'Off the Edge' Star Wars FFG/EotE (IC)

[sagamer]

Destiny point roll: 1 dark side
http://orokos.com/roll/395879

OOC did we have role introductions during the meeting? Do our characters know who is who now?

OOC: I'm suggesting that you all do that now, a discussion about which roles you should all take on the ship and which route to take is a good place to introduce your skills and share a bit about yourselves, or at least as much as you want the other PCs to know

Tal'ohen looked around, the hirelings seemed reasonably content with the job. After all it should be a cakewalk and the hired guns along for the ride should be more than enough to deal with any complications.

"Well then," he said, "the great Jemba has business elsewhere to attend to so we'll leave you to get to know one another and make any arrangements you need to. May I remind you that your three weeks starts now."

With that the Hutt and his entourage left, Jemba doing his best to look casual floating by on the repulsorlift sled, smoking his hooklah pipe.

You're all left looking at one another. Byen turns to you and says, "Well I might as well start, Captain Byen Jakar at your service. I've done a few runs like this in the past though I won't say who for. Seems pretty straightforward but we'll need to be careful. The Twi'lek Clans can be twitchy and 40 creates is a lot of Ryll. WAC-IN here .." she indicates the silver droid, "is my first mate. We've been through a lot together and between us we're more than capable of piloting, astrogating and maintaining that Ghtroc freighter."

"I'm ready to leave whenever you guys are and first thing we'll be doing is checking out that freighter to see how spaceworthy she is"

The Duros bounty hunter speaks next, "Syn Setho, hired gun. I've done a few jobs for Jemba before, hunting down bad debts, that sort of thing. I know my way around a spaceship and can co-pilot or man the turret but I'm mostly along to handle security I guess" he pats the pulse rifle in his lap. "I don't know about the rest of you but taking the Gamorr route both ways seems to be cutting the timeline a bit too tight for my liking. I like a sure thing."

They all look at the rest of you expectantly ..

[Sinte]

Nyx puts both of her hands on the table by the map chart and chimes in: "Bothawui is the way to go,at least while we are travelling light. Even if they stop us,theres nothing criminal worthy on board,aside from our peers. And Im sure we can get through that easy. On the way back though, I do suggest we take the slower route. We shouldnt risk the spice when its in our posession. And if the pilots feel up to the task, Im all for doing a custom route on the way there. Just dont get cocky when the goods are in our hands."

She then pauses for crew introductions and introduces herself when she can. "Name's Nyx,nice and simple,just how this gig should go. Im part of your security detail,meaning in combat situations,we lead,you follow. Just as I will follow your decisions in space and negotiations." She looks around the room and exclaims "And if any of you miscreants attempt to cheat the crew,myself,or the Hutt out of the spice gig,getting us all on edge with the cartel, you will need to invest in some prosthetic limbs." As she says that,she sticks one of her Ryyk blades into a surface that wont get too damaged by it.

Coercion roll:
http://orokos.com/roll/396036
3 successes,1 advantage,1 triumph

[DMsShadow]

A young human male with sandy brown hair and dusty clothing suddenly bustles in to the room. He's breathing heavily and looks like he had been running to get here. "Sorry I'm late," he starts before anyone can speak, his words coming out in an over-enthusiastic rush. "but I have never met so many amazing species in one place before. I simply lost track of time. Hey, are those hyperspace routes? It looks like they are heading to Ryloth. Is the mission to Ryloth?..." His voice trails off, suddenly aware that everyone is looking at him.

"Oh sorry, let me introduce myself." He hold out his hand. "The name's Tyburn, Zack Tyburn."

[OOC]Sorry for not posting sooner. Things have been a bit crazy IRL, but should be more reliable now. Also, the email notifications from this site are being blocked by Hotmail, which is annoying. Also, I have an orokos roll, number 396037, but I can't post links yet being so new to the site.

[Sinte]

Nyx rips her Ryyk blade out of the table and turns to the newcomer. Well,better late than never." She shakes your hand "Nyx". She smiles and then gets a serious look on her face again "I hope you realize that if we are this fashionably late with the Hutt's goods,one of us will end up in a permanent limp. Dont screw this up."

[DMsShadow]

Zack looks confused for a second, then realisation seems to dawn on him. "Oh, right. Don't worry about that. I promise I'm normally very punctual." He steps back looking a little sheepish. "What were we discussing anyway?"

[Sinte]

We have three routes to take,Zack. And three weeks to do the gig. Basically the faster,the more dangerous. This one is slow and safe <Nyx points at Gamorr route>, but with the time crunch,if we get any delays,we are screwed. The other two routes will save us 4-6 days,but depending on our pilots and what kind of stick the Empire has up theirs, may actually delay us further. Feel free to speak your mind when all of this sinks in,we are in this mess together."

[DMsShadow]

Zack has a look over the routes, initially just interested, but suddenly becoming very excited. "Is this right? Are we seriously considering charting a new route? We really have to do this! I can't remember the last time I was on a mission using a new route."

[ArcturusV]

She was on a hair trigger. He knew that much. But he knew as well it was more saber rattling, than a serious threat right now. Establishing an order, trying to place herself as the big dog in the yard. He wasn't inclined to disagree with her, not really wanting to measure his paltry aim against her armor and weaponry. Just seemed like a bad idea all around. Only shot he really had would have been getting the drop on her, and even then, he wasn't confident.

The talk of routes was over his head. He didn't have much to add, looking at the map, it was all just a jumble of information, pictures with no real relevance to him. He couldn't even begin to guess what complications there would be, or just how available finding a route to Ryloth would be from Nar Shaadaa, so he did something smart, he kept quiet as the two who seemed to know what was what discussed the options.

So instead he commented on something he felt at least a little qualified for, "Remember, we got limited credits here. And we're likely to rack up expenses on the journey. Keep it cheap. If we're having to refuel a lot on some jumbled route you chart, well, that's going to leave us short on credits when we get there. I don't know what's waiting on Ryloth or the way back, but I'm betting there's going to be some issues only smoothed over with blaster bolts or cred sticks at some point during this job."

"And I don't know about you, but I find creds work a lot better for keeping my skin intact." Buying his way out of trouble? You bet he'd do it rather than draw down in a shootout. He considered it the only sane choice really, even an expert could take a bad shot, after all. Had to be a real psycho to step into a firing line you didn't have to.

[sagamer]

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Byen and Syn seem transfixed by the blade quiverring in the table. WAc-1N leaps up in alarm though, "Oh my stars! By the Maker! Mistress protect me!" He cowers behind Byen

She and the Duros turn to look at one another before turning back to Nyx. In a small voice she says, "Yeah sure. Whatever you say."

At the moment the tension is lowered somewhat by Zacks arrival

Spoiler: Nyx success

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Whatever decision Nyx makes about planning will be supported by the three NPCs

[Sinte]

Nyx looks up from the map charts and says "Relax droid,just establishing some ground rules. None of us got here by being angels of the law,just want to make sure people know that double crossing any of us will lead to a lot of pain for them. Whether physical,monetary,or both."

She looks at the crew members that havent spoken up on the route yet. "We need to make a decision,time is ticking. What will it be,custom route madness or imperial dodging? Going in safe on an empty load doesnt make sense to me. And I agree with Torr,credits are also an issue."

[sagamer]

Syn and Byen glance at one another then nervously back at the group. "Yeah, that makes a lot of sense, we're with her"

[Mister Loorg]

<"I must say, I've never seen you two act so... neutered,"> came a voice from the hallway. Through the doorway came a taller Rodian wearing a white doctor's coat and an amused expression. The creature walked over to Syn and Byen and spoke to them in his native language.

<"I apologize for being late. I wasn't notified that I was to be on this mission until this morning and had to gather all of my supplies. My name is Weld Benito, your in-flight doctor.">

Spoiler: OOC

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I wasn't sure who could understand Rodian and if my guy could even speak Basic, so I'll leave it up to you, Sagamer. I'm fine with him only speaking Rodian, as it'd be a fun gimmick.

[ArcturusV]

Torrance looked over the gathered crew, "Well... I don't know about you, but right now I have a squeaky clean record. Imperial Customs shouldn't care about me in the slightest. If you're willing to let me do the talking, and keep yourself fairly low key, I doubt we'll have any problems getting through customs on the way out. Why would we? Not like any of you are known pirates or rebels, right?"

He smiled, a bit confident, seemingly simple and friendly. "If anyone does have the sort of records that would bring down the hammer, better we know about it now, and plan around it than have it come up as a surprise."

Spoiler: Mechanics!

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Turnin' on the charm here. So here's my roll.

http://orokos.com/roll/396133

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that 3 Success, and 3 Advantage is fairly decent?

[DMsShadow]

"Don't look at me, I have barely seen any Imperials, let along rung up a record." Zack walks over to the Rodisn. "Hi, I'm Zack, pleased to meet you."

[ArcturusV]

Torrance flashed him a smile, "Well if everyone else is squeaky clean, then no reason not to go through Bothuwai, right?"

He gave Zack his hand, sticking it out for a nice, friendly handshake, he looked confident and calm, very sure of himself in the moment, "Torrance Cade, self employed businessman and professional merchant, well until recently. Guess I'm a broker for a Hutt now. The fickle wrinkles of fate, am I right?"

If Zack gave him his hand, he shook his politely, no attempt to crush his grip, but firm, professional, seemingly every bit the businessman he said.

[drayen]

Back at the casino entrance...

"I might take you up on that offer. Let's see how generous Jemba really is first." His smirk seemingly a permanent feature, he walks on by the Gamoreans and through to the casino floor.


[OOC: Maybe we should have a separate thread just for the casino to role play out personal interactions between missions?]

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The next morning, feeling slightly hung over from last night's drinking, Thel makes the briefing. Listening intently to the mission details and it's parameters, he begins quietly calculating the routes and associated times. At Nyx's outburst, Thel looks suitably impressed. [OOC: Discipline He stops and watches the others for a moment before speaking.

"Even if we managed to evade the Imps, the Bothans are another matter. The Empire patterned their bureaucracy on the Bothan model. If we run into any, we may as well just start shooting if only to speed up the process. Besides, there's an opportunity to blaze a new trail."

Looking to the other Corellian, Thel aks, "How good an astrogator is your droid?"

[sagamer]

"Pardon me sirs ... and madam" WAC-1N adds hastily, glancing at Nyx. "My primary function is not Astrogation although I am programmed to predict hyperspace travel variables with a 55.67% accuracy. Might I enquire as to whether one of you sirs might be able to assist in this matter? I am afraid that my capability to correctly calculate a new hyperspace route has a 7 to 1 chance of failure."

"On the other hand my assessment of Master Cade's ability to successfully bypass questioning, calculated by extrapolating the impact of his previous statement upon my mistress here .." WAC-1N gestures towards Byen who is looking at Torrance with something approaching adoration "indicates that such a course of action has a 3 to 1 chance of success."

OOC: Good idea drayen. I'll set that up for your return (assuming you survive, cue evil laugh)

[Sinte]

*Nyx flips a light side destiny point*

Nyx faces Thel and exclaims: "The bothans won't be a problem. I have a contact in Bothan Spynet from my days in the Ni'lyahin smugglers. He has his hands in a lot of places in the Bothan space,including their navy,and is even in with one of their council members. He should be able to spin something and get us through. I'll get in touch with him if we go by this route."

[sagamer]

OOC: All good Destiny pool currently stands at 2 white, 3 black plus whatever Mister Loorg rolls

Byen and Syn look suitably impressed

[Mister Loorg]

<"From what I've gathered, if all routes lead to the same place, then we don't necessarily have to take the same route to and from Ryloth,"> Weld noted, looking at the map. <"If the Imperials can't arrest us for an empty ship and Miss Nyx can get us out of trouble with the Bothans, we can take the Bothawui route to Ryloth and the Gamorr route back.">

[ArcturusV]

Torrance nodded at the Rodian's assessment. "Perhaps. Though while on Ryloth we might be able to update our Astrogation data with local sources. Comparing that data with data from here, would it not be more likely to find a safe, and relatively unknown, route back?" He didn't know, but he framed it as an honest question, looking around at the crew, trying to peg who might be the navigational experts, his eyes mostly settling on Zack, as he seemed most excited at the prospect of a new route in and of itself.

"After all, a standard route used for a lot of traffic sounds to me like there's a good chance of random inspections being a possibility."

[sagamer]

Syn Setho stepped forward though keeping a respectable distance from Nyx, "The Gamorr route is also a common route for smugglers, meaning that pirates tend to hang out there too. Provided we don't get pulled out of hyperspace by some anomaly though, that shouldn't be a problem."

"Perhaps we should vote?"

Spoiler: Nyx's Triumph in Coercion

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Nyx is quite confident that Syn, Byen and the droid will all do whatever she suggests

Spoiler: Torrance's Success in Charm

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Torrance is fairly sure that Syn and especially Byen, will vote his way, especially if he agrees with Nyx

[Sinte]

Nyx exclaims: "I vote we go with Bothawui. We are on a light load,theres virtually no reason the imperials will want to pull us over,and if they do, Im sure our...more behaved crew members can squeeze us out of it. My contact will take care of the Bothani space part of the journey. On the way back..." Nyx pauses for a second. "We should plan for the safest route,but we dont know how Ryloth will go yet. I say we play it by ear."

She looks over at Byen and Thel. "You two should try to draw something up either before or on Ryloth,as far as a custom chart goes. That way,if we have to kick it into gear time-wise,we have a back up plan."

"Thoughts?" Nyx says looking around the room for more comments / votes.

[NeoNinevite]

Spoiler: Discipline against Nyx's Coercion

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http://orokos.com/roll/396369
2 Sucesses, 2 Advantage

Moss was just about comfortable with the situation, until Nyx began to speak, the blatant threats were not something he had expected and it threw him off guard. That, and the mention of a contact in Bothawui had him reeling. He felt outclassed already, but this job wasn't about being the man in the room everyone listens too, not like it had been for him before. No, for this job he was the muscle, nothing more unless everything crumbled around him. And so, now settled, the bothan spoke up.

"The name's Moss Dal'pek, though just Moss will do. I'm the muscle for this here job, but I know my way around a business deal or two as well. I'm quick with a blaster, quicker with a force pike. The only other thing you need to know is that you can trust me. I always complete a job, and I never charge more than a fair price, that's how you build customers. I may lie to you, or hell, even betray you, but if I do it will be because that was what needed doing to get the job done.

And for lighter matters, I'm voting for the Bothawui route. I may not have quite the level of contacts Nyx appears to have, but I've got some cousins who owe me favours, and the Imps shouldn't be watching out for me in that sector. And I have to say, I do quite like Nyx's plan."

[DMsShadow]

Zack will take Torrence's hand and shake it warmly, though not as firmly.

He watches the conversation unfold and everyone can see his expression drop visibly as the wind seems to be blowing in the direction of the Bothawui route. Not to be completely deterred he pipes up "I still think we should look for a new route." Though with less enthusiasm than before.

[ArcturusV]

Torrance tries to smooth it out, playing the diplomat, "Well it won't hurt to have the option either way. Crunch the data when you can, look into it when we're on Ryloth, you come up with something, we'll definitely take a look at it." He had a confident smile on his face, seemed very at ease with trying to manage people in this group, no tension around all the strangers and weaponry around.

"So it sounds like we're pretty settled on Bothuwai on the way out, it definitely sounds like the best idea to me."

[Mister Loorg]

Weld scoffed at the Bothan's introduction, surprised that someone had already gone against Nyx's dominance. And they hadn't even taken off yet.

<"I must agree with, Torrance, was it?"> Weld said, turning back to the conversation at hand. <"There's no need to take unnecessary risks. Now, I believe that there was a question about who would be handling the Astrogation during this trip?">

[Sinte]

Nyx smirks and says "Alright,sounds like the plan is done. No time to waste,then. I will let you guys figure out the spacecraft logistics, never was good behind the 'wheel' of a ship". She looks at Moss. "Well then, Mr. Serious, let us go take a sec. sweep of the ship and see what we're dealing with? We've gotta keep 'em alive after all." She starts walking and exclaimsout loud sarcastically "Besides, I'm suuuuure they will keep us up to date if something important comes up. My comlink will be patched in if I'm needed" Nyx heads to her bunk to get her gear and supplies,and then heads to the docking area.

OOC: Nyx is going to head to the ship regardless if Moss decides to come with or not.

[sagamer]

Byen gets up, "Glad thats settled, I'll go and start prepping the Gthroc for take off."

"Whoever is going to Astrogate I suggest you take WAC-1N to help calculate the route and send him over to me when you've finished. We need to jump together, just in case we run into something nasty."

Syn, the Duros hired gun, also seems anxious to leave. "Yeah, thats my cue, I'll give you a hand Captain"

[Sinte]

Nyx enters her room and attempts to reach her contact on Bothawui. After some time,a shadowy voice,clearly encrypted,responds. Nyx summarizes the situation for them,and tells them that her team needs cover over Bothani Space. Be it as merchants,haulers,or something else. After the sitrep, Nyx asks her contact if she needs to do anything on her end...