The Taris Event Chapter 3

[Bulwark]

@Fandango
"While It would give me great pleasure to see it hauled off by Ro'talth, The idea of the exchange having access to Fandango's technology is worse."
Bulwark pauses for a moment, and appends with, "Then again, I don't think they let droids in the cantina. Maybe we should let it come and watch the show."

[Whiteness]

"Wait, what happened to Ro'? The last I heard he we lost track of him."

[Whiteness]

LIsten, I think we need a fresh start. Eli's right, we need to act as a team. Today would have gone differently if I had any idea what Bulwark was going to do... we need to start communicating...now as soon as I hear what's going on with Ro' I'll fill you in on...no, let's get So Leet and the new Jedi first and lay our cards on the table and get everyone on the same page.

[Furiel]

"Ro is a corpse, theoretically speaking. Supposedly there was a speeder accident, only 1 body found. Male Twi'lek that on initial examination is supposed to be Ro. And I don't think there is a being in this ship right now that believes it's actually him. Especially since there was only 1 body which would mean that Ra'Wen somehow got out unharmed and disappeared. I call Bantha Poodoo on the whole thing. If on the unlikely event that it's actually Ro then we're in better shape then because I believe you did successfully start the ball rolling with his contact before the incident, so he will likely still work with us. If Ro faked it then he might let it slide, but I doubt it and we'll get nothing or fake data from his contact. Finally there is the one other much more sinister possibility. Which is that Sargo has a standing order for the elimination of anyone who asks about tordassium, and they were that quick. If that's the case then Syric and Bulwark would be next on the hit list as they were with Ro when he made the request. So lets keep our eyes peeled, go get So, pickup Jax and we can get lunch to go from the Bantha.

Fandango why don't you stay here and keep an eye on the ship. Keep it locked up tight until one or more of us return. Take action only in defense of yourself, otherwise just monitor if anyone approaches the ship and notify us via comm. We ready?"

[Whiteness]

How did we find out the body is supposedly Ro'Talth? Where did that information come from?

[Furiel]

How did we find out the body is supposedly Ro'Talth? Where did that information come from?

"It came from Tsont'Ar and I believe that So Leet was working on tracking Ro as well so he should be able to independantly confirm I would think. Considering the source I think we might have to consider the possibility that Tsont'Ar just covered our asses and grabbed Ro himself and is keeping them on lockdown for us until we can get our shit straight as well. We know he's powerful, connected, we just gave him a bunch of very valuable information, and we also know there was little love lost between the two. So that's something to think about as well."

[Cuspar]

I'm waiting for more information from Tson'Ar, but he'd have us believe the corpse is Ro'Talth. Let's give him a day, and see where he's at. I'm leaning to thinking that we should consider asking Fandango to allow Tsont'Ar to see a processor. He's clearly no friend to the Sith, and he may be able to develop some technologies that work against the Sith droids.

I agree that we get So and this new Jedi, and get him up to speed. Perhaps we should use more of the Jedi's access to information from the Council.

We need to spend some time this afternoon hammering out an investigation strategy and a security strategy. We can't et Dood and Klak's absence slow us down.

I also need some ion weapons.

[Whiteness]

Well, if Mr. T says hes dead, I doubt we have to worry about him any more. He's either dead or in custody like Eli said, either way I don't think he's a priority now.

Syric starts to take another sip from his flask before he changes his mind and replaces it in his pocket, Hell, I'm going to give you a rundown of my meeting now while it's still fresh, I'll get the Jedi and So caught up when we see them. Ro's man Kitani believes I have some clients who want to turn Tordassium into a highend cosmetics additive, I figured the only way to make a profit from the stuff would be if there was a market where people didn't care about cost so that's why I chose it. Anyways, he said it would take a few days to find a source who has some in stock..for a finder's fee. I then pressed him for more information on suppliers and he is looking for anyone who's ore output has dropped enough to signify they were processing it for the isotope in question. That information is going to cost a further 10K credits, and if it hadn't been for Ro'Talth he would have demanded a deposit.

So we got 3 days to get the credits or else he'll probably be chasing us down if we don't show.

[Cuspar]

@ Syric

That assumes though, that Ro'Talth IS dead. Because if he isn't, dealing with a contact he put us in touch with could be dodgy.

[Whiteness]

What reason would Mr.T have to lie to you? We're willingly giving him information and are practically in his palm already. Either Ro' is dead or Mr.T has him, and if, on the slight chance he is alive and has outsmarted everyone, I doubt he's going to interfere with our plans, if anything he'd let us do the grunt work while he regroups.

[Whiteness]

I think our priorities need to be 1. getting everyone together and getting all our information out on the table, 2. getting some credits, whether they're to pay off Kitani or just to keep this mission funded, and 3. verify what happened to Ro'Talth. Perferably in that order. Let's head to the Bantha, someone should check in with So also.

[Cuspar]

I think our priorities need to be 1. getting everyone together and getting all our information out on the table, 2. getting some credits, whether they're to pay off Kitani or just to keep this mission funded, and 3. verify what happened to Ro'Talth. Perferably in that order. Let's head to the Bantha, someone should check in with So also.

I agree with all of this. Let's head out.

On the way, Cuspar says:

I'm not suggesting that Tsont'Ar is lying to us about it being Ro's body. I just wouldn't be surprised if Ro'Talth could pull off faking his own death really easily.

[Blackferne]

@ Bulwark

On the way to the Dusty Bantha your commlink beeps a text message. (see PMs for information)

[Arrican]

I'll assume someone sends me a comm link message to get to the bantha. Also is it possible ive been doing something productive with this time? Like ensuring ro actually dead and checking transport manifests to see if anyone matching his and ra's description boarded a shuttle off planet in the last few hours since the explosion.
Use computer +18

[Blackferne]

I'll assume someone sends me a comm link message to get to the bantha. Also is it possible ive been doing something productive with this time? Like ensuring ro actually dead and checking transport manifests to see if anyone matching his and ra's description boarded a shuttle off planet in the last few hours since the explosion.
Use computer +18

Information from the police indicate that there was a twi'lek male that was badly charred in an explosion on the speeder which was Ra'Wen's. You have not been able to locate Ra'Wen at this time. Police have started an investigation of the crime scene and they are clearing up the mess in the next hour.

[Gandolfini]

At the Dusty Bantha, I find a large corner booth to claim. After claiming the booth, I will order a cup of Caf at the bar and return to the booth to wait.

[Bulwark]

While im a huge fan of the Dewback burgers at the dusty Bantha, if the cops are cleaning up the speeder crash site, it may be a good idea to get there sooner rather than later.

[Whiteness]

I'm not suggesting that Tsont'Ar is lying to us about it being Ro's body. I just wouldn't be surprised if Ro'Talth could pull off faking his own death really easily.

If this was Bryx I'd agree in a heartbeat, or if the info was coming from a random police official, but this is Tsont'Ar we're talking about. I think he'd know one way or the other if it was actually Ro'Talth's body, though as it's been said, he could be keeping him captive for the time being. Either way, he no longer concerns me if he doesn't concern Tsont'Ar.

Opens comlink (to make it official) "So, I hope you've had luck on your end, we're heading to the Bantha now."

@Bulwark (if that wasn't an ooc comment) If you want to check it out, I have no issue with it, I think you're caught up on all the relevent information so far. I'd like someone to go with you, but I don't think we can spare anyone with Eli being the Jedi's contact, So being off already, Fandango being made of metal and Cuspar and I needing to discuss the next steps....but I know you prefer to work alone anyways.

[Bulwark]

Well, I imagine the poor excuse for local law enforcement will be there, so I wolnt be totally outgunned if Ro shows up. I don't imagine the cops will let me get too close, so ill just have a quick look and meet everyone back at the Bantha."

With that, Bulwark gathers his things and hails a cab outside.

[Cuspar]

Text message to Tsont'Ar:

One of our people, Mr. Bulwark, en route to explosion site. Possibility of facilitating access to crime scene?

[Blackferne]

Text message to Tsont'Ar:

One of our people, Mr. Bulwark, en route to explosion site. Possibility of facilitating access to crime scene?

Tsont'Ar replies: I'll see what I can do. The locals tend to not like my group poking it's nose around too much in local affairs.

[Whiteness]

Once they have entered the Bantha, Syric heads for the bar, How's business Bran? Got anything on special for lunch?

[Blackferne]

Once they have entered the Bantha, Syric heads for the bar, How's business Bran? Got anything on special for lunch?

"Business is going fine. We got meat pies today for lunch. You want one?" Bran says.

[Cuspar]

I'll have one of those meat pies and a Quarrenese, Bran. Hear anything about the explosion today?

[Bulwark]

Bulwark arrives at the site of the exploded speeder. There are a few cops milling about and a large transport skimmer preparing to hauls the wreckage away.
Bulwark aproaches the skimmer and looks for any clues.

OOC: No dice at work, can you roll perception and Survival(tracking)?