Post by Darth Pyktis on Apr 30, 2019 15:20:51 GMT -5
Location: Korriban
Tag: Darth Malice
A normal civilian or one would think. Strolling through Dreshdae. His attire looked of simple clothing of that if a farmer. His utility belt had Pouches and various farming hand tools. As to what could be in the pouches was unknown. He wore a sun hat, he was of the epicanthix species so his thoughts could not be read. As he strolled through the dusty streets of Drashdae. He came upon a a trio of people. One he recognized as Funami, Darth Malice's apprentice, the other was someone that was elisted in the Imperial Academy but hasn't left for boot camp yet, his name was Percy Jendri, then the 3rd was a woman he hasn't seen before, but her outfit marked her as the type that would be sith. The simple farmer went next to a conditioning unit and kneeled down pretending to fix it taking out a small datapad, and scanned the Sith Order registry. He didn't notice someone of her stature, so he activated a microscopic camera and recorder pointing it at the three and continues to pretend to work on the machine as they spoke. The camera and recorder caught everything Jendri had just said.
"Hello, Ms. Teriaki, may I call you by another name?"
"Now that we are here, is an opportunity to inform the both of you that I will be leaving soon for training at one of the Imperial Academies. And that will leave open a position of opportunity here on Korriban. Funami, I believe out of all the folks I have met you are perfect for this position. In a lot of my time I have been hunting relics and artifacts with the help of my buisness associate over here. However this isn't in the ruins. More like from people looking for a quick sale... smugglers and pirates that needed to learn their place in death. I feel there is a system of buisness between myself and buisness associate that needs to be maintained. Only the strong should be preserved. Weaker fools with such rare artifacts to be gained die abs the artifacts would be lost again. Two of which I have brought today as proof of our buisness and the rewards that are to be reaped."
The camera watched him take out the Dark Holocron and a Lightsaber hilt.
"This is Exar Kun's lightsaber and the Dark Holocron. Both items that had been taken away from various individuals for mishandling to needed to be spaced for the convenience of say sith justice. Sith Justice is why your followers at the Cantina moped the floor with their faces not so long ago." He indicated to Funami. "There is a third treasure to be found that dates back to nearly 800 900 years ago. The Tantive ships from the destroyed planet Alderaan. There are 4 of them that have been sighted and maintained and tech updated by droids. There are no owners to these ship to lay claim to them. The only problem is that they have to be found again. So Ms Teriyaki I offer you the chance that no other would receive, but there is one condition. A condition that I too face, making a life long pact to my buiness associate. A pact that in exchange for information instead of currency that you owe, you owe her favors in the value of this information. The pact is bound to the individual not the company you work for. My pact requires me to come to my associates call when demanded and within reasonable time. Until my debt is paid off. Ms Teriyaki, I believe you can handle this. Last night I dreamed that this would bring you several steps to your goals in the future. With these types of dreams, the almost always come true."
" To view the contents of this Holocron, I feel I would need someone trusting to help me handle this artifact without damaging it or blabbing their mouth of it's secrets to others. And finally a safe and secure place to do so you are the only one I know that can help me with this in sort of fashion. Though I do not know your price in the matter. I am hoping to demonstrate how our pact works to Ms Teriyaki."
The Farmer growing his interest in this conversation kept the camera and recorder rolling to record everything.
The camera and audio recorded the woman talking.
I do not know you. You do not know me. For us to come to this arrangement there must be a way to prove that you can be trusted enough to not expose us to the Sith." Now was the part where Alicia had to be truly cunning. How could she convince this child to not expose both her and Jendri to the Sith, to guarantee that their arrangement would stay in place after the fact? First, she considered passing over one of the artifacts Jendri found to her, with instruction to keep them safe. In this way the girl would have a stake in the arrangement, so as to make it less likely that she would betray them. Alicia knew first hand that betrayal came so easily to those who followed the dark side. In many ways betrayal was the dark side. "The people that you fought with, when the both of you first met. Do they know that you are Force-sensitive, Jendri?"
Then it recorded Jendri's response
"Ms. Teriyaki, do you have a ship of your own yet? Because Given your nature and style I could say you are a fan of Luxury. If we are able to find the four Tantive ships I don't see why we don't give you the one with the most luxury. Just think how the other Acolytes react when they see you with your own ship filled with luxury. Fight for a Princess, Queen, or Empress." I was actually going to ask if you could hold on to these items. If you do view the Holocron I would be surprised if there were any traps to contend with." "These Acolytes, did not know. They were too busy defending Ms. Teriyaki's honor. They were to blind to notice. I should have killed them for how weak they were. Anyways the only person that might know is Moff Frye. I fought some 8 ft tall soldier in a sparing ring then the Moff herself after the bar fight. I wouldn't be surprised if you found a hole feed of it. Anyways She apparently is a Death Corps Trooper and responsible for my recruitment. "
The recorder then caught Alicia.
"You can use this to tell your Master about her whereabouts. That Jendri and I are associates. I have no doubt that Malice would be pleased with you for bringing this information to them. Yes, I can imagine that it would solidify your position as their Apprentice. As their right hand man, or girl in your case. You would be doing them and the Empire a great service by turning us over. I wonder what they would give you, other than their thanks, for turning us over to them?" "But you did not come here to turn me and Jendri over to your Master. You came here because you are an opportunist, and you saw opportunity in this arrangement that I have with him. An arrangement that will now become yours when he joins the Imperial Academy. Imagine: an Imperial, that your Master or the other Sith have no idea of, who has the ability to use the Force. A Sith who hides in plain sight who can work in conjunction with us..." "...Through this arrangement we have already found two artifacts that are useful, and necessary for our work. It is a mutual benefit to keep what we know a secret. But if you disagree then call your Master, tell them about this moment. Do you think it would be more beneficial than what I offer?" "We have shown you how we can be a benefit, but what can you bring to the table? How far are you willing to go in pursuit of your own goals instead of what Malice, or the Emperor wants? Are you an individual, or are you like the rest of them?"
The recorder then caught Funami Speaking.
“I am Darth Malice’s apprentice,” “Lady Malice is head of the academy, Korriban’s overseer, and sister in law to emperor Vyrassu. Being her student puts me in a very special position, as you undoubtedly realize.” “I don't strive for power for Darth Malice's sake or the emperor's - I do it for myself. They are a means to an end. I follow them not out of blind loyalty or misplaced devotion, but solely because it benefits me. They are assets, just like the empire is an asset to the Sith. Just like I could be an asset to you - and you an asset to me.”
The recorder then again caught Alicia
"Words are ultimately meaningless in this type of relationship," "Actions speak louder than words. There can be no loose ends, no link that will lead to Jendri being discovered by the Sith. If you truly want to be apart of this arrangement- to gain access to Holocrons such as the one Jendri has given to me, and more- then you must prove yourself. Only then can we truly know that you are in this for the long term, and that you were not being completely dishonest with us." "If it is true that this Moff Fyre might be aware that Jendri is Force-sensitive then she must be destroyed. Kill Fyre for us, and you will have more than proven your worth, beyond your position as Malice's apprentice."
The recorder then recorded Funami
“Killing a Moff isn’t without consequences. A massive investigation will be launched and it won’t stop until Moff Frye’s killer is found or her death is ruled an accident beyond any doubt. Imperial Intelligence will be on high alert, searching high and low for any clues. Security cameras, spies, constant surveillance everywhere. Whether they find the killer or not, such security measures will be devastating to our operation.” “Allow me to present an alternative. One that solves the issue just the same without attracting unwanted attention.” “Sooner or later, Percy’s connection to the Force will be discovered. It is bound to happen. The best Percy can do is grossly downplay his competence to wield the Force. Underperform. Pretend his potential as Sith is null, make Sith and his superiors believe sending him to Korriban would be a waste. Of course, that will require him to perform his duties exceptionally well – a highly competent officer is worth more than a failed acolyte.” “I trust you can do that?”
The recorder then catches Jendri
"She is right killing the Moff would indeed be a major inconvenience for all parties. Still I could not confirm if she knows truely or not. I think she might suspect something. Still in our group we already have a sith apprentice that has a master high in the Sith hierarchy. For now it probably is best I follow the military route. If I am not able to underplay my own abilities I am sure I can deny the opportunity. I am sure I can stick to my guns and prove that I am better to them as a soldier."
The recorder then picks up Alicia.
I cannot underestimate this girl. Not even once, "So be it." "From this moment forwards we will keep our meetings and contact discreet. I advise that the pair of you arrange ways of setting up communication between the three of us that do not involve technology. My preference is face-to-face meetings between my contacts and I. I have someone in mind that can act as a go-between the three of us, but I think in your case it will be slightly more difficult to set up a line of communication considering the place that you are going too. The two of you will have to find a way to make sure that messages sent between the three of us are well hidden from those who would do us harm. I can do that from my end, but the same remains to be seen from the both of you." "I have contacts on Nar Shaddaa that can get in touch with me. When you have set up things on your side you can seek out the Purple Rejects there. Then we can discuss and trade information to facilitate- what was you called it? Ah, yes- our agendas. I am looking forward to seeing what you can do."
The Farmer then shut off the recorder, packed up his tools and and walked off casually. He made his way down the narrow path of the mountain and into the Sith Academy. He turned left and walked down a hallway then took a right then down the hall some more then another left and stopped at a door. He pressed in a code on the keypad. The door slid open showing the towering tall black robed Darth Pyktis. The Farmer walked in and bowed.
My Lord, I think I caught something suspicious near Drashdae on the cliff. I brought it straight to you.
The Farmer was an IMPERIAL AGENT, a very clever one at that. Pyktis looked to the Imperial Agent as the agent offered a holo disk. Pyktis put the disk into his terminal and spent several minutes watching the full recording. Pyktis then looked to the agent.
Very good agent, but now you've been compromised, go to Dromund Kaas, Kaas City, visit the minister of intelligence, inform him I sent you, get a new look and a new assignment, go now do not hesitate.
The Agent bowed again.
Yes my lord.
The Imperial Agent left in a hurry as the same time that Pyktis was mentally calling Malice to his office through the force.