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LadyPadme Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Sep '02	Date Posted: 10/5/02 9:36pm Subject: Of Spies and Sabacc (Pre-ESB/Leia, Han, Luke, Chewie) Thanks for the Noms! - Date Edited: 8/26/04 6:47pm (61 edits total) Edited By: LadyPadme
	Disclaimer: All characters in the Star Wars universe are sole property of George Lucas. Just borrowing from his creations for entertainment purposes. Summary: It is 17 months after ANH and the Alliance is experiencing hard times. Princess Leia finds out that there is a spy sending information to the Empire... Chapter 1 “There’s a spy among our ranks,” Frendon Ackban, senior aide to Mon Mothma declared. Princess Leia Organa sighed as she looked out the porthole. They were aboard the Republic cruiser Lightning, deep in the heart of space, traveling in a convoy of thirty ships to the temporary Alliance base at Prandor. Frendon’s news, while unwelcome, wasn’t unexpected. This wasn’t the first spy the Rebel Alliance had to contend with, and it certainly wouldn’t be the last. Leia had sensed, for some time, that there might be a problem of this nature. Nothing she could put a finger on, just that too many little things had gone wrong recently. She turned back to look at the Mon Calamari, “Why do you say that?” “Too many events in the past four months: When we tried to set up temporary base at Lesparik…our scout ships found Imperial Star Destroyers cruising the system…the disappearance of the Independence and her escort ships…and the death of Colonel Prispan.” “Colonel Prispan?” Leia’s voice was sharp. “When did this happen? Wasn’t he on his way to Konedor to meet with Pago Tekor? I heard that Pago was offering to help us purchase six new cruisers and something like fifty new X-wings. Stars know we could use them. What happened?” “We’ve just received reports from Pago that he had the preliminary meeting with Prispan, but when he left Pago’s palace, Prispan was gunned down on the streets of Koneyos’ti City by a squadron of Imperials.” “Blast!” Leia exclaimed, distressed, “Prispan is one of our most valuable officers! This is just terrible! How do we know that Pago himself didn’t engineer this whole thing himself?” “Well, as hard it is to believe of a gangster like him, Pago had more reasons to want Prispan alive than dead,” Frendon said, his contempt for Pago clear in his voice. “What do you mean?” Leia asked. ”Well, you know Pago has a lot of reasons to dislike the Empire. Did you hear of the incident on Ruyto where his favorite daughter was killed?” “Favorite daughter?” Leia was amazed, “Pago is a Triki! He must have hundreds of children! How can he even remember them all?” “Even insectoids can have feelings,” Frendon countered, “In any case, it’s believed that she was killed by agents of the Empire—that she had too many leanings toward the Alliance. Pago had stayed out of politics until then, but since then, it’s open knowledge that Pago wants revenge. On top of that, you know Konedor is only twenty light years from an Imperial base. The stormtroopers and officers like to go to Konedor to gamble in Los V’yani and then harass Pago’s ‘businesses’. He has plenty of reasons to want the Empire off his back—no, I’ve been in contact with Mon Mothma and we both agree that a spy is involved. We don’t agree on who, but we think it’s someone who’s been on the Alerion base.” “Wasn’t Alerion evacuated a couple of days ago?” “Yes. We intercepted three unauthorized transmissions sent from Alerion just before Prispan left. All transmissions are encrypted, and our analysts think that these are Imperial codes. We’ve got the best slicers in the Alliance working on these codes, but we haven’t been able to crack it, yet. In any case, Prispan left Alerion three days before it was evacuated, and in since he’s been gone there have been no unauthorized transmissions from either Alerion or the evacuation fleet.” “Who do you think this spy is?” Leia asked, feeling a sudden shiver going up her spine at the look the Mon Calamari was giving her from his fishy eyes. “Well, Mon Mothma thinks it could be any number of officers at the Alerion base, especially someone who worked in communications. After all, Alerion was used as a training base, and most of the personnel could not have accessed the information for any of the events—the Independence, Lesparik, and Colonel Prispan. Therefore, only someone who had access codes into the mainframe could be responsible.” “Who do you think it is?” Leia asked again. “You seem to have a particular suspect in mind.” “Yes,” Frendon replied, “I do have a suspect. I think the spy is Han Solo.” -----signature----- Crest MD Naimé Evil Twin of Gabri_Jade When a baby smiles the world is happy VOTE OBAMA '08
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Kitt327 Title: FanForce CR North Island NZ Registered: Dec '00	Date Posted: 10/5/02 10:25pm Subject: RE: Of Spies and Sabacc (Post ANH-PreESB/Leia, Luke, Han, Chewie, Original Characters)
	Cool stuff! You don't usually see fics in this time period. I'll look forward to reading more. -----signature----- When it's dark enough, you can see the stars. "Compassion, which I would define as unconditional love, is central to a Jedi's life." Visit FF New Zealand - http://boards.theforce.net/New_Zealand/b10035/
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LadyPadme Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Sep '02	Date Posted: 10/5/02 10:51pm Subject: RE: Of Spies and Sabacc (Post ANH-PreESB/Leia, Luke, Han, Chewie, Original Characters)
	Thanks for the encouragement! -----signature----- Crest MD Naimé Evil Twin of Gabri_Jade When a baby smiles the world is happy VOTE OBAMA '08
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JediSenoj451 Registered: May '01	Date Posted: 10/5/02 11:24pm Subject: RE: Of Spies and Sabacc (Post ANH-PreESB/Leia, Luke, Han, Chewie, Original Characters)
	MMmm... yes, I'm an OT fanfic freak. I'll be following this. ~Senoj~ -----signature----- When did cake learn to talk? And how does it know my name? Reconciliation: http://fanfic.theforce.net/fanfic.asp?action=view&ID=1291
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HanSolo29 Title: Manager: • Fan Art • LFP/ Indiana Jones Registered: Apr '01	Date Posted: 10/6/02 2:01pm Subject: RE: Of Spies and Sabacc (Post ANH-PreESB/Leia, Luke, Han, Chewie, Original Characters)
	Woo hoo! Finally a fic that takes place within the OT. I'm definitely hooked now! -----signature----- "One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation." "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13 TK-2685; Garrison Carida, 501st Legion PHILLIES WIN! 2008 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
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LadyPadme Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Sep '02	Date Posted: 10/6/02 4:24pm Subject: RE: Of Spies and Sabacc (Post ANH-PreESB/Leia, Luke, Han, Chewie, Original Characters) - Date Edited: 10/24/02 9:46am (1 edits total) Edited By: LadyPadme
	Chapter Two “Han Solo?” Leia’s breath caught in her throat. “That’s impossible.” “Solo was the one who ferried Prispan to Konedor,” Frendon said. “That doesn’t make him a spy!” “I know that Solo is a friend of yours, but the fact remains that he’s a smuggler—“ “Was a smuggler,” Leia interjected. “—And once a smuggler always a smuggler,” Frendon stated firmly. Leia took Frendon’s statement with a grain of salt. After all, the Mon Calamari were well known to dislike smugglers. “He was instrumental to our victory in the Battle of Yavin,” Leia said, “And he’s been helping us ever since then!” “In no official capacity,” Frendon countered, “After all this time, he remains uncommissioned—how serious can his commitment be if he refuses to officially join the Alliance? How do you know that he hasn’t stayed around to sell information to the Empire? It’s well known there’s a bounty on his head and he needs money very badly.” Leia bit her lip. It was true about Han and the bounty. Having run afoul of Jabba the Hutt a couple of years back, there was an enormous bounty on Han’s head. He had been given a sizable reward for his part in the Battle of Yavin, but that didn’t begin to cover what Han owed. Leia had wanted to help him for some time, but all her available funds were tied up in helping the Alliance and she hadn’t been able to access her off world Alderaanian accounts. “That’s not enough for me,” Leia said, finally. “I don’t believe that’s reason enough to accuse Han of being a spy.” “No?” Frendon asked, “Well, let me enlighten you further, your Highness. Solo is one of the people who might have had access to the information that was leaked. Solo was Prispan’s escort to Konedor. Since Solo left, there have been no unauthorized communiqués intercepted from the Alerion fleet. And, since he escorted Prispan to Konedor, Solo seems to have disappeared.” “What?” Leia felt a sudden dryness in her mouth, and a sharp fear stabbed her heart. Solo disappeared? “Oh no…” Leia had made many friends in the months since she openly declared her allegiance with the Rebel Alliance. Friends that gave her strength and comfort after the loss of her home world of Alderaan and her adopted family. But among all the friends she had made, none were as dear to her as the ones who had rescued her from the Death Star a year and a half ago. She had not seen Han since he had gone to Alerion, nearly four months ago, but she still thought of him every day, wondering what he was doing. Even at gunpoint, she might never admit out loud how important a friend Han was to her, but the thought of him in danger or possibly dead made the blood drain from her face. “…I—how do you know that he wasn’t killed by Imperials or kidnapped or—“ Frendon snorted, “Come now, your Highness. We all know that Solo was an expert at taking care of himself. He was supposed to check in with us at twelve-hour intervals until it was time to return with Prispan. Solo checked in on arrival and then in the past twenty-four hours, we’ve had nothing. He’s given us the slip. He was working as an aide to General Rieekan at Alerion. Who knows how many Alliance secrets he might have taken with him?” Leia shook her head, “I think your views of smugglers, or former smugglers is coloring your views on Han—“ “And with all due respect, your Highness, I think your friendship for Solo colors yours. When was the last time you saw Solo? How do you know what he’s been up to?” “He’s innocent,” Leia insisted. “Then prove it!” Frendon challenged. Leia paused for a moment, startled, and then said: “All right, I will.” -----signature----- Crest MD Naimé Evil Twin of Gabri_Jade When a baby smiles the world is happy VOTE OBAMA '08
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LadyPadme Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Sep '02	Date Posted: 10/6/02 5:45pm Subject: RE: Of Spies and Sabacc (Post ANH-PreESB/Leia, Luke, Han, Chewie, Original Characters) - Date Edited: 10/6/02 8:56pm (1 edits total) Edited By: LadyPadme
	Hi, JediSenoj451 and HanSolo29. Thanks for your encouragement. Sorry, I didn't post a note to you earlier, but I was in a hurry to get my second post up, and my son was howling for dinner...I'm also a big OT fan--so I hope this story eventually lives up to your expectations! -----signature----- Crest MD Naimé Evil Twin of Gabri_Jade When a baby smiles the world is happy VOTE OBAMA '08
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HanSolo29 Title: Manager: • Fan Art • LFP/ Indiana Jones Registered: Apr '01	Date Posted: 10/6/02 7:40pm Subject: RE: Of Spies and Sabacc (Post ANH-PreESB/Leia, Luke, Han, Chewie, Original Characters) Updated 10/6
	Hey, LadyPadme! So far, this story is living up to my expectations. The last post was excellent! Keep up the great work! -----signature----- "One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation." "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13 TK-2685; Garrison Carida, 501st Legion PHILLIES WIN! 2008 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
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TheBiggerFish Registered: Mar '01	Date Posted: 10/6/02 7:49pm Subject: RE: Of Spies and Sabacc (Post ANH-PreESB/Leia, Luke, Han, Chewie, Original Characters) Updated 10/6
	oooo.....Han! You don't see much of him anymore. but a spy? Not my baby!! Keep this up! -----signature----- She of the Chameleonic Icon Sisters of the Flame - Book 2 - Entwine - stewing around in my brain. Latest Post: Study into Han and Luke's relationship in ANH and ESB http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/23139893 13th Feb 2006
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Kab730 Registered: Jan '01	Date Posted: 10/6/02 7:55pm Subject: RE: Of Spies and Sabacc (Post ANH-PreESB/Leia, Luke, Han, Chewie, Original Characters) Updated 10/6
	Great Posts
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LadyPadme Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Sep '02	Date Posted: 10/6/02 8:54pm Subject: RE: Of Spies and Sabacc (Post ANH-PreESB/Leia, Luke, Han, Chewie, Original Characters) Updated 10/6
	To HanSolo29, TheBiggerFish and Kab730 thanks again for the words of encouragement. Another post to follow tomorrow. -----signature----- Crest MD Naimé Evil Twin of Gabri_Jade When a baby smiles the world is happy VOTE OBAMA '08
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JediSenoj451 Registered: May '01	Date Posted: 10/6/02 9:02pm Subject: RE: Of Spies and Sabacc (Post ANH-PreESB/Leia, Luke, Han, Chewie, Original Characters) Updated 10/6
	Ooooh! Sounds like this is almost turning into a "who dun it story." Interesting. Waiting for more. ~Senoj~ -----signature----- When did cake learn to talk? And how does it know my name? Reconciliation: http://fanfic.theforce.net/fanfic.asp?action=view&ID=1291
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LadyPadme Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Sep '02	Date Posted: 10/7/02 5:26pm Subject: RE: Of Spies and Sabacc (Post ANH-PreESB/Leia, Luke, Han, Chewie, Original Characters) Updated 10/6 - Date Edited: 10/10/02 6:18pm (1 edits total) Edited By: LadyPadme
	Hi, JediSenoj451. We're still on the buildup part. It may be a while before the plot thickens, but keep watching. Chapter Three The door chime sounded outside Leia’s quarters. She paused in the act of packing, and went through her receiving room to answer the door. Luke Skywalker stood outside with the astromech droid, R2-D2. “Hello, Luke,” Leia said, “Come in. Flight maneuvers over?” Luke entered and followed her through her receiving room to her bedroom. Unlike most Alliance personnel who had tiny cabins or shared cramped quarters with roommates, because of Leia’s status, she had a suite of rooms to herself. “Hmm…how could you tell?” Luke asked, “The fashionable orange flight wear?” Leia smiled, “Have a seat.” She turned to the little R2 unit, which she had given to Luke. The unit had once belonged to her mother, and held a special place in Leia’s heart, “Luke keeping you busy, R2?” R2 beeped in greeting. “Planning a trip?” Luke asked, surveying the unusual clutter in Leia’s bedroom. Leia opened her mouth and then hesitated. The meeting with Frendon had been a high-level official meeting and the conversation there had been privileged. On the other hand, the conversation involved Han Solo, who was important to both of them. “As a matter of fact, yes. It’s—it’s about Han.” “Han?” Luke’s eyes widened. Since he had completed flight maneuvers and returned to Lightning, Luke had sensed that something was bothering Leia. He didn’t put this thought into words, not sure how Leia would take such a statement. “Han’s in trouble,” Leia said, throwing another handful of clothes into her pack with a carelessness that was very uncharacteristic of her. Luke swallowed, watching Leia’s tense behavior. Her agitated movements belied how concerned she was over Han. “What’s happened?” “He—“ Leia looked up and paused. Suddenly, she noticed the dark shadows under Luke’s eyes, “What’s the matter, Luke? You look exhausted. You were only out on maneuvers for four hours.” “It’s not the flight maneuvers,” Luke answered impatiently, “What is it about Han?” “He’s disappeared,” Leia said, “And I’m going to find out what’s happened.” “Where are you going?” “Konedor. That was the last place Han was known to be.” Luke’s eyes narrowed, “There’s something about this you’re not telling me.” Leia sighed and sat down, “This is somewhat complicated, and I want to get going as soon as possible, but I had a discussion with Frendon Ackban earlier today. You understand, this is all high-level and confidential…but we believe that there’s an Imperial spy somewhere in the Alliance network. Mon Mothma’s intelligence points to someone from Alerion…and Frendon thinks the spy is Han.” “Han!” Luke shook his head, “No, that’s not possible.” “That’s what I said,” Leia got up and continued her packing. “In any case, Han has disappeared from a mission to Konedor and I’m going there to find out what happened.” “Alone?” Luke asked. “Well, I want to be somewhat inconspicuous,” Leia replied, “Do you think traveling with a large royal entourage is a good idea?” Luke rolled his eyes, “I don’t mean with a group of people, but just by yourself, this could be dangerous. If Han disappeared there—and we all know how good he is at taking care of himself—this could be very dangerous. Besides, what about Chewie? You know he’d die before he’d let anything happen to Han.” “Well, who do you suggest I ask to go along with me?” “Me,” Luke replied. “You?” Leia was surprised, “But I thought your squadron was due for more exercises before we reach Prandon.” “If you wanted to pull a few strings I’m sure the powers that be would approve my leave from squadron maneuvers. I want to know if Han’s all right, too. Besides, if anything were to happen to you—“ “All right,” Leia said. “I’ll talk to Major Tenning. If you want to come along, you’d better get packed. I’m going to meet with Mon Mothma—she just returned from Tuca—and I want to brief her on my plans, then I’ll meet with Tenning. Meet me at the main hangar in an hour.” “All right,” Luke said, rising. “Luke—“ Leia said, as she watched him get to his feet, “Are you sure you’re all right? You really do look exhausted. Are you sure you’re up for this?” “I’m fine. I just haven’t slept well, lately. I’ve—I’ve been dreaming of Ben.” “Ben Kenobi?” “Yes. I haven’t had that many dreams about him—and this was so real, I’m not even sure I could call it a dream—he seemed to be hinting to me of more danger ahead, and he was giving me instructions on lightsabers. It was so real, it felt like I was there with him—back in Tatooine, practicing with the lightsaber. The really odd thing was, once I woke up, I found my lightsaber on the floor, and I remembered succinctly putting it in the drawer before I went to sleep. Then pondering that kept me up for the rest of the night.” Leia paused, never sure what to say when Luke discussed the Force. She wasn’t a complete skeptic; after all, from her studies of history, she knew that the Jedi Knights had used the Force to keep peace in the Galaxy for millennia. It was just that manifestations of the Force upset all she had been taught of physics and logic. “Well, I guess you can get some sleep on the shuttle,” Leia suggested, finally, “I’ll see you in an hour.” -----signature----- Crest MD Naimé Evil Twin of Gabri_Jade When a baby smiles the world is happy VOTE OBAMA '08
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JediSenoj451 Registered: May '01	Date Posted: 10/7/02 6:14pm Subject: RE: Of Spies and Sabacc (Post ANH-PreESB/Leia, Luke, Han, Chewie, Original Characters) Updated 10/7
	Hmmm... I wonder if Vader is going to sense Luke's developing skills in this story? I suppose I'll have to wait to find out... ~Senoj~ -----signature----- When did cake learn to talk? And how does it know my name? Reconciliation: http://fanfic.theforce.net/fanfic.asp?action=view&ID=1291
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HanSolo29 Title: Manager: • Fan Art • LFP/ Indiana Jones Registered: Apr '01	Date Posted: 10/7/02 7:19pm Subject: RE: Of Spies and Sabacc (Post ANH-PreESB/Leia, Luke, Han, Chewie, Original Characters) Updated 10/7
	Hmmm...interesting dreams Luke is having. Very interesting...I can't wait for more! -----signature----- "One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation." "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13 TK-2685; Garrison Carida, 501st Legion PHILLIES WIN! 2008 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
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LadyPadme Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Sep '02	Date Posted: 10/7/02 8:17pm Subject: RE: Of Spies and Sabacc (Post ANH-PreESB/Leia, Luke, Han, Chewie, Original Characters) Updated 10/7
	Hmmm...JediSenoj451 and HanSolo29 I appreciate the interest (really, really, really, really! ), but ain't givin' nuthin away...you will just need to wait. I promise another post tomorrow, though. -----signature----- Crest MD Naimé Evil Twin of Gabri_Jade When a baby smiles the world is happy VOTE OBAMA '08
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