On Coruscant

Conrac was beside his master as they stood in the war room, shortly after the events of Geonosis the Galactic Republic publicly declared war on the Separatists, because of that many of the Jedi joined the war effort. Among those Jedi were both Mace Windu and Conrac himself.

Windu was promptly promoted to High General and put in command of 187th Corps. The 187th Corps is a contingent of clone troopers who were not only highly trained, but also highly decorated based on their performance in training simulations. They were a smaller company, but despite their size, the group of clone troopers were perfect for Mace Windu's purposes. They stood out a good deal more than the other troopers because of the purple markings on their armor, which were put there to signify who their field commander was.

Back to the matter at hand, both were summoned to the war room to discuss the situation on Dantooine. Conrac became more alert at the mention of his Homeworld, surprised more than anything. Eventually Conrac could contain himself no longer and turned to his master.

"Umm, master? About this mission...It's going to Dantooine, right? What's going on there that would require Jedi assistance?" Conrac asked

Mace Windu perched an eyebrow and said.

"The separatists built a droid factory on the surface...and then blockaded the planet..besides that they have been terrorizing the locals."

Conrac sighed knowing now that there was no way to get out of 'visiting' his home world. He had only been there until he was two years old and wasn't eager to return. It has only been four months since the battle of Geonosis and Conrac had been on a nonstop training regimen courtesy of his master.

Every part of his body was both aching and exhausted because of the sick torture his master called training. The only benefit was now he was much stronger than before and yet nowhere near as powerful as Windu himself. Conrac was surprised he was actually able to walk currently.

Mace Windu, noticing his students unease, put a hand on his shoulder and tried to comfort him.

"I trained you well Conrac, I know that whatever challenge you face, you can overcome it."

Mace, looking behind him , noticed Conrac's personal astromech droid. Smirking, he said

"Besides..you have R2-Z8 with you.. and I doubt anything can match that droids stubbornness.."

This got a laugh out of Conrac. Conrac and the droid had met when he was a child and almost immediately formed a partnership. The droid's mischievous nature combined with Conrac's own love of pranks was a formula for trouble. There was hardly anything that could keep the two separated, that is unless Mace Windu was involved. However the mission involved space-flight and they could use an astromech droid, so Mace allowed an exception.

Looking toward Dantooine on the galaxy map Mace Windu said.

"I volunteer to lead the liberation of Dantooine, I'll be taking conrac and the 187th corps. I figure with this, we can take the planet within a month."

The Jedi master claimed.

Conrac had to stop himself from groaning, he knew it would be inevitable but he'd hoped that he wouldn't go anyway. But then another voice rang out throughout the war room.

"hmm..use Bounty hunters..we could ,yes."

The little form of Yoda said as he entered the war room on his floating chair. Although Mace did not like the idea of using Bounty hunters.

"Master Yoda, Hunters have no real loyalty, besides..they would charge unimaginable amounts of credits for simple services!"

Mace said making his dislike of bounty hunters clear. However the elder Jedi would not be dissuaded on the matter, almost immediately after Mace finished speaking, Yoda replied.

"Not matter, loyalty does. Help you, they will. High quality, bounty hunters are, use them we should." Yoda stated, Although reluctant, Mace gave in.

"Fine, If they can aid us lets use them. But I'm not paying an arm or a leg for them." Mace stated defiantly.

Yoda laughed at Master Windu, despite everything Windu was always stubborn.

"This meeting ended it has, Go, Defend the republic..we must!"

Yoda exclaimed as all the Masters and Commanders left the room to meet with their Clone armies.

Meanwhile with Marlev

The young hunter and his droid companion were looking around the general exchange on Coruscant. The exchange was a massive market where anything could be bought..Legally or Illegally, But Marlev was there simply to find some clientele. He was hoping the Republic put some bounties up or at least a private mercenary type of deal.

As he made his way to the center of the exchange he noticed many of the occupants were staring at his droid HK-47, This was partially to be expected.

Hk was plated with pure Beskar iron, and he was an assassination droid. Shrugging, he and Hk started to move out of the exchange since there were no officials around. The duo headed off towards their private hangar bay when they found an ad going throughout the Holonet.

Attention capable Hunters

The republic needs your assistance in breaking the blockade of Dantooine!

Send your information through this channel if you wish to be hired.

"Ok..That was...random"

Marlev said out loud. he didn't expect the republic to be so public with the use of bounty hunters. His droid also seemed surprised.

"Statement: The republic must be in dire need of firepower if they are publicly hiring Hunters."

Hk said, although the droid didn't say it, he was boiling for some action in the war.

"Right..well that means we have a guaranteed job right HK?" Marlev said trying to get a tad bit of approval from his trainer.

"Affirmative master" HK said as he started filing their portfolio and sending it through the republic's channel that the ad so kindly provided. Within minutes they got back a message saying they would be hired.

"Master, we can work immediately, although the republic is not paying their usual.."

Hk said, This quirked Marlev but when he went to look at the numbers he froze.

"I-I..I don't think we've ever been paid this much before...it's more than our usual…a Lot more zeros…" Marlev said

He looked to Hk and they both shared a mental nod as they headed back to their Ship.

"Exclamation: Master this will be great fun!"

Hk said. as they made it to the hangar.

Marlev smirked

"Oh yeah, and all we have to do is help a clone battle group break one blockade...how hard could it be?"