Chu-Shkar continued to monitor the droid's signal as it was destroyed, seeing if it transmitted any data before it exploded.

rolled 27,28 using 1d20+15,1d20+15.  use computer.
rolled 27 using 1d20+10.  know tech.

'These tubs don't even have weapons, armour, or much of anything else.' Lyla admitted, recalling she'd nixed the idea of upgrading them anyway. But they struggled against TIEs in the Alabak's Gold, so a dinky little asteroid hopper stood no chance in any event. 'But they are designed for scooting through asteroid fields and they have a sensor-reflective hull. Maybe the TIEs won't spot us? What are our chances?'

An eye on the scanners Chu-Shkar did not detect any outgoing transmission when the probot exploded. For now it seemed the Verpine fleet would be safely hidden in the asteroid field.

The Rebels safety was yet to be decided. The TIE patrols would if the got close enough detect the Verpine hoppers. The Rebels would be undetected if they entered the asteroid storm or they could stay out of the asteroid storm and try to evade the patrols, both would require a skilled and lucky pilot.

Evading the TIE fighter patrol the Rebel took the asteroid hoppers into the asteroid storm. Storms were common place in the asteroid field, the hoppers without any shielding were usually flown around such storms. Any collision would have to be avoid or they would be smashed into pieces.

Rocks and debris of all sizes was hurled around them, frightening close to the hoppers.

OOC Pilot skill checks from Klyn and Rynn.

00:05, Today: Klyn Cors rolled 29 using 1d20+10.  pilot.
Yehaaa ^^


Klyn apparently quickly remembered how to pilot in dire situations, so he guided the small vessel quite skillfully.

'Sharing nav data. Follow our course and you might be right... Watch that asteroid to port.' Lyla supplied to the other hopper over comms as she operated the navigation computer. But then she realised she was probably just telling Klyn and Rynn what they already knew and might just be distracting them, so she shut up and let them get on with it.


OOC: I thought I'd give a cooperation bonus, but failed.
10:07, Today: Lyla Rahn rolled 9 using 1d20+6.  pilot - cooperation.

Flying through the storm required some skilful piloting. Klyn often confined himself to the engine room of the Alabak's Gold but machines and starships were innate to him, the control came simply and the hopper leapt through the smallest gaps in the asteroid storm.

Either unlucky or not so attuned Rynn wasn't able to get the small unarmoured starcraft through the storm unharmed. An asteroid struck the hopper, everybody onboard were thrown about but so far unharmed. Gripping the controls Rynn managed to wrestled them to maintain a their flight path and bring them out of the storm to reach the other hopper. The hopper was damaged but they were able to continue their journey.

Once through the storm there was no trace of any Imperial pursuit or presence for the remainder of their trip. They safely finished their journey to Research Station Shantipole.

Once close it was easy to determine which asteroid their destination was. The Research Station was one of the largest asteroids they had seen. Large enough that tiny moonlets orbited around it. Through their viewports and sensors they saw the airlocks and repulsor-beam units, haphazardly placed in typical Verpine fashion. Of the two hangars the first was obviously a target of the Empire's attack, it was a shambles. Frayed wires and other debris floated freely within the shattered confines, drifting lazily into space through the now-dead force field. A blackened ship lay twisted against the wall. Five Imperial techs in full vacuum suits move about the hangar's semi-darkness surveying the damage.

The second hangar is well-lit and undamaged. Dozens of stormtroopers stand guard while unarmoured technicians load boxes on a large Imperial shuttle. Two other ships sit unattended in the corner, Commander Ackbar's Mon Calamari shuttle the Out Runner and the very familiar and welcome sight of the Alabak's Gold.

OOC Perception and Knowledge: Physical Sciences from anyone that wants to roll.

"Yes!" exclaimed Klyn as they spotted the Gold, thinking it was a just reward for the very stressful flying he just did.

"Well, I guess we have found our escape shuttles.  I'm sure Ackbar will be happy to see his too."

15:23, Today: Klyn Cors rolled 16 using 1d20+11.  Physical Sciences.

'There's my big beautiful boy!' Lyla cheered as she recognised the fat turtle-like form of the Alabak's Gold. She was just glad to see it, the odd ship that had become her home and her ride. 'I guess that confirms it: an Imperial spy or two stole our ships. And we're getting them back.' she decided, resolved to try. After all, they had no other option for a getaway.

As they orbited, she closely scanned the two hangars, one wrecked, the other much too well guarded, but they couldn't let that stop them trying. 'Let's scout these, then get to our airlocks.'


OOC: Perception 20

Tera smiled on seeing the gold...though with a tinge of sadness. Now an Imperial spy had taken the ship they'd have to turn the vessel in. It would be too well known as a rebel ship. "Hey...doesn't that mean we'll have like 4 ships to escape in? 2 of these new fighters the gold and ackbars shuttle? It gives us a lot of options, but it means we need to prioritise what we want."

"WE need the B-Wings, and the Gold, but Ackbar's shuttle? WHY would we need that?" Chu-Shkar asked through his translator.

'And why wasn't it back with Ackbar at the other station?' Lyla added wonderingly, but should give up on trying to understand his arrangements. 'I don't see the B-Wings here, we need to destroy them anyway. Let's decide on ships when we get there, in case our mission priorities change, which they will.'

The rebels were able to land their hoppers on one of the moonlets and observe the base before their began their raid. Glistening ice-crystals deposits can be seen in spots all over the asteroid. A large dome rises out of the top of the asteroid, covering the colony agrifactory.

'Careful, there's a mobile laser cannon in the undamaged hangar, there, near the entrance.' Lyla pointed out for the others. 'And they have four TIEs docked in there, hanging from the ceiling. Getting out is going to be even harder than we figured on.' Because of course it would be.

"Of course it harder than we expected, when will we learn?" Klyn answered ironically.
"Ice means an airlock opened, so I see 4 at the moment." he added.

He tried to find the two they had picked for their entrance.

"You guys act like any part of this is going to be easy." Rynn said. "Just infiltrate a imperial base and steal a bunch of ships without getting killed. Super easy except for the extraction." He inspected the base, trying to look for the best way into it before they made there attack.

'Where have you been? I'm quite sure this will be painfully difficult.' Lyla retorted over the comlink. Checking the plans versus the asteroid turning in front of them, Lyla tried to match the hangar bays and airlocks. 'We want airlock number 3, left of that wrecked hangar bay. You want airlock number 2, right of that good hangar bay. We all set on the plan?'

"WHICH team do you want me on lieutenant?"

OOC: I think you're already on Team Steal-Stuff with Rynn and Tera, as I suggested in post #77. I think we've been going with that. Since you're on the other hopper with them, it's a bit late to change now. :)

OOC: Noted.

Klyn nodded at Lyla's guidance and started to move the small vessel toward their destination. He tried to be as stealthy as possible, of course.
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The ice deposits on the asteroid surface when pointed out by Klyn made finding the airlocks simple. Klyn flew toward airlock #2. Rynn flying toward airlock #3.

OOC Pilot checks from Klyn and Rynn please.

The flight in the asteroid took a toll on Klyn, or maybe he felt too distracted by the Gold and an 'it will be easy' feeling, but something went wrong.


07:03, Today: Klyn Cors rolled 11 using 1d20+10.  pilot.

oops

Rynn darted his ship on the most efficient path to the hangar.




21:13, Today: Rynn Culmar rolled 29 using 1d20+10.  pilot.

OOC Continued in Airlock 2 and Airlock 3.