Star Wars - The Empire's Challenge - Game Over

Grundbegriff · Post by **Grundbegriff** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 4:04 pm

Announcing before roles go out that I'll be playing in a more engaged, and earlier-engaged, way this time. Don't read anything into it. Just stirring the style stew.

Moliere · Post by **Moliere** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 4:16 pm

Grundbegriff wrote:Announcing before roles go out that I'll be playing in a more engaged, and earlier-engaged, way this time. Don't read anything into it. Just stirring the style stew.

Saving this for later so I can reference it as justification for my vote.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 4:18 pm

Grundbegriff wrote:Announcing before roles go out that I'll be playing in a more engaged, and earlier-engaged, way this time. Don't read anything into it. Just stirring the style stew.

You're not the boss of me!

Moliere · Post by **Moliere** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 5:07 pm

El Guapo wrote:
Grundbegriff wrote:Announcing before roles go out that I'll be playing in a more engaged, and earlier-engaged, way this time. Don't read anything into it. Just stirring the style stew.
You're not the boss of me!

Don't read anything into it.

bb2112 · Post by **bb2112** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 5:12 pm

Moliere wrote:
El Guapo wrote:
Grundbegriff wrote:Announcing before roles go out that I'll be playing in a more engaged, and earlier-engaged, way this time. Don't read anything into it. Just stirring the style stew.
You're not the boss of me!

Don't read anything into it.

Oh! That would be a cool power! Obi-Wan makes a player vote for someone of Obi-Wan's choice once in the game. That is just evil.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:28 pm

Moliere wrote:
El Guapo wrote:
Grundbegriff wrote:Announcing before roles go out that I'll be playing in a more engaged, and earlier-engaged, way this time. Don't read anything into it. Just stirring the style stew.
You're not the boss of me!

Don't read anything into it.

Fortunately for me Episode I established that force persuasion doesn't work on Jews:

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:38 pm

Eets Pahfeckly Regal.

Grundbegriff · Post by **Grundbegriff** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 8:17 pm

bb2112 wrote:Oh! That would be a cool power! Obi-Wan makes a player vote for someone of Obi-Wan's choice once in the game. That is just evil.

Endorsed! And it's not too late to add that to this game!

Obi-Wan could notify the Mod. The Mod could notify the target that he must vote against X and that he may not quote or reproduce the Mod's text.

Meanwhile, anyone could lie and say "Obi made me do it!"

Archinerd · Post by **Archinerd** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 9:23 pm

Grundbegriff

...actually, I don't mind if you add or replace one of the others to do this. Sounds interesting.

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 9:44 pm

Grundbegriff wrote:
bb2112 wrote:Oh! That would be a cool power! Obi-Wan makes a player vote for someone of Obi-Wan's choice once in the game. That is just evil.
Endorsed! And it's not too late to add that to this game!

Obi-Wan could notify the Mod. The Mod could notify the target that he must vote against X and that he may not quote or reproduce the Mod's text.

Meanwhile, anyone could lie and say "Obi made me do it!"

I like it! One time power?

Zarathud · Post by **Zarathud** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 9:51 pm

This is not the Wolf you're looking for.

Scoop20906 · Post by **Scoop20906** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 9:58 pm

Lassr wrote:
Grundbegriff wrote:
bb2112 wrote:Oh! That would be a cool power! Obi-Wan makes a player vote for someone of Obi-Wan's choice once in the game. That is just evil.
Endorsed! And it's not too late to add that to this game!

Obi-Wan could notify the Mod. The Mod could notify the target that he must vote against X and that he may not quote or reproduce the Mod's text.

Meanwhile, anyone could lie and say "Obi made me do it!"
I like it! One time power?

For Chaos sake, once per day.

Moliere · Post by **Moliere** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 10:00 pm

Scoop20906 wrote:
Lassr wrote:
Grundbegriff wrote:
bb2112 wrote:Oh! That would be a cool power! Obi-Wan makes a player vote for someone of Obi-Wan's choice once in the game. That is just evil.
Endorsed! And it's not too late to add that to this game!

Obi-Wan could notify the Mod. The Mod could notify the target that he must vote against X and that he may not quote or reproduce the Mod's text.

Meanwhile, anyone could lie and say "Obi made me do it!"
I like it! One time power?
For Chaos sake, once per day.

Wouldn't that just duplicate your play style?

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 11:58 pm

IMO, hidden votes and "compelled to" don't always make for the best game moments. YMMV

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:24 am

Grundbegriff wrote: Meanwhile, anyone could lie and say "Obi made me do it!"

In some ways this would make Obi-Wan's prospective power here more of an asset for the wolves than a problem. A wolf can use it to justify an odd vote, or to cause shenanigans. Meanwhile an Obi-Wan compelled vote is no more accurate than any village vote, except in the unlikely event that Obi-Wan is able to catch a wolf in a spoof due to his coroner scan.

bb2112 · Post by **bb2112** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 9:37 am

El Guapo wrote:
Grundbegriff wrote: Meanwhile, anyone could lie and say "Obi made me do it!"
In some ways this would make Obi-Wan's prospective power here more of an asset for the wolves than a problem. A wolf can use it to justify an odd vote, or to cause shenanigans. Meanwhile an Obi-Wan compelled vote is no more accurate than any village vote, except in the unlikely event that Obi-Wan is able to catch a wolf in a spoof due to his coroner scan.

This is what I was thinking. It is more of a Wolfy power than team good guy. But what the hey, let's throw it out there as see what happens. I will make the adjustment.

Sorry for not getting roles out last night. Had unexpected company that threw off my whole evening. Roles will be coming out shortly.

bb2112 · Post by **bb2112** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 9:57 am

Roles are out - Just waiting for everyone to receive them.

Vorret · Post by **Vorret** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 10:26 am

Can I vote for someone now?

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:00 am

Red Leader, reporting in.

tru1cy · Post by **tru1cy** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:16 am

Grundbegriff wrote:Announcing before roles go out that I'll be playing in a more engaged, and earlier-engaged, way this time. Don't read anything into it. Just stirring the style stew.

okay, I just wanted to put it out there that I am Darth Revan too, but pay no attention to that...

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:22 am

Also, what is the Empire challenging us to? A spirited game of flag football? To be better men?

bb2112 · Post by **bb2112** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:23 am

The Mission:

“The Rebels are gathered at Yavin and must be destroyed. With the construction of our new Deathstar not yet complete, we will have to go in personally and eliminate them. We cannot take the chance they may escape.” Vader looked at the faces gathered around the table. “Count Dooku, relay the plan.”

Count Dooku stands up to face the rest of the team. “Of course, my Lord Vader. Our scientists have developed a new type of gas that will render all those that encounter it unconscious. We will be inoculated against the effects. It will be a simple matter of collecting the Rebel high command to stand trial and killing the rest.”

A loud cackle comes from a scruffy looking old man sitting at the far end of the table. “You think it is going to be just that easy do you? Spray some gas and take out the whole Rebel high command in one fell swoop.” He continued his insane chuckle. “And you say I am the one that is mad.”

“Yes, it will be that simple,” Dooku retorted coldly. He did not like Joruus C’Baoth. Just because Joruus was a Jedi Master he felt he was better than those gathered here and that grated on Dooku’s nerves.

“I think not,” Joruus said in a sing song voice. “The Rebels have Jedi there. If you are so foolish as to think this can be finished with some gas, then –“

“Enough!” shouted Vader pounding the table. “Make your preparations and meet at the ship. We leave in one hour.”

Boba Fett immediately stands and walks out the door quickly followed by a disgusted Count Dooku. Vader waited until just he and C’Boath were left in the room and put both of his hands on the table and leaned forward looking straight at Joruus. “I don’t know why the emperor commanded you come with us on this mission, but I will not tolerate any disobedience. You will follow orders or face the consequences.”

Joruus breaks out in a grin, “Yes Lord Vader. No Lord Vader. Whatever you say Lord Vader,” and then cackles again in his grating insane laughter.

Vader stands there, staring for a moment, weighing his options. He could kill Joruss now, but the emperor would not be pleased, or he could just arrange for an “accident” on Yavin. Having quickly made his decision he turned and walked out of the room. Leaving C’Boath to chortle uncontrollably by himself.

Yavin:

“Yes, our spies tell us that the Empire does know our base is on Yavin. However, since their Deathstar is not yet operational, we have time to look for a new base. Hoth seems like the most likely candidate at this time. I have sent some key personnel there for reconnaissance while we make preparations to move the base,” Mon Mothma sighed a heavy sigh. She hated all this moving and hiding. More than once she wished the core worlds would separate from the Empire and openly join the Rebellion to tip the scales in the Rebel’s favor. Wishful thinking.

Talon raised his hand to catch Mon’s attention. “I believe the supplies I have dropped off should sustain you for a while. If it is ok, I would like to return to my base.”

Mon gave a small smile, “I’m afraid not Mr. Kaarde. We will need your supply ships to help carry necessary cargo from here to our new base once we determine where that might be.”

Talon’s face went blank. “That was not part of our deal. I deliver supplies. You pay for supplies. That’s our deal.”

“Yes, yes of course,” said Mothma placatingly trying to soothe the obviously angry smuggler. “You will be paid handsomely for your services Mr. Karrde. But we will still require your ships. Moving an entire base is not an easy task”

Talon looked around the room and knew he would not find any support among those gathered. “Fine, but I set the price for my services and it will not be cheap. Also the prices for future supply shipments have just increased.”

Qui-Gon gives a meaningful look at Mon Mothma and turns back to Karrde, “Talon, we are all friends here. Maybe we can-“ A loud explosion interrupts the rest of Qui Gon’s sentence and a white gas starts pouring through the vents. “Quickly, everyone hold their breath!" he shouts. Qui Gon tries to leap to the door but his legs refuse to do his bidding. He looks at the back of his hands and notices the mist was putting a sheen on his skin. Suddenly the room starts to spin. He watches Obi-Wan almost reach the door before he collapses in a heap on the floor. Everything goes black.

The Situation:

Vader and the others rush into the main conference room to see the prone bodies lying on the floor. Just as the door shuts behind his team, several of the bodies start stirring. That wasn’t supposed to be happening. Someone, who was it? No matter. Someone assured him that the effects of the gas would keep his victims unconscious for at least 24 hours. Considering the fire storm he and his team just had to endure to make it to this room showed that there was something seriously wrong the assessment of the gas’s effects. The Rebels have gone bezerk. It seems as if they were unconscious for only a few minutes before they woke up and went into some kind of paranoia induced murderous rage. They seemed to be bent on killing anyone and everyone. The only good news is that the Rebels are just as concerned with killing each other as they are with killing the Empire’s strike team. Just then there was an explosion outside the door and the ground shook knocking anyone that managed to get to their feet on the ground again. He listened as the loud rumble lasted for several long seconds. It sounded as if there was a massive cave in just behind the door. Vader turned to the door to open it and it wouldn’t budge. He turned back to watch the people slowly getting up and notices he doesn’t recognize anyone except for Joruus, Boba and Dooku. The only three that managed to stay with him during his flight through the corridors of the Rebel base. For some reason the antidote must have partially worked because he could still recognize those he came with, but the rest of the Rebels gathered were a complete mystery. It suddenly clicks, the gas has short circuited the recognition centers of the brain. Mon Mothma and other high ranking Rebels are here, but which ones are they? Another realization crashes in on him. He and his team are vastly outnumbered. This is going to be a little more difficult than at first planned especially with the door being blocked and no reinforcements coming soon. Damn Joruus for being right.

One of the Rebels stands up and points to Boba, “Who are you? Are you here to kill me? No wait!” he points to the person standing next to him, “No, it is you who are trying to kill me! Oh no, maybe you are all trying to kill me!” he exclaims while slowly backing into the corner.

“Calm down,” another man stands up clutching his head in obvious pain. “I don’t know who any of you are, but we have obviously been attacked by the Empire. There are traitors among us and we need to figure out who they are.”

The first man gets an insane light in his eyes. “Yes, of course. There are traitors here and we must find them. Find them, and kill them.” The second man nods his head at these words as if it was the most logical conclusion in the universe. “Great! So who should we put to the question first?”

Day 1 will start as soon as I have confirmation that all roles have been received.

Archinerd · Post by **Archinerd** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:58 am

Red Leader, this is Gold Leader.

bb2112 · Post by **bb2112** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:10 pm

You guys are impressive. Just waiting on 5 more to pick up their roles.

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:14 pm

present

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 1:10 pm

It should have been me!

Newcastle · Post by **Newcastle** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 2:23 pm

Excellent intro BB!

Zarathud · Post by **Zarathud** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 3:22 pm

There's an easy way to solve this problem. Who are the bucket heads?

bb2112 · Post by **bb2112** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 3:54 pm

All Roles have been received. It is Day 1 - Game on!

bb2112 · Post by **bb2112** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 3:58 pm

Newcastle wrote:Excellent intro BB!

Thanks

Punisher · Post by **Punisher** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:02 pm

I'm in.

Vorret · Post by **Vorret** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:04 pm

Our first lynch is fairly obvious...

Punisher

Just LOOK AT HIM!!!

PLW · Post by **PLW** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:14 pm

Game on!

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:15 pm

So is this game canonical or what?

Moliere · Post by **Moliere** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:18 pm

Holman wrote:So is this game canonical or what?

It's more of a parallelogram.

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:21 pm

Star Wars is trapezoidal, and you know it.

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:29 pm

Vorret wrote:Our first lynch is fairly obvious...

Punisher

Just LOOK AT HIM!!!

Hey we should all change our avatar to our role, you know for flavor only.

Archinerd · Post by **Archinerd** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:31 pm

Lassr wrote:
Vorret wrote:Our first lynch is fairly obvious...

Punisher

Just LOOK AT HIM!!!
Hey we should all change our avatar to our role, you know for flavor only.

I was going to say we should all huff hallucinogenic gas to get in character.

Remus West · Post by **Remus West** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:34 pm

Archinerd wrote:
Lassr wrote:
Vorret wrote:Our first lynch is fairly obvious...

Punisher

Just LOOK AT HIM!!!
Hey we should all change our avatar to our role, you know for flavor only.
I was going to say we should all huff hallucinogenic gas to get in character.

Who the hell are you and why are you trying to kill me?

Punisher · Post by **Punisher** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:40 pm

Vorret wrote:Our first lynch is fairly obvious...

Punisher

Just LOOK AT HIM!!!

Spoken like the Rebel Scum that you obviously are.