*** Summerset Grille, Draco City, Dragon'taan ***
"The Marauder War is the historic conflict that was fought between the Dragon-Shifters of the Dragon'taan Marauder Corps and the forces of the Necromyan Collective," Skye said. "It's a long story, but the basic gist is that the Necromyans tried to exterminate the Dragon-Shifters - no one can quite figure out why, but unconfirmed rumors say there was a hidden hand in the whole thing - and the Dragon-Shifters fought back, and won."
*** Sol's, Draco City, Dragon'taan ***
"Then I don't need to tell you what all is involved in it," Thrawn told Blaine. He paused, sipped his drink, then looked to Blaine and Kozik like he'd just remembered something. "There is another thing your employers might want to know - rumor has it, the forces of the Eternal Alliance were also present when the Sith Covenant were driven out. Curiously, intercepted radio messages indicate they, like the Sith Covenant, were looking for something. A curious coincidence, no?"
"Trust me, I would agree - but look around, son; too many civvies. Too much risk of collateral damage and civilian casualties," Falco told Vincent.
*** Dragon'taan Museum of Military Technology, Draco City ***
"I see," Desmond responded. "Forgive me for prying, Asara, but I'm curious... are you seeing anyone right now?"
*** Indari Manor Grounds, Dragon'taan ***
"Old friend of Kyle's," K'Tath responded to Cobalt. "I don't know much about him, myself."
"Jason!" Drake called out, "Where are you?"
"I'm on the can, dad!" Jason called back. "Leylah and I were getting ready to head out!"
*** Mercenary Enclave, Draco City, Dragon'taan ***
People that passed by Oh-Four were weirded out by his suit, but no one ever said a word as Jess led them to a waiting transport and boarded. Jess sat down in a seat and sighed. "God, I hope this goes well."
*** On Board IRW Leahval ***
"Believe me, we've been looking. She was last seen in a system neighboring here - we think she may be heading to Dragon'taan," Sela responded.
"For what purpose?" Kyle asked.
"We don't know - not conclusively," Sela replied. Indicating Zack, she added, "But rumors say she might be trying to link up with you."
*** Dromund Kaas, Apartments ***
"Yes - that 'bauble' contains the knowledge of the only Jedi Master who ever went up against the mad Sith Emperor Valkorion and won," Mesmerin responded to Ickthis. "And only a Force-Sensitive person can open it."
"So Malgus could access it," Vulkest surmised, "And perhaps keep such knowledge out of the hands of the True Jedi Order."
"I don't need to tell you how dangerous they would be if they'd gotten their hands on that. Draco Bellator was the most powerful Jedi Master the original Jedi Order had, before he left the Order citing various disagreements," Mesmerin said.
*** NCC Borealis, Deep Space ***
As the repair teams went about working, John spoke to Alex, "Just out of curiosity, are you single?"
*** First City, Qo'nos ***
"Presently, I don't know what Furion's motives are - that's one thing I aim to discover," Alduah responded to Tony.
"Jaden to team - I think you guys had better get to the East Residential area. I found our contact," Jaden's voice said. Alduah and Bahkriid were the first to move, heading in that direction. When they got there, they saw the contact - an Orion - dead from a single disruptor shot to the middle of his chest.
"Well, hell," Bahkriid groaned.
"Search around - he may have left his coded black box," Alduah commanded.
*** Corneria ***
"Your looks don't matter - just your personality and reliability," Argus said. He downed another sip of his drink. "I gotta wonder, though - what's a girl like you doing going after a guy like me?"
*** Serkamora Flood Quarantine, High Orbit ***
Unexpectedly, a UNSC Punic-class Supercarrier dropped out of slipspace. The Romulan Warbird immediately moved away and cloaked. The UNSC Vessel hailed the Tempest: "Unrecognized craft, this is the UNSC Desert Brigade, state your intent."