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![]() "The droid will transmit its findings in real time, or as close as it can manage. The problem is the drift rock contains something that makes scanning and communications weak around the ship. So long as you are not at fault the droid is insured, but I warn you intentional tampering with the droid is considered a criminal offense as this is an official investigation. " Gevalarsk answers in the same dull tone all his conversation is delivered. "I will arrange the first meeting then. The Astral Extractions has its headquarters in the eye of Absalom Station. Why don't you take the Hippocampus for a spin and get used to its controls on the way there. " ![]()
![]() "There is something more Mr. Lesk. In the interest of transparency you will be given an observer robot to record everything during your visit. And before your mission, the Astral Extractions and the Hard Scrabble Collective would each like to speak with you. I recommend speaking to both of them, or neither of them. Else you will give the appearance of favoritism. " The ship you are escorted to is a Ringworks Wanderer pg 310 "This is the Hippocampus, your ship for the mission." ![]()
![]() Gelvalarsk then looks at the group. "I will give you a vehicle on loan to take you to the quarantined zone where the Aceron and the drift rock are being kept. " I will give you the specifics of the ship soon, I made the mistake of leaving my book at home tonight. "You have clearance to examine the ship and rock. I recommend searching the ship first. Move with a sense of urgency though, the Syndicsguild would like to get my report soon." ![]()
![]() Gevalarsk turns to Scera and stares at her with his emotionless stare for an uncomfortable amount of time. Then he says "Life has many levels. Like an egg to an infant to an adult, the transition from your current state of being to the one I currently possess is difficult, but has value. I can only imagine what the next level will hold." ![]()
![]() "I assure you there is no contraband or illegalities involved. As I said it was to arrive to me via legitimate channels and would have had the ship not been quarantined. I am not entirely sure what the package contains, only that it was urgent. I am willing to pay for its swift return, but if you are uncomfortable with the job I understand and am willing to wait until the dispute between the two factions is resolved." Gevalarsk Nor answers, his speech is void of any tone or emotions. ![]()
![]() "There will be payment indeed. Station Security is aware of my intentions to send a team of starfinders to look into the Acreon and have authorized payment of 600 credits to each of your accounts upon completion." Gevalarsk looks at Duanimon and adds " The Astral Extractions and the Hardscrabble Collective have begrudgingly accepted my assistance on the insistence of the Syndicsguild." Successful Diplomacy "There is one additional detail that I'd like to ask your help with". Nor says, steepling his bony fingers. "Among it's other cargo, the Acreon was carrying a package destined for the embassy. Of course, with the ship being quarantined, the packae has been undeliverable. I've been eagery awaiting its arrival, and I'd consider it a personal favor if you could find the package and bring it to me when you return to the station. It's clearly marked, so I don't imagine it will be too difficult to find. Do so and I will add 500 credits from my personal account to each of you." ![]()
![]() Once you are ready to meet with Gevalarsk Nor he sends a Eoxian Shuttle to pick you up and fly you to his large Omenbringer Class ship. Its large spine looking protrusion stretching out like a giant maw as you approach it. Text from campaign: "Thank you for agreeing to meet with me. I'm certain you're aware of the recent interest in the prospecting ship Aceron. and the asteroid being referred to as the 'Drift Rock', and I believe you're also acquainted with the dispute between Astral Extractions and the Hardscrabble Collective over both the ship and the asteroid. Both parties are currently awaiting legal arbitration, but the wheels of justice often turn quite slowly. As a result, I have offered my services as a mediator in hopes of finding a solution that is equitable to both factions."
"The first steep in this, of course, is learning the specifics of the opposing claims. Reports of your recent endeavors in dealing wih some of Absalom Stations most notorious gangs have led me to believe that you might be useful in this undertaking as well. You're new to the station, you seem to possess a wide range of skills and abilities, and you certainly appear capable. In short, you're perfectly positioned as a neutral third party that could cut through all he red tape surrounding this issue and get to the heart of the matter." I would like you to go to the Acreon, find out precisely what happened to its crew, and ascertain the value of its asteroid cargo, as well as determine whether this Drift Rock is truly of 'mysterious' as the media claims" |