STAR WARS: RETROSPECTION- The Cursed Swarm

"See? He wants to take away the opportunity you have to defeat the Bollans once and for all!" the pirate snarls.

"Why would you want us to unite?" the Hsrik asks. "The pirate is right. The Bollans are our enemies. They will not unite with us. They should be conquered."

"You say they will not unite with you. What if they would?"

"Why would they? Always have we been their foes. They kill us every chance they get, and we kill them. It is the way of things."

"I have spoken to them. They are willing to ally to fight the swarm; and hopefully bring peace to Boll-Gar."

"WE can help you fight the Swarm!" the pirate snarls. "What can the Bollans offer you? Sticks and stones? We can do better! The gear we've given you shows this."

The Hsrik considers this.

"I have reason to think the two are linked," replies Iffa.
"Make no mistake - these Pirates are using and manipulating you."

"You have proof of this?" the Hsrik asks you.

"I think the fact that he did not want me to speak to you speaks for itself."

The Hsrik shakes his head.

"That is not enough."

"I can not give you concrete proof, only my word as a Jedi and someone who is here for the benefit of Boll-Gar, not my own ends, as these pirates do. Perhaps you would allow me to show you that I am on your side?"

The Hsrik is intrigued and asks how you would do that.

"What would you ask of me? Short of attacking Bollans, which I will not do for obvious reasons, I will demonstrate my strength in any way you see fit."

The Hsrik studies you for a moment. You can tell he is sizing you up.

"I cannot think of anything to prove what you say," the Hsrik says.

"Well, you obviously value the strength of the Pirates and their weaponry, so how about single combat between myself and this Pirate here?"

The Hsrik is pleased with this idea. The Pirate is not.

"I'm just a diplomat!" he protests. "I'm not going to fight him!"

"It's your choice!"

The Hsrik grumbles.

"Beating an unarmed man of words would not impress me."

'Then name another.'

"You are eager to prove your strength. How about a contest of strength against myself?"

'if that is your wish...'