Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury
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				Title: <strong>Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>13-03-2015, 01:00:20</strong>
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				It has been decades since the Treaty of Coruscant and while there was peace throughout the galaxy, it was a fragile peace with war upon the horizon.&nbsp; Even now the Republic and the Sith moved their pieces about the zava board, looking to gain advantage and position where they could.&nbsp; &nbsp; It was a new type of way being fought in the shadows, as both sides new they had no advantage over the other, and that a new total war might be their downfall or worse, leave nothing for the victors to claim.<br><br>One of the many casualties of the previous war, as had been in near every war with the Sith, was the Jedi Order.&nbsp; &nbsp;With their temple on Coruscant in ruins, the Order retreated back to the ancient world of Typhon, the birthplace of the Jedi, to lick their wounds, recover, and train the next generation of Jedi.&nbsp; &nbsp;It was a a slow process and even now decades later, the Order was still far too few in numbers.&nbsp; The Order did not let that stop them from making a difference or impact in the galaxy and sent Jedi were they could to lend assistance.&nbsp; &nbsp;Still, the Jedi being sent were much younger than their predecessors, a fact that the Masters of the Jedi Council were all to aware.&nbsp; &nbsp;Still there is no room for doubt or worry with the Force, there was only Peace and conviction of the mind.<br><br>One such Jedi operatives was Nyara Ran, a Twi-lek child of a concubine and one that started her training much later than was the normal, but the Force was strong in her so the Order made an exception.&nbsp; &nbsp;She excelled at her training and was a quick study, and in short order had completed her trails to become a Jedi Knight.&nbsp; &nbsp; She been about the Republic, searching for Force sensitives like herself for training, and also on the every vigilant watch for the Sith and the Dark Side.&nbsp; &nbsp; <br><br>So her summons to the Rupublic Fleet was a bit of a surprise.&nbsp; &nbsp;Still it had the backing of the Council and Nyara was asked to give up her mission on the remote world of Tatooine and meet with the Republic dreadnaught <em>Endar Pride</em>.&nbsp; &nbsp;The trip was not that long and uneventful and when Nyara arrived she was brought into a conference room and left with refreshments.&nbsp; &nbsp;She is waiting there perhaps fifteen minutes when two Republic soldiers escorting a man that had shackles on.&nbsp; &nbsp;They were not on for long as the guards removed them and then turned to Nyara.&nbsp; <br><br><strong>"Apologies Master Jedi, but if you would not mind making sure this criminal doesn't leave?"</strong>&nbsp; The man in question rolled both his shoulders and his eyes at the comment, as if he was stretching out and had been restrained for a bit.&nbsp; <strong>"I am being offered a clean slate here, so why would I run?&nbsp; Why would I even respond to the communication and dock my ship?&nbsp; &nbsp;Boy no wonder the Sith have you boys on the run, you are none to bright."</strong><br><br>The man was of a lean yet muscular build and tall, just short of two meters in height, with large shoulders.&nbsp; &nbsp;His hand twitched a bit, as if he was not used to be unarmed.&nbsp; His hair was black and his eyes were the clear blue like ice from Hoth.&nbsp; &nbsp;His mouth was turned up in a bit of a smirk as he let his eyes roam over Nyara.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"I know why I am here for this, but how did they con you into going on this suicide run?&nbsp; &nbsp;I didn't think Jedi committed crimes that they could leverage against you."</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>13-03-2015, 17:24:19</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/13/Meditation_by_ravenhawk1000_%281%29.jpg)</div><strong>Nyara Ran</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKOsYKf3jrUP94QCZjky5k8UMgcZaUI24LdGVJD2Sh8/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nyara's brow furrowed at the curious request.&nbsp; She rose from where she'd been relaxing in her chair—studying some educational files on her bracer computer.&nbsp; “Of course, officers,” she quirked a smile, “I'll keep him entertained.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She gestured for a chair across from her at the table.&nbsp; The purple girl wasn't exactly dressed as a professional today, a short black skirt and thong with a matching crop top was the gist of her ensemble, along with a utility belt—holstering a light saber and the same sort of blaster the M.P.s wore—along with a few ornamental wraps.&nbsp; None of the ear wraps or other subtle signs of slave status all too many comfortably dressed twi'lek wore, free or otherwise.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The young women met the man's wandering gaze with amused eyes.&nbsp; Her own took a wander up and down the human and her lips quirked in an approving smile.&nbsp; Nyar was a virgin, and her teachers encouraged celibacy as a way of avoiding worldly entanglements that could distract from the Force, but she enjoyed a good look from time to time.&nbsp; &nbsp;Probably came from being the daughter of a valued and valuable concubine with expectations of the same status in her own future.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Crimes?&nbsp; No, no crimes.&nbsp; We're just bleeding heart pushovers and suckers for a sob story.&nbsp; Makes us entirely too easy too manipulate.&nbsp; Have a seat, bad boy.&nbsp; My name's Nyara Ran.&nbsp; My rank is Jedi Knight and I’m politely addressed as Master Ran.&nbsp; What about you?”&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>17-03-2015, 01:19:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ1BtGAX6XyDvXGvJYmT9CuZvBS127ZDtJK_fM0a_qkGH-SN8B-)</div>Nyara's response caused the man to raise his eyebrows some in a bit of pleasant shock, then his features faded into a sardonic smile as he gave Nyara a long and lingering leer.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"I thought you Jedi type didn't go in for that type of entertainment, then again yer not dressed like any Jedi I had ever seen before so I could be wrong, and if ye want ta dance there darlin's and show yerself off I sure as mynok dung not gonna ta stop ya.&nbsp; &nbsp; I never turn down a free dance.&nbsp; &nbsp;In my line of work ye never know when the next one might come yer way."</strong><br><br>He leaned himself against the bulkhead and continued his frank and earnest look.&nbsp; &nbsp;He had piercing blue eyes and despite his easy manner and speech, there was a keen intelligence lurking in those depths that did not miss much about his surroundings.&nbsp; &nbsp;He listened to the rest of Nyara's speech and inclined his head with a short nod.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Nyara it is then, pleased ta meet ya then.&nbsp; &nbsp;As far as for myself I am the famous Captain Ryan Dade, you can call me Captain, or Sir, of if we are entertaining me more than a dance, anything ya want.&nbsp; &nbsp;Just don't call me "hey you" as I might shoot ya, fancy lightsaber or not."</strong><br><br>At this point he pushed himself off the bulkhead and took a seat, leaning back and with a causal if playful indifference, leaned back in his chair and put his feet up on the table.&nbsp; &nbsp;The name did mean something and Ryan Dade was indeed a master criminal with flare.&nbsp; &nbsp;While,&nbsp; he might not be as violent or brutal as other of his type out there, his inventiveness did make him a thorn in the side for the Republic.&nbsp; &nbsp;More so for the Empire to be sure, but that did not mean he wouldn't pirate or steel goods from the Republic.&nbsp; &nbsp;So this man we here and not put away in a prison.&nbsp; Why? 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>19-03-2015, 13:06:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/13/Meditation_by_ravenhawk1000_%281%29.jpg)</div><strong>Nyara Ran</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKOsYKf3jrUP94QCZjky5k8UMgcZaUI24LdGVJD2Sh8/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The purple girl smiled softly in response to the words, 'I never turn down a free dance,' but didn't actually make any move to grant one.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"I do believe I've heard of you, Captain Dade.&nbsp; Heard enough to wonder why we're having this pleasant conversation.&nbsp; I'd expect to meet you in the brig, or on the other side of a dog fight.&nbsp; The binder cuffs certainly make sense, though."&nbsp; She quirked a bit more of a smile, wondering if the'd take the last comment as a compliment.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>23-03-2015, 05:23:33</strong>
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				Ryan scoffed at her words as if the notion itself was near comical to even consider.&nbsp; &nbsp;He stood up from his seat and his relaxed posture and started to walk about.&nbsp; &nbsp;He made a slow circle, pacing around Nyara with those green eyes of his intense and considering, letting them roam and take in every curve of the sitting woman before him.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;There was a pleased look in his eyes as he spoke.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Me?&nbsp; In a brig or prison?&nbsp; &nbsp;Please I am far to handsome, and good, for that to happen.&nbsp; Only reason why I am here in the first place was because I was asked, and they made me an offer I could not refuse.&nbsp; &nbsp;Its not my fault that their hospitality has a lot to be desired.&nbsp; &nbsp;I swear you think I was going to steal the coasters from the conference room or the female officer underthings."</strong><br><br>He took another seat, this time on the edge of the table.&nbsp; This of course gave him a nice view of the curves on display.&nbsp; Surely though he did not have such lecherous intentions.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Still, it is good to know that my name is known and out there.&nbsp; I would hate to think that all I was doing for naught.&nbsp; &nbsp;I wish I could same the same for you my stunning Jedi, but I have not heard of you.&nbsp; &nbsp;That does not mean I do not want to, or do nto want to get to know you any better.&nbsp; &nbsp;I mean we are going to be spending time in close proximity with one another, and you already know me.&nbsp; &nbsp;Tis only fair do you not think?"</strong> 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>24-03-2015, 11:47:19</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/13/Meditation_by_ravenhawk1000_%281%29.jpg)</div><strong>Nyara Ran</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKOsYKf3jrUP94QCZjky5k8UMgcZaUI24LdGVJD2Sh8/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nyara's lips twitched, unable to resist a smile as the human admired her.&nbsp; It wasn't a completely comfortable sensation--and the heat in her cheeks made her glad that her amethyst complexion made such reactions hard to spot.&nbsp; Since achieving her knighthood, the young jedi had taken to dressing in fashions her mother preferred.&nbsp; She'd told Master Graal that she preferred to blend in a bit more easily.&nbsp; To Master Wynter--in her eyes the wisest woman at the temple where she trained--that she didn't like the way people kept their distance from her.&nbsp; She was trying to find a way to put people at their ease.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/55/8a2b96b2068f29c81f73e47a9dc7c2f9.jpg)</div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It was only to her roommate Ruvna--an adorable Cathar two years her junior and a treasured friend--that she'd confessed she <em>wanted</em> to be looked at a little.&nbsp; <em>"I'm celibate, Ruvna, i'm not <strong>sexless."</strong></em>&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Okay, so maybe a hand's breadth more distance would be nice, but she didn't act to back him away.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She bit her lower lip just a little, telling herself it was because the humorous vanity didn't merit the girlish giggle trying to get out of her.&nbsp; The warmth spread down her throat when she realized exactly why he'd taken his higher and closer perch...&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"I do suppose that's fair, captain," Nyara replied once she had her composure.&nbsp; "I belong to the order of Sentinels," she explained.&nbsp; "And I apprenticed under Master Jagan Graal, a Cerran.&nbsp; Under his tutelage I have trained to locate those lost to the Dark Side.&nbsp; Together we broke a Sith spy ring on Varnan IV and uncovered a band of sith recruiters in the guise of a dueling society.&nbsp; Since achieving knighthood last year, I've mostly focused on finding new potentials for the Order, though I aided with a policing action against pirates three months ago.&nbsp; I fly the Queen of Swords--a hyperspace capable fighter.&nbsp; What else would you like to know?"&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>01-04-2015, 04:55:09</strong>
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				As if he had sensed her being uncomfortable, Ryan leaned back again and gave Nyara another appraising look.&nbsp; &nbsp;Unlike the looks before, this one was not in a way as before, not in the way of a man imaging a woman nude or some other sexual image in his mind.&nbsp; &nbsp;No, while this look was appraising, it was in the way a professional summed up another professional when they crossed paths.&nbsp; &nbsp;It had to do more than the fact that she was Jedi.&nbsp; &nbsp;She had mentioned that to him before and it did not phase him at all.&nbsp; &nbsp;His hand started to twitch and tap as if he was used to having something in his hand when he had that look upon his face.<br><br><strong>"Well well, a Sentinel and a pilot.&nbsp; &nbsp;Marry me."</strong>&nbsp; His foot started to tap now as he let his gaze fall away and look about.&nbsp; <strong>"So they have a Jedi trained to resist Sith tricks and the front line of their agents and a guy like me that can get in and out of anywhere.&nbsp; &nbsp;My my this has all the makings of a suicide mission.&nbsp; &nbsp;I wish I had know, I would have borrowed money from the Hutts and lived large.&nbsp; &nbsp; I know what I did to earn this and piss people off in high places, but you look to young.&nbsp; &nbsp;Your lightsaber still has the oxidation from Tython upon the hilt of your Lightsaber.&nbsp; &nbsp;That generally fades after eighteen months.&nbsp; &nbsp; So you are new to being a Jedi Knight, too new to piss someone off, so it does make me wonder how did you end up on this ship with me on a mission likely to kill us both?"</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>01-04-2015, 14:15:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/13/Meditation_by_ravenhawk1000_%281%29.jpg)</div><strong>Nyara Ran</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKOsYKf3jrUP94QCZjky5k8UMgcZaUI24LdGVJD2Sh8/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nyara blushed a little bit at the flirtatious proposal—this time too brightly for her skin tone to hide.&nbsp; She made a dismissive gesture and replied, “I'm not worth the seven impossible ordeals you'd need to endure to win my father's blessing.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She grew more serious as Ryan brought the topic back to the mission.&nbsp; She leaned forwards just a little as she paid attention to his assessment.&nbsp; “Now I'm starting to wonder.&nbsp; I do hope I don't look so old that you have to judge the time I've been a knight by my lightsaber, and I'm not aware of having angered anyone in the republic navy.&nbsp; I've yet to be told anything about this mission, so please enlighten me.”&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>06-04-2015, 04:25:36</strong>
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				Before Ryan could answer, the door opened and several people entered.&nbsp; One of the people was a human in the robes of a Jedi Master, the other a Colonel in the Republic SpecFor and finally a diplomat in the attire and badge of office of an ambassador.&nbsp; &nbsp;Four guards also moved in and each of them had their weapons at the ready and pointed at Ryan.&nbsp; &nbsp; This caused Ryan to roll his eyes and take a seat, his hands up in a non-threatening gesture.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"When are you people going to get it straight that I turned myself in, I volunteered?" </strong>&nbsp; His words seemed to have no effect as as the three took a seat at the end of the table and they activated the holo-projector.&nbsp; &nbsp;It is the Jedi Master that spoke first.<br><br><strong>"I am Salias Horn, Jedi Master.&nbsp; &nbsp;With me are Ambassador Talia Lyn and Colonel Randar Fisc.&nbsp; &nbsp;There is a mission not only of critical importance to the Republic, but also needs to be carried out in the utmost of secrecy and discretion, which is why the two of you have been paired together.&nbsp; &nbsp;You, Jedi Nyaran Ran for you record and your ability to work in the shadows, to use your background before becoming a Jedi to your best advantage to accomplish your mission.&nbsp; Also you, Captain Dade for despite your rather...flamboyant reputation, your only flaunt the fact after the fact.&nbsp; &nbsp;When you are about an operation, you are like a ghost, and none see you there till it is well too late." </strong><br><br>The projector comes alive, displaying an expanse of Hutt controlled space.&nbsp; At the sight of it, Ryan hissed and sucked in his breath and muttered softly.&nbsp; <strong>"Going to be a short mission and a funeral at the end if you are sending us in there.&nbsp; &nbsp;That's the Maelstrom, so called due to the four singularities in close proximity that make mapping it let alone plotting a route through it impossible."</strong><br><br>The Colonel raised an eyebrow and made a gesture.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"And yet, it is the shortest route between the core words and the outer rim which is where the front will be for war that is sure to come with the Sith Empire.&nbsp; &nbsp; It is of critical strategic importance which is why the mission."</strong><br><br>Ryan gave a small scoff and wave of his hand towards the projection.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Good luck with that.&nbsp; The only ones that have the NAVCOM data for that corridor are the Hutts and they are neutral in this conflict.&nbsp; &nbsp;They aren't giving away the one advantage they have over both sides in stand off and play us off against one another and make a profit while doing it."</strong><br><br>It was the ambassador that spoke next, and her words rocked Ryan to his core.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"No any longer."</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>24-04-2015, 04:28:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/13/Meditation_by_ravenhawk1000_%281%29.jpg)</div><strong>Nyara Ran</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKOsYKf3jrUP94QCZjky5k8UMgcZaUI24LdGVJD2Sh8/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Pleased to meet you, Master Horn."&nbsp; Nyara nodded to the others, including the guards, just a polite acknowledgement.&nbsp; She didn't expect them to drop their guard and pay attention to her.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As the briefing began, Nyara placed her palms on the table and leaned forwards attentively.&nbsp; Her lekku gave a nervous twitch at the pause in conversation.&nbsp; "The Hutts are choosing a side?" she inquired.&nbsp; It seemed...&nbsp; Out of character at best.&nbsp; Disturbing too.&nbsp; If they were to choose a side, she certainly didn't expect it to be theirs!&nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>27-04-2015, 05:26:01</strong>
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				Ryan looked at the Ambassador with a look upon his face that was equal parts disbelief and suspicion in his face and eyes.&nbsp; &nbsp; He takes a seat, for once not having his eyes dart towards the man guards about him.&nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>"If ever there was a time a man needed a stiff shot of good brandy...."</strong>&nbsp; Ryan gave his head a firm shake and turned to regard the Ambassador.&nbsp; <strong>"So what has changed then?&nbsp; &nbsp;Why now after so many years of stinging us along and charge outrageous fees and tariffs for the use of their navigator and nav data to pass though the Maelstrom?" </strong><br><br>The Ambassador touched the touchpad and it brought up data and the image of a Hutt to the holoprojector.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"This is Popara the Hutt, of Clan&nbsp; Basadii, one of the eight ruling clans of the Hutts, but that is deceptive as they have two of the clans in their pocket.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Sith killed some of their clan, one that Popara was grooming to take over some of the Basadii criminal Empire.&nbsp; &nbsp;They refused to even offer compensation.&nbsp; &nbsp;As such, Popara has seen what the future would be should the Sith take power.&nbsp; &nbsp;They want to avoid that.&nbsp; &nbsp;We might not agree on much with the Hutts, but we do agree on this part and because of that, they are willing to give us unimpeded access to the navigational to chart hyperspace routes through the Maelstrom.&nbsp; &nbsp;For a personal favor that is, and that is where the two of you come in."</strong><br><br>The briefing changes and there is a plant that comes up on the screen.&nbsp; <strong>"This is the planet Endregaad.&nbsp; It currently is under quarantine right now by the Corporate Security Authority.&nbsp; &nbsp; His kin, Mika, is trapped on the planet.&nbsp; &nbsp; Popara is concerned that this quarantine is going to cost him yet another valuable member of his clan.&nbsp; &nbsp;You two are to get past the blockade, find and secure Mika, and return him to Nar Shada." </strong><br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>04-05-2015, 13:48:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/13/Meditation_by_ravenhawk1000_%281%29.jpg)</div><strong>Nyara Ran</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKOsYKf3jrUP94QCZjky5k8UMgcZaUI24LdGVJD2Sh8/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nyaara considered for several moment,s steeplng her fingers and leaning forewords.&nbsp; "Corporate Security Authority?&nbsp; What corporation?&nbsp; What business do they do, and what is their public justification for the blockade?"&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>04-05-2015, 14:54:17</strong>
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				The Ambassador turned to Nyara and touched her fingertips to the display in a pattern and after a few moments a hologram displaying the CSA logo as well as images of the starships at their disposal appeared to float in the air.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Ambassador then turned towards Nyrana and effected the tone and body language of an instructor having to repeat herself again to a particularly slow or intellectually challenged student.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>(http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080312034722/starwars/images/thumb/e/e9/CSAcolor.svg/200px-CSAcolor.svg.png)<br><br><strong>"The Corporate Security Authority is an alliance of several local government agencies in both the Core and Outer Rim sectors.&nbsp; &nbsp;They have seen to the enforcement of customs and other civil laws that involve commerce that are in their sphere of influence.&nbsp; &nbsp;They have tried multiple times hostile takeovers of Hutt holdings in an effort to oust the Hutts from Nar Shada and also to claim the very navigational data we are here to secure.&nbsp; Endregaad has signed on with the CSA and thus while it is questionable, legally has the right to the quarantine.</strong><br><br>Ryan once more was his smug self and had his booted feet up on the table as he let his own eyes fall upon Nyara again.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"What frosty bitch there means is they are just another corrupt bureaucracy looking to make money off of honest traders looking to merely make a living, and their authority is suspect at best.&nbsp; &nbsp;Don't let her attitude get to you, she has to play nice with them or they would tie up Republic tariffs, trade shipments and goods would be "misplaced" or "lost." </strong><br><br>He turned an eye to the assembled people <strong>"One problem here.&nbsp; &nbsp;I am going to need new and legitimate transponders for the <em>Ebony Nova</em>.&nbsp; &nbsp;She is too well known now thanks to you chaps and your wanted notices plastered all over known space.&nbsp; &nbsp;The CSA might be corrupt as hell, but they aren't lazy or incompetent, they can spot a hacked or false transponder overlay a parsec away. </strong><br><br>There was silence for a bit and meaningful looks between the officials before the Republic officer spoke up.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"The Jedi Council has donated a ship for this mission.&nbsp; You will be flying it.</strong>&nbsp; At that news Ryan took his feet of the table and stood upright.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"No deal.&nbsp; I either fly my ship or nothing.&nbsp; &nbsp;Toss me in the brig here, I don't give a sithsip.&nbsp; &nbsp;I knew my ship in a way a man knows his lover, every noise, every subtle change in controls.&nbsp; &nbsp;I know what she is capable of doing and if we are going up against a full CSA blockage, it is going to be with my ship at my back."</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>08-05-2015, 10:57:40</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/13/Meditation_by_ravenhawk1000_%281%29.jpg)</div><strong>Nyara Ran</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKOsYKf3jrUP94QCZjky5k8UMgcZaUI24LdGVJD2Sh8/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nyaara frowned.&nbsp; "I'm afraid I must object to that idea as well.&nbsp; You can't ask this man to do such dangerous work for you without his equipment any more than you can ask a soldier to go to the front lines without any ammunition for his blaster."&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>13-05-2015, 05:09:15</strong>
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				There was a long silence from everyone involved after Nyara's words, but there was a bit of smug satisfaction that radiated from Ryan as he once more took a seat with his feet propped up on the conference table and a smug expression on his feet.&nbsp; &nbsp;It was a gamble he had taken after all but he was used to taking gambles.&nbsp; Every smuggle run was a risk and a gamble.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ryan was good at the gamble, weighing the odds, seeing the angles.&nbsp; &nbsp;He thought he had the Jedi he was partnered with pegged.&nbsp; She was not simply a "yes" girl or one to blindly follow orders.&nbsp; &nbsp;She was a thinker, and almost a kindred spirit to Ryan.&nbsp; &nbsp;He knew there was a better than even chance she would back his play.<br><br>After several minutes of people staring at one another the Jedi Master inclined his head slightly.&nbsp; <strong>"What is being asked is not out of the realm of possibility.&nbsp; &nbsp;There are precautions we can take."</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;The Republic Officer was even a bit more reluctant in his agreement, but he did finally incline his head.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>""Very well Captain Dade, we will proceed with using the <em>Ebony Nova</em> as your means to land upon the planet.&nbsp; Once you both are on the surface, find Mika, and return.&nbsp; &nbsp;Are there any other questions or concerns?" </strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>17-05-2015, 14:06:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/13/Meditation_by_ravenhawk1000_%281%29.jpg)</div><strong>Nyara Ran</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKOsYKf3jrUP94QCZjky5k8UMgcZaUI24LdGVJD2Sh8/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Surely more than I couild possibly adress," Nyaara replied, "But the only important one is this.&nbsp; Is there some way we can prove to Mika that Popara sent us?&nbsp; Other than that, I'm prepared to leave.&nbsp; Particularly if Ebony Nova has docking clamps that will fit Queen of Swords."&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>24-05-2015, 04:16:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ryan gave a smirk and moved from his relaxed and indolent stance with his booted feet up upon the conference table and held out a hand towards Nyara.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"I doubt that Mika would turn down any serious offer to get him off planet quarantined by the CSA.&nbsp; &nbsp;Still&nbsp; the Lady Jedi has a point and that would be good information to have.&nbsp; &nbsp;Also to answer the good lady's question, yes the <em>Ebony Nova</em> is equipped as such.&nbsp; &nbsp;I can take your ship, indeed it might prove useful if we have a fight on the planet.&nbsp; &nbsp;So, answer the Lady Jedi's question and we can be on our way."</strong><br><br>As if he had been expecting this turn of events, the Jedi Master held out a simple datapad.&nbsp; &nbsp;He handed it over without ceremony to Nyara.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Give this to the Hutt when you encounter him and this will be all the proof that he needs.&nbsp; &nbsp;Also do try to avoid any death or serious injury to the CSA unless it can be avoided.&nbsp; &nbsp;They are still a recognized organization within the Republic and we do not desire to do the Sith work for them in winning them over to their cause.&nbsp; &nbsp;At the same time,, the stakes are too high.&nbsp; We need the navigational data for the Maelstrom.&nbsp; &nbsp;Use your best judgment, and may the Force be with you."</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>24-05-2015, 14:19:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nyara nodded thoughtfully.&nbsp; She read anything that was currently up on the screen of the data pad, then cut it's power and stashed it away in her utility belt.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rising the purple girl gave them all a respectful bow.&nbsp; “Thank you for your good wishes.&nbsp; I won't disappoint you, and may the Force be with us all.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Then, turning to the military man, “Colonel, would you be so kind as to unshackle my pilot?&nbsp; We have work to be doing.”&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Is interstellar communication available in this era?&nbsp; Nyara might benefit form a call to her father.<br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>27-05-2015, 01:10:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				There was a look of extreme reluctance upon the part of the Colonel.&nbsp; &nbsp;It was as if he was having second thoughts about honoring the agreement.&nbsp; &nbsp;One did not need to be a Jedi to read the body tension in the room.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ryan merely held up his wrists with a bit of an edge of a hard smile upon his face.&nbsp; &nbsp; After a bit of a staring match, he nodded his head to one of the security soldiers in the room.&nbsp; &nbsp;One of them stepped forward and removed the binders that were on Ryan's wrists without munch fanfare.<br><br>Ryan made up for the fanfare in spades when his hands were released.&nbsp; &nbsp;He made huge waving hand motions with his arms and went right to the side of Nyara and put his arm about her.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Thank you for that my dear.&nbsp; &nbsp;I can see this is going to be a marvelous partnership already.&nbsp; &nbsp;Come, let me escort you to my home away from home as they set up the <em>Nova</em> with the docking clamps for your ship.&nbsp; &nbsp;As soon as that is set up we can be on our way.&nbsp; &nbsp;I figure we have two days in hyperspace before getting to the mission spot, plenty of time for us to get to know one another and prove to you what a wrong view everyone has of me here."</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>29-05-2015, 07:41:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/13/Meditation_by_ravenhawk1000_%281%29.jpg)</div><strong>Nyara Ran</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKOsYKf3jrUP94QCZjky5k8UMgcZaUI24LdGVJD2Sh8/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nyara chuckled softly and gently moved the man's arm out from around her waist.&nbsp; She didn't want to admit how warm it made her free, feeling the man's supply powerful arm around her.&nbsp; "I'm sure you have many charming anecdotes of the misunderstadings that got you into your current predicament, Ryan.&nbsp; I suspect I'll have time to hear them.&nbsp; Once we start getting things set up, I'm going to compose a letter to my father.&nbsp; Perhaps i should ask him if he can povide us with some form of buisness credentials?&nbsp; Or some other seemingly legitamte reason to cross a blockade?"&nbsp; <br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>01-06-2015, 21:28:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ran gave Nyana a wink and he left the stuff atmosphere behind, thanking the Force for once that he was leaving all "officialness" behind them.&nbsp; &nbsp;At her words he barked back a laugh and let his hand caress over the bared bit of her back as he did do.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Someone has been spreading tales about my romancing young women such as yourself.&nbsp; &nbsp;I must say all they ahve been spreading is lies and that I am far more witty and charming in person, trust me."</strong><br><br>As to her words, Ryan did turn serious and displayed as he did briefly during the briefing where he turned critical and and professional.&nbsp; &nbsp;It was several long moments before he spoke.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"As long as such credentials are imperfect.&nbsp; &nbsp;The ISA would be expecting someone with ulterior motives to try to break the siege, but as long as they are the right people, it is alright.&nbsp; &nbsp;They do not want more of the Hutts ilk and influence down on the surface.&nbsp; &nbsp;If yyou can arrange that and then meet me on board the <em>Nova</em>."</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>14-06-2015, 01:55:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/13/Meditation_by_ravenhawk1000_%281%29.jpg)</div><strong>Nyara Ran</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKOsYKf3jrUP94QCZjky5k8UMgcZaUI24LdGVJD2Sh8/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goose bumps shivered their way down Nyara's spine in response to the captain's deft touch.&nbsp; This time she did blush, though not so intensly that it was easy to notice on her dark purple body.&nbsp; Before she could protest, his response to her offer startled her.&nbsp; Nyara stopped in the hall and leaned back agianst hte wall, "please explain?"&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>17-06-2015, 05:31:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ryan continued to let his hand caressed over the firm yet soft skin about the small of her back, moving up her spine and back down to the upper slopes of her perfect rear before starting over again.&nbsp; &nbsp;As he did so his tone took on a cast that made it sound like one of Nyara's old instructors at the Jedi Temple.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"I will try to explain, and hope by doing so you will keep this information to yourself.&nbsp; &nbsp;I mean I am about to reveal some trade secrets here, secrets that if were known to many people, then it would cost me lots of credits in the long run.&nbsp; &nbsp;Do I have your word upon that, my lovely violet one?"</strong><br><br>As they continued to walk, and he waited on Nyara's word, they finally reached the hanger facility on board that was of a size to hand space transports.&nbsp; &nbsp;The <em>Ebony Nova</em> was obvious as it stuck out in the hanger bay.&nbsp; &nbsp;It was over fifty meters lone and about fifteen meters wide.&nbsp; &nbsp;The hull of the ship was painted a dark grey in color, almost black.&nbsp; &nbsp;There were many imperfections on the hull giving the ship a well used and well flown.&nbsp; &nbsp;There were weapon ports about the ship, but while in dock the weapons were stored.&nbsp; <br><br>Ryan brought Nyara towards the main boarding ramp and keyed in his access code.&nbsp; Unless she made an effort to shake off his touch, never did Ryan's hand leave the small of her back.&nbsp; &nbsp;He lead her inside the ship and the inside of the ship was far more appointed and maintained than the outside of the ship.&nbsp; &nbsp;In the area of the ship that they entered, there was a common area where the ship's galley and other recreational areas.&nbsp; &nbsp;He guided Nyara towards a chaise to sit upon as he waited upon her answer.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>01-07-2015, 15:52:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/13/Meditation_by_ravenhawk1000_%281%29.jpg)</div><strong>Nyara Ran</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKOsYKf3jrUP94QCZjky5k8UMgcZaUI24LdGVJD2Sh8/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nyara jumped a little bit when Ryan's hand grazed her bottom.&nbsp; The twil'ek blushed and shivered.&nbsp; If his hand had gone down there agian, she would have moved it off.&nbsp; But he brouht it back to the small of her back.&nbsp; The tingles faded to a comfortable warmth and Nyara smiled softly and let it stay.&nbsp; She took a moment to admire Ebony Nova, then folllowed him aboard.&nbsp; "You have a fine ship here, Captain."&nbsp; She settled down into a seat.&nbsp; "I promise not to reveal your trade secrets, Ryan."&nbsp; <em>Worst possible thing that could happen?&nbsp; His secrets are so terible that I have to stop him without revealing them.&nbsp; But I really don't think he's like that.</em>&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>06-07-2015, 04:01:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ryan moved towards the controls and booted up the navigation computer, then started to go through the other preflight checklists.&nbsp; &nbsp;He did so with an unconscious grace that told that he had done this so many times himself that it was imprinted in muscle memory.&nbsp; &nbsp;As he did so he continued his conversation with Nyara.&nbsp; <strong>"The one thing that needs to be remembered is that everyone breaks the law in some way.&nbsp; &nbsp;It is the basic nature of people. so customs inspectors expect that.&nbsp; &nbsp;What triggers their gut feeling is when they see something that looks too clean, too perfect.&nbsp; &nbsp; That is when they will start to look and dig deeper.&nbsp; &nbsp;In order to avoid that we are going to need to look like smugglers.&nbsp; &nbsp;Not too dumb, not to smart.&nbsp; &nbsp;Just enough that they will only give is a cursory look ad let us go on out way." </strong><br><br>As Ryan finished the checklist, he started to issue commands to the droids on hand to prepare his cargo hold for Nyara's star fighter.&nbsp; &nbsp;Since he normally carried one with his crew when they went on risky operations, it would not take too long to change over the hold.&nbsp; &nbsp;He turned in his seat so he was facing Nyara.&nbsp; <strong>"So yes, let us use this contact of yours to make our cover look better.&nbsp; &nbsp;It would help if we could get on some list as bringing in food and medical supplies, and with that we can set up a small smuggler hold with spice for the CSA to find.&nbsp; &nbsp;What do you think?"</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>16-07-2015, 01:58:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/13/Meditation_by_ravenhawk1000_%281%29.jpg)</div><strong>Nyara Ran</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKOsYKf3jrUP94QCZjky5k8UMgcZaUI24LdGVJD2Sh8/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nyara's eyes narrowed as Ryan spoke.&nbsp; She chewed on ehr lower lip thoughtfully, but finally nodded.&nbsp; She suspected the 'absoltue truth' of his statement had more to do with his perspective than absolute truth.&nbsp; Still, it wouldn't do to tell the Republic officers to put their trust in him and not do it herself.&nbsp; "All right.&nbsp; It does seem like a solid plan.&nbsp; Will we grab supplies here?&nbsp; Or make a stop on the way?"&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The purple girl went to work with her bracer computer.&nbsp; She composed a formal leather to her father.&nbsp; She included well wishes and inquiries of her family and personal details, then went into a detailed explanation of the credentials she was hoping to acquire, and the reasons why.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She checked if there was anything else she should inquire before using her computer to apply a simple encryption---something her family used for business transmissions—then used the capitol ship's signal boosters to send the letter.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Okay, that's done.&nbsp; &nbsp;What next?”&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>20-07-2015, 06:21:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ryan spread his hands and he made a gesture to the controls as he waited for the modifications and the work to be done.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Since we are waiting for the droids to finish up modding my cargo hold for your fighter, we have a few options open to us.&nbsp; &nbsp;We can play pazak, we can exchange life stories, we can go to my cabin and have mad sex that I can promise you can enjoy...</strong>&nbsp; There was a playful smirk to his lips as he said the last part, yet while that still light and playful tone was on his voice, it was hard to tell if he was merely jesting or if he was half hoping Nyara would say yes.&nbsp; <br><br>He only waited half a breath before pushing on, his tone becoming sharper, more focus, and less playful.&nbsp; &nbsp;Oh he does a good act of the cock sure smuggler facade, but for the first time since he came on board he dropped that mask and the true Ryan Dade appeared.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Or we can search this ship for the tracking unit the Republic has put on board so we can know how to spoof it so we do not lead them to your father's operations, and during this search you can tell me all that you know about your Father's operations and what he is going to set us up with for cargo.&nbsp; &nbsp;Once I know that, and we get under weigh, then we can start doing what is being asked of us, and how we can accomplish it without getting killed."</strong>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Knights of the Old Republic: Tempus Fury</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>30-08-2015, 05:48:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/13/Meditation_by_ravenhawk1000_%281%29.jpg)</div><strong>Nyara Ran</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKOsYKf3jrUP94QCZjky5k8UMgcZaUI24LdGVJD2Sh8/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nyara considered carefully.&nbsp; "My family should be able to handle the rest.&nbsp; I don't know if they could get the spice or not, and don't really want to know.&nbsp; Can you handle that part?"&nbsp; She went to work on her data pad, compossing a letter to her family.&nbsp; She started with a personal letter, then attached a request for the help desired privately to her father, and sent it when she could.&nbsp; 
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