On 4/1/2018 at 9:57 PM, Edgehawk said:

"We can still see you, Kataddik. Your lack of pigmentation does not lend itself to blending into the shadows. Just so you know."

Kataddik makes a "rude gesture" towards Kai-Wan.

Whoa, Wan you see that? Divert 5% from your combat drives to insult protocols and retaliate. Oola joked at the droid.

"In illustration of my point, I can make out your wild gesticulations quite clearly."

Yeah, nice comeback. Make it 10% next time....... She reaches up to sympathetically pat the droid on the shoulder.

There would be a low whimper from one of the republic soldiers as they hunker down behind a stack of crates, waiting for attack. Another would take a long look at the jedi for a moment before ducking back down also. 'We're gonna die here, and they're making jokes?' he'd mutter to himself.

There would be a deathly silence for a minute or so in the hanger before there was a roar of engines from two shuttles charging into the hanger. They would set themselves down with a heavy thud, the loading ramp extending before they had even landed.

'Here they come!' one of the troopers shout as they raise their rifles. As soon as the ships had touched down, soldiers dressed in what looked like silver plated armour ran down the ramps with their own weapons raised. Their faces would be covered by reflective masks, hiding their true identities as they assault the station.

'Secure the hanger!' one would shout as they advance into the hanger before stopping short at the sight before them. 'Jedi? What are they doing here? This was meant to be a simple mission!'

'It doesn't matter! They die just like the rest, open fire!'

While some of the jedi were plunged about to be plunged into pitch battle, another was braving the depths of space. Walden may have seen battles, he may have heard the gut wrenching tales of the ware veterans, but this was the first time in his life he had ever been flung into something quite like this.

The blackness of space was punctuated by blaster fire and explosions, ships flying past him with blinding speed. This was his first proper look at the enemy fighters for the jedi. They were small, angular looking craft. They had small elongated cockpits, with jagged wings jutting out from the side. They were incredibly fast, but they looked at best fragile.

As he exited the hanger a squad of three fighters to blast across his prow as they chased down a pair of Aureks. They were not letting up and we peppering the ships with blaster fire at they went. If left alone, it looked like they would be destroyed before too long.

For a moment, Svae would bounce in the balls of his feet, looking around as if for a means of escape from the idea of a possibly deadly space walk. 'Ah, oh alright then. I suppose we're meant to be brave right?' He would turn, running down the corridor. 'Ok, follow me to the hanger!' He would project to the pair. It would be a ten minute run, and the station corridors would shake with explosions and gunfire. Eventually they would reach the hanger. To the left of its entrance was the circular door to the dry dock tube, still sealed for now. The hanger itself looked deserted, there was no ships or soldiers to be seen.

'There should be space suits somewhere in the hanger, hopefully they'll have one in my size' Svae would say with a nervous chuckle.

As the enemy soldiers disembarked from their assault shuttles, they hear a deep growl coming from behind them. From the shadows they see a massive , vaguely humanoid white form with seemingly glowing red eyes coming towards them, filling them with dread.

Fear the Shadows : 2eP+3eD 0 successes, 1 threat, 1 Triumph

Enemy must now upgrade the difficulty of all Fear checks once for the rest of the encounter.

Walden sees the fighters coming in. At first glance, they looked like they were about equal to the A-wing. It was time to dive into the fireworks. He hoped that they didn't spot him diving on them.

A quick search of the abandoned hanger by Gaze and Muu would quickly reveal an emergency locker set against the wall at the back of the hanger. Along with various first aid supplies, com units and engineering tools, there was also a set of five space suits. They had been made in a bright orange for visibility. This is good for engineering work, but less so for sneaking up on a ship full of enemies. Still, it was unlikely they'd be peering out of the windows expecting this kind of approach.

There would be a hum of concern though from Svae. The suits were all 'human' size. There was no way he was going to fit into one of those and still be able to move. There was something else as well, something Svae and Gaze would notice. Looking out of the hanger exit, the docking tube was just visible as it stretched out towards the metal scaffolding of the dry dock and the ship inside. What they could also see what was inside the tube.

A large group of armoured figured carrying rifles and dressed in silver plated armour could be seen running down the tube. Several of them were carrying cutting tools, they must be planning to force open the door to the station.

As Svae sees this, he would begin to back towards the hanger door. 'Gaze, Muu, Walden, we've got a problem' he would state as he points towards the tube. 'Listen, you guys go ahead with the plan, get to the ship and stop them. I'll deal with those ones and keep them distracted!'

With that he would turn to dash out of the hanger, sliding around the corner before running for the tubes entrance. Not before he projected to his two friends 'may the force be with you'.

Muu replies back " May the Force be with you " to Svae unsure what the Padawan had up his sleeve. The Iktotchi quickly slips the bright orange space suit over his armor and secures his grav boots tightly on. Adjusting his suit's comm frequency, Muu reports to the Jedi " Gaze and myself are approaching the dry docks from the exterior. Svae is securing the docking tubes station side ".

The Padawan hasty informs the Sector Admin " Invaders are seizing the docking tubes with cutters " as he leaves the emergency locker. Pausing a second to breathe and clear his mind, he asks " Are you ready for this stunt? " turning his head towards Gaze.

"Good luck, Svae," Walden would say over the comms.

As he approaches the enemy fighters, Walden waits for good tone, then fires a concussion missile straight at them. The fighters, on the other hand, know the missile is incoming. They start breaking off at high speeds in order to let the missile fly past them. One breaks to the left, one breaks to the right. The missile can't keep up with the sudden turn and seemingly flies off, only to turn around and regain their lock on the enemy fighters. Walden hopes that the momentary break would give the Aureks being chased a chance to do something.

Gaze would put on the suit, checking the displays and seals. He would look over at Muu when he asked. "Of course not. Nobody is ever ready for something like this, and if they are, they are clinically insane. And I mean that literally, trust me, I know clinically insane. " He sighs and gets ready to put on his helmet. "But, we're doing it anyway, so let's get it done." He puts his helmet on and seals it to the neck.

The fighters would roll out of the way of the missile, while still pursuing the two Aurek fighters. 'Over Walden's com he would hear an unfamiliar voice coming from one of the allied fighters. 'Thanks for the assist stranger, but we're not out of the woods yet. If you could get rid of these guys we'd owe you one!'

As they talk, the aureks would bank to the left, dipping and diving in attempt to avoid the incoming gun fire. They were talented pilots, as most fighter pilots were, but so were their attackers.

There would be a stream of red plasma fired from the black fighter craft as they do what they can to gun down the republic pilots. Their singed past the fighters, and it was all that the Aureks could do to avoid being filled with holes. They were far from out of danger. They were right in the firing line of the deadly craft. Walden was going to have to do something fast to help his allies.

The missile goes wild as the enemy fighters juke the missile fast enough that it loses a lock. But they were out of formation as Walden blazed in, both cannons firing hot. One fighter took minor damage on his wing. But one had managed to take the brunt of the shots and blew up in a rather spectacular fireball.

"Bandit down!" Walden would say over the comms to the leading Aureks. Again, he would hope that they now had a slight advantage in those precious seconds.

The republic soldiers would take advantage of the Wookies monstrous appearance as they rise from behind cover. 'Open fire!' their sergeant would shout as they target on of the enemy squads. They would fire a volley of shots at their attackers, but the armour they wore proved to be impressively durable. Whoever had designed it had done an excellent job, and the attackers were able to shrug off most of the glancing blows. One of the enemies however was less fortunate. A burning bolt of plasma struck him right in the face, shattering the reflective helmet cover. He was killed instantly, crumpling to the floor. Despite their kill, the squad was shaken by this knew and frankly sinister looking enemy. 'This isn't good, there's too many!' one would shout.

Outside of the ship, the space battle would still rage on. As the fighter broke up under Waldens gunfire, there would be a whoop of relief over the com. 'Great shot! We're gonna come about, see if we can help'.

The two Aureks would tilt back as they fly up higher before rolling back on themselves to fire on remaining two ships below them. The Aureks would strafe the top of the fighters, using the surprise of Waldens attack to drive home their own. One of the fighters gets a lucky shot, as a flash punches through the cockpit and through the floor. The fight erupts into a ball of flame as the pilot is killed, leaving only one of the enemies left.

Smoke trailed from his wing as he banks hard to the right as he appears to try and escape the combat.

Republic Soldier Combat Check : 2eP+2eA+2eD 1 success, 1 threat

Does 10 base damage to enemy squad 1, takes 1 strain.

Aurek Fighter Combat Checks : 2eP+1eA+1eB+2eD 3 successes, 1 advantage

Aureks attack enemy fighters, do 8 base damage to enemy fighters.

Enemy fighters move to medium range

Zoroku took advantage of the distraction that Kattadik made and charged the a group of the invaders. He struck at the attackers with measured blows his swings carrying all his might, he aims for the chinks in the armor at the neck and limbs quickly cutting down three of the invaders in short order. ' Curious... their armor is reminiscent of Sith armor in the Unknown Regions but there is a great deal of variation here from standard Sith armor, Judging from their specific set it seems to be a version of their most elite soldiers.' Zoroku thought while he engaged the remaining two Troopers of the squad. " These are Elite Sith Troops, this will be a difficult fight!" He speaks into the communicator so everyone not just those in the Hangar with him understand what they are dealing with.

Nothing is difficult with a little Force Kappy

Oola spread out both hands. One towards the troopers and one towards Wan. At first there were only small sparks between her fingertips, then larger jolts of pinky purple electric surged over her arms growing larger. She was gritting her teeth in obvious effort to control the bolts as they tried to lash out at those around her.

You are not in control, I AM! Oola internally screamed.

Anger now shot through her being just as the lightning did, but it gave her the power to harness the Force flowing into the air. She raised her hands and the lightning shot out to Wan, who had experienced the effect before (and had shock absorbing plating fitted after the first time) and around the now even more frightened troopers. Instead of striking her targets the electricity coiled around them. The bright forks creating a sheen of purple light that zapped and crackled as random particles in the air were charged by the energy of the Force imbuned shields they wore barely touching their skin and clothing.

Don't worry troops, between me and them, we'll have you out of this in one piece. But you all owe me a drink. Two drinks! ...... No three!

She hoped the bravado was hiding some of the toll doing that had taken.

T he two remaining sith troopers that had been assaulted by Zoroku would turn to defend themselves against their Chiss aggressor. One would swing his gun violently, catching Zoroku in the ribs with the butt of his rifle while the other made a might swing for the jedis head. It was a clunky weapon however; closer to a club than anything else, and gave the jedi padawan plenty of time to react.

As this happened a few of the troopers would stagger back from the nightmarish appearance of the Wookie emerging from the ships wreckage. Their sergeant would shove them roughly back in line. 'What are you doing?' he would bawl at his men. 'It's not a monster! It'll die just as easy as every other enemy you've fought, now fire!'

The soldiers would obey the order, raising their rifles to fire at the Wookie. Perhaps they were inspired by their fear, but their barrage of gunfire was well aimed as they shot at the padawan. Kataddik would get peppered by plasma bolts, one grazing his temple, nearly ending his adventure then and there. Their overexcited attack however would be a regrettable decision for the troopers. The sound of gunfire from them would be silenced. The troopers had emptied their rifles ammunition. There would a rapid clicking sound as the sith soldiers pull the triggers of their empty guns, glancing down in confusion. 'What are you doing! Reload, hurry!'

With the attacking troops targeting his Jedi allies, and positively identified as Sith.. Kai-wan's photoreceptors shine brightly, as the restraints upon his actions relax. For the briefest of moments, he ponders the willingness of these organics to waste the great gift they had been given.. But then he activates his Morgukai Cortosis Staff (There is an excellent story behind its acquisition.. pity I do not recall it).. and lays into the Squad with a frenzy, utilizing his speed and reach.

The short plasma blade flickers to life, a menacing yellow-orange, as the Droid lunges into the fray. To anyone with the luxury of observing his attack, it would seem he almost relished the conflict.. enjoyed it, even.

His initial thrust is a feint, which comes up over an adjacent trooper's guard, and lodges just under his helmet. Without hesitation, K-1 pulls back and spins the staff around, sending another one flying!

A distinct electricity coils about the droid, a crackling purple settling around his silhouette, to the added dismay of the remaining Sith troops. Kai-wan registers the familiar shield of his Mistress, and an old tune pops into his processor, unbidden.. Purple haze, All around.. That girl, Put a spell on me..

Extended Reach (suffer 1 Strain) to attack Sith trooper Squad 5 with Staff, from Short range (maneuver to aim):

Campaign	Revan's War
Description	Morgukai Staff attack
Results	1eA+2eP+1eB+2eD : 2 successes, 2 advantage [1eA=S] [2eP=S/A, S/A] [1eB=A] [2eD=-, F/Th]

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So.. 10 damage.. Take one down, Crit 1to take down a second one.. pass a boost.

As Gaze and Muu exit together from the emergency locker, the Iktotchi stares at the sight of space through the hangar entrance view approaching the platform's edge. Stun by the scene of starfighter dogfights and the shipyard desperately defending itself, Muu observes his mark on the docking tube exterior scaffolding. The brave Padawan bends both knees and jumps first into the vacuum of space onto a flat secure structure providing a trajectory path for Gaze to follow. Once his fellow Jedi landed next to him, both begin to grav boot walk securely towards the dry docks. Muu's mind was in awe as he approached the utter size of the Interdictor Crusier across the construction scaffolding. Observing the near battle, the Iktotchi attempts to hasty move in closer to where the shuttle docked.

" There is our target! Lets hope zero gravity guides us the rest of the way. We could get closer but I think we could both make it at this point " he says to Gaze grinning. Not wasting a second, Muu boldly jumps bending both knees again as he shoved off against the scaffolding. As the Jedi twirls in the vacuum of space trying to coordinate the balance of his trajectory, he thinks " I got a bad feeling about this ".

4 hours ago, Rabobankrider said:

T he two remaining sith troopers that had been assaulted by Zoroku would turn to defend themselves against their Chiss aggressor. One would swing his gun violently, catching Zoroku in the ribs with the butt of his rifle while the other made a might swing for the jedis head. It was a clunky weapon however; closer to a club than anything else, and gave the jedi padawan plenty of time to react.

As this happened a few of the troopers would stagger back from the nightmarish appearance of the Wookie emerging from the ships wreckage. Their sergeant would shove them roughly back in line. 'What are you doing?' he would bawl at his men. 'It's not a monster! It'll die just as easy as every other enemy you've fought, now fire!'

The soldiers would obey the order, raising their rifles to fire at the Wookie. Perhaps they were inspired by their fear, but their barrage of gunfire was well aimed as they shot at the padawan. Kataddik would get peppered by plasma bolts, one grazing his temple, nearly ending his adventure then and there. Their overexcited attack however would be a regrettable decision for the troopers. The sound of gunfire from them would be silenced. The troopers had emptied their rifles ammunition. There would a rapid clicking sound as the sith soldiers pull the triggers of their empty guns, glancing down in confusion. 'What are you doing! Reload, hurry!'

Sith Squad 1 Combat Check : 2eP+1eA+2eD 3 successes
Flips destiny point to upgrade check once. Sith troopers use rifles as improvised weapons to add 2 to damage and 1 automatic disadvantage. Does 8 base damage to Zoroku, disadvantage adds 1 strain to the Sith Troopers.

Sith Trooper Combat Check : 3eP+1eA+1eC 1 success, 2 advantage, 1 Triumph, 1 Despair
Does 10 base damage to Kataddik, advantage, triumph spent to activate critical injury, Kattadik Critical Injury : 1d100 55 , +1 difficulty to presence based checks till the end of the encounter, despair spent to run out of ammo.

As blaster bolts fly his way, Kataddik brings his lightsaber and ryyk blade (ancient sword) up and around deflecting bolts in all directions, only allowing one to get though, to graze his temple.

Gaze continues to shake his head. "This is nuts, this is nuts." He angles himself and pushes off, deactivating the magnets on his boots to allow him to take flight. His trajectory seems to be on target, which is of great relief to him. He glances over at Muu as they both move along, gauging his situation.

Gaze looks over to see Muu slowly moving off-angle for their target. He takes a few moments to think about that, and then closes his eyes, and folds his legs under him in a lotus position. The vertigo fades as he shuts off his normal senses, and just let's his sense of the Force guide him. He feels his own inertia and the direction it's going, and Muu's presence nearby. He extends his hands out, one aimed at Muu, cupped as if to grasp him, and the other in a fist towards their destination, as if he were holding a rope. He reaches out with his feelings, and then twists his body as he calls upon the Force, pulling Muu as if he were on a tether, and redirecting his course towards their intended destination.

After doing this, he opens his eyes again, and finds the expanse around him no longer intimidating. He found his center of being amidst the spinning metal, and oddly finds himself as calm as if he were studying a medical profile of a patient.

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Jumped the gun

Luckily, as Muu drifted slightly off angle from their objective, his fellow Jedi thankfully redirected his course using the force. The Iktotchi continued to spin in a whirl through the vacuum of space but veering closer towards the enemy shuttle landing within the Interdictor. If it wasn't for Gaze, its unknown where the Padawan could have drifted off during the battle. As both Jedi gently land on the platform, their magnetic boots clamp to the surface.

" Thanks for the space drifting course correction. By the Force, somehow I don't believe we were noticed " he says to Gaze. " We've arrived at the Inerdictor within the dry docks; approaching potential hostiles " he informs the Sector Admin and Jedi over the comm.

The Sith would continue their brutal assault on the hanger. As one squad is attacked by the blue skinned padawan, the last group would focus their assault on the few republic soldiers that were there. They would pause as Oola produces her protective power. 'Let's see how strong your powers are jedi!' one would shout as they advance on the defensive line that had been formed. As they stepped forwards they opened fire on the squad. All of their shots would smash into the purple field, but it would hold right up until the last second. Fortunately the troopers were able to dive back down into cover. 'Agh, this isn't good!' one would shout.

Meanwhile, an intrepid pair of jedi found themselves perched on the narrow scaffolding of the dry dock. Under other conditions, it would be an impressive feat of craftsmanship. The same could be said for the Interdictor, looming over them like a might behemoth. Ahead of them and to the left, the ships hanger could just be seen, illuminated by a ring of lights around the entrance. It was here that the enemy shuttle had docked. It was going to to be a relatively simple trip for the most part, except their stretch of scaffolding was a little way above the hanger mouth. After their walk, a short drop would land them in the desired destination.

'Alright', the administrator would respond. 'You want to hurry, that ship was empty and it won't take them long to break through the computer locks on the bridge. If they are planning to steal the ship, it won't take long!'

As this is going on, out of the corner of their eyes, they would see a flash of green in the docking tube. It would seem that the sith had broken through the door, and Svae was forcing them back with an impressive display of lightsaber combat. For a little fellow, he cut a daunting figure as he sliced through the silver clad soldiers.

Sith Squad Combat Check : 4eP+1eD+1eS 1 success, 3 advantage

Spent destiny point to upgrade combat check by 1, sith Squad moves to close range of Republic squad, does 10 damage, not enough to damage squad, advantage spent to move Repeblic squads initiative to the bottom of the line.