Star Wars: The RPG ~ Episode VII: Dawn of the New Republic IC Thread

[Rain Dog]

“Mister Skywalker!” I called out as I saw the Jedi enter the ship.

“Are you and the others alright? I felt terrible things while you were gone. Were you in much danger?”

 

[wiegeabo]

“Mister Skywalker!” I called out as I saw the Jedi enter the ship.

“Are you and the others alright? I felt terrible things while you were gone. Were you in much danger?”

Boolon and the others surround me and Artoo as the doors close behind us and Leia's ship rises into the sky.

"Calm yourselves. Please. I'll explain everything once we're under way." I turn to one of the crewmen. "Ensign, have the captain set course for Coruscant. Councilor Organa will join us there on the Falcon."

"Of course, Master Skywalker." I shake my head as he leaves. It's so weird being called that.

"Now, to answer your questions..." I tell the about everything that happened on the planet. How we were attacked by a Sith master and his two apprentices. As if there wasn't enough to worry about in the galaxy, it looks like we have another enemy out for blood. I also tell them about the attack on Fey'lya, and the accusations made against us. I also tell them how I plan to go back to Coruscant and confront Fey'lya about what happened.

That last part doesn't go over so well...

 

[NiteMare Shape]

After saying the goodbyes to everyone, Chewie and I take the Falcon up into space.

The Falcon and Luke's ship stay in orbit and watch Joren, Huc, and Mission race off into hyperspace.

"May the force be with them."

I flick on the commlink and connect with the ship next to us. Along with Winter, Luke's ship is carrying his X-Wing, some more of his Jedi apprentice, and the two droids.

"All right, Luke. We're going forward with it. We'll see you on Coruscant in a few days."

It takes a few moments to key in the navcomputer settings. Chewie growls when they're ready and, with a flicker of pseudo-motion, we disappear into light speed.

"I'll be in the back with Leia, Chewie. You know the drill. Don't disturb me unless we crash into a star."

He lets out a sharp bark. I roll my eyes and chuckle.

"You Wookies and your dirty minds."

I let his next comment roll off my back as I leave the cockpit and walk down the corridors to the crew quarters.

I'm sitting alone in the crew quarters when Han comes in, grabs me and holds me in a tight bear hug for several moment.

It's good to be with him after so long. Between his missions off planet, and the duties that Mon Mothma continues to push on me, it's amazing that we have any time to talk these days, even if only sparsely...and briefly at that.

He releases his grip on me and just looks into my eyes, and for just a moment I see a hint of that sly grin that I saw for the first time on the original Death Star.

"You were telling me about some big deal you were working on. So, what's the story?" I ask.

I'll let him give me his news.


Then I'll give him mine.

 

[Byrd Man]

​

I'm sitting alone in the crew quarters when Han comes in, grabs me and holds me in a tight bear hug for several moment.

It's good to be with him after so long. Between his missions off planet, and the duties that Mon Mothma continues to push on me, it's amazing that we have any time to talk these days, even if only sparsely...and briefly at that.

He releases his grip on me and just looks into my eyes, and for just a moment I see a hint of that sly grin that I saw for the first time on the original Death Star.

"You were telling me about some big deal you were working on. So, what's the story?" I ask.

I'll let him give me his news.

Then I'll give him mine.

"You're gonna love this..."

I spend the next few minutes running over my story. From meeting Lando in Nomad City, the fight with Fett and the Imperial forces. Then I tell her about Lando's info.

"Right now he's in New Cov with the two smugglers, in talks to bring them back to coruscant. They have the location to the Katana Fleet. Hundreds of Dreadnaughts on our side. The Dark Force under new New Republic control."

I let the news sink in before I press on.

"There's...uhh...there's something else I also wanted to tell you or, uhh ask might seem more appropriate."

 

[NiteMare Shape]

"You're gonna love this..."

I spend the next few minutes running over my story. From meeting Lando in Nomad City, the fight with Fett and the Imperial forces. Then I tell her about Lando's info.

"Right now he's in New Cov with the two smugglers, in talks to bring them back to coruscant. They have the location to the Katana Fleet. Hundreds of Dreadnaughts on our side. The Dark Force under new New Republic control."

I let the news sink in before I press on.

"There's...uhh...there's something else I also wanted to tell you or, uhh ask might seem more appropriate."

I sit there in silence, completely floored by Han's news.

The Katana Fleet.

The fleet had been lost for decades, and now through their contacts, Han and Lando have somehow found the coordinates...or someone who knows them. But how?

On second thought, I don't think I want to know.

I'm so stunned by this news that I almost completely miss Han's last statement.

I look at him, still in wide eyed disbelief.

"Yeah, of course...What is it?"

 

[Byrd Man]

I'm so stunned by this news that I almost completely miss Han's last statement.

I look at him, still in wide eyed disbelief.

"Yeah, of course...What is it?"

I reach out, grabbing Leia's hand.

"I was thinking this over constantly on the way to Rodia and I've been trying to find out the right word's to say..."

Voices from the past start to reverberate in my mind.

They're gonna execute her! Look, a few minutes ago you said you didn't want to just wait here to be captured. Now all you want to do is stay?

Marching into the detention area is not what I had in mind.

But they're gonna kill her!

Better her than me!
​

"I know we don't seem to see each other that much, both of us serving for the New Republic. But that's going to kind of change when we get back to Coruscant. I'm going to see Ackbar and resign my commission."

Look, Your Worshipfulness, let's get one thing straight. I take orders from just one person: me.
It's a wonder you're still alive.
​

"And I wanted to know...."

Afraid I was gonna leave without giving you a goodbye kiss?

I'd just as soon kiss a Wookie

I can arrange that! He could use a good kiss!
​

"Leia Organa....will you marry me?"

Wonderful girl. Either I'm going to kill her or I'm beginning to like her. ​

 

[Carnage27]

I sit at a table inside the Dreams, metal components and crafting tools strewn all over it. I got to work right away on my lightsaber. The crafting of the parts isn't difficult from the plans, but finding a focusing crystal will be the hard part. Not because they're overly rare, but because I want one from a special cave in Corellia.

I found a description in the archives, a blurb is more like it, saying that Corellian Jedi once used underwater caves to find their focusing crystals. Hopefully I'll be able to get to Corellia to find one.

A knock on the bulk head draws my attention, and I find Mission leaning against the wall, "Having fun?"

I smile back, "It's going pretty well. I'll need to find a focusing crystal soon, but other than that I think I've got most of the hilt ready. The focusing apparatus and power source need a couple more components, but they shouldn't be to hard to find."

"Sounds good. Hopefully I'll make it long enough to make my own," she sighs. I can feel her unsure feelings through the Force. I stand and put my hand on her shoulder, attempting to convey confidence through the Force.

"You'll be fine. You're a strong warrior, and strong in the Force," I say. "Just remember the little you've learned so far and you'll be fine. Control your emotions. Do not let fear or hate enter your mind, and you'll be fine."

"Yea I guess," she trails off. "I will miss my dad and the crew though."

"You'll see them, especially if action finds us as often as it does. Besides," I giver her a smirk, "I'll always been around, and no one takes my friends down."

"Haha, we'll see about that. We did do pretty well taking the Wookie down, though."

"Exactly," I chuckle as I place my lightsaber components away. "Let's go find Joren, get a plan of attack ready for Nar Shadaa."

We head to the crew quarters, and I knock on Joren's door, "Joren, you there?"
​

 

[NiteMare Shape]

I reach out, grabbing Leia's hand.

"I was thinking this over constantly on the way to Rodia and I've been trying to find out the right word's to say..."

Voices from the past start to reverberate in my mind.

They're gonna execute her! Look, a few minutes ago you said you didn't want to just wait here to be captured. Now all you want to do is stay? ​

Marching into the detention area is not what I had in mind. ​

But they're gonna kill her! ​

Better her than me!​

"I know we don't seem to see each other that much, both of us serving for the New Republic. But that's going to kind of change when we get back to Coruscant. I'm going to see Ackbar and resign my commission."

Look, Your Worshipfulness, let's get one thing straight. I take orders from just one person: me.
It's a wonder you're still alive.​

"And I wanted to know...."

Afraid I was gonna leave without giving you a goodbye kiss?​

I'd just as soon kiss a Wookie​

I can arrange that! He could use a good kiss!​

"Leia Organa....will you marry me?"

Wonderful girl. Either I'm going to kill her or I'm beginning to like her. ​

If the news of the Katana Fleet shocked me, this just about knocks me off my feet.

I look down at the ring that Han is holding out in front of me, and I just stare. Several beats pass, and I just sit there staring. I can see the look on his face going from nervous to downright terrified.

I try to say something, anything...put the words just won't come. In fact, it's a struggle to just breathe.

Finally, I look into Han's eyes...and smile.

"Yes."

 

[Byrd Man]

I try to say something, anything...put the words just won't come. In fact, it's a struggle to just breathe.

Finally, I look into Han's eyes...and smile.

"Yes."

I smile and wrap Leia in my arms. After a few moments of hugs and kisses, we finally break the embrace.

"I'm done, and from the way your face looks it's good I ended it when i did. What's your big news? Mon Mothma's got you running some new errand to a backwater planet?"

 

[NiteMare Shape]

I sit at a table inside the Dreams, metal components and crafting tools strewn all over it. I got to work right away on my lightsaber. The crafting of the parts isn't difficult from the plans, but finding a focusing crystal will be the hard part. Not because they're overly rare, but because I want one from a special cave in Corellia.​

I found a description in the archives, a blurb is more like it, saying that Corellian Jedi once used underwater caves to find their focusing crystals. Hopefully I'll be able to get to Corellia to find one.​

A knock on the bulk head draws my attention, and I find Mission leaning against the wall, "Having fun?"​

I smile back, "It's going pretty well. I'll need to find a focusing crystal soon, but other than that I think I've got most of the hilt ready. The focusing apparatus and power source need a couple more components, but they shouldn't be to hard to find."​

"Sounds good. Hopefully I'll make it long enough to make my own," she sighs. I can feel her unsure feelings through the Force. I stand and put my hand on her shoulder, attempting to convey confidence through the Force.​

"You'll be fine. You're a strong warrior, and strong in the Force," I say. "Just remember the little you've learned so far and you'll be fine. Control your emotions. Do not let fear or hate enter your mind, and you'll be fine."​

"Yea I guess," she trails off. "I will miss my dad and the crew though."​

"You'll see them, especially if action finds us as often as it does. Besides," I giver her a smirk, "I'll always been around, and no one takes my friends down."​

"Haha, we'll see about that. We did do pretty well taking the Wookie down, though."​

"Exactly," I chuckle as I place my lightsaber components away. "Let's go find Joren, get a plan of attack ready for Nar Shadaa."​

We head to the crew quarters, and I knock on Joren's door, "Joren, you there?"​

With a knock on my door, Huc and Mission come into my chambers.

"Yeah, come on in."

They both come into the room and sit down on the big plush sofa, not exactly something fitting for a Jedi, and I should probably have it taken out, but it's not my ship...and the sofa belonged to Kelsa's father....

We sit around discussing what had gone on at Rodia, Huc's progress with the construction of his lightsaber, and his hope to return home so that he can explore the underwater caves there. We also discuss what we've learned at the academy thus far, as well as Mission's fears of joining us there.

Finally, the conversation turns toward the Lightsaber Killer and how to tackle the job of tracking him down. We go over the briefings that Minister Organa had given us and decide that the place to start would be at the Keen Eye Cantina.

"...So I think it's best to start there. When we get there keep an eye out, I used to hang around there when I lived on Nar Shadaa. For the most part it's a decent place, but it can be rough...which you could probably expect from any place run by Drayga the Hutt."

 

[NiteMare Shape]

I smile and wrap Leia in my arms. After a few moments of hugs and kisses, we finally break the embrace.

"I'm done, and from the way your face looks it's good I ended it when i did. What's your big news? Mon Mothma's got you running some new errand to a backwater planet?"

"Well, not exactly."

I'm not quite sure how to say this after everything that's just happened, so I decide to forgo my diplomatic training and just come out with it.

"Han...I'm pregnant."

 

[Byrd Man]

"Well, not exactly."

I'm not quite sure how to say this after everything that's just happened, so I decide to forgo my diplomatic training and just come out with it.

"Han...I'm pregnant."

........wow.

"Heh...and I thought I was delivering the bombshells today...."

That's the best I can come up with, and it sounds much better than "Is it mine?" My hands instinctively move down to Leia's stomach, probing for any signs of life.

"How far along are you? When did you find out? Can Luke feel it since he's a Jedi and all? Jedi! I haven't even thought about that, can you feel them?"

I've had many titles in all my years in the galaxy. Han Solo: Scoundrel. Han Solo: Rebel Alliance General. Han Solo: New Republic Hero....but...Han Solo: Father? I has a nice ring to it and I might be able to get used to it.

 

[NiteMare Shape]

........wow.

"Heh...and I thought I was delivering the bombshells today...."

That's the best I can come up with, and it sounds much better than "Is it mine?" My hands instinctively move down to Leia's stomach, probing for any signs of life.

"How far along are you? When did you find out? Can Luke feel it since he's a Jedi and all? Jedi! I haven't even thought about that, can you feel them?"

I've had many titles in all my years in the galaxy. Han Solo: Scoundrel. Han Solo: Rebel Alliance General. Han Solo: New Republic Hero....but...Han Solo: Father? I has a nice ring to it and I might be able to get used to it.

"I found out just before we left for Rodia."

He's taking it better than I expected. He's actually still sitting upright.

"I'm about a month along. And, yes Han...I can feel them. I think...I think they're going to be strong in The Force."

 

[Rain Dog]

Boolon and the others surround me and Artoo as the doors close behind us and Leia's ship rises into the sky.
"Calm yourselves. Please. I'll explain everything once we're under way." I turn to one of the crewmen. "Ensign, have the captain set course for Coruscant. Councilor Organa will join us there on the Falcon."

"Of course, Master Skywalker." I shake my head as he leaves. It's so weird being called that.

"Now, to answer your questions..." I tell the about everything that happened on the planet. How we were attacked by a Sith master and his two apprentices. As if there wasn't enough to worry about in the galaxy, it looks like we have another enemy out for blood. I also tell them about the attack on Fey'lya, and the accusations made against us. I also tell them how I plan to go back to Coruscant and confront Fey'lya about what happened.

That last part doesn't go over so well...

​

The news is a bit frightening but I try not to show it. Mister Skywalker has spoken about overcoming fears in our brief training sessions. Still, I cannot help but worry about his wellbeing.

"Goodness...are you to be arrested, Mister Skywalker?"​

 

[wiegeabo]

​

The news is a bit frightening but I try not to show it. Mister Skywalker has spoken about overcoming fears in our brief training sessions. Still, I cannot help but worry about his wellbeing.

"Goodness...are you to be arrested, Mister Skywalker?"​

"I expect we'll all be arrested the second we touch down. But I'm the only one who has to go. If any of you wish it, I'll have the captain drop you off some where on the way. Unfortunately it can't be Yavin, Fey'lya knows about the Temple. But I'm certain there's a planet where you could get a ride to any where else."

I let the idea sink in for a moment. "Don't answer now, feel free to think about it. I'll be in my quarters." But I don't get three steps before Kiriana says she'll stand with me. Caed and Deena are right behind her.

The both glance at Boolon.

 

[Rain Dog]

"I expect we'll all be arrested the second we touch down. But I'm the only one who has to go. If any of you wish it, I'll have the captain drop you off some where on the way. Unfortunately it can't be Yavin, Fey'lya knows about the Temple. But I'm certain there's a planet where you could get a ride to any where else."

I let the idea sink in for a moment. "Don't answer now, feel free to think about it. I'll be in my quarters." But I don't get three steps before Kiriana says she'll stand with me. Caed and Deena are right behind her.

The both glance at Boolon.

"I...I will go with you, Mister Skywalker. I will help anyway I can...even if means a criminal record."

I do hope they allow gardening in prison...

 

[wiegeabo]

I can't help but smile at my apprentices. Half of them barely know me, and yet they're willing to put their freedom on the line for a cause. "Thank you all. I'm sure we'll be able to clear this up." Just don't ask me how.

 

[Byrd Man]

"I found out just before we left for Rodia."

He's taking it better than I expected. He's actually still sitting upright.

"I'm about a month along. And, yes Han...I can feel them. I think...I think they're going to be strong in The Force."

"Them? Are you talking about twins? Two kids?"

My face lights up. I know I'll have my moments of doubt and fear about being a father, but that can come later.

"And they're strong in the Force. The means they'll be Jedi, huh? Like they're mother and uncle and...."

I stop myself from saying "grandfather." I think Luke has made peace with the face that his father was Vader...but I'm not too sure Leia has.

"...and all of, uhh, Luke's students."
​

 

[NiteMare Shape]

"Them? Are you talking about twins? Two kids?"​

My face lights up. I know I'll have my moments of doubt and fear about being a father, but that can come later.​

"And they're strong in the Force. The means they'll be Jedi, huh? Like they're mother and uncle and...."​

I stop myself from saying "grandfather." I think Luke has made peace with the face that his father was Vader...but I'm not too sure Leia has.​

"...and all of, uhh, Luke's students."​

"Yes, twins. I mean...I haven't been checked out by any of the medical staff, but I can feel them. Two distict minds."

As Han asks about them being Jedi, I let the comments go. I'm not sure I feel comfortable with coming to any conclusions about their destinies before they are even born. That coupled with the fact that he almost slipped and mentioned Vader...My father, makes me uneasy. It was hard enough coming to terms that my father was the man known as Darth Vader...but to think that one or worse yet, both of my children could possibly follow in his footsteps is almost more than I can bear.

 

[Byrd Man]

New Cov

Talon Karrde and his former partner Byrdo were on New Cov for the second straight night, waiting for the person representing the New Republic to arrive. Karrde and his co-captain Mara Jade slept in their ship while Byrdo and his first mate, Fleshbag, were in their quarters aboard the Death Rider.

That night Byrdo had a dream involving him and another member of his rare species...

Where in the galaxy am I? The smuggler asked as he trekked through the strange swamp planet.

Byrdo, a voice called out. Standing in the muck, only a few centimeters shorter than Byrdo, was an elderly alien that looked almost like him.

Who are you?

Important my name is not. What I have to say, you will find more interesting.

Why do you look like me? I've been knocking around this slagging galaxy for fifty years and I've never met another one of my species.

An old race, we are. As old as the galaxy it is believed. Intertwined with the Force, our fates are.

Don't give me that load of dung about the Force.

Do you not feel it? Your skill at reading people, blind luck you think it is?

What do you want?

Reset your path, I will. Lie elsewhere, your fate does. Spend the rest of your days smuggling, you do not want. Feel it, I can.

Tell me. What do I have to do?

By you and only you, your answers are to be found. Skywalker. With him you will find the answers you seek.

Where is this Skywalker?

Give into the Force. Guide you, it will.

The swamp and the old alien fades away, leaving only a strange beeping noise. Byrdo snaps upright in his small cabin. The beeping in his dreams is that off the commlink by his bed.

"Yeah," he says as he snaps it commlink on.

"Karrde here. Our visitor from the New Republic has arrived."

"Let me throw on some clothes and I'll be there in five."

Turning off the commlink, Byrdo hears the old alien's words echoing through his head.
Give into the Force. Guide you, it will.

 

[Byrd Man]

"Yes, twins. I mean...I haven't been checked out by any of the medical staff, but I can feel them. Two distinct minds."

I can hear some of the uncertainty in Leia's voice. I reach out and take her hand.

"We can do this," I say firmly. "After all we've been through, child raising should be easy...although, I have my doubts. Whatever happens, though, we'll do it together. I mean, come on, we're pretty good by ourselves. Imagine what we can do together."

 

[Carnage27]

"...So I think it's best to start there. When we get there keep an eye out, I used to hang around there when I lived on Nar Shadaa. For the most part it's a decent place, but it can be rough...which you could probably expect from any place run by Drayga the Hutt."

I nod in agreement, "Whatever you say, Joren. This is your home turf. We're following your lead on this one. I'm going to go in street clothes. From the sound of the place, Jedi robs won't fly, and I think it's best to draw the least amount of attention to us as possible."

"You want me in my armor?" Mission asks.

"I think it'd be for the best. People aren't quick to mess with a Mando," I laugh. "Since people most likely know Joren here, Mission, you and I will pose as bounty hunters."

"Sounds like a plausible story," Dono says entering the room. "Void'ka, we're almost home. I'd finish up your preparations, and get ready. We'll be there within the hour."

We go our separate ways and I head to my rough quarters on the Dreams, and check my blaster, making sure it's at full charge, and then go over my vibrosword. It's in rough condition after the fight with Vindictus, but I'm sure it'll still get the job done.

I change into my civilian clothes, and head to the main compartment of the Dreams and wait for my teammates to join me.

 

[NiteMare Shape]

I nod in agreement, "Whatever you say, Joren. This is your home turf. We're following your lead on this one. I'm going to go in street clothes. From the sound of the place, Jedi robs won't fly, and I think it's best to draw the least amount of attention to us as possible."

"You want me in my armor?" Mission asks.

"I think it'd be for the best. People aren't quick to mess with a Mando," I laugh. "Since people most likely know Joren here, Mission, you and I will pose as bounty hunters."

"Sounds like a plausible story," Dono says entering the room. "Void'ka, we're almost home. I'd finish up your preparations, and get ready. We'll be there within the hour."

We go our separate ways and I head to my rough quarters on the Dreams, and check my blaster, making sure it's at full charge, and then go over my vibrosword. It's in rough condition after the fight with Vindictus, but I'm sure it'll still get the job done.

I change into my civilian clothes, and head to the main compartment of the Dreams and wait for my teammates to join me.

I nod to Dono as he heads back out into the main compartment.

"Yeah, that sounds like a good plan. But there's just one more thing you should be aware of. When we left Nar Shaddaa, there was a small contingent of Imperials stationed on the planet, and they were working with some of the local gangs. The Imperial commander on the planet used them as informants, and mercenaries....and I wasn't particularly popular with one of the gangs in particular...so stay sharp...this could get ugly quick."

 

[NiteMare Shape]

I can hear some of the uncertainty in Leia's voice. I reach out and take her hand.

"We can do this," I say firmly. "After all we've been through, child raising should be easy...although, I have my doubts. Whatever happens, though, we'll do it together. I mean, come on, we're pretty good by ourselves. Imagine what we can do together."

I smile, Han has taken this news much, much better than I had anticipated and he seems eager to take on his new role as a father. I should have expected as much, he is just that kind of a man.

"One thing's for sure, we'll make a great team."

 

[Carnage27]

I nod to Dono as he heads back out into the main compartment.

"Yeah, that sounds like a good plan. But there's just one more thing you should be aware of. When we left Nar Shaddaa, there was a small contingent of Imperials stationed on the planet, and they were working with some of the local gangs. The Imperial commander on the planet used them as informants, and mercenaries....and I wasn't particularly popular with one of the gangs in particular...so stay sharp...this could get ugly quick."

"Sounds like a normal day in the New Republic to me," I laugh. "Track down a psychopathic murder, pretend to be bounty hunters, get shot at. It's all good fun."

Mission joins us as we touch down on Nar Shadaa. The landing ramp descends and I look over at Joren and motion for him to go first, "Age before beauty."