Star Wars: The calm before the storm Group B

[Farmer42]

Noticing the Wookie, Wenton laughs and invites him to join.

Come, friend wookie, it's the eve of battle and all around is worry and fear. We here, alone, are a bastion of cheer and hope and bravity...Is bravity even a word? Either way, come and join us. The way the crew is carrying on is horribly unbecoming of warriors. Even if we do die tomorrow, we can do it knowing we spent our last night in good company smiling, facing death with our own mad, merry grin."

[LongVin]

Gian Bernini

Gian gives Wenton a strange look following what seems to be a near random outburst, slightly confused he goes back to addressing the Imp's question "This will be my first assignment away from the academy on my own. But, I have trained with the masters of the academy who have already dealt with the vong...I do not expect any surprises."

[Graybacca]

"Either of you have much experience fighting the Vong?"[/QUOTE]


Some but mostly at long range as we retreat and abandon are bases, but mostly i whined up trying to keep ships running long enough to get away.

By the way my names Dash McGurk.

[Farmer42]

"Names's Wenton Miles. Like many out here in the reaches, I've run into them before, but at range and always running like a gullipud. There may not be honor in that, but still, I'm here now to face them in what we can call an almost even fight."

[SuperMuldoon]

...I do not expect any surprises."

"Well one thing I've learned is to always expect surprises where the Vong are concerned. They are always growing some new way to kill us. By the way, does anyone know anything about the battle tomorrow? I was unconscious in the medbay for most of my trip so I haven't been briefed. Everybody's dour mood around here has me expecting we are going up against a whole fleet all alone."

[Farmer42]

"Yeah, forget what you've learned at the Academy. This is the real galaxy, chaos is endemic. You can learn the ebb and flow of everything, but it will eventually catch you by surprise. And don't use the Force as a crutch. Especially against the Vong. What you've likely heard from your masters is true, they're dead to the Force."

[LongVin]

"I heard about that. They are force blind monsters. They were most likely rejected by the force for their wicked ways."

[Azerian Kelimon]

As Gian speaks, the communication systems suddenly flare up, as the voice of captain Icelock, the commanding officer of the Home caller, can be heard resounding through the halls.

Gentlemen, we are now entering the Rylothi atmosphere. We shall arrive to the safe zone in a few hours. Please, prepare yourselves for landing. Icelock out.

[Farmer42]

"Jedi are the guardians of peace in the galaxy.
Jedi use their powers to defend and to protect.
Jedi respect all life, in any form.
Jedi serve others rather than ruling over them, for the good of the galaxy.
Jedi seek to improve themselves through knowledge and training.

Don't forget the code."

[Gamgee]

The wookiee seeing that he was invited slowly made his way over. People had to practically jog to keep up with his strides so it looked like he was walking a normal pace.

He had heard one of them speak cheerfully of battle, maybe they were not all cowards. Intrigued at this person he came over, he still had no idea if they could understand him. Most here are not able to, just some of the officers who are used to a variety of recruits.

Speaking Shyriiwook:

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I heard you speak cheerfully of battle, more so than the rest of these so called warriors. What is your name? Mine is Chykattarr.

[Farmer42]

"I don't speak cheerfully of battle, just the night before. Battle is what it is, bloody, messy, nasty. But sometimes necessary. Wenton Miles at your service, great warrior."

[Gamgee]

Chykkatarr was very curious now, not many knew how to understand Shyriiwook. This human was worth investigating after all, it had been rather lonely on this ship with no one at all to talk to except officers to give him orders or information.

Shyriiwook

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"How did you learn to understand my language? Very few have the skill and ability to understand it. It would be an interesting story to hear how you picked it up."

[Graybacca]

Just as Dash says, Nice to meet you Chykkatarr, Chykkatarr specks again, dash smiled as he say, when i was 15 years old i was lucky to get an apprenticeship with two very talented Techs, the wookiee Dewbecca and his Sullustan business partner Sien Kyak.

[Farmer42]

"I learned it here and there. You hang around in space long enough, you catch things like this. For a while there, I was speaking Huttese as my native tongue. Still can, if I'm really angry. Nothing quite matches Huttese for cursing. Besides, on Nar Shaddaa you need to speak it. Now, Shyriiwook...Well, that's a long story. I had a few teachers, but as I said, I just sort of picked it up. Didn't hurt that there was a wookie or two around as I grew up. So, what brings you here to join us in this intrepid adventure?"

[Gamgee]

Shyriiwook

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"I have come to meet these invaders in battle and truly test them to see if they are a worthy foe. I have fought many battles all over the galaxy, I have seen a lot of martial techniques in battle. That and since I have so much time on my hands seeing the galaxy never hurts. Of course there are always things you don't wish to have seen. This is all in my past of course, I am just here to fight and protect what I feel is worthy of protection."

[Farmer42]

"That's all anyone should ever ask of another. Well, that and a nice bottle of Whyren's Reserve for their birthday."

[LongVin]

Gian Bernini

"I know the code, do not presume to lecture me on it." Ending the point there as he turns to face the approaching wookie. They were truly a popular bunch. Gian quickly went from being alone with his thoughts to the center of attention.

"Greetings Chykkatarr. I am Gian Bernini. And it is why we are here. I signed up for this. We have to get rid of the vong before they destroy everything we have built"

[Farmer42]

"Just making sure you remember it. Sometimes Kyp's lot can forget that the Vong are still living creatures. By no means go easy on them, but if one asks for mercy, remember what you are. Well, I'll see you gentlebeings later, I want to get some exercise and maybe a small bit of shut-eye before we begin."

After saying his good byes, Wenton goes through the ship, looking for an empty cargo room or training bay.

[SuperMuldoon]

Tyrath gathered from the conversations going on around him that the Wookiee was named Chykkatarr. Having no knowledge of Shyriiwook, Tyrath had really no idea what the Wookiee was saying, but since everyone was introducing themselves, he figured he would do the same.

Turning to face Chykkatarr, Tyrath nods "Name's Tyrath." He continues to stick around in the conversation until Wenton leaves. "I think I will be taking my leave as well. I'm going to go see if I can find this Captain Icelock or someone else in charge and find out exactly what we expect to be up against." and with that Tyrath turns to leave, and heads off to find a ranking officer on this vessel.

[Gamgee]

Chykkatarr just looks offended at Tyrath, he was Imperial scum. Never trust Imperial scum, Chykkatarr just gives a growl and yell that no one can make out, maybe a local dialect curse of some sort. After that he stalks back to the cabin he was assigned for some rest before the battle.

[Farmer42]

Finding an empty room, Wenton begins running through kata with his saberstaff unlit, practicing and reminding himself of how to use his weapon. If any observer happens by and watches, they notice his practice starting out almost jerky, as if he hadn't done it for a while. But as time goes on, he gets smoother and more precise, flowing from one kata to the next like a trained warrior.

After an hour or two of practice, Wenton goes back to his quarters and meditates.

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I'm using Force Trance for four hours. UtF Check, DC10, I'm taking 10 for a total of 17

[Graybacca]

as the small group starts to brake up Dash says, Well it was a pleasure to meet you gentlemen, i think i'll take my leave also i need to get some food and rest, so good evening to you all, and may we all die proud tomorrow. Dash then continues on to the mess hall where he gets a meal and quickly eats, he then goes to his cabin and gets several hours worth of sleep.

[Phantasm]

Cam

Heading for the mess, Cam's ears perked a bit upon hearing folks talk about lightsabers and Imperials just like it was during the old days during the Galactic Civil War. He notes that he saw a couple of those 'Jedi' wandering round the ship, but he was just happy to keep his head down. Force or not, seems they attracted more trouble than they could handle more often than not,"best avoid those Jedi nuts. force or not they're gonna end up getting you killed." Cam thinks to himself.

Perks a bit hearing folks going back and forth in Shyriiwook, leans in a bit to listen to what they're saying, but otherwise keeps his mouth shut, and tries to not appear like he's listening too hard.

[LongVin]

Gian Bernini

As everyone else is leaving, Gian retires to his lodging to rest up before they reach the safe zone and the start of their mission.

[Azerian Kelimon]

BOOM!

Suddenly, the whole ship is shaken by what seems to be an attack from a Death Star. Instantly, red lights flare up and sirens start wailing. Over the ensuing chaos, Captain Icelock's voice can be heard:

Gentlemen, we have just been attacked by an unknown force and have sustained heavy damage. We are now on a crash course towards Ryloth.

Brace yourselves, guys, this is going to be a rough landing.

For the next minutes, there is panic, as everyone tries to grab hold to something and steady themselves as the Home Caller falls to the planet, wreathed in flames.

As it hits the ground, and the world seems to shatter, you can hear the terrible screech of metal against ice....


A while later, you wake up, apparently having hit something. The temperature seems to have dropped quite a few degrees, and you can hear Icelock's voice coming out of a wrecked SoundSys.

Soldiers, listen up! Everybody who is not injured, head for the main bridge and report to me Immediately! This is an order, people, so get moving! I repeat, get your lazy asses to the main bridge immediately!

[SuperMuldoon]

Tyrath is headed towards the bridge when the ship is hit. Trying to brace himself he is flung violently around as the ship hits the ice and everything goes dark.

As Tyrath is coming to the sound of the broadcast breaks through the ringing in his ears.

..ain bridge and report to me Immediately! This is an order, people, so get moving! I repeat, get your lazy asses to the main bridge immediately!

Tyrath gets up and steadies himself on wobbly legs while mumbling,
"Whatever happened to the karking safe zone? This is just great..." Tyrath clears his head and makes his way into the bridge, hand near his pistol just in case.

[Farmer42]

After the darkness recedes and Wenton hears the captain's announcement, he rises and shuffles around the room for his staff. Finding it safely after a few seconds, he ignites it with the telltale snap-hiss of a lightsaber being ignited and carefully makes his way towards the bridge, ready to fend off boarders.

[LongVin]

Gian Bernini

As soon as he can regain his footing, Gian is up and running towards the bridge. So much for an easy go, but now it was time to prove his mettle against the Vong and show everyone else what a Jedi is capable of.

[Gamgee]

Chykkatarr

A few minutes after the crash he finally decided it was table enough to move. While many had been knocked unconscious he was spared that fate. He managed to cling to his bunk tightly during the crash and since it was secured to the floor it was just what he needed.

After hearing the message on the com system he starts his treck off towards the bridge. First thing is first, he opens his trunk and pulls out his gear, he loads a quarrel into the bottom of his bowcaster with a sound and firm click. The soldiers in the room seem bolstered just from seeing such a massive warrior, now that they seen the equally huge gun they felt secure. After he was set and loaded Chykkatarr left for the command deck.

[Phantasm]

Cam

For a while, Cam is sure he wasn't ever going to see Coronet City again. Then he figured that wasn't such a bad idea since he'd never have to pay the folks there back those credits he owed them. Which is the last thought he had before the frigate crashed and everything went black.

Cam scraped himself up off the floor and staggered back to the billet he'd been assigned when the message from the Captain boomed through what was left of the systems. Touching his hand to his forehead, Cam felt the a bit of dampness and felt sick as he pulled his hand away. There was a bruise, but no blood. Instead it was some of the topping from whatever it was they were serving in the mess. He made his way to the billet and grabbed his utility belt and splashed a cup of water in his face to wash off the worst of the grime, then made his way to the bridge. Not that he was much of a soldier, but it was better than getting shot at for not obeying.