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Post by Shadowdragon on Mar 15, 2004 18:50:07 GMT -5
You have just recently left Kalab, en route to Glova. On Kalab you took the commission of a "special" cargo, paid at the usual rates when you return and confirm the delivery. The cargo is typical contraband -- exotic spices and holotapes.
So as not to appear suspicious, you fill the hold with the first thing that crosses your path, Plasmaberries. The local market is flooded with them due to unusually good weather this year, and they cost almost nothing.
You land safely on Glova in the city of Drepplin. Arrangements have been made for pick up of the special cargo, and you have even made some arrangements to sell the load of Plasmaberries. Everything seems to be going quite well. Too well.
The moment you step from the ship, everything falls apart. The reciever of the special cargo is late. But that is the least of your problems. A small man carrying a datapad steps up. He is followed by a few of the local militia's troopers.
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Post by Inspector Smitkin on Mar 15, 2004 19:17:03 GMT -5
I am Inspector Smitken, Drepplin Port Import Inspector. May I please see your manifests? That will be a 50 credit filing surcharge, payable now.
~~~Accepting the datadisk of the manifest and the 50 cr. from Taelus he continues~~~
Just trying to be the most efficient we can be in tax and tariff collection. Now, according to this, you have a load of Plasmaberries in that ship?
~~~Without waiting for Taelus to answer he continues on with his duties~~~
Well, that cargo is subject to Planetary Tariff Code--Alternative Minimum Tax, Article 7, section C, paragraph 3, subsection 4. "No native grown protected or subsidized plants may be imported without being subject to a minimum tax no less than 500% of current retail selling price." That's a tax levy of....45,000 credits.
I'm very sorry, but the law is the law. What will be your method of payment. And please note, that if you decide not to pay, we will simiply confiscate your ship with a lien against unpaid taxes. The ship is subsequently auctioned off--the next auction will be in 54 days. Are you indicating a reluctance to pay?
~~~Again without waiting for an answer~~~
This tax must be paid within one day of your initial planetfall, or the ship will be confiscated and taken to the government compound. Nothing may be off-loaded until the tariff has been paid.
Due to the possiblity of your trying to leave without paying the tax. I'm afraid you can only enter your ship when escorted by security. Any attempt to remove the cargo, or take off, will meet with the most severe penalties.
~~~With that he motions a squad of troopers to take up positions around the ship, two at the landing ramp and several others placed at different points around the ship's perimeter.~~~
Have a nice day folks, and you can reach me at the port authority office when you're ready to pay your tax.
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Post by Blackbranch on Mar 17, 2004 0:02:56 GMT -5
"You can't be serious..." Kur'Oyi growled low in his throat. "This amounts to little more than robbery!" The Coynite stepped forward a step, then backed off just as fast, as the troopers advanced.
Kur'Oyi sized up the 'troopers, searching for weakness's in the the way they moved as a unit. Their chance at taking these hardened soldiers was slim, very slim.
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Post by Inspector Smitkin on Mar 17, 2004 17:18:21 GMT -5
~~~Turning at the coynite's comment~~~
I am sorry you feel that way sir. But the law is the law. Perhaps next time you'll consider checking up on the local laws regarding the cargo you carry BEFORE deciding on whether or not to bring something to somewhere.
~~~Turning back towards the dockingbay entrance he leaves, muttering something into his comlink as he does~~~
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Post by Blackbranch on Mar 17, 2004 20:17:20 GMT -5
Kur'Oyi's eyes narrowed, as the Inspector left the hanger.
"Pompous official." The coynite muttered under his breath. "Just shows that the majority of government officials are bandits in disguise." He whispered to the nearest crew member.
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Post by Exile, Bast Incarnate on Mar 19, 2004 0:23:58 GMT -5
"As with it usually is with people who have power." She seems to be looking around for someone or something. "Where is our 'beloved' captain? I have bone or two pick with him."
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Post by Galadon on Mar 20, 2004 12:23:36 GMT -5
Taelus walks over to the ramp of the ship and stands by. Great now I have to find out why the customer isn't here. At least some things remain the same, greedy bureaucrats. I guess we could find a friendly game of sabac.
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Post by Iron Bonny Shades on Mar 22, 2004 15:00:47 GMT -5
"perhaps sir, I can check around and see what I can find out?", Arrkay commented?
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Post by Exile, Bast Incarnate on Mar 22, 2004 15:05:44 GMT -5
Sage sees Taelus behind her, and turns around, "Thank you captain for reminding me why I HATE flying."
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Post by Galadon on Mar 22, 2004 18:12:22 GMT -5
Flying is not bad it's them sudden stop that get you. Taelus smiles at sage. Go ahead Arrkay see what you can find.
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Post by Blackbranch on Mar 22, 2004 23:10:36 GMT -5
"You want me to acompany Arrkay?" Kur'oyi asks, fingering the hilt of his D'Skar.
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Post by JSUN on Mar 23, 2004 2:54:33 GMT -5
When the inspector left the vicinity of the ship, Jeel scurried down the ramp nervously, coming to rest near his companions.
Figiting with the hem of his robed sleeve, he shuddered ever so slightly at the chill air and allowed his eyes to adjust to the weak light that flooded his surroundings.
Being a stranger to these parts, Jeel waited for his companions to make a move before deciding on anything....
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Post by Galadon on Mar 23, 2004 12:38:58 GMT -5
No Kur'oyi stick with me. Sage would you mind keeping a eye on arrkay so no one tries to disasemmble him?
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Post by Galadon on Mar 23, 2004 15:49:30 GMT -5
Walking into the city Taelus waves at the others to follow. "Let's find a tapcafe and figure out how we are to pay off the Imperials."
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Post by Exile, Bast Incarnate on Mar 23, 2004 17:59:09 GMT -5
"Simple enough." she says as she shrugs. "Lets go droid. No need to slow us down"
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