Well kriff me sideways if this wasn't the wildest speeder upgrade chase since my last encounter with a hungry rancor! So there I was, cruising through Toshara thinking my trusty speeder was hot stuff, until Danka's "New Tricks" job on Jaunta's Hope slapped me with reality. That's when the golden intel appeared: SPEEDER MECHANIC. Translation: "Your ride sucks, Kay, go find wizard who makes things go zoom." And let me tell you, this upgrade isn't just about shiny new thrusters - we're talking full combat-enhancing Expert abilities! Who knew fixing your hover-bike could turn you into a mini-Jedi? (Spoiler: not this smuggler).
Bartenders & Broken Dreams
First stop? The Daruda Diner - because apparently galactic mechanics hang out where blue milk flows freely. Walked in smelling like engine coolant, walked out with directions from a bartender who looked like he'd seen too many death sticks. "Head north," he mumbled while polishing glasses. Pro tip: When a bartender gives you quest advice, follow it. They know things. Regulars know things too, but they mostly know how to lose at sabacc.
Kadua's Dynamic Duo
Zoomed northwest toward Kadua (avoiding Pyke territory like it was space-herpes), and found the oddest pair this side of Mos Eisley:
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Grumpy Technician: 👨🔧 Staring at scrap metal like it owed him credits
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Chatty Merchant: 🗣️ Spilling secrets faster than a busted coolant pipe
The merchant practically sang Selo's location - some hermit living mountain-top like a bantha-hoarding guru. Why do mechanics always live in impossible places? Can't they set up shop near a decent cantina?
Hermit Hunt & Imperial Annoyance
Selo's place reeked of ozone and loneliness. That wise, wrinkled face said it all: "I'll help... if you do something stupidly dangerous." His demand? Steal an accelerator from an Imperial wind facility. Because naturally, the Empire stores speeder parts in heavily guarded death traps. The approach alone required:
| Route Option | Pyke Reputation Needed | Danger Level |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Path | BFF Status | 🌶️🌶️🌶️ |
| River Detour | Neutral/Hated | 🌶️🌶️ |
Chose the river path (my Pyke "friendship" involved some... borrowed ships). Found Selo puffing on something sketchy beside a fire pit that smelled like burnt dreams.
Fan-Tastic Platforming Nightmare
Oh sweet force, the wind facility. Imagine if a tornado mated with an obstacle course designed by a sadistic droid. Here's why I nearly threw my controller:
- Turbine Tango 💨
Disable giant fan → enter "lightly guarded" facility (Imperial for "stormtroopers who can't aim")
- Vent Crawl Misery
Send Nix through barriers (only time that furball's size helped)
- Fan Jumping Circus 🤹
Timed leaps between industrial-sized blenders ready to puree Kay
- Power Source Target Practice
Blast two glowing weak points while dodging fan blades (stress level: 9000)
- The Wall of Doom
Venting walls that sequence like:
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Bottom jets: psssh
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Top jets: WHAM
Timing window tighter than a womp rat's backside
Upgrade Nirvana
After nearly becoming Kay-flavored smoothie, grabbed the accelerator and hauled shebs back to Selo. The reward? Oh baby:
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Speeder transforms from 🐢 to 🚀
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Unlocked EXPERT ABILITIES menu
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New combat tricks making Kay feel like she swallowed Yoda
Totally worth almost dying to industrial fans? Maybe. Would I do it again? Only if Selo throws in a free oil change.
Burning Questions from Fellow Scoundrels
Q: What if I skip the New Tricks job?
A: Then enjoy your slowpoke speeder forever! This quest chain ONLY triggers after Danka's mission. No shortcuts, nerfherder.
Q: How many times will fans kill me?
A: Yes. Bring patience, extra stims, and maybe a stress ball. That platforming section eats pride for breakfast.
Q: Do Pykes attack if I take their path?
A: Only if you owe them money or stole their lunch. Otherwise they'll just glare menacingly 👀
Q: Are Expert abilities worth this hassle?
A: Is a Wookiee hairy? These upgrades turn Kay from "smuggler" to "syndicate nightmare."
Q: Can I romance Selo?
A: Ew. He smells like engine grease and existential dread. Hard pass.