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 ##Begin Log## Captain’s Log, entry #082 Stardate: Top of the pirate foodchain Best I put this down now, since there’s a chance I’ll be cuffed once this speeder makes it back to Aurek base. The short version is the Senator’s not going to like how Hoth turned out. The long version, well…  The White Maw’d set up shop inside a crashed Republic dreadnought – because when you’re the most wanted pirate band in known space, subtlety just ain’t your style.  Neither was top-flight security. I get the feeling the White Maw might’ve bitten off more than they can chew with the Star of Coruscant, there’s just no way to secure a ship this big with a band of rowdy pirates.  After getting lost and getting into fights for a while, we finally found our way toward the brig. Conveniently, the White Maw were using the actual ship’s brig, which made all the handy maps on the walls useful.  Sure enough it was under guard, but Guss was on hand to help us sneak in. I wasn’t putting much faith in Guss’s sneaking skills after his last few attempts, so it was time for me to show the rookie how it’s done. Recommended for a master class in deception https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtw5WUppTCw  quote:Guss: But these guys aren’t too bright. I mean, they’re used to: Shai Tenna barks, they jump.  quote:Quinine: Didn’t anybody warn you guys about Hothian ice fever? I know, right? Brilliant. I just came up with it, too. quote:Guss: No! I’m not sick! I’m too young to die! Aaarrrrgh!  Too bad Wan was a little too bright to take the bait. I had to sweeten the pot a little. quote:Quinine: I’ve got the antidote, but it’ll cost you.  Guss played his part well. *Pew Pew*  There might be hope for him yet.  We split up to find the thing faster. Guss took the empty parts of the Brig.  Me and Akaavi took the part filled with goddamn pirates.  Just when my blasting hand was starting to get tired, I spotted a familiar face – and a very, very unfamiliar one.  Don’t bother asking me what species the boy is, because even after a lifetime out in the galaxy I don’t know. quote:Trick: Trick! Trick… starships gone, mama. All gone.  And here’s my problem. This isn’t the haul Dodonna was hoping I’d snap up for her. quote:Alilia: It’s his own bad luck the effect is powerful enough to extend over an entire fleet.  Glad I had the mask on, because I was downright ashamed Alilia thought she had to be me like that to save Trick. The girl’s clearly put up with a lot of bad men. quote:Quinine: You deserve better than a life as Shai Tenna’s plaything. I didn't expect Akaavi to understand, and Alilia's admiration still made me feel like a sleaze, but I still could've worked things out if not for...  Damnit, Guss. quote:Shai Tenna: Hands off my property, dog! It was a cheap shot, but I wanted to twist the knife some before literally twisting the knife.  Shai Tenna himself? Nothing. A big old thug, nothing special to fight. Even his shield didn’t hold up. All that made the man scary was those he’d scared into working for him, and you can see how long that kind of loyalty lasts.  Case in point… Recommended for a long-distance communique https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXvf0n0CVNM  quote:White Maw Sergeant Karhei: If Shai Tenna’s not cracking the whip, we’ve got no call to fight you. The White Maw cut us loose.  quote:White Maw Sergeant Karhei: So, where to next, boss?  I, uh… I should maybe check the comm channel settings on the bead in my helmet. quote:Alilia: But what about Trick? The Republic sent you to find the White Maw’s secret, right?  And that’s that, although it’s left me with a bit of a mess. Alilia and her boy are out of harm’s way, the White Maw’s taken a beating and I’m finally clear to get off this snowball and go find somewhere warmer to cause trouble. Except…  quote:Lieutenant Kollis: We, ah, met earlier. That business with the ship-to-ship sensors?  Now this gives me a bad feeling. Hopefully Dodonna’s gonna be understanding about the collateral I racked up on this mission, not to mention not getting her cloaker in the end. Easy to forget I’ve got a boss now. We’ve got to make a stop at the starship graveyard base on our way out. Wish me luck. ##End Log## This update brought to you despite me suffering Earthian Regular Fever, which has left my brain a burning ball of twine. See you if/when I recover! Dolash fucked around with this message at 22:41 on May 21, 2014 |
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