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Chapter 8 - Chapter-8

And I was right, half a month after our fight with the Black Sun we were now enemies of the sindicate and we were also famous around the farmers circles of Tatooine and more people decide to relocate to our town in hopes of getting free security, but that wasn't how it now work, now we had time and resources to make sure that every person residing here could be called a militia men, I also recruit various veterans among my ranks and my weapons enterprise began to take hold in Tatooine, the motto: Even if it looks rought it works, and with that I had gain lots of customers, my most sell items the M1903 with a telescopic sight and the 1911 side pistol, one for residence security, the other for personal security. Of course in the town all weapons were stored by me and the only personel allowed to carry them were my employees which if discover them mishandling them will face severe repercusions and his arms taken by the state. There were also estrange buyers asking for the long range mortars that we used againts the Black Sun, I assume that they were part of Jabba or any other crime sindicate and as of now I don't see myself selling heavy weaponry without a partnership. Also we became somewhat of protectors for a few village in exchange for resources or credits but much more reasonable than the crimes sindicates.

An as I had feared a host of gamorreans escorting what I suppose was a male Twi'lek present themselves in town demanding an audience with me, which I of course couldn't refuse. Once everyone was set up the Twi'lek finally decided to talk, more than talk he express his masters demands.

"The honorable Jabba the Hutt demand that you hand over all your weapons as well of the means of production, in exchange he would reduce his tax on this town as wellas to take care of your protection"

"I think you got the wrong impression pal, you're in no position to demand nothing. If Jabba want weapons we can make a deal, but handing them like nothing that's not happening"

"It seem that your past win againts third rate mercenary's has bolster your confidence, but we aren't like those pesky bugs, the great Jabba has cotrol over all this system and countless mercenaries at his beck and call, as well as the control of various hiperspace lines. You are the one in no position to negotiate"

"We will see. You surely carry an Holocommunicators, call Jabba now so that we can negotiate"

"The great Jabba would not fall for a smugler like you"

"True,true, the great Jabba surely wouldn't want military grade equipement, for sure, specially those capable of being used againt armor vehicles or full automatic weapons even if he consider them obsolete. So now call him"

From every angle that the Twi'lek try to tank the situation all came to the focal point that if Jabba lost such a good oppotunity becouse of him, he prefer to not think about the outcome. So he finally decide to talk with Jabba in the adjacent room where he explain the situation and the possible deal. After fifteen minutes he came back with the response.

"The honorable Jabba invite you to watch the next Boonta Eve Classic Podrace in Mos Espa to further discuss this deal, and as a token all the settlements west of Mos Espa will be now under your protection and management as an independent overlord, Mos Espa will be consider neutral ground for both of us. We hope for a happy cooperation"

It was clear that the corporations and his rivals were putting pressure in Jabba at this point, his control had yet to stabilize in the region, and now more than ever we had to stockpile weapons and ships to help mobilize the merchandise over all the worlds in crisis, such as Ryloth or Onderan. And after all the points that I had acquire, it was time for an upgrade.

'System, I've been thinking about upgrading my access to technology. What do I need to know before I make a decision?'

[Greetings. I see you are considering an upgrade to unlock technologies up to the year 1960. This upgrade bundle will grant you access to all technological advancements from the end of World War II through 1960. The cost for this full upgrade is 400,000 points.]

'400,000 points... that's quite a bit. What exactly does this bundle include?'

[The upgrade bundle includes a wide range of technologies, including but not limited to:

Advanced jet aircraft, including the F-86 Sabre and MiG-15.The development of the early rocket systems and ballistic missiles, including the V-2 rocket and early ICBMs. Helicopter technology, such as the Bell UH-1 Huey. Guided missile systems and early space exploration technology. The advent of transistor electronics, which laid the foundation for modern computing.]

'That's quite a lot of power. But how does this affect the technologies I already have from WWII?'

[With the full upgrade bundle, all previous WWII technologies you have unlocked are now completely free. You will have full access to these technologies without any additional points required, providing a solid foundation for further advancements.]

'So, I would get everything from WWII, plus all the new technologies from 1945 to 1960, and it would only cost me 400,000 points?'

[Correct. The full bundle includes both the WWII technologies you have unlocked and the new technologies up to 1960 but those purchase will consume points, offering you a comprehensive and powerful set of tools for future endeavors. Once purchased, there will be no additional costs for the WWII era technologies you've already accessed.]

'That sounds like a good deal. But what happens if I don't upgrade now? Is there any downside?'

[If you choose not to upgrade, you will continue to have access only to the technologies you've already unlocked up until 1945. The technologies beyond 1945, including jet aircraft, rockets, and modern computing, will remain inaccessible until you decide to purchase the upgrade bundle. No other future upgrades will provide access to these 1945-1960 advancements unless this specific bundle is unlocked.]

'Alright, I see the benefits. I'll go ahead and purchase the upgrade bundle now.'

[Understood. The 400,000 points will be deducted, and the upgrade will be processed. You will now have full access to all technologies from the end of WWII to 1960, and all previously unlocked WWII technologies are now available to you without further cost.]

'With this, a lot of things will now change, finally I have access to usefull aircraft and AT and AA guns without cost. First upgrade our equipment, second begin to unite my territories and third prepare the guns to show Jabba. Now is when the fun begins'