"You know, for a Sith Lord and the most feared of the Jedi Crusaders, you two are depressingly poor duelists," Bane complains as he squeezes off two more blasts, each one finding its mark as two more of the technicians are sent crashing to the floor.

OOC: Bane Malar dealt 15 points of wound damage to Clan Bulq Technician.
Bane Malar dealt 16 points of wound damage to Clan Bulq Technician.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:08, Mon 09 Sept 2019.

"Not helping," Sora shoots back through gritted teeth as he narrowly parries two more blasts.

"Oh, I'm sorry," says Bane dryly, "I wasn't aware that I could make the situation any worse."

Zirak doesn't have the freedom to send Bane a dirty look, though Bane senses he would like to. Instead he stretches out his left hand, as dark tendrils of energy arc out and plunge themselves into the chests of three of the remaining technicians. As one they give garbled cries and collapses lifelessly to the stone floor. The wound beneath his damaged armor appears to heal, though as it does so Zirak seems to go slightly opaque. This only lasts a moment, and as the dark tendrils dissipate his healed flesh returns to normal once more.

OOC: Zirak Derasir used Drain Life on Clan Bulq Technicians.
Zirak Derasir healed 9 points of wound damage.

The remaining technician glances at his dead companions in horror. He spares a glance at the comm unit in the desk behind him, but then drops his blaster and sprints for the door.

"Leave him-" Sora shouts, a moment too late as a blast from Bane strikes the weequay squarely in the back. He glares at the bounty hunter before turning his attention back to the remaining pair of guards crouched behind the desk.

OOC: Bane Malar dealt 13 points of wound damage to Clan Bulq Technician.

One of the guards darts up to fire at Sora, who ducks one blast and parries the other back at the guard, forcing him to duck back down as the blast whizzes back centimetres over his head.

OOC: Clan Bulq Elite Guard dealt 10 points of vitality damage to Sora Bulq.
Sora Bulq dealt 11 points of vitality damage to Clan Bulq Elite Guard.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:25, Mon 09 Sept 2019.

The second guard is forced to dart backwards as Zirak rounds the desk, slashing at his neck and chest. The guard is able to avoid being decapitated, but is left sprawled on his back as Zirak continues to advance.

OOC: Zirak Derasir dealt 27 points of vitality damage to Clan Bulq Elite Guard.

The other guard is also forced back as Sora rounds the other side of the desk, blasting at the Jedi as he retreats. He curses as blasts from Bane and Ak-Yev whiz past his ear and shoulder, hunching lower as he backs toward the door.

OOC: Sora Bulq dealt 19 points of vitality damage to Clan Bulq Elite Guard.
Bane Malar dealt 13 points of vitality damage to Clan Bulq Elite Guard.
Ak-Yev dealt 9 points of vitality damage to Clan Bulq Elite Guard.

The guard on the ground fires twice at Zirak, who easily bats the blasts aside before impaling him before he can rise.

OOC: Zirak Derasir dealt 3 points of vitality damage to Clan Bulq Elite Guard.
Zirak Derasir dealt 19 points of damage to Clan Bulq Elite Guard.

The remaining guard fires at Sora, but the weequay deflects the blast back into his stomach, sending him slumping backwards with a garbled gasp.

OOC: Sora Bulq dealt 4 points of vitality damage to Clan Bulq Elite Guard.
Sora Bulq dealt 7 points of wound damage to Clan Bulq Elite Guard.

"Leave him," Sora instructs Zirak sharply, gesturing to the injured guard who groans weakly, clutching his injured stomach. With a wave Sora sends the guard's weapon clattering out of reach.

"Bane, get these doors closed and sealed," he adds to the bounty hunter as he peers warily up the empty corridor outside.

OOC: Sora Bulq used Move Object on blaster rifle.

"Yes," says Zirak, reluctantly refraining from decapitating the injured guard, "Preferably before any of those rolling droid things arrive."

With some effort Bane pulls one of the dead technicians from the central control desk, before seating himself and beginning to type away.

"You didn’t skimp on your security system," Bane compliments Sora as he examines the screen before him, "Coreguard by the looks of it. Now this is when R5 might actually be useful."

"Can you slice it?" Sora asks, frowning as he continues to glance warily into the corridor outside. It remains empty for now, but the sound of hurried footsteps and clanking metal can already be heard echoing from around the corner.

"I can," Bane replies proudly, "Luckily for you I always carry one of these."

He withdraws a cylindrical datachip from his pocket, holding up for Sora to see. At the weequay's blank look he sighs, plugging it into an outlet in the desk before him.

"It's a Bonkik Disruptor," he explains, "Can get you into almost any system, though it corrupts itself in the process. They're not cheap, but I think the situation warrants it."

"Yes, yes, they're very special," Sora says quickly, glancing at the corridor once more, "Any progress with that door?"

Even as he speaks, a pair of droidekas come rolling around the far end of the corridor and come racing toward them. Sora has just ignited his lightsaber once more when the door gives a hiss and closes with a dull thud.

"You see? Plenty of time," says Bane lightly as he continues to type at the desk, "Now let's see if we can't locate your uncle..."

OOC: Bane Malar rolled 35 using 1d20+17. Computer Use (Bonkik Disruptor).

Zirak, meanwhile, busies himself with searching the technicians' bodies for credits or anything else of value. He seems to find little of value, and with an unimpressed snort he rises once more.

OOC: Zirak Derasir rolled 6 using 1d20+2. Search.

Even as Zirak searches the bodies, he hears the telltale gasping and spluttering of Sora battling with the darkness within him.

"No... I... can't..." the Jedi manages as he staggers forward and his injured leg gives way, sending him crashing to the floor in spasms.

"Perfect timing, as always..." Bane groans as the darkness begins to gather around the Sora's palpitating form. He surreptitiously rises from his chair and moves safely a few paces behind Ak-Yev.

Zirak acts swiftly. Using the Force he swings the injured weequay guard into the air, sending him crashing down upon Sora. This action has the desired effect. Or at least the effect desired by Zirak. Dark tendrils swiftly entwine about the guard, who gives a growl of surprise and terror as his skin quickly blackens and the life drains from his eyes. After a moment the darkness fades and his lifeless form slumps unceremoniously onto the floor beside Sora, who returns to himself, the flesh on his leg considerably healed. He continues to lie where he is, panting for a moment.

OOC: Zirak Derasir used Move Object on Clan Bulq Elite Guard.
Sora Bulq used Drain Life on Clan Bulq Elite Guard.
Sora Bulq healed 10 points of wound damage.
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:09, Mon 09 Sept 2019.

"Quick thinking Zirak," Bane compliments the Sith as he cautiously peers out from behind Ak-Yev and makes his way back to the computer once more.

"Thank you," Zirak preens smugly, as the blackened body of the weequay collapses to the floor.

"Have I succeeded in making my point yet, Sora? Or do you intend to keep making me force-feed you indefinitely before you will take some initiative in managing your condition?"
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:12, Mon 09 Sept 2019.