Christy does her best to reflect upon better times
Whispering: "I am a leaf on the wind."
Christy's mood shifts back to the present.
"We should not be so quick to draw sabers, a lot can change in three hundred years. We may be the new minority. It may be wise to stay incognito for as long as possible while we learn what we have...lost."
"Has it truly been three hundred years? How can this place exist?" ...and how can I learn to use this to my advantage?
Ceelell nods his agreement with Christy. "We should learn what has changed before we leap too far into anything. The Sith have cost far too many lives throughout the galaxy and I believe we should fight them wherever we can, but I do not believe that we should lead to even more unnecessary deaths by instituting a strike of our own fueled simply with vengeance in mind."
"This unit agrees that an assessment of our situation might be best. Perhaps a visit to the nearest Jedi Temple is in order to ascertain the current strength or weakness of the Jedi and Sith?"
Klonsa smiles at the idea of hunting Sith. Despite the time lapse and the loss of those he knew and loved, he could still have the chance to destroy those who made his old life hell. Reason and calmer heads were prevailing though. As much as he wanted to slay the Sith the others were right.
"I think Coruscant might be our best bet for a destination. If the Sith are still out there we can't count on our old enclaves remaining."
"Twenty Two, I think you should have this. Try not to slice your leg off with it...we don't know if we can find parts old enough to fit you anymore."
Danguard holds out the lightsaber he has been holding on to since they woke up.
Lucen looks a bit worried.
"Jedi Danguard Troy, I know that thus far you have proven resistant to my people and their influence on living minds, but I would hate to see you fall victim at a time that would prove very dangerous for you all."
She looks to Christy for a moment, as if she is about to say something, then shakes her head slightly, and goes back to fretting.
"Such a dangerous course to plot . . . "
AAD-42 swivels his receptors towards Dangaurd and HK-22.
"Sigh . . . its always the combat models that get the special attention, even when they are outmoded units with hyper-sensitive violence sub-routines. Than again, I suppose I should understand, given that my last gift was a forced behavioral reprogramming . . ."
In Binary to AAD-42: "Damn Skippy, crashbot. We need to up your violence sub-routines and see what kind of respect that brings..."
In common to Troy: "This unit is honored by the gift and will put it to the use intended."
AAD-42 swivels his receptors towards Dangaurd and HK-22.
"Sigh . . . its always the combat models that get the special attention, even when they are outmoded units with hyper-sensitive violence sub-routines. Than again, I suppose I should understand, given that my last gift was a forced behavioral reprogramming . . ."
Mimicking 42's tone and inflection:
"We can authorize you to rewire yourself, then put those explosives back in, and start over saying we are NOT Sith, and have no intention of surrendering if you wish a second chance Forty Two.""Believe it or not, I'd rather have on our team, I'm rather fond of droids that haven't been wiped in a long time. They have such personality and potential."
"I'll make you a deal, help us off this moon and once we find civilized space, I'll have Groodar, and myself, revoke our master status over you. Though I wonder what you would do with your new freedom."
"Deal?"
GM:
The deal offered is not a deception, I would follow through with it should conditions be met.
"Don't worry 42. We'll probably need you for star charts and the like, so we can figure out how to hyperspace out of this place without, you know, flying into a sun. Or something.." She shrugs a bit, trying to reassure 42.
"That said.. maybe we could visit this 'Dragon' I think Lucen mentioned before heading out into the universe?"
"Jedi Aruuna Irdrall, I'm not sure how wise that would be. The dragon is considered a great, wise creature, though one that is greatly feared. Still, to reach the actual planet below, one must fly through even more storms, debris, and perhaps even more of my people.
On the planet below, not only does the dragon abide, but there are tribes of survivors, gathered from over the centuries, banded together to help surive . . . the demons.
I don't know what you would wish to accomplish on the planet below, but you would be greatly increasing the danger you were in, and increasing the possibility that your flying machine would be damaged yet again, stranding you here forever.
However, I would gladly keep you company, given our time together,"
Lucen finishes, a crooked grin on her glowing face.
Lucen shakes her head.
"You must do as you see fit, but I am gravely concerned that the trip to the planet proper will be far more dangerous than the rewards that might be gained, but so long as you remain in this system, I will gladly remain with you.
I know that many consider the dragon wise, but I have never seen it, only heard stories of it, and the other dangers . . . "
Lucen trails off.
As always, I am here to serve if you have any other questions. Forgive my interruption."
In Binary to AAD-42: "First lesson in getting respect from meatbags: offer your opinion without asking for forgiveness. Meatbags respect power, which is why they paid attention to you when you were a walking bomb, gearhead."
In Common: "This unit suggests that we travel to Coruscant to resupply and determine the current status of hostilities between Jedi and Sith. This unit has no interest in testing our weaponry against a Dragon."
"If we are going to vote, I would say we should go to Coruscant, since I suggested it earlier."
In binary to HK-22:** spoiler omitted **
In Binary to 42
Ceelell looks a bit uncomfortably at the two droids at they chitter in binary before turning to the others. "I would lean towards Corusant as well, but we should be very careful on our journey there. It sounds like it is now an occupied world. We should be ready, either to be unwelcome guests or perhaps to arrive either by stealth or disguise."
"I'm not keen to test a Dragon's mood, fictional or not. Corusant will at least be familiar territory."
"Well, sounds like we are rushing back to the Republic. I would have liked to see this Dragon, but no matter." Aruuna shrugs slightly, but doesn't appear too bothered.
"Though, if we want to head into Republic space in a slightly less conspicuous manner, might I suggest we go to a planet of less importance, off the main trade routes? Like Dantooine? Might be smart to get some more information about what's happening in the galaxy before heading to Sector Zero."
"A 300 year old Jedi Junker limping into what might be Sith controlled space... Guess we better fly casual."
"Where we go now is not the question at hand, and not one to be answered so vehemently Aruuna. I see a problem right in front of us that needs answers before we serve ourselves. Lucen's people are being hunted down and killed by, who she could be describing to us, as Sith right here on the planet below."
"We are Jedi still- first. We serve the people that need us, not our own motives when it suits us."
"While I accepted command of this mission, the current mission, as I see it, is over. I will have only an equal voice in these matters, but my council is thus..."
"I suggest, we reach the planet first. As dangerous as Lucen claims it to be, there may be those in need of help. It would not sit well with me to leave those in need behind. Counter productive in fact."
"Then, barring good fortune, and a strong helping from the force, we can set course for Coruscant and try to reestablish communications with the council."
AAD-42 swivels towards HK-22 looking for approval.
HK-22 nods almost imperceptibly and fondles his rifle.
Ceelell gives consideration to Troy's words and nods in his agreement. "The loss of life is something that must be stopped in all ways, the way the Sith exterminate entire races is a tragedy. We may be able to aid it here." He looks to Aruuna, putting a hand on her shoulder, trying to calm her and to show he isn't reprimanding with his words. "I would not wish to emulate them with a slaughter of our own, even, or perhaps especially, on a world sacred to me."
Lucen looks aghast at Danguard's suggestion.
"While it is true that from time to time the Dark Ones arrive and try to subjugate us, their ships become just as stranded as any other ships. While they cause much chaos, eventually they either fall prey to the demons below, or they become a part of the survivors tribes.
If they land on one of the moons and survive, we simply learn to avoid that moon.
I would not feel right knowing that you risked yourselves for a threat that is . . . sporadic at best.
Not only that, but my people are unwilling to learn about others or to work them them, at least on the whole."
Groodar thinks to himself.
For Klonsa:
Conversely, you could try to get Lucen to put you in the same healing trace that she put Christy in to see if that allows you to connect with them yourself, but Lucen seems a bit unsure of how this happened in the first place.
Ironically, I made a wisdom check for Klonsa and Christy both, and Klonsa ended up with a 23 on the roll.
Klonsa thinks for a bit while the others discuss their next destination. After a few moments he looks toward Lucen.
"Lucen, do you think you could put me in the same healing trance you put Christy in earlier?"
Klonsa thinks for a bit while the others discuss their next destination. After a few moments he looks toward Lucen.
"Lucen, do you think you could put me in the same healing trance you put Christy in earlier?"
Lucen is a bit taken aback.
"I . . . I could try. But that seemed dangerous for her. I would not want to harm Jedi Klonsa Frakesh by damaging you mind in such a manner. Why would you want me to do such a thing? Do you carry some injury that I was not aware of?"
"Klonsa, I would be open to returning to that state with you if you'd allow me to guide you there. I think there is something more to be learned from it."
"I could work a second transponder code into these sublight engines. That would give us the ability to toggle between 3 codes, the original, the Sith one, and a new combination signature generated from the blending of both.
I caution you however, some security forces shoot first and ask questions later if they catch a ship changing transponder codes. It is a favored tactic of pirates and smugglers. Though it has it's uses."
Danguard repositions his black leather gloves as he looks down and speaks quietly to the Twi'lek.
"Arunna, you are speaking from anger, or revenge. This is not the way of the Jedi. Put your rage aside, and find the peaceful center and then make your decision.
If you leave the door open to the darkside, it will come in whispering in soothing tones and you will not realize until too late it has taken a hold of you."
GM - Knowledge Technology Roll:
1d20+7 -> [12,7] = (19)
Just backing up my out of game knowledge with an the above game speech about transponder codes.
The transponder is built into the sublight drives, so it does require some mechanics work.
"Klonsa, I would be open to returning to that state with you if you'd allow me to guide you there. I think there is something more to be learned from it."
"I too thought there may be something more to the healing trance. It is risky though, which is why I didn't want to suggest you try it again. However, if you want to guide me there I would be happy to accept your help."
Looking back to Lucen.
"Please put me in the healing trance. I am aware of the risks, but I believe I may have noticed something that could help us last time Christy was in the trance."
"Klonsa, I would be open to returning to that state with you if you'd allow me to guide you there. I think there is something more to be learned from it."
"I too thought there may be something more to the healing trance. It is risky though, which is why I didn't want to suggest you try it again. However, if you want to guide me there I would be happy to accept your help."
Looking back to Lucen.
"Please put me in the healing trance. I am aware of the risks, but I believe I may have noticed something that could help us last time Christy was in the trance."
"Of course I will help. Though I'm not sure I have an exact walk thru on what I did."
"There is nothing of the darkside about wanting to end the Sith threat and protect people, or save them from the darkside. So what if I'm angry about them? I'd be amazed if anyone here wasn't angry about the Sith."
"This unit is above such petty fleshy emotions as hate and anger. However it does so make this unit's circuits sing to see fleshy Sith explode in red bits of muscle and flesh..." HK-22 looks vaguely wistful for a moment.
Lucen looks at both Klonsa and Christy for a moment.
"If you are sure . . . "
She then touches each of you on the hand, and allows her mind to flow into yours.
For Klonsa and Christy:
GM:
Wisdom Roll
Ceelell looks particularly concerned about Aruuna's anger and apparent desire to extract revenge in as large a scale as possible, but he stays quiet, knowing that the darkside is a personal thing to the jedi and so allowing them to resolve this within themselves.
For Klonsa and Christy:
Unlike the last time that you were connected to this flow of thoughts and energy, your entry is a bit more controlled, your travel a bit more deliberate. You can see the vague outlines of one another, and of Lucen's glowing form, and in the distance the glowing forms of the members of her race.
For Klonsa:
You can make a Use the Force check in order to see how far and how well you can use this boost to your ability. Christy will have a chance to boost your ability while aiding you.
For Christy:
If you wish to bolster him with your Force ability, you can "anchor" him by reaching out to him in the Force and supporting him as he attempts to complete his plan.