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OOC [[SS Raider]] OOC Chatter

I figured it would be a good idea to post the two plot ideas we talked about in IRC:

1) The ship is boarded, either by pirates, a faction ship convinced we have illegal cargo (maybe we do!) or by clients who feel wronged by some deal. While the normal combat crew is incapacitated or otherwise busy with these intruders, the pilot and cook (and botanist? Basically, the PCs) get to be Big Damn Heroes and save the day. It helps that all the PCs are combat characters in non-combat roles.

2) Another boarding action! This time while the Raider is docked, similar antagonists to the previous idea all work, but now it's a matter of the PC's either coming back to the ship to find it having be commandeered by the enemy, or they've got to wrestle control of the ship back from the inside.

EDIT: And the third we discussed briefly before Kai had to jet--

3) An infiltrator/stowaway or traitor on the ship unplugs Roke's core and gains control of the Raider. The PCs have precious little time to find and remove the infiltrator because either the ship is in the middle of an important negotiation or they have precious little time to make it to an important rendezvous/drop-off.
 
New ideas I thought of (AKA Things Cribbed from Episodes of Star Trek, Babylon 5, Farscape and Firefly)

4) A highly tense negotiation scene. On planet or ship to ship.

5) Transporting a diplomat, crime boss, or other important figure to a destination. Possible complications are varied, including the NPC having a pecular palette. Perhaps enemy forces, or the threat of enemy forces looking to rescue/capture/kill the NPC.

6) Out of Gas. I don't know how the tech needs to work out, but for some reason the Raider is forced to land and the PCs get into some situation where they either have to defend the Raider, get captured by enemies, or maybe they decide to go out on a small camping trip while the Positronic Storm dissipates.
 
*Glances at the Star Map*

I don't recognize that flag. Abwehran, maybe? In any case, I don't think that "Exploring strange new life and new civilizations" is the mission of the Raider, so perhaps we should stick to named/populated areas where Captain Tinkerbell can wheel and deal.
 
Okay, guys. you can start SPing in the 'second sendoff' thread, so we can finish up the dinner scene and get people properly introduced. I might start a second thread sometime soon dealing with Origin Industries' reaction to the whole NMX thing.
 
All Origin Industries Players, Please join the Origin Industries usergroup if you haven't already.

If you don't know how, simply go to the user control panel (on the right side of the header) then find the usergroups menu (from the list on the left) and select Origin Industries. I'll be checking to approve everyone whenever I have time.

the reason for this is so that I can simply PM important updates to you guys without having to go through the trouble of finding everyone's names.

Also, make sure your character sheets are up to date.
 
So mostly, I think I'll move us (Alaster, Cam and Aerin) into the lunges then have Roke inform us of Hurgh and Pris.
 
Farley and/or Cyrene will probably be wanted when the shuttle comes in. Tira, I'd assume would be taking her turn on the bridge. I'm sure she can speak to Roke and Hurgh about what's going on before Roke talks to Aerin
 
Here we go, some cheesebread... Tadarius though triumphantly as he grabbed some mashed potato mix and a can of green beans. He went and set cheesebread on a plate and began to boil some water to make an easy meal for whoever is going to get it, get down.
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I'm not entirely certain, but the closest guess I can make is mashed potatoes, Green beans, and a little bit of cheese bread. So let's go with that.
 
So, does anyone want to do anything pertaining to the Raider? just ask me if you're interested.
 
Ehrm, one day soon, I plan on badgering Exhack a bit in regards to Cyrene, and Alaster on the Raider. Just letting you know I may do it ahead of time, just in case if you'd like to join in, or had something planned ahead of time.
 
Sounds good, Sore.

As for right now, however, I am starting the Raider Run #1

KMS CHAOS

I've invited a few people to come on and play temporary NPC's if they want, so don't be surprised if a few random people are posting with us. This plot shouldn't take more than four weeks.

Anyone who is going to be posting for the Raider Run should post here so I know.
 
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