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=== LOG START ===
She's been informed of the Red Blade cover, whoever she is. Groundwork has certainly been laid, but I would have preferred her methods to be more subtle. Verbally instructing me to be casual--twice--is not appreciated.
There was a Rattataki female in conversation with Javis. She seems to be one of his or Nem'ro's lieutenants, but has not yet been identified.
The words Nem'ro chose in welcome were frankly horrifying. "Wallow in opulence." I think I stammered slightly when I responded. I need to be more prepared for that sort of talk, because it's not likely to stop.
Toth'lazhen is aggressively working to draw Nem'ro's attention, and it seems to be working. However, it remains to be seen if his method is sustainable: He brought an attack by an enemy Hutt clan to Nem'ro's attention. Nem'ro ascended into a public rant on the subject. While Toth'lazhen is not presently an outlet for Nem'ro's anger, that may change.
Three different listening devices hidden throughout the room, all of similar make. They're likely the work of Nem'ro's followers, then. And the lack of any others suggests they might sweep for bugs themselves. Hopefully the listening devices in the bribes Intelligence provided were better hidden. I will have limited room to maneuver if they are found out. If I am confronted on the subject, whoever found them is to be treated as the Red Blade's preferred business partner.
▶ Check-in with handler. New orders received. Bolster Karrels Javis' standing, feed his Imperial sympathies. The operation is now receiving Sith oversight from Darth Jadus (see PROFILES, WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS).
==PROFILES==
Name/Alias: Jadus [d͡ʒeɪ.'dʌs]
Among the longer-serving members of the Dark Council, Darth Jadus is especially hard to find information on. This is especially true regarding participation in the war. Either his accomplishments have been entirely within the clandestine realm, or they've been systematically scrubbed from the record.
Many high-ranking Sith take multiple apprentices in a far more cutthroat approach to the merit adoptive system, but Jadus has had only had one, to general knowledge. It is unclear whether this arrangement is still extant.
Despite the lack of information, pictures and holos up to ten years old are easy enough to find. None show his face. He has a devoted following among a certain subset of Imperial citizens, due to controvertial public statements. The political views attributed to him are radical by Sith standards: non-Human/Pureblood citizenship, some form of resource distribution between Sith and Imperials, etc. In fact, his policies are part of why I wasn't the only chiss in my training cohort. House Sabosen is currently hoarding positions in the Secret Police, so Intelligence's openness to non-Humans leaves it attractive to those of us without Ruling or prominent family names.
That is not to say that Jadus can be expected to have sympathy for anyone, especially chiss. He is Human. He is a Sith. He likely has decided that non-Humans are a valuable resource to be exploited in intelligence work, rather than equal or superior beings. And Sith are notoriously volatile, even compared to most humans. If he is monitoring this operation, then I have even more incentive to aproach this professionally and cleanly, especially in easily accessible material sent to the home office.
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Name/Alias: Karrels Javis ([ˈkæɹ.əls 'd͡ʒar.vɪs])
Identified by Intelligence as posessing pro-Imperial sentiments, and that seems to bear out in his spontaneous comments: he likes more orderly business than Nem'ro. He also says he's worked with Nem'ro since the Hutt killed Javis' gang when the Human was 13 (~8 equivalent). It's unclear whether Javis still holds any traumatic memories or ill will from the event, or if he is sufficiently maladjusted to have emotionally abandoned his former allies.
He may be failing to retain favor, but he has significant history in Jiguuna and will have contacts and local knowledge. Remaining consistent in taking supporting actions in the area will be important: he is likely to find out much of it.
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Name/Alias: Linh ([lɪn])
I don't know if she made assumptions about new field agents or chiss or both, but her behavior was frankly galling. She shouldn't have directly given me instructions on behavior and locating an Imperial contact. There were two people sitting no more than three or four meters from her. I will not be making contact with her again if at all possible.
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Name/Alias: Lycus Mattle ['laɪ̯.kʌs mætl]
The trainer Linh directed me to. Thank the Flame he's releatively discreet.
Name/Alias: Toth'lazhen [tɔθ.lɑ.'ʒɛn]
Toth'lazhen is presently a threat to operational objectives, but conversely is also a backup. One that may grow increasingly harder to use if I take actions openly supporting Karrels in particular rather than Nem'ro's businesses in general. Let Karrels claim what I do, but do not explicitly back him up.
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== PROFILE UPDATES ==
Name/Alias: Suudaa Nem'ro (['sɯː.dɐː 'ne̞m.ɹo̞], ['ne̞m.əɹ.o̞])
It seems I won't have to worry about much direct attention from the Hutt while he's emotionally distracted. But if Javis is right, his impulsive rage may lead to extreme complications nontheless. Thus, this operation is now time-sensitive.
== WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ==
▶ Nem'ro's behavior runs counter to operational objectives. Remain aware of gang war activities.
This is by far the biggest nuisance. Karrels Javis is my immediate target for influence, but Nem'ro must sign off on all major decisions, and thus his feelings on the matter are what counts. Nem'ro must either be made to think of the Empire as exploitable and a boon to his own self-interest, or he must be kept vulnerable to a point that he desires foreign allies. The former would likely require more resources than I presently have, and the latter carries the danger that he may lash out at Fa'athra to a degree that damages the actual Imperial objectives in the region: its mining and industrial capacity.
There are few things more tiresome than a Human that thinks they're better. They are not. They are simply common to the point where one of them will eventually blunder into victory. It takes no skill to be prolific, any more than a fungus has great plans and ambitions when it spreads over a stump.
Still, it is a weakness to exploit. Being chiss complicates the process of course, but I can still describe the Empire in terms that will appeal to him. Complaints about personal treatment by Imperial Humans may have their use.
As previously covered, I don't think Toth'lazhen's strategy for personal status gain has long-term stability. But it only needs to last long enough, to either sink my mission or act as a back-up. Given that killing him would likely unbalance Nem'ro, keeping Toth'lazhen contained and minimizing any anatonistic feelings toward the Red Blade will be necessary.
Keeper may be my immediate superior, but Jadus oversees the entirety of the Intelligence bureau. He is ultimately the one who decides the success of my career--more than that, given the legal latitude given to Sith in the Empire. While this operation is obviously the work of more than just myself, I am playing a role that could ensure or doom the entire thing.
Thus, I am not simply sculpting my behavior to manipulate my targets, nor to perform to Keeper's expectations. It is known what Jadus considers most expedient, and suitable for his public statements. But it is unclear what he actually approves of. For lack of insight on this, I will have to follow public cues. Take the most efficient route, use whoever is needed to get the job done, and do not expose the operation in any way. The ideal operation is an undiscovered one.
I cannot decide whether I am thankful for my lack of experience with Force-afflicted chiss, or whether it would have been better to have such a reference point now that I am employed by the Empire. Perhaps chiss who are affected behave in a uniquely chiss way. Perhaps they are drawn to the same combative behavior as Sith and Jedi. I do not know. I suppose in the end, I'm simply relieved to know that when I eventually return home, I will not have to deal with any of them.
Unless I get branded as a specialist after foreign service. That would be an unpleasant outcome.
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=== LOG END ===
Arrived at Nem'ro's palace. Made initial contact with an imperial agent or asset, Linh (see PROFILES). Provided access to further Imperial contact in Jiguuna for arms and training.
She's been informed of the Red Blade cover, whoever she is. Groundwork has certainly been laid, but I would have preferred her methods to be more subtle. Verbally instructing me to be casual--twice--is not appreciated.
Approached one of Nem'ro's advisors, Karrels Javis (see PROFILES).
There was a Rattataki female in conversation with Javis. She seems to be one of his or Nem'ro's lieutenants, but has not yet been identified.
Initiated contact with Nem'ro, handed off bribes. Gained his approval to conduct business on Hutta.
The words Nem'ro chose in welcome were frankly horrifying. "Wallow in opulence." I think I stammered slightly when I responded. I need to be more prepared for that sort of talk, because it's not likely to stop.
Audience interrupted by another advisor, Toth'lazhen (see PROFILES). Shifted focus to Javis.
Toth'lazhen is aggressively working to draw Nem'ro's attention, and it seems to be working. However, it remains to be seen if his method is sustainable: He brought an attack by an enemy Hutt clan to Nem'ro's attention. Nem'ro ascended into a public rant on the subject. While Toth'lazhen is not presently an outlet for Nem'ro's anger, that may change.
Secured guest quarters.
Three different listening devices hidden throughout the room, all of similar make. They're likely the work of Nem'ro's followers, then. And the lack of any others suggests they might sweep for bugs themselves. Hopefully the listening devices in the bribes Intelligence provided were better hidden. I will have limited room to maneuver if they are found out. If I am confronted on the subject, whoever found them is to be treated as the Red Blade's preferred business partner.
▶ Check-in with handler. New orders received. Bolster Karrels Javis' standing, feed his Imperial sympathies. The operation is now receiving Sith oversight from Darth Jadus (see PROFILES, WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS).
==PROFILES==
Name/Alias: Jadus [d͡ʒeɪ.'dʌs]
> Species: Human
> Sex: Male
> Gender: Masculine
> Height: Unknown
> Skin color: Unknown
> Eye color: Unknown
> Hair color: Unknown
> Identifying features: Distinctive eyeless mask with a red mark from forehead to mouth-height.
> Status: Dark Lord, Dark Council member overseeing the Sphere of Intelligence.
Among the longer-serving members of the Dark Council, Darth Jadus is especially hard to find information on. This is especially true regarding participation in the war. Either his accomplishments have been entirely within the clandestine realm, or they've been systematically scrubbed from the record.
Many high-ranking Sith take multiple apprentices in a far more cutthroat approach to the merit adoptive system, but Jadus has had only had one, to general knowledge. It is unclear whether this arrangement is still extant.
Despite the lack of information, pictures and holos up to ten years old are easy enough to find. None show his face. He has a devoted following among a certain subset of Imperial citizens, due to controvertial public statements. The political views attributed to him are radical by Sith standards: non-Human/Pureblood citizenship, some form of resource distribution between Sith and Imperials, etc. In fact, his policies are part of why I wasn't the only chiss in my training cohort. House Sabosen is currently hoarding positions in the Secret Police, so Intelligence's openness to non-Humans leaves it attractive to those of us without Ruling or prominent family names.
That is not to say that Jadus can be expected to have sympathy for anyone, especially chiss. He is Human. He is a Sith. He likely has decided that non-Humans are a valuable resource to be exploited in intelligence work, rather than equal or superior beings. And Sith are notoriously volatile, even compared to most humans. If he is monitoring this operation, then I have even more incentive to aproach this professionally and cleanly, especially in easily accessible material sent to the home office.
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Name/Alias: Karrels Javis ([ˈkæɹ.əls 'd͡ʒar.vɪs])
> Species: Human (cyborg)
> Sex: Male
> Gender: Masculine
> Height: ~180 cm
> Skin color: #753
> Eye color: #531
> Hair color: #ddd
> Identifying features: Cybernetic right eye: pinhole lens, two white leads descending to cheek, auxiliary sensor disc attached above orbit. Left temple attachment point for lead (neural interface?). Bald, with a drooping moustache. Scar beneath lip, left side, descending leftwards. Scar on mid-left jaw.
> Status: An advisor and lieutenant to Sudaa Nem'ro.
Identified by Intelligence as posessing pro-Imperial sentiments, and that seems to bear out in his spontaneous comments: he likes more orderly business than Nem'ro. He also says he's worked with Nem'ro since the Hutt killed Javis' gang when the Human was 13 (~8 equivalent). It's unclear whether Javis still holds any traumatic memories or ill will from the event, or if he is sufficiently maladjusted to have emotionally abandoned his former allies.
He may be failing to retain favor, but he has significant history in Jiguuna and will have contacts and local knowledge. Remaining consistent in taking supporting actions in the area will be important: he is likely to find out much of it.
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Name/Alias: Linh ([lɪn])
> Species: Human
> Sex: Female
> Gender: Unknown
> Height: ~175 cm
> Skin color: #f84
> Eye color: #210
> Hair color: #110
> Identifying features: short nose, straight hair, epicanthic fold. Freckle halfway from right eye inner corner to hairline, two below right lip corner. Wears no foundation--or exceptionally natural look--but her eyebrows appear to be penciled on.
> Status: Imperial agent/asset
I don't know if she made assumptions about new field agents or chiss or both, but her behavior was frankly galling. She shouldn't have directly given me instructions on behavior and locating an Imperial contact. There were two people sitting no more than three or four meters from her. I will not be making contact with her again if at all possible.
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Name/Alias: Lycus Mattle ['laɪ̯.kʌs mætl]
> Species: Human
> Sex: Male
> Gender: Unknown
> Height: ~170 cm
> Skin color: #a63
> Eye color: #321
> Hair color: #764
> Identifying features: large nose (short), straight hair, monolid. Dark, heavy eyebrows that thin substantially on the outer edge. Prominent wrinkling and freckles (esp. around eyes).
> Status: Imperial agent/asset
The trainer Linh directed me to. Thank the Flame he's releatively discreet.
Name/Alias: Toth'lazhen [tɔθ.lɑ.'ʒɛn]
> Species: Twi'lek (Lethan)
> Sex: Male
> Gender: Masculine
> Height: ~165 cm
> Skin color: #
> Eye color: #
> Hair color: N/A
> Identifying features: Dark circuit-like tattoos on lekku. Short nose, upturned eyes (slightly wide-set). Darker skin around eyes, mouth and chin.
Toth'lazhen is presently a threat to operational objectives, but conversely is also a backup. One that may grow increasingly harder to use if I take actions openly supporting Karrels in particular rather than Nem'ro's businesses in general. Let Karrels claim what I do, but do not explicitly back him up.
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== PROFILE UPDATES ==
Name/Alias: Suudaa Nem'ro (['sɯː.dɐː 'ne̞m.ɹo̞], ['ne̞m.əɹ.o̞])
> Species: Hutt
> Sex: Hemaphrodite
> Gender: Masculine
> Height: ~300 cm
> Skin color: #772
> Eye color: R #741/L #585 (heterochromia)
> Hair color: N/A
> Identifying features: Heterochromia, two thin scars or folds from right nostril to first chin fold.
> Status: Hutt Cartel member, administrator/gang leader of Jiguuna. Accepted bribe from Red Blade in exchange for approval of business. Currently in a violent territorial dispute with the Fa'athra Hutt Clan.
It seems I won't have to worry about much direct attention from the Hutt while he's emotionally distracted. But if Javis is right, his impulsive rage may lead to extreme complications nontheless. Thus, this operation is now time-sensitive.
== WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ==
▶ Nem'ro's behavior runs counter to operational objectives. Remain aware of gang war activities.
Prioritize all actions that visibly diminish the Fa'athra Clan.
This is by far the biggest nuisance. Karrels Javis is my immediate target for influence, but Nem'ro must sign off on all major decisions, and thus his feelings on the matter are what counts. Nem'ro must either be made to think of the Empire as exploitable and a boon to his own self-interest, or he must be kept vulnerable to a point that he desires foreign allies. The former would likely require more resources than I presently have, and the latter carries the danger that he may lash out at Fa'athra to a degree that damages the actual Imperial objectives in the region: its mining and industrial capacity.
Karrels Javis has some Human-supremacist leanings. Usable with care to turn him against self interest and local support networks.
There are few things more tiresome than a Human that thinks they're better. They are not. They are simply common to the point where one of them will eventually blunder into victory. It takes no skill to be prolific, any more than a fungus has great plans and ambitions when it spreads over a stump.
Still, it is a weakness to exploit. Being chiss complicates the process of course, but I can still describe the Empire in terms that will appeal to him. Complaints about personal treatment by Imperial Humans may have their use.
Retain possibility of Toth'lazhen back-up if possible.
As previously covered, I don't think Toth'lazhen's strategy for personal status gain has long-term stability. But it only needs to last long enough, to either sink my mission or act as a back-up. Given that killing him would likely unbalance Nem'ro, keeping Toth'lazhen contained and minimizing any anatonistic feelings toward the Red Blade will be necessary.
Darth Jadus is monitoring this operation. Keep progress reports consistent and substantial.
Keeper may be my immediate superior, but Jadus oversees the entirety of the Intelligence bureau. He is ultimately the one who decides the success of my career--more than that, given the legal latitude given to Sith in the Empire. While this operation is obviously the work of more than just myself, I am playing a role that could ensure or doom the entire thing.
Thus, I am not simply sculpting my behavior to manipulate my targets, nor to perform to Keeper's expectations. It is known what Jadus considers most expedient, and suitable for his public statements. But it is unclear what he actually approves of. For lack of insight on this, I will have to follow public cues. Take the most efficient route, use whoever is needed to get the job done, and do not expose the operation in any way. The ideal operation is an undiscovered one.
I cannot decide whether I am thankful for my lack of experience with Force-afflicted chiss, or whether it would have been better to have such a reference point now that I am employed by the Empire. Perhaps chiss who are affected behave in a uniquely chiss way. Perhaps they are drawn to the same combative behavior as Sith and Jedi. I do not know. I suppose in the end, I'm simply relieved to know that when I eventually return home, I will not have to deal with any of them.
Unless I get branded as a specialist after foreign service. That would be an unpleasant outcome.
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=== LOG END ===
