Robbery at the Hub

The Robbery at the Hub was a mercenary job accepted by Rocket and Groot from Zade Scraggot to obtain valuable cargo for him, though they ended up double-crossing him.
==Background==
Desperate for money, Rocket and his partner Groot visited the Hub. They went to the "Downtown" area of the Hub, with an infamous black market, and sold one of Rocket's weapons for only thirty units. Disappointed, Rocket loudly complained about the price until he approached by Sqqd'li. Sqqd'li offered him money to move a crate that Zade Scraggot was interested in for one thousand units. Sqqd'li explained that the crate was being kept in the "Uptown" part of the Hub, and that Rocket and Groot would have to break in. The pair accepted the job and listened to Sqqd'li explain how to access the crate.Guardians of the Galaxy Prelude
==Robbery==
Following Sqqd'li's instructions, Rocket and Groot entered the coaxial shaft that connects the two areas of the Hub. Groot extended his arms to the top of the shaft so that Rocket could climb them in order to avoid the electrical barriers. They arrived on the proper floor and observed the crate's location through an air vent.
Rocket used his Gas Grenade to incapacitate the guards as he received the crate, which Groot pulled into the coaxial shaft. However, Rocket got distracted by various confiscated weapons and stole them as well. This gave the guards time to wake up and notice Rocket's presence, beginning to fire at him. While Groot brought the crate Downtown, Rocket noticed an Anti-Matter Turbo Thruster, which he stole and rode while he blasted a hole into the wall of the Hub, being sent out into space. While Rocket began to lose consciousness, Groot returned and brought him back to the Hub, where they returned to deliver the crate to Sqqd'li.
Rocket and Groot celebrated with Sqqd'li, who wanted to ensure that the cargo was safely delivered before paying Rocket and Groot. They noticed that Scalluscs were inside of the crate, whom Zade Scraggot planned on taking their shells to use for bathroom tiling. However, one of the Scalluscs offered to double Scraggot's price if Rocket and Groot saved them, and the two agreed. Groot knocked Sqqd'li unconscious, and the pair ran away with the Scalluscs after taking Sqqd'li's money.
They were confronted by Scraggot and his soldiers and began fighting them. Scraggot threatened to use Groot's wood and Rocket's fur to decorate his bathroom instead of the Scalluscs, causing Rocket to attack him ferociously. The guards, having been paid by Scraggot, did not interfere as Rocket and Groot escaped to their ship.
==Aftermath==
Rocket and Groot returned to their ship, where they were thanked for rescuing the Scalluscs. Rocket told the Scalluscs that they prefer to be paid in cash, which the Scalluscs agreed to. Rocket reflected on their time at the Hub, having learned to avoid the "Downtown" area and stating their intention to never return. Rocket and Groot continued on their exploits to earn wealth and came across a bounty on Peter Quill, which led to them becoming members of the Guardians of the Galaxy.
==References==
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