- While Broonmark's penchant for rending and violent destruction is admittedly impressive--both for the primal intensity of his conviction, as well as the astounding efficiency and savagery of his expression...
- I cannot help but to have some measure of concern over the likelihood of this individual deciding on a whim to try and slaughter everyone within arm's reach.
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836. Player - [Interrupt Him] Oh spit it out already...
- Commander! Tell that blasted protocol droid that if he ever sets foot near my food hangars again, I'll have him scrapped and use his parts for experiments!
- Low calorie meals?! Pah! What... trite ignorance! Doesn't he realize food is the fuel of creativity? Meddlesome... prattling... little.... The nerve!
- Commander, I'm unsure what's gotten into that protocol droid, but he recently came by and dropped off a crate of packed meals in the middle of the lab.
- Firstly, I do not allow eating within this lab. Secondly, my staff otherwise has ready access to the base cantina for meals. The gesture is honestly more nuisance than help.
- Commander, someone has installed extra padding on all of the seats in the lab, plus any other surface that could be mistaken for one. It must have been that meddlesome protocol droid.
- Assuming this isn't some passive-aggressive slight against myself as a Hutt, these cushions are putting dust and feathers into the air that are interfering with our sensitive work.
- Not to mention the fact that at least one of them has proven to be disturbingly flammable.... I've had them removed. Tell that droid to cease this nonsense.
- Commander. Do you care to tell me what that protocol droid was doing near the lab's air circulators? I.... That divine fragrance... is that Alderaanian nectar?
- Yes, aromatherapy! Of course! Inspiring the mind by inspiring the senses! I dare say that droid has actually had a brilliant idea. Ahhh, yes... I must create.
- He will occasionally tolerate some cursory examination, but attempts at more in-depth analysis result in violent threats of surprising detail and specificity.
- Perhaps we could bribe him with a treat of sorts. Do you suppose you could convince Sana-Rae to part with one of her trainees? One of the less promising ones, of course.
776. Player - That's horrible! How could you suggest that?
- Hmm... I had my doubts, but if you believe so, perhaps it is possible. No worthwhile art is made without some sacrifice... perhaps she actually understands this.
- Sadly, my genius lies elsewhere, and as these types of technologies form the foundation of so much within the Eternal Empire, it has been a consistent stumbling block for us.
- However Doctor Drellik's insights have already started to break down these barriers to our progress, and I delight to imagine the inevitable breakthroughs that will soon follow.
- In fact, he was just speaking to me about the thesis for his doctorate, an in-depth analysis of an ancient race known as the Dashade. Fascinating work!
- Apparently these creatures could siphon and consume Force essence! Imagine what might result if the mechanisms behind this ability could be properly researched and understood!
- Could we create some sort of fixed, or even portable biotechnological platform? Some sort of Force-dampening or consuming field? Or... perhaps an explosive or warhead-like delivery platform? The possibilities... so myriad it is dizzying....
- A brilliant geneticist, boldly riding the bleeding edges of both biomedical and genetics research. And such a warm and pleasant personality! Truly a treat to work with.
- I can understand Aygo's logic, given Lokin's extensive history with Imperial Intelligence, but from the moment I saw Eckard it was painfully obvious that art was his true calling.
- Immediately upon his arrival he told me he could "feel that I was seeking." After a brief meditation, he located a precision torque-spanner that I had lost months ago!
- And then, as if it were no more challenging of a thing, he pointed out the solution to a thruster heat dissipation problem that I've been staring at for the past week!
- It is so true! I spent the last several years in a creative slump and, sadly lacking inspiration, let myself go. But these recent events have given me a renewed vigor and inspiration!
- Lana, for her part, insists that you possess the skills necessary, and as she has given me no cause to doubt her judgment, I shall take her at her word.
- Come now, Commander. Such petty closed-mindedness is unbecoming. Especially given how crucial cooperation and collaboration will be if we are to succeed in our work here.
- Given the... diverse nature of those gathered here, and the... tenuous nature of some of the friendships, I find it prudent to minimize the risk of linguistic misunderstandings. Now then: onto more pressing concerns!
- My role here is to coordinate the alliance effort to understand the Eternal Empire technology, and to develop our own to bring us to an even footing.
250. Player - [Let him continue]
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252. Player - Even footing? That's quite a tall order.
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254. Player - I'm surprised you're helping us. I thought Hutts maintained neutrality.
- Your casual bigotry aside, I'm afraid my brethren are being profoundly shortsighted in this matter. There is no neutrality with respect to the Eternal Empire, only eventual subjugation.
- But I, for one, have had enough of delusional moguls in my lifetime! Let them sit in their sad denial, ensconced within their opulent palaces! Let them hasten their own demise with inaction!
- The task is daunting indeed... which is what makes it exciting! To succeed, we must gather scientists, researchers, and representatives from the galaxy's many sentient species for their fresh perspectives.
312. Player - [He's on a roll, why interrupt him now?]
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313. Player - You said you already had someone in mind?
- We currently have several running projects that are developing ideas into prototypes, and are finally seeing some results from our reverse engineering efforts.
- This has taken no small amount of vision, boldness, genius, and perseverance... but I must also say that your continual support to this point has been quite instrumental.
- But we cannot be happy with the successes of today! These new initiatives demand resources and minds all the same, and we still require whatever ongoing support you can offer.
- I am happy to report that progress seems to be picking up a bit. We're actually looking to start work on our first prototype built from the cooperative vision of the team.
- It is an important milestone, but certainly not the last. As we look to build future advancements off of today's, it only becomes more important that we continue efforts to recruit and secure supplies.
- You are a patron of our art, Commander. I am hopeful that you will be able to continue supporting us as we create yet more brilliant, bold, and groundbreaking artistry.
- We're starting to see some limited progress, though I'm afraid I must stress the "limited." That said, the problem with a task of this size is always finding the appropriate inroads to begin.
- We are still just starting out, I'm afraid. While I am applying my talents as fully as circumstances allow, we lack both the people and resources for any work of satisfactory scale.
- We are always in need of supplies--an artist cannot work without tools and material. If you could secure supplies for our research efforts, it would be most helpful.
- I'd also ask you to keep a keen eye out for new research associates--having a new creator who can more efficiently use what is onhand is better than merely gathering more material!