How so very convenient, he thought as Tenesi told the likely place to find the guards would be the very same cantina where the reunion was taking place. Maybe the five of them could simply wait by a table and soldiers would appear after their working hours. But then there was the possibility they came in civilian clothes. In this case it would be impossible to identify them by looks alone. Better to speak with the bartender. Asking directly was unlikely to work. Bribery could be an option or fail spectacularly. They could pay for a drink to be delivered to the first guards to arrive, but if they were in uniform or truly loyal to the royal family it would be nothing beyond a waste of credits. Maybe if say that we are looking for military personnel to perform as security they would point the guards. As for their loyalty… One could specify to be searching for someone ready to deal with rougher situations without communicating authorities, but it was more likely they would need to speak with the each man to make sure.
“Oh, I’m Tal’Rar”. He answered but a moment after the blue skinned twi’lek.“I am, let’s say, a former trader of alternative markets.”
Gene (OOC) - Not in the cantina, but if you went either to the palace or a library you could find such a thing (the library might have records of the palaces’ construction, but libraries are also often heavily censored).
Smiling, he walks to the door, opening it motioning the Super Battle Droid to step to the side. He smiles, "I'll be in the Landing Yard, best of luck."
Seeing as no-one else wants to start, Khane shrugs and speaks.
"I suppose we are somewhat of a team now. We should think how we want to attempt this job. Are we going for a direct approach or something more subtle. In addition, it would be useful to know what each of your skillsets are before we begin."
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“I will take responsibility for what I have done. [...] If must fall, I will rise each time a better man.” ― Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer.
Jax nods her head. "Like I said, I'm primarliy a pilot, but also know my way around physical and electronic security. I'm better in a fight than I look, I'm a scrapper, and don't fight fair."
"I think we should start with information gathering. I think I can acquire some plans for the prison with a visit to access a data port at the palace."
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Liarin: Against the Cult of the Reptile God Adewild: Shadows and Light 2 Brother Thaddeus: Rime of the Frostmaiden.
“I am more of a negotiator, but I can fight from range.”How exactly he decided it was best to not tell them. At least not yet. “My initial thought was to keep a look out for guards. Ask the bartender to point them if no one in uniform showed up. Maybe telling that we want to hire some security for a special party, paint the thing as a fast one-time gig perfect for someone wishing to overlook inebriation by things stronger than alcohol. A soldier like that could be willing to help with anything for the right price.”
That or they could at least pull the man outside. Beat him into agreement. Wouldn’t be the first time Tal’Rar made something like that, and he would be honestly surprised if it were to be the last.
“If any guard shows in uniform, we can hear. Wait until they are drunk or approach someone trying to drown their dissatisfaction about their job. This kind, I believe, would be willing to go against the Empire.”
Maybe even take part in the mysterious project Tenesi mentioned. Not that it mattered to Tal’Rar. His interests laid in finishing the commission, getting the credits and leaving the planet. How funny would it be if I ended up taking interest in this project? He pondered almost laughing to himself.
“What about your skillset?”He asked of the wrapped figure.
Khane chuckles "My abilities are of little import. I can handle myself in a fight among....other things. I do have a couple of questions however. To start, what exactly is the Empire? My life before this was slightly recluse."
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“I will take responsibility for what I have done. [...] If must fall, I will rise each time a better man.” ― Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer.
Nima blinks. "I'm sorry, you don't know what the kriffing Empire is? The current government of the known galaxy? That's a lot more than slightly recluse." She shakes her head. "'What's the Empire.' Wish I could ask that."
**Doo doo bep beep* - "Engineer, at your service."
He draws a vibroknife from in his chassis and stabs the air a couple of a times to show off his capabilities. While the droid is enthusiastic, most of you suspect he might not be the most useful in a fight.
“Well, you know what people say about the Jedi and their strange habits.” He spoke looking at the blue Twi’lek. “I mean, our wrapped collaborator is savvy enough in regards to strategy to know the importance of sharing our overall skills, but reclusive about his own. Such contradiction can only come from someone in dire need of hiding their own abilities because they are so uncommon that would be a telling of their identity. Warrior with uncommon abilities better hidden… Imperial propaganda makes sure no one forgets who fits this bill.“
It didn’t take a genius to put the things together. Although Khane could very well not be related to the Jedi. The fallen order was not the only one in the galaxy to wield the Force in combat, Tal’Rar knew it very well. Still, it was the more likely possibility.
“All that said the very nature of our work proves we have no sympathy for the Empire, much like our employers so I don’t think the use of sorcery and laser swords matter in our little group.” That was how most people called the Force and the Lightsabers, if he remembered correctly. “Just tell us if you are more of a frontliner or a ranged fighter. It could make difference in combat. You too, Mr Engineer.”
"Savvy. Perhaps a little too savvy. Take care what path your thoughts take you down, Tal'Rar." Khane says quietly "I can fight at whatever range is necessary."
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“I will take responsibility for what I have done. [...] If must fall, I will rise each time a better man.” ― Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer.
“You too, Jedi.”He said with a rogue smile. If he had the time maybe he would even rolled the eyes at the figured in gray. A lone man advising care to someone that sees too much. It was the kind of thing kids in the street trying to portray strength did, specially when feeling threatened. Cliché at best, edgy at norm. “Specially when we get to the prison. Anyone not being careful by there can put the five, six counting with Paiza, at risk.”
Tal’Rar hoped for a seventh. A guard willing to help. If not then the mission would weight entirely on Jax’s abilities to hack the information they needed. Even if they had inside help her plan was the most likely to succeed.
“So, are we going to try the bar or go directly to the hacking?” Maybe it was possible to do both. He wouldn’t know. His knowledge about burling security was limited to more physical, ordinary locks. “Or someone has some other idea?”
He half wished they had asked Tenesi to keep the super battle droid. The Rodian was likely to deny the request by saying that the operation was their mission, but Tal’Rar could not stop thinking how reassuring would it be to have that particular machine with them. Best case scenario we don’t fight. But best case scenarios where a rarity in his experience.
As the six of you are discussing what to do next, you two notice that outside there are four troopers on patrol. They are making their way towards the cantina, and they will probably be inside in less than a minute.
At this point Tenesi and his droids have left the cantina entirely and any of you who were paying attention would have seen them slip into an alley.
"Guys, I spotted some troopers outside heading into the cantina. I'm gonna scram and check the library computers for some info. I suggest we disperse and meet back across the street from the cantina after an hour."
With that, Jax leaves, looking casually for a rear door, and if there is none, heading towards the front to confidently leave the premises.
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Liarin: Against the Cult of the Reptile God Adewild: Shadows and Light 2 Brother Thaddeus: Rime of the Frostmaiden.
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"I'm Jax Lodi, pilot, security expert, slicer... I wear a lot of hats."
Liarin: Against the Cult of the Reptile God
Adewild: Shadows and Light 2
Brother Thaddeus: Rime of the Frostmaiden.
“It’s nice to meet you all, good to have you with us.” He turns expectantly to Tal’Rar and Nima, "And you are?"
“Nima’vrei,” the young woman says. “Longtime insurgent, and one of a great many thorns in the Empire’s side.”
How so very convenient, he thought as Tenesi told the likely place to find the guards would be the very same cantina where the reunion was taking place. Maybe the five of them could simply wait by a table and soldiers would appear after their working hours. But then there was the possibility they came in civilian clothes. In this case it would be impossible to identify them by looks alone. Better to speak with the bartender. Asking directly was unlikely to work. Bribery could be an option or fail spectacularly. They could pay for a drink to be delivered to the first guards to arrive, but if they were in uniform or truly loyal to the royal family it would be nothing beyond a waste of credits. Maybe if say that we are looking for military personnel to perform as security they would point the guards. As for their loyalty… One could specify to be searching for someone ready to deal with rougher situations without communicating authorities, but it was more likely they would need to speak with the each man to make sure.
“Oh, I’m Tal’Rar”. He answered but a moment after the blue skinned twi’lek. “I am, let’s say, a former trader of alternative markets.”
"Wonderful! Now, unless you have any further questions then I think we should be going." Tenesi stands, gesturing the Battle Droid to his side.
[[OOC: Is there a data port I can plug my rig into to see if I can pull up some schematics on the prison? Slicer's kit.]]
Liarin: Against the Cult of the Reptile God
Adewild: Shadows and Light 2
Brother Thaddeus: Rime of the Frostmaiden.
Gene (OOC) - Not in the cantina, but if you went either to the palace or a library you could find such a thing (the library might have records of the palaces’ construction, but libraries are also often heavily censored).
Smiling, he walks to the door, opening it motioning the Super Battle Droid to step to the side. He smiles, "I'll be in the Landing Yard, best of luck."
Seeing as no-one else wants to start, Khane shrugs and speaks.
"I suppose we are somewhat of a team now. We should think how we want to attempt this job. Are we going for a direct approach or something more subtle. In addition, it would be useful to know what each of your skillsets are before we begin."
“I will take responsibility for what I have done. [...] If must fall, I will rise each time a better man.” ― Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer.
Jax nods her head. "Like I said, I'm primarliy a pilot, but also know my way around physical and electronic security. I'm better in a fight than I look, I'm a scrapper, and don't fight fair."
"I think we should start with information gathering. I think I can acquire some plans for the prison with a visit to access a data port at the palace."
Liarin: Against the Cult of the Reptile God
Adewild: Shadows and Light 2
Brother Thaddeus: Rime of the Frostmaiden.
“I am more of a negotiator, but I can fight from range.” How exactly he decided it was best to not tell them. At least not yet. “My initial thought was to keep a look out for guards. Ask the bartender to point them if no one in uniform showed up. Maybe telling that we want to hire some security for a special party, paint the thing as a fast one-time gig perfect for someone wishing to overlook inebriation by things stronger than alcohol. A soldier like that could be willing to help with anything for the right price.”
That or they could at least pull the man outside. Beat him into agreement. Wouldn’t be the first time Tal’Rar made something like that, and he would be honestly surprised if it were to be the last.
“If any guard shows in uniform, we can hear. Wait until they are drunk or approach someone trying to drown their dissatisfaction about their job. This kind, I believe, would be willing to go against the Empire.”
Maybe even take part in the mysterious project Tenesi mentioned. Not that it mattered to Tal’Rar. His interests laid in finishing the commission, getting the credits and leaving the planet. How funny would it be if I ended up taking interest in this project? He pondered almost laughing to himself.
“What about your skillset?” He asked of the wrapped figure.
"I'm stealthy," Nima says, "and I'm a damn good shot."
Khane chuckles "My abilities are of little import. I can handle myself in a fight among....other things. I do have a couple of questions however. To start, what exactly is the Empire? My life before this was slightly recluse."
“I will take responsibility for what I have done. [...] If must fall, I will rise each time a better man.” ― Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer.
Nima blinks. "I'm sorry, you don't know what the kriffing Empire is? The current government of the known galaxy? That's a lot more than slightly recluse." She shakes her head. "'What's the Empire.' Wish I could ask that."
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**Doo doo bep beep* - "Engineer, at your service."
He draws a vibroknife from in his chassis and stabs the air a couple of a times to show off his capabilities. While the droid is enthusiastic, most of you suspect he might not be the most useful in a fight.
“Well, you know what people say about the Jedi and their strange habits.” He spoke looking at the blue Twi’lek. “I mean, our wrapped collaborator is savvy enough in regards to strategy to know the importance of sharing our overall skills, but reclusive about his own. Such contradiction can only come from someone in dire need of hiding their own abilities because they are so uncommon that would be a telling of their identity. Warrior with uncommon abilities better hidden… Imperial propaganda makes sure no one forgets who fits this bill.“
It didn’t take a genius to put the things together. Although Khane could very well not be related to the Jedi. The fallen order was not the only one in the galaxy to wield the Force in combat, Tal’Rar knew it very well. Still, it was the more likely possibility.
“All that said the very nature of our work proves we have no sympathy for the Empire, much like our employers so I don’t think the use of sorcery and laser swords matter in our little group.” That was how most people called the Force and the Lightsabers, if he remembered correctly. “Just tell us if you are more of a frontliner or a ranged fighter. It could make difference in combat. You too, Mr Engineer.”
"Savvy. Perhaps a little too savvy. Take care what path your thoughts take you down, Tal'Rar." Khane says quietly "I can fight at whatever range is necessary."
“I will take responsibility for what I have done. [...] If must fall, I will rise each time a better man.” ― Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer.
“You too, Jedi.” He said with a rogue smile. If he had the time maybe he would even rolled the eyes at the figured in gray. A lone man advising care to someone that sees too much. It was the kind of thing kids in the street trying to portray strength did, specially when feeling threatened. Cliché at best, edgy at norm. “Specially when we get to the prison. Anyone not being careful by there can put the five, six counting with Paiza, at risk.”
Tal’Rar hoped for a seventh. A guard willing to help. If not then the mission would weight entirely on Jax’s abilities to hack the information they needed. Even if they had inside help her plan was the most likely to succeed.
“So, are we going to try the bar or go directly to the hacking?” Maybe it was possible to do both. He wouldn’t know. His knowledge about burling security was limited to more physical, ordinary locks. “Or someone has some other idea?”
He half wished they had asked Tenesi to keep the super battle droid. The Rodian was likely to deny the request by saying that the operation was their mission, but Tal’Rar could not stop thinking how reassuring would it be to have that particular machine with them. Best case scenario we don’t fight. But best case scenarios where a rarity in his experience.
Jax and Leb:
As the six of you are discussing what to do next, you two notice that outside there are four troopers on patrol. They are making their way towards the cantina, and they will probably be inside in less than a minute.
At this point Tenesi and his droids have left the cantina entirely and any of you who were paying attention would have seen them slip into an alley.
"Guys, I spotted some troopers outside heading into the cantina. I'm gonna scram and check the library computers for some info. I suggest we disperse and meet back across the street from the cantina after an hour."
With that, Jax leaves, looking casually for a rear door, and if there is none, heading towards the front to confidently leave the premises.
Liarin: Against the Cult of the Reptile God
Adewild: Shadows and Light 2
Brother Thaddeus: Rime of the Frostmaiden.