Sewer entrance The intrepid adventurers, after careful consideration, make their way towards the sewer entrance. Nick Stark tries to hack into the city security grid but fails and decides to join his companions. Khasra Fireclaw decides to stay behind and guard the ship.
They cross a toxic wasteland and upon entering the sewers immediately take out a security turret with ease.
Stark did manage to datasteal a map of the complex which they follow towards the surface
They cross a toxic wasteland and upon entering the sewers immediately take out a security turret with ease.
Stark did manage to datasteal a map of the complex which they follow towards the surface
The Baneling After navigating the intricate sewer system for some time, the heroes travel trough an electronic dead zone. Scanners and communication systems are jammed by an unknown source and a foul stench assails them even trough their air filtration systems.
A couple of corpses float around in the toxic sewer sludge but these are too eroded to properly analyse.
However, their cause of death soon becomes apparent as the group gets ambushed by a lone predatory creature.
Despite its massive bulk, psionic powers and deadly combat tactics, the thing is no match for the combined firepower of the group. Owens Sniper Rifle and Rancors Heavy Railgun take the creature out without it having a chance to cause the group serious problems.
A couple of corpses float around in the toxic sewer sludge but these are too eroded to properly analyse.
However, their cause of death soon becomes apparent as the group gets ambushed by a lone predatory creature.
Despite its massive bulk, psionic powers and deadly combat tactics, the thing is no match for the combined firepower of the group. Owens Sniper Rifle and Rancors Heavy Railgun take the creature out without it having a chance to cause the group serious problems.
Tayah Security Drones As the explorers venture deeper and near the upper levels towards the exit, they fail to notice some security measures which trigger a silent alarm and activates a group of security drones.
At first the heroes are dismayed by the heavy armour on these drones after a grenade seems to have no effect whatsoever and even a sprayed burst by Rancor only manages to disable one out of the six drones.
Yet a redoubled effort soon sees the drones to scrap metal. At the end of the confrontation, several of the adventurers have suffered wounds.
Finally the heroes emerge from the sewers only to be captured by the alerted Darran Security forces.
At first the heroes are dismayed by the heavy armour on these drones after a grenade seems to have no effect whatsoever and even a sprayed burst by Rancor only manages to disable one out of the six drones.
Yet a redoubled effort soon sees the drones to scrap metal. At the end of the confrontation, several of the adventurers have suffered wounds.
Finally the heroes emerge from the sewers only to be captured by the alerted Darran Security forces.
Verbus Dasha Protaus The adventurers try to talk their way out of their situation but the guards are on edge and not convinced, they escort the group toward a "waiting area". Stark and Rankor give the security detail too much lip and are locked up. However, by sheer luck the group gets picked up by a Darran Church official who is in need of mercenary bodyguards. This woman is Verbus Dasha Protaus who is in the city on official business.She's a Verbus (missionary) of the Darranian faith, Protaus has lived just outside of Tae for eight years, bringing medical and religious aid to the scattered rural settlements in the area. Her tactful speaking style and unimposing good looks have brought her the respect and trust of the community, CityGuards included, and she is capable of getting away with more than the average citizen because of this.
Not wishing to provoke an attack by either side in the current conflict she has decided to hire some "Dactra" (foreigners) to accompany her instead of her usual security detail.
Finally released, the explorers are given MercBands, that give them the legal right to bear arms and are told to wait for her at Bora's Bar.
Not wishing to provoke an attack by either side in the current conflict she has decided to hire some "Dactra" (foreigners) to accompany her instead of her usual security detail.
Finally released, the explorers are given MercBands, that give them the legal right to bear arms and are told to wait for her at Bora's Bar.
Bora's Bar A partially enclosed cafe and nightclub, Bora's is the most popular bar in the Porttown area, and a favourite hangout of Darranian well-to-do's who wish to impress extra-Provincial guests. The atmosphere is lax and cosmopolitan (for Tayah), with Darranian Church officials, common labourers and more than a few Dactra milling about and enjoying the show.
Service is provided by Tsorosian waiters. The drinks are not unreasonably priced, and the entertainment is excellent.
The heroes immediately start their search for a replacement part for their Relative Inertial Field Generator which leads them to find a Xxcha trader by the name of Tovi Dauschen. As luck would have it, Tovi is a regular of Bora's bar. And the group immediately manages to make an agreeable trade. However, before the transaction is completed it is interrupted.
Service is provided by Tsorosian waiters. The drinks are not unreasonably priced, and the entertainment is excellent.
The heroes immediately start their search for a replacement part for their Relative Inertial Field Generator which leads them to find a Xxcha trader by the name of Tovi Dauschen. As luck would have it, Tovi is a regular of Bora's bar. And the group immediately manages to make an agreeable trade. However, before the transaction is completed it is interrupted.
Tovi Daushen
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NeoLogus Ellagaer
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Underminister Driscol-Smith
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A sudden stillness falls over the bar as Neologus Ellagaer strides in, accompanied by his lofty companions, and walks directly toward Dauschen's table. Dauschen, seeing the trio approaching, quickly breaks off negotiations and asks the adventurers to leave him for a while.
They manage to listen in on the ensuing conversation: a certain Marshall B'toma has located Havenband, and Ellagaer has decided to send some of Dauschen's mercs into GeoSector 45 to clear the rebels out.
Next, the proceedings are interrupted again.
Underminister Driscoi-Smith enters the bar, spots the Neologus' party at Dauschen's table, and approaches He addresses the Neologus by his first name, and the two began speaking in hushed tones.
Again the heroes manage to listen in and hear the underminister deliver his warning to Ellagaer; "The requisition has been okayed, and the Imps are already on their way- should be here in a few days. I suggest that you do any necessary house-cleaning fast, because once the Marines cool things down the next step will be to bring an IID investigative committee in here- and you know how they are. Just thought you'd want to know ... "
The Underminister winks knowingly at the Neologus, and takes his leave of the group.
The heroes notice that several of the locals (mostly Tsorosians) are beginning to clear out- it seems that they are not the only ones who overheard the Underminister's message.
They also see the Tsorosian singer wrap her set up, thank the quickly dwindling crowd, and leaves via the back exit shooting a glance toward Dauschen's table as she goes.
They manage to listen in on the ensuing conversation: a certain Marshall B'toma has located Havenband, and Ellagaer has decided to send some of Dauschen's mercs into GeoSector 45 to clear the rebels out.
Next, the proceedings are interrupted again.
Underminister Driscoi-Smith enters the bar, spots the Neologus' party at Dauschen's table, and approaches He addresses the Neologus by his first name, and the two began speaking in hushed tones.
Again the heroes manage to listen in and hear the underminister deliver his warning to Ellagaer; "The requisition has been okayed, and the Imps are already on their way- should be here in a few days. I suggest that you do any necessary house-cleaning fast, because once the Marines cool things down the next step will be to bring an IID investigative committee in here- and you know how they are. Just thought you'd want to know ... "
The Underminister winks knowingly at the Neologus, and takes his leave of the group.
The heroes notice that several of the locals (mostly Tsorosians) are beginning to clear out- it seems that they are not the only ones who overheard the Underminister's message.
They also see the Tsorosian singer wrap her set up, thank the quickly dwindling crowd, and leaves via the back exit shooting a glance toward Dauschen's table as she goes.
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