- I've reviewed the field reports. Kephess and his followers were a surprisingly formidable army. It took all of your combined resources to defeat them.
- Is it possible there was some truth to Colonel Grezor's ravings? Did you find any sign of the mysterious presence he spoke of on Denova?
234. Option - I felt something.Player - Kephess was not attuned to the Force, yet I sensed the dark side emanating from him. He was being driven by a sinister hand. Someone called "the masters."
- You felt the presence of the dark side? Is it possible these "masters" are a group of rogue Sith?
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235. Option - Kephess wasn't in charge.Player - I kept hearing the troops talk about "the masters." Not sure who they meant, but it was pretty clear the Trandoshan was just hired muscle.
236. Option - Kephess wasn't in charge.Player - The Trandoshan didn't plan this. Somebody more subtle was calling the shots. The soldiers called them "the masters."
- But the Trandoshan was more dangerous than I imagined. Obviously there's more to this than meets the eye.
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237. Option - You're jumping at shadows.Player - I heard mention of "the masters"; Kephess may have answered to them. But if they exist, they didn't reveal themselves.
- Not surprising, my lord. Who would dare to openly challenge the Emperor's Wrath?
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238. Option - You're jumping at shadows.Player - Kephess's soldiers spoke of "the masters," but weak minds are easily manipulated. I found no evidence of their existence on Denova.
- They may have fled when you arrived, my lord. They might prefer to strike from the shadows rather than reveal themselves to the Dark Council.
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239. Option - You're jumping at shadows.Player - Heard the troops talking about "the masters," but I never saw them. As far as I'm concerned, Kephess was running the show.
- I suppose that's possible. Could be these "masters" don't even exist.
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240. Option - You're jumping at shadows.Player - Misinformation and rumors are powerful weapons. The troops spoke of "the masters," but I found no evidence of them.
- The Emperor's throne means nothing to us. We are driven by a greater purpose.
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331. Option - You underestimate me.Player - I am the Emperor's Wrath. If you've turned against the Empire, then I will destroy you--just like I destroyed Kephess!
335. Option - You don't scare me.Player - You might have been able to manipulate Kephess and his soldiers, but you didn't even have the guts to face me in person.
- But what does it mean? As far as I know, they have no followers, no army.
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373. Option - Don't. Keep it quiet.Player - The Dread Masters manipulated the minds of our soldiers on Denova and turned them against us. Making that public could cause a panic.
- I'll send this up the chain of command, but unless the Dread Masters strike somewhere else, I doubt we'll find them.
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391. Option - Let's hope so.Player - We've already got our hands full with the Republic. We can't afford to fight a war with the Dread Masters right now.
- I am Moff Altiss. Normally I despise clandestine operatives, but your service record is extraordinary. No doubt your classified missions are even more impressive.
- I am Moff Altiss. I never imagined my call for aid would attract such important and powerful people. Perhaps that speaks to what the Empire has become.
- My lord, I only desire to restore the Empire to its past glory. But we need Denova--the planet is rich with baradium, a valuable explosive ore.
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31. Option - You must not say such things.Player - The greatest threat to the Empire comes from within. We cannot allow ourselves to be fractured. As a Moff, you should understand this.
- I trust the Dark Council will lead us to victory, my lord. But we need Denova--the planet is rich with baradium, a valuable explosive ore.
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28. Option - I agree. You're slipping.Player - You can't pay me if you're wiped out. If the Empire keeps losing to the Republic, I might have to switch sides.
- Not if we can claim Denova. The planet is rich with baradium, a valuable explosive ore.
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27. Option - I wouldn't say that out loud.Player - You should probably keep your doubts about the Empire to yourself. Unless you want to be arrested for treason.
- Grezor is a product of the reformations enacted after Malgus's failed rebellion. He was rapidly promoted to see if lesser species can handle the rigors of command.
73. Option - No wonder things went bad.Player - Sounds like Colonel Grezor lacked both the experience and the skill for a mission like this.
- It wasn't just Kephess and his war beasts, Moff Altiss. There's something else down here. A... a presence. That's what broke the morale of our troops!
176. Option - You're making excuses.Player - Don't try to blame some mysterious presence for your failure.