The Hunt for Blood [BHG Mission]

[JMocks]

It was settled. Jake took a list of the missions available to the hunters and he picked out his mark, Vorlua Rukgor. He was wanted for conspiring with slaver operations on Trandosha. A horrible man. Selling people into slavery didn't sit well with Jake. The man must have no values. Only looking out for himself. His last know location was Trandosha, and that's where the hunt would begin.

He bored the Terek, and fired up the small freighter. Dash came running from Jake's personal quarters and jumped into the passenger seat. He reached over and rubbed Dash on his head. 'It begins, Dash,' he said as he flew the ship out of Nar Shaddaa's atmosphere. 'Dash, prepare us for hyperspace.'

The dog barked multiple times in response, and the ship disappeared into the blackness of the galaxy. The Terek finally exited hyperspace, and was orbiting Trandosha. The freighter landed, and he made his way towards his personal quarters. He unlocked his gun cabinet and retrieved his gear. He equipped his two pistols, combat knife, and a tranquilizer gun. He then grabbed a cloak off one of the hangers in his quarters and threw it on.

He made his way towards the exit ramp and hit a button. The ramp hissed, then slowly started to lower. Dash barked then ran over. 'No Dash,' he said stopping to a knee to pet him. 'You can't come. I know you want to join me. But, its better if you stay here. For now. I'll return,' he said as he got up, leaving the freighter. Once he left the freighter, he began looking for the officials that was supposed to greet him upon his arrival.

 

[Crusader]

Trandosha. To some it was known as Dosha or Hsskhor, or so Rynn had been told. He had done some research on the planet before in preperation for what he was planning to do there. For a planet that housed a war-like reptillian species called the Trandoshans, it seemed like a very peaceful place as the bounty hunter looked over at the horizon as he stood near the landing pads. He could see nothing but trees for miles and miles until the land dissappeared near the horizon and met the sky. It was a very beautiful site.

But the hunter hadn't come for pretty scenery. He hadn't come for a peaceful, relaxing time on the green planet of Trandosha. He had come for what all bounty hunters were after. A bounty. A fellow hunter had spoken of tracking down a Trandoshan and agreed to let Rynn tag along. The hunter's name was Jake Terek. Rynn had seen the man for only a brief time near Nar Shadda when he had joined BHG and never really spoke to him before, but he already thought of the man as a brother.

The wind suddenly picked up as a freighter flew over head. Rynn's eyes watched it as it circled round and made for the landing pad several feet away from where the young bounty hunter was standing. It was Jake alright, Rynn had seen his ship before. He crossed his arms and leaned against the railing as he waited for the man to show himself. He came out of his ship looking ready to kill. That was good. Rynn could already tell that this bounty wouldn't be too much trouble for him and Jake both to take care of.

Rynn gave a nod to his fellow hunter as he walked towards him. "Jake Terek." Rynn said with a smirk. "Good to see you've made it, partner. Welcome to Trandosha." He held out a hand in an attempt to shake the older man's hand.

 

[JMocks]

'It is a pleasure,' Jake said with a grin, shaking the mans hand. 'So. Have you meet up with any of the officials yet? I'm ready to start hunting this bastard,' he said as he took in his surroundings, being observant. He had agreed to let fellow Hunter Rynn tag along. He figured, it would give them both something to do. And with their mark being involved with slave operations, who knew how many men he'd have with him.

Two guns were better then one he thought. There was definitely an age gap. 13 years to be exact. However, that didn't bother him. Rynn was, mature. He was an ex-Taung, so this man meant business. He was glad someone with his, skills was on his side. He could prove, very useful. He finally crossed his arms, becoming impatient.

 

[Crusader]

Rynn shook his head. "No I'm afraid not. Shouldn't be too hard to find though."

For the first time since he had been there, Rynn examined the landing pad very closely in search for the officials as he spoke to Jake. The pad wasn't very busy, a few Trandoshans walked here and there, eyeing the human newcomers. Rynn had a bad feeling about all this. They were on Vorlua's home turf. He probably had eyes and ears everywhere. From here on out, Rynn would be sure to keep his senses open and ready for anything unexpected.

Rynn shrugged off the few glares he recieved from a few passerbys, patting his blaster pistols in confidence. He had nothing to worry about. All he needed to worry about was finding the officials that he and Jake were supposed to come into contact with. All he had been given for the job was a name, a planet, and a condition for the target. "Dead." Nothing much had been said about the officials, only that they would be waiting for them when he and Jake arrived.

"I say we keep moving though. I don't like sitting in one spot for too long, and something tells me we aren't very welcome here anyway. Perhaps our 'friends' are waiting for us outside of the landing pad area."

 

[Horizon]

The skiff soard low to the ground just barely above most individuals heads as it flew into the landing zone in which both of the hunters had landed and began to converse with one another. A flight of stairs protruded from the side with a flick of a button on the control panel, allowing a group of heavily armored trandoshans to step off. Breaking off into pairs of two the trandoshans then held their weapons against their chest as two more individuals stepped off the skiff. The first was adorned in attire much like the target's yet with a few color changes. Along with this a black hood was draped over his eyes. One would think he would not be able to properly move about but that seemed not the case.

The second trandoshan adorned in the same attire with a minor difference of the hood to be draped above her eyes with something of a small crown perched upon her head. The two walked hand in hand while coming down the stairs then released their grasp when approaching the hunters.

"We expected only one hunter to be participating but this poses no issue. Allow me to introduce ourselves. We are one of the "Officials" here within this city to keep up with all government trade and functions."

Suddenly the female official, raised her hand for a moment to pause her partner's speech.

"The Bounty we have posted is of critical importance. The officials work in pairs and it is our duty to maintain peace in every major settlement on Trandosha. As you must know already you will be going after a slaver who has been very..open with his line of work."

The male official, sneered as his partner finished her words.

"We have always had dealings with the wookies of Kashyyyk. The galaxy knows this but in such hard times we have had to restrict our trade with them. The Hutts and Republic are at war and we cannot risk pulling ourselves into the war by starting an entire separate conflict with Kashyyyk. With Vorlua openly enslaving wookies and in the amounts he is doing the Officials fear that this situation could become out of control. That is why we have called the two of you here today to prevent an all out war."

 

[JMocks]

'I, understand,' Jake said with a nod. 'Mr. Vorlua will be taken care of. Now. Do you know if our mark is heavily guarded? Or not guarded at all? Does he carry any kind of weapons? Do you know where he's located, or, know a associate who does know where he's located?' Jake knew he asked many questions. But the answers to these questions would help greatly in their search for the marked man.

 

[Horizon]

"Mr.Vorlua has been spotted at his estate which is north of here. The estate itself is like any other nobleman's. But the thing to remember is the amount of armed guards on the premises. We have noted at least thirty armed guards patrolling at all times. The rest might be inside but we are mostly unsure on that end."

The female official smirked and raised her hand once more to halt her male counterpart as he ended his last sentence.


"There are two ways into the compound. The first is where we can provide with a sort of passes into the compound. Usually given to those whom have been checked out and are able to purchase a slave from Vorlua himself. The second option is fairly messier due to the fact you will be able to use your own starships to attack the compound. By doing this you can guarantee the kill but there is a chance he could escape considering they might have lookouts.

The choice is up to the both of you."

 

[JMocks]

Jake thought for a second. He didn't want to cause a huge scene. He wanted to take down his mark, somewhat quietly. 'I think option one will be our best bet. Its what I prefer. However, I can't speak for my colleague. I rather be face to face with my mark, then hoping I kill him.'

 

[Horizon]

The two officials looked at one another for a brief moment, exchanging simple nods before the male reached under the cape draped over his right arm. Pulling out two cards the male official offered them out, holding them at his fingertips.

"This will ensure you make it beyond the gate. Keep everything brief though. These passes only have enough information to get you so far within the compound before security finds out these passes have been forged."

With that the male official turned back to the skiff and cocked his head and nodded back at the two hunters before boarding the skiff.

"The Officials do send their regards and Trandosha will be in your gratitude whether they know it or not."

The female official then followed her partner on up to the skiff with the armed guards following in a single file march. Upon everyone boarding the craft, one of the armed guards took control of the skiff and reved its engines as it slowly hovered off the ground and spud away towards the city in which the hunters had landed by.

 

[JMocks]

Jake took the cards, and gave one to Ryyn. He then began his travel North, to Mr. Vorlua's estate. All he would need is to get face to face with his mark, and it would be all over. He just hoped he wouldn't be heavily guarded within the estate. If he were, then he'd have to try and separate him from the guards. He also hoped Ryyn could handle his own. He should; he's an ex-Taung. But things, can happen. And you always have to be preprepared. Otherwise, you could be looking up from you back. Not a pleasant sight. 'Come on lad,' he said as he looked back at Ryyn, 'we don't have all day,' he said with a friendly grin.

 

[Crusader]

Rynn kept quiet and let the older hunter do the talking. It all seemed too easy, using only a couple of cards to sneak in. He expected a stand off the moment they stepped foot inside the building, but their clients seemed to have worked things out for them to be a little easier. After all, their are alternatives to fighting. Rynn just wasn't so sure if he liked using them. Took away the fun out of the job.

"You're the boss." Rynn gave a little grin of his own as he followed Jake outside of the landing pads. He kept his left hand rested on his belt, letting his right swing freely as they walked towards the estate. As he was planning out the near future events in his head, trying to paint a picture and prepare himself, a question popped up.

"Other than the cards and killing this bastard, we have any sort of plans for getting out?" Not that he was terribly conserned about it or anything, but it always did help to have a way out of the frying pan.