Happy Trails

[Spectre (Old)]

In a clearing on the planet, a Nerf-Herder Light freighter has touched down on it's surface. With it's exit ramp down, Spectre would promptly exit the craft and take in it's surface, looking in every which direction. The Hutt Council member can feel the slight difference in gravity in the air, making him feel lighter. And in the background of on Makeb, he can see the rocky pillars in the distance. Spectre hasn't been on a world like this before, but this isn't the time to take in the scenery, he is here for a project. He is here to get his hands on some of the Isotope-5, and Spectre didn't come along, he brought two people who will be joining him today. A basadi by the name of Callen Shaw and Faison Kelborn, a reliable Mandalorian mercenary who has proved useful to the Hutt Cartel Kajidii in the past.

Spectre's team would be dropped off not too far from from an Isotope 5 mine. Spectre has done some prior research, this the thing has been established by a legitimate Makeb company, but with the Hutt decree the Balla the Hutt might be eyeing to take this place as well for his own purposes. Who knows, he might already have men there. There's no telling if the Desijilic Clan-General's men are already here or not, but that changes little. Spectre would have all his standard equipment on him (along with an extra powerpack for his pistol just in case). The path lies before them, they don't know the exact location of where this mine is but they should be close and they should be already be in the right direction, might be like a maze with the natural pillars here and there. If the the people with Spectre are all geared up and ready to go, they can proceed and get started.

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[Callen Shaw]

Callen stepped out behind Spectre. He looked down to make sure his OSA-10 blaster was in its holster and he had brought the two extra power packs with him down to the planet. He wore his "new" Outrider scout armor which had been purchased cheaply and looked like it, with his faded colors and scratched and dented surface.

He had been trying to make connections with high-level Cartel members for the better part of the year, and now he had finally been given the chance. This mission, while dangerous, had the chance to make or break his career in the Cartel.

They had come in search of Isotope-5. If they could secure some of the stuff for Spectre, he would certainly be well on his way to making a name for himself.

He wasn't sure what to expect from the mines or the planet in general. Their team seemed competent enough, even if Callen wasn't sure what role he filled here quite yet.

 

[Faison Kelborn]

Faison liked money - enough that he'd killed for it many times over in his thus far fruitful career. Spectre was a good client for the Mandalorian mercenary. He paid on time and generously, plus there was the added bonus of continuing to build up a reputation within the Hutt Cartel. The contacts and privilege that afforded him would help him in the long run with his plans for restoring his place among his people on Mandalore. But as the saying goes: one step at a time. For now, his priority was Isotope-5 - or more specifically, making sure his boss was able to secure a series of mines rife with the heavily coveted ore.

The Mandalorian mercenary was fully loaded out in his usual kit, namely his two blaster pistols, his adjudicator blaster rifle, spare power packs, his medium armor with its slight modifications, grenades, etc. His gaze settled upon the third person in their squad, with his unflinching gaze covered by the T-visor of his helmet. As stiffly as his head craned over to peer at him, it reverted back to surveying their surroundings. His rifle was up and ready to shift to any immediate targets should someone be laying in wait for them.

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[Spectre (Old)]

Everything looks in order, With a glance with his associates coming along with him, they look like they are accounted for and ready. Spectre was sure to come prepared so they can begin. "Alright, lets head out and be sure to keep our eyes peeled." the Hutt Council member would then say as he starts moving forward, walking, he would draw out his blaster pistol to his hand and begin looking around as well as he proceeds, frequently scaninng at ground level and above as they move on. With the Hutt decree, there is supposed to be a lot of competition, making this a pursuit not meant for the faint of heart.

Spectre would lead the two forward. He would pull a datapad into his left hand, with it turned on he would pull up a map of the area. The map, although it doesn't have an exact location for the mine they are looking for, is still being useful for providing a sense of direction, rather than just wandering around completely blind which isn't the best use of time. He would only need an occasional glance at it. He is sure not to be too distracted looking at it that he is still paying attention to his surroundings even if his associates are.

As they move forward, already covering quite the distance as they encountered nothing of interest yet, they are beginning to see more greenery rather than just the desert terrain. He would lead his group towards a path in between two groupings of stone pillars with a dirt path going in. There would be noises coming from above, Spectre would stop and take a glance at, just three Pterathki flying about in the skies above, nothing to spend a whole lot of time looking at. Eventually, the slicer would see some durasteel crates looking like they were randomly thrown about. It looks like they are getting closer perhaps? Spectre would look at his associates and gesture for caution as they move forward while putting his datapad away. Can't ever be too careful. Now just a right turn, and then the entrance to the mines would be around the corner twenty meters ahead. Taking cover at one of the natural-made pillars, Spectre would take a peek, and see four men at the base of the stairs to the main entrance. The the men look like they could be from a criminal group, they are wearing body armor with varied clothing underneth and sporting blaster rifles. They would be talking among themselves. Spectre would then quieten his voice down "Well, think we found what we are looking for. Four guards ahead, they look like competition, lets get the drop on them" He would suggest. When the Mandalorian and the Cartel basadi are ready they can get started clearing this rabble, with that, Spectre would raise his blaster pistol up, ready to fire at a give moment, the powerpack already inside is fresh and fully charged

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[Callen Shaw]

He pulled out his blaster as Spectre did and they began to make their way to the mines, or at least towards why they believed the mines to be. They had landed far enough out so no one would see them approach which meant they had walked for a while before actually seeing anything.

He looked at the winged creatures above. He wasn't sure if they were dangerous or not, but Spectre didn't seem too worried about them so he followed his lead. They continued on until they all crouched behind cover and looked out at the four guards ahead. They all were wearing armor, thicker than Callen's and all were carrying blaster rifles.

They stood around talking and joking with one another as the trio prepared to attack. Callen raised his blaster and took aim at one of the guard's. He waited until the other two were about to fire and fired at the same time. His shot struck one of the men, catching his armor, only scorching the plates causing no damage to man.

He only hoped the other two could even the odds in the fight or they were going to be outnumbered quickly.

 

[Faison Kelborn]

Faison was sure to take note of their surroundings as they made their way through the terrain of Makeb, keeping his head on a swivel as the trio approached the mines. When they neared the stone pillars, Faison raised his blaster rifle and approached silently, following in Spectre's footsteps as they took up a position behind cover - thus far escaping the notice of the four guards at the mouth of the mine. The Mandalorian nodded his confirmation when Spectre gave his instructions, taking aim with his blaster rifle at the guard on the far right.

The mercenary timed his shot perfectly in sync with the others, his first shot ringing out at the same moment as Callen's. It only required one shot to fell Faison's target, as he aimed just below the helmet at the neckline of the unsuspecting guard. His neckline near the base of his left shoulder erupted in red, with the guard dying near-instantly as he was kicked back violently from the impact. The Mandalorian would quickly turn about, squaring his sights upon one of the guards on the right that Callen had unfortunately failed to dispatch. Two shots would ring out again from his blaster rifle, with the first shot punching through the spot Callen had impacted on the guard's armor, tearing through the plating and through the man's flesh on the other side. The second shot would be a bit lower, punching through the seam in the man's armor plating and burning through the undermesh of the man's armor.

His limp body would slump and fall backward against the stairwell, sliding down to the ground.

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[Spectre (Old)]

When the others would fire, successfully getting the drop on the mine's entrance guards and catching them off-guard, while Callen and Faison were taking care of two, Spectre was taking care of others, he would fire when the others started, with his blaster combined with the others producing a quick hail of blaster bolts. Spectre's personal custom-made golden pistol shot two blaster bolts in quick succession on trigger pull. The Hutt Council member was waiting for a chance to use it on live targets, which he hasn't had the chance prior, only practicing with it at the range. Spectre kept the pistol steady he squeezed the trigger the first time. He aimed for the center of mass, the first shots would ruin the guys armor, but with another quick press of the trigger, another two bolts would be let out, and kill the man as they tore through his ruined armor. Spectre would then quickly turn his pistol towards the other man, the only one left he was caught off guard. Clearly panicked and startled, the guy would pull up his blaster rifle and aim at Spectre, but while at the same time, Spectre already had his weapon aimed towards him already, and would fire off another two shots, it was aimed initially at the upper body, but for the last shot he let the pistol's recoil carry the second shot into a head shot at the exposed face, ending the man as well. With that, all the thugs on the outside should be dead.

"Alright" looks like the ghost is clear "Lets move on" With that, Spectre would then gesture his team to move with him up the stairs. After going through the door, they would then come across a dimly lit room with crates scattered about, with what looks like two company employees bodies on the ground with scorch marks burned into their uniforms from blasters. Looks like those thugs took over the place with brute force. Unsurprising, because of the Cartel's decree on Makeb. The thugs could be Balla the Hutt's men, or they can be from another criminal group. Still, they came here for the Isotope-5 and whomever these guys might be with they will be removed. The lobby wasn't took big, it was all made of metal, but there was a turbolift. Spectre would hit a button on the wall to call it up, while the entrance door would shut behind on it's own. When the turbolift ascended all the way up the door would open, Spectre would then step inside, and then gesture his fellows to come along with, and then look at the buttons on the lift while waiting, pondering on where to start. They are going underground though no doubt about it.

When everyone's ready and inside, Spectre would hit the button, taking them to one of the deeper levels, and has a storage facility, where one might be able to find the goods ready to take. Spectre would be swapping out his powerpacks while doing so, exchanging for a fresh one while bland space elevator music plays.

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[Faison Kelborn]

Faison followed Spectre into the turbolift and waited in silence as it descended to the designated floor. In the space of time filling their descent, the Mandalorian activated the safety on his rifle and slung it across his frame before pulling one of his pistols from its holster. When the lift finished its descent, the mercenary was the first to open the safety barrier and exit the lift. They were now in a mine shaft with several lanturns hanging in sconces along the stone wall, and with thus far no one to be seen. Faison set about the task of taking point to recon the immediate area. His training took over, with the elite mercenary successfully confirming their immediate chamber was clear of hostiles. His audio receptors on his helmet picked up the sound of voices originating from a tunnel branching off of their chamber. He motioned for the other two to follow him down the tunnel.

As he approached, the voices grew louder, coming from two differing individuals. One of them was a Weequay with a very thick accent, arguing with Theelin over what amounted to a gambling debt from the previous night. "For the last time, you owe me fifty credits fair an' square!"

"Like hell I do, you cheated! I saw that card you were hiding up your sleeve you nerf herder!" As their argument grew in both volume and intensity, one would think this would be a prime opportunity to stike. Faison had the same thought, yet as he edged closer to the corner, his foot would knock over a lanturn, which caused a rather loud 'CLANK' which echoed in the tunnel. All of a sudden, the argument between the two thugs fell silent, with the Weequay being the one to call out:

"Whose there? Kendor, is that you?? You're supposed to be up top by the stairs!" Faison could hear footsteps coming from the two men as they approached his position. "Fierfeck!" He mentally cursed to himself.

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[Callen Shaw]

As they stepped over the dead bodies, Callen reached down and picked up one of the fallen guards rifles as well as an extra power pack. He was last practiced with a blaster rifle, but it could be useful and it was always better to have a weapon you didn't need the not have a weapon you needed.

The moved on, finally coming to the mine. As the turbolift's doors closed, he rocked back and forth on his feet. The three armed men in the lift was an amusing thought, but Callen managed to keep a professional appearance under his mask. They reached the mine shaft at the bottom. As they stepped out, Faison raised his weapons, but Callen saw the sleeping man resting against the wall. Holding a finger to his mouth, Callen pulled the knife strapped to his leg and crept forward. The man opened his eyes and only got a muffled cry before Callen was on top of him. knife plunging into the man's throat. Callen covered the man's mouth as he quickly died.

The continued down the mine shaft, following Faison when he froze. Callen heard the approaching men a second later. This could get messy. Callen looked to Spectre for guidance. He held his blaster up in one hand and the knife in the other, questioning which approach he wanted them to take.

 

[Spectre (Old)]

The elevator music combined with the silence of three armed criminal Cartel members made thing awkward. Spectre wasn't a very social person either so wouldn't be the one to break the ice, and nobody else did anyways. Once the turbolift finishes it's decent into the depth, the turbolift would open and they could move forwards. The Mandalorian merc took it upon himself to lead the two forward like a scout. Spectre hasn't asked him to do so, which is good. Initiative is such a rare thing these days. Spectre woulld follow behind him. Callen killed one of the people while he was sleeping, why was the guy sleeping? Oh well, the Kadijii-Slicer knows better than to complain about free kills. As they draw closer, he can hear faint chatting from some of the thugs inside, he isn't as close as Faison is, but he can hear them even if not very well. Something about nerfing someone's herder? Spectre stopped when Fiason stopped, looks like he caused a bit of a noise knocking over a latern. Can't blame him, this mine is only dimly lit. No matter, stuff happens, can't fault the man for it. Spectre kept calm as usual, he gripped his pistol tighlty with both hands and raised it near shoulder level, prepared to fire. Spectre would then grit his teeth as called for Faison to get down "Get down"

As for the two thugs, they had the right idea being cautious, having their blaster rifles readied and slowly approaching. Slowly but surely. The Weequay was the first one to go around the corner, and when his mug showed, Spectre squeeze the the trigger twice in rapid succession, firing off four blaster bolts. They would end the guy, and the other two can finish off the other.

 

[Faison Kelborn]

As soon as Spectre shouted for Faison to get down, the Mandalorian dropped to the ground as if strings were holding him up. He still had his pistol in his hand, and so when he hit the ground and the Weequay followed soon after, Faison took quick aim and fired three more shots at the Theelin who stood right behind where the Weequay was previously. His first shot went wide as it slightly skimmed past the Theelin's head. His second shot would have missed had the Theelin not shifted to the right abruptly out of a frantic attempt to get clear. Instead, the second shot hit him right in the gut. The guard wasn't as heavily armed as the ones outside, wearing only light armor so as to cater to his natural speed and reflexes. Unfortunately, such speed would fail him as the third shot struck him again just above the coverage of his chestpiece, ending his life as he slumped against the stone wall behind him.

With their immediate troubles settled, the mercenary returned to his feet and pulled out his second pistol, holding it in his left hand. He looked back and gave a respectful nod to Spectre. He had confidence that he could have taken care of the guards himself, but it was good having someone competant watching his back. "If there are more guards, they've probably heard those shots. Time to let our hair down." His voice bled through the speakers on his helmet, with slight humor passing through the filter despite the mild distortion. He held both pistols aloft and rounded the corner, careful to wait for his companions to catch up to where they could round the corner in sync without exposing themselves too much. By the look of things, the two dispatched guards were protecting what amounted to a staging area for those who would delve further into the mine.

Two tunnels branched off of the chamber, with the sound of rushed footsteps coming from the right hand one. Faison readied his blasters and prepared to dispatch him - unless one of the others got to him first.

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[Callen Shaw]

He clipped his knife back to his leg as the other two ruthlessly dispatched the two walking down the hall way. The blaster shots surely echoed down the hallway, alerting just about everyone in the mines they were coming. The rest of the mission would be, intense.

They sprinted down the mine shaft, coming to a cavern that had been turned into a staging area of sorts. Two men were already posted up in defensive positions. With the sound of more men rapidly approaching. They started exchanging fire immediately, Callen sprinting for cover and sliding to a stop behind some crates.

He popped up, rifle ready and squeezed over several shots. Before he could more properly aim, the two men had started to fire back. Sparks flew as blaster fire sparked the crates around him. Callen ducked down below cover, letting out a muttered string of curses.

 

[Spectre (Old)]

Maybe a more stealthy approach would have been more preferable with the weequay and the theelin, but they were in kind of an awkward spot where they were and Spectre was one to think on his feet, hence his course of action. Although blaster bolts echoed deeper into the mines, he supposes it couldn't be helped and the Hutt Council member is sure that between him and his squad they can pull this endeavor off. Not everything is easy after all. The Kajidii slicer, would hear more men coming. Spectre would see the two men in defensive positions, Spectre would slip behind a forklift off to Callen's left side, now in a crouching position. Being by the operator's end of th forklift, would be sufficient to cover the dapper slicer while he can look and fire out at the side, while it is at least compact enough to be used through the mines.

While the mook thugs are concentrating on Callen, Spectre would already have his body positioned to the edge, pushing his left knee at an angle, this would give Spectre the line of sight (with a fair amount of him still in cover) to fire four shots at thug on the left-most side. Although Spectre would like to go for body shots rather than headshots as he's a by-the-book kind of shooter he went for the head this time. The guard's helmet would be ruined on the first two shots from the golden gun's first trigger pull, and the next one would strike the head behind it, killing him while the last bolt sails ahead. The Golden Blaster's recoil is something to get used to, but the Hutt Council member kept a firm grip on his weapon, that allowed his weapon to strike true. The last thug would turn his attention to the dapper Hutt Cartel member, and then turn his blaster to him, but Spectre's reflexes were better than any mere thugs, he would quickly follow up and repeat the same process to the last thug. Fire another four shots, and the second thug would go down. After that, the Kajidii would then catch six more thugs come down through the right tunnel with a purpose, toting blaster rifles and such. Those thugs aren't too happy with intruders in the mines they themselves had just taken over.

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[Callen Shaw]

He kept his head low as the shots continued to hit his cover. He hoped the other to would take the gunmen out before his cover was reduced to slag. Shots rang out and the firing stopped.

The sound of men approaching was drawing near, but this time they had the advantage of cover and their opponents had to file into the room. Callen set up and waited for the first man to appear in the entrance of the cavern.

He did not have to wait long. As he saw the first person, he pulled the trigger sending shots into the entrance. The first in line didn't stand a chance, the first of the shots was absorbed by armor but the following three dropped the man where he stood. This would be their best shot to wear their numbers down and not get overrun by an entrenched enemy.

 

[Faison Kelborn]

Faison was ready for the six guards as they began filtering into the chamber. As soon as the second one came into view (with Callen dispatching the first one), the Mandalorian fired three shots in quick succession, alternating with each blaster. The guard would be thrown back, the blaster rifle in his hand loosing a shot by reflex which harmlessly impacted against the stone ceiling above him. The third guard was not far behind him, and was able to level his blaster at Faison before two shots punctured his throat, killing him instantly.

The fourth guard had obviously thought he could push forward in spite of this, as if the deaths of his companions would buy him time to gain purchase. He sprinted forward, hoping to make it to a stack of crates by the tunnel mouth as cover. He wouldn't make it more than a couple of meters, as Faison's blasters would once again unload into the man. This time, his shots would be in a tight pattern, three shots forming a triangle on the guard's torso. He fell forward as the final shot hit him in the gut, throwing his center of balance off and causing him to crash headlong into the crates.

The remaining two thugs in the tunnel had gotten wise to their situation, firing down the tunnel as if to cover their slower approach as they continued to try and assault their position. Faison ducked behind a rather large stone nearby for cover, seemingly just in time as a blaster bolt zipped by where his head was and scorched the wall behind him.

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[Spectre (Old)]

It looks like Faison and Callen too are both doing well. Spectre expected that of the Mandalorian but the younger basadi as well. The Hutt Councilman kept to cover while Callen and Faison dispatched the lot of the, but Spectre wouldn't be idle in cover for too long. As the men were slowing down and firing their blaster rifles at the Cartel team's position, it would be really hard to get some shots in while they were firing without getting hit, they were also drawing closer as they had rifles up, and they already knew where the Cartel members were. With that, Spectre would ready himself as they drew a tad closer. Spectre would have his pistol held sideways as he readies the wrist-tri-blaster on his left sleeve, and has his left hand already on the controls of it. With that, Spectre would quickly pop himself out of cover and fire once into one of the thugs, the one on the left. One trigger pull of the tri-blaster hits just as hard as a pulse-wave shot, so very hard, enough to break the guy's body armor where it hits and wound him, dazing hi. Spectre would pop back into cover just in time to evade blaster shots from his partner, but the slicer would come back around (his heightened speed and reflexes help) and would fire his wrist blaster again twice, catching him before the thug could fire. And both shots would kill the man. The last one would still wounded, but Spectre would aim his pistol and fire it to finish the guy off.

With that, all the thugs there were in coming would be dispatched and the area is clear. Spectre would then stand up, look behind him from where they came from, and then move from cover in order to touchbases with his associates "Alright. With that I doubt they have a whole bunch more men to throw at us anymore. The goods should be that way" he reckons. They were most likely coming from there and if they have anymore manpower, they would be through there protecting their haul of the Isotope-5. Spectre would then exchange his most-ly depleted powerpack in his golden pistol for his extra, fully charged one. "If we are all ready, lets go"

At the end of the tunnel, the thug's boss was a Rodian wearing modified Enforcer armor, with a Marauder Pulse Wave Rifle in hand, a vibrosword sheathed. One thug beside him had had regular enforcer armor, a Cluster Blaster Rifle. There was one more thug, just ahead of him, would be entrenched behind durasteel crates, having the same regular enforcer armor, but also has a Z-11 Light Repeater with a bipod resting on the said crates. They are prepared, or at least they think so for intruders on their precious loot. They have the stuff, and they are the only thing left in the way.

 

[Callen Shaw]

They neared the shipment, just able to get a look at the last line of defense that stood between them and their prize. They were entrenched and expected the trio to be attacking them.

The most dangerous and difficult part of the fight would be gaining a foothold in the room. They had cleared cover from around the entrance which would mean a decent run to cover, all while being fired upon by an entrenched foe.

This was his chance to prove himself to the Kajidii. He took a deep breath. "Alright, I think I can make it. I'll draw their fire so you two can cause some damage." he said taking another breath. He took out his blaster pistol, knowing it would do less to the heavy armor of the enemy, but would be easier to fire on the move.

He stared at the ground for a second, before he shook himself and bolted into the room. He fired several times, not aiming at anything in particular but actually striking the boss' armor in the thigh. His men hesitated as they looked to the Rodian who grunted from the shot. It provided him just enough time to slide into cover, blaster shots scorching the air behind him.

 

[Faison Kelborn]

When Callen took it upon himself to rush in and draw their fire, Faison was slightly taken aback. He was either very ballsy or very stupid. Or possibly both, as it was all too common for both traits to go hand in hand. Tactically speaking, it made more sense to the Mandalorian to throw in a concussive grenade to disorient their quarry to sufficiently allow for them to breach hard and fast, and minimize the risk of igniting any flammable materials or causing a cave in, as frag grenades often did.

Yet, it seemed Callen could add the additional boon of being a lucky bastard to his resume, as he was able to slide into cover without so much as a scratch. As he successfully drew their fire, Faison was quick to take advantage. He rushed out and into the chamber, making for a small outcropping of rocks to the opposite side of Callen, which would allow for the Mandalorian to be in prime position to flank their otherwise entrenched position. Thanks to a combination of the Mandalorian's speed (given his prime physical conditioning from his life of training and combat) and the distraction bought by Callen's gambit, Faison was altogether highly likely to make it behind cover without getting hit by any of the three mercenaries.

As he ran, he would fire two shots from his pistols just prior to sliding in cover, with his first shot impacting high against the boss's left shoulder pad, and with his second shot burning towards him center mass in his chest armor.

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[Spectre (Old)]

Callen was an eager one to volunteer himself to draw some blaster fire like that, especially against the decently-entrenched enemy. That's some high risk, high reward stuff right there. It could backfire really bad or it could work and give the Cartel team a good leg up. Initiative is a very good thing to have as Spectre sees. Anyways, Spectre and Faison had the right idea of using this distraction to get in close and in cover. The Kajidii can move quick and swift as he is an elite Cartel operative. He would end up taking cover close towards Fiason, but going a bit further and eventually moving his back against a larger rock. While in position, he would pop up with his pistol aimed, it already has a fresh powerpack so no need to worry about ammo at the moment. He would take aim and fire at thug that is wielding the repeater blaster.

While the others go for the boss, the repeater blaster will be problematic, as is the guy with the cluster blaster. Spectre would fire four shots in very quick succession (thanks to it's two-round burst feature) at the man while he has a clear shot. Those would drop the man. Next one is the cluster blaster-toting man. He is now charging in fast in towards the slicer now and pointed and aimed at his face, the man would fire. Spectre would duck in time, with his reflexes. Raising back up, Spectre would have his wrist-triblaster ready to fire at the man, and he would shoot once at the guy's center of mass, disrupting the guy's aim as the blast would burn through his armor and his skin, then Spectre would finish him with another shot from it.

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[Faison Kelborn]

Several shots from the Rodian's pulsewave rifle flew past Faison's head, with one impacting against the stone protecting his head all the same. Spectre was on the ball today, as he was quickly able to dispatch the two thugs accompanying the Rodian with ease. They held the advantage now - the Rodian was cornered with three operatives flanking him on three sides. Faison steeled his nerves and popped up and opened fire. Only one shot is what it took.

His previous shots combined with Callen's had seriously compromised the Rodian's armor, to the point where it had dented and twisted near the top where Faison's last shot had landed in the torso. His keen reflexes and muscle memory, combined with the adrenaline pumping through his veins, resulted in Faison's first and only required shot flying from the barrel of his pistol straight into the now exposed sliver between the Rodian's battered chestpiece and his helmet. His bust erupted in a red splash, with the Rodian unceremoniously careening back against a rock behind him, with the laws of physics taking over and causing him to fly head over heals over the obstacle, his lifeless body slumping to the other side.

The Mandalorian slowly lowered his pistol and cast a glance to his companions, starting with Spectre, with whom he merely held his gaze for a few moments, then followed with Callen. Faison gave the rookiee a nod of respect. It took some balls to fight like he did today, and the young-blood had earned Faison's respect. Well, at least a degree of respect. Faison holstered his pistols and stepped over to Spectre, breaking his silence as his helmet speakers peppered his usual direct tone: "If he damaged the goods, that's not on me." He smirked wryly, mentally proud of his little joke. His tone indicated as much, but only slightly. Hopefully Spectre had a good sense of humor.

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