The incessant shouting in the street could be faintly heard through the closed door. "Day in and day out!" groused Escara. "I almost prefer getting beat up by thugs than listening to this racket all day."

Escara Frei had been a resident of Mos Eisley for years, and although the town wasn't exactly friendly, never had the clamor in the alleys been so relentless.

Escara's home was located close to the city's starport. Galaxy gossip had always condemned the Mos Eisley cantina as the most raucous part of town, but Escara was starting to believe that the real troublemakers gathered outside of the starport.

She marched outside and glared down the street at the loud noise. "That's it," she declared, "I'm going to the mayor. He better do something about those ruffians."

Escara had taken two steps inside city hall when she heard the mayor's wary voice. "Let me guess," said Mikdanyell Guh'rannt. "Noise complaint?"

Escara opened her mouth to launch into a tirade, but the Rodian put up a hand to stop her. "We have a plan."

The mayor was proud of his city, despite its reputation. Anyone who chatted with the mayor knew that his favorite description of Mos Eisley was "center of economic growth." Faced with growing complaints, and fearful that the reputable businesses left would pack up because of the racket, Mikdanyell had put a plan into motion.

"I've already spoken with Queen Kylantha in Theed, and the regional governors for each planet," he began. "It turns out that the commotion isn't just limited to Mos Eisley. We've all agreed to work together to combat this menace.

"These pests have been spreading across the galaxy to peddle their shady wares, and no one wants them around. They're a very organized group that has managed to use their numbers to evade the law. Until now."

The mayor held up a datapad. "This is a list of concerned citizens, like yourself, who have volunteered to be keepers of the peace. Unlike local police officers, these Wardens are free to roam the entire galaxy to weed out these lawbreakers.

"The Wardens are charged with keeping the peace and silencing the noise until law enforcement can take care of the troublemakers themselves. And trust me there will be no mercy."

"How soon can they get to work?" Escara asked eagerly.

"It should be a matter of weeks, if not days," Mikdanyell estimated. "There are quite a few Wardens to get organized and deputized before work can begin. And we'll be looking to bring in more."

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