Knights of the Old Republic - IC

[Shalimar]

[sblock] The things t'hat Jade wants to know have a bearing on planning. She'd have followed the Captain to get an answer on the following questions before returning to the others in the confrence room with the answers.

"The others believe, and I concur that its likely that the agents responsible for the attack on the beacon, and the threat have access to a Capital ship, and possibly the fighters to go with it. I'd like to know what resources the ship has to hand in case we need to call upon them, for dealing with such an enemy ship."

"We would also impose upon you for a speeder if you have one, with such a large area to cover we are going to be splitting up and a planet is a lot of ground to cover."

"And the last matter to discuss is of a financial nature...Master Sun Rider may have spoken to you about it. We are going to need to put out feelers throughout the communities here, and doing that costs credits, on the timescale we have it'll cost more. Will the Republic be able to...provide us to cover the expenses?"[/sblock]

OOC: Taking 10 on a Diplomacy check for a 26 total, if a roll is needed.

 

[Karl Green]

Jade follows along with the Captain she makes her way to the bridge while the other Jedi are lead off to the conference room.

"The others believe, and I concur that its likely that the agents responsible for the attack on the beacon, and the threat have access to a Capital ship, and possibly the fighters to go with it. I'd like to know what resources the ship has to hand in case we need to call upon them, for dealing with such an enemy ship."

"We would also impose upon you for a speeder if you have one, with such a large area to cover we are going to be splitting up and a planet is a lot of ground to cover."

"And the last matter to discuss is of a financial nature...Master Sun Rider may have spoken to you about it. We are going to need to put out feelers throughout the communities here, and doing that costs credits, on the timescale we have it'll cost more. Will the Republic be able to...provide us to cover the expenses?"

Captain Dul-Quinn nods but remains silent throughout Jades questions, and then replies "The Glory is a ship-of-the-line, if a bit older then most. The ship's main firepower is four heavy turbo-blaster batteries. We have a complement of four flight groups of Raptor starfighters and one flight group of Corellia class fighter/bomber gunship. I doubt anything less then another ship-of-the-line will be too much for us to handle.” she adds with a slight prideful smile.

“As for the other issues, yes I can arrange for one of our airspeeders to be issued to you and I have a discretionary Republic fund that I will set up for you and your fellow to Jedi’s access. I can transfer the information to a datapad if you have one. You should have access to up to 10,000 credits but if you need additional funds, I will make sure they are available to you.”

“Can your ship’s hold fit an small craft?”

[sblock]Yes, but Jade thinks it will be a tight fit[/sblock]

 

[Shalimar]

"So long as the as the speeder is fairly small it will fit, The Star Jewel's hold can squeeze a speeder in though it might be tight, Star Winds aren't built with much cargo in mind." Jade told the Captain, glad that the Republic was able to give the Padawans what they would need.

"Thank you Captain, that will be very helpful of you, and reassuring on the other front. The Force willing we will be able to provide you with the location of their ship soon after we arrive and let you resolve the threat to the beacon." Bowing her head to the captain in what could loosely be called a bow, Jade headed back to join the other Padwan now that they had the answers they would need for their planning using the force to guide her to the other force users.

 

[Caros]

"I sense... good news. I take it you got what you wanted from the captain?" Nicolas offered a wan smile, trying to put on a cheerful face as Jade entered the stateroom.

Forgive me for the trouble I caused in the hall. I had meant to merely bring up the specter of my thoughts before things were finalized, I had already taken enough time to center, at that point I needed to act. With a shrug Nicolas settled down more comfortably into the cushion he had provided for himself, eyes closed, looking as though he were prepared to enter a trance.

"Your suggestion as far as who should go where is agreeable as any to me, though I imagine that as Serrena has just finished suggesting, that it might be best to bring either Jeric, Elan or myself along. While Arro is quite capable, Casino city is where we are more likely to be in trouble, and it would be sensible to have one of the more battle ready or us at hand. Beyond that... wake me when we arrive in system" The normally morose young man actually let out a chuckle at that, eyes fluttering shut as he opened his mind to the force.

 

[ValenarJaeldira]

During the planning meeting, R0-T4 speaks up;

"Having analyzed the task at hand, as well as what information I know of the six of you, I have come to the conclusion that, while it may seem expedient, it would place all of your lives in considerable danger should we split up once we get to Hiss'agoth. If however you all deem that expediancy and danger are preferable to patience and safety, then I should go to Casino City with Mistress Shesh, Master Renn, and Master Noscandra. That leaves Mistress Vao, Mistress Nell, and Master Nicholas to investigate the Repulic City and Czerka offices. While I know Mistress Shesh would rather go to the big bustling city, this particular division of labour offers other benefeits. Both expeditionary forces would be well protected, though the larger group will be travelling to the more potentially hostile Casino City. Both teams would have both a pilot, mechanic, and talented computer user, so both teams would not lack technological independance, nor would it completely render the whole expedition without a valuable resource should one team or the other meet disaster. Still, I advocate a more unified approach...it would certainly be safer."

 

[Shalimar]

"I secured a speeder for the group not going to Casino city so that both groups will have transportation at hand. The crew will be loading it into Star Jewel's cargo hold before we arrive on station." Jade informs th group.

"I'm not particularly worried Nico, Arro is more then capable of providing back-up, he was our combat instructor after-all, besides which, we will shortly be Jedi Knights, none of us are defenseless." she says, reminding him pointedly that he was only a fraction better with a blade then she was.

"I would reconsider what I said earlier since Serana is the one best able to pilot a speeder. I'll take Elan and Arro with me for the extra languages he speaks and Talesa and Serana can see what they can find out in the outlying areas."

"The second team has more area to cover so they need more people to cover it. And as Jedi with a tight deadline covering more area at a greater risk to ourselves is something we have to accept. Though your reasoning is good Arro, we need to maximize speed over maximiing safety. I was thinking that your language upgrades would be more useful, and no offense, but some of us really stick out as Jedi, and that news will travel fast."
she says addressing the droids concern's.
OOC: Nico's Use the force is +16, not +19, and his Init is +11 not +14.

 

[ValenarJaeldira]

"This is, of course, your mission, and I would be tampering with your trial if I were to take charge. I am fully up to the task of providing both linguistic and combat support, should it become necessary. That said, I believe I will be the only one able to communicate with the native people, so the team I accompany should be the one that has to deal with more natives and fewer transplants. Anyone on this planet who is not of the Hiss'agoth will almost definietely understand basic, and likely speak it."

 

[Falkus]

Talesa smiled slightly. "I agree that hiding our identities will be difficult. I, for one, am hardly inconspicuous," she said, referring to her blindfold. "It's the sort of thing that I've noticed people take note of. I think our tasks would be easier if we play on our roles as Jedi, rather than try to conceal it. Our calling does carry a certain amount of respect in most circles of society, after all. And is intimidating for others."

 

[drothgery]

Talesa smiled slightly. "I agree that hiding our identities will be difficult. I, for one, am hardly inconspicuous," she said, referring to her blindfold. "It's the sort of thing that I've noticed people take note of. I think our tasks would be easier if we play on our roles as Jedi, rather than try to conceal it. Our calling does carry a certain amount of respect in most circles of society, after all. And is intimidating for others."

Serrana arched a lekku, agreeing. "I'd hate to have a disguise blow up on us. Can you think of a cover story that's even halfway plausible for most of us? One that lets a sixteen year old Twi'lek girl wander around armed, for preference?"

 

[Caros]

"Realistically I do agree with Talesa on this matter." He piped up, somewhat chagrinned, the conversation still a little too attractive to his ears, a distraction that clouded his mind. "It is going to be difficult to conceal our position as Jedi and keep at the same time a net of safety. Our lightsabers can be concealed well enough in plain cloths I suppose, but even explaining him as your protocol droid, it will be difficult if not impossible to explain away the fact that Arro is heavily armed and somewhat menacing in his nature." He smiled at the droid, giving a 'no hard feelings' sort of shrug.

"And, though you might think me a little paranoid for this, we have to consider the possiblity that, if these sentients are well orginized enough to have launched these attacks that they might know we're coming. Certainly they will know that the republic is making some move against them when the Glory jumps in system." A pause came next, eyes flicking to the view port, as if deciding whether or not to voice his last concern. "If possible, I wonder if it might not also be prudent for some if not all of us to conceal ourselves in the force. Six jedi landing on the planet will be a disturbance as it is. I sense a dark hand in this... and while it could just be nerves, having them aware of us the moment we land..."

"All of that said, I do contest Talesa's point in that I feel we will need an undercover view of Casino City. Those who indulge in vice, while they may be frightened or impressed by Jedi, would talk much more easily if the correct buttons are pushed, or so I'm told. Jade's plan seems a good one, Though if its allowed, perhaps we could make a show of three or four Jedi landing on world to discuss the problem with the republic. Make ourselves visible at landing point north so that the remainder can work without suspicion?"

[sblock=ooc]Thanks for catching that Jade. My rogue's gallery version I took from the un-updated file on my desktop instead of the correct version I posted in the ooc thread. =)[/sblock]