The Holo Messenger in the cockpit flickers to life. A pale blue figure emerges. He is someone know to the Chiss.
It is the image of Yankze Wane (hologram)
Amos knows him. The Chiss had told him that they were heading into space and that if he got there he'd send you a signal - because he had a job but you'd need a ship to reach it. Yankze was a contact of the Chiss' from when he first left his home world. They worked together for a while and Yankze explained the humans and their culture to him. They split when Yankze was caught smuggling contraband weapons into the outer rim. He was imprisoned but with good behaviour and a few bribes - five years later they have let him out.
'Amos you old Kowakian monkey-lizard I've got a job for you my friend and its the job of a lifetime. I have a contact in Cloud City called Arend Shen. To the outside world he appears to be a successful businessman but we all know that in the outer rim you don't make that many credits without being into some stuff darker than a siths helmet. He says he has a plan to pull off one of the biggest heists known space has ever seen. He says he needs an expert team. He has the plan and the contacts and he is willing to share the winnings - an even split - can't say fairer than that. But this guy is cagey, he's whilly and as nervous as a new moof milker. He has reputation in Cloud City to protect - he wants you to meet his daughter Aris Shen in Cloud City, in Port Town, Market Row. He says once you get there she'll find you. She'll give you the sniff test and if you pass - he says he'll let you in on his plan. This aint gonna be ike shooting rancors in a cage: its gonna be tough but you could get rich my friend - really rich - just like we dreamed. He wants to know the name of your ship so he can his daughter to contact you once you've landed.
He says all he is getting is a seperate finders fee from the guy.
Once they set course they head towards Bespin
As your ship begins its approach through the planet's atmosphere, it soars past several of Bespin's many moons. The planet itself glows with the same soft pink hue of dawn that now tints the hull of your powerful starship. As the ship nears, it swerves to avoid a billowing canyon of clouds that swirl up around the planet. Lowered the ship through the clouds, the crew get their first glimpse of the gaseous world of Bespin. And as they maneuvered through the clouds. Then as you pass through another cloud layer an amazing sight.
You can see Cloud City through the cockpit window. The city is immense and seems to float effortlessly in the clouds as it emerges through the white atmosphere. You dip closer to the huge city and veer in the direction of its landing ports, flying past the rising towers and spires that dotted the city's landscape. In and about these structures cruise twin-pod cloud cars, gliding effortlessly through the mists.
Founded by the eccentric Lord Ecclessis Figg many years ago, Cloud City's main economic asset is Bespin's naturally occurring tibanna gas. The gas is used as hyperdrive engine coolant and as a source of energy for blasters. The spin sealed version is used in heavy weapons and as such is tightly controlled by the empire. This city however is not under their control - as such it makes a fortune selling the stuff both to the empire and the newly formed rebel groups trying to overthrow it.
However, Cloud City is much more than a mining complex. It eventually developed into a luxurious, if remote, vacation area. Countless casinos, luxury hotels and exotic businesses appear in the beautiful spires of the city's top level. Cloud City is home to a diverse population composed mostly of humans and Ugnaughts. The thriving economy allows for a high standard of living for the most wealthy living on top, the workers who live in the lower levels are treated less well. The almost cooperative system of government run by the new Baron Administrator Landonis Balthazar Calrissian has allowed businesses, trade guilds and citizens great latitude within the free enterprise system. Cloud City is said to be among the most beautiful metropolises in the galaxy, and beckoned to those with a desire to mix beauty and wealth.
You hear a voice crackle through the cockpits comlink...
'You are now entering Cloud City airspace please identify yourself and await permission to approach.'
Hello X we've been expecting you - please make your way over to Landing Bay 124A.'
Maketh Hogin greets them as they open the landing ramp.
He says they can sleep in the ship for 5 credits a night but the place is locked at midnight until 5am unless special arrangements are made for a post midnight departure.
He tells them the landing pad is really run by the gangster Vorse Tabarith
That they are on the Port Town (LEVELS 121-160) and shows them Cloud City Levels Lift Controls
He'll keep a special eye on your stuff for an extra 5 credits