Cyborg Sale: Metellos (open to customers)

[Ashin Varanin]

Metellos - The Coruscant That Wasn't. Selka's birthplace and home for much of her life. Metellos had never really featured highly on the Republic's agenda so far as Selka had ever noticed. The bulk of the planet was still a slum, with portions grown up to a Nar Shaddaa-esque verticality and level of affluence, and a few islands of serious wealth. It was in the midrange, the Nar Shaddaa regions, that Selka had decided to open for business.

The standard iBorg Prosthetic Augments distribution center had a sales area, a surgery ward for getting whatever implants you saw fit, and a shipping function that distributed to nearby medical offices. Today, the grand opening saw iBorg products jacked into a stream of happy customers.

It wasn't often that a corporation made a point of prioritizing Metellos. Despite its position in the Core, Metellos' economy was largely comprised of hand-me-downs. Based on Selka's intimate knowledge of this place, iBorg's finance department had worked out the discrepancy, the opportunity.

The front desk (and the staff) had all manner of gear on display -- cybernetic arms, palm comlinks, several kinds of neural implants, and a whole host of elite modular attachments. All of it was on sale. White-coated lab assistants and medical droids ushered customers into the secure back rooms for their operations, which varied in length but were guaranteed to be painless, sterile, and private. Selka oversaw it all with a grin from ear to ear.

 

[Xilo Gale]

Wandering into the building Xilo was caught off guard by all of the objects on display at the front desk. For a company he had only heard about recently it seemed to have quite a few gems that drew his attention. After loosing three cybernetics in the last year alone Xilo decided it was time to get a bit more serious about the well being of his cybernetics. Everything he had bought had been below par due to him not seeing anything that appealed to his tastes. All the cybernetics offered by the Sith were to ordinary... To basic for his needs. Someone who was constantly wandering the galaxy and getting oneself in trouble needed something that would hold up and would be useful when the time came to jump into action.

Due to being here on business instead of pleasure or for blatant murder Xilo had dressed up in a designer white suit to show off his business like attitude. Yet this was only a cover for the true monster that lay beneath the obsidian skin. Xilo had yet to replace the cybernetic he had loss on the planet Vullain so his right sleeve hung limply at his side.

[member="Selka Ventus"]

 

[Ashin Varanin]

There -- someone interesting. "I'll take the Sephi," she murmured to her sales associate, and moved to intercept the new arrival. Though Selka's Force mastery and Dark Side allegiance were hidden by the Knife of Kalara, [member="Xilo Gale"] would perhaps sense a flicker of the Force in her as she approached, as she was actively sensing his potential. Respectable and well-honed, at a guess; his presence tasted like harsh training.

"Welcome to iBorg," she said with a smile. "I'm Selka -- and you've come to the right place." She didn't glance at his empty sleeve; she'd taken stock of that on the approach. No need to be blatant. She gestured at a nearby holoscreen, which was showing the Phade and Nyax prosthetic arms in operation.

"How can I help you today?"

 

[Xilo Gale]

Xilo had begun getting lost in his own world similar to a child in a candy store as he began examining the neural implants and the palm comlinks. If he was going to get a new arm he might as well get everything that came with it. Yet the neural links he was still a bit iffy on. Such things could possibly interfere with his use of the force. Something that he couldn't risk with one arm already gone. Speaking of the force he felt a small presence flicker past him before dissapearing again, but he ignored it. The presence hadn't been overwhelming or even truly drew his attention. Due to the sheer number of force users in the galaxy he had learned to simply ignore their presences. Turning his head as the women approached Xilo offered up a smile in return.

"Why thank you mam, I hope I have. Everyone else's cybernetics seem to be below par and never get the job done. Shorting out or breaking at the most inopportune of moments." Xilo admitted before looking once more showing the arms in action. They would both be effective in their own ways but the Nyax just seemed a bit to bulky and would be to hard to conceal. While the Phade arm seemed as though it could be covered up for the most part and wouldn't cause to much trouble in a public setting. "Can this one be covered with Synth flesh, and how does it handle electromagnetic disturbances?" Xilo asked pointing at the Phade arm.

[member="Selka Ventus"]

 

[Ashin Varanin]

[member="Xilo Gale"]

It was a common misconception that cybernetic implants interfered with your Force abilities. If you became more machine than human, your Force potential would be slower to increase, and the optional nullification-resin shielding on some of iBorg's implants might dull Force senses, but by and large...well, Selka was a Sith Lord. And she brushed back her hair, tucked it behind her ear, revealing a low-profile Spark neural implant of her own.

"The Phade can be fitted with synthflesh, yes. The seams will still show -- see how the arm slides apart to deploy the riot gun? -- but we can minimize their appearance. As for electromagnetism, a weapons-grade ion blast or EMP grenade will shut the arm down, but it'll power up again in a minute or less. Now, see here..." She indicated two covered ports on a Phade arm inside a display case. "The Phade can hold one of our Aurek Nodes and one of our Zerek Nodes. Some of those are more or less vulnerable to EMP, but protection is a priority in all our products. If you run into a weapons-grade electromagnetic disturbance or ion cannon blast, you'll be functional again in sixty seconds flat, guaranteed."

 

[Xilo Gale]

[member="Selka Ventus"]

The subtle gesture wasn't lost on Xilo as the women helping him pulled her hair back he spotted the neural implant and simply nodded his head turning back to the Phade arm that sat in the display case. It was quite a magnificent thing without the synthflesh. The way it caught the light across its smooth surface. He was all but sold on the arm. "Yes, I see... I think minimizing their appearance would be for the best. Wouldn't want anyone to know whats really inside the arm. Just in case a situation like that arises of course. The galaxy is growing more dangerous every second that passes." Xilo stated, but he was really for something more along the lines of defense. Something to help him when he faced someone else in the galaxy.

"Yes I did notice your nodes over there and I know exactly what ones have drew my attention. Your Second Wind, and Stowaway nodes seem to be the most applicable to me... Though if this is just the beginning of the company I can't wait to see what you'll be doing in the future. Do you happen to be working on anything in the line of defense, or something more durable then these arms? I understand if you cannot tell me however."

 

[Ashin Varanin]

[member="Xilo Gale"]

"The Second Wind and Stowaway -- a very good combination. I'll have Shereil take care of that while we prepare the Phade." A nearby Selkath nodded and moved away. Selka turned back to Xilo. "Now, the Aurek and Zerek Nodes are fully modular. Plug-and-play. Lifetime commitment not necessary -- we're certainly working on some Aurek- and Zerek-compatible products that're levels above what's available on the market. Apart from our military contracts..." She glanced around conspiratorially. "Well, I can tell you in confidence that we're working on an Aurek/Zerek pair that will let you control specially designed or modified vehicles and starships -- with your mind alone, using your choice of an augmented reality overlay or a full sensory experience. That's a little way off, but not too far; we already have relationships with major starship and speeder manufacturers. Are you a pilot, or do you spend time in custom vehicles?"

 

[Xilo Gale]

Xilo saw the Selkath out the corner of his eye and as he did he remembered the battle of Manaan. Remembered the carnage the Sith had brought down upon the planet which bothered him little. But what did bother him was the one person who had made Xilo loose his arm. The reason he now stood in this building looking for a replacement prosthetic. Jaw growing taut he listened to what the women said. "If that is true even with me not being particularly keen on flying I see this company going far... You've earned yourself a devoted customer as long as you can keep providing these advancements in cybernetics." Xilo admitted. He wasn't to much of a speeder, or starfighter pilot. He liked to fight where he belonged. On the battlefield amongst the troops fighting the jedi and all who stood in his way. A slight smile touching the side of his lips Xilo played with the thought of surprising his next combatant with this cybernetic. Who knew how they would react. "So how long will the surgery take exactly? Not that I'm in a rush or anything."

[member="Selka Ventus"]

 

[Darth Ayra]

| [member="Xilo Gale"] | [member="Selka Ventus"] |

//
To Selka Ventus.
-

I will cover the cost of Xilo Gale's purchase and the fitting of his new arm. You need only wire me the bill and I will pay for it. You know I'm good for it too.

-Drey.

~​

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//
To Xilo Gale.
-

Selka Ventus is the owner of iBorg, the company that you are using to replace your arm. She is a contact of mine. I have offered to cover the bill for your purchase, so feel free to choose what you find suitable as a replacement. Keep in mind the nature of our work and the secrets that you promised to keep. Enjoy.

-Drey.

 

[Ashin Varanin]

[member="Xilo Gale"]

"We have an in-house surgeon and several medical droids waiting to examine you now," she said, gesturing toward the back rooms. "A lot depends on how long it's been since your injury, whether you've had prosthetics mounted before, whether you still have a mount grafted in, how much modification that mount might need -- all in all, though, it should be about one to three hours. We can sedate you if you like, or just use a comprehensive anesthetic-"

She glanced down at her comm, and her eyebrows rose as a message scrolled through. "A third party has offered to pay the cost of your upgrade, Mister...Gale. Looks like you have friends in high places. We can process your upgrade right away, and make sure that it's forward-compatible with some of our coming upgrades."

 

[Xilo Gale]

The team that awaited him was larger than the ones who had installed his prior cybernetics. Just a sign of how dedicated the company was to their customers and how efficient they were. "Oh its been quite awhile since I lost it, can't remember exactly when. Though yes I have had multiple cybernetics on this arm." Xilo said not willing to say exactly when the injury had been acquired or how long ago as one could probably add two and two together to figure out how he had lost the limb. Hearing a chirp come from his pocket he reached down withdrawing the datapad and as the message scrolled across he felt a chill retreat down his spine. Just how had Alicia known the owner of this company? How far did her webs stretch and just who all were entangled in them?

But keeping a straight face and giving nothing away he slid the datapad back into his pocket. "Yea I guess I do, I would love it if you processed it now. Though don't worry about sedating me, I can handle whatever pain comes with the cybernetics."

[member="Selka Ventus"]

 

[Grrwunhoooll Agaburry]

Walking through the Streets Durza hissed at all the unpure masses. Their were few that were cyborgs and it made him sick. The planet itself interested Durza very much he saw no nature at all. As he continued and looked all around he told himself " Ah yes Denoch would be very pleased to see this planet..." he was so very wrong, but the lack of information about the jedi and sith was not his fault. A holy war with the Force Cultist and Durza didnt know what one looked like. the whole situation was numbing.

Eyeing a stand he pushed his way out of the crowds apon the sight of cybernetics. The holo sign flashed for sale? In his cloaked appearence he looked somewhat poor though the glow of green energy could be seen faintly under his salvaged cloak. With a Vibro-Lance marked with odd marks in his left hand he leaned forward some and looked at the for sale sign again. Two cybernetic eyes shifted to the clerk, One Orange and one White in color.

" What is this?! Are Cybernetics not earned here?" he looked around at he said it.

[member="Xilo Gale"]
[member="Selka Ventus"]

 

[Adar Bralor]

Darth Anarchis

"This is where you get off." Adar said to Anarchis as his Basilisk glided down and landed gracefully in front of the building. "The woman who runs the sale also buys cybernetics so I keep tabs just in case one of my kills is part-droid."

The Basilisk let Anarchis down.
"Make sure to get something that won't overload as easily, next time I want it not to be as underwhelming." he said with a chuckle as he and his Basilisk flew off.

He might return later, it was simpler to collect the rewards in person rather then through the holo. All he needed was to find some poor sot with some tech in his head...

 

[Abigail]

(Not complaining, but isn't Metallos a whole other planet?)

Anarchis slowly limped to the door, to the counter and simply said "I need cybernetic replacements done, as mine are Old Republic era and therefore weakened by age and disuse from being stuck in carbonite... or at least something close to it, I can't quite tell... Point is, I had one hell of a first fight in ages and the circuits are fried."

 

[Cassus Akovin]

Metellos...

Triam took in a short intake of breathe. This sort of thing was life changing. It was a difficult thing for her to come to decide, to finally go through with the upgrade. It made her sick a little, to think that she, an organic being, could be improved like nothing more than a droid. To say the least, it was a little disconcerting. It made her fear even more when the thing she was looking for was primarily neurological in nature... at least it was concealable She would hate to have her image destroyed because she decided to take a stab a new business venture.

So she walked to the iBorg "shop" unharassed, and let the front desk know who she was.

"Ms. Research & Development is here. I'm ready to finally undergo the surgery." She told the secretary, and notified whom ever it was that was in charge of something like that. Today, she was going to, under premium access, acquire the usage of one Spark Unit, one Aurek Gatebreaker Node, one Aurek Cortical Splint, one Zerek Resilience Node, and her own thought-child: The Aurek Second Wind Node. Of course she could only use one at a time, but nonetheless they were plug and play, so it was without consequence to get anything she desired out of the company without worry of wasting her hard earned credits.

Which honestly, was pretty cool for her since her belt could hold all of those implants for whenever it was she really needed them.

 

[Isaac Ideus]

"Just wait-- it'll only take a minute."

Isaac stepped out from the taxi, closing the door behind him. A soft drizzle had eased the congestion on the sidewalk down this particular alleyway, but the entrance of one store front had still drawn a crowd. Humans, droids, and everything in between squeezed in through the front doors. Isaac slid by a Bothan with a cybernetic arm and into the store. The laminated floor, wet from the damp boots of patrons, squeaked with every step. The goods on sale were impressive for such a location; of course, that's why Isaac was here in the first place.

He walked to the back of the showroom and approached his chocolate-skinned target. "This is some impressive equipment you've got here," he said aloud, grabbing her attention. He continued, "A shame it's being kept here." Isaac picked up a neural implant and inspected it. "An Attanni modular attachment? Now I know you don't have Republic authorization to sell this... they banned the importation of these things a decade ago."

Isaac looked at the woman in the eyes. "[member="Selka Ventus"], I assume? The name's Isaac. I represent an associate who has taken interest in your business operations." He retrieved a folded letter from his pocket and presented it to the woman. "What if I said there's a place where you can sell everything-- including your... 'sensitive' material you have to peddle under the table? No red tape, just profits." Isaac winked, turned, and walked off. "Give us a call" he shouted as he exited through the door.

 

[Ashin Varanin]

[member="Xilo Gale"] was quickly handed over to an expert surgeon and a handful of medical droids, and ushered to a cybernetics upgrade suite, where he would be fitted with a Phade arm, a Second Wind node, and a Stowaway node.

[member="Durza the Zealous"], having addressed one of the cybernetics sales staff, was greeted pleasantly enough. The sales rep in question was a Selkath veteran named Pedimen, a cousin of one of the founders; he had a Phade arm and a Clarity neural implant, both defiantly obvious. "I myself earned these in the First and Second Battles of Ahto City," he said. "How can I help you today?"

[member="Adar Bralor"] was quite correct; iBorg paid a premium for samples of rare cybernetics.

[member="Darth Anarchis"] was greeted at the desk by a pretty cyborg, who showed him the Phade and Nyax prosthetic arm options and offered a trade-in for his existing prostheses.

[member="Triam Akovin"], as an employee and preferred customer, was quickly ushered to a surgical suite for priority upgrade.

[member="Isaac Ideus"] monopolized Selka's attention. "Then it's a good thing we're not in Republic territory, isn't it," she said with a smile. "Besides, that law's in the process of being struck down for infringing on freedom of expression -- the original Attanni is for loving couples, nothing more. We know our business, Mr. Isaac." She took the offered material. "But we do love new markets." And then he was gone.

 

[Abigail]

[member="Selka Ventus"]

"Perhaps you could just give me hands and feet like my existing replacements were. Seeing how the ones you are showing me are arm replacements by the looks of it, and I only need a replacement for my current replacements." Anarchis said then chuckled a bit

 

[Abigail]

[member="Selka Ventus"]

(Odd to say, but I put Terry on the shelf and am looking to RP as Anarchis now xD)

[member="Durza the Zealous"]

"Excuse me, but my tech was earned ages ago and currently fried. Had I lost my limbs in battle against a Jedi, rather than the rare pack of Vornskr, there wouldn't be such a difference in my pride."