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"Oh my Ashla!" Nefi Squeaks as the turbolift opens and they walk into the room. "Is that??"

"Yup!"

"The Emperor's Throne!"

Varriss "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

"Get out the Camera!"

Nefi directs the camera droid to point at the throne as Varriss slowly spins around, a wicked grin on her face. "Welcome young Scintel, I've been expecting you, The time has come, execute order Sixty Seven! We will purge the galaxy of the Department of Speeder Vehicles!" Varriss starts laughing maniacally as Nefi runs over and pulls her out of the chair.

"My Turn! My Turn! My Turn!" Nefi sits down and spins the chair around as Varriss points the camera drone. "Greetings Galaxy! I am Emperor Nefi Scintel, a new power has arisen! Soon all will bow and worship the Zygerrian Empire! All shall be slaves to the great Emperess Nefi! HAHAHAHAHAAeep" Nefi breaks out into a cough. "Excuse me, I figured cackling would be a bit easier."

"Ummmm, Commander? What are you doing?"

"Nothing!"

"Nothing!"

The droid shifts awkwardly. "We're ready to start interviewing the people we captured, would you like us to bring them here or..."

"That will be fine, thank you." Varriss says shooting Nefi a grin.

"I am taking that chair to my office." Nefi states as Varriss sits down grinning.

"First up representing the garrison. Commander..."

"RC1262." The aged clone states, a frown on his face

Varriss leans forward. "Commander Scorch?"

"I've not been called that for a long time." He replies raising an eyebrow. "You're that Jedi who blew up the temple, Barrels or something?"

Nefi giggles and covers her mouth.

"Varriss. So tell me Commander, what happened here?"

"Shortly after the Emperor died we went on lockdown, we stayed quiet, Zsinj sent us some supplies but in general told us to stay put, he had some plan for Doctor Hemlock and the ASD, something about leverage, but then Hemlock slipped out, and then Joruus C'baoth escaped and challenged the Inquisitor on guard and killed him, then things went to hell. He was a madman, and he would play with our minds, but we were able to stick together and, ah, keep some of his madness in check, we were able to limit him to the facility. I appreciate the stunner used on my men, they would have had to follow his orders to shoot you, even if we were all hoping you would win."

Varriss taps her communicator. "Saarai, please use the Force Dampening amulet on Joruus and keep him unconscious until we're ready to deal with him again."

"Already done."

"Thank you." Varriss looks back up "This was not a kind place during its operation, what was your role in it?"

"I'm guilty." Scorch states standing at attention. "I take full responsibility for the actions of my men during their time guarding this facility. I request that the punishment for their crimes falls on me."

"The honor of the Clones remains," Varriss replies smiling. "But unfortunately I cannot grant that request. But I can promise you that the punishments will take into consideration the suffering you endured under C'baoth, your cooperation, and your honorable sentiment."

"Thank you."

"That's all for now. Commander, keep him and his men in comfortable custody for the time being, and please send in the next one."

"My lady we found this group in the holding cells, they say they're a family."

Varriss nods and a group enters the room, three elderly clones and one young woman with bright blond hair.

"Hello! I'm Omega and this is...."

Varriss stands "Clone Force Ninty Nine!" She announces. "I'm a huge fan of your work! Wait What are you doing here? I thought you were operating around Ord Mantell?"

"We were." The clone with tattoos across his face announces. "But when Zsinj was defeated we came to see if we could save some of our brothers, but..."

"We got caught." The largest of the clones announces with a laugh.

"Yeah, we've been locked up for some time. We're happy to give a character reference for anyone here." Omega states, glancing at Nefi. "Wait, I recognize you. You're AhoyNefi42!"

Nefi nods excitedly. "Yeppers! That's me!"

"I'm a huge fan!"

"If they're a fan of me I say let them go!" Nefi says turning to Varriss.

Varriss smiles. "Well, that's a fantastic reason to me." She motions to the Commander, "They're clear Commander." She turns back to the group. "If you would stay on site for a little while we would appreciate your help in discussing the treatment by those in charge here, and we have fresh provisions on the way,"

"I like the sound of that!"

"Thank you," The leader states, saluting and walking out of the room

"Next up?" Varriss asks as a Kaminoan and several scientists are escorted into the room.

"Representing the science team, Doctors Nala Se, Emerie Karr, Scalder...." The droid looks up. "It says Beltane?"

"No relation to your Chancellor. And Doctor Scalder will do fine."

"Former Chancellor, he was sadly assassinated" Varriss replies raising an eyebrow.

"Good riddance," Scalder replies.

"Don't annoy her!" Karr whispers before clearing her throat. "Thank you for saving us from that madman, I believe I speak for all of us in that, we see you as liberators, and look forward to getting back to work as soon as possible."

"And what work is that?"

"Cloning."

Varriss sits back on the former Emperor's throne. "That's not currently looked at in high regard."

"Perhaps you would reconsider given, well, I'm sure as a Jedi..." The Kaminoin gestures. "You'd prefer Clones to Battle Droids?"

"No." Varriss shakes her head. "I am quite unhappy with your previous work."

"They performed the task they were ordered to."

Varriss nods. "Quite an unethical action,"

"Wait!" Karr holds up her hand. "Look, maybe you're right, but good can come from cloning! The Medical breakthroughs we've made here can help heal the galaxy! The Empire forced us to use our research for evil but..."

Scalder nods. "We would be more than willing to use it for the good of the galaxy!"

Varriss sighs. "Commander please place the ASD Team in comfortable custody for the time being, we'll sort out what to do later."

"Roger Roger."

"And please send in the next group."

"What will we do with the Cloning stuff?" Nefi whispers as the group is led out.

"I don't know, but we're moving it out of here for now, we'll keep the facility for stealth research, but the cloning and the Emperor's treasures we're moving off-site, we'll sort them out and return them to their owners somewhere other than here."

"Fair enough, what about the huge computer?"

"We'll boot it up very carefully."

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