"Neimoidians? Hmph." Shen-Jon sneered. "What use are those spice-addled fools?"
"We've received some information... This operation targeting Felucia may be connected to Corellia Engineering Company," Tiber Zayne said.
Shen-Jon frowned. "Corellia Engineering Company? Why would an industrial company care so much about banning spice? Then it must be... Crimson Dawn?"
Tiber Zayne nodded. "It appears so... Dryden Vos is worried we'll take him out, so he must have gone to seek out the people backing him. We could have Darth Maul do something about this..."
"No." Shen-Jon cut him off directly. "Let Darth Maul keep stirring things up for me. That guy is very shrewd and not so easily killed. The more trouble he causes, the safer we are. But... this still isn't enough..."
"What else do you have planned, my lord?" Tiber Zayne asked cautiously.
"Darth Maul's actions have already caught the Galactic Empire's attention, and the Duchy of Dawn has also started watching Mandalore. We can't let them continue investigating us," Shen-Jon said. "We're still far too weak. We're no match for even a single fleet from either side. We must divert their attention."
Tiber Zayne frowned. "If we want to divert their attention, only they can do that for each other. But although the Galactic Empire and the Duchy of Dawn appear to be at each other's throats, neither intends to go to war anytime soon. That gives both of them plenty of time to keep their eyes on us..."
"It's good that you can see that." Shen-Jon nodded. "That's right. Neither the Galactic Empire nor the Duchy of Dawn wants to fight right now. So we need to give them a reason they have no choice but to fight."
"My lord..."
"This has nothing to do with you. Do your own job and keep a close