Just kidding. The biggest thing about Geonosis is the major isolation policy it has in place. (note, sounds like a political debate now). Please explain exactly how Novak plans on getting them away from this, because while granted that Novak would just go in there and throw some crap around, I doubt that they would fear you, really. Every try to get one to crap their pants? Not easy work. And also, it's always been my personal thoughts that the Geonosians would laugh then take you seriously. So, if there was a requirement to RP taking the planet, would you be able to give us a DETAILED post? Ya, if you could explain this, the other managers can jump in. Thank you

For starters, I did want to avoid threats of force against the Geonosians. That would actually hurt the cause Novak is trying to build. After doing some research, it seems that the Geonosians are actually susceptible to greed. Quoting from the wookieepedia page on Geonosians, "They instead used their droid foundries to build armies or large amounts of droids for corporate interests wealthy enough to afford them—entities such as the Trade Federation and the Techno Union." This, as well as "They were considered barbaric by other races and viewed brutal violence as entertainment. They enjoyed watching victims trying to survive in massive execution arenas while being attacked by savage predators." sets them alongside the Roman-style of things, at least in my mind (not actually being a Geonosian :P)

If there's one thing that real life has shown me (not to mention countless examples in the SW universe), it's that greed can convince most people of damn near anything. If the aristocracy could be convinced that breaking their policy now that the Empire that had them enslaved was destroyed and that joining the New Republic would benefit their coffers in selling arms and droids to the N.R, then there's a chance it would sway them. Not to mention the whole persuasion via the Force option.

If it came down to actual action, I am capable of giving detailed posts of battle orders and deployments if necessary. as I said, I'd rather not fight though.

I mean, from what I gather, Geonosis wants nothing more to do with the galaxy. While they may be up for some money, I think you hurt yourself when you mention them being barbaric. I mean, when I think of barbarian, I think of dim-witted people that don't care what is said, or how it is done. As long as it's done their way, they wouldn't care less. Now as for greed... real life is real life, really. RP and Rl are two different factors, though they both have a lot of smiliarities. Though, as far as we know, we are human. The SW universe has millions and millions of other creatures that are alike us and really different. Greed to one means greed to another. Sure they may sell off their droids, but I think only because it's not in their hands anymore.

Sure you could attempt to get them break their policy, but I happen to think Geonosis as a Star Wars North Korea. Very strong isolationism policy, plus after what their people suffered through, I doubt that they would trust ANYBODY outside their own ranks... thus where the greed and barbaric attitudes come into play.

Colla IV

Located in the Colla System in the Inner Rim, where worlds are afraid the New Republic is not strong enough to maintain power.

Corlax 4

Druckenwell

Located in the Druckenwell system, Mid Rim.

These are just a few hopefuls.