- Ah, Captain, you've arrived. This is Fleet Admiral Numinn, head of the Republic Navy's Fifth Assault Fleet, and Supreme Commander Rans, overall head of the Republic Armed Forces.
- Given our present circumstances, Fleet Admiral Numinn and Supreme Commander Rans have come here to plan a full-scale joint operation to deal with the Gauntlet superweapon.
189. Option - It's a pleasure.Player - I'm honored to meet you both.
- A single operational Gauntlet device gives the Empire a decisive military advantage, but Agent Garn's report has revealed the enemy's true plan: mass production.
- If the Gauntlet prototype is completed and the Empire succeeds in producing more of them, we're doomed. The entire Republic would be conquered in a matter of weeks.
200. Option - I won't let that happen.Player - There must be something we can do to stop this thing, sir.
- Any fleets sent within range of a Gauntlet superweapon are forfeit. Reinforcing battles, retaking lost positions, assaulting new ones--all become impossible.
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202. Option - I can't believe this.Player - How could we not have discovered this earlier?
- In the midst of the assault we're planning, a single commando team will board the Gauntlet and sabotage it from within. We've chosen Havoc Squad to carry out this task.
211. Option - You can count on us.Player - Havoc Squad will be proud to end this threat to the Republic, sir.
- Now move out, Captain. We need Havoc Squad at full strength by the time our other preparations are complete, so that the assault on the Gauntlet can begin. Dismissed.
- In addition, due to your exemplary leadership under the most dire of circumstances, you are hereby promoted to the rank of captain, effective immediately. Congratulations.
84. Option - I'm honored.Player - Thank you very much, General.
- Your XO will serve as your second-in-command and be promoted to the rank of lieutenant. As droids cannot hold rank, your choice is between sergeants Jorgan and Dorne.
336. Option - Jorgan will be my XO.Player - Aric Jorgan, I'm promoting you to the rank of lieutenant, effective immediately.
- I believe my service record speaks for itself, sir. In spite of my short time in the Republic Army, I have received multiple commendations and glowing performance reviews.
- An SIS agent working undercover in the Imperial military has made a critical discovery. The Empire is constructing an experimental new superweapon, code-named "Gauntlet."
136. Option - What are its capabilities?Player - How dangerous is this thing, General?