And So It Begins.. (Babylon 5 d20 Game)

[shadowbloodmoon]

Roland casts a knowing smile at Varn and then rises.

"Now that you are all familiar with each other, I know you're anxious to know why I called you here. Let me explain." He gestures towards you with a smile. "I've been trying to find some people who will help me and the official channels aren't working. Several weeks ago, a research team on the planet Levana IV Beta broadcast a very brief emergency message and then went off the air. All attempts to contact them have since failed. We need someone to go in, find out what happened to them, bring them back if possible. And it has to be fast. I'm willing to pay you five hundred credits. Each. Plus passage to Levana as well as reasonable daily expenses, if you'll help me."

He then sits down, awaiting a response. At the same time, the waitress comes with more drinks for everyone.

 

[Crothian]

"Okay, spell it out for us. How many people? Why where they at Levana IV Beta? Which governemnt lays claim to the planet? Do you want us to fly in under radar, find them, and then zoom off? Or as I imagine there is some important artifacts, or information they have we need to get as well. Do you know where on the planet they are? How inhabited is it? I really need more informaiton to go on here."

Dave gets a second drink and orders up something light like chicken wings or the equivilent.

 

[tyrlaan]

Doctor Varn Janno

"Oh, all these questions!"

Varn looks at Roland. "If there are survivors, they might require medical attention. My acceptance of this venture is, as you humans would say, a 'no-brainer'."

"So...when do we leave?" Varn polishes off his new drink and dramatically places the glass down on the table.

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Dobar

500 credits ? 500 credits !!! Dobar thinks to himself.
that's alot of money.
You have my skills . he says to Roland and decides to
taste the human's beer.

 

[shadowbloodmoon]

Roland smiles. "Of course, the details. I'll give you what I know. The planet is in an area between Llort space and a Drazi outpost. This means that technically, the eight scientists shouldn't have been there in the first place. This is why EarthGov won't lift a finger. As far as what they found, any notes you might find would be helpful, but finding and returning the scientists is your top priority."

"As far as getting there, that is covered by the pilot of the ship in Bay 19. He knows the coordinates of their base camp and will get you there. He will also stay with the ship, in case you need to get away fast. However, the reason I needed another pilot is that it is possible another ship might need to be brought back and I need someone that has experience, well, evading pursuit. Just in case."

"These two," he says pointing to Alison and Dave, "will be going with you. The trip will take about three days to and three days back to Babylon 5, barring any incidents along the way. If there aren't any more questions, I'll let you prepare. The ship leaves at 1800 hours, Docking Bay 19. Try not to be late." With that, he sits back to await any other questions or responses, after nodding at Varn's acceptance and smiling when Dobar takes a sip of the beer, which isn't too bad, but not enough to do anything but give a slight tingle to the Drazi's taste buds.

 

[denthil]

Geoff sits back slightly and thinks for a moment.

If you can arrange my time off from duties I'd be interested. It looks Geoff looks around the table at everyone but the Drazi. and sounds like you could use a person who knows how to handle things if they turn ugly.

 

[Crothian]

I'm in, might be interesting. Do we bring the scientis t back here when we get them?"

 

[shadowbloodmoon]

This time, Dave answers Geoff's remark. "One of the reasons you were hired, Mr. Redgrave."

Roland nods in agreement. "Exactly. Your leave his been secured already. We simply needed an okay from you to follow it up. I think Babylon 5 will not fall apart while you are gone. "

Alison's face visibly brightens when David agrees to go. Roland continues. "Yes, when you have found the scientists, please return with all haste here to Babylon 5. Once you return, all docking clearances should be secured. All we need now is.." He pauses for a moment. Reaching into his jacket, he reveals a datapad. Carefully looking it over, not once, but three times, as if to be sure of what he is reading, he then puts it away. "My apologies all, but it seems there will be a sixth member of your team. An engineer by the name of Rebecca Keller. You will meet her at the ship. Assuming of course our Minbari friend accepts the offer." He then looks pointedly at Selise.

 

[Enlighten Bloodmoon]

Selise looking at him intently. "It looks as if you went to a great deal to find a certain group of people. pauses to look around the table at her campainions. With a bit of reluctant feelings Selise looks up. "Since there are people that may need guidance I will take a chance. On the venture."

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Dobar

Bah! It's weak
Dobar puts the beer on the table with slight anger.
1800, I'll be there
And he departs to collect his stuff.