Foirm checks the scanners again, and the screen is still blank.  Must be something wrong with the screen.  That Sith Spawn Hacker!  I guess it would have been too easy to get a life form reading from the system. he thinks to himself.

Forim says to Onyx "You go hunt him with our Axe Man.  Keep your Coms on, Ill direct you.  We need to load supplies on the ship and be ready to blast off if needed."

Forim Gets up and moves to another terminal, hopefully still active.  He starts typing in commands and getting no where with determining the Hackers location.  Dienton was the good one at this.


ooc: Since the GM has posted after the multiple times I have asked, each time ignoring the question I will assume that the ignoring is his subtly telling me that I get no info.

16:07, Today: Forim Luk rolled 3 failures, 1 advantage using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 3A 3D.  Rolling Computers.
Using Advantage to pass on a boost

Thinking outside the box, he tries to reset the navicomputer download, with success!  "Huzzah!" he says


16:09, Today: Forim Luk rolled 2 successes, 1 threat using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 3A 3D 1B.  Navicomputer.


Next he goes under the desk to find the network line.  He finds it easily enough, and cuts it.  Unforutnatly, he did not use insulated cutters and gets a zap for his efforts. "Sithspit!" Forim shouts in a higher tone then ususal as he is thrown back a bit from the console.  A spark files out.

16:13, Today: Forim Luk rolled 1 success, 2 threats using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1P 1A 2D 1B.  Rolling Skulduggery.
Taking threats as strain

He says "The download has resumed, and the navicomputer is now isolated form the rest of the ship.  Makes it harder to jump, but that hacker cant stop us any more!"

Next, he goes into the terminal to actively oppose any future of that hackers efforts.
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Forim once again finds that there are two life forms on the ship not currently in the room with him. They are on the ship's bridge, and haven't moved much since you got here.

Caddy grabs hold of the man and performs suitable first aid. Probably he will survive and be just fine, although someone should have a talk with the security officer.
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Forim smiles when the scanner monitor comes on and says "Two life forms on the Bridge, and that Droid" into his com so everyone can hear.  "No idea where the droid is though, he is a better hacker then I am"

In reply to The Force (msg # 147):

Dienton kneels at the mans side amd makes a quick check of his vitals.

OOC
Dienton rolled 1 success, 6 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2p 2a 1d.  check vitals.

If hes alive i need to know how far down his health is to know the healing difficulty.

Dienton is about to grab ahold of the man when she notes something. He is lying in a pool of water. The water is pouring out of the door and across the deck. It is very slowly creeping across the floor.

Dienton is able to sense that he is still alive, from his slow breathing and continued heartbeat. However, what caused him to be knocked out is a mystery.

It'll take some time for Caddy to handle her 'decoy' but when she's done, she'll walk over to where the prisoners are lined up... and find something to sit on.   Her voice should be a familiar one given the number of broadcasts she made to the ship.  Pleasant and sweet she'll ask, "So who will be first to speak?"

Note that she does still have the ship's comm in her ear - in case someone uses it.

Dienton thumbs his com-link "Forim, at you still at the computer?  Maybe we should check the plumbing again . . any maybe we should seal all the doors to the cargo bay."

With that, not having the strength to move the unconscious man, Dienton makes a MUCH, MUCH more thorough check.  First, determining if it were drugs or simple head trauma that had rendered him unconscious, and . . sensing that the circumstances of his condition were important, took  the appropriate actions to bring him around.

He woke for only a few seconds, Dienton looked into his eyes "Who or what did this to you?", he was only conscious for a second uttered only a single word . . . . <BLANK FOR GM>

OOC
Medicine Check
20:37, Today: Dienton rolled no successes, 5 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2p 2a 4d 1b.

5 Advantage - I want that one word, please.

The man's head lolls. "Hypno..." With that, he is unconscious.

Meanwhile, Caddy is beginning the interrogation process.

In short order, you learn that the crew are all short-contracted muscle brought on for labour and grunt work. Very little of the details of the ship's comings & goings are told to them.

"Sometimes we don't even know what system we're in."

"Half these guys I hadn't met before today, when we took off."

A few minutes later, Haruko wakes up. He doesn't say anything, but that's hardly surprising.

2D for Xenology to learn about Weequays.

Dienton's anger at his crew mates had subsided as he exercised his healing skills.  The man's word struck him and pieces of the puzzle started to click, hopping on the comm he spoke to the group at large "Argh!  The little droid be a fiend mi harties!  His swirling paint job be hypnotizing the crew and sendin them into the depths of slumber!  Fer what nefarious pourpose, who'cn say."

For now, it was enough that there was a common threat aboard this ship that threatened the crew and the rebel band.  Dienton could act to preserve both from the third . . for now.

It was clearish that the droid had flooded the crew compartments to either block their access to engineering or kill any crew still in their bunks.  He had to be in the engineering section, but with the flooded area, access was tough!

Thinking the problem through, Dienton came up with a plan

OOC
GM - tell me if this works.  I want to get to the engineering section, which has a turbolift right into it.  So, I'm going to drop down to the lowest level using the turbolift in the fore of the ship, run across the access corridor and use the turbolift in the aft to get to the engineering section.

If that sounds right - then I do it, telling Onyx and Ikki the plan and asking them to come.

I also, begrudgingly, tell Forim and Caddy, but recommend they stay put to watch over the computer and prisoners.

As Onyx heads towards the lift so he can start making his way towards the bridge Ikki joins him. Glad to have you. Onyx says. In the lift Onyx knocks the lights out with his vibroknuckles and slips into a corner of darkness. This way if anyone's waiting for them he'll be harder to spot.

4 successes, 1 threat on 3d
The threat will be that Onyx has to put his rifle around his back to properly hide in the corner.
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Without the ability to produce water... how is anyone flooding the compartments aboard the ship?  I mean, unless this is a tanker for water transporter?  (Which seemed unlikely?)  Caddy was still rather confused but continued to focus on the 'interrogation' (she's far from intimidating and so it is more of a conversation which, she hoped, would be obvious to the crew who, despite all odds, were still alive!

"That's excellent."  Honestly?  She could never put on a pirate accent as she smiles brightly, "Honesty is the best policy.  It's a pity your captain didn't accept my offer of parley surrender earlier and all this could have been avoided."  There, she used a 'pirate' word.  "Guys, continue to work with me and I'll do my best to ensure you end up somewhere were you are appreciated and your skills valued."  She pauses to ensure they hear her though the group seems to be a 'tough audience' as they still seem wary of her - understandable really. [0 Successes @ Charm]

Turning then to the Weequay she considers the man, [1 Success @ Xeno]"You have much to answer for, Security Chief.   Cutting down your own man?  If I had been any less skilled a doctor, he'd have been dead already."  She shakes her head to make her point, eyeing the other crew members to see what their reaction is, "So what do you have to say for yourself? You don't expect me to believe you're ignorant in all this?" [4 Successes @ Charm]

[OOC: 08:15, Today: Caddanra 'Caddy' Manitu rolled 1 success, 1 advantage using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 3a 2d.  Xeno.

Succes.. and a blue dice.

08:22, Today: Caddanra 'Caddy' Manitu rolled no successes using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1a 2P 1b 2d.  Charm Crew.

08:28, Today: Caddanra 'Caddy' Manitu rolled 4 successes, 2 threats using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1a 2P 2d.  Charm Weequay.

At 4 successes, I'd suggest the Weequay is entirely remorseful (1 success), turns on the captain (1 success), sees Caddy as his 'key to survival (they are a very 'wild race' after all - 1 success), and blurts out some useful information (1 success).  This turn about should give a blue dice (at least) on any future charm rolls for the crew!]
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In reply to Onyx (msg # 158):

Ikki nods to Onyx "Lets do this" Letting Onyx take the lead, he followed him in an equally stealthy fashion, offering Onyx his old Vibroaxe as well as he happyily weighed the new axe in his hands and the sword at his belt.




Ikki Sorlock rolled 2 successes using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1p 2a 1b 3d.  Stealth.
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Dienton tried to catch Ikki and Onyx before they left, but was just to slow.

Being determined, frustrated, annoyed, and excited - he wasnt thinking too clearly, so barreled on ahead into the fore turbolift - he slapped the control for the lowest level and got ready to run.

OOC
Enacting my plan.  Down a level - run to the rear lift, up into the engineering section.

Dienton, Onyx, and Ikki carefully make their way through the level ventral to their previous position. They pass through a cargo hold on their way.

Crates and crates of stuff are packed into the Action VI. In passing, you note their labels. Most of it is written in incomprehensible acronyms or codes, but you get the gist of some of it. On this level, they are shipping droid parts. Several crates have grasping appendages poking out of them. You recognize a few designations here and there.

A number of crates, large and small, are labeled with 'fragile' and 'breakable' stickers. Their labels are all the same, but the model number is not a common one.

3D 1s mechanics to know the designation's meaning

You arrive at the engineering turbolift. You ride it up, ready for anything. Then the door doesn't open. The servos strain and whine, but the doors don't slide open.

2D 1s perception

Dienton glances at the crates and the strange labels as he passes, he takes note of the model numbers - then continues on.

Riding the turbo-lift up Dienton pulls out his carbine, checks the charge and waits.  When the doors wont open, he looks around at the door, looking for the cause.

OOC
21:49, Today: Dienton rolled 2 successes, 1 advantage using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1P 3a 3d 1s.  Mechanics - Crate Identify.
21:48, Today: Dienton rolled 2 failures, 2 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 2d 1s.  Perception at door.

2 Advantage - can I get a clue and try again?

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Dienton recognizes the designation of the droid model in question. It refers to an Arakyd Viper model Probe Droid.

The turbolift doors are straining to open. Dienton's sharp hearing is pained by the screeching of metal straining. He gingerly touches the door seam. It is faintly warm.

Open Comm to the group "There may be a fire in engineering, can one'o ye check the internal sensors?  I also did see some cargo worth ARgh time. There be many Arakyd Viper model Probe Droid down'er.  This is Argh payday!"

As they pass the crates Onyx takes a peek at the label.

Onyx rolled 2 failures, 2 threats using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 3d 1s 2a.  Mechanics

He leans in and steps on a metal arm that must have fallen. It clangs against the floor. Onyx jerks his head up and looks to see if anything reacted to his mistake.

Onyx rolled 4 successes using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 1p 2d 1s.  perception.

In Computers,

It's very hard to tell if the weequay Haruko is feeling remorse or not. His stern, lined expression doesn't shift. Mostly he stares directly ahead across the hall, seemingly ignoring everything said to him.

The Weequay, for cultural or religious reasons, never converse with 'outsiders.' Anyone not a weequay is included in this vast category. Ones found off their home planet usually understand Basic and a few other common languages, but you will never hear them talk.

This one is proving no exception. The only communication he makes is to hand you something that had been tucked into the band of his pants.

It is a keycard. After handing it over, he resumes staring at the wall.

The crew don't seem to be interested in Caddy's offer. "We're in it for the paycheque, ma'am. Today notwithstanding, it's a quiet life without too much risk."

In the turbolift,

Onyx can smell the scent of durasteel. He is fairly certain that the turbolift doors have been welded shut from the outside. The shrieking of metal is coming from the servos attempting to pull them open, and failing. Very bad for the machinery.

Fortunately, such spot welds can't be very strong. With enough applied force, they may snap.

Caddy smiles her thanks to the Weequay and takes the card, "So... you're in it for the pay cheque are you?"  She considers the group, "Tell you what, as a Pirate, I love pay cheques too and needless to say, I've gotten my hands on quite a few treasures.  I'm going to have a quick word with the... captain... here and when I'm done, you guys can tell me who amongst you would like a portion of the pay cheque that I'll be getting when I sell this wreck, and be willing to join my crew?   Let's say... two... of you.  So make it worth my while, ok?"

She smiles leaves the crew a moment to focus on the captain, "Well, Captain.  Your crew is deserting you, your Security Officer has turned.  Your ship is under my control, what do you have to say?"

[08:22, Today: Caddanra 'Caddy' Manitu rolled 2 successes, 3 advantages, 1 triumph using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1a 2P 1b 2d.  Deception on Crew.

So... 1 Triumph on the deception.  I'd suggest they'll tell me something 'important' AND with Triumph... actually be loyal?

I'll use all three advantages to negate the captain's 'emotional and mental' defences.   The rug has effectively been pulled out from under her and she's primed for a solid deception/charm invasion.

08:30, Today: Caddanra 'Caddy' Manitu rolled 1 failure, 5 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1a 2P 1b 2d.  Deception vs the Captain.

Failure.  So the captain isn't deceived.  Clearly the ship is not under my control and to make matters worse, the captain's 'plans' are still under way.  That said, with 5 advantages, I'd expect her to babble, maybe with nerves?  or maybe she's still shell shocked from being shot?  ANd I'll save a blue for my next action.]

Forim makes another effort to look for the Hacker's location, but is unsuccessful.  Unfortunately his efforts are now known by the hacker

09:16, Today: Forim Luk rolled 1 failure, 2 threats using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 3A 1B 3D.  Computers.
Using threats to have the hacker aware of what terminal I am hacking from.

Forim locates the holocam security system. He begins scrolling through the holocams. First, he punches through the dozen in the cargo holds. Nothing interesting going on there.

Caddy talks it over with the crew. They look back & forth at one another. "So, we'd be pirates?" They don't seem terribly displeased with the thought. "Do we get real guns? Maybe fighter ships?"

While they talk that over, Caddy confronts the captain. She wakes up, and glowers at Caddy.

"If you're here to take goods, pirate, you'll find that you've picked the wrong target. Most of the cargo is raw materials. The best market for those is the people I was contracted to! What are you going to do with a hundred tons of durasteel alloy? Strap it to your freighter as armour?"

"You're probably thinking that you can just take the ship and turn it around. Little respray, tweak the engines, flip it for a few credits, right? Wrong. This ship has a silent partner. Black Sun. You'd be better off leaving now."

The captain seems a bit woozy from the stun blasts. A bit of blood oozes from her lip.

Caddy cocks and eyebrow and gives the crew's question an 'obviously' smile but does not actually lie.  Then, focused on the captain, she smiles, "That's rather ironic don't you think?  Our contract was with the Black Sun.  So I'm guessing you ticked someone off there.  Maybe you smiled at the wrong person's wife?  Or didn't listen when they told you what to do!"  Anger now in her tone.  "You see, doing what you're told is awfully important and lying... like telling me you've a cargo of raw materials when in fact your hold holds Arakyd Viper model Probe Droids.  You're an utter fool, a terribly liar, and you don't deserve the responsibility of looking after this crew."  While Caddy is hardly the most intimidating person around, she lightly backhands the tied up woman across the cheek.  The act is mostly symbolic and aimed at driving home the point.  The woman is tied, defeated and hunted.   She has no where to go and no where to turn to.   If she has any way out, Caddy is the one person who is listening and right now, the woman has quite literally 'no' bargaining chips on the table.   If she wants to gamble, she'd better ante up! (Also, while unintentional, Caddy's focus on the woman rather than on the ship may finally make it through to the woman that it is her life in danger rather than necessarily the cargo or the ship!)

[23:06, Today: Caddanra 'Caddy' Manitu rolled 3 failures, 4 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1a 2p 2b 3d.  Intimidation. - 1 bonus carried, 1 bonus from the slap etc, 3d as a feature NPC.

Once again, Caddy has probably gone down the wrong path.  Maybe this isn't the Captain, maybe she's bluffed incorrectly about the Black Sun... regardless, the intimidation fails, the woman remains strong and yet... something slips. And I'll carry a blue again.]

Ikki waits to till Onyx points it out to him, raising his axe in question "Wanna force it open?" He asked as he started to take a few practise swings at the spots.

Caddy observe perplexity on the captain's face. "You work... for Black Sun?"

She shakes her head. "We're shipping parts for the droids. You won't find any that are fully assembled. And even if you were able to build them together, they're blank slates. No programming. They're no good to anyone except the Imperial Navy."