Private Buzz of business.

[Cruk Tuk]

Location: Aurora Station
Objective: Economic prosperity

Cruk Tuk had been called to Aurora station for discussions on business, naturally. There were of course only two other reasons for him to act outside the hive, for war, or for peace. Everything else, that was business. The Geonosian was accompanied by two Common Battle Droids equipped with KS-5R sonic blaster rifles but both of them had them holstered. to their backs. Instead, they held various data pads. It was very difficult to get Cruk Tuk to go anywhere unarmed. He was after-all inherently a potential target, and that was going without his own kinds interest in combat. Even if it was most often explored in the arena. He did hope that would not prove an issue here. But it was part of why he signaled his presence upon arrival, rather than simply seeking out the offices required. If given confirmation to proceed, he would.

He actually had on him the very thing that might be of interest, the personal energy shield. A practical and useful device, effective for short term or long term battles. It had it's disadvantages as any would, but it was still a useful tool.

Laphisto


Equipment:
Beam weapon (on his back)
Personal Energy Shield
Translating Vocoder (around his neck)
Static Pike

Ship: Val Khar B Class Corvette with Saberdroids in hangar.

 

[Laphisto]

Upon hearing about a possible energy shield on the market, laphisto was most interested in acquiring the product or the blueprints and the means to manufacture them for the order. With the war games that he had participated in and the most recent conflict on m'heali against the Dusate pirates, he had concluded that armor only did so much in war and combat, and he was looking for anything to give his soldiers an extra edge in battle. When he got word of Cruk Tuk 's arrival at the station, he had sent word for them to be escorted to his office. So when the Geonosian arrived, he was met with five soldiers of the order, the main individual calling out to them, a data pad in his hand, "Welcome aboard Aurora station. Your droids can accompany you up to the checkpoint; after they will have to stay put while we bring you to the High commander's office."

Dock 14 was bustling with activity, with merchants and cargo ships coming in and out of the dock. though in the distance, one could see the more professional and militarized sections of the station

 

[Cruk Tuk]

Location: Aurora Station
Objective: Economic prosperity

Cruk Tuk made a slightly annoyed clicking noise but nodded his head. He would take a moment with the datapads adjusting them and taking one with him as they'd move on. Realistically, in combat, the droids wouldn't have mattered to him. Two common battle droids would mean nothing against any legitimate threat to him, and if it wasn't a legitimate threat to him, then they were useful. But as long as he was not unarmed he didn't bother complaining about the inconvenience.

He glanced on at the military. In other words, the worthwhile part of their society to Cruk. Civilians were but workers wasting time. IF they were not working or fighting, what was their purpose? To expend resources. But such was how most beings lived their lives. He did not need to say that problem to him every time he interacted with the softer skinned sentients.

Laphisto


Equipment:
Beam weapon (on his back)
Personal Energy Shield
Translating Vocoder (around his neck)
Static Pike

Ship: Val Khar B Class Corvette with Saberdroids in hangar.

 

[Laphisto]

Led through the station's heavily policed civilian dock and the open corridors of the station. It was almost like a different environment than the bustling and loud market. The main complex was organized and thorough. As they went about their business, some chatter among engineers and other station staff was heard, with the occasional squadron of soldiers marching down the hallways. Once at the turbo lift and up to the station CIC, the Geonosian was then led to a set of doors, the soldiers taking position on the outside. "The commander will see you now. Just head on in."

when the Geonosian entered the rather simple-looking office the Dragonoid looked up to greet them, his eyes flashing that teal blue as usual as he peered into them through the fierce, pulling at their alignment to to "You must be Cruk tuk, it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, could I get you something to drink? some water or some type of ale perhaps?"

Cruk Tuk

 

[Cruk Tuk]

Location: Aurora Station
Objective: Economic prosperity

Followed, simply heading in when told he could do so. Glancing briefly at the rooms simplicity. And then looking at the man before him. Laphisto may notice a dark sided history and lean. Somewhat practiced, but untrained. He nodded, the vocodor on his neck translated from geonosian to basic as he spoke, "I am. Water is appreciated. You the high commander then. Pleasure."

Cruk was impatient to get started, but he was pretty sure even this already sounded slightly too blunt and there was no need to alienate him further by pushing too fast. Besides perhaps something useful could be learned here. They were force users, who knows what little things he might realize while he was here.

Laphisto


Equipment:
Beam weapon (on his back)
Personal Energy Shield
Translating Vocoder (around his neck)
Static Pike

Ship: Val Khar B Class Corvette with Saberdroids in hangar.

 

[Laphisto]

giving a small nod Laphsito clicked at a comm button ordering a glass of water for his guest " well i am glad you made it here and yes, i am the High commander. i called you here because it has come to my attention that your company produces a type of personal energy shield. and i was hoping to procure a shipment of this device or even the rights to produce it here on the station"

leaning back in his seat he took notice of Cruks alignment making a small mental note about that, as well as their untrained potential. after a short while a soldier entered the room giving a small salute and setting the water before the orders guest

 

[Cruk Tuk]

Laphisto
Cruk clicked at the suggestion, glancing at the glass and drinking from it before he gave an answer, "I can approve the purchase of a supply of shields. As for the rights to produce, you would be producing these for personal or commercial use, or both? Commercial can be approved with the addendum of a small fee of profits. Personal may require either a rather sizable starting sum and acknowledgement that they will not be spread in any large quantity be provided beyond agreed upon positions or people. Or else a lasting payment of a far smaller size, with the same final addendum of limitation to who it can be provided for." the suggestion of course lacked the finer details of the numbers for the moment, it was only afterall about getting the ball rolling. If the basic agreements were acceptable, then numbers could be figured out.

 

[Laphisto]

Laphisto gave a small nod, listening to the man speak before replying, "It will be for personal use. The order armor, while efficient in its own right, lacks an extra edge that we can use against the enemies of the order. I hoped to incorporate your shield tech into a rucksack that would mag lock to the back of the soldier's armor and provide them with storage and a secondary means of protection against flak and blaster rounds. While the order lacks significant funds, we have our tech to trade or sell to you in exchange for the shields. The weapons within the arsenal of the order are quite exquisite and could fetch quite the price to the right buyer."

Giving a small whistle, Laphisto beckoned one of the soldiers into the room, waving towards the geonosian before him "Hand out guest your rifle Sergeant " The soldier glanced between Laphisto and then Cruk before eventually offering the LO-18D rifle " chambered in 30-06 slugs and tibana gas it is a weapon that is adaptable to any combat scenario. while tibana rounds can be classified as more civilized, a good slug will puncture through those plasteel plates of the galactic alliance, or the Empire of the lost. and with the threat of the sith order and the jedi lightsabers, well deflecting a solid metal round is less favorable if you catch my drift"

Cruk Tuk

 

[Cruk Tuk]

Laphisto

Listened, it was a logical reason of course. Allowing additional protection on top of standard armor meant far greater survivability for each engagement. That said, this didn't seem like it was going to be a trade deal of credits. Unfortunate, but still manageable. The right tech would always have a place somewhere and while the hive did have a tendency towards certain types of tech, having an option for someone looking that was different from their standard tech may still prove useful.

he watched as the soldier came in and he was handed the rifle, analyzing the weapon thoroughly and carefully as Laphisto gave him a summary of sorts. It was indeed a good looking weapon, "Our sonic weapons can be very useful against jedi and sith very well, but this may permit an advantage for those shooting through walls and fortifications into a target far more effectively that our pre-existing assortment would not provide." he continued to look it over, "This is an acceptable counter-comparison of an item. Are you offering that we get the same deal with this as you with our shield tech? Accounting for cost variation."

 

[Laphisto]

laphisto gave a small smile, lightly chuckling at the man's words. he had heard of sonic weaponry though it was a concept back during the Mandalorian wars. The idea was simple enough to understand. When Cruk mentioned the rounds could pierce through walls, he nodded in agreement. " I had reports the rifles were able to puncture reinforced durasteel shields used by some mercenary company. They interrupted our trade routes with Senator Maldor Mecetti and his people." leaning forwards, laphisto looked the Geonosian over once again with a small nod, leaning on his desk somewhat before extending a hand hap hazardly in their direction." That would be only fair, though the Lilaste order would be more than gracious enough to take the cost of production and produce the weapons here and have them delivered to your people if that is preferable."


Cruk Tuk

 

[Cruk Tuk]

Cruk nodded approvingly about the weapons capability. They were likely not ones he would personally use, but if he were to stagger them among droid and/or geonosian soldiers. They could make it extremely difficult for an opponent to be truly prepared. Already most tech was designed to withstand mostly energy weaponry, not sonic nor kinetics. But both? No, that was highly unlikely. He considered the additional offer of them producing them and then sending them to his people. Still he didn't miss the opportunity to add, "Extra security can sometimes come cheaply."

He then considered the additional offer, "We can take on the work load. I would request though that we are indeed permitted to sell a small portion, even if we cannot put them on our market. Having them available for sale or share with alliance could prove useful. I would offer the same in regards to the shields naturally."

 

[Laphisto]

Lephisto gave a small nod their way, leaning back in his seat somewhat and gesturing towards them with a small nod." of course, though the order will keep the shields for our troops, with no intent on resale for commercial value, we have plans to integrate it into a rucksack. At first, our techs were trying to build our own. Still, with current pressing matters, we found it easier to seek out an already developed technology." giving a small chuckle, Laphisto reached out, taking hold of his glass of water and taking a small drink before setting it back down. Pushing himself into a standing position and offering a taloned hand out towards Cruk Tuk " well then, to new opportunities amongst allies."

 

[Cruk Tuk]

Cruk nodded, to him it seemed odd to refuse to sell something unless it was strategically disadvantageous. But maybe it was for them. Their plans were logical, integrate shields into common equipment and as a result improving their troops survivability. Doing so by trading something they already knew how to make and had the facilities for, meaning no notable industrial costs.

Cruk drank from the water, then reached his insect hand out to grip Laphisto's, ["To new opportunities."] he agreed. Cruk was curious how effectively they would apply their technology. Perhaps he'd have to see if he could get battle data at some point. It could prove useful.

Laphisto