Alim looks around, and assesses the situation. He looks down at himself, and then glances over to confirm that, indeed, the right side gang was fleeing. Alim sighs, grateful that has passed. He addresses Katara, "I am fine, thank you for asking. It is a shame such things had to take place with civilians around. How are you managing, Katara?"
Once Alim hears the security guards arrive, Alim takes another deep breath and stands to assess the situation. As he stands, he puts his pistol away. The glowing yellow sword disappears, and as Alim opens his hand, the little yellow orb emerges once again. It circles Alim slowly, starting at his ankles and working his way up. To an on-looker, it seems as though his orb is giving him a thorough inspection. Upon reaching Alim's head, the orb settles once again at shoulder height, ready to move with Alim. Looking around, Alim sees the guards, and begins to walk towards them.
The gang members to the right finish slipping away. Dahlia creates a burst of healing energy but the members of the gang seem to be dead already so are unaffected.
Seeing both Dahlia and Alim approach after the guard shouts nobody move startles them and all three draw their weapons but notice that both of you are unequipped. Not putting their weapons away, one guard says Look hear, you lot look new to the station and not part of the pesky gangs. We want no trouble, just answers. Each of you, tell us what happened here.
The medics scurry over different bodies to check them over for signs of life, calling in some body bags.
Tool gets up from the dead body and run over to kreel to check on him. Giving him a once over
One of the security guards fires a warning shot at the ground as Tool ignores them and runs to another dead body. We have a lot of dead bodies and you are the people still here to question. Stop messing around and tell us what happened or this will end very messy for all of us. You will be a literal mess for my friends to clean, and I will have paperwork I don't want to fill out. So just cooperate. Drop any weapons, approach and give us your side of what happened. No funny business!
Hux stands completely motionless as soon as the first order comes from the guards, shocked by the disobedience of the others he seeks up quickly to appease the guards.
You are correct, we are quite new to the station. we had just stepped off of this shuttle when a fight broke out in the middle of the hanger. It appeared to be between two gangs positioned on the right and left firing across the hanger. My friend Katara was hit with a stray laser and our associate here was killed. Katara fired back, neutralizing one of the left gang members and I fired in the direction of the last one on the left and told them all to disperse. Alim ducked behind cover and Tool went to check on the fallen civilians. Shortly after that you all arrived and an medic said “Please yell if you are in need of medical services” then you said “Nobody move! We need to gather witnesses for this incident”. I'm sure you can confirm this with the video surveillance system. He have seen enough bloodshed today I'm sure my companions are just shaken from the incident and mean you no disrespect.
Tool throws his hand up Hey now I'm just trying to help people. I was the last one off the shuttle I didn't see much other then people getting hit. And my friend Kreel got hit Tool points at the dwarf laying on the hanger floor. Sorry just trying to help my friend.
Addressing Alim's question I'm doing fine, nothing that can't be shrugged off. Thanks for asking.
Moving his gaze to the officers. Pfft firing a weapon at the people who had helped to protect and heal the innocent lives these officers were likely sworn to protect, dishonorable.
Hello officers, like Hux here said we were caught in the middle of a gang firefight upon exiting the shuttle. I fired in response to getting hit by laser fire and managed to take down one of the gang members. At the same time Dhalia moved to make sure that as few innocent lives were lost as possible by providing healing. Tool was simply checking on a friend who we were meant to meet here and it appears he has died.
Alim, alarmed at the drawing of weapons realized something must have been said when he was getting up and didn't quite hear them. He raises all four hands and stops where he is.
Alim, looking around, sees that there is still some movement among his new group of acquaintances, and goes to call to Tool, as the security guard fires his shot. Alim turns back to the guards, and goes to speak, but find himself interrupted by Hux. Once Hux is done speaking, Alim turns to the guards and speaks, "It is as he says, Guards. The only few additions I would like to add is one of the group that fled just before your arrival was known as the Downside Kings. All three of them got away, I don't believe they took much damage, if any at all. I do apologize for alarming you with my movement, I didn't hear you tell us to not move. I figured coming over to you to discuss what had happened was easier than shouting it from where I was behind those barrels."
At that moment, Alim sees Tool move out of the corner of his eye. His hands fly into the air, and he calls his truce to the officers.
Alim looks back at the officers, "We have all come here to speak with Kreel about the Starfinder Society. Do you happen to know where we should go from here?..." Alim looks back at where Kreel lays. He thinks for a moment, and then looks back at the officers. "Do you happen to know Kreel personally? I want to make sure that Kreel gets a proper burial, or at least is laid to rest according to his customs. His life was lost coming to recruit us, and I only wish to make sure he is properly cared for..." Alim looks at the guards, and nods, and walks slowly over to Kreel. He looks down at where his body lays, his dirty blue overalls and brown work boots dusted with wisps of singed grey beard hairs, the only remnants of what used to be Kreel's head. Alim adjusts the body to look more cohesive, his feet together and his hands resting on his chest. Alim sits with his feet touching, to create a triangle shape with his legs. His lower hands touch into a prayer pose in front of Alim's chest, as his upper wrists join as his fingers naturally relax and curl in, creating an open heart-like shape. Alim begins to speak softly to himself, and slowly the yellow orb begins to move, leaving its wispy yellow trail behind it. This time, however, it moves off of Alim and slowly moves across Kreel, from one side to the other and back again. The yellow orb slowly works its way down from the severed neck to his toes. Upon reaching his toes, the yellow orb goes back up to where Kreel's head was. The yellow orb slowly moves from side to side, but as it leaves its dusty yellow trail, it seems to almost create an image of Kreel's head. The dust lingers until the yellow orb has reached the severed neck. The orb then pauses, as through pleased with its work, and makes its way back to Alim's shoulder. The yellow dust lingers, and the image of Kreel's face is one of peace, and Alim takes his prayer posed hands and sets them right above the yellowed face. Alim continues to speak softly, until he raises his voice back into a regular tone, he speaks in his native tongue, "Yakun fi salamin, wahid mae alkun." With that, the yellow image disperses, and slowly drifts away, towards the stars.
Alim slowly stands, and acknowledges Katara's statement to the officers. Alim makes his way back to where he stood previously. "Do you have frequent problems with the Downside Kings? Or gangs in general? It is a shame for innocent lives to be lost in such a manner as Kreel lost his."
Dahlia echoes what the others say, and adds some commentary on the station as a whole.
"It seems the rumours about the hospitality of this station were unwarranted. Try showing up before the bad guys leave next time."
But after some complaining, is compliant with the security detail.
Two of the guards listen closely to the stories you tell, taking notes on their portable computers. The third guard moves to question a few people who fled the scene. The medics continue to work on clean up of the bodies.
...and our associate here was killed...
...And my friend Kreel got hit
We have all come here to speak with Kreel about the Starfinder Society... Do you happen to know Kreel personally?...
You were a friend of Kreel? He is indeed a member of the society but always a book type rather the typical adventurer we see. He was a recruiter for them and often met the new recruits and showed them around the city. Are you members of the society?
Sorry just trying to help my friend.
I understand the distress of losing a friend but until we confirm your story, we don't know if you are part of what happened or victims trying to help. We asked you to stop and explain and you ran by. We need this situation cleared up. We don't like using force in these situation, hence the warning shot, but we couldn't be sure you weren't an enemy.
... managed to take down one of the gang members...
You managed to take out a gang member? If your story checks out, we may find some compensation for you.
It seems the rumours about the hospitality of this station were unwarranted. Try showing up before the bad guys leave next time.
We have the best average response time in all pact worlds, at least up here outside of the spike. From the notification of anything amiss, we were here in under 12 seconds.
I would like to add is one of the group that fled just before your arrival was known as the Downside Kings... "Do you have frequent problems with the Downside Kings? Or gangs in general?
The Downside Kings? Are you sure that was who the gang was? They are never public up here. They normally stick to being down in the spike. Did you catch who the other gang was?
One of the medics shouts One of the bodies over here is wearing the Level 21 Gang patch, but the other body isn't. Odd.
Another weird one. They don't come up here ever. We do not normally have this sort of crime here, its usually just checking suspicious people to make sure they aren't smuggling anything.
"Did kreel have any enimies on the station?
Was there any valuable cargo scheduled to be delivered today?
Are these two gangs known for engaging each other?
Are you capable of questioning the dead?
Alim looks to the Guard, "I am not personally part of the Society yet, but Kreel I believe had spoken to all of us about joining... He was a very persuasive one. Not that it would've taken very much.." Alim looks back to where Kreel's body is currently being tended to. He turns back to the Guard, full of questions. "Do you have a lot of gangs here? Any reason in particular that you can think of why these two gangs might have been quarreling out in this sort of area? What sort of gangs are these?"
Like Alim, I was coming here to the station to speak with him about joining the society, I didn't really know him well personally, not yet at least. He was the only person i knew of on the station though and seeing how well guarded this plaxe is i think id like to stick with you guys while we are here. I mean we are all here to join the society and I don't exactly feel safe with these guys showing up seconds after I need them and then threatening the victims. What do you guys think?
Tool still standing there Can I put my hands down now? I'm with you Hux safer in numbers
"I might as well stick with you guys for now, you're the only ones around here not brandishing a gun to get what you want." Dahlia says,looking crossly at the guards.
"Did kreel have any enimies on the station?
We do not know him well. He is up here showing people around frequently and we know he is part of the society, but beyond that, not much. He never caused problems and not one we would expect end up on the wrong side of a gang fight, that's for sure. Not sure what else he does for the society besides bring new ones in.
Was there any valuable cargo scheduled to be delivered today?
There is always cargo going in and out. We get notifications the people who pay for some extra security but nothing should be going on in this bay or near by ones today.
[quite=Dahlia] Are these two gangs known for engaging each other?
Any reason in particular that you can think of why these two gangs might have been quarreling out in this sort of area?
As we said, these gangs never come up here. We are only stationed in this area so we don't know much about them. We know they exist but as far as we knew, they were too small time to try anything up here and so we don't keep tabs on them.
Are you capable of questioning the dead?
We personally aren't, but I am sure someone is capable. That's some costly magic you are asking for though. I am sure the society will launch their own investigation.
"Do you have a lot of gangs here?
Up here, not gangs like this. We see white collar crime up here. So some organized crime but not the type that break out into shoot outs.
then threatening the victims
You got threatened for ignoring orders on a crime scene! And once again, I would like to you find a faster security unit around.
Can I put my hands down now?
Yes, just no funny business
"I am not personally part of the Society yet, but Kreel I believe had spoken to all of us about joining
I was coming here to the station to speak with him about joining the society
If you are looking to join the society, we can over you directions to the Lorespire Complex. It is their base of operations. If you are headed that way, we can release his gear to you for you to give to the society. As I said, they will probably open a private investigation and us taking it to the evidence locker will just take unnecessary time and paperwork. We will take the body but family or the society can pick it up to take care of him in what ever way fits.
Tool putting his hand down now We should head to where he said there base of operations is drop off the gear and notify them of all that happened. And see if they can patch up lizard breath over there.
Might as well stick together since we all came for the society
"we'll take those directions to the Lorespire center, and the belongings of poor kreel here, and be on our way. Sooner rather than later. Perhaps they have some useful information."
As they are leaving the area and well out of earshot of the guards,
"You should know that I don't miss anything, but lucky for you I know how to keep my mouth shut."
Alim nods as he takes in the information given by the Guards.
Alim goes over to the attendants that are taking care of Kreel and takes all the belongings that the guards do not need to take with them. He folds the clothing with dignity, setting the Starfinder Society badge in a prominently displayed location, and tucks the computer under the clothes. Alim's top right arm cradles it closely. He is somber and quiet as he listens to the group talk.
Alim nods at Hux, Tool, Katara, and Dahlia. " I agree. Let us stick together and be on our way."
Alim looks back at the Guards. "Is there anything further that you will be needing from us?"
The security guard who left to talk to other witnesses comes back over and says that all the other witnesses have matching stories to yours and the surveillance film has been reviewed and that it backs up your story as well. Well, unless you have anymore questions for us, you are free to go. If my suspicion is correct about you getting compensated for defeating a gangster, we will contact you with a reward. Thank you for your time. Ohh before we forget, the Lorespire Complex in the Ring district not too far from here. The guards give you pretty direct directions to the complex that keeps you on main paths the whole time. It is a short distance away.
When you arrive at the location that you were given, you find a large complex with multiple buildings within. The biggest and most eye catching building is the tall spire at the center of the complex. This is the building that the complex gets its name from. In front of the complex is a sign that denotes this as the Lorespire Complex and also has the starfinder society symbol below.
Reaching the inside of the spire takes you to a receptionist office. Attached to the office is a small waiting room. No one is in the room except a female human sitting at the desk. Hello there friends, I have not seen you fine folk in the complex before. She looks down at her computer for a moment, looks back up at you to give you a once over, back to the computer. No one has a scheduled meeting with you lot this afternoon, what can I do for ya?
On the walk to the starfinder building Tool took all the sights all the different species that are on the station in . How is there not more vilence going on with all they species living on top of each other. All the cultural differences seams like they all would be at each other's throats. Tool walked in aw of everything he sees he has never been anywhere like this before. He kept up with the group as they walked but there where a few times he had to scurry to keep pace Hux can you believe this place it's crazy
I know what you mean, its like we could do whatever we want, be whoever we want and no one would stop us. The people here are truly free.
Dahlia chuckles "Free to kill each other perhaps. You wonder that those so different in close proximity to one another get along, but a station full of humans is just as likely to fight as a station full of aliens. "
Tool looks at Dahlia Humans aren't the best species to go with there they enslaved there own and there entire existence it full of pointless violence. Humans are almost as bad as vesk. tool looks over at katara no offence katana.
None taken tool, I can't refute the actions of my race. Also it's Katara, not katana. Though the katana is a pretty nice sword.
The katana is a vary nice blade. You have good taste in blades. This place is just amazing. Tool walked in wonderment.
Once in the spire, Dahlia relays the unfortunate news about Kreel and tells the woman why they have come.
"We intended for Mr Kreel to assist us with entry into the society. As that is now impossible, it may be wise to connect us with another recruiter."
Dahlia watches the woman when she relates the information about the gunfight, still not convinced Kreels death was random.
The moment you mention the death of Kreel, the receptionist breaks into tears. She listens to the whole story but sobs loudly throughout it. When the story concludes she responds Well, I am sure Chiskisk will be interested in meeting you. She looks at her computer screen, types something really quick. They should be wrapping up a meeting any minute now and I bumped their next scheduled thing so they should be right with you in just a few moments. You can go ahead and wait in the waiting room right there and some one will retrieve you when they are ready. I am truly sorry you had to witness this sort of thing.
As far as you can tell, Dahlia, the receptionist's reaction was truly upset and shock.
The waiting room is quite and empty. After several minutes, a young human comes into the room and says Chiskisk is ready for you now. He leads you deep into the spire to the office and opens the door for you. Inside, you find a cluttered but clean office. Seated behind a polished and unadorned plastic desk, there sits a Shirren.
The Shirren is the 3rd sex of their race called "host". They prefer the pronoun "they" "them" and "themself".
The Shirren is wearing understated business clothes and is
nervously flexing their antennae from side to side. Telepathically the Shirren says Welcome, please sit. I am Chiskisk, of the Starfinder Society. Allow me to offer you some filtered water and processed-protein wafers. The Shirren ways it's hand towards a side table with some wafers and a canteen of water.
Once you settle with your your refreshments or seating situation, Chiskisk continues to talk telepathically with the group. I am sorry that I cannot welcome you to Absalom Station under better circumstances. I assure you that such attacks are not a daily occurrence, though I realize that is likely small comfort to you. I am pleased that none of you were seriously hurt, but I grieve for Duravor’s death. He was a valued member of the Society, and a friend. May the Lady of Graves be kind in her judgment of his soul. The shirren bows their head momentarily, then looks up, their compound eyes glittering.
What puzzles me is the reason behind the attack. Chiskisk taps a few commands into their computer. According to
the incident report just released by station security, two gangs were involved in the attack: the Downside Kings and the Level 21 Crew. Gang wars are not uncommon on the station, but they usually confine themselves to the more lawless sectors like the Puddles. It is rare for street gangs to battle openly in public areas like the docks. I cannot help but wonder whether all is as it seems. There must be a reason why those two gangs were at Docking Bay 94 at that time—the time of your arrival, coincidentally. But was it coincidence? Were you and Duravor just innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire, or might you and he have been specifically targeted? And if so, why?
My understanding is that you are interested in becoming Starfinders, and since you were witnesses to the attack, I would like to ask you to investigate the incident on behalf of the Society. Find out exactly what happened and why. It may simply be a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time—I have no doubt station security will rule it so—but if Duravor was murdered, I would like to find justice for my friend. At the same time, this will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your own skills and abilities and show the Society that you are worthy of the title ‘Starfinder.’ Good luck.
Walking from the docks to the office, Alim is quietly walking behind everyone, listening but not contributing.
Alim remains deep in thought as the young human leads the group to Chiskisk's office. Alim clutches Kreel's things closely as they arrive in the office space.
Alim looks at the place that Chiskisk motioned to sit and does so. He looks to the food and water, and then back to Chiskisk, sounding a bit disconnected. "I do not wish to offend you, but my family has long upheld the tradition of not eating in front of other's. I do hope you understand." Alim's fingers on his lower hands intertwine in one another and, resting his elbows on his knees, he rests his head on them. Alim seems a bit uncomfortable with the telepathy, as he shifts uneasy in his chair, but does his best to stay still. At the mention of the Lady of Graves, Alim closes his eyes for a moment. When he reopens them, it seems as though the Alim that was on the shuttle had returned.
At the mention of investigating this further, Alim seems to brighten back up. Seeing that Chiskisk seemed to be through speaking, Alim speaks up, "Chiskisk, I would be honored to investigate this further. Kreel died in an unbalanced manner, and if there is more to it, I wish to see the balance restored. Speaking of which..." Alim slowly uncurls his arm that has so protectively held onto Kreel's personal belongings. "I wish for you to take Kreel's things. I do not know if he has family or anyone close enough to have his personal possessions, but they should be given to whoever you believe should have them." Alim hands over the clothing, his eyes lingering on the Starfinder badge that was once proudly donned on the front of his overalls.
A thought passes.
"Chiskisk, you said you were part of the Starfinder Society, but you did not identify your rank, or position held here. What is it you do here, and how were you personally connected to Kreel...?"
Alim pauses for a moment, and then hands over the computer that Kreel had on him at the Docks. "If we are to begin a search into this, I would like to look through Kreel's computer, if that is alright with you Chiskisk. Hux, Tool, this computer does't seem to have a password. Could either of you see if there is anything useful with any more information on it...?"
While Hux and/or Tool checks out the computer, Alim asks Chiskisk, "Do you have any more information about the two gangs that were at the docks; The Downside Kings or the Level 21 Crew? And could you tell us more about the Puddles?"
Hux follows closely acting as though Chiskisk was as normal as anyone in the group. At the offer of food and water Hux is excited and gratefully eats and drinks choosing to sit in the seat closest to Chiskisk he listens intently to the hauntingly familiar Shirren telepathy. After Alim speaks, carefully not to speak during Chiskisk's telepathy, Hux adds I would be glad to offer all of the help I can in the investigation. I'm sure tool and I can get whatever information is on the computer. I'm sirten we will prove ourselves worthy of the star finder society name.
Katara accepts the offer of refreshments as he listens to what Chiskisk and his companions have to say. Once hux finishes his acceptance of the mission Katara adds I will also accept the mission as both a chance to prove my worth to the society as well as to look into the dishonorable killing of Kreel. If there was any foul play involved I wish to bring justice to Kreel and even fight an honorable battle if that is what it takes to restore honor to Kreel.
I do not wish to offend you, but my family has long upheld the tradition of not eating in front of other's. I do hope you understand.
Ahh yes, I am well acquainted with the fascinating traditions of your people, no offence taken.
I wish for you to take Kreel's things. I do not know if he has family or anyone close enough to have his personal possessions, but they should be given to whoever you believe should have them.
Thank you for returning these to the society. We will make sure they find their proper place. I have already sent out a request for his remains. They looks down at the burned top of the overalls and has an odd look of sadness. Even Hux, who lived with the Shirren for a long period of time hasn't not seen this display of emotion.
Chiskisk, you said you were part of the Starfinder Society, but you did not identify your rank, or position held here. What is it you do here, and how were you personally connected to Kreel...?
Sorry, I am not one to throw rank around often. I am a member of the Forum. This is one of the governing bodies of the society and are given our positions through election. I work as one of the few members of the council. The government of this society is oddly complex and something I working on adjusting but change isn't easy. You will learn more about this system later in orientation.
Chiskisk looks back down at the badge of fallen dwarf. I can't say I know the man the best in his personal life and interests, but his was a good worker. I know he was involved in some aspects of the society that I am not the most familiar with such as mineral work. I mostly knew him through his work with new recruits for that is part of my job. He was one of the best recruiters I have ever seen and we lost him in a time when we need recruits the most. He will be missed.
If we are to begin a search into this, I would like to look through Kreel's computer, if that is alright with you Chiskisk. Hux, Tool, this computer does't seem to have a password. Could either of you see if there is anything useful with any more information on it...?"
That was Kreel's work computer so I am not sure there will be a lot on there. But I will allow you access to it.
Do you have any more information about the two gangs that were at the docks; The Downside Kings or the Level 21 Crew? And could you tell us more about the Puddles?
I honestly know little about these gangs. I know they are a problem for people who live in the Spike. Or since you are new here, the large needle looking thing at the bottom of the station. I am sure you can get more information about these groups from talking to locals and such. The Puddles is the sector in the Arms, the place where you landed, designed for the water breathing people. For the most part, it is a nice place. Some wonderful restaurants and they make some of the best environmental suits out there. But it has tunnels built for air breathers that lead you through the watery areas. Some gangs have found this as the ideal spot for illegal activity because the tunnels are very maze like and easy to lose someone following you in. I am not familiar with which gangs act where. Just be careful just barging into gang turf. Know what you are walking into.
"Chiskisk, I would be honored to investigate this further. Kreel died in an unbalanced manner, and if there is more to it, I wish to see the balance restored. Speaking of which...
I would be glad to offer all of the help I can in the investigation.
I will also accept the mission
I am pleased that you are willing to accept this job! They then look at Tool and Dahlia for their response to the propitiation.
Do you know of any enemies to the Starfinder Society that would be willing and able to coerce these gangs into staging a fight in order to take out the society's best recruiter?
We may have enemies because we are in the business of exploration and in such, we buy claims other people want and such bug something tells me that this attack wasn't at the society because since we lost a lot of our members, the leadership has needed to have a more public presence. If they were trying to attack the society, the leadership would be the target I suspect.
Have there been any incidents similar to this one, deaths of members that seemed suspicious? If so were they investigated and any information found? If you don't happen to have this information is there any database within the society that would be likely to have documents of these situations? I'm sorry for the bombardment of question, I just wish to perform a thorough investigation.
We haven't lost agents lately. We lost a lot of agents and leadership in the Scoured Star incident. The society has been very protective and conservative with our missions since. Nothing seemed amiss until today.
Alright, thank you.
What can you tell us about that incident? Is it possible someone blamed kreel or the society for the death of a loved one in the incident?
Dahlia sits and joins in both the food and drink. At the mention of investigating the gang attack, she agrees with the others.
"Tell me though, can we expect some degree of remuneration? Would we be acting as members of the society or outside council?"
Tool walks over and drinks a glass of the water. the returns to stand directly in front of Chiskisk desk. pretty much standing at attention. listening and processing what everyone is saying. I would be honored to look into this. Do you have a address or anything on Kreel's residence? Did he have close family? Was he working on anything other then recruitment for the society? Did Kreel have a office or anything here ? Anything else about Kreel you can think of that may help us? Dose the society have anyone in the security offices that they usually deal with ?
Hux lights up as though he has become excited by an idea. He fidgits as he speaks This may be my paranoid conspiracy theorist Ysoki side speaking but is it possible those people weren't gang members ? Those gangs don't usually show themselves up there and framing it to look like a gang fight with collateral damage could be a great way to cover up a murder. Though several of the one gang did die perhaps we should see if we can get access to the bodies and see if anyone else in the gang knows who they were.
The officers did say that some of the gang members bodies weren't actually from the level 21 or downside kings gangs. I had thought something similar Hux but didn't know if you guys would accept such a theory.
Tool speaks up again Do you provide us housing or are we responsible for our own? Do you have a place we can work from a office or something with computers and such?
Katara chimes in Also is there any form of advance payment, this has the possibility of leading us into gang territory and some extra or stronger gear would be nice.
If any of them weren't common gangsters we should definitely figure out who they were.
Hux lights up as katara validates his theory.
What can you tell us about that incident? Is it possible someone blamed kreel or the society for the death of a loved one in the incident?
The Scoured Star incident was a very sad event. We flew into a mission very prepared and did a lot of research on the situation but something we could never expect happened. When our agents, some of the leadership, and about 80% of our resources entered the area, a impenetrable bubble formed around it and we cant even be sure if they are alive or dead. I can provide a website that may be of use in understanding the incident better.
The Scoured Stars Incident Exposed!
In 316 ag, the Starfinder Society elected the renowned kasatha explorer Jadnura as First Seeker. Elevated due to his reputation for maintaining balance between the various divisions of the Society, Jadnura also proposed a tantalizing personal objective: a coordinated expedition to a region of space known as the Scoured Stars.
The Scoured Stars are a small cluster of star systems known for housing worlds filled with vicious fauna, not to mention an abundance of malicious outsiders and other strange entities. Well
over a century ago, the Starfinder Society prohibited expeditions
to the Scoured Stars, in part because of the deadly inhabitants but
also because findings from the few successfully explored worlds showed little of research value. Jadnura’s quest would have seem
suicidal, had he not provided a link to the mysterious worlds.
During his time as a Starfinder field agent, Jadnura discovered a mysterious artifact known only as the Tear. The item was little more than a jagged hunk of magical stone etched with indecipherable markings. The magical artifact defied most mystical and technological investigation, only relenting after years of intense scrutiny. It took the most powerful divination magic available, but veteran Starfinders uncovered a link between the Tear and the Scoured Stars. When Jadnura ascended to the rank of First Seeker, he rallied the Society to travel to the Scoured Stars to at last answer the Tear’s secrets.
While the threats of the Scoured Stars were powerful, they were disorganized and possessed no obvious spacefaring assets. What followed was one of the greatest single undertakings by the Starfinder Society. A task force of almost 80% of the Society’s
assets and agents joined the First Seeker on his mission into the Scoured Stars. Everything went well at first, with reports returning of Jadnura and the bulk of the Starfinder teams landing on the surface of the world to which the Tear directed them.
And then, nothing.
When the remaining Starfinders in the Lorespire Complex attempted to make contact, they discovered a terrifying reality: the Scoured Stars were now cut off from the rest of the galaxy. A vast shield of aurum energy surrounded the region of space, preventing communication and travel into the systems. Drift travel was rendered ineffective, and even visual scans failed to pierce the shifting veil, which was soon after dubbed “The Godshield” for its incomprehensible power. This single event left the Starfinder Society crippled, as most agents and assets are now trapped within
the now-untouchable region of the Scoured Stars.
If anyone would be to blame for the incident, it would be the leadership, not Kreel. But I guess... Maybe someone blamed him for recruiting a loved one and then they got trapped. You may have a point but it is not something I have considered. Might be worth looking into.
"Tell me though, can we expect some degree of remuneration? Would we be acting as members of the society or outside council?"
Ahh yes, I can start you all out with a payment of 200 credits. They place 5 credsticks on the table, one for each of you. For the rest of the task, since I have no clue what this task with involve, I cant over you a price yet. Just understand, I hire you in good faith to give you a good deal since we need strong recruits. Once you did up some information, we can discuss payment then.
Well... under normal circumstances, when a recruit enters the society, they must complete a few small tasks to test their abilities before they become full agents. For you, I think I will count this as your testing tasks so for now, you are recruits of the starfinder society and if you play your cards right, you will be agents by the end of this investigation.
Do you have a address or anything on Kreel's residence? Did he have close family?
As I mentions, I am not very close to Kreel in his personal life. I do not know his family or his address of the top of my head, but I know we have it on record somewhere. I will look into it and send you that information through your personal com unit.
Was he working on anything other then recruitment for the society? Did Kreel have a office or anything here ? Anything else about Kreel you can think of that may help us? Dose the society have anyone in the security offices that they usually deal with ?
Kreel does have an office in the complex, but not in this building. When we finish up here, I can have someone lead you to it. I can send in to get you access to his computer and such, but those sort of things take awhile to pass through IT department. If you have skills with a computer, you have permission to use them to get into his work computer.
Well, I wish I could say I know more about him. For his other assignments, I know he was an expert when it came to mineral things. So much of his other work revolved around that but I have never been one to understand those sort of things so I tend to just trust what the experts tell me. When I am approving or denying missions, I will read his thoughts if there was a piece that had to do with minerals and I believe it. But I think there must be people who are in this complex who knew him better and can give you more details about what he has been working on. I would recommend asking around.
At Tools last question, Chiskisk chocks their head and looks at Tool. I am not sure I understand the last question?
is it possible those people weren't gang members ?
The longer you spend on this station, the more you learn that asking if something is possible is a foolish question. Not only does the realm of possibility have limits based on our presentations, but also asking that question is a challenge to Desna herself to make it possible. To be honest, it is not a possibility I have considered but one that has enough questions to at least look into it.
Do you provide us housing or are we responsible for our own? Do you have a place we can work from a office or something with computers and such?
I wish I could say I could offer you free housing. Since the lose of some many resources, the society has been renting out extra space so we do not have any rooms for you. That being said, I know a small hotel that gives members of the society a discount if they pay by the week. I would recommend looking into "Moons of Sleep". It is in a nice location and not bad prices. Once this ordeal is taken care of, we can look into more permanent housing, unless you plan to be adventuring agents. If that is the case, you better get used to hotels. If you get one of the suites at the hotel, the room comes with a computer if you need a computer to do work on.
can we take a quick look at his gear to be sure we didn't miss anything ? tool asked