Nargata the Hutt's Palace

[Gh0st]

A large building on the farside of Courscant, run by Nargata the Hutt, an infamous crime lord with more then a few important few people in his pocket to keep the Regenancy, Sith or any faction out of his busniess. The palace is filled to the brim with bounty hunters, thugs, assassins, pirates and worse. Nargata is no fan of any outside faction, particuarly the Network, who he often tries to destroy on outter rim planents.

No one sees Nargata without somthing to offer, and tresspasers meet fates that could give pause to the Sith.

[Gh0st]

The Hydra broke out of hyperspace and entered Courscant's atmosphere. As the tall skyscrappers of Courscant came into view of the descending ship, a transmission was sent to it.

[glow=green,2,300]"Sir, please ready your landing fee."[/glow] said the clearly bored opperator on the other end of the transmission.

[glow=gold,2,300]"Negative, I have my own landing pad."[/glow] muttered Serven as the Hydra neared Nargata's Hutt.

Another transmission was sent but Serven jamed it as the Hydra landed in Nargata's landing pad.

[glow=blue,2,300]"What are you doing here, Ssserven? Ssshouldn't you be on Tatioone right now?"[/glow] asked one of Nargata's other bounty hunters, a sadastic Trandoshan named Brimzii, however everyone called him Grim-Tail, although Serven was never sure why.

[glow=gold,2,300]"The place was empty, either they knew we were comming or it's long abandoned, either way it wasn't my caliber."[/glow] said Serven.

[glow=blue,2,300]"Nargata is probally going to be annoyed, but I sssupose if he didn't need usss he wouldn't keep paying usss bounty huntersss."[/glow] said Grim-Tail, Serven's border-line phycotic assassin droid, MAD-92 exiting the ship.

[glow=silver,2,300]"Question: Master, it is possible the Regenacy will try to follow us here, they are much bolder then the Republic ever were."[/glow] said MAD-92

[glow=gold,2,300]"They would learn a harse lesson, ground troops alone couldn't get into this place, and the fire power needed to destroy this building would have to be from a war ship, which would destroy much more then a single building, and they would be fools to try to win it back by conviental means."[/glow] said Serven as the three entered the many hallyways of Nargata the Hutt's "palace".

[Cyberguy]

A smal repulsorlift droid appears, as if out of nowhere, to both living and non-iving eyes alike, on Nargata's front doorstep.

[Gh0st]

A standard battle droid followed by a cautious Rodian and Jawa walked too the droid.

[glow=green,2,300]"Could it be dangerous? Like an assassin droid or something."[/glow] asked the Rodian, looking as if he would flee at the sound of a pin drop.

[glow=orange,2,300]"Maybe, Nargata doesn't pay me to delievr packages to his home, it's to repair and build droids, this is not my skill."[/glow] said the Jawa, using the taller Rodian possible cover.

[glow=green,2,300]"Well I'm not getting near that thing, let the droid take it."[/glow] said the Rodian

[glow=orange,2,300]"Well I'm not going to be want to be responseable if it turns out to be an exploding present."[/glow] said the Jawa.

[glow=green,2,300]"Should we ask Nargata if he is expecting a droid gift?"[/glow] asked the Rodian.

[glow=orange,2,300]"Doubt it, Nargata is in the courtyard with most of the others, besides if it was a bomb it would go boom a long time before Nargata even talked to us."[/glow] said the Jawa,

[glow=green,2,300]"Serven, Grim-Tail, Orvin or one of the other bounty hunters, they'd know what to do."[/glow] said the Rodian, heading back into the palace, the battle droid stlil watching the un-explained droid.

[Several minutes later]

[glow=gold,2,300]"This better be good."[/glow] muttered Serven as the Rodian and Jawa cautiously walked out behind him, MAD also walking from behind them.

[glow=silver,2,300]"Inquery: Master, why don't we just throw the miniature creature at the droid? If it explodes then we will find out if it's a weapon."[/glow] said MAD

[glow=gold,2,300]"As much as I like too the Jawas the onlyone who can fix a droid half-way decent in in this whole palace."[/glow] said Serven.

Serven approched the droid, turning his shield on as he neared.

[glow=gold,2,300]"What is primary function?"[/glow] asked Serven, one hand on a blaster, this not being the first time something went boom at Nargata's driveway, and with that attack on that Network base happening recently, Serven wasn't keen on letting his gaurd down.

[Cyberguy]

A panel alongside the droid slides open, revealing a datapad. The datapad reads as follows:

"Take me to Nargata"

[Gh0st]

[glow=gold,2,300]"From the datapad I'm guessing the droid wants to be brought to Nargata."[/glow] said Serven, turning to MAD-92

[glow=gold,2,300]"MAD, carry this, we'll bring it to Nargata."[/glow] said Serven,

[glow=silver,2,300]"Question: Master, the miniature creature told us it was an explosive droid, why do I have to carry it?"[/glow] asked MAD,

[glow=gold,2,300]"Yes, well we have replacement arms for you, and you can still function at 50% without a head."[/glow] said Serven...

Several minitues later....

[glow=gold,2,300]"This droid had a datapad saying to see you, Nargata, it may be a weapon so I suggest we put it on the pit hatch."[/glow] said Serven as MAD brought the droid before Nargata.

[glow=blue,2,300]"If thisss isss an explosssion there isss going to be hell to pay."[/glow] said Grim-Tail as Serven walked back to his usual spot.

[glow=gold,2,300]"Probally, but I warned Nargata, and we did insepct it."[/glow] said Serven,

Nargata's voice boomed, echoing through the palace, his protocol droid then translating,

[glow=teal,2,300]"The great Nargata the Hutt wishes to know why you have come before him."[/glow] said Nargata's protocol droid.

[Cyberguy]

The small droid began to speak, in perfect Huttese, in the chilling and flawless voice that many knew to be Vyaaetu's.

"Silence, Nargata. You shall not speak unless instructed to. Be warned that your expansion does not go unnoticed and will not be tolerated. I am prepared to purchase all of your properties, including your enitre organization. You will find the offer more than fair, and if you comply immediately, you may retain control over your assets, under direct instruction of myself, as an agent of The Network. If you refuse my offer, your assets will be removed from you by force. This, Nargata, is not negotiable."

[Gh0st]

Nargata the hutt yelled in anger, flailing about and knocking over his protocol droid in the process. After the protocol was brought back to his feet by Montross, it spoke,

[glow=teal,2,300]"The great Nargata says the Network is foolish to believe he could be bribed so easily, and that revenge will be taken if they try to take anything by force, the Network is nothing but foolish nerf herders and bantha fodder, if they try to take anything by force the retaliation will be switft and merciless. If the Network want's a war then they will get one. We will send a message to them, now."[/glow] said the Protocol droid, it's calm tones not matching the enraged tone of furious hutt.

[glow=blue,2,300]"You actually think Nargata meansss any of thisss, Ssserven?"[/glow] asked Grim-Tail, turning to Serven

[glow=gold,2,300]"Probally, but overconfidence is the greatest enemy, the Network is not to be taken lightly, however I think they are also underestimating Nargata's fury. A war would be bad for both sides, the Network has more manpower, but it's not as finely tuned as Nargatas, they have hundreds of nameless thugs but we have many of the galaxies most infamous bounty hunters." [/glow] said Serven,

[glow=blue,2,300]"Mossst infamousss bounty huntersss? Blowing your own trumpet, Ssserven?"[/glow] asked Grim-Tail, a slight laugh at the end of his words.

[glow=gold,2,300]"A little, yes, but we do have some names, theres you, your family is well known as warlards from Trandosha and the Kashyyk system, theres Mehrunes, who I still dislike but he does... eat people, which is a little frightening, then theres Montross a former soldier, theirs MAD behind me, and even Arugal, that crazy ex-dark jedi."[/glow] said Serven, leaning too a wall.

[glow=silver,2,300]"Statement: I do hope there is a war, Master, I do want to blast some people, I haven't had the fun of killing over forty people since you allowded me to use the thermal detenators in that catina."[/glow] said MAD, joining the conversation

The sound of metal feet hitting the ground echoed slightly, being drowned out only by the still yelling Nargata.

[glow=lime,2,300]"I respect your droids personality, as always."[/glow] said Mehunres, he's cold voice making Grim-Tail shudder. [glow=lime,2,300]"Nargata seems more disturbed then usual, what happened today?"[/glow] he asked as he saw Nargata's protocol droid hit the ground for the second time.

[glow=gold,2,300]"A message from the network, it seems their tired of Nargata's expanding busniess and have threatened to take back land by force if nessecary, Nargata has promished a stern response if they do."[/glow] said Serven,

[glow=lime,2,300]"Perhaps we should send a message to them, on the head of one of their lieutents?"[/glow] said Mehrunes, the sound of his tounge falling over his rows of sharp teeth givin to him during the expirement, the sound making even Serven flinch a little behind his mask.

[glow=gold,2,300]"War is not an intelligent option, yet anyways, in time, maybe, but now it would mean death for Nargata and the Network would probally be mortally wounded."[/glow] said Serven,

[glow=purple,2,300]"We are not the pawns of war, gentlemen, we would go last, the pawns go first for a reason."[/glow] said Montross, entering the conversation after giving up on picking up the constantly downed protocol droid.

[glow=purple,2,300]"The final descision is in the hands of Nargata, but knowing him he will not accept the Network's offer unless they give him one that gives him more of what he wants, credits and money, but he will always have dreams of grander things. You do not have to help us in war, gentlemen, but if we succede the reward will be greater then you can ever imagine."[/glow] said Montross, turning and walking up the stairs to Nargata's personal chambers to discuess this matter.

[Cyberguy]

The small droid's answer was brief, and once it was finished, the droid fell to the ground, deactivated.

"You have been warned."

[Gh0st]

[glow=purple,2,300]"I supose we have."[/glow] said Montross, turning to adress all in the main chamber, [glow=purple,2,300]"This act is an omen, the Network thinks they can kill us, they believe we are little more then children, bitting off more then we can chew, well perhaps they are right, however before we fall we will scar them with a fury that mortal eyes have never seen before."[/glow] said Montross, most of the people within the room applauding when he was finished.

[glow=gold,2,300]"And just how do you mange to do that, Montross? Our numbers aren't half of theirs."[/glow] said Serven, stepping into the center of the large room.

[glow=purple,2,300]"Our numbers may be lower, yes, however our skill is much greater."[/glow] said Montross,

[glow=gold,2,300]"Greater is a realtive term, Montross, a few good men can't win a war."[/glow] said Serven

Nargata suddenly spoke, his protocol droid then translating, [glow=teal,2,300]"Maybe, but there is a chance the Yuuzhan Vong would assist us."[/glow] said the Protocol Droid, Nargata afraid to speak Arugal's name ever since last time he showed him disrespect.

[glow=gold,2,300]"What in God's name would make you think that insaine Dark Jedi will help us? If they disturbed him, maybe but he isn't our gaurdian."[/glow] said Servern,

[glow=red,2,300]"Who needs that pathetic King of Worms anyways? He's just some old Yuuzhan Vong with an anger-"[/glow] Orrmdo the Rodian Smuggler suddenly stopped talking as he leviated several feet into the air and grabed his neck, struggleing for air, until his body finally went limp and then flew across the room, flying through a window.

[glow=gold,2,300]"Although granted he's very, very, very powerful."[/glow] said Servern in a polite and loud tone before backing up to his usual spot.

Nargata begain to talk and his protocol droid soon translated,
[glow=teal,2,300]"Arugal will assist us if we can assist him, he seems to like Ancient Sith artifacts, The Great Nargata suggest we get some."[/glow] said Nargata's Protocol Droid,

[glow=blue,2,300]"Where do you sssuggessst we do that, Nargata, there are not ssso esssaily found."[/glow] said Grim Tail

Nargata spoke, the protocol droid then saying
[glow=teal,2,300]"The Great Nargata suggests one of you go ask him yourself."[/glow] said the Protocol droid, Nargata's laugh following the scared look on the faces of everyone in the room.

[Gh0st]

Serven put Jaxus before Nargata, purposly on the hatch to the "beast pit".

Nargata spoke, clearly in a consending tone, his droid soon translating,
[glow=teal,2,300]"The great Nargata wants to know why you have come to Coruscant and why you have killed one of his workers who was simpily taking a break."[/glow]

as Nargata begain talking Servern begain walking out,

[glow=purple,2,300]"Leaving?"[/glow] asked Montross,

[glow=gold,2,300]"Im getting tired of this place, I never did like the smell, and I'm getting a bad vibe something is going to happen that I'm not going to like."[/glow] said Severn walking to the docking bay,

[glow=purple,2,300]"Very well, report any findings you may have of the Network, and watch your back, Serven."[/glow] said Montross, giving a short bow before turning around and heading back to the main chamber.

[Cyberguy]

Jaxus stood and faced the Hutt, repulsed.

"I am here for my own reasons. Let me go. Now."


Meanwhile, outside, a small ship landed with the Network insignia on the side.

[Gh0st]

[glow=lime,2,300]"The worm is free to go."[/glow] muttered Nargata, his Protocol droid informing Jaxus he may leave as Nargata slithered to the landing dock.

[Cyberguy]

Jaxus stepped through the guards and continued outside, to face the sith and his destiny.

Meanwhile, outside, once Nargata had gotten himself into the intentionally cramped hull, the droid-controlled ship took off and quickly exited the orbit and went into hyperspace.

[Gh0st]

OOC: Two things, do we contiune this on Illum and should I do anything with Jaxus?

[Cyberguy]

(yes and no, there is a new thread on Ilum fer ya)

[Gh0st]

(If you make Nargata a mine worker I will send Serven after you. )