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Rianna will simply watch and...try to pay attention. She probably doesn't really know much about what the chairman is talking about...
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Without Savoir-Faire, you do know much about it. King Veruna is the democratically elected monarch of Naboo, which makes little sense to you. Chairman Kavell seems to be insinuating that he is unpopular or corrupt.
"Honorable Chairman," Myraline says. "Senator Palpatine has been tasked as the representative of the Galactic Senate to inquire about the military build-up on Beseedra. Not only is King Veruna concerned, but Chancellor Valorum as well. The need for a sizeable droid army is not apparent to him or the Senate."
"Ah, I see," Chairman Kavell says, nodding. "The Senator here went and complained to the Chancellor. Well then. If you must know, our military program, led by Councillor-General Usby, has been under construction for some time. This is not a recent thing."
"But why has it gone into effect now, rather than before?" Senator Palpatine inquires. He does not seem pleased.
"There was no necessity for increased spending on the armed forces," Councillor-General Usby says, from his podium off to the left.
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Sep 17th, 2008 05:37 PM |
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"Why was it suddenly deemed a necessity?" Rianna asks, curious. She'll try Scanning the Chairman, to see if she can sense anything about him.
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Sep 17th, 2008 07:10 PM |
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Chairman Kavell is annoyed.
Councillor-General Usby starts to explain, but is interrupted by one of the other Councillors.
"This is nonsense!" the Councillor says. He is a pale, thin man with neatly combed hair, portrayed by Alfred Abel. His face is taught with frustration. "Our predicament is none of his concern! And what does he care, anyhow? I feel that Senator Palpatine is simply here to talk down upon our methods of production! Was it not so recently that you supported the environmental caution initiative that the Chancellor presented?"
"Yes, I did support that, but this is..." Palpatine starts to say.
"And it is no secret that the children of Naboo dislike Beseedra. They find their art in nature and in paintings, we find ours in machines and industry! Those mix as well as the sparkling waters of Theed and the productive oils of Beseedad."
"It is not my objective to lecture you about environmental issues!" Palpatine says. He does not raise his voice, though through his tone you can tell that Palpatine is greatly insulted.
"Calm yourself, Councillor Roch," Chairman Kavell says, rubbing his temples. "Senator Palpatine's concern about the increased production of military models is not without warrant. I feel that it is currently irrelevant to the issue at hand that the increased production also has increased atmospheric and environmental polution. If the Senator wishes to discuss this, he can do so another time."
"Thank you, Chairman," Palpatine says, his pleasant smile creeping back. "I will leave that for the Chancellor to discuss."
Councillor Roch slinks back in his seat, glaring at Palpatine.
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"My question, please?" Rianna asks, glancing over at Roch. She doesn't like him, and will try Scanning him as well.
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Sep 18th, 2008 03:58 PM |
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Councillor Roch... very firm mind, also very angry.
"Of course," Councillor-General Usby says, smoothing his waxed mustache nervously. "Now, as you know, we are situated on the very edge of Republic space. Currently we are having difficulties with pirates striking from the Outer Rim. They have been performing routine bombing raids on the surface and making attempts at entering the city."
"Why wasn't the Republic informed?" Myraline asks.
"Beseedrans are a resourceful people, Master Jedi," Chairman Kavell says. "We did not feel the need to put pressure on the Senate when we could handle the problem ourselves."
Now that they mention it, Rianna, that hole in the street covering definitely looked like it could have been caused by a proton bomb. Troubling!
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Sep 18th, 2008 06:33 PM |
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Hmm, yes, it is...
"How long have you been having troubles with the pirates?" Rianna asks.
This has possibly just gotten a lot more interesting... she thinks to herself.
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Sep 18th, 2008 07:07 PM |
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"Six months," Councillor-General Usby states. "But I believe we finally have the situation under control. Their attacks have been less frequent, and they cannot stand up to the might of Councillor Roch's creations."
Roch manages a smug grin.
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Sep 18th, 2008 07:09 PM |
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Hmmm. Rianna's curious as to what exactly these creations are, but will wait to see if someone else asks about it.
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Sep 18th, 2008 07:19 PM |
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You believe that he is referring to the battle droids.
"I apologize for my intrusion, Chairman," Palpatine says. "I was unaware of the current situation!"
"Understandable, Senator," Chairman Kavell says. "When you return to the Chancellor, please inform him that Beseedra has dealt with its piracy issues through increased firepower."
"Yes, Chairman. And I will see to it that Naboo will grant assistance to you, should it be needed! I understand our people are very different, as Councillor Roch was apt to point out..."
Roch frowns, then looks down at his display on the podium as if he is no longer paying attention.
"...but King Veruna will be sympathetic with your plight."
"Our many thanks, Senator," Chairman Kavell says, "but it is unnecessary at this time. Now, if we could move to ajourn? I have other matters to attend to..."
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Sep 18th, 2008 07:26 PM |
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Ah, I was wondering if it might be something else.
"That's it?" Rianna asks Myraline quietly, so no one else hears.
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Sep 18th, 2008 07:41 PM |
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"So it would seem," Myraline says.
The Councillors dismount from their podiums and begin discussing matters- related to this or not, you have no idea- with their aids and assistants.
Councillor Roch, however, is talking off to the side with an enormous man. Like most Beseedrans, this man is pale, but he is incredilby muscular and towers over Councillor Roch. Roch is talking quietly but heatedly; the man is just listening.
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Sep 18th, 2008 08:06 PM |
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"That's what we came here to learn..." Rianna mutters, feeling like this was a waste of time.
"I don't like Councilor Roch. He seems very angry for someone who is able to save the planet from pirate attacks...I wonder who he is speaking to." she comments, watching the exchange.
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Sep 18th, 2008 08:16 PM |
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"His attitude concerns me," Myraline says, "but I feel that it is simple arrogance. Senator Palpatine questioned his droids and he got angry. Councillor Roch is the head designer, after all. He must be a mechanical genius."
Roch catches you glancing at him, then gestures for the man to follow him out of the room. They leave through a side door.
"Ah well," Palpatine says. "I am satisfied that Beseedra's droid army is of no danger to Naboo. Worrying that they did not inform us of the pirate threat, of course. What if the pirates should decide that Beseedra is no longer worth the effort and Naboo becomes their next target? Beseedra's solution is not one we could entertain..."
"I am sure the Chancellor will have an answer for this," Myraline says.
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Sep 18th, 2008 08:21 PM |
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"Probably...but I still don't like this..."
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Sep 18th, 2008 08:31 PM |
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The representative, having the left the chambers during the brief meeting, waits for you in the reception area. He hands you back your lightsaber.
"I hope your meeting with the Council was satisfying?"
"Yes, certainly," Palpatine says. His pleasant smile has returned.
The elevator takes you back up to the surface, where it is notably colder than the underground portion of Beseedad. Retracing the original route, the representative brings you back towards the docks, where your ship awaits.
Just as you arrive... an alarm sounds. Air raid!
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"Great...even though the ship is armed, I don't think the air is a good place to be during a pirate attack. We should probably find shelter..." Rianna says as the alarm goes off, looking up at the sky. "Unless you have any ideas, Master?"
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Into the air has been eliminated as a choice. When the alarm sounded, the landing pad retracted into the ground and placed a thickly armored plate over the Last Chance. Quinn is shouting at starport security to bring his ship back up.
You look up. Swooping down through the clouds is a small squadron of starfighters. Each individual starship has distinguishable markings.
The heavier starfighters are hanging back for a slow approach, escorting in what appears to be a heavy bomber and two armed transports.
But the smaller starfighters- Spearheads, Headhunters, etcetera- are streaking out ahead of the squadron, making strafing runs over the city to cause panic. One of these light fighters zips down over the docking pads and unleashes a torpedo just for effect, spraying the next platform over from you with flames.
"Under the street covers!" Myraline shouts.
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Sep 18th, 2008 11:15 PM |
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"Senator, run!" Rianna says, holding her lightsaber in her hand, turning to run back towards the streets. If she has to, she'll drag him to make sure he gets under there.
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Sep 18th, 2008 11:40 PM |
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Palpatine is a smart man and does what he is told just as that starfighter makes a strafing run on the area you were just standing in. Lasers melt into the snow behind you, separating you from Quinn, who is still trying to get his ship back.
The starfighter comes around for another strafing run, this time following in a straight line down the path you are running. But you have a head start and by the time it gets into position, you are under the street cover.
"What now?" Palpatine asks, panting.
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