The bar at the Mhi'Motir

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Deungo Caladon and Zechs Czan had some nasty looking bruises and cuts on them, but they both had such broad smiles across their faces so Ranov'la didn't worry. They were joined by Dai'Kiin Vaar, another new warrior, and engaged in the ritual the Bonxa had been made famous and was loved for, sharing war stories.

Ranov'la saw as the three of them took turns to mimic the manoeuvres they had performed not a couple of hours before. At a point Deungo made an expanding ball with his hands and produced the sound of a respectable explosion imitating a ship's blast. He looked so enthusiastic about it, he had to be talking about the HAF Praefect Cruiser he took out. The Mandalore remembered the young man at his office, not two days before, telling how he favoured the big targets. Ranovla smiled and thought to himself, No kidding, son. Great job.

Vaar had an exploit of his own to account for. He timed a cruise disruptor missile so perfectly as a shieldless Titan dropped a nuclear mine, the target was annihilated instantly. Ranovla, who was after the same target, saw it from a vantage point and couldnt help but cheer loudly as the Corsair ship exploded, so beautifully executed the trick had been.

Czan was happy, but not as enthusiastic as the other two, as he didnt have a kill of his own to brag about. Ranovla took the hint and reached for a box he kept with the bartender for such occasions and approached their table. Still laughing, they all turned to face him as he cleared his throat.

Gentlemen... No... Warriors! He emphasized it. The hunt today was a bountiful one and I want to congratulate you all on an awesome job. Your bonuses will be transfered to you as soon as our accounting department processes those kills. In the mean time, these will have to..., he interrupted himself, Before I go on... Do NOT repeat the trick of bringing Corsair heads as confirmation for the kills. That's what we use guncams for; less messy.

"Anyway... These are your first rewards... You three get the Droter Kadem, for entering enemy territory alongside three other Mandalorians and emerging victorious from the battle.

Droter Kadem

You also get the Verda a Tome, for participating in a battle involving at least four Mandalorians against an equivalent or bigger force.

Verda a Tome

Ranov'la tossed two small medals to each one in turn, then threw a helpless look at Billy, showing his empty hands and shrugged.

I know, I know..., he waved a hand dismissing it,Ive got a whole collection of those already. Just get it over with so we can resume getting pissed.

Caladon, you get to paint that very opportune cruiser kill.

"Vaar, for that beautifully timed cruise disruptor, you can also paint a kill.

"Czan...the young man looked at the Mandalore genuinely surprised, ...I had you flying shadow for the bombers out there the whole engagement. You did a very good job protecting them. We have an unclaimed kill here. That Titan that ate his own mine. Now... Targets venting themselves to space is bad for business, so I am claiming that one kill on your behalf for all the trouble I put you through. So... you also get to paint one kill."

Billy took the medal box from the Mandalore's hands and closed it, Enough with the solemnities. Go get drunk, you all.

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