Tales from the Fringe Anthology IC

By P-47 Thunderbolt, in Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Beginner Game

The skylane into the neighborhood is blocked by a ray shield and guardpost. When RO-0K brings the airspeeder to a stop, the guard, a male Human, looks at them disinterestedly. "What's your business here? Show me some ID and your work order."

RO-0K relays the cover story and hands him the papers. The guard scans them absently, nodding at the droid's explanation. "Okay, these all look in order. Go on through." He hands back the papers and deactivates the gate, allowing them through.

They drive to the building specified by Raxle, parking on one of the service pads around the side. The receptionist droid at the service entry checks them through easily, comparing their ID to that relayed by the guard and allowing them through unimpeded, pointing them to the turbolift.

RO-0K leads the way into the turbolift, Alright.. let's go talk to our Client...

The turbolift moves extraordinarily smoothly and quickly, showing how upscale this building really is, and they arrive at the top of the building very quickly. The turbolift doors open into a small entryway leading to a door into the penthouse. Bestin shifts his grip on the large empty box he's carrying as they step out of the turbolift and then hisses under his breath. "Who wantsss to ring? And can I put thisss down now?"

I will... RO-0K says, pausing just before pushing the button, it's head twitches to look at Bestine. And yes, you may.

RO-0K pushes the button and steps to one side to wait.

A butler droid answers the door after a moment, "Can I help you?"

I doubt it.. everything involving your employer is inept. Yes, we are here to perform the annual security sweep.

"This is unexpected. There was no such security sweep scheduled. Are you sure you came to the right address?"

Affirmative. RO-0K stated. There is a request logged for increased scans due to the recent... problems.

"Oh, well, I guess he did request additional security be posted. Very well, your work order appears cor-"

The client walks into view and drops his drink, "NO! BZ, shut the door!" The droid reacts instantly, hitting the button and causing the door to slide down in RO-0K's face.

RO-0K made an exasperated sound, pressing the bell several times. Aduro Denive , RO-0K called towards the audio pickup of the security cam. You attacked us without provocation, we require an explanation and you owe compensation, per section 4, paragraph 2 of your courier agreement.

Ro0k I got this. Raxle takes off door access panel. He connects his data pad to the controls. Now lets see what type of security they have. Raxle tries the girlfriends date of birth. Wow this is was easy. Amateurs. I'm in and opening the door. I'm also locking after we are in.

The door opens and the butler turns in surprise, throwing up its hands, "Oh dear!"

Denive turns and slows, backing from the entry into the main room with his hands raised. "Okay, okay, what the kriff are you doing? You attack my security, then you break into my home?"

After you attack us! RO-0K said loudly, stomping it's way towards him. We have come for answers and to collect on your violations.

"The kriff? Attack you? You kidnapped my chief of security! Why would I want to attack you?"

Because he attacked us in the turbolift with at least two others. RO-0K stated, holding out a holoprojector, replaying the attack.

Mere seconds after RO-0K holds up the holoprojector, the glass wall detonates, sending fragments of glass skittering across the room. The client screams in shock as a man in plastoid armor rapidly descends towards the new gap in the building, heralded by the roar of his jetpack.

RO-0K throws it's arms up in frustration.. AAARRRHHH, more interuptions!

The human falls neatly through what used to be a window, decelerating and landing smoothly on the floor. RO-0K walks forwards waving it's arms in the air... "Whoa, there buddy. We were here first , wait your turn!"

The bounty hunter smiles as he raises his carbine, which RO-0K now sees has an ungainly under-barrel attachment, and pulls the trigger. Before RO-0K can react, it feels a distinct tingling sensation course over its body and its joints cease to function properly, giving into micro-spasms and convulsions.

Bestin's mouth drops open at the sudden entrance, and he stands there in shock for a moment before he can bring himself to react.

Th-th-tha-*squak*-at is highly unprofessional! RO-0K stuttered as the ion tendrils crawl across it's chassis.

What is your business here? RO-0K asks, drawing it's blaster.

"Drop it! Don't move, any of you."

Raxle yells at R1 get him. Raxle draws his holdout blaster and fires at the rudely intruder. Raxle fire one shot and hit the Bounty Hunter. Wow that was a good shot.

R1 sees and hears Raxle fire and hit the Bounty Hunter. R1 draws and fires one shot and also hits the intruder. R1 beeps in a happy response.

A door on the other side of the room opens and two security officers spill out, weapons raised. They yell, "DOWN DOWN DOWN! HANDS ON YOUR HEAD! DROP THE GUNS!" but open fire almost immediately, as the uninvited guests aren't complying. Bestin takes two hits, one to his leg. He staggers, hissing sharply to his teeth. The client dashes for the door, trying to escape the firefight.

The bounty hunter curses as the shots from R1 and Raxle penetrate his armor and dives behind a table, flipping it over as cover. He fires his ion blaster at R1, deactivating Raxle's companion. The little droid squeals as the energy courses over its body, then falls over backwards with a clunk.

RO-0K could feel it's circuits over heating in frustration as more organics arrived. Ugh, more interference? RO-0K drew it's blaster and opened fire on the intrusive Bounty Hunter. RO-0K's irritation grew as the shot missed their target. Cursed software patch! I must update that soon...