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Topic: SW Patterns of Deception Q & A
Subject: odds and ends
The landing pad/dock area is directly adjacent to the cantina - both are owned by Mr. Klebb. You can step out of the cantina and onto the landing pad. However, the actual ship is a 40-45 yards away.
Neither of you haven't heard anything of a possible attack - both guilds have accepted that republic negotiators were on their way - in fact, the guilds seem eager to end the fighting and resume business. Therefore, everything has been relatively peaceful for the past week or so. So this attack would be completely unexpected.
Usually any of the mechanics who works at Klebb's who is available would put out such a fire...but you've never seen a fire this large before at Klebb's.
Posted on 2008-05-04 at 22:30:20.
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Topic: SW Patterns of Deception Q & A
Subject: SW Patterns of Deception Q & A
Q&A thread for Star Wars: Patterns of Deception
Get postin', people!
Posted on 2008-05-04 at 20:50:39.
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Topic: Star Wars: Patterns of Deception
Subject: So we begin.
The words fade into space, drifting further and further away until only the dim light of distant stars remains. Slowly, our view pans down and we see a brown, possibly desert-like planet, not very far away...
The transit ship rocketed by, about to reach the atmosphere of Dathu, the only inhabitable planet in the system. It was a simple ship, with only a cockpit and a cabin for its passengers: aliens hailing from all over the galaxy. Many of the travelers were clearly miners, probably coming to Dathu for work. Some appeared to be businessmen, others just appeared to be coming to Dathu to avoid trouble. But one thing was certain – there were far fewer passengers headed towards Dathu than usual; the cabin was barely half full, and in the back corner sat two enigmatic figures cloaked in simple, brown robes, their hoods drawn.
"This is your pilot speaking," a voice over the intercom said, in lightly accented basic. "We will be making our descent into Dom-Rhett spaceport in just under five minutes. Please ready your belongings to ensure that our departure from the ship will be expedient. Thank you, and enjoy your stay at Dom-Rhett."
The last remark elicited a chuckle from one of the two robed figures, as the other passengers began bustling about, grabbing their luggage from the overhead compartments and readying themselves to disembark.
"Something amusing, master?" One of the robed figures said, drawing back her hood. Si-Di, a Cerean Jedi padawan turned to her master, Zen Allum, who in turn drew back his hood. An ancient Zabrak with jet white hair and the wrinkles of a hundred adventures on his face, Master Allum merely smiled in response to his apprentice’s question.
"I was merely musing on the irony of the situation," Master Allum said. "Considering that Dom-Rhett has been a warzone until the past week, the pilot is surprisingly cordial."
His padawan returned the smile, and the two Jedi grabbed their belongings from the overhead compartment. The ship began to rumble as it descended into the atmosphere of the planet, and the two Jedi strapped themselves in.
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At Klebb’s Cantina, Kavtan Cleentor sat at the bar in between jobs. Danbar 'Dan' Klebb ran both the cantina and the adjourning landing strip, one of the few completely independent outfits in the entire spaceport, holding no guild allegiance. As such, members of both guilds and those who did not want to be noticed by anyone could be found at Klebb’s – not to mention those looking for the best mechanical work on Dathu, which Klebb could boast. He prided himself on hiring the best tech specialists around, and Kavtan was no exception to that rule, an extraordinary mechanic for his age.
A rowdy party of Aqualish left the bar, laughing and joking back and forth in their language (a rather abrasive collection of sounds), and a duo of Arcona passed them on their way in. It was slow, even for a weekday afternoon – but that was to be expected with the state of things. Most were staying indoors if they could. The fighting between the two guilds have ceased for now, but many were worried that it could resume any moment.
"Oy, Kavtan!" Klebb shouted from behind the bar. The Duros looked up at his employer. Klebb was looking haggard as always, five-o-clock shadow covering his face. "Remember the job I told you about? The ambassadors for the republic? They’re coming in on a transport from Coruscant any minute now. The pilot just contacted me. They’re using my docks because they don’t want to claim allegiance to any one guild. Anyway, I want to extend them every courtesy so that they’ll come back, y’hear? That means I want a complete tune-up on their transit ship before they leave. I’ll make sure the pilot of the vessel gives you a good rate."
Kavtan nodded, then glanced out the window of the bar – the docks could be viewed from inside the cantina. There were barely any ships there; there were barely any patrons in the cantina either. The conflict between the guilds had been horrible for business, and it was clear from Klebb’s attitude that he wanted to grab any customer he could – and it was always profitable to have the Republic as your customer.
The transit ship would be landing any minute now...but in the meantime, Kavtan spotted two unusual ships setting down on Klebb’s docks...
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The two Jedi stepped out of their Starfighters, having just landed on the strip next to Klebb’s cantina. Considering the decrease in interstellar traffic in the system recently, the lack of other ships made their landing less discreet than was desirable. Master Janis Arkana sighed, her silver hair blowing in the wind. You can’t have everything in life. Her padawan, a young Cathar, walked over from her Starfighter.
"If I’d known the current state of affairs in Dathu, I probably would have taken more time to plan our arrival here," Master Arkana said, almost speaking to wind. She then turned and faced her apprentice. "But then, time is of the essence. Whether or not the one we’re looking for is here for business or simply on the lam, he could flee the planet any time. It’s imperative we discover him before he discovers we’re here."
Her padawan nodded, pensive.
"Hello there!", a voice from behind the two Jedi said. Both of them turned, seeing a dark-skinned human in the dress of nobility approaching them, stepping out of the cantina. He waved, then bowed as he neared them. "I was told you were coming in a public transit ship, Master Allum. Was I mistaken?"
"You are mistaken," Master Arkana replied. "I’m not Master Allum. He is a Zabrak, and much older than me, I’m afraid."
"Oh?" the noble looked confused. "I was told to expect two Jedi."
"We aren't the Jedi you’re looking for," Master Arkana replied casually. "We haven’t been in communication with the council for a number of weeks, however. If another two Jedi are coming, we weren't aware of it. And your name is...?"
"Erm? Oh, yes! How rude of me." The noble replied. "I am Cern Namor. I’m the administrator of the city. I’m a neutral party in the guild’s dispute, but I can explain the details of this later. Ah, look! It appears that the Jedi I’m awaiting are here."
The wind billowed around the three figures on the landing strip as the transit ship above them began to descend.
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Meanwhile, another patron walked into Klebb’s Cantina – a young human, bald with a goatee. He walked over to the bar, a seat over from Kavtan and took his place there. The bartender, an aged, irascible Sullustan walked over from the other side of the counter, wiping the inside of a glass with a rag as he walked. He set the glass down and stared expectantly at the newcomer, then said in heavily accented basic, "What can I get for you this afternoon?"
Lysander Orda merely shook his head, dismissing the bartender, and the Sullustan shrugged, returning to his duties. He glanced around the bar – it was relatively empty, given the time of day. But considering the recent events surrounding Dathu, it didn’t surprise him. He had been on Dathu a relatively short time, but in his memory, the two ruling parties had controlled the planet peaceably, with minimal conflict between them. Whatever conflict had erupted, it must have been bad. Personal differences, probably – whenever things got this bad between clans, it was almost always over something personal.
Lysander glanced at the window; a transit ship was making its landing...and there were three figures standing there on the landing pad. He could make them out, even though they were on the other side...and two of them looked to be...Jedi?
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The transit ship slowed, its reverse thrusters setting it down for a gentle landing. The roaring of the engines softened to a dull hum, then the ship was quiet, except for the sound of the cabin depressurizing before the doors opened. As the steam cleared, the familiar sound of the electronic doors sliding open filled the air, and the first of the passengers began to step out onto Dathu, the landing ramp extending.
Inside the ship, the two Jedi made their way through the line of travelers towards the exit. Suddenly, Master Allum stopped, and quickly glanced at his padawan. Si-Di merely stared back.
"A disturbance..." Master Allum said. "I sense a disturbance in the Force."
Si-Di could hear it, though ever so softly. Over the hustle and bustle of the passengers disembarking, it was almost impossible, but to one attuned to the force, the softest sounds were audible.
Beep. Beep. Beep. Beepbeepbeepbeepbeepbeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...
"Bomb." Master Allum said. Then, truly realizing the situation, yelled, "BOMB!"
Master Zen Allum dove towards the exit of the spacecraft, shoving a Rodian that was about to disembark off of the ship and onto the pavement of the landing pad. "Get back!" he shouted to the passengers about to step towards the exit, who jumped back in surprise. Then, everything seemed to happen in fast forward. Master Allum took one last glance at Si-Di, but realized it was too late. He had not sensed the disturbance in time, and there was no time to react now, even for a Jedi.
There was a deafening rumble as fire erupted all around the threshold of the exit, blasting the landing ramp apart and causing the ship to crash to the ground. The smoke filled the air immediately, as if the entire landing pad was in a stormcloud; the cinders and smog burned the eyes of everyone near the explosion. The ship itself had caught fire as well, and it was quickly spreading across the cabin.
Kavtan and Lysander watched in shock from inside the cantina. The two Jedi at their Starfighters on the other side of the dock were ready to spring into action. Si-Di was still inside the burning ship.
And Jedi Master Zen Allum was dead.
(OOC: Good luck to all, we may begin posting. FYI - Si-Di was far enough away from the blast to take no damage, but she might want to get out of dodge, ASAP!)
Posted on 2008-05-04 at 20:46:05.
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Topic: Star Wars: Patterns of Deception
Subject: Star Wars: Patterns of Deception
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...
STAR WARS
Patterns of Deception
The Galactic Republic is sliding deeper into bureaucracy and corruption. Corporate profiteering and apathy are rampant. Many planets, especially those that are primitive, but rich in resources, are being taken over by businesses in the name of economic expansion.
On the remote mining world of Dathu, the two ruling parties on the planet have come into dispute, all but stopping the flow of essential minerals and fuel to the core worlds. The Outer Rim Mining Consortium has requested that it be granted control of the planet, in order to restore order.
Hoping for another solution, the supreme chancellor has arranged for two Jedi Knights to be dispatched to arbitrate the dispute and prevent a conflict that will surely be used as a precedent for corporate control....
Posted on 2008-05-04 at 20:35:32.
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Topic: Hilarious Video (Language Warning)
Subject: Hilarious Video
Check out this hilarious video on youtube - it has some adult language here and there, so it's not suitable for younger audiences, but other than that it's fine.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=qOwXIarEpzI
Posted on 2008-04-30 at 03:07:31.
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Topic: Audalis: Tides of War: Recruitment Thread
Subject: Saaaayyy...
Is there any room left and can I cut in?
Posted on 2008-04-29 at 02:44:11.
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Topic: I'm back.
Subject: I'm supposed to be you?
You know, I think I vaguely remember being accused of being you once or twice, so I guess it follows that the same people probably accused you of being me somewhere down the line.
Regardless, I'm not you, you're not me and vice versa.
Posted on 2008-04-26 at 21:52:10.
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Topic: I'm back.
Subject: broke?
Hey! I only broke it for myself, and then I fixed it.
Just got back from playing an acoustic show at this coffee shop, and it went over very well. The hallelujah cover at the end was a bit challenging for my range, but I think I pulled it off.
Posted on 2008-04-26 at 05:06:53.
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Topic: I'm back.
Subject: I think I've found the display issue
Olan, excessive blackslashes were appearing in my username in the display field "You are currently logged in as". Basically, my name read as Cap\\\\\\\(etc.)'n Lou. I logged out and then back in and the problem has corrected itself, as these backslashes elongated the entire page. I'll let you know if it's a problem in the future. If it proves to be, I'll try getting a new username.
Just letting you know in case anything like that happens again, or if you wanted to look into it.
Posted on 2008-04-25 at 22:14:16.
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Topic: I'm back.
Subject: I'm back.
Greetings all!
I'm back after a loooong hiatus.
Essentially, I stopped playing D&D, have been working two jobs and I'm about to transfer to a 4-year university. On top of all that, I have legal problems, the details of which I won't broe you with. Basically, life's been, shall we say...interesting?
But very busy, which is why I haven't posted in an age. But I'm thinking of getting back into D&D and roleplaying in general, and the first step towards that is to start posting again, I guess. I've had some login/display issues on the site, but I hope that will be cleared up soon.
If there's anyone online who still remembers or gamed with me in the past on rdinn, I hope you're all still well and I'd like to let everyone know that I'm considering DMing a Star Wars D20 game.
Best of luck to everyone, hope to game with you all,
-Cap'n Lou
Posted on 2008-04-25 at 21:25:45.
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