Chapter 3 - To Catch a Rat

Nov 17, 2021 9:00 pm

"While that's not a bad idea in theory, you do realize you're suggesting robbing what is most likely the most secure building on the planet? Not even sure I could get this thing out of the building undetected. Not saying it couldn't be done, especially with a little inside help, but it wouldn't be easy."

Eedha

Nov 17, 2021 9:14 pm

Having gotten the team in to meet with Eedha, Tayen is now at a bit of a loss as to how to proceed next. She listens quietly to the exchange between her team and the rodian. "So," she says after Eedha comments on the difficulty of moving the device. "If this is such a secure building, how likey is Gen to try to pull something here? Do you feel safe meeting with him and seeing what he says - and just hiding this device if necessary?"

Eedha

Nov 17, 2021 9:25 pm

"Gen has very powerful connections, which is why he's able to visit places like this unannounced. My best guess would be that he's attempting to see how close I am to having a fully functional device and to learn what he can while making veiled threats to my safety. Knowing that he's coming at least gives me time to prepare. "

"Of course that doesn't help you with whatever plans you had for him. Is there something I can do to help? Least I can do for warning me of his upcoming visit."

Eedha

Nov 17, 2021 9:33 pm

'Hold on, just what is this device, and what is happening at the site? Guy interjects to ask

Eedha

Nov 17, 2021 10:19 pm

"It's a special radio receiver. One that will eventually let me figure out what's going on at the site... once I work out their encryption. I'm sure Gen has some knowledge of what's going on out there and wants to make sure I don't."

OOC:

Eedha has broken the Imperial TRANSEC protocols, which means he can detect their signal, but has yet to break their COMSEC protocols, meaning he hasn't been able to decrypt what's being sent.

Eedha

Nov 18, 2021 6:12 pm

'Well, we can try and stop him before his meeting with you, or we grab kidnap both of you and the device. That might increase your standing with the Empire, if you are captured by rebels.

OOC:

not sure how much we should share with him about who we are or how much we know.

Nov 18, 2021 6:43 pm

OOC:

I'm wondering if we should wait to kidnap him until after this meeting so we can find out what he says when he comes here. We could even try to bug the office so we can listen in. But that puts Eedha at higher risk.

Eedha

Nov 19, 2021 2:14 pm

The Rodian is clearly shocked at the suggestion.

"Kidnapping!? Isn't that a bit drastic?"

He leans back onto one of the lab tables and starts to slowly shake his head.

"Although..." he quietly responds, having a conversation with him self.

"It would remove one of the biggest threats to Falu's freedom and if I'm taken at the same time perhaps it would keep the Imps from really knowing the whole reason behind it. Of course I couldn't be taken from inside the building, too secure, but if I were out in front of the building, perhaps it could be pulled off."

Eedha lets out a long sigh and steps away from the table.

"I'm in! I can take the time before his visit to try and finish my work. Maybe even figure out a way to get it out of here and too the Rebellion."

Eedha

Nov 19, 2021 8:29 pm

Guy starts thinking out loud 'So we either need an excuse for you to meet him outside this office, or a way to nab you both from here . . maybe hide inside the day before the meeting? Or cause a distraction his security will need to deal with?

Kip Buckler

saevikas

Nov 20, 2021 1:19 am

"We have the advantage in that Eedha could choose where to meet Gen. Like Guy said, we could set up a distraction there, and nab the two at that moment."

Kip turns to Eedha, now addressing the part that piqued his interests.

"By the way, would you mind if I help with your work?"

Nov 20, 2021 1:52 am

Guy still continues to talk, mostly to himself. 'Of course that leaves the device vulnerable, but may increase his standing with the Empire. Could be nice having someone in the inside, until the Imps are gone that is.

Nov 20, 2021 9:47 pm

OOC:

What is our goal in kidnapping Gen? I assume that is a means to an end. What's the end? Wondering because it impacts my thoughts about when and how to kidnap him?

saevikas

Nov 21, 2021 2:42 am

OOC:

If I understand it correctly, the goal in kidnapping Gen is to deliver him to the Rebels, who would presumably get him to spill information about what the Imperials are up to in Falu.

Eedha

Nov 22, 2021 4:52 pm

"An excuse for meeting him outside won't be needed." Eedha replies, a smile starting to form at the end of his snout.

"Gen is unaware that I know that he's due to pay me a visit. I can conveniently be on my way out of the building as he's arriving. It has the advantages of catching him off-guard, keeps you from having to deal the security measures inside the building, and will allow me to act as an innocent bystander."

The Rodian turns to Kip and responds to his offer to help.

"I think our focus for the next couple of days is to figure out how to remove this device from the office without being detected. Perhaps piece by piece?"

Eedha

Nov 22, 2021 8:12 pm

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Guy just continues talking, his resource acquisition gears turning 'Well now, that is a great idea, just break it down into components, and then submit the requisitions for those parts elsewhere... Could even throw in some fake ones to throw them off in case they do catch wond of the plan.' He finally looks up at the rest of the group ' As for the kidnapping and escape, well that's the specialty of the other two members of the group'

Gurag

Nov 22, 2021 9:13 pm

Gurag nods "Trick will be if he's coming down mob handed. A couple of minders with him we can probably handle but if he is coming with a mind to take you and your gear then he might have quite a few bodies with him"

Nov 22, 2021 10:22 pm

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"It seems like you're going to be at risk if we go with this plan, Eedha." Tayen says. "If they show up with a really large group, our options will be limited. It's up to you if you want to take that risk. On the positive side, they won't know what's coming. That gives us an edge."

Gurag

Nov 22, 2021 11:49 pm

Gurag shrugs "Don't matter how many there are to me, if needed I'll try and give you at least enough time to get clear."

Kip Buckler

saevikas

Nov 23, 2021 5:56 am