Tangible Possibilities

[Tank]

Samuel watched as Penne headed off in search of a cave. It was possible on such a rocky world that natural caves had formed but the chances of finding one just off the cuff seemed slim. As Penne was walking away Samuel pulled out an data up-link tester. They'd left the computers on their ship running, this device would let him know if they could link up to the ships computer from here. Samuel punched in the required codes and left the tester to it's work. Khalen seemed to be doing his tests from here as well. Samuel hoped this spot would work out. The large cliff face would provide a natural barrier to prevent enemies from assaulting any direction but the way from which the small band had come. As Samuel was pondering this Khalen addressed him and asked why he was so interested in making contact with the locals. Samuel frowned, he'd pegged Khalen as a "my way or the hyperlane" kind of dominant alpha warrior. But those types of people didn't usually ask others for explanations.

"Well," Samuel started "Mostly I think part of our mission is to scout the planet and report any threats or problems there might be."

He continued on, "I think part of that entails engaging with the locals and see what they are like. Sure they are primitive and we can't speak the language, but if they try and kill us or anyone else on sight, it's something we should probably report. If they are nice and seemingly willing to help, trade or work; I think that's something HQ will want to know. If we ignore them completely then we have nothing to report and anyone who comes out here after us could be in for a lot of trouble...or missing out on a valuable resource in native help."

Samuel stopped as his up-link dinged. He picked it up and read the readout. "Partial Transfer. Interference level three."

"I'm not getting a good signal back to the ship." He reported to Khalen. "Probably these mountains blocking the signal. What do you have?" He said pointing to the scanner, wondering if it had picked up any anomalies. He glanced down the mountain path from which they had come up, the ship was invisible behind a solid block of mountains, even if they climbed to the precipice of the mountain Samuel was unsure if they would get better results, the mountains were so jagged and tall that unless they had direct line of sight to their target data transfers would be nearly impossible. A satellite in orbit would certainly be a big help and necessary for any listening or observation outposts.

 

[Reven Vargas]

Alex sat there a bit tired from healing as he sat there he could tell that the women was trying to ask his name and where he came from. Alex smiled "she passed out again I guess I'll tell her when she wakes up but she will need more medical attention" he thought to himself he knew he would have to get here off this planet. Somehow

 

[Krajin]

"Fair enough. Lets deal with them after we have found a spot or three." He says. Walking about the area letting his device scan about. "Lets see.. Sensors show topographical Data of the local area within Sixteen Kilometres of the ship. We have a small potential cave system in the Mountains, some ambient life forms detected within it. The mountain itself is stable enough." He enters in some additional data "Considering we are on the ground with the ship in the valley, having interference from the range is natural. We set up a broadcast tower here, be it using the cave system or set down ontop of it. We'd be in a perfect position to for the relay. To remain inconspicuous we won't need a satellite. With a decent enough transmitter and system set up we'll be right without anyone knowing. Just need a Holonet Transciever tower." He says. "Which can be built." He smiles.

 

[Jade the Protector]

Jade slowly came to again, the feeling of Night Eyes' fur calming her. "Hello?" She croaked out, throat dry.

 

[Reven Vargas]

Alex gave her a cante full of water "Here are you thirsty just relaxe" Alex looked around the cave system it was dark but it had a little light so he kept the flash light on attention still on the women

 

[Jade the Protector]

Jade felt for the water, where was it? "You're going to have to put it in my hand." She told the man, voice croaking. When he did so, she took a sip. "Thank you." Her voice was stronger. "Who are you?" She was wary, but not as wary as she normally would be, this man didn't kill her when he had the chance. Jade tried to move, but pain on her left side made her gasp. The shoulder and rib area felt bruised, but healing, sort of. Jade laid her head down again, still too weak to do much.

 

[Reven Vargas]

Alex put the water in her hand and then she asked who he was "my name is Alex good thing I found you your beat up pretty bad just relax I'll find a way to get you and your pet out of here ok in the mean time what's your name and what are you doing here?"

 

[Jade the Protector]

"Jade, my name is Jade. This is my guide dog, Night Eyes." She kept a hand on the Anooba. "I was sent here by the Jedi to see if there was any Sith hiding here." Might as well tell the truth, she couldn't do much in her condition. "What about you?"

 

[Reven Vargas]

"Ok jade that's a good name well like I said before I'm Alex my story is I ran away from the sith having them teach me their ways since I was small I couldn't take it anymore so I left took off and found my way through life which now is staying here a few days with my friend he's probably still sleeping hehe"

 

[Magtongen]

Penne was searching for a good cave. Finally, she found one. It was dark and damp. She turns on her light and notices something... 2 somethings... No...3 somethings.
"Hey! Show yourself!" She yells.
"I can't see anything in here!"

 

[Reven Vargas]

Alex hears a voice from behind at the mouth of the cave he turns and activates his lightsaber it's blade glowing red "Who's there why don't you show yourself instead" he yelled ready to defend himself and the girl if needed

 

[Gandalf]

Planets like these, where there was very little official power, are often used as getaway spots for the dark and sinister. This planet in particular was a favorite for Proditor, the Sith-turned-Mandalorian. The Massassi came here often. It was calm, and the Jedi had no presence here, and the no one really cared if a few locals wound up missing. However, there was some activity today. Especially in the Mountain's caves.

Covered by his black robes, and Mandalorian Armor, Proditor began creeping towards the cave. True, he was no longer a Sith, but he still despised the Jedi. If they were expanding, he would halt their progress...

 

[Reven Vargas]

While trying to find out who was at the mouth of the cave Alex sensed somthing.............somthing he hadn't in a while Alex was now a little bit on edge he was not scared he knew he could handle anything and he was not the only one to defend there was the matter of Jade the young woman was to injured to go anywhere yet that also was somthing to keep in mind but he knew no matter what he would get out her off this planet no matter the cost he did.not care for his life well at least anymore so he waited red lightsaber blade drawn waiting for anything.

 

[Tank]

Samuel nodded along while Khalen spoke. He was glad to see the other man had come around to seeing that the locals should be approached.

"Naturally," Samuel said in response to Khalen's comment about the interference. "I just wonder how it will affect scouting parties...could be a potential hazard. It's worth mentioning to the head shed at least."

Samuel pulled out his data pad and typed as Khalen continued speaking. Samuel made notes about the terrain, the scans, and made a precursor entry regarding the locals. It was a pretty bare report so far, but they'd only scanned one mountain yet. As Samuel was typing his stomach fell. He took a deep breath and snapped his head up, eyes darting to find Khalen. Once he found him, he scanned the rocky horizon for...he wasn't quite sure yet.

"What did you say?" Samuel asked. He hadn't been paying close enough attention while he was typing and he knew he had missed something. He just wasn't sure what. "You said...sixteen kilometers...and then..."

Samuel trailed off again, trying to remember what had caught his attention.

"The caves!" He cried out. "Do the scan again, you said there were lifeforms in the cave?" He brain raced imagining nexus and mynocks and ackalays hiding within the caves of this world.

Samuel pulled out his comlink and tried to hail Penne. It probably wouldn't work through the mountain and into the caves but he had to at least try. "Penne, this is Samuel. Khalen's detected some life forms in the caves, be careful in there. There isn't supposed to be an large fauna on this planet except the locals, but you never know..."

Samuel looked over to Khalen. He didn't know much about either of his partners on this mission. They were united in the belief that the Border Planets should be protected from Sith advancement. That's all that Samuel needed to know. But now he wished he knew both of them much better. "Do you think he can take care of himself if he gets into any trouble?"

 

[Magtongen]

Penne lifts up her comlink.
"Don't worry! If they attack, they are going to die." She says.
"Sir or ma'am, I am not here to hurt anybody. I just want to help." Penne says to the person in the cave.
"Now, I am going to throw a flare into the place... don't worry, as long as you don't touch it you won't be burned." She lights a flare and tossed it into the cave.

 

[Gandalf]

As he got closer and closer to the cave, Proditor could hear voices. Using the scanners built into his helmet, he ran a quick scan. Three Sentient Beings and one of canine origins. This should be interesting if nothing else.

As Proditor moved to the entrance of the cave, he caught sight of Penne, whom was lighting a flare and talking to someone in the cave. With a slight movement, the black Sith robes Proditor wore fell off his shoulders, revealing the Red Mandalorian Armor. The helmet had the face of some sort of monster painted on it- as his call sign in Ha'Rangir's Chosen was 'Monster'

"Girl..." He spoke. His voice was low, and not very loud. Much like thunder from a far off storm, Proditor's voice was like a warning. "I suggest you and your friends leave..."

((I feel like this post was pretty bad...))

 

[Magtongen]

The hair on the back of Penne's neck stood up as she heard a deep voice behind her talked to her. She turns around, and steps back as she looks at Proditor.
"Sir... these people in here aren't my friends. Don't worry, I can get these people out of there. If you want to, take them for yourself when I get them out." She takes out a bomb.
"I could make this side of the mountain cave in, they get stuck and then, we go on our merry way. What's your name anyways, bub?"

 

[Krajin]

"Settle down. We'll go down and have a look. Alright? Then we can move on." He nods. The Trian would say, a slight frown on his expression as he headed towards the cave himself. Remaining quiet and relatively unseen from prying eyes aside from Samuel himself. Best to be as sneaky as possible when approaching such.. unknown situations.

 

[Jade the Protector]

Jade tried to sit up, a bit spooked by the voices. "I am Jedi Master Jade. I have been injured and this man found me and healed to the best of his ability." She coughed, clinging to Night Eyes.

 

[Gandalf]

Proditor completely ignored the girl's quistion. After all, there was a Jedi in the cave. The Massassi took his saber from his belt and activated it. The red glow of the 'blade' reflected off his armor.

"If you're still here by the time I come back out, you're dead, Girl." He warned. With that, Proditor marched on into the cave system. It was time to hunt a Jedi.