While the Arconans grieved, Clat'Ha made plans for their future. She went to one of Jemba's chieftains, a Hutt named Aggaba and said, "Aggaba, I want to hire you and your people."
"Which ones?" Aggaba asked suspiciously.
"All of you. You're temporally the head of these men, until you reach Bandomeer. I'll buy out your contracts."
"And then what?" Aggaba had a cunning look in his eye, as if he wondered how he might make a profit.
"I'll offer all of you an invitation to work for our mining company," Clat'Ha said. "We share the profits, so it's a step up for you. think about it. When you get to Bandomeer, your bosses will demote you and put someone else in over your head. This is your chance to escape from Offworld Mining, and get a decent job."
"Our contracts would not be cheap," said Aggaba. "I want to thousand per worker."
"I'll give you twenty for each worker and a persona bonus to you of twenty thousand just for signing with me."
Aggaba's eyes went wide with delight. But Clat'Ha hid her own glee. Aggaba would accept the deal out of greed. But the rest of the workers would now have their freedom