Valore's Private Office (enter w/ Permission Only)

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Frey Valore had left the most recent gathering of the Senate with a heavy heart. The Senate, as he had voted, would go to war. War was always a shocking time but he would do his best to keep stability in the Republic as possible.

He had come into contact with a representative of Czerka. Normally he would not get into the affairs of such a large business, but if he had not intervened the session of the Senate would go on for hours.

Now he waited behind his desk ready to meed with the man who had brought creating an army before the Senate. Things had certainly changed over the years...

[harborg]

Hasen knocked loudly and entered the office. He stood at the doorway and bowed slightly Valore thank you for see me. Hasen walked to the front of Valore's desk and took a seat. so.. down to business.

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He stood as the representative entered the Room. "Welcome," the senator waited as the man took his seat and he continued on. Choosing not to sit, he offered Hasen a drink.

"Since we both know the means of this meeting there is no sense in being blunt. The Republic is at war. Quite possibly one we are not ready for. This is where you come in..."

The senator crossed the room, already he had spent hours working this through. He knew they were entering a gray area of the law, but he found it easier to make a choice that saved a life now rather than one that might cost one.

"Under Republic law, you are permitted the rights to defend yourself in open, Republic, space. Czerka, being already well-manned, would be better served by enlisting droids over paying mercenaries to defend your cargo. Furthermore, the Republic looks down on those who sell themselves for fighting.

"Taking this into account, by law, you have the right to create a 'Droid Protection Unit.' You are permitted five droids for every one human life. This, my friend is under Republic space. I will trust that you will adhere to this law even though we are at war and fighting may continue into Republic Space.

"On the other hand, I believe much of this war will be waged far from the Republic border. If you truly want to prove your intentions noble, you may choose to 'protect yourselves' with as many droids as you can fit on one ship. Defend the border of Republic space, and the Senate will more than likely approve your standings as an army."

He left his position of staring out his office window to face the Representative. "Patience will get your the authorization you need but you must fully understand the consequences of commanding an army. Many Senators will be weary of permitting another fighting unit but it you are truly looking to help, you know what is needed of you."

[harborg]

Hasen kindly refused drink offered to him and listened to Frey Valore. After Frey finished Hasen got up and looked outside the window in his office. Yes, My company has a new design for a droid that will make it more effective, and my company will be paying major dollars to keep this operation. My company can not afford for this to fail, it will bankrupt the company. So I decided to take command of the operation. This would have a positive affect for the senators correct? Hasen asked.

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"I don't quite follow... I am talking about the safety and security of the Republic and you are concerned with making a profit."

Valore thought many of the Senators to be corrupt but businessmen, they were far worse. After giving a speech of defense and security his only response.

"I'd have you know that I care very little about the Czerka cooperation.The success or failing of your new battle driod weighs light on my heart.

"What I care about is defending the Republic. My good sir, I have given you a plan and reason for keeping your droid unit. All you must do is abide by the law while in Republic space and terminate any Sith invasion or task force on the Border.

"After you prove yourself, you will have the droid market you are looking for."

[harborg]

Profit? Czerka will be making no money out of this, The Republic is not going to finance this army, I just want to make sure the company does not go bankrupt if the operation fails.

Hasen sighed maybe this job too corruptive for me Hasen thought.

Hasen faced Valore, How soon do you think the Sith will attack?