Ask Opportune Opportunities on Opportunity

[Darth Tempest]

Once more, Tempest had donned her Ubese armor and sealed mask to adopt the persona of ‘Niash’ for her business that evening. The Dark Lord was exceptionally careful to keep her true identity a mystery to the Galaxy, enabling her to do business without association and scrutiny. Her efforts on Tatooine - negotiating an exclusive contract with the Hutt Cartel - was already to bear fruit. Silicax Oxalate flowed through mines and refineries that she owned, and the mineral had already begun to generate a small fortune.

It enabled Niash to expand her operations - with the raw capital to invest in additional droid workers and facilities. Naturally, it didn’t take long for her attention to turn to a planet so aptly named. Opportunity.

With rich mineral resources and a developing economy, Niash saw no better location to expand her mining enterprise. Though no lack of effort, she’d managed to secure a meeting with the planetary Governor - scheduled to discuss an arrangement. She wasn’t blind to the risks that came from doing business in the Consortium, especially after her confrontation with the President himself. But the potential profit and influence outweighed the miniscule risk of her cover ever being blown.

Niash’s Pathfinder-Class dipped low in the atmosphere of Opportunity, making its gradual approach towards the Spaceport. The vessel had been an unofficial bribe after Tempest had lended her hand to beating back the Kiliks months ago, and it - along with the cargo-hold filled with precious metals - had been discreetly registered under Niash’s name for her operations. She knew that the Governor’s men would be waiting to greet her upon arrival - and promptly ran a hand across her characteristic Ubese bodysuit and cloak, smoothing down the material.

With any luck, it would prove to be a productive afternoon.

 

[Hugo Parasini]

The Governor of Opportunity, flanked by some droids, including his litigator droid waited the walkway heading towards where his client is landing. While waiting, Hugo took the opportunity to look towards the city skyline of Prosperity. Opportunity's capital city was looking quite fine today. He would smile a bit as he would look at it, he can tell with just a glance with all the smog the industrial buildings are exhaling that they being productive. Production is at optimal level this week, he saw the reports.

Opportunity is impressive Hugo thought, it should be. It's a up-and-coming industrial colony world. It's also proof that the Systems Consortium can build and develop new worlds in addition to swaying others to joining them.

Niasha's ship would soon land, starport traffic control would give clearance to land. Hugo would advance to greet when their vessel touches down.

Going into this, Hugo doesn't know much about his client other than their name and what they are looking for. Hopefully this will be productive. If not, this will be quick.

@Altaris

 

[Darth Tempest]

It didn’t take very long for the Pathfinder-Class to maneuver it’s way into the spaceport of Prosperity - flanked by dozens of other vessels going about their business on the planet. Only a decade ago, the planet was barely recognized on most Starcharts. But now? It was booming with.. Well. The name was certainly fitting.

Niash wasted no time descending the ramp of her Scout-Ship - moving to greet the up-and-coming Governor. The Ubese was dressed in her finest - complete with an embroidered cloak and personalized mask. Her hands were neatly tucked against the small of her back, up until the moment she was close enough to extend one to shake Hugo’s.

“Governor Parasini,” She said with a mechanize tone. A protocol droid followed close behind her, but the woman slipped into Galactic Standard all the same. “Thank you for agreeing to meet. Opportunity is wonderous to behold. I hope we both are satisfied by the end of this meeting.”

She gestured a hand. “Shall we?”

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[Hugo Parasini]

Firm handshake to this the armored and masked lady, and then a nod at her comments. "Yes, we shall" Hugo would then lead the way to where they will be meeting, taking his droids along with him. It was admittedly odd to hear a Ubese speak basic. The colonial governor brought his lawyer droid - which can translate the alien's language - specifically in anticipation of a language barrier. They are a species as traditional as they are mysterious, and often aggressive. An Ubese doing business with non-Ubese besides of the 'gun-for-hire' business is also rare.

It was a non-descript metallic room in the starport, some refreshments - food and drink - on a table. Some other decorations as well. Hugo would then sit down, flanked by his litigation assistant.

"Alright then, Niash" the Governor would lean in his seat "Tell me about yourself." he would say. "And about your business as well?" he would ask. Niash is someone who Hugo doesn't know too much about, nor of her business on other planets. Some pleasantries and being nice can't hurt.

@Altaris

 

[Darth Tempest]

Offering a small nod in response, Niash followed Hugo towards the established meeting chamber - keeping both hands neatly folded against the small of bed back, protocol droid flanking her every movement. It has been months since her last visit to Consortium space, and that incident had been under entirely different circumstances. She still moved extremely cautiously within the region, meticulous to ensure her own survival.

She found her way into a seat - just opposite to the Governor. Despite the droid that accompanied her, Niash made a deliberate effort to keep the conversation in Basic and between the two of them. Naturally, she didn’t reach for any food, instead opting for a drink and straw fixed for her mask.

“Myself?” She asked. “I am but a humble businesswoman.” Niash said with a wave of her hand. “Saving credits from freelance work in the Outer Rim allowed me to make the initial investment into this industry, and I have continued to build the brand from the ground up since.”

She leaned back into her seat. “We have expanded to mining operations and Cortosis refineries on Bal’demnic, and have recently begun Siliax Oxalate operations on Tatooine.” Securing that particular deal with the Hutts had been no easy feat, and it had already begun to earn the Ubese woman considerable profits.

“I believe there is an opportunity to continue expansion here in the form of refineries,” She extended a hand out to their surroundings, “Bringing industry and profit here to Prosperity.”

 

[Hugo Parasini]

A just a humble businesswoman with Silax Oxalate and Cortosis woman? Hugo would give his undivided attention to the woman as she would speak.

"Siliax Oxalate and Cortosis? Impressive" he said. The former is valuable as is the Cortosis for it's lightsaber resisting properties, since Jedi and Sith run amok in the galaxy.

"Does your brand have a name?" he would ask? When Hugo asked her to tell him about his business, he was hoping for a name to go along with it. "Also do you have any data you can show me about your business?" information about the scope of her operations, profit numbers, and things like that will do.

Spoiler: OOC

Can you also link finished threads in which the Siliax Oxalate mines and Cortosis refineries were acquired?

"There is always opportunities on Opportunity" he smiled to say. Industry and profit are never a bad thing to bring to this humble desert world. "So, you are looking to set up refineries? Do tell." he would ask. And then they can go from there.

@Altaris

 

[Hugo Parasini]

Hugo waited for a response, patiently. He would check his chrono but it never came. This was getting awkward and very boring. The Governor would then stand up. "Well Niash,, you have a good day. " With that, Hugo would then walk out of the room with his droid behind him.

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@Altaris