[u][b]En Route to Nar Shaddaa[/b][/u]

"Were you able to gather any more information on our target?" Strakisssh asked the droid as he checked his weapons that he had gathered before leaving Paradise. It never hurt to be prepared. ZD-6R's optical sensors flashed once as he retrieved the information he had gathered before leaving Paradise. "I was able to gather a small amount of relevant information: Apparently our target left the Empire shortly after the Battle of Endor which in itself is not surprising. What [i]is[/i] surprising is how quickly he made a name for himself. From what information I have, he has gathered a number of mercenaries and smugglers and computer experts into an organization that he seems to be in charge of. He appears to be spreading his influence throughout the criminal underworld."

The Trandoshan paused at ZD's words. "I'm surprised the Hutts haven't dealt with him. From what I understand, they don't react well when upstarts try to muscle in on their operations." The Droid paused for a moment. "It does seem somewhat odd now that I think about it. Perhaps he doesn't have as much influence as he thinks he does."

The sight of Nar Shaddaa began to fill the view ports and both Strakisssh and ZD both checked their primary weaponry and made sure their blasters were fully charged as the shuttle began to head for a docking bay. "Remember: We need to take the target alive." ZD-6R told him in what could be construed as a stern voice. The Trandoshan nodded in agreement. "You said most of the sightings have been in the Red Sector?" The lizard man asked the droid.

"Correct. The last sighting was two days ago in the seventy third residential block of the Red Sector. Accounts state he and a small number of mercenaries were seen fighting with a local gang who were forced to retreat."

"Do you have a plan to draw him out?"

ZD's optical sensors turned blue for a moment. "I always have a plan. Despite our target being a former Imperial general he was known to be overconfident while serving in the Empire. What we need to do is attack his sense of pride."

"And how do you plan to accomplish that...?"

The droid turned to look at the Trandoshan.

"We need to attack something or someone close to him. I suggest we start by either attacking a number of his operations or territory."

The lizard like alien sighed heavily. "I'm going to be the bait again, aren't I?"