2007-10-27 - Ksar Recruits Hodgen

This tall office is brilliantly lit from long glowing lamps set abut the junction of the walls with the floors and ceilings. The entire facility has been paneled completely in white plasteel, differing only in the black plasteel trim around the lights, and everything is kept clean and polished to sterility. The cleanliness coupled with the intensity of the illumination makes the whole area seem to glow with a light of its own.
A long series of desks dominate half of the northern end of the office, and they are manned day and by a team of professional, fresh-faced young medical students and nurses. Transparisteel display boards stand up from the desks before their eyes, displaying data for patient histories, appointment schedules, and emergency medical requests from all over the planet in sharp green.
The other half of the northern wall is set with many clean white double doors accessing repulsorlifts, each of which is large enough to hold a repulsorbed or other heavy equipment. The southern half of the office is filled with white chairs and long benches, all mounted to the floor and modestly cushioned in black.
Standing in front of the Practitioner on a set of crutches is Hodgen with bandages wrapped around his abdomen and shoulder he is firmly telling said practitioner that he is fine and leaving regardless of his medical opinion. The bandages show slight hues of red from the blood but the wounds dont seem to be actively bleeding. "Look they are just scratches, I'll take it easy and be fine, thanks for the help doc" with that he turns towards the door and begins to hobble himself towards the lift
The Viceroy of Corellia strides through the West Exit and is surprised to see exactly who he is looking for trying to leave the med center. "Captain Hunt. I have been appraised of your condition and ... quite honestly you should be laid up and resting. Where are you going?"
Hodgen looks up to the voice of the Viceroy and winces at being caught in this condition "Ah...yes well.."obviously embarassed to be caught wounded by a prospective client "some vibro knives and I had a disagreement thats all, nothing serious I assure you Sir, I've seen worse playing as a boy in my uncles repair docks, but surely you didnt come all the way out here just to see me?"
SALES: Hodgen buys Bacta Mist Unit <2x> from General Practitioner for 70 credits.Hodgen drops his Bacta Mist Unit.
 
The Viceroy smiles at the freighter captain and gently leads him away from the practitioner. "I have given it some thought and I have a chore for you ... when you're able." The Viceroy's mercs have forced a discreet protective screen around Ksar and Hodgen. The Viceroy relaxes just a bit. "The word is there is a Hutt clan war on the Smugglers' Moon. A Hutt named Gunga is hiring and will pay five hundred credits to all comers. I want you and your men to get to Nar Shaddaa and check this Hutt out. Tell him you want to join his organization. If he gives you five hundred credits, take it and consider it your for expenses. There will be more money from Corellia later. You will be my eyes and ears inside the reformed Syndicate. What do you say?"
Hodgen listens carefully to the Viceroy paying close attention to his mercs not out of concern, more a survival habit.."Well, Ive of course heard the offer, and I'd planned to check it out anyway, however if I'm going to go in for you, I dont want to risk my ship being identified by a hutt syndicate as a hostile..I do business in alot of places after all." Hodgen looks around and lowers his voice a little as he leans in to speak more to the viceroy "If you either can lend a ship, or provide transportation, Id be more than willing to take the job"
The Viceroy frowns, a bit displeased. "I am afraid that is impossible. Corellia is on a tight budget right and disposable funds are scarce. If you feel this job is too risky for you, very well. But consider my offer and talk to your men about it. Contact me when you've reached a decision. Now if you'll excuse me, I have pressing business elsewhere."
The Viceroy hands Captain Hunt a data chip and then leaves, his guards forming up behind him.
Hodgen Yells to the Viceroy "Wait!"
Hodgen shakes his head and sighs "Ill do it.." he says something under his breath about times being hard for everyone..."Ill just mod my ship with the money i make...."he looks up to the Viceroy "what is it your looking for?"
 
The Viceroy stops in his tracks and turns with a grin on his face. "Please Captain, do not misunderstand. I have no intentions of having you taking action measures against the Hutts. I merely want you to do business with them, gain their trust and see what you can find out. The Hutts realize your types typically work for all sides at some time or another. It is the way of things. Play it safe and no harm should come to you."
Smiling with a new respect for the Viceroy knowing hes been played Hodgen nods and tips his imaginary hat "Well, played, but exactly what type of information am i looking for, and when, where, and how shall i report?"
Stepping back closer, the Viceroy lowers his voice a bit. "Information of the most basic kind to start off with. This Gunga is hiring. I want to know who and for how much ... if possible. Also, just an overview of what's going on on Nar Shaddaa would be useful. As for our meetings, the data chip I handed you allows you to contact me directly and our communications will remain secret. If we should need to meet in person, Ord Mantell is Corellian territory and is on the Rim. It is safe enough for the time being."
Listening closely to the Viceroys orders and nodding quietly Hodgen slips the chip into his pocket with a very softly spoken acknowledgment of what he is to do he steps back before clearing his throat and speaking up a bit so that anyone close enough can hear "Im sorry Viceroy, I dont think I can help you" with that he turns and begins to make his way for the lift. "Do keep in touch if there is any other business"
Taking his cue, the Viceroy shouts: "I didn't want a mynock turd like you in my pay anyway! You watch your back on Corellia pardner!"
Hodgen laughs "I got no need for that backwater planet good Sir, do enjoy your stay in civilization while your here" and with that he enters the lift and makes his way towards his ship
Category:October 2007 RP Logs