(K4 - Muunilinst - CFS) The Travels of Professor Floon! (Entry the First)

[RocketBoy]

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Unveil the spoiler, and immerse yourself in the adventures of the newly-courageous Professor Floon!

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I, Professor Podd Floon of the Chandrilian Academy of Research, have recently dedicated myself to a life of travel around the galaxy, during which I intend to record my thoughts and findings for posterity. Imagine, me! Professor Floon! Meeting all sorts of dangerous customers and wild beasts! It makes me intensely nervous, but I am tempered also by mad excitement. It is very strange, but very good, to no longer be behind a desk.

I strike out alone to the Obtrexta Sector of the Muunilinst system, to its namesake planet. I travel on a CFS Cruiser making the Braxant Run. The conditions aboard are surprisingly comfortable. My fellow passengers are by-and-large polite, self-concerned people, with whom I share infrequent, but welcome, conversation. Much to my relief, no one makes a play for my wallet.

Muunilinst was a vicious battlefield during the Clone Wars, but has long been peaceful in the years since, making it an ideal first stop. Its climate is temperate, and there are no extreme weather conditions. The surface is pockmarked by lakes and hot springs, heated by magma beneath the planet’s crust. Perhaps the Banking Clan, the planets’ historical rulers, could make a profit by creating several spas. A spa planet! The idea itself is relaxing. Oh, to soak my pallid skin! I suspect the sensation would remind me of the hive of my birth.

After the Clone Wars, the Empire made Muunilinst one of its financial capitals. They could not, of course, destroy the Banking Clan as they did the other Separatist Corporate Interests. Doing so might destabilize the galactic economy. Instead, they took it for their own. They are extremely greedy! I suppose they have then come to the right place.
I leave the capital city of Harnaidan (bustling!) with its towering green pillars for the relative peace of the flowing plains that surround it, the sight of desperate battles in years past. The tranquil breeze fills my ears, blowing the grass around me like a sea. It shares a hue with my own complexion.

In a section of ruins I discovered a horrifying sight: a skeleton! Likely human, and judging from the blast marks that peppered it, a possible victim of the Jedi Purge. Poor soul. I imagine he was very lovely, outside of his Jedi loyalties. Let no one say that Professor Floon is not reasonable and compassionate! Though I sometimes fail, it is always a standard I aim to attain.
Lest the skeleton elicit a movement within my gut, and I hurl on the flagstones, I ask a passing Jawa merchant for directions. I am nervous around this creature, if only because of the Jawa propensity for mischief, but this creature is helpful and keeps to itself. How strange to see a Jawa on its lonesome! I am keenly aware that I too am alone. Perhaps I should find some manner of protection for future travels to more dangerous locales.

 It seems I am to travel into the mountains next. I intend to study the rich mining industry on this planet (many precious metals dot the planet’s surface!), and how it has changed from the time of the Republic to now. I suspect I shall learn many fascinating insights of geological, financial, and political nature.

Until next time, dear reader!

                -Professor Floon

 

 

Professor Floon's Next Adventure, in the jungles of Imynusoph!

Edited September 5, 2020 by goatman461

[marvelBoy123]

Good build and nice story - looking forward to see how this will continue!

[JintaiZ]

Amazing build.

[Ross Fisher]

I really love the writing. Floon is a really is a really unique character. Can't wait to see more from him(?)

[n1majneb]

I really enjoyed this, a great vignette build with a great story too.
I'm looking forward to seeing this story progress

[MKJoshA]

Your story telling is top notch! And you've complimented @goatman461's Muunilinst style very well.