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Message: <blockquote data-quote="masshysteria" data-source="post: 4877811" data-attributes="member: 16055">Episode III: Fool's FortuneThe space around Alderaan is a flurry of activity. A Star Destroyer and its two escort frigates rest in geosynchronous orbit while shuttles ferry Imperial assets off-world.Xule approaches the cockpit and waits permission to speak.“Hey Xule,” Kaldo calls over his shoulder, “What’s up?”“I have the sequence for a secure communications line with Jurasco. I’m sure he’ll want to meet again and will have an idea what to do with our passengers.”Tam punches in the sequence and transmits to planet side. The holonet sparks to life and Jurasco’s image fills the blue glow. “You’re back. I must admit, I half expected you to run for it and try to stay out of reach of the long arm of the Empire.”“That’s not how I operate.” Tam replies, “I made a deal and I’m going to keep it.”“It seems you’re a man of honor. The galaxy seems far too short of those at the moment. I’m sending you the coordinates for our new hideout. I’m afraid it isn’t quite as nice as the last one, but it will do.”This time the docking bay is in an agricultural processing center, surrounded by a number of fields. The Vagrant Heart rests between two harvesters near a large grain silo. The freed slaves mill about, grateful and excited to be free. For many of them, a core world like Alderaan is a paradise and great place to start a new life.“The farms here are always looking for more labor.” Jurasco explains, “Of course, after we set them up with identification cards, they are free to do and go where ever they want. Unfortunately, that may take us some time to do.”“But you are going to take care of them, right?” Tam pushes, not wanting to have to deal with a bunch of slaves.“Yes. Of course.” Jurasco replies.Xule frowning, interrupts, “Why is it going to take so long to get them new identification?”“Money mostly. Moving to a new facility has left us scraping to get by.”“If that’s the case, I can transfer funds from House Thoreen—““No. We can’t risk the transfer linking you to our operations. Besides, we need hard currency to do the things I’m planning.”Tam, worried about where the conversation is going and the 20 bars of Imperial currency in his hold, starts to slowly back away. Toth catches him by the shoulder, “We need to pay Selene right? Why not sell the bars to the Princess? She can then give them to Jurasco and everyone is happy.”Tam sees the wisdom in Bothan’s plan. He clears his throat, “Xule, can I talk to you for a moment?”Tam leads Xule away from Jurasco and says, “What do you say to a little transaction? We’ll sell you the currency that you need to fund this operation. Twelve bars at 1200 per bar.”Xule shakes her head in disbelief, “You’re quite the mercenary. I thought after freeing the slaves you’d be grateful to help. I’ll give you face value, no more.”Tam swagger diminishes a little and he accepts the deal. He gets the bars and presents them to Jurasco and Xule.“This is wonderful.” Jurasco says, “Not only will we be able to take care of our new arrivals, but I can start figuring out how to free Hull and Nali. My sources say they will be arriving in Kessel in approximately one week.”Jurasco pauses and looks each crew member in the eye, “Tell me. You’ve done work for my organization in the past, would you care for a larger role in things to come? We could use people like you.”The crew members exchange noncommittal glances. “We don’t really hold with a rebellion, if that’s what you mean.” Tam explains.“But we’ll stay in touch. For future jobs.” Kaldo is quick to chime in.“We really need to get going, we have business to conduct.” Tam ends the conversation.</blockquote>

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