Shug's Space Barn
The next day Nomi went to Shug's Space Barn. The Jedi Master smiled after she entered the workshop and looked around seeking Shug Ninx. It was the same hustle and bustle as ever in one of the best repair and assembly shops of the galaxy. Thanks the Force some things never changed it seemed.
Shug Ninx looked up from the hyperdrive motivator he was reassembling when Nomi tapped on his shoulder. "Hello, Shug." The mechanic was all smiles after he turned and saw his old friend. He wiped his greasy hands with a cloth before embracing the small woman. "Nomi, it's so good to see you. What are you doing here?"
His old friend looked around seeing many new faces. "Not here, Shug." The mechanic followed her line of vision. "I see, you prefer a more private place, Nomi." As a response she nodded. "Then come in my office. There we can speak without someone could eavesdrop on us. I bet you've a lot to talk about." He linked arms with her and together they walked over to the small office situated in a corner of the workshop.
Nomi sat down in front of the small desk and stretched her legs, while Shug sat down behind his desk after closing the door.
He took two mugs and poured some caf. "I would serve you stronger stuff, but I've to work."
Shug smiled at her and took the first sip. "Okay, why are you here? It's a while after you were here the last." The Jedi smiled back and took the mug to warm her hands. "You're right, my friend. We were sort of busy being with the Resistance." Shug nearly chocked at his caf and coughed before he was finally able to speak. "You are with the Resistance? Aren't you a bit too old for such adventures, Nomi?" His opposite laughed and took a sip of her caf. "You're never too old to fight for freedom and justice. Old habits die hard, Shug." She grinned widely. Shug looked at her. "Don't tell me, that Dash is also with you." His old friend nodded. "Dash and also our children," she told him with a smile. Ninx shook his head. "You're really crazy. I heard rumors about the First Order… you can't win." Nomi set the mug on the table and leaned over. "What rumors?" She asked. "A Mega-Star Destroyer and that they are able to track a ship in hyperspace," Shug responded. The Jedi looked at him taken aback. "They can what?" The mechanic leaned back in his chair. "Hyperspace tracking," he repeated like speaking to a child. "That's impossible, Shug," her nearly inaudible answer came.
"As I said those are rumors, Nomi." The Jedi leaned back again taking the mug and took a sip. "Every rumor has a grain of truth. If this is true the Resistance is in grave danger. Then Corran is in danger. He's still with the Resistance."
"You left the Resistance? Why?" Ninx asked and raised an eye brow. Nomi shrugged. "Call it a feeling that there was trouble on the way to the base where we were. Corran refused to join us." Shug smiled. "It seems he has inherited your stubbornness." The Jedi Master looked at him. "You think I'm stubborn?"
The mechanic nodded and grinned. "You are the most stubborn person I ever met. So why are you really here, my friend? I don't believe that you came only to talk about the old times."
"You're right, Shug. We want to retrofit the Aquarius and the Outrider."
Now totally businessman Shug leaned over and set his mug aside. "What do you need?"
"Better shields, new laser cannons, state of the art nav systems plus new hyperdrive motivators." Her friend made notes on his datapad while Nomi was speaking. When the Jedi ended he looked up. "Is this all?" She nodded. "Wow, this will be pretty expensive." Shug gave a silent whistle. "How many credits will we have to spend?" His opposite's question came. "Let me calculate." His fingers were dancing over the datapad. "All in all 20,000 credits each, it's a special price for a friend," he said smiling. The pilot swallowed hard before she answered. "Okay, how long will it take?" Again the mechanic let his fingers dance over his pad. "It will be one standard week, honey."
Nomi stood up. "I take you on your word, Shug. And now I must look for accommodations."
Her friend stood up too and came over to embrace her. "See you in a week."
The Jedi Master smiled and left shortly after Shug's Space Barn, knowing that their beloved freighters will be in good hands.