USH'S ORIGINAL TRILOGY GAME EPISODE I 'LANZAR'- Rebel Alliance Thread

"Excusing Her Grace, but I don't trust politics. Let's not forget that our real duties can't be forgotten in our cover duties. The more "advisors" that aren't advising once the fancy chats start, the more odd we'll look. Frank and I will be going in as traders." He adds, "<You're all right with that, bud, right?>" with a quick look to Frank.

Rhys turns his attention again to Kyle and Eerin. "If you guys do pose as traders, you wanna meet up somewhere in the port? the more eyes we have, the better we can go around poking into Imperial matters."

"I think I should point out that if you knew anything about politics you would know that saying nothing, or even not turning up to anything, won't look the slightest bit odd. You are personal advisors to a Senator, not members of the committee."

"Hmm, Cassius and I can do whatever you want us to do. Altho I cannot speak for Cassius I am familiar with my homeworld political manoeuvring on a smaller scale, since my father used to be into city politics."

*Whispering back*
"Can't say I expected more from this scruffy group"

*to everyone*
"I'm open to go as an advisor. Traders just wouldn't work too well. Don't think we could pull off that scruffy look too well"

Duchess Sasha keeps quiet, merely observing for a few moments.

"I would prefer if we were to arrive as a full delegation under Senator Klinge-Faust, myself," she finally says. "That way, there would not be issues with traders being in places that they ought not to be."

"Oh, well, again," says the Contact, "Lanzar City is a thriving trading port, and the situation is only driving up prices for goods from Lanzar so entrepeneurial merchants are all around."

"I concur with Duchess Torvuellé and Cassius," Galahad says, leaning back in his seat with his finger tips tapping gently against each other. "Advisors would be satisfactory to the purpose of our mission."

Galahad looks a little uneasy, then looks to the Contact. "Whilst I am entirely for the prevention of conflict between Lanzar and Coruscant, there is always the possibility that Senator Andran and his comrades will be unsuccessful in obtaining an agreement with Drakkon, and we will be present for the Imperial invasion. What will we do, in the event that we are caught up in the invasion? Should we fight back against the Stormtroopers?"

"Also, what are Drakkon's views of the situation? Does the Rebellion know yet?"

"Senator, if the Imperials launch an attack on Lanzar City and the Senators are still there, it will be a miracle that we could only attest to the will of the Gods. You won't need to do anything if that happens; the Emperor will have lost. Lanzar would become a starting point for dozens or more of new worlds speaking dissent agains the Emperor. No, before the Emperor did that he would simply have the mission forcibly shut down; very bad for the Empire thought that would be, it would be better than having shots fired in the mission's presence.

"But in any other circumstance in which you get caught up in such fighting... this is a Civil War of our own we are launching. Don't feel you have to hold back. But try not to compromise your political position by being obvious about it.

"Drakkon we are unsure of. For an Osokan he's smart, and he seemed to be understanding of our tacit support for him, but we really know very little about him. I doubt a being who can become Guild Master is a being of delicacy. But one thing is for sure- he's no friend of the Empire."

"That is good indeed," Galahad replies. "He will most likely be willing to work with us, whether it regards finding a means of peace with Andran and the Empire, or fortifying Lanzar City."

Galahad rests his hands in his lap.

"I think it would be best if the Duchess and myself should retreat, if we are to be caught up in the fighting. That would include all of you coming with us, as my delegation. Otherwise, I would be of no further use to the Rebellion in the future; the Empire was quick to snatch Fang Zar all those years ago for his disloyalty, they would be quick to snatch me."

"I doubt they will make such a positive identification of you in the confusion of fighting, Senator, and you can always make excuses. There have been others in your position that have gotten away with it, so lomng as you maintain a sense of proportion."

Galahad nods.

"Now, what of the Senatorial mission?"

"Well, that's really your arena, Senator, not mine, but the core of it is three people strong. This trimvurate of Senators will decide Lanzar's future. As the Senate sees it, anyway."

What does Galahad know of the triumvirate? Who are the Senators, and where do they hail from, and what are their personal records and opinions on the matter?

Turning away from the political talk, Rhys studies Kyle Ragnor and Eerin Chim again. Geonosians were uncommonly seen these days, and an Elite was even more rare. Yet he couldn't shake the feeling that he had seen one before. And paired with a human, no less. Could they be...?

"Excuse me, Kyle, is it? Exactly what sort of business were you in? Before you joined the Alliance, I mean?"

If this is who I think it is...

Two of the Senators you have little idea about, Galahad. But the leader, Coran Andran, is both famous and powerful. He is a man of very powerful opinion who controls many votes in the Senate. He's made a nuisance of himself in the past, organising a massive protest over the Drobenite issue.

Huzzah for PT connections...

What does Galahad know of that issue? Perhaps from it, we can judge just how successful Senator Andran might be.

Droben was a troubled world that had effectivrly fallen out of Republican control and was endlessly fought over by brutal Warlords leading their private armies. That it got like that was a teastament to Republican cowardice at the time, being unwilling to stay when things turned nasty- a policy Andran vigorously attacked in the days of the Republic.

However, the Empire's solution of military occupation of the planet did not suit him any better, and he tabled a Senatorial motion condemning the action, on the grounds that slavery is no solution to conflict.

A vote was never taken due to procedural issues but it is well known that it would have passed. As it is, several people had to take the official blame for the issue; several Sentorial opponents to Andran- Senators close to the Impeiral authorities- lost out hugely.

Good to hear, I suppose. I am sure Andran will do well with the peace treaty, then.

Frank nods, and replies, "<Fine by me...>" He shivers, and continues, "<this room is far too cold... I'm going to freeze to death in here...>" He sounds like he means it, although he's been in colder places, for longer.

(OOC: sorry about the short post- lots a' stuff going on at once)

Rhys looks his companion over, worry creasing his forehead. He pats a wing comfortingly, but stops when he finds that the scarred membrane seems colder to the touch than the surrounding air. "Frank isn't doing well in here," he announces to the group. "Unless there is anything more to be said, I think we should get off this wretched ice ball. The Empire isn't standing still, expecting us, after all."

I suppose any conversation with this Ragnor can wait until later...