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Chapter 6: Black Vulkar Base

The Black Vulkar base was for the large part empty.

"During the day they're usually out picking fights or what not," Mission explained, "So if anyone is here's it's probably just the swoop mechanics"

"Well we need to get down to the garage." Mona said, "What we're looking for will certainly be there."

They ambushed the patrol droid that was wandering the corridors in a predictable patrol and then found the elevator to the basement garage. Mission hacked the computer to shut off the auto defence grid and they then snuck into the elevator down.

After searching the garage they stumbled into a room with the prototype accelerator. However they were almost instantly surrounded by armed Vulkars. A Green Twi'lek who seemed to be in charge came in.

"That's Kandon, Brejik's right hand man," Mission whispered.

"You don't seem to be Beks," he said, "You must be Freelance mercenaries."

"What's it to you?" Mona asked.

"We happen to be in need of a mercenary ourselves," the Kandon said.

"They won't work for you," Mission said.

"Ah Mission, the Bek's annoying little mascot. Where's your big furry guardian?"

Mission didn't reply.

"Leave her out of this," Mona said, "She's just doing what I asked her to do."

"Fair enough," Kandon said, "I'm willing to give you a much better offer than whatever the Beks have offered you."

"Let's hear it then," Mona said.

"You can't possibly…" Mission started to protest.

"Mission shut up," Mona said, "There's no harm in hearing his offer."

Mission bit down on her lip and frowned.

"As you may know Brejik has been having some trouble with Gadon," Kandon said, "But Brejik only wishes to unite the gangs under one banner so that we can expel the Sith from our streets."

"Sounds reasonable to me," Mona said, "But from what I've heard of Brejik that doesn't sound truthful either."

"Well, Gadon is more into the subterfuge methods; while Brejik would prefer an outright assault." Kandon said, "That's why Brejik left the Hidden Beks."

"I like Brejik's method's," Mona said. "So what would I have to do?"

"You would only need to take out Gadon and his two most trusted Lieutenants Kaeira and Zaerdra. With them gone we should be able to convince the Beks to join us," Kandon said.

"Can't say I'm entirely opposed to the idea," Mona said, "But what do I get from it."

"You can't seriously be considering this," Mission said.

"So what if I am?" Mona asked, "It's not like Gadon has been very helpful. We have to get this accelerator on the hope that he might win the swoop race and get us our comrade."

"Ah so you seek the Jedi," Kandon said, "You're with the Republic. Well I don't know what Brejik has planned but if you can deal with the Beks I will do everything in my power to make sure that she is given over to you. As well you can expect a fair financial compensation of 5,000 credits."

"So you're just going to murder Gadon in cold blood?" Mission asked.

"Look, we need to get off this planet really badly." Mona said, "And these credits are definitely going to help."

"As much as I hate to admit it I have to agree with her," Carth said, "Getting off this planet is going to be difficult and we need as much help as we can get. And Gadon isn't really helping us."

"But," Mission tried to protest.

"Life isn't always fair," Mona said, "You should know that by now. Look if you want we can probably take you with us."

"Where will you go?" Mission asked.

"We don't know yet," Carth said, "But rest assured it will be somewhere safe."

Mona gave him a sideways glance, with a Jedi on board safe wasn't exactly a sure thing considering the trouble they attract.

"But how can you betray someone like that?" Mission asked.

"Betrayal is a part of life," Mona said, "At some point everyone betrays someone. Like how Malak betrayed Revan…"

"Or how Saul Karath betrayed Telos," Carth chimed in.

"But those people are evil," Mission said.

"We're just giving you examples you would be able to recognize. In each case there was a reason behind it." Mona said.

"But," Mission protested but she was cut off by Carth.

"Look in the short term this may seem wrong," Carth said, "But you need to look at it long term, and the good that may come from the gangs uniting."

Mission finally decided to shut up.

"So everything is settled?" Kandon asked.

Mona nodded, "We'll do it."

"Good," Kandon said, "I'll send some men to chase you out into the streets to make it look like you had to retreat."