Aided by your old friend Ashur Sungazer, at Phelar University, you traveled to Koler in the Deep Core and found the ancient wreck of the Sanctuary.  The creaking shattered vessel still held a few dangerous surprises and the dark side of the force lay in the shadows.  A lumbering war droid challenged your growing power but was no match.  Among the remnants of Jedi master Val Isa's defiant stand against the Mandalorians you found a rare holocron.

Excited by the potential locked inside the holocron your smuggler friend returns you to Phelar, on her way to another job, so you may study its secrets.

The holocron is a wealth of information but is not unlimited and the knowledge is several thousand years old.  However it contains a great deal of basic Jedi instruction - including basic lightsaber technique.

You may count Discipline and Medicine as career skills as long as you possess the holocron.

When making a Knowledge (Lore) check to learn about the Jedi, you may use the holocron to make an assisted check.  The holocron counts as having 3 ranks in Knowledge (Lore)
This message was last updated by the GM at 02:42, Thu 03 Sept 2015.

Weeks quickly pass as you intensely study the holocron and practice its lessons.  You have all the information you need to craft a lightsaber of your own.  The necessary parts for a basic hilt can be found relatively easily.  But a crystal is an entirely different story.  For centuries Ilum was the sole source of crystals for the Jedi order.  Now that planet is fiercely guarded by the Empire and attempts at landing on its surface would be suicide.

One evening you receive a call on your comlink from your scholar friend.  He loathes the Empire for hindering his quest for knowledge but keeps his opinions a secret to everyone but you.

Ashur quickly launches forth without saying hello.

"My friend.  I have some information that may excite you.  A colleague of mine in the Geology department mentioned a planet Phemis in the Corellian sector recently underwent some significant tectonic movement.  He dismissed it as purely academic as Phemis is a backwater planet of little interest except for a number of small mining operations on its surface.  So imagine my surprise when a... well... associate that procures things for me, mentioned a sharp increase in Imperial patrols in that sector."

He speeds from thought to thought never pausing for a moment

"I did a little research and found a law dating back to the Old Republic that forbids the mining of a particular, shall we say special, crystal.  Kyber crystals!" He shouts.

"The properties of these Kyber crystals are very very close to the Ilum crystals you were inquiring about.  Close enough to make mere possession of one a severely punishable offense."

Now you are free to pursue any strategy for obtaining information, transportation, etc.
Describe your characters actions as a narrative and put any other text in red.
Lets see how it works.
Good luck.




Destiny Points:  Light Side 1      Dark Side 0
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:35, Thu 03 Sept 2015.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 1):

On my comlink ashur what can you tell me about the planet phemis?
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:54, Fri 04 Sept 2015.

The glee is evident in Ahur's voice

"I will set up a call for you with my geology colleague."

Make a Knowledge (Core) check with normal difficulty (2 difficulty die) plus 1 bonus for help from Ashur's colleague.
So the dice pool will be 2 green + 2 purple + 1 blue.

Destiny Points:  Light Side 1      Dark Side 0
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:11, Fri 04 Sept 2015.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 4):

In reply to Revan Kun (msg # 5):

Ashurs colleague meets you at a tapcaf not far from campus.  He is under the belief that geology is a hobby for you and launches directly into talking about Phemis with little small talk.

Corellian explorers discovered Phemis early in the history of the Old Republic. The records of the planet date back several thousand years and the planet would have likely avoided even the meager attention it received if not for a strange curiosity noticed by the initial surveyors - signs of repeated visitation by unknown offworlders.  This oddity piqued further interest in the planet by commercial and scientific interests hoping to find something of value.  These investigations laid the groundwork for the mines that operate on Phemis to this day.

Phemis is firmly within the habitable zone of its star, and its climate is generally mild.  It has little to offer in the way of flat surfaces for construction, with jutting rocks, deep canyons, and towering mountains covering most of its surface.  Because of these obstacles, the corporations with mining claims to Phemis typically establish their operations inside known cave networks and expand from there, rather than attempting to create new sites.

The only above ground constructions on Phemis are the various loading ports and docks for cargo shuttles used to carry away the ore mined deep beneath them.

Phemis is currently interdicted by Imperial order due to a few small deposits of Kyber crystals.  We can't even get samples of them here at the university.  But if somebody was very... determined to study these crystals then an opportunity has arisen.  The groundquakes on this planet are quite extreme.  A huge fissure has recently opened in the crust and due to increased Imperial presence it is a good bet that Kyber crystals have been exposed.

Destiny Points:  Light Side 1      Dark Side 0
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:52, Fri 04 Sept 2015.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 6):

still conversing with ashurs colleauge


do you know where this fissure is on the planet and where all the mining shafts and tunnels enter and exit. if you dont do you know  someone who does have a map of the tunnels or the info i seek.
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:54, Sat 05 Sept 2015.

In reply to Revan Kun (msg # 7):

The geologist pauses and seems to be pondering your question.

I do know where the fissure is located on the planet.  There are only a handful of operations on the planet.  I am not aware of their exact locations but it shouldn't be very hard for you to find out.  I do now that the miners are all well trained in evacuation procedures and would have a fled the planet for a quake of this magnitude.  They probably won't stay away long and may even be returning to normal operations now.

He measures you briefly, seeming to consider if he wants to continue.

Since you are a friend of Ashur I'm sure  you don't bind skirting regulations to get to what you need.  Imperial activity noticeably increased since the quake.  A skilled pilot that knows how to evade Imperial detection could probably get you on planet.  Just make sure they can get you back off.

Feel free to decide on a course of action and roll what you think would be an appropriate skill check in future posts.  You don't have to wait for me to always tell you what to roll. Although I still will at times of course

Also you can add to the story as you see fit.  This sort of play style lends itself to cooperative storytelling.  I will adapt anything you add to my story.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 8):

revan kun takes leave of the geologist, thanking him for his help. He heads toward the local cantina to find a piolt and possible a spy to help on this dangerous adventure he is about to embark on.

Revan enters the cantina and letting the force guide him looks for some traveling companions.

In reply to Revan Kun (msg # 9):

Taking a moment to calm yourself you put one hand on your amulet and reach out to the Force to guide you.  Winding through the crowded city streets you travel farther and farther away from the university.  The people of the city blur around you as you walk.  Soon you are standing in front of a cantina on the outskirts of the city spaceport.  Sublight engines criss cross the sky as ships takeoff and land.

Your eyes adjust to the dim lighting as you enter the cantina.  Loud music fills every corner, perfectly drowning out conversations that don't want to be heard.  Scanning the area you take a deep breath and again tap into the Force.  You move to the back corner of the room and an empty booth.  Just as you wonder if your recent training has failed you a voice right behind you jars your nerves.


Mata Hari will now introduce herself to you and the mission.  You now have 2 Destiny points due to having 2 characters in your party.



Destiny Points:  Light Side 1      Dark Side 1
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:50, Wed 09 Sept 2015.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 10):

Phemis doesn't have a welcome mat.  You will need some help getting planetside.  Luckily you came to the right place.  I haven't seen you conducting business here before so I'm not sure how you found it but you are a friend of Ashur so we share common ground.

We both want to get to Phemis, although I'm guessing for different reasons.  The Empire has given ore rights to a new corp that was just getting operations set up when the quake hit.  This corp will be using slave labor and I'm going to shut it down before it starts.  Help me terminate that corp and I'll get you to the caves you seek.

Have a drink.  I'll be right back

Rolling Streetwise to find a pilot



Returning to the table with a grin Mata Hari leans slightly over the table

We are in luck.  A top notch pilot (Due to the Triumph) is heading to that system and has agreed to take us on as passengers.  This guy is no normal freighter jockey and will be good to have on our side if blaster bolts start flying.  The only problem is he's leaving now. No time to scrounge supplies. (Due to the 2 Threats rolled)
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:43, Thu 17 Sept 2015.

In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 11):

i will help you. Slavery should not exist in the galaxy. we shall succeed in both our missions. let's go meet this pilot and take off.

In reply to Revan Kun (msg # 12):

A Duros in a blue flight suit is finishing business with a group of Chadra-Fan mechanics as you walk into the hanger.  They squeak noisily counting their credits as they leave.

A ZH-25 Questor light freighter sits in the middle of the hanger.



Greetings new travel companions.  I'm Captain Stazi and departure is imminent.  Please board and prepare yourselves.

The freighter merges smoothly with the rest of the traffic bound for orbit.  It only takes Stazi a few minutes to set the coordinates for the jump to Phemis.

The ship returns to sublight travel and the red rocky planet springs to view.

I have the appropriate mining clearance to enter the atmosphere  Stazi assures you as he busily flicks switches around the cockpit.

The canyon Ashur promised is visible without the aid of sensors, a narrow scar snaking across the planets surface.  However, before you can begin planning your approach, the sensors chime a warning -- several probe droids seem to be hovering along the canyon's length.  You can detect them because they are running constant, active sensor sweeps.  Trying to get past the droids may take some fancy flying, or you can settle for a landing spot away from the canyon and hike in.

Destiny Points:  Light Side 1      Dark Side 1

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 13):

well captain stazi They say you're a top notch pilot, one of the best around so why don't we put that to the test and see if you can get past those droids and little closer to where we need to be

In reply to Revan Kun (msg # 14):

Rolling a Presence check to look for a landing sight



I turn to the nav computer and pull up the ground scan.

There - that looks like a good approach.

In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 15):

Leigh -  suffer 1 strain from the Threat rolled - mental strain I suppose

The southern end of the canyon opens up into a vast, jumbled valley of jagged rock spires that would provide possible cover from the probe droids for long enough to touch down.

Yes, I agree Stazi says
Strap in.

You are pushed back into your seat as the throttles are opened to max and the nose dives towards the ground.  The engines roar as the red surface streaks past - the freighter rolls through giant rock columns.

Do not worry.  The stock Questor is not nimble.  My Questor is not stock.

• Traveling at max speed of 3 = 3 difficulty dice
• Ship silhouette of 4 = 2 upgraded difficulty dice
• Rough terrain = 1 setback die
• Skilled Jockey talent = -2 setback dice
• Pilot skill and agility = 3 proficiency and 1 Ability

Stazi proves his worth and lands his ship among the rock formations without a scratch.

I must insist on comm silence due to the Imp probe droids.  Return here when you are finished with the caves.

You must now climb up the jagged rock spills that issue out of the canyons mouth to make it into the canyon proper.  Make an Average(2) Athletics check with 1(black) setback.  Athletics is a Brawn skill.  So you take the higher of the two values to determine how many Ability dice are added to the skill check dice pool.  Then you upgrade (turn green to yellow) a number of those Ability dice equal to the lower of the two values.

Leigh has an Athletics of 0 and Brawn of 2  -  2 Ability(green) with 0 upgrades
Shaun has an Athletics of 2 and Brawn of 3 - 3 Ability(green) with 2 of them upgraded to Yellow.

Shaun should roll first as he has the greatest chance for success and 3 Advantage can be used to help leigh with her dice roll.

Shauns dice pool is:

• 2 purple
• 1 black
• 2 yellow
• 1 green

Don't forget that you still have 1 light side Destiny point you can flip.
Flipping a destiny point allows you to upgrade 1 die in the pool or it can be used for "luck" which would allow you to introduce something in your favor to the narrative.

Destiny Points:  Light Side 1      Dark Side 1

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 16):

In reply to Revan Kun (msg # 17):

Using the light destiny point to upgrade one of my dice.

In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 18):

Revan makes it into the canyon only slightly struggling through one particularly difficult section.
Suffer 1 strain from the threat rolled

Mata is unable to make it through the difficult section and slides back to the base of the slide.
Suffer 3 strain from the slide and threat rolled

After collecting herself for a minute she scans for a different route up and starts her climb.

Destiny Points:  Light Side 0      Dark Side 2
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:25, Mon 21 Sept 2015.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 19):



Dang.

In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 20):

Mata fails on her second attempt when the loose rock underfoot gives way and sends her sliding down to the bottom.  But she sees what seems like a climbable path.

Use one advantage to cancel one strain.  So suffer 1.  The second advantage can be used to cancel the setback die on your next attempt

Destiny Points:  Light Side 0      Dark Side 2

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 21):



Mata struggles to the top.  A look of annoyance on her dusty face.

These crystals better be good

In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 22):

One more strain for Mata

The tall rock spires casting long shadows at this end of the canyon start to thin out as you travel deeper.  Large boulders litter the ground.  You notice that some of these boulders have been severely battered.  Some have even been cracked into pieces. A short distance ahead you see three cave entrances on the left side of the canyon.

Each make an Average (2 purple) Knowledge Xenology check.  But I'm going to spend both dark destiny points to upgrade 1 purple die to a Red for each of you.

Destiny Points:  Light Side 2      Dark Side 0
This message was lightly edited by the GM at 22:50, Mon 21 Sept 2015.

Fail.  Epic fail.
Mata spins in a circle and shrugs.

I'm used to sneaking around imperial bases not alien canyons.  Looks like a bunch of rocks to me.  Too bad we don't have a Seeker with us.  They love leading people through the wilderness

I know its been a while.  Revan does not have a Xenology skill and a 2 in Intelligence so your roll would be 2 green - 1 purple - and 1 red

This is the link we have been using to roll and copy the html for the results: http://rpg-dice-roller.herokuapp.com/star_wars/roll

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 25):

Revan scans the cavern and notices a pattern among the battered boulders.  They seem to section off parts of the area.  Following the lines from one scarred rock to the next you see piles of gnawed bones.

Mata looks at Revan with apprehension in her eyes.

It looks like something is telling us to keep out - which we can't do if we are going to get into those caves you came for.  How do you want to proceed?
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:19, Sat 04 June 2016.

In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 28):

with a look of cautious excitement gleaming in revans eyes he replies

if we can handle a giant robotic death horse, i think we can handle anything. we came here to accomplish a mission and thats what we shall do.

they cautiously follow the path with revan leading the way

Revan and Mata cautiously walk towards the entrance to the caves.  The canyon is quiet but the walls amplify and echo the sounds of pebbles ticking down from above.  Mata's eyes dart to every sound.

Almost as soon as you cross past the first smashed boulder you hear a low growl from above.  Cresting the canyon ridge is a huge four legged creature nearly 4 meters tall.  Its blocky legs stamp the ground as it looks down at you. A thick ridge of bone curves forward past the flattened face of the beast and horns curl around the sides of its head.  With a great howl it charges down at you both.

You are currently at medium range which is a few dozen meters and towards the edge of the reliable range of a pistol

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 30):

revan pulls his light blaster out and aims for the creatures eye, thats the only weakness he can see at this point with the beast charging towards them.

In reply to Revan Kun (msg # 31):

i dont remeber how the dice rolls go. would it be 3 green for agility and 1 red since he surprised us?

Because you were approaching cautiously and the Canyon Charger wasn't ambushing you can roll Initiative with your Cool skill. 2 green

The canyon charger rolls:

Initiative:

In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 34):

Ability advantage 7c7b45eb720f69c18d714204e8307b6394a0e18c52da1f9825af75c166d83785 Ability success 03fdc41e08aaf8c46f64d489fbfe3914880b38f7a7c3e996a80d3906fa2414fe The dice rolled: 1 success, 1 advantage
Success 50fa60ecaa8d897d1b7cc6032bd39fc7af21197a54049713da1401b531a81173 Advantage 6a67a5b453953f1c950f717566423cbc07d482a5a469be2521d4449bd6195efd The end result: 1 success, 1 advantage

Revan is the only on that rolled a success.

Order will be Revan - Canyon Charger - Mata

Revan is at medium range which is 2 purple difficulty.
Subtract 1 purple difficulty for the giant size of the Canyon Charger.
Your Ranged Light Skill is 0 and your agility is 3 so 3 green.
Using your maneuver to aim provides 1 blue Boost but you are aiming at a specific part (eye) so that would be 2 black Setback.  I leave that up to you to decide.


1 difficulty
3 ability
either 1 blue or 2 black.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:38, Sun 05 June 2016.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 36):

 Boost success advantage The dice rolled: 6 successes, 1 advantage, 1 threat


The end result: 6 successes

Revan stands firm against the charging beast.  The force flows through him as he calmly aims and fires his blaster.  The red bold finds its way past the chargers bony skull and strikes it in the chest causing it to stumble.

Every uncancelled success adds +1 to the weapons base damage of 5 for a total of 11.



The canyon charger is slowed by the attack and closes to within a few meters but is out of striking distance.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:24, Sun 05 June 2016.

Mata retreats to cover behind the scarred boulder you just walked past and fires her blaster.



6 damage.  I will use 2 of the advantages to recover my strain from the climb in and use the last advantage to give a blue boost die to Revan's next roll.

The shot slams into the chargers leg.  The beast rears up on its hind legs and lets loose a great roar.

In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 39):

Revan stays calm and continues to tap into the force. He aims his next shot

In reply to Revan Kun (msg # 40):

The dice rolled: 2 successes, 5 advantages, 1 failure, 2 threats

 The end result: 1 success, 3 advantages

In reply to Revan Kun (msg # 41):

I rolled 3 green 1 purple 1 blue and two black was that correct

Aiming gives either 1 blue if you are just aiming at the target in general or 2 black if you are aiming at a specific part of the target

The Charger is barreling down on Revan only meters away now.  But the force is a strong ally and Revan cooly aims another shot.  The bolt slams into the center of the chargers head and its front legs fail.  The great beast slides forward into Revan but without thinking he deftly jumps and backflips off the chargers head and lands beside Mata behind the boulder.

The Charge is wounded but you can tell from the scars on its broad head that it is used to conflict.  It stands up and surveys the two intruders.  Looking back and forth between you and the scarred boulder it huffs clouds of dust.  Seemingly satisfied that you are no longer encroaching on his territory he ignores your presence and heads back up the side of the canyon from where it came.

Nice shooting.  Those things really don't like trespassers.

In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 44):

thanks mata, now lets try and find those crystals. keep your eyes open though, there are probably more threats along the way.

We need to find our way through this chargers territory to get into the caves.  Any ideas?

In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 46):

  i noticed earlier some of these boulders are battered and scarred. they seem to section off certain areas of the canyon. this might be the chargers territory lets avoid these areas as best we can. if he comes back he is already injured, we may be able to wound him enough to run away once again.

Make a Stealth check of average difficulty with a boost for figuring out the territory markers.


1 Proficiency
2 ability
1 boost
2 difficulty
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:15, Sun 05 June 2016.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 48):

Mata successfully sneaks through the canyon but suffers 1 strain for the threat.

Revan and Mata sneak through the boulder field evading the Canyon Chargers notice.

Due to all the advantages rolled you get extra info:

As you approach the entrance you notice a comm relay  and an imperial probe droid motionless in a heap.  By the battered marks all over it you can tell it had a run in with a canyon charger and didn't survive.

The Imps have gotten here already.  Your crystals are some of the most illegal objects in the galaxy and they don't want them to leave these caves.  If a probe droid spots us it won't take long for the stormtroopers to show up.  I would guess it will take them about an hour at this distance away from the garrison and mining complex.

In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 52):

maybe we can try to rewire that probe droid to go into the tunnels and see which ones are safe or not. if there are other probe droids in the caves they shouldnt alert the imps if its just anohter droid.

This droid is too damaged for me to repair it without some spare parts but I can try and access its memory and comm systems

Mata pulls out her datapad and pulls off one of the battered probe droids panels.  After a brief survey of the internals she plugs in a gets to work.

Its a Hard task so 3 purple difficulty.  Her Computer skill gives her 2 yellow proficiency and 1 green ability



After about 15 minutes Mata stands up quickly and yanks the datapad to disconnect it from the droid.

RUN!

She sprints for the cave entrance

I accidently triggered the self destruct! She yells back.

The droid detonates in a bright flash sending rocks high into the air.  The explosion reverberates through the canyon.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:59, Mon 06 June 2016.

In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 54):

well they probably know we are here now so no use sneaking around. let's get in these tunnels And find many crystals as possible. with any luck we can be in and out without any trouble.

You fire up your glow rods and head into the nearest of the three cave openings.  You spend a fair amount of time working through various tunnels, some of which lead to other cave openings.  As you head deeper along a passageway you hear an ominous crack in the cave's ceiling.  Without warning, part of the cavern's roof collapses downwards, throwing jagged rock shards and choking clouds of dust.

Roll an average vigilance check
2 purple
1 green
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:22, Mon 06 June 2016.

This message was last edited by the GM at 21:28, Mon 06 June 2016.

In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 57):

 The dice rolled: 1 success, 1 advantage, 2 threats

The end result: 1 success, 1 threat

Falling shards pepper you both as you dive out of the way of the collapse.  Luckily it wasn't a complete cave in and the passageway isn't blocked.

Revan suffers 1 strain and Mata suffers 2 wounds.  The advantages rolled allow you to inspect the collapse and see clues going forward that would show a potential cave in

You feel the force drawing you deeper into the tunnels.  You let it guide your way through the darkness until your path is blocked by layers of shimmering crystalline web from floor to ceiling.

Peering through the mass of strands you see the tunnel turn and a glow coming from around the corner.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 59):

i dont like the way this web looks. it could be a trap of some sort. lets grab some smaller debris from the partial cave in. id like to throw it into the webbing to see what happens.

mata and revan head back to the area that collapsed. they grabbed various sizes of rubble that they could carry and head back to the webbing.

mata why dont you watch out behind us while i see if anything happens

that way if i need to use the force she wont notice anything.

i cant remember if she knows im force sensitive or not. also not sure how far the bend is in the tunnel to hide from an ambush. might have to use the force if i cant throw far enough.

I think its safe to say she's assumed you are one of the hidden force sensitives in the galaxy, especially since you are trying to get your hands on a rubat crystal.  Shes a rebel sympathizer so its not a problem.

The bend in the tunnel is only 15 or 20 meters from the webbing.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 61):

revan stands 15 meters away from the webbing and concerntrates. he taps into the force and begins to pluck at random sections of the webbing to see if anything happens

The force flows through Revan as he reaches out towards the web but instead of bending the strands start to vibrate.  They are not flexible as expected but almost glass like.

If you want to use the force to try and move the webbing or use it to toss rocks at it you will need to roll.  You have a Force Rating of 1 so you can roll one white Force die.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 63):

mata the webbing looks solid, maybe we can break it with the rocks

In reply to Revan Kun (msg # 64):

Revan feels the force flowing through the rock and sends it rocketing towards the crystal web.  Shards of glitter rain down and a loud chime echoes down the tunnel.

As the web slowly breaks apart and falls to the passageway floor a blast of dread hits you. Your glowlight fades and darkness surrounds you.  You feel the force vibrating, swirling, around you.

You hear the faint sound of glass cracking behind you.  As you turn around you see your passageway blocked by a web growing into a crystal wall.

From around the corner, you hear a sinister voice.  "Strong in the force but blind to its true power"

Red light spills into the tunnel as you hear a lightsaber rush to life.

A slim, pale, humanoid step out to face you.  Its bald white face is illuminated by his red blade.  Black armor plates on his arms and shoulders are emblazoned with the Imperial insignia.

An Inquisitor! Mata gasps.

They are real.

The Inquisitor never takes his eyes off of Revan.

Mata, with blinding speed, draws her blaster but it falls from her hands as she is lifted into the air gasping.  She claws at her neck attempting to breathe.

The Inquisitors unwavering eyes burn into you.

"So close to your precious crystal.  What would you do with it anyway?  You are weak and undeserving."  The Inquisitor mocks Revan.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 68):

release her now! what i want with the crystals is no concern of yours. now release her or else!

Hate burns in the Inquisitors eyes.

"YOU are my concern.  I've scoured the galaxy eradicating Jedi and sensitive alike.  Your path has brought you to me."

You hear bones cracking as Mata gasps helplessly.

"I can feel your anger flowing through you.  What will you do with it?"

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 70):

Revan takes a deep breath and let's his rage turn into a peaceful wave of the force flowing all around him. He can sense everything, it all seems to be in slow motion. Simultaneously using the force to throw grit and dust in the Inquisitors eyes and drawing his blaster aimed at the hand holding the light saber.

In reply to Revan Kun (msg # 71):

would it be 1 white 3 green 1 purple 2 black?

The force flows through you extinguishing your anger.  The flame turns to a bright wellspring of power and as the pebbles raise to your command the Inquisitor fades before you.  Light returns to the tunnel and a ghostly figure in robes appears.

"These caves are strong with the force and it will test those that are also strong."  The hooded figure looks up at you.

"There is a balance to the force just as there is a balance in you.  Your bravery is balanced by your anger.  The force has tested your desire for the dark side and you have proven true to the light."

Lights of blue, green, and other colors start to sparkle behind the ancient Jedi.  Suddenly the walls of the tunnel fade away and you are standing in the middle of a great cavern.  Crystal formations of all sizes and colors jut from all angles.

"The Inquisitor you were tested against may not have been real but he exists, and more like him.  They will hunt you relentlessly - mad with the power of the dark side and supplied by the Emporer himself."

Mata examines the nearest crystal formation, clearly confused as to why she was walking down a dark tunnel one second and in the middle of a crystal cavern the next.

"The force calls to you and others like you.  Like these crystals, you are all different.  Your bravery and strength will be a constant star that others can follow."

The Jedi motions to the formations around you.

"Meditate and your crystal will be revealed.  Create your lightsaber and leave these caves the warrior the force has called you to be."

Well done passing your test.  You may now choose the color of your crystal and I will flip one of the Destiny points from light to dark to have all the necessary components with you needed to construct your lightsaber.  Pick your color and then we will roll for the construction

Destiny Points:  Light Side 0      Dark Side 1
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:04, Tue 07 June 2016.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 73):

purple

Seated on the cavern floor you empty your mind and focus on your breath.  Time passes freely until you open your eyes and find yourself standing before a large cluster of purple rubat crystals that seems to fill your vision.  And yet, despite the size and grandeur of the deposit before you, you realize only a slight ship of crystal is needed.  The inner glow of the rubat deposit seems focused at one point, which seems to sing out to you.  With care and patience, you are able to extract what you need without disturbing the growth of the other crystals.

With shard in hand you arrange the components of the lightsaber out before you.  Then holding the holocron you retrieved from the wreck of the Sanctuary you again fall into meditation.  As you focus on the task, one by one, the pieces rise into the air and find their alignment.

Constructing a lightsaber is either an average mechanic or knowledge(lore) check.  The holocron grants you level 3 Lore so your roll will be 2 purple, 2 yellow, 1 green, and 1 blue boost (since you have the Move force power)

2
2
1
1

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 75):

The dice rolled: 2 successes, 4 advantages, 1 failure, 2 threats


 The end result: 1 success, 2 advantages

All hilts have 5 hard points.
Choose what type of hilt you want:
Regular
Shoto (Short) like yodas  - gains Accurate 1
Double Bladed - gains Linked 1 and Unwieldy 3
Pike - kind of like the magnagaurds staffs - Cumbersome 3 and Defensive 1


The Rubat Crystal is similar in most respects to the Ilum Crystal.

Base Modifiers:
Installing this crystal changes a lightsabers base damage to 6 and critical rating to 2, and the lightsaber gains Breach 1 and Sunder weapon qualities.
Breach - ignore 1 point of armor for every breach rating
Sunder - target an opponents item to damage - requires 1 advantage to activate

Modification Options:
2 Item Quality (Vicious +1 per) Mods
4 Damage +1 Mods
1 Decrease the weapons crit rating by 1 to a min of 1

Hard Points Required: 2


Other Lightsaber Modifications:

Curved Hilt: Like Dookus - Adds automatic 1 advantage to successful hit when engaged with a single opponent - hard points required 1

Superior Hilt Personalization - Your own customizations to grip etc - Grants Superior Quality - Generates automatic 1 advantage on all checks related to its use and base damage is increased by 1.  hard points required 1

Extended Hilt - Increase damage by 1 - hard points required 1


You get to choose 2 modifications.  1 because you are building it and 1 due to your advantages rolled.

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In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 77):

double bladed,  4 damage. Superior and extended hilt

The components of the lightsaber drift together in front of Revan, locking into place through a coordinated sequence of maneuvers centered around the purple rubat crystal.

Once completed the large hilt slowly lowers into Revans outstretched hand.  Purple blades ignite out of each end as he opens his eyes.

Destiny Points:  Light Side 0      Dark Side 1
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:30, Thu 09 June 2016.

Pretty impressive.  Now that you have what you came for we can get out of these caves, detonate some Imps, and get off this rock.

The captain told us to return to where he dropped us off.
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In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 80):

let's get back to the ship as quickly as possible before the imps get here if they aren't already

The force leads you quickly out of the cave system.  You feel a renewed sense of strength as you leave this area that is strong in the Light side.

You easily traverse the Canyon chargers territory following paths marked by the scarred boulders.  A few of the great beasts keep a wary eye on you but that is all.

As you approach the ship from around the jutting rock formation that hides if from view, you find an unpleasant surprise waiting for you: Imperial troops, led by a stormtrooper commander.  As the stormtrooper turns towards the sound of your approach, you see the armor on the right side of his arm has been removed to expose a heavily plated cybernetic arm.

The stormtrooper commander turns to face you.

"You pathetic lot are all this ship dropped off?  I thought it was an actual Rebel strike team.  Too bad, I'd hoped to fight some real Jedi.  Don't worry, though.  You'll join their ranks soon enough."  His cybernetic arm twists suddenly, and he draws an oversized vibrosword with a speed you can scarcely follow.  You can feel his bloodlust and hate resonate through the force - negotiation is not an option.

Destiny Points:  Light Side 0      Dark Side 1

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 82):

Revan pulls out his blaster to get off a shot before he needs to use his newly acquired lightsaber

This is a relatively open area near your ship.  Rock formations and treacherous scree covered slopes are scattered through the area.  There is a ledge overlooking a steep drop about 50 meters to your left.

A squad of three cavetroopers is positioned behind the commander about 50 meters to your front.

A second squad of three cavetroopers is guarding the ship about 50 meters to your right.

Cavetroopers are similar to scout troopers - specially trained and outfitted for underground deployment.

Roll for initiative using your Cool skill - 2 green.

Squad A rolls:

Dice Roll:

1 success on a roll of 1 Ability

Squad B rolls:

Dice Roll:

Blank on a roll of 1 Ability

Commander rolls:

Dice Roll:

1 success on a roll of 1 Ability

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In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 86):

The dice rolled: 1 success, 2 advantages


 The end result: 1 success, 2 advantages

Initiative order for this combat will be:
Revan
Mata
Trooper Commander
Squad A
Squad B

The Cheat Sheet pdf I emailed you a day or two ago has a great Combat summary page if you need a reference.


You are at medium range of the commander and both squads.


Destiny Points   Light: 0   Dark: 1

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 88):

At the commander

The dice rolled: 3 successes, 2 advantages, 2 failures

 The end result: 1 success, 2 advantages

i rolled 3 green and 2 purple for blaster at medium range, is the right

It would have been correct but I forgot to mentiion that the Commander has "Adversary" talent level 1 which upgrades the difficult of all combat checks against him by 1.

So your roll with blaster at medium would be 3 green 1 purple and 1 red

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 90):

The dice rolled: 5 successes, 1 advantage, 3 failures

 The end result: 2 successes, 1 advantage

Revan charges directly into action drawing his blaster and firing as he runs towards the Commander and dives for cover.  His force of action catches the troopers off gaurd.

The blaster bolt strikes the commander in the shoulder twisting him back and leaving a smoking mark on his armor.

2 successes transltates to a hit +1 damage for 6 total.  The commander has a Soak of 5 so he suffers 1 wound.  The advantage can be used to recover strain but since you don't have any you can give it to Mata for a bonus on her roll

Mata jumps behind a rock spire as she draws her blaster.

Revans charge has distracted the cave troopers and she fires at the squad behind the Commander.



The shot strikes the lead cave trooper and drops him to knees but his armor keeps him in the fight.

The Commander looks down at his smoking shoulder plate and then back up at Revan.  He signals his squad with a pointing motion and they draw their vibroswords and run at Revan.


The squad surrounds Revan and attacks. with their vibroswords.



Revan dodges expertly but 1 trooper manages to catch him wtih his blade.

5 damage - 4 for your soak = 1 damage.

The squad guarding the ship opens fire on Mata with their carbines.



The volley of blaster fire is accurate and strikes Mata and the spire she is covering behind sending shards flying into her face.  She falls to the ground.

Hit Damage 9 +1 = 10  - soak 3 = 7
She will also roll with disdavantage on her next turn
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In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 94):

10 damage and suffer 1 strain from the threat

Purple blades flash to life as Revan sweeps a wide arc with his saber.  The troopers armor is no match and sparks fly as the blades carve deep wounds.  2 troopers fall lifeless.

Mata struggles to regain her feet.  Her vision is blurred be she takes aim at the white forms by the ship and fires.



The shot misses its mark.

As the troopers fall to Revan's blade the Commander attacks with a vicious overhead swing.




Revan barely manages to evade the Commanders attack as the force moves him to defend against the remaining trooper facing him.

The trooper swings with his vibrosword.



Damage 5 + 2 - soak 4 = 3 damage.  You can Parry the attack to reduce the damage to 0 but suffer 3 strain instead if you want.

The squad engaging Mata fires as they advance.



The assault overwhelms Mata and a carbine bolt knocks her unconscious.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 99):

i would like to parry... that brings me to 4 stain and 1 damage? id also like to finish of the last guy in the squad

In reply to Revan Kun (msg # 100):

Yes, thats how I have it marked

Revan blocks the troopers attack and then with a quick reversal removes his head.

The Commander tries to catch you off guard with an attack low to your legs.



Revan jumps out of the way but lands awkwardly  The  Commander will gain 1 defense on your next attack.

The second squad of troopers sees Mata go down and turns their attention to Revan.  They pour carbine fire without caution.



Blaster fire rains down on Revan.  The force guides his blade and reflects most of the shots back at the troopers striking two of them.  They crumple to the ground with smoking holes in their armor as the lone trooper presses on.

9 + 3  would be 12 damage to you before soak drops it to 8.  But you can use your Reflect skill to suffer 3 strain to reduce it by 4 and then use the 3 threats rolled to trigger your Improved Reflect skill which sends back the original damage.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 102):

i will definatley do that. i will also finish off the last trooper then focus on the commander.

does the improved reflect kill the other trooper... do i roll 3 green and 2 purple or 3 green, 2 purple, 1 red

You redirected the second squads blaster fire back at them for the original 12 damage.  Each squad had 3 troopers at 5 health each so the 12 damage killed 2 of them.

There is 1 trooper and the Commander left.
Rolling against the trooper would be 2 purple and 3 green.
Rolling against the Commander would be 1 purple 1 red 3 green and a black for the advantages the commander rolled last time.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 104):

Revan dodges the last troopers fire and with a sweeping blow he cuts the troopers legs out and lands a final strike across his chest before he hits the ground.


"The last time I faced a Jedi I got a new arm.  You will pay for that now." The Commander growls through his helmet mic.

He slashes with his sword.



Commander hits for 6 damage.  You have a soak of 4 so that would end up being 2 damage.  You could reduce that to 0 with a parry but that would bring you to your strain threshold.
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In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 106):

take the to damage I have 14 only gives me 3 total and this b**** is about to die

 The dice rolled: 3 successes, 2 advantages, 1 failure
 The end result: 2 successes, 2 advantages

Harold 3 green 1 purple 1 black and 1 red

Revan rolls off the Commanders strike and brings his forward blade in an upward arc gouging a deep wound across his chest.  The force of the blow opens the Commanders defenses.  Revan takes advantage of this opening to twist and land a second strike.

8 base damage + 1 for the second success.  Your lightsabers breach quality ignores the Commanders armor.

You rolled two advantages so you can trigger you Linked ability to land a second strike for another 9 damage.


18 total kills the Commander


Revan plunges the lightsaber straight through the Commanders chest.  He slumps lifeless with his armor still smoldering.
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In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 108):

Revan immediately goes over to check on Matamata can you move? We need to to get to the ship

Mata lays unresponsive but breathing.  Her face is covered in cuts and bruises.  A burn in her chest looks to be the wound that put her down.  You can feel her pain vibrating in the force.

Mata is at her wound threshold.  She is unconscious but alive.
The ship will probably have a medpac that you can use to roll a medicine check.

3 purple - 2 green - 1 blue for medpac and ship facilities

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 110):

The dice rolled: 2 successes, 4 advantages, 2 failures, 2 threats


 The end result: 2 advantages

Revan carries Mata onto the ship.  The captain is restrained in the common area and seems shocked to see you.

I was not expected you to prevail against those numbers.  Hurry, reinforcements will be on the way already.  Free me and I will find a new place to hide the ship.  We can't leave the system until we are certain they haven't deployed Star Destroyer screens.  You tend to her wounds.

The engines quickly climb to power as Revan works with the medkit and stimpacks at the small med station which is little more than a recessed seat in the wall.


Mata recovers 2 strain from you medpack check.  I'll also let you use a stimpack which is an auto 5 health recovery.  That will bring her back to consciousness.

After a short flight the modified freighter sets down under a large outcropping overhang.  The captain does a quick check of the passive sensors and then shuts down all power.

Enough time has passed so that Mata has recovered from the strain but she is still very wounded.
Revan can recover all wounds and strain.

Mata grimaces as she tries to sit up, still clearly in pain.

This changes the plan a bit.  I'm used to sneaking through back doors not being gunned down by squads of storm troopers.
I'm not going to be able to place the charges as I had intended.  Instead,you will need to get inside the mining facility.  I can upload a virus to a datapad that you can use to overload the facilities power core.  Or, you did just wipe out 2 squads with barely a scratch, so I'm open to an ideas you have.


The mining facility is still evacuated.  There will be a small garrison of troops guarding it.  The Imperial garrison isn't far away and has additional troops, transports, and tie fighters.

We aren't using maps obviously so we don't need to be very specific about the base and layout.  We can keep it narrative like we have been.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:29, Fri 10 June 2016.

In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 114):

I like to stick around and or find out if there is a way to get in without alerting the troops

Agreed.  Even with that lightsaber I would avoid a frontal assault.  I'm not healthy enough to keep up with you, I would just be a liability.  But I can still be of help.  If we can get access to a dataport I can hack the computer system and help you gain entry without being seen.  If I'm lucky I may be even able to trigger a false alarm and divert troops to a different area.

Mata limps to a sensor panel and pulls up numerous maps.  She scrolls through a few of them and then finds what she's looking for.

Here.  This should do it.  Mata points to a high peak close to the mining facility.

There is a large comm relay tower at this high point.  I can access the system from there and keep an eye on the activity at the garrison as well.  All you need to do is make it into the power core and upload this virus.  When it overloads it will vaporize everything for a mile.

In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 116):

sounds good to me let's get going

How do you suggest we make the insertions?

In reply to Mata Hari (msg # 118):

ill help you get up to the tower. then lets see if you can divert the troops to another area. we can plan our next move after that.

Captain Stazi starts flicking switches on a console and you can hear systems around the ship powering up.

With the surrounding terrain and mining equipment I will be able to land at the base of the peak avoiding attention.  All Imperial patrols are focused on the cave systems at this time.  I will return to this spot and await your signal for extraction.  I suggest you don't waste time.  If Star Destroyers show up in system before we leave it will be very difficult to escape.  And the Imperial Navy has been known to employ orbital bombardments as a recon tactic.

Take the remaining stimpacks.  But the fee for the next job will cost the Rebellion extra. Captain motions to the med bay as he leaves for the cockpit.

Soon you are airborne - although barely off the ground.  The ship rattles fiercely as it rockets down another canyon.



We are approaching the target.  Get ready for immediate departure.  Scanners are clear.

The landing ramp drops before the ship touches down.   You exit in a cloud of dust as the engines roar sending the ship back down the canyon.  Silence quickly returns.  Scanning the horizon you see no activity.

Awesome.  Another climb.  Mata grumbles and heads up the scree covered slope.

Once at the top you have a commanding view of the valley below.  On one side is the mining facility.  A few maintenance droids are all you see except for some white clad storm troopers on the landing pad.

On the other side of the valley is the Imperial garrison.  You can see a large amount of activity there.  Probe droids and troop transports are heading out into the expanse flanked by tie fighters to patrol the area around the crystal caves.

Mata opens an access panel and sits down to get to work.



Alright I'm in.  I'll be able to access all the nonsecure areas of the facility.  Security doors and sensors I will have to take down as you encounter them.

She hands Revan a datapad.

Get to the power core and upload this file.  I would set it to trigger when the systems power up to work mode but I can't risk having any innocents around - so it has a 24 hour timer.

Good Luck.


You have 2 stimpacks.  The first one will heal 5 damage and the second will heal 4.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 120):

can i sneak down to the entry to the mining facility and use the force to shake bushes and trees 15 meters away to draw the stormtoopers away from the door so mata can open it and i can sneak in.

Sure.  It would be an opposed check.  Your stealth/Agility vs the stormtroopers Perception/Cunning.

1 yellow - 2 green - 2 purple.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 122):

You cautiously make your way down to the facility taking note of the Stormtroopers patrol pattern.  You decide on a path that follows a small depression but the sharp obsidian makes it rough going. Suffer 1 strain from the threat rolled.

Pausing at the edge of the landing pad you wait for the Stormtroopers to shift their watch.

Right on schedule.  We can always depend on them to follow orders.  I've unlocked the access door next to the landing pad blast door.  Once inside work your way to the east side of the building.  The west is the shaft that leads down to the mine.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 124):

Do we know whats in the mine to the west?

if not id like to go that way

The mining side of the facility would be were the slave laborers exrextract the ore. The east side contains the engineering facilities for the operation including the power cord. Feel free to explore the mining operation if you want.
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In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 126):

if like to explore the mines. might find something useful or free some slaves

Mice droids scurry underfoot as you work your way towards the mine shaft.  The operation was hastily evacuated and all signs of retreat lead towards the landing pad.  Lighting systems power up as you enter vacant hallways.  Random Gonk droids lumber along their paths of service.

You make your way through the overseer quarters, a barracks unit that looks to support around 50 men.  Lockers are open and you can tell the people here were in a big hurry to leave.  A few datapads are strewn about.

I'm tracking your progress through the lighting system.  If you keep going you will enter the slave quarters.  It's a divided ring around the central mining shaft.  Past that is the shaft itself.  I see some activity in there but I can't make out what it is.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 128):

i quietly head towards the slave quarters and peak in cautiously not knowing if the activity is friend or foe.

The slave quarters are little more then containment cells. Large sterile plastasteel rows of bunks line the walls. No comfort breaks the monotonous labor here. The slaves are worked until they are expired.

Mata unlocks the doors as you explore a few empty cells. Each cell has a door that opens directly to the mine shaft area. You hear a loud banging sound, like a large container being knocked over, from inside.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 130):

lets get some xp points... i sneak into the mine shaft to see what the loud noise was

Mata unlocks the door to the mine and you slip in and quickly duck behind some equipment  containers. As you peer around the side of the crate you see the familiar crystal webs from the caves. They spread out from the large shaft in the middle of the hanger bay size room. A number of large spiders are busily ripping apart a container of rocks and crystals that are similar to the rubat you were seeking. The spiders seem to be made out of jagged crystals themselves.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 132):

on second thought taking on multiple giant crystal spiders sounds like a bad idea, lets just go back the other way and finish the mission.

Roll stealth against the spiders Vigilance/Willpower.

1 yellow
2 green
2 red

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 134):

The dice rolled: 3 successes, 2 advantages, 4 failures


The end result: 2 advantages, 1 failure

The crystal spiders must possesses a rudimentary connection to force crystals and the power of the crystal in your lightsaber draws their attention. The two spiders on top the containers immediately move to intercept.

roll for initiative
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In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 136):

The dice rolled: 2 successes

 The end result: 2 successes

I rolled two Green

The spiders strike first

The spiders attenuation to the rubat gives them the jump and they rush in for the kill.  Their crystal clad legs are like giant blades that ring out as they split the air.  Revan takes advantage of the containers he was hiding behind to shield himself from their strikes as best he can.



They seem frantic to claw their way to the crystal and climb onto the containers that Revan is defending from.  They land quick glancing blows but their eagerness sends one crate toppling and the spider with it.

The spiders land for 7 damage - 4 soak = 3 total.  One spider is upside down from falling with the crate.
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In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 138):

ILL Attack the one thats upside down... 3 green 1 purple 1 black?

melee is always 2 purple. You get a blue for the advantage. And 3 green

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 140):

The crystal clad spiders reflect a brilliant purple light as your lightsaber ignites.

A hit with +1 and 2 advantages due to superior.  9 damage and  you can trigger linked with the 2 advantages to land a second strike.  It has to be the same target but because this is a minion group their hp and attack are pooled and I consider it one target.

Revan plunges downward into the belly up spider sinking the blade to the hilt.  With a sweeping motion he kills the spider and severs the 4 front legs of the other.  A simple slash decapitates the second legged beast.


Too easy.  Going to have to give you more of a challenge.
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In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 142):

i was nervous... guess ill look around for anything i can use then head back towards the other direction.

Revan examines the containers that the spiders were interested in.  There are fist sized rocks with crystals that resemble rubat but you don't sense the force in them.

You pocket one thinking they may be of interest to Ashur back at Phelar University.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 144):

After finding only rocks revan heads towards the power core

You easily retrace your steps back towards the landing pad and turn towards the power core.

I've unlocked all doors leading to the core.  I'm not picking up any signs off activity on this side of the facility.

Only a few scattered mouse droids roam the hallways and you quickly make it to the core.

Upload the virus to the computer.

This isn't a military installation and the security is average.  Roll your computer skill vs 1 purple.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 146):

The datapad successfully interfaces with the power core and  uploads the virus.

Well done.  Now we can get out of here.  3 scout troopers on speeder bikes just showed up at the landing pad.  They have grouped the storm trooper squad up and are going over something.  I can't tell what.

I've noticed some shuttles landing at the garrison from orbit as well.

How do you want to handle the extraction?  I'll transmit your plan to Captain Stazi.

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 148):

i need to try and sneak out so i can come get you and we can meet captain stazi at the area he dropped us off at before. is there anyway you can set off an alarm or some sort of distraction away from the landing pad?

I'll try to set off all the alarms in the mine shaft.



You hear klaxons wailing back towards the mine shaft where the crystal spiders were.  Sunlight spills into the hallway as the landing pad blast doors open and the storm troopers run past your hiding place.

Looks like the troopers took the bait but the scouts are still there.

Trying to sneak past the scouts will be your Stealth (1 yellow 2 green) vs their Vigilance (1 purple 2 red)

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 150):

You are able to sneak past the scout troopers but it isn't easy and you suffer 1 strain.

Revan makes his way off the landing pad and crawls up the scree slope which turns out to be incredibly painful.

Mata is concentrated on the garrison when you arrive.

Alright Captain, come and get us.

You help Mata down the peak to the small ravine at the end of the canyon you flew in from.

After about 15 minutes you head the winning sublight engines of the freighter.



You see the ramp drop as the ship banks hard to break.  The repulsors fire sending debris flying and the ship sinks down onto its landing gear a few meters from you.

You help Mata aboard and sit her down in the med bay.  Suddenly the ship climbs hard and you have to grab compartment doors to remain on your feet.

Making your way to the cockpit you take a seat behind the captain.

Our time here has run out.  A squadron of Star Destroyers has jumped into the system on the far side of the planet.  We only have a few minutes before they breach the horizon and enact their blockade.  This changes our trajectory and I have to calculate a new jump.

The blue sky in front of you is quickly fading to black as you near orbit.  Captain Stazi is quickly flipping switches when a red signal starts flashing on the conrtol panel.

Tie Fighters have scrambled from the planet garrison.  You will have to man the defensive cannons and hold them off until we can jump to lightspeed.

Captains Initiative roll:




Tie Fighters roll:





You have initiative and may strike first.

Revan races back to the ventral turret and powers up the cannons.  The system lights up quickly and the sensor display shows 2 small ships closing fast.  You swing the turret to face the direction of attack and see 2 Tie Fighters swooping down to start their attack run.

Your Attack skill will be Gunnery.  3 green vs 3 purple due to their higher speed

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 154):

The targeting system rings out a solid tone as you aim in front of the lead Tie.  You press the trigger and red cannon bolts fill the space in front of you.

The second Tie barrel rolls out of the path of your attack but the first is caught dead center and explodes into sparks of white and orange.

The remaining Tie finishes its roll and swings in for an attack.

The Tie Fighters green bolts light up the inside of your turret but the shots just barely miss.  The fighter screams out of view as you try to track it but it is difficult due to its raw speed.

The navcomputer is calculating the jump now.  We need more time.  Captain Stazi states over the comms.

Mata's urgent voice jumps in immediately after the Captain.

We've got a problem.  Those star destroyers are faster than they should be.  They will be breaking the planet horizon any second. Scanning the lead Destroyer now.

Those aren't  standard issue.  They are ships from Death Squadron - Vader's personal fleet. The lead destroyer is the Chimera and its launching Interceptors now!

The targeting system starts chirping as you swing the cannons to face the last Tie blocking your escape.

3 green 3 difficulty

In reply to GM CoAlGun (msg # 157):

The dice rolled: 2 successes, 1 advantage, 1 failure, 2 threats


 The end result: 1 success, 1 threat

The Tie Fighter pulls hard into a loop to put your ship back in its sights.  You track its trajectory with the cannons and pull the trigger when it levels out.  The fighters wings separate as the bolts breach its hull.  The ship splits in half in a shower of sparks.

Mata shouts over the comms
Interceptors closing!

You turn the turret to face the incoming swarm and see a trio of Star Destroyers in a spear formation.  An icy chill falls over you and the lead Star Destroyer grows until it consumes your vision.  You feel the power of the dark side gripping your chest.

Coordinates locked.  Jumping to lightspeed.

The pinpoint stars stretch into a column of light and you are released from the cold grip.

Back on Phelam you depart the starport with Mata.

That was supposed to be a routine sabotage mission on a backwater planet but your crystals drew some serious Imperial attention. Thanks for holding up your end of the bargain but it looks like we didn't even need to go through the trouble.  The Death Squadron vaporized that whole side of the planet from orbit.  Mining operation, caves, everything.  It's dangerous times for your kind now.  The Rebellion is always looking for a good fighter.  Find me if you need our help.

A swoop bike pulls in front of you as you approach the traffic.  Mata hops on the back and it speeds off into the city.

20xp for obtaining a crystal.
5xp for passing the force test.
10 xp for sabotaging the power core and escaping.

Roll Something Fun
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