Chapter 4 - Raxus Prime

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Sep 8, 2021 12:45 pm

Sep 8, 2021 12:45 pm

Chapter 4 - Raxus Prime

Raxus Prime -

Widely regarded as "the most toxic planet in the galaxy". Raxus Prime is covered in mountains of industrial waste, obsolete technology, starship wreckage, and the remains of centuries of unregulated manufacturing. The planet function's as a poisonous industrial scrap heap.

After 24 hours in the cramped ship, you emerge from Hyperspace outside of Raxus Prime. The orange-brown world hangs in the distance. Between your eyes and the scanners, you can tell there are a lot of ships moving into and out of this system.

As your taking in the information, your Comms beep. It's Dancy, "Glad to see you made it. We're going to start our way through the crowd and we'll meet at the Coordinates Reom gave us. Just a heads up, this is officially an Imperial controlled world, but you can see by the traffic, they are spread pretty thin. "

And it's not a minute later when the Comms beep again "Newly arrived vessel, This is Raxus Prime control please identify yourself and provide your destination, length of stay, and type of scrap or trash to be dropped, and transmit your access permit for Raxus Prime. Over."

The voice sounds bored and has probably repeated that message a hundred times this shift. But he is waiting for a response ...

Sep 8, 2021 3:06 pm

Sep 8, 2021 3:06 pm

Re: Chapter 4 - Raxus Prime

AD-hoc makes sure the comm is off before asking; 'Did Reom provide a cover story and permit for us? If not, we will have to get creative.'

Keno 'Ken' Tetsu

Sep 8, 2021 9:27 pm

Sep 8, 2021 9:27 pm

Re: Chapter 4 - Raxus Prime

OOC:

Do we have any permits? The vessel should be registered but I don't know if we need to spoof our ID after events on the Wheel and if the Imperials saw us back on Cholganna, although we're on the bounty hunter ship so it might not have the red flags that the other vessel might trigger. Could we call Dancy and check with her? Ken is going to try and sweet talk them into letting him through, his Charm and Deception are basically the same and I'll chuck in the default PP.

'Greetings Raxus Prime Control. This is the {crkkk}. Always happy to hear a friendly voice out here in the stars. We're hauling electronics waste to {crkkk} and we'll be on your beautiful world as short a time as possible to make the drop, twenty four hours should do it. Your assistance in facilitating a speedy transfer is much appreciated. We received some minor damage from collision with space debris so our comms array is a bi...{crkk} so please bear with me. I'm transmitting our access permit now...'

He turns off the comms.

'Right, we need a cover story and some permits. Let's call Dancy and see if she can sort us out. Sounds like they got through. I'm not sure if these guys are going to be receptive to my particular brand of charming.'

Rolls

Charm/Deception

3 Success, 3 Advantage, 1 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 2 Advantage

Sep 9, 2021 1:11 pm

Sep 9, 2021 1:11 pm

Re: Chapter 4 - Raxus Prime

OOC:

You do not have permits, your going to a secret illegal base on the planet. Here's a recap of the mission from, geeze, January I guess :)

"At a minimum, I want you to find the ship, assess its condition, and bring back all the information you can to our secret salvaging base on Raxus Prime."

The coordinates you were given do include a route through the mountains of trash that cover the world.

Sep 9, 2021 8:08 pm

Sep 9, 2021 8:08 pm

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Pergano smiles at the Rodian before leaning over to his droid friend...Ad-Hoc, do scans indicate any imperial ships set to intercept at this time? I am wondering if we can slip into the heavy traffic and get lost in the crowd before we head to Reom. If they are spread thin, they might only be monitoring incoming traffic and not planetside.

Last edited September 9, 2021 8:08 pm

Sep 9, 2021 8:27 pm

Sep 9, 2021 8:27 pm

Re: Chapter 4 - Raxus Prime

'An interesting plan...' Ad-hoc says while running a scan. '..and according to the scan it appears to be feasible'

OOC:

adding a black as I'm assuming there's a lot of traffic to soft through

Last edited September 10, 2021 2:57 pm

Rolls

Computers: Scanning for imps

3 Success, 4 Advantage, 1 Failure, 4 Threat

Total: 2 Success

Sep 10, 2021 12:09 pm

Sep 10, 2021 12:09 pm

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AD-hoc activates the sensors and scans the surrounding space, there are indeed a lot of ships moving to and from the planet. The nearest Imperial ship is at least 15 minutes away and they are not heading in your direction. ( Yet ) Pergano is pretty sure he can make atmosphere before anyone could catch them. Once planetside, there are literal mountains of scrap that make an insane network of canyons. Double checking the information Reom provided, Pergano can see that the final approach route to the 'secret' base winds through several kilometers of these canyons.

Sep 10, 2021 4:01 pm

Sep 10, 2021 4:01 pm

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Pergano flows through the traffic "flying casual" as best he can sticking to the heavy traffic lanes as best he can, taking the long route if needed. Hitting the comms he hails the main cabin We should be at the rendezvous soon. Doctor, could you make sure our guests are all in top shape on the approach?

Sep 10, 2021 9:17 pm

Sep 10, 2021 9:17 pm

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Pergano accelerates into the cloud of ships, the Comms echo with the disbelief of the Imperial official. "Hey, stop where you are, you can't approach without permits." AD-hoc watches the sensors and can tell there's no way the System patrol ship will reach them before they make atmosphere.

As your ship drops toward the surface, you see an unending wasteland of wreckage. The junk piles and trash create their own landscape of winding canyons and lakes of sickening sludge. Building sized recycling droids walk the piles, using massive claws to feed their fiery onboard smelters. A haze of hazardous gas covers much of the area, its color changing with the leaking chemicals around it.

Suddenly, your ship’s proximity alert sounds as four small ships appear on your scopes. They're fast, highly maneuverable, and flying in pairs.

Keno 'Ken' Tetsu

Sep 10, 2021 9:35 pm

Sep 10, 2021 9:35 pm

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Ken laughs as Pergano plunges them into the traffic. 'Sorry guys, you're breaking up. Please go and {crrk} yourselves...'

Looking at the scopes from the gun turret he curses, 'Are those TIEs on our tail?'

Sep 10, 2021 11:10 pm

Sep 10, 2021 11:10 pm

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'Unlikely, as no imperial ships that fast were detected upon initial scan. Perhaps Roem sent an escort to protect his investments?'

Sep 10, 2021 11:43 pm

Sep 10, 2021 11:43 pm

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Pergano slowly accelerates the ship and weaves in and out of traffic and junk piles methodically trying to move forward and away from the pursuers. Then suddenly he hits the comms and says Hold on to your asteroid belts ladies and gentlemen, this is going to be fun. All at once he sees an opening in the trash piles and his hands go whirling over the controls hitting the accelerator as best he can.

OOC:

Trying to find the ship specs to see exact cost but I am looking to do a Full Throttle manuever and then Punch it to max speed if successful. Suffering 1 strain to make it a average check.

Full Throttle would increase max speed by 3, "Punch it" manuever would increase our to max speed suffering 1 system strain per speed increase....gonna be a bumpy ride

Last edited September 10, 2021 11:44 pm

Rolls

Full Throttle (average)

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

Total: 1 Success, 1 Triumph

Xelforp Inactive for 3 months

Sep 11, 2021 11:36 am

Sep 11, 2021 11:36 am

Re: Chapter 4 - Raxus Prime

After doing the rounds, Foess reports that everyone is in as good a shape as can be expected.

Raxus Prime, eh? Now that is one Byzantine world my friends. I've heard some stories about this place... what did you say his name is, Reom?

OOC:

Just trying to find my feet here, and how the system works, so bear with me! :)

Can I use the Underworld skill to see if Foess knows anything about this planet or character? I'll make a roll just for the fun of it, ignore it if not applicable.

Rolls

Underworld

4 Success, 1 Advantage, 1 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 1 Threat

Sep 11, 2021 3:11 pm

Sep 11, 2021 3:11 pm

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OOC:

Quick recap for your "map", None of the system craft were able to catch you, and you made it into the atmosphere. As you dove down toward the planet surface, 2 pairs of TIEs that had been alerted to your approach were able to pick you up.

Xelforp - Knowledge (Outer Rim) would be for General info on the Planet. Knowledge (Underworld) is perfect for info on Reom, or for underworld activities on Raxus Prime. Reom doesn't ring a bell, (first name would be to obscure without more context), but Raxus Prime, being a junk world is a resource for Scrappers and you've heard some groups have bases where they sort the scrap and steal good bits for resale.

Reminder - GP dice roller never counts the Triumph as a success, even though it's both. So Pergano's roll ended with 1 success and 1 Triumph.

Pergano - Thoughts on the Triumph ? :)

And now we're into Chase/combat. Since it's two groups, it will be You (everyone on the ship) and them. For my logic sake, let's do

Pergano (just went)
AD-hoc
Ken
Xelforp (just went with knowledge check) no worries.

Bad guys.

You all feel the sudden acceleration as Pergano pours on the throttle. Those of you with a view to the outside see the toxic Yellow-brown landscape and piles of trash rush up around you. One pair of the tie fighters seems to be making an attempt to follow you.

[ +- ] Raxus Prime

Sep 11, 2021 3:47 pm

Sep 11, 2021 3:47 pm

Re: Chapter 4 - Raxus Prime

AD-hod starts working at the terminal, quickly pressing buttons then looking up to search the landscape 'If you insist on attempting to navigate this quagmire, the least I can do is try to assist you'

Rolls

Perception: Plotting a Course

2 Success, 1 Advantage, 1 Failure, 3 Threat

Total: 1 Success, 2 Threat

Keno 'Ken' Tetsu

Sep 11, 2021 6:12 pm

Sep 11, 2021 6:12 pm

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Looking at the scanners Ken sees the two pairs of ships accelerate and manouvre as only Imperial TIE fighters can.

'Chuba! I knew they were TIEs.'

He swings the twin laser cannons towards the nearest pair, blasting across them in the hope of hitting them and diverting them off course.

OOC:

I see we have Dorsal and Ventral Turret-Mounted Twin Medium Laser Cannons
(Fire Arc All; Damage 6; Critical 3; Range (Close); Linked 1). Does that mean we can have two gunners? Also, are we in range?

I'm gonna roll for Gunnery, take my Blue for Quick Strike and another for Aim. I'll take some strain to Aim a second time. Silhouette wise I think it is 2P but not sure about speed and everything.

Depending on the other modifiers - not crit but I could trigger a second hit with the linked cannon

Last edited September 11, 2021 6:13 pm

Rolls

Gunnery

5 Success, 4 Advantage, 2 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 2 Advantage

Sep 12, 2021 3:16 pm

Sep 12, 2021 3:16 pm

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AD-hoc focuses the scanners forward and manages to get a fairly accurate reading on the next few kilometers of the debris canyons. Which he passes to Pergano's heads up display.

Ken spins the dorsal cannons around and opens up a volley of fire toward the lead tie fighter. Two bolts slam square into the cockpit creating an explosion and the rest of the TIE falls away to the waiting junk pile below.

OOC:

Pergano has a Boost die from AD-hoc's scans.

Ken - yes, there is a Ventral gun so you can have 2 gunners. I went with the linked fire option you suggested.

Sep 13, 2021 2:40 pm

Sep 13, 2021 2:40 pm

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OOC:

Could the triumph be me accelerating through some extra tight or tough space that might cause a complication of some kind to the TIEs?

Xelforp Inactive for 3 months

Sep 13, 2021 3:28 pm

Sep 13, 2021 3:28 pm

Re: Chapter 4 - Raxus Prime

valdattaMadun says:

OOC:

Could the triumph be me accelerating through some extra tight or tough space that might cause a complication of some kind to the TIEs?

OOC:

Or nudge some trash so it falls on the TIE?

Sep 13, 2021 4:00 pm

Sep 13, 2021 4:00 pm

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Xelforp says:

valdattaMadun says:

OOC:

Could the triumph be me accelerating through some extra tight or tough space that might cause a complication of some kind to the TIEs?

OOC:

Or nudge some trash so it falls on the TIE?

OOC:

That is the general thought I was having. Using the environment to the advantage of some kind, I guess since it is a triumph, more than just a set back for a turn but not a "kill them" roll.

also there was the question on the speed we were going...we are going very fast after my roll.

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