"Hey guys... ughh... so, hey I really need your help. Can you meet me in Castamir's Station? It's a Starfinder bar here on the station. I need to meet you. I really need help on this one."
You're only a few hours out from the station thankfully.
"Hey guys... ughh... so, hey I really need your help. Can you meet me in Castamir's Station? It's a Starfinder bar here on the station. I need to meet you. I really need help on this one."
"You have helped us so much. We are only too happy to oblige. We will be there shortly. However, before we come, please include the word sunshine in your next sentence if you are being held captive or this is a trap."
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"Umm.... but if someone's listening, they would know that you know. That means there's no way for you to know if there's a they to know. So, I'm not going to stay the word in case you decide to know a thing you couldn't know. You know?"
The vesk ponders it for a moment. Its either a trap or its not… He bangs a fist against his new armor and shows a lot of teeth. I volunteer to walk in first if is a trap.
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"Umm.... but if someone's listening, they would know that you know. That means there's no way for you to know if there's a they to know. So, I'm not going to stay the word in case you decide to know a thing you couldn't know. You know?"
Chip puts on a spaced-out look for a moment, and pauses ...of course!
Just before take off to head into what may or might be a trap, you're hailed. Chip hits the switch. A low-pitched, gravelly voice comes through the speakers. “This is for the FireStorm and her crew. Name’s Verran. I’ve heard you might’ve broken away from some big corporation and gone solo, that you might not be too concerned about the letter of the law. If that’s true, I have a proposition for you. I need some archaeological relics transported to Absalom Station, where a xenoarchaeologist friend of mine can verify my hunch that they’re ancient hobgoblin artifacts. If you’re interested, reply to this message—but either way, don’t mention it to anybody, yeah?”
Just before take off to head into what may or might be a trap, you're hailed. Chip hits the switch. A low-pitched, gravelly voice comes through the speakers. “This is for the FireStorm and her crew. Name’s Verran. I’ve heard you might’ve broken away from some big corporation and gone solo, that you might not be too concerned about the letter of the law. If that’s true, I have a proposition for you. I need some archaeological relics transported to Absalom Station, where a xenoarchaeologist friend of mine can verify my hunch that they’re ancient hobgoblin artifacts. If you’re interested, reply to this message—but either way, don’t mention it to anybody, yeah?”
Kaz discusses this with the crew. He isnt responding to Verran.
It certainly sounds like a good opportunity. However we will be at Absalom Station in a few hours and we agreed to meet with our favorite otter. I think we should speak with this Verran and hear him out but Tarika might need us immediately.
Just before take off to head into what may or might be a trap, you're hailed. Chip hits the switch. A low-pitched, gravelly voice comes through the speakers. “This is for the FireStorm and her crew. Name’s Verran. I’ve heard you might’ve broken away from some big corporation and gone solo, that you might not be too concerned about the letter of the law. If that’s true, I have a proposition for you. I need some archaeological relics transported to Absalom Station, where a xenoarchaeologist friend of mine can verify my hunch that they’re ancient hobgoblin artifacts. If you’re interested, reply to this message—but either way, don’t mention it to anybody, yeah?”Kaz discusses this with the crew. He isnt responding to Verran.
It certainly sounds like a good opportunity. However we will be at Absalom Station in a few hours and we agreed to meet with our favorite otter. I think we should speak with this Verran and hear him out but Tarika might need us immediately.
Agreed. It did not sound as if Verran is in an emergent situation, and he may be willing to "wait in the queue"
The party opts to meet with Verran, with transparency that the delivery may be delayed.
Verran agrees, and will still pay handsomely (15 BP) for the delivery of the artifacts, which were "...stolen from the contested world of Sansorgis" Verran states that he "works in the interest of the Marixah Republic. If the relics are indeed hobgoblin in origin, the discovery would support the Gideron Authority’s claim to the planet. If, however, the artifacts originated from some other culture, the Marixah Republic would benefit instead. I'd like the job kept secret from law enforcement, and if the results don’t suit the political agenda of the Marixah Republic, I intend to bury the xenoarchaeology report so the Gideron Authority can’t make use of it."
He looks to see if you agree to the job.
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"Verran, we are interested in your job. However, right now we are in the middle of something else. I will definitely put you on our list and the moment we are free, we are happy to go investigate the artifacts. Can we reach you at this number code?"
"Sounds like a great opportunity. What could go wrong?"
Ok, lets get to Tarika
Nope. He needs someone to take the goods NOW. If you don't take them now, he'll contact someone else.
In an instant Aldo gives the crew a quick look and judges whether to take the job or visit Tarika.
"Alright, Verran. We'll take the cargo. Just be sure to give us directions where to bring them."
The team loads up the cargo, and sets course for Absalom station!
Just before you make the Drift Jump, a cannon blast rips right past your port quarter! Turning to visuals, you see a pair of Sword Class Attack vessels flying Gridiron Authority colors.
A voice with a thick hobgoblin accent comes over the comms, "This is Captain Niko Haddan or the Gridiron Authority. Crew of the FireStorm, I order you to surrender and hand over the archaeological artifacts in your cargo hold."
Just before you make the Drift Jump, a cannon blast rips right past your port quarter! Turning to visuals, you see a pair of Sword Class Attack vessels flying Gridiron Authority colors.
A voice with a thick hobgoblin accent comes over the comms, "This is Captain Niko Haddan or the Gridiron Authority. Crew of the FireStorm, I order you to surrender and hand over the archaeological artifacts in your cargo hold."
Kaz looks to the others. Can we hide some of the artifacts from the authorities?
Can Chip make some flavor of check (piloting?) to determine whether we could actually put up a fight?
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”Do we ever get such a thing as an easy job?! I should just always plan for everything to go wrong! Chip, do you think we can outrun them?”
”Before I get on the communication link, Angel, can you find a way to hide these artifacts? How much time do you need us to stall?”
I like my gut.
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"Feel free to scan our holds for yourself. You'll see they are empty.
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Chip is confident that the odds favor the FireStorm, but it won't be easy.
It's a moot point though, because Angel works some technological tomfoolery to EXCELLENT effect.
After a solid scan, the hobgoblin officer replies, "Very well. You're clear."
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"Well done, Angel! I don't care what Chip says about you, you're alright in my book!"
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With only a slightly furrowed brow and a head tilt, Chip puzzles What do you mean, Captain? I'm sure Angel can write in any book she pleases...
It feels good to be back on Absalom Station. Feeling a little bit of urgency, you cut quickly to meet with Tarika[/url].
In either case, you get a pit in your stomachs as you pass through an intersection crowded with working-class establishments: a pawn shop and payday lender, the 1 Credit Store (where everything costs only 1 credit), a locksmith, and the Noodles Between, a popular eating establishment run by sarcesians.
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Perception
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chip eyes the 1 Credit Store, muttering iii...iit's a DOLLAR...
Maybe it's the smell of food, but Kaz mises the clues. The rest of the team picks up that you're being tailed. Before you can do anything though, unknown assailants draw weapons.
Thankfully, they don't catch you by surprise.
A trio of assassins emerge from the crowd. They move from subtle to violent with alarming speed.
Drawing explorer handcoils, they shoot. While they've got you surrounded of a sort, they coordinate their attacks on Aldo!
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MISS
Round 1:
Assassins: ATK!
[b]Kaz: Go
Chip: Go
Angel: Go
Aldo (26/40): Go
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Location: Absalom Station
Black:
Red:
White:
Kaz hisses as Aldo is hit. The vesk moves toward his friend and puts himself between the black Xun and his wounded comrade. Doshko out and crackling to life, Kaz swings the weapons into black’s face.
Melee attack
Aurora Storm Doshko E damage
Aldo scowls at the wound he receives and quickly draws out his own Azimuth Laser Rifle.
As a standard action he does a clever shot against black.
Angel activates combat tracking on white and fires off a Diatha round.
Chip's drone detaches from his cranial unit and fires a shot white. Chip himself activates his shield boost (Temp HP: 9)
Kaz shocks the hell out of one assassin. While he's convusling, Aldo shoots him clean in the head!
The people in the area immediately scatter.
Angel wings another, while Chip's drone misses.
The two living move around the corner to get out of Kaz's charging lane, and continue to focus their fire, "Take the healer out, quick!"
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for
Round 2:
Assassins: ATK!
Kaz: Go
Chip: Go
Angel: Go
Aldo (16/40): Go
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Location: Absalom Station
Red:
White: 16
As soon as Kaz hits black he immediately turns on his heel and rushes (not charges) back around the corner to bring electric death to white. His his highly keen nostrils detect the oil and ozone smell of his weapon. He thrusts it forward in a quick unexpected move.
Melee attack
Aurora storm doshko of Xun Slaying
"I'm not a healer! I don't know why you think I am. But I do know that if you do not stop shooting me, you are all going to die!"
Aldo does another clever attack, but this time against white.
"Kaz, get them away from me! I think they want me dead!"
"He ain't a mystic! Go for the vesk!"
Kaz whips around the cornerto bury his doshko in the xun's torso. the smell of burning flesh and melting armor permeates the air.
Aldo tricks the xun, but his own shot is off.
Round 2:
Assassins: ATK!
[b]Kaz: Hit
Chip: Go
Angel: Go
Aldo (26/40): Bluff
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Location: Absalom Station
Red:
White: 37
[b]"If you want to see a healer, I'll give you a reason to see one!"
Angel fires at white.
Chip and the drone both fire on White
Angel drops an assassin as Chip wounds the last remaining.
The remaining assassin rushes to Chip, knocking chairs over. The now empty area is an arena. Eyes from windows peer out and you can hear the onlookers as the xun draws a survival knife:
Miss!
Round 3:
Assassins: ATK!
Kaz: Go
Chip: Go
Angel: Go
Aldo (26/40): Go
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Location: Absalom Station
Red: 13
Angel takes aim at the remaining assassin.
"I am giving you two seconds to surrender right now, or you can expect the same fate as your two buddies. I promise you, I will not give you that offer again."
Unless Aldo sees immediate results, he will deliver a clever attack on the remaining assassin.