Scipio's Log: Entry 78.3A - The future
"It has been... two hours since Wraith entered the Bacta tank and two hours since the beginning of the gas chromatography process. So far everything is running as it should be, but I will continue to monitor the process continually.
"In the meantime, I know have a moment for some much needed thinking. Ever since Wraith's disastrous return from Takodana the absolute flurry of activity hasn't offered me a moments rest to deal with the threat at hand. All I've figured out so far is that Wraith's tech, everything he wore to Takodana, is officially scrap. These mercenaries were able to exploit any and every weaknesses to be found with his armour. Not even the Republic has thought of extreme heat to soften Phrik! Such things indicate the need for a total do-over, a complete re-invention of how The Wraith looks. His original armour design was made with the idea of fluidity and superiority in mind, able to do anything and everything within a moment's notice and prepared for any eventuality.
"But as this war has shown, the game of one-upping your opponent often brings unexpected changes. Now we must deal with the hand we have been dealt. Things can no longer continue as is. It is time to change The Wraith.
"I have been considering some ways of revamping his armour. I believe it is time to forgo the bulky nature of his boots and gauntlets, in exchange for something more streamlined and aerodynamic. The armor will have to be total, no more strategic placing or hiding within another uniform. He'll have to put his best face forward... but he'll also have to change the way he operates."
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"A new kind of metal too, something sturdier than Phrik with less of a list of weaknesses. There is one I have heard about. It's tough, rare and will likely drive up our expenses... but will be worth it. Songsteel, they call it. Now I need to find out where I might buy some. Surely they manufacture ingots of the stuff..."
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"You know, I think I'll take a bit of a break myself. These past few hours have been overly stressful and I could stand to have a nap. Maybe eat something too... but then back to work!"
End of Log
