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Outer rim
Star N721-X
Orbiting Echostellar Research Facility.
Crew:
34/34 - NPCS always free, yours to use in posting.
Round: 0/12
Tag: Eshan Vharros Eshan Vharros | Nos Voros Nos Voros
Named NPCs: Captain Hir Kasax, Chief Engineer Vrec Robic and Chief Scientist Pashene Gon.


On the farthest edges of known space, where the dying breath of a star could be studied in solitude, the station drifted. No planets, no bustling trade routes—only a vast void broken by the occasional celestial wandering. Positioned in near-perfect isolation, it stood free of most major gravitational forces, almost unique for scientific inquiry in the great expanse.

It was a modest installation, no more than twenty-five rooms in total. Laboratories took the lion's share, but there were also spaces for recreation, engineering, hydroponics, storage, and the necessities required to sustain a thirty-person crew for prolonged periods. It was not luxury, but it was comfortable enough. The crew remained in high spirits, guided by the steady hand of their well-liked captain, Hir Kasax—a Kiffar of calm authority. His Chief Engineer, the Mon Calamari Vrec Robic, was gruff but competent, a man whose work spoke for him. Finally there was Pashene Gon, the Chief Scientist, a Naboo woman whose gentle nature hid her sharp intellect.

Supply ships arrived every two weeks, keeping the station well-stocked. A small transport ship remained docked for emergencies, though it saw little use beyond serving as additional private quarters for the crew. It was aboard the latest supply vessel that Taiden had arrived. Ever an eager observer of the universe's quiet mysteries, he had sought out this distant place with a particular curiosity—one not just of scientific phenomena, but of the Force itself. Could it be perceived differently so far from civilization? That was a question worth traveling this far into the void to answer.

Taiden moved gracefully, a presence apart from the world around him. His traditional Echani robes immaculate, a pure white untouched by the stains of travel. They flowed as he walked, pristine as fresh-fallen snow. Clipped to his belt was his visor, alongside a small pack of research tools. His silver hair and silver eyes reflected the sterile glow of the station's lights, making him seem almost out of place in the station's dimmer corridors.

As he entered the central chamber, where the senior crew gathered to welcome the latest arrivals, he nodded in quiet polite acknowledgement. Hands clasped before him, the Kethborn bowed—a gesture of respect to all present. Words of greeting and orientation filled the space, touching on station protocols, living arrangements, and the nature of the work being conducted here. He listened, ever the scholar, absorbing all with quiet fascination. There was much to learn in this place, and he intended to unravel its secrets with equal parts patience and curiosity.

Game Rules and Dice
D20

1-2 A catastrophic event happens.
3-7 A serious problem occurs.
8-14 A minor glitch happens.
15-18 A minor thing goes our way.
19-20 A major boon happens.

I'll post the result in the following post.

Rules:

1) Round 6+ we get an extra dice and this table will get harder. Goal Survive 12+ posts each. More if we feel like its been too easy or want a bit more.
2) The same thing cannot happen twice in a row, pick the next worst choice, or better in case of a 1 or 2.
3) Dramatic license. If we are completely safe, or cruising it, I will add an extra dice till we are not.
 
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N721-X ORBITAL STATION
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Objective: Senate Presence Assurance & Morale Boost
Outfit: Senate Commando Armor [X]
Full Kit Deployment:
Squad Leader: Captain Nos Voros (Zeltron male)
Fire Team Alpha —
GAHA-32 Lionheart Commando Armor
Team Leader: Lieutenant Karis Vonn (Human female, Corellian)
Medic: Sergeant Lorne Vesik (Mirialan male)
Machine Gunner: Corporal Bex Jarn (Besalisk male)
Rifleman: Private Tash Renn (Human male, Chandrilan)
  • A precise and disciplined soldier.
  • BHSR-1 Service Rifle
  • Prefers coordinated maneuvers and works best in tight formations.
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Fire Team Bravo —
GAHA-32 Lionheart Commando Armor
Team Leader 2: Sergeant Jil Torvan (Togruta female)
Marksman: Corporal Rann Kyber (Nautolan male)
Heavy Weapons: Private Drax Molgar (Zabrak male)
  • Specializes in explosives and heavy ordinance.
  • ML-04E-GA Rocket Launcher
  • Often deployed against armored threats or for breaching enemy positions.
Rifleman: Private Cass Deren (Duros male)
  • Agile and quick-thinking.
  • BHSR-1 Service Rifle
  • Often acts as the squad's point man, scouting ahead for danger.

The Senate had a vested interest in the researched conducted on the Force in such remote areas.

In the interest of observing the results of the research grants approved by the chancellor to Chief Scientist Pashene Gon. A Senate Commando squad under captain Nos Voros arrived at the orbital station, the visit serving a dual purpose: firstly to collect data for a firsthand report on the status of the station, verifying that Senate funding was both sufficient for the research team's needs and that the funds were appropriately spent - a formality, by and large.

Secondly, the opportunity to run Zero-G training exercises was a personal suggestion from Captain Voros - granted only insofar as they didn't disturb the ongoing research.

Upon reaching the central chamber, Captain Nos Voros and the 8 heavily armored commandos of Rubrus Actual removed their blue helms, greeting the staff cordially, at ease and weapons visible but holstered. This was not a show of force, merely full uniform for the unit.

"A pleasure to meet you all, I am sure the Senate will be pleased to see the progress on the station here." Nos said with professional but politely earnest tone.

 
It was almost pathetic how much this mission—just a simple mission to a lonely speck in the vast expanse of space—felt like a vacation compared to Coruscant.

Eshan had grown tired of the same routines, the endless lessons, the quiet judgment in every glance from his fellow Jedi. He longed for more—for something beyond temple halls and meditation chambers. But he was still paying the price for his temper, and without a master to guide him, the Alliance had decided to test his discipline. Instead of sending him on a real mission, they sent him here, to some research station floating in the void, as if isolation would tame his claws.

The journey itself had been long. His quarters had been tight but sufficient, the rations plentiful enough to keep even someone of his size satisfied. But the real issue? No proper place to bathe.

He had done his best to avoid the stereotype—the Trianii obsessed with cleanliness, the one who detested filth like an overgrown house pet. But truthfully? He did hate being dirty. Every moment spent unkempt itched at him, gnawed at his patience. More than once, he had locked himself away in his personal quarters, using what little water was available to scrub away the discomfort.

At least he had been promised proper accommodations once they reached the station. That, and the fact that this mission would put him alongside a squad of Alliance commandos, made this whole assignment easier to stomach. He wouldn't be the only muscle on the mission, and that suited him just fine.

When the ship finally docked, Eshan stepped out alongside the others, his towering form wrapped in traditional Jedi robes. To the untrained eye, he likely looked more important than he was—a warrior rather than an untested Padawan still under scrutiny. That was fine. Prey always saw what they wanted to see.

His golden eyes swept the station with a predator's patience, nostrils flaring slightly as he took in the sterile scent of recycled air. His ears flicked toward the nearest officer, signaling his attention before his voice followed.

"Where are my quarters?" he asked, his tone carrying the low, rolling growl of someone who didn't care to ask twice.

The sooner he got settled, the sooner he could shed the ship's stale scent and prepare for what was to come.

Taiden Keth Taiden Keth Nos Voros Nos Voros
 
Outer rim
Star N721-X
Orbiting Echostellar Research Facility.
Crew:
34/34 - NPCS always free, yours to use in posting.
Round: 1/12
Tag: Eshan Vharros Eshan Vharros | Nos Voros Nos Voros
Named NPCs: Captain Hir Kasax, Chief Engineer Vrec Robic, Chief Scientist Pashene Gon, Jr Ops Officer Shivo Chro.

Captain Kasax extended a hand to shake Captain Voros's. "Honored to have you aboard. Any news from the core systems?" Word from the core was rare here, any news always welcome. Getting holorecords or messages from loved ones was a treat. Kasax's tone was the same for every officer or soldier presented, addressing the arriving group as a whole with mutual respect. "I've instructed my officers to provide full debriefings on our work to date and grant you all access to the labs and extended facilities." The gruff Mon Calamari Chief Engineer seemed less than thrilled about this, in contrast to the chief scientist, whose keen expression created a warm smile.

"Where are my quarters?"

A junior Cerean operations officer, Shivo Chro, assigned to help new arrivals greeted the padawan. She was pleasant enough, ensuring everyone would be settled in. The guest quarters were far from being large; space at a premium here, but they were serviceable because the chief engineer kept a tight station.

"If you prefer to rest, your quarters are ready."

For those who wished, a brief tour of the station followed. It was a quiet, uneventful day—an opportunity to rest after the long journey, explore research areas, or socialize in the mess hall. Engaging in Repulsor Darts, Null Hockey, or Pazack, unwinding in the tiny projection wall-enhanced garden, zero-g exercise and testing area, or gazing out at the stars in quiet meditation at the modest observation lounge where couples would sit for privacy.

As peaceful as life could be aboard a quiet station drifting in the void, far from colonized civilization, the evening shift wound down, leading to the smaller night crew taking over. Their arriving ship had long departed. There was no sign that anything was wrong.

So very wrong.

A cup floated midair. Forks pressed unnaturally into the floor. Movement felt strangely effortless, or sluggish as gravity became unpredictable.
A red light blinked on the bridge, communications were affected by warping gravity. Thrusters fired to correct an orbital drift. One, Two, Three times. Then a constant burn of fuel.

A dying star's gravitational shift came far ahead of its time. The hull groaned, shifting tensions across several decks. Especially where the emergency ship happened to be extended on a long limb, there was a loud crack as the exposed docking arm metal began to bend, rupturing, and an alarm followed a second later. Impossible to know how bad at this stage.

At the observation lounge, Taiden blinked from his meditations, finding himself weightless, feet lifting off the floor. Crew beginning to rouse from their slumber.

Facility Status:
Gravity is Unpredictable—fuel being burned to stabilize orbit.
Hull damage to be assessed. External Comms erratic.

Dice:
1-2 A catastrophic event happens.
3-7 A serious problem occurs.
8-14 A minor glitch happens.
15-18 A minor thing goes our way.
19-20 A major boon happens.

I'll post the result in the following post.

Rules:

1) Round 6+ we get an extra dice and this table will get harder. Goal Survive 12+ posts each. More if we feel like its been too easy or want a bit more.
2) The same thing cannot happen twice in a row, pick the next worst choice, or better in case of a 1 or 2.
3) Dramatic license. If we are completely safe, or cruising it, I will add an extra dice till we are not.
 
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Objective: Investigate Gravitational systems, hull conditions
Outfit: Senate Commando Armor [X]
Full Kit Deployment:
Squad Leader: Captain Nos Voros (Zeltron male)
Fire Team Alpha —
GAHA-32 Lionheart Commando Armor
Team Leader: Lieutenant Karis Vonn (Human female, Corellian)
Medic: Sergeant Lorne Vesik (Mirialan male)
Machine Gunner: Corporal Bex Jarn (Besalisk male)
Rifleman: Private Tash Renn (Human male, Chandrilan)
  • A precise and disciplined soldier.
  • BHSR-1 Service Rifle
  • Prefers coordinated maneuvers and works best in tight formations.
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Fire Team Bravo —
GAHA-32 Lionheart Commando Armor
Team Leader 2: Sergeant Jil Torvan (Togruta female)
Marksman: Corporal Rann Kyber (Nautolan male)
Heavy Weapons: Private Drax Molgar (Zabrak male)
  • Specializes in explosives and heavy ordinance.
  • ML-04E-GA Rocket Launcher
  • Often deployed against armored threats or for breaching enemy positions.
Rifleman: Private Cass Deren (Duros male)
  • Agile and quick-thinking.
  • BHSR-1 Service Rifle
  • Often acts as the squad's point man, scouting ahead for danger.


"Honored to have you aboard. Any news from the core systems?"
Nos did, in fact, have a data disc of updates that was sent with them. With a cordial smile, Bravo Leader Jil Torvan, sent datadisc upon the table.

"I've instructed my officers to provide full debriefings on our work to date and grant you all access to the labs and extended facilities."

While the Jedi that accompanied them seemed quick to rest, Nos was eager to get through the formalities, accompanying the rest of Rubrus Actual on the tour and Debriefings.

...

A thud and lurch immediatelty put Nos on guard. After the first inconsistent gravity ripple, Nos and Rubrus Squad activated the Magnetic Boots integrated to their armor and donned helms in case depressurization was immenant.

Nos spoke, voice now modulated through the armor, "Chief Engineer Robec, I take it this isn't a normal occurrence? We should perform diagnostics immediately"

Procuring his Combat Engineer Multi-Tool, he spoke with urgency. "Alpha Team, check starboard hull conditions and alert staff to prepare in case of gravity or air loss, Bravo team, same orders, port side. Keep comms active and report any issues Private Deren, wake and alert the Jedi."

Nos accompanied the Chief Engineer to determine what was happening to the station. "Everything up until now appeared to be in condition, any idea what's happening here?" Nos asked, not considering that perhaps the chief scientist would have a better clue.

 
Finally.

Eshan followed behind the Cerean woman, his ears flicking as she led the station tour. He hated these formalities, but his old master had drilled proper manners into him since he was a cub. A Jedi is always a guest before they are a warrior. Even when he had no interest in pleasantries, he respected his hosts. This time was no different. He used the opportunity to assess his surroundings, his golden eyes flicking over doorways, exits, and security placements—details a predator would need should a hunt suddenly begin. He doubted anything would happen, though. What would the odds be of that happening so quick into his stay? Maybe ten percent at best?

Luck was not on his side today.

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The Shift hit them suddenly.

Eshan felt it in his bones before his mind could register it—a pressure, a pull, like his body was suddenly too heavy for the deck beneath him. Then the station lurched, his footing dragged toward an unseen point. Gravity had changed.

The walkway beneath them softened, it felt like Tatooine quicksand, even his own powerful legs struggling against the pull. Eshan gritted his teeth, forcing his muscles to resist, his claws subtly flexing to keep balance. The Trianii's ears twitched, picking up the first muffled shouts from rooms beyond. Naturally sharp hearing detected the subtle thud of bodies collapsing, the clatter of equipment hitting the deck. He caught the scent of static and ozone, the telltale sign of systems overloading. His fur bristled, a deep, instinctual response. His tail lashed once behind him, flicking like a coiled whip, and a low growl rumbled in his throat.

Something had thrown the station off balance.

"Where arrre the main contrrrols?" His voice was a rough purr, the rolling r's curling from his tongue, edged with the snarl of a predator preparing to strike. His golden eyes flicked to the nearest officer, unblinking.

No one answered fast enough.

With a slow exhale, he forced his frustration down, clearing his mind. If this was an attack, their enemies would already be moving toward the controls. If it was something else—something natural—then the controls were their only chance at surviving it. Either way, he would meet it head-on.

His claws flexed briefly against the hilt of his lightsaber before tightening his grip. He reached out through the Force—not to sense danger, but to anchor himself, steadying his body against the pull of shifting gravity. Then, despite the resistance pressing down on his muscles, Eshan moved forward, pushing through the weight dragging at him, refusing to let this unseen force slow him down.

Taiden Keth Taiden Keth Nos Voros Nos Voros
 
Outer rim
Star N721-X
Orbiting Echostellar Research Facility.
Crew:
34/34
Round: 2/12
Tag: Eshan Vharros Eshan Vharros | Nos Voros Nos Voros
Named NPCs: Captain Hir Kasax, Chief Engineer Vrec Robic, Chief Scientist Pashene Gon, Jr Ops Officer Shivo Chro, Night Duty Officer Ishros Jant. Serana the Stations Computer.
Information: Level 1: Docking Bays and Hydroponics. Level 2: Bridge and Officers Quarters. Level 3: Laboratories and Zero G. Level 4: Rec Rooms and Mess Hall. Level 5: Crew Decks and Quarters. Level 6: Engineering and Power. Level 7: Cargo Holds. Level 8: Water and Maintenance.


"Yellow Alert Status, All personnel to their duty stations."

@Station

The crew were active. Though stationwide alarms were rare out here, the captain wasn't one for being lax when it came to emergency drills. Even at this late hour, people were moving to their posts.

But bad luck followed disaster. The crew struggled to grasp exactly what was happening—so sudden, so extreme, that no one could immediately comprehend it. Worse, the night duty officer, a weary Sullustan named Ishros Jant, had initially classified it as only a yellow alert. As a result, many were moving steadily rather than rushing to their stations.

Crew steadily began to run through the many more obvious checks. Artificial Gravity System, orbital decay, microfractures causing structural stress, sabotage, eventually the possibility of an exotic anomaly, a long list to work through before considering the star's gravity well itself.

On level 1 the emergency ship was still docked, but that was where the worst damage lay. It was extended furthest out, the least shielded or reinforced. "Warning: Docking controls offline," repeated Serena, the station's automated computer. "Damage to primary docking clamps, hull, and emergancy ship systems under review…"

Eshan Vharros Eshan Vharros : "Where arrre the main contrrrols?"

Amidst the moving bodies, some moving steadily, others struggling, Eshan might spot an officer from earlier, Shivo Chro, doing her best to reassure and direct those around her. If he asked again, she relayed that the bridge and the night duty officer were located on level two an upper deck. Getting there, however from level 5's crew decks was another challenge. She stressed that it was only a yellow alert and would likely pass soon, but there was a trace of uncertainty in her voice. People weren't moving fast enough for the situation at hand. Certainly not her, she was practically stuck in place and could barely walk, and needed a pull to get out of a rough spot!

Nos Voros Nos Voros : "Chief Engineer Robec, I take it this isn't normal? We should perform diagnostics immediately."

The Mon Calamari chief engineer was more involved in his work than ever, his large eyes scanning every inch of the docking bay damage. He was focused on reinforcing minor stress fractures, lacking a fuller picture of the crisis at hand.

"Seems structural," he admitted. He wasn't wrong, just incomplete in his information, and he wasn't about to jump to conclusions. "Could be a power fluctuation in the artificial gravity. Need readings from other areas of the station. If this is isolated to the docking bay level, we can repair or recalibrate. If it's station-wide…" He didn't know yet.

Rouse the Jedi, the commandos had ordered, assuming both would get notified.

Taiden Keth wasn't one to act hastily, overly cautious to a fault some might say. Floating mid-air in the observation lounge, he pulled toward the door, only to be unceremoniously dropped as gravity abruptly reasserted itself beyond the frame.

Brushing off his pristine robes to ever spotlessness, he exhaled slowly, centering himself in poised Echani calm. The message had been received, and he was already moving to assist. Having contributed to station and starship construction before, perhaps he could be of use?

His usually fluid, light-footed stride was now awkward and unbalanced. Running through shifting gravity fields proved an unwelcome challenge, weightless one moment, lead-footed the next. For an Echani, accustomed to moving with effortless grace, it was deeply unsettling, and he found concentration on the greater task at hand overly difficult.

Facility Status:

Gravity is Unpredictable—fuel being burned to stabilize orbit.
Yellow Alert. Crew unsure what is causing the issue, and not moving fast enough.
Hull damage being assessed, docking bay clamps locked, damage to outer docking bay arm.
External Comms erratic.

Dice:

1-2 A catastrophic event happens.
3-7 A serious problem occurs.
8-14 A minor glitch happens.
15-18 A minor thing goes our way.
19-20 A major boon happens.
Results in next post.

Rules:

1) Round 6+ we get an extra dice and this table will get harder. Goal Survive 12+ posts each. More if we feel like its been too easy or want a bit more.
2) The same thing cannot happen twice in a row, pick the next worst choice, or better in case of a 1 or 2.
3) Dramatic license. If we are completely safe, or cruising it, I will add an extra dice till we are not.
 
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More good news…

The gravity refused to relent, dragging at his body like an unseen hand pressing down on his shoulders. His muscles strained, tail flicking in irritation as he pushed forward, each step requiring more effort than it should. He had no choice but to tap into the Force, using it to fight against the weight slowing him down. It was like wading through a river's current, every movement a battle against something that shouldn't have been there.

Around him, the station roared to life—soldiers and scientists rushing into motion, voices overlapping into a storm of status reports and urgent commands. Yet somehow, they weren't nearly as concerned as he was. He had spent years training to control his instincts, to separate gut feeling from paranoia, but this wasn't just a feeling. His ears flicked at every frantic footstep, every strained voice, every metallic groan of the station fighting against itself. There was tension in the air, in the Force, but what unsettled him most was that no one else seemed to feel it.

At just eighteen, Eshan considered himself level-headed, even with the temper that often threatened to overtake him. He didn't panic—not in a fight, not in the face of death. But this? This felt wrong.

The station's intercom boomed overhead, the robotic voice announcing the status of the docking bay clamps as if they were just another mechanical issue. The crew could react however they wanted, but he wasn't so willing to accept this as just another inconvenience. His instincts screamed at him that it was more.

His golden eyes swept the chaos until they locked onto the Cerean woman from earlier. Unlike the others, she wasn't moving aimlessly—she was taking control, and that was all he needed to see. Exhaling, he reached for the Force, pushing through the heavy air with renewed purpose. He could struggle against the shifting gravity, or he could work with it, let the momentum carry him forward.

When he reached her, his voice came low, the words edged with something between a purr and a growl, his breath sharp from the exertion. "I can carry one otherrr and make my way therre." It was steady, but firm. His muscles coiled with restraint, his claws flexing briefly against the hilt of his saber before relaxing again. He was strong, but even he had limits. If this was an assault—or worse—he needed to conserve his energy. Carrying more than one would only drain him before the real fight began. His tail flicked once, a sharp punctuation.

"Come with me, orrr send someone who knows this ship." Not a request. A command. He didn't mean to sound crass, but he wouldn't waste time pretending this was negotiable.

A tickle in the Force brushed against him—a presence. He reached out again, but still, no reply. Even without an answer, he could feel them now.

No darkness. No corruption. Just....someone.

Whatever the case, he had more immediate concerns. Eshan exhaled slowly, forcing himself to stay sharp, his mind calculating the likelihood of another catastrophe so soon after the first.

Maybe… a .7 percent chance?

That wasn't terrible.

But luck wasn't exactly his closest frrriend today.

Taiden Keth Taiden Keth Nos Voros Nos Voros
 
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Objective: Damage Assessment
Outfit: Senate Commando Armor [X]
Full Kit Deployment:
Squad Leader: Captain Nos Voros (Zeltron male)
Fire Team Alpha —
GAHA-32 Lionheart Commando Armor
Team Leader: Lieutenant Karis Vonn (Human female, Corellian)
Medic: Sergeant Lorne Vesik (Mirialan male)
Machine Gunner: Corporal Bex Jarn (Besalisk male)
Rifleman: Private Tash Renn (Human male, Chandrilan)
  • A precise and disciplined soldier.
  • BHSR-1 Service Rifle
  • Prefers coordinated maneuvers and works best in tight formations.
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Fire Team Bravo —
GAHA-32 Lionheart Commando Armor
Team Leader 2: Sergeant Jil Torvan (Togruta female)
Marksman: Corporal Rann Kyber (Nautolan male)
Heavy Weapons: Private Drax Molgar (Zabrak male)
  • Specializes in explosives and heavy ordinance.
  • ML-04E-GA Rocket Launcher
  • Often deployed against armored threats or for breaching enemy positions.
Rifleman: Private Cass Deren (Duros male)
  • Agile and quick-thinking.
  • BHSR-1 Service Rifle
  • Often acts as the squad's point man, scouting ahead for danger.

Alpha and Bravo teams did as ordered, following the lead of the Chief engineer in patching up structural damage routed through Nos's comms, damage worryingly present throughout the entirety of the ship.

"It seems this is affecting the station as a whole, not just a localized instance. Is there an external factor that could cause this?" It was a question maybe best suited for another.

At the unsurety of the Chief Engineer regarding external factors, Nos sought out a terminal to consult the station's artificial intelligence for a detailed log of malfunctions.

Upon noticing the clamps on the emergency shuttle, Nos redirected Alpha team to secure the emergency ship, to ensure it is not destroyed or let loose, if it was stuck that would be okay for now.

With a datapad containing the Diagnostic readout, Nos now sought out the Chief scientist and the Force Users onboard the ship. Perhaps their sorcerous senses could pick up something the sensors could not.


 
Outer rim
Star N721-X
Orbiting Echostellar Research Facility.
Crew:
27/34
Round: 3/12
Tag: Eshan Vharros Eshan Vharros | Nos Voros Nos Voros
Named NPCs: Captain Hir Kasax, Chief Engineer Vrec Robic, Chief Scientist Pashene Gon, Jr Ops Officer Shivo Chro, Night Duty Officer Ishros Jant. Serana the Stations Computer.
Information: Level 1: Docking Bays and Hydroponics. Level 2: Bridge and Officers Quarters. Level 3: Laboratories and Zero G. Level 4: Rec Rooms and Mess Hall. Level 5: Crew Decks and Quarters. Level 6: Engineering and Power. Level 7: Cargo Holds. Level 8: Water and Maintenance.

Eshan Vharros Eshan Vharros Come with me

"Yes... yes please!" The woman accepted Eshan's offer with some relief, feeling as if she were sinking into quicksand. Behind Taiden's presence in the Force shone like a white beacon, marred only by the faintest speck of gray—a necessary blemish from a technique he had been taught.

"Greetings." He offered a humble Echani bow to both. "Where is the nearest access to the bridge or engineering?" His voice was levelled, almost unnaturally so for the situation. Traditional Echani body language spoke in ways words did not, every movement was important. His showed frustration twisting within him, his usual equilibrium off balance, almost a disability for his communication

"The main stairs or the maintenance tube," she replied, gesturing toward both. "The tube's a tight squeeze, but it's not a long walk, we're only a small—"

A terrible screech filled Taiden's senses even before the sound set upon them, cutting her off. He turned sharply. "We must find shelter...less electrical..." No time to finish fully. Less electronics, less risk.

Nowhere to hide.​

A wave unlike any other, a rolling blue electromagnetic burst from a dying star, expanding outward in a devastating pulse. Taiden rushed to the nearest comm panel, speaking into the static. "Captain, we should power dow...."

Striking, crashing over them, shields tested. A cascade of failures followed—shields collapsed, consoles blew out, and systems erupted. The lights dimmed, and the alarm croaked its last breath before the panel exploded in his face. He resisted the instinct to activate his personal shield generator; a moment's misjudgment would have cost him the device. Instead, he glided away just in time with minimal damage and reflexes honed over a lifetime, though his landing in the station's heavier gravity was anything but graceful colliding with the wall painfully

As the shock settled, electrical fires ignited. Panic set in. "We've got to get out of here!" someone shouted, dragging a friend along the ground. Exposed power couplings ahead a dange, Taiden glanced up to see if the others needed aid, they could assume he would follow or assist them.

Nos Voros Nos Voros
Meanwhile

"Rogue gravitational pull, collapsing fragment from the star, unseen body moving through the system, subspace disturbance disrupting our field harmonics. If its was just our systems failing, it wouldn't be this unpredictable." The engineer muttered something about requesting gravitational boots for the crew, again, for the fiftieth time.

"Astrophysics? Give me inertial readings, failing that look out a damned window. Is our relative position chan..."

Nos Voros's quick thinking was saving the docking wing, a crucial escape route. But the incoming blue wave barreling toward them, destroying anything tied to the power grid, carried further catastrophe as it crashed against the station like an ocean swell.

Explosions. Screams. Chaos. Nothing, including the escape ship was spared.

In zones of heavier gravity, shards of metal and glass turned into lethal projectiles as they crossed into lighter-gravity areas. The reverse barely touched anyone. A gruff Mon Calamari voice cursed over comms as he struggled to his feet, an electrical burn marking his cheek. His damage control team was less fortunate—one wounded, one dead.

The stations computer? No way to tell yet how badly she was affected; fate might soon tell.

@Station

Dim red emergency lighting flickered to life, casting jagged shadows against exposed power couplings. Outside, the unstable star seethed with red and purple plasma, its light dulling to an ominous blue, gravitational forces distorting the space around it. The bridge had to see it now.

Anything powered was overloading, either shorting out or self-destructing. Backup systems in maintenance might hold, but engineering was a different story. Many critical components were failing, and on the bridge, the wreckage was grim with a human cost. Broken screens. Fallen crew. And at his post lay Captain Hir Kasax, forever at rest.

Rest in peace, Captain.

Facility Status:

Many systems offline, anything that was powered is either damaged or destroyed. Urgent repairs needed
Gravity is Unpredictable—fuel being burned to stabilize orbit.
Minor Hull fractures, damage being assessed, docking bay clamps locked, damage to outer docking bay arm.
External Comms erratic

Dice:

1-2 A catastrophic event happens.
3-7 A serious problem occurs.
8-14 A minor glitch happens.
15-18 A minor thing goes our way.
19-20 A major boon happens.

Results in next post.

Rules:
1) Round 6+ we get an extra dice and this table will get harder. Goal Survive 12+ posts each. More if we feel like its been too easy or want a bit more.
2) The same thing cannot happen twice in a row, pick the next worst choice, or better in case of a 1 or 2.
3) Dramatic license. If we are completely safe, or cruising it, I will add an extra dice till we are not.
 
Extending a small bow toward Shivo, Eshan motioned for them to move forward, his broad frame shifting into a protective stance beside her. His large arms remained close enough for her to grip if needed, offering silent reassurance without forcing the gesture. They hadn't gone far when the presence from earlier surfaced again—stronger now, unmistakable. Taiden.

The pale Echani stood before them, rigid in his movements, measured in his approach, but his Force signature radiated power and control. As he bowed, Eshan's sharp golden gaze studied him, instinctively sizing him up. He could tell the Jedi Knight was someone used to taking charge.

Good. He could follow. For now.

Eshan fell into step beside them, listening as the others discussed their next course of action. Though he remained silent, he couldn't ignore the twinge of unease curling in his chest. After spending most of his life on Coruscant, the sheer unpredictability of real space, real war, real danger was overwhelming. He wasn't supposed to be alone out here. He was supposed to have a master guiding him, teaching him, anchoring him. This had started as a test—but it was becoming something far more.

Then it hit—like a star cruiser slamming into durasteel.

First came the screech. Ear-splitting. Deafening. His sensitive hearing turned the sound into a physical pain, like claws raking against his skull. His tail lashed violently as his ears flattened instinctively, his body fighting to block out the assault. Then, the wave of energy.

His vision blurred, his world swallowed in a flash of searing white light. Eshan stumbled back, instinctively raising an arm to shield his too-sensitive eyes, but it was too late. His ears registered only ringing, his balance thrown completely off. Through the haze, he saw Taiden moving, dodging something—but Eshan had no chance to react.

The explosion ripped through metal, the heavy gravity amplifying the damage. The station's infrastructure turned into tiny, lethal razors, slicing through the air at unnatural speed. Shrapnel tore through the corridor, metal shards cutting deep into exposed flesh.

Pain. He felt pain—but not enough to stop him.

The larger piece that grazed his arm sent a hot sting through his body, blood seeping into the fabric of his robes, but he ignored it. It hadn't hit an artery—he was still standing, still breathing. The smaller shards, though, were a constant sharp annoyance, stinging like biting insects, but adrenaline burned through the discomfort.

His vision flickered—dark, then light, then dark again. The world was still ringing, his ears still pulsing with the aftershock of the blast. Through the haze, he focused on movement. On scent. On survival.

I am not dying here.

His vision cleared first, blurry outlines sharpening into recognizable shapes. His hearing was slower to return, the deep, endless ringing still dulling everything around him. But then he saw her. Shivo was down. Bleeding. More than him. His jaw tightened as his gaze flicked between her and Taiden. His nose flared as he spoke, voice steady but tinged with exertion.

"We must get herrr fixed." He exhaled sharply, his chest rising and falling with controlled breaths, the rolling r's slipping into his words, deeper than before. He could feel the Jedi's concern, the urge to help both of them—but there was no time for that. His injuries were surface wounds. Hers weren't.

"I will be fine." His tail flicked behind him, his posture still strong despite the blood on his arm. This wasn't about them. Their duty was to protect the station.

And he wasn't about to fail.

Taiden Keth Taiden Keth Nos Voros Nos Voros
 

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