In-Character Thread - Chapter 1, Vur Tepe

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The ithorian is lost at what has transpired. He gives his handler a weary look before staring back at the crowd. He feels his knees throb and pound.

"What have I done?"
"Where are we going?"
"What about them?"

"No!" He plants his feet firmly to the floor. "We are appointed to keep them away from any ill will. Safeguard them from this planet's dangers. If our people want to be such dangers, then so be it." He turns back to his quasi captor. "You mentioned that I could aid in a distraction. Perplexing this many people would be quite a challenge but I am all ears."

Nov 26, 2017 1:40 am

Rossa's about to get mad--he can feel the shakes in his hands that only a fist will quell--when he remembers: I can be someone different. I can be anyone I want. He clutches his hands into fists, but only for a moment. And he gives a serious nod to Allahn. "You've done more than try, friend. These people are safe because of you. He doesn't wait for an answer, but rushes toward where she pointed.

"Hello? Anyone there?"

OOC:

Gonna roll for Perception, see who's around. Add whatever dice you think makes sense.

Rolls

Perception

1 Success, 1 Advantage, 2 Threat

Total: 1 Success, 1 Threat

Nov 26, 2017 5:10 am

A sudden look of concern washes over her as Missotrav mentions the idea of putting inocents in danger. "I was not going to go that far. I think an explotion of sorts could give them pause enough to allow the others to escape." She points to the holoterminals. "Think you could rig something like that. I don't know enough about them. But if not, maybe a staged fight back here could also cause pause. What do you think?"

Nov 26, 2017 3:52 pm

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OOC:

No need for a check, Rossa, I won't spank ya for that Threat.

As Rossa approaches the kiosk and calls out, a droid stands from behind the counter, "Good day, sir. I am DLR-9, organic-sales relations droid. How may I help you?", the droids servos click and whir as it looks from the commotion at the door to Rossa and back.

Rossa

Nov 26, 2017 9:53 pm

The sigh at seeing another droid escapes Rossa's teeth before he can hold it in. "Exits," he asks. "There've gotta be other exits. Even a roof escape? Or..." He scans the wares behind the droid, trying to spot anything on the edge of illegal. "Perhaps a side door for customers you don't want seen entering through the main entry?"

Rossa drums his fingers on the counter, already expecting the droid to take its time for an answer. Things outside aren't sounding too much better.

Nov 26, 2017 11:19 pm

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"Certainly sir, customers may enter or exit through the main portal..., the droid gestures to the scene of the fracas, ...between 0600 and 1800 standard hours. In the case of emergencies, fire suppression systems, and or lock override protocols will deploy to ensure the safety of all occupants, in addition to automatic notification of emergency response teams.", the droids optics flicker and blink.

The wares are pretty standard mechanics provisioning and repairs items, there are certainly valuable items but nothing illegal. While scanning the wares Rossa does see two doors along the back wall. Both have holo-net interfaces, and indicator lights which Rossa has seen around enough to know they're locked.

Depra Cozbro

Nov 27, 2017 2:35 pm

"Hey, did it just say something about fire supression?" Depra calls back to Rossa and the droid attendant. "Think if we set those off," gesturing to the blaster on his back as he continues, "it'd unlock those doors? Or at least give us a good chance to get out of here..."

Missotrav Artes

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Nov 27, 2017 3:42 pm

Artes strains his eyes "That far? But they force our hand." His stance softens. "An explosion might fan the fires of confusion. I am thinking of doing something with the lighting but that might turn sour as well." He gives pause. "They are high on adrenaline, they cannot be reasoned with. Either we remove the diplomats or we remove the mob."

Nov 29, 2017 7:19 am

Seeing the reality of her plan possibly causing more harm she nods in agreement. "We need to get in there with them then. Maybe there is a backdoor or service entrance."

OOC:

Is there a way to the back of the building? I'm imagining this as a elevated platform and the building hangs off the edge. That is just what I got from the picture.

Nov 29, 2017 4:09 pm

OOC:

So the Temple itself is a super-structure. It's basically a single building that contains a small city. If you're looking at the picture of Vur Tepe in the IC Knowledge thread, the ziggurat-like structure that sits atop the platform, that is around 250' tall containing maybe twenty floors. Then the structure extends down into the mountain itself for another 500'.

The Transportation Level Commons is a central area of one of those twenty floors. In short there is no "back of the building" to the Commons, but there certainly may be "backdoor" or "service entrance" areas. That central Commons area is ringed by flight terminals/bays, and warehouses, and a lot of behind-the-scenes logistics type spaces for moving people and things in and out of the Temple, however it is not accessible to the public. You've certainly seen facility employees about that go into and out of facility doors.

Missotrav Artes

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Nov 30, 2017 6:12 am

The ithorian groans at the prospect of getting through the crowd. A wonderful day besmirched by condiments and vittles. "Ok. So going through it is out of the question, going around it is workable but my face would rile them up, above or below seems too intricate given the urgency. I am thinking about sending you towards the Zabrak and Trandoshan, and aid them in moving our charges while I'll check the other vestibule areas for another course. I'll try and meet you without making contact with the mob. Keep trying the comms and maybe we could hash something out. Oh, and don't wait for me. Just keep pinging me your location and I'll try to work through the noise. Does that sound fair to you?"

Nov 30, 2017 4:21 pm

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Some protesters are dragging off the stunned members of the mob. The one shot by the blaster is out cold, but the two caught in Missotrav's bellow appear to just be staggered and are able to walk with some assistance.

As soon as the blaster-victim is cleared several protesters step up virtually nose-to-nose with the bodyguard. Both parties screaming in each other's faces. Neither really seeming to hear the other "Stand down! You are endangering an official representative of the planet Shikakwaa! Stand down or you WILL be fired upon!", "That man did nothing! You shot an unarmed man! You are pirates and murderers! You are not welcome here!", and so on...

Rossa

Dec 1, 2017 4:32 am

Rossa glances back at the Zabrak and blinks at him."Could work, though sometimes these things spray water, sometimes foam."

The trandoshan looks up at the ceiling, but his gaze doesn't linger on the metalwork above, nor any spigots that may be there. He tilts his head down, toward the droid. His teeth glint as he spreads his lips in a wide, menacing smile. "There's no emergency button to press? What would happen if you were getting robbed or if..." He shrugs, casual, but he stares at the droid, unblinking. "Or if someone threatened to dismantle you?"

OOC:

Just got your character name, Apexwolf. Nice.

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Dec 1, 2017 8:57 am

OOC:

Thanks.

She watches the ithorian speak. His words make sense, causing a fire or explotion may just set these people off. Her head wearily nods in agreement to leaving him behind. "Yea. Be safe." She turns and makes her way back through the crowd toward the shop. She feigns anger while making her way through, hoping it may make it easier to worm through to the front.

OOC:

Making a Brawn to push through. Doing an Average difficulty. Hoping the feigning will help.

Rolls

Brawn to push through

1 Success, 1 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 1 Threat

Dec 2, 2017 4:16 pm

The droid tilts its head as it registers Rossa's words, and looks up to the extinguishing system panels, "This facility is equipped with state-of-the-art Class I electrical and chemical fire suppression systems, sir. Foam suppressant and, if the fire is intense and or wide spread enough, gas-phase asphyxiant oxygen-displacement systems.", the droid pauses as Rossa looks around, it seems excited with the level of interaction, and opportunity to speak of the shop.

"Oh, certainly, sir. If an emergency situation develops I am programmed to trigger emergency protocols. Theft of shop goods, or intended and or wanton destruction of goods, including myself, are appropriate criteria for emergency situations. Are you intending either of those activities, sir? If so, I must ask you to reconsider.", the droids servos click and whir, optics flickering, as its processors go into overdrive.

...

Tov is able to work her way through the crowd. It's a bit slow going, everyone in a jostling mass, but she makes it to the Zabrak little worse for the wear. A couple people begin to follow Tov into the shop, thinking it was time to make a move but two of the Journeyers within keep them back with shouts and minor physicality.

Missotrav heads down the Commons looking for his opportunity...

OOC:

1 Strain, Apex.

Jkl, go ahead and put together a narrative, and associated pool describing how he wants to gain access to a back-area.

Missotrav Artes

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Dec 5, 2017 11:37 pm

Artes tries to harness the adrenaline to hurry away from the mob and circles back towards the same wall, palisade, the store is situated in. He rushes past onlookers and attempts attempts not to convey any fear or desperation. Upon reaching the section, he pauses by each storefront to peek inside for some form of access beside the great hall. He makes his way further from the confrontation, and he would occasionally stop a store-keep or two to ask them about such entries and if they could let him use them.

Sweat and tears burns his eyes and nostrils but he plods on through. Thanking anybody who lends him their time before taking a deep breath and drifting towards the next spot.

OOC:

So I am assuming that there are those rudimentary floor diagrams around strategic places of the Temple (and am hoping Artes would perhaps see one). I am referring to the map thing that shows comfort rooms, escalators, elevators, fire exits, parking spaces, and such. Based on the previous map, Artes would go south, then east for some distance, and then back north, scouring towatds east.

OOC:

EDIT: In case I get to keep them, I would use the two advantages I got from the Charm/Negotiation pool to gain a discount at one (or more) of the shops that I swept through or at least a Boost when patronizing them.

For the rest, I leave my fate to you.

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Rolls

Athletics or Resilience (to run and maybe stop himself from being a soggy mess)

2 Success, 1 Advantage, 1 Threat, 1 Black Force Point

Total: 2 Success

Perception (or Cool) (to scope the shops without threatening the patrons and attendants)

1 Success, 1 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 1 Threat

Cool ^

2 Success, 1 Advantage, 2 Failure, 1 Threat

Charm or Negotiation (to plead to the shopkeepers to let him pass)

1 Success, 3 Advantage, 2 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 1 Failure, 2 Advantage

Dec 7, 2017 9:14 am

Tov makes her way in a bit worse for wear. She speaks in staggered breath. "Artes is looking for a back way. He is tracking me i ncase we make it out back. Is everyone alright?"
Strain 6/16 | Wound 0/13 |
Def(M) 1 | Def(R) 0 | Soak 2

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Dec 7, 2017 4:41 pm

As Missotrav moves with a subdued but poorly concealed urgency, he identified a couple of likely accesses along the backwalls of shops. He settles on one that he is most confident about putting him in the approximate area, however the shopkeep is not too keen on letting the ithorian into the "employees only" area...

OOC:

That expenditure of Adv is good with me.

...

As Tov arrives, Allahn speaks up, "Is this all of you then? Perhaps we make our move?! We are eight now, and all armed! If we stay near the wall, we could separate our charges from the mob - 2 per diplomat, and use our might to make them back down!?"

Dec 7, 2017 5:40 pm

"That sounds like a last resort. I don't like the idea of threatening civilians. Let's wait and see how Artes' plan forms." She walks back to Rossa and the droid. "Any luck with a back door?"

Dec 7, 2017 5:47 pm