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Post by Cernunnos on Nov 28, 2009 9:45:06 GMT -5
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Post by Cernunnos on Nov 28, 2009 10:38:04 GMT -5
Newly assigned Mechanic Theel stood just outsider his company’s newest transporter ship, the Golden Glory. He had been working for the corporation for three months now and has been switched from ship to ship after just about every delivery. This was promised to be his new more permanent home by his supervisor. Seeing the newbie, a Quarren made his way down from the ship’s loading ramp.
“Hiah there! You must be Theel… the new mechanic. I’m Captain of the Golden Glory… name’s Soggar. That there…” He said pointing to a Rodian “is First Officer Grodo… and that…” He said pointing to a Gamorrean “is the ship’s Loader Gortagg.”
With that he curiously looked at the Chiss.
“You haven’t happened to have seen the new transport Booker… a Bothan… one named Leth, have you?”
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Post by darthprefect on Nov 28, 2009 20:43:13 GMT -5
Memorizing the names as soon as he heard them, the young Chiss shook his new Captain's hand, nodding a confirmation that he was who the Quarren assumed him to be. He hardly ever saw another of his kin anymore, so he understood why the Captain had been quick to realize who he must be. He'd been regarding the ship from the outside for a few minutes, and decided he was looking forward to getting started working, seeing much potential in the transport ship that he hoped he'd have a chance to see it fulfill.
As he was posed a question, Theel shook his head. "Sorry, Captain Soggar, can't say that I have. I'll keep an eye open, though," he replied, shrugging.
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Post by grazingcattle on Dec 1, 2009 11:47:48 GMT -5
Leth made a final glance behind him before he entered the docking bay. If that Rodian was following him, Leth was confidant he had shaken him. Running a hand through his well groomed hair Leth headed for a Young Chiss and Quarren he saw talking...
'Time to make friends' he thought to himself as he curled his lips into a charming smile
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Post by Cernunnos on Dec 4, 2009 0:48:23 GMT -5
As Leth made his way to the boarding ramp, Captain Soggar motioned with his head for the Bothan to enter.
“Come now! We ain’t got all day! Got some precious cargo here for a Hutt!”
As soon as Leth got into the ship, the ramp closed and the Golden Glory was off on its maiden voyage.
-Two Days Later-
<Real Space, inside the Golden Glory>
Red lights flashed as the crew rushed toward their battle stations. Everything was going fine until the Golden Glory was suddenly ripped from hyperspace, by an Imperial Class Star Destroyer. Even after the transponder codes were relayed, it seemed as if the Imperials wanted to board the vessel. Captain Soggar addressed his crew through the intercom.
“Gentlemen, it seems as if we have come to a check point of sorts, make sure all manifests are in line.”
By that he meant that all illegal cargo had to be placed into the hidden cargo holds. The Rodian co-pilot quickly ran toward the loading area and hastily secured a heavy metal chest into an inauspicious crevice, before sealing it back up and making his way toward the front of the ship.
With that the Golden Glory ascended toward the Imperial vessel.
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Post by grazingcattle on Dec 4, 2009 13:00:14 GMT -5
Leth hopped out of his bunk and secured a few "personal items" in his room, after hearing the report from the captain. He was glad to have the room to himself, feeling the safty of space and the freedom that the ship offered him. But now we were dropping out of hyper space and that put him on edge...
Leth belted his blaster on as he walked to the cockpit to find the Captain.
"Captain Soggar, where are we and why did we drop?" Leth asked as he walked in uninvited.
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Post by Cernunnos on Dec 4, 2009 14:18:52 GMT -5
The captain looked at the Bothan.
“They must have a gravity well projector… or something of that nature. They pulled us from hyperspace, and then hailed us. We have no other options. They will board us.”
-Minutes Later-
<Star Destroyer Bay>
The Golden Glory opened its cargo loading ramp, allowing a contingent of stormtroopers, an imperial officer and a darkly cloaked man aboard. Although his hood hid his features, you knew he was a force to be reckoned with. The man spoke to the crewmen, inside the cargo hold.
“Where are you going?”
The captain spoke concisely.
“We already told you. And our comp-log substantiates this claim.”
With that the dark man motioned for a group of five stormtroopers and the imperial officer, who until currently stood at attention with arms behind the back, to make for the ship’s main cabin. The six men moved fluidly and precisely. As they made their way to confirm the information the man continued his interrogation.
“For your sake… I hope you’re right. Emperor Krayt doesn’t deal too kindly with those who purposely mislead or lie to him or his servants. What is your purpose?”
Again the captain spoke.
“We are...”
The man interrupted him.
“I was speaking to the Bothan! What is your purpose of your destination?”
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[There are 20 stormtroopers, 1 Imperial officer and 1 “darkly cloaked” individual aboard the ship.]
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Post by grazingcattle on Dec 4, 2009 15:22:24 GMT -5
Leth's eyes widened with surprize at the cloaked figure's attention. "I am sorry captain... but i can't lie." Leth watch's Captain Soggar bristle as he continues ", my lord we are headed to Hutt space to pick up some medical supplies so we can bring them back to the outer rim to a struggling colony called Haraq Al Aidia." Leth tries his best to muster a few tears as he continues on. "The Haraqians, as they like to be called, gave up every meager belonging they had to fund this voyage...They did it for the kids sir... those poor innocent kids." Leth took a moment to compose himself. "you won't find any of this on the Comp-log," Leth looked over to the captain "I am sorry captain it looks like we will have to pay the taxes on the medical equipment after all." fully composed again leth looks back to the cloaked figure. "We just wanted to aviod the shipping tax so we could have some extra credits to get the kids some toys." Initiative: +4 Perception: +0 REF: 17 (13 flatfooted) FORT:10 WILL:14 HP: 17 Threshold: 10 Full round action: Deception invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2338455/20+8= 28 |
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Post by Cernunnos on Dec 4, 2009 17:26:07 GMT -5
As if taking it in bitterly the man snarled, before turning toward the Chiss mechanic.
“What other cargo are you carrying? And how can you confirm this? You would be wise to join your friend and admit your shortcomings as well. After all there are other… more effective ways of finding out the truth.”
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Post by darthprefect on Dec 8, 2009 17:00:07 GMT -5
As soon as the alarms had gone off, Theel had been out of his bunk, finding himself half-way to the engine room before the Captain's message came across the comlink. Muttering a curse, he continued on his way, wanting to make sure everything was as it should be in engineering, in case they'd have to make a run for it. But then, they were pulled in and boarded, and in order to avoid any unpleasant run-ins with the men in white, Theel made his way to the cargo bay, standing near the back of the room as the Sith Imperials entered. He didn't like the look of the darkly cloaked man, and when he himself was suddenly questioned, he didn't know what to make of it. After a glance back at the Captain, he shrugged, and spoke up.
"I wish I could help you out with that, Sir, but my role aboard this ship is as a mechanic - if you want to know what's what in our engine room, I could help you out, but the cargo we deliver isn't part of my duties aboard this ship. I am certain the Captain can assist you better than I could in acquiring a manifesto of our inventory."
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Post by Cernunnos on Dec 8, 2009 22:38:22 GMT -5
With that the five stoormtroopers and the imperial officer made their way back. The stormtroopers formed up and assumed their former positions as the officer stood to face the dark robed individual, off toward his left shoulder. The robed man gave him his attention as the officer whispered something in his ear. The dark man shook his head understandingly as the officer again resumed his position. Stepping forward the hooded man spoke again.
“Very well. Just about everything seems to be in order. Although you have failed to live up to imperial shipping standards… you aren’t doing anything to merit anything further than mere warning citations and fines.”
He turned as if walking away, before turning toward the crew one final time.
“You’d be wise to pay them… and to not to violate standing shipping procedures in the future.”
With that he walked away as the imperial officer entered some more information on his datapad. Within a couple seconds he addressed the crew.
“I have uploaded the fines and citations onto the captain’s record log. Failure to pay this fine within 30 days will result in future imperial action. You are now free to travel to your destination. Good day.”
He then walked away, with the stormtroopers following behind. The ship was now free to travel.
-Days Later-
<Nar Shaddaa, planetary landing pads, daytime>
The starship hangar area was alive with hustle and bustle. Many galactic species wondered about, with very little to none of the same race present. Unlike other civilized areas this one had very little droid activity, being most of the labor on the planet was manual.
Captain Soggar spoke up.
“Our Contact, will meet us here. In about…”
A pink two-brain-tailed Twi’lek stepped forward, and spoke up.
“…Now.”
Captain Soggar turned toward the crewmen.
“That’s him. Let’s go. Gortagg… bring the metal chest.”
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Post by grazingcattle on Dec 11, 2009 15:20:04 GMT -5
Leth ran a comb through his hair as he looked at the pink twi' Lek. His fur rippled in surprise at the contact... He was expecting some one more... Bigger.
Odd. They didn't send an enforcer. I must be used to back home where they try and snatch it out of your hands from the get go and then we "discuss" payment. As long as we have the goods in our hands we have the leverage.
"Captain, do you want us all to come or should some stay behind with the ship?" Leth asked.
If the captain was going to want me to start picking us up jobs he will want me to come along so I can learn what type of clientel to look for.
Initiative: +4
Perception: +0
REF: 17 (13 flatfooted) FORT:10 WILL:14
HP: 17 Threshold: 10
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Post by Cernunnos on Dec 11, 2009 16:17:37 GMT -5
"We are all going. We need to make sure that this gets to the right hands... and we get paid. Now come on."
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Post by grazingcattle on Dec 11, 2009 18:12:06 GMT -5
"Yes sir!" Leth replied as his had slipped down to his blaster and he tried to keep up. Good, I am sure if the shooting starts they will try and take down the double barrel blasting Chiss long before they look for little old me. Leth pretended to look down at a smudge on his vest as he followed behind Captain and "the contact". I had better keep an eye on Mr. Pink and any of his friends--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Active perception check for any of Mr. Pink's buddys in hiding invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2343930/ rolled an eleven Initiative: +4 Perception: +0 REF: 17 (13 flatfooted) FORT:10 WILL:14 HP: 17 Threshold: 10 |
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Post by aviskarlux on Dec 12, 2009 14:55:02 GMT -5
Cool battle maps. How did you make them? Also, I still want to know how you made the scrolling intro.
Only problem is that I cannot see any of the names. Maybe if you have a certain letter to represent each character, that will work better. For instance, Udileu could be U or U1.
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