Mission Brief:
Zeltros is well known for its party life, but past the partying lies a corrupt world of politicians and the corporations that back them. In order to expand Sith influence on the planet and gain resources without sounding off any alarms, it is necessary to plant the seeds of influence from a more legitimate standing.
Sith joining this mission should be inclined toward diplomacy, compromise, and manipulation; violence and brutism will not be well served here. Two politicians are currently campaigning for control over the district in which the warehouse lies; find an ally in one of them with promises of political support and influence among the local population (or something just as adequate) and help pave their way to victory in exchange for their monetary and/or vocal support of the new 'charity' non-profit.
Zeltros is well known for its party life, but past the partying lies a corrupt world of politicians and the corporations that back them. In order to expand Sith influence on the planet and gain resources without sounding off any alarms, it is necessary to plant the seeds of influence from a more legitimate standing.
Sith joining this mission should be inclined toward diplomacy, compromise, and manipulation; violence and brutism will not be well served here. Two politicians are currently campaigning for control over the district in which the warehouse lies; find an ally in one of them with promises of political support and influence among the local population (or something just as adequate) and help pave their way to victory in exchange for their monetary and/or vocal support of the new 'charity' non-profit.
The current mission at hand brought memories of Mirial, and along with it their standing amongst fellow Sith. Lord Draugr, dead at the hands of the Jedi, the one Darksider of reputable standing who had positively commented on their usefulness - albeit the Zabraki had spoken much better words than they expected. The Empress and Darth Trelain, dead at the hands of fellow Sith who had broken off to build his own Empire. The Sith Order itself, fallen from grace. And as everything devolved into threats of extinction, Luwalhati had done what they thought best, both out of selfishness and selflessness.
They hid. Because there were battles that could not be fought and won if they were captured and killed for who they are, for who they chose to be. Though they had to admit that they ruminated about joining Altair Din's Empire, if only to acquire the strength and courage they needed to help the Order that cultivated them to rise from the ashes once more. As a servant of the Dark Side of the Force, however, the apprehension and fear that their two-faced deed would be discovered prevented them from joining and swearing fealty upon the Imperial Knights. At the same time, however, they knew that it was an opportunity missed - being the eyes and ears of the Order within the Empire was crucial but also incurred unforeseen risks, and, not one to take such risks (at least for now) Luwalhati had opted to lay low and drop that plan.
For years they lay in wait, until the whispers reached them. The Sith Order was rebuilding, with the Dark Lord having escaped from the clutches of the ISC. Luwalhati had watched, and waited, and watched and waited until one day they found themself on Zeltros.
They had experience dealing with politicians, but it was limited to the past dealings on Mirial under the late Lord Draugr's guidance. But that experience was more than enough for Lu who had taken the time to gather information about the people they sought an alliance with. Harrro Melkis, a human male, was an up and coming politician who dabbled in his fair share of shady dealings with criminals and corrupt law enforcers alike. The man was the only son of a wealthy businessman who owned a chain of five-star resorts located in the Southern Province. Xariah Celestis, on the other hand, was a female Zeltros and the crowd-favorite due to her multiple charity drives and for holding much seniority over Melkis when it came to political career. As benign as charity drives were, however, there hid an insidious agenda covered up by displays of compassion and kind support towards the outcasts and the poor.
It took them time and effort to dig out these horrible secrets because no one were exactly forthcoming with information, and finding the right people with the right information who would willingly part with such knowledge was not exactly numerous. Lu persevered, however, because anything that could be used against the two as leverage should the dealings go awry would be needed. Or at least that was what paranoia and logic dictated the pink-haired Acolyte. Now, it was only a matter of waiting for their fellow Sith to begin their mission.
Celestis was currently hosting a charity ball aimed to solidify her standing not just as a generous politician but more so to earn the people's support of her gaining control of the district where the warehouse - the new focal point of the new Sith base on the planet - was located. Of course Melkis had to add to the drama and attended the ball. Fake smiles and insincere words were thrown around, of course, and they were all to be expected when one found themselves in a den of snakes.
Lu stood by the champagne tower, for now content with playing the role of a wallflower while they waited for their Sith colleagues. The Near-human was clad in a simple but tasteful attire to better blend in among the high-profile attendees. They carried no overt weapons, save for six throwing knives they have tactfully hidden within the folds of their clothing, all within easy reach and access. Perched on one shoulder was a spectacled OW1-series Oranimal, the droid a loyal companion but also acting to record the whole proceedings.
@LadyRen @Pantor
They hid. Because there were battles that could not be fought and won if they were captured and killed for who they are, for who they chose to be. Though they had to admit that they ruminated about joining Altair Din's Empire, if only to acquire the strength and courage they needed to help the Order that cultivated them to rise from the ashes once more. As a servant of the Dark Side of the Force, however, the apprehension and fear that their two-faced deed would be discovered prevented them from joining and swearing fealty upon the Imperial Knights. At the same time, however, they knew that it was an opportunity missed - being the eyes and ears of the Order within the Empire was crucial but also incurred unforeseen risks, and, not one to take such risks (at least for now) Luwalhati had opted to lay low and drop that plan.
For years they lay in wait, until the whispers reached them. The Sith Order was rebuilding, with the Dark Lord having escaped from the clutches of the ISC. Luwalhati had watched, and waited, and watched and waited until one day they found themself on Zeltros.
They had experience dealing with politicians, but it was limited to the past dealings on Mirial under the late Lord Draugr's guidance. But that experience was more than enough for Lu who had taken the time to gather information about the people they sought an alliance with. Harrro Melkis, a human male, was an up and coming politician who dabbled in his fair share of shady dealings with criminals and corrupt law enforcers alike. The man was the only son of a wealthy businessman who owned a chain of five-star resorts located in the Southern Province. Xariah Celestis, on the other hand, was a female Zeltros and the crowd-favorite due to her multiple charity drives and for holding much seniority over Melkis when it came to political career. As benign as charity drives were, however, there hid an insidious agenda covered up by displays of compassion and kind support towards the outcasts and the poor.
It took them time and effort to dig out these horrible secrets because no one were exactly forthcoming with information, and finding the right people with the right information who would willingly part with such knowledge was not exactly numerous. Lu persevered, however, because anything that could be used against the two as leverage should the dealings go awry would be needed. Or at least that was what paranoia and logic dictated the pink-haired Acolyte. Now, it was only a matter of waiting for their fellow Sith to begin their mission.
Celestis was currently hosting a charity ball aimed to solidify her standing not just as a generous politician but more so to earn the people's support of her gaining control of the district where the warehouse - the new focal point of the new Sith base on the planet - was located. Of course Melkis had to add to the drama and attended the ball. Fake smiles and insincere words were thrown around, of course, and they were all to be expected when one found themselves in a den of snakes.
Lu stood by the champagne tower, for now content with playing the role of a wallflower while they waited for their Sith colleagues. The Near-human was clad in a simple but tasteful attire to better blend in among the high-profile attendees. They carried no overt weapons, save for six throwing knives they have tactfully hidden within the folds of their clothing, all within easy reach and access. Perched on one shoulder was a spectacled OW1-series Oranimal, the droid a loyal companion but also acting to record the whole proceedings.
@LadyRen @Pantor
