Smugglers Guild Leadership Learn New Skills
The familiar Chiss anchor turns to holocorder..
News Anchor: “And finally tonight, we bring you the promise of prosperity through education. The Smugglers Guild have announced that all leadership members have concluded various educational courses for whatever the people of Nar Shaddaa need. See for yourself…”
Holo cuts to Mazer holding a few diplomas. He is replying to a question and seems very proud.
Mazer: “Yes, I got certified in Holo-Journalism, Business Administration, and Manufacturing Protocols. All of us got a bunch of certs and licenses.” Mazer holds up his framed diplomas for the holocorder.
Street Reporter: “What led to the leadership taking all these classes?”
Mazer: “We’ve been pooling our money from all the bounty jobs the Smugs have been doing. When talking about how to spend it we decided, ‘Let’s take some classes together.’ Basically, if everyone takes a few classes, maybe we’ll be great at everything. You know, as a team. I think we are now set up to do just about anything.”
Street Reporter: “What skills did your team learn? What does this mean for the citizens of Nar Shaddaa?”
Mazer: “Let’s see… DiGriz is now certified in Librarian/Dosent Sciences, got his Mining License and is a galactically approved Datacard Transcriber. Reith, well, he decided to check out Diplomatic Relations, set himself up to be a Medical Practitioner, and is a card-carrying Blaster Repairman. Jaxon was all about being a Bounty Hunting Paralegal, Galactic Trade Manager, and just finished up a civil service program to be a legitimate Planetary Mayor. Nah got his Space GED and then earned his associates to be a Bendu Monk- see him at a Jedi Temple near you! The Smugs are so pleased to know their leadership is probably the most capable bunch of folks in the whole galaxy. And the people of Nar Shaddaa have just been over the moon. They are very excited to hear of all the opportunities coming their way.”
Street Reporter: “Where did you all take these classes?”
Mazer: “In the break room. (Mazer hitches a thumb over his shoulder to Guild HQ behind him.) Charmath University has a great correspondence course program. You pay the tuition and shipping, and they send you the holodisks of the courses you want. Cancel anytime. They even ship the diplomas in the same box. See? We’re already saving money. Plus, those Charmath U holo-mercials are hard to ignore. (singing) BE the person you wanna BEEE in the GalaxEEE! (laughs)”
Street Reporter: “It all seems promising. What’s next?”
Mazer: “Well, we make it so that anyone who wants something gets it from us. So then they do. I mean, it’s kinda like we have a license to print credits. Actually, the CU: Government 101 pamphlet I read specified that I could print credits… We might be able to skip a couple steps. Ooo, hey; I gotta get to a graduation party!”
Mazer hoists up his diplomas and strides into Guild Headquarters. The holo cuts back to the Chiss anchor in studio.
News Anchor: “A promising future for all Nar Shaddians to be sure. Good night.”