[38 BBY]
After the successful rescue of Narro Sienar, Arla brough him to a Katana Dreadnought . Where I was waiting. Narro was brought to a lounge by the bridge of the ship. Food and drink was ready for him and so was I.
When he saw me, he calmed with recognition.
"Ah, The Predator. I had thought this nice lady here was The Predator at first. The shared suit, tech, and skills and all that. However, I'm one of the privileged few to see a crappy, blurry photo of you. She couldn't be you. I did suspect she was an associate.", he said with relief as he sat down and gladly ate and drank.
"You lack nervousness and are relieved. Now you believe this is a rescue? I had sensed your uncertainty and apprehension before this meeting.", I ask.
Narro chuckles, "Oh, I know your reputation. If you wanted me dead. I would be dead. No one survives The Predator. I am curious how you knew of the assassination? Why you rescued me?"
I explain, "Siennar Technologies is a maker of starships, ground vehicles and planetary defense systems. All top notch and leading stuff too. Your friction with the Xi Char has produced fire. They wanted you dead. I had you saved because I want a partnership with you."
Narro considers my words, "The only people that want to partner with me, either want an army, or the means to defend against one. For saving my life, I'll gladly do both for a discount and lasting partnership. What do you need?"
I clack in approval, "Nothing so grand just yet. However, I need specialized vessels. Prioritizing stealth and speed. I have designs you can use directly, or draw inspiration from. You have the industry to produce them. I also need a few planetary defense systems and new ground vehicles made."
Narro rubs his hands together, "All my specialty. I'll happily fulfill the order. However, I am concerned about those damn zealous bugs trying to kill me again. Since they've gone this far, they won't stop. Could I employ your services to deter them at the least. I don't want to massacre them at all though. It would be a bad image for the company."
I chuckle, "I can persuade them to cease trying to kill you."
Narro smiles wide, "Ah, I'll be sure to repay the favor tenfold my new and dear customer."
"Then I will return you to your home and family now. Be at ease. You'll be troubled no more.", I say.
Narro Sienar was escorted home by a 4-person fireteam of Mandalorians.
Now I will have defenses for Myrkr, Typhon, Xend, and Had Abbadon. These 4 worlds are my power base that I must protect, maintain, and keep off the radar. It would troublesome to relocate.
After the meeting with Narro, Arla had some questions for me on the bridge.
"Bido, why outsource? We can build ships ourselves. Your drones can do the work.", she asked with curiosity.
I smirk, "It is to build a veil. Seemingly, I'll be outsourcing and building connections. Seeing eyes will only see this veil. Partners and connections will be a barrier they must look past to see my actual capabilities. They will be investigated first. All I'm doing is building layers mystery to better hide the truth."
Arla sighed, "How dreary."
I laugh, "Yes, it is dreary to build social, business, and even political layers. However, this is all for the future."
Arla walks over, holds my arm and drags me off my Captain's chair, "Then let's go make another future, I'm in the mood."
We entered the Captain's bedroom and only the stars know what happened in there.
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