Ask Digging for Allies

[Caerllion of Cyfnos]

Caerllion watched Trodai arrive at the spaceport. The Acolyte had been successful in approaching Elin without being noticed and was capable of securing crucial information for their mission. The Pureblood wasn’t so incompetent as the Annfyn had thought that he was previously.

Perhaps he could be a good apprentice.

“I agree. Come, my ship is the hangar 5.” he gestured for the Pureblood to follow him. Once they entered the ship, Caerllion would tell him everything that he had discovered. “Tryss Lavyr, Dyor Cutter and Edon Taresh are totally corrupt. There are stories about them being involved in shady business, but nothing was ever proved.”

“If we make the right offer, these three could be easily brought to our side.” his years watching how the parliament of his homeworld worked made him have a keen eye to identify individuals that could be good allies. “Our only problem is the president. Garak Mallar is a very righteous man, we’ll not be able to convince him to join our side and he can overrule the other three because he controls most of the company shares.”

“He doesn't have any family, so I thought that we could force him to sell his shares to a puppet that would control the company in the name of the Sith.” he finished, before gesturing toward his datapad. “Now you can search about this Falleen. Discover who he is and make a plan of how we should deal with him.”

It was another test. He wanted to see if Trodai could use his brain to make a plan by himself.

@Akheron

 

[Trodai Narat-iv-Adas]

Trodai listened, taking the information in once inside the ship. It looked like they had found the weak point and yet there was still a problem. One which could be dealt with. He pondered of ways and how to draw out the Falleen. He spoke as a idea came to mind.

"If these three are as corrupt as you say perhaps they might have also dealt with the Falleen. They may know more about him and who he is possibly. I will check as well as look on the datapad, just to be certain. As for the president there might be another way. Or both ways simultaneously. It is obvious Elim hates this Garak Mallar. We could perhaps use Elim."

He paused, allowing the information to be listened too.

"We can use him to draw out the Falleen. Set him up to take the fall for assassinating the 'corrupt' president and the Falleen, kill them all at at the same time. All at once after we convince the president to share the shares to our puppet. One of the other three. Although he wouldn't be aware at the time. Remove three obstacles with one stone. Elim certainly has the motive.

We can perhaps convince the others to back the claim that he was responsible for killing the president and the Sith helped put a end to the corruption exposing the president as being complicit and working with the Falleen and Elim, disposing of the assassin as well as the traitors. There wouldn't be no-one else to doubt what is said and the 'assassin' and his affiliate in the Falleen would be dealt with by us. The company saviors and so the planets. The remaining three can convince the people the Sith are are on the people's side using the cover story how we revealed the plot to them and dealt with them all. What you think? Should I proceed?"

He wondered what he thought, to him it was a viable plan if pulled correctly.

@LouJoVi

 

[Caerllion of Cyfnos]

Caerllion smiled, once again impressed with Trodai’s acumen. He wasn’t sure if the Acolyte noticed so far, but the Annfyn was only giving him half made plans. He wanted the Pureblood to think for himself, to work with what the Champion was telling him and make something better. It would be sort of a pre-training exercise.

“Good. You are thinking exactly like a Sith.” some members of their Order seemed to forget that manipulation and cunning sometimes were more useful than going into a killing spree. “We’ll reach the other three, manipulate them to join our side. Then we convince them to support our plan of blaming Elim and the Falleen for the president’s death.”

“First, we need to find who that Falleen is.” Caerllion said, before picking the datapad. Since Trodai had formulated the plan, he decided to do some work. The Annfyn made a search about criminals of this species, occasionally looking at the picture to compare with the others that he was seeing.

After some time doing it, he finally found a match. “Ah, it seems that I discovered who our Falleen is.” he passed the datapad to the Acolyte. “He is an exiled member of the Black Sun called Urya Mezyr, notorious for blackmailing companies. I believe that he is going to try something similar with Gorsian Minerals.”

@Akheron

 

[Trodai Narat-iv-Adas]

Trodai listened carefully, details mattered at the moment. Each piece was ammunition, to be used and acted on. So that was who the Gallery was, a independent. A nobody that anyone would miss, he would enjoy this. As Caerllion explained, he nodded knowing what needed to be done. A slight smile gripping his lip that his plan was approved of, approval of his abilities. Perhaps redemption was possible afterall.

As Trodai continued to listen, he spoke as the last words finished. An idea forming.

"That could be what we need. Reveal to the three of Elim's working with this Uryu Mezyr and Uryu's intentions are for them and the planet and I believe they will fall in line. Or suffer our consequences if they do not. With your approval of course. I will need to find where Elim lives see if he has an address for Uryu there so we can send a faked message from Elim requesting a meeting between him, Uryu and the president. Persuading him that the president has had a change of heart and wishes to talk. What you think? Is this suitable?"

@LouJoVi

 

[Caerllion of Cyfnos]

Once again Trodai proved his cunning by making a solid plan. “Excellent. This will remove our three problems with only one strike.” he said, before moving to grab a piece of paper. “Our friends in the CC were very nice in giving us Elim’s address. It seems that they weren’t so sure about his cooperation.” he passed it to the Pureblood.

Was he hiding this information from the Acolyte? Yes, because he wanted Trodai to take his own conclusions about how Elim could fit into their plan.

“Your plan is good, you can execute it.” the Annfyn approached Trodai. “However, this time I’m going with you. We are going to do that together. As a Master and an apprentice.” he smiled at the Pureblood. “Your actions so far had impressed me so much that I decided to train you. Together, we’ll bring your potential out. Or you’ll die in the process.”

@Akheron

 

[Trodai Narat-iv-Adas]

Trodai listened intently, as Caerllion mentioned he had the address it illecited a smile. That made things easier, now he didn't need to go searching draws and potentially wrecking his house for the information. He did have suspicions though that what was explained would be the case, being corrupt they were naturally paranoid.

He continued to listen and was caught somewhat off-guard when he mentioned he would be going with Trodai This time. He had no qualms about it. Yet, he was more surprised when Caerllion added the fact it would be as Master and Apprentice. This made him really smile, at last he had achieved what he had long sought. Not only redemption for his past actions but also that he would become a Sith. The galaxy would tremble at his name.

If he survived the training.

Now more than ever determined, Trodai nodded as he spoke, kneeling as was expected at such a moment. Or so he thought.

"I thank you, long have I dreamed of this day. I am indebted. I am yours to command, Master. May we show those who oppose us the fate that awaits those who would dare double cross the Sith and seek to end us."

A moment later he rose up, ready for what came next.

@LouJoVi

 

[Caerllion of Cyfnos]

Caerllion watched with an impassive expression while Trodai kneeled in front of him, pledging himself to him and the Order. The Annfyn could still remember when it was him doing that to Vex. “Good, now for it to work, you need to have something very clear in your mind.”

The Annfyn’s pupils shone red and he raised his right hand, which was covered by sparks of energy. Immediately, Trodai would feel his throat slowly being crushed by a circle of scarlet magick. “I had read your file. I know how troublesome you had been in the past. I’ll not be conniving.” the Pureblood would be lifted from the floor, until he was staring at Caerllion’s eyes. “If you do something like that. If I even hear a complaint from another Sith about you because of something stupid, I’ll show you that there are worse things than death. Do you understand?”

Once Trodai gave a positive answer, Caerllion released the Pureblood from his power. “I’ll do everything for you to become a great Sith, but I expect your total devotion to the training.” now their fates were connected. Any failure that his apprentice did, would reflect on him. “Now we need to go. There is a mission for us to finish, my apprentice.” he turned and walked toward the exit of the ship, expecting that Trodai would come after him.

He would follow the address that their partners gave them, using the alleys and roofs to maintain their presence hidden. Then, the two would arrive in front of a large house. It wasn’t a mansion, but was luxurious enough to show that the person that lived here had a good financial condition. There were even some guards and without any doubt a security system.

The two were crouched at the top of a building at the other side of the street. From here, they could see everything that happened in the house. “Now, apprentice. I’ll let you work on how we can enter here.”

@Akheron

 

[Trodai Narat-iv-Adas]

Trodai watched and waited as Caerllion accepted his pldege, standing impassive yet his power was made certain. Then he felt it as the scarlet magick ensnared his throat, causing him to grasp at it instinctively as the pressure built up. As the air was being crushed out of him. He could do nothing, at least not yet as the power of the Darkside enveloped it.

It was then he was given the warning, and a threat. He understood perfectly, given the circumstances. Even as his throat was clenched, he attempted to give a nod, acknowledging his position in their new dynamic. Yet he had no need to worry, when it came to training he would not falter. That was not now he operated.

Following, Trodai traversed the same path, at each moment only a step behind his new master.

As they arrived and observed from across the street, Trodai looked across.at the fairly large house. He imagined for such a residence, just like his own home on Korriban, the security would be fairly tight. He considered further as Caerllion questioned him.

An idea formed and he answered. Whispering to stop any passing ears hearing what they were saying and giving away their position.

"For a residence this size they would need at least a dozen men or women I imagine. Or possibly even some droids as well. If they were smart. It would take no more than that to patrol something like it. I suggest we wait, watch their patrol patterns and when the moment is right, move in during a break or change in the guard positions. From there one of us should sneak about to find the security office. And loop the cameras so it appears as if we were never even here or jam them somehow so our faces are never seen. The other can look for the holographic transmitter and fake the message, masking and changing their face and voice somehow as to appear as though they look and sound like Elim.

Best way is to open the transmitter and adjust it to do just that, before faking the message and sending it. This would be our best course...Master." he said, acknowledging their new arrangement, showing all due respect.

@LouJoVi

 

[Caerllion of Cyfnos]

”Good plan, apprentice. Using the shifts between guards will allow us to enter here without needing to carve our own path through them, this way we’ll not attract attention.” he turned to look at the guards moving around the perimeter of the house. “Remember, the Dark Side thrives where fear and death exist, but we can harness its power without needing to make a spectacle out of it.”

“I’ll take care of the security system. You can fake the message.” Caerllion said, his eyes never leaving the house. He saw that the guards circled around the building several times, seemingly this was the part that they were responsible to protect. Their movements really follow a pattern.

Once they were able to find an opening, with the guards preparing to be replaced for others, Caerllion would make a gesture with his hand. It was the time for them to act. He would be the first to move, jumping out of the building by using the Force to increase his movements. The Annfyn would land behind some bushes. Then he would wait for his apprentice.

Let’s see if he was capable of it.

@Akheron

 

[Trodai Narat-iv-Adas]

Trodai nodded, and he likewise waited, watched the patterns like he were born to it. As his new master gestured he likewise followed suit, the Force acting as a ally and increasing his own movements to match Caerllion. Albeit not as refined. Landing in the same bushes. He attempted to keep his large body mass hidden, having to attempt much harder than his master to do so given his size and weight.

Yet he was successful.

His capacity for stealth apparent, even as he was a warrior. He waited for another shift change before deciding to make his move and try to get inside to create the message. Just as instructed. Sticking close to the walls, and shadows, hiding just beneath the cameras peripheral he stalked the halls of the large house. If an became a problem he would deal with the threat and hide the body. He was no fool as to leave such evidence lying around to be found. Or to be caught if he could help it.

@LouJoVi

 

[Caerllion of Cyfnos]

With the two Sith hiding among the bushes, they waited for another shift of the guards. Caerllion would be the first to move, using his magick and the Force to enhance the speed of his movements. The Annfyn would leave Trodai alone, while he moved in search of the security room.

Like he had instructed his apprentice, Caerllion moved in the shadows, avoiding the cameras. With these calculated movements, the Annfyn would reach the security room. It was located on the west side of the house and was filled with several screens that showed different parts of the building.

Seated in a chair, with his eyes never leaving the screens, was a male Twi’lek. Caerllion watched him from behind, while slowly stretching the Force to locate the guard’s mind. His influence would coil around him, forcing the guy to feel so tired that he didn’t have any other choice than to have a nap.

Once he was deep asleep, Caerllion entered the room. He inserted the commands in the computer, leaving the screams to enter in a loop. “It’s done.” the Annfyn said telepathically to Trodai. “The place that you want is on the second floor.”

@Akheron

 

[Trodai Narat-iv-Adas]

Trodai waited around a corner. This area he could not avoid it, he had to wait for his Master to change the cameras and only then could he move. Only then would he be safe to do so. He waited, and waited. Careful of patrols until at last he felt and heard his Master. The bond that bound them, getting stronger as they kept using it.

With that he attempted to jump to the second floor window, and dangle from the ledge. Like a assassin almost or someone using parkour. Using the crevices he went up, spying a man by the window he waited. A single blade in his mouth ready. As the man turned he took it, placing in his hand silently. Or as silent as he could. And when he least expected it he pounced. Creeping up, using his effectiveness at stealth.

Stabbing him in the back of the throat as he held his mouth to prevent him squealing out to his friends.

Dragging the body he bended it unnaturally into a container. Silently shutting the lid and sealing it, no-one was going to kill him today if he could help it. And he wasn't about to fail his new master when he was so close to what he sought. After finishing, he moved up creeping along, hiding as necessary until at last he saw he holo-projector.

Now came the difficult bit. Opening it up and faking the message. He used a sword, wedging it inside, and forcing it open. Making sure that the area was clear and the door locked while he did it. Once open he started to work. Fiddling with several wires, re-wiring some and crossing over others. Acquiring a slight burn gonna finger in the process as he got a shock. Gritting his teeth, he carried on.

Finally it was done. Looking at the machine he turned it on, testing to see if it looked and sounded nothing like him. Using what he had recorded earlier when listening to the scum, to make a perfect replication of his voice and face. And then he sent the message, a fake to lure his prey out.

The hunt was on and he would bath in their blood before blazing a path across the galaxy. He used the bind to speak to his Master.

"It is done Master, they will not know or see us coming. I shall enjoy looking into Elim's eyes as I take his life and see his last reaction. Knowing he can do nothing to stop his inevitable fate."

@LouJoVi

 

[Caerllion of Cyfnos]

”Good, now leave immediately. Wait for me in the bushes from early.” Caerllion said through their bond. He would give some time for Trodai to leave the home before removing the loop of the security cameras. Then, he would elegantly rise from the chair where he was seated during this entire time and walk out of the room.

Once he crossed the door, Caerllion would snap his fingers and the guard that he had put to sleep would wake up, without noticing what happened.

Following the same path that he did early, the Annfyn would find the exit of the house. With his speed enhanced by the Force, he once again was able to avoid being seen by the guards. Moving among the shadows also helped.

When reached the bushes, the Annfyn expected that his apprentice would be here. Once they were together, the two would need to start the next part of their plan. “Now we need to reach the other three members of the leadership and show them that Elim and the president are working with a criminal.”

@Akheron

 

[Trodai Narat-iv-Adas]

Trodai answered in kind, offering a suggestion before they left. Since it was Elim's house he figured he might have hidden some data here with the incriminating information connecting him to the Falleen, Uryu. He let his feelings known through the bond.

"Very well Master, however I do have one suggestion before we leave. Elim may have left some data around here somewhere, evidence we could use to further incriminate him, that connects him to Uryu. If you permit, I'll take a look. It might be near the projector. Or at least in a office. We can add this and a copy of the recording together and present it to the three. Then they would have no reason to doubt our words."

He waited an answer. Keeping careful watch for anyone.

@LouJoVi

 

[Caerllion of Cyfnos]

Caerllion found himself alone among the bushes, with Trodai still inside staying inside the building. Once again the Acolyte had a good idea. Unfortunately, this time he would need to deal with it alone. “Yes, well thought my apprentice. You’ll need to be careful. I’m not at the security room anymore.”

He wondered if Trodai would be capable of sneaking through the building without being noticed. It would be another test for him to evaluate the stealth abilities of his apprentice.

@Akheron

 

[Trodai Narat-iv-Adas]

Trodai listened replying in kind.

"As you wish, Master.

With that Trodai walked, unlocking the door as he searched for the information in the room he was in. He made a copy of the recording, taking it with him. Finding it he took the datadiscs and a stashed burner EZPhone. Looking around he saw no-one for the moment. Moving silently, he crept, going from on e end of the house to the other invite same floor.

Entering the office, he searched the draws, and a safe. Using the Force to break the lock, he took the data inside. All the incriminating evidence on datadiscs, making copies along with taking some credits. He wouldn't be needing them.He

He moved to the hallway.He

Spoiler

Sneaking through the building without being noticed -
D20 Roll: 3

It was only on the way out, halfway down the hallway, when someone spotted him as a floorboard creeked. He cursed his luck. He had been doing fine until that moment. That one board. He had failed to remain quiet. The guard went to lift his rifle and fired, raising his arm to a com, was going to call backup. Trodai just hoped they didn't spot him on the security feed as he ran and used the Force to Speed up and stab him through the chest in the heart. Killing him almost instantly. As his blood pumped out and his eyes glazed.

Taking the body, he placed in a cupboard in the office. Hoping no-one found him.

He took the same window he had previously climbed up. Waiting. As the patrol passed he jumped down and towards the bushes. There he saw Caerllion waiting.He

"I have the evidence however, there was a...complication. Someone saw me, I took care of him but don't know if the security saw me on the cameras. Sorry, Master I tried. I accept whatever you seem punishment for my inadequacy."

@LouJoVi

 

[Caerllion of Cyfnos]

Caerllion waited patiently for the return of his apprentice. The Pureblood had been successful with his mission until the moment, sending the message to their target without being noticed. This made the Annfyn believe that he was going to succeed in collecting the information that Elim had hidden.

He saw the Pureblood leave the building through a window, approaching their meeting place after avoiding a patrol. However, Caerllion could feel that Trodai was nervous. This immediately made him conclude that something had happened.

The Annfyn stared coldly at Trodai, while he explained what had happened. It seems that he had overestimated the capacities of his apprentice. A punishment would be necessary for such failure. "We'll discuss it later. The guards didn’t sound the alarm, which means that they didn't find the dead man."

"Come, we need to prepare for the next part of our mission." he said, before walking toward the wall. Using the Force, Caerllion jumped over it, landing safely in the pavement of the street. He wondered if Trodai would be capable of doing it too, or if he would mess up again.

@Akheron

 

[Trodai Narat-iv-Adas]

Trodai nodded listening, he knew what to expect. He had been warned, and he would be punished. Such was the Sith way. He followed closely, looking at the wall. It was fairly high. He attempted to push his legs down and focus with the Magick (Force).

Spoiler

OOC: Action - Attempted Force Jump over a wall

D20 Roll: 4

He failed and hit the wall instead before skidding down. That was going to leave a mark or two, he felt the pain. And no doubt his Master saw his failure too. Another one. It wasn't going to be good. He expected a hefty price for two failures in a row. But the Magick had refused to co-operate. To allow him access to the Darkness.

He tried again.

Spoiler

OOC: Action - Second Attempt at a Force Jump

D20 Roll with: 1

And utterly failed, so just decided to grab a few vines, and attempted to climb up and over. Falling over the top to break a leg and some ribs. It was painful. Caerllion was likely to be very un-amused. His good luck had run out it appeared. The Magick was working against him.

He Telepathically spoke, as to not grab attention. Although it was unlikely, since he fell over top. Grabbing a stick, he made a splint and put it on his leg, wrapping some ripped robe off his clothes to secure it. This didn't look good especially if they saw him fall over the top.

"Sorry Master, the Magick is refusing to co-operate, no matter how I tried. I will accept whatever punishment you seem necessary for these two blunders. My inadequacies."

@LouJoVi

 

[Caerllion of Cyfnos]

Caerllion felt the beginning of a migraine while he saw his apprentice fail two times to jump over a wall. He thought that the Pureblood was more competent than it. Apparently, he was wrong. The Annfyn would need to deal with it later, perhaps training Trodai to focus more on his use of the Force.

“Stay still. I’ll help you.” he said, before stretching his arms toward the wall. Caerllion would feel his apprentice here, looking at the wall. The Annfyn would wrap the Force around the Pureblood, while using his magick to increase his grip. His apprentice was heavy and he would need help in raising his from the ground.

He would slowly make Trodai rise up, slowly making his apprentice get close to the top of the wall. Suddenly, Caerllion would bring the Pureblood two times against the stone of the wall, giving the impression that he had miscalculated the movement. In reality, it was the Annfyn punishing the Acolyte because of this stupid failure. It would not break bones of the red-skinned Sith, but would be enough to leave some pain.

“It’s close enough for you to grab the wall. Jump from here.” once the Pureblood grabbed the wall, Caerllion would release him from his grip.

@Akheron

 

[Trodai Narat-iv-Adas]

Trodai hated himself, for his failures and weakness. How could he fail to scale a wall? Essentially after succeeded before. Had he not done it before? Multiple times. He was angered at himself. At his failures. As Caerllion helped to lift him he grabbed the wall when it was in reach.

He winced as his body collided twice with the wall. The pain excruciatingly but manageable. He had suffered worse. Although it appeared miscalculated he had suspicions. A Champion would have control. But it was deserved.

He this time grabbed the wall, making it over, despite his new leg splint and pain in his ribs. Pushing himself over, he dropped. Wincing again before speaking, but not loud enough that others could hear.

"Now to see if Uryu takes the bait and talk to the others. Right Master?" he inquired.

@LouJoVi