Public Recruitment and Bounty Office

[Laphisto]

Near the end of Dock 4, positioned strategically closer to the military checkpoints that lead deeper into Aurora Station, lies the Recruitment and Bounty Office. This dynamic center buzzes with energy and purpose, serving as a pivotal hub for new recruits and seasoned bounty hunters alike, all operating under the banner of the Lilaste Order.

The office is a large, well-organized space with a sleek, modern design that exudes efficiency. The entrance is flanked by digital billboards displaying the latest assignments, recruitment drives, and bounty postings. Holographic advertisements project enticing offers, from lucrative bounties to promising career paths within the Lilaste Order's military and security forces.

Inside, the atmosphere is a blend of military precision and the rugged spirit of adventure. To the left, a row of recruitment desks is manned by uniformed personnel, ready to guide aspiring recruits through the enlistment process for the Lilaste Order. Informational displays and brochures highlight the benefits of joining the Order's ranks, detailing everything from training programs to career advancement opportunities. The air is filled with the low hum of conversations, as recruiters discuss the future with potential candidates.

To the right, the bounty office section is more bustling and informal. Here, bounty hunters of all stripes gather to review the latest postings. A large, interactive display board dominates the wall, showcasing a constantly updating list of bounties, complete with detailed profiles, rewards, and mission briefs. Hunters of various species and backgrounds can be seen huddled in groups, discussing strategies and sharing intel. The room is alive with the clinking of gear, the rustle of maps, and the occasional burst of laughter or heated debate.

At the center of the office, a circular reception desk acts as the nerve center, staffed by knowledgeable attendants who coordinate activities and provide assistance. They direct recruits to the appropriate desks and help bounty hunters with mission details and verification processes. The walls are adorned with inspirational posters and mission accolades, celebrating the accomplishments of notable recruits and hunters who have made their mark.

 

[Captain Antio Way’lurr]

Captain Antio Way'lurr was clearly out of place in the bounty hunters office. In contrast to everyone there with their armor and gear, Antio was dressed in a clean white civillian ship captain's uniform with ornate gold trim. And as everyone seemed to be clustered into conversational groups, Antio was standing totally alone with his back rigid and his meaty Dornean hands clasped behind his back. He stood at the bounty board, staring as various bounties and contracts scrolled up the wall for everyone to see.

Suddenly, his second in command, Breve, walked into the bounty office, dressed in a similar, if less ornate version of Antio's uniform. He fell-in beside his captain and assumed the same stance with his hands clasped beg his back.

Antio spoke first, "how did the sale go?"

Breve tilted his head slightly towards his captain while not taking his eyes off the wall, "It's not closed yet, but it's looking good. The appraiser seemed like he really wanted to buy the beskar, so I don't think they'll lowball us on this one. Turns out you were right!"

"Is Carvahan still in a tizzy about the beskar?" Antio asked, regarding his other senior manager from the Verdict.

Breve chuckled, "He is still skeptical. He doesn't want to admit that he was wrong about selling the Neebray Manta blubber to Damascus Station for credits instead of precious metals."

"We would have definitely gotten good money for the blubber on Damascus Station, for sure," admitted Antio, "they are always willing to pay good money for food stuffs. But they put less stock in their precious metals than most organizations. By taking beskar as payment, we were sure to compound our returns by taking the metal here, where they pay a higher price. It's all about navigating supply and demand. This little detour will more than cover our cost for fuel, I assure you."

"Good thinking," complimented Breve. There was a moment of silence as they watched the board for a bit. Then, Breve changed the subject, "so, why are you here now?"

"Well, we're in between hunting seasons now." Antio explained, "I think our Neebray Manta hunt is good and done this year, and we have a few months before the purgils are done their mating season, so I figured we might score a decent contract while we were here."

"I'm not seeing anything good for us, Captain," observed Breve. The list was starting over and Breve was beginning to see the same contracts making laps on the screen.

"No, but I wasn't holding my breath for the public bounty board," Antio explained further, "This board is mostly for small until operations, or solo contractors. I got a number so I can talk directly to the procurement officer and see if they have anything off the books or odd tips that they normally wouldn't have posted."

"What number do you have?" Asked Breve.

"Twenty-five"

"And what number are they on?" Breve persisted.

"Two."

"Ok," Breve sighed, "let me see if I can move things along, here."

Breve wheeled on his heels and then strode over to the reception desk, "hello, we're not here to file a complaint or anything, but we'd like to hire out our heavy cruiser for a large scale contract if you have anything of that nature. Is there any chance we can see a procurement officer sooner than later?"

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Laphisto

 

[Laphisto]

The reception desk was manned by several humanoids, a zabrak, twilek and then a selkath. By the time Breve was motioned up to the desk, the selkath man turned in his chair and faced them. The man wore an official outfit of the Lilaste order. With their rank embroiled on their right chest, the man seemed to be a sergeant by the looks of things. The first words out of the man's mouth were a polite greeting " welcome to Aurora station recruitment and bounty board, if you are here to join the ranks of the Lilaste order, please take the form on your right and fill it out, you can sit in the waiting room to your left"

He motioned over towards a waiting room, much like you would find in an office space, with several people filling out forms and even some talking among themselves. But the area was roomy enough to fit several more. As he spoke, he motioned them to the right. " if you are here for bounty work then you can take a look at the bounty board over there, but be advised that it is first come, first serve. any fighting over bounties will result in neither of you getting the job."

when Breve spoke the selkath shook his head " im sorry but we do not allow prioritization over others who were here bef- " as the man spoke, he quickly looked down at his terminal and so did the zabrak and the twi'lek. of which all three began to hurriedly type away at their stations, the selkath looking up quickly in between keystrokes " a heavy cruiser you say? Well , lucky for you, we got a priority one distress and with our current navy spread thin there is an all hand on deck for available resources to Kerkoidia of which you, alongside a few Lilaste order corvettes will be able to respond to "


as the selkath spokje he ejected a data chip from his console and handed it outwards towards breve. " All the information alongside the available rewards will be found on this here if you feel your up to the task "

Captain Antio Way’lurr

 

[Tru Accardi]

After taking directions from the guard who pointed her to the recruitment office, it wasn't long before the orphan found herself walking into the office's past to digital billboards with a list of information on it. She walked into the office area it was large, bigger then the carbonite HR office's on Empress Teta which she had only been to once to report an on work injury one time. She looked around for a recruitment officer or whatever they called themselves.

She first looked over to the bounty hunter's side that was clearly not what she was looking for, she saw a lot of rugged people dawning scorched and scarred armor. They had all clearly seen more than a few fights. That was clearly not her crowd, so she looked off to the other side of the office seeing recruiters wearing the military regalia of the Lilaste Order. Then her eyes landed on the center where people were directing others to the appropriate areas for whatever they were looking for.

She walked up to the desk and looked at the person standing there. She scratched the back of her head. "Uh hello, I'm Tru I am looking for a job. A soldier…." She realized she hadn't gotten the man's name in that moment. "I was told this is were one comes when looking for work, that's if you got anything available. I will do just about anything if I am capable."

 

[Laphisto]

The recruitment officer behind the desk looked up from his datapad as Tru approached. His uniform was crisp, the emblem of the Lilaste Order glinting on his chest. He gave her a quick once-over, noting her hesitancy but also the determination in her voice. With a practiced, friendly smile, he gestured for her to step closer.

"Welcome, Tru. You've come to the right place," he said, his voice calm and steady. "We're always looking for capable hands. Whether it's front-line combat, logistics, or something else, there's always work to be done."

He tapped a few commands on the datapad in front of him, bringing up her potential options. "Before we get into specifics, let's talk a bit about what you're interested in. We've got infantry positions, recon units, mechanical work, medical support—whatever fits your skills and interest. We offer training, so don't worry if you're new to this. Everyone starts somewhere."

Leaning back slightly, he nodded at the digital display that showed the Order's recruitment highlights. "Tell me, Tru, what do you think you'd be most comfortable with? Are you looking for combat work, or do you have other skills we could use in support roles?" He paused, his expression patient but curious. "It's all about finding where you can make the biggest impact."

Tru Accardi

 

[Tru Accardi]

"Honestly, my previous work experience for the majority was working in a carbonite factory mostly manual labor stuff. Though I did get an offer to be trained to be a private detective, but that opportunity went bust after Hyperion Luxury liner incident." It was a shame she had really been excited to learn something new and see the stars for the first time. Now here she was just looking for a job to get her back home to go back to that life eventually because it was at least stable.

"As for skills I don't got a lot or any really that I can think of. I mean I have tinkered around with machines, but I wouldn't say I am any good at it. I have a really good memory at least people say I seem to remember everything to an annoying degree. Though I do love to learn new things." She realized was rambling to much and bit at her lip, rambling about her completely boring unskilled life of all things. She did wish she had more to offer but really, she didn't she had very little life experience. I mean she could say she had some religious knowledge but there were so many different faiths in the galaxy she doubts the one she knew of was of any use.

"I mean I could be a librarian, janitor, manual labor of some kind, or work in a mess hall just not as the cook." She let out a little laugh at the not a cook part. "But I was really excited about being an investigator to bad that job didn't work out. You have anything in security works that might be interesting?"

Laphisto

 

[Laphisto]

The recruitment officer listened intently, his expression remaining open and attentive as Tru shared her story. When she finished, he gave a thoughtful nod, clearly taking her words into consideration.

"Sounds like you've had a mix of experiences, even if they don't feel like much to you. That ability to remember things? It's not something to brush off. That can be a real asset, especially in fields like security or investigations." He leaned forward slightly, tapping a few more commands into the datapad.

"Security work could be a good fit, actually. We've got positions in station security, patrol units, and even intelligence, where a sharp mind and good memory could take you far. If you're interested in investigations, we could start you off in a lower-risk role, maybe on security details or monitoring surveillance. Over time, with the right training, we could move you into more investigative duties."

He gave her a slight smile. "You might not have formal training, but it sounds like you've got the right mindset, especially if you enjoy learning. We train all of our recruits, no matter their background. Security work here isn't just standing guard. It involves keeping an eye out for anything unusual, analyzing situations quickly, and using your instincts."

He swiveled the datapad around so Tru could see a few options. "Here's what we have in security: we've got openings in basic station security, which would give you a good foundation. There's also an option to join our surveillance team, where that sharp memory of yours could come in handy. If you prove yourself there, you might even get the chance to assist with investigations down the line."

He leaned back in his chair again, waiting for her response. "What do you think? We can work with what you bring to the table and help you develop the rest."

Tru Accardi

 

[Tru Accardi]

Tru listened to every word the recruiter said intently and then started reading over the data pad that was slid her way. Her excitement was peaked at the prospect of doing something related to the investigative work Fulcrum had offered her. It was what got her out into the wider Galaxy at large so more of that might convince her going back home wouldn't be the right option. She looked over her options on the datapad there were a few to look through.

As she looked it over, she saw a few things that really interested her. "I think starting out in surveillance in the docks would be a good start." Her reasoning was if she could learn to spot threats or suspicious activity on the docks where a lot of people were coming and going it would hone some skill in intuition to help her become an investigator. As she read over the details, she saw just how militarized the Lilaste Order was.

"Do you see a lot of threats on station?" She asked curiously, wondering what kind of threats they may deal with on a day-to-day basis. She expected smugglers but that's because they were so common she had seen so many of them in the space ports when she use to commute to and from her job of the carbonite factory. So that wasn't so much a big deal for her, but she had to wonder if there were bigger threats. After all this was military service essentially that she was signing up for.

Laphisto

 

[Laphisto]

The recruitment officer nodded approvingly when Tru mentioned surveillance, clearly seeing that she was thinking strategically. "Good choice. Surveillance on the docks is an excellent way to start. You'll get a lot of exposure to different types of people, and it'll help you develop that intuition you're looking for. It's fast-paced, and the skills you build there will serve you well if you want to move into investigative work later."

He leaned back slightly, considering her question. "As for threats? Well, it's not all smugglers and small-time criminals, though we do get our fair share of them. Aurora Station sees a lot of traffic, not just from traders but from all sorts of individuals—bounty hunters, mercenaries, even diplomats. Most people are just passing through, but we keep an eye out for anyone trying to smuggle contraband, sabotage operations, or worse. The Lilaste Order is growing, and that makes us a target."

He lowered his voice slightly, glancing around the room before speaking again. "We've had some run-ins with more serious threats recently—spies, pirate groups, even the occasional assassin. That's why we take security so seriously. We've got layers of protection, but sometimes things slip through, and that's where surveillance becomes critical. The work you'll be doing isn't just about watching monitors—it's about noticing the little things that don't seem right and flagging them before they become a bigger problem."

He gave her an encouraging smile. "It can be exciting, and if you're sharp, you'll start seeing patterns others might miss. We'll make sure you're trained, though. You'll have the tools you need to succeed, and we don't throw anyone into the deep end without preparation. How does that sound to you?"

Tru Accardi

 

[Tru Accardi]

She looked at the datapad once more and then back to the recruiter. His offer sound enticing really enticing. Part of her was saying just take an easy job get some credits and return home. Yet there was the part of her that wanted to grow and learn to be something more then was. Something more then an orphan from the war between the Maw and Galactic Alliance. That same voice that told her to go out and try to become a private detective.

Looking at the datapad she had already made up her mind and she knew it but why she took so long she didn't know. That drive to be someone different then she always thought she was forced to be won out it, it always did. She put her thumb on the datapad to give her ID and signature to the document.

"I'm in." She did a wide white toothy smile crossed her face. "I'm' eager to get started." So her military career started.

Laphisto

 

[Laphisto]

The recruitment officer smiled warmly as Tru made her decision, watching her place her thumb on the datapad to seal the deal. "Good to hear, Tru. You’ve made the right choice. I can see that drive in you—it’ll take you far here."

He tapped a few more buttons on the datapad and nodded as it confirmed her enlistment. "Welcome to the Lilaste Order. You’re officially part of the team now. We’ll get you started in surveillance, and you’ll have everything you need to excel."

He stood up, extending his hand for a firm shake. "For now, report to the training center down the hall. They’ll set you up with your initial gear, and you’ll meet with your unit leader to guide you through your first steps."

His smile widened as he added, "Keep that excitement, Tru. It’s what’s going to help you succeed. And remember, if you ever have any questions or need guidance, your fellow team members will be able to assist you."

With a final nod, he added, "In Unity, We Find Strength; In Balance, We Forge Destiny."