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=~=~=~=Location: Inside the Samurai - Heavily modified Pellaeon-class Imperial Star Destroyer, currently traversing Infinity

~==~==~Dramatis Personae:

Bridge Crew:

Commanding Officer : My self

Executive Officer : Hannibal Lecter, MD

Weapons Officer : Teletha Testarossa

Launch Officer : Lisa Hayes

Tactics Officer : Lacus Clyne

Intra-ship AI: ANNA

CIC (Combat Information Center)

CO: Ms. Clyne, please bring up the MENTAT Engine.

XO: That you use that now speaks of your thoughts. Even when you were faced with financial hardship, you didn't even bother to run a basic prognostication.

WO: Winging it almost all the way, Taichou. That was dangerous.

CO: [nods] It was dangerous. But the results were satisfactory, is it not?

TO: Tis not my place to critique, Taichou, but you do know that it only required ONE thing to go awry for this state of affairs to not come to pass? [taps keys to bring up the Engine]

CO: [cradles chin in left hand] Well, that certainly came to mind. It's not that I don't consider the Samurai's well-being. Suffice to say that I had faith in its abilities, even in its current state.

AI: So, Nii-chan, why the need for the software?

XO: [picks up ANNA to carry her in his left arm] Our Captain has found another Celestial Body worthy of attention. Coruscant was a total loss because of several reasons. Thyferra, he hopes, will be much different and be worthwhile.

TO: Engine is hot and ready.

MENTAT Engine ...

Running

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Prognostication for Operation Thyferra: -All subsequent interactions dependent on overcoming extant resistance -Resistance assessment requires more data -Current (1213H 06/28/2010) data on resistance --Inconsistent and may be interpreted as failure of current mission --Likely affected by extant condition --Requires more observation -Succeeding missions reliant on established communication --Communication reliant on currently unpredictable nature of target --Counters require more research ---Alternative sources of data? ---Fallout? -Effective Methodology subject to R&D and, sadly, trial and error -Currently, Papyrus' result is pending -SMS and others to be explored as immediately applicable. -Orbiting satellites, upon discovery and analysis, will be treated accordingly --Discovery of satellites reliant upon more data --Satellite discovery will influence progress of all extant and future phases -Pending Resistance Resolution: --Logistics will dictate applicable activities after pertinent discussions are concluded ===Self-preservation trigger? Define trigger required to stop further resource usage