MainMy profileRegistrationLog outLogin
Thursday
9.1.2025
6:59 PM
| RSS Main
[New messages · Members · Forum rules · Search · RSS ]
  • Page 1 of 1
  • 1
Archive - read only
Admiration for Mandalorians...blessing or downfall?
Tremaine_FowlkesDate: Saturday, 22 Jan 2011, 8:32 AM | Message # 1
Colonel general
Group: Users
Messages: 881
Awards: 0
Reputation: 3
Status: Offline
The Telosian Senator have decided to take a trip to the enclosed coordinates himself, instead of sending Mika. The only reason he had Mika send the message was because if it was Tremaine himself, then the Empire could have discovered him. After that meeting with Moff Brandt, he wasn't going to take a chance. For all he know, the Moff could have his men implant all sort of devices all over his apartment. Mika was an aide to the leader of the rebellion, not the Senator of Telos IV. He has a different aide for that, it's something that he'd prefer to have so that the Imperials wouldn't have such an easy time finding that it was Tremaine. He had put on the ragged, brown jacket on top of a white t-shirt and combat boots that he'd wore during the Clone Wars. Within the belt were holsters that were holding 2 KYD-21 blaster pistols, as usual.

He walked up the ramp of his shuttle, as the bodyguards were revving it up and getting it ready to take off. Tremaine wanted to meet with this Mandalorian himself, not just for the cause but also because he has as much respect toward the Mandalorians as he has toward the Jedi. He was contacted by Mika in an encrypted message, but even if the Imperials had discovered it...they would think it to be nothing more than something personal for Tremaine. The ramp closed, he went ahead and sat down in one of the chairs. The Telosian had been thinking about leaving the Senate to get involved in his rebellion 24/7, but he decided not to. At least not for now. The nature of Ilanah and her "Inquisitorus" boyfriend makes it very dangerous, and Tremaine may still be needed to feed information to the rebellion should they were forced to flee.

Moments had passed, and the coordinates were punched in. Next moment, the shuttle had entered hyperspace. En route to the enclosed coordinates the Mandalorian had provided for Tremaine.


Tremaine Fowlkes
Senator of Telos IV
 
Jaboa_MereelDate: Tuesday, 25 Jan 2011, 8:11 PM | Message # 2
Lieutenant
Group: Users
Messages: 40
Awards: 0
Reputation: 0
Status: Offline
It wasn't anywhere special that he had chosen for this meeting. It was in fact his usual place on Nar Shaddaa, Baruk's Bar... rather what would later become Baruk's Bar if it wasn't already. He wasn't sure to be honest who owned the place, nor the name, but they tolerated him and left him alone. These days, too many places had people snooping into others business... here the cardinal rule of Nar Shaddaa was respected; mind your own damn business. At the same rate, this was one of the few places he frequented without his armor on, mainly in case he had to hunt someone down in here, so they wouldn't know it was him.

While nursing a random beer, not sure what it was nor its name... but it was horrible, he looked down at his hands, and the whiteness of them. He was used to his olive complexion, and yet spending most of daylight either in the bowels of a safehouse or in armor had paled his skin. He closer to a tanned light skinned complexion rather than his natural look... and it bothered him. He wasn't one of the beings that thought the Mandalorians were a roving army of bad-asses and sought to join them to become a bad-ass; he was a "natural Mandalorian". He refused to identify himself as Human, even if the option to say otherwise wasn't presented. Mando'a was his first language, he had grown up on Concord Dawn until the Empire took over what was left of Mandalorian Space following the Clone Wars, and had ancestors within the Mandalorians as early as the days that the Taung were still living.

It was a "natural Mandalorian" that awaited Senator Tremaine, on Nar Shadda, and were he to be late, he would miss his chance at his Mandalorian. To be honest, the only reason he took up the meeting was curiosity for two reasons; he was interested in someone looking for Mandalore and the contracts hadn't been exactly flowing through his door lately. In all actuality, he wasn't going to be surprised if the man didn't show up, or if he did, that it would be the Mika fellow that messaged him and not the man he asked for.


Alor'ad Jabo'a Mereel
Striil Ori'ramikade
 
Tremaine_FowlkesDate: Wednesday, 26 Jan 2011, 3:28 PM | Message # 3
Colonel general
Group: Users
Messages: 881
Awards: 0
Reputation: 3
Status: Offline
Several hours had passed...and the shuttle had dropped out of hyperspace. His bodyguards were doing all the piloting and getting the landing clearance. Nothing too special had happened as the ship was making its way toard the atmosphere and toward the landing bay. Once the ship landed, his bodyguards insisted on escorting him to the bar. Tremaine had to tell them no, because he couldn't run the risk of being discovered by the Empire. Sure, Nar Shaddaa is run by Hutt Cartel but the Galactic Empire has no boundary. If he went alone, he has a lot less chance of being discovered. Tremaine would keep the comlink with him, though, to keep in contact with his men, as he got out of the shuttle and was heading for the coordinates that were given to him.

The Senator was told to meet the Mandalorian at a bar called Baruk's Bar. He wasn't sure whether he should be surprised or not, leaning toward not obviously. Tremaine had always loved to study history. Through that and fighting alongside clone troopers during the Clone Wars, he developed a very, very limited understanding of the language Mando'a but developed a high respect toward their culture. The Senator had learned that they were warriors that desired and probably still desire honor and glory. They are also fierce, and in that, Tremaine knew he was taking a risk in taking a trip himself.

That isn't the only risk. Nar Shaddaa is a crime haven, and he was wearing the appearance of a private investigator. That probably won't bode well with the natives of Nar Shaddaa. Once they find out he was a Senator, one of the crime lords would probably attempt to capture and ransom him to the Empire for his freedom. It isn't something he wanted to worry about at the moment, as he believed the benefits of convincing a Mando'ade warrior to his cause outweigh all the risks he have considered so far. The Telosian had come upon the bar, taking a look at the entrance before deciding to walk inside.

The Senator stopped in front of the entrance to scan the area for dark corners. He found one right away, and headed straight for it. The dark corner resides the left part of the bar. The man that runs the Libs took a seat and placed his right arm on the table, not taking his hat off. His appearance may looks suspicious, but it would probably help draw the Mando'ade to him...or so he hoped.


Tremaine Fowlkes
Senator of Telos IV
 
Jaboa_MereelDate: Tuesday, 01 Feb 2011, 8:11 PM | Message # 4
Lieutenant
Group: Users
Messages: 40
Awards: 0
Reputation: 0
Status: Offline
In Baruk's, were a lawman to enter the place, it would not cause an uproar; if he were alone or, at most, with one other. It was a common gathering of underworld individuals, and also a common site of infortmation exchanges. Many people came in here for either information they couldn't get anywhere else, or anyway else, without exposing who they were, or those wanting some work done that couldn't have their name attached to it. Ja'boa placated his services to the second crowd.

When he saw a PI stroll in and take an unoccupied both in a corner, it was an immediate sign that it was his man. If you came here for information, you knew who and where to go. This guy was wandering around blindly, and thus, his man. It was his way of watching his tale; he never gave a name in a comm, nor a picture or meeting place aside from a bar. After a few minutes, he walked over and sat opposite of him; having spent time studying him from across the way.

"I can tell you five things about you without you saying a word," he said. After taking a drink of his beer, he went on; not giving the man time to respond.

One, you're not a private investigator, as you are attempting to appear. Two, you are not Mika Jeebs, who I talked to earlier. Three , you're carrying two KDY-12 Blaster Pistols. Four, you served in the Clone Wars; but not with the Republic directly. Five, you are an Imperial bureaucrat, but high level; any low level moron would run around here screaming he was an Imperial and wanting something. So; three questions remain, who are you really, why are you leading the Libs, and what do you want with the Mandalorians?" he said, his Concord Dawn accent viciously penetrating his every word.


Alor'ad Jabo'a Mereel
Striil Ori'ramikade


Message edited by JaboaMereel - Tuesday, 01 Feb 2011, 8:11 PM
 
Tremaine_FowlkesDate: Monday, 07 Feb 2011, 4:07 PM | Message # 5
Colonel general
Group: Users
Messages: 881
Awards: 0
Reputation: 3
Status: Offline
The Senator would recognize a white-skinned man coming over to sit down on the opposite side of the table, that was when he sat straight up. Tremaine figured that it was the Mandalorian that he was supposed to meet. He showed a light grin when the man was trying to make an assessment of the disguised Senator. "I take it you're the guy I'm told to meet. You're right, I am not a private investigator. I'm obviously not a woman." He spoke with a chuckle, only because he was speaking unlike that of an Imperial Senator. The Telosian would clear his throat before resuming the conservation with the Mandalorian. "You're kinda right on the Clone Wars part. I come from a Republic world, and is a veteran of the Clone Wars. However, I was a part of the non-clone forces in Grand Army of the Republic. If you're saying that I'm an Imperial that can afford to fund a rebellion, then you're right."

Obviously, he couldn't say his name just yet. The Senator may be on Nar Shaddaa, but the Empire knows no boundary. He knew they would do anything to keep their empire intact, including double-crossing Hutt crime lords. "I am leading the Libs out of hope that one day we would be able to defeat the Empire and return freedom and justice to the galaxy. I am a man of history. In that, I had grown to admire the Mandalorians. Your culture revolves around honor and glory. I would be honored to be in presence of Mandalorians, and your warriors are more than capable of inflicting serious damage upon the Empire. I'm hoping to form an alliance because I believe we run a better chance of defeating the Empire if we work together."

Tremaine continued not to reveal his name because he had to make sure the man in his presence wouldn't tip off to the Empire, despite how much he had admired the Mandalorians...equally as much as he admired the Jedi.


Tremaine Fowlkes
Senator of Telos IV
 
Jaboa_MereelDate: Wednesday, 09 Feb 2011, 9:57 PM | Message # 6
Lieutenant
Group: Users
Messages: 40
Awards: 0
Reputation: 0
Status: Offline
He nodded a few times, eventually leaning into the booth, and kicking his feet onto the table with the noticeable clunk of heavy armored boots. Even when he went out in regular clothed, he still wore his armor's boots. It was a seemingly unofficial Mandalorian tradition to do so, starting during the Jedi Civil War. Unfortunately, the boots of the armor now weren't knee high, but rather only rising above the ankle. He still held his beer in his hands, now resting on top of his belt buckle. He chuckled in return, shaking his head.

"Okay, while I could potentially admire someone with an interest in our culture, there are a few things I have to clear up here," he said, smile, and slightly laughing, while taking another drink of the beer. "One, as I believe I stated to your messenger, there is no we. There is no Mandalore. There are no Mandalorians. Yes, there are a few us, some more famous than others, roaming about the Galaxy, but of those, many of them are actually either living on a legacy they are unaware of or are imposters attempting to take advantage of our now mythical status. If you're rich enough to be an Imperial funding a rebellion against the Empire, than you should also be aware of the occupation of Mandalorian space and total enslavement of the Mandalorians there; anyone free is too busy trying to remain free and fight the Empire back home," he said, his smile dissipating.

"Don't worry, we know more than once what it's like to be on the loosing side of a war with 'mighty and righteous' Republic. Empire. Whatever the hell you are calling yourselves now. We also know how to recover on our own... at least now those damn pacifists know why we fight, at least in the past when we did you didn't enslave us; now we see what we got for becoming a member of the Republic and changing our ways. Don't worry, it's a lesson we won't soon forget," he said, his feet coming to a slam on the ground. Noticeable, but ignored by everyone in the place. He was about ready to leave, but turned to face him, his arms now resting on the table along with his beer.

"Tell me what you're really fighting for, because a Republic giving freedom and justice has just been a lie to my people. You want a Mando'ade, you'll have to do better than that. And what in the name of Kad Ha'rangir is a Lib?" he asked, now with a quizzical look on his face.


Alor'ad Jabo'a Mereel
Striil Ori'ramikade
 
Tremaine_FowlkesDate: Thursday, 10 Feb 2011, 3:24 PM | Message # 7
Colonel general
Group: Users
Messages: 881
Awards: 0
Reputation: 3
Status: Offline
It appears to Tremaine that the Mandalorian was ready to leave, the man would lean in little bit and crossed his fingers. Then he looked at the Mandalorian in the eyes, "I am fully against the ways of the Empire. My men want to get rid of the Empire as much as you do, to provide the galaxy with freedom and justice as I have said. Once we are able to achieve victory over the Empire, and rid them of the galaxy, we would supplant them with our own government. A Republic that stands proudly for equality. A Republic that would allow everyone to preserve their own beliefs without fear of oppression. That includes the Non-Humans. The Jedi. The Mandalorians. Even ordinary sentient beings inhabiting this galaxy. That is a true democracy."

The Senator was not a man of many words, but he can be passionate. He was always a soldier, even though what he have been telling the Mandalorian so far sounded very much like a politician or a Jedi. "I don't need to orchestrate a lecture to tell you that we are all brothers and sisters in this conflict. We are all suffering tyranny and oppression from the Empire. Only by uniting, we are strong enough to take the fight to the Empire." Tremaine would then lean back against the chair, studying the man's expression to see whether he would agree to joining the resistance or not.

"By the way, Libs is just a nickname. The full name is Brothers and Sisters of Liberation."


Tremaine Fowlkes
Senator of Telos IV
 
Jaboa_MereelDate: Thursday, 12 May 2011, 5:11 PM | Message # 8
Lieutenant
Group: Users
Messages: 40
Awards: 0
Reputation: 0
Status: Offline
He listened to the man, and then laughed. Noticeably. After a moment, he regained his composure. "I'm sorry... but you have to be kidding me. "If you know anything about the Mandalorians, you know that getting rid of the Empire and bringing back the Republic and the Jedi would be replacing one tyrant with two." he said. He then proceeded to take his boots off of the table and leaned on it, getting as close to Tremaine as possible, without making any noticeable effort.

"Being as high placed as you are, you should know the suffering of the Mandalorian people. You should know what is happening on countless Mandalorian worlds. You should know that we are not alone in our suffering. But, no one does a damn thing. And you should know, while you live your life of luxury and pleasure, and sneaking around, playing rebel; there have been countless others doing so before it was fashionable. We are not vode, just so we are clear." he said, beginning to slip into Mando'a, showing that he was upset but attempting to control himself.

After a moment, he leaned back and crossed his arms. "However..." he said, letting suspense fill the air a little. "A paycheck is a paycheck, a fight is a fight. I'll work with you, when you need it. BUT! I am not joining this group of yours." he said, to clarify. He handed a napkin to him, on it, was scribbled his personal comm number. "This is my personal comm, where you can reach me. Call me if needed, Senator..." he said, with a smile. He then walked away from the table and out of the bar, although holding for a just a moment to witness the Senator's reaction to being recognized.


Alor'ad Jabo'a Mereel
Striil Ori'ramikade
 
  • Page 1 of 1
  • 1
Search:


Copyright MyCorp © 2025
Create a free website with uCoz