Lilla Syrin
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“Filth, you will pay for your insolence.”
“Insolence! We are pirates! We don't even know what that means.”
― Darth Maul and Hondo Ohnaka
The term pirate referred to the variety of rogues that were scattered across the galaxy who would attack, rob or commandeer ships as they saw fit. While their actions were inherently illegal, the morals of various pirates varied considerably. Some were cutthroat brigands who were petty murderers or thieves, but others had a set of morals that prohibited killing the innocent, and generally restricted their actions to the rich.
Other pirates, referred to as "privateers," operated under the sanction of governments or organisations like the Alliance to Restore the Republic. Privateers tended to hold themselves to a more ‘civilised’ standard than other pirates, and restricted their activities to specific targets. Most pirates were orphans or citizens that were unemployed because of either being uneducated or having a lust for adventure, riches or anarchy.
Indeed, on a few occasions, pirates have pulled through to help the galaxy as a whole.
The most identifiable symbol of the pirate was the Blazing Claw.
It was used for thousands of years and was glamorised in countless holovids. Over the centuries many variants of the Blazing Claw were used but the basic identity of the symbol remained—a claw or claws surrounded by flames.
Why was any of this relevant and why was Lilla interested? Because a gang of pirates had been hitting Republic Remnant space and intelligence suggested their next target was outside of their jurisdiction, but the Republic figured that striking sooner — rather than waiting for them to return — was the best policy.
Antisoch was an odd choice for a pirate attack, Lilla thought. It was in the far outer rim for a start, in the Kalax system. Maybe it was a recruiting ground for the pirates? Lilla didn’t know, but she was expected to find out.
So, she dropped out of hyperspace and contemplated her next move. Head down to the surface of the planet — to the one city of note, Achirak — or remain here and scout for potential pirate signs.
[member="Nicair Claden"]
“Insolence! We are pirates! We don't even know what that means.”
― Darth Maul and Hondo Ohnaka
The term pirate referred to the variety of rogues that were scattered across the galaxy who would attack, rob or commandeer ships as they saw fit. While their actions were inherently illegal, the morals of various pirates varied considerably. Some were cutthroat brigands who were petty murderers or thieves, but others had a set of morals that prohibited killing the innocent, and generally restricted their actions to the rich.
Other pirates, referred to as "privateers," operated under the sanction of governments or organisations like the Alliance to Restore the Republic. Privateers tended to hold themselves to a more ‘civilised’ standard than other pirates, and restricted their activities to specific targets. Most pirates were orphans or citizens that were unemployed because of either being uneducated or having a lust for adventure, riches or anarchy.
Indeed, on a few occasions, pirates have pulled through to help the galaxy as a whole.
The most identifiable symbol of the pirate was the Blazing Claw.
It was used for thousands of years and was glamorised in countless holovids. Over the centuries many variants of the Blazing Claw were used but the basic identity of the symbol remained—a claw or claws surrounded by flames.
Why was any of this relevant and why was Lilla interested? Because a gang of pirates had been hitting Republic Remnant space and intelligence suggested their next target was outside of their jurisdiction, but the Republic figured that striking sooner — rather than waiting for them to return — was the best policy.
Antisoch was an odd choice for a pirate attack, Lilla thought. It was in the far outer rim for a start, in the Kalax system. Maybe it was a recruiting ground for the pirates? Lilla didn’t know, but she was expected to find out.
So, she dropped out of hyperspace and contemplated her next move. Head down to the surface of the planet — to the one city of note, Achirak — or remain here and scout for potential pirate signs.
[member="Nicair Claden"]