“We don’t need to hire a Hunter.” argued Panzer.  “O. Dim can’t be far now.”

“Walter left 4 cycles ago, raving about Forcewalking and Twi’lek strippers. He’s not coming back anytime soon.”  said Zyley Silverstrike.  “Besides, Walt’s replacement has already been contracted.  The operation is moving forward.”

“I don’t like it. We’re bringing Growlz and, as good as he is, he’s never been tested at this level of engagement.  We should wait for Walt.”  Panzer retorted.

“I agree.  This is not Zergadin standards.”

“I’m not on Medic duty, and you’re on Point.”

“There’s no way to calculate what might happen, but I’m confident Growlz can keep up.”

“Couple that with the fact I never leave home with out my Kolto Cylinders and everything will be fine.” explained Zyley.

“The Mercenary I’ve hired goes by the call-sign ‘Birdflesh,’  and she’s got better gear then you and I put together.”

“There’s also something that hasn’t hit you yet Panzer.  We’ve got four Hunters assigned to this contract now.”

“A four Bounty Hunter Strike Team.”

“That my friend… well, that’s just perfection.”  Smiling as only he can, Zyley lit up Alderaan’s finest Cigar.

“I’ll be saying ‘Disco’ before nightfall.”

The Desire settled down on the beach outside of Dr. Lorrick’s Compound perimeter.  The Zergadin unit made quick work of abominations and droids standing between them and the compound proper.

“It’s hot here Boss” commented Growlz.

“I’m not going to say it Growlz” chuckled Zyley.

“I WILL!” Panzer shouted. “It’s only going to get hotter!” He then Jetted into the next security patrol.

Birdghoul acknowledged this comment only by the slightest turn of her helmet.

“There’s our first target, Lorrick’s Sentinel Droid.”  Zyley casually informed the group.

Intel on the droid’s programming had been sliced prior to the mission.  The information was flashing across each member’s helmet HuD.  A deadly dance of energy and fire quickly dismantled the droid.

It did indeed only get hotter as the Zergadins forced their way deeper into Dr. Lorrick’s laboratory.  Suddenly from the catwalk above descended  the largest Rakghoul the Zergadins had ever encountered.

“SAV-RAK SMASH, SAV-RAK SMASH!!!!” cried the monster.

“GROKK SMASH” screamed the Zergadin General, before igniting his Jet Pack.

“Dawnstar!  STAND DOWN!” yelled Birdghoul, but it was too late.  General Dawnstar was rocketing toward the behemoth with reckless abandonment.  With stunning quickness, Sav-Rak swatted Panzer to the decking.

“Panzer’s down, and he’s not responding to my emergency scans”  reported Growlz.

“Delta Formation, now!  With some luck, we won’t need Panzer taking point. Move, Move, Move!!!”  steeled Zyley.

“I have a bad feeling about this”  smirked Growlz.

Dawnstar picked himself up off the decking as the last blaster bolt ripped through the mutant’s skull plate.

“Nice work team, you’ve earned your credits, I’m adding bonus to your contracts.  As for you General, dial back the Zerging for me.  I’ve got Tabana Gas, not Hate in my blasters.”

“Plus your making us look bad in front of the Hired Gun.”  thumbing in the direction of Birdghoul, Zyley strolled on.

“Your life signs are stable now General, but how do you feel?”  asked Growlz.

“How do I feel?  HOW DO I FEEL?”

“I feel like a Zergadin.  Ready for more!”  cheered Panzer.  The three fell in behind Zyley and into Lorrik’s personal Lab…

“Gaze in awe and terror at what you’ll never become!”  was the final boast made by Lorrick before the Zergadins engaged the mad scientist.

“Cleansing Scan on Cool-Down Growlz, the same for you Bird. He’s going to try and infect us.  Keep you distance as well, he’s packing explosives in that vest.  Go. Now!”  The group moved as one with Zyley’s last command.

Gasping it’s last breath the Rakghoul infected mutant, once know as Dr. Lorrick, lay before the group on the Lab floor.

“End it.”  Zyley spoke.  In unison the four Hunters incinerated the good Doctor.

“I would like my fee transferred to me now Silverstrike.”  said Birdghoul quietly from her helmet.

“My crew has already made the transfer.  I signaled the kill when we walked into this lab.”  said Zyley, while pulling a fresh Cigar from his belt.

“That’s ballsy of you Silverstrike.”  laughed Panzer as he removed his helmet.

“I’ve never known the Boss to be humble.”  Growlz added.

“Disco…”