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Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium.

Posted by The NarratorFor group 0
The Narrator
GM, 173 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 02:38
  • msg #1

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Upon returning to the control room, Bane slides himself into the seat before the central control terminal and begins his search of security recordings, logs and messages for any clue as to the location of Sora's missing fortune. R5, who has landed the ship upon receiving the message that they have regained control of the estate, trundles into the control room shortly thereafter and plugs itself into the terminal beside Bane to assist in the search. Zirak stands behind them so as to oversee their progress. Ak-Yev does not join them, but instead departs with a troop of guards to begin organising the defences of the estate and isolate any remaining holdouts in the fortress. Sora is content to let the mercenary oversee this process, and perches himself upon the remaining security console, continuing his conversation with Eeth.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 338 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 02:40
  • msg #2

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"So why do the Jedi Crusaders hate the rest of the galaxy so much?" Sora asks Eeth, frowning.
Eeth Koth
NPC, 31 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 02:41
  • msg #3

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"We do not hate the galaxy," Eeth corrects him.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 339 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 02:42
  • msg #4

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"Right. Why are you at war with the galaxy?" Sora amends.
Eeth Koth
NPC, 32 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 02:43
  • msg #5

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"We are not at war with the galaxy either," Eeth once more corrects Sora, "We are at war with the Stratocracy, because Veers has declared war on the Living Force."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 340 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 02:44
  • msg #6

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"By disbanding the Jedi Order?" Sora queries.
Eeth Koth
NPC, 33 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 02:46
  • msg #7

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"It is much deeper than the simple disbanding of our Order," Eeth says grimly, "He and his officials do not believe in or respect the Force. They do not listen to its guiding or to those who are in touch with such things."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 521 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 02:50
  • msg #8

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Are we seriously asking a weakling who couldn't even get away from some pathetic Weequay what is going on with the Galaxy these days and why people cut his departmental funding?" Zirak scoffs destainfully.
Eeth Koth
NPC, 34 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 03:16
  • msg #9

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"It has nothing to do with funding," Eeth sniffs, "It has to do with where he is leading the galaxy. He must be stopped before he leads it to destruction."
Bane Malar
NPC, 546 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 03:17
  • msg #10

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"To be fair, he seems to be doing a pretty effective job of stopping himself without any assistance from you lot," Bane quips as he continues to type away.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:18, Wed 11 Dec 2019.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 341 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 03:28
  • msg #11

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Sora frowns.

"Is there no way to simply reason with him? The Stratocratic agent who befriended us seemed quite reasonable. And speaking of Sella," he adds, glancing to Zirak and Bane, "We need to track her down and rescue her."
This message was last edited by the player at 03:29, Wed 11 Dec 2019.
Bane Malar
NPC, 547 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 03:30
  • msg #12

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Bane does not appear to hear the weequay as he focuses very intently on the terminal before him.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 522 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 03:39
  • msg #13

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Why are we speaking of Sella? I do not see the smallest need for us to be speaking of Sella. We have a food source right here, so why do we need to think about her ever again, much less waste our time actually hunting her? I highly doubt she's the one who emptied these treasure vaults of all my credits," Zirak says reasonably.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 342 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 03:55
  • msg #14

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"We are speaking of Sella because you two let her captives get away, and instead of going after her, you headed straight for my estate and my credits," Sora flares, half rising, "Well, now the credits are gone and perhaps justice has simply been served."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 523 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 03:58
  • msg #15

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Captors, you mean. Or maybe you don't; you're right that she was probably working with them, trying to lure you into rescuing her by relying on your noble idiocy," Zirak sneers, dwelling darkly on this unfair thought.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 343 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 04:32
  • msg #16

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Captors," Sora corrects with a resentful glare at Zirak, "And I don't care what you two do. I am rescuing her before I attempt to access any credits. Eeth, can I count on your help?"
Eeth Koth
NPC, 35 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 04:33
  • msg #17

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"There are bigger issues in the galaxy than one missing Stratocratic agent," Eeth says firmly.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 344 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 04:35
  • msg #18

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"So I am going on my own then, am I?" Sora says, his voice dangerously calm, "Fine. But I'm taking that cube with me."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 524 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 04:56
  • msg #19

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Since it looks like we three are on the same side in thinking Sora is stupid for wanting to waste time rescuing Sella," Zirak says to Eeth, rolling his eyes at Sora, "Perhaps we can count on your help to knock him out and lug him back onto the ship until your precious Force has had time to talk some sense into him?"
Bane Malar
NPC, 548 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 05:00
  • msg #20

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Eeth opens his mouth to respond, but before he can do so Bane interrupts.

"Oh you've got to be kidding me..."
Eeth Koth
NPC, 36 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 05:00
  • msg #21

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"What is it?" Eeth asks darkly.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:45, Fri 12 June 2020.
Bane Malar
NPC, 549 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 05:14
  • msg #22

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"You weren't in Al-Campur two days ago, by any chance?" Bane queries, glancing at Eeth.
Eeth Koth
NPC, 37 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 05:15
  • msg #23

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"You know that I was not," Eeth replies, "Why?"
Bane Malar
NPC, 550 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 05:41
  • msg #24

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"I found this. Dated two days ago."

Bane angles the terminal screen so that Eeth and Sora are able to see it.
The Narrator
GM, 174 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 05:41
  • msg #25

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Across the top of the screen is the logo of HoloNet News. Below is an image of what appears to be Eeth Koth, partway through leaping across a massive, circular stone table around which a dozen weequay are seated. He presses a button and the image begins moving to depict Eeth flipping across the table, green lightsaber in hand, to impale the nearest weequay who had half risen with a cry of terror. He withdraws a grenade and hurls it into the centre of the table as smoke begins to fill the room and obscure everything aside from flashes of green and orange light in the haze.The recording continues as a slick, female voice sounds across the recording.
Velina Velreen
NPC, 1 post
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 05:43
  • msg #26

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"...Fear continues to spread across the planet of Sriluur following the assassination of the Ruling Council earlier this morning in what many are calling a Jedi Crusader terror attack. The Jedi, who has been identified as Eeth Koth, a prominent member of the terrorist organisation, remains at large, and citizens across the planet have been urged to remain indoors and alert. This is the organisation's boldest action since the attack on the Stratocratic Department of Military Research, and their first attack within Confederacy space..."
This message was last edited by the player at 01:47, Fri 12 June 2020.
Eeth Koth
NPC, 38 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 05:45
  • msg #27

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Eeth's eyes widen in bewilderment as he watches the recording.

"That is... not me..." he shakes his head in disbelief.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 525 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 05:48
  • msg #28

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Zirak narrows his eyes.

"Did you steal our credits?" he demands suspiciously.
Bane Malar
NPC, 551 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 05:52
  • msg #29

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Relax Zirak, I actually believe him," says Bane, "Though I suspect it might have something to do with our missing fortune," he continues grimly, swapping across to another image of what appears to be the treasury full of weequay soldiers packing aurodium ingots into crates, "These were cleared out a couple of days after your capture, Eeth, and around a week before the supposed 'terror attack'. My initial guess is that Sora's uncle thought he'd make use of your capture and frame you for the murder of the Sriluur ruling council. Not a terrible plan, you have to admit."
This message was last edited by the player at 05:53, Wed 11 Dec 2019.
Eeth Koth
NPC, 39 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 05:54
  • msg #30

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Eeth gives him a look which suggests he feels no obligation to admit anything of the sort.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:34, Wed 11 Dec 2019.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 526 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 06:01
  • msg #31

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"...At least tell me the bounty on his head now is worth as much as the credits he didn't steal?" Zirak says, eyeing Eeth with a mercenary gleam in his eye.
Bane Malar
NPC, 552 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 21:33
  • msg #32

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Bane types into the console, then nods, impressed.

"It's actually quite a decent amount-"
Sora Bulq
NPC, 345 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 21:34
  • msg #33

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"We are not handing over Eeth for a bounty," Sora says firmly, "Didn't you two hear him say he didn't do it?"
Zirak Derasir
GM, 527 posts
Wed 11 Dec 2019
at 23:31
  • msg #34

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Yes, we heard him say that he doesn't have anything worth sparing him for," Zirak sneers. "He has been abundantly clear on that. His only worth is as a food source, and even that is nothing if you won't eat him."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 346 posts
Thu 12 Dec 2019
at 03:09
  • msg #35

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"We need him to take us to the Jedi Crusaders," Sora replies, "We need all the information we can get on this cube."
Eeth Koth
NPC, 40 posts
Thu 12 Dec 2019
at 03:10
  • msg #36

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"We should leave immediately," Eeth says, "If your uncle sent any transmissions regarding the attack, it won't be long before we have half the galaxy on our doorstep."
Bane Malar
NPC, 553 posts
Thu 12 Dec 2019
at 03:11
  • msg #37

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"And speaking off..." Bane says ominously, typing away, "We have a ship entering the atmosphere, requesting permission to dock."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 528 posts
Thu 12 Dec 2019
at 03:23
  • msg #38

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Wonderful."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 347 posts
Thu 12 Dec 2019
at 03:41
  • msg #39

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Who is it?" Sora frowns, rising from his desk to approach Bane.
Bane Malar
NPC, 554 posts
Thu 12 Dec 2019
at 03:43
  • msg #40

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Your guess is as good as mine, Sora," Bane says unhelpfully, flicking a switch on the comm system beside the terminal, "They'll be expecting a weequay to answer to you'd better do the talking Sora."
This message was last edited by the player at 03:56, Thu 12 Dec 2019.
Aurra Sing
NPC, 1 post
Thu 12 Dec 2019
at 03:58
  • msg #41

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Blockade runner to Ruul," comes a cold, female voice in Basic, "I'm here for the Jedi."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 348 posts
Thu 12 Dec 2019
at 03:59
  • msg #42

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Sora sends the others an ominous glance, before coughing and leaning closer to the comm.

"Um... Jedi?"
Aurra Sing
NPC, 2 posts
Thu 12 Dec 2019
at 04:06
  • msg #43

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

There is an impatient sigh from the other end of the comm.

"Korak was expecting me, right? What platform am I heading for?"
Sora Bulq
NPC, 349 posts
Thu 12 Dec 2019
at 04:08
  • msg #44

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Um, right..." Sora says, "Right... The Jedi... Yes..."

OOC: Sora Bulq rolled 3 using 1d20. Bluff.
Bane Malar
NPC, 555 posts
Thu 12 Dec 2019
at 04:11
  • msg #45

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Bane places a pained hand to his helmeted forehead, bringing up a schematic of the Bulq Estate and silently tapping Platform Three.
Aurra Sing
NPC, 3 posts
Thu 12 Dec 2019
at 04:12
  • msg #46

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Hello? Is anyone there?" comes the female voice impatiently.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 350 posts
Thu 12 Dec 2019
at 04:13
  • msg #47

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"Ah, yes, sorry," Sora says, "You are cleared for Platform... Platform Three."
Aurra Sing
NPC, 4 posts
Thu 12 Dec 2019
at 04:14
  • msg #48

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Fine," says the female voice, "Just make sure you have the Jedi ready."

With that the comm clicks off.
Bane Malar
NPC, 556 posts
Thu 12 Dec 2019
at 04:15
  • msg #49

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"Real smooth, Sora," Bane shakes his head darkly.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 529 posts
Thu 12 Dec 2019
at 04:46
  • msg #50

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"... So what now?" Zirak sneers.
Bane Malar
NPC, 557 posts
Mon 16 Dec 2019
at 00:09
  • msg #51

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"Now," says Bane confidently as he snatches up his blaster rifle and begins to stride to the door, "We find out what Korak was up to, and hopefully where he sent all that aurodium."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 351 posts
Mon 16 Dec 2019
at 00:11
  • msg #52

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Right..." Sora says doubtfully as he unclips his lightsaber and strides after Bane.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 530 posts
Mon 16 Dec 2019
at 01:16
  • msg #53

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Zirak looks disappointed that their immediate goals don't include eating Eeth, but rallies at the thought of credits, also following Bane.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:20, Mon 16 Dec 2019.
Bane Malar
NPC, 558 posts
Mon 16 Dec 2019
at 03:28
  • msg #54

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Find Ak-Yev and tell him to meet us at the platform," Bane instructs Sora as he makes his way out into the corridor outside, "We'll need a weequay to meet whoever this lady is, and she may recognise you."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 352 posts
Tue 17 Dec 2019
at 02:24
  • msg #55

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Sora nods, flicking on his comm and speaking in Sriluurian with Ak-Yev as they hurry down the corridor.
The Narrator
GM, 175 posts
Tue 17 Dec 2019
at 02:28
  • msg #56

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Bane leads the way, following the schematic diagram of the facility on the datapad he carries before him. They walk swiftly and silently for most of the journey, however, as they near the exit to the platform Eeth speaks up.
Eeth Koth
NPC, 41 posts
Tue 17 Dec 2019
at 02:30
  • msg #57

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"So what exactly is your plan? I hope you don't intend to hand me over to this bounty hunter?"
Zirak Derasir
GM, 531 posts
Tue 17 Dec 2019
at 02:32
  • msg #58

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Why would we hand lunch over to dinner?" Zirak smiles nastily.
Bane Malar
NPC, 559 posts
Tue 17 Dec 2019
at 02:44
  • msg #59

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

If Bane is smirking, his helmet conceals it from his companions. He adds nothing further to Zirak's answer.
Eeth Koth
NPC, 42 posts
Tue 17 Dec 2019
at 02:45
  • msg #60

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Eeth narrows his eyes at Zirak, but before he can respond they are joined by Ak-Yev who comes jogging up the corridor behind them.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:48, Tue 17 Dec 2019.
Ak-Yev
NPC, 70 posts
Tue 17 Dec 2019
at 02:48
  • msg #61

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

He gives Zirak a respectful bow upon reaching them, "Emissary," before turning his attention to Sora, "You summoned me?"
Bane Malar
NPC, 560 posts
Tue 17 Dec 2019
at 03:15
  • msg #62

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"He did," Bane answers, "There is a bounty hunter landing on the platform, and the odds are fairly high that she is the one Korak gave our treasure vault to. Or even if she doesn't have it, she'll know who does. She is apparently here to pick up Eeth Koth. Your job is to get her to come inside where we will be waiting to ambush her."
This message was last edited by the player at 03:15, Tue 17 Dec 2019.
Ak-Yev
NPC, 71 posts
Tue 17 Dec 2019
at 03:18
  • msg #63

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Ak-Yev glances at Zirak, raising a questioning eyebrow.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 532 posts
Tue 17 Dec 2019
at 03:24
  • msg #64

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Quay demands it," Zirak assures him regally.
Ak-Yev
NPC, 72 posts
Tue 17 Dec 2019
at 03:31
  • msg #65

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Ak-Yev bows once more to Zirak, before barking an order in Sriluurian to two weequay guards nearby, who form up to flank him as the door opens and the trio stride out onto the platform.
Bane Malar
NPC, 561 posts
Tue 17 Dec 2019
at 04:01
  • msg #66

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"All right," says Bane as the door closes once more, typing the screen of his datapad to bring up a recording of the empty platform as Ak-Yev and the two guards walk into view, "Let's find out who we're dealing with..."
The Narrator
GM, 176 posts
Wed 25 Dec 2019
at 06:33
  • msg #67

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

A modified blockade appears on the horizon a moment later, making its way steadily towards the platform. It slows as it draws nearer, eventually coming to a halt above the platform where it hovers as its landing struts are lowered with a burst of steam of depressurisation. It sets down and the boarding ramp is lowered. A few seconds later a white skinned female with an auburn topknot appears to descend the ramp, closely followed by a male trandoshan and a IG-86 assassin droid.
Bane Malar
NPC, 562 posts
Wed 25 Dec 2019
at 06:33
  • msg #68

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Oh crud..." mutters Bane.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 533 posts
Wed 25 Dec 2019
at 07:51
  • msg #69

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"What's with you? They don't look so tough to me," Zirak sneers.
Bane Malar
NPC, 563 posts
Wed 25 Dec 2019
at 10:33
  • msg #70

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Bane glances up from his datapad to stare at Zirak.

"That's Aurra Sing," he says, as if this explains everything, then, at Zirak's continued blank look, "She's only one of the most deadly bounty hunters in the galaxy. And vindictive. Your unfortunate weequay devotee out there is going to find himself toast if he doesn't do some pretty amazing bluffing. And, well, he's a weequay, so..."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 534 posts
Wed 25 Dec 2019
at 11:08
  • msg #71

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Time to find out if we can force choke through monitors?" Zirak suggests.
Bane Malar
NPC, 564 posts
Wed 25 Dec 2019
at 12:19
  • msg #72

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Bane surveys the former Sith lord for a moment longer, before shrugging and passing him the datapad.

"Be my guest."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 535 posts
Wed 25 Dec 2019
at 12:35
  • msg #73

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Stretching out with the force, Zirak has done the traditional Sith pinching gesture with one gloved hand.

OOC: Zirak Derasir rolled 16 using 1d20+3.  Force Grip.
Roll DC 15 Will Save vs Dazed + 3d6 physical damage. Successful save for 1/2 damage.
Aurra Sing
NPC, 5 posts
Wed 25 Dec 2019
at 23:40
  • msg #74

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Aurra Sing, who had just reached the foot of the boarding ramp and begun striding menacingly towards Ak-Yev, halts, clutching one hand to her throat in confusion as she struggles to breath.

OOC: Aurra Sing rolled 13 using 1d20+10. Will Save.
Aurra Sing is Dazed.
Zirak Derasir dealt 13 points of vitality damage to Aurra Sing.
This message was last edited by the player at 09:03, Sat 04 Jan 2020.
Bane Malar
NPC, 565 posts
Wed 25 Dec 2019
at 23:42
  • msg #75

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Well, what do you know," Bane says, reluctantly impressed as he unslings his rifle, "Think you can keep holding her there?"
Zirak Derasir
GM, 536 posts
Wed 25 Dec 2019
at 23:54
  • msg #76

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Zirak shrugs and keeps on choking.

OOC: Zirak Derasir rolled 20 using 1d20+3.  Force Grip.
Roll DC 20 Will Save vs Dazed + 3d6 physical damage. Successful save for 1/2 damage.
Aurra Sing
NPC, 6 posts
Mon 6 Jan 2020
at 06:12
  • msg #77

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Aurra continues to clutch her throat as she stares at Ak-Yev in a mixture of confusion and rage. With her other hand she fumbles for one of the blasters holstered at her side.

OOC: Aurra Sing rolled 18 using 1d20+10. Will Save.
Aurra Sing is Dazed.
Zirak Derasir dealt 11 points of vitality damage to Aurra Sing.
Ak-Yev
NPC, 73 posts
Mon 6 Jan 2020
at 06:14
  • msg #78

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Ak-Yev seems just as confused as Aurra. He quickly unholsters his own blaster as the Trandoshan and IG unit level their rifles at him.

OOC: Ak-Yev rolled 18 using 1d20+1. Initiative.
Bane Malar rolled 17 using 1d20+3. Initiative.
Sora Bulq rolled 15 using 1d20+3. Initiative.
IG-86 rolled 13 using 1d20+2. Initiative.
Bossk rolled 8 using 1d20+3. Initiative.

This message was last edited by the player at 06:29, Mon 06 Jan 2020.
Bane Malar
NPC, 566 posts
Mon 6 Jan 2020
at 06:24
  • msg #79

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

A moment later the door to the landing platform slides open once more, and Bane and Sora come charging out, rifle raised and lightsaber ignited.

"Go for the biocomputer!" Bane shouts to Sora as he fires at the Trandoshan, who quickly ducks back behind one of the landing struts, "It should knock her out!"

OOC: Bane Malar dealt 13 points of vitality damage to Bossk.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:29, Mon 06 Jan 2020.
Ak-Yev
NPC, 74 posts
Mon 6 Jan 2020
at 06:29
  • msg #80

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"I take it we are no longer trying to get them to come inside?" Ak-Yev says to Bane dryly as he and his guards dart forward, firing at the IG-86 unit, which twists and turns to dodge the blasts with methodical agility.

OOC: Ak-Yev dealt 10 points of vitality damage to IG-86.
Bane Malar
NPC, 567 posts
Mon 6 Jan 2020
at 06:38
  • msg #81

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"What gave it away?" Bane shoots back tersely, ducking lower as the IG unit launches a series of answering blasts at the pair.

OOC: IG-86 dealt 9 points of vitality damage to Bane Malar.
IG-86 dealt 18 points of vitality damage to Ak-Yev.

Sora Bulq
NPC, 353 posts
Mon 6 Jan 2020
at 06:44
  • msg #82

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Sora gives a shout as he charges past the pair, swinging his lightsaber around in a well aimed slash which severs the antenna protruding from Aurra's head a few centimetres above her skull. With a shriek of pain she collapses forward, spasms for a few seconds, then lies still.

OOC: Sora Bulq dealt 18 points of damage to Rhen-Orm Biocomputer.
Bane Malar
NPC, 568 posts
Mon 6 Jan 2020
at 06:45
  • msg #83

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Well, it actually worked," observes Bane as he advances a few paces.
Bossk
NPC, 1 post
Mon 6 Jan 2020
at 06:47
  • msg #84

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

The Trandoshan growls something in Dosh to his droid companion, before retreating up the boarding ramp of the ship.
IG-86
NPC, 1 post
Mon 6 Jan 2020
at 06:52
  • msg #85

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Agreed," replies the IG unit, retreating after him as the boarding ramp raises after him.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 537 posts
Mon 6 Jan 2020
at 07:00
  • msg #86

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Zirak, having no difficulty crediting himself for all of this, smiles smugly.
Bane Malar
NPC, 569 posts
Mon 6 Jan 2020
at 21:02
  • msg #87

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Leave them," Bane shouts to Sora over the roar of the corvette's engines as it begins to lift off, "Grab her and take her inside. I've no idea how long we've got until she wakes up."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 354 posts
Mon 6 Jan 2020
at 21:03
  • msg #88

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Sora nods, deactivating his lightsaber as he stoops to swing Aurra's unconscious body over his shoulders and make his way back into the fortress.
Bane Malar
NPC, 570 posts
Mon 6 Jan 2020
at 21:07
  • msg #89

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Bane gestures for Ak-Yev and the others to follow as he backs up, watching the cruiser rise off the platform and soar off into the air.

"Remind me never to mess with you," he says to Zirak as enters the landing bay door and closes it behind them, then, to Sora, "Plonk her down and let's search her for any datapads or the like."
This message was last edited by the player at 04:03, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 356 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:05
  • msg #90

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Sora nods, slumping Aurra's body in the centre of the hallway as he crouches to examine her.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:05, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 538 posts
Mon 6 Jan 2020
at 22:21
  • msg #91

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Zirak, whose smug self satisfaction has multiplied by a factor of ten at this rare praise from Bane, completely ignores Eeth's eyebrow's implied insult.
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:22, Mon 06 Jan 2020.
Bane Malar
NPC, 579 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:08
  • msg #92

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Bane crouches beside him, swiftly unholstering the pair of blasters strapped to Aurra's waste and placing them in his pack. He then begins to search the pouches at her belt.

"Three lightsabers?" he says, withdrawing the weapons one after another, "Looks like someone has been killing Jedi."
This message was last edited by the player at 04:08, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Eeth Koth
NPC, 43 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:11
  • msg #93

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"That is my lightsaber!" Eeth says in surprise, gesturing to the last of the three hilts to be withdrawn from the pouch. It flies through the air into his outstretched hand as he speaks.

"I do not know how she came to possess it."
This message was last edited by the player at 04:11, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Bane Malar
NPC, 579 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:14
  • msg #94

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Korak must have given it to her," Bane surmises, shaking his head as he pulls out a credit chip, a thermal detonator and a computer spike from Aurra's pouch, "Well, there's no datapads here, or aurodium. Sora, take her down to that containment field we found old horns in."
This message was last edited by the player at 04:14, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Eeth Koth
NPC, 43 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:16
  • msg #95

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Eeth sends Bane a reproachful glance.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:16, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
The Narrator
GM, 177 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:16
  • msg #96

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

The party proceed down to the detention cells once more, and within a few minutes they have Aurra securely fastened and floating in the containment field.
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:16, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Bane Malar
NPC, 573 posts
Mon 6 Jan 2020
at 23:14
  • msg #97

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Now the question is just how we wake her up," Bane says, hands on his hips as he stares thoughtfully up at the unconscious, floating assassin.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:17, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Ak-Yev
NPC, 77 posts
Mon 6 Jan 2020
at 23:17
  • msg #98

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"We could try a medpac?" Ak-Yev suggests.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:17, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Bane Malar
NPC, 579 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:17
  • msg #99

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Those things have it out for me," Bane says darkly.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:45, Mon 01 June 2020.
Ak-Yev
NPC, 79 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:18
  • msg #100

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Ak-Yev frowns at Bane, stepping forward as he withdraws a medpac.

"They are not sentient. They do not have it out for certain beings."

He inserts the medpac into Aurra's thigh as he says this, and presses a button. With a gurgle it's injector needle jerks out and sprays bacta across the weequay's pants and boots.

OOC: Ak-Yev rolled 5 using 1d20. Treat Injury.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:18, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Bane Malar
NPC, 579 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:18
  • msg #101

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Bane stares at Ak-Yev's bacta soaked pants.

"You were saying?"
This message was last edited by the player at 04:18, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Ak-Yev
NPC, 79 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:18
  • msg #102

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Ak-Yev narrows his eyes at Bane as he snatches another medpac from his belt and jams it into Aurra's thigh once more with decidedly more force than necessary. He punches the button, and this time it is Aurra's own pants which are sprayed with bacta.

OOC: Ak-Yev rolled 14 using 1d20. Treat Injury.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:18, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 356 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:19
  • msg #103

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Perhaps," says Sora hastily as a fuming Ak-Yev reaches for a third medpac, "We might try using the Force to awaken her?"
This message was last edited by the player at 04:19, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Bane Malar
NPC, 579 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:19
  • msg #104

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Just when it was starting to get fun," Bane complains as Sora places a restraining hand on Ak-Yev, "Fine, but let Zirak do it. We don't want you accidentally sucking the life out of her."
This message was last edited by the player at 04:19, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Bane Malar
NPC, 576 posts
Tue 7 Jan 2020
at 06:10
  • msg #105

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Zirak looks offended at the idea that he's considered safer than Sora.

"I don't see why that's a problem. He needs a food supply anyway. Unless you think she knows where our credits are."
This message was last edited by the player at 04:19, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Bane Malar
NPC, 579 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:20
  • msg #106

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"I'm guessing she does," Bane replies, "And I'm certainly not letting her get killed until I'm sure she doesn't."
This message was last edited by the player at 04:20, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 541 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:21
  • msg #107

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Zirak seems to see the force of this, and a blueish light wells up from his fingers above Aura Sing. Unfortunately for Zirak, though, his blue light splutters weakly and dies.

OOC: Aurra Sing has healed 5 points of vitality.
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:21, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Aurra Sing
NPC, 9 posts
Tue 7 Jan 2020
at 06:15
  • msg #108

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Whether it is due to Zirak's rather pitiful healing efforts, or simply by chance, Aurra gives a gasp and her eyes snap open a few moments later. They swiftly narrow as she directs a venomous gaze about her captors, lingering on Eeth.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:21, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Bane Malar
NPC, 579 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:21
  • msg #109

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Hello Aurra," says Bane, advancing a step, "I believe you have something that belongs to us."
This message was last edited by the player at 04:21, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Aurra Sing
NPC, 10 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:22
  • msg #110

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Aurra turns her attention to the bounty hunter, and a cold smirk crosses her face.

"Bane Malar."
This message was last edited by the player at 04:22, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Bane Malar
NPC, 578 posts
Tue 7 Jan 2020
at 06:23
  • msg #111

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"So you have heard of me," Bane says, sounding pleased with himself, "I must say I'm rather flattered."
This message was last edited by the player at 04:22, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Aurra Sing
NPC, 10 posts
Tue 7 Jan 2020
at 06:26
  • msg #112

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Yes, Xizor's little goon," Aurra sneers, "You, what? Fetch the ale? I do hope Xizor won't be too put out when I kill you."
This message was last edited by the player at 04:22, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Ak-Yev
NPC, 80 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:24
  • msg #113

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Xizor?" Ak-Yev frowns.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:24, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 357 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:25
  • msg #114

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Goon?" Sora adds.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:25, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Bane Malar
NPC, 579 posts
Tue 7 Jan 2020
at 06:51
  • msg #115

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Bane ignores the pair.

"Prince Xizor does not drink ale," he sniffs, decidedly less pleased by this description of his vocation, "And you needn't worry about him being put out, since I have no intention of being killed by you or anyone else for that matter. Now, Korak paid you a bunch of aurodium, didn't he?"
This message was last edited by the player at 04:25, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Aurra Sing
NPC, 11 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:26
  • msg #116

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Where is Korak?" Aurra asks, ignoring Bane's question.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 542 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:26
  • msg #117

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"What is 'ale'?" Zirak mutters to Ak-Yev.
Ak-Yev
NPC, 81 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:26
  • msg #118

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"It is a drink, Emissary," Ak-Yev murmurs back, "Similar to-"
Bane Malar
NPC, 580 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:27
  • msg #119

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Can we try to focus here?" Bane complains, glancing at the pair before turning back to Aurra.

"Why? Did Korak promise you more once the job was done?"
Aurra Sing
NPC, 12 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:35
  • msg #120

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Aurra gives Bane a longsuffering look, before rolling her eyes.

"I don't know anything about this 'job' and aurodium you keep babbling on about," she sneers, "Koth has a bounty on his head and Korak contacted me saying he'd caught him. I'm just here to collect him."

OOC: Aurra Sing rolled 18 using 1d20. Bluff.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 543 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:38
  • msg #121

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"If she doesn't have credits, I say we eat her."
Aurra Sing
NPC, 13 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:47
  • msg #122

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Aurra sends Zirak a sneer.
Bane Malar
NPC, 581 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:48
  • msg #123

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"We found Eeth's lightsaber on you," Bane says patiently to Aurra, "Now, I'm guessing Korak gave it to you to make the assassination of those weequays look more legit. What did you use, out of interest? A holographic disguise matrix or some kind of transformation serum?"

OOC: Bane Malar rolled 19 using 1d20. Sense Motive.
Aurra Sing
NPC, 14 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:49
  • msg #124

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Aurra shifts her sneer to Bane, and remains obstinately silent.
Bane Malar
NPC, 582 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:52
  • msg #125

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Look," says Bane reasonably, "We don't care about you murdering the Sriluur Ruling Council-".
This message was last edited by the player at 04:53, Thu 09 Jan 2020.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 358 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:53
  • msg #126

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"We don't?" says Sora sharply.
Bane Malar
NPC, 583 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:54
  • msg #127

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"All we want," continues Bane, ignoring Sora, "Is that aurodium. You give us the aurodium, and we let you go free."
Aurra Sing
NPC, 15 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:55
  • msg #128

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"You sure your friends are okay with that?" Aurra says skeptically, glancing at the pair of Jedi glaring at her.
Eeth Koth
NPC, 44 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:58
  • msg #129

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Because of her half the galaxy will be hunting me," Eeth says coldly, "She's not going anywhere."
Bane Malar
NPC, 584 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 04:59
  • msg #130

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Half the galaxy was hunting you anyway," Bane waves a dismissive hand, "This is hardly the worst thing you Crusaders have done. But without those credits you are much more likely to get caught."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 359 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 05:01
  • msg #131

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Half the galaxy is hunting me as well, if it's any consolation," says Sora.
Bane Malar
NPC, 585 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 05:03
  • msg #132

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Exactly," says Bane brightly, "Even more need for credits to fund your going underground."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 544 posts
Thu 9 Jan 2020
at 05:12
  • msg #133

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Zirak seems to see the sense of this logic.
Eeth Koth
NPC, 45 posts
Sat 1 Feb 2020
at 09:20
  • msg #134

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Eeth narrows his eyes at Bane, but does not argue any further.
Bane Malar
NPC, 586 posts
Sat 1 Feb 2020
at 09:22
  • msg #135

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Bane nods, taking this as agreement as he turns expectantly back Aurra.

"Well?"
Aurra Sing
NPC, 16 posts
Sat 1 Feb 2020
at 09:25
  • msg #136

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Aurra eyes Eeth appraisingly, then Sora, then Zirak. At last she returns her attention to Bane.

"The aurodium is at my hideout," she says guardedly.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:31, Fri 12 June 2020.
Bane Malar
NPC, 587 posts
Sat 1 Feb 2020
at 09:27
  • msg #137

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Bane gazes back at her expectantly, sighing at length.

"And where might that be?" he prompts impatiently.
Aurra Sing
NPC, 17 posts
Sat 1 Feb 2020
at 09:28
  • msg #138

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Aurra eyes him calculatingly.

"Let me go and I'll take you to it."
This message was last edited by the player at 02:31, Fri 12 June 2020.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 545 posts
Sat 1 Feb 2020
at 12:11
  • msg #139

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Or we can just break her mind with the Force," Zirak sneers intimidatingly.
Aurra Sing
NPC, 18 posts
Wed 3 Jun 2020
at 01:40
  • msg #140

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Aurra sneers back at Zirak.

"I'd like to see you try."
This message was last edited by the player at 01:46, Wed 03 June 2020.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 546 posts
Wed 3 Jun 2020
at 03:33
  • msg #141

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Zirak smiles coldly as he stretches out his hand, holding it a few centimetres from the side of Aurra’s head.

OOC: Zirak Derasir rolled 21 using 1d20+5. Drain Knowledge.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:21, Fri 12 June 2020.
Aurra Sing
NPC, 19 posts
Fri 12 Jun 2020
at 02:23
  • msg #142

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Aurra's fists clench as she begins to tremble, glaring defiantly at Zirak. After several moments her smug smile returns as Zirak's own smile fades and he lowers his hand.

OOC: Aurra Sing rolled 29 using 1d20+10. Will Save.
Bane Malar
NPC, 588 posts
Fri 12 Jun 2020
at 02:23
  • msg #143

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Well?" prompts Bane after a moment, not sounding hopeful.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 547 posts
Fri 12 Jun 2020
at 02:25
  • msg #144

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Failed attempts to shatter minds always make me feel hungry," Zirak notes, eyes glinting an ominous red, "Is there any reason to bother about keeping her alive for the aurodium if we can't get it anyway?"
Bane Malar
NPC, 589 posts
Fri 12 Jun 2020
at 02:26
  • msg #145

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Well, we can get it if she is alive to lead us to her ship..." Bane says carefully.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 548 posts
Fri 12 Jun 2020
at 02:27
  • msg #146

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Zirak stares coldly at Aurra for a moment longer.

"Fine," Zirak allows at length, grudgingly, "I suppose she might as well live, since Sora needs something to feed on."
Bane Malar
NPC, 590 posts
Fri 12 Jun 2020
at 02:29
  • msg #147

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Exactly," says Bane, sounding relieved, "All right, Aurra, we'll do this your way for now. But try to betray us and I won't make any effort to stop Zirak here from bringing you to an unpleasant end."
Aurra Sing
NPC, 20 posts
Fri 12 Jun 2020
at 02:30
  • msg #148

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Aurra narrows her eyes at Zirak, but nods reluctantly.
Bane Malar
NPC, 591 posts
Fri 12 Jun 2020
at 02:31
  • msg #149

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Bane pauses a moment longer, before advancing to flick the deactivation switch on the disruptor field, releasing Aurra who falls heavily to the ground.

"So, where is this hideout of yours?"
Aurra Sing
NPC, 21 posts
Fri 12 Jun 2020
at 02:34
  • msg #150

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

Aurra picks herself up, eyeing Bane resentfully for a moment as she brushes herself off.

"Onderon," she says at length, "My hideout is on Onderon."
Bane Malar
NPC, 592 posts
Fri 12 Jun 2020
at 02:37
  • msg #151

Chapter XIV: Framed In Aurodium

"Had to be in Mandalorian territory, didn't it?" Bane mutters to himself darkly, then louder, "You'd better not be lying. Very well, Onderon it is."

OOC: End of Chapter XIV...
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