Rynn stood with the group, looking from person to person waiting for someone to come up with an idea on how to handle this.

"We have run out of time for good ideas, at this point, someone needs to just make a call. I say cut the wire from the bomb to the timer... if that sways you at all." he looked around and shrugged. "If I'm wrong I'll take full responsibility."

'If you're wrong, we'll be too dead to blame you.' Lyla retorted in black humour as she watched Klyn and Lamar work and the timer tick down to doom. How did they always end up in these situations? 'No, it's commander's call. Do it.' she ordered them, praying to the goddess it would work and she wouldn't soon be going to her arms.

It was frantic. The timer on the bomb continued to tick down as everyone threw suggestions into the air. Even the building intercom system interjected with the familiar voice of Adair Koryunt "you don't have time to argue" the saboteur ended the message with laughter.

Then against all odds Klyn sliced the wires, the counter on the timer flickered for a moment. Then scrambling against time Klyn reattached the wires to a new power pack. For a dreadful moment the screen went blank, then reset itself to blinking 59:59. As everyone exhaled and began to breathe easily again the timer remained at 59:59.

OOC Klyn mark off a power pack on your character sheet.

"Fuck me! Don't do that again please. I'm going to need to change..." Lamar said as Klyn jumped in with his plan surprising him.

Seeing it had worked though, he did in fact begin disarming the bomb completely so it couldn't be triggered remotely, or go off accidentally. Under his breath he complained about mechanics who scare the piss out of people by grabbing live explosives and futzing with them.

When asked what he was saying he says "Nothing." Gruffly.

"Well...  it worked better than I expected." commented Klyn.
He then let a long sigh of relief.

"Sorry, but there was no time to explain - or to flee if I failed.

Now what?"  he asked to Lyla.

As Klyn worked to defuse the bomb, Lyla watched, tensed and chilled, not daring to move or talk or even breathe for fear it would disturb him or the circuitry. It felt like her very heart had stopped beating as it waited anxiously to see whether it would beat in the next instant or not.

But then, at last, the timer had halted, and it was over. As the tension passed, Lyla drooped, drawing breath again, only now becoming aware of her pounding heart. Once again, they'd survived after all. She breathed heavily. 'Good work. Now... Keep searching, I don't want a surprise second bomb like we feared. Investigate the components, see if they can give us a clue. And cut off that idiot.' she declared, pointing to the intercom. 'And I'll go tell Jameth he can call off the evacuation, if it's still going on.'

"NO! Don't stop the evacuation until we are sure it's clear. If there is a second bomb we want as many clear as possible." Lamar said as he began checking for further explosives.

Rynn moved to the intercom to silence the antagonizing voice.




16:16, Today: Rynn Culmar rolled 13 using 1d20+9.  Use Computer.

'Alright, won't call off the evacuation.' Lyla agreed, 'I'll just give a sitrep and see how it's going.' With that, she hurried off to find the executive. At this point, she wondered if her cover as a secretary was well-and-truly blown by the bomb search.

The bomb was deactivated and plans were afoot to take back control of the situation as blaster bolts fired over the Rebels heads from the direction of the other storage area.

In the corridor were four human beings, all in simple nondescript clothes. All held blaster pistols, three of them firing into the storage area. None of the three were recognisable, the fourth man with his back to them was running to flee out of the rear exit.

Bomb battle

Bomb battle

OOC Roll Initiative. Higher than 24 and you can act before the mercenaries shoot again.


CN        F  R  W    HP   Second Wind FP DP  Notes

Lyla      22 22 19   58/58  1/1  (+14) 8  5
Lamar     17 19 15   47/47  1/1  (+14) 7  4
Klyn      15 21 19   35/35  1/1  (+9)  7  2
Tera      19 20 21   67/67  1/1  (+17) 5  3
Rynn      16 18 15   30/30  1/1  (+10) 8  3


Adair     21 22 20     0
Merc 1    14 17 12     0
Merc 2    14 17 12     0
Merc 3    14 17 12     0


CN = Character Name
F = Fortitude
R = Reflex
W = Will
HP = Hit Points (Max/Current) or for GM controlled characters hits taken
Second Wind = Second Winds (Max/Current) (+Value)
FP = Force Points
DP = Destiny Points
Loc = Location on map
Notes = Notes
Posting order
Mercenaries 24
Adair 9

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Spotting the strangers come in, Lyla stopped and turned, lifted a hand in greeting, and then ducked for dear life. 'Hey! We defused the bomb!' she shouted back, raising her hands over her tails to show these trigger-happy security guards they were not terrorists. But then she realised they were in plain clothes, and were not security guards, and with blasters, they were not workers or visitors either. These were the terrorists. Strange they were hanging around inside the building they were trying to blow up, but she didn't have time to ask them. 'Stop them!'

Running across the room, taking cover around the corner from the mercs, Lyla slid up her miniskirt, revealing a knife sheath tucked into the garter holding the stockings up her shapely orange thigh. She slid it free, and really wished she something more than a blade right now. Like a trusty blaster rifle and a hundred metres' distance.


OOC: Initiative 25
15:58, Today: Lyla Rahn rolled 25 using 1d20+6. initiative.
Move 6 squares to the left, Move to draw knife

Lamar is surprised by the sudden shots and though he reacts quickly it isn't before more blaster bolts come flying towards him and the rest of the group. He dives for cover and begins searching through his tool bag.

Initiative 19

Klyn was still focused on the bomb and failed to see the men until Lyla's attempt at diplomacy.  He knew he was a terrible fighter, especially without a blaster but quickly picked his snap baton from his utility belt and expanded it while he moved to hide behind the shelves on the NE.

"Someone get the boss!"

14:07, Today: Klyn Cors rolled 12 using 1d20+11 ((1)).

If Rynn had hair had on the back of his neck, it would have stood up as the blaster's went off. He had been extremely uncomfortable not being armed, and feeling helpless. This attack was exactly what he'd been worried about. He turned and looked at the door panel that led to the corridor the shooters were in, trying to figure out if he'd be able to lock them out on this side.



08:28, Today: Rynn Culmar rolled 22 using 1d20+5.  Initiative .

The attack surprised the rebels. However they were all fast to react. Lyla and Klyn quickly armed themselves in preparation for a fight. Lamar dived for cover and began assembly of some device. Rynn examined the door panels and surmised that he could simply lock the enemy out with the push of a button.

Three saboteurs ducked for cover and whatever they were doing was out of sight.

OOC Next round

From behind Lamar's cover the rest of the team can hear the familiar sounds of a weapon being assembled.

Waiting her moment and then seizing it, Lyla dashed out of cover and slashed at the nearest mercenary with her knife in her outstretched hand. And she kept going, diving back into cover beside the crates, trying to keep that corner between her and as many mercs as she could. 'Don't you know to never bring a blaster to a knife-fight?' she yelled back at them. Cruk! This was bad. How did things get worse after a bomb about to blow up in her face and drop a building on her?


OOC: Running Attack! Move up 6 squares
Attack 18 23, damage 5 @ Mercenary 1
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Klyn followed Lyla's charge but he was a little behind so he had to move before being able to try to hit.

double move to get, if possible, between the crate and the wall just above the position of the upper man on the map before they moved.

Faster than their adversaries Lyla rushed in, her head-tails swishing. She struck with her knife. The blade cut into the mercenary who when saw he was being abandoned by his companions turned and ran.

Closer to the fleeing bad guys Klyn and Lyla saw them leaving the building via the loading bay.

OOC Lamar was talented with his weapon assembly. It will take him a round to complete.

Lyla gets an attack of opportunity at Merc 1.

Adair and the other Mercs are running. Merc 1 has made a double move.


CN        F  R  W    HP   Second Wind FP DP  Notes

Lyla      22 22 19   58/58  1/1  (+14) 8  5
Lamar     17 19 15   47/47  1/1  (+14) 7  4
Klyn      15 21 19   35/35  1/1  (+9)  7  2
Tera      19 20 21   67/67  1/1  (+17) 5  3
Rynn      16 18 15   30/30  1/1  (+10) 8  3


Adair     21 22 20     0
Merc 1    14 17 12     5
Merc 2    14 17 12     0
Merc 3    14 17 12     0


CN = Character Name
F = Fortitude
R = Reflex
W = Will
HP = Hit Points (Max/Current) or for GM controlled characters hits taken
Second Wind = Second Winds (Max/Current) (+Value)
FP = Force Points
DP = Destiny Points
Loc = Location on map
Notes = Notes
Posting order
Lyla 25
Mercenaries 24
Rynn 22
Lamar 19
Klyn 12
Adair 9

As the mercenary turned away, Lyla reacted, trying to stab something, anything. She didn't mind them leaving, but she wanted some kind of evidence of who and what they were, and a prisoner or a body definitely counted.


OOC: I forgot to include my +5 attack earlier, it was 23.
Attack of Opportunity: attack 15, damage 6

There was little chance of getting the other fleeing merc, so Klyn rushed to the last one, trying to stun him for interrogation.

charge? not sure it is possible + stun mode on the snap batton.
08:57, Today: Klyn Cors rolled 23,8 using d20+4,2d4+3.  stun baton (half damage).

Rynn moved to help Klyn in controlling the remaining opponent, working on stripping the mercenary of his weapon.


OOC: What should I roll? or feel free to roll for me.

The chase continued as Adair and two of his mercenaries fled the storage area and leapt onto a repulsor cart. Adair glanced back then raced away at top speed. The skywalk and pathways were busy with civilians but Adair paid little heed to them as the cart skimmed dangerously close to them.

Slowed by Lyla the last mercenary was clubbed by Klyn. Then running as fast as he could Rynn barrelled onto until with a leap he crashed into the merc. The pair tumbled until Rynn got the upper hand and had him held firm. From the building Lamar fired a shot but it went wide and served only as a warning to the fleeing saboteurs.

OOC Rynn successfully grabbed the Merc. The Merc will be able to break free but it will use their standard action, so it back to the Rebels for actions.


CN        F  R  W    HP   Second Wind FP DP  Notes

Lyla      22 22 19   58/58  1/1  (+14) 8  5
Lamar     17 19 15   47/47  1/1  (+14) 7  4
Klyn      15 21 19   35/35  1/1  (+9)  7  2  Baton set on stun
Tera      19 20 21   67/67  1/1  (+17) 5  3
Rynn      16 18 15   30/30  1/1  (+10) 8  3  Grab hold on Merc 1


Adair     21 22 20     0
Merc 1    14 17 12     9                     Grabbed
Merc 2    14 17 12     0
Merc 3    14 17 12     0


CN = Character Name
F = Fortitude
R = Reflex
W = Will
HP = Hit Points (Max/Current) or for GM controlled characters hits taken
Second Wind = Second Winds (Max/Current) (+Value)
FP = Force Points
DP = Destiny Points
Loc = Location on map
Notes = Notes
Posting order
Lyla 25
Mercenaries 24
Rynn 22
Lamar 19
Klyn 12
Adair 9

Looking up from the downed merc, Lyla hissed a curse as she saw Adair and his henchmen escaping on a repulsor cart. They were moving much too fast for them to pursue on foot, and moving much too dangerously through the crowd to risk it if they could. 'Adair's gotten away, but at least we've got the consolation prize.' she decided. While Rynn grappled the mercenary, Lyla looked for and dived to grab the merc's weapon.


OOC: Move and pick up Merc 1's blaster pistol if dropped. Otherwise, attempt disarm, attack 21.
18:00, Today: Lyla Rahn rolled 21 using 1d20+5.  disarm melee attack.

Klyn continued his work to stun the guard, not knowing how long Rynn would be able to hold him.
14:27, Today: Klyn Cors rolled 16,10 using d20+4,2d4+3.  stun baton bonus because grappled?