~| Cellblock 2 |~

As always, there was no warning when the Thick door of the cellblock opened. What was different was simple. Unlike a single Sith, there marched in no less than fifteen troopers, all in full armor. Each pointed their weapons towards the prisoners within. Following them but a moment later, was another in similar armor, but marked above one breast with a insignia of rank. He was clearly the one in charge. He stopped before the pillar in the center of the cellblock, inserting a data spike into a small slot therein, which in turn disabled the cell shields. 

The soldiers leveled their weapons towards the prisoners within. There were two humans, two Twi’leks and one Kaminoan prisoner there. The Kaminoan seemed to be clutching some object in his hands. The twi’lek in the cell beside the door seemed particularly discomforted by it, while the human in cell opposite the door seemed not to cringe so much as the other human, who stood beside the door. The leader walked around the cells, looking at each of the prisoners, his expression invisible beneath the helmet. After the third circuit, he stopped before the first twi’lek, right beside the door. [i]“Prisoner 224-659-57. You have proven your worth to the Emperor. It is… lacking.”[/i] he said to her with his synthesized voice, then nodded to the three troopers aiming their weapons at her. [i]”Kill her.[/i]

The troopers did not hesitate. Did not care that she was clearly unarmed. They opened fire instantly, firing bolt after bolt into her body. Even after she collapsed to the floor, the continued firing. The commander crossed his hands behind his back, fingering the lightsaber sheathed along his left wrist, walking on to circle the remaining cells. The lightsaber was the only indication he was a Sith. He stopped before the human right beside the door, one of the two humans. [i]”Prisoner 224-412-10. Your value to the Emperor has been… Tested. It is not lacking… Yet.”[/i] He said. On one hand, she looked relieved, but fear still shone in her eyes. Though not visible to anyone, the Sith found this pleasing.

Once again, the commander started circling the central pillar. He stopped before the human opposite the door. [i]”Prisoner 202-412-53. You worth has been tested. You will be of use to the Emperor. You will live.”[/i] He turned away from her, marching over to the other Twi’lek. [i]”Prisoner 224-659-63. You usefulness to the Emperor has been tested. It has been found… Sufficient.”[/i] he said to her, his synthetic voice emotionless. Then, and only then did he give the Kaminoan anything but a glancing look. [i]”Prisoner 224-103-14. You will be of use to the Emperor. You will come with me.”[/i] The Commander turned around, marching out of the cellblock. Two of the soldiers with their weapons aimed at the Kaminoan slowly stepped into the cell, always keeping their weapons aimed at the prisoner, until they were behind him. One of them prodded him in the back, indicating he should move, which he did after a moment, holding the object in his hands close. The faint red glow from the object could be seen as he passed the other prisoners. Then the other soldiers drew back, the last one pulling out the dataspike from the central column, after which the Force fields upon each cell reactivated. After they had departed, the cellblock door closed again.

~| At the same time: in Sith quarters, block L1 |~

Minder 62 entered the quarters of the Sith lord Sish. He eyed the various decorations, some with admiration, others with trivial indifference. His eyes met those of the Sith, who came walking out of a side chamber the moment he entered. [i]“Sith. Imperial intelligence has a task for you. One requiring your special...[/i] Talents[i]. We need you to remove an...[/i] Obstacle[i]. You may use whatever means you see fit. You will not be punished for it. It will be ensured.”[/i] As always, he spoke utterly without feeling. The only evidence he found the idea pleasant was his emphasis on certain words. [i]”You are to remove the Sith Lord Jaicen Varien and the Jedi prisoner Taia Venthon...[/i] Permanently[i].”[/i] With that, he turned around, walking away, leaving the Sith lord to figure out the meaning behind his words.