Part 2: The Bacta Run

As Avox joins the group, Thessa nods and then begins to speak, "What do you know about where and how bacta is processed?"

Jack glances over at Avox when he walks in, but doesn't react otherwise. He turns back to Thessa as she's asking her question and with a grin he leans in and jokes, "It's squeezed from the tear ducts of Angels, if I remember right."

Doc chuckles at Jack's comment and then turns back to Thessa "I have a certain professional interest, the lions share of it comes out of Thyferra but I've heard there are a few other outlets producing different strains....I've heard the bacta they produce isn't as effective though. I've never really been inclined to look into the manufacturing process though" he finishes with a slight shrug

Savi knows a little bit about Bacta but not enough to interrupt. With nothing meaningful too add he takes a sip from his water and listens - carefully.

Avox shakes his head and crosses his arms, settling in to listen.

Thessa inclines her head in agreement toward Doc. "Indeed, the best and largest quantity of bacta is produced on Thyferra, where it's sale is rigidly controlled by two cartels. The Empire supports their monopoly, because in turn they only sell bacta to the Imperials. Getting a shipment out of Thyferra is extremely challenging, because you have to dodge both the cartels and the Empire." She smiles impishly, "There is another way, however."

Jack tilts his head and listens with a curious expression on his face.

Savi finishes his dip, replaces his cup on the table and leans forward. Curiosity piqued.

The Empire may purchase their bacta at Thyferra, but they store it on Bespin....whole warehouses full of it."

"So are we raiding an Imperial warehouse, then?" Jack says, brow raised somewhat in interest and a hint of disbelief.

Savi chuckles politely and shakes his head. This should be fun.

Thessa's eyes twinkle. "You did say high risk, high reward."

Jack grins and takes a long swig of his beer. He leans back and relaxes into his seat, placing the container onto the table as he says light-heartedly, "Just checking to see if you were really gonna make my day like that, Thes." He turns to look at Savi and Doc. He doesn't speak, but it's obvious he's checking to see if there's any protest.

Doc looks thoughtful for a moment then nods "Certainly sounds like an interesting proposal" with a slight smile whilst thinking to himself that they may be able to snag some of the bacta for themselves.

Savi smiles. "I've yet to hear anything that would make this job unworthy of our consideration."

Jack turns back to Thessa and summarizes, "Sounds like we're in, so far. What other details do you have for us?"

"Not many, but I do have questions for you to ponder. My contact there," here she presses an icon on the table and an Ithorian male appears, "will have more information for you. His name is Kiph Lok, or at least that's what he wants to be called." She frowns slightly. "He seems to find it inordinately amusing, so I wonder if perhaps it is a joke in his language." Shaking her head she continues, "The questions you should consider are these: how do you plan to get in? how do you plan to get out? and what will you use to transport the bacta? There are many things that have been tried, and some have even worked. Some have posed as regular transports...that would require stealing or buying such a vessel. Others have snuck in and removed the crates without anyone being the wiser. Others have bribed guards to look the other way...or officials to tamper with the shipping manifest. As I said, many options, many questions. I cannot advise you to the best one, as it depends on your skills...and, I suppose, style." She smiles again.

"How much is your contact hoping to receive? What can expect in terms of pay per....crate?"

"Obviously the more we get the more he pays us, but too little and it isn't worth the effort or risk while too much reduces out chances of success, which in turn reduces profit. So we will need to find a sweet spot with which we are comfortable."

"These are things which will help us determine a suitable strategy."

Doc leans back with a frown on his face "Bespin? Didn't realise there was an imperial facility there....last I heard it was a pretty popular hotspot for gamblers, could be a way in" he looks to the others.