Heading  back to the frig in search of another beer." Where do we want to go now, my fellow miscreants? We need to sell our cargo, and look to pick up another one."

“As long as we fly in the opposite direction of any more Imperial entanglements, my beak is flexible.  What are the closest options?”

Jett gazed out the viewport. The stillness of space that had not so long ago provided relief, began to cause worry anew.

Indeed they couldn't drift forever or they'd run smack dab into Center Point Station. Nor did they want to turn tail and run right into Imperial space and some trigger-happy patrol. And once again, Jett was reminded that she'd been welcomed into the crew for her pistoleering and not managing the livelihood of others.

She glanced at Jubjub. "Murderbear might be ont to something, and it might be worth a shot. Unless..."

Jett's voice trailed off, as she racked her brain for old contacts and shadowports that might finally prove useful.

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17:08, Today: Jett rolled 12 using 3 dice with the WEG Classic system ((5,{Wild}2,5)). Streetwise!

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Perhaps they are not as legitimate as you believe, can be heard coming from the astromech.

Branexx drained the last of the beer and ripped out with a class one belch.” The new what? Do you mean the Rebellion, that riff raff that thinks they have the moral high orbit? Just another group that seeks  power. Different names. Faces, same effect.” Came the jaded viewpoint, from Brannexx.

 He tossed the empty into the trash slot, then turned to face the others.” If we are not too picky as to whom we do business, I might have a contact, and he might take the cargo off our hands, no questions asked. But this is not without a risk, he is a criminal, and has no love for me. But, despite that, we have done business before.”…. He waited a moment, perhaps to see the reaction of the others.

“If he already has a problem with you, it may be unwise to use him.  But I go with the group.”

Jett grinned without yet turning. The only thing that had popped into her head in the interim was getting in touch with someone who had once been a client of Preigo's Traveling World of Wonder — though long before she'd joined the troup as their trick-shot sharpshooter. Since then, she'd heard he had lost it all... almost, and would welcome the chance to rearm and rebuild.

But if the old Weequay was already a lout and a backstabber when he had an entire band of pirates at his command, he surely would be no better now that he was a deposed pirate-lord. So she was glad that Jubjub and Brannexx had come up with new options.

She nodded at Ewok and astromech in turn, "I know a bunch of terrorists like the Rebels will prolly accept a dropship of contraband from anybody. BUT that'll mean the Empire will think we're throwing our lot in with the 'revolution'— and that's risky!"

Then she turned to Brannexx, "Maybe just as risky as you hailing your old frenemy, Bran. Though I've never met anyone that didn't think you were a problem," she added smiling.

"Handing things over to the Rebs might be cleaner, but it might bring exactly the kind of Imperial entanglements we're looking to detangle ourselves from. But just like everyone on the Outer Rim, Brannexx's buddy has it in for him, so we might not even get to touch down before bolts start flying. That said, we can handle ourselves."

Jett put her hands on her hips, "So! Let's hear more about each and put it to a vote. And proximity might be the deal breaker. We can't go galavanting halfway cross the galaxy with hot cargo, yeah?"

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OOC: I only just realized we were still within the OT movie timeframe and not post-RotJ, since we still owe Jabba. So I edited out my reference to the New Republic. Hope you all are cool with the soft retcon above!

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“If the rebels are reliable customers, I say go with them.  I’m not feeling particularly warm toward the Empire, anyhow.”

A moment later he adds, “But anyway, let’s go somewhere.  On my planet, hunters sometimes choose their grounds at random.  I wouldn’t be opposed to doing that now.”

 "Yeah, but remember our encounter with the Rebellion. They attempted to steal our cargo, and perhaps much worse. We spanked them pretty bad, in that encounter. We might not be welcome." Said as he took another drink of Jabba's worst.

"I wasn't with you then, of course.  But can the Rebellion really afford to hold a grudge?  It seems to me they probably need all the help they can get, even if it's from a bunch of hoodlums like us."
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Once aboard the ship, the droid trundles to the bridge and plugs into his slot to begin poring over star charts for places they might be able to go.

00:02, Today: X2-D9 rolled 2 using 1 dice with the WEG Classic system with rolls of {Wild}2.  Knowledge:  Planetary Systems.  LOL

 "They attempted  to steal this ship's cargo, at blaster point.I am not concerned  about a grudge, but a repeat, on thier  part. I am against it."
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X2 tries to find a place to go as you move closer and closer to star port space. Soon you will be hailed by the space station and be within range of their fighters to come out after you. You would already be on a watch list so this current course is not advised. X2 unfortunately is unable to plot a root anywhere else without a destination.

This leaves your little team with a decision to make and less and less time to make it.

1. Return to the star-port and be arrested as your ship is tagged now (or at least the current Id) due to you blowing up an impound yard.
2. Travel to Yavin 4 and offload the cargo to the rebellion might even get your hands on a new transponder code for the ship so you can travel freely again.
3. Pick a random trade planet like Naboo where you could try to find someone to buy your contraband while keeping it hidden from the local authorities.
4. Random hyper jump.....

I’d be happy to take my chances on Yavin, but I’m just a newcomer… it’s really up to the established players.

Considering their deceased senator's opinions of the Galactic Empire, Naboo might actually be sympathetic.  Or not....

Jubjub having acquired one of branexx’s beers. He jumps himself up onto a near by bench and begins to work on popping the top saying,

“Well Kush screwed ta pooch. We have some ekla slug expecting cash for his jam and den one ota sell it oh. These rebel people sound like they will take chaa off our grek and ta quicker we get fratta slug off our backs ta better.”

He finishes off his little speech with a grunt of frustration rips out his vibro knife cuts the top clean off the bottle and takes a big slug from the bottle of beer.
*gulp*

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OOC.. damn didn’t realise it was a screw top
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Zach's avian eyes widen at the mention of the slug on their backs.  "Don't tell me you owe money to a Hutt."

If so, I guess that means I also owe money to a Hutt.  Holy skies!
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In reply to Zachary Cockburn (msg # 242):

" We do." Looking at Zach."And Not just any Hutt, but Jabba. "You know, he that is most understanding about unpaid debts." Said with rolled eyes"


 "But as for a destination, Naboo might not be a bad choice."
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Jubjub takes another slug before saying,

Ta cargo fratta treek boom ota get ta sky dragon back belong ota slug named jabba. Sta jabba want his credits else we ta bantha fodder. We need ota get this sold and at least break even.

The murder bear looks nonchalantly at the rest of you. As though the hard fate you have all been dealt, goes with the ship and he can do naught but accept it.

"Ever considered taking this Jabba person out?  Save a lot of credits that way.  I gather few would miss him."

A holographic screen appears, projected from the astromech, and words begin to scroll across it.
And who would take his place?  One of the other Hutts would likely assume control over Jabba's territory.  This may cause a war with Black Sun, or the Pike Syndicate, or any of the other criminal organizations, as one of them, or all of them, tries to seize control.  This could be good for business.  Or it could be deadly for independent contractors.
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"Just a thought." Zach picks his teeth.  "So do we take our chances with the Rebellion?"

"Meechoo agree with ta bird. Ta rebels sound ta easiest and there would definitely ta den empire soldiers there."*gulp*
Says the ewok looking at the rest of the crew.

Zachary proceeds to astrogate.

11:01, Today: Zachary Cockburn rolled 13 (19 excluding the wild die) using 7 dice with the WEG Classic system with rolls of 2,1,4,5,2,{Wild}1,4.  astrogation.