Action Thread: Episode I

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.....A long time ago; in a galaxy far, far away.....


A group of Rebel Agents has been assigned to accompany the great engineer Doctor Walex Blissex, noted designer of the Vitory class Star Destroyer and the A-wing class star fighter; to the massive space station at a crossroads of trading routes in the Mid-Rim known as Kwenn Spaceport. Blissex, now a respected member of the Rebel Alliance; received a holotape message from his son-in-law; Imperial Governor Denn Wessik, claiming that the Engineer's daughter is near death. Even though it appeared to be a trap; Blissex could not pass up this last chance to reconcile with his only child.

Whether Lira, his daughter, who had followed in her father's footstep's and designed the Imperial class Star Destroyer; is truly dying or not seems inconsequential. Upon reaching Kwenn Spaceport, Blissex and his Rebel escorts were captured and placed into the custody of Captain Kolaff; commanding officer of the Victory class Star Destroyer: Subjugator.

Now, trapped within the detention block of the powerful ship; the Rebels have little hope of escape. They can only wait for the eventual return of their captors and the terrible Interrogator Droid that is sure to accompany them....

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As the five rebels in their cell discuss the situation and their meager options; a deafening explosion rocks the giant ship; knocking everyone off their feet and to the cell floor. More explosions follow, violently shaking the vessel back and forth. Somewhere close by you hear the terrible sound of metal scraping metal, the tearing of plastisteel walls, and the hissing of escaping atmosphere. The floor of the cell lurches wildly and a battle-alert klaxon rings out. Then the lights cut off and the Rebel band is plunged into total darkness.....

[Vargr1105]

As he regains his footing in the dark Lord says:

"Well, well. I guess good things do come to those who wait. I don't think any droids, interrogation or otherwise will be coming anytime soon. Everyone ok? Who's nearest the cell door? Can you see if the electronic locks have been disabled? Power seems to be out..."

Confident no one can see him in pitch-black darkness he crosses his fingers while he waits for a reply.

[NJWilliam]

Caius replies,

"Well, if anything does come through that door, may as well be ready for it," and he works his way through the darkness to a spot next to the door.

[WarGrunte]

Zeke slowly rises up off of the floor, steadying himself as he tries to find his location in the darkness. "Well, this little adventure turned out better than expected. Though I think we might have overstayed our welcome on this fine ship. I vote that we leave, and soon as possible." He tells the other while brushing some dirt from his jacket. Silently agreeing with Lord, Zeke shuffles his way through the dark towards the door, in hopes of finding some way to get it open.

[angelicdoctor]

Reaching out with the Force, La'Reth entreats it to increase his auditory senses so that like a blinded bat he might be able to determine the objects within the detention room and make his way nimbly and with a cat's quiet grace over to the door and access panel. Once there, he will try to determine if the lock itself has, in fact, become disengaged by attempting to push open the door.

Magnify Senses [3d6] = 12

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Borsk reaches out with the Force and he can 'hear' the magnetic seal on thier cell door is currently off. He can also hear the faint echo of what sounds like multiple sets of boots moving quickly and perhaps a faint cry of pain in the distance....

Telling his companions of what the Force has allowed him to sense; the others are glad that the darkness masks thier eye-rolling; but sure enough; thier alien companion is correct; the door opens easily to the touch.

Pushing out as quickly and quietly as they can; the five rebels soon note a change in the darkness. Off to thier left; they see a glow that steadily gets brighter. The clang of multiple sets of boots can now be heard by everyone; echoing upon the metal floor; the whisper of sharp conversation can be made out as well. Someone is clearly approaching from a turn in the corridor, thier light cutting a path through the thick blackness....

[angelicdoctor]

Borsk reaches out with the Force and he can 'hear' the magnetic seal on thier cell door is currently off. He can also hear the faint echo of what sounds like multiple sets of boots moving quickly and perhaps a faint cry of pain in the distance....

Telling his companions of what the Force has allowed him to sense; the others are glad that the darkness masks thier eye-rolling; but sure enough; thier alien companion is correct; the door opens easily to the touch.

Pushing out as quickly and quietly as they can; the five rebels soon note a change in the darkness. Off to thier left; they see a glow that steadily gets brighter. The clang of multiple sets of boots can now be heard by everyone; echoing upon the metal floor; the whisper of sharp conversation can be made out as well. Someone is clearly approaching from a turn in the corridor, thier light cutting a path through the thick blackness....

Alright. I'll bite.

With his fur rippling rapidly in alarm the Bothan warns his friends in a half whisper, Lord, we're gonna have company! Duck back into the cell. Perhaps if they check in on us we can take them by surprise with an ambush.

[NJWilliam]

Caius looks about the area outside their cell for a spot that would allow him to hide (and to let him ambush those approaching from behind when others ambush from the cell). If he finds a spot to hide, he will, otherwise he will return to the cell as Borsk recommended, to wait in ambush there.

[WarGrunte]

Zeke starts to turn back and head into the cell when a idea suddenly struck him. "I might be able to imitate a imperial officer's voice to try and fool them. If I head down the hall some and try it then, it will not put the rest of you guys in danger at all. At the very least, I could spur them into charging down the corridor. Think I should do it?" Zeke asks in a whisper, a hand on the entrance frame of the cell.

[Vargr1105]

"Simpler plans are often better." says Lord, "I agree with ambushing them mothers in the cell, or if they pass us by then we'll check our options."

[NJWilliam]

Caius whispers, "Aye, as Lord said, we might be able to avoid them entirely.

[WarGrunte]

Zeke nods his head at their advice, but puts in one more remark before ducking back in the cell. "We have a victory class star destroyer to traverse. Are you sure it is wise to throw maybe our only easy chance at some blasters away?"

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As the Rebels whisper thier hasty plans; the footsteps and light cutting through the darkness get ever closer; and the light is revealed as that from a glow-stick which illuminates a quartet of black-uniformed Imperial Naval Security Guards with blaster pistols drawn approaching them.

Caius takes the chance to duck under the light beam and scamper across the hall to duck behind one of the 'honeycomb' walls as Borsk, 'Lord' and Zeke stand at the ready in the inside of thier cell. At the last moment; as the four guards reach the cell; Terra attempts to leap over to where Caius is hiding and one of the guards snaps out a shot with his blaster.....

Blue Stun rings drill the impetutous Pilot and she falls to the deck; unmoving. The other four Rebels burst into action....

[angelicdoctor]

Realizing that his fellow rebel is in trouble, Borsk once again reaches out with the Force, seeking the form of the one who blasted the stun ring. Reaching out with a hand gesture, the Bothan attempts to levitate the mass of the Imperial security guard or at least something on his person.

Telekinesis [3d6] = 14

Guys, I hope to sow a little confusion in the ranks long enough for you to overcome our unwelcome party.

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As Terra falls to the deck; reeling from the stun blast; the rest of her fellow Rebels spring into action....

Caius screams loudly and wraps up the Imperial Guard who had dropped his fellow prisoner and topples him to the deck in a tackle. The Guard manages to wriggle and shove his way out from Caius' grip and the two find themselves rolling to thier feet in a face-off; with the guard scrambling to get his blaster pointed at the former pirate....

Zeke dives into another Guard's legs; forcing the guard down to the deck in a heap and momentarily stunning the Imperial; leaving Zeke in a kneeling position above the man. Zeke's plan of attempting to force the Guard into some of his co-horts didn't quite work out however....

Meanwhile; 'Lord' Mattel exceutes a fantastic rush and slams his shoulder straight into a third Guard's chest; driving the air out of his lungs and forcing him back into the opposite wall of the Detention Center with enough force to shake loose the blaster pistol from his hand and to leave his opponent barely on his feet; in a daze....

The final Imperial Guard attempts to fire off a shot with his Blaster Pistol at the Bothan standing in front of him; but inexplicably finds his Blaster suddenly rising up towards the ceiling and the shot of blue stun rings harmless drills the cieling; bathing everything in a momentarily eery glow. The Guard's eyes clearly show his confusion as he attempts to wrestle the weapon back down and level with his opponents...

On the Deck; Terra feels vibrations echoing into her aching head and a foggy feeling begins to slowly recede from her head.....she realizes she's on the floor and multiple people are moving around near her....

[Corsair]

The young pilot digs the heels of her palms into her eyes, trying to focus as she regains conciousness. Opening them again, she attempts to take stock of their situation and discern friend from foe.

"Somebody stunned me," she mutters. "So somebody's gonna pay!"

[NJWilliam]

Caius charges again at the Imperial he's faced off with, focusing on knocking the blaster out of his hands and/or closing in to grapple the Imperial and render the blaster useless.

[WarGrunte]

Zeke quickly regains his barrings after the tackle and spots his chance to help the others out. He reaches down and tries to get the pistol that fell out of the Guard that Mattel was fighting's hand. He then takes aim and fires at the guard he was struggling with, not caring what setting it is on....

(OOC: I edited this last post; as there is a Blaster on the ground; and the Guard that Zeke is fighting still has a Blaster in hand; not in the holster. NO Blasters are in Holsters; all 4 Guards were carrying thier Blaster Pistols in hand)

[Corsair]

Seeing one guard on his feet, with his blaster pointing towards the ceiling and attempting to wrestle it back down to point at the escapees; (Gravity problem? thinks Terra, Or am I more hurt than I thought and my eyes are playing tricks on me?), Terra tries to make good on her promise by thrusting out her booted foot to try and connect with the reaching solider's crotch in a vicious low blow.