Thread opened for Roq and Mason's meeting. I will let you two start it and interfere only when needed.

The Knotted Lekku was a dive cantina. Not the grimy and diseased rathskellers of Tatooine or Nar Shaddaa though. It was a lounge for the likes of nobility and senators as much as ship captain’s and the rare Jedi. Somewhere someone can stop to rest, to recover from nameless heartbreak and career threatening shame. The natural wood doors a rarely seen delight, opened manually with a rustic scrape. A change from the usual wooshing of powered ones. The interior just as warm and welcoming as the doors, the smell of expensive liquor and heady cigar smoke instantly fills the senses. The walls and booths were all of the same Northen Hills pine, noted by the darker and more knot-filled wood. Lights were few, and only hung above a few selected tables. The only other source coming from the dotted holo-tables, their eerie blue a contrast to the others’ dark yellows.

As he entered he looked around the cantina seeing if Jace had arrived yet. Not seeing her he takes seat at one unlit holo-tables ordering a drink while he waits.

Only a minutes or two after Roq arrived Jase entered wearing black soft leather pants and a velvety royal blue shirt, The Knotted Lekku. It was not her type of establishment, too wealthy for her tastes, but she had met a client or two here before. It was neutral territory, the bouncers keeping fights to a minimum and if they did break out they were short with the instigators usually bloodied and thrown out.

She scanned the patrons until her eyes fell upon Roq. She kept her eyes on him long enough for him to realize she had recognized him before she approached. She walked up and took the seat across from him, her back to a wall. She pushed her leather bag between her feet under the table, keeping contact with it always.

"Good evening."

When the waitress delivered Roq's drink, she ordered one for herself.

"Good evening thank you for making it. Some of my superiors thought you weren't going to show." Roq says nodding and then taking sips of his drink. "Unfortunately the one you wanted to meet is paranoid that this a trap. So he's sent me to negotiate the terms of your employment."

"I understand the caution, I too would be concerned if I were your boss. I assure you this is no trap," she said, downing half her glass. "Why don't we start the negotiation with a description of the employment?"

"From what I understand, you'll be making sure no one can access our coms, like you did. And also hack into our enemies communications." Roq says than takes a swig from his drink.

"Intriguing," she mulled over the proposition as she lifted the glass to her lips. "May I ask what your organization does or who they are?"

Ever cautious, Jase was not going to agree so easily even if the credits were good.

"I honestly don't much about who they are. I just got recruited a couple days ago, so they haven't told me much. I only know that they seem to be an anti hutt group. Who want to kill as much hutts as they can."Roq says

"Do they take offense of individuals who have worked for Hutts in the past?" she said.

Continuing, "Are they looking for individuals to do a job or are they looking to find someone for a more permanent position?"

"They don't mind as your honest about it. And they'll probably want to do a check on your history, just to make sure you're not a spy." Roq says  taking another swig of his drink then adds. "For you they're offering a permanent position. But if you're saying you have a friend looking for a job. We're looking for pilot."

"Sadly, I don't know a pilot at this time. She glanced around and caught the attention of the waitress. Once the Twi'lek arrived at their table. Noting the name tag, Jase smiled, "Could I have tonight's special, Sharlae?" She looked toward Roq to see if he wanted something and waited for her to disappear before asking her next question.

"What drew you to working for them?"

"I'll have the special as well." Roq says to the waiter and drinking as he waited for her to leave. When Jase asked what drew him to the group he stops and puts his drink down. A sad and depressed expression on his face and says.  "Lets just say. We all have our reasons for joining."

"Well colored me interested," she said, pausing as the waitress arrived with there food and then discretely vanished, leaving the two of them as alone as they could be in a crowded cantina. "I've been looking for wa group where I can use my, um, talents."

"Well that's good to hear. I'm sure you're talents will be very useful to our group." he said downing the rest of his drink. Ordering another when the waitress brings them their food.

Perception checks. 3D.

04:54, Today: Roq rolled 2 failures, 2 threats using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2A 3D ((5(A), 5(A), 7(D), 7(D), 3(D))).

"Do you know if there is a possibility of continuing the work off planet or will be stuck on this rock for the remainder of our employment?" she asked as finished her drink. She switched to a non-alcoholic drink when the waitress returned, preferring to have her senses about her.

09:09, Today: Jase Mason rolled 4 successes, 3 threats using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1p 1a 3d.  Perception.
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"Right now we're just waiting for a pilot. And we also need to capture a bounty hunter before we can get off this rock."Roq replied as downed another drink. Ordering another one when the waitress returned.

The waitress came by and dropped off the mention drinks.  She smiled at Roq and then placed Mason's drink on the table as well.  She then quickly stood back up and hurried back into the kitchen.

[Private to Jase Mason: Something about the waitress seemed off. You are not sure why, but she seemed too forced in her friendliness and did not even ask if you wanted anything else. And she left in a hurry too.]

Jase leaned towards Roq and whispered through clenched teeth, her hand drifting towards her weapon, "Something is wrong. Either you are setting me up or we both are being set up. We should leave before the waitress returns."

Jase placed credits on the table with a generous tip and stood as if she were done with her meal. "Shall we?" she gestured at the doorway looking back at her companion. Her plan was to walk out as if nothing was wrong, but be ready if that were not the case.

Roq looked at Jace and whispers. "I assure you I am not setting you up. If you feel somethings wrong then yes we should get out of here." Roq placed credits on the table  and stood up nodding at Jace. He started walking out staying close to Jace in case something happened.

Another check once you walk outside. Same 3D.

16:49, Today: Roq rolled 3 failures using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 3d.  perception.

Jase kept her hands free in case things became more interesting, trusting in Roq to keep her back as they weaved there way through the crowd and out onto the street. Once there, she whispered to him, "Where to?"

08:37, Today: Jase Mason rolled 2 successes, 1 threat  using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1p 1a 3d ((7(P), 7(A), 7(D), 1(D), 4(D))).

Roq keeps an eye out for trouble in case someone was watching them. Making sure Jace was close to him so he could protect her, not wanting anyone else to die because of him. As he made it to the street he whispers back. "the wharehouse district if we're being followed. We might be able to lose them there." as soon as he says that he pulls out his comlink and contacts Viera whispering into the comlink. "M you there I got our asset. but I think our bounty hunter friends from the square have fo."
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There was no response on the other end of the com channel. A text message came through instead.  --R, made planet escape early. Eyes on site. Be cautious.--

She made the instant decision to trust Roq, something she had not done in many years, not since the last debacle. "Let's lose them, she replied. Not as familiar with the Warehouse District as she was with the Spaceport she allowed Roq to take the lead.

Roq was surprised not expecting Jace to trust him so quickly, it'd been awhile since someone trusted him. "Yes I hope your armed just in case there's an opportunity to ambush them."then he led the way going through the district. Randomly going  down different streets to see if he figure out who was following them.

"I am always armed. She smiled as she followed him through the streets, attempting to act nonchalantly as she checked to see if anyone was behind them. Trust was always tricky, but Jase followed her instincts, they had not strayed her yet, though she remained cautious.

Beings were moving in all directions around the two as they made their way through the city. It was hard to tell if anyone was following or watching them as they crossed through the crowded sections.

As they got closer to the warehouse the traffic thinned out considerably.  A few loading droids and other scattered individuals were moving around but most seemed to mind their own business.

As they continued to wind their way through the Warehouse District, darkness fell all around them. The lights that kept the Spaceport and Cantina Row lit through the night had all but disappeared. She turned to her new companion, "I think we've lost them," she whispered under her breath.

Still, she was concerned about being followed or discovered, "Have any place around here we can duck into for a while?"

Roq shook his head as he tried to think of a place they could hide. "No the only safe house I have been compromised. probably by the same people that was following us. Our best bet right now is to get off world fast. You think you can slice into the spaceport and find a ship we could get on."

Jase nodded slowly as the grave danger she was facing suddenly sunk in, what had she gotten herself into?

"I think I can easily get us onto the Spaceport, finding a ship now that might be a tad more difficult." She steered them towards the Spaceport weaving her way through known streets hoping to keep their followers off their tail. As she did a thought came to her, "Do you have anything on you that they could be using to track us? Anything from your employer?"

Roq shakes his head as he follows Jace occasionally looking around to see if there was anyone suspicious. "No no I don't have anything. I've taken measure to ensure that never happ--"he pauses as he realized the one he overlooked, and quickly pulls his comlink out of his pocket. "Son of mynock. our comlinks they could be tracing them somehow. It's only thing I can think of."he says tossing in case he was right.

Aware that they were not following her before she became involved with Roq, Jase was wary about tossing her comlink, and yet before safe.... She tossed it on the ground and smashed it under the heel of her boot.

"If there is a passenger ship leaving, I can probably get us on it through slicing. My concern would be when they find out they have a pair of unwanted guests. Being tossed out of an airlock is not how I see my life ending..."

Roq nodded his head. shivering at the thought at what it might feel like. Trying to figure out a plan for when they got there. He gets an idea although Jace was probably not gonna like it. "Hey how well can you fly a ship?" he asks figuring the only way to get out was to steal a ship.

Her heart raced with excitement as she listened to his next question. <darkgreen."The simple answer is that I am not your pilot,</darkgreen> she replied, disheartened. As they Spaceport came into view she had another idea, "I just finished a job, perhaps I've enough to pay for two passages off planet. If they don't know who I am, we could use that anonymity to our advantage."

OOC:

I am honestly not sure where you are heading here. Let me know what you plan to do to get off planet and we can work it from there.

OOC:

I think the plan is to either use my pay from the job I just completed to buy our way off planet from an individual that does not mind if we don't give him our full names or identifications.

OR

Steal a spaceship, which I am not sure is a good option considering neither of us can fly.

Roq felt relieved that freedom was close but part of him was worried. If their pursuers were employed by his hutt frien. chances are they might be watching the port. And if they saw Jace with him, they would be putting a hit on her. "Yes maybe hopefully it works. I hope you got enough."

The spaceport was always busy with beings of all types moving from one location to another. The constant arrival and departure of new ships just added to the barely controlled chaos.

There were always ships willing to take someone off world with no questions asked. They usually charged more, due to the potential nature of their passengers.  And they were not always the most reliable or honorable pilots.  But they could be found to someone with knowledge of the port and the nature of pilots in general.

OOC:

If you are looking for someone to take you offworld, then I need a streetwise check.  3D

Roq walked around the spaceport asking around the spaceport. seeing who was willing to take him off-world and least likely to sell him out.

OOC:sorry to take so long to post. I was waiting to see if Jace would roll. But it looks like she's gone so here's my roll 04:29, Today: Roq rolled 2 successes, 3 threats using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 3d ((4(A), 2(A), 2(D), 6(D), 7(D))).

Jase took the briefest of moments to send off a quick note to her most recent employer, providing a location where the funds could be transferred, it was an account that had never been used before, she believed in being safe.

She then turned to Roq, "Which of these fine ships, do you think would take on a couple of passengers?"

OOC:

I too apologize for my absence.
10:42, Today: Jase Mason rolled no successes, 4 threats using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1a 1p 3d.  Streetwise.

Hello, I will be taking over adjudication of this story line.
I am working on getting up to speed on where the two of you are at and then working on where to go with it.

There is a bit of reading to do, though if you could both help me with a Synopsis (either privately or publicly in this thread) it would be of much help. Info such as Who your contacts/enemies and your personal goals/objectives are.

I may or may not keep the complete direction the story was going, trying to build a outlook and arc for how to proceed.

OOC:
I can write a synopsis from Jase's point of view.

In her attempt to become noticed as a slicer, Jase hacked into a communication feed of Roq's with his boss during a time where I believe player characters (one bounty hunter, one hunted) were shooting at each other in Tatooine. It was her attempt at a job interview. In the aftermath, she discovered that the team was looking for a slicer to help them out on a job, unfortunately the planet became too hot for either her or Roq to stay on it. During their second meeting, they discovered they were being followed. They escaped and ran toward the spaceport to get off-planet. Right now they are looking for a ship which will not ask too many questions that is leaving to either pay their way or hire themselves on as extra hands.

Right before the meeting, Jase was hired to set up a system for a Hutt. She has yet to be paid for this job, but was promised payment and perhaps a bonus for a job well done. This is where she is trying to get the money to get off-world.

OOC:
synopsis from Roq's point of view.

Looking to go after the hutt crimelord that had his wife killed, Roq joined an anti hutt group that was planning on raiding a hutt compound. After escaping a shootout between a couple of bounty hunters, he was contacted by Jace offering to help out on the raid. Unfortunately nately the planet became too hot for either him or Jace to stay on it. During their second meeting, they discovered they were being followed worrying him that the hutt may have found him. They escaped and ran toward the spaceport to get off-planet. Right now they are looking for a ship which will not ask too many questions that is leaving to either pay their way or hire themselves on as extra hands.

Roq is basically a marked man and anyone that the hutt crimelord finds out Roq's interacted with will also be marked.
As for Roqs personal goal it is to get revenge on the hutt crimelord that had his wife killed.

Okay working on getting you guys going again :-)

[Private to Jase Mason: You receive a message on your commlink that is up-loadable to your slicing gear, It is from your last employer with the account number and access code to a Numbered account with a fund of 5000 credits. ]

[Private to Roq: Which Hutt crime lord has you marked?]

Alright finally let's get it started.
[Private to Overseer: A hutt named Alitnt who's the leader of black hole crime syndicate.]

There are a Few ships scheduled to leave the port this evening.

2 tramp freighters and a heavy route freightor.

The Route freighter, The Slosso,  is headed for Coruscant

1 of the Tramp freighters, THe Rakkto, is headed for Kwenn Station

the other Tramp Freighter, the Rabid Bantha, Is headed for Kashyyyk

Jase noted the three freighters planning to leave planet that day, none of them were good options. Out of hand, she dismissed the ship going to Kashyyyk, neither of them were Wookie and would not be welcome on that planet.

As for the other two options, she had a record, going to the Core World of Coruscant did not seem promising, but it might be her only option. "I don't think we should go to Kashyyyk. Know anything about Kwenn Station? How safe do you think it would be to go to Coruscant?" she asked Roq, after looking at their options.


OOC:

Could I use Knowledge: Outer Rim, Core Worlds or Underworld to learn more about the ships or planets? I am especially interested in Kwenn Station.

OOC: You may roll Underworld for each of the ships.
You may Roll Outer rim for Kwen Station or Kyshyyyk
you may roll Core worlds for Coruscant.

Roq didn't like the options they had Kashyyyk he agreed was a definite no, they'd stick out too much. and he wasn't sure the Wookiees had forgotten about him beating their champion shockboxer.

As for the other two options, he had never heard of kwenn station before which made it hard to decide on it. Coruscant they might be able to hide out for awhile, but considering how far reaching the syndicate was he didn't know how long. "I agree Kashyyyk is a no go. Never heard of the station before. I don't know. the person who's after me has people everywhere so it's hard to say."

"I think I might have flown on The Slosso before, or perhaps the owner is a friend of a friend, it sounds very familiar?"


OOC:
The Slosso
09:07, Today: Jase Mason rolled 2 successes, 3 advantages, 1 triumph using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 3a 1P.  Know: Underworld - The Slosso. (Rerolled since I forgot I had skill in it)

The Rakkto
09:06, Today: Jase Mason rolled 5 successes, 1 advantage using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 3a 1P.  Know: Underworld - The Rakkto.

The Rabid Bantha
09:08, Today: Jase Mason rolled 3 successes, 4 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 3a 1P.  Know: Underworld - The Rabid Bantha.

Coruscant
09:09, Today: Jase Mason rolled 3 successes, 3 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 4a.  Know: Core - Coruscant.

Kwenn Station
09:09, Today: Jase Mason rolled 3 successes, 3 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 4a.  Know: Outer - Kwenn Station.

The Slosso is Run by a Sullutan Named Grieb Toolmb. Yes you know him, A straight, Law-abiding trader that sticks pretty much to core-ward transport of bulk products. Not making a whole lot, but easily making the bills and staying safe. Likely a good bet H would take you on cheap, but it would keep you in the core territories and exposed to Republic authorities.

The Rakkto is run by a Duros Smuggler by the Name of Miko Shantra. She is fairly well known, transporting anything from spice to slaves, what ever will bring the biggest profit. Has a strong reputation for being able to evade authorities and the Ship itself is known for having a strong arsenal. Though the Rakkto is wanted by Several organizations, with bounties out for the capture of Miko, They seem to have kept themselves clear of any actual warrants from the Republic themselves.

The Rabid Bantha is Run by a Trandoshan Smuggler/Bounty hunter Named Risshkith. This one you are not as familiar with, but Trandoshans have their own reputations.

Kwenn Station is a rather new, within the last 2 centuries, Space station that is often refereed to the Gate way to Hutt Space. It is the easiest route into Hutt Space from the core words, Surprisingly enough, The route from Commenor to Kwenn also follows the same Hyper lanes as that which goes to Kashyyyk. But then, That is just the most Direct route. Kwenn station is a Large space station that serves as a port of service as well as a transfer point for the sale of many goods going in and out of Hutt space in several directions.

As they were walking towards the freighters, Jase whispered the information she knew about each of the ships and their captains. As to the destinations, she said nothing about Coruscant and Kashyyyk, but relayed what she remembered about Kwenn Station. Turning to Roq, "I think we go with The Rakkto and her captain, Miko Shantra. Hopefully she does not have your bounty."

Jase packed her gear back into her bag once she had determined which of the three ships she was most interested in. Her palms were slightly sweaty, she wiped them on her pants, struggling not to look behind her.

She did not wait too long for a response, but instead approached the ship, looking for a crew member or if she were lucky, Captain Shantra herself.

"Alright I hope your right about this. But if you trust her I'll go with it." Roq replied and made sure he had everything and followed Jace, trusting her. the first time he had put his trust in someone in a long time. Making sure he stayed close to her and keeping an eye out for trouble. The bounty hunters didn't worry him but the hutts men did.

You find the docking bay of the Rakkto and, after checking in with the crew, are Directed to speak with the First Mate, a Dug named Woontar. You find him Under the Raakto Working on the ship.

The Raakto is a GHTROC 720 Light freighter.

Shifting the weight of her bag to her right shoulder, Jase made sure her weapon was in reach in case things got scary. Only then did she approach the Dug, Jase caught his attention. "Excuse me, First Mate, we are looking for passage off this planet. Perhaps we could come to an arrangement?"

Using her Mechanics ability looking it over carefully. She wanted to make sure it space worthy as well as if there was anything she could point out to the First Mate to improve their odds.


OOC:
12:09, Today: Jase Mason rolled 3 successes, 1 advantage, 1 triumph using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 3a 1P.  Mechanics.

Jase look over the ship, Looks in good condition, well kept up, as far as mechanics go, nothing apparent from an outside observation, other than some carbon scoring on several locations of the hull from this vantage.

The Dug turns at your voice and sees you eyeing the ship, "Aye, she is in good condition, we keep her in good running order. We're about ready to ship out." He says eyeing you closely, "Looking for immediate departure are ye?"

Jase nodded in agreement, "She is a beauty." As to the next question, Jase played it cool, appearing desperate was not the way to get a ride. "Not immediate, just off this rock. We have the credits or if you are need of an additional mechanic, I do know how to sweet talk a computer"

She was unsure where Roq's skilled lied besides knowing how to use a blaster so she did not comment on his abilities.

"Well, we take care of our own maintenance, as we can, but can be good to know in an emergency. Now, I take it your aware we are headed for Kwenn station, in Hutt space? You GOing all the way or want a drop off along the way?" The Dug asked inquisitively.

Jase looked to Roq for this answer. She did not care if they entered Hutt space. It would be cheaper for them to go all the way, but she would understand it if Roq did not want to go closer to her Hunters.

Roq didn't want to enter hutt space. He had never been back there since his wife was killed, and didn't plan to until he was ready to take the hutt down. "I'd rather not go into hutt space too much history there for me."

Jase took the response in stride and turned back toward the First Mate, "Perhaps there is a midway point or another planet between here and the Kwenn Station where you could drop us? We are looking for work and do not have a particular destination in mind."

The Dug Leans over to one side and scratches his head with his rear leg.
"Ah well, Kashyyyk is On the way, About half way. I hear there is some good money in collecting bio-phosphorescence from some of the Deep forrest creatures.. Dangerous work though. Also, well.. if your interested, that is since you don't have a ship and we do. There is a Open contract to bring a Kashyyykian giant weaver alive to of Hutt space. The boss hasn't gone after it because she doesn't have the crew to attempt. The Contract is for 50k credits. If your interested, we could talk with the Boss and work a deal. The Only other Planets between here and Kwenn is Zeltros, Umbra, Randon, and Ubrikkia. You would be worse off looking for work on those planets than you are here. Though, truth told. If you looking for work, and looking to get out of sight. Kwenn station is a Major hub. Always work to be had out of there. That is Why the boss is going there and not taking out shipment all the way into Hutt space." THe Dug spins his spanner around casually as he speaks, seemingly nonchalantly as he rattles off the info.

Personally she liked the idea of Kwenn Station. It was a large place, one they could get lost in, not to find work. "On second thought, perhaps Kwenn Station is our best option. I might be interested in joining the crew, but anything involving traipsing through jungles does not play to my skill set. Now if you were looking to find your way into an otherwise secure location, I could help you with that," she said, glancing at Roq. "I say we try Kwenn Station."

She turned back to the Dug, "So should we discuss payment or talk with the Boss about services?"

Woontar straightens up again and clasps two of his hands together balancing on the other two hands, "Well, all the way to Kwenn will be 500 credit each. As for future employment. We will have to see, but that would be up to Shantra. We will be shipping out with our cargo in 2 hours, if you need to take care of anything before. Otherwise, go on in. you can pick a Bunk on the upper deck."

OOC: sorry about the delay. been a long week with the doctors.

Roq nodded he had a bad feeling about going into hutt space  but it was their best option. "Alright I agree Kwenn station it is doesn't mean I still feel good about it."

"Alright then, " Woontar replies, "We will need payment before lift off. I will see you inside after I complete this maintenance."

Jase had nothing left to do on planet. "Mind if I get on board now? I've got nothing left for me to do on this dirt ball."

If the Dug allows her onto the ship, she will pay him as she stepped onto the ramp.

Woontar gestures to the boarding ramp with a nod.

Roq followed Jace up the ramp not wanting to stay on the planet any longer.

Jase transfers the funds to the provided credit stick for herself and climbs up the ramp into the ship. She has a pep in her step, a bounce as her lightly-soled show clang softly up the ramp and into the innards of the ship.

Not once does she turn back to look at the planet that has been her home for some time.

The Female Captain of the Rakkto, Miko Shantra, arrives about a half our later. She is Dressed in a Slim black body suit covered by a Long Duster style coat. A Pistol at her hip.

She seems to have been filled in by her first mate, as they board together, "Welcome to the Rakkto. We will be lifting off shortly, if your ready to go. I am Miko, the Captain. it should be a Smooth ride to Kwenn station. Any Questions?" She says, Looking you over with her All red/orange eyes.

Jase took in the whole of their Captain, eyes drifting from head to toe before she met her eyes. "Hi Miko, I am Jase and my partner here is Roq. Is there a bed or berth where I can put down my stuff?"

She shifted the weight of her bag against her back and then said, "Perhaps we can find some time to chat about positions on your team or if you need any assistance with computers or an extra hired gun."

Miko raises one Eyelid slightly, "Ah well.. Any birth in that direction" She points down a Corridor, "On the first or second level is fine. I'll be glad to discuss future propositions once we are into Hyperspace. Any other questions?"

Roq looked around the ship and thinks. man this is some piece of junkhe then meets the captain and says  "Nope I don't have any questions. Jace I'm going to set up bunk join me when your done. We need to talk about some things." He then heads down the corridor the captain pointed out.

Shortly after you have selected a bunk, you hear over the Ship coms.
"Hold Tight, We are lifting off... will be off the rock and in hyper space in a quarter hour."

Jase nodded towards the Captain, "I will come find you later, once we are in hyperspace Miko, so we can converse about opportunities." She then turned and followed her partner down the hall. She followed him into the second and last berth on the left, she was unsure of why he had chosen it, but suspected because it may be more defensible if it came to that.

She looked around, there were two separate bunks, both with a thin foam padding that was consider comfort. Well I been in worse places, she thought as she took the empty bunk.

Closing the door, she turned and met his gaze, "Guess we she talk about future plans and our current situation."

Roq sat down on his bunk giving a heavy sigh. "Yeah I don't know, we could try to meet up with the group that hired us, but I doubt that we'd be able to find them. As for the current situation you might be marked for death because honestly. those weren't bounty hunters that were chasing me. They were members of the black hole syndicate."

She had been standing as he broke the news to her, the Black Hole Syndicate. Slowly, she reached down below her and felt for the bed, once touching it she sat and took a moment for it to sink in before she responded.

"The Black Hole Syndicate, how much shit are you in? And how much do they know about me?"

Roq lowered his head as he started to tell his story. "It was a long time ago I was a star shock boxer. once went ten with a wookiee and won, and had a wife I loved deeply. But I was also a heavy spender and after awhile I started spending more than my matches were bringing in. Me and my manager could tell my career was going downhill. I was getting desperate for way to make credits, and thats when I met the syndicates hutt leader Alitnt who offered me a deal. A deal I regret accepting. I take a fall in the second round against a young rookie. jump starting his career and I get a big payout-"

He pauses and starts shaking his head. "But the kid they wanted to jump start shouldn't have been in the ring. he shouldn't have. 40 seconds into the first round I gave him a blow to the head that caused him to go into a coma.  Alitnt lost a lot of credits and decided to take it out in blood." Tears started to well up in his eyes as he continued.

"When I got home I found his armed thugs there with my wife dead on the floor. One of them held a blaster to my head but instead of killing me he told me.
"I'm going to let you live. But we'll be watching you. Not every day, but when you least expect it, we'll be watching. If you try to connect with anyone, get any closer than paying a street vendor for a meal, and they will die. But it won't be  us killing them. It will be you. And we won't stop until you stop. Until you choose to take your own life, we will not rest. You screwed with the wrong people. You have tomorrow to leave this place before we start killing your neighbors" And then they left I grabbed what I could carry and left and I've been laying low ever since. As for what they know about you I don't know."
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She was stunned. A chance encounter and now she was wanted by the Black Sun, because her current partner had wronged them. She sat there, knuckles white on the bed frame and she attempted to control the trembles that were sure to start if she let go. She looked downwards, so he could not see the vulnerability in her eyes. She waited until the coldness, the stillness that fell upon her when she was working overtook her and only then did she look up.

"So you are telling me I am marked for death? Is there anyone in particular amongst the Black Sun? Someone you wronged that we can somehow change his mind or make dead?" She asked. Her voice held no waiver, it was dark but not at Roq, at the situation.

Roq shook his head wishing that he hadn't brought Jace his situation.  "I don't know. Maybe they didn't see or get a good look at you. But if they did your life is certainly in danger. I doubt it Alitnt's a hutt they don't usually change their minds and I certainly don't want him alive. I've been trying to figure out a way to get revenge on him. but with a slug like him it's hard to do it alone. That's why I joined the group. It was the only way I could see killing him."

Jase relaxed, hiding was something she was used to doing, perhaps now with Roq, she could do more than hide from her previous employer. "Well, perhaps with knack for finding ways into secure places, we can work together to either ruin Alitnt financially so that he backs off or kill him outright." She paused and then continued, "I should probably mention that I too have a past that can catch up with us. I failed a job on purpose when I discovered the 'cargo' I was hired to deliver turned out to be a woman the man had fallen for and needed to have. He had her kidnapped and I was to bring her to him. I let her go."

Roq looked at Jace and smiled, grateful that she was willing to help him, with her help he might be able to have his revenge on Alitnt. "That's honorable there are very few people in this side of the galaxy that would do that. I would have done the same in that situation."  He paused  as his expression turned into anger. "As for Alitnt I don't just want to destroy him financially. I want to destroy him and his syndicate for what they did to my wife."he replied pulling out of his pocket a holographic picture of his wife. It was the only thing he had left of her.

She was stunning, Jase said so. "Then we will do that, destroy the Hutt  holds dear, piece by piece until finally he has nothing left. That is when we will strike him."

Jase grabbed onto the frame, as she felt the smuggler's ship take off. Once in hyperspace, she relaxed, grabbed her datapad and said, "Tell me more about Alitnt."

Roq nodded and says. "He's like any other hutt, Alitnt is a slimy gangster whose love of credits is exceeded only by his love of power. He gives  slaves to the empir. in exchange they let him smuggle spice in and out of hutt space without trouble and occasionally make his competitors disappear. It's one of the ways he uses to stay in power."

Roq grabbed onto the frame, as he felt the smuggler's ship take off, trying to think of anything else he could remember about Alitnts operation.

She ignored the compliment, she was principled, especially when it came to slavery, women in particular.

"Do you know which planet is his base of operation or what city? Besides slaves and spice, does he have any other enterprises? Do you know of any vices?"

She pulled out her datapad and wondered if she had access to the ship network, if not she would not use her skills to acquire it. She started looking for news articles on Alitnt. Searching the job boards for positions that would lead to him or his organization.
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Roll Computers average check to access the ships network

14:16, Today: Jase Mason rolled 3 successes, 1 advantage using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2A 2P 2D.  Computers.

you have access

"From what I could gather, his base of operation is in a Tibanna gas mining colony in the anoat sector called cloud city.  He has influence in a variety of illegal activities, but the ones that he makes the most credits from besides the spice and slaves. Are his gunrunning operations, and occasionaly raiding high value republic supply ships. he likes to eat fried Twi'lek lekkus and loves to gamble. One of the reasons why he chose cloud city as his base' I hear it's become quite the gambling den."

Her nose curled in disgust when she learned that he enjoyed eating the lekku of twi'lek. It was disgusting, they were sentient beings, killing him might be too quick.

"Sounds like you've done quite a bit or research on him already."

Once she was connected to the onboard network, Jase did a few quick searches in the newest, narrowing down her search to Tibanna Gas Mining colony. She was looking for specifics on the slug. Once she was on a more public network, one that did not involve a smuggler's ship she would delve into searching for finances, see if she could shift some wealth around.

Roq shrugs most of the information was what his manager had told him when he first introduced Alitnt to him, and hearing smugglers talking in cantinas.

"When you want to take on a hutt it's best to find out as much as you can about him."

OOC: Jase roll computers It's an Easy check to find anything general about Cloud city,
Make it average to find specific information about Cloud city
Make it hard to find information tying Cloud city to Alitnt
Make it Daunting to find detailed information about Alitnt's financial or other dealings in cloud city.
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"I couldn't agree more," Jase said as she began typing furiously on her datapad, researching everything she could find on the Hutt's financial dealings in cloud city.

OOC:
Let me know what you want to do with the threats, I was thinking, perhaps could use some of the successes or the triumph to cancel them out. 5 success and a 1 triumph is spectacular.

12:07, Today: Jase Mason rolled 5 successes, 4 threats, 1 triumph using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 2p 4d.  Computers, Daunting.

nice roll

[Secret to Jase Mason: Private to Jase
what you learn.

#1 general information about Bespin and cloud cities purpose, exports and imports, galactic interests.

#2 Currently Owned by Alitnt's holding compnay, Managed by a Twi'lek by the name of Ruusero.

#3 currently in some financial crisis. Another Tibanna gas conglomerate was formed when another Gas giant was found containing a large percentage of the gas used in blaster weapons production. Cloud City has done some major discounting on their products to keep certain clients from switching providers.

#4 It appears Alitnt, or Ruusero (it is unclear which is behind it) has been doing some creative accounting. The Reported profits and Share values of the company do not appear to match up with the shipments that have been going out.

#5 It appears a lot of promotion has been going on to increase tourism to the Facility. Sweet vacation packages being offered and Large events have been being held. There has also apparently been a spree of Large Jackpot Winners from the Casinos, but these payouts don't seem to be reflected in the Financials of the companies records.

#6 there are two large events about to take place in he next month. One is a Galactic High stakes Sabaac Tournament. The second is a Shock Boxer Match. It appears that Alitnt has managed to entice the Shock Bxoing federation to Hold their Championship competition there. The Top 24 competitors will be coming into Cloud city to fight it out in a Single Elimination tiered Event that will be spread over 4 weeks of the next month. ]

Jase typed a few more commands and she was in, the information flowed by so fast she captured it into an encrypted file on her datapad, allowing her to refer to it at a later date if necessary. She looked up and shared the basics of what she learned, "Not surprisingly Alitnt is in major debt and has been leveraging everything he can to stay afloat. Amazingly he has been able to convince large federations, such as the Shock Boxing Federation to support tournaments on cloud city. I think we can create a big splash by trying the indirect approach of unanimously providing this information to either a large news organization or to someone that matters in the Federation OR we could do something more direct and destroy the assets associated with Managed, Alitnt's holding company for cloud city or approach Ruusero, the Twi'lek in charge of said holding company."

She closed the connection after verifying it was saved on her datapad and turned to Roq, curious as to what his opinion was on the matter.

Roq rubbed his chin thinking of which was the best action to take. He wanted to directly attacking assets, but that would potentially attract Alitnt's attention to them too quickly. Approaching Ruusero seemed like a good idea  with the hutts particular appetite for lekku he might sympathize with them and help. But there was a chance he might be to scared of him or too loyal to help them. "I like the idea of creating it'll disrupt Alitnt's operations. As for how we leak the information hopefully I still have contacts in the league."

Jase thought more on it, "We could also do a combination of the both. Approach the Twi'lek, see if he is corruptible while we work on destroying the sponsors of anything that will help the Slug earn creds."

As she spoke, Jase realized she missed a vital piece of information, she went back and re-read what she had gathered, it had to be here, Who were the Hutt's creditors?

OOC:
Let us know when we are "on our way" and we will happily go find out how we can get into trouble with the Captain.

Roq nodded. "Yes I agree that's a good plan. If he's not than I'm sure I can persuade him through some aggressive negotiation."

OOC: By now, the Ship is well settled into hyperspace.


[Secret to Jase Mason: Private to Jase -Roll another daunting check to find the creditors, Though you will be also adding two additional Setback dice, From the threat received on that last daunting check.]

Jase pulled out her datapad one more time and dug into the information, searching for that one key tidbit to help them destroy the Hutt, but was unable to find it. Sighin, she stuffed it back into her bag. "Let's go talk to the Captain, see who we are running with here."

OOC:
11:03, Today: Jase Mason rolled no successes, 3 threats using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2p 2a 4d 2s.  Computer.

Roq nodded and took one last look at his wife's photo, before putting it back in his pocket. Getting up from the bunk and went to meet the captain.

you leave the quarters and make your way back into the Common room of the ship. You Find the Captain and her First Mate relaxing with a Bottle of Wine at the table.

"I hope you found an accommodating room for yourselves?" She offers to poor a Galss for each of you.

Jase kept her bag with her, like a security blanket. "The berth is spiffy," she replied to the Captain, taking the seat across from the first mate and next to the Captain. When offered, Jase accepted the glass of wine, "Thank you,"

Jase lifted the glass and sipped the wine, it was not to her likely and she had to concentrate to keep a straight face. Once she had control of her expression she asked, "So we have heard that you might have a few openings for an upcoming job?"

Miko scratches her chin, and eyes you speculatively, "Ah, well, Woontar says he mentioned the Kashyyyk job and you didn't seem interested. Not that you look up to such a job, Your friend here perhaps." She says eyeing Roq. "But at the moment, once We reach Kwenn, I don't yet have an Outbound Cargo lined up yet. For the mean time, Either of you good at manning a turret? There could be pirates between here and Kwenn, and having a few extra pair of hands on the guns could be useful in a bad situation."

Roq takes the other seat next to Jace, and accepted the wine when offered. "Thanks." he lifted his cup and started drinking from it. Letting Jace do all the talking. he flinched slightly when the captain shot a look at him worried that they might know who he was.

Using weapons of any kind was not her thing, besides her mind of course. "I don't know about Roq here, but you don't want me on guns, however if there is any damage to your ship, I can help with repairs. I am also handy with computers."

She felt her partner tense up and implored him wth her eyes to relax. Observation along could tell a man that he was good with guns or a hunter, the way he walked or made sure his back was always to a wall.

Roq relaxed with Jaces help, while he couldn't hit the broad side of a sandcrawler he didn't want to make a good impression on the captain.  "Well I prefer getting up close and personal with the people I'm fighting I'm good with a blaster."

Miko Ponders a Moment and then says "Well, You, Roq, I might be able to use as a Bodygaurd on some of my Transactions, if your interested?" She then looks at Jase, "As for you, I can put you to work on some of our systems, I may have some other tasks you can aid me with, but I am going to need to put some hought into it. In the meantime, we have a Few days travel before reaching Dock at Kwen Station."

Jase finished her wine, it was retched, but she suspected it was her lack of a palette as opposed to it being rotgut. "Anytime you need help with your systems, let me know or if you have a mechanic on board you want me to work with, you can let me know their name." Tired, as the adrenaline seeped from her body, Jase stifled a yawn, before saying, "Thank you for your time, Captain."

She stood, looked at Roq to see if he was joining her and headed back to their berth with or without him.


OOC:
Overseer, I am not sure if you want to continue roleplaying in the ship or if we want to have time pass until we either hit the station or are hit by pirates.

Roq finished his wine, it was good, he wasn't much of a wine drinker but it surprisingly tasted good to him. "You need a bodyguard I'm your man, just tell me who to take down and I'll knock them into next week."Tired from all the running Roq stretched his body before saying. "Yes thank you captain you won't regret it."
He then followed Jace back to their berth to get some much needed rest.

OOC: sorry, the last week was a rough week for me, but feeling better now. I will post an advancement of your game in the next 24 hours...
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A Few days later, the trip having been, so far, uneventful, Miko Calls the two of you to the common room.

"Thanks for joining me. I have a proposition for the two of you. I am currently carrying a Cargo of Alderanian wine, which isn't a problem really anywhere in the galaxy. An okay profit, but nothing spectacular. The Real profit is in a Smaller Cargo I am carrying for a Different customer. It's on the down low, as it were. I am not completely sure of who the End customer is. I just have a Name to contact once we arrive at Kwenn. The profit is Good... Perhaps to good, but I couldn't pass it up right now, we could really use the credits right now.
So what I am looking for from you is if you" She looks at Jase, "can help identify who the Receivers are working for so I know what I am going into. and if you Roq, Would be interested in acting as my backup or Bodyguard when I make delivery, Just in case they try to stiff me on he Payment, Or stiff me Literally, Into my grave."

It had been a long, boring trip. Jase was antsy, she preferred to be on the ground, where she had access to intergalactic network. Just when she was going to do something drastic, the Captain...Miko, she had to get used to calling the woman by her first name called them in for a job.

She looked at Roq, they had talked, a lot, in the past few days, become more of a cohesive unit instead of two strangers, "We are interested in helping out, what are you offering in exchange?"

It had been a long, sleepless trip. Roq was tired, he had been having nightmares the whole trip. Just when he seemed to get some good sleep, the captain...Miko was her name he recalled had called them in.  He felt weird it had been a long time since he needed to remember someone's name.

He looked at Jace, they had learned a lot about each other, he felt like he could trust her and that they had each others back. "Yes what do we get. I assume that a portion of the credits from the job will go to us?"

Miko Nods, "Yes, 5% of profit to each of you on this trial Basis. If all goes well, we can discuss something more later."

Jase looked to Roq and then before accepting turned back to Miko, "What is your potential profit?"

Miko Pours herself a Glass of the ever present wine that seems to always be stocked in the common room. "The Alderanian Wine itself will bring in a sparse 2 to 3000 credits. This has a very small profit above my expenses bringing it here. It is the secondary product I am smuggling in with the Wine that has the potential for greater profits. I expect to make, at minimum, 30,000 from the transaction."

"So we are looking at a minimum of 1500 credits each for this job," she said. It seemed reasonable to her, heck breaking into systems was game for the young slicer, she probably would have done it for free. "How much time do I have to find the information you want? I could do the search from the ship once we are closer to the Station, but that adds some complexity to hide where my signal. We don't want it traced back to the ship. If I had time to access from a public node once we've landed that would be perfect."

Miko replies, "I'll leave that detail to you. Once in system, we may have to wait a few hours for docking. Then of course there is getting through customs, which can take more or less time depending on how much we are willing, or able, to bribe the inspectors. Either way, it won't be immediate to be released for unloading. I also have to wait for contact from the buyers of the secondary product.
I also have to find some buyers for the Alderanian Ale. Think you might be any help there?"

"Once in system, I can definitely connect to the trade boards and see if there is anyone interested in Alderanian Ale. If not, I can post that we have some for sale, just let me know what is the price per unit. I could also use my special talents and make sure ours is the best price anyone will get." She was excited, looking forward to using her skills before they atrophy.

She turned to Roq, "What do you think?"

Roq looked at Jace and nodded. "Sounds like a fair deal to me."he turned to the captain  and says. "Well as long as my partners in looks like you got yourself a bodyguard."

" So we are agreed then?" The captain looks pleased.

"We are agreed."

"If you could provide me the details on what price you want for the wine, I will start looking for a buyer. Also, any and all information you have about the special delivery, please send it over."

Jase was cautiously optimistic, she had a new home and more people she could trust.

Later, in their room, she asked Roq, "Are you concerned that your slug might see this crew as friends?"

OOC: I don't need to know the price as a player, just know that there is a price the Captain is seeking. Also once in the system, Jase will use her computer skills to locate the current Market boards to find a buyer. Depending on what she finds relating to Alderaan Wine, she might even manipulate other Captain's prices to make it seem like Miko's slightly higher price is still the best price.

Roq was nervous, he it had been a long time since he had settled down. Much less been a part of a team.

In their room Roq replied. "I'm always concerned about who he might consider as friends. But they seem like they might be able to handle themselves in a fight. While your looking for a buyer see if you can find out any information on anybody who might want the slug dead here. We might want to take him down but I doubt the captain will."

<purple>"Yeah I will take a look, glance through any Intergalactic news and rumor boards to see if there is anyone out there we can approach.",<purple> she said.

OOC: Might I roll an Education: Underworld to see if I know anyone who hates the Slug?"

She provides you the details.

The Buyer of the special Cargo is some one named Horruke.

You arrive in system in another 2 days.
The Captain informs you it is going to be about 3 hours before Docking is allowed. She asks if that will be enough time.

Will need computer rolls to slice the net with difficulties of

3D for getting the best price on the Wine.

2D 1C for getting info on Horruke.

3D 1C to see if you can find some one opposed to Your "Slug" here.

OOC:
At least Hiko will be happy with the information...
11:02, Today: Jase Mason rolled no successes using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 2p 3d 1c.  Computers - Slug.
11:02, Today: Jase Mason rolled 2 successes, 1 advantage using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 2p 2d 1c.  Computer - Horruke.
10:55, Today: Jase Mason rolled 2 failures, 3 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 2p 3D.  Computer - wine.

(Sorry for the delay, Health issues, Thank you for your patience )

You Are unable to find any info on anyone who might have a beef with the Slug.
Butt.. interestingly, Horruke is deeply involved in the underworld here on Kwenn Station and else where. He seems to have connections. And you uncover a communication between him and an unknown buyer looking to purchase Battle Droid Program chips, delivery to made at Cloud city.

"I got nothing new on the Slug, we are going to have to find another way to figure out how to get at him," she said. And more quietly, despite them being in their berth, she said, "Do you worry that we bunked with people who are working for the Slug?"

When she finished typing and chatting with her partner, she stood and went in search of the Captain. When she found Miko, she told her the information she discovered on Horruke, leaving nothing out. She made sure to show the fragment of communication she discovered about the Battle Droid Program Chips, she suspected they were highly illegal and could carry a heavy sentence if they were caught.



OOC:
Not a problem. I hope that everything is okay now.

OOC: Nothing Unusual for me anymore, part of why I am not able to work right now... I have episodes that make life difficult every month or two lately. :-) Thanks for the concern :-)

Miko, looks perplexed and then replies, "Why have me bring the cargo here to Kwen station if it was just going to end up at Cloud City? It would have been faster and More direct to take it directly there... Horukke could have still made a profit on the Brokerage, saved time and money shipping it twice."

"Well that's not surprising, I'm sure an opportunity will present itself eventually," he replies, caustically looking around, he lowered his voice and replied, "Of course but for now we need them, also we might be able to learn stuff about the slugs operations."After talking with his partner, he stood up and followed her to the captain. Staying by her side as gave her findings to the captain. "Could be a security measure or they don't think we can make a successful delivery to cloud city. Maybe they think we might double cross them and want to the cargo themselves."

OOC: Sorry for the delay, I missed the fact that both of you had posted.

No expert in smuggling, Jase was unsure why Horukke would have his card shipped twice. "Roq does have a point, perhaps you are not as trusted as you thought or maybe Horukke does not want it traced back to him on Tattooine and is hoping the exchange of hands at a large port will obscure where it came from originally."

Miko Nods, "I am not really that familiar with Horruke. And they are likely trying to keep the finale destination a secret for some reason.  Did you see anything in what you found to indicate we might be walking into trouble?"
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Jase shook her head, "I did not see any indications that you are walking into a trap, but that does not mean you are not walking into trouble, it just means it was not communicated through any means that I could discover."

"Alright then, I'll set up the delivery. Roq? Anything you need before we deliver?"

"Comlinks for me and my partner ours got lost during a bar brawl back on Commenor."

"No worries" Miko says, "We have a few for use shipboard that can be spared. Anything else?

"Just give me a moment with the comlinks to verify the communication is encrypted and then I think we are set. A girl can never be too careful. How long will you be on the station and do you mind if we stay on past it or do you want to call it after this mission?"

After receiving the comlink pair, Jase connects them to her datapad and does verify the encryption, but, in addition, she would like to make sure and create a separate private channel for Roq and her.

OOC: let me know what I need to roll for the hacking of the comlink and if my Codebreaker talent applies.

Miko Thinks for a momment, "We will see how things go with the Delivery. Plus I would to secure a Cargo off station. I always like to get some maintenance done, but lets see what happens...
Jase, If your up for it. I would Like you to do what you can to monitor the situation out there. Tap into what resources you can to see what we are walking into and make sure no one comes to interrupt the transaction. Roc, your with me. Looks like we are to take Turbo Lift 19 to level 32 in the Red light district. Suite 697 is our destination there."

Roq nodded at Miko. "Alright if things go south how do you want to play it. Leave no one breathing or leave survivors to send a message to their boss?"

Miko's brow skin raises, "If it goes south? We try to get out of their with our hides intact."

Jase pulled out her datapad, sat down at the communal table and began typing, "I will see what I can do about tapping into the systems and give you a heads up before things go south and if they do provide a way that you can get back to the ship with minimal interference."

OOC: Let me know what you want me to roll (I will be using the talent, Codebreaker since I am breaking into something) for both modifying the comlinks and breaking into the feeds.

Roq pulled out his shock gloves, putting them on he made sure they were on tight, "Sounds like a plan. Well I'm ready when's the deal going down?"

"The deal is going down tonight.  They do not know you yet, so I want you to go in before and look things over.  Make sure this is not an obvious trap. I want you to get there about an hour early and look for anything or anyone suspicious."


OOC:
4D to tap into the systems.

Having already made arrangements with Miko to stay as far away as possible from the meeting point, Jase found a secure, darkened booth in a local Cantina, ordered the local beer and began hacking into the security system. With fast fingers, she was in quickly, able to discern the situation and report to Roq on their private comlinks.

"I got eyes on the situation and will let you know if anything looks suspicious from here."

To everyone she reported, "I am in."

(OOC: They secured a pair of comlinks that Jase happily modified)

I was not sure if codebreaking applied so I rolled twice, once with and once without, both successful.

09:04, Today: Jase Mason rolled 1 success, 1 advantage using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 2p 4D.  Computers.
09:04, Today: Jase Mason rolled 3 successes, 1 threat using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 2p 3D.  Computers (Codebreaking).

Having made arrangements with Miko to be dropped off near the meeting point, Roq found a spot where he could be dropped off where anyone watching could not notice he was with them, and started making his way to the meeting point checking around to see if there was any sign of trouble.

"Good to know you have my back. Anything catching your eyes."

The street was busy with the normal flow of traffic.  Nothing stood out from the ordinary.

Jase:  Random chatter, but nothing specific to the mission.

Roq:  3D perception check.

OOC:01:45, Today: Roq rolled 1 failure, 2 threats using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 3d ((2(A), 1(A), 2(D), 2(D), 7(D))).

It is about 15 minutes before the meeting and you do not notice anything strange or worrysome.

It appears everything is legit.

OOC: Is it possible to break into the security feeds for video?

The situation looked normal and there were no causes for alarm.  As the five minute mark approached, a hooded figure with a few bodyguards who tried to blend in were visible approaching the site.  They walked inside and disappeared towards the back.

A message came across the comms about thirty seconds later.  "We are in route. Everything still good?"

OOC:

Sure.  3D computer/slicer/whatever check works for the security systems.

"I am checking the vid screens to verify there is no type of ambush, security or otherwise," Jase reported to all members of the crew.

OOC:
I used codebreaking (which reduces the difficulty by one) because that is what she is doing, let me know if you want a normal die roll.
08:28, Today: Jase Mason rolled 4 successes, 1 threat using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 2p 2D.  Computers (Codebreaking).

The security system at the hotel was surprisingly easy to break into.  Their camera system was a bit out of date and some of the cameras were no longer functioning.  But Jase did have a clear view of the suite as well as the main and secondary entrances.

[Private to Jase Mason: You cannot see inside the suite, but everything looks quiet in the hotel.]

To everyone on the crew, "Everything looks good. I will watch all the exits and inform you if the situation changes. Be aware that there are a few blindspots, inside the suite is one of them."

Jase glanced around her, verifying that nobody was watching. The last thing she needed was to be so engrossed in her datapad that she was captured.

"Everything looks good here too. I'll keep looking around and inform you of any changes. Just let me know if you need me to check anywhere Jace."

Roq glanced around him, making sure nobody was watching. There was a chance that the buyers may also sent somebody to also check out the site.

A man in a security uniform came over and approached Roq. He walked right up next to him and then past him to the door of the suite.  He knocked on it and waited for the answer from inside.

Roq nodded at the man and walked close to him. Pretending to be looking for his room to not draw attention. "Guys we might have a problem. I got a guy here in a security uniform he might have made me. Jace do you have eyes on him as well?" He says quietly to the crew.
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Jase tapped the table as she watched the security guard enter the suite. "Damn!"

Hitting her comlink, she whispered softly enough so Roq could hear her but those sitting around her could not, "I did until he entered the suite."

OOC: Is it possible to use the image that seen on camera before he entered to identify him? Verify he is security at least?

OOC:

Sure. You can use a captured image to run a check on him.  2D since you are tied into their system.

Jase watched as the security guard approached a camera and waited for the right moment as he turned and faced the camera. Thankfully the image was decent, "At least someone keeps their tech up-to-date," she mumbled.

Taking the image she captured, she runs it through the local databases, hoping to verify he was indeed a security guard and not an assassin in disguise.

OOC:
09:20, Today: Jase Mason rolled 2 successes, 1 threat using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 2p 2D.  Computers (Image check).

The results are in.

[Private to Jase Mason: He is indeed in the database. He is a security guard.  But it appears he was fired about three days ago for attempting to break into the secure computer system.]

Jase switched on her private comlink. She double checked that her communication was only to Roq and then she spoke quietly, "The security guard is an imposter. He was fired from his position three days ago."

[Private to GameMaster: Is there any way I can use my access in the security database to determine what he was looking for?]

The man approached Roq but nothing seemed questionable.

[Private to Jase Mason: sure.  4D.]

OOC:A note to the GameMaster.

[Private to GameMaster:Furiously, Jase typed on her datapad attempting to determine more about this security guard.

09:40, Today: Jase Mason rolled 1 failure using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 2p 4D.  Computers.
09:39, Today: Jase Mason rolled 2 failures using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 2p 3D.  Computers Codebreaking.]
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Note to Jase.

[Private to Jase Mason: You were unsuccessful. You do not think you tripped any alarms, but you were not able to find any data.]

Concerned, Jase picked up her datapad, finished her coffee and left the coffee shop. Walking several blocks, she located a new spot and sat down. All the while she glanced at the security feeds on her datapad, keeping in constant communication with Roq.

Cautiously, Roq started to move away from the man, walking through several hallways, he located a spot that would give him the advantage in case of a fight. All the while getting updates on the man's position from Jace.

The security guard followed Roq through the first two hallways then backed away. He watched as Roq vanished around a corner but did not continue afterward.

Jase settled into her new position and looked like just another patron who was glued to their electronic device.  No one seemed that worried by her presence.

Jase monitored the security channels, verifying there was no one else besides the one ex-security guard that was following Roq. When the man stopped, Jase let everyone know.

"Be careful Roq, something does not feel right."

Glancing over to the individual working their devices, Jase cannot help but wonder what he is working on. I must remember the mission, I am not here to use my skills for information hacking, despite the temptation.

Roq kept in eye on the hallways, making sure the security guard wasn't following him anymore. Roq shifts his focus back on the hotel room. Making sure to be extra stealthy.

"I hear you Jace, I'm starting to get  bad feeling about this too."

The security guard was nowhere to be seen. And neither was anyone else.  The whole area felt eerily empty.

[Private to Jase Mason: A message flashes over the internal computer system you are connected to.  "Keep area clear. MVP incoming"]

Alarm bells went off in Jase's head as she read the message flashing across her computer screen. She immediately relayed it to everyone on the comlink.

"Clear out Roq. There is an MVP coming through, security has been instructed to keep the area clear."

"Alright  just let me know what the fastest route out that I won't run into guards."Roq says. following Jase's directions while keeping an eye out for security. At least they weren't actively searching for him. he thought.

To Roq alone, "I just thought of this, maybe it is an assassination attempt on the VIP by the security guard."

Roq came around the corner and almost ran into a security guard.  The Gamorrean looked at him and grunted something in its native language.

One of the cameras Jase was watching showed a brief image that almost looked like a Hutt, but then the screen went black. Shortly after a few others went black. And the security locks on the entrances were overridden and unlocked.

"Shit, it is a Hutt. They are shutting down the feeds Roq, I am blind," Jase whispered into the comlink she was using to communicate with Roq.



OOC: Is there a feed I can hack into? Or perhaps gain access to the door locking mechanism to help Roq get out? Oh and one last question, did I recognize the slug from the glimpse?

OOC:

Yes. Yes. No.  4D

"Kriff, that explains the  gamorrean. That's not good. the hutt's most likely the one that the crew is working for. Can you get back in?"Roq whispered as he makes his way through the hallways. Trying to get out without drawing attention.

After typing furiously and lots of choice swear words, Jase reported to Roq, "I got nothing on the scanners and am unable to affect the locks. You are on your own Roq."

OOC: It would seem that we are out of luck:

Used Code breaking
12:22, Today: Jase Mason rolled no successes, 1 advantage using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 2p 3D.  Computers (Codebreaking).

In case you don't want me to use code breaking
12:22, Today: Jase Mason rolled 3 failures, 4 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 2p 4D.  Computers.

Is it possible to use Destiny? We've never talked about whether or not there are light/dark side destiny chits available.

OOC:

We never setup a pool at the start.  At least, I do not think you did. I was not running your stories at the start.

For the moment it works better if you DO fail this check, so I am going to run with that if you are ok with it.

OOC: Fine with me.

"This day is just getting better. I'll think of something they aren't getting hostile yet so that's something."Roq replied to  Jace. He continued to make his out of the hotel being careful to avoid the security.

OOC:no we never did so I'll just roll right now for the record. 04:06, Today: Roq rolled no successes, 1 dark force point using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1f ((5(F))).Force pool.
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OOC: Even if we had a Destiny Pool, it is not a good thing...
12:08, Today: Jase Mason rolled no successes, 1 dark force point using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1f.

The feed on Jase's monitor came back as suddenly as it dropped.  Everything was calm and clear in the hallways and there were no signs of the Hutt.  Just a few service droids moving about.

Roq stood firm, but never ran into the Hutt.  He was sure they would have crossed paths by now based on their movement speed.  But there was nothing to be seen around him except a cleaning droid.

"Strange," Jase mumbled to herself as she poked around the feeds. Could this all have been her imagination? She spent some time verifying that her feeds had not been tampered with, making sure she had not received a pre-recorded feed.

On her comlink to the group, "Captain, where and when is Roq supposed to be meeting your contact? This waiting around is making me nervous."

Roq glanced around as he walked down the hallways. He didn't like the looks of the situation it was quiet too quiet for him. Could he be walking into a trap. Making sure there wasn't anyone in the halls ahead of him he continued to make his way out the hotel.

Only static answered Jase.  It was not the normal sounding background static, but something similar. But something about it bugged her on a subconscious level.

Roq turned the corner and was greeted by two large and annoyed looking Weequays. "No one goes down this hallway. Back to your room."

OOC: Is there static on both comlink channels, the public one with the crew as well as the private, encrypted one with Roq?  In either case she would like to investigate it further, hooking the comlink up to her datapad and see what is going on if possible.

Yes, static on all channels.  Public and private.

OOC: Is it possible to figure out what is causing the static with my computer skills? If so, what is the difficulty and would it be considered 'code breaking'?

4D to find the source and then another 4D to break. you can use code breaking for the second one.

Back on her datapad, Jase typed furiously attempting to figure out what was going on. She quickly located the source of the static and with a few deft scripts and lucky breaks, broke the code.


10:10, Today: Jase Mason rolled 2 successes using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 2p 3D.  Computers (Codebreaking).
10:10, Today: Jase Mason rolled 2 successes, 1 advantage using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 2p 4D.  Computers.

Roq turned around and tried to find another way down to the next floor wanting to leave the hotel as soon as he could.

The source of the static was coming from inside the hotel. It appeared someone was physically on the inside and connected to its systems and were using them to jam communications.

Roq made his way to the elevators where two Gamorreans stood on either side.

Aware that she was being physically jammed, Jase resolved to head towards the hotel and see what she could do to help there.

Unable to communicate with Roq or anyone in the vicinity of the hotel, Jase put away her datapad and slipped into the crowded streets toward the hotel.

Knowing that the elevators  were the only way off the floor, Roq knew he had to fight the gamorreans  and he had to do it quickly before anyone noticed.

Unable to contact Jace or the rest of the crew he was on his own, putting on his shock gloves and walked towards the elevator trying to  look non threatening as possible. Walking up  the gamorreans he says. "Hey I'm a bit lost do you know where." and  quickly throw a sucker punch at the one on the left.

The Gamorrean was taken by surprise and dropped to the floor.  The other looked at him in shock for a moment before turning to bring his vibroaxe up and point at Roq.

Jase approached the hotel and did not see anything to indicate she was being followed.  There were a strange pair of Trandoshans standing outside who looked armed and nervously scanning the crowd.

Fighting was not her forte, in fact, she preferred to either talk her way out of a situation or better yet, sneak her way inside. These two did not appear to be the talkative type.

Jase glanced around and found a place that was out of sight of the Transdoshans, and cameras and pulled out her datapad. On it, she looked for the schematics of the hotel she was staring at, attempting to locate a backdoor.

Roq moves out the way, and throws a haymaker at his face.  Trying to end the fight as  quickly as possible. Trying wanting to draw out the fight in case there were more guards nearby.

The Gamorrean took the punch and swayed on its feet.  It was not enough to knock it over, but enough to stun it.  Just then, the turbolift doors opened.

A Devaronian and a human were inside.  The human woman looked at the scene before commenting:  "Well, wrong floor I think".


Jase was able to stay outside of the Trandoshans sight as she found that all outside doors except one were locked on the hotel.  That was a service entrance around the rear.

Before approaching the unlocked door, Jase glanced around, attempting to discern if there were any cameras or other surveillance equipment. One she was assured she was safe, she approached the service door and entered the hotel.

Perhaps once inside I can find a way to communicate with Roq, using a hard line maybe?

Before the gammorrean could recover, Roq jumped into the elevator,  hitting the shut turbolift door button as he did smiling and waving goodbye at the gammorreans as the turbolifts door closed. Pressing the lobby button he straightened himself up. Upon realizing he was not alone in the turbolift, he looks at the devaronian and human with an awkward smile and says. "Uhh, lovely weather were having today heh heh."

The woman looked at Roq as her hand fell onto her blaster pistol.  "Who the hell are you?"