Gavin sighed as he looked at the inoperative homing beacon. "Did the security cameras catch anything?" Gavin asked.
"Yes, sir, it was Admiral Yularen." SAM answered.
Gavin nodded. "Probably on Palpatine's orders. He and Dooku have been running themselves ragged, looking for me."
Which was true. Keeping his ear to the ground, he found that Republic Intelligence and their CIS counterparts were using a surprising number of resources to find him.
"Set course for Tatooine, we need some manpower for Maintenence and I have a good idea where to get it." Mike said before standing up. "Also, do you have a copy of those old mining platform records for Bespin?"
"Yes, sir, they are waiting in your cabin for review." Gavin nodded before moving to the kitchen to make himself some coffee then to the desk in his cabin. There were a multitude of abandoned mining platforms. if he repurposed, they could be used for manufacturing, as well as mining tibanna gas.
The Andromeda initiative had the blueprints for a fully upgraded SR2 from Mass Effect 2 as well as blueprints for Kodiaks and Makos. There were also blueprints for the Nexus, the Arcs, and even the Citadel. The problem was that he needed space to build these things. Making an automated manufacturing plant on an abandoned mining platform would at least let him build the Normandy, Kodiak, and Mako. All three vehicles he would need before the start of the Galactic Civil War.
There were also a few connections he had to make. Talon Karrde and Kal Skirata among them. Then he had to venture to Telos. He also wanted to go to Tython, If Meetra was right, perhaps the holocrons from the beginning of the Old Republic game were also still intact.
Rubbing his head, he made his way to the shower. After his relaxing shower, he was greeted by Sam's voice, informing him of two facts, 1 He lacked enough credits to buy the pit droids in the numbers he wanted, and 2 the 3D printer was done making his N7 Gear. It had been re colored to a forest green camo pattern with black trim.
Looking at the display, he saw he only had 7000 credits. He would need at least 100000 for 50 Pit Droids. Plus, he wanted a few Astromechs.
"Well, I'm going to Tatooine. anyways let's grab some bounties." Gavin said confidently. "SAM, pull up any bounties over 10,000 Credits, filter to those who are the absolute scum of society, rapists, murderers, chem dealers. Gavin watched as the list shrunk till only about 25 names were on it. "Which of these are last reported as being near a major city?" The lost shrunk again to 15 entries. "Finally, which are in the same city?" The list shrunk for a final time 12 names all reported to be in or near Mos Eisley. "That will do for now, Please prepare some cryo grenades." SAM acknowledged, and Gavin went to the kitchen to eat before resting.
POV Palpatine
Sheeve Palpatine was not in a good mood. Not only did his apprentice's new warship get destroyed. Greivous was damaged severely. Dooku better get his shit together, or Palpatine would enjoy teaching the old fool more, "Lessons."
To top it off, there was an unknown in his carefully crafted plans. This former jedi Gavin, he was like a ghost. he would appear and dissappear without warning. He delivered food and medical to Geonosis after the battle. Then he sided with the Republic to destroy the Malevolence. He seemed to do whatever he wanted.
Palpatine had used his little humanitarian mission to order the Republic Intelligence to track him, stating he was a possible traitor. Admiral Yularen managed to put a tracker on the ship, but it stopped transmitting shortly after. The boy was becoming more trouble than he was worth trying to find. CIS had even less luck and was considering hiring bounty hunters at this point.
"The force feels restless. The darkside seems to be wary for some reason, " Palpatine said softly to himself.
POV Gavin
Gavin woke up in time to grab a bite to eat before donning his armor. Grabbing his weapons, he elected to put the Tempest down outside of town. He would drive the Nomad to the outskirts and then proceed on foot. Having a list of targets, he saw the first 5 names should be simple. No known associates tend to hang out in cantinas heavy drinkers. They tended to be bullies, not fighters. The other 7, though, they would be a bit trickier. All 7 were part of a spice smuggling and dealing ring. Also, the bounty was from Jabba the Hutt. a slimy piece of trash he had no interest in working for, but he couldn't afford to be choosy at the momen
Waiting till nightfall, he began his hunt. SAM would mare the target as they got identified. 2 came without issue, and 1 was so drunk he passed out in an alley. Turning the 3 in to the authorities was simple and quick. 35000 credits in his account. Searching the alleys, Gavin came across one of the remaining two as they were attempting to claim another victim. They had their own pants off and were in the process of tearing apart the pants of a very scared Twilek. Raising his pistol, the suppressed shot was not even heard outside of the alley as the bastard fell lifeless to the ground
Sending the female on her way, Gavin collected the bounty on this latest bastard before going to look for the last one of the night.
He found the trodashian as it stumbled out of a bar clearly eneabriated. Moving closer, Gavin tried to catch the alien without raising attention. The Trodashian drew a blaster and began to fire wildly into the air. It then shot down the street a few times.
Gavin drew his rifle, putting the trandoshian down with a quick burst. After turning the bounty in, he returned to the Tempest for the night. checking his earnings, he had earned 56,000 credits between the various bounties. He would go after the big group the next day.