The End

When this blog was started, it was a way for me to kill some time while posting recaps.  And even though, this became less active as time when-on, it was still, for me, a valuable experience and usually fun to do.  I hope you all had a lot of fun playing this game and reading the various posts here.  Thanks again for playing, and may the force be with you......

And thus, the blog was completed.  But how long will this be true....?

Epilogue

A brief summary of what happens to those who survive after the game.....

General Vicious: Accepts position to lead New Galactic Republic's Forces, convinces other Moffs to go with new republic.  Helps rebuild Inner Rim.  Restores family name.  Considered to be the next Executive Prsident.

Lt. Victor Farsius: Promoted to General, made in charge of Coruscant construction.  Uses Tarkin's Deathmoon (Deathstar) plans to help rebuild planet. Gains family business, becomes rich.

Jastus Farr: Becomes part of the council of the Reformed Jedi Order.  Dissatisfied, attempts a coup a couple of years later, and is killed.

Jospeh Gunner: Joins the reformed Jedi, and creates/leads the Jedi Inquisitors (Special Ops).

Joklo: Released, forms a terrorist organization.  One of most wanted.

Gorgon: Leaves Vicious's employment to start Resturant/Mechanic Shop called the Kick-Ass Black Squirrel.  Doing well for self.

Lily'Na: Helps founds Kick-Ass Black Squirrel.  Cooks some of the spiciest food in the entire galaxy.  Wonders what happens to her old friends.

Poppin: Somehow surviving, he works as the bartender at the Kick-Ass Black Squirrel.  Marries sweetheart.

Ulic: With his Grevious armor destroyed, now in a humanoid body.  He now explores the galaxy as a wanderer.

Visarias: Hearing of the Sith demise, she runs to the Outer Rim and becomes an assassin.  Waits for the blockade of Korriban to end.

Valeria: Quits the Jedi Order, Marries Lance, and has several kids.  Happily Married as a Privateer.

General Cody: Killed in the Coruscant Disater.
Genertal Thrawn: Becomes expert pirate hunter for the Republic in the Outer Rim, exploring the unmarked territories.
General Ahsoka: Is still in a coma as a result of the Coruscant Disater.

Obi-Wan: Becomes first Executive President of New Galactic Republic. Leads galaxy to peace after years of conflict.  Creates Reformed Jedi Order, recently elected 3rd 8 year term.

Queen Apilana of Naboo: Assassinated during the Coruscant Disater.

Savaya: Blamed partially for the Coruscant Disater, sent to Naboo, where she loses her power, upon election of the next queen.  Disappears for some time, her body is found in an alley several years later.....

Omnidux Isabel Yassa: Enjoying limited contact with the Republic, she has grown the Black Sun to be the strongest non-Republic Organization in the galaxy.  Considered a great/hated Omnidux.  Rival of Lance.

Alexander Lasend: Seeing what his weapons did to his homeworld, he resigns from the Black Sun, and uses his wealth/expertise to help others.  His work to cheapen Bacta Tanks would save trillions.

Elec'Tron: Leaves the Black Sun to form his own organization.  Currently imprisoned.

Mr. Shadow: Still the galaxy's number one information broker.  The new development?  He's also the galaxy's most wanted now.

Watkins: Still the number two under Lance.  Has five wives and a lot of alimony payments.

Gongjin/The Agent: Seeing the time of the Sith at an end, he colonizes a new planet of Sith in the Outer Rim......after discovering a way to extend his life.

Roklo: Honored as a hero on Etti IV. 

Jack: Made a public enemy by new administration.  Oddly, his image sells on lots of t-shirts.

Lance: Forms own guild, marries Valeria, becomes wealthy and has a pretty good life.

Atty: Becomes the leader of the Wookie, and leads to be a powerful but isolationist race.

Ayla: Becomes 2nd in Command of the Reformed Jedi Council.  Helps bring honor again to Jedi.  Has Luke and Leia as padawans.

Anyone who is still alive and I forgot?  Just let me know and I'll add them.

The Last Recap: Endgame

Revan, in the body of Padawan Valeria, attempted to tempt Lance into helping him, but failed.  Lance was told by Obi-Wan to begin deactivating the cannon, and Lance, fighting off a guard droid did so but not without some pain; this made Lance stay out of the fight.  Meanwhile, Ayla, Atty and Jack had a huge long philosophical debate of why there were doing what they were doing, with Jack claiming to be for the force of freedom.  Atty, growing angry with Jack, agreed with Ayla's suggestion and began to fight Revan with Obi-Wan as Jack and Ayla began their duel.  Revan tried to convince Atty to go down the darkside, but failed.  Atty in turned, convinced Revan to go into Ayla's body; Ayla resisted though.  Jack then sacrificed himself to activate the Project Phantom Cannon, destroying nearly half of the entire planet.  Revan then tried to go into Jack's body, but was tricked; his head cut off by Atty as he entered the body.  Revan vowed to level up his "make others turn to dark-side" ability.

Obi-Wan rushed to the captain's room while Lance took Valeria to the medical room, where the two had a moment.  Ayla and Atty talked about their future, with Atty convinced by Ayla to join her Wookie race again, and to leave the Jedi Forces.  The team discovered that the extent of the cannon's power (they destroyed it as well) and just as the GM thought it would be the end-game....the group decided to liberate Roklo's brother Joklo.  After talking with Vicious, who was not interested in helping an assassin escape, Lance and Atty were able to find and rescue Joklo independently.  The team attended Roklo's funeral, and then went their own ways.....the Empire defeated, the Republic reformed once again. 

Epilogue to be posted in a different post.

Incomplete Post: Millennium Falcon

For a ship described by its original creator as having its design being inspired by a "hamburger with an olive on the side", the Millennium Falcon has become one of most renowned spaceships known throughout the world.  Powered by laser cannons and concussion missiles, this ship, even though it never lost truly lost a fight it had its fair share of difficulties, being an older, temperamental lady.  Built 60 years before Episode IV, it's not too old -- other ships in Star Wars last hundreds -- but it's not young either.  Let's reviews it history briefly before it makes its maiden appearance in this game in the upcoming session.

(ED NOTE: This post was never completed because.....uh......yeah I got nothing.  But I feel like posting it anways, so here it is.)

Like its famous Captain, it is Coreillian, and at first was built as a light freighter, though not often used.  A sudden fire destroyed almost all of its fellow models, make the Millenium Falcon a truly rare ship.  Orignally called the Falcon it was considered fast and unreliable cargo trade ship, eventually sold by the trading company to Dave Brigger.  Brigger was a typical smuggler, adding its famous hyperdrive and naming it the Hardwired.  After Dave was killed by a group of pirates, his sister took control, named it the Wayward Son, and did her own smuggling till being killed by a different group of pirates.  This ship so far definitely has a poor history.

Its next name was the Stellar Envoy and was used by the mysterious Republic Group.  Masquerading as a trade group, the goal of the organization  was to restore the glory of the Republic against Palpatine.  They used the ship to discover numerous spies, but Palpatine spies eventually destroyed the organization.  The ship was then sent to a junkyard, where it is currently during our game.  It was eventually bought a crime lord, who spent many years and much time restoring the ship, creating the ship we know and love today.  Named second chance, it did poorly, so poorly it was renamed briefly Gone to Pieces.  Used by a thief working with the weak Rebel Alliance, it was finally named after the Millenium Falcon: named after the Bat-Falcon, which sounds totally absurd and sadly no pictures exist.  It eventually went into the hands of one Lando and from there we know how it got to one Han Solo.....

Incomplete Post: Story: Gunner's Tale

ED NOTE: This was the closest to a story/fan-fic I got while playing this game. An incomplete post, meaning this story is not done and likely never will be.  Still I feel like posting it, so here it is.  After the link, of course. 

Recap: End of An Empire OR The Formation of a New Dynasty

After defeating Darth Vader, the team debated on what to do, with Jack eagerly wanting to go to kill Savaya and Vicious with Jack and Roklo, while Ayla wanted Jack to stick with the team to destroy the Emperor.  After much debate and looting of the bodies, the team decided to advance further, though Jack planned to leave as soon as possible.  After two encounters with the Emperor's Personal Bodyguards, drenched in red robes, Brucbacca and Rei Siliva attempted to kill Jack and accused him of betraying the cause.  Ayla and Atty convinced the two to not fight, but the manuever did force Jack to linger with the team longer than expected.  The team felt a large disturbance in the force and proceeded further towards the Imperial Palace.

Before discovering what the force was though, Darth Flash, sister to the fallen Spark, caught up to the team.  Turning into a Karyt Dragon, she vowed vengence and was eventually put down....but not without the sacrifice of Brucbacca and Rei Silvia, killed together, unknowningly tricked to do so by Jack.  The team barely had time to recover when Obi-Wan Keniobi fell down to the ground, the Emperor in two, ready for the kill.  The Emperor did his taunting and then another epic fight incurred....with the Emperor being killed by, of all things, a blaster shot by Roklo.  Who knew blasters and bombs were so effective aganist Sith Lords?

The team, now healed by Obi-Wan, now have completed their actual goal of the Federation, albeit at a great price....almost all of the team's allies have been killed......only Obi-Wan, Visarias, Watkins and Mr. B are left, and the armies of Savaya (with Doji Wacao and who knows who else) and Vicious (a revived General Grevious) still to fight potentially.  And Obi-Wan has been working with Savaya for some time now.....and Lance just told him that they plan to kill her.  How will Obi-Wan react?  Will the team be forced to kill another relic of a rapidly dying period?  Or will they accept Savaya's potential rule over the entire Galaxy?

Recap: The Death of the NPCs OR The Death of Vader

Two sessions ago, the team had some of its final dealing with various NPCs, as Jack worked out a plan with Jastus and Jacques, Atty tried to work with her father, and Roklo, with Joklo, betrayed the Yassa pirates, stole a ton of loot...only to be caught by Vicious and his new no 2., a new version of General Grevious with the personalityof Ulic Qel Droma.  Joklo was captured by Vicious while Roklo was let go.   The team then left Asteroid Ruusan without Spark or Ayla.  Just as Lance recovered, the team was attacked by Hakim and Sharr, assassins from Admiral Savaya.  The team did fine though, partly thanks to the aid of the Millenium Falcon, which was piloted by Akaan and Ayla.  Ayla then revealed that Savaya was behind the attempt and her plan to potentially destroy all of Coruscent, a move that would eliminate trillions of people.

The team then debated on what to do for quite some time, before coming up with a tentative plan of going to the Temple (as told), killing Vader (as told) and then splitting off, one team to kill the Emperor, the other to kill Savaya and Vicious (aka the Federation).  Jack even proposed that Ayla be made temporary leader of the entire galaxy.  Traveling to Coruscant on the Ebon Hawk, with the Millenium Falcon as backup, Ayla talked with Akaan, who proposed to leave Vicious alive; Jack slept with Visarias (finally), Atty and Visarias argued once more, Lance gained the support of his crew and Spark talked with Roklo to gain his support for Ayla's future rule.  After arriving, Lance negoiated his way, found out where the Emperor and Vader would be, and finally used the data from Jarnas Nexacor to free a bunch of slaves.

As the day of the operation finally arrived, the team, taking a rental car, flew to the top of the Imperial Temple and begin inflitrating the temple, finding numerous Inquistors, or Agents of Vader who called themselves Sith and used the temple as thier base, but they were after some fighting taken out with relative ease.  After meeting up and joining the Brucbacca team, the team placed the two bombs (1 EMP, 1 Unknown) as they advanced further, eventually running into the elite 501 Stormtrooper Unit with its leader.....Darth Vader.

A ravaging battle occurred, with signficent casualities on each side: besides a Padawan and Goon under Brucbacca, Red Shirts Ron, Ralph, Dead Tom, Assassin Droid HK-67, and the shapeshifter Spark.  But, the enemy had also lost the slayer of the Jedi: Darth Vader was no more.

The team now is resting briefly in the circular battle room, with half of its team dead, the rest wounded.  Those who remain include Ayla, Atty, Lance, Roklo, Jack, Visarias, Brucbacca, Rei Silvia and Akaan.  They have created a great victory, but how much more can this team really accomplished?  Just what is the true potential of this team?  Can they truly slay all they desire?  Or will they perish, and be nothing more than footnotes in the tides of history?

Recap: Dissidias Death OR The Last Time The Team Unites(?)

Atty, after meeting with Rei Silvia and Brucbacca, was met with a mental message from Sith Lord Dissidias, who tried and failed to gain Atty to join her aganist Jack.  Atty met with Ayla and Lance and agreed to take out Dissidias; Jack soon joined this alliance along with Padawan Kolg Slog.  The gorup of them tracked and found Dissidias, and was able to kill her while briefly uniting the majority of the team.  However, Kolg Slog was killed, and Lance's mind was crushed, requiring Bacta Tank Help.  Atty then had a heated discussion with her father, Brucbacca, while Ayla talked with Akaan and  Petro, proceeding with some stealth work on Savaya.  Jack talked to Jacques to finalize the assassination of Sith Lord Chaos.....a deed they sucessfully accomplished.  This made Jack the 2nd in Command to the Sith and awakened his Darth Revan powers. 

The group now waits for the grand speech, informing them of their mission.....but is the team, mostly united aganist Dissidias, forever separate now?  After all, Roklo is about to treasure-hunt aganist General Vicious, Ayla is MIA, Lance is in the Bacta Tank, Jack is closer to becoming the leader of the Sith and Atty is surrounded by potential enemies while trying to rescue her father.  Can this team reunite together for one last operation, to take down the Emperor himself?  Or will this team bicker and destroy itself?  And where is Spark?  And what will Jedi Master Joseph Gunner do next?

Recap: Developing Stories, Reminders, and Ensuing Death

Lots of cutscenes/role-playing stuff here, including: Ayla with Gunner; Ayla searching for Spark, finding Spark with an unknown (likely) Sith person, and destroying the information while not getting caught; Ayla having a meeting with Akaan; Ayla having a later meeting with Petro and Akaan, and making plans to inflitrate Savaya's secret Project Phantom; Lance working on gathering support to avenge former lover and Jedi Knight Daren Naluel, by talking to Padawans Jessie, Kolg Solg, Luminare, Ayla and Roklo; Roklo agreeing with Joklo to create a bombing at the grand speech the next day, and using the distraction to rob Argas Vicious and running into difficulties, via assassin droids killing too much and getting Isabel Yassa invovled......and other scenes! 

In addition the last mission, via presentation, was told to the players (assuming, you know, you all survive that far); your group will be assigned to attack as part of the Special Operations Force to attack the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, place some decoy bombs, create some confusion....and then kill, using the hidden passages, as many high ranking people as possible, including Darth Vader and the Emperor himself. 

So storylines that are being worked on/currently developing is as follows:

• Roklo and Joklo's attempt on Vicious and his riches;
• Lance's attempt to rally a group to kill Disssidas;
• Ayla's attempt to figure out just what Savaya is doing;
• Jack's attempt to gain more power in the Sith Forces;
• Atty's attempt to help her father; and
• Actually doing the last mission, the attack on Coruscant (maybe).

As a warning, there are LOTS of potential timing issues with these storylines.  As an example, Jack and Lance's endevaors will likely occur before Ayla's, but may occur after depending on when actions are tkaing place BUT the next event in Atty's storyline will occur before anyone else's.  One thing to understand is that everything is occuring within a 48 hour period but when it occurs during that period is sometimes variable.  If you get confused during all this, feel free to ask.

Also, as a FYI, if there is any story thing/cut scene/character interaction you want to do, either a PC or NPC, at this point, you're more than likely going to have take the intiative to make it so.  As a reminder, this game is scheduled to end sometime in early May...so that take that into consideration, as I'm going to begin winding this game down.   Essentially, for the most part, unless stated otherwise, the storylines above will be what I am going to focus on for the rest of the game.

Furthermore, this is likely either the second to last or last session you will gain skill points.  That is, if you survive.

How the Game Won't End

Although it is somewhat tempting....

Biography: Sith Lord Dissisdias

Dissisdias was originally born as Owasaqur Xawzawquamzzcajh was born on the Outer Rim World of Garzasamore, a world with little water and lots of mountains covered in pure ice.  As to be expected from such a world, life was difficult for its few inhabitants, and the level of technology never progressed to a high level. The world is ruled by a few powerful clans, each of whom have their own style of living and cult.  Dissisdias, living with the Oxyom Cult, was the first daughter of the Shaman Family, one of the most influential members who had the task of appeasing the wild Barjanak "Spirits".  However, the act of appeasing the Barjanak meant negotiating with the spirit.....on how many souls it needed in order to protect the family from other spirits.  The Shamans then, were a respected but shunned part of society; nearly every family at one point had lost a member due to the Shaman's dealings, but the Shaman's family never lost a member. 

Recap: And So, Our Story Begins....To End

The team went on a buying spree on Theed, Capital of Naboo, while the team had its moments: Ayla and Atty caught up with Gorgon, Lance talked business with his pirate crew, Watkins talked to Roklo, Joklo requested and was accepted as part of the crew, and Jack planned the beginning of his accession.

After a month of traveling and doing minor taskings, the team arrived at its quickly but quite developed home-base for the Federation: The Ruusan Asteroid.  After giving a report of what had happened, the team went off again, not knowing what would happen in the upcoming days; the operation of all operations was beginning to be planned.  Many cutscenes were held: Lance talked to Koffi about his concerned of the Jedi/Sith on his camp, and then found out about Daren Naluel's death with Valeria, after which he talked to Jack; Ayla talked about her concern of the cause with Gunner before being dragged into a meeting with Koffi Arana and then met with Atty alone; Atty was involved in the meeting as well, and then looked for her father, and saw Brucbacca and Rei Silvia in a fight, which ended poorly, making Atty wonder what could be done; Jack talked with Visarias for a bit, and then with Lance and Ayla; and Roklo, buying some new droids interacted with a vengeful Hakim of the Naboo Forces.

But now all the major parties have arrived; from the numerous pirate lords, rebellion groups, Aldaraan forces and even the Moffs, decisions are spinning quickly, fates being decided.  The threads of history are turning quickly, and soon no one will be able to stop the ensuing chaos.  Some of the team are here for wealth, glory; others have begun scheming, others have begun to doubt.  Will the team be able to unite after the grand meeting and overcome the Empire?  Or are they doomed to kill themselves before that moment?

Biography: Joklo

Joklo is very much like his homeworld of Etti IV; hot and stormy.  Etti IV is very much a merchant world, the capital world of the Outer Rim Section it is located in, and many important corporations have bases here; after all, it is located in the Corporate Section.  Joklo was the 2nd of only two sons to a decently well-off merchant family who had a honest living.  His brother received most of his father's attention, as Joklo had no way with the family business; he was too straight-forward to be a shop-keeper, and two impatient to be a repairer.  Even blasters did not go well.  Joklo, or Jocky to his friends, was truly the black sheep of the family business.

Often yelled at home in private, Joklo soon turned to the usual vices: gambling his allowance, beating up weaker people with weak constitutions, and in all accounts was a jerk.  Regardless, his mother insisted he stayed at home to help out, and as a result, after schooling, he never bothered acquiring a real job.  Often acting as a bodyguard to younger folks, Joklo lived a poor and unremarkable life, one that in most stories would be turned aside.

A few months ago though, he joined a speed bike gang called the Reavers, and he soon became an expert, winning plenty of races.  Soon enough, he was asked by numerous organizations to start taking a fall; he was hurting competition a bit too much.  Joklo, winning a ton of money for himself and the gang, refused and kept winning his fair share, even acquiring his own racing nickname and cult.  Sadly, his gang received a big enough bribe from a Black Sun operative to be...eliminated.  Joklo was able to fend his former allies off easily enough (when you're bigger than almost everyone else, it helps).  He used most of his winnings to get off the planet, despite his wanted status.

After taking a cheap cruise ship to Cloud City, he joined a group of pirates; the pirates did a few missions, with Joklo proving himself as useful muscle and artillery shooter.  Joklo though was still a bit of a loner, never making any friends.  After leaving a supply depot camp, Joklo was told to enjoy himself in the cargo room for doing well in the last mining "operation".  It was here he would find Quinas, the Sith/Jedi Padawan left by Atty and Ayla (and paid for by Lance), and here he realized just the type of people he was dealing with.  After chatting with Quinas, he  used his savings to "buy" Quinas for his own personal self, and told others she was his.  After a week of getting to know Quinas and helping her recover, the two slaughtered everyone else on their ship, and dumped their bodies in the vast emptiness.

The two then ran into a problem; neither knew how to use hyperdrive system.  Stranded in space, they were found by Gorgon, who took the two in for a mission in Cloud City.  They did a couple of missions for Gorgon and grew closer as a result.  Joklo still held his temper, but it was at times held in check with his new life....he had a lover, friends, a place on Gorgon's crew, and his brother's acceptance.

But now, with his love dead, Joklo's stormy hot attitude is bound to return....with seemingly nothing left to live for, he vows vengeance on all those who wronged him.  He plans on taking care of the Grand Prophet and their goons first before going after the person responsible for going.......Senator Quinn and Moff Vicious.

Monster 101: Space Slug

Space Slugs, also called Exogorths, have been around for as long as history has recorded them.  Space Slugs are huge silicon-based worms, most being the size of a capital ship (aka Star Destroyer).  Space Slugs mainly focus on eating the minerals of rocks, though they eat anything that comes in its way.  Space Slugs are, despite apperences, decently intelligence, knowing how to use solar winds to travel; they can also use their mass to push an asteroid to another asteroid.  Despite it being a common belief, space slugs cannot actually survive the vacuum of space.  Their only known predator is the Colossus Wasp, which look as stupid as they sound.  It is unknown for how long these creatures survive, but it is known that they are tough to kill for most ships.

For the purposes of this game, Asteroid Asgardia is a hollow asteroid that has a breathable environment due to the fossilization process of an enormous Space Slug.  The Space Slug on Asgardia has been dead for several hundred years (at least), but due to its size and being a part of space not usually traveled to, has been left alone for its processes.  Space Slugs normally, once they reach a certain size, asexually divde themselves into smaller slugs; this did not happen for whatever reason on Asgardia.  It may be due to an earlier civilization; ecosystems and risky cultures/people can survive inside a living Space Slug as well.

Biography: Koffi Arana

Current Jedi Council Leader Koffi Arana

A Human from Turkana, Koffi was considered by the Jedi Council as a jedi with some potential.  He proved apt with a lightsaber and powers and was often sent to take care of disturbances in the Outer Rim.  Duing the Clone Wars, Koffi was promoted to a General, and did fairly well, even leading the occassional fight, though he was not considered exemplemary or a hero. 

Barely surviving Order 66, he spent about a month to recover, before teaming up with a group of other Jedi to redeem the Jedi Order.  It was Koffi who wanted the group to kill the two Sith Lords; during this meeting though, one of the group had leaked a rumor that Obi-Wan Kenoibi was coming....which shockingly had Darth Vader come.  The group fought and nearly defeated Vader had it not been for the untimely apperence for the 501st, the elite Storm Trooper Unit.  Koffi and Jastus, the lone survivors, escaped in their own ways, and Koffi once again spent several months recovering from wounds. 

Seeking aid, he heard and went to a new widely-acclaimed doctor in the Outer Rim....who turned out to be the council member Coleman Kacj.  Koffi ran into Koffi at the same time as Lord Petro, and the three, after criticizing Coleman's actions, decided to secretly restore the Order....though all three had different opinions on what that meant.  Since becoming Jedi Council Leader, he has been tough, almost emotionless, and yet passionate, nearly over-working himself.  His haired has greyed, and wrinkles have formed, but he is considered a loyal friend to the Jedi and Federation Cause.  But has he comitted a greater evil in allying with the Sith?

As a side note, he has his own really badly made action figure, here.  And yet, is there a figure for Jastus, a Jedi Gorilla?  Nope.  Simply absurd......

Recap: Naboo, Once More With Gungan Blood

After leaving the pirate world of Diablo (with each of its crew members doing their own thing), the team received orders from Padawan Valeria to either kill or recruit Moff Argas Vicious, currently rebuilding Naboo.  The team spent a signficent amount of time interagating the Slave Traders Jarnas, acquiring intel about how to hack into his Slave network before Watkins killed him.  The team snuck onto Naboo and eventually arrived into a meeting with Vicious, Lance and Rocky via posing as art merchants, the rest of Jedi Ninja.  Vicious agreed to drop their crimes (again) and to talk with them if they agreed to go and rescue the powerful and thought to be destroyed Silver Globe.....which was stolen by Gungans.

Investigating the crime revealed that the Gungans were religious fanatics, and Lance received a bribe to take care of Senator Quinn, which he would do.  The team swam down to the thought to be abandoned city and fought a group of Gungans via massacre.  Ayla, sneaking ahead, rescued Dar Dar Crikes, who told them that the Globe was stolen in order to get Vicious's attention....something Vicious never really heard about.  The team rescued the two other rescue groups, one by Lt. Farsius and the other by Gorgon, though Quinas has been fought beaten to death.  The team took a secret path in the water, fought some Gars and krakens, and Lance retrieved the Silver Globe from the Prophet rather easily.......the team reported back, and Vicious agreed to be apart of the Federation if he was appointed as Co-Commander.

The team now prepares to leave Naboo to head back to Asteroid Asgardia, where plans will be made...and with only a month left in real life, we know that means the plans will be huge!

Non-Canon Biography: Moff Argas Vicious

 NOTE: This biography was written a few months ago; I have since decided this is NOT his life-story, for the most part.  Still, you can an idea of what type of character I originally had in mind for him...and if it correlates at all to the current version of our favorite Moff.

Race 101: Gungan

Gungans are, despite what we've been led to believe from the movies, an advanced though somewhat isolation race that has developed rather unique technology to help it reach its current zenith.  Gungans are, evolutionarily, rather well-created; they have gills allowing to breath underwater, their bills can be used to dig and acquire food, and their teeth so tough it can break shellfish easily.  Gungans were originally a land-based society, being driven to the seas due to their hated foe the Bursa!......which is now extinct.  Gungans have been around for thousands of years (older than the first Republic!), though they only united under one tribe about 3000 years ago.

All Gungan technology is in reality part-organic; using plasma from the planet, anything developed is unique to any other.  While Gungans were only interested in themselves, humans who used this technology who later become rather rich.  Gungans, before and after the big war with the humans 150 years ago, are generally friendly to others, but they simply don't have an interest interacting with others.  After the Trade Federation Conflict, Gungans have begun to shown interest besides themselves, sending a Senator, a War Hero (sigh) and building colonies on nearby moons, which have been unsuccessful.

Gungans , like any Star Wars Non-Human Race, believe in life-debts, nature and all that good stuff; they also believe in a pantheon of Gods, though how that will be relevant is yet to be seen.  Still, Gungans, given time, could become one of the galaxy's great Engineering Races, similar to the Mon Calamari.  But for now, they remain a threat to the Empire and choose either to fight....or to hide.....

Taking Week Off

Hey all,

Just to say that while there are two scheduled posts for this week, I am not planning on doing any work on this blog for the week.  If someone wants to do the recap, either email it to me or post as a comment and I'll put it up; otherwise I'll do a bigger recap next week.  That's all. 

Preview: Naboo

Yep, a preview to the next session, just a few hours before...mwahahahaha!

Planet: Naboo
Capital: Theed, a beautiful (Though recently damaged) city with plenty of influence from Florence and Istanbul.
Region: Outer Rim

Size: About 2.5 Times bigger than the Earth
Gravity: Standard
Percent of Ocean on Surface: 85%

Population: 4.5 Billion
Humans make up 27%, Gungans 71%, Everyone else less than 1%.

Major Import: Technology
Major Export: Food, Plasma, Wine

History: The Gungans are the native species andhave survived for thousands of years, longer than the Republic itself, though evidence shows they were originally land-based.  An isloated, law-based society, Gungans soon became an advanced society by using a rare plasma in their hollow core of the world, allowing them to make wonderous technologies.  Discovered by humans during the Jedi Civil War (Revan....again), it was colonized about 3000 years ago, though the humans only united under one government 800 years ago.  Though the two worked together, there were many disagreements, which led to a war 150 years ago and again 100 years ago; this made the Gungans even more isolationist while the Humans formed their current democratically elected teenager morarch system (.......).  Naboo, under its various Queens and influential Senator Palpatine (50 years ago) became, using the plasma, a wealthier planet, but soon had trade disputes, realizing they were being traded like a....poor planet.  The Trade Federation, upset at Naboo's demands for better deals and the Senate giving federations a tax, blockaded Naboo.  This led to Palpatine's ascension to rulership and more glorious years for Naboo.  Recently, with the rise of the Empire, Naboo has oddly gone aganist the Empire and suffered for it, while the Gungans are said to be plotting and hiding.  The Empire now keeps a strict eye on the ruler's homeworld.

Military Forces: Military Forces have been disbanded and Naboo citizens have been disarmed by storm troopers.  It is said that many either died or have retreated elsewhere in the galaxy.  Law Enforcement is currently done by a mix of citizens of storm troopers, though only troopers enforce the law in Theed.

Ruler: Moff Argas Vicious

An Aside: One's Influence of Actions by Others

Hey all, quick post for the day, but just wanted to say a quick message about role-playing up ahead: there is a time and place for giving advice and a time and place to not give advice. 

There are going to be times in this last part of the game where a person's decision will fundamentally impact the future and present of their character.......and sometimes, their action may not be the best "outcome".  But there's part of the point of role-playing, to see where our characters take us and see what they should do.  If a person pauses to think about an important decision, and your character isn't there, then do your best to NOT say anything.  The goal should be to let players make their own decisions.

By advising someone of what to do, you may think you are helping; instead what you are doing is creating another layer of bureaucracy to their way of thinking.  If the person pauses, and you and a couple of others give advice, then the person will be considering how to handle the situation WHILE ensuring that they don't piss you off.   If they're considering something they're not supposed to, aka your advice, then you're hurting the role-playing. 

That's not to say there isn't any time to interfere; the player might really be making a shocking or perhaps unwise choice.  But if the player decides to do that, respect it, and role-play it out.  You can ask your fellow player about it after the game if you must.

In a small group like ours, just saying "Don't do it!" get have a BIG impact on how a person goes about thinking about how to resolve his/her decision.  So, do your best, and if your character is not there, don't get involved.

Jedi Mind Tricks: Dark or Light Side Power?

In the last couple of sessions, mind control has become more and more prevalent, and this has had a somewhat unsettling affect on me.  Some of the mind control power usages, such as making somehow forget you were around for sneaking, is tame (for the purposes of our game), not for personal gain and is fine - using the power in this way is just another way of getting a job done.  But when Ayla mindwiped the Slave Trader to not be the Slave Trader, I was struck with the thought: just what exactly makes that action a good side action or a dark side action?  By using the power to change one's way of thinking or living, you are not just potentially helping yourself or others, but you are fundamentally changing the person you have affected -- in effect, you have forever changed that person's free will of choice.  And that, to me, is what the fundamental question: what is more important, a person's free will or the enforcement of law for the greater society?

Reasons for Names

As a random aside, just some insight as to why certain names were used for characters.....and yes I'm not original for most of them.

• First off, I usually do either two things with names: one is that I'll put some syllables together and see how this sounds.  Amazingly this is where many names comes from: Savaya, Solona, Akaan, Quinas, Visarias, Neeta, Rei Silvia,  etc.  There really is no story for the most part with these names.....but if you see them in future games (and I love reusing names) don't be surprised if they have similar roles....or the opposite.
• Argas Vicious....in the first outline, he was set to kill So Hai.  He's supposed to be his name.  It's sort of a common theme for Imperial Forces and what not it seems.  
• Victor Farsius?  Apperently just to piss people off.
• Slados is a derivative of Slade, a name I used a lot to mean the sneaky character.  Slade is originally  thief and a rat from Shining Force 2, who sorts of nearly ends the entire universe.  Whoops.
• Some characters, like Jastus Farr, Koffi Arana, Fy-Tor Ana, Darth Revan are canon characters.  I just used thier images and (sometimes) basic personalities for my purposes.
• Darth Lord Jacques...Jacques is another often employed name.  Originally from Suikoden again, I'll use the name to indicate either a gray moral guy or a sharpshooter.
• Petro came from the Petro of Marvel Comics the Flash fo that world, though obviously they are quite different.
• So Hai?  It's Korean supposedly for Fear.  Ha!
• Lyon, the female Trandoshan assassin: Name is based on the female bodyguard Lyon from Suikoden, a rather good hearted character but who was trained well as, well, an assassin.  Not much else of a connection really.

 I could go on, but if there's any character you're interested in, post in the comments and I'll reply.

Potential What Ifs

Hey all, the listing below is just to give you all some ideas not used/touched upon during the game that I've thought of/not used......part 2 may occur later.

Recap: Diablo

The team (Ayla, Atty, Lance, Roklo, Jack, Visarias, Spark and Wilkins) waited for its meeting with Vigo and Lady Pirate Captain Isabel Yassa when, after failing a round of perceptions, noticed a thermal detonator in the middle of the room.  Most of the team wisely ran.....Lance tried to disarm it.  He failed and was burned to a crisp, a significant lost for the team. Ayla and Spark rushed Lance back to the Ebon Hawk, fighting off some goons and slavers.  Mr. B (Lance and the Ebon Hawk's personal ship droid) activated the Bacta Tank to save his life.  Meanwhile Roklo and Atty sucessfully (With Visarias and Jack in tow) convinced Isabel Yassa to help their rebellion.....if they would take care of two Vigos.  One team went to assassinate Jarnas Exacor, the Verpine Salve Trader, while the other went to take care of Alexander Lasend, the Weapon Dealer.

Atty, Jack and Visarias all went to Exacor's cave and were let in after some intimidation, only to find the meeting room was trapped with a poison gas bomb.  Remember, if it's a meeting room in this game, it's a trap!  While Jack and Visarias began eliminating the nearby guards, Atty ran off to find Jarnas on her own.  On her way she found the scarred lady Trandoshan assassin, and the two quickly agree to work together to kill Jarnas.  With Lyon, the assassin, Atty was able to find the non-repentant Verpine, who boasted of his ways.  Though very much tempted, Atty merely knocked Jarnas out....and then made him her slave.  The two then left, their job done.  Jack meanwhile fought a one on one duel with a Mandorlian that suspiciously had a purple lightsaber and looked like Jango Fett, and lost, being disarmed in the process.  Visarias saved his life though and helped Jack get a new robotic arm.

Meanwhile, Ayla sneaked into the base of Alexander Lasend, looking to talk to him to stop supporting the Empire and his attempt to be Omnidux.  Rocky, RS Ralph and RS Ron (yes the Red Shirts were oddly active today) helped save a member of Lasend's group and gained assess cards to the same place.  Ayla sneaked into the main room, which was a facility to build a giant fing Ion Cannon.  Ayla was spotted and was being chased by Droidekas when Rocky entered the scene (the RS were distracting others).  Rocky sneaked onto the cannon and fired it on the droiekas just as Ayla was talking to Lasend.  Destroying the droidekas (and some men) Lasend began to be uncooperative and thus Ayla did a massive brainwash to convince Lasend to get out of the election.

The group eventually reunited back at the Ebon Hawk, learning that Lance would turn out to be alright and that Isabel had become the Omnidux and was planning to help the rebellion.  With yet another ally on the team, they would soon begin to recruit their original foe: Moff Argas Vicious of the Empire.

Black Heart Sun

Enjoy your time in the depths of hell....for remember
When you look into the abyss, the abyss also looks into you.

Races 101: Clawdites

Clawdites are a genetically modified race, an offspring and creation of the Zolanders of Zoland, a race that has no relation to Zoolander (for which, we should be thankful for).  Inherently reptilian based, these yellow eyed creatures gained their shapeshifting powers after Zolanders figured out a way to allow shape-shifting genes using more than usual radioactive emissions (via a failed experiment).  Zolanders, in fear of the Clawdite power, keep them isolated in slums and treat them poorly with much prejudice.  Yes, that's right, Clawdites are the X-Men of Star Wars!  Only without the leadership, constant struggle for equality or really anything. 

Not surprisingly, Clawdites are known for being skilled assassins, though the vast majority cannot change their mass or density.  Clawdites were used in the Clone Wars often by Count Dooku and since the war have been trapped on the planet, as the Empire does not want any unnecessary troubles, further increasing the troubles.  After the Galactic Civil War, Clawdites will be destined to overthrow their oppressors violently, forcing the Zolanders into their own slums...but for now, most live in poverty.  Only those who escaped have a chance at happiness...if it's not taken by the Empire.

For a picture (or two), keep on clicking...

Pirate 101: Best Friend and Weapon

A Pirate's best friend is his ship's Ion Cannon.  An Ion Cannon has the ability to disable or interfere electronic systems or shorting circuits by firing highly ionized particles or plasma.  Ionic Cannons could be used to subdue, rather than destroy, droids, machines and most importantly shields and weapons of enemy ships.  Ionic cannons aren't perfect though; their accuracy is rather poor at times, the don't always disable an opponent complete and they are rather pricey. Usually, only two type of ships have them: huge Star-Destroyer like ships....and X-Wing Fighters.  Yes, I don't quite get it either.

Oddly, at least according to Wookiepedia, there really haven't been major storylines where some random big bad uses an ionic cannon to do some major damage, save for a random story arc in the new Clone Wars show.

Pirate 101: Symbol

Ever wander what the "Classic" Pirate Symbol in Star Wars is?  The answer after the click...

Pirate 101: Registry Codes

All ships have registry codes.  Or rather, all ships have transponder codes imprinted on the sub-light (aka slow but essential) engine of the ship, which identified the name of the owner, ships' name and the type of ship.  Not surprisingly, pirates and privateers often hack their own transponder codes.  You would think then that pirates would hack their codes to make a fake "legit" code and that's that.

But no, they make a "legit" code and "Black Hole" code.  The Black Hole code being one used during illegal activities.  I suppose this helps your reputation and lets other who you know but....would it not be easy for authorities to have a system to change the legit codes into Black Hole codes?  Isn't this a bad type of open secret?  Maybe I'm over-thinking this but it sure sound stupid to me!

The Living Vigos

Here's a list of the living Vigos attending the Black Sun Undervote... and what is either commonly known, basic intel you can find just by walking through the masses of pirates, or from previous knowledge.

• Isabel Yassa: A career long pirate, Isabel has established her fair share of raiding parties and smuggling operations throughout the galaxy.  She is decently respected by many of the pirates, known for having various moods but overall fair.  She mostly avoided the Clone Wars, taking advantage of areas not protected by either side.  Has been a Vigo for a couple of years.  Said to be a poor businesswoman, a good lover and a great fighter.  Said to be the classic pirate/smuggler.
• Alexander Lasend: While his crew will do an typical work, his specialization is in weapons, both in the stealing and creation.  Unlike most, he worked with both sides during the Clone Wars, and is the only Vigo saying that the Black Sun's new goal should be to get into the well funded hands of the Empire...an organization that has significantly weakened the organization recently. Been Vigo for several years, the longest serving.  A well-paying but vicious boss.  A Tall human, always carrying a long cane.
• Toriya Tomino: One of the new class of Vigos, Toriya has changed organizations several times.  Which means he is both talented....and that there is something off about him.  He has part of the Crimson Aces, the Icelanders, and a founder of the Wheel, among others.  Known to be proficent in many things, but not much is known in terms of leadership, style, specialty, etc.  Somewhat friendly though.
• Jarnas Nexacor: An Vigo of a couple of years, Jarnas, a Verpine, is known for revolutionizing the slave market (unknown how) by making it easier to keep inventory.  A Verpine known for dilly-dallying, his casinos have been a real growth area for the organization.  While not considered a true pirate, he is well-connected and rough, like many of the leaders.
• Matavin Grant: A Barabel who became a Vigo just  a year ago, Matavin is known to be cruel, tough and the best admiral in all of the Outer Rim.  A Republic General, he won several battles before losing his commission for being too tough on his men and for not caring about civilian casualties.  He has taken on and won against many other organizations.  A Vigo no one wants to serve under, but neither take on.  It is rumored that he has destroyed entire ships under his control just to prove a point.
• Elec'Tron: A Vigo of just 6 months, he is known to be the rare respected yet mostly fair (almost too fair say some) pirate.  He was friends with the old Omnidux, and was in charge of operations and accounting....the back-end stuff that most don't bother with.  As a result he is not well-known among many.  It is said that he is a great duelist and musician and that he handled many secret ops, but these are but rumors.

If there is anything specifically you want to know, comment away!

Recap: Where the Hell are those Pirates!

The team went back to Haashimut, and received new orders from Koffi Arana, leader of the Jedi Council, to recruit the Black Sun Pirate Organization. Haashimut, being abandoned, was left behind by all, and the team flew to the camp that Yassa gave to Lance....only to find it completely destroyed, with no evidence on who did it.  The team then found a small ship, its owner killed, and found footage of the killer of the camp...a trandoshan assassin, with two blades and a scar down her forehead, heading to her next target on El Hazad.

The team arrived on El Hazad, only to find a town destroyed, same style.  While investigating, the found a metal door, likely where the target hid, and broke in after activating some traps broke in...only to find the leader of the Black Sun, the Omnidux, killed.  The team, needing a lead, went to El Fazad, a neighboring moon, and tried to acquire intel, and after a series of incidents (including a bar brawl, a failed appointment, and a forced entry of house....very merc/pirate ish everyone!) they found intel from Mr. Shade (a supposed apprentice of Mr. Shadow) that the assassin had headed to the homeworld of the Black Sun, Diablo.

The team headed off to Diablo, where the team had to defend themselves from attacks before forging fake IDs and enter the camp, a lawless ancient limestone/diamond giant cavern with thousands of pirates.  While there, they discovered the assassin's ship docked somewhat nearby.  Seeing how the assassin had already killed the Omnidux, and tried to kill one Vigo (Governor/Moff), the team rushed to their ally, Captain/Vigo Isabel Yassa, to warn about the news.  They were about to have a meeting when.....

WTF: A Power of Palpatine...

Did you know that Emperor Palpatine, Sith Lords of Sith Lords, is so powerful that he apparently can open frecking wormholes, wormholes that can go across the galaxy and (potentially) time itself?  Yes he can.  He only does this by partially destroying the space-time continuum and changing the essence of the universe itself using the force.  Wicked.

Recap: Cloud City Canoodling or The Wave of Death Begins

The group met at the Black Mac, Gorgon the friendly Basilisk merchant and Quartermaster to Moff Argas Vicious's home.  While Gorgon and Commander Savaya of the Aldaraan-Naboo Forces met, Ayla met with Quinas and Akkan, Lance talked with Akaan, and Jack talked briefly with Neeta.  Spark received a mental vision and met with Darth Flash, revealed to be her sister.  Flash in an Inquisitor forced by her Master to work for the Inquisitors, or otherwise Spark dies.  The two vow to join again when it is the same, and to do what they must in the meantime.  The group then has a meeting with Savaya, who eventually agrees to an alliance with the Jedi/Sith, but only if the team acquires more allies....she'll meet with everyone in a month.  The team continue to chit-chat and get friendly with the others on the ship, catching up with Gorgon.

While Jack mediates and trains with Darth Revan, Ayla, Atty and Spark all train with the force.  Ayla figures out that Spark has ability with the force, but agrees to help her out regardless.  The College Educated Goons who mess with  Jack earlier came back, but Spark and Ayla took care of the goons easily enough.  Atty, looking for some extra dough, went to a food-oriented fighting arena, became friends with another female Wookie named Beca, and won some credits, albeit by punching holes through humans (really).  The two then went talking/dancing/clubbing .  Ayla then talked with Gorgon as well.  Lance did much gambling with Go playing going quite well; he also received some funds from Gorgon.  Lance then bought numerous parts for the team, comm links, a Bacca Tank and even an item on the Black Market.....

Jack woke up to find his bantha missing....and soon found it dead.  The force told him Neeta and another was involved, and he confronted Neeta, who tried to lie and belittle the Bantha....in anger, Jack stopped her heart.  He has assigned Sith Lord Visarias, his padawan, to find out who helped in the death of his bantha, and Visarias has said that it is most likely Atty.  Jack then lamented the Bantha's death before going into a conversation with Ayla.   The team then left Cloud City to head back to Haashimut, to receive more food and acquire the next mission....which will have to do with Isabel Yassa and the Pirates....

The Common Perception of the Public (Short Version)

So here are some basic things to note about the Galaxy, in terms of what people in the galaxy would generally know (the short fact version)

• Senator Palpatine was known as hard-working but little known Senator until be became Chancellor during the Naboo Crisis.  He was considered a decent leader during the Clone Wars; at the end he was nearly assassinated by the Jedi Order, who was revealed to be behind the recent Clone Wars.  The wars were, in reality, a way for the Jedi to take over.  Palpatine, looking to be a much weaker using a walking stick after his death, announced a New Order to replace the Old Order (The Republic) creating the Empire as a way to best protect people.  Palpatine, rarely seen since, is considered to be a brave frail man.
• Darth Vader is the elite of the elite, a known Jedi Killer, leader of the toughest unit of the military, the 501st, Vader's Fist.  Vader and his unit is sent to trouble areas when they occur.  He is know to use the force, but no one knows if he is but the master or the padawan.
• The Military has become a significantly stronger force, with Star Destroyers and the strongest military in years; the style and leadership has become more prevalent.
• Leadership is xenophobic, human and male based, but this is not a concern for now, just known;
• Droid Rights are essentially non-existant after Separatists using Droids, and are at their lowest in terms of rights and popularity;
• The Empire is currently ruled by a group of Governors, call Moffs.  They are focus on restoring the peace by killing pirates, jedi, etc.  For the most part, they do NOT interfere with local politics of individual planets.
• The Inner Rim planets are in support of the Empire, while the Outer Rim planets not affected by the Empire are indifferent to the Empire.  
• The Empire is rumored/known to enslave/take over planets for "the safety of the Empire" but this is more of a dirty secret.

Any thing else you want to know/curious?  Let me know!

The Common Perception of the Public (Long Version)

Note: This is a far longer, more of a ramble style on what people who live in the Star Wars Galaxy know about, including general histories, facts, etc.  The other post is the short version of what people know...

Recap: Cloud City Craziness Or Death of Lord Blight

Ayla, seeing Savaya get arrested, sneaks over to the crew of the Helmet and discusses the situation with Akaan, Hakim and a revived Doji Wacao, who has partially lost his memory and does not remember his attacks against Ayla and crew.  Hakim learns of Captain Telos death and reacts poorly.  Doji, Akaan and Ayla all break into the prison where Savaya is kept, only to see her shaking in pain, via Jedi poison techniques.  Ayla heals Savaya and she and Soji go after the assassin, one of two "Apprentices", but she is a shapeshifter and escapes, though the team learns of her name as Darth Flash.  Ayla and the rest escape out of prison and start to head towards the others......

Meanwhile Jack goes up the elevator, alone, abandoned and runs into a couple of college educated 1980's style goons, who Jack easily defeated.  Stih Lord Visarias then approaches Jack and requests to become his apprentice, to which he agreed to.  She then reveals that Jack's precious bantha is in the city, and the two go up to the Black Mac....which has security.  The two decide not to break in and look for the owner of the Black Mac.....

Lance and Gorgon talk for a while and agree to help each other in a business deal of sorts, while Roklo and Joklo catch up with each other.  Lily'Na tried to get the attention of Roklo, Neeta killed time and Quinas looked at Lance suspiciously.  Gorgon, owner of the Black Mac, reveals the group is there to retrieve a large shipment of gas needed for a plan of Moff Argas Vicious...one that is supposed to go to Savaya.  Before the operation though, Joklo confronts Lance about his part in Quinas escape, though she had to suffer to escape.  The group goes to the business dealing, but Darth Blight, the other apprentice, wrapped the minds of the others and the two have a big fight.  The group is defeated though and Lance and Gorgon get the gas required.  Taking an elevator to the Black Mac, the group is confronted by, who else, Darth Blight, who accelerates the elevator and freezes most of its inhabitants, leaving a killer duel between Joklo, Atty and Blight; Joklo goes down quick, and then Atty and Blight have an epic duel.  Eventually Blight retreats, with the elevator going even faster, but Roklo recovers and stops the elevator just in time, as Atty is scarred from the attempt to slow it down.

Darth Blight tries to escape on his ship, the Iron Torpedo, but is caught and killed by Jack and Visarias....but not before revealing that the Master is Darth Vader.  A search for the other apprentice occurs, but Darth Flash is unable to be found.  Everyone then unites on the Black Mac, and Savaya makes a deal with Gorgon to get more gas.

Now the team has 24 hours to relax in Cloud City, talk to old or new friends, confront old enemies or do whatever else....for this may be the last peaceful days in their short lives.

NPCs with you

So here is the list of all characters on the Black Mac, good old reliable Gorgon, currently on the ship.  It's a long one!

1. Ayla: Ewok Jedi Master
2. Atty: Wookie Jedi Padawan
3. Lance: Human Privateer
4. Jack: Tuskan Raider Sith Lord
5. Roklo: Etti Privateer
6. Commander Savaya: Naboo General
7. Akaan: Mandalorian Merc, Serves Savaya
8. Gorgon: Basilisk Empire Quartermaster
9. Lily'Na: Twi'Lek, Gorgon's Apprentice
10. Neeta: Rodian Merc, Friendly to Jack
11. Quinas: Rodian Reformed Sith
12. Joklo: Etti Merc, Roklo Brother
13. Visarias: Cathar Sith Lord
14. Bantha: Jack's Bantha

NPCs nearby

1. Hakim, Naboo Engineer, On Helmet
2. Doji Wacao, Human Jedi/Sith, On Helmet
3. Dead Tom, Human Pirate, Somewhere on Cloud City
4. Red Shirt Ron, Human Pirate, Somewhere on Cloud City
5. Red Shirt Ralph, Human Pirate, Somewhere on Cloud City
6. Wilkins,Human Pirate, Somewhere on Cloud City with an Octopus (don't ask) 
7. Darth Flash: Shapeshifter "Apprentice" On Cloud City

NPCs not around

1. Jedi Council/Lords
2. Sith Council/Lords
3. Moff Argas Vicious (On Star Destroyer)
4. Lt Victor Farsius (On Star Destroyer)
5. Ulic Qel Droma: Hologram of Jedi Hero (Unknown location)

Who's Who's.....Again

As we have a new player on the team, here's a short description of the characters involved in the current storyline...treat this as a reference sheet for people mentioned.

If I have forgotten anyone, or have questions/comments, post ahead!

Note: Some info  taken from earlier posts..... also, yes it's long, but again, it's a guideline, not something meant to be read completely.  Unless you want to of course.....

Recap: Into the Heart of Cloud City

Roklo and Lance negotiated a contract to transport their passengers (Jedi and Sith) on their missions, Jack had meetings with Jastus and Jacques, Ayla with Petro and Gunner, and Atty with Rei and Brucbacca.  The team then assembled, where Jedi Master Koffi Arana inform the team they would be taking one of the late Fy-Tor Ana's padawans, Spark, a green skinned reptilian Clawdite and would be traveling to Cloud City to gain intel on thee wherabouts on a potential ally.....Commander Savaya of the Aldaraan Forces. 

The team then heads off to Cloud City, where Sith Lord Visarias and Atty begin  tenuous relationship on the ship.  As the team arrives amid uncomfortable living arrangements, the ship is hacked into by a force user, and the ship nearly crashes, though the combined efforts of the team, though led by Roklo, save the ship.  After insuring the shps' landing payment, the team separated into two teams: Ayla, Lance, Roklo and Spark went to Port Town, where the worse elements live in, while Visarias, Jack and Atty headed to the luxury casinos.

Ayla, Lance Roklo and Spark headed and ran into a gang of thugs, who tried to steal Roklo's medpack but failed; revealing the leader's sister was sick, the team helped him, who in turn told the team that Joklo and a Rodian female duo were often hanging out at the Blue Squirrel.  They headed to the Blue Squirrel where they found out that the duo was in town to get a shipment of Tibanna Gas for their boss; that Savaya was heading into town that day to get a shipment of the gas; and found Neeta, another Rodian Merc from Tattoine.  While Lance, Roklo and Spark followed Neeta, Ayla headed back to her jedi friends, concerned for them.  The three headed to the warehouse distract where Neeta was and found the warehouse....only to be slightly ambushed by Neeta, Quinas (The Rodian Sith Padawan dumped away), Joklo (Roklo's brother), Lily'Na (Twi'Lek female) and their boss.....the basilisk Gorgon.

Meanwhile, Visarias, clearly having been in town before, heading with the team right to the Black Sun's casino, and uses the force to win her funds. The group is then asked to a shadier part of the Casino, where they are attacked by Poison Gas, clone war droids and more droids.  The Black Sun operator, Mr. Barker then informs the team that Savaya is landing on the 42 floor to acquire a shipment of gas, but the Apprentice, a Force User, would be causing problems.  In addition, The Apprentice has been poisoning the old administrator slowly for a new one to take his place, a Mr. Randa Wheeler.  With this intel, the team parts way, with Visarias heading to Savaya and the two jedi to Ayla and crew.  While traveling, with Revan's idea, JAck did his best to provoke Atty to anger, and the two nearly clashed before stopping where Ayla was (somehow on the 42nd.....?).  Atty and Ayla went towards Savaya, after forcing Jack to head to the 66th floor.  The two arrived where the Helmet landed, only to see Savaya already arrested for the Baron's death, with Mr. Wheeler watching the scene.  Outside the helmet stood stunned followers: Akkan the Mandalorian, Hakim the Naboo Technician and Do Ji Wacao, the Sith Padawan. 

The apprentice, wherever he/she may be, smiled in glee with these developments...

Preview: Cloud City

City Name: Cloud City
Planet: Bespin
Location: Outer Rim (And the streak continues!)

History of Bespin: Found during the Mandalorian Wars, the initial outpost was promtly destroyed by.....Mandalorians, this being about 4000 years ago.  2000 years ago, a small gas mining outpost was established and was decently profitable.  The gas, tibanna gas, was and still used as a conductive agent to increase the firepower of blaster and ship cannon; in addition, due to the process of manufacturing the Tibanna Gas, it was very expensive to do the manufacturing anywhere but in Bespin (how convenient).  The colony was fought over during the New Sith Wars, but gained no great prominence.  It was only 400 years ago that Cloud City was ordered to be made by a mining corporation, a Mr. Figg (still famous), and became the mining/gambling city that we all know and love now.  The Figgs are still the main family, so the founder of the city passed its rule to others.  Small battles took place here during the Clone Wars.

Major Export: Tibanna Gas, Cloud Cars
Major Import: Food, Technology
Less to be Learned: Star Wars Planets are really fing good at economics.  There's not one planet that is seemingly good at everything, at least in the Outer Rims.

Population: 5.5 million at Cloud City, 6.5 on Bespin; tourist population around 500,000 on average.
Of which, 70% are humans and 20% Ugnnaughts, and 10% other.

Ugh what?  Ugnnaughts, the almost native species of the planet.  Yes, they fortunely emigrated here.  No, I have no clue why you would emigrate to a Gas Giant if you didn't mine the gas.  Yes, we're going to move on.
But they're mini-Ganons, creatures of evil?  Moving on!

So how big is it?  Pretty big; it has 360 levels of people, of which 100 was luxury housing, casinos (Vegas style), museums, clubs, etc; 20 for admin staff; 40 for private industrial areas which is apparently like Hell's Kitchen; 210 floors dedicated to mining, miner residences and processing areas; and 20 to actually keep the city afloat.  About half the floors have residencies needed for the about 6 million people there, so it's pretty well sized.

So there's this Sabbac Tournament?  Yep.
What's Sarbaac? "In rules and concept, sabacc contains elements of both the real-world games baccarat and blackjack, with the obvious distinction of being played with what is essentially a Tarot deck."  Sometimes Wookiepedia is awesome.
What's baccarat?  You're on your own.  I just know it's the game James Bond plays and I can never quite figure out the rules.

Current Baron Administrator: That's a secret.........

Darth Revan - Continuity Messup

Warning: Spoilers to Knights of the Old Republic (X-Box Bioware game) are here; course, the game is 9 years old now, so you know, statue of limitations and all that.

The basics of Darth Revan in our game is pretty well established; Darth Revan was, until the current Emperor, the most successful Sith Lord of all-time, handily nearly eliminating the Jedi Order in the 2nd Sith War (aka Jedi Civil War) before somehow being taken and laid to rest in Korriban about 4000 years ago.  He's a pretty powerful, dark side user in our game, one to be feared and a front runner in the overall game last final boss.  And this is insured by what the great Wookiepedia says

"Revan rejected the darkness of his past, turned Shan—whom Malak had broken to his will—back to the light and vanquished the reigning Dark Lord, playing his part in the battle that brought the war he had instigated to a close........the canonical ending features his return to the light side"

Well...........crap.  So, for those out there who are confused, this post is meant to clarify why our game is going aganist the actual continuity, have a brief rundown of who the bloody Darth Revan, why is it that those who know him think he's very much an interesting figure, and how this game treats him.

Failures in Darth Revan Merchandising

As we all know, you get into one somewhat popular aspect of a franchise and then bam!  Down the road you get a figure, maybe even two if you're lucky.  Revan though?  Well, lucky in getting some, not so much in the way of quality though....

Recap: Jedi-Sith Conflict Conclusion

As Jack laid unconscious, and Ayla hurried back to her team, a reincarnated Cyborg Sith Lord Grog Wahil and a group of apprentices fought with the team; Ayla came back in time and together defeated the apprentices, though Grog was able to escape.  Meanwhile, Jack was awakened and tortured by Aria, who had gone unhinged due to Jack's taunting.  Jack, desperate to survive, call on his Master, Revan, to save him, and that's what Revan did.  After convincing most of the team that Aria was killed by the mech from before, the team healed up and then received a message from Coleman Kjac, requesting aid.  The group went there, only to find Coleman killed by the Agent, who promptly disappeared.  Getting orders from Jastus and Brucbacca, the group then headed to the arena, where they met with most of the Jedi....surrounded by the Sith.  The Sith then gave a request/order: join in a temporary alliance with the Sith, or have one last single big fight.  After a ton of debate, the team agreed to a truce with the Sith, and together the two forces have joined to fight the Empire, with the goals being to kill Vader, Emperor, half of the moffs and the takeover of Coruscant. 

The team was then given new orders....a recruitment drive....but who to recruit?  Isabel Yassa and the pirates?  Argas Vicious, Moff of the Empire?  Or Commander Savaya of the Aldaraan Rebellion Forces?

Ig-88 Song

In Honor of the Droid Post....Enjoy....

Droids and Conflicts and Sentience

Droids are a concept in Star Wars that, from the outward appearance of things, always confused me.  I mean, from the original Episode 4, droids are a rare thing that has some level of sentience.  As the movies continue to be made, they became more and more prevalent....but it was almost always an ideal style of living.  Yes droids are the bad guys in the prequel trilogy, but I think we all knew that was so the Jedi could kill a ton of people and keep the movie PG, and so the army would disappear easily after the trilogy was completed.  But we hardly see, in the main movies any signs of droid hatred, presence or conflict.  Why is there no conflict with Droids?  Why is it yet another thing Lucas chooses to ignore?

Well, turns out the Expended Universe covers a lot of this material.  The 2nd arc in the first expended universe content, the Marvel Comic Books, has a cyborg who hates all droids (and cyborgs....oh irony!) and makes it a point that there are a lot of people who don't like droids.  Similar to the much earlier Jedi Conflict Post, this post will review the history of droid conflicts and their fight....for their right......to exiiiiiiiiiiiiiiist!  (Ok not as catchy)

Recap: Sith Stalker

After the battle with the Land Gars, the team went to bed, the Jedi in the Padawan Quarters, the Privateers in the Starfire.  Roklo and Lance talked with Isabel Yassa, and recruited Wilkins, Dead Tom and one other NPC to join their ship (that's to arrive sometime next session).  Isabel then retreated off the planet; Mr. Shadow stayed behind to go with Lance.  Meanwhile, Aria talked in private with Ayla, and then the Jedi and the privateers were summoned to the Jedi Council Building.

At the Jedi Council Room, the team had a debate over how to handle the Sith, with some, led by Coleman, wanting to defeat the Sith who attack; other, led by Koffi, wanted to eliminate the leadership of the Sith, and merge the two forces together.  After the debate, Ayla and the team was assigned to investigate the death of two padawans found mysteriously dead with an engraved S; Ayla had a quick meeting with Coleman as well.  Checking out the scene, the team discovers a secret passage from a still recovering area to the padawan training area, the arena.  However, while going through the secret tunnel, Roklo falls down a pit, revealing a room with a Mech inside.  The team is able to defeat the mech, but it was a difficult fight.

The team discovered two more secret passages and the team split in half.  Atty, Roklo and Lance went down one to another part of the hallways, running into Valeria, a prideful human female padawan.  Valeria and Lance continued to establish a relationship throughout the game.  Meanwhile, Jack and Ayla ran into the secret drinking room, and played around with Padawan Kolg Slog.  The team met up and ran into Padawan Luminare, who told them about some potential candiates of who the killer could be.  The team split up again, but eventually united to protect Valeria against the killer, another padawan, Repasur, and were able to apprehend them. 

The team was the ordered to guard the north side of the Jedi Council Building; Ayla went to get permission to hack into the security cameras, while Jack went off to "meet" with Coleman.  However the passage Jack was a trap, and he was defeated by a Mech; just as Ayla gotten permission and was returning, the Sith began to arrive....

Recap: Politics as usual at the Jedi Camp

The team, after recovering the Manuscript of Zargon, ran into Fy-Tor Ana, who talked about the camp and the people there after healing the team.  The team handed the manuscript to Koleman, who handed to Crystal to give it to Jastus.  The team then went off into their own ways, which is as follows:

• Ayla caught up with Joseph Gunner, an old friend who had survived a duel with Vader;
• Atty caught up with Rei Silvia, a Cathar, old traveling companion of the team, who revealed she helped Atty with her training so the two can rescue Brucbacca from the dark side (Rei and Brucbacca are former master/padawan and lovers...)
• Jack tried to force Aria into a fight situation, but Aria ran away, vowing to kill the Jack;
• Jack then talked to Koffi and Jastus, and the two revealed they had no problem with Jack's taint, in fact, they convinced him to go with their plans to eliminate Coleman so they could unite the Sith and the Jedi to fight the Empire;
• Lance (with Roklo in tow) ran into Daren Naluel, who asked the two to investigate Jastus...the two snuck into his room, and found evidence of possible betrayal, but Jastus caught the two.  Lance was able to talk his way out of the situation, and have some fun with Naluel;
• Ayla and Atty talked more about Brucbacca;
• Ayla and Jack talked about Aria;
• Lance warned Coleman about certain issues.;
• The team learned that Lord Petro was a former founder of this colony and had founded most of the Jedi here.

After everyone had their solo scenes, the team went to a dinner honoring the group, where they were attacked by Ground Gars (look up alligator gar, make them ground based and much larger), where the team proved themselves once again by killing the King Gar...but not before Jack accidently stabbed Lance in the back, nearly killing him.  The team were sent to their rooms afterwards, but the next morning....a body of a padawan is found....engraved with a giant "S"....

Recap: Haashimut Arrival

After escaping the Sith Camp, the team began to fly to Haashimut.  On the Starfire, the crew have various scenes taking in what has happened; Ayla harshly criticized Atty, Roklo and Lance discussed what Roklo's brother; Aria freaked out and had to be calmed down by the crew; Aria and Atty discussed about their relationship, what will happened to them and what not; Ayla and Jack discussed about their different ways; and Lance made a business deal to acquire his old ship with Mr. Shadow. Oh, and Wilkins, after being a jerk, lost his captain position to Isabel Yassa (who also had a scene with Lance). (if I forgot anything, let me know!)

Finally, the team arrives on Haashimut, only to be surrounded by a bunch of Jedi.  Ayla manages to peacefully resolve the situation, with Mr. Shadow leaving the group with a Red Skinned Gorilla Jedi Master, and walk unarmed with Jedi Master Doma and Crystal to the new Jedi Council Room, where the council, led by Coleman Kcaj, after interrogating the team, decides to let the team stay on the planet....but only if they prove themselves by acquiring a rare artifact.  The team went through numerous death traps, including a cliche riddle and three mechs, but finally acquired the manuscript they were sent to acquire.....

But now, the question is, with the Jedi so far showing some of the same qualities of the Sith, can even the Jedi be trusted now?  Or is there nothing worth believing in anymore?

Jedi Council

Recap is coming, but here is the so called "new" Jedi Council....

Recap: Sith Camp Exeunt

Roklo and Lance enter the Lady Pirate Captain Yassa for a night of evening pleasures, and Lance did receive some from Helena, the 8 foot Amazon bodyguard, though he did not remember the exact details of the endeavor.  Roklo, after talking with Yassa and HK-35, the first mate assassin droid, had some discussions with nabanya, the 3 foot squirrel supply offier, and Matrine, a gunnery pirate.  Roklo, being the Etti gentlemen, did not make a move on the later collaspsed Matrine, though he was able to explore Yassa's pirate ship the Scarlet Scorpian.  He was caught during his explorings though, and killed a Gamorrean bodyguard.  Hounded by two axe weilding guards, he ran into Jack (formerly Jon, formerly Joe, formerly Arthur), and convinced Jack to help him.  Roklo (Rocky) was knocked out, but Jack spare the two guards.  He then received Ayla's aid in healing Roklo and the group all went to bed...

The next morning, Lance went into a hunting trip with Helena and Yassa, discussing the likely attacks by the Sith; Atty and Brucbacca continued to discuss the old Wookie Ways; Petro and Ayla discuss detailings about the dark side....along with the ability of pyrokenesis; and Jack met with Jacques, who offered to bring back Revan if he killed a Sith Lord.

That night, the Sith lock their camp, and announce they're going to attack earlier than expected.  At the same time, Chaos demands that the team gives up their tracking device to Argas Vicious ship; Atty, not having one, refuses, and is tossed....and a padawan is killed in her place.

Aria, along with the PC Jedi/Sith, are assigned under Grog Wahil.  Using Roklo's mouse droid and Lance's communicator, the two pirates discover that an attack is soon underway, informing Yassa, who begins prepartions to leave the ship.  Unknowingly to her, Inabanya has already betrayed the pirate lass, giving Lord Magnus the ability to destroy the ship's engine....at the cost of Inabanya's life. (idiot).  The Sith organize a well-round, planned and executed attack and the pirates are soon being attacked and killed left and right.  Atty helps fghts some pirates, and then is forced to fight some Sith padawans angry about the earlier killing of a padawan. 

Ayla and Jack though stay behind and fight Grog, with his apprentice Moklo, an Ithorian.  The two have a pretty good fight, but it is Ayla's new fireball technique that defeats the two Sith.  After an argument, Jack kills the Sith Lord Grog, who was left defenseless.  How long can Ayla stand and do nothing with a Sith in her group's midst?  But the two agree to escape for now.  Meeting up Aria (KOed) and Atty, the four run past the HQ (ignoring Jacques) and run into Dissidia, the Sith Lord whose mind was messed up by Jack.  After a bit of dialogue, Dissidias seemingly lets the team leave.  Atty, in anger, shoots her blaster, injuring Dissidias.  Dissidias, surprised, then, unarmed, asks Atty to strike her down.....and she does, killing Dissidas with her lightsaber.  The team, not having time to discuss the event, keeps running to the space port.

Meanwhile Roklo and Lance head to the Scarlet Scorpian....only to see on fire.  They go Roklo's ship, the Starfire, only to find most of the crew dead.  Killing a Sith padawan, the two go back to the engine with the repair droid, but find it is too late.  Rushing to the pilot room, they run into Datrine's deadbody.  At the pilot room, the fight some padawans and Magnus, forcing Magnus to hop his way out of the area.  Realizing the ship is lost and Yassa being injured, both Helena and HK-356 sacrifice themselves to allow Roklo, Lance and Yassa escape.  

Everyone meets up at the Starfire, only to find Wilkins, Roklo's mentor, and Mr. Shadow waiting to blast off.  The team, along with 5 NPC pirates, blasts off Bythur, and head towards Haashimut, a Jedi Fortress World.  But what will they encounter there?  No one, not even the GM, knows!

Current Party

• Ayla, the Ewok Jedi
• Atty, the Wokkie Jedi/Sith
• Jack, the Tuskan Raider Sith
• Lance, the Human Privateer
• Roklo, the Etti Repairmen/Gunner
• Wilkins, Captain of the Starfire
• Isabel Yassa, Former Captain of the Scarlet Scropian
• Aria, the Spiny Yagoth (made up race) Jedi/Sith
• Five Pirate Redshirts/henchmen, named
• Dead Tom
• Pretty Sally
• Ron
• Ralph
• Guy To be named later