Chapter 1 - Lantillies

Jan 6, 2021 3:33 pm
Lantillies, a bustling city-world, is a major player in shipping and shipbuilding industries, as it is located along the Perlemian Trade Route and sits at the end of the Randon Run hyperlane.

You’ve ended up here after the completion of your last job. Looking for work on a world of 100 story buildings didn’t seem like it would be all that hard. It took a few days to get to know the locals but your efforts have paid off. Now you’re sitting in the back room of a ‘lower class’ bar, just a few blocks from the main spaceport.

Jo’Thun surveyed the beings in front of him, Rodian, Togruta, Balozar, Xexto and a Droid. A varied lot to be sure, but he knew better than to confuse contents with coverings.

Well, it looks like we have a crew here. The Twi’lek smiled at the group. My name is, Jo’Thun, I manage some shipping interests that run through Lantillies. We’ve recently come up short a crew and as deadlines are what they are, well, I’d like to hire you to fly one of my ships to Gizer. It’s already loaded and on the pad. Once you arrive on Gizer, comm the Lantillian Brotherhood’s chapter house and ask for Corbin MacRogers. He’ll get the ship unloaded.

Jo’Thun surveyed the room to see if he’d lost anyone. MacRogers may have another cargo lined up, if so, and your still interested, please deliver it. I’m offering you 500 credits each for the run to Gazir, half now and half when MacRogers picks up the cargo. Our regular crews earn 1,000 credits a week and if we’re all still happy with each other at the end of the week, I’ll pay the remaining 500 creds. Any Questions?
Jan 6, 2021 6:05 pm
Pergano's limbs are ever moving as he listens to Jo'Thun, one of his left arms is resting on the table with its fingers drumming on the table, one of his right hands seems to be picking through his jacket pockets at lent and fabric. The other two are clamped together with his index fingers pushing back and forth on each other as if he is contemplating with them.

Should we to expect any trouble while working the delivery?
Jan 6, 2021 7:02 pm
The humble droid decides to add, "Related question: What happened to the ships previous crew?"
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Jan 6, 2021 7:08 pm
Jeswain sits, trying desperately to look confident. He knew he was lucky to be hired for this gig, and didn't want to blow it by saying something stupid. He simply nodded as the others asked questions.
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Jan 6, 2021 7:13 pm
One of Pergano's hands that are clasped together releases and points a finger at Ad-hoc and Pergano nods his head.
Jan 6, 2021 7:23 pm
Ken's feet are up on the table, blaster dangling precariously from his hip. His small proboscis-like mouth narrows, perhaps a smile. Ken just wants enough money to get him off this planet, he's wary of getting suckered into another high risk low payoff job but what choice does he have right now? Still, it'd be at least good to have some idea what he was letting himself in for.

'Haku eveela doopee? Meendeeya azalus, dobrah noleeya.'
[ +- ] Huttese
OOC:
Ken would like to see if there is more to this job than meets the eye, sounds like Streetwise

Rolls

Streetwise

4 Success, 1 Advantage, 2 Threat

Total: 4 Success, 1 Threat

Jan 6, 2021 11:32 pm
The young Balozar looked comfortable, if slightly bored, during the meeting. Blih didn't care much for delivery job. However, the pay was decent and the travelling experience could be useful for his own projects. As long as they were not used as patsy of some esort of course.

He listened carefully. He noted a few name, Gizer, Lantillian Brotherhood and Corbin MacRogers and tried to remember what he heard about them.

The crew seemed pretty green but decent. They were asking the right questions. He simply rephrased the Rodian's question in Basic, mostly to see how straighforward their employer answer would be.
"Anything sensitive about the cargo we should be aware of?"
Jan 7, 2021 4:42 pm
Jo'Thun smiled to himself, asking questions was a good sign. It meant they were serious without being desperate.

Barring some random act of piracy, the trip to Gizer should be uneventful. Gizer also manufactures a few starships, but they don't have all of the supporting industries that we have here. So, fairly regularly they import what they need, the shipments are usually to small for the bigger shippers to take an interest. That's where we step in. In this case 'Fuel Atomizer Cones', they require some form of complex Metallurgy, cheaper to buy and ship than build a new factory on Gizer.

Jo'Thun looked at the Droid, his smile dropping a bit. As to the crew that was scheduled to make this run, their last delivery was several weeks ago, to Alderaan. At this point, we don't expect them back.

Standing, Jo'Thun produces a Datapad that he lays on his desk towards you. If there are no more pressing questions, here's a copy of the ship's manifest along with current Licenses, including the Anti-piracy permit for the ship's gun. If Mac doesn't have another cargo by the time you arrive, then our business will be concluded. However, we're always looking for solid crews and knowing Mac, he'll have something lined up. He's a real stickler for keeping the ships moving.
OOC:
Ken, I'm using your successful streetwise as both some of the research you did to find this job and your 'feel' from the conversation.

The background you discovered on the street is that Jo'Thun, while not adverse to the occasional smuggling, runs a pretty sizable business in legitimate transport. You're fairly sure that he has at least 3 shell companies that own ships so that people can't tell how big his operation is. Also, his choice of meeting places tends to lower people's opinion of him, further keeping him below the radar.

From your past experiences, this definitely felt like the first step in demonstrating you have what it takes to do more 'interesting' work.
Jan 7, 2021 7:12 pm
Pergano grabs the manifest and looks it over looking for nothing specific.

Shall we go to the hanger than? he asks the crew around him.
Jan 8, 2021 2:47 am
"Agreed. There is no point in delaying" AD-hoc was eager to travel, having seen so little of the galaxy.
Jan 8, 2021 4:00 am
Everything seemed legit enough for Blih. He wouldn't have minded having a day to investigate about the job or any additional opportunity he could create from the trip however, there was definite advantage to an expeditious approach too. And he could find more once abord the ship too.

So the Balozar stand up, dust his coat a bit and follow the rest of the crew.
Jan 8, 2021 5:10 am
Jeswain knew this wasn't an ideal situation. He was out of his element, and felt like this whole thing could go sideways at any moment. Still, what choice did he have? He steels himself, looks Jo'Thun in the eye.

Seems fine to me. Let's get going.
Jan 8, 2021 5:58 am
This could be the beginning of a lucrative relationship thinks Ken. He languidly swings his legs down and gets to his feet. Posing with one hand on his hip he smiles again, 'Jee panway uba stell. Boska!'.
[ +- ] Huttese
Jan 8, 2021 4:18 pm
Heading out into the street, your met with a cool drizzle of rain. The beings moving along the streets all seem to be in a hurry, heads down and moving with purpose. Your group turns left and moves toward the spaceport, a looming control tower can be seen between buildings. With about a block to go, suddenly the skyscrapers part. The Spaceport lies in the middle of a ring of buildings. It's probably 5 km across the spaceport, and by the way the buildings come right up to it, it was most likely well outside of the city when it was constructed.

You enter the Spaceport and pass through the passenger terminals, heading for the private ship docks. The documents on the datapad Jo'Thun gave you are enough to allow you passage and soon your standing at the entry to Docking Bay 117, current location of the LongShot, a Lantillian GX1 Short Hauler. The datapad contains the lock code.

https://dl.dropbox.com/s/8jrxkf7nuu0cfoi/Ship1.png
Jan 8, 2021 7:51 pm
Ken looks the ship up and down, not bad he thinks. 'Coo sa faaway da pankpa?' he asks, glancing at the others, wondering which of them's the pilot.
[ +- ] Huttese
He swaggers up to the loading ramp and taps on the metal bulkhead, 'Chuba watee. Oto naba de unko um stuta.'
[ +- ] Huttese
Eyeing the blaster cannon he adds, with some difficulty, in Galactic Basic, 'I could fire the gun if you like.'
Jan 8, 2021 7:55 pm
Pergano smiles at Ken and all four of his arms open up if for an embrace.

Don't you worry about who is going to fly this can, you couldn't be any better or plentiful hands he says with a chuckle.

Pergano walks up with Ken and opens the bulkhead door.

After you...
Jan 8, 2021 8:08 pm
'Uba wonky kapa!' says Ken approvingly, the more hands the better as far as he's concerned.
[ +- ] Huttese
He enters the ship ahead of Pergano and quickly tries to identify the best, biggest room in order to claim it as his own.
Jan 8, 2021 11:03 pm
AD-hoc boards the ship and looks around before heading to the engine room, checking to make sure everything is in order when there.
Jan 9, 2021 1:09 am
Blih did not partake in the playful banter of his comrade. He make an attentive check of the outside of the ship. It was more than probable that their benefactor had a tracker on the ship since he was entrusting it to strangers. IF there was one, knowing its location could be valuable. He would have plenty of time to check the inside during the trip. He also paid attention to any smuggling compartment he could find.

After his check, he will go in and take a leftover room or bunk. Ideally near the middle.

Rolls

Perception (for tracker)

4 Success, 1 Advantage, 1 Triumph, 4 Threat

Total: 4 Success, 3 Threat, 1 Triumph

Skullduggery (for smuggling compartment)

5 Success, 3 Advantage, 2 Failure, 5 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 2 Threat

Jan 9, 2021 10:20 pm
While the organics wander the ship, or settle into cabins, AD-hoc checks on the space-worthy-ness of the vessel. Noting nothing out of the ordinary, the droid prepares itself for launch.

Rolls

Mechanics -Checking the ship over

4 Success, 1 Advantage, 4 Threat

Total: 4 Success, 3 Threat

Jan 9, 2021 11:00 pm
Entering the lock code causes the rear ramp to extend down from the right side of the ship. As you enter and start to explore the ship, you notice it is clean and appears to be good working order. The Galley and Medical Bay are both fully stocked.

AD-hoc enters the Engineering area and access the console. The droid is rewarded with readouts that are all approaching maximums for a ship of this class. If fact, if it wasn't for the manufacturing dates, he might believe this was a new ship.

Blih wonders through the ship, checking under every chair and cushion, but his persistence pays off. In the Main Computer room, he finds, not a tracking device per se, but an upgraded Distress/Locator Beacon. It is not currently active, but could be triggered by numerous means.

Also, as he wiggles between the crates in the Cargo hold, he manages to discover a panel in the front wall. It reveals a 1/2 meter space the width and height of the hold. It would be tight for a person or two, but quite a bit of contraband could be stuffed in there.
Jan 9, 2021 11:11 pm
Jeswain follows his companions up the ramp. Although this vessel was unfamiliar, there was something steadying about being on it. This, he understood. He had spent much of his life aboard a single craft, traveling from one uncharted planet to the next. He decided to check out any survival equipment that might be available in an emergency. Some would think he was being overcautious, but this type of forethought had saved his life on more than one occasion.
Jan 9, 2021 11:46 pm
'Konchee jah spastika?' asks Ken. Wandering over to the cargo hold to look over the shipment.
[ +- ] Huttese
He then shimmies up into the gun turret and checks the heavy blaster cannon is operational.
Jan 11, 2021 1:46 pm
Jeswain notes that fire extinguishers and emergency breath masks were in there expected places and appeared in working order. He also confirmed that the Escape pod was accessible and seemed in new condition.

Ken runs through the what checks he can on the Blaster Cannon, he knows charging the gun while docked would draw some attention. Everything looks in order, but a live fire test would have to wait until they had left the planet.
Jan 11, 2021 6:13 pm
Satisfied with his findings, Blih make sure to put things back as inconspicuous as they were.

He will then get settled until the ships ready to depart or the crew ready to meet.
Jan 11, 2021 6:23 pm
His perfunctory review of the ship over, Ken wanders into the galley and starts to fix up a cocktail. 'Coo vopa un yocola?' he asks anyone in earshot.
[ +- ] Huttese
Jan 11, 2021 6:45 pm
Jeswain walks into the galley and responds to Ken,

Count me in, I'll have whatever you're having.
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Jan 11, 2021 6:56 pm
Pergano is the last to enter the ship. Slowly walking through the ship he smiles as he gets to the Cockpit.

Smiling he takes a seat in the pilots station and just kind of sits there for a sec. Can't wait to take this baby for a spin.

He decides to flip a switch and speak into the onboard comm system If there aren't any objections let us meet in the common room soon before we head out. I am not sure about you guys but I am ready for quick departure.
Jan 11, 2021 9:18 pm
Ken rifles through the cupboards and finds two bright coloured bottles of spirits, 'Foonta' he mutters. After pouring them out into a large beaker he adds another pungent liquid and shakes it hard. He pours the bright pink mixture out into two tall glasses as it fizzes and froths. He hands one to Jeswain, 'Pink Nebula' he says, taking a sip and then letting out a long, satisfied sigh.

Pleased with himself, Ken takes his drink and heads over to the common room to meet up with the rest of the crew.
Jan 11, 2021 10:53 pm
Blih's careful search of the ship took a bit of time. He will join directly the team as they gather in the common room.
Jan 11, 2021 11:12 pm
Upon hearing the announcement, Ad-hoc could have shrugged (if Droids were prone to such gestures), nevertheless, the Droid made its way to the common area.
Jan 12, 2021 1:02 am
Pergano goes to the common room.

How is it going my fine friends? They call me Pergano, and I will be piloting this vessel for the trip. I figure introductions were all in order before taking off.
Jan 12, 2021 4:32 am
The five of you gather in the 'Crew Lounge' of the ship. Containing half a dozen chairs, a holo-projector and a games table, it definitely suits the purpose of providing some distraction on long runs. A Rodian, a Balozar, a Togruta, a Xexto and a droid, yesterday they were total strangers, today they are about to leave Lantillies as crewmates.
Jan 12, 2021 5:40 pm
Ken takes a long drink from his Pink Nebula and places it down, 'Keno Tetsu, call me Ken. I am an...', he mutters under his breath 'Kava settah ulwan, ulwan...?', he looks up again Ah yes, I am an entrepreneur.' He finger guns Pergano and winks with his nictitating membrane.
Jan 12, 2021 7:12 pm
"Designation: Arakyd Industries' AD-series weapons maintenance droid. 'Ad-hoc', for brevity. I . . . repair things." The droid replies before looking to the next person.
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Jan 12, 2021 8:36 pm
"I’m Jeswain. My family and I were scouts for private interests. Until... recently. I can pilot in a pinch, but my main skill is, well, staying alive when things are trying to kill me."
Jan 12, 2021 10:07 pm
"The name's Blih. My specialty would be in information gathering. Give me a bit of time to investigate and I'll make sure to know if anybody plans to screw us over."
Jan 12, 2021 11:17 pm
"This team has a variable and valuable skill set" the droid said to no one in particular, "Does this conclude introductions?"
Jan 12, 2021 11:27 pm
I would think so, Jeswain since you are comfortable a bit with piloting would you mind accompanying me as a co-pilot for launch? Ad-hoc, would you be any good at plotting our course?
Jan 12, 2021 11:45 pm
Jeswain looks relieved to be presented with something to keep him busy. "You got it."
Jan 12, 2021 11:54 pm
"Jo’Thun mentioned the ship was ready for launch, is the route to Gizer not already in the ships computer? If not, I will assist."
Jan 13, 2021 12:14 am
Pergano smiles, We will just have to go see then. Couldn't hurt to be prepared. If you two think you might be useful in the cockpit by all means come along, but if not I guess just have another drink. Just save some for me for later wont you? he says as he points to Bilh and Ken.

Pergano heads into the cockpit and sits in the pilots chair. Hands starting to flip switches all about him and prepping for takeoff.
Jan 13, 2021 1:49 am
Ad-hoc follows him into the cockpit, watching as the Xexto deftly preps the ship for launch. The droid had no intention of learnig to pilot a ship, but was fascinated by the process.
Jan 13, 2021 4:19 pm
The ship begins to hum as Pergano brings the power from Standby to Full. Making the perfunctory call to Spaceport control, Pergano receives permission to depart in short order.

The crew feels the smooth sensation of motion as the ship lifts and makes the climb out of Lantillies' atmosphere. Jeswain, from the co-pilots seat, pulls up the route to Gizer and makes the last minute adjustments before Pergano pulls the lever that makes the jump.
OOC:
Because the universe is in constant motion, an Astrogation check is usually required just before jumping through Hyperspace, however, unless your being rushed, it's almost impossible to fail and doesn't affect the story. Jeswain has Astrogation as a skill, so I prompted him for brevity. The trip to Gizer will take less than 8 hours, Let me know if anyone wants to do anything interesting in that time.
Jan 13, 2021 9:19 pm
Having seen plenty of launches, Ken stays in the lounge with his feet up, sipping his drink.

When his drink is finished he decides to have a look through the ship storage lockers to see if there are any small arms stowed onboard.
Jan 13, 2021 9:22 pm
As the ship slips into hyperspace, Pergano leans back in his seat. Feels good to be back in the pilots seat. He continues to monitor the systems of the ship for awhile before he decides to retire to the common room for a drink and to socialize with his new compatriots.
Jan 13, 2021 10:06 pm
Jeswain, enjoyed slipping into a role that he could perform with confidence. He takes a cue from Pergano and heads to the common room. He would like to know more about the origins of this ship, it seemed strange for a ship in such good condition to be assigned to a relatively unknown crew.

Jeswain asks aloud, "Does anybody else think it’s odd that they’d assign us such a nice ship? It seems like as an unknown, we would normally be given something less valuable."
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Rolls

Perception. Why give a new ship to unknown party?

3 Success

Total: 3 Success

Best guess on difficulty

4 Threat

Total: 4 Threat

Jan 13, 2021 11:58 pm
Jeswain ponders his question for a moment, but nothing jumps to mind. The complexities of the interplanetary shipping business elude him for today.
OOC:
Yep, announce what you want to do, grab dice, roll and go - we can retcon it if we need to :)
Jan 14, 2021 12:05 am
Quote:
Jeswain asks aloud, "Does anybody else think it’s odd that they’d assign us such a nice ship? It seems like as an unknown, we would normally be given something less valuable."
"Well, they did add a remotely activated locator beacon on the ship. That must lessen the risk quite a bit. There is also the fact that if you do manage to get away with the ship, you are burned in the whole sector. You are free game for both the policing forces and the criminal elements. I'm sure he has contacts with most of the groups who could buy the ship, either whole or in part.

So all he has to do is do enough background checks to avoid the super smart, totally crazy, nothing to lose type and the risk is pretty minimal. Meanwhile, the show of "trust" must help him win quite a bit of loyalty from new potential recruits. That's what i figure anyway."
Jan 14, 2021 4:56 pm
I would tend to agree with Blih. This isn't a particularly long trip, they have a tracker if needed and companies like this aren't generally the ones you want to get on the bad side of.

Pergano's hands are a buzz with motion as he talks, what can only be described as his "main hands" seem to be gesturing with what he is talking about while his two other hands seem to be just keeping busy about him. One is pilfering through his own pockets while the other is spinning a coin between its fingers.

Besides, this job seems easy enough as a cargo haul.
Jan 14, 2021 5:22 pm
Fair points. And I'm certainly not complaining, I'm just not accustomed to a new ship. Jeswain concedes as he finds a comfortable spot and takes a seat.
Jan 14, 2021 6:27 pm
The rest of the Hyperspace journey completes uneventfully. Emerging from Hyperspace, you are about the expected safe distance from Gizer. The space traffic is lighter than around Lantillies, but there are still plenty of ships to be aware of.

Contacting the spaceport in the capital city get's you landing coordinates and docking permission. Soon, you are slicing through the atmosphere and touching down on the landing pad without issue.

As the heat dissipates from around the ship, you can observe that the Gizer City Spaceport is about the same size as the Lantillies port, but the landing pads are bigger and seem to not to be as closely packed in. Giving you an altogether more open and relaxed feel.
Jan 14, 2021 6:40 pm
AD-hoc makes his way to the common room where most are gathered and ask, "Query; Who will contact Corbin MacRogers to facilitate the unloading of the cargo and see if he has an additional job for us?"
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Jan 14, 2021 6:56 pm
Ken joins the others in the common room, he sweeps in wearing a velvet smoking jacket and carrying a martini glass containing a bright blue drink. Sipping the glass he says to AD-hoc, 'Me tinka kavaa hopa'.
[ +- ] Huttese
'I'm sure Mr MacRogers will be happy to meet the great Keno Tetsu', he gives another disconcerting wink with his nictitating membrane (it just doesn't look right when a Rodian does it).

'But maybe Blih could give me a hand, just in case.'
Jan 14, 2021 9:43 pm
Quote:
'But maybe Blih could give me a hand, just in case.'
"That would be no problems, I'll go with you."

Addressing the group "Who is planning to stick around if there is additional jobs?
Jan 15, 2021 12:03 am
I could always use the credits and this ship isn't too shabby
Jan 15, 2021 12:46 am
"I will also remain on board. Request: Can you find information on our potential new employer?"
Jan 15, 2021 12:51 am
"Count me in on the next job too."
Jan 15, 2021 2:53 am
crazybirdman says:
"I will also remain on board. Request: Can you find information on our potential new employer?"
"Indeed, I can definitely put on a antennapalp on both Jo’Thun and MacRogers to get a feel of who we are dealing with. If you are patient enough, I can also do it before we finish the delivery or accept any new job. A few hours at port and a couple of credit should be enough."
Jan 15, 2021 2:54 pm
Comm'ing the local Lantillian shippers guild house is simple enough. MacRogers isn't difficult to reach and signals he will be out to meet you in about 15 minutes.

Time goes quickly as you finish the various tasks that go with a recently landed ship. In short order, five beings, two of which are guiding repulsor skiffs appear at the docking pad. The human is the lead is short by most standards, a meter and a half at best. He's dressed nice, for a spacer, and carries himself with a practiced ease.

"Well, bless my stars, Jo'Thun didn't waste anytime finding a crew for the Longshot. And by your arrival time and the distinct lack of carbon scoring on the hull, it looks like you had a smooth trip. " He smiles at you and reaches into a jacket pocket, producing 5 credsticks.

"Here's the other two-fifty you were promised on delivery. If your interested in doing more, I'm just waiting on a customer to confirm if he needs us or not."
Jan 15, 2021 7:49 pm
Ken struts up to MacRogers and shakes his hand firmly. 'Mr MacRogers, h'chu apenkee, pleased to meet you. Ken Tetsu's the name. I speak for all the crew when I say we're ready and raring to go earn some more moulee-rah.' He claps MacRogers on the shoulder and flashes him the unmistakable narrow grin of a Rodian. He decides a wink would be overdoing it.
OOC:
Ken is just buttering up MacRogers in the hope he'll give them a good, lucrative job. I'm putting in a Charm check - I'm arguing for a boost die for brining in the cargo without incident

Rolls

Charm

3 Success, 3 Advantage, 2 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 1 Advantage

Jan 16, 2021 12:03 am
MacRogers returns the hearty handshake.

Smiling at the Rodian, "Now that's what I like to hear, Jo'Thun likes to be careful, but I've always been partial to crews that take the credits and stow the questions." Leaning in closer to Ken, he continues. " Let me reach back out to my latest customer and let them know I have a crew for them. You guys meet me back here in 2 hours, until then, stretch your legs, maybe grab a drink and I'll have you a run that's worth your time."

With that, he turns and before he's off the pad, has his comlink out, working on the next deal.
Jan 16, 2021 2:45 am
As the human walks away, AD-hoc says "More information about Corbin MacRogers would be most beneficial."
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Jan 16, 2021 4:56 pm
crazybirdman says:
As the human walks away, AD-hoc says "More information about Corbin MacRogers would be most beneficial."
"Mmm, two hour is a too short for a real investigation, but maybe its enough to pick up any red flags.

I'll meet you back here to report before the meeting."


Blih will go around and use the time before the meeting to discreetly ask question about their potential employer.
OOC:
I'll make a streetwise check at hard diff to account for the short time and a setback dice for the discretion.

Rolls

Streetwise (Info about MacRogers)

5 Success, 3 Advantage, 2 Failure, 3 Threat

Total: 3 Success

Jan 18, 2021 10:26 pm
Pergano stays inside the ship during the conversation with MacRogers. While looking forward to more jobs, he is going to be happy as long as he has a ship to fly and of course, he gets paid.
Jan 18, 2021 10:50 pm
Ken decides to visit a local cantina and after a few drinks he asks some rather less discreet questions about MacRogers's operation. 'The man's an enigma wrapped in a mystery' he says to himself after an unsuccessful hour pumping a few random locals for information.
OOC:
Following on from Blih, Ken will make a hard check but no setback die because he's not being subtle
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Rolls

Streetwise

3 Success, 1 Advantage, 4 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 1 Failure

Jan 19, 2021 1:24 pm
Ken and Blih head down the street and find a bevy of bars just outside the Spaceport proper. Choosing to split up they enter and start making the rounds.

Ken goes hard to the questions and finds a crowd that is truly not receptive to his questions.

Blih takes a breath and eases up to the bar, subtle but fast, well, here goes. Patience and skill, two of the things he's been working on for a while seem to pay off. He finds several people that know MacRogers and the opinions are typically good.

By all accounts, he's the number 2 being at the local Lantillian Spacers' Brotherhood guild house. He's been around for over a decade and seems fairly settled here on Gizer. Most of the independent traders come to him if they're between runs and looking for cargo. Outside of the 'routine' Imperial shakedowns, he's kept out of the Empire's and the local government's crosshairs.

But that doesn't mean he can't 'hook you up', *wink*, if you need that kind of cargo.
Jan 19, 2021 2:56 pm
The pull to see another new place is too strong for Jeswain to stay at the ship. He finds a bar that looks acceptable, finding a seat and ordering a drink. He’s listening to the crowd around him, hoping to hear something interesting, perhaps striking up a conversation with no real intent beyond gaining a better understanding of his surroundings.

Will return to ship a few minutes before arranged time.
OOC:
Used presence for roll
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Rolls

Social Recon

3 Success, 1 Advantage, 1 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 1 Threat

Jan 20, 2021 5:02 pm
Jeswain picks up the local vibe fairly easily, most people are going about their daily lives. The biggest complaint seems to be about the Customs Agents and the worry that the Empire is going to raise system taxes.

The three of you that went to the bars congregate at the bottom of the ramp to the ship. It's almost exactly the appointed time as you see MacRogers jogging your way, comlink in hand.

"Excellent to see you all, he gives a practiced look around the landing pad before continuing. "So, I was just confirming with the next client that you were all here. She is in a bit of a rush, so I went ahead and requested your launch permissions earlier. You should be ready to leave as soon as she arrives.

As he pauses, you hear the distinct, if muffled, sounds of blasters coming from the walkways inside the spaceport. MacRogers starts walking toward a different exit, "That's probably her now, you might want to be ready to go."

Moments later, a human woman comes running out of the spaceport onto your landing pad. Dressed in a spacers jumpsuit with a heavy jacket and a blaster in her hand. Seeing you she leans into her run and heads toward the ship's ramp as blaster bolts streak out of the doorway behind her.
OOC:
Let's everyone respond with thoughts/possible actions and we'll see if we dice, etc.
Jan 20, 2021 5:22 pm
Instincts would take over for Jeswain, he's made similar escapes in the past. Returning a few blaster bolts to provide cover for their new client and hopefully buy her enough time to get to the ramp. As soon as she reaches the ramp, he'd hustle over to the co-pilots seat.
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Jan 20, 2021 5:30 pm
Pergano who has been spending his time in the ship when he hears the blaster fire and rushes to the cockpit and looks out the viewport to see what is happening.

Seeing the woman running toward the ship and the blaster bolts coming this way, Pergano hops into the pilot seat and begins take off sequences to prepare for a swift takeoff when needed.
Jan 20, 2021 5:54 pm
Not very concerned about who is right or wrong in this situation, Ad-hoc looks around to see if there is any cargo than can be used to obstruct the path between their client and her pursuers.
Jan 20, 2021 6:33 pm
Ken is distracted by the blaster fire but when he's gathered his senses he gives a joyful cry, this is more like it! 'Dundee doe mota, mee keepuna blastoh' he shouts, drawing his blaster pistol and firing several shots towards the doorway alongside Jeswain. When the woman is inside he will head in behind her, 'Bolla da grancha wanga', looking to climb into the gun turret to provide heavy covering fire.
[ +- ] Huttese
Jan 20, 2021 7:42 pm
Used to be in or out of a situation way before blaster fire happens, Blih take a moment to properly identify the muffled sound. The sudden chaos as cries and blaster fire erupts from his side leaves him slightly dumbfounded.

He quickly goes back to his senses "Stop shooting! Just close the door and go.

NO! NO CANNON! Seriously!"


Wow, thought Blih. Keeping the appearance of legitimate shipper will be harder than I thought. I should have been more careful.

Blih make sure to close the door of the ship as soon as everybody is in and straps in for the sudden departure.
Once settled, he takes a good look at the "client" causing so much trouble.
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Jan 22, 2021 3:04 pm
AD-hoc glances around the landing pad, it is unfortunately very clear of boxes at the moment. Jeswain and Ken's blaster bolts kick up dust and shower the doorway with splinters, causing the pursuers to momentarily take cover.

As the woman runs past the crew and up the ramp, she let's out an excited "Whoop, nice shooting!!"

Running straight to the cockpit, the she addresses Pergano,"We should lift as quickly as possible, I can't guarantee they don't have someone at the tower that could lock us down." Stepping aside as AD-hoc and Jeswain enter the cockpit, she continues, "I'll go strap in while you do your thing, I've got the destination coordinates on this datastick for when we break orbit."

Ken bounds up the ramp and climbs into the gun turret, nothing to shoot yet, but you never know.

As Blih is closing the ramp, he see's several figures emerge from the spaceport doorway, a couple take pot shots at the ship while others turn and walk away. None of them appear to be wearing matching clothes or uniforms.
Jan 22, 2021 3:21 pm
Pergano hits the on board comms as he starts the take off sequences for an emergency takeoff Buckle up, this could get bumpy
OOC:
Did not include any setback dice since I had been preparing to takeoff previously
Last edited January 22, 2021 3:22 pm

Rolls

Expedited takeoff (Space Piloting)

1 Success, 2 Advantage, 2 Threat

Total: 1 Success

Jan 22, 2021 3:33 pm
AD-hoc takes the disc and begins programming the coordinates while asking; "Query: Should we expect any more attention from your associates?"
Jan 22, 2021 3:38 pm
Ken rotates the gun turret and points the blaster cannon towards the rear of the landing pad towards the spaceport doorway. He knows he can't hit the woman's pursuers from the dorsal mount but he wants to scare them.
Jan 22, 2021 11:57 pm
Not one to let pass an opportunity for leverage, Blih take a good at the pursuers while the door closes.
OOC:
He looks for anything that might identify their organisation or business.
Last edited January 22, 2021 11:58 pm

Rolls

Perception

5 Success, 2 Advantage, 1 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 4 Success

Jan 25, 2021 3:34 pm
Responding to AD-hoc's question as the client is heading off the bridge, "I wouldn't think they'd have any ships they could scramble this quickly."

Blih gets the door closed just as the ship begins to lift, rolling around the scant information he picked up in the bar, he's guessing the shooters were part of the Crimson Rancor's. He got the impression that they were the main gang in this part of the city, running most crime and information brokering.

Pergano brings up the replusors and lifts the ship out of the docking bay, tilting up the nose and increasing power, you rush away from the spaceport into the black.

Minutes later you're clear of the planet and jumping to hyperspace.

Once everyone reconvenes, "Well, that went better than expected, since I image you didn't have any real warning I was coming in hot." Smiling as she looks around the room at each of you, she continues, " Everyone calls me Dancy, and for the most part, I deal in the peaceful exchange of information. Unfortunately, those guys insisted on a price change at the last second. We didn't necessarily agree to disagree."
Jan 26, 2021 3:26 am
Blih stands in the back of the room while Dancy introduces herself.

Using a casual tone, he decides to test his guess. "Mmm, how "valuable" was this deal for them? Being in bad standing with the Crimson Rancor is bad for business around here. It'd be useful to know how long they are gonna remember the ship that helped you."
Jan 26, 2021 2:48 pm
Dancy trades a curious smile with Blih, "Oh, it's not like I didn't pay them. I left the credits we had agreed on, it's just they decided to double the price at the last second. My buyer probably would have covered it, but it's time sensitive and data that's late is worthless. As for the ship, I'm sure someone was in MacRoger's face about it, but he's well known and the truth is, he's sets up plenty of 'no questions asked' runs for the Rancor's. I doubt they'll come after a ship he booked without risking losing his services."

Standing up and heading into the galley she continues, "Me on the other hand, I'm probably not welcome on Gizer for awhile."
Jan 27, 2021 3:37 am
Blih hadn't thought about their role being "officially" sanctioned by their employer. If it was the case, it certainly simplified things if they ran into this gang in the future. So he simply nodded to Dancy, satisfied with the answer.

He then let the conversation shift to the rest of the crew.
Jan 27, 2021 5:05 am
Giving one final check of the controls, Jeswain makes his way to the crew area. It was interesting to him that how similar this takeoff was to ones he'd had on similar apparently "uncivilized" worlds.

To Dancy he says, I guess some things are the same wherever you go. So, what do you have in store for us next?
Jan 27, 2021 9:32 pm
Sliding down the turret ladder, Ken strides into the room, 'H'chu apenkee, dobrah Keno Tetsu, chowbasa. Konchee jee-jee koona weeteebah?' He sits down languidly and flashes Dancy a smile, 'Fancy a drink?'
[ +- ] Huttese
Jan 27, 2021 9:32 pm
Pergano checks all of the systems on the ship before he walks into the common room.

Smiling as he enters he leans against a doorway and listens to hear what the woman has to say
Jan 28, 2021 2:01 pm
Returning Keno's smile, "I'd love a drink, whatever your having would be perfect." Turning back to the rest of the crew, Dancy pausing before answering Jeswain's question.

"I've got a rendezvous scheduled out near the belt in the Tarvio system. The belt is heavily mined so it's hard to get there without being seen. On the other hand, there's enough ships coming and going, almost nobody really pays attention. After we swap data for credits, we'll pick a planet called 'not Gizer' for me to get off, and you guys can contact MacRogers or whomever via the guild house and get back to work."
Jan 28, 2021 3:27 pm
"Excellent, hopefully the remainder of the journey will be calmer than its start."
Jan 28, 2021 4:33 pm
You said the belt is heavily mined. Do you know what is mined for?
Jan 29, 2021 3:33 pm
"It's mostly metal and heavy metal ores, the stuff that becomes Durasteel. With the shipbuilding on Lantillies and even the bit on Gizer, most of it never leaves the sector. Scattered around the system are dozens of refining bases and old battleships that've been stripped out and converted for refining."
Jan 29, 2021 7:08 pm
Ken makes a Pink Nebula for himself, Dancy, and anyone else who wants one. He slides in next to Dancy, in his best Basic he says 'Afraid we don't have any spare rooms for the journey, but don't worry, there's plenty of space in mine.' He attempts his disconcerting wink, where the translucent nictitating membrane flicks across his bulbous black eye.
Jan 29, 2021 8:12 pm
Having not yet learned to grasp innuendo (or sarcasm, rhetorical questions, etc) AD-hoc interjects "Incorrect. As a Droid, I do not require living quarters, leaving one readily available for our client"
Feb 1, 2021 10:13 pm
Ken slaps AD-hoc on the back, rather harder than necessary. 'Good news, good news friend.' He mutters under his breath, 'Chuba. Koochoo.'
Feb 1, 2021 10:13 pm
Time passes and soon the ship comes out of hyperspace. Dancy provides the in system coordinates for the rendezvous, setting course, you cruise across the system towards the asteroid belt.

As you approach the coordinates, sensors pick up two ships moving at high speed and the tell tale signs of laser cannons.
Feb 1, 2021 10:17 pm
'Friends of yours?' Ken asks Dancy as he scoots back up into the gun turret. 'Can we tell who it is?'
Feb 2, 2021 12:48 am
Pergano runs to the cockpit to get into position. Sure looks like a we found a quiet spot for our rendezvous. Pegano's hands are a whirl around the control panel as he gets all evasive systems ready if needed.
Feb 2, 2021 6:06 pm
Blih watch the situation unfold silently, his antennas slowly turning on his head.
Feb 2, 2021 6:37 pm
AD-hoc quietly makes his way to engineering.
Feb 2, 2021 7:11 pm
Perhaps it was just our hasty exit, but I don't like this. Should I put the shields up Pergano?
Feb 3, 2021 12:55 pm
"Well folks, this one keeps getting interesting. The lead ship is my contact, so if your up for it, I'd like to give them a hand"

Dancy looks around the bridge, curious as to your response.
Feb 3, 2021 4:05 pm
Jeswain, that sounds like a splendid idea. Pergano gives a brief smile then focuses in. He then flips the comms to talk to Ken Chinka Ta blastohs, stuka chuba lust pateesas dee boonkee.
[ +- ] Huttese
Feb 3, 2021 5:06 pm
Bringing up shields, and scanning the target.
OOC:
So, it's a fail, but with three advantage. Would it be possible to use the advantage to tell system strain and hull trauma?
Last edited February 3, 2021 5:20 pm

Rolls

Scan the Enemy Check (Hard)

4 Success, 4 Advantage, 4 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 3 Advantage

Feb 3, 2021 10:28 pm
Ken lets out a little cheer, 'Wamma je me keepuna haku uba naba!' and fires a warning shot across the pursuing ship's bows.
[ +- ] Huttese
OOC:
Not sure about difficulty for a deliberate shot across the bows so I'm saying average
Last edited February 3, 2021 10:29 pm

Rolls

Gunnery

4 Success, 2 Advantage, 1 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 1 Advantage

Feb 4, 2021 1:08 am
Upon hearing the ship fire, Ad-hoc decides to try and give the crew any possible advantage. "Attempting to boost shields"

Rolls

Mechanics: Boost Shields

6 Success, 1 Advantage, 5 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 1 Success, 1 Threat

Feb 4, 2021 6:32 pm
Blih just make sure he stays out of the way of those who seems to know what to do in a space battle.
Feb 4, 2021 7:47 pm
Pergano looks to his crew in the cockpit and smiles Hold on tight just then one arm reaches for the accelerater and increases it the maximum and he moves into a flanking position on the pursuing craft.
OOC:
This would be a "Punch it" manuever and a "Gain Advantage" Action I am going to guess our max speed is similar to their max speed so that would be an average check

edit: my spelling was terrible fixed a little lol
Last edited February 4, 2021 9:32 pm

Rolls

Gain Advantage (Piloting)

4 Success, 2 Advantage, 2 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 1 Advantage

Feb 4, 2021 7:50 pm
'Who's on communications?' asks Ken. 'I've fired a warning shot, do you want to see if they surrender?'
Feb 5, 2021 3:59 am
OOC:
Communication seems like a decent job for Blih, where would it be setup?
Feb 5, 2021 3:51 pm
OOC:
Comms/Sensors is right rear seat on the bridge, currently un-occupied.
Ken's shot leaps out and cuts the space between the other two ships. As Blih slides into the comms seat, incoming messages start arriving on the console. The first is from the lead ship, "By the stars, Dancy is that you?" The second message is a little more terse "Hey you, bugger off, this is a private matter."

Pergano rams the throttle to full and you all feel the brief lurch as the ship screams forward, seconds later, there's a slight flicker in the lights as AD-hoc re-distributes power to the forward shields.
OOC:
Ok, Here we go. I'd like a cool roll for Init and a description of what you'd like to do in the next round, if your action requires dice, go ahead and roll. If you have Advantages, toss some ooc notes on how you might use them. Feel free to PM me with questions or hit the OOC thread for group discussion. Once I have everyone's responses, I'll put it together with the NPCs actions.
Feb 5, 2021 6:16 pm
Blih will start responding to the messages.

At the first he quickly send "Hang on tight, we got your back"

At the pursuer "We have business with this ship. Our sister ship as already been notified and is on its way. You are outnumbered and outgunned. I suggest you cut your loss and stand down."

Rolls

Cool (Init)

1 Success, 2 Advantage

Total: 1 Success, 2 Advantage

Deception (Opposed?)

5 Success, 1 Advantage

Total: 5 Success, 1 Advantage

Feb 5, 2021 6:55 pm
AD-hoc says I will attempt to weaken the enemy defenses, and thus increase our odd of success.
OOC:
I'm assuming I can do this from engineering. Not sure if the target has anything that would make the check more difficult.

Rolls

Cool: Initiative

2 Advantage

Total: 2 Advantage

Computers:

4 Success, 2 Advantage, 2 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 1 Advantage

Feb 5, 2021 7:06 pm
Ken cycles the heavy blaster cannon and tries to acquire a clean shot on the pursuing ship.
OOC:
Ken will hold his action until the pursuing ship is within his arc of fire and in range. Then he'll open up on them. I'm assuming similar silhouettes
OOC:
Ah, forgot to Aim, bloody space combat. Can Ken use his Advantage and manoeuvre to Assist the pilot in manoeuvring into a better position, perhaps by cutting the pursuing ship's path with his blaster cannon fire
Last edited February 5, 2021 7:28 pm

Rolls

Cool

5 Success

Total: 5 Success

Gunnery

2 Success, 3 Advantage, 1 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 1 Success, 1 Advantage

Feb 6, 2021 12:18 am
Pergano will try and keep his manuevering advantage over the enemy ship while simultaneously getting the ship into better firing position.
OOC:
so a "Stay on Target" manuever and another "Gain Advantage" Action. while using previous advantage get heal some system strain.
Last edited February 6, 2021 12:18 am

Rolls

Cool (initiative)

1 Success, 1 Advantage

Total: 1 Success, 1 Advantage

Gain Advantage

7 Success, 2 Failure

Total: 5 Success

Feb 8, 2021 3:39 pm
OOC:
Note on Ship Strain, unlike personal combat, removing ship strain has to be the result of an action instead of just spending Advantage, on the upside, you currently have no ship strain :)

Oddtrails tossed in an extra difficulty on the Sensors roll, my standard is just going to be chopping off the last die if anyone rolls too many :) and Yes, using Advantage to dig out extra details is perfect. So great roll.
Jeswain scans the ships and Identifies the lead ship as a YT-1000 shields shifted to the rear and showing some slight system strain. The trailing ship is a ZH-25 Questor, shields shifted to double front with no current strain.
[ +- ] The Ships
Pergano maneuvered the Longshot into a chase position behind the Questor as Ken smiles at the lack of rear shields on the pursuing and now pursued ship. You close into Short range and Ken delivers a volley of shots across the rear of the ship. Sparks Fly!

Your target forgoes it's attack to rebalance it's shields and the lead ship takes the opportunity to switch tactics. Instead of 'full evasion' he steadies up his flight and then his turret delivers a volley across the front of the ship. SPLAT SPLAT

Blih offers the now surrounded ship some helpful 'Advice' :D

AD-hoc, working from engineering, transmits some nasty bits of code in the direction of the enemy ship. Several of the exterior lights flicker and one of the engines loses thrust for just a second.
OOC:
Notes for next round -

AD-hoc, with out dedicated Ship hacking gear, there's a limit to how much you can do. Love the effort and thought :D

Pergano has a Boost die (blue) on his next piloting check since Ken spent his advantage to assist, we'll assume their reaction to being hit was to veer in an obvious direction making Pergano's job easier.

Ken, you are correct on same silhouettes and now that they have balanced their shields, that gives a Setback die (black) on the roll.

Blih, your Deception was successful, they are just not saying anything you can hear. And after that round, I'm not sure much of what you said was a deception. :)

Round 2 Actions when you can
Feb 9, 2021 5:27 am
Jeswain turns his attention to handling any auxiliary systems and equipment so Pergano can keep his focus on piloting.
OOC:
Each success on copilot check downgrades difficulty of the pilot's next piloting check by 1.
Last edited February 9, 2021 5:31 am

Rolls

Copilot action to help pilot

2 Success, 5 Advantage, 1 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 1 Success, 4 Advantage

Forgot Cool check

2 Success, 2 Advantage

Total: 2 Success, 2 Advantage

Feb 9, 2021 9:28 pm
Laughing and cheering at Pergano's slick piloting, Ken carefully takes aim at the ship. 'Dobrah keepuna u junkie, tagwa!' he shouts, 'I'm sending this back to the scrapyard.'
OOC:
Aim manoeuvre blue die, Stay on Target upgrade, black setback for shields, two purple difficulty, four green Agility

For the Triumph Ken would like to crit
Last edited February 9, 2021 9:31 pm

Rolls

Gunnery

4 Success, 2 Advantage, 1 Triumph, 1 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 1 Triumph

Feb 9, 2021 10:28 pm
Blih will stay available on comm and simply see how the situation evolves for the moment.
Feb 10, 2021 3:09 pm
Pergano keeps his eyes on the ship ahead of him and works to keep him in the best position for Ken.
OOC:
Let's keep this rolling, Stay on Target manuever, Gain the Advantage action, adding that boost

edit: and I believe with my advantages I can pass a boost to Ken for next round
Last edited February 10, 2021 3:10 pm

Rolls

Gain Advantage (Piloting)

4 Success, 2 Advantage, 2 Failure

Total: 2 Success, 2 Advantage

Feb 11, 2021 1:18 pm
Ken's second volley digs a furrow right up the back of the ship, bits of armor and hull spin off into space and several electrical flashes can be seen arcing across the ship.

The enemy ship peels off pursuit, shifts their shields to double rear. "Alright, you've made your point, you can have them."

They seem to being trying to squeeze a little more speed out of their ship as they try and escape.

The lead ship breaks in the opposite direction, increasing their distance from their former attacker.

For now, Pergano easily keeps the ship in your sights.
OOC:
Your call, you guys can break off and meet Dancy's contact or continue the fight. If so, Ken you've got a boost from Pergano's flying. Oh, and that Crit was nasty :)
Feb 11, 2021 5:40 pm
Pergano whirls around and attempts to get in lock step with their contacts ship while hitting his comms to Ken.

Keep that ship in your sights please, I doubt they will attempt to come back but better safe than sorry. Nice shooting
Feb 11, 2021 6:32 pm
'Chuba nagoola' laughs Ken, 'Not bad yourself.' He tracks the fleeing ship with the cannon, while he whoops and cheers. 'Let them go?' he asks Dancy but overcome by the excitement and thrill of the chase he instinctively squeezes the trigger.
OOC:
Just seems like the kind of thing Ken would do - no bonus since the ship is no longer pursuing

Rolls

Gunnery

3 Success, 2 Advantage, 2 Threat

Total: 3 Success

Feb 12, 2021 1:26 pm
At the announcement of a break in hostilities, Dancy begins to move toward the bridge, she hears Ken's question. Sure, no reason to antagonize them. As Ken's parting volley leaps across the void, she walks up behind Blih. Or maybe there is...

Ken watches his shots run down the fleeing ship, slip through the shields and blast off another significant chunk of hull plating.

Looking down at Blih, Do you mind hailing Suen and let him know we're ready to meet up?
Feb 12, 2021 6:15 pm
Blih was glad the "fight" was over without the ship getting shot at. He discovered that it was easier to ignore the fact that only a few inches of durasteel were standing between him and an horrible death in vacuum when there was no obvious reason for exploding.

His antennapalps were following Dancy movement toward the bridge when the unexpected vibration of the second cannon shot made him jump in his seat.

It took Blih a considerable amount of effort to keep his voice calm and steady as he answered Dancy and communicated with the other ship.
"Sure thing"

"Dancy is ready for meet up"

He then turn slightly toward Pergano and Dancy, curious about how they would go about meeting in space.
Feb 12, 2021 7:37 pm
Ken laughs, 'Heh, sorry about that, just overexcited. Still, they won't be coming back any time soon.' Secretly he's rather satisfied by the way the cannon fire shears through the hull plating. 'This is it Ken, you're gonna be somebody.'
Feb 13, 2021 7:03 am
AD-hoc walks the ship, and runs diagnostics to verify there is no damage. Satisfied with the results, he says to no one in particular: "The Longshot appears to still be in optimal condition."
Feb 15, 2021 1:51 pm
OOC:
If anyone has something they need to do before we move on, let me know and we can retconn as needed.
The two ships move together and "Suen's Gamble" extends it's docking tube to connect with the "Longshot". Moments latter, a Sullustan climbs down the ladder.

Dancy smiles at the Sullustan, Well, Suen, should I ask?

The Sullustan releases a soft chuckle, You can, but I don't have an answer. We're still trying to figure out if they're from a previous job, the next job or if they just saw us at the last station and figured we were worth hitting. But thank you and everyone else here for the timely interruption. Suen looks around the room and nods at each of you.

Turning back to Dancy, I assume you're here and on time because you have it?

Dancy produces a datapad and hands it to Suen, It's there and it's as time sensitive as you expected. Suen hits a button on his wirst com and takes the datapad. A second later a human comes down the ladder and Suen hands him the datapad. Setup the tight beam and transmit this immediately.

Turning back to Dancy, he hands her a pair of cred sticks. That should square you for this one, you available for another one?

Dancy rolls her eyes, Come on Suen, vacations don't pay the bills, what do you have?

Suen chuckles again and continues,True enough. Reom, the Twi-lek that runs IsoTech out at the Wheel, he's looking for some help. Says he needs a ship and a crew to run down some 'find' in the outer rim. He contacted one of the team, looking to keep it quiet I assume, for a reference. If you're in, and you can find a ship, we'll let him know to expect you. As it stands, he's the one offering the job and paying the bills, we're just passing the info for the 'goodwill'.

Dancy looks thoughtful for a second, then scans the room, I can probably come up with a ship and crew fairly quickly...
Feb 15, 2021 6:20 pm
Blih keeps an uncaring attitude while listening carefully to the conversation.

They already got on the wrong side of another group, unknown this time. At the rate they were going, he would have to keep a list of the people they haven't pissed of instead. At least the crew seemed dependable in a scrap. He was no expert in space battle, but the ship easy maneuvering and the accurate shooting had been impressive.

He also noted the names of Reom and Isotech. Might be a good target for the future, or lead to one. Definitely seemed worth getting closer to.

When Dancy glance in his direction, he subtly nodded his own approval.
Feb 15, 2021 6:32 pm
Jeswain knew there was much he could learn from this crew. There was no question he wanted to take Dancy's offer.

He tries his best to not appear overeager, "Count me in."
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Feb 15, 2021 6:43 pm
Pergano smiles at Dancy, Always up for a little fun

He has so far liked this ship and it feels like a shame to leave it so soon.
Feb 15, 2021 10:29 pm
Sliding down the turret ladder, Ken struts into the meeting with the others, feeling rather full of himself after the firefight. He leans against the wall as nonchalantly as he can, his hand resting on his blaster. He meets Dancy's look with a smile and another of his disconcerting winks, 'Kava?'
[ +- ] Huttese
Feb 17, 2021 2:06 pm
Dancy smiles at Ken, Kava. Well, since we're just following up on a lead and Reom is the one doing the hiring, we'd have to go ask him. Turning back to Suen, You better get moving, and let MacRogers know I'm hiring his ship for a little longer.

Suen starts up the ladder, You know, you'd save a lot of credits if you had your own ship and didn't have to keep renting one every time you went somewhere.

You're probably right. Turning back to the rest of the crew, Shall we set course for Besh Gorgon and check out the Wheel and Reom's find?
Feb 17, 2021 3:18 pm
Ad-hoc replies, 'I see no downside in inquiring about the job.'
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Feb 17, 2021 5:14 pm
Pergano nods in agreement and heads to the cockpit to prep.
Feb 17, 2021 6:38 pm
AD-hoc turns his optic sensor toward Darcy, 'We should settle payment for delivering you here, before we take on another assignment'
OOC:
I don't care when we get paid, but payment is a new experience for Ad-hoc, so he's very exited :)
Feb 18, 2021 3:27 am
Oh my, I just figured on having to keep Ken happy...,smiling at the team Dancy pulls out a couple cred sticks and starts fiddling about. After a few minutes, she holds one out to AD-hoc.

I know we didn't have a fair shot at discussing this before we got moving. But here's the thousand credits I had budgeted for transport. Split it up and that's 200 creds each for a days work.
Feb 18, 2021 4:16 pm
AD-hoc tries to calculate if the job they did is worth the credits, but realizes he has no frame of reference. So he slowly reaches out for the cred stick, giving anyone time to object. 'Payment acknowledged'
Feb 18, 2021 10:57 pm
Ken pantomimes a sad face and drooping shoulders, 'two hundred credits for such a dangerous run?'
OOC:
I don't think he's likely to have much luck but I think Ken is going to push for a bit more - I guess that's a Negotiation check - I'm just going to do a default of two difficulty but I know it's an opposed roll so you probably want to add in some more. I'm going to argue for a bonus die given how we chased off those attackers!

Rolls

Negotiation

4 Success, 1 Advantage, 1 Threat

Total: 4 Success

Feb 18, 2021 11:42 pm
Blih didn't care much about the extra credit. His understanding was that they were already paid by their boss each week and people like Dancy were hiring the company services rather than the crew directly. It was not their ship after all. Two hundred credit as some kind of bonus or risk fee seemed plenty generous to him.

He was more curious about this new job. It would give him a better sense of what this crew was capable of. Who knows, maybe he could use them for more than just financing his projects.
Feb 19, 2021 3:47 pm
Dancy rolls her eyes as she looks back at Ken. Reaching in her hip pocket, she pulls out an actual credit chit. Here's twenty for the good shooting and I'll remember to talk you up next time someone asks about a gunner. She tossed the chit to him and turns back the the crew.

Anything else before we move out?

Rolls

Cool opposed

3 Success, 2 Advantage

Total: 3 Success, 2 Advantage

Feb 19, 2021 4:04 pm
Ken catches the chit and stows it in his belt. He finger guns Dancy, blows imaginary smoke from the tip of his finger, and then leans back against the wall, feeling pretty darn good about himself.
Feb 19, 2021 4:04 pm
Ken's shooting had been impressive. Jeswain was satisfied with the continuing work.

I'm game.
Feb 19, 2021 10:36 pm
OOC:
Ready to move forward

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