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Synopsis:
New Republic Intelligence agent Selby Jarrad is sent
to Verkuyl, a bacta-processing world, to foment
rebellion against its Imperial rulers. She will use the
occasion of a refinery-building auction by Governor
Parco Ein to confront him and either force him to
surrender or kill him. She finds herself attracted to
Imperial guard Daven Quarle, whom she learns is grandson
of the original ruler of Verkuyl and part of the local
resistance. However, when her plan falls apart and her
partners are killed, she and Quarle join forces. They
decide to carry out the plan themselves. That is, until
Selby overhears Quarle conspiring with Ein. She faces
him with a blaster - and Quarle explains why he would
done what he has, who it is really for - the people of
Verkuyl. His grandfather was a tyrant, but Quarle’s
own work for the Empire has greatly improved their
lives. If the New Republic takes over, he says, the
people face hardship and starvation. Does she really
want to do that to them? She stuns him. In addition, 34
hours later, Verkuyl is in the hands of the New
Republic. Quarle is on the run with Ein and the other
Imperials. However, Selby is not feeling too good about
herself.
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