Chapter 10 - Is it a heist, if we bought it?

After clearing out most of the big loot with Dancy, the Slippery Ghest heads out to Iso-1, the 'mobile' secondary headquarters for IsoTech. It's only moments after landing that they are greated by Norta, the Operations Manager here on Iso-1 and probably the real second in command for Reom, the CEO of IsoTech.

"Old friends, how are you? We're so glad you chose to return. What can we do for you and - More to the point, are you busy? We might just need you and your ship, if you're available.

Norta

Feb 19, 2024 6:58 pm

Slapping his fellow Rodian on the shoulder, Ken gives him the disconcerting Rodian wink, translucent nictitating membrane slipping across the surface of his bulbous pink eye. He places one hand on the ostentatious silver inlaid blaster at his hip and says,

'Oh you know, we're here to keepuna goo um moocha moulee-rah, and right now we've got plenty of moulee-rah.'

[ +- ] Huttese/Rodian

Norta

Feb 20, 2024 3:49 am

"Ken, you're such a Rodian, every time you moocha moulee-rah, jee-jee moocha moulee-rah. Get your self settled and I'll let Reom know your here, he'll want to see if your interested in our next venture."

Norta moves along but waves a deck hand over to see about unloading anything your looking to sell.

Norta

Reom

Feb 21, 2024 4:56 am

Elsewhere: (down the hallway)

IsoTech is a seemingly legitimate front company used to cover for Reom's black-market tech operations. IsoTech has its main office on the Wheel, with operations on several other worlds and stations of questionable repute. They have secret technical labs, workshops, and even deep space operations. Most locations are quite small; they do have few large-scale facilities. Currently you're on Iso-One, a modified bulk freighter. In addition to several docking bays, part of the crew mess serves as a limited 'Tech Mall' with stalls displaying some of IsoTech's less than legal offerings.

In the primary meeting/board room, Creds Mocredo and Zailor Karn sit at an expensive looking table. Reom, the blue skinned Twi'lek who seems to be in charge is fiddling with his drink as he seems to be waiting to begin talking. After a few tense moments, he stands.

"Creds Mocredo, I think I have a job that's right up your exhaust port. Several months ago, a Separatist ship from the clone wars was discovered crashed. It was on a world just outside of the galactic rim and, by rights, should have been open salvage. However, the Empire, being what it is, claimed the ship and its cargo as their own. Thankfully, the salvage team they sent was about as far from bright as the rim is from the core. The contents have been boxed up and recently landed on Lianna. They are to be sold at auction, in blind lots, in a few days time.

At that moment, the doors to the board room open. A Rodian and a droid walk into the room. Seeing them, Reom visibly perks up and continues speaking. "Oh good; Ken, AD-hoc, so good of you to join us. Norta said you had arrived."

Turning back to Creds and Zailor, "Creds, Ken is one of our premiere operators, he and his companion AD-hoc have a ship and after what I expect to be a hard haggling session, will over charge me to fly you to Lianna. Once there, you'll need to find a way to scan the 'lots' that are for auction and purchase the ones that this scanner, " he slides a handheld scanner across the table to you. " identifies as containing items we are looking to recover." After a brief pause for you to pick up the scanner, he continues, "To answer your obvious question, we had a hand in discovering the separatist ship and didn't bother to report it. The Imperials consider that some sort of crime and IsoTech can't show its face anywhere near the salvage or risk further prosecution. Unfortunately, our prime competitor, the Yi-Yar clan of Rodians will be there trying to grab what they can. Zailor, here, comes well recommended and I've hired him to go along with you, in case the Yi-Yars decide to get violent. Of course, now that Ken's here, I expect the odds of the Yi-Yars getting violent to have increased. Then again, I think the odds of a successful venture have increased as well. Questions?"

Reom

Feb 21, 2024 5:21 am

"There are always question, but I will truncate for brevity" AD-hoc flatly chimes in. "Why not simply tell us what cargo you would like? Why not just buy the whole lot? And who is vetting these beings that are constantly being invited aboard the Slippery Ghest?

Feb 22, 2024 9:01 pm

A wrinkled, smiling Lutrillian looks up from a datapad, his ears swiveling forward at mention of the word "Creds." He wears a stylish jacket over a loud scarf and an even louder sweater. His hair is done in a style common among Core World socialites, its rich browns fading to gray toward the sideburns and beard. His wide mouth splits into a tooth-baring grin as he extends a black-nailed hand to AD-hoc.

"Ah, you must be THE AD-hoc! I've heard so much about you—nearly all of it good. Griflock Mocredo, but everyone calls me Creds." His hand hangs there for a few seconds. "Do you shake hands? I've never met a manumitted droid before. But if you're worried about my credentials, I can assure you I'm licensed to practice law in any Imperial jurisdiction, the Corporate Sector, and Hutt Space."

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Feb 22, 2024 9:19 pm

Ken looks over the Lutrillian with some scepticism. 'When it comes to the Yi-Yar Clan, it's not a lawyer we need, it's a good blaster!' He pulls put his silver filigree blaster and spins it in his hand, before slipping it back into the holster. With his other hand he makes a gun-mime with his fingers and mouths bang.

Feb 22, 2024 9:42 pm

AD-hoc extends an arm to complete the shake hands gesture. "We recently transported pirates. Having someone aboard that spars with words and wit may be a nice change of pace."

Feb 23, 2024 1:09 am

At the mention of a good blaster the lean Devaronian sitting at the table lifts his head to look at Ken. His rugged clothing is complemented by a heavily scarred face. His horns seem to have been broken or cut off at some point and consequently were filed into pointy ends.
That sounds like my kind of party. Could I be your plus one? He states mischievously while standing up, revealing his tall stature.
Zailor Karn, at your service. Zai for short.

Reom

Feb 23, 2024 5:22 am

"Were it that easy AD-hoc, were it that easy." Reom smiles, he seems relieved you have arrived. "Fortunately, the Imperial techs who crated up the gear had no idea what it was. I'm led to believe that some of the cargo containers are nothing but ancient comms panels mixed with stacks of meal trays. Another, hopefully, contains an extremely sophisticated Cybernetic chip press surrounded by mattresses and cases of travel biscuits. The ignorance of the crews crating up the salvage is what led to the Imperial depot manager throwing up his hands and dumping the whole lot at auction. My hope is you can identify the crates that contain what we're looking for and purchase them without alerting other buyers that they are any more valuable than another crate."

Reom

Feb 23, 2024 2:30 pm

Creds claps Zai on the shoulder. "Glad you might be goin' with us, Zai." To the others, he adds, "We shared a few drinks over the past few days while we waited for you fellas to show up." His grin melts, and his jowls fall to serious attention. "Winning an auction isn't too different from winning a court case. Gotta keep a cool head and play the interested parties off each other. We could also try to dispute the Empire's right to sell the lots in the first place, since these should be open salvage, first-come-first-served kinda deals. But I'd say that's Plan Besh." He opens his jacket slightly to reveal a holstered light blaster pistol. "And I do have a concealed carry permit just in case things get, uh, hairy."

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Feb 24, 2024 3:24 am

Who would want to miss out on messing with the Imps? Looking slightly perplexed at his most recent drinking buddy he adds, I don't think you will need a permit where we are going my strange little friend with a grin.

Feb 24, 2024 12:18 pm

Ken looks hurt at AD-hoc's suggestion he can't spar with words and wit, but he soon cheers up at the sight of the Devaronian.

'I find my natural wit and charm gets me only so far, then the shooting starts - with D'emperiolo and with the cheeka,' he laughs, fingering gunning with both hands, winking unsubtly, and now looking incredibly proud of his double entendre.

[ +- ] Huttese/Rodian

Feb 25, 2024 6:40 am

Zai flashed a grin at Keno Ah, a man to my liking, if I interpret that last part at least somewhat right. This sounds like it's going to be a fun trip.

Reom

Feb 26, 2024 1:38 pm

Reom shakes his head at the bravado bouncing around the room. "Creds, I've set you up as the purchasing agent for one of our shell companies, 'Lianna Light Freight and Expediting, Inc.'. Once you get to Lianna, you can swing by the office there and pick up the auction pass and credit voucher. I'd like for this thing to stay off the scopes, but I know the other parties involved. Any relevant questions?"

Reom

Feb 26, 2024 2:59 pm

Creds gives a nonchalant two-finger salute. "Gotcha, Reom. LLFE Inc. Any idea who we're bidding against? I mean, on a scale of bidding on an unpaid storage unit to buying holo-art from Tagge's of Tepasi, what kind of clientele we looking at?"

Reom

Feb 27, 2024 1:40 pm

"You should be looking primarily at the unpaid storage crowd. However, if word's out that these crates are from a long lost Separatist ship discovered outside the known space lanes... Well, it could be a Rancor show."

Reom

Feb 27, 2024 9:49 pm

'Do the Yi-Yar have any intel or are they just there on the off chance?' asks Ken. 'If they know there's something there to be found they'll be coming prepared for a fight.'

One hand is resting on the outside of his blaster and his trigger finger visibly twitches as he mentions the Yi-Yar.

Reom

Feb 28, 2024 1:49 pm

"Unfortunately, I don't know what they know." Reom continues, "But they're not always as stupid as they seem, someone's bound to guess that this ship salvage is arriving on a timeline that could match up with your run in with them and the Separatist ship on Cholganna. Even if they're not sure, it's worth sending someone to poke around."

Reom

Feb 28, 2024 3:15 pm

Creds points to Ken's blaster hand and mimes pulling a trigger. "I'm guessing there's bad blood between you and these Yi-Yar folks, Ken? One of y'all fill me in. I need to know who I'm up against."

Feb 28, 2024 7:33 pm

'We've tangled with the Yi-Yar plenty of times - they're ruthless shoot first and ask questions later sorts.' He smiles. 'But we've always come out on top and...' He looks out the window towards their ship, The Slippery Ghest, 'We might have taken a few things that temporarily belonged to them - and they aren't too happy about it.'

Mar 1, 2024 2:01 pm

OOC:

Any gear gathering anyone wants to do before we move on?

Mar 1, 2024 2:32 pm

OOC:

I've only got 275 credits, so not much I can buy from my wish list yet. (Next target: Armor Inserts!)

Creds is YYGG in Negotiation, though, so I'm happy to have him shop for anyone else looking to buy things. He's YGG in Streetwise, so one of y'all might outrank him there if you want to buy something illegal.

Mar 2, 2024 12:15 am

OOC:

was thinking about getting a secondary transponder for the ship. But its 20,000cr and rarity 7, might be cheaper to just get another ship.

Mar 2, 2024 12:21 am

OOC:

I'm good to go

Mar 2, 2024 3:54 am

crazybirdman says:

OOC:

was thinking about getting a secondary transponder for the ship. But its 20,000cr and rarity 7, might be cheaper to just get another ship.

OOC:

That sounds Streetwisey to me, but we can try...

Mar 2, 2024 3:06 pm

OOC:

If your serious about the transponder, Reom can provide it instead of credits for this Liana mission.

Mar 3, 2024 1:42 am

OOC:

nah, maybe next time, lets get the new guys some credits first

Mar 3, 2024 3:15 pm

OOC:

Good to go

Norta

Mar 4, 2024 2:19 pm

The four of you leave, heading back to the Slippery Ghest. Norta appoaches with a datachip for Ken, Here's a reciept for the equipment you dropped off, we'll let you know when it's sold. Also, I had the guys top off the ship supplies, etc. Have fun at the auction."

You board the ship and Pergano has it fired up and ready to go.

<cut scene>

You emerge from Hyperspace over Lianna, the ship traffic appears normal and Pergano slots you into the system and requests a landing pad. He transmits the information indicating you are in the employee of Lianna Light Freight and Expediting, Inc. Soon you are on the ground and the ramp lowers.

Norta

Mar 4, 2024 3:01 pm

OOC:

A couple of questions I forgot to ask: How much are we being paid for this? And has the company fronted us the credits to pay for any lots we bid on? If so, what's our upper credit limit?

I also have per-session talents; how do y'all handle those?

Mar 5, 2024 3:01 pm

OOC:

Sorry, it's 5,000 credits each. There's a corporate 'voucher' that you can pick up once you reach the LLFE, Inc. office. You won't have a hard limit, but you won't have direct access to the credits, you'll be bidding with the 'company card'.

It seems to work ok if we treat 'Session' talents as 'Scene' talents. It's rare a scene would go longer than a real 'session' and it should increase the chance for using talents.

Mar 6, 2024 11:02 pm

Ken is strutting in front of the mirror in his cabin, trying to decide what to wear. Eventually settling on his newly refurbished armoured jacket - reinforced with plastoid plates and now sporting a very fetching purple sheen. He secretes a holdout blaster and some brass knuckles in hidden pockets. Activating his comlink he broadcasts throughout the ship, 'Any idea what the rules are on carrying weapons to this auction?'

Mar 6, 2024 11:51 pm

AD-hoc is 'meditating' in the maintenance room, slightly annoyed at the interruption "You are aware that is not my area of expertise. Perhaps one of our new passengers can be of assistance? Contact me if something mechanical needs repair or upgrades."

Mar 7, 2024 4:22 am

Creds, too, finds himself scouring his belongings for the perfect ensemble. Over the hyperspace trip, he's managed to move things from his duffel bag to a spare closet in his berth. But he frowns that his scarf collection is woefully inadequate. He sighs and selects an old standby. But 5,000 credits can buy a lot of scarfs.

"My guess is that they won't question it if I say I'm representating Lianna Light Freight, and you all are my bodyguards. But better to ask for forgiveness rather than permission."

OOC:

Legit hope: I want to build up a wardrobe of scarves for Creds that work like Lando Calrissian's cape armoire.

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Mar 7, 2024 5:31 am

Zailor is restlessly pacing his berth as he hears the Ken's broadcast, he's been sitting on his hands for too long.

I would think we bring weapons and run with the bodyguard excuse. If we have to leave them somewhere we can see what to do about it. But in the end it's up to your discretion, captain.

After answering he looks around his room. With a sigh he starts his calisthenics routine trying to entertain himself.

Mar 7, 2024 2:10 pm

"Acutally," Pergano chimes in from the cockpit. "This planet has a No Weapons policy. Like, leave'em on the ship or else, as I'm reading the Spaceport notifications. I guess being the corporate home of Santhe-Sienar industries and the birthplace of the ubiquitous, yet oh so fragile, Tie Fighter, has them a bit uptight."

Mar 7, 2024 5:36 pm

"Perhaps this mission wont be terribly exciting after all" AD-hoc says "Any ideas on how to sneak one in? Just in case."

Mar 7, 2024 9:49 pm

Creds removes his holstered light blaster pistol and locks it away in his berth. "Well isn't that a gust of cold air," he says, walking toward the open gangway. "I'll leave my piece here. But if you fellas want to try to sneak a sidearm out, best I don't know about it."

Mar 7, 2024 10:45 pm

Ken doesn't remove the holdout plaster or brass knuckles but reluctantly returns the thermal detonator to his locker. 'Ready to roll,' he broadcasts over the comlink.

Mar 8, 2024 4:36 am

well, good luck to us then. Zailor says with disappointed dripping from his voice.
we can always steal some if and when things go wrong, right?

Security

Mar 8, 2024 1:52 pm

You leave the ship and head across the massive Lola Curich spaceport. People and droids move rapidly through the many hallways that connect the landing pads. Droid luggage carts and moving sidewalks only add to the layers of motion as you work your way towards the exit. Eventually, you find your way into the line for the Security check point.

OOC:

Anyone hiding weapons will need a Stealth check against a Red+Purple to pass between the security guards.

Security

Mar 8, 2024 2:19 pm

Creds heads through the check first. "Lovely spaceport you have here!" he says to the guard running the body scan. Best to keep the guards engaged and distracted to help the others get their weapons through. "I'm not entirely familiar with Lianna, so I was hoping you could give me some recommendations of places I might want to see before I leave, preferably within a speeder's ride from the spaceport..."

OOC:

Hoping to offer unskilled assistance to those who are trying to smuggle weapons by distracting the guards (+blue to their checks).

Mar 8, 2024 3:24 pm

After making sire there isn't a separate entrance for Droids, AD-hoc will head through security.

Mar 8, 2024 6:27 pm

Ken just styles it out. No hesitation, looking the guards right in the eye. 'Gentlemen.'

OOC:

So Stealth and I'm taking a blue for the holdout blaster and brass knuckles because they add a black to attempts to find them (so kind of the reverse) and I'll chuck on a cheeky one for Creds's distraction

OOC:

Oh FFS

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Rolls

Stealth

4 Success, 4 Advantage, 4 Failure

Total: 4 Advantage

Mar 8, 2024 6:32 pm

'Oh my, how on Nar Shaddaa did that get there? I do apologise gentlemen. I'll return these straight to my ship. They must have slipped into there without me noticing.'

OOC:

Advantages let me get away with putting them back without major legal consequences?

Funny story about my cousin from Oz visiting a nightclub in Glasgow with a cane knife in the lining of his jacket

Mar 8, 2024 9:16 pm

Zailor will join Creds and AD-hoc passing through the gate unarmed.

Mar 11, 2024 2:21 pm

OOC:

That was a spectacular roll. 😁 Yeah, the 4 advantage would get you clear. To your point, I've lost countless pocket knives while on vacation. Just out of the blue their swinging those detectors around and blip, in the trash goes another knife.

Once out of the spaceport, your greeted by the fairly clean metropolitan city of Lianna. There is a steady hustle of beings coming and going. The streets are full of speeders though the sky seems clear of traffic. Its a short trip to Lianna Light Freight by taxi. Once inside, you're greeted by the reception droid.

"Oh good, customer's."

Mar 11, 2024 5:52 pm

Creds takes a moment to respond to the droid, as taken as he is by the large city. "Oh, uh, how'd'ya do there? Griflock Mocredo, and these are my associates." He gestures toward the rest of the group. "So we're not exactly customers, ya see. We're here as LLF employees. Looking for the auction."

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Mar 12, 2024 4:54 pm

The droid seems to stare in your direction for a few seconds before tapping a button on kiosk in front of it. You can faintly hear a buzzer from the back of the office. Shortly a Sullastan appears from the back of this, mostly empty office.

"Niic Kenria at your service, you say your here about the auction?"

Mar 12, 2024 9:42 pm

'Well pleased to meet you Niic,' says Ken, putting out his hand in greeting. 'We're here to pick up some bargains at the auction and to have a good time while we're at it.' He gives a not-entirely-convincing friendly grin.

Mar 13, 2024 5:00 am

"As we are talking business, will the lots be available for inspection beforenthe auction?" AD-hoc ask, hoping to skip pleasantries and get to work. People were always breaking for meals.

Mar 13, 2024 1:27 pm

Not having much of a mind for this kind of business Zailor took up position at the door.

Mar 14, 2024 4:22 pm

Nice shakes his head at Ad-hoc's question.
"The Customs Imps want this to be a no hassle blind auction. No body poking at the crates ahead of time. The 20 crates are being positioned in the yard by the Customs Office today. They'll be behind the fence and probably under guard until 8 tomorrow morning. Then the gate will open and bidding begins. No one is supposed to open the crates until they take delivery. "

Mar 14, 2024 4:37 pm

"Hmm," Creds says, rubbing his hairy jowls with his thumb and forefinger. "That puts a kink in our plan to scan the crates for what Reom's after." He then asks the Sullustan, "Any reason we can't just bid on the whole lot?"

Mar 14, 2024 4:43 pm

"Forgive my literal programming, but none of that sounded like a 'No', just a list of various obstacles to overcome in order to achieve our objective."

Mar 14, 2024 10:01 pm

Ken whispers to the others, 'I'm sure we can find a way in to scan those crates, don't you worry.'

Mar 15, 2024 3:14 pm

Seems like mischief is in the air. I'm glad I signed on for this Zailor quietly agrees with Ken.

Mar 15, 2024 3:51 pm

"The auction is supposed to make the most money for the seller. By selling the crates one at a time, it lets the auctioneer whip up some frenzy. Then the buyers get stupid, they'll bid ridiculous amounts. Plus, there are rumours the there's lost treasure from beyond the rim. If someone starts bidding too aggressively for a particular crate, others may jump in. It'll be a delicate game."

Mar 15, 2024 4:08 pm

Creds grunts. "I don't like the sound of that. If rumors are already swirling about some sort of treasure, we may come up against some true believers"—He makes the air quotes with his voice—"who can outbid us." He looks to the others. "Seems we have two tasks, then: Find out what's in those crates—and I'll deny any knowledge about how that goes down—and either spread some rumors of our own, or squelch the ones that are circulating."

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Mar 15, 2024 5:37 pm

"I'd assume squelching the rumors at this point might be too late? But hyping up the wrong crates, sounds smart. Either way, finding out which of the crates are the ones we want is probably the best start. "

Mar 15, 2024 11:46 pm

OOC:

should we leave Niic? Do we need anything else from them?

Mar 18, 2024 12:55 pm

OOC:

Niic is your local point of contact and answer most of your questions. Other than that, he's just minding the store.

Mar 18, 2024 1:18 pm

"I'm thinking counter-rumors. Maybe the crates we want have been exposed to dangerous pathogens? Irradiated with nargon-14? Who knows!" He smiles at the thought. "But, agreed—knowing which crates we want is an important first step if we can't just buy the whole lot."

OOC:

What is the local time? And the auction is tomorrow? Just curious what timeline we're looking at to gather intel and spread misinformation.

Mar 18, 2024 1:37 pm

OOC:

It's mid-day local, so you've got about 20 hours for mayhem. The auction is 8:00 tomorrow morning.

Mar 18, 2024 5:26 pm

"How close do we need to be for Reom's scanner to funtion properly? Perhaps we can access an adjacent warehouse?

Mar 18, 2024 8:26 pm

Creds gives the Sullustan his most toothsome grin. "Perhaps we can let the good Niic Kenria return to work. No need to bore you with the details, right, Niic?"

OOC:

Creds is nervous about discussing potentially illegal activity so openly. :)

Mar 18, 2024 9:28 pm

'Why don't we take a little walk to see the lie of the land?'

Mar 20, 2024 9:16 am

That sounds like a great idea.

Mar 20, 2024 1:40 pm

Moving out into the streets of Lianna, you make your way east of the Starport into a sprawling warehouse area. Following the directions from Niic, you manage to find your way fairly quickly to the Imperial Customs overflow yard. It's a large building with a fenced in yard on the right side of the building. A worker is directing some load lifters to place large crates with an even spacing in the yard.

[ +- ] Map

Mar 21, 2024 9:42 pm

Ken casually strolls around, chatting and laughing with his companions, but taking a look at the security in the yard, the fencing, and getting a look at the alley behind to see if there is any cover or places to hide if they were planning to break in.

Mar 21, 2024 10:55 pm

AD-hoc will look at the height of the buildings and tries to calculate if he can climb one with his ascension gear, or perhaps get there from another rooftop.

Mar 23, 2024 6:53 pm

Zailor just tags along for now waiting to see what the plan is going to be.

Mar 27, 2024 1:03 pm

The Alley behind the warehouse contains the expected assortment of old crates and commercial trash receptacles. AD-hoc is sure he could climb the 2 story warehouse from the alley, if he needed to. Ken is pretty sure there are a couple cameras sweeping the yard, however, the recently placed crates, which are about 2 meter cubes, server to break up the lines of sight into the yard.

Mar 27, 2024 5:55 pm

Creds peels off to chat up the lone worker. "Hey, buddy, you got a minute? I've kinda gotten myself turned around."

OOC:

Planning to both distract him and ask for pointers to where all the auctioneers hang out in their downtime.

Mar 28, 2024 12:17 pm

The worker, standing on the edge of the yard let's out a quick whistle. The two load lifters pause in their movements as the human turns to you.

"Sure, where were you headed?"

Mar 28, 2024 2:25 pm

as Creds starts to break away from the group, AD-hoc ask the others "Should we risk a closer look?"

OOC:

Who has the scanner from Roem?

Mar 28, 2024 9:02 pm

Creds smiles as the worker comes over. Organic eyes are one thing, but the Lutrillian glances at his comrades and hopes they're smart enough to evade the surveillance cams. "It's been a while since I was on Lianna. I'm planning to bid on some lots tomorrow. There may be nothing valuable at all, but I love the thrill of the competition! And I have to admit I also love meeting other auction heads like myself and buying a round or two. What's the scene like here? Where do the auctioneers hang out to get a drink or a bite to eat?

OOC:

Goal is both to get info out of him, but also to keep him occupied. Let me know if/when a roll is required.

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Mar 29, 2024 12:37 pm

OOC:

The scanner is a hand held unit, so anyone of you can chose to have it.

@savagebob - Sounds like a Average Charm Check.

Mar 29, 2024 2:27 pm

OOC:

Rolling...

Rolls

Charm

4 Success, 3 Threat

Total: 4 Success, 3 Threat

Mar 29, 2024 6:49 pm

Zailor turns to AD-hoc i thinks we should, but we might want to wait a moment to see if Creds can distract some of the working folks.

Mar 31, 2024 4:34 pm

"Oh sure," the man points back the way Creds came. "Just a couple blocks up that way are where a lot of the shipping and freight companies have their offices. Once your up that way, take a left onto 'Valles Blvd'. Pretty quickly you'll come up on some bars. The managers of the companies are pretty tight lipped, but the staff are usually talkers."

Mar 31, 2024 5:50 pm

'Cover me,' says Ken and darts into the alley, trying to stay out of sight of the cameras. He wants to see if he can get the scanner close enough for a reading on any of the crates.

OOC:

Not sure if that's Skulduggery or Stealth - that's either 4G or 1Y2G for Ken - will roll both - and add a Blue for the distraction

OOC:

Of course. I think he's either managed to get a scan on some crates (Advantages but Failure overall) or he's avoided being seen but not managed to scan anything (single Success)!

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Rolls

Stealth

2 Success, 6 Advantage, 3 Failure

Total: 1 Failure, 6 Advantage

Skulduggery

1 Success, 3 Advantage, 3 Threat

Total: 1 Success

Apr 1, 2024 1:22 pm

OOC:

I like Skulduggery, It implies something is happening rather than just being sneaky-- also, it's a cool old word.

Ken vaults the fence and slips up to one of the crates putting it between himself and the camera's.

OOC:

Ken is the red icon, the Blue oval is roughly where Creds is talking to the yard worker.

[ +- ] Map

Apr 1, 2024 6:14 pm

AD-hoc is about to reply to Zailor but then Ken disappears. " . . . and now Ken is also gone. That leaves the two of us on lookout duty I suppose?

Apr 1, 2024 7:33 pm

Grinning and chuckling and the 'impeccable' teamwork Zailor looks at AD-hoc Seems that way.

OOC:

would there be a roll for it?

Apr 2, 2024 2:52 am

Esidrix says:

"Oh sure," the man points back the way Creds came. "Just a couple blocks up that way are where a lot of the shipping and freight companies have their offices. Once your up that way, take a left onto 'Valles Blvd'. Pretty quickly you'll come up on some bars. The managers of the companies are pretty tight lipped, but the staff are usually talkers."

"Thanks for that, friend. My name's Creds Mocredo, by the way. What should I call you?" He extends a plump hand to shake. "I'd love to trade some shots with some of the staff, sure as the Wheel spins its own gravity. But where would I find the other folks like me, the bidders? Same spots?"

Apr 2, 2024 1:49 pm

"More or less, depends on the size of the company. Some of the smaller outfits, the manager is the bidder. So they might be tight lipped. Doesn't mean they won't be in the bar, you just might not be able to chat them up. Some of the larger places with have staff doing the bidding, their usually friendlier, since it's not their bonus on the line if the bidding goes poorly."

Apr 2, 2024 7:32 pm

Trying to keep the crates between himself and both the cameras and the yard worker, Ken starts scanning them systematically, starting with the one at the top left of the yard. After a moment's thought he desperately searches for the volume button on the scanner, shhh!

Apr 3, 2024 12:27 pm

OOC:

Let's have Ken make another Skulduggery check, average with 2 Boost, one for Creds distraction and another for the fact it's broad daylight and no one's expecting it.

AD-hoc or Zailor, any actions you would like to attempt to help or hinder Ken?

Apr 3, 2024 2:18 pm

OOC:

for now AD-hoc will just keep an eye out for secuity, and anyone that may see Ken. Later he wants to look out for anyone attempting the same thing, and totally turn them in.

Apr 4, 2024 7:23 pm

It's been a while since Ken had to evade security, in recent months he's tended to go in blaster first, but he feels those old moves beginning to reassert themselves, ducking and twisting around the crates, swinging the scanner in close to take a reading on each one.

On the last one he even risks a little forward roll, popping up next to the crate with the scanner in his hand - a final flourish.

Still got it.

Last edited April 4, 2024 7:25 pm

Rolls

Skulduggery

5 Success, 2 Threat

Total: 5 Success, 2 Threat

Apr 5, 2024 12:33 pm

As Creds chats up the yard worker, Ken moves deftly between the containers. Momentarily pressing the hand scanner against each of the boxes. He slinks, slides and even rolls his way around the crates. AD-hoc and Zailor watch with a mixture of awe and mild amusement as Ken works the yard. He finishes examining the last crate and is between the last two crates near the main street.

The yard worker's wrist Chrono beeps and as he looks at his wrist suddenly realizes how long he's been gabbing. "Sorry pal, I gotta get back to getting everything squared for tomorrow." He turns abruptly and heads back toward the warehouse.

Apr 5, 2024 1:25 pm

OOC:

Can we assume Ken is able to extricate himself without being seen, or is this the result of his threat, entailing another roll by Creds?

"No worries, no worries at all, friend. If you're around later, I'll buy you a round or three." Creds glances furtively to see if his associates have suitably gotten back to respectable pastimes.

Apr 5, 2024 7:14 pm

OOC:

It was the result of the threat. Someone will need to make some sort of roll for Ken to escape without being noticed. But I'm open to suggestions :)

Apr 5, 2024 9:59 pm

OOC:

Would Zailor and AD-hoc arguing/fighting work?

Apr 6, 2024 3:20 pm

OOC:

Only the dice can foresee the future. :D

Apr 6, 2024 4:05 pm

OOC:

haha, fair enough. I meant does it have the potential to work? We are in view of whoever it is that might spot Ken? No sense making a scene if we wont be seen, lol.

Apr 7, 2024 7:22 am

OOC:

Zailor always wanted to brawl with a droid, and is prepared to throw down... Just for show of course 😜

Apr 8, 2024 12:18 pm

OOC:

@KCC - You guys are right across the street, so interestingly, you've been able to watch everyone, including Ken this whole time. But anything you do that's loud will likely able to be noticed.

Apr 10, 2024 12:36 pm

AD-hoc will attempt to get the ball rolling on an argument/distraction. "Apologies sir, I was led to understand that this was the entertainment district"

Apr 10, 2024 1:54 pm

For a second Zailor is confused, then understanding he replies
Does this look like anything here is meant to entertain anyone?
He beginns gesturing at the surrounding area.

Apr 10, 2024 2:26 pm

AD-hoc increases his volume to just a bit more than Zailors, "Maybe it's hidden! Like that casino on Galagolos V?"

Apr 10, 2024 7:32 pm

And why would they hide a whole god forsaken district? Under an other district?
Zailor seems to obviously get frustrated with the droid standing next to him.

Apr 10, 2024 7:45 pm

Creds notices the bickering across the street. To the worker, he says, "My goodness, that looks like it could get ugly as a wart on a gundark. You reckon one of us should step in?"

Apr 10, 2024 7:59 pm

"I'm not even going to attempt attempt to calculate that. Only the maker knows why you biologicals do half of the insane things you do!"

Apr 11, 2024 3:13 am

Oh you useless bucket of bolts, you ought to get your cognitive modules recalibrated!
Zailor appears to be quite worked up by now and starts pushing AD-hoc lightly in the chest.

Apr 11, 2024 1:16 pm

OOC:

:D @ChrSch - Zailor has the better Deception, so it's an Average roll with a boost from AD-hoc and Creds for their 'assistance'.

Dice pool looks like YYGGBB PP

Apr 11, 2024 5:00 pm

OOC:

Alrighty, hope this is correct

Rolls

Distraction

3 Success, 6 Advantage, 4 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 2 Advantage

Apr 12, 2024 4:11 am

The yard worker turns back at Creds comment and then looks across the street. Seeing someone shove a droid and hearing the droids strange accusations seems to trigger something. The yard worker steps to the fence and starts yelling. "Hey nutbags, take your crazy somewhere else. This is a business district and we don't need your crap around here. Hit the bricks before I call the authorities!"

OOC:

Ken, this is your opening...

Apr 12, 2024 4:31 am

AD-hoc continues, attempting to keep the workers attention "I assure you, my associate would prefer to be somewhere else, but we can't seem to find the entertainmemt district. If you could please point us in the right direction, we can take our 'crazy' there"

Apr 12, 2024 8:15 pm

For thirty seconds Ken just watches AD-hoc and Zailor arguing - typical, the droid has already upset the new recruits!

It's only when the worker heads over to them that he realises how close he was to being made and sprints back between the crates to get back over the fence where he came in.

OOC:

I think we're calling this Skulduggery. Can I take some Blues for the Advantages?

Rolls

Skulduggery

3 Success, 4 Advantage, 3 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 1 Advantage

Apr 13, 2024 3:45 pm

OOC:

@Ken, yes, using Zailor's 2 Advantages for Blues is perfect.

Ken moves quickly back through the crates and slides up to the fence under the oscillating camera. Pausing as it turns away from the fence, he bolts over the fence and back down the alley.

The yard worker points back up the street and yells to AD-hoc. "Thata way, about 6 blocks and hang a left. You'll pass bars and then clubs and whatnot."

Apr 13, 2024 4:20 pm

"Your assistance is much appreciated." AD-hoc says, hoping that was enough time for Ken to extract himself

Apr 13, 2024 5:48 pm

Strolling nonchalantly down the alleyway and past the others, Ken gives them a nod and continues back towards the main centre. He doesn't stop or slow down, keen to put a bit of distance between him and the scene of the crime/future scene of crime.

Apr 13, 2024 7:43 pm

Well thank you.
Zailor says to the worker before turning to AD-hoc I guess we are not too far away then.

Apr 15, 2024 12:35 pm

The team regroups a couple blocks up, giving Creds a few minutes to finish up in the yard before catching up.

OOC:

Recon successful, you're a couple blocks from where the yard worker said the bars and other entertainment area begins.

Apr 15, 2024 8:29 pm

'Shall we find a quiet booth to go through the intel and plan our approach?' asks Ken, always keen for an opportunity to visit a local hostelry.

Apr 15, 2024 9:06 pm

"Indeed. We also still have misinformation to spread. It appears business and pleasure will mix again for you."

Apr 16, 2024 3:09 am

"Absolutely," Creds agrees. "If my crono's correct, we should be nearing happy hour. The other bidders outta be grabbing a drink before heading home for the evening." He taps the crono. Plink plink plink. "At least it's happy hour somewhere."

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Apr 16, 2024 3:37 am

Lead the way.
Zailor tells the others as prepares to move on.
Well, I didn't expect that much improv from a droid. I'm impressed, AD-hoc.

Apr 16, 2024 12:42 pm

The walk is not that long and the day and the environment are pleasant. The city of Lianna is cleaner than most and the being bustling by you look oblivious to anything but their own personal and benign plights. Before long you find your way onto Valles Blvd. Sure enough, as you move away from some of the more corporate buildings, the area transitions in to restaurants, bars and small shops. The kind of area that folks would use to transition from work to home.

Choosing one of the bar's, you manage a booth and as your getting drinks you can clearly see uniform shirts and collar pins of various companies that work the shipping industry around here.

Apr 16, 2024 3:33 pm

AD-hoc replies to Zailor "Thank you. It was unexpected by me also. This group definitely causes me to stretch the limits of my original programming."

once alone and seated, AD-hoc says "Don't keep us in suspense, lets analyze that data."

Apr 16, 2024 8:14 pm

Taking out the scanner, Ken looks to see whether they've been able to identify any target containers. He doesn't say anything to avoid tipping off anyone else who might be listening in.

'Perhaps someone could get in a round of drinks? A glass of chilled T'iil-T'iil for me.'

Apr 17, 2024 1:32 pm

Creds is only too happy to wave over a server and order a round.

Apr 17, 2024 2:10 pm

Drinks are served and Ken scrolls through the scanner data. Whatever 'parameters' Reom had set seem to have detected something in crates 2, 9, 14, and 18. Fourteen had the highest reading of the 4.

Apr 17, 2024 3:36 pm

"Interesting. Perhaps we are better off not knowing what Reom is looking for specifically. Will we be purchasing any crates for ourselves? Or at least pretending to bid on others?"

Apr 17, 2024 7:38 pm

Ken leans back in his seat and takes a long drink. He says in a slightly too loud voice, 'I've heard crate 1 contains some black market stims - we should bid on that one while throwing some red herring bids on a few others!'

He shows the others the results of the scan.

Apr 18, 2024 5:21 pm

AD-hoc, a little slow to catch on, says "I have no use for stims, legal or otherwise." then, kind of catching on adds "I've heard from a local protocol droid that seven has droid and cybernetics upgrades.
Now that is interesting, and I hear seven is a lucky number."

Apr 19, 2024 3:33 am

Following their lead, Zailor joined in Pah, stims and droid upgrades. I'm way more exited by what I have heard is in crate 11.
He leans in pretending to be slightly drunk and whispers way to loud I have it on good authority that it contains Mandalorian jetpacks and a load of beskar!

Apr 19, 2024 1:49 pm

"You fellas keep it up," Creds says as he wiggles his girth out from the booth. "I'm gonna do a bit of digging." He sidles up to the bar and plops down next to the most haggard-looking shipping exec. "One for me," he says, pointing to his empty. "And one for my friend here, too."

OOC:

If you're hand-waving small purchases like drinks, that's fine. But let me know if I should be deducting credits for these, and how much. Creds has the Sound Investments talent, so part of his schtick is that he has spare money to throw around.

Apr 20, 2024 2:18 pm

OOC:

So we'll 'hand wave' your purchases, but anyone else that starts buying drinks for strangers will need to keep a tab.

"Oh bother." The Sullustan mutters, he does look tired, the darkness around his eyes is noticeable. Very incongruous to the sharpness of his suit. Whatever hours he's working, he still has access to clean attire. "Thank you." he says when the drink arrives.

Apr 23, 2024 3:35 am

Creds looks at the Sullustan with genuine empathy. "Bad day today, friend, or bad day tomorrow? Auction woes perhaps?"

Apr 23, 2024 12:43 pm

"Oh, some of both. No one ever talks to me here, unless there's about to be something interesting going on. One of the Customs office lackeys has been slinking around whispering about 'great treasure from beyond the Rim' to be bought tomorrow. Normally people roll there eyes and move on." Looking over his shoulder at the rest of the bar, "I see at least a dozen strangers in here and the rumors are all over the place, from boxes of meal trays to some kingdom's lost crown jewels. It's going to be a puudu show."

Apr 23, 2024 8:31 pm

Creds' ears pivot toward the Sullustan to get the full scope of his voice. "Gotta admit I have heard some rumors, too. You a bidder or a seller, friend?"

Apr 24, 2024 12:43 pm

"Both, depending on the day. Ports busy enough that between salvage, customs seizures and unclaimed cargo there's plenty of things you can make creds on. Always a gamble, but even more so for these 'unseen lots'. Tomorrow promises to bring out some real bantha brains, the bids will get high quick. If we get lucky, the first couple crates will go for a ridiculous amount and wipe out or scare off some of the smaller groups." Taking a sip of his drink, the Sullustan scans the room again. As his eyes pass over the door, he pauses, "Oh good, some clan of Rodians just dropped in."

Apr 25, 2024 3:23 pm

AD-hoc will ramble on about the benefits, monetarily and mechanically, of Mandalorian tech.

OOC:

let us know if a check is needed for all of our BSisg here.

Apr 25, 2024 8:27 pm

Creds bristles at sight of the Rodians. He gives Ken a quick side glance to see his reaction. Are these Rodians he spoke of?

OOC:

Got a plan, but Creds needs to know if this is the clan we're supposed to be on the lookout for.

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Apr 26, 2024 8:17 am

Well now, isn't that exciting? Zailor whispers when he spots the Rodians walking in.

Apr 26, 2024 12:21 pm

Ken catches sight of the Rodian's, they are definitely wear Yiyar colors on their jackets. Ken doesn't personally recognize the three that have entered and are taking seats at a table.

Apr 27, 2024 5:51 pm

Spotting the Rodians, Ken looks around for AD-hoc. They won't recognise Creds or Zailor but Ken and the droid definitely have history with the Yiyar Clan and this isn't the moment to test out whether they remember them. He slides in behind AD-hoc and raps on his metal carapace, 'A quiet word,' he whispers, and nods towards the Rodians.

Apr 27, 2024 6:33 pm

"Oh, is that the same group with which you have . . . history?" AD-hoc ask bluntly.

Apr 28, 2024 11:20 am

Ken rolls his eyes as best he can. 'Do you remember where we got the ship from?' He jabs a finger towards the Rodians. 'Them.'

Apr 28, 2024 3:57 pm

Creds notes Ken's agitated body language. He leans into the Sullustan beside him and says, "Oh my heavens." His voice is quiet enough to sound like he's trying to keep this under his hat, but loud enough that others can probably hear. "I hear those Rodians are bad news. Now, if you ask me, the rumors about the auction are a bunch of hooey. But at least I'm not threatening to vaporize anyone who outbids me." He gives the Rodians a wary glance. "Those fellas are."

OOC:

I could see Creds' ploy here as either goading the Rodians into threatening everyone present, a Charm (or Deception?) check on the other bidders to be wary of the Rodians, or a Coercion check on the other bidders, using the Rodians as the threat.

Apr 29, 2024 12:58 pm

The Yiyars order some drinks and are a 'little' loud, more from being uncouth than particularly aggressive. It may help that none of them appear to be wearing their blasters. They are apparently following the laws, so far.

OOC:

@savagebob - It feels more like Deception, but take a boost since these guys have a reputation.

Apr 30, 2024 2:59 pm

AD-hoc replied to Ken "Oh, right. We already change the name. If you don't think that is sufficient, maybe we should also repaint it?"

Apr 30, 2024 8:56 pm

Sigh. 'I think it is a bit late to repaint it now we're docked in the spaceport. We changed the transponders at least. But let's you and me keep our distance and watch these Yiyar boys from a distance. Let our new recruits see what they can find out.'

Apr 30, 2024 9:08 pm

AD-hoc will hang back with Ken, trying to stay out of site of the Rodians. He mentally takes 'paint' off of his shopping list.

May 1, 2024 3:19 am

"Bad news, they are..."

OOC:

Rolling with boost for Lector's Outfit and the Rodians' rep. Going with average difficult, but bump it up if need be.

OOC:

If the roll stands, the bar-goers think Creds is BS'ing. But maybe his words goad the Yiyars into proving his point by getting all blustery and aggressive?

Last edited May 1, 2024 3:20 am

Rolls

Deception

2 Success, 4 Advantage, 2 Failure

Total: 4 Advantage

May 1, 2024 1:49 pm

The Sullustan stares at Creds for a second and then bursts out laughing. "Vaporize, my friend, you've spent to much time watching the holo-vids. This is Lianna, no one walks the streets with weapons, we don't have Shoot outs like some fantasy rim world. Those being are just doing business like the rest of us."

As he finishes, he turns back to the drink you bought him. The Rodians, on the other hand, all stand.

"Cho skrunee dopat." says one of them as they leave.

[ +- ] Huttese

The bar get's quiet for a moment and then the chatter resumes at a hushed level.

May 1, 2024 7:09 pm

Zailor will try to move closer to the Rodians without trying to draw their attention

May 3, 2024 8:24 pm

Ken tries to follow the Rodians at a distance, to see where they go. He has a lot of experience tracking quarry, sentient or otherwise.

OOC:

Ken has the Expert Tracker talent for what it's worth

May 6, 2024 8:31 am

Spotting Ken nearby Zailor whispers Did you by any chance understand them? What are getting into here?

May 6, 2024 2:35 pm

Ken and Zailor slide out of the bar, hanging back from the Rodians. The street traffic is picking up as the sun is starting to set. It's definitely the evening 'rush hour' as people are changing shifts. You don't follow long before Ken realizes that they are headed back towards the auction lot.

May 6, 2024 6:06 pm

Seeing his partners slip out of the bar, Creds underscores the building story about the threat of the Yiyars. "Make no mistake, friends," he regales the patrons. "Those Rodians are the biggest reason not to bid in the auction tomorrow. Frankly, I'm thinking of staying away completely—I value my hide, see." He sinks a bit into his stool. "Too bad there's no way to work together to make sure they don't win the damn thing."

OOC:

Is there? In US law, bid collusion is illegal - working together with the promise of splitting the winnings. Is that illegality the same (and common knowledge) here, or could Creds' legal mind come up with a scheme using Knowledge (Education)?

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May 6, 2024 6:25 pm

Keeping on the tail of the Rodians, Ken hisses to Zailor, 'I understand them well enough. The Yiyar are always looking for trouble...'

As they approach the auction lot he gets close enough to see what the Rodians are doing.

May 7, 2024 8:22 am

Zailor follows Ken's lead and while Ken is spying on them, Zailor will keep an eye on their own backs.

May 7, 2024 12:12 pm

OOC:

@savagebob - It would be 'illegal' - but you have to be caught before it's a thing...

May 7, 2024 2:05 pm

AD-hoc is just lurking, keeping an eye on Creds

May 7, 2024 5:09 pm

Creds sits upright on his stool as if being hit with a flash of inspiration. "You know what? We don't have to let those Rodian bullies push us around." He claps the Sullustan salaryman on the back. "How many groups you reckon'll be bidding on those crates tomorrow?"

OOC:

OK, Creds isn't the type to knowingly break the law so much as push it to its absolute limits. His schtick is to exploit legal loopholes, or make others' legal troubles go away.

May 8, 2024 1:52 pm

Shrinking into his chair slightly at the veiled threat from the Rodians. The Sullustan lowers his voice in reply to Creds.

"There will probably be ten to fifteen businesses represented there. But it's likely that only four or five will have the money to do any serious bidding.

May 13, 2024 1:09 pm

Ken and Zailor pause at the corner and peer around at the three Yiyar. One has taken up a spot across the street, fairly close to where Zailor and AD-hoc had caused a commotion earlier. The other two are slipping into the alley where Ken went to enter the yard.

May 13, 2024 2:30 pm

One would assume they have a scanner, too? Zailor whispers to Ken after watching the Yiyar and realizing where they were.

May 13, 2024 3:54 pm

Creds leans over to his new friend. "I was just thinking that us real players might want to bring a bit o' muscle for the auction tomorrow. In case those Rodians start shooting off their mouths—or something worse. Hope it doesn't come to that. But you won't wanna rely on local security, especially if you win the whole damn thing. You'll want a private escort to get the crates away securely." He waves over to where AD-HOC is seated. "There was a Devaronian fella there just now that tried to hire himself to me, but I already got protection, see? The Rodian guy—no relation to the bad ones—who came in with me. If your crew needs some muscle, you could do a lot worse than this fella. Seemed like a nice lad, to boot. I can comm you the contact details he gave me if you're interested."

OOC:

The plan is to get him interested, so let me know what check if necessary to make. Zailor isn't actually an employee of Liana Holdings, right? I think he and I are both contractors at this point—possibly with a loose contract on his part. Or if he is a contractor, Creds can do some legal finagling to alter his contract so that we don't get implicated in this collusion scheme he's got brewing.

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May 14, 2024 12:38 pm

OOC:

Feels like a con or deception roll. There's no 'official' paper trail with your names on it for Lianna Holdings. You've got the Chit for bidding for LHI and that's all most people would check.

May 15, 2024 5:11 pm

OOC:

Rolling...

Rolls

Deception

2 Success, 1 Advantage, 1 Threat

Total: 2 Success

May 15, 2024 6:33 pm

OOC:

Any sign of the employee in the yard we were talking to earlier?

May 16, 2024 12:34 pm

OOC:

@Mephistophilis - No sign of anyone at the moment. The place is locked up, you know where the cameras are and you'd assume more alarms of some sort.

May 16, 2024 8:37 pm

Ken hangs back - waiting to see if the Yiyar do anything stupid, like trying to break into the yard. Only a complete idiot would do anything so indiscreet.

May 17, 2024 12:48 pm

OOC:

@mephistophilis - I nearly spit out my coffee reading that.

Much to Ken's surprise, the two Yiyars that went into the alley do appear to be attempting to disable the camera on the back corner of the building.

May 18, 2024 7:36 pm

Activating his comlink, Ken accesses the local communications network and calls up the security office. 'Officer, I was just walking past the Imperial Customs overflow yard and saw some Rodians interfering with the security cameras. I just wanted to make sure they're supposed to be here, perhaps they're repairing them? I didn't want to ask them directly as they seemed rather...unapproachable.'

May 20, 2024 12:46 pm

"Thank you for the report citizen, please remain at the location to provide a formal report." The comm clicks off and you notice that the Yiyars have moved on from the camera to actually being in the yard. It appears they're doing it old school. On of them has a small plasma torch and is starting to open a crate. They barely get one side open when you see the lights of a speeder coming down the street.

OOC:

Is Ken hanging around or hiding or ??

May 20, 2024 2:08 pm

Clever thinking, Ken. Zailor says after the call. When he sees the light approach he suggests
You said they might know you. So maybe you want to stay out of sight for now.

May 20, 2024 8:33 pm

Ken's not convinced the local security are going to take the trouble to differentiate between a good Rodian citizen and the Yiyar so he decides to scarper and let Zailor watch things unfold.

May 21, 2024 1:28 am

Having convinced the Sullustan that packing heat is the order of the day tomorrow, Creds brings AD-HOC on a cantina crawl. One the next few hours, the Lutrillian buys a drinks for three more probable bidders—including a Troig, which arguably counts for two—and makes the same pitch: There are some dangerous Rodians coming tomorrow, so best to come armed.

OOC:

I'll flip a DP for the first roll. I'll roll individually so I can add any advantages as boost dice.

Rolls

Deception + DP + boost

1 Success, 4 Advantage, 2 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 1 Failure, 3 Advantage

Deception + boosts

3 Success, 3 Advantage, 1 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 2 Advantage

Deception + boosts

3 Success, 5 Advantage, 2 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 1 Success, 4 Advantage

Deception + boosts

5 Success, 6 Advantage, 1 Triumph, 2 Threat

Total: 5 Success, 4 Advantage, 1 Triumph

May 21, 2024 1:40 am

OOC:

Looks like four are convinced (the original Sullustan, plus three others). One is not. If using all the advantage for boosts is spammy, perhaps ignore as many as you please. Looks like the successes would still stay the same.

For the Triumph, maybe that guy (the Troig?) is not only convinced to pack heat, they also become a willing collaborator during the auction—without implicating us. In other words, they're so mad at the Yiyar that they'll bid in such a way to prevent them from winning.

May 21, 2024 1:14 pm

Ken makes himself scarce and as Zailor watches, a Security vehicle pulls up and two officers start yelling at the Yiyar that are inside the fence. The Yiyar that was in front of the office makes his way around just as the two inside are climbing out. The officers have their weapons pointed at the Yiayar when the third opens up with a stunner. There's a flurry of shots, the other two Yiyar also draw stunners. The security officers are not firing on stun and one of the Yiyar is wounded before the officers drop from the onslaught of stun shots.

Creds and AD-hoc make their way down the boulevard and stir up quiet a frenzy. It only adds to the commotion that as Creds is finishing off his last explanation of the dangers of container bidding, the local news comes on with a warning that several security officers have been attacked near the warehouse district. The entire bar is suddenly interested it what Creds was saying.

OOC:

Zailor, do you do anything once the firefight ends or do you make yourself scarce as you can hear sirens in the distance.

May 21, 2024 6:43 pm

OOC:

Hmmmm...under the assumption that the Yiyar have left

Zailor waits for the Yiyar to clear out, he will then head over to where the firefight has taken place and see if he can give 'first aid' to the stunned officers, purposefully remaining until the backup arrives, calling for help once they are close enough to see him.

OOC:

Do I have a way to be in touch with the ret of the crew?🤦🏼‍♂️

May 22, 2024 12:14 pm

OOC:

@chrsch - You have a comm link and it's typical for everyone to agree on a frequency to use.

May 22, 2024 7:56 pm

OOC:

alright, great.

Alright guys, I'm sticking around for a little and see how this situation evolves and how we can use it to our advantage.

Security Officer

May 23, 2024 12:41 pm

It's only a few moments until Zailor hears the sounds of the approaching Security vehicle. Waving them down, two more Security officers emerge from their speeder and approach you. Both have their blasters out and pointed low. One waves you back a bit while the second one kneels to check on the first officers. "What's going on here?"

Security Officer

May 24, 2024 8:44 am

I was nearby and could hear blaster fire. And we'll curiosity got the better of me, so I came over to see what's going on. Zailor tells the guards pretending to be surprised by the events. A few Rodians were having it out with your friends here. he tells them and adds I think they came from over there. pointing at the building the Rodians had broken into.
Officer, they were armed and seemed to be decent shots. Be careful.

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Security Officer

May 24, 2024 2:16 pm

"Thank you for your assistance. We'll handle it." The Security officer then turns and starts calling for medical support and more officers.

Security Officer

May 25, 2024 1:54 pm

Of course, you are welcome... for a moment Zailor contemplates to offer his assistance in tracking the Yiyar, but decides to leave it be for now and goes looking for Ken.

May 28, 2024 12:19 pm

Zailor eases back up the street a couple blocks where he catches up with Ken. You can still hear sirens in the distance as a few more security speeders arrive.

May 28, 2024 7:36 pm

well I guess they are going after them... I hope it shakes out well for us... Zailor says to Ken once he has caught up.
Back to the others or is there somewhere else we should be going first?

May 28, 2024 8:40 pm

Ken gives him a grin, 'Worth checking the starport computers and paying the Yiyar ship a visit?'

May 29, 2024 5:53 pm

"hah" Zailor replies, reflecting Ken's grin "always a good plan"

May 30, 2024 12:19 pm

OOC:

So, Ken and Zailor are headed to the spaceport. Are they telling anyone ?

May 30, 2024 6:07 pm

OOC:

Assume Creds and AD-HOC are still schmoozing, but we can join up if the timelines match.

May 31, 2024 2:56 pm

OOC:

Creds and AD-hoc were finishing up their schmoozing when the bar vid ran the news report of someone attacking security in the warehouse area. Everyone got nervous and most of them started packing it in for the night.

May 31, 2024 5:49 pm

"Well that just about sells it, don't it, AD-HOC? Maybe we oughtta reconvene with the others. You got their comm frequency, right?"

May 31, 2024 6:00 pm

"Yes, and yes." AD-hoc replies, waiting until they are outside before contacting Ken.

Jun 3, 2024 1:39 pm

OOC:

So AD-hoc comms Ken to check in. :)

Jun 3, 2024 4:49 pm

'The Yiyar made a play for the goods - fortunately someone tipped off security,' says Ken with an audible note of smug satisfaction. 'We're going to pay their ship a visit if you want to come along?'

Jun 3, 2024 5:47 pm

AD-hoc whispers to Creds "Ken means the he alerted the authorities" before replying back to Ken. "We will meet you there. Please to do not attempt anything dangerous until we arrive. Ideally, do not attempt anything dangerous after we arrive either."

Jun 3, 2024 7:38 pm

"Ten-four, AD-Hoc," Cred says, as if he's just been told something top secret. "After you, sir."

Jun 4, 2024 1:00 pm

The four of you make your way back to the spaceport. Security is notably lighter entering than it was leaving. It only takes AD-hoc a few minutes checking on one of the terminals to find a Light Freighter registered as a Yiyar Clan ship. Casually making your way around the rings of docking bays, you come to the one with the Yiyar ship. The ramp is down and, obviously, someone is home.

Jun 4, 2024 9:45 pm

'Spot customs inspection?' asks Ken, raising an eyebrow ridge in what he thinks is an ironic fashion.

Jun 4, 2024 10:32 pm

"At this point, I see no strategic advantage to boarding their ship. I would also like to take this moment to remind you we are unarmed." AD-hoc says

Jun 4, 2024 10:39 pm

'That's what make it fun,' replies Ken sulkily.

Jun 5, 2024 3:19 pm

"Just tell us what you have in mind, Ken," Creds prods. "It might be that we can get actual customs to do our, ya know, spot customs inspection."

Jun 5, 2024 8:55 pm

'I just wanted to get a look on board. There's no way their ship isn't filled with black market tech. But we can do things the easy way if you want...just tell them you saw armed Rodians coming out the ship on direct contravention of the rules on weapons...'

Jun 6, 2024 1:14 pm

"We may be able to do both if Ken acts quickly"

Jun 6, 2024 4:27 pm

Ken takes out a little bag shaped like a satchel and opens it to reveal a selection of Rodian-specific hairpieces and various other items to form a disguise, including some patches that look like generic station security badges. He roots around, applying a bit of makeup and sticking the patches onto his outfit until he's made an approximation to a station security operative - if you don't look too close.

'Well, shall we take a look inside?

Ken starts strolling up the ramp. 'Customs inspection...' he bellows as one of the security patches peels off his shoulder and flops onto the floor without him noticing.

OOC:

Using his disguise kit. What to roll, seems like Skulduggery?I've added a Boost in case our illustrious GM fancies granting it for using the kit.

OOC:

Well this ain't going to go well

Last edited June 6, 2024 9:02 pm

Rolls

Skulduggery

2 Success, 2 Advantage, 2 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 1 Advantage

Jun 7, 2024 2:22 pm

OOC:

I think a boost for using the disguise kit is perfectly appropriate. Unfortunately, the universe has a different opinion :)

AD-hoc, Creds and Zailor watch as Ken announces the 'Inspection'. They see the 'Security' patch drifting down off of his left shoulder. As a Rodian from within the ship looks down the ramp, a small gust blows across the landing pad and the 'hairpiece' Ken is wearing lifts from the back and waves in the wind for a moment. The Rodian squints down at Ken, pausing to gaze at the flapping hairpiece before answering.

"Chowbaso, koose chuba noleeya."

[ +- ] Huttese

Jun 7, 2024 6:06 pm

Creds looks to the others. "That didn't go too well, did it?" He rushes over to Ken's side. "Howdy, howdy, howdy, neighbors! We were just docked nearby and thought we might come by to say hello to an auction competitor!" The Lutrillian gestures toward Ken. "Forgive my colleague here. His sense of the exotic can sometimes get the best of him."

OOC:

Trying to smooth things over. Roll required? Or are we basically playing out the failed Skulduggery check?

Jun 9, 2024 2:25 pm

Ken strolls up the ramp, blissfully unaware of his disguise deteriorating around him. As Creds joins him he does a double take, and whispers behind his hand 'Shhh, we're security!'

Jun 10, 2024 3:37 am

AD-hoc would sigh if that what's something that droids did. But as it's not, he spent that energy looking to see if there was a speeder or something else they could use to make a hasty escape

edit: so no speeder, but maybe he notices an exit it would be hard for the Yiyar to follow? IF Creds does t smooth things over

Last edited June 10, 2024 3:38 am

Rolls

Perception

2 Success, 1 Triumph, 2 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 1 Threat, 1 Triumph

Jun 10, 2024 12:48 pm

OOC:

Correct, we are playing out the failed roll.

The Yiyar gives Creds an up and down glance and the scans over over Creds shoulder to see who else maybe around. The Yiyar's field of view is limited from being at the top of the ramp, so he doesn't seem to notice AD-hoc or Zailor. He then draws his blaster pistol and starts to back up, motioning for them to follow on board the ship.

OOC:

@AD-hoc and Zailor, you guys also can't see the Yiyar rodian's actions, just that Ken and Creds are about halfway up the ramp.

Jun 10, 2024 5:27 pm

Ken freezes at the sight of the blaster. 'Lethal weapons are forbidden in the spaceport!' he continues, seemingly unable to conceive of the possibility the Rodian has seen through his disguise.

Jun 10, 2024 6:12 pm

AD-hoc leans over to talk quietly to Zailor "This sort of situation is common. Well, Ken's disguise falling apart is new. Nevertheless, I'm glad you're here, since I am not sure how we should proceed."

Jun 10, 2024 8:18 pm

Unaware of the situation taking place at the ship Zailor turns to AD-hoc "well I suppose for now we see what happens and we back them up if they need us. I'd guess we improvise"

Jun 10, 2024 9:07 pm

There is a short pause (that would have been filled with another sigh) "I greatly dislike improvising. I will follow your lead."

Jun 11, 2024 8:33 am

Creds begins backing down the gangplank, hands raised. "Perhaps we miscalculated, friend. We'll just be on our way." He clears his throat. "We BOTH will be going," he says, directing the words at Ken.

Jun 11, 2024 12:24 pm

OOC:

Ken and Creds, lets get a Cool check for initiative.

Rolls

Secret Roll

Jun 11, 2024 8:28 pm

OOC:

Is Creds backing down enough to be seen by the two of us?

Jun 12, 2024 12:24 pm

OOC:

@ChrSch - He was about to, we're sort of at a freeze waiting on initiatives. But you saw him reach Ken and act like he wanted to leave.

Jun 12, 2024 2:26 pm

OOC:

Keeping Cool...

Rolls

Cool

3 Success, 3 Advantage

Total: 3 Success, 3 Advantage

Jun 12, 2024 8:51 pm

Looking back and forth between the Rodian's blaster and Creds look of panic, it finally dawns on Ken that perhaps his ruse has been detected. 'Ah yes, we seem to have the wrong ship...' and he backs towards Creds, looking out of his peripheral vision to calculate the chance of surviving stepping sideways off the ramp.

OOC:

Ken will spend 1 Strain for 1 Success on Initiative (Rapid Reaction) and 2 Strain to upgrade Defence against incoming attacks (Side Step)

Rolls

Cool

4 Advantage

Total: 4 Advantage

Jun 13, 2024 12:49 pm

OOC:

Ken's Rapid Reaction means you both get to act before the Yiyar. He is committed to shooting Ken on his action.

Jun 13, 2024 4:32 pm

OOC:

Spending a Destiny Point to say there is a security guard or two nearby if that's OK. Adding a black to the roll, since I'm a stranger. Ignore if not needed.

Creds sees the blaster trained on Ken and hightails it down the ramp. He spots spaceport security lazing about and shouts, "Security! The guy in that ship's got a blaster, and he's gonna shoot!"

Rolls

Leadership

3 Success, 1 Failure, 3 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 3 Threat

Jun 13, 2024 5:25 pm

Upon seeing and hearing Creds Zailor starts moving towards the ship calling out "alright, time to improvise. Let's go AD!

OOC:

is there a somewhat simple way to explain how the rolls work and what the colors and all that mean?🤦🏼‍♂️

Jun 13, 2024 6:42 pm

AD-hoc follows Zailor, not sure what is going on, or how they will help.

OOC:

I like this one: Edge Rulz

Rolls

Cool, in case it's needed

1 Success, 1 Advantage

Total: 1 Success, 1 Advantage

Jun 15, 2024 3:53 pm

Continuing to back down the ramp, Ken holds up his hands to show he's unarmed. 'Now let's not be too hasty...' He looks off the side of the ramp down to the ground below. 'Chess ko foo yah blastoh, wermo,' and as he says 'wermo' he steps off the ramp, catching the side as he falls and swinging beneath the ramp and underneath the ship, out of sight of the Rodian. His sucker-tipped fingers grip onto the smooth plasteel surface...then he feels them slipping as his whole weight is transferred into his arms in a jarring impact...

[ +- ] Huttese/Rodian

OOC:

So he's going to use both his manoeuvres this turn to get away from the Yiyar before he gets shot. But I think he'll try and do it in style so I guess that requires a Coordination roll.

On the plus side - firing blasters isn't going to do the Yiyar much good with the local authorities - potentially taking out a rival bidder for the goods - if we survive.

OOC:

Oh FFS - Ken just cannot get a break - I guess he'll take some damage...

Last edited June 15, 2024 3:56 pm

Rolls

Coordination

2 Success, 3 Advantage, 3 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 1 Failure, 2 Advantage

Jun 16, 2024 6:23 pm

OOC:

crazybirdman says:

[ooc]I like this one: Edge Rulz

OOC:

Believe it or not... That helped, but it will take me a minute to wrap my head around it I suppose.

Seeing his compatriot jump off the ramp Zailor starts breaking out into a sprint, not really thinking about what he will do when he gets there.

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Security

Jun 17, 2024 12:55 pm

OOC:

Ken's soak is enough to absorb the 'rough landing' he makes on his back, under the ramp.

Creds sees Ken go off the side of the ramp and hears several beings running glancing around he realizes that Zailor is coming as well as two security guards.

The Yiyar, unable to shoot Ken turns his attention to Creds.

Just after the shot, the Security guards come into sight. "What's going on here? Weapons down, weapons down!!

OOC:

Yikes and Yikes, that's 10 damage.

Security

Rolls

Yiyar shoots at Creds

5 Success, 1 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 4 Success, 1 Threat

Jun 17, 2024 1:23 pm

OOC:

Youch! For the 1 threat, I'd like to ensure the security guards saw that shot happening.

Creds staggers back off the ramp and nearly falls off. "Damn, that smarts!" As the security guards arrive, he raises his hands overhead and cowers behind one of the ship's landing gear. "Officers! Stop him! He's a mad man!"

OOC:

Taking cover. If another social roll is required, let me know.

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Jun 19, 2024 9:26 pm

Ken holds his hands up in the air showing he isn't carrying any weapons. 'We just came by to say hello officer and look what he did to my friend! They shouldn't be allowed on civilised worlds!'

Security

Jun 20, 2024 12:35 pm

The Yiyar Rodian apparently panics at seeing 'real' security and fires a shot at them. Their response is swift and coordinated and the Yiyar falls forward on the ramp, his chest smoking from the barrage he received.

"Control, I need backup and a medic to docking pad 94C. Alert the supervisor of shots fired with injuries." One of the security officers moves to secure the Yiyar's blaster and the other turns to you.

Nodding to Ken, "You, ease on around here and help your friend up. Do either of you have any weapons?"

Security

Jun 20, 2024 9:34 pm

'Thank you officer, thank you...' says Ken as he scurries over to help Creds. 'No weapons at all, they're not allowed,' he holds up his hands and turns around so they can see he's unarmed. He doesn't mention his failure to smuggle them through customs. 'I heard some roughs matching his description were making trouble over at the customs yard. I want you to know that not all us Rodians are like them!'

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Jun 21, 2024 12:15 pm

OOC:

Sounds like a Charm check, 2P and take a boost for having just been shot at.

Jun 21, 2024 2:00 pm

OOC:

With Ken's recent luck they'll decide he is Yiyar and shoot him

Rolls

Charm

1 Success, 3 Advantage, 2 Threat

Total: 1 Success, 1 Advantage

Security

Jun 24, 2024 12:48 pm

The Security Officer lowers his blaster noticeably. "Ok, you two wait over there, the medics will be here in a minute and we'll get your statements.

As Ken and Creds ease to the side of the scene they hear one of the officers mention that the clan colors do seem to match from the earlier incident.

OOC:

Do you guys wait around for treatment and to give statements or try to slip away. AD-hoc/Zailor - Zailor was close enough to have seen everything without being noticed by Security. What do you guys do?

Security

Jun 24, 2024 2:04 pm

AD-hoc will wait for a signal. If Ken and Creds want to leave, he'll try to create a distraction.

Jun 24, 2024 8:08 pm

When seeing that his comrades are safe, Zailor lays low to wait and see if they need any assistance.

Jun 24, 2024 9:03 pm

OOC:

Ken will take his lead from Creds - he's not sure if Creds is going to be up for running for it given he's got a face full of blaster

Jun 25, 2024 3:04 pm

"Yes, Officer," Creds says solemnly. "I'd like to give a statement and see the medic. Thank you."

OOC:

Is the Yiyar dead? Or did they use stun?

Jun 26, 2024 12:51 pm

OOC:

He is dead. Inside the spaceport Security is more serious, since anyone can have any kind of weapon on their ship.

Jun 26, 2024 8:17 pm

Creds limps over to Ken. "Best we leave a statement," the Lutrillian tells him, under his breath. "Might look a mite suspicious if we don't. We were hoping to visit a rival auction team, and they took to shooting."

Jun 26, 2024 9:18 pm

'This is supposed to be a civilised system - I don't know why criminal ne'er do wells like this are tolerated!' says Ken, carefully peeling off any signs of his disguise.

Jun 27, 2024 12:33 pm

Presently the Security team has treated Creds with a stimpack and they've taken Creds and Ken's statements. The four of you make your way back towards your ship and reconnect. It's starting to get late, what are the 'overnight' plans?

Jun 27, 2024 3:27 pm

AD-hoc says to the group; "Would it be wise to try and gain sympathy for the attack on Creds? Maybe we can turn some outrage into a winning bid?"

Jun 28, 2024 3:16 pm

"I like the way you think," Creds nods. "Maybe just a quick call to the local holonews station'll do the trick."

OOC:

That's all I'd like to do before bedtime. Maybe a Charm check?

Jun 28, 2024 8:39 pm

OOC:

That sounds appropriate. You remember the News stations call sign from the report you saw earlier.

Jun 29, 2024 3:12 pm

OOC:

Using the "Field Anchor" stats from Shadows of the Beanstalk for a gauge of difficulty: Willpower 1, Vigilance 3 (yikes). Boosts for having corroboration from Ken, and from the fact that we left statements, so there'll be a police report to back us up. Setback for doing this over a comm (so no visual social cues to give or read).

Creds comms in the frequency and waits for someone to pick up. "Sethy Grimlinger? Have I got a story for you!"

OOC:

Looks like Creds fails to make his case. But 2 4 advantage, so maybe the holo agrees to send a reporter to the auction the next day -- buttressing our claims that things could turn violent, albeit in the moment rather than beforehand. (In other words, we've spread rumors to try to get people to stay home tomorrow, and the news report would have underscored that, but we failed to get the story. However, our other plan is to get other teams disqualified by coming armed, or to be on edge due to fear of violence, so the reporter being there will reinforce that paranoia.

OOC:

Forgot a green! Also I think that should have been vs. P instead of what I rolled, since Charm opposes Discipline? That would have still been a failure with 4 advantage, though, so we can roll with it as is.

Last edited June 29, 2024 6:38 pm

Rolls

Charm vs. Reporter

1 Success, 2 Advantage, 3 Failure

Total: 2 Failure, 2 Advantage

+green

2 Advantage

Total: 2 Advantage

Jul 1, 2024 12:33 pm

Ok, you guys have just about wrapped up the evening, anything else before the morn'?

Jul 1, 2024 4:56 pm

OOC:

ready to move on if everyone else is

Jul 2, 2024 8:17 pm

After freshening up and getting dressed into something rather less compromising than his makeshift security outfit, Ken is at the door of the Slippery Ghest. 'So, time to sample the nightlife...' He looks between the others with a confused expression, even seeing Creds grimace and clutch his fresh blaster wounds doesn't seem to register.

OOC:

Ken's going out partying. Not looking for any narrative advantage - I just think he'd like to kick back and maybe boast about how he bested that Yiyar

Jul 2, 2024 8:43 pm

As much as I enjoy data retrieval, I will pass. AD-hoc replies.

Jul 3, 2024 8:18 am

Alright, I'll keep an eye on our Rodian friend. Zailor promises the others as he gets ready to accompany Ken.

Jul 3, 2024 12:28 pm

Ken and Zailor head back through spaceport security and out on the town...

OOC:

A night on the town, with Ken bragging and plenty of drinks and then morning? or would you like to play out more specifics?

Jul 3, 2024 7:27 pm

"I'm staying behind, fellas. Might be hard to earn sympathy tomorrow—due to the injury and all—if folks see me out cavorting to all hours of the night." He yawns. "But y'all have fun."

Jul 3, 2024 7:49 pm

OOC:

No need for specifics - Ken is tediously predictable

Jul 5, 2024 12:28 pm

Day 2 Lianna:

Ken and Zailor return in the early morning with enough time to catch a few hours of sleep before the crew starts getting ready to go to the auction. The morning sun is crisp and air is a little cool, it seems Lianna is entering it's autumn season. It should be pleasant, standing around on a street corning in the mid-morning sun bidding on non-descript boxes.

Jul 5, 2024 4:49 pm

Creds finds a sling and straps his left arm into it. "That attack should earn us some sympathy, fellas," he tells the others. "But folks can't sympathize with what they can't visualize." He pats the now-hanging arm with his free hand. "Hence this baby." He scratches his neck and adds, "I could use a new scarf, too... Never underestimate the power of the right scarf at the right occasion..."

Jul 9, 2024 12:27 pm

OOC:

Anybody else have thoughts or plans before heading off to the Auction?

Jul 9, 2024 3:49 pm

OOC:

nope, ready to go

Jul 9, 2024 4:44 pm

"Gonna do a quick bit of shopping," Creds says. "This sling should earn some sypathy, but I gotta look the part of a serious bidder, too."

Creds spends the next hour or so perusing the shops near the spaceport while scarfing down a Biscuit Baron breakfast combo. He returns to the others with a brand-new knitted scarf. "Just what I needed," he says, draping it around his wrinkly neck like a holo star. "Lutrillian workmanship. Multiple colors to distract multiple opponents. Yes, this'll do the trick."

OOC:

Took the boost in case anyone came along and offered assistance. If not, disregard. Scarf = Rarity 6, -1 for being on a primary trade route, +2 for being in the Outer Rim, for total Rarity 7. -900 credits.

Ready to go!

Last edited July 9, 2024 4:50 pm

Rolls

Negotiation (Rarity 6+1 = 7)

1 Success, 4 Advantage, 2 Threat

Total: 1 Success, 2 Advantage

Jul 9, 2024 9:28 pm

Despite a raging hangover, Ken is all too keen to accompany Creds on a shopping trip. Rather than Creds's carefully selected accessory, Ken returns with armfuls of ill-fitting leather trousers and ill-advised flowery shirts. 'I mean, it's nice - but look what you could have got for the money!'

Last edited July 9, 2024 9:28 pm

Jul 9, 2024 11:42 pm

OOC:

LOL. For the 2 advantage, then, we can get Ken a nice boost on the next social check he makes to account for his new threads.

"Quite sharp, Ken. Quite sharp." Creds snaps his fingers. "We can't forget to place an anonymous comm to the local police. If our rumors worked, there should be quite a few bidders at the auction today who are illegally packing heat."

OOC:

Not sure if that requires a check, but I think that's the only remaining step of our pre-auction shenaningans we need to do.

Last edited July 9, 2024 11:42 pm

Security

Jul 10, 2024 12:30 pm

You make your way out of the spaceport and head off to the auction. When you arrive, there's only about 20 clusters of 1 to 3 beings. That's at least 10 less bidders than you were expecting. Upon seeing you approach, several spot Ken and move to give your group some space. There's some noticeable whispers and finger pointing at the only Rodian to appear so far. As you take your place and the auctioneer comes to the gate to open things up, there is a gasp from the other side of the crowd. You spot the Yiyar from the bar last night, however, just as they take a spot in front of the auction, almost as on cue, a dozen security speeders close in from both directions. The PA from one of the speeders blasts across the crowd.

"No one move." Multiple officers pour from each speeder and they head towards the gathered auction goers.

OOC:

Any actions or are you going to wait it out?

Security

Jul 10, 2024 4:33 pm

OOC:

did the auctioneer unlock the gate yet? If so, AD-hoc will head that way. If not, AD-hoc will stay put.

Jul 10, 2024 4:39 pm

Creds puts his free hand in the air, leaving the other in its sling. Seeing AD-HOC move, he whispers, "Be careful, fella. They might ignore a droid, but then again they might not."

Jul 11, 2024 8:19 am

Zailor stays put near Ken and and Creds.

Jul 11, 2024 1:12 pm

OOC:

The auctioneer had just unlocked the gate but froze when the Security officers arrived.

Jul 11, 2024 7:21 pm

AD-hoc moves toward the auctioneer and the gate, trying to act like that is where he belongs

Security

Jul 12, 2024 1:05 pm

As you stand quietly, the first group of officers takes down the Yiyar trio, hard. Binders are applied and they are hauled into one of the speeders. The rest of the officers line up in front of the gathered group, "Line up, face us and stay quiet." About half of the officers walk forward with hand scanners and begin giving everyone and up and down scan. Anyone found with weapons is pulled out of line and taken away. You see a few hold-out blasters, quiet of few 'knives' of 30cm or longer, several brass knuckles and one set of shock gloves.

AD-hoc, you were able to approach the gate and were mostly ignored during the sweep. The Auction employee didn't react until the Security officers left.

Once the officers leave, your left with about 20 beings standing on the street looking a little disconcerted. To your best guess, there may be 6 or 7 groups left to bid on the auction.

The 'auctioneer' opens the gate and waves everyone in. "This is going to be interesting." He mumbles, mostly to himself.

Security

Jul 13, 2024 6:07 pm

Creds meets Zailor's and Ken's gaze and raises his scruffy brows. "Not bad for one night of drinking and a little B & E," he says in a low tone. He then starts hobbling after the auctioneer, exaggerating his injuries for effect.

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Jul 13, 2024 7:06 pm

Still a little worse for wear, Ken submits to the search somewhat reluctantly. Not that he's carrying anything illegal, he just feels it's a professional failing that he couldn't sneak anything through last time. Still, at least his new threads are looking fly, even if they don't fit quite as well as he was hoping.

Seeing how uncomfortable the other bidders are with a Rodian present, Ken decides to use that to his advantage and drops back from the others, drifting nearer to the other groups, looking for their reactions, trying to see if they have anything hidden, any hidden knowledge as to what's in the containers.

Jul 15, 2024 12:45 pm

As you file into the gated yard with the crates, Ken notices that remaining buyers appear much more relaxed than the ones the police arrested. One or two even smile and nod to him. It seems the folks you managed to rattle and cause to be arrested were the lesser threat. Those remaining must be the more experienced buyers, beings that have played this game and look to be as pleased as you guys for clearing the field somewhat.

"Alright, now that we've had our morning excitement, let's see if we can get these crates sold. As announced we have twenty shipping crates, all from a lost Separatist ship recently discovered just beyond the rim. The salvage crews packed these crates at random and the Freightmaster doesn't have the time or interest to sort them. Do I have an opening bid for 2000 credits on crate one?"

Jul 16, 2024 9:52 pm

'I'll bid 2,000 credits,' says Ken eagerly, flinging his arm into the air.

OOC:

So failed roll #1 and #4 I'm afraid. Good luck Creds

Last edited July 16, 2024 10:02 pm

Rolls

Deception 1

2 Success, 3 Advantage, 4 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 2 Failure, 2 Advantage

Deception 2

5 Success, 2 Advantage, 4 Threat

Total: 5 Success, 2 Threat

Deception 3

2 Success, 1 Advantage, 2 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 1 Threat

Deception 4

2 Success, 2 Failure, 2 Threat, 1 Despair

Total: 2 Threat, 1 Despair

Jul 17, 2024 2:57 am

OOC:

Don't forget Ken's boost on his first roll for his new threads!

I'll use Force Points on the first and fourth rolls to account for those failed rolls on Meph's part.

Lector's Outfit adds a boost to each roll.

Taking a boost on the first roll for sympathy for leaning into the injury/bandages. Ignore that last blue if this isn't OK.

Auctioneer's scarf adds +1 Success, +1 Advantage to each roll.

Creds leans into his injury bidding on the first desired batch of crates with a pained voice. The ploy seems to work, but the other parties soon grow tired of the schtick and increase the pressure. Nevertheless, the Lutrillian finds himself leaning into a past life as a used speeder salesman as he out-negotiates the other parties on each of the desired crate lots.

OOC:

With the scarf adding +1 success and +1 advantage to each roll, that should be 4/4 wins! There are a couple of despairs in those rolls, though...

Last edited July 17, 2024 3:03 am

Rolls

Ken's boost

Negotiation 1

6 Success, 3 Advantage, 4 Failure

Total: 2 Success, 3 Advantage

Negotiaton 2

4 Success, 5 Advantage, 4 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 3 Advantage

Negotiation 3

6 Success, 9 Advantage, 1 Failure, 4 Threat, 1 Despair

Total: 5 Success, 5 Advantage, 1 Despair

Negotiation 4

7 Success, 5 Advantage, 3 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 4 Success, 3 Advantage

Jul 17, 2024 4:24 am

As a Droid, it's easy for AD-hoc to hide how pleased he is with Cred's bidding accumen, although he does quielty say to Zailor "Jobs don't usually go this well for us. Between your might, and Cred's verve, we may be making a hefty profit"

Jul 17, 2024 1:15 pm

OOC:

@savagebob - Ken's success on rolls 2 and 3 would have given you an Upgrade. Wouldn't that have been 4 Y ?

Jul 17, 2024 1:39 pm

Esidrix says:

OOC:

@savagebob - Ken's success on rolls 2 and 3 would have given you an Upgrade. Wouldn't that have been 4 Y ?

OOC:

Creds is Presence 4, Negotiation 2, so he's normally YYGG in Negotiation. I got upgrades on each roll; two of them were from Ken's rolls, the other two were from Force Points. But I never got two upgrades on a single roll, I don't think, so I don't think I'd get to YYYY in this scene.

Jul 18, 2024 1:55 pm

The sun has moved well past mid-day as the twenty rounds of bidding come to a close. Creds lines up with the other winners to pay his fee and collect the ownership chits for the crates he won. No one who remains looks especially peeved by the outcome. Even the Sullustan who only won the last crate because everyone pulled out early just to let him win one.

Letting the first crate go was the obvious ploy, especially since two was one of the target crates. Four just kind of fell into your lap as two of the bidders had a staring match and let the time expire. Ken won six and seven confusingly easy, his bravado temporarily throwing off the other bidders. But nine went to a Neimoidian who apparently decided Creds was overplaying his injury.

Creds adjusted his strategy and won twelve with ease. Fourteen looked to be in the bag, but Ken noticed the Neimoidian conversing with his associate and felt something was up. He raised the bid and the confused Neimoidian, who was sure by now they were working together. He just laughed, let them out bid each other. Maybe it was the lateness of the day, maybe it was his skill, but Creds seemed to have found his rhythm with the competition. Sixteen and Eighteen were his with little effort and even he made a small introductory bid on Twenty before letting the Sullustan win one.

Once the paper work is done, a quick comm to Niic Kenria at LLF and he dispatches a pair of cargo skiffs to pick up the crates to bring back to the office.

Jul 18, 2024 2:33 pm

Creds rubs his hands together as if wiping away dirt. "That was a good run if I do so say myself!" His jowls split into a huge smile. "So guess we check in with HQ and get our cut? Then drinks all around!"

Jul 18, 2024 4:48 pm

'Well done everyone. A good day's work. And almost, mostly legal. As you know, I'm always up for a few drinks, but where did those Yiyar go?' asks Ken. It's not like the Yiyar to let something like this go quietly.

Jul 20, 2024 11:54 am

Even with the Yiyar arrested, there might be other threats. But that might be just my concern. So far I've been feeling like me being here as 'muscle' was not necessary. But I will be thank full for easy credits. Zailor explained to the rest of the team after contacting their employer, feeling like the job was too easy.

Jul 21, 2024 5:09 pm

'It seems prudent to make sure those skiffs make it back to the office.'

Jul 23, 2024 1:08 pm

Quickly enough, two speeder skiffs arrive from the freight company. Each as a load-lifter in the back. In short order they've loaded the crates into the skiffs and you're speeding back to the office. Niic is there as you arrive at the back of the Lianna Light Freight office storage area.

As Niic closes the cargo door at the back of the office, he strolls to where you are unloading. "Not buy guys, eight of the twenty crates and the bill is pretty reasonable for the situation. Can't wait to starting sorting food trays and biscuit tins." Through the Sullustan's jowls, you think he's smiling.

Jul 24, 2024 4:57 pm

'And we didn't have to kill anyone! says Ken proudly.

Jul 24, 2024 6:15 pm

"More fortuitous, only a small percentage of us were shot at. Not a negligible amount, but still small." AD-hoc adds

Jul 24, 2024 7:34 pm

"Indubitably." Creds pats his shoulder. He seems to remember he's wearing the sling and removes it. "Getting shot isn't my favorite pastime, but I'm happy to walk away alive... and a tad bit richer." He leans in toward Niic. "So, uh, when do we get paid, Niicky?"

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Jul 25, 2024 12:42 pm

Niic nods knowingly at your request. "Well, first we pop open these crates, use the scanner Reom provided to find the special gear and then you guys haul those bits back to Reom and cash out." A loud crash echo's through the storage area as the side of the first crate falls open. The loader lifter droids have begun opening them and sure enough, meal tray's spill out onto the ground.

Jul 25, 2024 1:09 pm

"What happens with the non-special gear?" AD-hoc ask, looking at the meal trays

Jul 26, 2024 1:55 pm

Niic laughs at little at AD-hoc's question. "Ah, that's one of life's joys. I get to help the droids sort and repackage and label all the leftovers. We'll then find a way to sell it, helps maintain the cover that we're actually a freight company and not just a front. But believe me, if you see anything lying around while we're pulling the good bits out, feel free to grab it. It'll hardly make a dent in the resale value."

Jul 26, 2024 8:27 pm

"Much obliged," Creds says to Niic. "I'm definitely interested in what we, uh, procured today."

Jul 28, 2024 2:14 pm

Ken watches with interest as Niic and the droids empty out the crates. He's not bothered about claiming the leftovers but intrigued by what sort of salvage a Clone Wars Separatist ship will produce. 'Do we think the Yiyar were after anything in particular or just whatever they can sell for profit?'

Jul 29, 2024 1:03 pm

Niic takes Ken's question as an excuse to step back and let the droids do the sorting. "From what I got from Reom, you didn't leave any Yi-yar survivors from the trip beyond the rim. As best we can tell, one group left The Wheel and followed/raced you to the outer rim and never came back. The other group managed to follow Reom to his hide out on the trash planet. Where you were spotted flying a really similar looking ship to the one they lost. However, without a Transponder match or a close up exam, they're still guessing. My guess is that when they heard crates from the crash were coming up for sale, they wanted to see what they lost a ship for and if they could recoup something. Instead, they ended up locked up for a couple days, illegal entry, violence against a Security Officer, etc." Niic 'smiles', as best you can tell, under the Sullustans jowls.

Jul 29, 2024 7:29 pm

Ken grins. 'Couldn't have happened to a better clan...except the Chattza kung.'

Aug 2, 2024 3:46 pm

So, big history there? Zailor asks after overhearing Ken and Niic.
Before they can answer he adds 'so are we stealing an other ship of theirs?'

Aug 5, 2024 2:02 pm

Niic shifts his gaze over to Zailor, "It's probably sitting empty on the pad, surely Security would have clamped the landing gear and it might be locked, maybe."

At that moment a screeching sound comes from one of the crates. It looks like the droids have pulled an intact workbench from one of the crates. This could be cybernetics printing station that Reom was most interested in, if it works.

Aug 5, 2024 2:41 pm

Ken shrugs. 'Long story. But I'm always up for sticking the knife in.'

Aug 7, 2024 2:29 pm

Looking at Niic Zailor chuckles Well, is that an obstacle?

Aug 12, 2024 12:42 pm

As you discuss your possible next actions, a few more pieces come out of the crates that trigger the scanner you were provided. Niic has one of the droids start loading the target goods into a separate crate.

OOC:

Any movement towards the Yi-yar ship or do we just want to wrap up the unpacking/packing?

Aug 12, 2024 4:02 pm

OOC:

Creds will go after the Yi-yar ship if Ken wants to, but Ken's gonna have to lead that excursion while the legal guy tries to find some loophole to make it seem legit should we succeed.

Aug 13, 2024 2:17 pm

OOC:

Sounds risky. If Zailor seems up for it Ken will give it a try though.

Aug 13, 2024 2:55 pm

OOC:

I suppose AD-hoc wouldn't want to necessarily keep the ship, but would be happy if the Yi-yars didn't have access to it anymore

Aug 13, 2024 5:00 pm

"Listen," Creds says to the others in a near-whisper. "I understand there's bad blood 'tween y'all and these Yiyars." He pats his shoulder. "I feel the sting, too. But jacking their ship's likely to open a can of sand skitters. If all's we want's to keep 'em from having access to the ship, I can sue 'em in Lianna court. That'll likely send the ship into impound if it hasn't been impounded already. But if you want the ship for some reason, I'll have to put some more thought into how to get the datawork all straight..."

OOC:

Just some more thoughts on the idea if the goal is to deprive them of the ship rather than steal it for ourselves.

Aug 13, 2024 7:26 pm

OOC:

That sounds hilarious.

Aug 14, 2024 4:53 pm

'What about sticking a tracker on it. Give us a warning if it ever shows up near us again?'

Aug 17, 2024 4:16 pm

"Can we attempt both tactics?" AD-Hoc ask

Aug 17, 2024 5:15 pm

"Well, first question is where is the ship, and what do the Lianna police intend to do with it? If there's criminal prosecution happening already, it may already be in impound. Suing'd only be a delaying tactic, as I don't think I intend to stay planetside here for the months a case might take. But it's worth looking into, I s'pose."

Aug 20, 2024 1:12 pm

"Well, looks like we're about loaded up here. You want me to send the droids to your ship with the crate?" Niic motions to the loaded crate containing the cybernetic related gear that Reom was after.

Aug 22, 2024 10:29 pm

'Sure, we'll escort it. Make sure it gets there. Then maybe we'll head back to Isotech after we've made sure those Yiyar are out of action.'

Aug 23, 2024 12:27 pm

The droids load the crate on to a repulsor skiff and you ride back to the spaceport with them. The loading is straight forward and it's just a short walk to where you encountered the Yiyar ship yesterday. It's where you last saw it, with the holographic police tape around the ship. It appears to have an impound clamp on the docking gear and the ramp is up.

Aug 23, 2024 2:59 pm

"Let me whip up a quick suit against these fellas and file it in court," Creds says, pulling out his legal datapad. "That'll at least tie 'em up longer than they'd like."

OOC:

Assuming we're not angling to actually get the ship (as that would require likely months of staying on planet), I'll have Creds make a Knowledge: Education check to sue them for damages, a suit he knows he won't be able to follow up on in person, but which maybe we can check in on periodically as he files more datawork from afar? Might be another justification for his "Sound Investments" talent.

Aug 23, 2024 4:13 pm

OOC:

Are we likely to have anything to make an encrypted transponder Ken can stick on the ship?

Aug 27, 2024 2:43 am

OOC:

That sounds like an AD-HOC question. There's always the crafting rules.

Creds pulls on an pair of odd-looking goggles and begins poking at his datapad. "Let me just draw up the papers... Before long, the Yiyar Clan will face a suit that'll tie 'em up for months..."

OOC:

Using data goggles and legal datapad (+1 success, +1 boost). Setback for unfamiliar legal system.

Looks like with the data goggles +1 success, that's a net +1 success.

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Rolls

Knowledge (Education)

2 Success, 2 Advantage, 2 Failure, 2 Threat

Aug 27, 2024 4:20 am

OOC:

oh yeah, sorry, no trackers. I dont think we have any parts to make one on the ship. If you think its a good idea, we can flip a Destiny Point to get one quickly.

Aug 27, 2024 12:24 pm

Creds draws up and submits his lawsuit. It's a Civil case, since the defendant is dead. But claiming damages and citing the ship as the only real property attached to the defendant should tie it up for a while. With the cargo loaded, it looks like your ready to head out.

OOC:

Let me know if you want to flip a DP for the tracker or not.

Aug 27, 2024 6:11 pm

Ken spends a few minutes crashing around the Slippery Ghest picking up assorted pieces of electronics and disconnecting essential parts of the ship until AD-hoc explains to him that a long-range tracking transponder requires several expensive pieces of equipment that they don't have.

'Sometimes I wonder what you're for,' he mutters under his breath. But once the ship is ready to fly he cheers up and hits the bar to make up some 'takeoff' cocktails.

Aug 28, 2024 2:50 pm

OOC:

lol, AD-hoc is going to buy so many trackers next time they go shopping

Aug 30, 2024 5:05 pm