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[Lentrax]

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away...

It is a period of long night for the Galaxy.
Hundreds of years have passed since the
Sith rose again and crushed the Republic.

During the Second Great Purge, a tragedy
far worse was occurring. The Force, the
power that gave the Jedi and Sith alike thier
incredible gifts, was vanishing.

Fifty Knights and Masters stormed the Imperial
Palace to confront the Empress. One survived
long enough to warn of the return of the Force,
and how it would restore light to the Galaxy, or
would be forever extinguished, casting all life into
eternal Darkness....



The Variseel Starliner is a magnificent ship, all soft curving lines and gleaming hill plates. People stroll through its main Promenade, and down its wide flowing passages. The ship is alive with all manner of beings, though humans are the predominant species on board.

Along with the regular passengers, for this trip the Starliner carries with her two hundred Sabbacc players for the first annual New Alderaan tournament. The tournament is supposed to be the largest single gambling event in the galaxy for the year, and many are gossiping about the action already.

[Lentrax]

The Starliner cleared hyperspace three hours early. Guests and passengers panic as food, drink, and people are thrown forward.

A voice comes over the intercom, "This is Darth Pleana. This vessel is harboring rebel fugitives. Prepare to be boarded."

[theskorpionking]

Kaz, a red skinned female twi'lek, pick herself up off the floor. She's wearing a barely there dancers outfit. She was making the rounds to drum up business for the dance group she came on board with. "Good news bad news, Kaz." she tells herself. "We don't have to dance now, but we also just blew our first real mission."

[Holice]

Sitting in his cabin, Robb tried his best to get some sleep. But every time he closed his eyes now, his mind raced with what would be taken from him next. A sudden sound or movement past his door had him on edge, and it was taking its toll on him.

Relax man, you don't have anything left to take except what you're wearing, and who'd be foolish enough to try to take that, he said trying to convince himself he was safe.

Just then, the ship suddenly dropped hyperspace and it nearly through him off his bed. An announcement came over the intercom. Listening to the message, his demeanor went from tired to down right agitated. Terrific, nothing better than some reckless Sith and their minions to ruin a space flight.

Knowing of previous witch hunts that were for either political gain or due to the lack of intelligence of their spies, these events never ended well. Checking his blasters to make sure everything was still in working order, which it always is due to the care he gives them, he walked out his cabin to see just what was going on.

[Lentrax]

After the announcement, people began to panic. Humans went looking for thier travel visas, aliens went looking for anything that might convince the Sith they weren't rebels.

Everyone is running up and down the corridors, hoping they find what they are looking for before...

There are several metallic clangs from below.

The Sith have arrived.

[theskorpionking]

Kaz hauls ass to the dressing room where she left her gear, trying to make a quick getaway to the docking bay to get the ship she wanted to "borrow". Hoping that there is way she can somehow salvage the task she was given.

[Holice]

As panic consumes the other travelers, Robb just can't help but wonder how someone can live with such fear to react as these people are. But this is the world we live in he thinks, and while Robb some such as he tries to stay outside the feud with the rebels and empire, it would seem that the controversy can find anyone, anywhere.

Trying to make his way through the crowds of nervous people, he heads towards the bridge to see if he can get any more information on who or what they are looking for. If he can speak with the captain, perhaps he can get a better idea of what's going on, and more importantly, how to avoid any confrontation.

[theskorpionking]

Kaz does her best to ignore the glances at her as she to makes her way through the crowded hallways. She does her best to avoid a few fights that break out between some of the passengers and ducks down another passageway, running into someone. Watch where your going laser brains.

[Lentrax]

As Robb begins making his way through the entertainment section of the deck, a red skinned Twi'lek runs into you.

[Holice]

Getting to the bridge was harder than Robb originally thought it would be. Not because of security or the size of the ship, but the shear number of people running around was astounding.

Making his way to another corridor, he looks to the left and as he turns right, a red-skinned Twi'lek runs right into his chest. Trouble and a Twi'lek, who would have thunk it, he thought to himself.

"Woah there. You aren't going to get anywhere quickly if you go running into people."

Looking at the Twi'lek to sense her demeanor, "Why you in such a hurry anyways? There's plenty of time to get to your cabin for any documentation you might need."

[theskorpionking]

Kaz stands there and looks at the person she had just ran into and thinks to herself, Who does this guy think he is? Asking me why I'm in a hurry, telling me that I have plenty of time to get my..... Of course! She slaps her forehead and let's out a nervous laugh. "Oh stars! I thought I'd never find you. We need to get off this ship and get back to Nar Shadda before we're caught."

[Holice]

With all the commotion on the ship, Robb must surely have been hearing things, as he thought this Twi'lek said "We." But surely I am mistaken he thought to himself, I don't believe I know this girl.

"Beg your pardon mam, but I didn't quite hear you, did you say We? And as far as Nar Shadda goes, can't say I have any good reason to end up there."

Considering what exactly is going on, Robb thought there was only one explanation. "Clearly the stress of this situation is getting to you, perhaps I should take you to the infirmary."

[theskorpionking]

Any hope that Kaz had was now gone. "Wait, Wait. You mean your not..." Her voice trails off, then she starts slapping her forehead repeatdly. "Stupid, stupid, stupid, so stupid Kaz." She looks at the man with sorrowful eyes, "You're not my contact are you?"

[Holice]

Taking a bit aback by what the Twi'lek just said, Robb's eyes opened widely before regaining his composure.

Contact? Nervous alien running around a ship where a Sith is looking for a rebel. Please tell me this isn't happening, Robb thought.

But the look on her face, the sorrow he saw in her eyes, he couldn't just turn a blind eye to this. I may not be a rebel, but I sure as hell can't just let them take this girl to do all matter of unnamed things in their search for answers.

With as reassuring voice as he could muster, "No. I am not your contact nor anyone else's, but clearly you look like you could use a hand. Where exactly are you trying to get to? And do you know the way?"

Looking around him warily, Robb double checked his blasters, to make sure they would be as quick to draw as he knew they should be.

[Lentrax]

The screeching sound of ion engines screech past the ship.

The Sith are not far out now.

[theskorpionking]

Kaz's expression seems to lighten a little bit. "I'm trying to get to the docking bay, I...uh, have a ship waiting there. And, thanks."

[Holice]

I take it you know the layout of this ship?, Robb says, expecting no other answer other than yes.

Before giving any chance to answer, he follows up with, "Lead the way, and by the sound of it, you better make it quick."

You know you really shouldn't be helping this girl, but you never were able to pass up on someone in need, Robb thinks as he follows the Twi'lek.

[theskorpionking]

Kaz can't help herself but smile. "Yeah I know the way. We just have to take the turbolift down to the docking bay" Kaz starts heading to the nearest banks of turbolifts and finds one that isn't full. She grabs her new friend and pulls him in just as the doors close. "Going down" She says.

[Lentrax]

The turbo lift hums as it makes it way down to the docking bay level. As the turbolift hums downward, you can hear sounds that tell you the Sith have landed and are occupying the ship.

The lifts comes to a stop and a small ding sounds as the doors open, revealing smaller but just as lavish corridors. Kaz grabs Robb by the arm again, and starts running down one of the corridors. "C'mon, it's down here." she announces. Turning the corridor, you spot several war droids marching to secure the deck.

"Halt!" yells a heavily modulated, deep voice. "Havr documentation ready for inspection."

[theskorpionking]

"Blaster Bolts."Kaz mutters under her breath. Her lekku twitch as she kneels on the ground and opens her bag. She digs around until she finds the forged documents she was given, silently hoping they looked legit. She stands back up, keeping her bag open, adjusting her bag so the opening was near her right hand. She knew she'd have to be quick if she was gonna shoot her way out. She tries to smile as she hands the papers to the lead droid.

[Holice]

With a stone cold face, you would think nothing could bother Robb at this point, but inside he was getting a bit twitchy.

No cover in this hallway, we'd have to dive back around the corner. Chances for success don't look too good right now.

As he watches the Twi'lek hand over papers, he can't help but wonder if that's part of her ruse and just how good her suppliers are.

Here's hoping her credentials are good, he thinks as he relaxes his arms in the worst case scenario that he needs to draw his blasters.

[Lentrax]

The droid inserts the data pad into a receptacle built for this purpose. It hums for a moment, then a klaxon sounds.

"Error. Apprehend fugitive."

Roll initiative.

[theskorpionking]

rolling (1d20+3)[12]
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[Lentrax]

For the droids: (1d20+2)[5]

[Holice]

Glancing up, Robb hears the robots automated response, and it is not what he wanted to hear.

Here we go.

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(1d20+4)[21]

[Lentrax]

Well Robb it's your initiative.

[Holice]

Robb's first instinct would be to dodge back around into the hallway, but with the Twi'lek here, and no idea of what she is capable of he thinks otherwise.

I need to draw their fire if possible.

With lightning speed, both blasters are in his hand and he fires at the first war droid, while yelling for Kaz to take cover.

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Blaster 1: (1d20+3)[4]
Dmg: (3d6)[11]
Blaster 2: (1d20+3)[17]
Dmg: (3d6)[11]

[theskorpionking]

Kaz looks over at Robb and gives hmi a lop-sided grin. She's no damsel in distress. so she reaches in her bag and pulls out her own blaster, aiming at the droid in front of her.

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blaster: (1d20+4)[14] damage: (3d6)[14]

[Lentrax]

The droid that took the data pad with the false papers on sparks and sizzles as it collapses to the floor with two smoking holes in its chassis.

Without hesitation, the two droids still 10 meters away, raise thier arms. With a mechanical clicking and a slight whir, the arms transform from functional hands into blaster rifles.

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Targeting Robb: (1d20+2)[6]
Targeting Kaz: (1d20+2)[16]

[Lentrax]

Damage: (3d6)[14]