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Act 7.2.6: The Interrogation.

Posted by Master ServiousFor group 0
Arcas Endeel
player, 3 posts
Human Male
Aristocratic Officer
Sun 13 Aug 2017
at 12:47
  • msg #9

The Interrogation

Arcas snorted, his features hardening. "Very well, although I would like to clarify one matter. I am not responsible for the state of this facility. Quite the contrary; I have spoken aloud against the unethical treatment of the inmates and registered official complaints against the actions of both my superiors and peers. So I would appreciate not having to defend myself against untrue accusations."

He straightened up in his seat. "As for the my request for an audience, I would like to parley for a passage to a safe spaceport for four individuals and myself. These individuals are Imperial technicians and privates who have had nothing to do with the atrocities done here."

"In exchange, I can provide you with a safe way out of this system."
Fiarr Melan'nel
player, 403 posts
Bothan Female
Talon 6
Sun 13 Aug 2017
at 21:15
  • msg #10

The Interrogation

Fiarr seemed unimpressed with Arcas's apparent indignance.  "What you would prefer?  You should be glad that you and the other Imperials are in a nice safe cell, being fed and provided with all your rights under intergalactic conventions for prisoners of war.  I can promise you most people wouldn't have been so polite.  The prisoners we rescued from below would gladly take you out into the hangar and remove your limbs one by one until you told us everything you know.  And believe me, I could do worse, much much worse if I wanted."

She leaned in closer, her features turning more feral.  "At present I'm the closest thing to a friend you have.  You are already guilty of more war crimes than I can count.  Even if you didn't participate, your guilt by association is enough to have you executed on more than a dozen Alliance worlds.  Don't sit there thinking we are equals, or that I even need your help.  At present all I have is the word of an Imperial officer he didn't do all the bad things everyone else did and some miraculous escape route.  You expect us to take your word for it?"

"So start talking.  If you're genuinely interested in helping more than fifty innocent prisoners receive justice, then tell me what you know.  Also provide me with a way to justify your claims of you and your friends' innocence.  If all your information pans out, then maybe we'll take you with us.  At the least we won't kill you."

This message was lightly edited by the player at 03:15, Mon 14 Aug 2017.
Devon Kismet
player, 1054 posts
Talon 7
ID: Rian Cloudrider
Sun 13 Aug 2017
at 21:58
  • msg #11

The Interrogation

The door slid open and a third person entered.  Unlike Arcas' other interrogators, this one was human, and male.
Standing about five and a half feet tall, with short cut blonde hair and a face that looked designed to grin.  He was dressed in a jump suit very similar to the bothan, and had a blaster holstered on his hip.  At the moment, the newcomer mainly looked like a man with a lot to do.

He nodded to his two companions as he entered, sat and listened silently as Arcas made his offer and Fiarr countered with her point about war crimes - he even nodded agreement, his expression hardening as he regarded the man opposite him.



OOC:  Welcome Arcas!  Like Kyvarr said, I hope we dont have to kill you.  But dont worry - even if you DO die I highly doubt it will be any of us three who does it.  we've got people queuing up outside for the privilege....  ;)
Arcas Endeel
player, 4 posts
Human Male
Aristocratic Officer
Mon 14 Aug 2017
at 06:53
  • msg #12

The Interrogation

Arcas leaned back. Alliance. So these were the Rebels he had heard reports about, both vitriolic and dismissive. The only official information he had received was that they were a terrorist group upsetting the order and necessitating the frankly overblown military response of the empire. Well, at least they were not pirates, mercenaries or other chancers.

The point about guilt by association hang in the air like a juicy polminade, but Arcas swallowed his desire to point out its judicial weakness in any fair court of law. Instead he concentrated on being as convincing as possible. He looked up, dredging his memory.

"For evidence to back my claims, go to the officer's quarters in hangar 2 barracks. There should be a datapad on the desk with written complaints and reports about the violations I have seen. The password is 'Sociological quandary". Most of them have been sent to the station commander, apart from a couple of more scathing ones. And if you have access to the station commander's personal terminal I wager you can confirm that they have been sent and what has become of them. Incidentally, I would be interested in that information too."

"As for the other ones I doubt they have anything written down, so you will have to trust my word on their innocence. I think that they understood that without the protection of an officer's rank, anyone speaking against the management the would have likely found themselves framed for treason or dead from an accident."

Having made his point, Arcas found time to acknowledge the man who had entered the room. Since the man did not seem to be eager to join the discussion, Arcas merely nodded in greeting and allowed him to talk first, if he indeed had something to say. Then he closed his eyes and exhaled the growing sense of antagonism away.

"And yes, I am grateful that your group has demonstrated more civility than I would have expected for anyone in this station to receive. Thank you. Frankly, that was the fact that pushed me to make this offer to you. "

OOC: Hello Devon! I don't think Arcas deserves anything worse than a punch in the face for being a smartass! But we'll see how it goes.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:59, Mon 14 Aug 2017.
Fiarr Melan'nel
player, 404 posts
Bothan Female
Talon 6
Mon 14 Aug 2017
at 07:54
  • msg #13

The Interrogation

Fiarr typed on her datapad.  "We will verify your claims at both ends.  Apart from your datapad code I will need your Imperial access codes for the mainframe computer to justify these letters were sent and logged.  These may verify your claims, in which case we may be more inclined to work with you."

"You still have not stated how you can supposedly get us out of the system.  You may think this is your ace in the hole but trust me, I can get the information out of you if I want to.  I'd rather you show your benevolance and true concern for the prisoners who have been greviously wronged here and volunteer that information freely with no promise of anything in return other than fair treatment under the Galactic Republic Articles for Treatment of Prisoners of War.  Which is generous of me since the Republic no longer exists and the Empire considers the Rebellion as a terrorist group and doesn't adhere to previous mentioned Articles.  Call it a leap of faith on your part."

Arcas Endeel
player, 5 posts
Human Male
Aristocratic Officer
Mon 14 Aug 2017
at 08:47
  • msg #14

The Interrogation

Arcas took his code cylinder and placed it on the table. "Here are all my access codes. If they do not give you mainframe access, I doubt I can be of further help."

"And the way out is the fact that one of my duties was hauling supplies. Out of boredom I memorized the clearance codes for getting past the Star Destroyers. Assuming the shuttle is still operational, I can get it out of the system without trouble. The comm officer knows my voice and should have no reason to suspect anything."
Devon Kismet
player, 1055 posts
Talon 7
ID: Rian Cloudrider
Mon 14 Aug 2017
at 23:53
  • msg #15

Re: The Interrogation

Arcas Endeel:
Arcas took his code cylinder and placed it on the table. "Here are all my access codes. If they do not give you mainframe access, I doubt I can be of further help."


Devon was sat slouched back in the chair, with his arms folded - as if he wished to stay as far away from the man opposite him as possible, without going to the actual effort of moving his seat.  He regarded the code cylinder on the table, but didn't reach out to take it.
"You know we've already got the commanding officers rank cylinder, right?"  Devon wondered briefly if they still had the rest of the commanding officer himself, and how many pieces the man was currently in.

It was the first time Devon had spoken in Arcas' presence; and aside from a correllian accent,
it revealed that the speaker sounded slightly impatient, which fitted with his general air of being a man with a lot to do...
"That password for your datapad - you use the same on the mainframe?  Because lets face it: if all we wanted was your rank cylinder, there's nothin' to stop us from takin' it."

"How about you tell us more about that shuttle an' the Star Destroyers.  Unlock codes for the shuttle.  Patrol routes an' schedules for the Destroyers.  That sorta thing.  Put some thought into it, be helpful.  Make us glad we're takin' this time to talk to you."
Fiarr Melan'nel
player, 405 posts
Bothan Female
Talon 6
Tue 15 Aug 2017
at 00:10
  • msg #16

Re: The Interrogation

Fiarr regarded the code cylinder but did not take it.  She had been about to mention the various high ranking code cylinders in their possession.  Had Arcas not wondered why they hadn't bothered taking it already?

"I should point out, this gentleman beside me is the leader of our team.  So I suggest you play nice with him because if he orders me to push you out an airlock, I will do so."

She'd actually do far worse but she knew Devon probably couldn't order such things.  That's why some of her grey ops remained exactly that.  What Devon didn't know couldn't keep him awake at night.
Arcas Endeel
player, 6 posts
Human Male
Aristocratic Officer
Tue 15 Aug 2017
at 06:03
  • msg #17

Re: The Interrogation

Arcas leaned in, looking at the man. "Did you also get his access key?" He extended his hand, "If you can provide me with a datapad I can give you mine. It would be faster for me to type, rather than start spelling out alphanumeric."

As for Devon's requests, Arcas talked. Every now and then he closed his eyes and concentrated. He gave the shuttle's codes and standard patrol and comm contact schedules he was aware of. On the topic of the Star Destroyers he ventured into his own speculation and guesswork; Most of the time for him the ships had been distant blips on the sensors. Apparently Arcas had never been scheduled for any operation where he would have been able to visit them. "Probably because they were worried I would invite a visit by Internal Security Bureau to evaluate their performance", he concluded.
Fiarr Melan'nel
player, 406 posts
Bothan Female
Talon 6
Wed 16 Aug 2017
at 03:23
  • msg #18

Re: The Interrogation

Fiarr reaches into her jumpsuit and pulls out a pocket-sized datapad which she slides over to Arcas.  Once he's finished typing in his code, she hands it and the code cylinder to Kyvarr.

"Have someone get those to Ten straight away.  See if this Imperial's story checks out."

She looks to Devon for a moment then dives back in.  "So while our techs look into your claims, let's consider what you want.  You want yourself and four others to receive safe passage to a spaceport.  Are you referring to an Imperial spaceport or a neutral location?  I assume the latter as you've technically just committed treason."
Arcas Endeel
player, 7 posts
Human Male
Aristocratic Officer
Wed 16 Aug 2017
at 06:29
  • msg #19

Re: The Interrogation

"Neutral, preferably with good connections to both the Outer Rim and galactic trade routes. I am not aware how the rest would like to continue after this, but I'd imagine discreet work to get their lives back on track", Arcas informs without missing a beat. Probably he had time to think about the next step.

"But should the situation not allow for choice, any spaceport would do. I merely wish to not find anyone dropped off to an uninhabited rock or out the airlock at an earliest convenience."
Dyre Helrak
NPC, 49 posts
Human Male
Talon 3
Thu 17 Aug 2017
at 00:20
  • msg #20

Re: The Interrogation

After a minute or so, Dyre limps into the room.

"Supposed to pick something up for Ten?"  He queried.

He stared at the prisoner intently while waiting for the cylinder and datapad.  He then nodded to Devon then limped out again.
This message was last updated by the player at 00:20, Thu 17 Aug 2017.
Fiarr Melan'nel
player, 407 posts
Bothan Female
Talon 6
Thu 17 Aug 2017
at 04:25
  • msg #21

Re: The Interrogation

Fiarr looked to Devon.  "Anything else boss?"
Devon Kismet
player, 1056 posts
Talon 7
ID: Rian Cloudrider
Sat 19 Aug 2017
at 23:02
  • msg #22

Re: The Interrogation

Devon rubbed his hands over his face and stared at nothing for a moment as he thought.
Then he looked at the Imperial opposite him.
"For the moment, we're puttin' you back in your cell so I don't have to spare someone to guard you."  he indicated Kyvarr
"Five here will escort you back to your cell."

After Kyvarr had delivered the defector back to his cell and returned, Devon looked at his two 'lieutenants'.

the discussion between Devon, Kyvarr and Fiarr has moved to PM so as to spare your blushes, Arcas ;)

(and hopefully to move things along a bit faster, apologies for my slow responses recently)

Master Servious
GM, 2141 posts
The ultimate power
in the universe!
Sun 20 Aug 2017
at 00:19
  • msg #23

Re: The Interrogation

Kyvarr quickly removes Arcas and returns him to his cell.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:19, Sun 20 Aug 2017.
Master Servious
GM, 2143 posts
The ultimate power
in the universe!
Sat 26 Aug 2017
at 23:56
  • msg #24

Missing prisoner

Fiarr and Devon leave their meeting and move off to speak with Arcas.  They wind their way through the corridors until they reach Arcas's cell.  A new guard stands out front.  Devon recalls that Kyvarr had gone off duty so it was logical that when she handed over, the guards were changed too.  Currently the cell was guarded by a wookie, one of the few who had managed to survive with the Alliance despite the lack of edible food.  He was incredibly emaciated for one of his kind but still looked like he could fold a speeder in half.  The pistol at his belt looked like a toy against his bulk.

He nodded and growled when he saw the pair.  When Devon asked him to open the door, he did so quickly then drew his blaster and stood ready.

Devon walked past him into the room, Fiarr on his heels.  When they entered the room they both stopped in surprise as there were only four prisoners instead of five.  Arcas was missing.




OOC: You seem to have 'lost' your prisoner!  The other four are still here and there's no sign of escape (can't exactly shimmy out the window on a space station!  Well you could try but the results would be. . .messy!)
Fiarr Melan'nel
player, 411 posts
Bothan Female
Talon 6
Sun 27 Aug 2017
at 01:40
  • msg #25

Missing prisoner

Fiarr looked around the room a moment then turned to Devon.  "While I'll admit you humans all look the same to me sometimes, I could swear none of these are our guy.  You sure we're in the right cell?"

She stepped outside and began speaking into her comm.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:25, Sun 27 Aug 2017.
Master Servious
GM, 2144 posts
The ultimate power
in the universe!
Sun 27 Aug 2017
at 11:55
  • msg #26

Missing prisoner

(Insert secret PM stuff)
Fiarr Melan'nel
player, 412 posts
Bothan Female
Talon 6
Sun 27 Aug 2017
at 23:06
  • msg #27

Missing prisoner

Fiarr comes back to Devon frowning.  "I can't get Two on the comm.  Pretty sure she took over security duties when Five went off shift.  Comms seem to be working, I just can't raise her."
Devon Kismet
player, 1059 posts
Talon 7
ID: Rian Cloudrider
Mon 28 Aug 2017
at 12:08
  • msg #28

Missing prisoner

As they entered, Devon looked around the cell.
"What.  The.  Fu-"
Behind him Fiarr said something then walked back out, talking on her comm.  Devon didnt hear.
He stood there, regarding the four prisoners, mind racing.  Trying to think of some scenario in which an escaped prisoner WASN'T a potential disaster.
Fiarr Melan'nel:
Fiarr comes back to Devon frowning.  "I can't get Two on the comm.  Pretty sure she took over security duties when Five went off shift.  Comms seem to be working, I just can't raise her."


"I want everyone on duty, now.  I want Two found."  Devon didnt shout, but the tension in his voice and the whiteness in the knuckles of his clenched fists betrayed his mood.  Tendons in his neck stood out as he turned to Fiarr and almost snarled.  "I want our Imperial 'friend' found.  And if you can come up with a compellin' reason for me to not shoot that guy on sight, I'll be interested to hear it."

He rounded on the four prisoners.
"Anythin' you guys wanna tell me?  We came here ready to cut a deal with you lot - get you outta here.  Right now, that's gettin' dumped straight down the disintegrator unless  someone can explain to me why I shouldnt."
This message was last edited by the player at 17:44, Mon 28 Aug 2017.
Fiarr Melan'nel
player, 413 posts
Bothan Female
Talon 6
Tue 29 Aug 2017
at 00:36
  • msg #29

Missing prisoner

Fiarr taps Devon on the shoulder and speaks in a language she knew Devon spoke.  [Language unknown: "Ted ard, Ol earillare som tioiouera limeng hiro ncwi ca caouekut po nititi chusar."].

She leads Devon outside and starts walking towards operations, speaking on the comm as she does.  "Five, get up.  Yes I know you just hit the sack.  Seven wants all hands on deck.  Security issue.  Two isn't responding. . .Yes of course I tried her comm.  Just get to ops now."

Fiarr turns to Devon.  "Five is enroute to operations, Ten is already there.  Who else do you actually want?  Not sure we need to pull Eight in, he needs to rest.  Five does too really.  Three looks like an AT-AT stepped on him.  Why don't we get a few people together, find out what's up and then plan?  For all we know Two fell asleep in a corner is behind a stack of crates getting wild with our resident Zeltron."

"Only other people are Nine, Sivren and the Alpha and Beta guys who are on station.  Some are resting some have duties already lacking prepping and guarding the shuttle.  You really want me to pull them."

Kyvarr 'Hammer' Dulvan
player, 399 posts
Cathar Female
Talon 5
Tue 29 Aug 2017
at 01:33
  • msg #30

Missing prisoner

Kyvarr was a very unhappy kitty when she walked into operations.  She's been asleep less than fifteen minutes when she'd been woken and she hadn't slept in over a day now.  Normally that wouldn't be too bad but she had spent most of that day planning, implementing and then dealing with the fallout of the skyhook attack.

She growled as Fiarr and Devon arrived, though her eyes were focused and her posture demonstrated she was ready for action.  "What's the problem sir?  We under attack?"
Dyre Helrak
NPC, 50 posts
Human Male
Talon 3
Wed 30 Aug 2017
at 09:53
  • msg #31

Missing prisoner

Before anyone can answer.  A message comes over every Talon's comm.

"All units, this is Delta Three.  Imperial escapee Lieutenant Arcas spotted in jail block B.  He's just shot a guard.  He's not breathing.  Security and medical emergency team to jail block B."
This message was last edited by the player at 10:10, Wed 30 Aug 2017.
Devon Kismet
player, 1060 posts
Talon 7
ID: Rian Cloudrider
Wed 30 Aug 2017
at 11:17
  • msg #32

Missing prisoner

Seeing how grouchy Kyvarr looked, Devon momentarily regretted getting her out of bed, but then remembered what was at stake right now.
He was drawing breath to explain when the comm crackled into life and Dyre saved him the trouble.
"There you go." he said quietly when Dyre finished speaking.

Devon switched his commlink to receive-only and gestured hurriedly for the other two to do the same.
"An' we still have no idea where Two is or what she's doin'.  For all we know our runner has her comm.  Or maybe she's workin' with him. Either way, he could be listenin' in."

OK, only ways off this station are the elevator, or the shuttle.  Or maybe you get to the comms an' call in one of those Destroyers.  Or maybe he ain't tryin' to get out at all - but what the hell's in block B that's worth the risk?"

Devon looks expectantly at the other two.
"So I figure we lock down that damn shuttle first, I can take care of that.  You two get after him."

Dyre Helrak
NPC, 51 posts
Human Male
Talon 3
Wed 30 Aug 2017
at 22:39
  • msg #33

Missing prisoner

Dyre's voice comes over the comm once more.  "Dammit.  Bastard got me by surprise.  He's locked me in with the Imperial senior officers.  Nearly shot me too.  Get me out and take that Imperial bastard down before he kills more people."
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