In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 22):

OK. Assume $50,000 spent in much needed spare parts and filling up with supplies, yes? You can get 1 dton of supplies crammed in around the car and in spare space you find around the ship. Happy to run with that?

Sure, That's Fine...

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 24):

The trip to Seru is a little tense, but the small planet is still deserted. As long as you travel far enough away from it before departing, it may even stay that way. You are able to move away after arrival, to ensure some stealth.

"Where to next?"

 Adigarma to refuel ... center GG ...once in Hyper space Sdian starts talking with his crew about why they ran from the last ship and to get some specific things he shouldn't do to avoid issues.

17:00, Today: Sdian McGuire rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,4,5.  Talk with the Girls.

Jurelda laughs, I know you won't cause any of the same issues, Sdian and you can touch  or be suggestive without fear. Yes, I'll let you bed me and will try and bed you if I feel the need.  This causes some giggles and laughter.

Luretha nods, yup, no problems, I enjoy a good feel and a regular fucking, no question ... and I like the idea of being able to express my wants and needs with you too.

Nelaroi is giggling, You know how hard I am to get between the sheets ... and I will happily be your learning model for female anatomy as longas I am not busy.

Yung No nods You ask and be gentle, we not have a problem. Maybe I show you things, maybe.

He learns that the last captain reduced their pay since they were obviously enjoying all the attention and that counted for rewards too. The Ladies differed and packed when the hit Dzosuiken but the 1st Mate refused to let them off the ship, that's when he learned about why Yung No had those dumb oriental sticks linked together as she hit him squarely in the family Jewels, and then was pushed out of the way by Jurelda and Luretha, Yung No gave him a chop as she passed and Nelaroi resisted the need to treat his wounds. That was why they wanted a new ship quickly, as they expected the crew to come looking and weren't at all sure how the officials would respond.

And they pop out at the center GG at  Adigarma

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 27):

Despite the banter, the women who know you still understand that you are  in their eyes, still pretty much a kid, and you don't get the satisfaction from them you were looking for. But you know the boundaries, and as long as you don't try to push them you know you will be fine.

You exit out from hyperspace at Adigama, and sensors detect a pair of Gashiddas at the inner and outer gas giants, but none here. You are detected, but you can fully refuel and refine and then depart long before they get here.

Next system?

The middle GG at Lirkig to refuel.

I annotate the location of the two Gashiddas at  Adigarma.


With everything going on, it's only during the long jumps that Sdian has any time to consider fooling around. He feels Luretha is the most likely to be willing and applies his attentions there with gentle suggestive actions rather than anything overt. He openly comments that age is relative, not being interested in being seen as a boy when he commands the ship.

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 29):

No worries. Make a Sex Appeal roll, with -2 for the age difference.

Next system and planet?

Sdian has no such skill/ability/advantage, his will/IQ is 12 ... looks like a lot of touchy feely but no action... yet.

We slip into Raamim and look for the guild. We use our modified Vilani IFF, not Giri's.

[Private to GM: 12:56, Today: Sdian McGuire rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,4,5.  Luretha self control.
12:58, Today: Sdian McGuire rolled 14 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,6,6.  Interest  -2. ]

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 31):

Lol surely not the first 16yo to assume too much from a cougar! Getting a little ahead of ourselves with systems too.

It is the 22nd of August by the time you arrive in Lirkig system.There are three gas giants here and a desert planet...which one did you jump to? Raamim would be next system...

Lirkig System, 22 Aug 2177, supplies 1895/2000 (35 per week), Fuel left: 2 parsecs. 2000 supplies = 12 tons = 1 dTon, about the mot you can squeeze in around the car and medical goods.

In reply to Fate (msg # 32):

From msg 29 - The middle GG at Lirkig to refuel. I want to arrive at Raamim with fuel as there are no gas giants.

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 33):

The middle gas Giant once again is not patrolled, so you can refuel, and do so. Entering hyperspace as the fuel is refining, you have sufficient refined fuel for this jump.

Exiting at the planet, or at another planet and then flying to the planet?

Raamim System, 29 Aug 2177, supplies 1860/2000 (35 per week), Fuel left: 2 parsecs.
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In reply to Fate (msg # 34):

Nearby, as I want to scan the place (Passively first) before heading in.  If anyone asks , we'll claim to have had a pre-jump issue or something ..passing asteroid ... something.

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 35):

The nearest planet would be a small barren planet in an elliptical orbit that will pass by within 40 hours of the colony when you arrive, but is likely to shield your arrival well.

That sounds good, lets go there and see what we find ... not interested in customs officials and the like.

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 37):

You jump to the small planet and hide in its shadow for a bit before slowly rolling around it to observe. You do not seem to have been seen.

In reply to Fate (msg # 38):

That's nice, let's do a passive scan before we do anything else.

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 39):

A passive scan indicates a trio of Shamshir in orbit around the planet, staying together, and accompanied by a pair of Gashiddas.

Whoa! seems someone feels this place is important ... Let's watch and see how they treat incoming ships ...

BTW, is this cargo "Contraband?"or is it legal?

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 41):

There are not a lot of incoming ships. You may have to wait several days.

This is before the blockade was lifted. This region is still heavily patrolled, apparently.

The Medical supplies of Terran origin have been declared contraband by Lemrukiri. Contraband is defined by those in charge....

Of course ... so perhaps we should move on and come back after making our delivery.

We'll jump into Pakha, middle GG and try to refuel, our escape is to Ausmuliam if beset.

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 43):

There are 5 gas Giants at Pakha, and you target the middle one. There are two Gashiddas there, but the size of the planet means you exit hyperspace about 300,000 miles from them. With your speed you could feasibly run away, drawing them away from the planet, and then double back through the gas giant to refuel.

Or head to Ausmuliam.

Pakha System, 6 Sep 2177, supplies 1825/2000 (35 per week), Fuel left: 1 parsecs.

In reply to Fate (msg # 44):

Well if we head away from them and scoop fuel, can we still stay ahead of them? Or perhaps go around the GG a ways before scooping fuel.

Assuming we can scoop fuel and depart, we'll head for Udikkaa, we want to stay away from the Planets, so probably one of the inner GG, as the Vilani seem to have the outer ones posted looking for enemy ships jumping in ... maybe the inner most, or not depending on which is further from the planet.

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 45):

Generally the colonies are inside of the Gas Giants, so the inner are the most heavily defended, but since smugglers often use the outer ones, there are often patrols there. Vilani generally lack or are scared of jump points directly to stars, because they are a little more risky, but they are not usually defended.

By leading them in a big circle, you can get around them and refuel...but there would need to be a tactics roll to get around them without giving them a shot at you.

Pakha System, 6 Sep 2177, supplies 1825/2000 (35 per week), Fuel left: 1 parsecs.

OK, we try it, ask Nelaroi to give it her best shot


[Private to GM: 20:50, Today: Sdian McGuire rolled 11 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,3,4.  Tactics.  Missed by one...
20:53, Today: Sdian McGuire rolled 7 using 3d6 with rolls of 4,2,1.  Nelaroi Piloting .  Made by 7]