- Sadly, a fair amount of research was lost due to systemic damage afflicting ARIA's mainframe. To be honest, we're still not sure how she was functioning at all.
- Greetings Commander, my name is Major Annette Miran. I am the chief researcher of the Empire's Applied Toxicology division and acting liaison to the CI-004 Incident.
- I feared we wouldn't be able to secure a response in a timely manner with Darth Malgus mustering forces for the war effort. I'll connect with our Czerka contact now.
- Ah, I understand your confusion. Yes, the Republic nationalized Czerka Corporation, assuming ownership of all assets, properties, and, most notably, outstanding debts.
- I, however, represent Czerka Interstellar; a legally distinct entity which, by pure coincidence, is largely comprised of the former Czerka Corporation leadership and staff.
- Dxun is notoriously home to some of the most vicious wildlife in the galaxy. Naturally, it was our first choice when Czerka proposed an exploration of MilSpec Recombinatory Genetics.
- Yes, the filthy animals worship a goddess of the hunt called the "Scorekeeper" for something they refer to as "Jagganath". They're a pack of hedonistic game hunters.
- As a matter of policy, Czerka prefers to handle such matters internally. Their previous attacks were repelled without incident; quite frankly, we'd simply written them off as a nuisance. A miscalculation on our part, as it turns out.
- Well, they've successfully taken control of the facility, for starters. Due to the abrupt loss of communication, the precise nature of what's unfolding is still unclear.
Link to Node 58
Link to Node 55
55. Player - So you want me to clean up your mess.
- Which is why Czerka Interstellar has agreed to share the fruits of that research with the Empire in exchange for helping to regain control of the facility.
- This has complicated several things, including our vector of approach. You and your team will need to be dropped outside of the facility in the jungle and advance inside through less conventional means.
- Our long range sensors are registering periodic blasts--likely scattered, ongoing fire fights. The situation is chaotic, with many unknown variables. You will need to be adaptive and agile once on the ground.
- This research represents a significant opportunity for the Empire. I can assure you that your efforts here will not go unrewarded. Your transportation is ready and waiting.