Night_stalker
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No idea, they're from a auditor, so not too fancy.
May The Invisible Hand Be With You - (Star Wars CK2-Style Quest)
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Oh my god that's brilliant! Financial records and money trails are GOLD. Not to mention it could make for an easy back door installation for further stuff.
Never underestimate the value of what bureaucracy processes.
Night_stalker
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Well, like I said, a auditor who got sent undercover, not like they're grand mal access codes.
He'll access to systems that'll allow him to reference info and account information, not to mention that lots of government systems link together for info sharing.
These codes should be able to allow us to bring up some generic profile for a given relevant org with which one can gather further info for other uses.
Think identity theft, but for business and government systems.
And again, an open connection to their systems which we can infiltrate for less authorised access.
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Night_stalker
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Behold, the Kyber memory crystal.
Unfortunately, if canon happened on schedule, it was stolen by Cad Bane earlier this year. And while the Jedi did eventually recover it, it's likely under very close watch and tight security.
...Doesn't Lady Ciaran count? Because she's on the mission. Not to mention whoever Kal Skirata sends, since clone commandos are highly competent in their field and Null-ARC commandos even more so. Not to mention Cheriss Sair herself, who doesn't have a high Intrigue stat but does have a high Learning stat, and (as a Shard) possesses an 'instinctive understanding of computer systems'.
Yup. This guy gets it. I hadn't even considered the idea of using our access to financial records to seek & buy out struggling competitor corporations -- smart!
"You underestimate the power of the dark side."
Seriously. Bureaucracy is the unseen mover of government, and paperwork in the right hands is powerful. (They got Al Capone for tax evasion, after all). And I'm not sure what you mean by 'grand mal access codes' but I'm pretty sure that's exactly what are working with.
This is what Wookiepedia has to say:
And:
So yes, a Treasury auditor would have backroom access to the financial records of pretty much everything.
Even better, this is what happens (in canon) when the Republic Treasury eventually discovers the hacked records:
They assigned the case to the same Null-ARC clones that had accessed the records!
The Null-ARCs work in military intelligence, after all, and they're widely considered 'the best' in their field... If the Null-ARCs play their cards right, their 'investigation' into their own hack of the Republic Treasury could lead to the Republic giving them full access to all GAR records. All deployments, all orders, all requisitions, all off-the-books missions, everything.
Night_stalker
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Hey, they did find out Palpatine had a backup clone army hidden nearby.
Of course, those were Spaarti* clones, and more to the point, never found out he was Sith....
* Spaarti Clone Cylinder made. You sacrifice quality for rapid manufacture, while also risking Clone Madness.
I have the unfair advantage of actually being a bureaucrat myself, the sort of info that goes through those offices would have anyone who's money is in information salivating, there's a reason they like people who are sticklers for the rules, better a jobsworth than someone who'd fancy making a few hundred grand stealing identities.
Scale that up to tax offices and well, there's a reason the tax man is well paid.
"You underestimate the power of the dark side."
Seriously. Bureaucracy is the unseen mover of government, and paperwork in the right hands is powerful. (They got Al Capone for tax evasion, after all). And I'm not sure what you mean by 'grand mal access codes' but I'm pretty sure that's exactly what are working with.
This is what Wookiepedia has to say:
And:
So yes, a Treasury auditor would have backroom access to the financial records of pretty much everything.
Even better, this is what happens (in canon) when the Republic Treasury eventually discovers the hacked records:
They assigned the case to the same Null-ARC clones that had accessed the records!
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*Begins quietly foaming at the mouth*
Man, if Ciaran finds out Kal has access to that sort of info, even 'just' the Treasury stuff, she'd do much the same, Kal could buy a lot of favours with those codes if he realises it. From the sounds of it those codes are worth a lot of bodies for an organised group of very dangerous people.
Like the Abyss Watchers.
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they might be hesitant to do help us though. It sounds like those codes were given to them with the expectation that he would not abuse them, and what we would do with them is pretty much the definition of abusing them. They might let us use them a little to screw over sidous, but we are going to have to hack in ourselves if we want that kind of access.
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Fair point, but having read a bit more, I'm not at all sure that's the case. Per Wookiepedia, one of the other Null-ARCs:...
...which sounds an awful lot like a 'salami slicing' scheme (as seen in Superman III and Office Space, and occasionally in real life), which siphons off cents or fractions of cents from each transaction conducted. In real life, there aren't nearly enough transactions to make it worthwhile. In Star Wars, there are billions of star systems, with hundreds of quadrillions of individuals living within them. Totally worth it.
So yeah: Kal and his Null-ARC team certainly didn't have a problem with 'abusing the system' (specifically to fund medical research for clones' accelerated aging). I imagine they'd have even less of a problem abusing the system when they learn the person in charge of the system was responsible for buying the clones, putting in mind-control chips, and using them as pawns in an elaborate scheme to exterminate the Jedi. So yeah, I think we have a decent shot of persuading them to let us 'borrow' those codes...
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I'm going to err on both of those things being spoilers. Because those are definitely Things that I'm going to be messing with next turn.
Anyway, the 16 hour voting period (what inconsistencies i dunno what you're talking about) has passed and based on the votes we're going with Operation Snake Eater for the name.
Expect an update and retconned title for the arc soon-ish.
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"Hack the Galaxy"
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demonstrating quite definitively why it was a terrible idea for the republic to put a backdoor in everything.
Seriously, Ciaran is probably the perfect person in the Galaxy to best make use of that info, it could let her devour the market simply by letting her know the financial fortunes of companies across the Galaxy along with her already expansive network, the power to observe, predict and manipulate the rise and fall of such organisations all to her advantage.
I'm not a 100% sure if Kal would realise the power he holds, it might dawn on him if Ciaran gets a hold of it and starts having a moment of enjoying her work on the level of Palpatine.
I'm not sure if even getting her hands on the Telos Holocron could prompt her into a greater paroxysm of Sithy joy.
I'm not a 100% sure if Kal would realise the power he holds, it might dawn on him if Ciaran gets a hold of it and starts having a moment of enjoying her work on the level of Palpatine.
I'm not sure if even getting her hands on the Telos Holocron could prompt her into a greater paroxysm of Sithy joy.
(Omake) Fried Food (Canon)
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Fried Food
"Ah, you all know Lady Ciaran? The galaxy truly is a small place after all." marveled Talesan Fry.
"Yes, we're good friends actually. Ciaran, what are you doing here?" asked Padme, a smile gracing her face at the sight of her friend.
"Well my dear, I came to the planet to negotiate the possibility of Genian joining the CNS, since they're a neutral system anyways. Solidarity is important in matters such as these. United we stand and all that." said Ciaran with a wave of her hand.
"That soesn't explain why you're here however." Said a strained Obi-wan. "Talesan is an important figure on Genian, but he's not their government."
"For shame Obi-wan, have you forgotten that I am also a businesswoman?" tutted Ciaran. "Some government official made mention of an opportunity Mr. Fry here was offering to the Republic. I came to see if I couldn't sway him myself. Who would have thought the Republic sent all of you for the same purpose?"
"What a coincidence." deadpanned Anakin.
Ciaran merely waved him off. "Yes, well Talesan and I were just sitting down for dinner when your ship arrived. I'm sure there's no harm in having a friendly meal before we get to the nitty gritty of negotiations."
Talesan shook his head. "Not at all, I always enjoy playing host. Follow me then. It was expensive, but I managed to get some heklu. I hear it's a delicacy, though I've never had the opportunity to try it myself."
"Well if it turns out you like the taste, I happen to have a reliable supplier who gets heklu straight from the source. Cheaper than what you'd get on the open market as well." said Ciaran.
Talesan laughed. "I see your reputation as a fearsome businesswoman hasn't been exaggerated in the slightest. We'll see how heklu agrees with me, and then we'll talk about a trade deal."
XXX
Conversation died down somewhat as the food arrived, and the diplomatic parties began eating. Talesan nodded appreciatively as he chewed on his heklu. "Not bad at all. A tad too expensive for what I got, but I can see why it's a delicacy."
"Well even if Padme proves the superior negotiator, it's comforting to know I won't go home empty handed." said Ciaran. "Speaking of negotiation parties, don't two Jedi Masters have more important things to do? I'd be confident in Anakin's abilities to guard the Senator."
"That would be my doing." interjected Talesan. "I know Master Kenobi and Master Tachi from when I was a boy and they saved my life, and requested them specifically."
"Yes, when we were still Padawan learners. Ten years ago if memory serves." said Siri, taking another small bite of her food.
"Ah, so your relationship goes back a full decade?" asked Ciaran. She cursed her covered eyes. What she wouldn't give to be able to throw a suggestive wink. "Don't worry Obi-wan, I won't tell Satine." she whispered. Hearing the Jedi Master almost choke on his drink brought a smile to her face.
"I'm not entirely certain what you're insinuating, Lady Ciaran." Siri hadn't been drinking, meaning she could respond as Obi-wan dabbed at his face with a napkin to avoid spitting his drink everywhere.
"Oh come now, two attractive youngsters of that age, all alone, facing the possibilities of death?" said Ciaran overdramatically. "I've been around long enough to know what happens in those kind of situations."
"Really?" asked Talesan, a combination of amusement and curiosity on his face. "I thought the Jedi were forbidden from having relationships. Is that only with people outside the Jedi Order then?"
"No, the rule applies to all, though even a Jedi is only human, and many break the rule at some point their lives. If the order were made up only of those invulnerable to love, it would be a sad group altogether." confessed Obi-wan.
"Does that mean there is a woman to be discovered in even Master Obi-Wan's past?" asked Anakin, bemused by his teacher admitting to breaking the rules in such a way.
"I was young and foolish once, but age has given me both wisdom and self-control." said Obi-wan, expertly dodging the question. "The Jedi Order is accepting of repentance."
"Not in my experience." scoffed Ciaran. "It seems like every other week I need to remind the Jedi Order they have better things to do than hound a humanitarian organization."
"You are a powerful woman, Lady Ciaran." said Siri. "And power corrupts."
Ciaran actually laughed at that. "And here I thought Jedi couldn't tell jokes. Before I was in the position I was in now, I used to work in a cantina in the Coruscant undercity. I let patrons confide in me, and then I turned around and sold their secrets to the highest bidder. Now I am in charge of the largest humanitarian organization in the galaxy. A lack of power leads to desperation, which corrupts even the most righteous of people. Power merely amplifies a person's true nature."
"Do you still sell secrets?" asked Talesan. It was clear to see he was on edge. Ciaran's story had likely wandered too close to his (admittedly justified) paranoia of spies.
"Information is a must for an organization as large as mine. Miralukans only use the Force to see the present unfortunately, so I must rely on mortal means to acquire knowledge of the future." said Ciaran with a reassuring smile. "But I've sworn off selling information. I've found that information becomes less valuable the more people know of it, and I have little need for more credits. Contrary to your proverb, power has elevated me above corruption in a sense."
Siri glowered at Ciaran, who shrugged it off. Talesan at least appeared reassured, and was getting more relaxed as he took another bite of his meal. "Regardless of what you think of your own incorruptibleness, there are many in the Order who disagree." said Obi-wan.
"A fact of which I'm painfully aware, and reminded anew of every day." sighed Ciaran. "Nothing is more frustrating than someone who seeks to attain peace by attacking their allies."
"Speaking of allies…" Talesan said, hoping to steer the conversation away from a direction even he could see was leading to confrontation. "Since it looks like my company's planet is going to become a member of the CNS, perhaps we could work together in some humanitarian efforts. Fry Industries isn't exactly producing food or shelter, but there must be something we can do to help."
Ciaran visibly brightened at the change of topic. "Of course. Providing immediate relief aid is a task your company is poorly suited for, but the refugees who have been evacuated out of harm's way still require help to get back on their feet. And sadly it's a task often overlooked for those still in the line of fire. Opening a branch of Fry Industries on a refugee world such as Taris would provide much needed jobs and infrastructure."
Talesan placed a hand on his chin as he considered the proposition. "I'm not sure Fry Industries is profitable enough right now to support branching out right now. What with the war wreaking havoc with trade lanes and such."
"Not an issue in the slightest." Ciaran assured him. "The CNS has some of the safest trade lanes in the galaxy at the moment, and if startup costs prove an issue, I'd be more than happy to lend you the money. I've found that running a humanitarian organization is surprisingly profitable. Investing in people earns their gratitude, and they like to pay you back once those investments bear fruit."
"I'll take your word on it. I appreciate all you're doing here." said Talesan.
"Think nothing of it. I appreciate the chance to work more closely with someone who can match me. My advisors have been clamoring for a collaboration on everything and anything with you." said Ciaran.
"It would be a pleasure. I'm eager to see what they've cooked up. I love working on new, interesting things." said Talesan before his eyes narrowed in irritation. "Though that love of invention has landed me a number of dilemmas."
The table grew silent, all its occupants either saddened by the memories that Talesan ahd apparently brought up or lacking any context and therefore unable to comment.
"I feel like we've glossed over Master Kenobi's past love life here." said Padme, attempting to steer the conversation back to less somber waters. It appeared Ciaran was rubbing off on her if that was her go to conversation topic. She turned to the Jedi Master. "I never took you for a lover Obi-wan."
"Padme, it's rude to gossip of someone when they're right in front of you." berated Ciaran, a small frown on her face making Padme feel slightly ashamed of herself. Then the frown transformed into a large grin. "But Duchess Satine isn't here, and I have so many juicy stories to tell."
Obi-wan groaned. The fact that Taly displayed similar interest as Padme in Ciaran's stories meant he couldn't really speak up against them. The fact that Anakin hung on Ciaran's every word as well was a betrayal that cut deep. The fact that Siri seemed to be listening intently filled him with a coming sense of dread. Defeated, the Jedi Master turned back to his heklu and ate in silence.
AN: Part two of this little omake series inspired by @Publicola , which involves Ciaran doing what she loves most in this galaxy. Teasing Obi-wan about his love life. I also think this might be my longest omake yet. Also, regardless of whether it's my omake or an official interlude, the next part of this will be called "Into the Fryer" and I refuse to accept anything else.
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In the sense that she has people to do that for her now?
Tormenting poor Obi-Wan is a reflex for Ciaran now after all these years.
It'll be her undoing one day, like after the war the Jedi will spend years hunting the elusive master of the insidious Sith Cult, the Abyss Watchers.
After several exciting confrontations and duels the masked Darth Traya will mock the Jedi pursuing her for failing to catch her yet again, only to insinuate that neither can Obi-Wan catch the other women in his life, or something, just as long as it's off the cuff, immediately pegging her identity to him.
She's been doing this since Anakin was a kid if I remember correctly.
The sun rises, water is wet and Ciaran will torment Obi-Wan at any given opportunity.
Even if separated for 20 years she'd leap straight back into it.
Heh, isn't Obi-Wan so lucky to have such a consistent friend? I'm sure he thinks the world of her!
It'll be her undoing one day, like after the war the Jedi will spend years hunting the elusive master of the insidious Sith Cult, the Abyss Watchers.
After several exciting confrontations and duels the masked Darth Traya will mock the Jedi pursuing her for failing to catch her yet again, only to insinuate that neither can Obi-Wan catch the other women in his life, or something, just as long as it's off the cuff, immediately pegging her identity to him.
She's been doing this since Anakin was a kid if I remember correctly.
The sun rises, water is wet and Ciaran will torment Obi-Wan at any given opportunity.
Even if separated for 20 years she'd leap straight back into it.
Heh, isn't Obi-Wan so lucky to have such a consistent friend? I'm sure he thinks the world of her!
This makes me so happy. The conversation is perfect, the title is perfect, and if we want to make this canon, you did a masterful job tying in the various possible rewards for this sort of stewardship/diplomacy action: increased income (from heklu trade and/or Taris development), CNS recruitment (for Genian), chance of Hero recruitment (to give Taly free reign to research & freedom from the 'dilemmas' his inventions have caused), and another step in our long-term plan to save Anakin Skywalker ("What? Master Obi-Wan isn't a paragon of virtue who never struggles with attachment? Impossible!") And lest I forget:
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Hmm...we'll see about how this plays out in practice depending on the roll results, but have a +10 anyway.
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@Dr. Snark Not sure if you saw my question earlier. I just noticed that Sabine Wren's mother was part of the Deathwatch, and her clan being supporters of Vizla. I was just curious, did our near eradication of the Deathwatch and its members butterfly her out of existence?
My original plan for the earlier Kal Skirata post was actually to compile a dossier on all the key figures who have worked with him and his clone commandos. Then I realized that I really should plug the most important/applicable intel into a separate post, in case Dr. Snark wanted to use it for reference. It took a bit longer than expected, but here's the originally planned roll call.
First, here are the named members of Jango Fett's hundred-man Cuy'val Dar that trained the clones on Kamino:
The Cuy'val Dar were told by Jango their work on Kamino was a secret, and that "as far as your friends and family are concerned, you're already dead." So: elder Solo was looking for a way out of a relationship and took Jango's offer, not realizing the missus was pregnant at the time. Solo junior born half a year later, mother dies in early childhood, and Han Solo must live on the streets until he's taken in by the pirate Garris Shrike and raised to become the scruffy-looking nerf-herder we know and love.
Next, here are the named members of Clan Skirata -- those formally adopted by Kal Skirata, or married into the family.
Here are the other notable non-clone individuals involved in Kal Skirata's storyline:
Finally, here's the list of named & notable Clone Commandos that have interacted with Kal Skirata or were trained by Jango's Cuy'val Dar.
One last item of interest:
I imagine that Omega Squad would still be comprised of 'sole survivors' (with their squadmates dying for other reasons than Jedi incompetence) if only to keep our cast of characters intact from canon. But the rest of the clone commando forces should be in relatively decent shape.
This changes everything about our approach to the inhibitor chips. Kal Skirata and the Cuy'val Dar were hired to train the clone commandos, and mainly work alongside them. Unless we figure out the control module or find a way to openly remove the inhibitor chips, it wouldn't be reasonable to expect to save the vast majority of low-level clone troopers. On the other hand, given Kal's success at this in canon, and given our own immense resources and operations, it should be entirely possible for us to smuggle most of Kal's commando squads out & away from the GAR, where we can deprogram their inhibitor chips and free them to act as they wish. And if those commandos decide to take up arms for the new Mandalore the Resurgent...
First, here are the named members of Jango Fett's hundred-man Cuy'val Dar that trained the clones on Kamino:
- Kal Skirata: the man himself.
- Rav Bravlor: long-time friend of Kal Skirata, who currently runs & maintains Kal's home on Mandalore (Kyrimorut) as a sanctuary/fall-back position
- Walon Vau: born on Irmenu (isolated planet w/ medieval seafaring society -- no joke), exiled for 'Romeo & Juliet' shenanigans. Known as a brutal trainer for Delta Squad commandos, gave 'Scorch' his nickname, owns a pet shrill (hermaphroditic 'dog' -- no joke) named Lord Mirdalan, and serves as a GAR advisor. Recently assisted Kal in mission to Coruscant. In canon, later works with Delta Squad to raid his family's vaults on Mygeeto; donates funds to Kyrimorut, to help research the clone aging issue.
- Mij Gilamar: human doctor who married into a Mandalorian clan, who became a warrior after wife was killed. Currently works with Kal as 'advisor' to GAR, and uses his access to steal/smuggle medical equipment to Kyrimorut for clone aging research.
- Wad'e Tay'haai: longtime ally of Mij Gilamar and Kal Skirata, currently training clone commandos in Kamino. In canon, helps Kal investigate Republic during final days of Clone Wars, and helps smuggle clone deserters to Kryimorut.
- Kligson: born on Grohl, home invaded by the Trade Federation shortly after the battle of Naboo, helped liberate home planet then resigned his commission in Sector Defense Force and founded 'Grohl Liberation Front' to proactively sabotage Trade Federation elsewhere in galaxy. Hired by Jango to teach guerrilla tactics, and currently serves as non-clone officer in the GAR.
- Vhonte Tervho: veteran Mandalorian mercenary/bounty hunter, trained clone commandos in dual-wielding blasters
- Cort Davin: longtime 'Journeyman Protector' (Mandalorian cowboy -- no joke) on Concord Dawn, trained clone commander 'Levet'
- Llats Ward: memorized and taught Mandalorian military history to clones for tactics & strategy training
- B'arin Apma: basically a blank-slate, non-Death Watch, Mandalorian warrior.
- Dred Priest: Mandalorian warrior and Death Watch sympathizer, who trained clones using brutal Battle Circles. In canon, became an Imperial collaborator after Order 66, assisted occupation of Mandalore, and was killed by Mij Gilamar.
- Isabet Reau: Mandalorian warrior and Death Watch sympathizer, girlfriend of Dred Priest. Described as 'insane' and more brutal than boyfriend.
- 'Unnamed Corellian Mercenary': trained Galaar Squad, whose two surviving members (Bry and Ennen) joined Omega Squad after Order 66.
The Cuy'val Dar were told by Jango their work on Kamino was a secret, and that "as far as your friends and family are concerned, you're already dead." So: elder Solo was looking for a way out of a relationship and took Jango's offer, not realizing the missus was pregnant at the time. Solo junior born half a year later, mother dies in early childhood, and Han Solo must live on the streets until he's taken in by the pirate Garris Shrike and raised to become the scruffy-looking nerf-herder we know and love.Next, here are the named members of Clan Skirata -- those formally adopted by Kal Skirata, or married into the family.
- Kal Skirata: the man himself
- Null ARCs (Null-class Advanced Recon Commandos): enhanced clones saved from 'termination' by Kal Skirata, raised & later adopted as his sons
- Prudii Skirata (Null-5): military intelligence, responsible for sabotaging Separatist droid factories on 50 systems in his first year of service
- Kom'rk Skirata (Null-6): military intelligence, responsible for tracking General Grievous to Utapau.
- Mereel Skirata (Null-7): military intelligence, responsible for hacking the Republic Treasury and the Kamino clone facility in Tipoca City
- Jaing Skirata (Null-10): military intelligence; responsible for bank-systems virus that "siphoned off small amounts of Republic credits from trillions of accounts" to fund Kryimorut and Kal's clone-aging research.
- Ordo Skirata (Null-11): highest-ranked clone commando, usually serving as Kal Skirata's No. 2 and leader of the Null ARCs.
- A'den Skirata (Null-12): only non-officer Null ARC, responsible for interrogating Sull and discovering the unjust fate of clone deserters.
- Omega Squad: clone commandos brought together after each of their original squads were KIA
- Niner Skirata (RC-1309): sole survivor of Lambda Squad, leader of Omega Squad; led Omega missions to Qiilura, Coruscant, and Gaftikar
- Darman Skirata (RC-1136): sole survivor of Theta Squad, Omega Squad's demolition expert; in relationship with Etain Tur-Mukan (Jedi)
- Atin Skirata (RC-3322): sole survivor of Prudii Squad, Omega Squad's slicer; works with (Null) Prudii, in relationship with Laseema (Twi'lek)
- Fi Skirata (RC-8015): sole survivor of Teroch Squad, Omega Squad's medic/sniper; critically injured on Gaftikar, nearly euthanized by Republic; eventually healed by Bardan Jusik but reported dead and moved to Kyrimorut for physical therapy; later, in relationship with Parja Bralor
- Corr Skirata (CT-5108/8843): normal clone trooper & 'munitions disposal' expert, injured by bomb and assigned a desk job in GAR logistics. Assisted Kal with mission to Coruscant, later given advanced prosthetics and retrained by Kal as a commando, joined Omega Squad after Fi Skirata's injury; later, in relationship with Jilka Zan Zentis
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- Bardan Jusik: Jedi Knight trained by Arligan Zey, strongly opposed to use of clone soldiers, served with Omega Squad in mission to Qiilura and Coruscant. Treated as little brother (nicknamed vod'ika) by clones, given Mandalorian armor (once owned by Kal's father) to wear on mission. Later helps with search for Ko Sai, learns about Republic's policy toward clone deserters, resigns from Jedi Order, and joins Kal full-time.
- Besany Wennen: agent of 'Republic Treasury Audit Division' working undercover in GAR logistics; responsible for tracking 'Dhannut Logistics' (Palpatine front company) to construction of a cloning facility on a moon of Coruscant, and for providing Kal's team with access codes to the Republic Treasury records. Eventually marries Ordo (Null-11) and moves to Kyrimorut after Battle of Coruscant.
- Etain Tur-Mukan: Jedi Padawan during mission to Qiilura, promoted to Knight after master dies, worked with Kal's team in Coruscant. In relationship with Darman (Omega Squad) and pregnant with his child (Venku born in 20 BBY). Eventually decides to resign from Jedi Order and marry Darman in BBY 19, shortly before Order 66
- Jilka Zan Zentis: friend & coworkerof Besany Wennen, gave her access to 'Corporate Tax Enforcement' records at Treasury. In canon, was framed as mole, arrested by Republic, jailbroken by Besany, brought to Kyrimorut, and eventually marries Corr (Omega Squad).
- Laseema: Rutian Twi'lek waitress from Coruscant, originally worked at "Qibbu's Hut" hotel/bar that was Omega Squad's base of operations during Coruscant counter-terrorism mission. Eventually marries Atin (Omega Squad), moves to Kyrimorut, and served as the clan's main cook.
- Parja Bralor: niece of Cuy'val Dar Rav Bralor and talented engineer, brought to Kyrimorut to help Fi (Omega Squad) with physical therapy. Eventaully marries Fi and serves as the clan's main mechanic.
Here are the other notable non-clone individuals involved in Kal Skirata's storyline:
- Kal's Biological Family: wife Illippi had divorced Kal and taken away his three children due to her distaste for Mandalorian culture.
- Tor Skirata: eldest son (39 years old), followed mother and 'disavowed' father, contacts Kal in 20 BBY for help finding Ruusaan
- Ijaat Skirata: middle son (37 years old), also disavowed Kal, also asks him for help in 20 BBY.
- Ruusaan Skirata: youngest daughter (36 years old), only child to keep ties with Kal, but currently fighting for the Separatist army. In 20 BBY, is captured by the Republic and imprisoned on Anaxes; jailbroken by clone team lead by Barden Jusik and brought to Kyrimorut.
- Arligan Zey: 'Altisian' Jedi Master, originally a strong advocate of cloned army (though he later begins to reconsider after his padawan Bardan Jusik resigns), worked with Omega Squad on mission to Qiilura; in canon, given refuge in Kyrimurot after Order 66 despite Kal Skirata's contempt for him.
- Nyreen Vollen: freighter hauler/smuggler and ally of Null ARC trooper A'den, who called on her to help transport Sull (Alpha-30) off Gaftikar. That led her to ally with Kal Skirata, to transport clone deserters (and later Jedi refugees) to Kyrimorut.
- Ko Sai: Kaminoan 'Chief Scientist' responsible for creating clone army. In canon, defects to Separatists in 21 BBY, then defects again to try to continue her work in secret. Her research was vital to solving the clones' issues with accelerated aging.
- Reye Nenilin: expert in genetics, consulted on Ko Sai's research. Turned research in to Republic (hoping for accolades) and promptly disappeared under suspicious circumstances....
- Ovolot Qail Uthan: CIS 'mad scientist' hired by Darth Sidious to create a nanovirus (FG36) intended to target clone troopers. Research interrupted by Omega Squad's mission to Qiilura, making FG36 an omnicidal bioweapon (and Palpatine possesses samples recovered from her lab...). Uthan is currently imprisoned in maximum-security psychiatric ward on Coruscant, though in canon she is jailbroken by Kal Skirata's team and brought to Kyrimurot to help solve the accelerated-aging issue.
- Jinart and Valaqil: shapeshifting Gurlanin natives from Qiilura who infiltrated the GAR to secure leverage over the Senate to uphold the previous agreement (to deport the human colonists off their homeworld). They helped Omega Squad find the terrorists, and identified the GAR mole, to ensure the bargain would go through. If we need an 'in' for recruiting Gurlanin agents, these two would be our best bet...
- Fenn Shysa and Tobbi Dala: young Mandalorians who (in canon) joined Sull's 'Mandalorian Protectors' supercommando group. If we ever need characters for a scene featuring the 'Mandalorian Guardian Corps', these would be obvious choices.
Here are some of the notable Jedi who took refuge at Kyrimorut after Order 66.
- Iri Camas: Jedi Master and Arligan Zey's (canon) supervisor in the GAR
- Tallisibeth Enwandung-Esterhazy ('Scout'): Jedi Padawan born on Vorzyd V. In canon, she escaped the Jedi Temple during Order 66, and was brought to Kyrimorut by Nyreen Vollen and Kina Ha.
- Kina Ha: ancient Jedi Master from Kamino, genemodded to survive deep-space hyperspace journeys and is between 1500 and 3000 years old. Currently living in solitude in Slici Canyon outpost under Kamino's oceans, waiting for the arrival of a 'dark army' she saw in a Force vision. She only emerged after Order 66, realizing too later that the GAR clones were that 'dark army'.
Finally, here's the list of named & notable Clone Commandos that have interacted with Kal Skirata or were trained by Jango's Cuy'val Dar.
- Alpha ARCs (Alpha-class Advanced Recon Commandos): upgraded clones based on Null ARC template, unaltered minds but trained to be obedient
- Spar (Alpha-Ø2): rogue Alpha ARC, deserted from Kamino facilities with Mij Gilamar's help after inheriting the memories of Jango Fett's life. In canon, returned to Mandalore after hearing of Jango's death (and after downfall of Death Water) to form supercommando group 'Mandalorian Protectors' (naming himself 'Mandalore the Resurrector'), fought for CIS but ultimately betrayed, eventually joined Kal Skirata's group at Kyrimorut to address the clones' accelerated aging.
- Alpha (Alpha-17): activated during Battle of Kamino, was prepared to destroy clone labs to ensure they didn't fall into Separatist hands. In canon, fought alongside Obi-Wan for missions to Ohma-D'un, Jabiim, and Boz Pity, and was assigned by the Kaminoans to train clone commanders (including 'Rex' and 'Cody') in independent tactical thinking.
- Maze (Alpha-26): led by Arligan Zey (Jedi), helped Omega Squad on mission to Qiilura and Coruscant. In canon, resisted Order 66 and kept Zey alive and contacted Kal's team for extraction to Kyrimorut.
- Sull (Alpha-30): deployed to Gaftikar in 21 BBY, learns that clone deserters are summarily executed due to lack of trustworthiness. Goes MIA, recovered a few months later by Omega Squad, tells his story. This leads Kal Skirata's team to set up Kyrimorut as a sanctuary for clone deserters and start smuggle commandos away from the war, starting with Sull himself.
- Muzzle (Alpha-66): after end of Clone Wars, founded the 'Aurodium Sword' mercenary group/security company active during Rebellion era
- Fordo (ARC-77): led 'Muunilist 10' squad in assault on Harnaiden, defeat of Durge, and capture of San Hill
- Tavo (unknown): tried to defect from the GAR; death at hands of 'Covert Ops' assassin team was witnessed by Sull...
- Delta Squad: commandos trained by Walon Vau; after Order 66, will continue serving Palpatine and new Empire
- Boss (RC-1138): leader of Delta Squad, recently assisted Omega Squad on mission to Coruscant. In canon, will assist Walon Vau's raid on Mygeeto and Omega Squad's hunt for geneticist Ko Sai.
- Fixer (RC-1140): Delta Squad's slicer
- Sev (RC-1207): Delta Squad's sniper; during Battle of Kashyyyk, pinned down by enemy fire and abandoned by Delta Squad (on Yoda's orders)
- Scorch (RC-1262): Delta Squad's demolition expert
- CC-01/425: Delta Squad's advisor and main contact with GAR
- Yayax Squad: commandos trained by Rav Bralor; after Order 66, squad defects to Kyrimorut and settled nearby to help Clan Skirata with farming
- Cov (unknown): leader of Yayax Squad; in canon, helped Omega Squad and Aven (Alpha ARC) defend HoloNet headquarters during Battle of Coruscant. Defects to Kyrimorut, eventually in relationship with Kal's daughter Ruusaan Skirata.
- Dev (unknown): member of Yayax Squad
- Jind (unknown): member of Yayax Squad
- Yover (unknown): member of Yayax Squad
- Miscellaneous
- Levet (CC-3388/0021): clone commander, helped Omega Squad during missions to Qiilura and Gaftikar; after Order 66, defected to Kyrimorut and settled nearby farm to help Clan Skirata with food & infrastructure.
- Bacara (CC-1138'): clone commander trained by Cort Davin, recently fought alongside Ki-Adi-Mundi in battle of Mygeeto
One last item of interest:
Holy sithspit. That would explain why Kal would have a grudge against the Jedi. The butterflies here must be massive, both from our decision to keep Obi-Wan away from Geonosis (so the war didn't break out until later) and from our decision to persuade the Jedi Order to not unthinkingly accept positions as military commanders in the GAR when they were unqualified to serve as generals.
I imagine that Omega Squad would still be comprised of 'sole survivors' (with their squadmates dying for other reasons than Jedi incompetence) if only to keep our cast of characters intact from canon. But the rest of the clone commando forces should be in relatively decent shape.
This changes everything about our approach to the inhibitor chips. Kal Skirata and the Cuy'val Dar were hired to train the clone commandos, and mainly work alongside them. Unless we figure out the control module or find a way to openly remove the inhibitor chips, it wouldn't be reasonable to expect to save the vast majority of low-level clone troopers. On the other hand, given Kal's success at this in canon, and given our own immense resources and operations, it should be entirely possible for us to smuggle most of Kal's commando squads out & away from the GAR, where we can deprogram their inhibitor chips and free them to act as they wish. And if those commandos decide to take up arms for the new Mandalore the Resurgent...
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all of the commando's, directly under the mandalore.....My original plan for the earlier Kal Skirata post was actually to compile a dossier on all the key figures who have worked with him and his clone commandos. Then I realized that I really should plug the most important/applicable intel into a separate post, in case Dr. Snark wanted to use it for reference. It took a bit longer than expected, but here's the originally planned roll call.
First, here are the named members of Jango Fett's hundred-man Cuy'val Dar that trained the clones on Kamino:
- Kal Skirata: the man himself.
- Rav Bravlor: long-time friend of Kal Skirata, who currently runs & maintains Kal's home on Mandalore (Kyrimorut) as a sanctuary/fall-back position
- Walon Vau: born on Irmenu (isolated planet w/ medieval seafaring society -- no joke), exiled for 'Romeo & Juliet' shenanigans. Known as a brutal trainer for Delta Squad commandos, gave 'Scorch' his nickname, owns a pet shrill (hermaphroditic 'dog' -- no joke) named Lord Mirdalan, and serves as a GAR advisor. Recently assisted Kal in mission to Coruscant. In canon, later works with Delta Squad to raid his family's vaults on Mygeeto; donates funds to Kyrimorut, to help research the clone aging issue.
- Mij Gilamar: human doctor who married into a Mandalorian clan, who became a warrior after wife was killed. Currently works with Kal as 'advisor' to GAR, and uses his access to steal/smuggle medical equipment to Kyrimorut for clone aging research.
- Wad'e Tay'haai: longtime ally of Mij Gilamar and Kal Skirata, currently training clone commandos in Kamino. In canon, helps Kal investigate Republic during final days of Clone Wars, and helps smuggle clone deserters to Kryimorut.
- Kligson: born on Grohl, home invaded by the Trade Federation shortly after the battle of Naboo, helped liberate home planet then resigned his commission in Sector Defense Force and founded 'Grohl Liberation Front' to proactively sabotage Trade Federation elsewhere in galaxy. Hired by Jango to teach guerrilla tactics, and currently serves as non-clone officer in the GAR.
New headcanon: the Corellian mercenary is Han Solo's biological father.
- Vhonte Tervho: veteran Mandalorian mercenary/bounty hunter, trained clone commandos in dual-wielding blasters
- Cort Davin: longtime 'Journeyman Protector' (Mandalorian cowboy -- no joke) on Concord Dawn, trained clone commander 'Levet'
- Llats Ward: memorized and taught Mandalorian military history to clones for tactics & strategy training
- B'arin Apma: basically a blank-slate, non-Death Watch, Mandalorian warrior.
- Dred Priest: Mandalorian warrior and Death Watch sympathizer, who trained clones using brutal Battle Circles. In canon, became an Imperial collaborator after Order 66, assisted occupation of Mandalore, and was killed by Mij Gilamar.
- Isabet Reau: Mandalorian warrior and Death Watch sympathizer, girlfriend of Dred Priest. Described as 'insane' and more brutal than boyfriend.
- 'Unnamed Corellian Mercenary': trained Galaar Squad, whose two surviving members (Bry and Ennen) joined Omega Squad after Order 66.
Next, here are the named members of Clan Skirata -- those formally adopted by Kal Skirata, or married into the family.
- Kal Skirata: the man himself
- Null ARCs (Null-class Advanced Recon Commandos): enhanced clones saved from 'termination' by Kal Skirata, raised & later adopted as his sons
- Prudii Skirata (Null-5): military intelligence, responsible for sabotaging Separatist droid factories on 50 systems in his first year of service
- Kom'rk Skirata (Null-6): military intelligence, responsible for tracking General Grievous to Utapau.
- Mereel Skirata (Null-7): military intelligence, responsible for hacking the Republic Treasury and the Kamino clone facility in Tipoca City
- Jaing Skirata (Null-10): military intelligence; responsible for bank-systems virus that "siphoned off small amounts of Republic credits from trillions of accounts" to fund Kryimorut and Kal's clone-aging research.
- Ordo Skirata (Null-11): highest-ranked clone commando, usually serving as Kal Skirata's No. 2 and leader of the Null ARCs.
- A'den Skirata (Null-12): only non-officer Null ARC, responsible for interrogating Sull and discovering the unjust fate of clone deserters.
- Omega Squad: clone commandos brought together after each of their original squads were KIA
- Niner Skirata (RC-1309): sole survivor of Lambda Squad, leader of Omega Squad; led Omega missions to Qiilura, Coruscant, and Gaftikar
- Darman Skirata (RC-1136): sole survivor of Theta Squad, Omega Squad's demolition expert; in relationship with Etain Tur-Mukan (Jedi)
- Atin Skirata (RC-3322): sole survivor of Prudii Squad, Omega Squad's slicer; works with (Null) Prudii, in relationship with Laseema (Twi'lek)
- Fi Skirata (RC-8015): sole survivor of Teroch Squad, Omega Squad's medic/sniper; critically injured on Gaftikar, nearly euthanized by Republic; eventually healed by Bardan Jusik but reported dead and moved to Kyrimorut for physical therapy; later, in relationship with Parja Bralor
- Corr Skirata (CT-5108/8843): normal clone trooper & 'munitions disposal' expert, injured by bomb and assigned a desk job in GAR logistics. Assisted Kal with mission to Coruscant, later given advanced prosthetics and retrained by Kal as a commando, joined Omega Squad after Fi Skirata's injury; later, in relationship with Jilka Zan Zentis
- Everyone Else:
- Bardan Jusik: Jedi Knight trained by Arligan Zey, strongly opposed to use of clone soldiers, served with Omega Squad in mission to Qiilura and Coruscant. Treated as little brother (nicknamed vod'ika) by clones, given Mandalorian armor (once owned by Kal's father) to wear on mission. Later helps with search for Ko Sai, learns about Republic's policy toward clone deserters, resigns from Jedi Order, and joins Kal full-time.
- Besany Wennen: agent of 'Republic Treasury Audit Division' working undercover in GAR logistics; responsible for tracking 'Dhannut Logistics' (Palpatine front company) to construction of a cloning facility on a moon of Coruscant, and for providing Kal's team with access codes to the Republic Treasury records. Eventually marries Ordo (Null-11) and moves to Kyrimorut after Battle of Coruscant.
- Etain Tur-Mukan: Jedi Padawan during mission to Qiilura, promoted to Knight after master dies, worked with Kal's team in Coruscant. In relationship with Darman (Omega Squad) and pregnant with his child (Venku born in 20 BBY). Eventually decides to resign from Jedi Order and marry Darman in BBY 19, shortly before Order 66
- Jilka Zan Zentis: friend & coworkerof Besany Wennen, gave her access to 'Corporate Tax Enforcement' records at Treasury. In canon, was framed as mole, arrested by Republic, jailbroken by Besany, brought to Kyrimorut, and eventually marries Corr (Omega Squad).
- Laseema: Rutian Twi'lek waitress from Coruscant, originally worked at "Qibbu's Hut" hotel/bar that was Omega Squad's base of operations during Coruscant counter-terrorism mission. Eventually marries Atin (Omega Squad), moves to Kyrimorut, and served as the clan's main cook.
- Parja Bralor: niece of Cuy'val Dar Rav Bralor and talented engineer, brought to Kyrimorut to help Fi (Omega Squad) with physical therapy. Eventaully marries Fi and serves as the clan's main mechanic.
Here are the other notable non-clone individuals involved in Kal Skirata's storyline:
- Kal's Biological Family: wife Illippi had divorced Kal and taken away his three children due to her distaste for Mandalorian culture.
- Tor Skirata: eldest son (39 years old), followed mother and 'disavowed' father, contacts Kal in 20 BBY for help finding Ruusaan
- Ijaat Skirata: middle son (37 years old), also disavowed Kal, also asks him for help in 20 BBY.
- Ruusaan Skirata: youngest daughter (36 years old), only child to keep ties with Kal, but currently fighting for the Separatist army. In 20 BBY, is captured by the Republic and imprisoned on Anaxes; jailbroken by clone team lead by Barden Jusik and brought to Kyrimorut.
- Arligan Zey: 'Altisian' Jedi Master, originally a strong advocate of cloned army (though he later begins to reconsider after his padawan Bardan Jusik resigns), worked with Omega Squad on mission to Qiilura; in canon, given refuge in Kyrimurot after Order 66 despite Kal Skirata's contempt for him.
- Nyreen Vollen: freighter hauler/smuggler and ally of Null ARC trooper A'den, who called on her to help transport Sull (Alpha-30) off Gaftikar. That led her to ally with Kal Skirata, to transport clone deserters (and later Jedi refugees) to Kyrimorut.
- Ko Sai: Kaminoan 'Chief Scientist' responsible for creating clone army. In canon, defects to Separatists in 21 BBY, then defects again to try to continue her work in secret. Her research was vital to solving the clones' issues with accelerated aging.
- Reye Nenilin: expert in genetics, consulted on Ko Sai's research. Turned research in to Republic (hoping for accolades) and promptly disappeared under suspicious circumstances....
- Ovolot Qail Uthan: CIS 'mad scientist' hired by Darth Sidious to create a nanovirus (FG36) intended to target clone troopers. Research interrupted by Omega Squad's mission to Qiilura, making FG36 an omnicidal bioweapon (and Palpatine possesses samples recovered from her lab...). Uthan is currently imprisoned in maximum-security psychiatric ward on Coruscant, though in canon she is jailbroken by Kal Skirata's team and brought to Kyrimurot to help solve the accelerated-aging issue.
- Fenn Shysa and Tobbi Dala: young Mandalorians who (in canon) joined Sull's 'Mandalorian Protectors' supercommando group. If we ever need characters for a scene featuring the 'Mandalorian Guardian Corps', these would be obvious choices.
Here are some of the notable Jedi who took refuge at Kyrimorut after Order 66.
- Iri Camas: Jedi Master and Arligan Zey's (canon) supervisor in the GAR
- Tallisibeth Enwandung-Esterhazy ('Scout'): Jedi Padawan born on Vorzyd V. In canon, she escaped the Jedi Temple during Order 66, and was brought to Kyrimorut by Nyreen Vollen and Kina Ha.
- Kina Ha: ancient Jedi Master from Kamino, genemodded to survive deep-space hyperspace journeys and is between 1500 and 3000 years old. Currently living in solitude in Slici Canyon outpost under Kamino's oceans, waiting for the arrival of a 'dark army' she saw in a Force vision. She only emerged after Order 66, realizing too later that the GAR clones were that 'dark army'.
Finally, here's the list of named & notable Clone Commandos that have interacted with Kal Skirata or were trained by Jango's Cuy'val Dar.
- Alpha ARCs (Alpha-class Advanced Recon Commandos): upgraded clones based on Null ARC template, unaltered minds but trained to be obedient
- Spar (Alpha-Ø2): rogue Alpha ARC, deserted from Kamino facilities with Mij Gilamar's help after inheriting the memories of Jango Fett's life. In canon, returned to Mandalore after hearing of Jango's death (and after downfall of Death Water) to form supercommando group 'Mandalorian Protectors' (naming himself 'Mandalore the Resurrector'), fought for CIS but ultimately betrayed, eventually joined Kal Skirata's group at Kyrimorut to address the clones' accelerated aging.
- Alpha (Alpha-17): activated during Battle of Kamino, was prepared to destroy clone labs to ensure they didn't fall into Separatist hands. In canon, fought alongside Obi-Wan for missions to Ohma-D'un, Jabiim, and Boz Pity, and was assigned by the Kaminoans to train clone commanders (including 'Rex' and 'Cody') in independent tactical thinking.
- Maze (Alpha-26): led by Arligan Zey (Jedi), helped Omega Squad on mission to Qiilura and Coruscant. In canon, resisted Order 66 and kept Zey alive and contacted Kal's team for extraction to Kyrimorut.
- Sull (Alpha-30): deployed to Gaftikar in 21 BBY, learns that clone deserters are summarily executed due to lack of trustworthiness. Goes MIA, recovered a few months later by Omega Squad, tells his story. This leads Kal Skirata's team to set up Kyrimorut as a sanctuary for clone deserters and start smuggle commandos away from the war, starting with Sull himself.
- Muzzle (Alpha-66): after end of Clone Wars, founded the 'Aurodium Sword' mercenary group/security company active during Rebellion era
- Fordo (ARC-77): led 'Muunilist 10' squad in assault on Harnaiden, defeat of Durge, and capture of San Hill
- Tavo (unknown): tried to defect from the GAR; death at hands of 'Covert Ops' assassin team was witnessed by Sull...
- Delta Squad: commandos trained by Walon Vau; after Order 66, will continue serving Palpatine and new Empire
- Boss (RC-1138): leader of Delta Squad, recently assisted Omega Squad on mission to Coruscant. In canon, will assist Walon Vau's raid on Mygeeto and Omega Squad's hunt for geneticist Ko Sai.
- Fixer (RC-1140): Delta Squad's slicer
- Sev (RC-1207): Delta Squad's sniper; during Battle of Kashyyyk, pinned down by enemy fire and abandoned by Delta Squad (on Yoda's orders)
- Scorch (RC-1262): Delta Squad's demolition expert
- CC-01/425: Delta Squad's advisor and main contact with GAR
- Yayax Squad: commandos trained by Rav Bralor; after Order 66, squad defects to Kyrimorut and settled nearby to help Clan Skirata with farming
- Cov (unknown): leader of Yayax Squad; in canon, helped Omega Squad and Aven (Alpha ARC) defend HoloNet headquarters during Battle of Coruscant. Defects to Kyrimorut, eventually in relationship with Kal's daughter Ruusaan Skirata.
- Dev (unknown): member of Yayax Squad
- Jind (unknown): member of Yayax Squad
- Yover (unknown): member of Yayax Squad
- Miscellaneous
- Levet (CC-3388/0021): clone commander, helped Omega Squad during missions to Qiilura and Gaftikar; after Order 66, defected to Kyrimorut and settled nearby farm to help Clan Skirata with food & infrastructure.
- Bacara (CC-1138'): clone commander trained by Cort Davin, recently fought alongside Ki-Adi-Mundi in battle of Mygeeto
One last item of interest:
Holy sithspit. That would explain why Kal would have a grudge against the Jedi. The butterflies here must be massive, both from our decision to keep Obi-Wan away from Geonosis (so the war didn't break out until later) and from our decision to persuade the Jedi Order to not unthinkingly accept positions as military commanders in the GAR when they were unqualified to serve as generals.
I imagine that Omega Squad would still be comprised of 'sole survivors' (with their squadmates dying for other reasons than Jedi incompetence) if only to keep our cast of characters intact from canon. But the rest of the clone commando forces should be in relatively decent shape.
This changes everything about our approach to the inhibitor chips. Kal Skirata and the Cuy'val Dar were hired to train the clone commandos, and mainly work alongside them. Unless we figure out the control module or find a way to openly remove the inhibitor chips, it wouldn't be reasonable to expect to save the vast majority of low-level clone troopers. On the other hand, given Kal's success at this in canon, and given our own immense resources and operations, it should be entirely possible for us to smuggle most of Kal's commando squads out & away from the GAR, where we can deprogram their inhibitor chips and free them to act as they wish. And if those commandos decide to take up arms for the new Mandalore the Resurgent...
what was that? dont make a mandalorian empire? ok.
whoops.