Public Aurora Station R&R

[Dice Thorne]

[^]"Look man. Hate to shoot you down, but I'm living pretty cruisy doing my own thing. Besides, I've got my own family I serve and protect at the moment. Specs, Bunk, Wild... Just an army of grown orphans, trying to do the right thing."

[^]"I don't really remember what the spark was that started our team, but we can't separate so soon, after all we've been through. I hope that's enough of an explanation for you to understand. My apologies."

He was charmed by Laphisto's gesture, but politely declined with a contemplative frown. Still, that didn't stop a rising smirk grow on his face.

[^]"But that doesn't mean I can't help out. If you need support in anyway, you've got us to back you up - and a direct line to our headquarters. And well... Maybe when I have some spare time, you could show me some force tricks."

 

[Laphisto]

Laphisto give a small nod of understanding looking Dice Thorne over they thoughtful look before extending a hand his way " if you have your own team and they are welcome to join you or we can extend a mercenaries contract towards you and your team, you do not need to leave your friends behind."

Mephisto gave a small chuckle nodding slightly admiring the loyalty that he had for his team"Plus as either full-fledged members or mercenaries under the employee of the order you get access to all our shiny toys including the armor weapons vehicles and upgrades of the order can provide"

 

[Dice Thorne]

[^]"We could do contract work! Look, my team isn't as tough as I am, but they're real smart. I watched Wild make a ray field disrupter out of scrap and tinfoil once."

Dice extended his arm forward as well and initiated the deal with a hearty shake of the hands. His large gauntlet clattered on the table, and gently folded over Laphisto's hand with little pressure.

[^]"Oh yeah - I needed the coordinates for this place. So, you can meet Specs. I think the rest are onboard too - but they usually do whatever."

 

[Laphisto]

Laphisto gave a small nod sliding s small data chip over towards Dice Thorne with a small smile stretching crossed his face

"of course. And if ever you change your mind and wish to become full members. The order will always have a home for you and your squadron"

Laphisto leaned himself back watching the bulky gloves that dice wore, " and if you want. The order has access to some rather impressive materials. Could look into upgrading your gauntlets. I hear fyoridun is great for melee weapons"

 

[Dice Thorne]

[^]"Upgrading them? I mean, we tried once. It went really weird... The fists just started going haywire after Specs cracked open the outer casing to check their internal components. I don't really want to try anything after that - it was like trying to wrestle two cornered animals."

The implications of this fact made the origins of the gauntlet's even stranger.

---

After receiving the Aurora Station's coordinates, a ship quickly entered its perimeter and landed near the general marketplace.
[^]"Yo Dice, we're here. I'm at some sort of vendor - where are you guys?"

Laphisto was about to meet the rest of Dice's full crew - a remainder of four, all about the same age as Dice.
Specs lead the front of the small team. He had short blonde hair and a silver visor that wrapped around his head. He wore comfortable grey robes with black thermals underneath - he almost looked like he rolled straight out of bed and into public.

 

[Laphisto]

Laphisto thought for a moment on the fact " interesting, well I'm sure once you learn the force more successfully you might be able to acquire better control "

Laphisto gave a small nod before pushing himself into a standing position and pushing the chair in " I think my work it done. We can meet your crew and I'll give you a proper introduction of the station and it's sections. Including where you will be staying "

---

Once they arrived to the hanger bay the two soldiers that had lead dice to his office followed them to the landing bay flanking either side of Dice Thorne and laphisto. When laphisto first laid eyes in the crew he raised a brow his eyes flicking a teal blue before peering into and pulling at the other members of dices crew seeing if anyone else was force sensitive

" quite a unique. Group you have. Reminds me of my old crew, before I created the order that is"

 

[Dice Thorne]

It was hard to understand how the team remained cohesive - each personality seemed to clash with one another, and yet they all remained strongly bonded.

The first person was Specs - an engineering genius who was Dice's "man in the chair". He shifted awkwardly as he waited in place, and his palms were beginning to sweat. He was well spoken and witty over the intercom, but meeting new people personally is what made him crack. He anxiously smiled in Laphisto's direction. He had no recognizable force signature.

The second was a man on the taller side, almost matching Laphisto's height. His name was Lanks. His hair was long and silver, but his features were youthful and petite. He wore a regal white gown and stood straight with a presence of authority. He also had no force signature.

The third was a thin and short girl with black wispy hair bundled up into a knot. Her name was Dot. She wore a big bomber jacket and insulating white clothing underneath. She smiled brightly when Laphisto turned to her, and she waved her hand in an exaggerated motion at him. The force did not dwell within this one either.

The fourth one was different. His name was Clover. His expression was broody, and melancholy. As the group quietly chatted amongst themselves in Laphisto's presence, Clover's figure receded to the back in quiet contemplation.

He wore a large black poncho with the same grey thermals as Specs underneath. His knees and shoulders were padded with a thin metal, and his face had a small metal frame imbedded around the skin of his left eye. His brown hair had white stress tips, and it was overgrown all the way to the heels of his feet.

Something stirred in him. It was subtle, but it was there.

---

[^]"Lost in their eyes, big guy? What do you see?"

 

[Laphisto]

laphistos gaze flicked back to Dice Thorne the teal blue glow fading from his eyes as he shook his head before giving an visable wince, hands reaching up and grasping at the bridge of his nose wiping away at the corner of his eyes with a small rumble " a force of habbit is all. i see your not the only force user in your group, i might be able to speak with the dean at the university on kirima and maybe convince him to give you two a slot. for unofficial classes, just enough to get you two used to the idea and then paired with a experianced force user " laphisto gripped his chin in thought for a moment before looking up at the crew before him

" oh right. well if you all want to be mercenaries under the orders banner one of you will need to register your ship and crew at the recruitment office, form there they will give you clearance for the mercenary landing bay on the more militarized section of the station, along with your own private quarters and living space."

 

[Dice Thorne]

[^]"Don't mean to burst your bubble big guy, but I'm the only one who can use the force here... You sure you didn't accidentally gloss over me twice?"

Clover stared intently into Laphisto's eyes. Apparently, Clover had failed to mention his affinity with the force to his peers on purpose. It seemed he had a reason for hiding such a grandiose secret.

Despite the innate secret, the group quickly moved past the topic to entertain Laphisto's offer of mercenary employment.

"Lanks" was the first to respond.

"If you can supply the necessary documents, I will fill out any and all citations and claims."
"Specs is our engineer - Dice our muscle. You can consider me the negotiator - the dignitary; whatever label you desire to honor me with.
"-And if I'm going to be filling any clearance detail, I need to state for the record... We all have an extensive vigilante-related criminal history. If that's a concern to the professional environment of your militia, please state it before me, or forever hold your breathe.

Sure, Lanks was a little stand-offish... But he didn't beat around the bush, which made him a valuable member of the team. He stood in front of Laphisto with confident authority - it seemed even the most intimidating men could not falter Lanks' confidence, or his stature. Even if he was a foot shorter than Laphisto - his presence overwhelmed the greatest heights of the room.

 

[Laphisto]

laphisto looked to Dice Thorne with a raised brow before then looking over at clover with a shake of his head, he wouldn't expose any secret that he might have been hiding and so he left it at that. looking to lanks laphisto perked his ear upright before then motioning over towards one of teh soldiers that had joine dhim and dice " help this young man with the proper paperwork, get thier ship fitted with proper clearance codes. as for your criminal records" laphisto chuckled out " im sure they can be over looked."

Laphisto tapped away at his vambrace a few times before entering some codes and then looking out to the group, " I have given you all clearance to browse the Armory, get yourselves equipped with some proper gear. And, should you choose, to upgrade your ship with Lilaste armor and weapons. Consider it on the house this one time "

 

[Dice Thorne]

Specs was the first to audibly react. He hid a gleeful smile behind his hands - he had been putting together scraps and makeshift material to serve as weaponry, or cheap repairs to the "home ship" they all lived on, and now he had the chance to work with some interesting toys. As soon as the delighted chirp exited his mouth, his team quickly glanced over at him, all with a smirk on their faces.

[#]"H-hey... Quit looking at me like that.

The rest of them nodded with anticipating grins. Dice had only one question left to ask.

[^]"So... What's gonna be our next mission?"

Dot added to the question with zero tact-

"-And what's good to eat around here! I'm sooooooooooooooooooo--"

"HUNGRY!!!"

 

[Laphisto]

Laphisto. Looked over to the soldier on his left and gave a small nod Thier way "Lieutenant Fasa here will escort those of you who want to walk the stations interior to the mercenary bunks, where you will find available lodging and a proper mess hall. " Nodding towards the other soldier laphisto spoke again " Sargent cailo will help you bring your ship to the maintenance bay, where you will have the full resources of the Lilaste orders weapons and armor to upgrade your ship properly. Consider this both payment for your assistance against that strange sith and an advancement for your next job"



Turning to face Dice Thorne laphisto gave a gentle nod " we have word of some pirates in a nearby sector. we don't know if they are affiliated with Ubbal Dusat and his band of rufians but they are causing havoc on the locals. if that up your ally"

 

[Dice Thorne]

"Yay! Mess hall! Mess! Hall! Give me an M!"
"Please... Don't chant... I swear..."

Lanks and Dot decided to tag along with Lieutenant Fasa, while Specs proceeded to accompany Sergeant Cailo with gleeful anticipation. Clover and Dice were all who were left to speak with Laphisto.

[^]"Dunno who this Ubbal Dusat is, but if he's causing trouble, then I'm happy to go ahead and teach him some manners! What do you say, Clover? Wanna leave your cave of solitude for a while and go bust some bads?"

The mysterious Clover contemplated the offer for a moment, before finally speaking his answer.

"... Sure, why not."

"... I'm feeling lucky today."

 

[Laphisto]

" ubbal dusat has been a thorn in the orders side since we formed, granted at first they were just your run-of-the-mill pirates, but as of late they have begun to gain access to star destroyers and entire star fighter squadrons. "

laphisto gripped his chin in thought before rumbling to himself and then addressing Dice Thorne , "someone is funding them, yet we haven't found out just yet who. reguardless. ill start your team with something easy."

laphisto grabbed a datapad from the remaining soldier and tapped away for a few moments before then offering it to dice giving a list of bounties for the man to accept

Lilaste Order Bounty Board

High Priority Bounties

1. Title: Pirate Captain Elimination
   • Objective: Eliminate the notorious Dusate Pirate captain, Varrik Jax, who has been orchestrating raids on Lilaste Order supply convoys.
   • Details: Varrik Jax operates primarily in the Outer Rim and is responsible for significant disruption of supply lines. Eliminate him and dismantle his operations.
   • Reward: 5,000 credits or an LO-35R (HMG/Gattling gun) or a Basilisk G-8 Starfighter.
   • Deadline: 2 weeks.
2. Title: Sabotage Counter-Offensive
   • Objective: Prevent the Dusate Pirates from sabotaging Aurora Station's defenses.
   • Details: Intelligence reports indicate that the pirates are planning a major sabotage operation against Aurora Station. Foil their plans and secure the station.
   • Reward: 4,000 credits or an LO-26R (LMG) or a Phoenix L-4 Interceptor.
   • Deadline: 1 week.
3. Title: Infiltration and Espionage
   • Objective: Infiltrate a Dusate Pirate base and gather intelligence on their next planned attack.
   • Details: The base is located in the Chaldea system. Gather crucial intelligence and return without being detected.
   • Reward: 3,500 credits or an LO-44R (Spec ops Rifle) or a Pegasus D-4 Bomber.
   • Deadline: 10 days.
4. Title: Secure Stolen Supplies
   • Objective: Recover stolen supplies from the Dusate Pirates who raided a Lilaste Order convoy.
   • Details: The stolen supplies are believed to be hidden in a secret facility on Nar Shaddaa. Locate and retrieve the supplies.
   • Reward: 3,000 credits or an LO-600s (Sniper rifle) or a Pegasus D-5 Bomber.
   • Deadline: 1 week.

Medium Priority Bounties

1. Title: Disrupt Pirate Communications
   • Objective: Disrupt the communication lines of the Dusate Pirates to hinder their coordination.
   • Details: Their communication hub is hidden on a remote moon in the Outer Rim. Disable their systems and return.
   • Reward: 2,500 credits or an LO-18D (Assault Rifle) or a Phoenix L-3 Interceptor.
   • Deadline: 1 week.
2. Title: Capture Pirate Lieutenant
   • Objective: Capture Lieutenant Vilno, a high-ranking member of the Dusate Pirates.
   • Details: Vilno is known to operate in the Kalinda system. Capture him alive for interrogation.
   • Reward: 3,500 credits or an LO-12S (Side arm) or a Pegasus D-6AV.
   • Deadline: 2 weeks.

Low Priority Bounties

1. Title: Scout Pirate Fleet Movements
   • Objective: Scout and report on the movements of the Dusate Pirate fleet near the Kalinda system.
   • Details: Provide detailed reports on fleet composition and movement patterns.
   • Reward: 2,000 credits or an LO-16D (Battle Rifle) or an LO-56A.
   • Deadline: 1 week.
2. Title: Defend Outlying Settlements
   • Objective: Defend outlying settlements from Dusate Pirate raids.
   • Details: Several settlements in the Seltos system have been targeted. Provide protection and eliminate any pirate threats.
   • Reward: 2,500 credits or an LO-9M (Melee weapon - Sword) or an LO-56A MKII.
   • Deadline: 1 week.
3. Title: Retrieve Stolen Technology
   • Objective: Retrieve advanced technology stolen by the Dusate Pirates.
   • Details: The technology was stolen from a research facility on Ropagi II. Recover it and return it to the facility.
   • Reward: 3,000 credits or an LO-RPG20 (Rocket Launcher) or a Basilisk G-9 Starfighter.
   • Deadline: 2 weeks.

 

[Dice Thorne]

Clover lifted the datapad to Dice's face, since his gauntlets made the technology unwieldly.

[^]"Sure, let's start with something ea-... Oh, oh what's this?"

Title: Pirate Captain Elimination Objective: Eliminate the notorious Dusate Pirate captain, Varrik Jax, who has been orchestrating raids on Lilaste Order supply convoys. Details: Varrik Jax operates primarily in the Outer Rim and is responsible for significant disruption of supply lines. Eliminate him and dismantle his operations. Reward: 5,000 credits or an LO-35R (HMG/Gattling gun) or a Basilisk G-8 Starfighter. Deadline: 2 weeks

[^]"This looks up my alley. Sweeeeet! I get a Starfighter if I do this one? And a GATTLING GUN?!?! Oh, this guy's gonna GET IT!"

Title: Sabotage Counter-Offensive Objective: Prevent the Dusate Pirates from sabotaging Aurora Station's defenses. Details: Intelligence reports indicate that the pirates are planning a major sabotage operation against Aurora Station. Foil their plans and secure the station. Reward: 4,000 credits or an LO-26R (LMG) or a Phoenix L-4 Interceptor. Deadline: 1 week.

"Well, if you're going on a manhunt, I guess I'll stay here and support the counter-offensive with the others. We do owe Laphisto, after all. We've been nomadic for some time... This place is an opportunity for stability in our lives."

Clover handed the pad back to Laphisto and folded his arms across his chest. Whatever was to come next, they would all be ready for war.

 

[Laphisto]

When Dice Thorne spoke enthusiastically about getting both the Gatling gun and a star fighter, laphisto couldn't bring himself to break the kids' heart. so he would let Lieutenant Fasa take that responsibility. After all, the man would be their handler of sorts. a soft chuckle rolling from his throat before looking to clover raising a brow then nodding softly " very well, when you are all ready for your missions report to Fasa for your briefing and other mission related details."

 

[Dice Thorne]

[^]"I was ready yesterday! Fasa! Where are you?!"
Dice was quick to run in the direction his friends Lanks and Dot were headed. This left Clover and Laphisto alone, for now.

"... Thanks for not telling everyone my secret. It's a bit personal, for a number of reasons..."
"We're all ready when you are."

Clover was collecting the courage to ask something important. He steeled his nerves, and looked to Laphisto.

"Look, this is a long shot, but since you guys have a pretty broad operation going on here... I was wondering if you've encountered a man named Hit "squared" at some point during your adventures?"

"... He's my deadbeat father. I'm looking for him."

 

[Laphisto]

Laphisto gave a small nod towards clover as he spoke " it was not my secret to tell. but if you ever want to try and hone those skills of yours. put them to actual use then the resources of the order are at your desposal." perkign his lone ear laphisto raised a brow at thier queshtion thinking for a moment. he didnt meet every mercenary hired by the order personally. but the order made sure to keep a highly detailed file on everyone who has ever worked for them.

" i cant say the name is familiar, but if you ask Lieutenant Fasa im sure he can let you take a look at the mercenary files, ill be sure to inform him of such."

Dice Thorne