else we could make, except for the fact their
batteries only give them a four hour running time.
125 I recently visited one of these parks and a Representative of these
droids spoke to me. They wanted me to discuss with you them working off
their purchase price, as do Haven and Hashon droids. They also voiced
the desire to help in the conflict against The Empire. They have a far
more extensive, non-violent programming than myself or, my companions,
but that does not mean they could not be Laundry Attendants, Cooks,
Maintenance droids, or even Communications Officers.
126 There are already programs to make droids functional in these
positions. There are thousands of them in these parks, and even more in
warehouses. A few in each ship could give you the necessary personnel
you need. I know how you feel about droids, but in the desperateness of
the situation ....."
127 "I'm not against the idea," assured North, "but a four hour power
supply just isn't practical."
128 "We could plug them in," suggested Spearonias. "We could provide
them with extension cables they could plug in at their stations,
keeping their power packs charged."
129 "That might be practical," North argued, "but how are the owners of
these parks going to feel about us taking their droids?"
130 "If you want them," Spearonias said, "they may complain, but
they'll give them. Of course they'll have to be reimbursed, but we can
work something out. They can hire live Actors to replace the droids.
What do you say? Do you want them?"
131 "I WANT them," North moaned.
132 So it was, in a few weeks North's ships were recrewed, strange
crews though they were! North now had a Cook in his galley that looked
like a big Hashon bear with Peepian hands, and a Communications Officer
that