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The Mandalorian Fleets have been gathering forces towards the border of Union Territory. A network of informants in the area has acquired some highly sensitive information, but they have been forced to hide in the under-water cities of Weht], a world in Sector 5 -5 from which they cannot transmit the data.

Darones Rei and T'sal have been sent to infiltrate the planet, make their way through the under-water cities and make contact with the informants to transport the information back to Union space.

T'sal looked into the available information on Weht and its under-water cities. Cities which T'Sal soon learned were known for thier shady dealings so likely they held a variety of scum and evil of many varied races. The political system followed suit, with a sort of gang hierarchy resembling a government - this clearly wasn't a democracy and the rules followed suit: do what you want, but don't offend the local criminal overlords lest they beat you up or kill you.

Galactic Basic was the common tongue in Sector 5 -5 as well, though there's probably a good number of people speaking it, though it might depend on the area. As for culture, the most well known artistic produce by the world was illegal pornography of extremely questionable nature.

Meanwhile Darones spoke with Quartermaster Nishra and arranged for a suitable ship and some supplies that would match their cover as smugglers. Smugglers would appear to be frequent visitors on Weht and would make for a suitable cover, as long as both Padawan were careful not to draw to much attention.

Entering the city of Weht proved not to difficult since the world was frequent stop for smugglers, thiefs and other rabble; the two Jedi we just two in a much larger crowd and had no trouble passing the Mandalorian Guards at the surface and near the elevator which led down to the city. Finding the Sheller however, was a different matter as they had no description or way to contact him, they would have to find him themselves.

Soon the Jedi found themselves surrounded by those less fortunate citizens, in one of the shadier parts of the city, which the mandalorians carelessly avoided and proved to a safehaven for rabble, ruffians, smugglers and stranglers and consists of shady corridors, poor quality restaurants and establishment of a questionable demeanour.

They asked around and wiht the help of some cash the were send to a terminal with red ligth activities. With making clear they were here for other they managed to meet a contact that delivered them the Sheller. They however considered them to be Mandalorians spies and needed some convincing before entrusting them with the information they were sent to retrieve.

After convincing the Sheller that they weren't Mandalorian spies that sought to lure him into a trap, the Sheller showed them parts of the intelligence that he had been able to obtain. The crystal stored much, but the most pressing was convincing evidence why the current Mandalor had been able to maintain his hold over his rivals. He was working with a dozen of Sith warriors. Upon hearing that key piece of Intelligence, one that would certainly win the support of the Jedi Order for this war, Darones wanted to leave as soon as possible and return to Union territory. This information was far to important and every moment waisted could present a large risk.

Knowing full well what this information meant for his own safety, the Sheller requested to come along with the Jedi. He needed their help to safely escape this world and return to the Union which Darones and T'Sal, after some deliberation, were willing to give.

In order to limit the change of exposure and ensure the safety of the information, they decided not to return to the surface through the main elevator, which was most likely heavily guarded by Mandalorian Soldiers. Instead they opted for another way out, which required them to make quick repairs to an older, decommissioned elevator. After successfully repairing the elevator and starting on their way up to the surface, it seemed that their luck slightly turned against since the elevator was watched. The Jedi and the Sheller found themselves trapped in the limited space as 2 Mandalorians Soldiers with Jetpacks and a Sith warrior sought to confront them and prevent them from escaping.

The two Jedi were fighting with the Sith and the soldiers were going after the Sheller. T'sal intercepts the Soldiers and easily dispatched them off. But the Sith proved to be more of challenge. Trusting in his skill to defend, Darones managed to stall long enough for them to reach the surface. T'sal went ahead and on the offensieve. Clearing the Mandalorian ambush and making way, while Darones made sure the Sheller survived. They made a quick escape in their ship and avoided Mandalorian patrols thanks to their fast ship, to reach the safety of Union space.