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Level: 38
Rewards:
- 16670 xp
- 19021 credits
Description:
- Investigate the attempted assassination of Deel Draav, the mayor of Kor Vella.
Recommended combat levels: 40 and higher |
Travel to Kor Vella and Speak with Lt. Cope[]
Major Alana Walden asks you to travel to Kor Vella and speak with Lieutenant Lon Cope there (-3102 2800). The mayor has just survived an assassination attempt, and you are just the person to get to the bottom of the mystery (the starport is the closest port to Lt. Cope).
Note: Kor Vella is heavily guarded by Imperial troops; Rebel faction players should consider going on leave before entering the city.
Conversation with Lieutenant Lon Cope[]
Lieutenant Lon Cope: Good, you're here. I've been expecting you. I'll not waste time and get right to it. Someone made an attempt to assassinate the mayor of Kor Vella, Deel Draav. It would have been a successful attempt if not for a bit of luck. The mayor dropped his fork and bent over to retrieve it just as the first shot was fired. By the time the second shot rang out, the mayor was safely under cover.
PC: What do you need me to do?
Lieutenant Lon Cope: I need your help with investigating this crime and finding whoever was responsible for it.
PC: I'll be happy to help.
Lieutenant Lon Cope: I'm glad to hear that. I think that your first step should be to go speak with the mayor at his office in town.
Speak with the Mayor of Kor Vella[]
Cope tells you that Mayor Deel Draav narrowly escaped death, and the best thing to do is to start by speaking with him. Go see him in his office (-3623 3127).
Conversation with Deel Draav[]
Deel Draav: Yes? May I be of service?
PC: I'm here to ask about the recent attempt on your life?
Deel Draav: Oh, that. Yes, well, just part of the job, I suppose. Not that I've ever experienced anything like that before, but it's not worth getting all worked up over. So, what can I do to help you?
PC: Do you know of anyone who might want to hurt you?
Deel Draav: Not specifically. But I have received some threatening messages recently. Over the past month or two. Or three even. These messages have gotten progressively more aggressive. Mostly they insist that I relinquish my office, or I'll suffer the consequences. I guess they weren't just being dramatic.
Use the Mayor's Data Terminal[]
The mayor says that he has been getting progressively more aggressive threats on his life lately. Use the mayor's terminal to trace the source of the threats, and then head out (-3646 2870).
Go to the Source of the Messages[]
The source is a secret Abandoned Bunker about 260m away. Enter it and search it.
Inside the bunker is a Mon Calamari named Lejo Daramus. He says he has been looking for a remote place to do his research, but that this abandoned bunker is overrun with creatures. He offers a side quest to clear it for him: Vermin Bunker.
Search the Bunker[]
At the very bottom of the bunker is a transmitter (-3654 2843). Deactivate it.
Examine the Scrap of Paper near the Transmitter[]
Examine a bit of paper next to the device. The name on the letterhead, Hershel Sheridan, was the mayor's adversary in a closely-fought recent election. This could be the clue you need to unravel the mystery.
The Scrap of Paper[]
"The scrap of paper you found has a letterhead with a name, Hershel Sheridan, on it. Hershel Sheridan is the name of the mayor's primary opponent in the last mayoral election. Deel Draav won the election, but not by much. It was an election marred by the very foul tactics used by both sides."
Go Confront Hershel Sheridan[]
Go confront Sheridan with the evidence (-3073 2995). When you get to his office, however, you find him dead. This complicates matters. It certainly looks like suicide, plain and simple.
Hershel Sheridan's Corpse[]
"Upon examination of Hershel Sheridan's corpse, you note a blaster mark to the forehead, as well as a DL-44 blaster in one of his hands. The other hand holds a small card with nothing on it but a single red circle. It looks very clear that Hershel Sheridan took his own life. Whether it was out of remorse or to escape punishment for his crime, you may never know."
Report to Lt. Cope[]
Return to Lt. Cope and report your findings for your reward.
Conversation with Lieutenant Lon Cope[]
Lieutenant Lon Cope: I'd have never guessed that Hershel Sheridan would be capable of something like this. Though he did take losing the mayoral election pretty badly, and you can't argue with facts. You did well. I have another case, if you'd like to continue?
PC: I would. What's the next case?
Lieutenant Lon Cope: Someone is smuggling a spice known as ryll into Kor Vella. Ryll is a highly addictive spice. We need to find the source of the spice and break up their smuggling operation. A local addict known as Menchi Lerann has been helpful with CorSec agents in the past. Start by speaking with him.
PC: Good speed to you on your investigation.
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