Star Wars D6 RPG: Darkstryder(Game begins! Accepting player)

[MonkeyMan576]

The following game takes place in the old Expanded Universe(pre retcon)
Fox Anthem

Mafiascum Lmt.

A Long Time Ago, In A Galaxy Far Far Away...


Four years after the Battle of Endor, the struggle
against the remnants of the Empire continues. With
the New Republic struggling to liberate Imperial
worlds, rogue Imperial leaders have turned to even
more desperate tactics to hold power.

In the distant Kathol sector, a New Republc task force
attempts to defeat Imperal warlord Moff Sarne.
As Imperial and New Republic starships battle in orbit,
a small New Republic infiltration team, Page's Commandos,
leads the assault on Sarne's stronghold.

[MonkeyMan576]

Depending on your time commitment, you can take a very active role(3 characters), a moderate role(2 characters) or a limited role(1 minor character). Upon signup, please say which characters you would like. I will then create a private topic for you which will include their character template and character background)

Here is a list of available characters(bold indicates taken character)
Main Crew
Captian Keleman Ciro(Male Human Commando)
First Officer Kaiya Adrimetrum(Female Human New Republic Commander)

(Aronis)Security Officer Gorak Khzam(Male Rodian Officer)

(Nexus)Lt. Darryn Thyte(Male Human bridge officer)

Lt. Jessa Dajus(Female Imperial Tactical Advisor)

(Narninian)Lokhar the Finder(Male Twi'lek Procurement Specialist)

Lt. Ranna "Wing Ripper" Gorjaye(Female Human Brash Pilot)
Kl'aal(Male Defel Scout)
Dr. Akanseh(Male Mon Calamari Doctor)
Sgt. Brophar Tofarain(Male Human Starship Mechanic)
Lofryyhn(Male Wookie Mechanic)

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Support Crew
Dasha Defand(Female Wroonian X-Wing Pilot)

(Nexus)Cobb Unser(Male Human pilot)

Noell Ciro(Male Human brash pilot)

(Aronis)Krudar(Male Duros Gunner)

Boom(Male Gruudian Pyromaniac)
Rizzal, Vizzal and Nizzal(Female Turazza)
Brandis Turgah(Male Human Informer)
T'achak T'andar(Male Chandra-Fan Repulsorlift Chief)

(Narninian)Gunthar(Male Lost Alien)

Tanner Carzyn(Male Young Weapons Technician)
Quesya Vth'naar(Male Sludir Gladiator)

(ConManMick)Edly "Pot-Shot" Fasalk (Male Human Gunner)

Scoryn(Male Human Outlaw)
"Gammer" Firdaaz(Male Old Socorran Scout)
Unda lagor(Male Aqualish Heavy Weapons Specialist)
Genna Seedar(Female Human Field Medic)
Vegath Tist(Male Arconan Miner)
Dann Drugah(Male Human Droid Specialist)
Thanis Gul-Rah(Male Human Bounty Hunter)

Here is what the original packaging looked like if you are wanting a 90's flashback!

[MonkeyMan576]

i'll /in

Will take Lt. Darryn Thyte(Male Human bridge officer) and Cobb Unser(Male Human pilot) if that's okay.

Sure, private topic coming shortly.

[MonkeyMan576]

/in

Lokhar the Finder(Male Twi'lek Procurement Specialist
Considering taking a second character but thats it for now.

Confirmed, private topic coming shortly.

[MonkeyMan576]

Looks awesome. Can I /in as Edly "Pot-Shot" Fasalk (Male Human Gunner), please?

Confirmed.

[MonkeyMan576]

You may start roleplaying your characters if you like. We will be waiting for a few more players before the first adventure starts.

You are aboard the FarStar, a New Republic capital ship that has been commisioned to find Moff Sarne. You are orbiting the Outer Rim planet of Tatooine at the moment, awaiting orders.

[MonkeyMan576]

Neat; the characters seem quite interesting.
How do you see this playing out on the forum?
We we have a megathread where everybody posts what they are doing?
Where we have location threads where people at a specific location see whats going on?
Do we all just communicate with you?

I'm thinking about making alts for my characters.

Yes, everyone will post their actions in the thread. I will explain RPG mechanics as it becomes necessary.

Just post the name of the character you are posting as in bold before you say anything.

The FarStar



FarStar Interior


Far Star Upper Weapons Deck


FarStar Deck 3


FarStar Deck 1


FarStar Deck 4


FarStar Deck 2

[MonkeyMan576]

Basic RPG Mechanics:
Reading Character Template: 2D means you roll two six sided dice on skill checks. 2D+1 would mean you roll two six sided dice and add 1.
Skill Checks: When performing something that isn't easily doable(easily doable = walking) you perform a skill check.
-Unopposed skill checks(when not competing against another character) - Roll your skill dice - difficulty; 5=Very Easy 10 = Easy 15 = moderate 20 = difficult, 25 = very difficult 30 = heroicly difficult
Opposed skill checks = Role versus opponents skill. For example, when shooting, if your blaster is 4D, you would roll against your opponents dodge. If opponents dodge is 3D, you roll 4 six sided dice against opponents 3 six sided dice, if you win you hit them, if they win they dodge. If you hit you roll for damage, your weapons damage against their strength or armor(if they have armor).
Damage > Strength/Armor
0-3 = Stunned(-1D for that round and next round)(per stun)
4-8 = Wounded(-1D to all rolls)
9-12 = Incapacitated(unconcsious for 10D minutes)
13-15= Mortally Wounded(Roll 2D for each round; if roll is less than number of rounds since mortally wounded, character dies)
16+ = killed
Force Points = May be used to double your skills for one combat round. If used at an unheroic moment, it is lost permanantly, if used heroically, you keep it for the next adventure. If used heroically at a dramatically appropriate moment, you keep it for the next adventure AND get an extra one for the next adventure.
Character Points = Used on a per adventure basis to increase your skill rolls. 1 character point = 1 extra dice.
Dark Side Points = If you do something evil, you gain a dark side point. Each time you gain a dark side point, you roll 1d6, if your roll is less than the number of dark side points you have, then your character turns to the dark side and becomes an NPC(non player character). You will be told ahead of your action if it is a dark side action and will have a chance to change your mind.
Move = How many meters you can move per turn. Standard is 10.

[MonkeyMan576]

I will also be posting the entire gamemaster screen, which has easy to use charts from the RPG core book in an easy to read compilation.

[MonkeyMan576]

/in as Krudar(Duro gunner) and Gorak Khzam(rodian security officer) please.

Confirmed, private topic coming soon.

[MonkeyMan576]

Waiting for one more player before we begin actual play.

[MonkeyMan576]

I'll wait to the end of the day, if we get one or two more, we'll play with that, if not we'll play with four players.

[MonkeyMan576]

Still looking for one more player. It will be fun, promise!

[MonkeyMan576]

Khzam, Thyte and Lok'har are in this meeting. Fasalk, who is not a command officer, is not.

Captain Ciro sits at the officer's table next to his first officer, Commander Adrimetrum as they have their first staff meeting on board the New Republic capital ship FarStar. Ciro looks over his crew with a concerned look on his face.

"I'd like to welcome you all aboard the FarStar." He begins. "Make no qualms about it. This isn't going to be an easy mission, and it isn't going to be a short one either. Our objective is to find Moff Sarne, a ruthless Imperial leader who has no qualms about killing civilians or enslaving worlds to meet his objectives. He needs to be stopped, millions of lives hang in the balance.

He is believed to be hiding in the Kathol Sector, a remote region of space that is as of now unexplored. This means we have no, absolutely no idea what is out there. This puts us at a decisive disadvantage. Sarne and the Imperials have countless friends and resources in the sector to help them.

There is additional information that I need to give to you, the command staff, and only you. Moff Sarne has access to some unusual technology, which sources tell us is called Darkstryder technology. We have no information at the moment as to what this technology does, how it is used, or the extent of it's power. We've heard rumors that is possesses some unusual and mystic qualities that Sarne is using to gain an advantage in this region of space. We don't want to spread paranoia among the crew so it is vital that you do not say anything about Darkstryder to anyone outside of this room.

Outside of that, I have faith that all of you will do your best to serve the New Republic, defeat Moff Sarne, and bring justice to the Kathol Sector, and ultimately the galaxy. Does anyone have any questions?

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Captain Ciro develops a slight scowl. "If you survive this mission, you'll be well compensated. Obviously, if this Darkstryder technology is as powerful as we think it is, our first priority is to keep it out of the Empire's hands. That being said, it can't be trusted with any ONE individual. We need to think about the larger picture here. If Moff Sarne is using this, there is very possibly some evil properties that go along with it. We aren't going to be selling it to the highest bidder, we're going to be safeguarding it so other madmen like Moff Sarne won't get their hands on it in the future."

Lt. Darryn Thyte


Loh'kar The Finder


Cobb Unser


Edly "Pot Shot" Fasalk


Gunthar


Gorak Khzam


Krudar

[MonkeyMan576]

Important Note: Please do not read any Darkstryder material online as it may contain spoilers. You may read the core rule book and other non-Darkstryder supplements if you are able to download it.

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[MonkeyMan576]

If anyone wants the core rulebook btw, if you pm me an email address I can give you access to my dropbox account.

[MonkeyMan576]

Elsewhere...

Gunthar stars longingly in a viewport facing towards the direction the ship is headed. A crewman interrupts his gaze



"Hey Gunthar, can you give me a hand with this?" the crewman points to GIANT box of parts.
" I need to bring this to the engine room.

"Box go there? I put Box there" Gunthar lifts the box on his own and brings it to the Engine room.

"You don't talk much do you? My name's Tanner." He looks over the tall, hulking character.

"Hey, you like you could be helpful. Do you want to make some money?"

[MonkeyMan576]

Elsewhere...

Gunthar stars longingly in a viewport facing towards the direction the ship is headed. A crewman interrupts his gaze



"Hey Gunthar, can you give me a hand with this?" the crewman points to GIANT box of parts.
" I need to bring this to the engine room.

"Box go there? I put Box there" Gunthar lifts the box on his own and brings it to the Engine room.

"You don't talk much do you? My name's Tanner." He looks over the tall, hulking character.

"Hey, you like you could be helpful. Do you want to make some money?"

[MonkeyMan576]

Gunthar thinks he understands this "money" concept, he has heard it before.
He wonders about Tanner though.

I'd like to use my empathy ability to attempt to see if Tanner has "good" intentions

This is a moderate perception task, so it's your 2D Perception(+1D Empathy) = 3D vs. the 3D Moderate Difficulty.

Perception

Original Roll String: 3d6

3 6-Sided Dice: (4, 4, 5) = 13

Difficulty

Original Roll String: 3d6

3 6-Sided Dice: (5, 6, 6) = 17

[MonkeyMan576]

You fail your Perception roll, he's not someone you're used to so you're not entirely sure one way or the other.

[MonkeyMan576]

On the upper weapons deck:

Edly Fasalk examines the turbolaser control systems, resting his hands reverentially on the banks of consoles. He smiles faintly to himself.

Examining the turbolasers requires a Easy Technical skill check.

Technical

Original Roll String: 3d6

3 6-Sided Dice: (1, 3, 5) = 9

Difficulty

Original Roll String: 2d6

2 6-Sided Dice: (2, 5) = 7

[MonkeyMan576]

The FarStar in general appears to be on the old and rusty side, but other than that the turbolasers appear to be in working order.

[MonkeyMan576]

Gunthar says


"I help"

Tanner motions you to come towards him so he can whisper to you. "In the storage area 32A is some dichonium crystals. If you can get into the storage compartment, grab some of the crystals for me. I'll give you 100 credits for each crystal you bring me. Security Officer Khzam is in an officers meeting so it should be lightly guarded."

[MonkeyMan576]

Is Krudar on the same deck as Edly?

Yes, you are free to interact with anyone at the moment

[MonkeyMan576]

Gunthar heads to the storage area in 32a. What does he see?

There is one guard standing duty.

[MonkeyMan576]

Gunthar walks into the storage room and looks for crystals.

The guard stops him. "This is a restricted area, you can't go in there without credentials. What's your business?"

[MonkeyMan576]

"When do we start? Do we have a detailed plan? How many pilots are we taking?"

Captain Ciro. "We don't know what we're up against for the most part so a large part of this will be by the seat of our pants. That being said I'm open to any suggestions. As far as pilots we have 5 X-Wings and 4 Defenders, and a pilot for each. Lt. Gorjaye(he points to a woman with long, red hair sitting near him) is in charge of our fighters."

[MonkeyMan576]

sorry if this cancels a plot thread for you

"Man need rocks. I help" -Gunthar

"Which part of RE-STRICT-ED don't you understand, big guy? Only way you are getting in there is over my dead body."

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"Right. Well you've got another pilot here if you need it, obviously."

He sighs and sucks in a long breath.

"Of course, you don't need me, so I'll be on the bridge. As usual."

He smiles.

"It'd be helpful to have a more detailed plan, though. Is he likely to have any protection? How much?"

Ciro: You know your skills are very valuable to us, it's just not medically safe for you to fly. I have your complete New Republic records and your bravery and willingness to help are unmatched by almost anyone here. I know you want to fly, but that just ain't happening today.

Despite their loss at Endor, the Empire still has plenty of resources at their disposal, that being said, since they have been losing worlds, they are much more protective of what they have. If this Darkstryder technology is as important as we think it is, I'm sure Moff Sarne will be well defended."

[MonkeyMan576]

Lt. Thyte is standing at his post on the bridge, when his comm station starts blinking, indicating an imcoming message.

[Responce Lt. Thyte]

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The comm system crackles to life..."This is the Kolatil Council...all New Republic forces, please send assistance immediately. After imprisoning the Imperial Governor we have been attacked by TIE Bombers. Domaz, our capital, is in flames. Please send emergency medical assistance."

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Ciro: "That was the stupidest thing ever to do. Moff Sarne is known for his vindictiveness. Set course for the Kolatil system, we need as many friends in this area as we can get. Let them know it will be about 6 days in hyperspace before we reach them."

[MonkeyMan576]

Lt. Thyte's Astrogation skill
7D+2

Difficulty - Easy
2D

[MonkeyMan576]

Lt Thyte's Astrogation Skill
7D6+2SEEDSTART656859758SEEDEND

Difficulty-Easy
2D6SEEDSTART943493425SEEDEND

[MonkeyMan576]

Lt. Thyte succesfully sets a course for Kolatil.

[MonkeyMan576]

About 1.5 days into the hyperspace journey, all of a sudden the FarStar drops out of hyperspace, and the lights and power system go completely out. The FarStar is in total darkness.

[MonkeyMan576]

Gunthar can see pretty well as he has low light vision, but other people run into him occasionally as they do not.

[MonkeyMan576]

To see exactly how well Gunthar can see.

Gunthar's Perception+Enhanced Vision
3D6+1 1015134620

Difficulty - Moderate

Original Roll String: 3d6 (STATIC)

3 6-Sided Dice: (4, 5, 6) = 15

[MonkeyMan576]

Gunthar fails his perception roll, so while he can see somewhat it's not as good as he usually is able to. The fact he is on an unfamiliar ship doesn't help.

[MonkeyMan576]

Technical

Original Roll String: 3d6

3 6-Sided Dice: (3, 6, 5) = 14

Difficulty - Easy(Edly knows his way around ships pretty well)

Original Roll String: 2d6

2 6-Sided Dice: (1, 5) = 6

[MonkeyMan576]

Edly knows right where the power source is and walks over to it, and pushes a few buttons. The lights on the FarStar magically come back to life. Everyone on the FarStar starts cheering sarcastically. "Working lights, what a concept!" "Hooray for lights!" You hear in the background.

[MonkeyMan576]

@Edly:
You hear a beep on your comlink. "Captian Ciro to Edly. Please come to the senior meeting room immediately."

[MonkeyMan576]

Captain Ciro is waiting in the meeting room with First Officer Adrimetrum, Sergeant Tofarain, a male human, and Lofryyhn, a wookie. "I wanted to thank you personally for fixing the light situation aboard the ship. It's obvious you have some technical skills. I'd like you to join the FarStar's engine team. We don't currently have a Chief Engineer, Tofarain and Lofryyhn are sharing the duties at the moment, but I think if you concentrate your training on engines, we already know you are an expert pilot, you'll be advancing on the ship very quickly. Are you ready for this added responsibility?"

[MonkeyMan576]

Ciro grins. "I like your attitude, soldier. You'll still be a gunner, we just need the extra help in engineering and I think you can handle the extra responsibility."

[MonkeyMan576]

After six long days in hyperspace, the FarStar arrives at the Kolatill system. Immediatley upon exit from hyperspace, the distress call light starts beeping on the comm station.

"We've been attacked! We don't..."(static)"help"(static).

"This is Senator" (static) "assistance" (static) "dire situation" (static).

[MonkeyMan576]

Adritimetrum: "It looks like we have company."

On the front viewscreen, you see six TIE fighter's approaching at a slow pace.



A new comm signal is seen from the comm station.

"Unidentified spacecraft. Please identify yourselves and state your intentions. Stop your engines immediately."

Ciro(to Adritimetrum): "That's not very TIE Fighter like. Usually they shoot first and ask questions later."

"We are the New Republic ship FarStar. We received a distress signal."