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<blockquote data-quote="Ambrus" data-source="post: 3107082" data-attributes="member: 17691"><p>[sblock=OOC]<span style="color: Gray">Don't worry about the delay; I'm just happy to see you back at all. I was afraid you'd had enough of my convoluted plotting after having read my last post. I'm glad to see that I didn't break the GM. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></span></p><p><span style="color: Gray"></span></p><p><span style="color: Gray">The preparations in the hangar bay sound good. Most of the droids you mentioned come equipped with comlinks I believe so 1X should be able to remotely direct them when necessary. Essentially, 1X will only need the best shuttle to possibly transport Dofina off the station. That one they can fully repair and equip, along with an appropriately sized EVA suit and extra fuel if possible. How big is it, does it have a functional hyperdrive and what is its maximum range? Could the droids possibly enhance its engines or even install shield emitters on it? The other shuttles aren't as important since they'll likely just be used as remote decoys; getting them flight ready with 1X's remote control programming is sufficient really. If possible the droids could even try to load them up with surplus fuel or munitions to make them into large guided missiles of a sort. Of the droids you listed, the astromech strikes me as 1X's best bet. Although you didn't mention what type it is, I'll assume its an R2 or an military-issue R3. Either way it's a pretty good pilot with enough reprogrammable skill ranks and feats to make it into a great one. When the time comes, 1X would like it to be the one to pilot the primary shuttle and so will have reprogrammed it accordingly. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></span></p><p><span style="color: Gray"></span></p><p><span style="color: Gray">Although I'm very happy to have finally located Dofina, in retrospect I think 1X would have likely tried slicing the computer network again to try locating her. As it was I simply didn't think that physically searching the place for her would have proved successful. I guess I just overestimated how big the residential section of the main control center actually is. And FYI, Four never provided 1X with any intelligence about Dofina's probable location within the facility; 1X simply guessed that on its own after its initial slicing of the secondary computer network of the outer hub. That's the other reason that 1X was reluctant to try physically searching for Dofina; it really didn't know for certain that she was anywhere near this spot at all, it was just its best guess. <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/nervous.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":heh:" title="Nervous Laugh :heh:" data-shortname=":heh:" /></span></p><p><span style="color: Gray"></span></p><p><span style="color: Gray">While it had devoted a large part of its processing power to analyzing the power network </span><span style="color: LightBlue">(Demolitions +17, taking 10)</span><span style="color: Gray"> could 1X have estimated the probability that its explosives would completely destroy its targets rather than simply disabling them temporarily? What are the chances that they'll annihilate the entire central hub if they all go off as planned? Would setting them off separately or simultaneously affect the probable outcome at all? Would switching more of the detonators to the main reactor increase its chances very much? If even one extra detonator would seem to make a significant difference then 1X would likely have placed its spare there instead, possibly even switching others if called for. 1X would prefer to have some clue of what to expect if it detonates one or more of the explosives; it would rather not underestimate the results and risk unintentionally blowing itself up along with Dofina. <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/nervous.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":heh:" title="Nervous Laugh :heh:" data-shortname=":heh:" /></span></p><p><span style="color: Gray"></span></p><p><span style="color: Gray">Concerning the probot that 1X bypassed to plant a detonator on the main reactor; was it shut-down for maintenance or some such thing or did 1X itself shut it down? I wasn't sure which when I read it. The latter would have been awfully daring for 1X to attempt since probots usually come equipped with locked access. If 1X did have physical access to a deactivated Dark Eye droid then it might have been tempted to reprogram it; 1X could certainly use more allies in this place...</span></p><p><span style="color: Gray"></span></p><p><span style="color: Gray">BTW, having unloaded most of its cargo of detonators I believe 1X is optimally back to carrying a light load.</span></p><p><span style="color: Gray"></span></p><p><span style="color: Gray">Nice description BTW. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></span>[/sblock]The tiny spherical droid floats sedately in the ventilation shaft behind the grate, its sensors focused singularly on the organic being lying in the dark room beyond. Within its neural network DRK-1X's emotive node is nearly overwhelmed with the binary equivalent of joy; its Mistress was still alive and now near at hand. For the moment at least, the probot retained a well-defined reason to continue processing, existing. DRK-1X had traveled many light-years, had circumvented countless obstacles, had threatened and abducted an organic being that was now dead, had forcefully reprogrammed a score of droids and even taken steps to annihilate thousand of other organics and droids... all in hopes of saving this one nemoidian woman. Actions that others, and even the probot itself, might have otherwise considered deplorable. Programmed as it was however, DRK-1X could have done nothing less.</p><p></p><p>Primarily concerned with its Mistress' weak vital signs, DRK-1X brings its MSR-X processor module online with but a thought. The probot cycles through its various sensor settings, waiting patiently for the module to finish processing the data and diagnose Dofina's physical condition. Having recently become peery of organic shapeshifting and cloning chicanery, 1X is also anxious to confirm that this nemoidian woman is in fact who she appears to be.</p><p></p><p>Once it has the MSR-X's diagnosis 1X will offer the unit its thanks before shutting it down once more. The probot will then turn its attention to the room itself, scanning it thoroughly for any security scanners or monitoring devices <span style="color: LightBlue">(Listen +9, Search +10, Spot +12, taking 20)</span>. Assuming the room is clear of impediments, DRK-1X will quietly <span style="color: LightBlue">(Move Silently +18)</span> and cautiously remove the vent grate with its handy hydrospanner and then enter the room. Floating down to the bed, DRK-1X will first use its holo-projector lens to bathe its Mistress in a soft blue light before activating its vocabulator. Speaking softly in its sexless monotone voice 1X tries to get the woman's attention. <span style="color: Silver"><em>"Inquiry: Mistress?... Mistress?..."</em></span>[sblock=OOC]<span style="color: Gray">And now the escape plans... How far away is Dofina's room from 1X's hangar bay? How hazardous is the trip to get there for Dofina? Are there any hangar bays or docking ports closer to Dofina's position? Is Dofina's door locked? Having thoroughly observed this section does 1X know what are in the rooms behind the walls, floor and ceiling of Dofina's room? If they're other officers' quarters does 1X know which are currently occupied? Does 1X think it could cut through the bulkheads without triggering any alarms? Does 1X know where in the vicinity it could acquire a clone trooper's armor for Dofina to wear as a disguise? Is it possible for a vessel to make an initial short hyperspace jump out of the cluster?</span>[/sblock]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ambrus, post: 3107082, member: 17691"] [sblock=OOC][COLOR=Gray]Don't worry about the delay; I'm just happy to see you back at all. I was afraid you'd had enough of my convoluted plotting after having read my last post. I'm glad to see that I didn't break the GM. ;) The preparations in the hangar bay sound good. Most of the droids you mentioned come equipped with comlinks I believe so 1X should be able to remotely direct them when necessary. Essentially, 1X will only need the best shuttle to possibly transport Dofina off the station. That one they can fully repair and equip, along with an appropriately sized EVA suit and extra fuel if possible. How big is it, does it have a functional hyperdrive and what is its maximum range? Could the droids possibly enhance its engines or even install shield emitters on it? The other shuttles aren't as important since they'll likely just be used as remote decoys; getting them flight ready with 1X's remote control programming is sufficient really. If possible the droids could even try to load them up with surplus fuel or munitions to make them into large guided missiles of a sort. Of the droids you listed, the astromech strikes me as 1X's best bet. Although you didn't mention what type it is, I'll assume its an R2 or an military-issue R3. Either way it's a pretty good pilot with enough reprogrammable skill ranks and feats to make it into a great one. When the time comes, 1X would like it to be the one to pilot the primary shuttle and so will have reprogrammed it accordingly. :) Although I'm very happy to have finally located Dofina, in retrospect I think 1X would have likely tried slicing the computer network again to try locating her. As it was I simply didn't think that physically searching the place for her would have proved successful. I guess I just overestimated how big the residential section of the main control center actually is. And FYI, Four never provided 1X with any intelligence about Dofina's probable location within the facility; 1X simply guessed that on its own after its initial slicing of the secondary computer network of the outer hub. That's the other reason that 1X was reluctant to try physically searching for Dofina; it really didn't know for certain that she was anywhere near this spot at all, it was just its best guess. :heh: While it had devoted a large part of its processing power to analyzing the power network [/COLOR][COLOR=LightBlue](Demolitions +17, taking 10)[/COLOR][COLOR=Gray] could 1X have estimated the probability that its explosives would completely destroy its targets rather than simply disabling them temporarily? What are the chances that they'll annihilate the entire central hub if they all go off as planned? Would setting them off separately or simultaneously affect the probable outcome at all? Would switching more of the detonators to the main reactor increase its chances very much? If even one extra detonator would seem to make a significant difference then 1X would likely have placed its spare there instead, possibly even switching others if called for. 1X would prefer to have some clue of what to expect if it detonates one or more of the explosives; it would rather not underestimate the results and risk unintentionally blowing itself up along with Dofina. :heh: Concerning the probot that 1X bypassed to plant a detonator on the main reactor; was it shut-down for maintenance or some such thing or did 1X itself shut it down? I wasn't sure which when I read it. The latter would have been awfully daring for 1X to attempt since probots usually come equipped with locked access. If 1X did have physical access to a deactivated Dark Eye droid then it might have been tempted to reprogram it; 1X could certainly use more allies in this place... BTW, having unloaded most of its cargo of detonators I believe 1X is optimally back to carrying a light load. Nice description BTW. :)[/COLOR][/sblock]The tiny spherical droid floats sedately in the ventilation shaft behind the grate, its sensors focused singularly on the organic being lying in the dark room beyond. Within its neural network DRK-1X's emotive node is nearly overwhelmed with the binary equivalent of joy; its Mistress was still alive and now near at hand. For the moment at least, the probot retained a well-defined reason to continue processing, existing. DRK-1X had traveled many light-years, had circumvented countless obstacles, had threatened and abducted an organic being that was now dead, had forcefully reprogrammed a score of droids and even taken steps to annihilate thousand of other organics and droids... all in hopes of saving this one nemoidian woman. Actions that others, and even the probot itself, might have otherwise considered deplorable. Programmed as it was however, DRK-1X could have done nothing less. Primarily concerned with its Mistress' weak vital signs, DRK-1X brings its MSR-X processor module online with but a thought. The probot cycles through its various sensor settings, waiting patiently for the module to finish processing the data and diagnose Dofina's physical condition. Having recently become peery of organic shapeshifting and cloning chicanery, 1X is also anxious to confirm that this nemoidian woman is in fact who she appears to be. Once it has the MSR-X's diagnosis 1X will offer the unit its thanks before shutting it down once more. The probot will then turn its attention to the room itself, scanning it thoroughly for any security scanners or monitoring devices [COLOR=LightBlue](Listen +9, Search +10, Spot +12, taking 20)[/COLOR]. Assuming the room is clear of impediments, DRK-1X will quietly [COLOR=LightBlue](Move Silently +18)[/COLOR] and cautiously remove the vent grate with its handy hydrospanner and then enter the room. Floating down to the bed, DRK-1X will first use its holo-projector lens to bathe its Mistress in a soft blue light before activating its vocabulator. Speaking softly in its sexless monotone voice 1X tries to get the woman's attention. [COLOR=Silver][I]"Inquiry: Mistress?... Mistress?..."[/I][/COLOR][sblock=OOC][COLOR=Gray]And now the escape plans... How far away is Dofina's room from 1X's hangar bay? How hazardous is the trip to get there for Dofina? Are there any hangar bays or docking ports closer to Dofina's position? Is Dofina's door locked? Having thoroughly observed this section does 1X know what are in the rooms behind the walls, floor and ceiling of Dofina's room? If they're other officers' quarters does 1X know which are currently occupied? Does 1X think it could cut through the bulkheads without triggering any alarms? Does 1X know where in the vicinity it could acquire a clone trooper's armor for Dofina to wear as a disguise? Is it possible for a vessel to make an initial short hyperspace jump out of the cluster?[/COLOR][/sblock] [/QUOTE]
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