--Building a New life --Tech x Reader Bad Batch

Chapter 46 -- Didn't miss the sand--

Artorias, the place that could very well become your home. Green forests, an ocean that you could sense just around the corner and friendly people who welcomed you in. Your three days here had been surreal, it was almost like you had settled in.

Everyone had a chance to go through the marketplace at this point and you're sure that Magda had met each of you by the end of day two. Her husband, Charalambros who was the village leader had introduced himself to Hunter on a separate outing but you hadn't run into him yet. Some of those at the market had already started to expect you even after such a short time.

Wrecker thought the place was amazing, and probably would have moved in with Magda the moment she offered him food. Omega was a bit more skeptical but also easily won over and started to make friends with Magdas kids the next time she headed into town for a visit.

Tech and Hunter had remained the most critical of the group, with Tech taking in everything from soil samples to the mineral quality of Magda's countertops. However, even Tech couldn't deny that this was a lovely place and when he had gotten to share a morning sunrise with you over another cup of coffee he was 'thinking positively of the idea'. Hunter liked the area more and more as he began to relax and observed Omega settling in.

In the end, you all had your reasons for liking Artiorias, and you had a sneaking suspicion the planet-homebase-hunt had come to a swift end. There were still other planets on the list to explore, but this was already becoming a home for all of you.

Unfortunately, your story doesn't end just yet, and like the feeling of the storm on the horizon you felt there was more coming. Not only to the galaxy, but more coming your way. The nightmares of Inquisitors looking for you had been subtle, but the dark presence had still felt real. Even in this beautiful and peaceful place you felt unresolved about your past, and not entirely safe. It is possible you never will be, but you would rather choose a home knowing you could defend it, instead of a place to hide where you are concerned for the lives of everyone around you the moment you're found out.

Your days on Artorias were cut short by a mission request from Rex and you were soon packing up, saying goodbye to Magda and heading back into space.

The mission in question was to investigate and infiltrate a new Imperial base on Ord Mantell. You were just as surprised as the rest of the crew when Rex told you where you were going.

"Why are we going back there?" Wrecker had asked.

"I agree with Wrecker on this one. Returning us to this planet is most peculiar and otherwise risky" Tech agreed.

"They're building a shipyard there" Rex explained, and Tech just shrugged "That's not an adequate reason for infiltration."

"Pretty sure there was already a shipyard on Ord Mantell when we left" Hunter commented.

"Not like this one," Rex continued "This shipyard is a deepdock, it's currently still under construction but has already gained widespread attention from my other agents".

Each of you were listening more intently now and Tech brought up his hand under his chin in his usual thinking position.

"I take it this is one of the deepdocks mentioned in the bill extensions the empire made?" Tech asked and Rex's hologram nodded;

"Correct. This deepdock is one of many but its location is more public than others. They are changing over an existing shipyard for this project and have placed extensive security in the surrounding area".

"I still don't see why we are needed, it would take an army to capture that place" Hunter added on.

"I don't need anyone rescued, or any large groups at all actually. I'm planning on sending in a duo to collect data from the inside. The remainder of you will be monitoring the security to make sure those two get in and out alive".