Thorilide Refinery Infiltration

Excerpt from Cdr. Bannon’s log: Since I was already in the system, high command tasked me with a covert operation on the planet Gorse. The mission was to infiltrate a New Republic thorilide refinery, and plant a transmitter spike for future operations. This was usually a mission for a small crew like Reaper Squad, but ever since Nadiri, and Rae Sloane’s strike on Gorse, New Republic security has tightened. This meant I was to spearhead a diversion, disguised as a diplomatic mediator between Zeltron suppliers and the refinery boss, while Reaper Squad and a stormtrooper platoon from the 88th infiltrated the installation.

Cdr. Bannon: Greetings Dr. Sihlbar. I’m here to deliver a message from Minister Freyi An’zeli.

The two New Republic security officers flinched as Cdr. Bannon held out a small holoprojector, and a beautiful (by humanoid standards) flickering figure came to life mid-air…

Minister Freyi: Dr.! I will dispense of the pleasantries and get straight to business. For too long have you and your new government exploited the hospitality of Zeltron. We will block all baradium shipments rerouted from the Zel system until you agree to Cdr. Bannon’s terms…

The Zeltron paused for a moment...

Minister Freyi: Should you choose not to agree, Zeltron will turn to the aid of the Imperial Triumvirate!

The Mon Calamari Dr. looked from side to side, blinking a few times before muttering…

Dr. Sihlbar: Tshis es non negoseable? Tshe New Rebublic does not answer to imperial threatsh.

A transmission crackled through to Cdr. Bannon’s hidden ear-pierce…

Lt. Sin Veruna: Commander. I’m in position. Ready to take out the scum on your signal! 

Cdr. Bannon turned his attention to the Mon Calamari...

Cdr. Bannon: You can kiss your Baradium supply goodbye.

Lt. Delp Wep: Not s-so hasty. A renegotiation of the agreement with Zeltron sh-should take place with the Gorse refinery administration, not with the refineries directly. I suggest you make an appointment with the board. We can escort you to the administration building.

Cdr. Bannon: That won’t be necessary!

The Commander nodded, and the low muffled sound of two silent sniper bolts - PZZHAM - BZZHAMM - is drowned out by the mechanical hum of the refinery... 

Some moments before on top of platform nine...

Lt. Fell Vreach: Fell here! Had to put a runner down. I have another engineer top-side. He’s quiet for now. 

Meanwhile on the basin walkway...

Maj. Raath Hagar: This is Raath. We’ve unlocked the back entrance. We’ll enter the installation from here and from the sewer drains below.

And below in the basin...

Srg. Wellen (TK-6382): Quiet! Get into the drain quickly, but keep it down! We have live ones at the basin.