Log Date: 5/21/98 Log Cast: Leia, Han Solo, Lanthazar, Morganna, Grathix, Kadgie, Penta, Machkeu, Addain, Engels, Adlerson, Erin, Athahk, Rabid Log Intro: For a few weeks now, Han has been putting in time to a visit to Caspar as he, Leia, Lando, and Chewbacca try to rally what help they can in tracking down Luke -- and while Leia, at the same time, tries to aid the Griffons in the crisis surrounding the Imperial threat to their space station, Pride-1. As many of Han's and Leia's visits to Caspar seem to turn out to be, this trip's proven full of tension -- and a call Han's just gotten from Mon Mothma summoning him back to Calamari has not put him into any better a humor, as he goes up to Kichnar Station in search of his wife.... ---------- You walk towards the beautiful KOS Gardens. Level 3 -KOS Gardens- The beautiful KOS Gardens take up a large portion of this level of the station. Meant to be an escape from the rest of the metallic industrial station, the gardens provide a relaxing place for the residents of the station to gather. Trees and flowering plants from Caspar grow in neat, tidy patterns in the center of the gardens, surrounded by benches, is the KOS fountain. Made of a tangled web of transparisteel tubing, gases from the surface are pumped through and lit from strategic angles, creating an absolutely stunning effect that has never been reproduced elsewhere. Gardners are busy cleaning up the mess of blasted plants and torn up vegetation. Techs are busy installing security cameras along the walls and ceilings. OOC Note: Type INSPECT/CONTENTS to see what else is here. -=-=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=-=- => Leia => Lanthazar => Morganna => Grathix -=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=- oreward leads to Level 3 -Residential Level-. Leia glances Morganna's way, her full lips finding a frown in their repertoire, then she makes herself more comfortable on the bench and begins to examine a nearby shrub. Han Solo's entry in the gardens is considerably quieter than the last entrance he made into this portion of Kichnar Station; of course, it helps that he doesn't have any armed Rodians chasing him tonight. The Corellian is clearly looking for something or someone, as he strides openly into the greenery, hazel stare making a steady sweep of the place. Despite his always emotionless and cold face Lanthazar can't keep himself from a smile (this time it being a bit more 'honest' smile) to appear on his face. He slowly shakes his head and looks around him before getting back to his work. He suddenly notices Leia at the other bench and stands up to walk towards her. The guards around his bench begin to move with him, still not letting anyone to get close to him.. The scarred woman sits on the edge of the fountain with a tired sigh as Grathix becomes otherwise occupied. She pulls a datapad from a beltpouch and stares at the lifeless screen, before frowning and returning it to her home. The lifeless, blue orb in her left eye socket flashes once and she stares down at the garden path for a moment, seeming almost.. forlorn. This human emotion lasts only for a split second, and her mismatched gaze finds the unfamiliar, yet loveley woman. Morganna watches her for a moment, an emotionless and somewhat disconcertting look on her face as she runs her fingers down her scars absently. Not having yet seen Lanthazar, Leia closes her eyes and murmurs something to the effect of, "Probably gutted the hyperdrive again and can't remember where each bit of putty goes," while her shoulders relax from the brief tension (wrought by disappointment). Solo lopes along the garden's main path, and when his search catches the distant figure of the Princess where she's seated, he promptly aims himself directly for her, apparently either not having noticed or perhaps simply not paying attention to any other sentients in view. Leia is either drowsing or simply blissfully unaware of anything but the sweet smells about her and the garden's naturally pacific mood. Her eyes are still closed, her body relaxed, but as Han nears, a smile begins to form. Morganna is seated on the rim of the fountain, she isn't within earshot of Leia, lanth or Han.. assuming they speak at a normal volume. She is watching the woman with almost a predatory glance. Lanthazar walks towards Leia and slows down as he gets closer and sees her eyes are closed. He motions to the guards and they avoid Leia's bench now including her in their 'area of protection', but keeping a polite distance from her too. Grathix plops the remains of his timepiece into the fountain. He walks over towards Morganna, a smirk dawning upon his lips, "That would be a most pleasant change of pace." He onc emore turns and leans by the side of the fountain. "But I suppose destiny had this fated," he says to her, "for I was indeed looking for you." Han slows his pace as he nears Leia -- and spies Lanthazar and his guards already en route to his wife. It doesn't take the Corellian long to catch up, and with dark eyebrows raised, he slides a glance from the tall being who's approached Leia to the Princess herself. "Evenin'," he announces by way of greeting. "You're late," murmurs the princess to her husband as he seats himself. Her eyes open, her smile blooming into full-scale pleasure at his nearness. She looks Lanthazar's way, then toward the guards, and one of her immaculately formed brown brows shoots upward. Morganna gives Grathix the kind of look usually reseved for those who have just grown an extra arm or something, "Why were you looking for me?" she asks slowly, with a slight hint of discomfort. She ignores the bubbling couple for the moment, which is probably a good thing for this dark woman, she is at her most unpredictable when confused. "I had," drawls Solo as he peremptorily parks himself on the bench next to his wife and slides an arm around her, "a little holocall to take care of." From the slightly aggravated set of his features, it wasn't a pleasure call -- but then again, Han's not scowling, so perhaps it's only a minor annoyance. He lifts his gaze to take in Lanthazar, and says a little louder, to include both Leia and the Admiral, "I can wait, if he's got to talk to ya." Lanthazar nods to Han than turns to Leia, "Good evening Princess,.. General.. " He looks again at Han for a second than addresses Leia instead, "If I'm disturbing.." he makes an indifferent wave towards his previous bench.. Kadgie enters the gardens from the annex. Kadgie has arrived. Morganna and Grathix are at the fountain, Leia, Lanth and Han are around a bench or two. "Simple," Grathix replies. "You have something I'd like to see, namely that grotesque plant of yours from before." e gasts a sideways glance at the woman, "But you asked for my name, and I shall give it to." He glances as casually about the area near the fountain, assessing who is within ear shot before speaking. Satisfied, he says slowly, "You may call me Grathix." Kadgie walks into the garden quietly. She looks at the plant life and then looks up briefly when she hears voices. Lanthazar Lanthazar is a tall (around 7'), thin male humanoid. His skin color is very light, almost white. He has a thin head with four hornlike protrusions emerging from the top of his head. His ears are pointed with long black hair behind them. He has a somewhat tusked nose, which looks oddly on his thin face. His eyes are black, wide-set and a bit protruding. His mouth is thin and little. His voice is low toned and he speaks usually a bit faster than average. He is wearing a uniform that is dark Naval Blue and consists of a jacket which bears stripes and inisignias, underneath which is a white shirt and a black tie. The pants are creased perfectly and are Naval Blue as well. On the shoulderboards there are an anchor and 4 golden stars set in a circle that indicate him to be Fleet Admiral of the Griffon Navy. On the left breast pocket of the uniform is located a golden pin that displays the front of a large Dreadnaught class warship that has multitude of griffons flying escort of it. In the middle between the collars he wears the Griffons' Iron Star Medal. Above the left breast pocket are found 3 rows of various certification ribbons and 2 medals. The uniform also has a cap that is brimmed and has the standard Griffon shield and a pair of worlds in its clutches. -=-=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=-=- => Protective Vest Leia lifts her hand toward Lanthazar, palm outward as she assures him, "No, Admiral, don't be silly...have you met my husband, Han Solo?" Even as she speaks to the Griffon admiral, Leia's fingers find Han's hand and holds it near, forestalling his departure should one be under consideration. Morganna raises her eyebrow and seems almost hurt, "Hey... snarlyplant isn't grotesque.. he's kind of cute.." yes, she has named her carnivorous plant. The scarred woman rises to her feet and she frowns, "My Ship is on Caspar though, because of the red eyed demon.." she stuffs hewr hands in her pockets and rolls her eye, "And if you dare tell me yer one of these fnarkin freaks that have fallen in love with me, keep yer paws yto yerself." Solo doesn't seem particularly inclined to move, no. He keeps one arm around the Princess's shoulders, holds her hand with his free one, and says mildly, indicating Lanthazar, "Yeah, we met. Nah, go on, Admiral, like I said, I can wait." Kadgie gets a surprised look on her face as she notices the amount of people in the garden. She focuses her attention on people and smiles a soft smile when she sees Morganna. Grathix's eyes follow Morganna. He smirks and says in response to her last comment, "That, dear child, is not an option conceiveable in this reality." He stands to follow her, motioning her to lead, "After you, oh, ruthless-one" he says jokingly. Lanthazar gives Han a small grin as he sits down in front of Leia. He smiles at the princess than glances up at the guards, "I've ordered that every of our officers must be given escort even against his or her will. Now I can't make a step without them." He grins again as he turns back to Leia and continues, "Have you any news from the New Republic senate? The situation here begins to be quite indifferent for us, I'm not sure in anything now..." Morganna rolls her eye again, and pulls her hand from her pocket, waving it off towards the entrance, "Good.. I'd hate ta have ta kill you... I mea.. I really want to kill something, but not you.. as annoyingly polite as you can be." As her eyes finally mark the path she is heading in, the scarred woman spots Kadgie. She smiles slightly, passing by the small bench party, and catching 'new Republic' to which she frowns, but says nothing, "hey Cousin.." she grunts. Leia gives Han's hand a small squeeze as she setttles against his familiar warmth, though her tone to Lanthazar is business-like. "We can promise you certain interest and would like to speak toward military assistance," the princess states, then, sighing, adds, "but no firm commitments are ready for you. I've asked Mon Mothma for a response very soon; I expect she'll have some answer from the Inner Council. I'm sorry for the delays." Leia senses, "Han_Solo tenses slightly against you as you mention Mon Mothma, but only just slightly, and your husband says nothing to interrupt your words to Lanthazar." Kadgie nods to Morganna "so what brings you here?" she asks as she shifts her weight evenly onto her legs and watches her cousin as she comes closer. Lanthazar shakes his head, "No problem, really. It's a favor from the NR to care about us." He tries to hide his sarcasm quite a bit, and he succeeds quite well. "I have big concers even about Caspar now. I've heard a rumor that Emperor Valak and my old foe Admiral Adlerson, oh pardon, Grand Admiral now.. , so they are coming here for a visit. It's really only a rumour, but I don't know.." Grathix walks slightly behind Morganna. He too hears the words 'New Republic'. Turning his attention to the source, his sight falls upon the gathered group a distance away. But its not the replendat beauty of the human female that catches his attention. Neither is it the individual practically blanketed by would-be protectors. No, his sights rest upon the third members of said group. He chuckles softly to himself and mutters, "Solo..." Shaking his head, he turns and follows behind his 'guide'. As Morganna stops to greet her cousin, Grathix walks up to the pair. He says nothing, though he unnervingly stares at Morganna's cousin, trying to recall where he has seen her before. Han Solo's face remains decidedly bland at Lanthazar's politically correct tone; if the Corellian senses the sentient isn't being entirely forthright in his expressed sentiments, he gives no sign of it. But he does also eye Lanthazar steadily over the top of Leia's dark head. Morganna catches a few more words on the synthetic breeze 'Adlerson... foe' a small smile traces her lips, as though she is laughing at a private joke. She shrugs to Kadgie, "Well, the new administrator certainly hasn't brought me back here." she snorts, "I detest that Sarian Bastard." The woman grunts, "I was just going to show him here my carnivorous plant that was given to me by a friend." her mood softens a notch at the mention of a friend, but the softness slowly disappears. "I don't think that the Empire would risk sending their highest-ranking Naval officials to Caspar considering the present climate," Leia ventures, less certain in her tone than her words imply, "let alone that self-styled Emperor. Valak should have better things to worry about." Penta enters the gardens from the annex. Penta has arrived. Penta walks in. Machkeu enters the gardens from the annex. Machkeu has arrived. Kadgie is standing near the entrance speaking to Morganna and Grathix. Machkeu enters the garden, looking for someone, then moves further in, when he sees Kadgie is already involved in a conversation Penta You see a male human, approx 20, with pale skin, black hair, and blue eyes. The upper part of the sleeves and torso on his grey tunic are black; over that he wears a lighter grey jacket, the sleeves and torso black as well. The black bands with the threaded silver above the cuffs show his rank as a Sergeant, the badge on his left sleeve is of the Bravo Company. He's wearing light grey trousers, ankle-high black boots, and a grey beret. -=-=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=-=- => Enhanced Armor => DL-44 Heavy Blaster Pistol Kadgie doesn't seem to remember Grathix. She nods as Morganna speaks, a soft breeze blowing in her general direction. Kadgie fights to gain some sort of order of her loose hair as she continues to listen to Morganna. "well this should be very interesting..." she doesn't finish her statement but notices movement and smiles upon seeing Machkeu. Machkeu quietly nods and returns Kadgie's smile, also smiling at Morganna Grathix points his index finger slightly towards the woman in the labcoat, "Dr. R something...", he says. "Yes, Ithink I visiited you in your medical facility once before." He glances form Kadgie to Morganna, then says, "But I dare say, I don't see the family resemblance. A blessing, no doubt." The scarred woman freezes as she sees the large cat. Now, not having been around Horansi for a long time has reset her xenophobia surrounding them. She snorts and looks to Kadgie, stating hurredly, "Um.. I gotta check my ship.. the plant.. damn, I need to feed it.. I'll see you around, okay, Cous?" she looks to Grathix, eye flashing, "Maybe the flower is fully out.." with that, she begins to push around Kadgie, and past Machkeu The scarred woman ignores Grathix's comment about resemblance. Lanthazar nods briefly, "Yes, it's quite unlikely. As I said it still should be checked out. But we can't wait too much. The Empire is still after us, and I'm sure about it. Even here. Strange things happened.. That's why we need this alertness. ".. he motions towards the guards again.. Machkeu frowns at Morganna's comments Solo's mouth quirks a little, and there's a hint of sympathy in his expression at Lanthazar's expressed worry over Imperial pursuit. "Yeah," he rumbles lowly, "been there, done that." Grathix nods to the Doctor before proceeding behind Morganna. "Well met once more, Dr. Though I would like to stop once more by your office." He looks back for Morganna, and takes hurried steps to catch up to her. Penta is standing by Lanth, with the other armored guards. Kadgie watches Morganna and shakes her head "ok...yes..now I remember yes of course youu visited me.." she then walks to Machkeu and nods to Grathix at his words before turning her attention to Machkeu "hello old friend." Machkeu smiles as Kadgie address him "hello" with that, he throws his arms around her in a big bear hug Morganna waves an idle hand to Kadgie, and steps hurredly out of the garden. As though suddenly catching Grathix's earlier comment, Morganna swiftly swipes a fist out to Grathix, punching him hard in the arm, "Watch it, pal.. I think I', the better looking of us anyway." she grumbles and steps out of the garden. Leia, rising with the grace that has long labelled her a princess, finds herself still considerably below Lanthazar's eyelevel and appears completely unruffled by the difference in heights. "Admiral, I'll do what I can and let you know when we have an answer for you. I'm sorry, but that's the best I can offer." Machkeu raises an eyebrow as he recognises a figure from the news reports. He whispers to Kadgie "Is that...? Grathix humors the woman by rubbing his arm in the region of her blow. "Unquestionably, inargueably," he retorts, "your looks are by far incomparable." With those words, grathix too, steps out of the garden. Morganna walks off toward the level 3 atrium. Morganna has left. Grathix walks off toward the level 3 atrium. Grathix has left. Solo, casually remaining parked on the bench, lets Leia rise. He doesn't let go of her hand, however, and idly runs his callused thumb along her palm. Somehow, he manages not to look bored at the diplomatic exchange -- at least not mostly. Kadgie hugs machkeu in return and then releases the grip and smiles "long time no see..." she then raises an eyebrow "is that?" she says as she turns her gaze towards the group, finally noticing them "yes I believe that is ambassador Organna-Solo.." she says as she turns back to Machkeu. Lanthazar smiles at Leia as he stands up and nods again at Leia, "Thank you very much. I hope you will succeed. Is there anything we could do for you maybe?" Penta looks impassive behind the armor. Not like you could tell anyway. Machkeu frowns and curses Machkeu releses Kadgie "I'll be right back" he says as he moves over to the ambassador "excuse me Ma'am... you have no reason to trust me, I know, but I think you may be in real danger... Machkeu moves towards the ambassador, obvioulsly upset "Excuse me.... Penta notices to leonine humanoid coming forward, and motions to the other guards. They block the being's passage, and Penta steps forward. "Sir, is something wrong?" "Your continued friendship is enough, thank you, Admiral," Leia murmurs, meaning every word. "If you need me or have questions, you know where to find me, I believe." A slight frown is raised on her soft features as Machkeu appears, and, brows lifting, she says quietly, "Excuse me?" Kadgie watches Machkeu hurry towards Leia, with curiosity. Her voice gently firm, Leia says placatingly, "It's all right, let him speak," as she looks at Machkeu. "What's the matter?" Lanthazar motions to Penta with his right hand to allow the Horansi speak.. Machkeu Before you is a large humanoid, with a black cloak surrounding him. He moves with a feline grace typical for his species. Under his cloak you can see the tawny jumpsuit underneath. His leonine face is framed by a large mane of reddish brown hair, that covers his shoulders. -=-=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=-=- => DL-44 Heavy Blaster Pistol Penta looks at his superior officer, and nods, letting the horansi speak. Machkeu continues on, frantically "Ma'am... I know you don't know, or trust me, but you are in danger." He pauses a moment to take a deep breath "There are three Imperial Star Destroyers and a Super Star Destroyer in orbit. I just arrived and saw them... Solo's features immediately turn towards the cool and wary, and he, too, rises from his bench, his lanky frame obvious beside the Princess's. Kadgie sighs and lowers her head for a few moments. She murmurs "I was afraid that this was going to happen..." she then watches the group and their reaction to Machkeu's message. Kadgie makes a slow trek towards the large group, following Machkeu's lead. "he is correct, Grand Admiral Adlerson is supposed to arrive in system. " She comes to stand next to Machkeu and puts her hand on Machkeu's shoulders, trying to calm him some. The guards step aside, but keep an eye on the horansi.. Solo's features immediately turn towards the cool and wary, and he, too, rises from his bench, his lanky frame obvious beside the Princess's. "Thanks," he puts in sharply, returning his arm to its prior position around Leia's shoulders. His gaze flicks down to his wife, and he adds roughly, "Looks like that's our cue to get the hell out, Your Worship." Machkeu frowns as he looks down at Kadgie Lanthazar's face suddenly frozens as he hears the news, "Talking about unlikely things.." He turns on his comlink and begins to speak... Leia breathes in and breathes out a single time each before saying to Han, clearly, "Let's find Lando and Chewie and get someplace safe as soon as we can. The system is big enough for us to hide, but if they lay eyes on the _Falcon_..." A shake of her head dismisses that line of thinking while she looks Lanthazar's way; he is, after all, at risk as well. Engels's just this elderly man on a bench, somewhere in the garden, don't mind him :) Kadgie watches the group and then steps aside to allow them a quick exit if it is needed. "They can lay eyes on her backside as we're leavin' the system, and we're leavin' right now. C'mon, Princess!" His stance and face and frame now radiating urgent awareness, Han starts moving, his arm still around Leia to propel her along with him, without waiting for her to offer an opinion on the matter. Machkeu frowns and looks down... then as if he makes a choice "I have a suggestion... you might not accept it, but it could work... Lanthazar frowns as he listens to the comlink, he speaks back almost angrily, "Why wasn't it reported??!... Was turned off.. Really. Full Combat Alert to the whole Fleet, signal Captain Rishar. All leaves deleted. Prepare the Harbringer to depart at once. All troops on Kichnar should gather at the Griffons Embassy.. over.." "Han, wait..." Leia says stridently as she is bounced along beside him. "What's your suggestion?" is the question sent to Machkeu. Penta looks to Lanth quickly. Machkeu looks meekly at Leia "take my ship... it's not fast, but you won't be noticed... "Sorry, pal," Han calls to Machkeu, glancing briefly over his shoulder but not breaking stride, "my ship _is_ fast, and there ain't no way in nine hells I'm leavin' the _Falcon_ here. Thanks for the thought." And with that, the Corellian is heading for the exit, hauling Leia along with him. Lanthazar turns to Leia, "Or we could offer a ride too, if you need.. " Machkeu nods "I understand... Penta motions to his guards, who allow his superior officer leeway to leave, but move closer protectively, hands lying on holsters just in case. Leia shoots a thankful glance at Machkeu as she tells Lanthazar regretfully, "I can't have you take that risk for me, Admiral. Good luck to your people, and may the Force be with us all." Having spoken those words with heartfelt fervor, Leia proceeds out of the gardens with Han, hurried but not panicked. Lanthazar turns to Penta and snaps his fingers. He turns to leave too.. [And very shortly, as he and Leia swiftly adjourn to the station's lifts...] You enter the Elevator. Turbolift -=-=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=-=- => Turbolift Control Panel(#5772L) -=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=- Out leads to Level 3 -Residential Level-. Leia comes into the elevator. Leia has arrived. "Well," mutters Han, as he slaps the control button, "looks like Mon Motham's call came just in time. Dammit!" [The Corellian escorts his wife as quickly as he can up to Level 5, and hails a shuttle. And as they make it up to the Hangar...] You go through the airlock to the hangar. Level 5 -Public Hangar- -=-=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=-=- => Economic Presence -=-=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=-=- => STARFIGHTER: Ghtroc Class 720 Freighter -- Chui Ieusi => STARFIGHTER: SubPro Ilyrian Gnat -- CFS Frunze => STARFIGHTER: SubPro Wanderer Mk II -- Flight of Fancy => STARFIGHTER: Sardakh Class 750 Freighter -- CCS Kuala Lampur => STARFIGHTER: Corellian YT-1300 -- Exodus => CAPITAL: AEC Modular -- Windrunner(#7311LXz) => STARFIGHTER: Sienar Lone Scout-A -- Anactorium => CAPITAL: Corellian Action VI -- Wild Karrde => STARFIGHTER: CEC YT-2400 -- Comet's Tail => STARFIGHTER: Corellian YT-1300 -- Typhos => STARFIGHTER: SubPro Wanderer Mk II -- CCS Keramisk => STARFIGHTER: Yacht Lady Luck => STARFIGHTER: SubPro Ilyrian Gnat -- Crimson Dusk => STARFIGHTER: Sardakh Kale-1 -- Vrii Olumdar => STARFIGHTER: Koensayr BTL-S3 Y-wing -- Huntsman => STARFIGHTER: SubPro Wanderer Mk II -- Dauntless => STARFIGHTER: SubPro Ilyrian Gnat -- CFS Kresta => STARFIGHTER: SubPro Wanderer Mk II -- CFS Windancer => starport computer => Transport Panel -=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=- oreward leads to Level 5 -Transportation Hub-. Leia enters from coreward. Leia has arrived. "What call?" Leia asks as she hurries alongside her long-legged spouse, half-jogging to keep up with him. "And you know how insane this is, don't you?" "She wants me on Calamari," says Solo grumpily, "and I was rarin' up to be mad at her, but under the circumstances, Calamari sounds better 'n' here." You press the call button for the shuttle. It should be here in 30 seconds. The Olumekar comes in for a landing and powers down it's engines. Leia counters heatedly, "We haven't found Luke yet, and he's not back on Calamari." Machkeu enters from coreward. Machkeu has arrived. As the shuttle comes in for its landing, Han turns to grasp his wife by both her shoulders, and pins her with an anxious, urgent stare. "Leia," he rasps at her, "how the hell are we gonna find Luke, if three Star Destroyers decide to blow us halfway to the Rim and back?" Machkeu walks across the hangar bay, towards a ship, thinking to himself Addain enters from coreward. Addain has arrived. "I'm more worried about the _Falcon_ blowing us halfway to the rim and back!" Leia's stab at rough, combat humor is useless but not entirely insincere; grabbing her husband's hand, she strides toward the shuttle, reminding him, "And we have to get word to Lando somehow. I hope Chewie's still on the ship..." Engels enters from coreward. Engels has arrived. The door opens and a tall being dress in brown enters from it. He mouves at a casual face and after steping though the door he remouves his hood to realve his "squid" head. He scans the room for a bit then walks over to a crate. Machkeu walks up the ramp to his ship Machkeu enters in a code and enters STARFIGHTER: Ghtroc Class 720 Freighter -- Chui Ieusi Machkeu has left. "Calrissian'll have three or four ways out of the system, I'm sure," Han answers, as he sweeps Leia up the ramp of the _Olumekar_ beside him. "And we'll find Chewie. C'mon!" [Up onto the shuttle, and then, quickly, down to the planet. But much to their alarm, Han and Leia discover that the spaceport is not exactly deserted...] You walk down the ramp and clear of the shuttle. Landing Pad - Union Starport -=-=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=-=- => Economic Presence -=-=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=-=- => SHUTTLE: CSS Olumekar => Rabid => Morganna => Wiyaana => Athahk => Adlerson => Erin => STARFIGHTER: Sienar Lambda Class Shuttle -- Sentinel => STARFIGHTER: SubPro Ilyrian Gnat -- Swiftwind => STARFIGHTER: Corellian YT-1300 -- Sable Fox => STARFIGHTER: Sardakh Kale-1 -- Firedancer => STARFIGHTER: Corellian YT-1300 -- Millennium Falcon => STARFIGHTER: Sienar Lambda Class Shuttle -- Hope => STARFIGHTER: Sienar Lambda Class Shuttle -- CFS Armistice => SQUAD: Caspar Guards - 6799 => STARFIGHTER: SubPro Ilyrian Gnat -- CFS Kalinin => starport computer => Transport Panel -=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=- est leads to Concourse - Union Starport. Leia walks down the ramp of the Olumekar. Leia has arrived. Leia and Han descend from the ramp of the in-system shuttle without alarm or panic; purpose fuels their pace, making them quick but not rushed. Morganna nods and looks towards the shuttle as it lands, her left eye flashes and she mutters hurredly into the link, "Them.. those two..." her voice is quiet enough that only people really close can catch wind of her.. imperial.. sentiment Adlerson nods as Erin turns, clasping his hands on his back. He starts off after her, walking at her side, not turning to look around as the ships and shuttles comes and goes. The entcourage follows suit, forming a long tail of people behind the two, the smaller alien close to the Admiral. The officer who was about to switch of the comlink stops, looks in the intended direction and pauses for a moment, then turns and heads to one of the others in the back of the tail, speaking softly in the ear of that Officer. Solo's left hand is firmly grasping the dainty arm of his wife, and his right hand is riding alertly right on the top of his holstered blaster. His expression is carefully neutral, and he propels himself and the Princess straight for the _Millenium Falcon_, even as his hazel regard flicks round the landing bay. Erin heads into one of the openings towards the concourse of the starport. Erin has left. Adlerson heads into one of the openings towards the concourse of the starport. Adlerson has left. Athahk heads into one of the openings towards the concourse of the starport. The scarred woman shuts off her comlink, eyes following Solo and Leia for a moment, watching them board their ship. She stands next to the dumpy YT1300 that is near theirs and she calls, "Hey wow, yer ship looks even worse than mine." Fortunately the landing facility is spacious, and Leia and Han can skirt some of the crowds to head for the disreputable YT-1300. As Han keeps his hand near his blaster's butt, so does the princess maintain a manual nearness to her lightsaber. At the called out taunt regarding the _Falcon_, Han Solo doesn't so much as slow his stride, nor does he bother to look for the source of the insult as he and Leia close the distance to the battered freighter's lowered ramp. Rabid moves into the crowds, slowly blending in. Another glance around and he smirks, taking a look behind him, at the now-departing Imperial delagation. Shaking his head in amusement, he slowly makes his way over towards the insystem shuttle. Morganna shrugs as she watches the par for a moment, then loses ingterest. Her eyes stare across the spacious starport to the concourse the imperial delegation headed down. She pushes herself off of her ship and slowly heads in that general direction, scratching the back of her neck and muttering, "Think I'll go to th' beach.." to herself Leia enters in a code and enters STARFIGHTER: Corellian YT-1300 -- Millennium Falcon Leia has left. "Go, go," murmurs Han to his wife, gesturing her sharply up the ramp before making one last sweep of his surroundings, and following her. Rabid has left. Rabid walks up the ramp of the Olumekar. Han_Solo enters in a code and enters STARFIGHTER: Corellian YT-1300 -- Millennium Falcon You head up onto the entry ramp. Main Ring Corridor (Starboard)(#678RntJ) -=-=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=-=- => Leia => Threepio -=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=- ft leads to Bunk Room.

ort leads to Cargo Hold. ore leads to Cockpit. tarboard leads to Landing Pad - Union Starport. Han_Solo enters Main Ring Corridor (Starboard) Leia barks as she hustles forward in the direction of the cockpit, "We'll never get this thing past three Star Destroyers and an SSD." You head around the bend in the cockpit corridor to the cockpit. Cockpit(#6362RXnt) The cockpit of the _Falcon_ is reasonably spacious as freighter cockpits go, able to seat four with ease, and some space left over between the two rear seats and the aft hatch. Countless control panels, including the hyperdrive, steering, and power systems, a link to the navcomputer in the forward hold, and access to the weapons systems, cast assorted winks, blinks, and tiny, steady glows across this room; before the pilot's chair on the port side is a computer screen, for navigational data and other information brought up off the ship's computers. Looking towards the fore casts one's view out through the cockpit's dome window, wide and sectioned off by sturdy metal arc and line segments bracing the thick glass. -=-=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=-=- => NavComp -=-=-=-=-=<>=-=-=-=-=- ft leads to Main Ring Corridor (Starboard). Han_Solo enters Cockpit Leia comes in from the corridor. Leia enters Cockpit "CHEWIE! We're outta here!" Han can be heard to shout out at the top of his lungs, as he catapults himself into the cockpit and then into his seat, hands already flying for the controls to power the ship into life after days of dormancy. "We're sure gonna try, sweetheart. CHEWIE!" This last, tossed over his shoulder, though he doesn't wait for the Wookiee to arrive on deck as he flips switches and controls. Han_Solo takes the pilot seat. The _Falcon_ rumbles peevishly into life, her awakening growl faltering once, but steadying as Han smacks a control panel, hard. Leia begins buckling herself into the copilot's position, settling in with the air of someone who has both been in this sort of position far too often before and also who is wary of the Corellian's escaping-or-else-damnit piloting skills. "I hope you put everything back into place or this is going to be one short trip," she states thinly. Flashing his beloved a lopsided smirk, Han answers back, "Don't worry -- _Chewie_ fixed her." At any other time, the Corellian might sound sarcastic; now, he's simply relaying his confidence in the Wookiee's repair skills. And at last, with a surge of power and a brief lurch, the ship blasts off into the sky. SF-3264 has taken off from P-9613 ___________________________________________________________ / Designation sector Range \ | X Y Z | |SF-3264 155 47 -85 0 | |CS-6660 1734 207 -174 1589 | |CS-8194 1714 227 -174 1571 | |CS-6000 1714 227 -154 1570 | |CS-3020 150 40 -80 9 | |CS-3021 155 47 -85 0 | |CS-4073 1500 -2200 2100 3410 | |CS-4333 1220 75 -50 1065 | |CS-8505 623 110 -141 475 | |M-8801 150 61 -81 15 | |P-1064 475 1200 -574 1292 | |P-9613 155 47 -85 0 | |SS-7199 1162 154 -138 1014 | |P-4794 1163 154 -138 1015 | |A-1826 1553 -2286 2153 3522 | |A-7486 6849 4422 970 8066 | |A-1325 -149 6125 -2180 6436 | |A-8944 2338 -4823 -1827 5613 | |A-6263 -4338 -615 21 4542 | \___________________________________________________________/ Leia, whumped backward into her seat, gives Han a scathing glare that turns wryly appreciative of both him and his unreliable ship. Then, as the _Falcon_ lurches skyward, she begins scoping space for signs of trouble. "There, sector 127, Han. Star Destroyers and..." For an instant the princess's cheeks pale to milky whiteness. "That's Valak's ship, Han." SF-3264 comes arcing up out of Caspar's atmosphere a small battered freighter streaking hell-or-high-water for open space. [Barely, just barely, the Falcon dashes into lightspeed. An Imperial shuttle, bent on tracking her, is launched from one of the Star Destroyers -- but does not manage to keep up with the freighter as she streaks into hyperspace. To be continued....]