Imperial Base

The Imperials are using the Sienar Fleet Systems complex as a base of operations. It's a large office complex, not exactly meant for military occupation, although it does have a secure perimeter.

For something they came up with on short notice, Kala felt that the plan was sound. She would play the role of a terrified woman, being brought in by an imperial officer for who knew what. Hopefully, they could secure Kaiten and bring him back safely.

As with any mission nerves could be fraught and tensions high. Narik kept his calm however but was silent until the landspeeder reached the destination.

At the outskirts of the base he waved a hand to order the landspeeder forward and across the perimeter. Narik kept an air of imperviousness; he avoided any communication and feinted a cold demeanour.

The first few checkpoints, manned by a quartet of stormtroopers apiece are navigated by the pilot of the vehicle, aided by Aadun's forged identification code cylinders and orders.

They are directed to the rear loading dock of an office building, the basement of which is being used as a detention area. At the dock, a pair of Imperial Fleet Security officers are standing guard in their black uniforms. They look bored, but become more alert as the landspeeder pulls up to the platform.

Remaining calm Narik watched impassively as they manoeuvred their way into the centre of the Imperial base. They’d be no going back now he thought to himself. The sight of stormtroopers and Imperial officers were a reminder for the deserter that if they were revealed as impostors just how much trouble they would be in.

Aware that no one else would come to Kaiten’s aid if they didn’t Narik stepped out of the landspeeder. It was also true that the Jedi however strong would probably betray them when under interrogation. He gave a curt order to the driver of the landspeeder telling him to remain in position until he returned. Narik then roughly grabbed Kala and dragged her from the speeder. With a hand on Kala’s arm he pulled her toward the office block.

He marched his captive toward he two Imperial Fleet Security officers “this alien” he spat the word out with intolerant zeal “is to be educated in the correct respect to show its superiors” he grinned with cruelty “I will escort it to the detention cells personally” he explained as he pushed her forward and into a position in between the guards.

Kala for her part, played the role of a scared alien in an imperial officer's hands. Her eyes were big, and a tear or two could be seen as she was shoved along by Narik. "I didn't do anything, I swear!" She said, as he pushed her foward.

A quick look at Narik's rank insignia prompts the two guards to snap to attention. "Yes sir, right away. Anything the Commander needs?"

One of the guards gives Kala a look of distaste at her protestations of innocence. It's clear he doesn't think she's innocent of anything and wouldn't care even if she were.

"The Inquisitor is returning shortly to take the other prisoners back to the ships, sir. They're all in sub-basement B2, if that's where you'll be taking this one," the other guard volunteers, trying to be helpful.

[Private to Narik: I rolled your Deception check. Nice work. LoL]

Inwardly Narik grinned at the soldier’s trained discipline and ease of their plan so far. Outwardly he acknowledged the soldier’s aid with a nod “I need to left undisturbed” Narik made his intentions clear “remain at your posts” he commanded them as he lead Kala into the building and went in search of a turbolift to the basement.

The two guards leave Narik to escort the prisoner.

There's a service elevator about five meters down the wide corridor. A quick inspection reveals that it accesses sub-basement 2 as well as all the floors up to the fifth.

Not knowing if there were any sensors or cameras in the elevator, Kala kept up her mask of being the poor, scared little alien, about to be hauled off for a horrible fate by an imperial officer.

Walking to the turbolift Narik retained his grip on Kala. He held her bag in his other hand. The soldier wondered what it held, possibly some kind of weapon or bomb. Unsure if they were being observed Narik resisted any urge to reassure Kala or communicate with her in any way.

Before stepping into the lift Narik quickly scanned the hallway for directions to any emergency exit or stairwell. He didn’t want to arouse any suspicions by using the stairs to reach the basement but he wanted to know where they were located in case they would need to use them to escape.

In the lift Narik set the controls for sub-basement 2. He then proceeded to take Kala to the detention cells.

Narik notes the emergency stairs are across from the turbolift, but closer to the entrance to the loading docks.

The ride down the turbolift is short and the door opens on a pair of stormtroopers, weapons pointed at the pair. "Identification, please," says a voice from outside the lift that they can't see.

A lieutenant walks into view, careful not to get in the line of fire. He's holding a code cylinder scanner. "Commander, if you'd please interface your rank cylinder here as verification," he tells Narik.

Crunch time. Narik didn’t sweat it. He’d had blasters pointed at him before. There was still a risk that things would get ugly. Narik knew the stormtroopers would want to keep him contained until he identified himself and any suspicious move now despite his assumed rank of Commander would be met with force.

“Lieutenant” he acknowledged the officer with a degree of respect as he held out his id for verification.

"Thank you, sir," the lieutenant says after a moment. The stormtroopers lower their weapons. "Everything appears to be in order.

"The prisoner can be left at the processing desk, down this hallway and to your left about fifteen meters," he says, indicating the hallway to Narik's left as well.
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Narik had not known if the uniform and ID would actually work. When it did he was relieved. He searched the lieutenant’s face for any sign of deception. Perhaps the ID hadn’t actually worked and he was being lead into a trap.

With his left hand Narik pushed Kala in front of him and escorted her down the hallway and away from the presence of the stormtroopers and the Lieutenant. Next they had to find Kaiten, they could probably discover which cell he was in at the processing desk.

Kala continued to move foward, guided by Narik. Hopefully, they would be able to find Kaiten soon, and either get him out of there, or end his suffering. Hopefully, he would still be the same man that had left the day or so ago, and not have been turned to the dark side.

Following the lieutenant's directions, they arrive at what appears to be a break room in a storage area. A desk has been set up and a pair of stormtroopers, helmets off, are eating products from a vending machine in the far corner of the room.

A very bored lieutenant looks up at them, very interested when he sees Kala. "Oh, another prisoner for transport to the ship, Commander?" he asks, taking in Narik's rank quickly enough. "There's a bit of paperwork to fill out and we'll take her off your hands, sir."

“Lieutenant” Narik greeted the officer with customary decorum “as you wish” he consented to the delay as he stopped at the desk to perform any needed checks and file any paperwork. As he completed the task he engaged the officer in conversation “before the prisoner is transported I still have to conclude my interrogation. It will not take much time and I will endeavour to not cause any disturbance. I will complete my business in her appointed cell” the official request made Narik smiled and relaxed. Casually he enquired about Kaiten’s whereabouts “is the Jedi still here?”

Kala shivered a little, at the suggestion that she might have to go alone. Not from apprehension or fear, but knowing how she should be reacting. She had taken on a defeated appearance, since no one seemed to care about the plight of an innocent alien.

"That's... irregular, sir. I'm sure the Inquisitor can handle questioning when he gets them to them to the ship," the Lieutenant says as he walks Narik through the paperwork and forms.

"It's not outside of regulations, though. You're the Commander. Please sign in here, then. The guard will show you to an interrogation room. We're short on space and having to use small storage closets as holding cells. They're the only rooms which secure from the outside. Too cramped for conversation."

A stormtrooper on duty walks up behind Narik and Kala at the Lieutenant's signal. "There are a half-dozen 'Jedi' down there. I don't see any evidence of it, myself, but the Inquisitor's apprentice sniffed them out and so they're here."

Half a dozen Jedi? These inquisitors obviously meant business, although they probably weren’t Jedi at all, poor sods. If they couldn’t single out where Kaiten was being held they’d probably end up releasing all of them.

Narik followed the directions offered. When they reached the interrogation room Narik pushed Kala in and then instructed the stormtrooper to follow her “I’ll need your assistance a moment to secure the prisoner” he closed the door to seal the three of them in. He then signalled for the stormtrooper to restrain Kala, then once the stormtrooper’s hands were engaged with holding Kala rather than defending himself or wielding a blaster Narik moved into action.

Although the soldier was now approaching his middle years he was well trained and disciplined. Swiftly he bent at the waist and swung his body to throw himself out of balance. In a swirling movement his right foot kicked high in the air, aiming to kick the stormtrooper in the head.

OOC I know I shouldn’t presume the stormtrooper will fall for the trick but I’ve rolled Narik’s attack in the hope that he does.
08:08, Today: Narik rolled 13 using 1d8+5 with rolls of 8. Damage.
08:07, Today: Narik rolled 16 using 1d20+7 with rolls of 9. Attack.
08:07, Today: Narik rolled 18 using 1d20+15 with rolls of 3. Initiative.
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Perhaps because he is a stormtrooper and conditioned to follow orders without really thinking, the soldier does as instructed. Narik takes him by surprise, and while the man is rattled, he's not down.

Combat: Kala, roll Initiative, please.

Seeing Narik throw the first blow, Kala readied herself to throw one of her own, though, her own combat prowess was not quite as good as it had used to be.

You rolled 6 using 1d20+4 ((2)). Initative
You rolled 8 using 1d20+5 ((3)).-Attack Stormtrooper
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The trooper seems to be momentarily stunned and definitely surprised, allowing Narik another attempt at knocking him out before he can call for help.

Stormtrooper will act before Kala, but after Narik.

Without giving the stormtrooper the opportunity to retaliate or call for aid Narik continued his beating. Turning a half circle Narik twisted his body around as his right leg began its descent, flipping his left leg up to connect with the stormtrooper’s back. Knocking his opponent off his feet and to the ground.

The conflict must have only lasted seconds and Narik hadn’t had to push himself too hard. It was only the beginning however. Narik began to strip the stormtrooper of his armour and weapons “we won’t have much time until they notice he’s missing. Whatever you’ve got in that bag get it ready. It might not be so quick to incapacitate both the stormtrooper and Lieutenant”.

When the stormtrooper was stripped Narik began to dress himself in the armour “can you find something to bind him?” he asked Kala as he got himself ready “I don’t want him coming around and signalling the alarm”.

OOC I'm hoping that's enough to knock the trooper out. I'll edit post if not.
06:27, Today: Narik rolled 11 using 1d8+5 with rolls of 6. Damage.
06:27, Today: Narik rolled 16 using 1d20+7 with rolls of 9. Attack

OOC: Assuming the stormie goes down. Will edit if not.

Kala nodded, and looked around for something to secure the stormtrooper with. Binders or something he was carrying. Once she had found something, she went into her bag, and turned away from Narik. SHe had done this so when she began to undo her shirt, he wouldn't be too embarassed. From the bag, she pulled out some kind of modified holster, that slid around her torso, and snaked it's way up. The other thing she pulled out was a metal cylinder, which she clipped to the holster, before straightening her hair over the whole affair. A few moments later, and she had fixed herself up, and turned around. "I'd prefer a pistol, if he has a spare."

The stormtrooper goes down to Narik's second hit. He clatters to the floor making too much noise for comfort, but there are no sounds in the hallway to indicate that others heard.

The stormtrooper was only carrying his rifle, slung over his shoulder. Kala recalls that the Lieutenant at the desk had a pistol sidearm, though. The stormtrooper's binding cuffs, which would have been used to secure Kala now are used on him, instead.

Kala nodded to Narik. "We need to free these people. Jedi or not, no one deserves to suffer because of who they are." She finished, as she nodded to the door. "Lead on."

As quickly as he could Narik donned the unconscious stormtroopers armour. Narik thought that taking on a second disguise would help avert suspicion and fool any pursuit. Before he lifted the helmet onto his head he gave Kala a smile, her words echoed his own and he began to feel he could trust his companion. Something that had seemed a far away hope when the group had been initially flung together “we can release them but we can’t promise them they will reach freedom, our own escape will be fraught with its own perils”.
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OOC: Are you attempting to be stealthy? Or just trooping down there as quickly as possible?

Kala exited the room, and began to make her way down the hall, as quietly as she could, staying behind Narik as best as she could. The blaster in her hand was a small comfort, since she didn't want to reveal too much if she didn't have to.

You rolled 8 using 1d20+4 ((4)).-stealth check

His identity concealed by stormtrooper armour Narik was cool headed as he returned to the officer and his remaining trooper. Once he close enough he raised his rifle and filled the room with blaster fire.

OOC Since the stormtrooper and lieutenant will be expecting the commander and stormtrooper to return together I think it best if they there’s blasé about it. If they hear two people approaching it shouldn't alert any suspicions. Then once Narik can see them both he’ll shoot.

Hit 18/ Damage 18

08:00, Today: Narik rolled 14,4 using d20+3,d6 with rolls of 11,4. Autofire+Force Point vs Officer&Trooper.
08:01, Today: Narik rolled 18 using 3d8+2 with rolls of 8,3,5. Blaster Rifle Damage.
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The room layout is such that there is a desk by the door where a bored lieutenant is sitting. In the far corner of the break room, there is a small table where two off-duty stormtroopers are having snacks. The solo stormtrooper is currently out of his armor and bound in what would have been Kala's cell.

Narik, you've got two options for that attack. Either 1) Attack the Officer alone, or 2) You can get both of the off-duty stormtroopers.

And don't forget that there is another lieutenant with a pair of stormtroopers about 30 meters away, at the elevator. They're definitely going to hear blaster fire.

I’d love to do this another way but I’m running low on ideas.

The problem as I see it is that there’s at least three more Imperials that need to be silenced whilst we release the prisoners then think about trying to transport them somewhere else.

Since you’re being kind enough to offer options I’m assuming if we try to shoot our way out we’re bound to lose against the sheer number of stormtroopers we’ll be forced to face, so we need a plan.

Here’s the best I can think of on the spot.

Narik now has an Imperial comlink (the one installed in the stormtrooper helmet) and will presumably be able to learn from it what frequency the base communications are set to. With his toolkit could he use his comlink to jam the others? So he and Kala could attempt to subdue the three nearest opponents without them raising the alarm. Two versus three they might stand a chance and avoid the need to use blasters. Does Kala reckon she could handle the officer whilst Narik combated the pair of troopers?

Any other ideas? What do you think of that one?

I was kind enough to present options because I don't have a map and I'm concerned about making sure the situation is clear. I'd hate for bad things to happen to you because I didn't clarify things.

Varis is providing a distraction about now. Time is not flowing the same in all threads. The point of the diversion is to draw off a large portion of those innumerable stormtroopers which might kick your butt.

Jamming the comlink could be done, I believe. However, it might also serve to block the incoming message that they're needed elsewhere when it comes.

Well, If Narik is able to take down the stormies, Kala might be able to stun the officer with a well-placed blaster shot. Granted, the ones down the hall might notice the shots.

Don't suppose the Stormtrooper we subdued had any stun grenades?

Well if the comlink can be jammed I think it’s worth a shot. It would only have to be temporary; once the nearby enemies had been subdued the comlink could be returned to normal.

I was hoping Kala could deal with the officer without using the blaster, but if she had to we just have to be quick so we didn’t get overrun when the other two stormtroopers and the other lieutenant come to investigate. Kala will be the obvious target as well, as Narik is in stormtrooper armour it won’t be easy for any of the Imperials to know who to attack. If Kala felt better equipped with a weapon rather than her fists she could try using a tool i.e. fusion cutter or power prybar as a weapon.

I'll need a Mechanics or Use Computer check for you, Narik.

The stormtrooper did not have stun grenades.

With the stormtrooper disabled and Narik now borrowing his armour the soldier sat down with his head uncovered. The stormtrooper helmet sat upturned in his lap. Tools in hand he tinkered with the inside of the helmet doing his best to jam the comlinks of the other troopers nearby.

As he worked he talked with Kala regarding their plans “Follow behind me, when we attack we need to silence them all. I will attack the stormtroopers; stop the officer raising the alarm, if possible without using the blaster” when Narik had done as much as he could with the comlink he fitted the helmet on and lead Kala out.

OOC As Narik’s Use Computer and Mechanics are the same I just rolled rather than pick which one to use.
07:54, Today: Narik rolled 15 using 1d20+9 with rolls of 6. Use Computer/Mechanics-Jam comlink .

The plan as I see it so far is for Narik as a stormtrooper to escort Kala back toward the lieutenant then whilst she attacks the lieutenant he will attack the stormtroopers in unarmed combat.

A brief test of the comlink reveals to Narik that things seem to be jammed. Neither the officer or the two off-duty stormtroopers notice anything wrong as Narik walks in, wearing the stolen armor. The lieutenant is busy with paperwork and the two stormtroopers are laughing quietly in the corner.

They failed their Perception checks.

Surprise Round.
Roll Initiative and then go ahead and roll attack and damage.

Narik had witnessed plenty on his journeys with the Navy around the galaxy. He'd fought along Jedi and against all types of species. He believed that they were forces outside his control and understanding, he didn’t waste time pondering the philosophies but he thanks the powers that neither the lieutenant nor stormtroopers reacted to his approach.

Lightning fast he spun into action his armoured fists and feet turning into lethal weapons as he lashed outward aggressively.

OOC Narik attack one of the stormtroopers and present himself as a target for the other, preferring rather that they both attack him than take any interest in Kala. I’ve rolled an AoO in case the stormtroopers provoke an AoO with their actions.
22:48, Today: Narik rolled 10 using 1d20+7 with rolls of 3. Possible AoO to hit.
22:39, Today: Narik rolled 7 using 1d8+5 with rolls of 2. Martial Arts damage.
22:38, Today: Narik rolled 16 using 1d20+7 with rolls of 9. Martial Arts attack vs stormtrooper.
22:36, Today: Narik rolled 18 using 1d20+15 with rolls of 3. Initiative.

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As Narik engaged the stormtroopers, Kala made her way up to where the Lieutenant was seated, and flipped the blaster to the stun setting, just in case. She stood a few feet to the side of him, and pointed the weapon at him.

"I wouldn't try to call for help Lieutenant. Just stand up and surrender, or I'll be forced to put you down." She said, using her most annoyed tone.

19:06, Today: Kala Jorn rolled 18 using 1d20+4 with rolls of 14. Initative.
19:13, Today: Kala Jorn rolled 17 using 1d20+7 with rolls of 10. Persuade-intimidate Check. Forgot to add my +2 for 1/2 half level, so it's 19 total.

Narik takes the first stormtrooper by surprise. His unarmed strike sends the man reeling, but doesn't down him, quite.

The officer sneers at Kala. "Not on your life, chicky. If it's you or the Inquisitor, I'll take my chances with you."

Then he draws his own blaster pistol, pointing it at Kala and depresses the emergency alert on his comlink. In his headset, Narik hears the alert go out. Apparently his jamming of the signal didn't work. [Private to Narik: I figure the DC 20 on electronic devices was the base DC you were trying to get. You only rolled a 15 on the Mechanics check, though.]

OOC: I don't think standing from a chair would provoke an AoO. It just isn't the same as being prone.

Also, I know it has been awhile since we did combat, but it helps things if you post rolls and combat actions in red while keeping OOC to orange.

Combat
Initiative Order:
Officer
Narik
Kala
Stormtroopers

Damn, Narik cursed inwardly. He took a small step backwards and smoothly lowered his blaster rifle he called out to Kala “we’ve got company, blast him” as spoke he opened fire on the two stormtroopers knowing now the alarm was raised they would have to rely on speed instead of subterfuge.

Free action – Speech
Full round action – Autofire (using a Force point) on stormtroopers
18:16, Today: Narik rolled 21 using d20+3,d6 with rolls of 17,1. Autofire rifle vs stormtroopers.
18:17, Today: Narik rolled 13 using 3d8+2 with rolls of 5,3,3. Blaster Rifle Damage.

Narik downs both of the stormtroopers with a hail of blaster fire. Now, the Lieutenant is all alone and Kala has an opportunity to take him down so that they can face whatever is coming next.

[Private to Xander Flynn: Xander is surprised to hear blaster fire echoing from down the corridor outside his cell.]

Kala lined up a shot with the blaster pistol and squeezed the trigger, hoping to down the lieutenant with a single shot on stun.

You rolled 14 using 1d20+9 ((5)).(Rolled wrong, added a +2 when I shouldn't have so, the actual attack roll is 12)
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Kala's shot misses on the high side. If only the officer had stood up, it might have made a difference.

The officer stands and returns fire, but misses by even more than Kala. The shot had no chance of hitting.

Combat

Officer
Move - Stand
Standard - Attack, Miss

PM

[private to The Force: Held tightly by his bindings, Xander strains somewhat but feels the sharpness of them. Biting his lip behind his blinding mask, he reaches out with the force trying to contact someone other then a foes mind with his own. A feeling of anxiety and urgency feels him, trying to form a picture in his mind of his surroundings and send a message if he can. 'Help.'

00:28, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 5 using 1d6 with rolls of 5. Force Point.
00:33, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 16 using 1d20+10 with rolls of 6. Hide UTF Re-Rolled (Clear Mind).
00:28, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 22 using 1d20+10 with rolls of 12. UTF Check (Telepathy).

Use the Force Check to hide total: 22
Telepathy: 22]

With the stormtroopers eliminated Narik uprighted his rifle flicked the autofire switch off, he then supported the rifle on his shoulder and blasted the officer. Narik had been trained in the use of all weapons and the rifle was as familiar to him as his usual blaster pistols. He teased the trigger and fired twice in quick succession.

Trained to keep on the move to avoid becoming a target Narik moved into an advantageous position as soon as he’d completed his shot. He made sure he was in a position where he could cover the entranceway whilst being out of sight himself "get the security pass and release the prisoners" he called to Kala once he knew he was in a position to cover her.

Free Action – Speak
Swift Action – Switch Rifle to Single Fire
Standard Action – Rapid Shot Officer
Move Action – Move into a covering position, Narik wants to keep his rifle trained on the doorway whilst being out of sight from anyone looking in.
If Kala is within 6 squares she gains Cover Fire +1 bonus to Reflex until next turn.
18:22, Today: Narik rolled 24 using 4d8+2 with rolls of 1,8,8,5. Rapid Shot Damage vs Officer.
18:21, Today: Narik rolled 25 using 1d20+6 with rolls of 19. Rapid Shot Officer.

The Lieutenant is obviously hurt, but he doesn't go down to Narik's well-placed shots. Kala, closer to the door than Narik, can hear the footsteps of reinforcements in the hallway, and so can the Lieutenant.

He yells to the reinforcements, "There are two of them! The living stormtrooper in here is a traitor!" And then he fires at Kala, missing, and attempts to move past her into the hallway.
Combat
Officer
Free Action - Call out warning
Standard Action - Attack
Move Action - Pass Kala, provokes AoO.

[Private to Narik; Xander Flynn: Narik gets a feeling of anxiety and urgency, coupled with a word, 'Help!']

Kala lined up another shot, which seemed to go wide, before he began to move past her. So, she took another shot at him, hoping to hit him with it.

OOC Not sure if 16 hit, also need to know the stun damage of your pistol Narik.


Attack Action: You rolled 11 using 1d20+7 ((4)). Attack on Officer
Attack Of Opportunity: You rolled 16 using 1d20+7 ((9)).AoO on officer
09:54, Today: Kala Jorn rolled 6 using 2d6 with rolls of 4,2. Potential stun damage.
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Narik felt a strange buzzing in his head. It disturbed his concentration and as the Lieutenant made a run for it Narik’s usually calm and accurate attack was poorly aimed. The officer’s words also bit deep. Any confusion the stolen stormtrooper armour might have caused had been dissipated.

“Get those prisoners out” he called more urgently “there’s someone in my head” he growled.

OOC The Stun Damage of Narik’s pistol 2D6. I’m hoping 16 is a hit and also hoping he’ll go down!
Combat
Free Action - Speak
Standard Action – Shoot Officer
10:38, Today: Narik rolled 15 using 3d8+2 with rolls of 5,2,6. Rifle damage.
10:37, Today: Narik rolled 12 using 1d20+8 with rolls of 4. Single Shot vs Officer.

Kala's attack is a hit, but the lieutenant stoically staggers through the door and out of their line of sight. To make matters worse, the other stormtroopers and lieutenant have arrived as well. They take position outside the door, trapping Kala and Narik in the break room. The only way out is through that door and there is a stormtrooper on either side of it.

OOC: The prisoners are out the door and back down the hallway, where you left the stormtrooper trapped without armor. And the lieutenant who just made it out the door has the access keys.

Combat

Initiative
Officer 1
Officer 2
Narik
Stormtroopers
Kala

Narik has cover.
Both officers have improved cover.
The stormtroopers will have improved cover when they arrive, which is after Narik's turn. They are less than 1 move from the doorway.

Kala sighed, as these men weren't going to go down easily, and thus, she flipped a switch on her blaster pistol before taking a shot at the officer who had been wounded before, then looked around for something to get behind so she would be harder to hit.



Swift Action: Change weapon firing mode
Attack Action: Shoot at officer You rolled 26 using 1d20+7 ((19)).
Potential Damage: You rolled 11 using 3d6+2 ((3,4,2)).
Move action: Move towards cover

Kala's regular energy shot misses the Lieutenant, pinging off the door frame.

Over the comlink, and through the door, Narik and Kala can hear the second lieutenant calling for help. "Officer down. We have two armed terrorists attempting to free the Inquisitor's prisoners. We need assistance. Repeat. We need assistant. Over."

In response, Narik hears, "All non-essential units have been dispatched to the starport. The nearest help is the Inquisitor's shuttle. We will redirect to the Sienar landing facility. You have to hold out for at least five minutes."

PM

[private to The Force:
20:58, Today: Secret Roll: Xander Flynn rolled 28 using 1d20+10 with rolls of 18. UTF (Hide-Clear Mind Re-Roll).
20:57, Today: Secret Roll: Xander Flynn rolled 19 using 1d20+10 with rolls of 9. UTF (Hide).
20:57, Today: Secret Roll: Xander Flynn rolled 21 using 1d20+10 with rolls of 11. UTF Check (Telepathy).

Feeling of more anxiety, some anger. Curiousness is a large one.

One Word: Danger]

Trapped. It was a desperate situation, but whilst Narik calculated the odds of a successful escape he heard the announcement that reinforcements would be delayed. The soldier didn’t pass any message onto Kala, he would rather keep the knowledge that he was eavesdropping to himself than declare it.

He considered his circumstances, if they had been in a military garrison he would have felt worse. The complex was not designed for combat and he hoped that all of the combatants were only vaguely familiar with its layout.

With only one route out they needed to improvise. Narik swivelled his rifle around and switching back to autofire attempted to blast a hole in the wall.

OOC Narik will blast the wall in an attempt to make an alternative opening into the corridor which the officers and stormtroopers are hiding.

Swift Action – Switch to Autofire
Standard Action – Autofire on wall

The stormtroopers use their newly acquired cover well, just peaking out from behind it enough to shoot at the nearest target, Kala. of course, they're just stormtroopers and not very talents, so this results in a pair of blaster bolts zinging off of Kala's table. Still, it's enough to make Narik and Kala sweat.

Combat
ST1 - Miss
ST2 - Miss
[Private to Narik; Xander Flynn: Narik gets that familiar feeling in his head. This time anxiety, curiosity, anger and as if he didn't know it already, a new word, ' Danger']
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With a trained stubbornness to never accept defeat Narik continue to blast the wall. His finger held on the trigger he scattered a barrage of blaster bolts against the wall. In his head he was continued to be plagued by doubts.

“Danger” he spoke aloud, trying out the sound of the word in case the voice in his head was his own subconscious. When he deduced the word was definitely not of his own making he didn’t know if he was going mad or something much worse was going on.

OOC Narik will continue to blast the wall.

22:52, Today: Narik rolled 8 using 3d8+2 with rolls of 2,2,2. Damage vs Wall.

Kala headed to the Closest wall that could be covered by the table, before reaching up under her hair, and pulling out the long metal device, and clicking a button on it. "Cover me!" She shouted, Before sticking the device against the wall, and starting to carve a hole in it.

Swift Action: Drop pistol
Move action: Draw/Activate Lightsaber
Standard Action: Attack wall: You rolled 8 using 2d8+2 ((4,2)). Damage

Narik continues to fire at the wall, while Kala draws a lightsaber and begins to cut a hole in the wall as an alternate escape route.

The second officer slips to the corner of the door and fires a blaster bolt at Kala, but is unsuccessful, his shot zinging off the desk.

OOC: LoL. Stand-off. Everyone has cover and no one has the BAB to overcome it.

Narik, go again.

Then Stormtroopers will act.

Then Kala again.
Combat
Officer 2 - Misses
Officer 1 - Unknown Action

As the battle raged the buzz of blaster bolts mingled with the smell of charred and blasted furniture. It was a familiar environment for Narik. He had fought in all kinds of surroundings. Whilst it was safe to do so the soldier was willing to hold his position, he saw no advantage to risking his and Kala’s safety with some risky plan to overcome the stormtroopers.

Narik kept his body low and with his rifle braced on his shoulder as he fired at the wall. When Kala called out over the noise he acted swiftly. Without lowering his rifle he reset the rifle’s firing mode and switched his target.

OOC Covering fire adds +1 to Kala’s Reflex Defence

Swift action – Change Rifle to single shot.
Standard action – Shoot stormtrooper.
16:52, Today: Narik rolled 18 using 1d20+8 with rolls of 10. Rifle shot vs stormtrooper.

Blaster bolts singe the desk behind which Kala is hiding while she cuts a new door. One of the shots is too close, though, and Kala feels the sting of a blaster bolt and smells burning flesh. It's a painful wound.


Combat
ST1 - Aid Another
ST2 - Attack, Aim

Kala - 19 pts Dmg. Exceeds Dmg Threshold. -1 Step Condition Track

Kala grimaced at the pain that the blaster bolt had caused, wishing that the table would have provided some better cover as she continued to cut a hole in the wall that She and Narik could duck through.

Standard Action:
Attack wall.
Damage: You rolled 9 using 2d8+1 ((4,4)).

Narik hears, "Command, revise our last threat assessment. One of the perpetrators is likely a Jedi and is wielding a lightsaber. Please advise. Over."

"Command acknowledges. Stand by for instructions."

One of the officers attempts to shoot Kala, but misses.


Combat
Officer 1 - Unknown action
Officer 2 - Fires at Kala, Misses

As Kala was hit desperation began to eat at Narik’s confidence. He trusted that she knew what she was doing.

Carefully Narik continued to keep the stormtroopers under fire, he hoped it would be enough to keep her safe from further harm.

OOC Covering fire persists +1 to Kala’s Reflex Defence

Swift action – Aim
Move action – Aim
Standard action – Shoot stormtrooper ignoring cover
23:11, Today: Narik rolled 10 using 1d20+8 with rolls of 2. Rifle shot vs stormtrooper.

The stormtroopers aim for Kala again, seeing the lightsaber as the biggest threat and Kala is hit by another minor bolt.


Combat
ST1 - Aid Another
ST2 - Attack, Aim

Kala - 6 pts Dmg.

Another bolt hit her, and it brought more pain. At this point, she wished Narik had brought a few grenades, to buy her a little time. She continued to work on the wall, hoping to be through soon.

Standard action, Attack Wall
You rolled 9 using 2d8+1 ((7,1)). Damage

Watching the stormtroopers focus on Kala grated against Narik’s instincts. He wanted to rush over and protect her but he knew he was more aid to her by keeping the stormtroopers out of the room. He reasoned that if he stopped shooting at them that they would rush the room.

The communications that he overheard worried him. Did they think he and Kala were Jedi? It was a strange thought but with the voices in his head he was open to the possibility. And where had Kala gotten that lightsaber from?

OOC Covering fire benefit for Kala. Narik remaining in position and shoots at stormtroopers.

Combat
Swift action – Aim
Move action – Aim
Standard – Shoot stormtrooper ignoring cover
07:48, Today: Narik rolled 17 using 3d8+2 with rolls of 6,3,6. Blaster Rifle Damage.
07:47, Today: Narik rolled 23 using 1d20+8 with rolls of 15. Rifle shot vs stormtrooper.

Narik downs one of the Stormtroopers with his rifle. The clatter of the soldier slumping against the wall in his armor is a welcome sound.

The danger is not over, though, as he is quickly reminded when he becomes the new target for the remaining trooper and officer.

Over the comlink, he hears the response from Command, "Inquisitor Horus will be making a hot landing to expedite his arrival. Your orders are to hold the Jedi until he arrives."


Combat

Officer Attack Narik - 22 points of damage, Exceeds Dmg Threshold, -1 Condition Track
Stormtrooper Attack Narik - miss, b/c of increase in armor class from Stormtrooper Armor

Kala continued to cut her hole in the wall, hoping that they'd have enough time to get out of the room, and free the prisoners before more enemies showed up. She knew she'd be able to heal Narik if needed be, but her own wound was fairly painful.

Standard action: Attack wall
You rolled 13 using 2d8+1 Damage ((4,8)).

The pain Narik felt by being hit was tempered by seeing one of his opponents felled but they were quickly replaced by the Lieutenant. Narik contemplated his next action, whether to strike at the trooper or the leader. He elected to shoot the stormtrooper, hoping to force the officer to retreat. Narik knew that the stormtrooper was unlikely to retreat unless ordered to.

The news that Inquisitor was near worried Narik but he didn’t have an opportunity to warn Kala.

Combat
Swfit action – Aim
Move action – Aim
Standard – Shoot stormtrooper
07:34, Today: Narik rolled 19 using 3d8+2 with rolls of 5,8,4. Rifle Damage.
07:33, Today: Narik rolled 23 using 1d20+8 with rolls of 15. Rifle shot vs stormtrooper.

Narik's shot misses, but only just. The officer and stormtrooper return fire yet again, although both of their shots miss as well.


Combat
Officer - Miss
Stormtrooper - Miss

With Narik occupying the attentions of the officers and stormtrooper, Kala continued trying to cut a hole through the wall. Hoping she could get through in time so they could free the prisoners and make their escape.


Standard action: Attack wall
You rolled 14 using 2d8+1 ((5,8)). Damage

Thank the Force the officer and stormtrooper failed to hit Narik. The soldier kept himself behind cover and continued to aim for the stormtrooper. Equally however Narik failed to hit the stormtrooper too.

OOC Have Narik’s injuries from the previous battle healed yet?

Combat
Swift action – Aim
Move action – Aim
Standard – Shoot stormtrooper
15:54, Today: Narik rolled 13 using 1d20+8 with rolls of 5. Rifle shot vs stormtrooper.

The stormtrooper and officer fire at Narik once again. The trooper misses, but the officer's aim proves to be better and he hits Narik's shoulder.

OOC: Let's say yes.


Combat
Officer - Hit, 9 pts
Trooper - Miss

Time, was most likely not on their side, but hopefully she could get through the wall, and out into a corridor, so they could attack the soldiers and manage to get the prisoners out.

Standard Action: Attack wall
You rolled 13 using 2d8+1 ((7,5)). Damage

Even in his borrowed stormtrooper armour Narik was feeling the effects of the blasts that had hit him. He hoped that Kala knew what she was doing and had a plan up her sleeve.

OOC Thanks for that. I’ve update Narik’s sheet. I’m hoping he’ll manage to limp away from this battle in one piece.

Combat
Swift action – Aim
Move action – Aim
Standard – Shoot stormtrooper
16:41, Today: Narik rolled 18 using 3d8+2 with rolls of 3,5,8. Rifle damage.
16:41, Today: Narik rolled 26 using 1d20+8 with rolls of 18. Rifle shot vs stormtrooper.

Kala finally manages to cut through the wall. She sees a room full of data storage cabinets on the other side.

Kala peeked into the room, seeing if she could spot another exit, preferably one without a strong lock on it.

Her view is blocked by tall cabinets. She'll have to enter the room and navigate through it to see where the exit might be.

Her casual glance not yielding any information, Kala slipped through the hole she had created, and began to navigate the data storage area.

OOC Was Narik's last shot missed in a cross post? I'm hoping he might have hit :)

Narik takes down the other stormtrooper. By this time, however, the first officer has had time to recover and Narik sees him run across the doorway quickly, taking the position of the fallen trooper. With Kala running through the makeshift doorway, it is now just Narik and two lieutenants.


Combat
Officer 1 - Move
Officer 2 - Miss

The stormtrooper knocked down Narik allowed him self to think he could rush the remaining officer as they hid behind the door. Then he saw the other officer, looking recovered from his earlier wounds. It would make escaping via that door unlikely.

With a gutsy dash Narik dived after Kala and through the hole she had made.

Combat
Standard action – Fight Defensively, no attack +5 dodge bonus
Move action – Follow Kala through the hole
Swift action – Catch a second wind, +13 hit points

The officers seem surprised and confused. As Narik dives through the opening, there's no immediate response, which could be good or bad.


Combat
Officer 1 & 2 - ??

Narik was relieved to out of the firing range of the two Lieutenants. Once he was through the hole he paused a moment to regain his composure. The fire fight had taken a lot out of the soldier and they still had to rescue Kaiten if possible and then escape too.

OOC Once through the hole Narik will spent three Swift actions to recover on the condition track.

Combat
Swift action – Recover
Move action – Recover
Standard action – Recover

Kala continued to navigate through the room, looking for the door, to see if it was locked. Though, the sturdiest lock generally would not stand up to her energy blade, which still hummed as she walked.

Kala spots the exit, on the far side of the room. She tests the door and finds that it is locked.

Kala sighed, and pressed the glowing blade into the lock, hoping to melt through it quickly. If they could get out soon enough, hopefully they could attack the officers, free the prisoners, and escape before reinforcements arrived.

Standard Action: Attack on door lock.
You rolled 5 using 2d8+1 ((1,3)).

Moving through the room Narik went to join Kala. He stood beside her protectively, watching for any pursuit “the good news is that their not sending the two officers any reinforcements. Bad news is that Inquisitor Horus is arriving personally very soon. His intention is to capture you” Narik looked markedly at the lightsaber in Kala’s hand “I’m sure there’s an explanation but you can save it until we get out of here”.

The lightsaber blade pierces the lock and a few moments later, the sound of the lock disengaging is a relief to the two combatants.

From behind them they can hear the sound of the desk being moved to cover the hole that Kala made in the wall.

Kala turned to Narik and nodded. "Then we need to make haste, and free the prisoners on our search for Kaiten." Once the door was opened, She proceeded down the hall, looking for the rooms the prisoners were stored in. "I'll explain what I can later, if everyone wants to know."
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Narik agreed with Kala but encased in stormtrooper armour there was little option for him to make any expression of empathy or hostility. He signalled his readiness to move on with a wave of his hand and followed closely behind Kala, his blaster rifle slung under his arm and ready to fire.

[Private to Xander Flynn: Xander hears faint footsteps outside his cell. ]
They pass the cell in which the stormtrooper is secured and then there's another door on their left, on the opposite side of the hallway.

Kala walked up to the other door while Narik covered her, inserting the lightsaber into the locking mechanism so that the door would open for the duo.

[Private to Xander Flynn: Describe yourself =) ]
The door opens to reveal a prisoner handcuffed to a chair at the ankles and wrists. The chair is bolted to the floor and he's wearing a helmet which is fairly securely fastened over his face, covering his eyes. There is nothing else in the small room, except for the chair and its occupant.

Without any skills in picking locks or otherwise removing them, Kala only had her lightsaber to use as a recourse in freeing the man. There were supposed to be more prisioners, so hopefully they could free them all.

Upon hearing someone enter, the man looks up from behind his helmeted hell. He's wearing dark brown loose-fitted pants and a tan colored shirt as well as brown boots. All of his clothing looks fairly worn out. He looks somewhat roughed up and he doesn't move much, feet and wrists bound tightly. Also he is unshaven, with dirty blond hair that is short but somewhat messy.
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"If you can hear me, don't move a muscle." Kala said, to the tied, and helmeted man. She needed to cut through the bonds to get him free, and if he moved too much while she was doing it, he could easily lose something.

The man doesn't move, focusing on what is going on and doing as the woman asks.

Kala slices through the restrains easily with her lightsaber. Once they're open, she can see that the inside of each restraint is razor sharp and any movement at all would have resulted in cuts. These bonds were meant to keep someone still and from attempting to force their way out of them.

Xander gets the helmet off once Kala has his bindings removed. He rubs his eyes, trying to clear up his vision and stands on wobbly legs. Once getting his feeling back in them as quick as he can, he looks to her and the 'stormtrooper' standing there."Wait..who are you? A jedi?" His eyes seem to light up slightly, bright blue as well then fade to normal."We need to get out of here and fast. I'm Flynn, Xander Flynn. Let me get my gear so we can get out of this place. And thanks for the removal of the bindings. They were not fun." He looks around quickly and glances down the hall both ways to see if anyone was coming."I know where the items are." If no enemies seem to be around closebye, the man bolts for his gear-some knives that he sheathes on his back criss-cross, a trenchcot-like jacket with hood, two other items he slips into his sleeves quickly and some other items he grabs fast and he slips his shades on.
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Narik stayed close to Kala as she opened the cell door. Inside he saw the seated figure; the helmeted figure could have been mistaken for Kaiten but for the worn out and old clothes. It was likely some other unfortunate victim.

When Kala moved to free the man Narik remained near the door, watching for any pursuit. After the man was freed and his helmet removed it was confirmed that they would have to look again to find Kaiten. Narik was about to ask the freed prisoner if he knew anything about this fellow inmates when the Xander spoke. The voice was the same as that he had heard inside his own mind. The soldier was shocked. Despite his shock Narik quickly put two and two together “so now that makes two of you” he remarked casually although the seriousness of his predicament now was getting worse all the time. A group of Jedi would be the target of not only the Inquisitor but likely much of the Imperial Fleet he reasoned.

“Any idea where the third is? Goes by the name of Kaiten, or at least that's the name he gave us” he asked Xander.
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"I do not believe I know someone of that name, unfortunatly. And not like I've seen many other prisoners. Obviously-this is or was a rescue mission. I'm willing to help of course, it is the least I can do since you two rescued me but we need to keep moving and free anyone else who is a prisoner, alright?" Xander watches Narik and Kala, nodding his head slowly."Third what...?" He looks up and down the hall and around the area looking like a cat ready to pounce.

[private to The Force: Sucky rolls but worth a shot.
12:26, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 17 using 1d20+10 with rolls of 7. UTF-Clear Mind.
12:26, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 13 using 1d20+10 with rolls of 3. UTF-Hide.
12:26, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 17 using 1d20+10 with rolls of 7. UTF-Sense Force Users.]
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As Xander retrieved his belongings Narik looked on with impatience “we haven’t got long. Inquisitor Horus is on a direct route here” he updated Xander with their current problem. Narik’s limited ability for expression in his stormtrooper armour made it difficult to be subtle, so he decided to leave Xander’s question unanswered. Narik knew it was best for Xander’s survival if the Jedi deign what he was to everyone. Instead he looked to Kala “let’s open some more doors then” he encouraged her.

The jedi nods to Narik. His hands go from being empty to filled and he tosses one of the items to the 'stormtrooper'."Let's get this done." Once more he nods and in a second, he has a lightsaber himself. It ignites into a blue color seeming to match his eyes and begins to start 'unlocking' cell doors.

OOC *drumroll please* Yes. We all have lightsabers now.

The stormtrooper caught the device thrown by Xander. Narik weighted the item suspiciously in his gloved hand. As a younger soldier he’d seen its like during the Clone Wars. He was not expert in its use but reckoned he be able to open a door with it if needed. Narik clipped the new weapon on his belt and holding the blaster rifle waved Xander and Kala onward, toward where he guessed any other prisoner might be held.

“Keep an eye out. There are at least two hostile officers, both armed and alert nearby” he warned Xander.

Kala nodded, taking a moment to recover from the trauma from earlier, before moving on to follow the others.

OOC: Using 3 swift actions to move +1 on the condition track.

They find Kaiten in the next room, looking very battered. He's in similar restrains to the ones that were holding Xander, but he is slumped over, unconscious.

“Kaiten”

It was not good to see their companion in a poor condition. It also meant that getting him out would be harder “that’s it we’re now getting out of here” he commented a little colder than his usual manner. His earlier good intentions of trying to release every prisoner held had been sorely tested by the earlier gun fire, so now Narik was willing to make sacrifices of any other prisoners if he could at least Kaiten and Xander out successful “if we stay longer we risk none of us escaping at all” he justified. He used the lightsaber given to him to release Kaiten from his bonds.

"There's four more people here who don't deserve to be." Kala replied. "Help Kaiten, I will free them." Kala replied, as she headed back into the hall, looking for the doors that might contain a prisoner, and beginning to open them, to see what was inside.

"I do not feel I can do anything for him right now but I will go free more prisoners." Xander watches Kaiten for a long moment, as if studying him as Narik frees his bonds with the lightsaber."I will desire the weapon back once we a free by the way." A simple nod and he goes to 'unlock' any cells Kala has not, shoving his other lightsaber into them.

After Narik had freed Kaiten he watched as Kala and Xander rushed off to try and free more prisoners. The soldier didn’t have time to acknowledge Xander but Narik didn’t want to be in possession of the highly illegal and dangerous lightsaber any longer than necessary anyway.

Burdened with the dead weight of Kaiten’s unconscious body Narik started looking for an exit. If Xander and Kala found even one more prisoner and they too were incapacitated or disabled it would be near impossible to carry them as well as Kaiten and successfully escape. It was the sort of logistics and cold calculations that a soldier was trained to make.  Narik tried to remember where the stairs would be and headed in that direction hoping the others would’t be far behind.

Fortunately, the next two prisoners are in better shape than Kaiten. Both are twi'leks, sitting as upright as possible. Their doors are on opposite sides of the corridor.

Narik carries Kaiten in the direction of the emergency stairs, remembering that they are off the corridor with the turbo-lift. Fortunately, there shouldn't be guards, but his back will be exposed if the officers decide to take a look outside the break room.

Once the prisoners are freed and willing to carry one if need be, Xander motions for them to follow as quick as possible. He hurries after Narik, turning off his lightsaber and sliding it back up his sleeve.

Once the Twi'leks are freed, Kala would hunt for the final prisoners, as none of them deserved to be left to this kind of fate.

[Private to The Force: Either of the Twi'lek's look familiar?]

"How many are left? Do you know?" Seeing no other prisoners needing to be carried, he checks some other cells if he comes across others, pulling out the lighsaber and using it as the universal can opener.

If they escaped Narik was sure that the Inquisitor would try to pursue them. So Narik wanted to get as much distance between him and the Imperial base as possible. It meant taking some risks. The soldier rushed for the stairs, risking detection by the two officers but hoping he'd get away with it.

They find two more ambulatory prisoners, a human woman and a Mrlssi male. All of the prisoners thank Kala and Xander as best they can and follow them after Narik, eager to escape.

Meanwhile, Narik is far ahead of the others, and he has found the emergency stairs. Three flights of stairs will put them back on the level with the loading dock and a pair of stormtroopers. Hopefully, only a pair of stormtroopers. Either that, or there will be a small army.

Xander follows after Narik as fast as he can, while keeping a eye on the freed prisoners and watching for signs of enemies approaching.

Focused on reaching ground level Narik did not pause. With Kaiten on his back he persevered. He heard the sounds of other behind him but trusted it was Kala and the other freed prisoners.

On the ground level Narik laid Kaiten’s body down. He needed a plan to get passed the stormtroopers he would encounter at the exit. With an eye on the door and another down the stairwell he waited to see who was behind him. He signalled for silence when he saw Kala, Xander or any other of the prisoners approach.

Kala followed behind Xander and the other Prisoners, covering them, in case anyone were to pop out of no where and open fire on the group. Hopefully, they could get out of there without too many more incidents.

Once everyone was together Narik motioned them to come closer. In a whispered voice he conferred with them “there’s an officer’s speeder outside the building. The driver and attendant are with us. We all need to reach it. Between us and it there are two stormtroopers guarding the exit of the building” he let the group digest the information before he continued “I will hopefully be able to get past the stormtroopers and ready the speeder for a fast getaway. Once I’ve primed the driver that we’re on our way I will return to distract the stormtroopers. Then you’ll have to all make a run for the speeder. Someone will have to carry Kaiten”.

The jedi watches the area and listens to Narik. He nods slowly, taking it all in."I may need that if things go wrong." He motions to the other lightsaber provided to the 'stormtrooper'."As for Kaiten, I will carry him if needbe though if a fight does ensue, it will limit my options though he needs medical attention soon." His voice is a whisper, and he looks around once more.

Kala shook her head, and deactived her own lightsaber, putting it in it's sheath under her hair. She walked up to Kaiten, and knelt down by the man, putting her hands on him, and trying to focus the force on healing the man.

You rolled 25 using 1d20+7 ((18)).-UTF, Vital Transfer. Spending 1 force point to take no damage

Narik willing returned the lightsaber to Xander. Now there were no more locked doors between him and the exit he would no longer need it. If they had to fight their way out of the base he would rather fight with his fists or a blaster.

Kaiten comes around after Kala's ministrations, but he's weak. He recovers a bit over the next minute or so, but he's in no shape for combat. At least no one will have to carry him, however.

[Private to Narik: Over his comlink, Narik hears, "The Inquisitor's shuttle is landing. Hold steady. He's coming the front and will head immediately to the detention area. What's your status?"]

"We'll hold our ground here. Go for it." Xander nods to Narik and accepts the lightsaber back. He slips both back up into his sleeves and glances at Kala."Nice trick." A subtle smile forms.

Kala nodded to Xander, the blaster pistol she had in her hand, covering the hallway, in case any officer sticks his head out. "Thanks. Keep it under your hat though."

"Two /very/ illegal items on me. I think you are set." Xander smiles briefly at Kala."But we should talk about it later, once we're out of this place and the ex-prisoners are safe."

Narik was glad to see Kaiten come around it was small comfort when he heard the bad news on the intercom however.

He readied himself for action before he turned to the others “Inquisitor Horus’s shuttle has landed, we may not have much time” acting as calmly as he could he walked away from them and toward the front entrance. He wanted to go alert the driver of their landspeeder that they would be leaving soon, in a hurry and with some extra passengers. He would then go distract the stormtroopers on guard by talking to them so the others go get as close to the landspeeder as possible before they attracted anyone's attention.

Upon hearing this, Xander tenses up somewhat. He nods to Narik."Be careful." His tone is serious as well. The man looks around often, sticking more towards the rear of the group, watching for possible danger.

Narik walks confidently out to the loading dock, where the speeder is waiting, only to be met with suspicion and demands to drop his weapon and put his hands up. His attempts to allay their concerns prove to be unsuccessful.

The others inside can hear the stormtroopers shouting at Narik.

Realizing Narik is in trouble, Xander does one of the only things he really knows how to do well-he moves. Fast. In a heartbeat, the jedi bolts towards where Narik is being 'detained'. One moment the man is unarmed, the next two bright blue blades fill his hands and he strikes at one of the stormtroopers."Go. Get out of here! I'll hold them off as long as I can!"

OOC Probably suicide but...
15:43, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 17 using 1d20+11 with rolls of 6. Initiative.
15:41, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 7 using 2d8+5 with rolls of 1,1. Damage.
15:41, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 28 using 1d20+10 with rolls of 18. Lightsaber Attack.
Using 'Surge' to get to them fast.
15:46, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 28 using 1d20+10 with rolls of 18. UTF-Clear Mind (Hide-Reroll).
15:45, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 17 using 1d20+10 with rolls of 7. UTF-Hide.
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Kala shook her head, before turning to the prisoners. "Advance slowly, keep out of sight until the combat is over." She said, as she urged them up the stairs, while keeping her pistol aimed down the hallway.

One of the prisoners, the human female, steps forth with them and moves to follow. "I am a Warden of the Sky. I can help and I do not need a weapon," she says.

OOC: Narik gets another action before combat commences.

Confronted by the stormtrooper guards Narik froze. His pleads of innocence were met by angry shouts. The soldier had lost control of the situation. It unnerved him and the sudden charge by Xander shocked him.

Disoriented and not prepared for fighting the stormtroopers Narik’s attack was slow and clumsy. He moved slowly and his kick at the stormtrooper was easily avoided.

Combat
Standard action – Kick stormtrooper
09:07, Today: Narik rolled 8 using 1d20+7 with rolls of 1. Kick attack vs stormtrooper.
09:06, Today: Narik rolled 16 using 1d20+15 with rolls of 1. Initiative.

Narik attempts to kick the closest stormtrooper, who is apparently expecting an atack and dodge out of the way. Meanwhile, hearing the commotion, Xander rushes the door and through it with lightning speed to score a hit on the other stormtrooper.

The injured stormtrooper tries to fire at Xander, but misses, while the other one takes a defensive posture.

[Private to Narik: "Command, this is Trooper Serial Number M7F178 at the loading dock. We have the Jedi, but are outnumbered. Send back-up immediately. Over."

A moment later he hears the response, "Trooper, hold them as long as you can, the Inquisitor and his apprentice will be there momentarily. Over."]

The jedi unleashes his fury upon the stormtrooper he previously it, slashing rapidly with his duel lightsabers. He looks like a blurry form, ducking and weaving as blue streaks are swung at the foe.

OOC: If Flanking with Narik, add +2 to the To Hit rolls (11/16 To Hit). If not (9/14)
14:30, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 12 using 2d8+5 with rolls of 3,4. Lightsaber Damage 2.
14:30, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 18 using 2d8+5 with rolls of 8,5. Lightsaber Damage 1.
14:30, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 9 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 4. Lightsaber Attack 2.
14:30, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 14 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 9. Lightsaber Attack 1.

Xander's flurry of attacks looks impressive, but lacks accuracy. He fails to connect with his lightsabers.

OOC: Narik's Action next.

And Kala needs to roll initiative.

Kala continued covering the rear, though her hand was on her hidden lightsaber, in case the inquisitor showed up from the complex. Things would go from bad to worse at that point.

You rolled 10 using 1d20+4 ((6)).(Init)

The overheard comlink communication meant the cat was out of the bag. Speed was primary over subtly. As Narik’s foot touched back on the ground he swung his shoulder and lowered the blaster rifle, letting off a shot a point blank range.

Keeping quiet about the fact that he could hear the Imperial comlink chatter would soon cease to hold any advantage so Narik chose to let it slip. Better that everyone was prepared for what was coming “Inquisitor and apprentice en route” he called out to Xander.

Combat
Free action – speech
Standard action – shoot
23:31, Today: Narik rolled 11 using 3d8+2 with rolls of 1,2,6. Blaster damage.
23:30, Today: Narik rolled 16 using 1d20+8 with rolls of 8. Rifle vs stormtrooper.

Narik downs his stormtrooper with the rifle blast. The trooper falls to the ground.

OOC: Kala and then the remaining stormtrooper.

The remaining stormtrooper defends himself.

In the distance, Kala sees a pair of figures running into sight in the corridor. They're moving impossibly fast... for mere mortals. Both are human, one a rather plain male in his mid-thirties, trim and fit, with a sleeveless jerkin. The other, an attractive blonde woman, in what might be Jedi garb, except for the unrelieved black of it.

"We've got incoming..." Kala said, as she watched down the hall. She knew that taking on both of them would be suicide, but if she could limit their approach, that would help the others, so she stepped in front of the stairs upward and drew her lightsaber, igniting the blade, and preparing herself.

In two swift motions, Xander slashes with his lightsabers trying to finally take down the stormtrooper. If the enemy falls he turns to head back to where Kala was with the remaining freed prisoners."I'm on it! Hold tight!"

OOC +2 for flanking if applicable (22/25 to hit or 20/23).
22:32, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 9 using 2d8+5 with rolls of 3,1. Damage 2.
22:32, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 14 using 2d8+5 with rolls of 8,1. Damage 1.
22:32, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 23 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 18. Lightsaber Attack 2.
22:32, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 20 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 15. Lightsaber Attack 1

Xander drops the second stormtrooper and turns to face Kala's direction.

The stormtroopers both down Narik knew they needed urgent and decisive action. Narik assumed the position of military command, hoping that Xander and the other freed prisoners would respond with compliance.

Narik pulled off his stormtrooper helmet and called over to the driver of the landspeeder “over here. We’re taking a full load and once there aboard get ready for a quick getaway” he then turned to Xander “delay the Inquisitor and send the prisoners out then get out of there” he commanded as he pushed his helmet back on.

Xander nods to Narik but doesn't seem very thrilled with being order but does as he is told. Depending on what occurs, he will bolt to where Kala is, lightsabers drawn and ready for combat and will strike if he is able to.

OOC: Kala's order in initiative is up. Waiting on her action.

Kala stood in the stairway, lightsaber out, in a defensive posture, ready to meet the attacks that were coming.

Using total Defense.

The two figures, the Inquisitor and his apprentice quickly close with Kala. "Put down your weapon, Jedi, and I promise we'll make things quick," the man tells her when they are a few meters away.

"You'll not impede us for long."

A moment later, Xander runs to join her. The two Imperials merely sneer at the Jedi.

"I cannot let you put innocent people in danger." Kala replied, as she tightened her grip on her lightsaber. She was ready to fight until she couldn't fight anymore, so the others had a chance to escape.

The jedi glances at Kala."Run. Get everyone out of here. Go!" Xander yells at her and then, he bolts forwards at the two darksiders. He slashes with one of his sabers at the inquisitor but misses.

OOC Got a 9 to hit. Doh.

"No, We all make it out of here." Kala replied, as she headed foward into combat, intent on supporting the other jedi.

She gripped her lightsaber and strode foward, hoping that the force would be with the two of them. When she got close enough, she swung with her blade, hoping to hit her target.

Move action: Approach imperials
Standard Action: Attack inquisitor(if possible)
You rolled 26 using 1d20+6 ((20)). Attack
Critical hit. Yay!
You rolled 11 using 2d8+2 ((7,2)).
11X2=22 Damage

Xander's lightsaber attack misses the Inquisitor, but Kala's strike does hit.

Through gritted teeth, the Inquisitor says, "At least you're true to form. More guts than brains. It's my pleasure to educate you."

With that, he attacks Kala, who injured him. He has no weapons, but does not act as though he needs them.

When his fist connects with her gut, it feels impossibly hot and flames spread from the impact, igniting her clothing. She falls to the ground.

The apprentice draws a lightsaber and attacks Xander, hitting him solidly.

Combat

Inquisitor - Attack Kala
21 points of physical damage + 12 points of fire damage & Kala catches on fire.
Exceeds damage threshold -1 step condition track

Kala also falls unconscious.

Apprentice - Attack Xander
14 points of damage
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Gritting his teeth in pain as the apprentices lightsaber slips through his guard, Xander unleashes on the enemy. He swings his sabers fluidly as if they were extensions of his arms. The jedi seems focused on taking down the enemy quickly.

OOC
19:58, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 14 using 2d8+5 with rolls of 7,2. Lightsaber Damage 2-Apprentice
19:57, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 16 using 2d8+5 with rolls of 7,4. Lightsaber Damage 1-Apprentice.
19:56, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 24 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 19. Lightsaber Attack 2-Apprentice.
19:56, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 22 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 17. Lightsaber Attack 1-Apprentice.

The force of the blow stunned her, and she could feel the heat from the fire that was now spreading over her outfit. The lightsaber fell out of her hands, clattering to the ground, followed by it's user. The last thing she did before unconsiousness took her was to turn to Xander and weakly said "Run..."

Both of Xander's lightsaber strikes hit the apprentice, leaving her obviously wounded, but she doesn't appear to be any the worse for wear. It doesn't stop her from counterattacking Xander, although she misses.

Meanwhile, with Kala down, the Inquisitor leaves Xander to face his apprentice and moves down the hallway, leaping and twisting in the air to avoid being attacked.

Outside, the former prisoners are trying to crowd into the speeder. Narik sees the Inquisitor come through the loading dock door.


Combat

Inquisitor - Move past Xander, Acrobatics

Apprentice - attack Xander - miss.

Unfortunatly, Xander's luck runs out. He swings twice at the apprentice hoping to hit and take him out but misses as quickly as he strikes."I'm not leaving you behind!" He yells out to Kala, despite her being unconscious.

OOC That sucks.
20:27, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 8 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 3. Lightsaber Attack 2-Apprentice.
20:27, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 7 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 2. Lightsaber Attack 1-Apprentice.

Narik oversaw the loading of the landspeeder. His blaster rifle in hand he reacted to the emergence of the Inquisitor from the office building the only way he knew how. However futile it might be Narik shot at the Inquisitor.

For now he was to ensure all the prisoners managed to get aboard the landspeeder. If by then Xander and Kala had not made it out Narik didn’t fancy facing the Inquisitor alone. Would be stand his ground or run?

OOC Covering fire +1 Reflex defence for any of the prisoners that the Inquisitor may try to attack
Combat
Swift action – Use Force Point
Standard action – Shoot Inquisitor – Hit 26, damage 17
09:27, Today: Narik rolled 17 using 3d8+2 with rolls of 5,2,8. Opps Blaster damage again.
09:26, Today: Narik rolled 24,2 using d20+8,d6 with rolls of 16,2. Shoot + Force point vs Inquisitor.

Narik's rifle shot hits the Inquisitor, but rather than dealing damage, to his dismay, the Inquisitor seems to have been rejuvenated by the blaster energy.

Part of Narik's goal has been accomplished, though, because all of the Inquisitor's attention is now on him.

A portion of Narik's mind counts that four of the prisoners are loaded. Another few seconds and he can jump in the speeder and escape.

The Inquisitor leaps and rolls to stand in front of Narik and roars in his face, a strange and almost frightening sound, coming from a human throat.

Inside, the apprentice sweeps her blade from low to high in attack which takes Xander off guard, injuring him further.


Combat

Inquisitor - Move to Narik, Swift - ? Standard - ?

Apprentice - Attack Xander - 11 points of damage

Once more, Xander's lightsabers miss the apprentice both times. He grits his teeth, awaiting the unevitable strike upon him and hoping that if it comes-he can block it. The jedi glances towards the direction of where the inquisitor went hoping Narik is having some far better luck then his own.

OOC Roller really really hates me....
11:26, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 7 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 2. Lightsaber Attack 2-Apprentice.
11:26, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 8 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 3. Lightsaber Attack 1-Apprentice.

The reaction of the Inquisitor to the blaster bolt was shocking but not as terrifying as the animalistic scream that the man confronted Narik with. The solider has fought along side Jedi in during the Clone Wars but never faced a Sith as an adversary. Narik guessed his odds of escaping were slim but maybe the prisoners would escape if he tried his hardest.

As the Inquisitor landed in front of him Narik kicked out with his foot attempting to knock down the unarmed but obviously dangerous man.

OOC If Narik gets the chance once the landspeeder is full he'll jump aboard and try to escape the Inquisitor.

Combat
Standard action – Attack Inquisitor
20:53, Today: Narik rolled 10 using 1d8+5 with rolls of 5. Kick damage.
20:53, Today: Narik rolled 18 using 1d20+7 with rolls of 11. Kick Inquisitor.

The Inquisitor punches Narik, hard, and while Narik feels the incredible heat, his armor protects him.

The Apprentice attacks Xander again, swiping at him with her saber.

The last of the prisoners crowd into the speeder.


Combat
Inquisitor - Hits Narik for 15 dmg

Apprentice - Hits Xander for 11 dmg
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Xander slashes at the apprentice with his lightsabers, trying to hit with at least one strike and hoping to take the apprentice down.

OOC First Attack to Hit: 16, Second Attack to Hit: 7. Damage if first attack hits: 16
23:05, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 16 using 2d8+5 with rolls of 5,6. Damage-Attack 1.
23:05, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 5 using 1d6 with rolls of 5. Force Point-Attack 1.
23:05, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 7 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 2. Lightsaber Attack 2-Apprentice.
23:05, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 16 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 11. Lightsaber Attack 1-Apprentice.
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The apprentice blocks Xander's first strike and doesn't have to bother with the second.

The blade of the jedi is blocked but swiftly, he launches another volley of attacks hoping to end it once and for all. Xander stares at the apprentice, intent on taking him down.

OOC Using my Destiny Point to go immediatly again after the attacks are blocked. First attack misses. Not sure about the 2nd. 18 to hit.
23:37, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 15 using 2d8+5 with rolls of 6,4. Damage-Attack 2.
23:37, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 7 using 2d8+5 with rolls of 1,1. Damage-Attack 1.
23:37, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 18 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 13. Lightsaber Attack 2-Apprentice.
23:37, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 10 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 5. Lightsaber Attack 1-Apprentice

The apprentice easily avoids both of Xander's additional attacks.

[Private to Xander Flynn: A for effort, definitely. ]

The apprentice stands motionless for a moment and then collapses. Behind her, there is a Bothan wielding a green lightsaber and wearing brown Jedi robes.

"Well done, lad," he tells Xander.

"We haven't got much time, I'm afraid. That Inquisitor will tear your rescuers apart if I don't hold him off. Take this," he says, handing him a small box with a security code. "Kala will know who can open it.

"Grab the girl and get to your speeder. I covered your escape by destroying all of the video surveillance footage. They won't be able to post 'Wanted' holos at least.

"May the Force be with you," he says, before turning and heading out the door to get the Inquisitor's attention.

[Private to Kala Jorn: Isn't it nice when your solo roleplaying can come back to benefit you when you really need it?]

Not even sure what just occured, Xander nods to the bothan."Wait...who are you? Hey!" He looks as the man runs off after the inquisitor. Xander puts the box into his pack. He then kneels down to grab the apprentices lightsaber as well as Kala's and hook them on his belt, while checking to see if the darksider had anything on him that looked odd though he does this quickly before grabbing Kala and throwing her over his shoulder. The jedi turns to bolt out the door when he gets his chance.

Staggered by the Inquisitor’s blow by not defeated Narik rolled with the punch and moved to board the waiting speeder. It was time to retreat. The Sith appeared almost impossible to defeat and Narik knew he wouldn’t last long if he remained to fight.

Combat
Standard action – Defensive +5 Reflex Defence
Move action - Board speeder

Narik fights his way into the speeder, the Inquisitor on him, but the rage doesn't help him much against the speeder's closing door.

Through the glass, Narik sees a Bothan with a green lightsaber exit the door at the loading dock and say something to the Inquisitor, which gets his attention.

The Bothan and the Inquisitor leap through the air at one another and combat is engaged.

A few moments after that, Narik sees Xander exit the door as well, carrying Kala.

The jedi bolts towards the speeder carrying his ally, and glances over at the two force users going at it. When he gets to the vehicle, he looks over at Narik if he is visible and moves to get Kala inside."Get out of here! Go!" He turns to move away from the vehicle and towards the fight."I can't let him fight this battle alone!" Stupid but honorable.

As soon as Kala was aboard Narik was ready to give the order to evacuate but then Xander turned back to the fight “don’t be a fool, we need to get out of here. We’ve got a starship prepped for takeoff. It’ll be the only chance we have to get off this piece of rock before the Inquisitor tightens security now the prisoners are loose” the soldier warned the Jedi.

Narik would only give the Jedi one chance. Whilst he gave Xander a moment to choose he turned to the driver, his hand raised slightly “on my signal we move” he instructed.

OOC Narik will leave without Xander if Xander makes it clear that its his choice to stay. Now that Narik has Kala, Kaiten and the other freed prisoners he won’t risk them needlessly for Xander.

The jedi watches the fight for a moment, muttering to himself. Definatly torn, he grits his teeth and under his breath 'May the Force be with you'. Xander turns back to the speeder and gets in, checking on Kala's vitals despite his own pain from his wounds-hers are far worse.

OOC Possible medkit in the speeder?
10:38, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 14 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 9. Treat Injury.

OOC: There are three emergency medpacs under the backseat of the speeder, but not a medical kit.

As soon as Xander is aboard, the speeder rockets off toward the gate of the Sienar facility. Those aboard can see the ferocious duel between the Jedi and Inquisitor for several moments before rounding the corner of a building and getting out of sight.

Xander is able to locate several medpacs under the seat, but has no luck in applying them properly to Kala's wounds. It would seem that the stress and the movement of the speeder have been too much of an interference.

Xander once more tries to bind Kala's wounds if the medpacs are not fully used up, trying to get used to the movement of the speed and blockout the sounds of battle. He focuses on the woman who needs the medical attention, biting his lip. The man is no medic-he's a warrior plain and simple. But nonethless, he gives it another shot hoping the Force is with him.

OOC I'll try again if possible. 18 Total.
11:25, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 3 using 1d6 with rolls of 3. Force Point.
11:25, Today: Xander Flynn rolled 15 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 10. Treat Injury.

OOC: Going to let Narik post before I resolve that roll. His action will come first.

When in Narik’s mind Xander came to his senses and boarded the speeder he was ready for the off. He signalled with a fast wave of his hand “go”.

Once the speeder had rushed off Narik kept his rifle readied but lowered. If possible he’d like to get out without fighting through the guards. As Xander began his treatment of Kala he nodded his thanks “look after her but try to keep her out of sight” to the other passengers he spoke briefly “we’re going to try and get you all out of here, it might be a rough ride. Be ready to defend yourself” he warned as they rounded the corner and left the combating Jedi and Sith behind.

The speeder makes it out the gates of the Sienar compound by a few millimeters as Xander works on reviving Kala, and this time, manages to succeed.

It would seem that the diversion was successful, as there are not as many stormtroopers around now as there were when they entered the facility.

With a cargo of Jedi aboard Narik knew it was time to fly. The escape from the Sienar Complex had been a close thing and they probably wouldn’t have been successful if not for the intervention of the Bothan Jedi, Narik didn’t want to dwell on that too much the poor sot was likely dead by now.

Their landspeeder and his stormtrooper armour would both soon be targets for suspicion. Narik turned to the driver “straight to the escape vessel. Do we know where that is? we need to prep her for take off and get off planet as a matter of priority”.
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Xander double checks Kala's vitals after applying the medical equipment needed. He then shifts and nods to Narik."You have my word that I will let no other harm come to her. I wish her injuries could have been avoided. She's definatly brave, if not perhaps a bit unstable. To take on a Sith and apprentice, to stand her ground...of course I attempted to nonetheless. Intriguing. I thank you for the rescue..."

Kala's eyes began to slowly open, and she looked around at the others, who seemed to be a little worse for wear, but otherwise alright. "Did...did we win?" She asked, coughing slightly.

"We're getting away. Someone jumped in to keep the Inquisitor at bay. I took down the apprentice..." Xander grits his teeth as he rubs a wound over his side. The man is relatively close to Kala and he holds out something to her. The lightsaber."I believe this belongs to you...and I wish to talk to you later..once we are out of danger alright?"

Kala reached out weakly, and took the saber, before slipping it under her hair. "Who jumped in?" She asked. "The inquisitor's control of the force and martial ability would have overwhelmed anyone in short order..."

"A bothan...a jedi I do not know. Just rest." Xander speaks in a hushed tone to Kala."He gave me this, told me you'd know what to do." The man watches her closely, and holds out a small box.

Inside the speeder Narik removed his armoured helmet and a smile turned his lips upwards as he saw Kala begin to recover. He gave her little time for reflection or discussion of what they had left behind, Narik was intent on getting them all to safety his only concern the future not the past “where's the escape craft?” he demanded from her.

Without directions, the pilot of the speeder simply heads as far away from the scene of the crime as possible, heading deeper into the city. It seems safer to him that way.

Kala took the small box from Xander, and sighed loudly. "We have to get to Sinya. I'm sure this box is for her. Perhaps she knows the contact that the Bothan had mentioned who could get us off world."

“We head for Sinya then. Perhaps it’s best if just the two of us approach her without the others. If we all start walking around the city we’re bound to attract attention” Narik signalled for the driver to stop. He then removed the last of the stormtrooper armour “find somewhere to lie low we’ll contact you on the comlink when we have the location of the ship”.

More gently he looked to Kala “are you up to a meeting with Sinya?”

"Yes. I'm fairly beat up, but I will be fine."Kala replied, not mentioning she'd need a good amount of time to recouperate. Sinya was more important right now, and getting everyone off world was another concern.

The pilot sets course for the clinic.

The speeder arrives there after a circuitous flight through the city in an attempt to throw off pursuit.

It looks just as it did the last time Kala and Narik were here.

Once the speeder pulled up to the clinic, Kala stepped out, her wounds still sending pain through her body. She had something she needed to do though, so the pain could wait a bit, at least until she accomplished her task.

At the clinic Narik followed behind Kala. The soldier kept close and offered her his arm to steady her. On the way to meeting Sinya he spoke quietly to her “I would suggest that you present the box to Sinya unless you don’t feel up to it”.

Kala nodded to Narik. "I know. I should be the one to deliver the news anyway, since you didn't know him." Kala replied, as she walked through the doors.

The receptionist looks up at their entry. "Ah, Ms. Jorn. How may I help you today?" she asks.

Kala smiled weakly at the receptionist. "Is Sinya in? I need to see her about a personal matter." She asked, as she did her best to keep her composure.

"Yes, she's working on charts at the moment. After your last visit, she left instructions that you were on her 'allowed visitors' list, so you're welcome to head back there now."

"Thank you." Kala replied, as she nodded, and began to head back to the back area of the clinic. She was trying to think of how best to break the news to her, since the bothan had been her mentor for quite some time.

The door to Sinya's office is open.

With ample reserve Narik took the back seat and let Kala lead him. After the shock of learning she had connections with the Jedi he believed he wasn’t going to be shocked by much else today.

Kala walked in through the open door and coughed slightly. "Sinya? Can we talk?" She said, as she looked for their twi'lek acquaintence.

Sinya looks up as they enter and nods. She senses something, though, because she puts her datapad down. "Yes, we can. What's wrong? For one thing, you like hell, but I don't think that's it."

"It's been a rough day." Kala replied, as she walked foward to the woman, and handed her the package. "Krey'lis gave my friends this to give to you." She said, as she bowed her head slightly. "I am sorry. I wasn't strong enough to do what needed to be done."

Sinya remains calm as she takes the package. She opens it carefully to reveal a code cylinder and another smaller package. She connects the code cylinder to her datapad and then uses headphones to listen to the message.

"Well, I understand... at least.

"Krey'lis believes that he will not survive the fight," she says.

"He implemented the escape plan. There's a transport waiting to take you off-world. You'll need to go to the very deepest level of the city. I'll copy the map for you.

"I probably won't see you again, but if you make it back to Ryloth, know that you have an ally here," she tells them.

Then she follows through on her words and makes a datadisk for them.

"The contact's name is Leller, a human. The code phrase is 'A ranger's duty is never done.'"

"Thank you for everything Sinya. I just wished it could have ended better." Kala replied, as she nodded to the other woman. She would have to train herself, to become stronger, more adept with the force, so that this would never happen again.

"Krey'lis clever. He knows how to escape. Don't count him out just yet. And don't blame yourself. Krey'lis made his own decisions," she says.

"Good luck. You'd better get moving."

"Good luck, to you, and your husband." Kala replied, as she turned to go. They would have to get the others, and get to safety. She hoped that the force was with Master Krey'lis, and that she would meet him later.

The Zeltron and Twi’lek pair talked of much that had been unknown to Narik. The soldier felt he could only grasp at the meaning of what they discussed. He was a soldier trained and understood that some things we on a need to know basis. Narik had no interest in learning more of their hidden agenda. His experience of the galaxy and war left him feeling any seed of rebellion or resurrection of the dead Jedi order would result only in suffering and pain for many of the galaxies inhabitants.

Narik let Sinya hand the datadisk with the map to Kala. This was something Narik would see to the end as he was a man of honour but he would require much persuasion before he believed it was the right thing to do. It sounded as if they had now become traffickers of illegal Force users, not something he would have planned to do.

“We should get away from here as soon as possible” he urged his Zeltron companion. To Sinya he offered sincere thanks “thank you Sinya”. He then sent a comlink message to their speeder to let them know they would be outside in moment with a new destination.

For one reason or another, Xander remained outside. When the others come out, he's leaning against the wall with his hood up and hands tucked in his longcoats pockets. The man is breathing rather heavily and finally catches his breath after a moment, perhaps putting himself in a bit of a mild force trance to remain calm. He looks over as the others come out and pushes off the wall."So...."

When Kala emerged from the clinic. She nodded to Xander. "We have to get the others, but we have our escape route." She finished, before heading towards the speeder. "We can talk about things when we get somewhere safe."

The jedi jumps back into the speeder after nodding to Kala. He looks out, seeming lost in his own thoughts while rubbing a spot where he was hit gently. The man winces a few times then turns his attention back to the others.

The other party receives a signal with the instructions and directions to the meeting rendezvous point.

And the pilot of the speeder takes off to the destination he's given.

On the road Narik was calm. To be on the move with their course plotted and a plan of action formed he could concentrate on playing his part. Being a cog in the machine that held the group together. As they flew through the street Narik took what he suspected would be his last look at the city of Kala’unn, it had been a memorable visit.