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Hi guys! Posting it on all my pbps.

Our offshore team at work is very affected by the pandemic at the moment and with the fiscal year approaching to an end, our reduced capacity is terribly affecting my time. For the next several weeks it will likely impact me in such way that I simply won't be able to keep up with the forums, things normalizing only as we start approaching mid June.

For the games where I play, GMs please feel free to bot the characters. If you don't desire to bot me for so long, I completely understand, apologize for the late notice and wish you all the best of fun. If you hold me around, though, I should be back after this storm.

For the games where I host, my sincerest apologies to the players - I won't let you hanging so if you stick around until my return we will give it continuation as normal. Otherwise, please message me and once I'm back I'll recruit replacements.

To everybody, I'm sorry for the late notice and I hope we will continue playing together once I'm back!

Cheers,

Archlich

R1

Control: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 1) = 6
Sense: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 1) = 10

R2

Control: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 6) = 11
Sense: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 6) = 9

As Qot is finally able to activate her lightsaber combat, she pulls her staff out connecting to her back, and from the tip of it the double lightsaber extends, shining a faint green color. She smiles at the jawa near her, understanding that now the team - already strong - would finally have her help.

Yes, you should all surrender now. - she speaks on her usual young, yet a little defiant tone.

Shouldn't the dodge attempts hinder the next round? As in, I used dodge now, next round I'll have one less die?

@Qor, do you mind if I give you some ragging on that? Heehee, I'm just imaining you, standing there, the battle is done, and you're still holding your lightsaber going 'okay, just another sec and I got dis'. :)

That's alright, mate! The banter is okay. As every single padawan, Qot is absurdly powerful, but doesn't know how to use her abilities well enough yet. When they connect, she's devastating, but it takes a while for her to get there (and I enjoy the journey, like the GM brought up)

Qot covers her head, keeping her staff at hands, and skips behind another tree to try to focus.

Control: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 3) = 10

Come on, come on... - says the young Luka Sene padawan, visibly nervous with the shots being fired - My colleagues need me...

Attack of the clones!

@GM: I don't mind Qot missing her stuff. I'm still learning the system so I enjoy the mistakes and successes. I think she managed to activate Sense at least, so next turn she can try to activate her control (I think? Hehe).

Qot focus to try to enter in her Lightsaber Combat stance, and tries to hide behind a bush to get some more protection from the incoming fire.

Control: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 3) = 9
Sense: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 5) = 12

Please, careful with civilians... - she says, impressed with the granade explosion - Man, I still love his long ears and dummy tongue. A pity he's so wrong about his alliances!

Ah! - interjects Qot - So, a bounty hunter and a fixer walk in a cantina.

She completes with a smile, before continuing.

I learned better to avoid making assumptions based in appearance. I don't think I heard your name, however? - she finishes with an inquiry, turning her head sideways. For obvious reasons, Qot isn't looking directly at Anya at all - but she learned over the years to move her head between the voices being spoken as to pretend... She isn't what she is.

Silent so far, Qot finally smiles and extends her hand to Toral.

Nice to meet you, Toral. We do need some good news, so it's good to find a known face around... Especially someone who could potentially keep an old ship in one piece. You all can call me Qot.

The miraluka, then, takes her time to specifically approach Anya.

And nice to meet you too! Are you also some sort of... Engineer?

Qot opens her mouth wide, indescribably happy with the image of the drunk gungan. For moments she thought he was going to swallow his own long ears! She keeps following him with her head as he leaves the cantina.

Perception: 5d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 4, 6, 2) = 20 From before... Not sure what that was for?

Qot gets fascinated with the gungan for moments - what a strange creature. Some would say it looks quite dumb, but the miraluka knew better not to judge a book by its cover. She tied her staff to her back, pulling a chair to sit near Sl'P and Braxen.

As the twi'lek approaches, Qot looks with curiosity. She was way too humble to understand the complexities of what the arriver had just spoken, or who the slaves or masters were. She limited herself to smile, shake her head negatively, and go back to look childishly at the gungan.

Well done, Sl'P! Focus, and feel the Force in everything. None of your other senses matter. We are not swimming in its waves, we are part of the water. - says the young Miraluka, an entire life raised in the Force.

Qot had her own issues with authorities if you go through her background! If you want, you can also hook up on her trail if it would make sense for you.

@Sl'P: you will notice that the Luka Sene training is quite different than that of Jedi or Sith; their philosophy is maybe even more religious, but feels more like a druid of sorts (force in nature) than an inquisitor or paladin.

Qot La'Jal wrote:

In the other subject:

Considering the Luka Sene teachings, however, in theory she can't teach anyone who's not a Miraluka. I guess we could bypass the requirement, but in SW fashion it's a combination of two problems: first, by principle, only Miraluka can learn the use of the force through the Luka Sene lens; last, in theory her powers are derived from her species condition and heavily explore the racial affinity to use it (as in, I think there's also a physical limitation, as the Duros physiology is quite different). Now, I don't know this system well enough to know if it matters... This is all just Star Wars lore.

Qot, I am good with either direction you want to go. I admit, I am not a Star Wars grognard, so if it was not in a movie, I probably do not know about it. I selected the Duros solely because they are natural pilots and I wanted to fill that role for the team. If I researched a little better, I would have discovered 1D is not enough to use the one power I had and put more starting resources into it. So, even if Qot cannot teach, Sl'P will learn to use the force the hard way cause I like what that power can bring to the table in his primary profession of pilot. Whatever works for you and your character, I am right there with ya!

If the GM says we can wave the normal requirements, then I might as well help the party! :)

I found on the online books - you can only raise a pip per adventure (for attributes) and it costs 10 times the similar for a skill - so, for example, to go from 4D to 5D costs 120 points and can only be done through the course of three adventures.

For experience, then, I'll just save all my 5 points (if allowed) to raise my force skills later.

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I found the PDFs for armor too, and considering we might get repurposed trooper armor, I'd be interested in this one if available:

Raptor Commando Armor

Model: Raptor Commando Armor
Type: Combat armor
Cost: Not available for sale
Availability: X
Game Notes: +1D to Strength to resist physical and energy
damage, all locations, no Dexterity penalty.
Source: Cracken’s Threat Dossier (page 37)

So - to advance each point in something, it costs the quantity of dice?

3D => 3D+1 = 3 (double that without a teacher)
3D+1 => 3D+2 = 3
3D+2 => 4D = 3 ?

How much would cost for her to get her DEX from 4D to 5D?

I think I now understand how the pip things to level mean. I thought each pip was 1 point (now I understand, each pip costs its level to raise).

Let me check the math, GM:

Qot has 3D on control right now.

The first +1 costs usually 1, but since it's a force power - it costs 2.

The second +2 costs usually 2, but since it's a force power - it costs 4.

So, to go from 3D to 3D+2 it would cost her 6 points, and she only has 5 - is the math correct? Should I just make it 3D+1 and "save" the other 3 points to whenever she gets more experience?

In the other subject:

Considering the Luka Sene teachings, however, in theory she can't teach anyone who's not a Miraluka. I guess we could bypass the requirement, but in SW fashion it's a combination of two problems: first, by principle, only Miraluka can learn the use of the force through the Luka Sene lens; last, in theory her powers are derived from her species condition and heavily explore the racial affinity to use it (as in, I think there's also a physical limitation, as the Duros physiology is quite different). Now, I don't know this system well enough to know if it matters... This is all just Star Wars lore.

Qot is just using a standard blast vest, so I'm hoping that some sort of light stormtrooper armor could give her better protection without compromising much her mobility! Counting with your help and recommendations :)

Qot thanks heartfully. At this point, the young Miraluka already wrapped her saber back to look like a common hunting staff. She is extra shy: in her heart, she knows she did the right thing in revealing herself to save her teammates, but now she has to deal with the consequences of it.

If it costs double, then it would cost 6 to go from 3D to 4D, right? What am I missing here? :O

So, I added 1D to Control, and +2 to Sense (and I believe this means 5 character points!)

I have no idea what are character points! :D I don't really know this system and it shows.

Yeah, Qot is still carrying the teddy bear

Qot is still not going to agree with the executions, even to the point of defending their lives. Even if there wasn’t a mechanical issue for her if she was to allow it (Which I didn’t know!) it would still be absolutely out of character!

Can we strip them of armors and weapons, take them to any non-habited class M planet or moon around, and release them there? They’d likely never be found, at least not any soon, especially since no one really would be looking for them (they’d be assumed dead, probably).

Qot holds the creature as one would hold a very heavy toddler, and then looks at the others with a sense of urgency.

I agree with blowing up the place, but not these guys. Their lives are not an inconvenience and shouldn't be treated as such... Otherwise we wouldn't be much better than the Empire. - she responds Milady, immediately suggesting the droid - Let's rig this place, but give them time just enough to flee if they want to survive.

Finally, the Miraluka approaches the small blue creature.

Not sure what would we roll to see if we can understand his language!

Qot is confused with it, but extends both her arms to pull it up - hoping it wouldn't bite her.

Qot looked confused at the Duros, still making sure none of the remaining troopers would have weapons to cause them any problems. She didn't really know what he was referring to.

If they were still holding the weapons, then instead of kicking them out of the room, she'd cut the weapons of the stunned ones - at least a couple of them, I imagine

I had Qot throw the weapons away - did I fail? What are they firing with?

Qot moved around, taking the rifles from the floor and throwing them inside the room towards the group - and far from the enemies.

Hopefully they will now stop this nonsensical attack on us... But I fear more of them will be on the way. Are we done here? - she asked, the voice showing obvious concern.

Qot keeps moving across the enemies and swinging her double bladed lightsaber. As much as it hurts her to be harming so many people, she understands they made their choice - and so did she. Her eyes cross with the officer that attacked her, and she goes for him next in the hopes that the others might be persuaded to surrender if he's down.

Attack: 7d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 4, 6, 2, 1, 4) + (2) = 23
Damage: 5d6 + 4d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 6, 1, 5) + (2, 3, 2, 4) = 32

Yes, Qot will move to the nearest one if it's the case. Hoping the Lightsaber Combat helps my defenses!

Not sure if my previous "readied" action goes off, I don't know if it would work like Pathfinder... In any case, here's rolls for a new attack if it wasn't the case.

Still fighting on her Lightsaber Combat style, the Miraluka advances and attacks the third trooper coming through the door to split the groups.

Attack: 7d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 3, 1, 5, 4, 3) + (3) = 29
Damage: 5d6 + 4d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 2, 3, 1) + (5, 1, 1, 1) = 20

Dank farrik! - yells the Miraluka, repositioning herself.

Qot rushes to the door and stays by its side, back on the wall, preparing to attack the first trooper to appear with her double bladed lightsaber. While in her heart she feels for the lives being lost, she understand they're giving their life on their own. She will keep trying to avoid the excessive bloodshed, but she realizes the weapon she has in hands and what they'd do with her if she was to end up captured.

She is still using Lightsaber Combat to boost her attacks and parrying

I'm sorry, but I am not seeing where the slides are! Would you mind adding them to your header, or the campaign's?

Qot rushes to the stormtrooper, swinging the double lightsaber in an acrobatic jump. She lets the weapon against the enemy's one in an attempt to cut it in half, or at least disarm it.

Attack: 7d6 + 3d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 3, 1, 2, 5, 4) + (2, 6, 5) = 35 Please ignore the last 1D or 2D depending of what the right penalty is

I don't know if I'm doing it right. I have a 7D skill with the lightsaber, and I gain extra 3D on attacks (I add my Sense) due to Lightsaber Combat. It would be 10D, but with the 2D less (I think it should be 1D, but following the 2D you said) it gets to 8D. From what I read, disarming is a resisted attack roll (he should roll his own attack as a retroactive action if he wants to prevent me from succeeding).

If she succeeds to disarm him, she will try to stop with the burning blade near to his beck.

Shhh! So much noise! People are trying to work here, dear. - she speaks, trying to communicate the risk of his situation.

Por: I didn't know I could keep it up after combat... Can I? If it's the case, then consider Qot keeps the lightsaber at hand and keeps the combat up.

Qot shakes her head in agreement.

I am sure Milady will be much better at repairing herself than me, but as well put - maybe we won't be able to afford the time right now. - she says - Let's try to prevent more damage, though.

Qot adjusts the staff on the holder by her back, then moves with the others.

Qot turns off the lightsaber and reattaches to the staff, wrapping it back. She turns to the others, obviously worried.

Are... Are you all okay? - she can't avoid asking. Keeping secrets isn't worth it if people are suffering because of it.

After verifying the overall health of her companions, though, she doesn't say much more about the lightsaber, just giving Milady a shy half smile - almost as if pretending nothing out of the ordinary happened.

So, it seems my to-hit was 31-7 = 24, and my damage would be...

Damage: 25 + 1d6 ⇒ 25 + (2) = 27

Due to this... Wild thing, I guess :$

Sense: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6 3D Sense, -1D

Qot finishes focusing her Chi and immediately advances against the closer stormtrooper, trying to attack him with her saber while being ready to deflect his shots.

Attack: 6d6 + 3d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 6, 3, 1, 3) + (5, 4, 5) = 31 7D skill, -1D, 3D Sense
Damage: 4d6 + 3d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 5, 5) + (4, 1, 1) = 25 5D damage, -1D, 3D Control

Keep the pressure, friends! - the miraluka finally announces, obviously now fighting as if in a trance. Her martial style looks almost like a dance, and for moments she keeps her free hand in front - circling the other hands in a sideway motion of protection.

Qot has Quick Draw for the lightsaber, that's why I meant 2 actions

@GM: It's not 3 actions, right? Or am I missing something? I was going with the rolls you sent me by PM when I joined the game, but I think I misread (I confused the multiple rounds with 2 in a round etc.). Maybe I can activate Control now (just it), then next round I can either activate Sense and attack (-1D in each) or just activate sense and dodge (if they attack me) with -1D in each as well?

Qot started to tire from the charade - and changed her tactics. Breathing deeply, she focused on her Control and Sense. Letting the vibroblade fall, her hand quickly extended on the staff, and from the strange tip of it, she activated a double blade lightsaber! A faint green, almost white light, illuminated the Miraluka's face, as her focus went on her defenses to try to have a way to parry or dodge the attacks from the enemies.

Control: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 4) = 9
Sense: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7

Hopefully doing it correctly - I can't attack this round, right? However, it looks like at least I'll be able to activate my Lightsaber Combat (I think?) - Also, I think I need to have the lightsaber in hands form the Control and Sense rolls, right? Hoping to get the +5 to parry with the weapon, as Qot's style is more around defense than offense.

Maybe dodging affects the rolls on the round after?

Also: was Qot able to do that "Combat Sense" thing? I'm still learning the system (or relearning, maybe) so anything helps.

Qot pulls her vibrodagger and tries to attack the closest trooper.

Melee Combat: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 1, 5) = 14
Damage: 5d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 1, 3, 1) = 14

Con: 5d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 2, 2, 5) = 17

I will pay you! More than the Empire ever would! Release me! - says Qot towards the troopers, shaking to pretend she's a prisoner under Braxen's control.

Finally back here, guys! I saw the tip on clearing the cookies. It was way harder on the phone. Anyway... I'm okay playing the prisoner - she's actually a good "liar" so I guess it's fit.

I'm okay with this plan... But we should probably not write down as a dangerous prisoner. We can still set it up as "high value", but include information that it's more like a captured frail engineer with intel useful to the Empire, or something of the sorts. This way, they don't get too extra worried about dealing with the package. - completes Qot, already imagining she's the right candidate to play the role.

Please assume you guys know her name. At some point she'd probably have introduced herself officially, although doubtfully she'd given any other details

As Qot sees her team back and dealing with the troopers, she rushes back. If in a first moment she doesn't seem too concerned with the men down, it's all mostly a façade - internally, she was fighting the urge to check them, see if they're still alive, or how could she make their passage more comfortable. She limited herself to silently pray.

So, I have no idea where Qot would be, but is it fine for them to "come and get me"?

As far as I know: unless there is more armor laying around, Qot is still using her standard blast vest. She will also keep R2C0 behind and go by herself.

As Qot distances from the guards back to the rendez-vous point, she sits down and breathes deeply, as if meditating. Was she being pulled back to all of it? Would she experience the same fate as her parents and friends? With everything that happened, it was like she was still chasing it all, as if hope would never die in her force filled heart.

Just to post something... I'm still around :)

Seeing her team was able to enter, Qot steps back.

Ok... I understand, sir. I'll take my leave... Hopefully I will find my droid soon! - she says, smiling again, and getting ready to leave. It seems her part outside was done, and now it was a matter of hoping the team was doing well inside. She planned to rendez-vous with them from the point they approached the base.