Hayabusa's Dawn of Defiance: Chapter I: The Traitor's Gambit

Binder Fred · Apr 7, 2010

Me said:
A slow grin spreads across the besalisk's wide features.... "Agreed." He extends his two lower hands, palms open.

He's expecting either a hand-squeeze to seal the deal, or the 50 credit advance,

but as neither seems forthcoming HE reaches out and grasps both her hands in his: "Ain't a deal withawt awn." He doesn't seem in any hurry to let go either.

Songdragon said:
"Infiltrating? Could we not just go down there and talk to this Switch? If she," nods towards Maya, "was expected for the deal, then why infiltrate? Of course, it may be an idea for someone to do so to cover the others' backs, but really. We go in, get whatever information we can about this cargo, and then go get it. No need to make things harder than they need be, yes?" Mir looks to the others for their views.

"Depends where the Switch contraption is, but - yeah - looking at the front dawr's the lawgical first step," agrees the besalisk. "Just in case, though, daw we have a toolkit handy? Taw cut our way in and out awf the ducts." He looks from Mir, to Mack, to Keyton...

«Response Any?

"And a hawver lift ready at the gates wouldn't hurt either, in case the thing IS in there after all." He matter-of-factly pulls out his datapad, a pale green holointerface flickering into existance over the fat little disk: "What's your cawntact infaw?" He asks Maya.

possum said:
"Just get me to my quarters, and I'll be fine for the moment. There's a pilot that's loyal to our cause that can get us out of here if need be. I'll be calling her once I'm secure."

Sloor narrows his eyes, "Saw you're dawnright SURE they are NOT gawing to track you dawn and kill you where you live?"

EDIT= Hey, 100 posts! Congratulations all, we're on the right track.

Songdragon · Apr 7, 2010

Mir shakes her head, "Sorry I am not a tech." She pauses a moment and adds, "I can handle myself in the wilds and handle and a blaster if needed," Nods towards the carbine/rifle taken from the trooper/handled by Mack, "but nothing too technological or mechanical for me."

Nebten · Apr 7, 2010

Let's go for the straightforward approach. I would rather have allies by my side instead of trying to fumble through the ductworks. Maya, let us help you to your room then we need to move to V14. The sooner we get this done, the sooner we can get off this station.

perrinmiller · Apr 7, 2010

Songdragon said:
Mir nods towards the carbine/rifle taken from the trooper/handled by Mack...

Mack will hand her the blaster carbine if that’s what she wants, "Be my guest, ma'am." <<Otherwise ignore.>>

Binder Fred said:
"Depends where the Switch contraption is, but - yeah - looking at the front dawr's the lawgical first step," agrees the besalisk. "Just in case, though, daw we have a toolkit handy? Taw cut our way in and out awf the ducts."

Mack replies to the others concerns, “Maybe ‘ingress’ is a better term, and I’m not very stealthy myself. Front door works for me, but I have the impression that V14 can only be accessed via the exhaust conduits. I have a tool kit just in case. As for the hover lift, unless anyone has one handy... Perhaps getting the information from the droid might also present us with a way of transporting the cargo. Obviously Maya here wasn’t planning to transport it immediately all by herself.”

“Let’s move out. We can drop off Maya along the way.”
<<OOC: I think we have consensus>>

[sblock=actions] Outside Maya’s quarters; look for potential threats: Perception/Spot Check: (1d20+6=7) D'oh!! [/sblock][sblock=actions]On approach and within the vicinity of V14; look for potential threats: Perception/Spot Check: (1d20+6=11) Not much better.[/sblock]

possum · Apr 7, 2010

As you leave, Maya takes her datapad back and punches in a few things. "I've transferred the credits to an account we use for agents undercover. It hasn't been used for a while. I'll be fine in there," she adds. "I'm going to contact the way out once I'm in there."

***

Several minutes later, you arrive near deep storage bay V14. Lights flicker on and off, casting ominous shadows as you step through the hallways. Some have gone out permanantly. The metal floor under your feet is damp, and puddles of a liquid you believe to be coolant lay in your path. The smell of burning ozone and recent electrical fires assault your nostrils, and the walls are pockmarked with the carbon scoring of blaster fire. Machinery whines a deep and organic sound and coolant occasionally drops from the cieling. Someone's abandoned whisperkit spots you as you turn a corner. It hisses and then runs away.

Songdragon · Apr 7, 2010

Nods her thanks to Mack and takes up one of the spare carbines taken from the trooper. She quickly checks over the weapon (checking the charge left and such things) and then stows it on a strap about her person.

Onward near deep storage bay V14: "Looks like we have been spotted by... something. I can hang back in the shadows as we go, if anyone thinks it wise to be cautious?"

Stealth 1d20+7=19

[sblock=ooc query]What is a whisperkit?[/sblock]

perrinmiller · Apr 7, 2010

Mack, seeing the whisperkit scurry away says quietly to Mir, "It's just a small furry four-limbed creature whose ears quiver when frightened. They are often domesticated and kept as pets. Nothing to worry about ma'am."

<< Seeing as now Mack's Perception check was pretty bad, he will try again at the next opportunity. Perception/Spot & Listen Check (1d20+6=25) Much better.>>

possum · Apr 7, 2010

OOC: Sorry. I should have provided the Earth equiv. It's a cat.

Binder Fred · Apr 8, 2010

possum said:
As you leave, Maya takes her datapad back and punches in a few things. "I've transferred the credits to an account we use for agents undercover. It hasn't been used for a while. I'll be fine in there," she adds. "I'm going to contact the way out once I'm in there."

"Your awn and awnly life," shrugs the besalisk with only his upper shoulders actually moving.

Mack permitting, he takes the time to peruse the bay's schematics (and incidentaly transfer his share to one of his own accounts) before nodding that he's ready... "Is it just me, awr is this getting mawr exciting by the pixelclick?" he grins a predatory grin and rubs his hands with grim anticipation, upper right to lower left.

«Quick note: TB is presently carrying the weapons from the troopers (as handed to him by Sloor). Mack has those from the informants (as handed to him by Keyton). Don't think it makes a difference but there you have it. TB also has 2 medpacks and 2 power packs from the same source.

perrinmiller said:
"It's just a small furry four-limbed creature whose ears quiver when frightened. They are often domesticated and kept as pets. Nothing to worry about ma'am."

Sloor doesn't comment. Instead he creeps up to the next corner and flattens himself there before taking a quick peek at what's on the other side.

Stealth: 1d20+5=19 If there's a corner after that, TB will take that one (Stealth 18, Perception 19 low light).

Nebten · Apr 8, 2010

Keyton allows his allies to get into position then walks up doors of the bay. He keeps his baton folded up, but held within his robes. He gives a nod, then opens the doors.