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After inspecting it for a moment, Anjali murmurs to herself, "This looks disturbingly familiar." Then a bit louder for others to hear, "I can get this out, but it would safer with proper medical equipment. We're going to have to let those bastards go for now, but if this thing is a tracking device, we're going to need to keep a sharp eye out for anyone following us."
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BA nods, and asks if there's anything he can help with at the moment.
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"Help these young ladies to the speeder (again), I think." They are still weakened from the trauma. "Keep a close eye on that monitor, too.Doctor Who wrote: ↑Thu Oct 29, 2020 7:06 pmBA nods, and asks if there's anything he can help with at the moment.
We wouldn't want to lose 'em."
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"Let's get back to the ship and rest. That will give us time to regroup and plan our next steps. Caspo and I can take a closer look at removing those implants, too.
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BA helps everyone into the speeder. "Let's get patched up, and then head on over and take those bastards out."
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On their way out in the speeder, Anjali asks the others, "So who was that asshole, and what was he doing to you?"
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"Christophsis.... Doctor Christophsis, they call him. Not his REAL name, I don't think. I think that is just where he's from." replies Pria. "He implants these 'bugs' in us (as she sweeps back her long, dark hair to reveal the back of her neck) and then harvests the information somehow. He's VERY cold. Passionate about his 'work', but cares little for living beings like us." she says despondently.
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"So he's experimentin' on you all? He do anythin' else to ya during all this?"
BA keeps an eye on the scanner while they talk. "We should all probably rest up? You ain't lookin' so good Anjali."
BA keeps an eye on the scanner while they talk. "We should all probably rest up? You ain't lookin' so good Anjali."
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"Yeah, I definitely need to rest.", she replies to BA. Turning back to the captives, "how did you come to be under Christophisis' control? Do you have a home?" Anjali feels a lot of pity for these poor people, and a swelling hatred for this "doctor".
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"This galaxy can be cruel to orphans and ones like them. I never really had a home and lived on the street for a time. This man, Zarbos, he took me under his wing. Fed me, gave me a place to stay, gave me work to do. It wasn't easy, but it was better than starving. When I was still young, a man approached Zarbos one day. They exchanged credits and I was sent off with him. Zarbos didn't even look back. It was like 'That was the plan' the whole time, to sell off us kids."
The two Twi'leks nod along with this part of the story. "The same with us," they say. "As long as we can remember, we've been owned by someone else."
Pria continues."From there, this new man, Larn, took us to 'the doctor'. He said we were going to 'do work' for him. Gather information. Works real jobs. They're spies. Some kind of spying they're having us do."
"But I see there is an entire universe out there. I decided, along with Sienn and Numa, that we were going to look for opportunities to get out! I know that these "implants" are there to prevent that, but I hope there is something you can do about them. They said the A-Squad can solve all types of problems, so I took a chance."
The two Twi'leks nod along with this part of the story. "The same with us," they say. "As long as we can remember, we've been owned by someone else."
Pria continues."From there, this new man, Larn, took us to 'the doctor'. He said we were going to 'do work' for him. Gather information. Works real jobs. They're spies. Some kind of spying they're having us do."
"But I see there is an entire universe out there. I decided, along with Sienn and Numa, that we were going to look for opportunities to get out! I know that these "implants" are there to prevent that, but I hope there is something you can do about them. They said the A-Squad can solve all types of problems, so I took a chance."
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"We're going to do our best to get those implants removed. I'm not in very good condition to do it right away, unfortunately, but as soon as I recover, that's my first priority."
"Do you have any idea of what you'll do next, once you're free? Do you have options? The galaxy is large and full of opportunities, yes, but also full of pitfalls. Without means, I'm concerned that you'd fall prey to yet another form of enslavement."
"Do you have any idea of what you'll do next, once you're free? Do you have options? The galaxy is large and full of opportunities, yes, but also full of pitfalls. Without means, I'm concerned that you'd fall prey to yet another form of enslavement."
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"ANYTHING is better than being slaves! Who would go through the trouble of putting these computer chips in slaves to spy on military types??? I mean, the Great Galactic War has been over for over a year. What's the point?"
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"The Sith, perhaps," Anjali glowers. "Or perhaps organized crime, hoping to exploit opportunities for blackmail or easy profit." Anjali falls silent a minute, reflecting. "There's a lot of damage that could be done, whether it's for someone's personal gain, or someone else's, or the Republic's, disadvantage. The war 'ended' over a year ago, but not favorably for the Republic."
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BA sits listening.
Then he pipes up, "I think our first task, afta helping them out obviously, is ta figure out who these guys are spyin' for."
Then he pipes up, "I think our first task, afta helping them out obviously, is ta figure out who these guys are spyin' for."
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"That's true, Angali." replies Monty. "It was not favorable for the Republic. The withdrawal of Republic forces from the Outer Rim, the forfeiture of several systems, and Sith protocol droids placed in Republic gov't buildings to ensure the treaty's terms are upheld. An all this AFTER the destruction of the Jedi Temple and the assassination of Chancellor Berooken!!"
"Indeed, it was a dark time for the Republic."
"Indeed, it was a dark time for the Republic."
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True to her cynical nature, Anjali gives a little snort,"yeah, it could even be Republic agents who want to reignite war, or hell, even some of the Jedi. No doubt some of them would like to take another crack at the Sith to get revenge on what happened to their precious temple."
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BA chuckles and nods his head in agreement.
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"Can't know for sure, can we?" implies Monty. "Could even be some free-enterpriser or corp taking advantage of the situation. Maybe even criminal slavers! Hardly much has been done in rebuilding Coruscant since the Treaty. That's why we saw our friend Cornelius* has taken the law into his own hands."
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"Now that I think of it, he'd likely lend a hand if we needed him in all of this."
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"Yeah, perhaps we should contact him. That doctor will likely be better guarded wherever he goes from now on."
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"That's probably a good idea, although we should also scope out wherever this doctor is now too."
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Anjali, BA, Monty, and the three former captives all make it back to where their ship (the G9 Rigger, “The Vandura”) is docked, at one of the many, many spiral docking towers on Coruscant. The Vandura contains all the equipment and goods characters have not been able to carry with them, like the med kits. It has a Genetic Lock (Security Measures) to gain access which is keyed to the main four party members.
Monty has takes the time to contact the group's former Republic Army friend, Cornelius Gant. He is agreeable to lend assistance and will make arrangements to meet us here. Still no communication from Alamy. The group is unsure of her fate. About 1-2hrs have gone by and strain has been reduced by 6 for everyone from the restful travel and time spent back at the base ship (leaving only Anjali at 6 strain).
Anjali has time to sort through the medical kits to find the right tools to remove the devices from the captives. It appears that some local anesthetic, scalpels, and tweezers are available. BUT, before any work can be done, a tiny “beep” begins emanating from the scanner BA is keenly watching.
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Anjali has time to sort through the medical kits to find the right tools to remove the devices from the captives. It appears that some local anesthetic, scalpels, and tweezers are available. BUT, before any work can be done, a tiny “beep” begins emanating from the scanner BA is keenly watching.
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The surveillance tagger on the doctor's shuttle has begun moving. Current indication is that it is moving in a straight line TOWARDS US!!! After a few seconds, BA is SURE that it is moving towards us. Judging by the speed, it seems to be a speeder or shuttle. Perhaps our location is not a secret!!
We have a little time to prepare, or leave, or hide, or ????? Monty looks up from the screen to the face of Anjali and BA as if asking, "What do we do now?"
We have a little time to prepare, or leave, or hide, or ????? Monty looks up from the screen to the face of Anjali and BA as if asking, "What do we do now?"
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Anjali briefly consults with Caspo [Link] on the incoming threat, the structural and tactical layout of the spaceport tower, and the viability of combat, either in the spaceport tower or the skies (5 Successes).
"Based on the speed differential and combat capability of the two ships, and given the current speeds, I estimate that our ship would be at an estimated combat disadvantage of 17.635% without a properly-trained pilot."
"IF combat is inevitable, there are more defensive options within the building and hanger than outside the building. On a neutral field, given the accuracy of the scans of the enemy personnel, I estimate our chances of victory to be a disadvantage of 3.98%. With the element of surprise and proper tactical positioning, we can possibly gain an advantage of up to 32.67%. We could use the corridors, doorways, cargo crates, and walls to you advantage. "
"Based on the speed differential and combat capability of the two ships, and given the current speeds, I estimate that our ship would be at an estimated combat disadvantage of 17.635% without a properly-trained pilot."
"IF combat is inevitable, there are more defensive options within the building and hanger than outside the building. On a neutral field, given the accuracy of the scans of the enemy personnel, I estimate our chances of victory to be a disadvantage of 3.98%. With the element of surprise and proper tactical positioning, we can possibly gain an advantage of up to 32.67%. We could use the corridors, doorways, cargo crates, and walls to you advantage. "
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"Then it's settled." replies Commander Monty. "IF it's a fight they want, then it is a fight they'll get!!"
"Just like old times back on Agamar, eh BA?" he says with a nod and a wink.
(Flipping a LS point) "This Tibanna Gas container can be to our advantage, I think. They don't take too well to blaster fire! And these crates will make for good cover."
"BA, maybe you can place yourself to one side of the door and with the Tibanna on the other side. Quicker for you to jump into melee. Just wait until after I hit to container and it does its work. We can put the protocol droid in some boots and a cloak near the ship. Make them think they got the drop on us."
"SIR!!! I would protest!!! However, your plan is most efficient. I shall cooperate."
"Just like old times back on Agamar, eh BA?" he says with a nod and a wink.
(Flipping a LS point) "This Tibanna Gas container can be to our advantage, I think. They don't take too well to blaster fire! And these crates will make for good cover."
"BA, maybe you can place yourself to one side of the door and with the Tibanna on the other side. Quicker for you to jump into melee. Just wait until after I hit to container and it does its work. We can put the protocol droid in some boots and a cloak near the ship. Make them think they got the drop on us."
"SIR!!! I would protest!!! However, your plan is most efficient. I shall cooperate."
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Anjali injects herself with a stimpack and sighs as it relieves some of her pain. She's still got that headache, though....
"Should I also hide to help ambush, or stay out front to do some talking if that's what they're here for?"
"Should I also hide to help ambush, or stay out front to do some talking if that's what they're here for?"
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