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Ushgarak
Paladin
 Gender: Male
Location: Chelmsford, Essex, UK Co-Admin |
USH'S STAR WARS GAME- LIGHT SIDE INTERLUDE- The Warlord of Droben
Welcome to the Light Side Interlude!
This mini-game takes place between Episodes II and III of the Light Side campaign, and hence falls between two storylines. Originally planned as a prequel to Episode III that would have been played inside that thread, it has now been broken off and given its own focus due to a scheduling problem between the Light and Dark Side games. However, this has worked well to good use- ths interlude makes a good starting point for new players, it has caused a re-balancing of Episode III for the Dark Side which will actually result in better polot matching between the two stories, and it makes the planned split of a new Renegade thread time out far better when it comes, instead of coming mid-Episode.
The plot of the game will be described below. It is a one off operation requiring a very strong Jedi team, due to extreme hazard. Although it has relevance to the Light Side plotline, it needs absolutely no prior experience with that plotline to play, the link is rather tenuous (certainly for now), and also it has nothing to do with Episode III at all! It is a neat, self-enclosed interlude. It's action heavy- you will need your sabres more than your mouths; this was probably implicit from it being a massed Jedi operation. It will require team work and good battle co-ordination- this may be daunting to new players; I recommend you follow the lead of the vets, who will be happy to help. You have a Master in charge, so don't feel that you have to take all responsibilities yourself, if you are new.
Due to the non-episodic nature of this game, no Predictive powers are being used, so don't worry about any of that.
Just a note on timing- Episode III takes place two years after Episode II. This game does not have a specific time given, but it is 'close' to Episode III. The only reason I am not saying it is the same time as Episode III is to reduce the feeling that you go home from this mission, when done, and go straight into whatever happens next- there is a chance for xp spending after this game, after all. Thematically speaking, though, this game is generally within an Episode III time period (just to make sure there is no confusion on that- I am talking about MY upcoming Episode III, not the Revenge of the Sith film, which is eight years after that!).
That being the case, do bear in mind that time has passed! Those of you who have played before, it has been two years since the Battle of Arminium. For those of you that do not know, this battle was between a large Jedi force (well, twelve, which is pretty large by Jedi standards) and an entire division of battle droids. The Jedi triumphed, stormed the keep and shut off the Droid control unit. But it was a pyrhric victory, because the man they sought to arrest, who was controlling the army, had shot himself, and so fighting all those droids seemed rather pointless. Indeed, the Council has had a grave fear confirmed- that come mass warfare, the Jedi may be excellent warriors, but they cannot themselves fight wars. Possible solutions are being explored. Those of you badly wounded in that battle are long since recovered; it is not an experience you would care to repeat, however.
For the Jedi, two years more work has not greatly changed your view of things. The Techno Union's arms race continues, and the case against the Trade Federation has gone precisely nowhere. New laws have stopped the vast arms manufacturing for no purpose of the Union, and especially the Federation, so technically the new Union armament systems can't be simply being hoarded... yet their profits don't seem to be diminished. The Galaxy is growing increasingly disorderly- some worlds are even speaking of Seperatist sentiment. A movement is growing, so the rumour says.
For the Renegades, this has been a time of opportunity. Backed by the Taloraanians and other concerned worlds, you have set up a Private Investigation company. You take a lot of altruistic work, looking for missing people that the Republic doesn't care about any more, exposing (and breaking up, if necessary) small criminal syndicates and the like- partly to pay the bills (though you work for free if need be), and partly to give yoursleves a good reputation... and partly because you are good guys, after all. But your ultimate objecive is the big fish- people like the Federation and the Union, who are ruining your Galaxy. Your dream is to covertly gather enough evidence against them to blow out their conspiracy in public view. Unfortunately, although you do not have the restrtictions of the Jedi, you don't have their legal powers either, and progress there has been slow. You have exposed some individual pictures of corruption, even gotten a few convictions, but proving systematic and widespread abuse is currently beyond you until you get a break- that time has come.
New players are either Renegades who have joined with this new company that seeks to right wrongs, or Jedi called up to go on a dangerous mission where many Jedi resources are needed. One returning player, should he decide to stick with things, is Lance, a veteran of the early days of the first Campaign. Lance, it has been four years since your mission to Damagran, where your wounds sustained at the hands of Galder at the top of Faylar's palace took you out the rest of the campaign (oddly enough, four years is close to the real time that has passed also!). The days of chasing Kuylen are long gone- you understand that mission did not exactly end well, though Kuylen never conquered the Galaxy so it cannot have been that bad. You've been called for this misison because... well, they seem to be gathering every comabt capable Jedi not already assigned, and you certainly fit that bill. You don't actually know, in any detail, any of the standard Jedi on this mission, but you remember Xeth, of course, who you have been told will be there.
Ok, let's get this started.
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"We've got maybe seconds before Darth Rosenberg grinds everybody into Jawa burgers and not one of you buds has the midi-chlorians to stop her!"
"You've never had any TINY bit of sex, have you?"
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Ushgarak
Paladin
Gender: Male
Location: Chelmsford, Essex, UK Co-Admin |
THE DROBEN SYSTEM
The Droben System comprises of two inhabited planets (Droben Major and Minor). Droben Minor is very rich in minerals. 200 years ago the Drobenites imported Republic technology to make Droben Minor inhabitable. Once this was done it looked as if Droben would join the Republic, but the sudden wealth of Droben Minor led to territory disputes over mining rights that led to a full-scale war.
With the help of the Republic an armistice was almost reached 20 years later, but when that broke down the Republic pulled out and has not returned (Senator Coren Andran has called this “the most callous act of indifference of the last 1,000 years”). The fighting hasn’t stopped since.
The original two sides have degenerated into many different factions since the outbreak of war, and 90% of all Drobenites have emigrated to the Republic. Now Droben is full of mercenaries, and is ruled by warlords, who use the mineral wealth of Droben Minor to fuel the war, while siphoning off enough wealth for them to live a life of extreme luxury.
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"We've got maybe seconds before Darth Rosenberg grinds everybody into Jawa burgers and not one of you buds has the midi-chlorians to stop her!"
"You've never had any TINY bit of sex, have you?"
BtVS
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Apr 24th, 2005 12:01 PM |
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Ushgarak
Paladin
Gender: Male
Location: Chelmsford, Essex, UK Co-Admin |
Your objective is simple. One of the Warlords of Droben is a wanted Republican criminal.
In fact, most of them probably are, but this one in particular is badly needed, so much so that a warrant has been issued to aggressively pursue his arrest. Aside from the various violent crimes he is wanted for, the Warlord has particular perspective that is wanted.
For the Jedi, it is suspected that the Warlord has inofrmation that MAY reveal some light on the possible involvement of the Sith in the attempt to assassinate the Viceroy.
For the Renegades, it suspected... no, forget that, it is known that he definitely has information that can expose some of the big players in the Conspiracy- enough to build a case, for sure.
You have been sent to Droben; you are to storm the Warlord's Command Centre, and detain the Warlord before evacuating.
Easier said then done- the command centres of the Warlords are heavily defended fortresses. This is why so many Jedi are being called in- this is a highly dangerous operation and as much force as possible is being applied. So keen are they to get information, the entirity of the Renegade investigators have suspended their other cases and thrown in their strength on this mission as well.
You will be pleased to know that there is a plan. In fact, as the game starts, you are already on the surface of Droben, having been infiltrated in. You will approach the command centre on foot; it is far too heavily defended for an aerial approach.
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The plan is as follows:
1. Bypass the outer defences
A frontal assault would be exceptionally foolish- the centre is designed to withstand armies. Analysis has revealed a weak point in the waste processing area- nowhere near enough to get a decent conventional assault force in, but enough for a Jedi team to gain entrance.
2. Shut down the turbo laser defences
Getting in is one thing. Getting out, once the base is on full alert, will be impossible by conventional means. You MUST escape by air- however, whilst those laser defences are still up, no ship can get close. The lasers must be de-activated from the inside!
3. Seal off the Warlord's escape route
This is important. The Warlord is no fool and he's not going to make a final stand against a whole Jedi assault force should you penetrate his central control room. You must find a control area, hack into the base systems and seal off the route to his escape ship.
Before this part is done, you must refrain from overt uses of Lightsabres and Force powers! Should the Warlord become aware that Jedi are in the base, he will likely flee
4. Storm the Control Room and take the Warlord
This is a full assault on the Warlord's centre of power. This is a weapons-open operation. Remove all opposition by any means necessary. Take the Warlord alive if possible.
5. Escape!
Once the Control Room is secure, send the pre-arranged signal. Padawan Vilpa Adar will then land your escape ship on the auxilliary landing platform. Vast forces will be moving on your position by this point, and it is also likely that they will be trying to restore the anti-air defences. Get the Warlord and your whole team aboard, and escape ASAP! Do not stick around.
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Analysis is that this base is VERY heavily defended, in three ways. There are automated defences. There are a considerable number of battle-hardened mercenaries. And it is known that the Warlord has purchased robotic military hardware to help defend his command centre.
Furthermore, as well as being a very dangerous target himself, the Warlord's deputy, Marshall Kraken, is also in the base, and he will likely provide you with heavy opposition also.
Ok folks, that is the pitch. Because the Dark Side are not quite synched up yet, there will be a small delay before the intrusion starts- but that's good, it gives people a chance to talk things over, and assign objectives and tactics. Go for it!
And to answer Vlad's question, which I deleted, yes, you are two years older.
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"We've got maybe seconds before Darth Rosenberg grinds everybody into Jawa burgers and not one of you buds has the midi-chlorians to stop her!"
"You've never had any TINY bit of sex, have you?"
BtVS
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Apr 24th, 2005 12:22 PM |
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Fire
Senior Member
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Location: On vacation |
sounds like fun, only problem is marcus doesn't use any weapons except a LightSabre so don't 'expect too much from me for the first three parts combat wise
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Apr 24th, 2005 12:32 PM |
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RocasAtoll
Senior Member
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Location: |
Will I have to save all your arses? You can't be telling me you don't have a blaster.(Pulls out his Madalorian Heavy Blaster) Who's ready for some killing?
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Apr 24th, 2005 01:10 PM |
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Spidervlad
Renegade of Funk
 Gender: Male
Location: United States |
Yay! Vlad's 27!!
And Kiu Dun, Marcus has a background, I think he killed someone with a blaster and swore not to use any anymore.
I think I'll be doing all the hacking, my Fix It, is 11, the best of all the light siders so far.
Thought too bad no forcepowers or lightsabers... THe cleave I bought would be useless.
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Apr 24th, 2005 01:18 PM |
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Delfedd
Beware of the Dark Side
 Gender: Male
Location: Ank morpork |
Delfedd pulls a vibroblade out (They are stated out right?) "I hope this doesn't take long" he says grimmly.
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a public service anouncement (put in your Sig)
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Apr 24th, 2005 02:30 PM |
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RocasAtoll
Senior Member
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Another question:
Will the Renegades have like a Junior Commander tgo command them or will the Jedi Master just command them all?
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Apr 24th, 2005 02:38 PM |
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Jazzman_78
Jedi
 Gender: Male
Location: St. Marys, Ohio
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Well, I guess those combat tricks I picked are going to come in handy after all. Or will that likely be seen as an 'overt use of force powers'? I mean, would the Jedi style of hand to hand combat, which my character has, stand out? Andro hates using a blaster, but he is a pragmatist. If he can't use a lightsaber in a fight, but he can get his hands on a blaster, someone is going to get shot! Niether his Fix-it or Intrusion skills are impressive, so Andro would prefer a more offensive task if we come up with one.
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'Jedi are at their best when things don't go as planned.' - Anakin Skywalker, whom we now know never met Andro Fenris.
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Apr 24th, 2005 02:42 PM |
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Ushgarak
Paladin
Gender: Male
Location: Chelmsford, Essex, UK Co-Admin |
The Renegades don't have a command structure as such, but as the guy with the most experience, Xeth normally focusses their efforts.
All of which is mostly irrelevant for now, though, because you are all serving under Master Marcus- it is his mission.
Sorry Delf, you are not so armed. Your style selection shows you prefer to be unarmed when without your sabre.
Andro, the Jedi combat style shows training, but it is not in any way 'Jedi identifiable', and even if it was that would be far too subtle for worry. Lightsabres and force powers are rather more obviously blatant!
However, you can't shoot to save your life, so that option is out.
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"We've got maybe seconds before Darth Rosenberg grinds everybody into Jawa burgers and not one of you buds has the midi-chlorians to stop her!"
"You've never had any TINY bit of sex, have you?"
BtVS
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Apr 24th, 2005 02:47 PM |
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Jazzman_78
Jedi
Gender: Male
Location: St. Marys, Ohio
United States |
Well, I guess I meant that he would try, then, if he had to. He'd much rather use his combat tricks anyhow. BTW, are we discussing this in or out of character?
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'Jedi are at their best when things don't go as planned.' - Anakin Skywalker, whom we now know never met Andro Fenris.
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Apr 24th, 2005 02:54 PM |
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jaybee3
Lorn
 Gender: Male
Location: United Kingdom |
[Jim Carrey Speak] "Alrighty then." [/Jim Carrey Speak]
"Time for some fun." Says Lorn twirling his blade around him acrobatically.
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Apr 24th, 2005 02:56 PM |
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Spidervlad
Renegade of Funk
Gender: Male
Location: United States |
Guys calm down...NOt! 
Heh... Man I'm" glad I gave Vlad some gun tricks.
I also got some Physical tricks to help me...
"TRIP
Hard Strike
Channel
Surprise Strike"
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Apr 24th, 2005 02:56 PM |
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Jazzman_78
Jedi
Gender: Male
Location: St. Marys, Ohio
United States |
I just reviewed my combat tricks. I've got all six of the martial combat tricks. That should suffice until we have the Warlord's escape route locked down.
I'm new to this game, so I hope I'm not speaking out of turn here, but I think there should be two teams once we get inside. One to deactivate the lasers, one to block the Warlord's escape, hopefully with a minimum of fuss. Once the real fight breaks out, no one wants to be fiddling with switches and dials. Just my thoughts.
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'Jedi are at their best when things don't go as planned.' - Anakin Skywalker, whom we now know never met Andro Fenris.
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Apr 24th, 2005 03:08 PM |
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Delfedd
Beware of the Dark Side
Gender: Male
Location: Ank morpork |
So basically i get to act like Bruce Lee for the first part of this episode. Shweet.
Change to what i said.
*Clipping his lightsaber to the back of his utility belt, delfedd suits up in black "spy clothes". He wears his black leather gloves as always, but the new scar on his face marks him from the droideka that brought him down.*
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I'm going to go insane.
Come visit me sometime
a public service anouncement (put in your Sig)
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Apr 24th, 2005 03:11 PM |
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LanceWindu
Senior Member
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(I'll be here after work and I've had time to finish with my characters attributes)
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Apr 24th, 2005 03:13 PM |
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jaybee3
Lorn
Gender: Male
Location: United Kingdom |
(Lol i couldn't get any more tricks  I wanted cleave  But hopefully this interlude will give me enough for it. Got a measly 65 kills last episode, let's try and better it )
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Apr 24th, 2005 04:07 PM |
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RocasAtoll
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I agree we need to split forces. But our main priorority would be to find a team of cray mofos who would dare to go through trash for the outer defenses t obe disabled.
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Apr 24th, 2005 04:52 PM |
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Delfedd
Beware of the Dark Side
Gender: Male
Location: Ank morpork |
Ok. I say from here on out we talk in character.
*Delfedd grimly looks at this new jedi.* "And... You are?"
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I'm going to go insane.
Come visit me sometime
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Apr 24th, 2005 05:07 PM |
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Bespin Bart
Buggy
 Gender: Male
Location: Everywhere |
(I'll post those in a moment, Lance...)
Where are we currently, Ush? Space?
Xeth walks in on the rest of the team assembled for the mission. His sonic blaster is slung over his back, and he is leaning on a Geonasian pike.
"Hello there, gentlemen," Xeth says, grinning with both mouths as he walks in. He greets Delfedd, Densk, and Lurik warmly as old friends, and welcomes Kiu Dun to the group. "This is Kiu Dun, an old friend of mine from training. He was interested in supporting our PI service, were you not?"
"This should be quite an adventure," Xeth says to the mass of Jedi. He looks among them, quite glad to see all the old familiar faces of the group from two years ago on Arminium. But suddenly, he recognizes another.
"Lance Windu? Son of the Suns, I thought I'd never see you again," Xeth says, moving to greet Lance.
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THIS IS WHAT WE'VE WAITED FOR
THIS IS IT, BOYS, THIS IS WAR!
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