A new power is rising... (Zann Consortium/Open to other interested criminal groups)

[Nixara Zann]

A meeting had been called on the Hutt Cartel world of Makeb, with an invitation sent to the various Hutt families, crime lords and independant warlords from across the galaxy with the promise of a chance at great wealth and power. Such an invitation would be intriguing, with the promise of more wealth being a possible boon the Hutts and other criminal groups couldn't ignore in these troublesome times. The criminal leaders of the galaxy had gathered at an ancient palace, owned once in history by the infamous Toborro the Hutt.

They were quickly mustered by several armed mercenaries into a dark meeting room with a long, long table to accommodate them all. At the far end of the room, sat at the far end of the table, a shadowy figure was sat, the only visible thing being her fishnet clad legs with a pair of black leather boots rested on the table. ''Gentlemen...so glad you could make it.'', the figure said with a seductive feminine voice. The guests quickly gathered around the table and took their seats.....

 

[Madame Cognito]

Several armed mercenaries lead Arya and a group of others into a dark meeting room with a long, long table to accommodate them all. At the far end of the room, sat at the far end of the table, a shadowy figure was sat, the only visible thing being her fishnet clad legs with a pair of black leather boots rested on the table.

Arya was clad in a cream white business suit and cream colored stilettos with red bottoms. She raised her eyebrow in bemusement at the meeting caller's attire. An outfit that Arya most often saw on the ocassional call girl of her bordello. She wrist lit up in a silent, but bright indication for a moment with the name Arisa Talos's name splashed across the screen. Swiftly, Arya pressed ignore and switched her wrist-comm to the off position. Arya didn't want any interruptions in case there was a proposition thrown her way that could possibly increase her investment portfolio by leaps and bounds.

She smirked a little bit, by the female's usage of the word, gentlemen. With a cheeky grin, Arya stated as she stood against the chairback of the seat that Arya had selected, "I'm sorry was this meeting strictly for the boys of the galaxy?"

 

[Nai' Frerstal]

Nai' Frerstal slowly entered through the small entryway, which he and the doorway was dripping. It was lightly raining outside, and some of the water was seeping into the dirty and grimy room. Nai looked around, and took a seat at the opposite end of the voice. He stared at the voice, finding it that it had wasted his time. " Why have you brrought uss herre? " He questioned with a cold and inquisitive tone.

[member="Nixara Zann"]

 

[Hunter Cain]

Hunter rubbed his eyes as the the pilot brought the shuttle down on the landing pad on Mekab. Rumor had it that a new syndicate was starting up. Hunter had been selected by his clandestine organization to attend the meeting and observe and assist wherever he may.

Hunter pulled on his black jacket as he descended the ramp and stepped out onto Mekab's surface. A speeder with a driver was waiting for him just outside the hanger bay. Upon confirming his identity, Hunter climbed in and was ferried off to the location of the meeting. Hunter remained quiet at the driver's attempt to make small talk. The voyage had been long and Hunter was saving his more 'pleasant side' for the meeting.
Ten minutes later and Hunter was climbing out of the speeder and standing in front of an ancient palace. Several armed guards showed up and escorted Hunter to a dark meeting room. As they walked, Hunter made mental noted of the guards and their armaments and perceived level of training, just in case things went south. It was a habit ingrained in Hunter, it had kept him alive countless times.

Hunter made his way to an empty chair, but noticed the fishnet clad legs at the end of the table. Hunter simply nodded at the greeting from the owner of the legs as he took his seat.
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[Nixara Zann]

''To talk business'', she said with a subtle hint of charm. ''There was once a time when my ancestor brought this galaxy to it's knees, during the Galactic Civil War.....a time when governments feared him and his criminal organization. An organization with a name that still haunts the history books. A name that could live again once more.....'', she said, sliding her legs off the table back into the shadow, before leaning on the table, revealing her beautiful looks, long blonde hair, smooth skin and blue eyes. What more could a girl ask for? She smiled as she began to speak. ''My name is Nixara Zann...descendant of one of the greatest crime lords that ever lived, Tyber Zann.....and I've brought you all here to make a proposal that will re-cement our place in the galaxy, a galaxy currently ripe for the taking.....'', she said. Quite a few of the hutts and warlords raised their eyebrows, intriguing many of them. Such a proposal could benefit them greatly. ''Interesting.....continue, Miss Zann.'', one of the Hutts said with curiosity.

 

[Nai' Frerstal]

The Barabel was not entranced by her looks, now thinking that she was using as a tactic, having little or no support to back her up, she had to rely on her looks was his logic. " Bessidess the question. What will sstop you from killing uss later down the line? Or do you have any ressourcess, or are you relying merely relying on your looks, young one? " Nai' Frerstal inquired coldly, slamming his fist on the table. He was now sitting in his chair, as he looked around the group of mildly surprised mercenaries and crime lords.

[member="Nixara Zann"]

 

[Nixara Zann]

''Oh, I have resources I assure you.....plentiful resources.'', she said, reaching into her jacket and placing something on the table. A huge rare diamond, likely worth millions. The hutts sat forward, eagerly staring at it. ''Lets just say I stumbled across an old hidden vault my ancestor hid long ago.....I've got enough treasures to buy anything I desire.....perhaps even your loyalty, despite the old saying.....join with my Consortium, and I will make you all very rich men and women indeed.....and together, we will reclaim our rightful place in the galaxy once and for all.....''

[member="Nai' Frerstal"]
[member="Hunter Cain"]
[member="Madame Cognito"]

 

[Nai' Frerstal]

The Barabel leaned back, and watching the Hutts eye the diamond greedily. Nai then thought of something, and continued is questioning streak. " Where iss your basse on? What planet? " He asked in his thick rasp, as he began drumming his fingers on the table. Information, is what Nai always wanted before joining or starting something, and this lady was very mysterious.

[member="Nixara Zann"]

 

[Nixara Zann]

''Your sitting in what will be our new headquarters. Don't worry, I'm having it refurbished starting tomorrow.....and I've overheard rumors about your plight. You wish to free your world, yes?'', Nixara said, with a seductive smile on her lips that made most of the criminal warlords in the room blush nervously, even the Hutts.

[member="Nai' Frerstal"]

 

[Madame Cognito]

Arya was entranced by the appearance of the diamond, but she too had questions regarding this mysterious, too good to be true offer. Arya smirked and very seriously questioned the motives of their host, "As enticing as that little rock is, I would like to know what is your mission? I know what my goals are. They're on a more weaponized and more pleasureable scale. I would love to increase my investment portfolio through alligning myself with you, but with what you have all ready stated, I am perplexed. Darlin, if you have plentiful resources, why seek out the aid of others? Why do you need us? You're stating that you want to essentially share the wealth of conquests, why not pursue those conquests on your own and take the spoils for yourself?" She eyed the full, voluptuous lips of the female meeting host with a twinge of a smirk. Arya was now extremely curious as to this bold female's intentions with this assemblage.

 

[Nixara Zann]

''Because I don't have the existing manpower I require to begin spreading the will of the Consortium across Makeb, and eventually the rest of the galaxy. Sure, I could hire an army of mercenaries, but military force isn't needed as of yet. More subversive and constructive methods are. The mighty hutts and crime lords gathered here today have agents already in place, you and they possess weapon manufactories and shipyards I require to build up our future military strength.....all you lack is a flag to rally behind, and a wealthy financier. Petty squabbles are the only thing preventing us from taking power for ourselves.'', she said, smiling at Arya, slowly studying the charming woman with her eyes.

[member="Madame Cognito"]
[member="Nai' Frerstal"]
[member="Hunter Cain"]

 

[Nai' Frerstal]

''Your sitting in what will be our new headquarters. Don't worry, I'm having it refurbished starting tomorrow.....and I've overheard rumors about your plight. You wish to free your world, yes?'', Nixara said, with a seductive smile on her lips that made most of the criminal warlords in the room blush nervously, even the Hutts.

Nai' Frerstal questioningly gazed at her, as he put his hands together. " Yess, thatss correct. How do you know thiss? " He asked, as he began looking around the motley crew of gangsters. Weaklings, those manipulated fools. Nai thought disdainfully of the Hutts, as they showed to him that they kept falling for [member="Nixara Zann"] intentional manipulation of them through charm and beauty.

[member="Madame Cognito"]
[member="Hunter Cain"]

 

[Nixara Zann]

Nixara smiled at Nai'. ''I think you'll find I know a great....many things, mister Frerstal.'' She said with a seductive wink. She even knew his name, despite having no former introduction to him. The girl obviously did her research, probably on everyone at the meeting...

[member="Nai' Frerstal"]
[member="Madame Cognito"]
[member="Hunter Cain"]

 

[Nai' Frerstal]

The Barabel pulled out his double-edged knife from its scarred and worn sheath, and slammed it down on the table. He stared at [member="Nixara Zann"] with absolute fury, she shouldn't know who he was, he grew up in absolute isolation! This burdened his brain, as Nai began talking to her, trying to calm his voice. " How...Do you know...Who I am!? " He asked, his voice quivering in anger and rage.

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[Nixara Zann]

Nixara stood up and slowly walked up to him, her hands raised peacefully. ''Everyone leaves a trail. I just followed the breadcrumbs.'', she said, gently placing a hand on his shoulder in an attempt to soothe him. ''I meant no offense, your name and your skill in battle are the only things I really know about you...'', she said, making a slight hand signal to the mercenaries to lower their weapons. She had this handled.
[member="Nai' Frerstal"]
[member="Madame Cognito"]
[member="Hunter Cain"]

 

[Nai' Frerstal]

Nai' Frerstal slowly put his knife away, but still glaring at [member="Nixara Zann"]. He looked around at the gangsters, noticing their either shocked, amused, drunken or entranced expressions on their faces. " Sso. Where do I ssign up? " He asked coldly.

 

[Nixara Zann]

Nixara returned to her seat, placing her legs back up on the table. ''I'll make this simple for you all. Swear your loyalty to the Zann Consortium, and I'll see to it you all become very rich indeed.....'', she said with a grin, as a pair of mercenaries suddenly stood at her sides, holding out two briefcases, they'd open them, revealing the golden credit chits within. ''You'll all get two cases each just for swearing your fealty.....and many more treasures when we've established ourselves fully here on Makeb.''

[member="Nai' Frerstal"]
[member="Madame Cognito"]
[member="Hunter Cain"]

 

[Nai' Frerstal]

The Barabel glared at her, as he groaned and laid back in his seat. He began pondering the situation he was in, and whether to join up with this mysterious woman. What does she have to offer? He thought, when he saw the golden credits in the shining, black briefcases. He slowly straightened himself, and groaned again, as he began to swear fealty to the faction. " I Swear myself to the Zann Consortium... " He stated, nearly gagging after he said it.

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[Madame Cognito]

Arya noted the almost unruly Barabel revealed to named Mister Frerstal. Arya knew someone like their host would know about their invited. It is a smart business practice to research your prospective allies. She wondered if Frerstal was going to be a problem.
However, it didn't take long to move on from her thoughts on the Barabel because Arya could not avoid the glittering stacks of credits. The idea of doing anything that didn't involve her personally spearheading the organization or project made her nervous, but Arya couldn't deny the appeal of growing her organization under the mantle of the Zann Consortium. "I swear my allegiance and all my holdings under the banner of the Zann Consortium." Arya said confidently.
Arya would work with Arisa in the morning to commit the Paradisio Club on Tatooine and the weapons factory on Abregado-rae to the Zann Consortium cause.

 

[Nixara Zann]

Nixara smiled warmly at Madame Arya, nodding her head respectfully. ''Your confidence will not be misplaced, I can assure you that, ma'am.'', she said with great confidence. Nearly everyone else at the table ended up pledging their support and finances to the Consortium cause, other than the mysterious man who had been waiting quietly...

[member="Hunter Cain"]
[member="Madame Cognito"]
[member="Nai' Frerstal"]