[R17 - Siskeen - AI] Corporate Divide

Corporate Divide

As the golden hues of Siskeen’s setting sun spill through the conference room windows, casting long shadows across the sleek wooden desk, Lady Hagathel and Prex Yusai stand on each side of the table. The soft hum of the holoprojector illuminates the room with the blue-tinged images of Jula and Jerro, both awaiting their mother’s instructions from afar. Lady Hagathel’s expression is tense but composed, her gaze steady as she addresses her children with a sense of urgency, aware that swift action is now a necessity. Prex Yusai stands opposite her, observing with an inscrutable calm as she breaks the silence.

Lady Hagathel: “Jer, Jula, we must begin quietly moving key ARGO assets from Siskeen to Arkanis. Keep everything low profile; we can’t afford to draw attention.”

Prex Yusai: “I can coordinate the initial transfers, Lady Hagathela. We will maintain a standard shipping schedule to avoid suspicion.”

Jula: “Thank you, Prex. I will arrange for new facilities on Arkanis. We will need a plan for relocating assets upon arrival here.”

Jerro: “Downloading Arkanis transit ledger now. We will send a few suggestions.”

Prex Yusai nods…

Lady Hagathel: "No need to contact our partners yet. We do not want to alarm anyone. Act quickly and stay vigilant. Prex, keep me informed of any… developments. Jula, Jer, be careful.”

Prex Yusai: “Understood, Lady Hagathela.”

Jula: “Yes, Mother. We are ready.”

Some time after...

In the sleek conference room of the Argoplex, a meeting was in session with several key business partners of ARGO Industries. As the doors slid open, four representatives filed in: an overweight Twi'lek male with a calculating gaze, a gruff Aqualish, a sharp-eyed Sullustan woman, and a poised Pantoran woman with an air of quiet authority. They stood around the conference table, exchanging wary glances as Prex Yusai, ARGO’s CEO, positioned himself beside Lady Hagathela. Composed as ever, Hagathela addressed them with a tone both serious and steady. “We are entering a period of heightened vigilance,” she began, her gaze sweeping the room. “I suspect Imperial activity in this sector is intensifying, and we must consider protective measures for our shared interests. Preparedness will be essential.” Her words settled into a tense silence as each representative assessed the gravity of the situation and its potential impact on their work with ARGO.

Suddenly, a series of blaster shots pierced the quiet, echoing down the hallway, and the conference room door was forced open as Imperial officers and troopers burst in, weapons raised. The startled partners were hurriedly ushered out, casting worried glances back at Lady Hagathela, who remained steadfast, her expression unreadable.

An officer stepped forward, snapping binders onto her wrists as she was taken into custody. She caught Prex Yusai’s calm, almost expectant gaze, a glimmer of betrayal in his eyes. Realizing the setup, anger flashed across her face before she was led away, leaving a chilling silence in the wake of her capture.

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I love playing with architecture from different sci-fi franchises. In this case a conference room from the Alien franchise mixed with a few SWy elements. More photos below.

Spoiler

More photos

A better photo of the holo call.

Lots of cool lighting experiments...

Also spend a long time getting the logo to fit...

Here's the ARGO Industries leadership. From left to right: CEO Prex Yusai, Jerro Garlon (Son), Lady Hagathela Garlon (Mother), Jula Garlon (Daughter).

Inspiration. 😉