Ezekiel Frost
Mar 13th, 2004, 09:30:35 PM
This is one of those situations that no one wants to be in. As things stand, one of the New Republic's supply depots near the Balmorran Empire's borders is no longer in New Republic hands. An unknown force has taken the depot and is holding hostages. As well, the entire depot is shut down, creating a more than minor shortage of basic necessities needed in other New Republic outposts in the area.
Normally, troops would simply be sent in to take care of the situation and return the depot to its rightful owners. In this case, however, such a solution will not work. It is strongly suspected that the culprits are from the Balmorran Emprie itself, if for no other reason than the fact that there are no other groups capable of such a feat anywhere in the area. As such, if a large group is sent to quell the disturbance the usurpers will simply retreat to their territory and repeat the process at a later date. Such a situation occurred not three months ago, and the Republic is not willing to repeat the ordeal.
For that reason, Ezekiel is on a shuttle to start negotiations. His first priority is to secure the release of the prisoners. After that, he is to do what is necessary to prevent such assaults in the future. Though not a statesman, Ezekiel's special gifts with the Force make him very persuasive when dealing with others... VERY persuasive. He can only hope his abilities will lead him through to a favorable conclusion.
Normally, troops would simply be sent in to take care of the situation and return the depot to its rightful owners. In this case, however, such a solution will not work. It is strongly suspected that the culprits are from the Balmorran Emprie itself, if for no other reason than the fact that there are no other groups capable of such a feat anywhere in the area. As such, if a large group is sent to quell the disturbance the usurpers will simply retreat to their territory and repeat the process at a later date. Such a situation occurred not three months ago, and the Republic is not willing to repeat the ordeal.
For that reason, Ezekiel is on a shuttle to start negotiations. His first priority is to secure the release of the prisoners. After that, he is to do what is necessary to prevent such assaults in the future. Though not a statesman, Ezekiel's special gifts with the Force make him very persuasive when dealing with others... VERY persuasive. He can only hope his abilities will lead him through to a favorable conclusion.