Chapter 4 - Raxus Prime

You approach the conference room where you left the others earlier. It's empty save for Norta, the IsoTech manager for Scrap Heap Point. After reporting the Imperial probe droid, he checks a few things on his screen and rises from his seat.

"Well, then you better come with me, just in case we're out of time." Leading you into the remains of the Correlian corvette and up the turbo lift, he ushers you into the captain's quarters before hurrying off.

Reom lies on the bed as a 2-IB medical droid enters and begins to tend to his leg. He gestures for you to have a seat, pointing to some folded chairs leaning against the wall. He grimaces a bit from the pain as the droid works, and slowly turns to you.

"So, things got a bit exciting while you were exploring the Wheel. Seems that the Sa Nalaor is a lot more popular than I thought. I heard rumors that some of the data might have been copied from the pod before I even received it. When someone gave me this lovely blaster wound when they broke into my office looking for the pod after you left, I decided it was too dangerous to stay.
I came here to hide out, get treatment, and wait for you. You'll have to forgive my multiple deceptions. A secret with secrets, if you will. It certainly has its uses in times like these. Of course, it isn’t perfect."

Shuffling in the bed, looking to get more comfortable, he continues. "I saw your report to Norta. If there is anything else you'd like to share, now is the time. We probably better finish up our negotiations while we have a chance. I must say, things have worked out better than I expected."

Reom smiles at your request. "I think I can do you better, recovering Cratala and her data have long term benefits. What I was thinking was...

Norta's voice breaks over the com link. "Reom... more trouble. We detected a TIE fighter patrol searching the area. It will be [static cuts in] minutes left before it pegs our location. Not sure what tipped them off. ’’
Reom sags a bit, and then says, "Got it Norta. Maybe our friends here can help."

"Great, cause we’re gonna need all the help we can get. Scrapheap Point’s done for. Any of those people an engineer or technician? We need some help pushing debris out of the way, if nothing else. Sending Status report to your datapad now, Reom. "

Reom picks up a nearby datapad and winces as he looks at it. "Well, I've got one more secret for you. Our little wrecked corvette here may not look like it, but she’ll do. This thing is operational. Or it should be. We’ve never exactly had a chance to test the repairs, but looks like were going to now. That patrol is just the beginning. We don’t have much time.

"Norta's right, we need a few more repairs before we can launch this thing. You up for it? I know you have your own transport, and you'll need to get that out of here. I'm not willing to leave all of this behind, even as shot up as it is. Help me out, and I'll make it worth your while. Well jump to one of our emergency rendezvous points in deep space, Iso-One, about 15 light years from here. From there, well be able to call in our techs, and you’ll be free to go. ’’

Reom smiles at your offer, "Head down to the Engine room, the techs will be there doing final checks. I'm sure they'd appreciate your help.

Reom smiles at your willingness to help and your enthusiasm. "Grab one of the guys from the showroom on your way out, most of them know their way around guns of all sorts."

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Engineering -

One of the technician's looks up at AD-hoc, "Main repulsorlift power keeps dropping, see if you can stabilize it or we won't be able to take off. " The tech takes off towards the main engines with a wiring harness draped over his shoulder.

As the alarm goes out across Scrap Heap Point that the Imperials are coming and the Evacuation plan is a go. Ken and Pergano run through the 'showroom' on their way out. Ken flags the Barabel down with an offer to get on the guns and he quickly follows you to the ship.

AD-Hoc and Foess agree that the bipolar stabilizers are at fault, but it would take hours to pull them and replace. The best option is to reroute the power around the faulty bits, either programmatically or physically.