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network of connections and conflicting interests as to
make it impossible to know what he's really up to at
any given moment. Interestingly, Sprax does a great
deal of trade in ships, weapons, and supplies to the
Rebellion, apparently with Xizor's blessing.
The most stable and least ambitious of all the Vigos
is Vekker, who came to power by simply being patient
and loyal. His criminal empire is, for the most part, not
particularly criminal; he oversees a rather vast empire
of casinos and entertainment businesses. There are
the usual vice-related criminal activities that go along
with much of his territory's interests, yet he mainly fo-
cuses on keeping the paying customers happy by the
billions and, thus, keeping the steady revenue flow-
ing. As his holdings serve well as legitimate fronts and
laundering opportunities for the rest of Black Sun, this
keeps him in decent standing with his fellows.

The unique entity that is the Corporate Sector is an
exceptional opportunity for Black Sun, and the Vigo
Wumdi handles exploiting that opportunity. A master
of the economics and politics of the Authority, Wumdi
knows best when to place his bets and when to cut-
and-run. With a powerful network of bribed officials,
spies, droids, and specialists, he is well situated to
make the most of every boon or crisis that affects the
Corporate Sector. His efforts cover the gamut, includ-
ing vice crimes, smuggling, corporate espionage, rev-
enue slicing, and more. Wumdi's position is not as se-
cure as he would like to believe, though—his exorbitant
skimming of Black Sun profits has not gone unnoticed.

At the top of it all, Prince Xizor has his own agenda

and activities. With Curi able to efficiently manage the

day-to-day operations, he is afforded the luxury of at-

tending to personal projects. Little is known about his

goals, but there is strong evidence that he is interested

in playing the Alliance and the Empire against each

other. Some rumors indicate a powerful enmity with

none other than the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader.

DEALING WITH BLACK SUN

Getting involved with Black Sun is a dangerous propo-

sition. The organization tends to get its hooks deep

into everyone who becomes a part of it, with virtually

no options to get back out again. Nonetheless, the

vast majority of illicit credits (and more than a few

honest ones) are to be made working with Black Sun

in one way or another. A group with a particularly ne-

farious past may even already have ties to Black Sun,

or worse, Obligations.

Here are a few of the many ways a group of fringers

might find themselves in the Black Sun's employ;

• Smuggling and transport is a huge part of both
  the legitimate and illegal operations of Black Sun,
  and one more light transport with a crew of mis-
  creants is just what the organization likes to hire.


• There may come a time when the group's ship
  requires some highly expensive repairs; Perit's
  people in particular are always on the lookout
  for a chance to make such a group indebted to
  the Black Sun.


• Sometimes it is best to bypass the usual bounty no-
  tices and other practices in favor of a less-tradition-
  al approach to capturing (or eliminating) a target. A
  group of fringers may be just what an enterprising
  Vigo is looking for in such situations; the trick will be
  not getting eliminated after doing the job.

THE MANDALORIANS

T

he Mandalorian clans have produced many

of the most dangerous bounty hunters, mer-

cenaries, and warriors in the known galaxy. The

Mandalorians are composed of various clans

that share a common culture across ties of gen-

der, family, and even species—by far. most Man-

dalorians have been human, but there are many

examples of non-human Mandalorians who have

carved out quite impressive reputations.

Mandalorians are known for their unmistakable

and formidable armor, particularly the helms with a

T-shaped visor. Originally, Mandalorians were unit-

ed in a warrior culture bent on conquest, and this

focus drove them into conflict with the Republic on

many occasions. The Mandalorians had forged nu-

merous ties with the Sith Empire, and the Jedi Or-

der had become a name that Mandalorians asso-

ciated with distrust and aggression. Mandalorians

attempted unsuccessfully to conquer the galaxy,

and even after their defeat. Mandalorian mercenar-

ies were a common and terrible sight in the galaxy's

many wars of old.

However, after millennia of warfare, Mandalorian

culture shifted from militarism to peace. The cube

cities of the planet Mandalore no longer generate

the warrior culture of old. In fact, the planet served

as a focal point for the neutrality movement during

the Clone Wars.

However, some remain true to Mandalore's

bloody past. Whether violent revolutionaries

who want to overthrow Mandalore's government,

hard-bitten mercenaries willing to use their skills

for credits, or skilled warriors trying to merge the

Mandalorian mercenary legacy with honor and a

warrior's code, some still ensure the sight of Man-

dalorian battle armor is not forgotten in the galaxy.