To: General Crix Madine, Commander New Republic Special Forces Division
From: Major Ghrikk, Phoenix Assault Team, Servais Sector
Subject: Status Report.

Sir, I am currently working under cover in the Servais Sector as a ship designer/engineer, and have found employment with the NOVA-STAR SHIPYARDS. I am currently a member of their design team, which may soon begin work on a project being funded by the Imperials. In addition to myself, Mr. Kent and Ms. Maleena are also working under cover with me, posing as my aide and bodyguard, respectively.

In my short time with this company, I have discovered a few things of importance. The first is that the sector lacks an organized cell network of Rebels. There appears to be no major resistance to Imperial rule in this sector, and it would seem that any attempts at revolt, resistance, etc., are quickly and easily subdued by the Empire with little effort. It would also appear that the majority of the population is willing to put up with Imperial rule, and in fact has no objections to it. This could be due to the fact that the Empire is very supportive of the sector industries, and provides them with a large, wealthy client. Because of this Imperial interaction with the sector's economy, the removal of Imperial rule could cause a major recession, which nobody wants.

It is also readily apparent that the Imperials have a great deal of manpower and resources in the sector, and that they are continually building up their forces. The Moff has continually fed the NOVA-STAR SHIPYARDS with supplies, money, contracts, and requests for newer and better starships of all sizes. Also, my design team has been doing research and testing of a new gunboat-type craft, which will presumably be used to replace their current fleet of system patrol craft. The current design is capable of catching almost any light freighter in sublight speeds, and is equipped with enough firepower to engage larger craft. Other design teams are currently working on capital ship designs as well, including a repair ship which would (in theory) be able to dock with a damaged vessel, begin repairs, and continue them as the ship jumps to (and travels through) hyperspace.

Lastly, sir, I have discovered that the Imperials are searching the unexplored regions of the sector for something. A great deal of their ships are committed to these regions of space, not with the single intention of deterring illegal exploring. Several of the ships on order from NOVA-STAR have been equipped with extensive electronic detection gear, and a multitude of sensor arrays. My theory is further supported by the fact that all exploratory expeditions must first be approved by the Empire, and then accompanied by an Imperial officer/team. Standard Imperial procedure is to disallow, completely, all civilian exploration of uncharted space. As of yet, I don't know that for which they search, but it must be important to the Empire.

My current cover is stable, sir, and my team doesn't require extraction at the moment. It would seem that the Imperials are unaware of our presence in the sector, as business continues on as normal. Contact with the rest of the team remains intermittent at best, but they appear to be faring well. Primary mission is still underway.

Respectfully, Major Ghrikk