Report #7: The Akiva Incident

What follows is a brief summary of the recent events on Akiva, which mark a first major victory for the fledgling New Republic.

-Vor Sendalin, New Republic Intelligence Operative

Akiva—Overview

This planet lies in the region of space close to Tatooine and Geonosis. It is a relatively small world; its terrain consists chiefly of sprawling mountain ranges swathed in jungle, with rivers connecting the lakes that have formed around them, and some ocean. The weather tends toward hot and humid, and is known for powerful storms known as mausim that arise during the transition from dry season to rainy, and can last for days or even weeks.

Local Government

The capital city of Akiva, Myrra, was home to the palace of Satrap Isstra Dirus. While nominally a part of the Galactic Empire, it had for decades been more of a world for visiting officers who sought rest and (sometimes illicit) relaxation, rather than a world with a strong rank-and-file military presence. That all changed, however, when the Imperial Embassy took place there a few months ago (see below).

Criminal Underworld

Kingpin of illegal activities on the planet is a Sullustan named Surat Nuat. He is known to run a gambling den in Myrra, and to deal in the spice trade and slavery. What is more, Nuat was known to have possessed a considerable amount of secret information, which was acquired by the beings who would come to form Halo Team and subsequently turned over to New Republic Intelligence.

According to reports, there's also an abandoned C.I.S. droid factory in the tunnels beneath Myrra. It is not currently know what that facility might contain, but there were also claims that semi-sentient creatures known as Uugteen live in that area, donning old pieces of battle droids like clothing and attacking anyone who ventures into their territory.

Imperial Embassy

It was Captain Wedge Antilles who first discovered the gathering of Imperials on Akiva, and Lieutenant Norra Wexley who helped rescue him and expose what was happening there to the rest of the galaxy. Included among the Imperial visitors were the broker Arsin Crassus, General Jylia Shale, Moff Valco Pandion, Advisor Yupe Tashu, and Admiral Rae Sloane. In the aftermath, Pandion and Crassus were killed, Tashu and Shale captured, but Sloane escaped.

Using this Report in a Star Wars RPG Campaign

There are many ways in which the details from this report can be used in adventures and campaigns, including the following.

• The fact that Surat Nuat has been deposed provides an excellent opportunity to free former slaves from their captivity.
• Since Satrap Isstra has been deposed, and Akiva has joined the New Republic, agents of that government could help the locals elect new leaders. Such changes never go as smoothly as one might hope, however.
• While unlikely, it is possible that secrets from the Confederacy of Independent Systems back during the Clone Wars can still be found in the tunnels beneath the city.
• Since it is also known that members of the Jedi Order fought on Akiva, it's also possible that they could have left behind items of value.