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Guest · Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:44 pm Post subject:

Trev returned with datapad in hand and stopped at the end of Inquisitor Otto’s desk awaiting permission to report. Trev was in his twenties with a boyish face scarcely even touched by a whisker. His pressed uniform was always perfect as was his room. Trev was the neat, organized, and strived for perfection unlike any other Otto had ever recruited from the Academy. Otto nodded his approval and Trev cleared his throat.

“Our man is one Mosuger – no last name on record, joined the Academy twenty two years ago, graduated top in his class a year early. He specialized in tactics, weaponry of all types, demolitions, reconnaissance, and took the fast track program of the OTP (Officer Training Program). He began his first two tours under Commander General Gaylin Veers. After the Iridonia campaign he was promoted to Colonel and given his own command. He led several successful campaigns in the outer rim territories, liberating several confirmed rebel installations.” He paused looking up at Otto.

“Impressive.” Otto said thoughtfully. “Continue.”

“Apparently he led several black-op assignments as well, but they required level 9 clearance.”

Level 9 clearance was more or less off limits to everyone but the Emperor and Lord Vader and was no small thing to be trusted with such assignments.

“Interesting.” Otto said with a frown.

Taking the frown as displeasure aimed at him, Trev continued a bit shaken. “Two years ago he suddenly went AWOL. During the search for him we went to his home and found his wife there. Turned out she was a force user and she took out a whole squad before she was detained.” Otto’s eyes narrowed as Trev continued his report. “Six months later he resurfaces and comes back in. He claimed he was abducted by a force user and held captive until he managed to kill his captor and escape. He was informed his wife had been captured and terminated for treason. Because of his marriage to this woman he was demoted, but allowed to serve. His last assignments were the Iridonian uprising and then the Restuss campaign before he retired in good standing. Our last reports indicate he now makes a living as a bounty hunter working under several aliases most likely.”

“Excellent. Thank you for the thorough report. Once again you have proved your reliability.” Otto said professionally. “It is because of your reliability that I’m going to trust you with a most important task. Should you complete it successfully, I would think a promotion in order.”

“Thank you Sir.” Trev said suspiciously. “What assignment?”

“You will track down Mosuger and retrieve the information he stole from me. If you can bring him in all the better, but if you must kill him to get it then so be it. The important thing is that the information he has is retrieved intact.”

“No disrespect intended Sir, but why send me? You could send the entire might of the Empire after this man and have him in no time at all.” Trev stated.

“Indeed I could, however, this is to stay between you and I. The Empire didn’t…knowingly fund this project. There are those in high command that would not fully appreciate what I am trying to do. You must use the utmost discretion Trev, which I know you will.” Otto said, emphasizing the last part. “Spare no expense, do what ever it takes to complete this mission.”

“Credits aren’t going to matter Sir. This is an accomplished, decorated war veteran and I’m an Administrative Assistant.”

“You are also an Investigator for the Inquisitorius – don’t forget it. Perhaps I have been unfair in keeping you close to me. Perhaps I have been grooming you to take my place one day when I should have been sending you out like everyone else to gain field experience?” Otto said with a grin as Trev shrunk a little. “I thought not. Now, since you are smart enough to realize who and what you are dealing with, I suggest when you find him you also find people fit to…handle him. You are dismissed.”

Aside from being a little red in the face, Trev left with a look of determination. Trev was young and inexperienced, but he was always reliable and Otto sensed strength of character in the man that he found refreshing amidst all of the posturing and scheming of the Inquisitorius which was why he had kept him close. Trev was more resourceful than he gave himself credit for. Otto was certain he would be able to track the man down. Whether or not he survived the encounter remained to be seen.