Stranded - Techno Union Dominion of Ryloth

[Judah Lesan]

Location: Wealthy estate area outside of Lessu, Ryloth
Objective A: Harrass the feudal lords
Allies: [member="Thais Kallisto"] | [member="Kyber Salurra"] | [member="Crix Meriet"]
Posts: 3/20

"I would love it if you could teach me something, my lady. For now though, we must focus on the task at hand. I am looking forward to the promise of later."

Xander brushed his mind against hers, as he had done many times before. He knew she could feel it whether she was aware that was what she was feeling or not. This was the best way to open her mind to the force. He grinned.

"Do you feel it when my mind brushes against yours? If I wanted to, I could invade it anytime I wanted, as I have done with mental words to you through telepathy. The mind trick is similar but rather than implanting words, I am implanitng thoughts, desires. If you can manage telepathy you can succeed in the mind trick. It would be helpful for you to be able to speak with me when no one else can interfere. So I will teach this first."

He pressed his mind to hers.

"Grab a hold of the sensation, follow it to my mind, and return your own words to mine. The force lets you connect to me on levels other sentients cannot. You may remember that night on Indupar when I opened my feelings to you as we made love... anything is possible."

Xander spoke long enough for her to latch onto his mind and open herself up to what was possible.

 

[Kyber Salurra]

Location: Orbit above Ryloth
Objective: Assist where necessary.
Allies: [member="Darth Vizios"] // [member="Thais Kallisto"] // [member="Crix Meriet"]
Post: 1/20

Kyber was laying comfortably in his ship, a hammock he scrounged together by tying a large piece of cloth to pipes at opposite ends of his cockpit suited his needs perfectly. He had been laying there drifting between dream and reality for a few hours now, so he supposed it was time to get involved. He got up with a bit of struggle --hammocks can be annoying-- before plopping himself down again in his pilot's chair. He opened up the comms on his ship to all known TU channels before he cleared his throat and began;

"This is the Techno Union Director of Security Kyber Salurra, how goes everything down there? All known allies please respond with your condition, over."

At that point Kyber flipped his mic off and leaned back, letting each squad call in. Half of Kyber wanted to go down their and help throw these dirty slavers out of their blood-estates, but unless anyone needed any assistance he'd be running logistics in the cockpit of his very own lil' Interstellar Sloop. After all, adding more soldiers where it wasn't necessary was not only a waste of valuable resources that could be used elsewhere, but nine times out of ten the added soldier or soldiers just got in the way of the cohesiveness of the team already in place. Also, Kyber was lazy and didn't want to risk his life unless someone needed his help, so that was also a part of it. Drifting between the barrier of consciousness Kyber awaited his call. If it would even come at all was another matter, but only time would tell.

 

[Armand Temi]

Location: Wealthy estate area outside of Lessu, Ryloth
Objective A: Harrass the feudal lords
Allies: [member="Darth Vizios"] [member="Kyber Salurra"] [member="Crix Meriet"]
Posts: 6/20

Thais was slightly distracted now by the firm touch of the King around her waist, so she took a step away from him in order to listen to him and focus on his instructions.

"I do feel that," she said. "It resembles a pulse but in my head. A very persuasive pulse. It's less of your thoughts and actual words, but your own feelings inducing me to act."

Then as he promised, she heard his words inside her mind. Princess Kallisto closed her eyes and grasped onto the sensation. She spoke back to him but not using the words from her lips. Yes, that night! I remember it well. Now she realized that he had soothed her mind, so that she wasn't tortured by thoughts of Prince Blackwell frothing and choking in his bed, a mere child caught in the monarch's quest for a throne that was rightfully his. She didn't feel decieved by this. In fact, she remembered sleeping very well that night, so obviously the mental manipulation hadn't been performed out of malice.

I think I can do this, she sent back. Her voice in his head would be fuzzy and echoed, but she was new at this and imperfection was to be expected. What comes next?

 

[Isamu Baelor]

[member="Jak Sandrow"] [member="Hion the Herglic"]

Post 3/20

Hion was right. They needed to erect some kind of barricade, to protect them from the dangerous wildlife stalking the crash site. Isamu scanned the inside of the ship, seeing what could be used to build a barricade. The crate would serve as an excellent part of a barricade, but they needed to find a way to move it.

As he pondered, he heard a noise come from the back of the shuttle. He turned, and saw a man stirring from unconsciousness. Another of the passengers survived. Isamu had thought only he and Hion survived the crash. The survivor continued to make sounds. Isamu quickly raced to the survivor, as quietly as he could, and placed his hand over the survivors mouth. "Shhhh..." Isamu said, as he placed his finger to his own mouth. "We are surrounded by ravenous beasts." Isamu explained. "If you keep making loud sounds, we will all die." Isamu removed his hand from the survivors mouth.

"I will get you water." Isamu said. He opened one of the survival kits, and handed a container to the man. "Don't drink it all" Isamu cautioned. "We don't know how long we'll be out here." Isamu looked at the survivor, then at the crate, and scraps of metal, which could potentially be used as a barricade. "How hurt are you?" Isamu asked. Hion was terribly hurt, but perhaps with the strength of all three of them, they could build this barricade and survive the oncoming onslaught of the native beasts.

 

[Darth Ayra]

Location: Outskirts of the Nightlands
Objective: ?

1/20

The Nightlands of Ryloth were held in purgatory darkness. A natural phenom kept this side of Ryloth habitual, as heat circulated in from the Bright Lands, with cold going the other way to create an equilibrium. Out there, in a galaxy full of life, there was probably a philosopher or scholar- likely to be some kind of Jedi- who would point out that this balance held symbolism to the Force; and that without the Sith, there wouldn't be Jedi.

What a load of podo.

Darth Ayra sat on the cockpit of the Initium. She had landed in the Nightlands, using the ships stealth to bypass the Techno Union's forces and land undisturbed in an area rich in the dark side of the Force. Nearby, there was the remnants of a long lost Sith Academy. The Dark Lord of the Sith had learned of it's existence. It warranted investigation. After all, anything that was Sith didn't remain lost for long, as later down the line there would be another Sith eager to divulge their secrets.

Disembarking her vessel, Ayra set off on a walk.

 

[Jak Sandrow]

[member="Isamu Baelor"] [member="Hion the Herglic"]

Post 2/20

Jak instantly clammed up when the man put his hand over Jak's mouth. Rusty military training kicked back in, and he murmured, "I just need a quick mouthful, thank you."

He regained some of his color after his drink, and finally felt the dull throb from his head. "I think I bumped myself..." Licking his lips, he tasted his blood, and nodded. "But it's not bad." Carefully releasing himself, he landed on the ground as lightly as a feather, quietly moving up to the much larger man. "Is he alright?"

Finally getting his bearings, Jak asked, "So what is the plan of action here?"

 

[Judah Lesan]

Location: Wealthy estate area outside of Lessu, Ryloth
Objective A: Harrass the feudal lords
Allies: [member="Thais Kallisto"] | [member="Kyber Salurra"] | [member="Crix Meriet"]
Posts: 4/20

He heard her in his mind, felt her as she pressed into his. This brought a smile to his face as this would let him teach her so much more. If she would open herself to the force, Xander could make Thais more than what she seemed. The day would come when she would learn his dark secret, but until then, he could make her well prepared for a future which might befall her. The cargo hold of the infiltrator he no longer traveled in was still covered in a possible future for Xander Blackmoore.

"Now with our host, find his mind as you did mine. Instead of words plant the seed for him to leave with us. Once it is planted vocalize the suggestion and he will come. The trick is to make it seem as his own idea. If you are unable to make it work, I will, so do not be afraid to fail. Simply, do it."

Xander turned on his heels and got the doors for Thais. As unexpected as the departure was, their entrance was the same. Xander quickly aplogized for their absence, and offered Crix the news they had just received. The datapad was handed to him with a knowing look. While Xander had met Crix under less than ideal circumstances, the man had his uses, and was good at his job. Xander didn't have to like him, only his work. Crix would understand they were preparing to leave with the man and force the issue.

"Never a dull moment when handling the affairs of three planets," Xander chuckled. "The matter could not wait. You will accept our apology on the matter. I can assure you Napo would not have summoned us unless the matter was of utmost importance."

 

[Armand Temi]

Location: Wealthy estate area outside of Lessu, Ryloth
Objective A: Harrass the feudal lords
Allies: [member="Darth Vizios"] [member="Kyber Salurra"] [member="Crix Meriet"]
Posts: 7/20

Lord Paulk. Did she really want to find his mind? By connecting with his, would she know things about the nobleman that she could do without knowing?

As King Blackmoore threw the doors back open and Napo, Crix and Lord Paulk himself turned their attention to the pair, Thais suddenly became nervous. She could give a formal speech to Isis citizens about the new economical dawn under Kallisto Mining Corporation, but mind control? It was unnerving to think she would be able to do this and be successful.

She sat down on one of the brocaded sofas and wrung her hands together. She cast her eyes downward in concentration, and like she had practiced on Xander, she reached out to Lord Paulk's mind and said plainly, "You will come with us now. Just rise up and follow us to the speeder."

Unfortunately the feudal lord heard the command, but it wasn't strong enough for him to obey.

"Your Majesty, are you trying to tell me something?" he asked, clearly stunned that she had infiltrated his mind. Her eyes widened as the mind trick was initially unsuccessful and glanced pointedly at Xander, like "Now what?"

 

[Crix Meriet]

5/20
Location: Wealthy estate area outside of Lessu, Ryloth
Objective A: Harrass the feudal lords
Allies: [member="Darth Vizios"] [member="Kyber Salurra"] [member="Thais Kallisto"]

Crix had smiled at the Rotund lord and then immediately turned his attention away from the man, ugly people made him uncomfortable ... they were selfish why must he be subjected to their foul features? With his attention a fixed everywhere but on the lord and the royal schutta and her bit on the side out of the room Crix let himself relax. savouring the silence and the gentle ministrations of his beloved companion. As with all the times he tried to relax with his T something inevitably came up in this case a message , Digitised and described from the ship's comms, from the union asking him to check in. He grunted in dissatisfaction, a noise that his beloved countered with a slightly harder press , then set about a reply.

//Director,
Crix Meriet checking in on behalf of myself and their majesties matters are proceeding well in talks with a lord Paulk at present
Regards//

Then he sent it off and returned to his quiet relaxation. Savouring each moment until the sound of the door creaking open sounded the death Knoll to his tranquility, 'Due deference' and 'respect' compelling him to stand for the entering royal *insert choice insult here* no matter how much pain it put him under, a lot if he was to be believed less if one took the opinion of a medical professional. He had been rather surprised by the king approaching him. The two were on icy terms, Crix pretended to hold the appropriate love for Thais but did nothing of such gravitas for her new found king treating him with at best a cold acceptance. Nonethe less he had taken the data pad with a polite nod "Your grace" Then he had returned to his seat to glance over this information as Toby returned to his therapeutic ministrations. So The good lord had a price on his head ... how interesting, no doubt these royals wished to claim the reward and what kind of courtier would Crix be if he didn't lend his aid.

Thus with a false shock he spoke, ignoring of course the ramblings of the fat fool who was to be collected ... thais had yet to speak a word to him. "But majesty surely these reports must be erroneous they suggest that the disquite has spread to but a short distance from here ... Less than 2 miles " He glanced to the fat lord, grimacing slightly ... close your mouth you fat fool ... "My Lord ... Your majesties ... ?" They should leave ... perhaps he should suggest he and toby stay to 'secure' the house and it's assets. They would be poor hostages afterall.

 

[Judah Lesan]

Location: Wealthy estate area outside of Lessu, Ryloth
Objective A: Harrass the feudal lords
Allies: [member="Thais Kallisto"] | [member="Kyber Salurra"] | [member="Crix Meriet"]
Posts: 5/20

Xander sighed as Thais did not succeed. She was nervous, Xander had felt it, and knew that was why she did not take control of the mind. Crix stepped in to shut the man up, but Xander knew there was one fast way to clear up the whole mess which was about to explode if unattended. With a wave of his hand toward Lord Paulk, Xander pressed into the man's mind and forced the thought deep into his consciounsess.

"You will join us on our meeting with the Executive Council of the Techno Union to sign an anti-slavery agreement, and an act of emancipation for all slaves on Ryloth."

Blue eyes shifted to Crix. Every bone in his body told him not trust the man in securing the estate, but what could he take that Xander did not already possess in some manner. The courtier should have his reward for playing nice, and Xander was not above granting it for the behavior. Despite the fact he knew Crix was playing along for apperances sake. A lack of sincerity was acceptable as long as the outward appearance was what was demanded of him.

"I am certain you and Toby can find something productive to do while we are gone. You've earned a respite from us Mr. Meriet, myself especially."

Crix would understand exactly what Xander had just said. Too many times had they excanged cold glances to each other. In all reality they likely wished to be rid of the other, but they both knew that would not happen anytime soon. Thais needed, wanted, them both. Even when it came time to seal the alliance with marriage, Xander would not be free of Crix. The mines were Thais's to run.

 

[Armand Temi]

Location: Wealthy estate area outside of Lessu, Ryloth
Objective A: Loot the estate
Allies: [member="Darth Vizios"] [member="Kyber Salurra"] [member="Crix Meriet"]
Posts: 8/20

Thais actually enjoyed when Xander took control. As a figurehead of Isis and an embouchure for Kallisto Mines, she was not comfortable at all with her new Force abilities. Will I ever be ready for this? It all seems so difficult, she thought. A reluctance filled her to succumb to this immense power. It would change everything she knew up to now.

And as Crix Meriet knew and Xander would find out, the Princess had a stubborn lazy and spoiled streak. Ultimately aside from her business, she wanted to be left to her own pursuits like building her bestiary. Or focusing on endeavors like making an heir to the throne. Or sacking the beautiful estate. Why should Crix Meriet have all of the fun rifling through Lord Paulk's finery?

Thais rose from the sofa, not barely concerned about Paulk's situation. In her most innocent sounding voice, she asked: "Darling, why don't I stay here with Mr. Meriet and have a look around? I'm not good at all of that political nonsense. It's quite meaningless to me."

 

[Crix Meriet]

6/20
Location: Wealthy estate area outside of Lessu, Ryloth
Objective A: Harrass the feudal lords / Test the Tables and the walls
Allies: [member="Darth Vizios"] [member="Kyber Salurra"] [member="Thais Kallisto"]


Crix couldn't help but smile when the King in the closet announced that Crix and Toby were to be left behind. to be 'productive' Crix could do that and indeed it was a most suitable reward. Yes he had it planned out already, his men and those of Kallisto's would catalouge everything Crix didn't want and see to it that it was sent to the princess and Crix and Toby would go upstairs so that Crix could 'rest' an afternoon of being waited on hand and foot and snuggling with Toby sounded to be just the medicine he needed.

"Your harsh on yourself Majesty" He replied to Xander, granted Crix felt that the king was harsh upon himself with good reason, the man was a vile sop and Crix hated him with a passion that almost rivaled his hate for Thais. Alas the Porcelain Princess was infatuated so there would be no getting rid of the man toxic as he was. Much of their time in the same room was dominated by coldness but even Crix could admit that the mans grasp of the force was impressive.

He was about to lie back again an await the peace of their departure when the royal whore stood up it seemed she wanted to stay here with him. He sighed swearing in his head and his whole body tensed , he supposed that meant no romantic afternoon then ... no actually that meant an even more romantic afternoon, if Thais wished to stay then that was her prerogative but Crix would do everything he could , without interacting with her directly , to make her uncomfortable. That meant testing the strength of as many surfaces and walls as he could before he got to worn out ... curse his wounded state and the effect it had on his stamina.

Talking of Stamina no doubt Toby's hands were getting tired he had been tending to Crix for much of the meeting, he placed his hand gently of Toby's and smiled, he couldn't wait for the king and this lord to leave.

 

[Judah Lesan]

Location: Wealthy estate area outside of Lessu, Ryloth
Objective A: Harrass the feudal lords
Allies: [member="Thais Kallisto"] | [member="Kyber Salurra"] | [member="Crix Meriet"]
Posts: 6/20

"Perhaps he should remain here alone," Xander countered Thais.

He understood she didn't want the leftovers, but Crix was not going to load anything in the ship when they were taking it. No, the estate valuables were not going anywhere until they returned, and Xander was the only one who could get in the vault, aside from the owner. He grinned as he nodded to Crix, and led Thais out of the room. He whispered to her as he did.

"He won't be stealing anything you want here. We will have the ship, and until we return he's stranded here. Besides, you have more wealth in your little finger than this entire estate is worth. Most of the articles are fake, and the real pieces in a vault somewhere. They will be ours yet."

Thais had to join for appearances. She couldn't manage to be alone with Crix anyway. Xander didn't trust him, or that situation. No she would be with him where his eyes could be on her. As far as he was concerned she was the most valuable asset he had. She would give him an heir.

 

[Kyber Salurra]

Location: Orbit above Ryloth
Objective: Assist where necessary.
Allies: Darth Vizioshttp://starwarsrp.net/user/5709-darth-vizios/http://starwarsrp.net/user/5709-darth-vizios/ // Thais Kallisto // Crix Meriet
Post: 2/20

Kyber was awoken by erratic beeping from his main console. After tripping over his hammock and face planting the deck of his ship in his hurry to shut off the infernal racket, he switched off the sound and checked the message he'd been sent;

//Director,
Crix Meriet checking in on behalf of myself and their majesties matters are proceeding well in talks with a lord Paulk at present
Regards//

Kyber sighed to himself before patching on his communications again. "Alright, keep up the good work, if anything gets out of hand contact me." Kyber flipped off his mic again before getting up and heading over to the hammock again. He stopped briefly as he pondered the situation. "Eh, couldn't hurt..." Kyber thought to himself before heading back to the captain's chair and plopping back down. He turned the engines to his ship on and broke orbit, heading to the lower atmosphere of the planet. He flew around a bit seeing if he could intercept any signals and just generally enjoying the view. He flipped the ship to auto-pilot as he leaned back in his chair. He was getting ready for the long haul, but hopefully he'd be able to find something to occupy his time.

 

[Armand Temi]

Location: Wealthy estate area outside of Lessu, Ryloth
Objective A: Loot the estate
Allies: [member="Darth Vizios"] [member="Kyber Salurra"] [member="Crix Meriet"]
Posts: 9/20

"I suppose so," Thais agreed, also very conscious of how Crix Meriet's countenance changed when she suggested she also stay at the estate. "Lucky for you, Mr. Meriet, I will go with the King, and you don't have to worry about my needs any longer," she said pointedly, a not-so-subtle reminder that she was ultimately in charge of his fate.

"Lord Paulk, come with us," said the Princess, but suddenly he lunged at her. Their little distraction over who would stay and who would go, caused the feudal lord to snap out of his mind trick enough to realize what was going on. With the reflexes of a true Force user, Thais flung the Lord away using a Force Push. He stumbled into Crix Meriet, but when he regained his footing, he pulled a blaster out and put it to the slaver's head.

"One more move, and I shoot this man," threatened Lord Paulk with a growl.

Thais snorted with amusement, and put her hands on her hips, almost challenging Paulk to sure, go ahead and fire away. Out of the three of them, the renegade feudal lord picked Mr. Meriet, the least powerful of the group. Although Crix would probably not agree with her assessment.

 

[Crix Meriet]

6/20
Location: Wealthy estate area outside of Lessu, Ryloth
Objective A: Harrass the feudal lords / Test the Tables and the walls
Allies: [member="Darth Vizios"] [member="Kyber Salurra"] [member="Thais Kallisto"]

Crix smiled and lay back, alone again, he turned "Majesty I would not be doing my job if I didn't worry about your needs all the time ... even when you're out of my sight" he could never fetching escape her. He relaxed as Toby began to relax beneath his legs his hand resting on Crix's , gesture of affection or mere circumstance?

He listened as the fat lord was ordered out. could they not hurry up and leave him alone. But left alone was far from the case, before he knew what had happened the fat lump was ontop of him, The wind was knocked out of him and pain flared across his bruised chest he grunted his eyes pressed closed, then something cold pressed to his head, then Toby cried out and he felt his slave's head press to his lap. A gun then. His poor dear was Hoplophobic ... big strong man, crippling fear of guns.

He opened his eyes as he felt warm drops on his lap, he eased his right hand up to stroke Toby's head as he locked eyes with this lord "Most men flirt before they get their 'guns out" He hissed, he was riled ... no one upset his Toby like this and got away with it. "Cut the crap, If you're gonna shoot me do it you fat feth" He spat his hand flashing up to grip the man's private member. Crix might be terrible in a hand to hand fight but he knew where to grab on a man to make it hurt and the spot he had would hurt a lot. Pulling the fat lord forward and twisted. The fat lord screamed, the gun fell and hit crix in the forehead.

"Most men guard their Balls " He added "Majesty's, I believe Lord Lard has somewhere to be... correct?"

 

[Judah Lesan]

Location: Wealthy estate area outside of Lessu, Ryloth
Objective A: Harrass the feudal lords
Allies: [member="Thais Kallisto"] | [member="Kyber Salurra"] | [member="Crix Meriet"]
Posts: 7/20

Xander found it humorous that the man went after the weakest of the four in the room. He scoffed when Crix was threatened.

"Okay, go ahead and kill him. It isn't like you'd be doing the galaxy a great tragedy."

The man had no iddea what to say, and Crix also interjected, though he also got physical. The pain the man was feeling, Xander had no inclination to empathize with. In fact what he did by reaching into the man's brain and causing an anurism was a gift of mercy in his mind. Putting the man out of his misery was very rewarding.

"Well, that's done," Xander said as he flicked his wrisst and batted the lifeless body off of the wounded slaver with the force. Xander ignited his lightsaber, a violet colored blade, and cut the man's right hand from his wrist. "All we needed was his thumb pring anyhow."

 

[Armand Temi]

Location: Wealthy estate area outside of Lessu, Ryloth
Objective A: Loot the estate
Allies: [member="Darth Vizios"] [member="Kyber Salurra"] [member="Crix Meriet"]
Posts: 10/20

Crix Meriet knew his way around the family jewels, that was for sure. He squeezed Lord Paulk as though he were juicing an orange. The pudgy feudal lord howled in such agony, that even Thais winced. And with even less of an effort, the King of Indupar then did something to the man to make him fall over. Princess Kallisto grimaced. Despite her seemingly cold exterior, it wasn't too often that individuals died right in front of her and in the most ignoble way. Even when the Indupar monarchs were being assassinated, she still didn't witness their deaths firsthand.

Thais finally had to turn away when Xander nonchalantly sliced off Lord Paulk's hand with his lightsaber. "How gruesome, my King. Are you really going to try and pass off his signature with his detached hand?"

Not to mention that they would probably have to hide the body as the three of them were accomplices to murder now.

 

[Crix Meriet]

6/20
Location: Wealthy estate area outside of Lessu, Ryloth
Objective A: Hide the lard lord / Have a nap in front of the Tv
Allies: [member="Darth Vizios"] [member="Kyber Salurra"] [member="Thais Kallisto"]

Crix breathed a sigh of relief as the corpse of Lord Paulk was lifted off his bruised chest. The fat lord was overstaying his welcome and crix was rather sore. His Toby was still distressed face pressed into Crix's leg warm tears running over his tigh. So whilst the king in the closet set about getting the hand of another noble Crix set about comforting Toby, first by hiding the fat lords blasted gun under the coach he was lay on. The rest of the room with its bodies and its royals faded to background noise, there was only his Toby now. He gently pulled Toby up to hug him, "It's ok , It's over ... It's all over" Crix whispered into the top of Toby's head. Pulling his slave gently to rest the dark haired slaves head in the crook of his neck. grunting softly at a stab of pain from the fresh weight.

No doubt the Princess and her king will have left by now off to sign crap or kark somewhere but if they stayed they would likely catch snippets of Crix singing gently into Toby's ear as he soothed his shaken Love. Crix was not by any means a good singer but it was enough for Toby, a firm reassurance that they were safe again now, soon his silent tears stopped and Toby lifted his head, prompting a soft smile from Crix. "Go up stairs T, find a nice bed I'll be up in a moment, see if you can't find a holo screen as well. " He ordered in soft tones before dispatching his lover. Then once Toby was gone from sight crix also rose from the couch whith Laboured breath, put his shoes back on and glared down upon the now dead man at the top of his list of hated people ending Thais's month long reign.

With pure hatred blocking his pain crix slammed his foot down upon he dead lords head again and again, spitting and hurling abuse at the corpse as he did. His blows continued until the side of the lord's head literally caved. Then Crix was left out of breathe and in agony , forced to collapse back onto the coach, he spat on the corpse one last time.

If the royal couple were still present he would turn to them.

"Apologies Majesties but I must leave you ... I think I need to lie down"

Then he would limp upstairs to find Toby, he needed more tender ministrations now and a cuddle or two ... He needed his rancor too.

 

[Darth Osano]

Objective: Root out dissidents
Location: Lessu, Residential District
Posts: [03/20]

TD-18 knocked on the door. There was always something distinct about the way a person knocks on a door, depending on their intentions. You could always tell if whoever was on the other side was either a friend, a salesperson, or an agent of the federal government come to serve an arrest warrant. In this case, the authoritarian pounding of TD-18 clearly signified the latter. This was despite the fact that the hovel he approached clearly had a doorbell. Doorbells were terrible for signifying urgency. TD-18 found their upbeat chiming to be a an intolerable annoyance.

After several moments the front door slid open and revealed the form of Devin Apikperi. He was a younger Twi'lek, probably late twenties. Devin worked in a warehouse and so had a bit of muscle to him, but recently they had transfered him to a more desk oriented job, so it was beginning to fade from his person. His eyes were still bloodshot from whatever drug he had been shooting up with his live-in girlfriend, who had dropped out of her last year of secondary school to spurn her parents and live with a drug dealer. The Lessu Police Department kept extensive records on Devin. Mostly where it concerned domestic violence. They suspected him of drug peddling without a license as well, but the raid hadn't turned up anything.

None of this was relevant. That was not why TD-18 was here. His facial recognition software confirmed Devin's identity the moment he opened the door.

"What the kark do you-"

The words had barely exited Devin's mouth before a heavy durasteel fist slammed into his jaw. Devin landed on his back, blacking out momentarily before the pain of the broken jaw set it, at which point he began to groan in pain. TD-18 remained perfectly still as a pair of SC1 Battle Droids moved past him, flipped Devin over, began locking him into stun-cuffs, and threw a black bag over his head. Somewhere in the back of the hovel a woman was screaming, but this was inconsequential. TD-18 mechanically recited the charges as the barely-conscious Devin was hefted up and dragged outside to the waiting transport speeder. "You are being detained. Your connection to Selectivist elements has been confirmed." This got nothing but a painful groan from Devin. Judging by how his jaw was hanging, this was about as much as Devin could muster.

They hauled him into the street, guiding him towards the waiting speeder and chucked him callously inside. The door didn't close behind them, allowing the panicked screams of his girlfriend to start waking up the neighbors. One SC1 entered to strap him into the bench while the other went around to get back in the driver's seat.

"Thank you for your cooperation." TD-18 intoned before the doors shut.

Once TD-18 was back in the passenger seat, the transport speeder would take off, heading to its next destination, whisking Devin away to an uncertain fate.

One down.