Hoth: Blood and Ice

[Remmington Balmung]

"I believe we have a few capable people here to build the hardware that we need. I suppose its just a matter of which option is more accessible to us." He comments.

[Qozaiym Zholyeva]

"I believe we have a few capable people here to build the hardware that we need. I suppose its just a matter of which option is more accessible to us." He comments.

The general broke in, “I have had our engineers review zhis data and whatever interface is needed, is proprietary tech by whatever species or intelligence built zhis fleet. Our asset seems to believe zhat Zakuul did not make zhis, zhey simply acquired it. It predates zheir Empire, if I recall my conversation with Senya.”

“We have brilliant engineers but it may not be just a feat of engineering, we may need a sample of zhis technology.”

[Katarzyna Panteer]

"Perhaps an expedition, general?" Kat suggested. "While the majority of the base will rendezvous at Boz Pity, a scouting group could launch out to find where this technology came from? I imagine the Gree would also be eager to learn more about it?"

[Luth Khalan]

"I tend to agree. Retrieving Valen is also a possibility. Assuming she's still on the planet."

[Qozaiym Zholyeva]

"Hence why I was suggesting taking some of it," she agreed. "Retrieving Valen is also a possibility. Assuming she's still on the planet."

"Given her expertise, she's a valuable asset, we'll make sure to give her secure transport," the General responded. "I like zhe idea of an expedition, but I can't speak for the Republic."

"Of course it may require going into Zakuul space, which could be a suicide mission."

[Leontyne Saresh]

"I want to review this data more with our own specialists before I am willing to commit any Republic assets, no offense Master Jedi, but the Senate would need to be assured first," she admitted.

[Galen Panteer]

"How long will that take Senator? How long do we have?" Galen asked.

[Leontyne Saresh]

"How long will that take Senator? How long do we have?" Galen asked.

"Communication is spotty once I arrive at Boz Pity, I can get the process started," she admitted.

[Baesal Zyn]

"Hence why I was suggesting taking some of it," she agreed. "Retrieving Valen is also a possibility. Assuming she's still on the planet."

"Given her expertise, she's a valuable asset, we'll make sure to give her secure transport," the General responded. "I like zhe idea of an expedition, but I can't speak for the Republic."

"Of course it may require going into Zakuul space, which could be a suicide mission."

''With all due respect General and Lord Khalan, I oppose any more involvement from this Valen individual. If I am correct about her identity then she is not to be trusted with anything so sensitive.''

She nods to Luth

''Lord Khalan knows why. Furthermore I may have someone who could prove a far better ally should we convince her''

[Luth Khalan]

"Of course it may require going into Zakuul space, which could be a suicide mission."

"To be honest, I assumed that would be the case. That's why I was proposing going myself. I have experience with infiltrating behind enemy lines, which... would still be close to a suicide mission, but there's a better chance of success with experience. Anyone else... well, they would have to be volunteers, for something like that, I think."

''Lord Khalan knows why. Furthermore I may have someone who could prove a far better ally should we convince her''

"It's... just Luth now, please. Who did you have in mind?"

[Qozaiym Zholyeva]

"You'll forgive me if I don't take zhe words of a traitor or a Jedi to heart, master Jedi," she responded.

[Leontyne Saresh]

The Senator added, “Jedi Master Baesal’s wisdom should not be scoffed at, Imperial. We have come this far together, no reason to be abrasive now.”

[Katarzyna Panteer]

"This is not the time for lines to be drawn, general, senator," Kat interjected, her tone calm but firm. "Zakuul is a threat greater than Empire or Republic. We need to be united, and stand together, if we want to succeed. To have a chance at winning."

"Master Baesal has already shown an understanding of this technology, and has perhaps the greatest understanding of alien technology of those present here, so I do think that gives some weight to her words."

Kat looked to Luth, then to Senya. "Would you be willing to help with a mission to Zakuul, to learn more of the fleet's operations, Senya?"

[Galen Panteer]

"Trying to succeed in spite of one another really isn't a viable strategy." Galen agreed. "We have limited information and don't know what resources are still available out there. I understand trust is difficult and I now their are security and vulnerability concerns to consider, but we all have to risk some measure of trust. Regardless of what interests we may represent."

[Baesal Zyn]

She raised an eyebrow at the mention of traitors and Luth's previous comment.

Oh...Could it?

''At any rate the one called Valen is very likely the current Alias of The Cunning Man: the head of the terrorist organization known as the Star Cabal. The same organization that has been striking both Republic and Empire for years now with their most recent actions being their involvement in Alderaan's failed coup five years ago. The Cabal was hunted down but I would not see it rise again on the back of our collective struggle for survival.''

She crossed her fingers

"It's... just Luth now, please. Who did you have in mind?"

''That...is complicated. She's a victim of the Cunning Man so there is trauma to deal with before I can convince her to help us...forgive me if I cannot quite reveal her identity yet.''

[Jo'ren Rath]

Luth's comment received a raised eyebrow but the big guy didn't say anything, it wasn't the right time. The other stuff though...

"We'll take this Valen then. Even if, especially if, we don't trust her." He nodded to the general and Luth. "Sounds like a surgical strike team into Zakuul space is a good option."

Attention shifted to the Togruta. "You want us to trust you, spill it. Who's your 'someone' Baesal?"

[Qozaiym Zholyeva]

"Zhen zhe Jedi Master should not speak about Imperial initiatives, our decisions do not require her blessing, remember zhat," she said firmly.

"So don't trust zhe Cunning Man, but trust a colleague of said terrorist, your argument is less zhan compelling."

Luth's comment received a raised eyebrow but the big guy didn't say anything, it wasn't the right time. The other stuff though...

"We'll take this Valen then. Even if, especially if, we don't trust her." He nodded to the general and Luth. "Sounds like a surgical strike team into Zakuul space is a good option."

Attention shifted to the Togruta. "You want us to trust you, spill it. Who's your 'someone' Baesal?"

"Zhat was my zhought as well, deploy zhis agent to our benefit," she added.

[Senya Tirall]

Kat looked to Luth, then to Senya. "Would you be willing to help with a mission to Zakuul, to learn more of the fleet's operations, Senya?"

Senya nodded, "I will, I am not an engineer but I can aid the team in navigating Zakuul space."

[Baesal Zyn]

"Zhen zhe Jedi Master should not speak about Imperial initiatives, our decisions do not require her blessing, remember zhat," she said firmly.

"So don't trust zhe Cunning Man, but trust a colleague of said terrorist, your argument is less zhan compelling."

She squinted her eyes at the general

Did she just tell on herself?

''Trust a colleague of the terrorist? Where do you get this General?''

[Luth Khalan]

She squinted her eyes at the general

Did she just tell on herself?

''Trust a colleague of the terrorist? Where do you get this General?''

That's right... Baes called them a victim. Odd logical leap. Luth looked at her curiously, as well.

[Qozaiym Zholyeva]

“Our intelligence had been following an agent operating in Imperial space, zhey were traced to here and apparently disabled by this Valen. A machine intelligence going by the name of HYDRA, is any of zhis incorrect?” she responded.

“You mentioned victim and it matched with zhe report after our own investigation. Of course, I could be wrong and if so zhen you have my apologies.”

[Leontyne Saresh]

Saresh added, "Maybe the Imperials have been in league with the Cunning Man the whole time. It would make sense."

[Qozaiym Zholyeva]

That's right... Baes called them a victim. Odd logical leap. Luth looked at her curiously, as well.

The General brushed off the senator but glared at Luth, "Yes, traitor?"

[Jo'ren Rath]

There were now multiple accusations about traitors and terrorists being thrown around. Jo'ren watched the back and forth slightly nonplussed. How long was I in that kolto tank. What the kriff is going on?

Wisely he kept quiet waiting for more info to be revealed.

[Baesal Zyn]

She crossed her fingers, scrutinizing the Imperial General

''Interesting bit of intel you got there, General, I wonder how you got it. But yes, she is Hydra and as not been working for the cabal for a moment. We could only disable the Cabal cells who worked in republic space, not Imperial ones...perhaps why Valen want to go there now.''

She eyes Saresh

''No. That is too much of an assumption to make. The Star Cabal is known for their hatred of force users...they may have agents in the Empire but the Empire is certainly not in league with them.''