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Destination: Outpost.

Posted by StarMasterFor group 0
Darrel Cromwell
player, 695 posts
Noble (Count)
Retired actor
Sun 2 Oct 2016
at 12:50
  • msg #236

Re: Destination: Outpost

Mutt Talbek:
"History with the ship? The Baroness?" Mutt repeats Shar's words. "I suppose that's always possible, but that... kind of... boggles the mind. That would almost imply that she has a grudge against the ship itself. How peculiar."

"I know we tend to refer to ships as female, though I have no idea where that comes from, but attributing some sort of personality to it... isn't that a type of anthropomorphism? I suppose, if you had the complete itinerary of the ship over the last 50 years, and the Baroness's, you might be able to find a correlation. That just seems really farfetched."

"She'd know from your transponder who the current owner and captain was, probably even the crew. I'd think it'd more likely be one of you that... um, raised her ire."

"Could any of your relatives have done something to one of her relatives?"


Walter then asked his question.

The mention of Casey Blackwood brings a slight smile to his face, but at the mention of Karak Zor, he practically winces. He manages to suppress it for the rest of the names.

"Of course I know Casey. I've worked on the ship before when it was hers. Still can't believe she finally made the big score. Probably means I'll never see her again. No reason for her to travel to the this dustball."

"Can't say as the other names are familiar to me. I sure don't remember every ship that put into port here... not unless there was something special about it or its crew. If all they needed was refuel and resupply, no reason for me to have got involved. They could have stopped over, refueled, restocked and lifted off again all while I was sleeping."

"Now, wait a minute... the name Widdershins seems to ring a bell. Uhhh... nope. Don't got it. Sounds familiar, but can't place it. Might have passed through here, and I saw the name in the logs. If I'd been busy with another ship, I wouldn't have paid much attention to it."

"I might be the one she harbors some resentment towards, but, I need to review some information, do you know when and where she suffered the accident that cost her an eye? About a decade ago, I was hosting a party on (insert planet name) ...there was a unfortunate accident, I don't recall all the details, but, there were several people injured."
Mutt Talbek
NPC, 40 posts
Bodyguard
Ex-space marine
Sat 8 Oct 2016
at 22:43
  • msg #237

Re: Destination: Outpost

"I don't really know her history, but I might be able to call it up on the grid," as he taps at his comm.

"Okay, here we go. It was a public incident, so anything involving the nobility gets covered extensively. So that was... ten years ago. A party at Count Landroval's estate in Dragonport on St. George."

"Her right eye was damaged. She's worn an eyepatch ever since."

Darrel Cromwell
player, 696 posts
Noble (Count)
Retired actor
Sun 9 Oct 2016
at 00:49
  • msg #238

Re: Destination: Outpost

Mutt Talbek:
"I don't really know her history, but I might be able to call it up on the grid," as he taps at his comm.

"Okay, here we go. It was a public incident, so anything involving the nobility gets covered extensively. So that was... ten years ago. A party at Count Landroval's estate in Dragonport on St. George."

"Her right eye was damaged. She's worn an eyepatch ever since."

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StarMaster
GM, 772 posts
Sun 9 Oct 2016
at 07:30
  • msg #239

Re: Destination: Outpost

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Darrel Cromwell
player, 697 posts
Noble (Count)
Retired actor
Wed 12 Oct 2016
at 16:46
  • msg #240

Re: Destination: Outpost

Doing some calculations, a faint memory tickles the back of his brain...

"I was at a party around that time, and if I recall, I might have been at that party...I was going through a bad spot...there was an accident, although I don't remember all the details, I might have unintentionally had a hand in it....as I mentioned, I was very out of it and I remember something along the lines of my staff handling it."
Sharik Kaagira
player, 258 posts
Freelance: ex-IISS, ex-IN
Serious about recreation
Wed 12 Oct 2016
at 17:24
  • msg #241

Re: Destination: Outpost

Sharik pursed her lips and sighed ever so slightly, as the conversation took a more serious turn concerning the motives of the Baroness Twyla Elgin.  And though her tone was light enough, the diminutive blonde offered the following advice rather haltingly, "I ... I'm going to recommend that you don't feign ignorance nor note that you delegated any actions or responsibility in whatever part you played..."  Assuming, of course, that they actually ever confronted Twyla on the matter.

It may have been obvious and Shar knew it, for the Count was a man with plenty of experience and subtlety - that much she was well aware of.  Yet even if he was being completely honest here, that type of spin on the situation was not going to go over well with the Baroness who obviously had malicious intent and was not going to give any of them the benefit of the doubt.

Unfortunately, settling a long-standing personal grudge was rarely rational.  Or peaceful.  Still, the more information they had the better.  "Can you recall anything a touch more specific in detail, M'lord?" the auburn-haired dilettante prompted her noble companion with a touch of playfulness in her voice to try and keep the conversation light.
Darrel Cromwell
player, 698 posts
Noble (Count)
Retired actor
Fri 14 Oct 2016
at 17:49
  • msg #242

Re: Destination: Outpost

Sharik Kaagira:
Sharik pursed her lips and sighed ever so slightly, as the conversation took a more serious turn concerning the motives of the Baroness Twyla Elgin.  And though her tone was light enough, the diminutive blonde offered the following advice rather haltingly, "I ... I'm going to recommend that you don't feign ignorance nor note that you delegated any actions or responsibility in whatever part you played..."  Assuming, of course, that they actually ever confronted Twyla on the matter.

It may have been obvious and Shar knew it, for the Count was a man with plenty of experience and subtlety - that much she was well aware of.  Yet even if he was being completely honest here, that type of spin on the situation was not going to go over well with the Baroness who obviously had malicious intent and was not going to give any of them the benefit of the doubt.

Unfortunately, settling a long-standing personal grudge was rarely rational.  Or peaceful.  Still, the more information they had the better.  "Can you recall anything a touch more specific in detail, M'lord?" the auburn-haired dilettante prompted her noble companion with a touch of playfulness in her voice to try and keep the conversation light.

"Honestly, I don't know what happened and when I had questioned my staff, in their misplaced loyalty, just said there was an accident and everything had been taken care of...and as I mentioned, at that point, I was not at my best and I just moved on from it. It's not an excuse, it's just the ways things happened. In fact, I had completely forgotten about it until now."
Darrel Cromwell
player, 699 posts
Noble (Count)
Retired actor
Mon 17 Oct 2016
at 20:15
  • msg #243

Re: Destination: Outpost

Slapping his hands together, "Enough sad reminiscing about a bad past, let's toast to our new friend Mutt and our positive future" Although those that have worked with the Count can see, these new revelations are troubling him.

"Mutt, I thank you for being so helpful, and anything you can add to help us understand this ship, which obviously has a long and storied past, would be appreciated."

Sharik Kaagira
player, 259 posts
Freelance: ex-IISS, ex-IN
Serious about recreation
Thu 20 Oct 2016
at 16:14
  • msg #244

Re: Destination: Outpost

Sharik simply nodded when Count reiterated his inability recall additional details.  It wasn't all that surprising; she could hardly complain as Shar couldn't remember everything that happened a decade ago either.  She did make one off-hand note to Darrel though, "M'lord, you probably shouldn't use the word 'patch' in that context either."  She gave a slightly crooked smile and a nonchalant shrug as she offered the friendly advice.

Raising her glass to toast with the others, the diminutive socialite nodded much more heartily to the sentiments being offered.  "To new friends," Sharik chimed in, her light alto tone danced playfully, "and fruitful ventures!  To welcome comforts and thankful patrons!"  She took a solid sip of the smooth Sylean brandy.

The auburn-haired dilettante continued to converse and carouse for as long as Mutt deigned to remain with the group.  She made no attempts to coerce any additional information out of him, but was always open to any story telling.  Shar herself was quick with plenty of pithy comments and had more than a few amusing stories about harrowing grav races and various party antics - all of which were about a 'friend of a friend,' of course.
Mutt Talbek
NPC, 41 posts
Bodyguard
Ex-space marine
Thu 20 Oct 2016
at 19:43
  • msg #245

Re: Destination: Outpost

"Well, you need to keep in mind that the Long Shot is Imperial built from over a hundred years ago," Mutt replies.

"Given how much it costs to build a ship, and what its intended purpose was--battle, it was built to last. Most ships are expected to have a life expectancy of 100 years, although the original owner usually tries to get out from under it after 40 years or so rather than have to deal with repairs that start cropping up."

"And any decent captain/owner is going to want to upgrade when such becomes available, whether it's a better weapon, better sensors, or whatever."

"Nice meeting you, Count, Sharik..."


He heads out.
Darrel Cromwell
player, 701 posts
Noble (Count)
Retired actor
Thu 27 Oct 2016
at 20:14
  • msg #246

Re: Destination: Outpost

"Alright Mutt, we'll be in contact once we find a buyer for our cargo."

Looks around at those present, "Let's find a buyer.", leaning towards Sir Walter.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:28, Thu 27 Oct 2016.
Gregory Jones
player, 33 posts
Human CyberAgent
Shoot First
Fri 28 Oct 2016
at 05:09
  • msg #247

Re: Destination: Outpost

"We've got comms now to do our business," Jones chimed in now that the 'official' business was done. "We probably should make sure we don't actually enter our real IDs into the system, or the system could shut us down again."

"I know Mutt said he had the restriction on us suspended, but the complicated bureaucracy could still throw a spanner into the mess."

"Signing contracts shouldn't be a problem, though, except maybe for the other guy when he files it."

"What else do we need to do? Oh, right... refuel. Our paranoid Vargr stopped that before it get started."

Kaengarr Ruzokh
player, 427 posts
Gvegh Vargr
Fri 28 Oct 2016
at 09:46
  • msg #248

Re: Destination: Outpost

  "Considering that we didn't know what was going on - and right now I wouldn't put it past her to see something accidentally added to the mix, since she already tried to frame us for smuggling - I don't see it as paranoid. We're getting it done now and can't leave until the others come back anyway."

  Kaengarr had kept silent throughout the exchange and had been all but unnoticeable, yet somehow there had never been an empty cup or a lack of some tempting morsel close at hand; years of seeing to oft-finnicky passengers had made him quite adept at providing unobtrusive service.

  "I don't know whether confronting her is a good idea, but I do know that running away would be a bad one. She'll keep pressing the idea and it will look like she might have been right. Though if someone could arrange to have an investigation or two sent her way, maybe she'd get the message. She has to have broken a few rules by doing all this, hnnh?"
Darrel Cromwell
player, 705 posts
Noble (Count)
Retired actor
Sun 30 Oct 2016
at 00:30
  • msg #249

Re: Destination: Outpost

Count Cromwell heads directly for the Imperium embassy (or whatever it is called here)
StarMaster
GM, 776 posts
Fri 11 Nov 2016
at 22:34
  • msg #250

Re: Destination: Outpost

Technically, the 'embassy' is the Starbase, but rather than have people going in and out of the base  on trivial or political issues, a Consulate was set up. The Base Commander isn't a diplomat per se, but since she's also a baroness, that's part of her noble function.

In this case, though, because of the Aslan situation, an official consulate was set up that wasn't on the base.

It's located on the outer side of the Second Ring, 'west' quadrant.

The Consule's name is Gnarru Aerrkh. When you get there, you find that he's a Vargr.

It's a small office, two rooms and a fresher. He's got a green-skinned  human female as a secretary/receptionist that is rather bored and not very busy, spends most of her time social networking, which is rather limited on Outpost.
Darrel Cromwell
player, 708 posts
Noble (Count)
Retired actor
Thu 24 Nov 2016
at 15:19
  • msg #251

Re: Destination: Outpost

The Count comms the separated crew members informing them that he is heading towards the starport's consulate.
Samantha Kilgore
player, 328 posts
Pilot and Security expert
With more hidden talents
Fri 25 Nov 2016
at 08:15
  • msg #252

Re: Destination: Outpost

In reply to Darrel Cromwell (msg # 251):

Sam responded to Darrells Comm, open to all on the chanel

"We've just had a chat with the Baroness - she set this up, and I am 99% sure it was aimed directly at you. Did you not call her in the morning or something?"
Darrel Cromwell
player, 709 posts
Noble (Count)
Retired actor
Fri 25 Nov 2016
at 15:22
  • msg #253

Re: Destination: Outpost

"I didn't even realize who she was until just a few minutes ago, or at least why she isn't happy with me, I'm going to the consulate to make arrangements to meet her, and to make sure that the Imperium registers my being here and the meeting...just for insurance. Once i get a time, then I'll contact you...unless you all want to meet up 1st to discuss what we have all learned."
Samantha Kilgore
player, 329 posts
Pilot and Security expert
With more hidden talents
Sat 26 Nov 2016
at 09:49
  • msg #254

Re: Destination: Outpost

Sam replied to Darrel "I don't think we have much more to share with you, but could do with an update from the ship. We'll get that soon as we're on our way back there" SHe paused "Darrell, don't meet her alone. Someone should attend with you, and it perhaps shouldn't be one of us she has already met"
Kaengarr Ruzokh
player, 430 posts
Gvegh Vargr
Sat 26 Nov 2016
at 18:49
  • msg #255

Re: Destination: Outpost

  "I'll go," Kaengarr declared firmly over the comm. "Samantha's right, and since I'm not Imperial I'll be even more of an unknown. That might be useful here."
Sharik Kaagira
player, 260 posts
Freelance: ex-IISS, ex-IN
Serious about recreation
Sun 27 Nov 2016
at 18:55
  • msg #256

Re: Destination: Outpost

Sharik listened to all of the information that was being divulged, trying to take everything in.  "Sounds suspicious." she posited vaguely, "The Baroness blames the Count for something; that much is clear.  But I don't think that the Count really needed to make that type of 'call' to her ..." and she glanced in Darrel's direction obviously taking Sam's comment both seriously and not at the same time, "It is possible I suppose.  But more likely she blames him for a stalled military career."  Her auburn-hair bobbed from side to side as she shook her head slightly, "'Tis very strange."  Though perhaps not, since her eye might have been involved, but Sharik leaves that fact off of the open channel communications.

The diminutive dilettante shrugged slightly; things seemed to be getting more and more complicated all on their own.  Then Shar chimed in after Kaengarr, "Perhaps I should also accompany the Count, as well."  Then she offered  her reasoning, "If nothing more than to keep up appearances, having already been seen as his assistant by the Grand Poobah."  Even if the rouse hadn't really fooled anyone; it would give her something to do.
This message was last edited by the player at 08:47, Mon 28 Nov 2016.
Walter Zeller
player, 380 posts
Merchant/Noble
Sun 27 Nov 2016
at 20:27
  • msg #257

Re: Destination: Outpost

Darrel Cromwell:
"Alright Mutt, we'll be in contact once we find a buyer for our cargo."

Looks around at those present, "Let's find a buyer.", leaning towards Sir Walter.


Sir Walter let out a big sigh and then a sly grin. "Figures, in all the places in the galaxy. we run into an "admirer" of yours." he said shaking his head.

"I will get things going but it might take a while to set up connections in order to unload everything. While I am doing this, where is our next stop? That will help give us an idea what to haul. I am open to anyone else tracking down leads once that is done to speed things up. I have a feeling that the next time I'll back home will be after the "Baroness" retires or gets reassigned.".
Gregory Jones
player, 34 posts
Human CyberAgent
Shoot First
Mon 28 Nov 2016
at 17:52
  • msg #258

Re: Destination: Outpost

"I'd offer to go with the Count, too, as another Armsman," Jones chimed in. "If Kaengarr goes, though, that's probably enough. I don't see enough lawlessness here to warrant two of us. But Darrel's a count; it's one of his rights as a noble to have armed guards even if he himself can't carry a weapon."

His public identity as Gregory Jones had been as blocked as the rest of the crew, but he had more than one identity. He hadn't informed the others because it was part of his operating mandate not to divulge that sort of thing. Besides, it hadn't really been needed. And, as it turned out, it was a personal problem of the Count... which needed resolved.

He wasn't sure he'd have been able to do much anyhow.

He'd gotten access to the local grid, even delved into the Dark Net a bit. There wasn't much there on a world this small. Other than the usual petty stuff, Outpost was outright boring. The Baroness had made it a bit interesting.

"And just so you're clear on this, Sharik, you may pose as his PA, but no one in their right mind is going to think you aren't a personal bodyguard as well. You may look demure to the yokels, but anyone in the biz is going to assume you are a small package of dynamite, so you'll be as much a target as Kaengarr. Just saying."
Darrel Cromwell
player, 710 posts
Noble (Count)
Retired actor
Tue 29 Nov 2016
at 16:18
  • msg #259

Re: Destination: Outpost

'I'll meet everyone that's going with me at the Imperial Consulate...I'll arraign a meeting with the Baroness through them...keep it on the up and up, and also public."
Samantha Kilgore
player, 332 posts
Pilot and Security expert
With more hidden talents
Wed 30 Nov 2016
at 08:27
  • msg #260

Re: Destination: Outpost

<En Route>
"We're on our way back to this ship now, so you can let us know what is going on then"

<Back at the Lon Shot>
Sam headed up to the main rest area to see who was about.

ooc
Not sure where you guys were having your meet with Mutt and if anyones still there>?

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