Genericon XXIII mission

Genericon draws brings together an interesting variety of civilian and rogue elements with markets and gaming opportunities. Falco Clan, took a contract from RPI to provide security for the various venues. The contract didn't pay particularly well but provided an excellent opportunity for bounty collecting by having unfettered access to the entire facility.

Arriving via the cargo bay, the Mercs were on the lookout for targets of opportunity. The area was off limits to civilians, and no unauthorized personnel were in the area unfortunately. Gear was stashed in the Ops command center for later retrieval, team members were briefed on potential targets that were expected to be at the facility. Shortly afterward the first patrol made its way from Ops to the main venue. Holonews reports from many worlds were on hand making an covert operation all but impossible. The reputation of the Mandalorian Mercs meant the security detail had almost celebrity status.

The Promenade was crowded, humans and mostly humans mingled together like a Coruscant nightclub. Vendors provided food and drink to suit many different tastes. The main venue for Genericon at the facility, the crowd provided ample opportunity for thieves and other miscreants to mingle and work their trade. A patron of the caf shop mistook the squad for clonetroopers, obviously this far on the Rim they hadn't seen stormtroopers or Mandalorians much. Further along the Promenade attendees took part in a various card games and simulation games. Battles for supremacy took place, winners gloating and losers sulking. The only Imperial presence visible was a Snowtrooper, he spent more time keeping an eye on the Mandalorians than anything else. Kal Falco took point with Austin backing him up. Corran and Synnr Falco kept a keen eye out for trouble and profitable targets. Taking perhaps the

biggest risk in this operation, Genet and Jyl'iaan Falco operated without armor blending in with the crowd and Holonews journalists.

Many alien species were present, some of which no Mandalorian was familiar with. Actually some which no Mandalorian wanted to be familiar with.

A commotion at the far end of the Promenade drew the attention of the Mandalorain Mercs. Weequay slavers attempted to abduct Genericon attendees through the restricted corridors at the far end of the Promenade. Falco Clan quickly responded putting a stop to the slaver operations. Standing bounties on slavers do not require bodies, so the Mercs contingent took full advantage. The weequay slavers were assaulted with blasters on full power, all of them were disintegrated. Genericon Ops was grateful that only basic cleaning droids were required and no disposal of bodies was necessary. Footage from Holonews cams was adequate to claim the bounties resulting in a tidy bonus for the Falco squad.

Several outstanding bounty contracts were fulfilled during the operation. Several thousand credits profit were realized by Falco clan as a result. Target identities will not be revealed due to client contracts. At least one target turned himself in, knowing that the bounty on his contract was paid dead or alive. With the success of this mission, Falcos will be looking at other opportunities to stack mission contracts together.

The most unusual aspect of the mission was witnessing the Imperial Remnants new Outreach program. Seeing the Snowtrooper attempting to engage civilians with anything other then a blaster was almost disturbing.

A big thank you to all who interacted with the Mandalorian Mercs during this operation.

Mission Report: Scranton Comic Con 2009

Clarion station in the distant Outer Rim system of Scranton was outside of the Falco's normal territory.  The station was host to Scranton Comic Con and local security was insufficient for the expected influx of people.  The Falco's got the call to provide a presence that would deter interference from undesirables.

The station catered to the needs of travellers stopping in the Scranton system, and even those stopping to resupply before travelling deeper out on the Rim.  The upper levels contained temporary lodging, restaurants and other amenities. The lower levels contained plenty of space for small conventions such as this one.  Our responsibility was limited to the lower level and the layout was ideal for containment.  The mercs security post cordoned off the cargo dock, galley and storage areas, a perfect location because it was one of only 2 exits from the conference area.  The main entrance was through a lobby with an exit to the main docking bays and access to the upper levels.  The mercs were able to easily able to control access to all areas of the convention. 

This particular event attracted more buyers and sellers then usual, the gaming tables stood empty. No sabaac or any games of skill or chance took place. Unfortunate for the event organizers but the lack of gaming also meant less tempers to flare. It is always unfortunate when we are required to terminate one of the players.

Falco's actively patrolled the entire venue.  2 man units moved out at regular intervals moving through the vendor areas and keeping an eye out for illicit activity.  Recognition systems did not identify any targets with outstanding warrants or contracts. One tense moment occurred when 2 local security patrol ships arrived in the landing area while Scur and Synnr Falco were on patrol. Jyl'iaan was undercover as an attendee and out of armor. Scur and Synnr moved apart into flanking positions while Jyl'iaan took up a position on the opposite side of the ships.  For a few minutes it seemed as if the security officers would challenge the Mandalorians.  Perhaps it was Scur's impressive rocket launcher that deterred them, or the thermal detonator Synnr was holding. Heavily modified targeting with custom warheads, and high explosives the security ships would not have fared well against such firepower.  Eventually with a nod to the Mandalorians the security ships moved off and left the area.

A small firefight broke out with a group of pirates trying to hijack a ship from the landing area.  It was not part of the Falco's contract however a bonus was offered if the mercs would intercede.  Always ready for action the Falcos quickly agreed to the amended contract and quickly assaulted the pirates before they could escape.  After a brief but satisfying exchange of fire, all of the pirates lay dead.

Overall the event was a great success.  The Falco clan of the Mandalorian Mercs impressed event staff and attendees alike.  There is little doubt the Mercs will be returning to Scranton in force in the future.