"Hey Lokton, who's that following us?" Thraak asked without a care in the world. All Thraak cared about at this point was that he "evaded" that plasma gas charge from a Sandtrooper. Maybe Quanos was right, and Lokton was the perfect bounty hunter. Emotionless, greedy and daring. Good qualities in LIVING bounty hunters, but part of the course with droids. When you take into example notorious droid bounty hunters such as 4-LOM or IG88, it's easy to see why droids make good killers. Or even soldiers.
"I am suspicious of the unidentified starfighter lurking behind us. I do not think communication is the best method at this stage. We may have to engage in some type of combat." Lokton knew a dogfight would be a terrible idea, considering as long as Thraak was on board, he couldn't engage without threatening his life. So, he would have to find the least dangerous option. That really narrowed down to one option. Landing on a planet and engaging. But which one?
Yavin? Unknown terrain to Lokton. Polis Massa? Best not bring a public service outpost into the Vivkiv affairs. Utapau! He had done a mission on Utapau! The terrain would be very suitable. So having made his mind, Lokton set course to the outer rim.
Lokton had considered landing on Voss, but the risk of the stranger following them be Imperials, the factory and Operation: VEU would be totally disclosed. Ah, yes, Operation: VEU, it must be kept secret from everyone, even master Thraak.
"Prepare for landing on Utapau." Lokton said to Thraak. "It's dangerous to be unarmed. Take this." Lokton said as he handed a blaster pistol to Thraak. "Is this mine to keep? How do you work it?" Thraak asked Lokton with a mix of enthusiasm and shock. "I don't have time to train you, just aim at what you want to shoot and pull the trigger." Lokton replied assertively.
They landed on Level 5 of the Utapau spaceport, the same level the battle for Utapau's liberation from the forces of General Grevious. And once again, this planet would see conflict. Lokton finally got a good look at the ship causing them so much trouble. It looked like a Delta-6 Starfighter, but he didn't have time to confirm it. He was too busy trying to keep himself and Thraak out of this man's hands or blaster sight. When the figure emerged from the cockpit, Lokton knew he was in deep water, and they weren't even on Kamino. It was infamous bounty hunter Danz Borin. Known for having close ties to both The Empire and the Hutt clan, he was an excellent pilot and great shot. "You know how I found you, Lokton? Easy. I was there in the cantina for solo, but when Greedo tragically died, I noticed you run out after the killer. And remembered your bounty. A win-win really, money and one less business rival." Danz Borin finished his sarcastic rabble by pulling out an Imperial grade Blaster Rifle. "I'll make it quick, and if you're good, I'll spare the boy." Danz said with a hint of joy and plenty evil in his voice. But Lokton wouldn't go out so easily. Lokton reached in his back holster and pulled out his Blaster Tri-rifle. This would surely be a duel for the ages.
"Good. I always like a challenge." Danz remarked as he set his sights right on Lokton's head.(Seen above: The model of Delta-16 Starfighter that Danz Borin uses, also known as the old model for Jedi starfighters.)
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Star Wars: Voss, A Last Stand
Science FictionA Star Wars fanfiction, this bridges episodes A New Hope to Return of The Jedi, through the planet Voss, a forgotten mining world. Telling the story of Thraak Vivkiv, his father, Quanos Vivkiv and Lokton, a refurbished medical droid turned bounty hu...