“they call for help and before help arrives, all that remains is pieces. no survivors, no goods taken, only destroyed." she looks up at him, well aware of the impossibility of what she's about to say – but it fits her theory of the motives not inherently being political. “what's even odder is that they seem to continue on their trajectory, moving closer to their destinations, rather than turning around or pausing. these are merchant ships, they aren't…fast.”
she adjusts in her seat, turning to look at the pacing jedi master. for someone who was supposed to exemplify patience and grace, the cracks sure were showing today. “do you remember about seven years ago, the trouble the pyke syndicate got into with their activities on black rock? lost a headquarters and many members, if i recall correctly."
the baron grott had used varl's moon to breed deadly predators capable of surviving in space without an atmosphere or protection - the same creatures that drove the hutt's out of their original star system, which was then abandoned by the pyke syndicate after these events. the competitive games turned into a massacre for the attendees and competitors when the “hungry hands” broke loose.
“these things convince their prey to move closer, and they would have no reason to keep anything if they're just doing it for food. problem is, these merchant timelines have the republic, essentially, putting them on a feeding schedule." she lets that sink in, and then continues, "and another question; how did they get there?”
"we do - which is why this is quite alarming." obi-wan pointedly ignored his newfound ally's demand, continuing to pace across the floor of the ship. he was missing something. his assistance in this endeavour was to put a stop to the pirates in question - but obi-wan's initial investigations had come up with nothing concrete. there was no evidence of theft, which would have been the goal of a group of marauders targeting a trade route. there was only pure destruction to be found, and splintered resources drifting through open space.
he might have expected the separatists to be involved, but there was no sign of their influence either. this attack felt entirely too... random. there was more to the situation than met the eye. he felt it. he was sure of it.
as for what it was, well - that was the rub, wasn't it? he did not know. he hoped someone like maggie might be able to help him detect the anomalies, but their slow progress grated on his nerves like water over stone, wearing away his faculties at a frustratingly steady pace.
"who else would benefit from the destruction of such valuable goods? if not pirates, or separatists, then who?"
“you should be the bigger person” absolutely not. i’m cursing his entire bloodline.
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