The distance between the group and the Stormtroopers was a cluttered area of rocks, some much larger than others. It meant that getting a clear shot from any significant distance would be difficult, but also meant that there was a good amount of cover. Of course, there was a narrow, speeder-sized path carved in a somewhat winding direction roughly near the center.
"Protocol is we destroy the database if it looks like the Imperials could get their hands on it. Any sensitive or vital information we've got would be transfered to the Commander's datapad if there was time," Akan said quickly, "If you want any of that information on Bestine's defenses, I suggest we move quickly, just in case."
Cydarius:[sblock]Through the sounds of blaster fire and vague voices shouting orders, you can hear something else. It sounds more like an soft, thrumming echo, and its not loud enough to be very nearby, but its source seems to be back behind the group.[/sblock]