Collan, Niil and Nightshade: Seekers

[GM Craig]

You get to work. Collan tries as much as possible to obscure the crawler, and the three of you set about trying to restore some order to the rooms.

You have a bit of a start when Collan returns - he tripped another alarm - but stand down once he calls out.

The three of you have been working for about half an hour (Ch'lana snoring the whole time) when you all clearly hear from out in the ravine another one of the stone-filled cans bounce and clatter several times before it hits the water with a "Splook" sound.

[Collan]

Collan held up his hand in the Spec's stop signal. He drew his weapon and flicked to stun. No sense in lethality if it wasn't needed. He pointed to Niil and the doorway as he moved to cover. To Nightshade, he pointed, then pointed at his eyes and then out the door...

[Niil Spaar]

Niil quietly drew his blaster, and on an inspiration looked around for a mirror or a fragment of a mirror.  Maybe they could spy on whoever was approaching them without exposing themselves in the process.  To his disappointment, there was nothing of the sort around.  I really need to get one of those small mirrors on a telescoping stick, Niil thought bitterly.  To Collan and Nightshade, he whispered, "If this is the bounty hunter crew, we need to take them out fast.  They'll likely have grenades and heavier weapons."


OOC:  How many vantage points do we have in this dwelling from which we can check out the approach?

[GM Craig]

OOC:  How many vantage points do we have in this dwelling from which we can check out the approach?

Only one - the main door.

[GM Craig]

You quietly move to cover the entrance. Then, you hear a synthesized voice call out, "Movement!" Glancing toward the source, you see a flash of red plastoid armour.

[Actions?]

They know you're there, but can't see you directly. You see at least four red-armoured stormtroopers picking their way down the walkways and ladders, but by the sounds above you there will be more.

[Niil Spaar]

Niil ducked back into the doorway, and shifted his blaster's setting to kill.  "Shit!  Red troopers, and a lot of them!  Jeremy, get Ch'lana awake NOW!  Shake him, slap him, dump water on him if you have to!"


OOC:  If Niil had a clear target when he saw the flash of red, he'd have taken a shot.

[Collan]

[doh...was writing too...editting]

Oh frak...

Collan flipped his blaster back to lethal energies. He centered himself. Demaia had told him to seek peace and let go of emotion. But it then dawned that to know where Ch'lana was they would likely need a Dark Jedi to find him so quickly. Or having a tracking device...Wilton? No...distractions. Order the mind. Clarify goals.

Option 1: flee and flee quickly. They needed to be outside for that.
Option 2: Fight. Not ideal. They held higher ground and they'd had no time to prep. But they were coming in blind...but could detect the group.

Collan made the smallest possible whisper, "They have scanners. Nightshade...these are bad news. Trained to fight Jedi. Possibly one with them."

He set himself and watched for a clear shot.

[ooc: is there anything of use in the room...what's the layout of the area? Possibly another exit?]

[GM Craig]

[OOC: I forgot Wilton. He's in the room with Ch'lana. He's not going to be much use in a fight.]

[GM Craig]

OOC:  If Niil had a clear target when he saw the flash of red, he'd have taken a shot.

He only saw a glimpse of armour, from four locations - no clear shots.

[Niil Spaar]

Niil growled, "If we stay here we at least have cover, but we can't keep an eye on them.  We'd be womp-rats in a bottle.  All they'd have to do is lob in a grenade or thermal detonator, or place charges on the roof.  Or just wait us out until reinforcements arrive."  Nill ducked down into a crouch, and crab-walked closer to the entrance.  Maybe he could take down some of the ladders . . .

OOC:  From the brief glimpse that Niil saw of where the red-boys were, could he tell which ladders they were descending?  And could he blast those ladders to try and wreck them?  If he can see one, he'll blast one.  And if he gets a clear shot at an enemy, he'll take that first.

[Nightshade]

Not exactly sure what a Jedi would be capable of, the Shinobi nevertheless saw the change come over his companions and knew these would be a serious opponent. 

"I am more suited to melee combat than ranged.  I will move out and see if I can separate and engage one at a time.  If I cannot, I will at least scout them out and bring back intel."

Unless they object seriously, he activates his suit and moves to find a vantage point to observe the enemy approach.

Actions: sneak and spot

[Niil Spaar]

Niil shook his head.  "Be damned careful, Nightshade.  It took three of us to bring one of them down awhile ago.  And there might be a dark Jedi with them.  Maybe more.  I'll try and give you covering fire."

OOC:  Same OOC as my last post.

[Collan]

Collan looked around. Maybe he could make some trouble for the stormies with what they had laying around. Smoke. Fire. Traps. Weapons. Something useful. There was a small part of him that wished he knew more about using the Force.

[ooc: where's Nicholas Tarwin when you need him...]

[GM Craig]

There was a small part of him that wished he knew more about using the Force.

You could use a Force Point to "extend" yourself, if that's something you want to do.

[GM Craig]

Niil fires off several shots, blasting ladders, ramps and walkways and filling the ravine with smoke. That should hold them for a while, but you are still fish in a barrel. They'll have a harder time getting to you, but you also no have no way out.

It's possible to seal the door, but again that only buys you time. Blasters will get through it eventually, and if there is a lightsabre out there, the door will be only a minor impediment.

You hear Jeremy's voice from the other room. "He's not waking up!"

A moment later, you hear splashing of water followed by an angry yell. "Never mind!" calls Jeremy.

Nightshade activates his stealth suit and heads out into the ravine, unseen except by the air of his passage disturbing the smoke filling the air. Everyone immediately looses sight of him.

[Actions?]

PM sent to Nightshade.