The wall lights dimmed slightly as twelve uniformed troops filed out of each of the now open turbo lifts. The troops paused for a second as they fell into perfect formation. A large anti vehicle canon dropped from a previously hidden panel in the cave ceiling. It swivelled around as it trained on the three bounty hunters who continued to stand at the cave entrance. The troopers marched slowly towards them. All three recognised the uniform as they approached.

"Stormtroopers...out here???" Zuckuss said out loud. He turned quickly to Bossk. "You said a low level local thug. Not some remenents of the Empire !"

Before Bossk could answer, Din spoke up. "No. Not stormtroopers. Look carefully, these guys aren't wearing helmets and look at the carbon scoring on some of the uniforms. My guess is these are the guys who beat the Stormtroopers..."

The troopers halted when they were within five meters. They fanned out and then raised their rifles up to point at the hunters. At this motion Bossk raised his own blaster up and waved it between a few of the troopers.

"Put it down, Bossk. Now." Mando said. "You're going to get us killed. There are three of us, and twenty four of them. Do you fancy your chances ?"

Bossk dropped his weapon and holstered it after a few seconds.

Mando looked around, surveying everything. He could see no easy way out. He spoke up. "We are here to see Dec Ktar. We have a proposal for him".

None of the troopers moved or spoke. Behind them the middle turbo lift door opened and a lone figure stepped out, walking briskly towards them.

The troopers parted to make room for the figure as it arrived, allowing the bounty hunters to see it properly for the first time. The person stopped. "I am Dec Ktar". She said.