OOC:Set the same time as the takeover of Farquak. TFE has been notified, and may become involved, since it is a moon orbiting Farquak. Later on in this post I mention mining some resources. Those are not actually real resources, but every planet would technically have some resources for us to exploit and we needed a reason to take the planet.

IC:

One week before on Farquak Jesmin had been sitting at a table with Jan Dondana at Bakura.

"So you see Jan, once we take Farquak, I'm not sure if we will be able to support those shipyards to their full capacity. What I propose is that while we are taking Farquak away from the Cren, we move in on Gernon, and uninhabited moon orbiting Farquak. That way we can set up a base there, or something. I do have some information of Gernon if you wish to see it?"

"Yes please."

Jesmin quickly transferred the data to Jan's datapad. As he was looking over the data she began to plan out the takeover in her mind.

After the fleet comes in, we will have to free Sawara, Dawara and the other prisoners that Crinium took from the Rebellion. While we are doing that, I will have to put in a call to MCR for some transports to come in with the necessary equipment to set up a base of operations on Gernon. I have reviewed the information myself, and I think that if we were to follow some of what Crinium had planned, like putting missile production facilities on it, and mining some of the resources, we could have an excellent base of operations set up, that is close enough to be able to support Farquak if it is ever attacked. Also, we will need to take a planet linking Farquak to known space, maybe take a few more providing links from Farquak to Mon Calamari, or at least Ando.

Jan pulled up the data on his data pad and found it surprisingly detailed.

Gernon
Orbiting Farquak
Farquak System
Dimensions: 100 000m in diameter
Terrain: Rocky, full of underground caverns and trenches, an excellent place to have hidden weapons prepared to shoot down enemy troops, vehicles and fighters
Population: None
Government: None

History:
Gernon is a moon orbiting Farquak over the equator, on exactly the other side of the planet as Farquak Junior, the other moon. It was never developed or populated, though Crinium does have some plans for it. Crinium was thinking of putting some missile production facilities in the underground caverns, protecting them from an orbital bombardment. To enter the underground caverns, you must find the right entry tunnel. The majority of the tunnels are around 200m wide and 1000m deep. The tunnels are usually vertical, so only fighters, transports and repulsor craft can enter. It is an easy place to defend as laser cannons can be built on the tunnel walls, to shoot down unwanted craft, and it would be easy to make large durasteel blast doors to protect the entry of the tunnel, and exit of the tunnel into the cavern. One possibility for a heavily defended planetary weapon would be to put it in one of these tunnels that wasn’t very deep and then have a small shield generator protecting it, with laser cannon turrets around it, to protect it. Crinium was also thinking of setting up a small mining camp on the moon.

"Do you have any information on Farquak or Farquak Junior?"

Jesmin was brought out of her thoughts by Jan's question.

"Yes I do have information on them both. Here it is."

Jesmin handed Jan a data pack with six data disks in it.

"There is more detail about Farquak adn the Cren then on Farquak Junior, but that is expected, since Farquak Junior was so recently colonised."

"Thank you."

Jan took the data pack and immediately started shuffeling through the information. While he was doing that Jesmin's danger sense started to tingle, but as she looked around the bar, she couldn't see any threats, and dismissed it.

It was probably nothing, I'm still a Padawan after all, and haven't trained in a long time...

Jan quickly popped the disks into his data pad and kept on reading.

Farquak

Sector: Edge of Galaxy, near Ssi-Ruuvi Star Cluster

System: Farquak System

Size: 200 000 kilometers in diameter

Population: 3 million Cren

Government: High Council

Natural Resources: None

Moons: Two, Farquak Junior and Gernon

Visitor Attractions: Planetary Capital, the Cren farms in Wedor Valley, renown across the world, and the Cren production factories.

Geological Data: Farquak is unique due to the fact that it has five different continents, each one exactly one fifth of the world away from each center.

Terrain: There is a different terrain for each continent. The continent of Dor has a lot of valleys, including the Wedor Valley. The continent of G’ral has a lot of swamps and lakes across it, and provides excellent fishing opportunities. The continent of Can’d has a lot of mountains ranges, which are ideal for hiding military operations from the peaking eye. It also provides a lot of turbo-skiing, a sport which many people do across the galaxy. The continent of Par is a giant desert, with a large lake in the center. The continent of Dern is a variety of mountains, valleys and plains, with lakes in the low valleys.

Detailed History of the Government:
A council of twelve Cren, who are elected every four years, runs Farquak. Originally when the Cren first settled Farquak, the eleven different landing ships turned into eleven different clans, where the captain was the ruler. There was a lot of fighting in between the eleven clans and peace did not seem like a likely prospect. The eleven clans were the Shri’wentok, the Dern’lya, the Gen’lem, the Wedor’t, the T’tegor’f, the Can’d’any, the H’ppar’mba, the K’ng’ral, the P’nor’tif, the Qu’anallier and the Ravit’ld.

The Wedor’t landed on the continent of Dor, in the Wedor valley, where they grow large amounts of food. They were mainly peaceful at the beginning, have a merger army, but then when they were attacked and some parts of their country were taken over, they started a resistance in caves in the valleys, and gain their territory back. Since then they have been sure to maintain a fairly large military presence. The T’tegor’f also landed on Dor, and where largely responsible for the fighting on Dor. They wished to control the whole world, but until then they tried to make do with the continent at that point, though they never succeeded. The Ravit’ld were controllers of the northern part of Dor, when the T’tegor’f started their advance against the Wedor’t, the Ravit’ld decided that they would do a sneak attack against the T’tegor’f. They sent out a fleet of ships, which they had originally used to fish the large predatorial Vit, recently converted into warships and attacked. They destroyed the capital of the T’tegor’f, before the troops attack the Wedor’t retreat, and managed to capture their capital back again. Since then the T’tegor’f, Ravit’ld and Wedor’t were always fighting about a narrow piece of land on the western edge of Dor, including the Wedor Valley.

The Shri’wentok, Gen’lem and Dern’lya all landed on Dern. The Dern’lya inhabited the mountainous regions, where they were always very militaristic. All their citizens over 16 were given two years military training and then spent four years minimum in the military. After their four years in the service they may do what they want. All the inhabitants of Dern’lya older then 18 and younger then 50 can be mobilized in one hour against any target. There are always spare weapons and vehicles available in case an emergency happens or somebody decides to rejoin the military. Every child over 5 was taught how to turbo-ski and they are all experts at it. The Shri’wentok in habited the valleys, and some parts of the plains. They are expert fishermen, and are naturals with all boats. They’re air force is minimal, with not a lot of area to launch from, but the pilots they do have are experts, as they weave through the sometimes very narrow valleys. The Gen’lem inhabit the plains and are expert shots, due to the fact that hunting makes up almost one third of the diet for some people, and almost all of the diet for others. The people living in rural areas on the plains eat large amounts of Dant, a four-legged animal that is quite swift, and has two horns. The Dant has a northerly cousin named the Dent. Crops are grown near the lake, while in the lake itself a large fishing industry thrives. Dern was launched into war when the Dern’lya came down from their mountains and started destroying villages on the edge of the plains, and launching explosives high into the air, where they pummeled to the ground in the valleys, destroying homes and killing people. The meager air force of the Shri’wentok was no match against the air force of the Dern’lya. But luckily the Gen’lem, saw the battle, and it’s massive air fleet launched and came to the rescue, decimating the Dern’lya. But the battle wasn’t done yet. The Dern’lya responded with a renewed bombardment, this time from the ocean. Battleships launched salvo after salvo from their anti-aircraft batteries, and the air fleet was forced to retreat. The Shri’wentok sent it’s own impressive fleet to decimate the battleships, but they had to fight against the explosive bombardments from the mountains. The Gen’lem decided to launch a huge assault. It’s own navy came along to catch the Dern’lya from the other side. Then it’s air fleet launched to destroy the enemy launching bombardment from the mountains. Their troops started up the mountain. The Shri’wentok sent its army up as well. This was the final and decisive battle. The Dern’lya were forced back into the mountains and then a small peace reigned.

The Can’d’any came from Can’d, the mountainous region. They, like the Dern’lya were set on war, and trained all their citizens. But unlike the Dern’lya, they were the only people to inhabit their continent and they made advantage of that. They built a huge navy of battleships, with an impressive air fleet. Then they built water transports for their tanks and troops. They were all set for war and started it, in their attack against Par. Par was in habited by the H’ppar’mba and the Qu’anallier. Peace had always reigned over Par until the Can’d’any came from Can’d with their impressive fleet. They started a long-range bombardment from water, while their air force flew ahead and picked targets. The air force also started a bombardment against enemy military targets, which were numerous despite the peace. The water transports landed and the tanks and troops moved out. Then the H’ppar’mba and the Qu’anallier made their alliance of Par, and launched their counter-attack. They had an impressive air fleet as well, and they showed it. They decimated the Can’d’any air fleet and moved out to attack the navy, which seemed to have limited anti-aircraft guns. The army of Par was not the biggest or best, but they had one major advantage. Traps. With the enemy air fleet gone, then Can’d’any army had no more intelligence. Traps with mines in them were laid, and marked on a map. Groups of snipers were set up behind protective covers, with a legion of troops hidden in between the two armies. Then mines were hidden in between them and the army. The Can’d’any army would receive a vicious surprise. This would prove to be a deciding factor in the war. In the end the Can’d’any army was completely wiped out, and their navy was forced to flee. There wasn’t a fight in between the two continents after that, but tensions were high in all their dealings.

G’ral is inhabited by the K’ng’ral and the P’nor’tif. They fish in the swamps and lakes. The swamps also provide interesting vegetation that is highly nutritious. There has never been a war between the two countries and they have always lived together peacefully, but they maintain strong militaries.

The Cren eventually formed the High Council, where the leader of each nation is a member. Also the citizens vote for the leader of the High Council every four years. The High Council makes all the decisions around what happens on Farquak.

Farquak was recently in a civil war, and there is still unrest in the population. I am sure that freeing Dawara, Sawara and the other prisoners of the Rebellion would create another uprising. That uprising, with our support, could lead to an excellent position for us to have some control of Farquak and it’s citizens, though there will probably always be some unrest.

Farquak Junior
Orbiting Farquak
Farquak System
Dimensions: 100 000m in diameter
Terrain: Rocky, mountainous
Population: Cren researchers, estimated to be 10 000 to 20 000, Cren builders and missile producers, estimated to be 50 000 to 70 000
Government: High Council

History:
Farquak Junior was originally populated when Crinium ordered that a research base be set up there. To build the research base, that would have all the information that the Cren had on ships, they needed a lot of builders. Therefore numerous construction companies were contacted to build the base, and 50 000 Cren were employed to build the necessary base. Then Crinium realized that since he was building numerous Damorian Manufacturing Missile Cruiser that he need more missile production facilities. He immediately ordered that missile production facilities be built, and that the second that one such facility was built, another would follow. Therefore there is a constant increase in the amount of missile production facilities being built. Since we would have to set up our own missile production facilities in Gernon, you may think that Farquak Junior is a better candidate. I think that it would be wiser to wait until we have the Cren on Farquak under control before we try to take any other planets that have Cren on them.

“I like your comments at the bottom, and see that we do have a good target for our first land battle on Farquak, freeing Sawara and Dawara, yet I still am wondering about the Gernon assault. There is a large chance that any of the material that we try to bring in would be stopped by the Ssi-Ruuk, and then we would have to wait for the transports to come again, probable to be attacked again.”

Commander J’apol was having a lazy day at the office when the call came in.

“Sir. You presence is requested at the Leafy Green bar immediately.”

“Why?”

“Unknown, but apparently it is urgent. An unknown civilian contacted us and told us to go to the Leafy Green, where a Mon Calamari and human were talking of treasonous acts.”

“Crap. Fine, I’m going. Watch the office for me while I’m gone.”

“Do you want backup?”

“What would I need backup for? It’s probably a hoax, and if it isn’t, well I can certainly take care of a human and a Mon Calamari. Watch the office, and don’t make any more stupid remarks.”

“Yes sir.”

Commander J’apol left the office.

Stupid idiots, they are always calling in hoaxes. I don’t know why I’m going, but still, I know my duty.

As he parked the police airspeeder in front of the Leafy Green, he walked in and immediately spotted the two that he was warned about.

It’s only Jesmin Ragabag, our chief admiral. That stupid caller was pulling another hoax. Oh well, I guess I’ll just wonder over and engage in some small talk. Perhaps she will put in a good word for me, since I followed up every lead to a treasonous plot, even though it might have been a hoax and a waste of my time.

Commander J’apol walked into the bar…

Jesmin glanced around the room again, and saw a Cren in a police uniform walking in.

“Jan,” she whispered, “we have about one minute until we have company, how do you think we should play it?”

Jesmin started to reach for her blaster, fully prepared to shoot her way out of the problem.

Jan was quick to answer.

“Well I have had numerous agents call in hoaxes about treasonous activity in the past here, so the commander is probably getting angry at the hoaxes, and decided to act like he was following the lead, and is only going to engage in some small talk. Don’t act yet, see what he wants, and be friendly.”

Jan finished talking as the officer walked up.

Commander J’apol strolled over casually.

“Admiral Ragabag, nice to see you. I was wondering, has there been any other Mon Calamari and human couples talking here today?”

“No Commander, why?”

“Well, we just received a call from an unknown informer saying that a Mon Calamari and human had been talking about treasonous activities here, so I decided to check it out, even though I thought it was a hoax.”

Jesmin stopped reaching for her blaster. To cover the move she quickly grabbed a handful credits from her pocket, to act as if she was preparing to pay the bill and leave.

“That was very smart of you to check everything out, I will be sure to remember to remind the commanding officer here of your excellent work. I will alert you if I do find anything out of the ordinary.”

“Thank you.”

Commander J’apol walked out of the bar.

“That was close. What do you say about us going to a more private location to finish this conversation?”

“Excellent idea.”

The two of them finished sipping their drinks and then walked out of the bar, after paying the bartender…

As they reached a safe house that Jesmin knew about, Jan decided to begin the conversation again.

“I liked your comments at the bottom, and see that we do have a good target for our first land battle on Farquak, freeing Sawara and Dawara, yet I still am wondering about the Gernon assault. There is a large chance that any of the material that we try to bring in would be stopped by the Ssi-Ruuk, and then we would have to wait for the transports to come again, probably to be attacked again.”

Jan followed Jesmin into the safe house and sat down on a couch.