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Thread: The Path of The Squad Leader
The Path of the Squad Leader
Dear Mom,
I have finally mastered my profession. I know it took me a long time to get there. Some people have done it in a day. But at least I feel I learned all the small nuances of it as I progressed. I never would have gotten here had it not been for Prime. They all helped me along the way. Some of them even made the ultimate sacrifice and had to be cloned due to my errors. None complained. Truly a testament to the camaraderie within the group. I could even be appointed a Master in Meridian Reach, thanks to Mayor Haatr recently placing Trainers in the city. It was a tough road, but now the real work truly begins.
Due to recent changes in the environment, I will not be able to use Goku, my Dragonet, in combat anymore. He is just too hard to control. I have the option of further training my Creature Handler skills to retain my use of him, but that would be at the cost of my Tracking ability. I value that too much when I’m out in the middle of nowhere, and need to find game for the squad. I also unfortunately will not be able to have Daffy accompany me on anymore missions as he is just tiring of the battles. Yes he is starting to age and I believe I will let him retire into my Command Center and just relax there. Goku I freed, as I did with my other pets as well. But Daffy is just too attached to me for that, and yes I admit, I’m also too attached to him as well.
Meridian Reach has also been progressing well. While we had an explosive growth at first, it seems to have leveled off. Haatr has taken to Mayor very well and is doing an excellent job of it. I give him credit, for I certainly do not want to be getting mixed up with Politics. Aromat has been taking more time off lately as his sister, Tamora has been around more often. She seems to be very determined in her goals, which of course doesn’t surprise me much the way her brother and his friends, Tarn’grinnius and Agemoodo can be so driven. Vyshen has just mastered Swordsman, along with going down the Medical path. I must say I will miss his hotel style camps, but you know as well as me, I can always use an extra Doctor around. Speaking of Vyshen, you can rarely find him without finding either Daijah or Jhaz’min around. I know he has a thing for one, or probably both of them, but I’m not going anywhere near that. Funny how they both have so many similar qualities. Daijah Designs has exploded in sales. Daijah is forever crafting and trying to keep her vendors stocked. Glad she persevered through the time when many of our merchants were starving for business due to the remote location. Jhaz’min has also been progressing well and the other day, during a hunt, she knocked down a Rancor! It was the funniest thing I’ve ever seen, and I know she was proud of herself, even though now she could probably do it whenever she wants.
Before I forget, there are some things going on that concern me. While Corellia has blossomed with many new cities that are aiding the Rebellion, or at least keeping themselves Neutral, there is one, Fort Sentinel, that is very Imperial Aligned. So much to the point that even going there for a Rebel is almost certain death. I think I wouldn’t mind so much if they were keeping to themselves, but they have been very vocal in their affirmation of the Empire and I believe there is going to be a conflict that will arise from it. I know if the time comes, Prime will come to the aid of any who need us. Also I know I will have to lead my squad into what might be overwhelming odds in a fortified area. Not something I will look forward to, but you cannot lead, if you only do what you want to do, and not what you have to do.
On a side note, I have recently met a young Twi’lek. I don’t know why, but she seems to be in a situation that she calls employment, yet she refers to her employer as Master. She works very hard and while she seems to be happy enough, I sense something in her that is wrong. I have made her an offer to help her see there is more to life than over-working yourself. She said she is considering it but is wary. Her situation intrigues me and I am going to try to learn more about her.
I’ll write again soon mom. Goodbye.
Vent
Why is she so fearful? I don’t want to push too hard, but hopefully she will open up a bit more to me if I give her time. I hope there hasn’t been any trouble stirred up by Fort Sentinel recently. I have to find a way to investigate it more. I’ll take a ride down there this week and see what I can find out. Maybe take one of the new recruits along with me. A lot of good new blood joined up recently. Have to get to know them well. Never know who will be the one to save you from going down, or pick you up when you are so. I’ll talk it over with Vyshen tomorrow. I got to get some rest now though. I’m rambling.
