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[IC] The New Order Sucks!
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"There goes another one." Foreman Ychem Calbes stepped back from the window as the LAAT/i hummed away. "That makes five o'them gunships headin' out to that old base in the last half 'n hour. Thought maybe we'd seen the last of 'em after they caught that Sep'ratist Council... but they're flyin' around more'n ever."
The atmosphere in the grungy company cantina was tense. Normally, the building would be filled with raucous miners getting off work at this hour, just before the evening shift change--but something was amiss. The Empire was afoot. They should have been pulling away from Bandomeer what had been a skeleton garrison. Instead, more troops were piling into a base that hadn't seen much use at all for well over a year, even as the war had intensified elsewhere. The Foreman had sent his miners home a little early: he was inherently distrustful of the New Order (and for a matter of fact, the Old one too).
'Cal' spat on the floor and turned to address the six other occupants of the squat, low-lying building. "I dunno how much longer you folk're gonna wanna hang round these parts. Things look like they're headin' south quick'r'n'a brand new SoroSuub landspeeder to the repair shop."
word(s) of the day: quick'r'n'a
go ahead and interact a little if you'd like, or just tell me you're ready in a spoiler or something.
Rolls go in a spoiler at the end of your post like this when you're rolling!
HOUSE RULES!
I'm going to be lenient about Dark Side Points just for the sake of fun. You may still get some if you're a giant asshole!
I will be using this rule from http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20090223jc114 :
go ahead and interact a little if you'd like, or just tell me you're ready in a spoiler or something.
Rolls go in a spoiler at the end of your post like this when you're rolling!
HOUSE RULES!
I'm going to be lenient about Dark Side Points just for the sake of fun. You may still get some if you're a giant asshole!
I will be using this rule from http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20090223jc114 :
If you have already used your second wind(s) for the day, you can catch another second wind by voluntarily moving –1 persistent step down the condition track. The persistent condition remains until you’ve had surgery performed on you or until you get eight consecutive, uninterrupted hours of rest.
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"The possibilities for employment do seem to be pretty low", he says in a low quiet voice "with the empire intensifying their presence, the people who hire mercenaries will be staying quiet, waiting to see what happens. Why do you think they keep bringing troops in ? Is there a rebellious movement on Bandomeer ?"
With that, he turned to the Foreman. "Cal, I and my... friends... owe you a great debt, one that I hope we can one day repay. But I think it's in the best interests of the galaxy if we move on." Turning again to address a couple of the others in the room. "Erin, we need to go find the others. Hopefully, they won't show up here. Mar-Bat-Toda, you're welcome to come with us, or stay here, but one more set of hands can be an invaluable resource in our situation."
Quietly in Cerean, Mar says to Lo, "This Duro already has me worried. I do hope he doesn't do anything as brash as he seems to want. I find it is easy to stay out of your own trouble but hard to stay out of other peoples'."
"I'm sorry, yes, we should find them," she said quietly, turning her blue eyes to the window again.
. . . .
"I'm hearin' a lot of big talk." Ychem Calbes' voice cuts through the air. "But y'all better get ready to back them words up."
The hum of engines has risen again--it sounds like they're practically overhead. Everyone gathers at the window just in time to see a pair of LAATs lifting off from behind a pile of brush.
A formation of troopers, clad in the white armor of the former Grand Army of the Republic, march out into view, led by one in olive green--a sergeant. Under the tromp of their feet, another sound can be heard: similar, but slower and heavier. The soldiers approach the building. There is a knock at the door.
"Open up! This property is being seized under Galactic Centralization Act 1, Section 3, passed one standard Galactic week ago by the Re--the Imperial Senate! You are required by law to exit the building and accompany us to the nearest military base for processing."
"The damned Senate ain't nothin' but a bunch of spaceheads what ain't got no idea how to run a real business!" Cal yells back through the closed door. "Now I ain't goin' nowhere! This is my place of work and my home, and it has been for fifty-two years, so get!" He jabs the door control panel, and the deadbolts slide into place. Moving to a corner, he grabs his hunting rifle from where he had set it earlier in the evening and twists a knob. It emits a high-pitched whine as it powers up.
"So much for not making a last stand here."
"What... how did they know we're here? We can't fight... we'll die... we need to find the others," she stammered helplessly as the room filled with confusion and commotion.
"Attention organic representatives of the Imperial Senate! This property is protected under Land and Property Clause 14-A: Protection of Historical Sites! Please cite proper Authorization for Search and Seizure on Protected Historical Sites!"
Dice:
"They probably don't know of the Jedi," Mar says quietly to the others. "Although centralizing a cantina does some a bit in excess," he addends, stroking his chin.
Then he turns to Cal saying with a calm urgency, "I'm not terribly familiar with tactics but odds are killing a few troopers will not force a retreat on their part. More than likely, it will earn you a retaliatory strike. Thus, if you wish to keep your life and possibly even your bar, our best bet at the moment is to retreat and regroup. What are the other exits to this building?"
1d20+10=12
1d20+13=14
A closed-domed, two-legged walker marches out from behind the piles of brush, its heavy footfalls resonating throughout the room--the second gunship's cargo. It parks itself conspicuously in view of the window. The sergeant appears to be conspiring with somebody over his commlink.
"Hold on! Confirmation of proper documentation in progress."
Meanwhile, Cal mumbles to Mar-Bat-Toda: "I ain't goin' nowhere, but if y'all want to get out, now's the time. There's doors up there and back there." He gestures to the two other doors. "They ain't gonna stop. A man's got to protect his livin' at some point. I got rights."
Stealth 1d20+22=34
"Do we have a plan, then? It looks like the Imperials are intent on searching this compound so unless there's somewhere around here to hide we should probably vacate," he says, peeking out the north door.
"Master, if I may offer a suggestion.
I expect our best option at this juncture may be to blast 'em."
If I engage them now, the battle will be started for good. Maximum confusion. I must get that commander.
Lo Kaat then began looking for the biggest, heaviest, strongest object in the room that isn't bolted down.
He points to the north door. "If you're gonna make a run for it, head out that way and circle back behind the buildin'. You'll pick up the road easy enough, lead you right to the ships. Be warned though, it's a major road, 'n with everything goin' on, I wouldn't be surprised to find more Imperials."
Meanwhile, outside, in the failing light, Gwis Tava hides behind a pile of brush, observing the Imperial forces. There are ten troopers he sees, counting the sergeant, backed up by the AT-XT.
The sergeant finishes with his commlink and approaches the door. His troopers follow at his heels--cutting off Gwis' line of fire.
"Attention! This building is not registered as an historical site under Clause 14-B! Open the door and submit to processing immediately!"
Hermenegilde, they can't see you with that kind of Stealth check, so you're safe for now... but that officer has soft cover from his troops.
He turns to Forim. "Y'sure that door's gonna hold out? I think they're gettin' a little tetchy."
oh shucks that's not the way you were going at all! v:ov
He then attempts to tap into the Force, moving the table to brace against the door (with the top of it facing towards the outside), further slowing down the Stormtroopers.
She moves quickly to the back door.
"Alright, that's it. We are entering the building by force if you do not exit in ten seconds."
"Ten!..."
tell me at what point you're leaving the building / doing whatever please
Force point 1d6= 1
Drats. half damage : A=9 B=5 C=6 S=11
Stealth 1d20+12=28...of course
The troopers scatter under the sudden barrage of blaster fire. Several of them fire ineffectively in the direction of Gwis Tava, but he evades their notice for the moment.
Initiative and stats
31 - Mar-Bat-Toda
27 - Lo Kaat
23 - R0-GR
22 - Erin Teiros
19 -
Squad 1 30/42
Squad 2 42/42
Squad 3 42/42
Sergeant 18/25
Walker 80/80, DR 5, SR 5/5
18 - Forim Nuruk
17 - Ychem Calbes
13 - Gwis Tava
SURPRISE!! it's a round!
He pauses for a moment, looking out the doorway for his chance to run and tells the others his comm frequency, "Don't call me with specifics unless you're scrambled." With that, he makes it for the shed to the south, hoping he makes it to the foliage without being seen.
STANARD: None
Wasn't sure if you wanted my old unused stealth roll or this new one so here they are.
Old stealth
[URL="[url=http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2034654/]1d20 6=17[/url]"]New Stealth[/URL]
Clearly it was not entirely aware of what was happening around it, rambling as it was about protected properties and search and seizure laws.
The green blade snaps to life with a hiss, and with it Erin. "If we try and fight the walker, we're as good as dead. We need to get to that freighter. Lo Kaat and I can keep you covered as long as possible - they'll be gunning for us. Just give the mark."
Standard - ready to follow with said crew when they leave
He decides that the best option is to reach his owner and receive orders.
I actually have no idea which dot on the map is for Nuruk.
"Jedi! Blast 'em! Get the Jedi!" The soldiers back away, firing at Lo Kaat. Simultaneously, the walker stomps forward, firing its cannons at Erin Teiros. The two Jedi, having cover behind the building and in the brush, are still hard pressed to deflect such a volume of fire. Forim Nuruk, behind Erin, swore as the bolts burst around him, charring branches.
Squad 1 moves, tries to find Gwis Tava... and fails with an 11.
attacks, squads 1 and 2 (1d20 9=25, 3d8=11, 1d20 9=17, 3d8=20)
The first attack on Lo Kaat is a hit for 11 damage, unless Lo Kaat can deflect it. Deflected!
The second attack is a miss because of cover, dealing 10 splash damage unless Lo Kaat can deflect it... no it doesn't! Cover = good.
autofire attack (1d20 1=17, 4d10=23)
The area attack by the walker misses miserably... and since they have cover, deals no damage!
The sergeant uses Inspire Confidence and Deployment Tactics, granting the squads and the walker +1 to attacks until the end of the encounter and +1 reflex til the end of next turn
Initiative Order:
31 - Mar-Bat-Toda - 33/33
27 - Lo Kaat - 59/59
23 - R0-GR - 34/34
22 - Erin Teiros - 56/56
19 -
Squad 1 30/42
Squad 2 42/42
Squad 3 42/42
Sergeant 18/25
Walker 80/80, DR 5, SR 5/5
18 - Forim Nuruk - 40/40 <--
17 - Ychem Calbes - 15/15
13 - Gwis Tava - 54/54
Lo Kaat's attempt to deflect the second attack in front of Cal's. (1d20+9=20)