lek tilted her head slightly, still smiling.
Well, if what I've heard of Maul, he was overconfident. And likely a part of him wanted to be found for his revenge. Ghaz is a... useful tool for you, however, perhaps being able to be yourself will have it's benefits. No long being just the book keeper will no doubt be liberating, no? And it's not like Ghaz would need to be hung up forever. He may have other business interest elsewhere that need looked after, while he leaves his trusted clerk to run his Shadowport. But as to who should take the credit for this? That's up to you, Zalam. No matter what you chose, I've got your back.
Her eyes searched his face, trying to read where he was leaning. The answer she gave had been careful, it was a big choice that only he could make, but deep down she hoped he would leave Ghaz behind for good.
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Scar
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Post by Scar on Nov 30, 2020 10:01:48 GMT -8
The Cathar had expected this answer from Metis. He knew her feelings about the mask and what it represented. Ghaz had been the persona needed to establish himself and to ensure nothing would be able to divert their path to this point. He had been the dreaded mask that forced his subordinates in line and ensured fear in the hearts of those that needed to feel it. Now, with the Shadowport secured, and the doorway to the future fully open, Zalam could now consider setting the mask to the side.
His purpose has been served. A time will come when the mask is needed again.
The male says as he looks down at the hollowed eye sockets of the metallic piece.
But, today, Ghaz will... go into a slumber. Zalam, or perhaps Scar, will replace him.
He turns and smiles at his apprentice.
When we arrive at the modular sphere, pick out where you and your crew want to have your quarters. You lot get first dibs.
Zalam looks out a viewport, seeing the shuttle approaching the central orb of the Lucrehulk.
When that is done, join the efforts in getting the materials that we need. We shouldn't linger here for long.
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