Character
Fortuna Downs - Owned by Morné Karn
High above the neon haze of the Vertical City, Fortuna Downs now stands as one of Morné Karn’s shadiest - and most profitable -investments. The hulking corporate fronts of Ibex Shipping provide his cover. The track is just one more cog in the Blackpenny Lane Syndicate’s web of control over Nar Shaddaa’s underworld.
Karn rarely walks the suspended walkways himself. Instead he sends proxies, debt-collectors, and enforcers to ensure the track runs and - more importantly - that money flows. Rumors persist that some races are fixed, that certain patrons receive whispered inside tips and that those who cross the track’s management find themselves quietly disappeared into the lower levels of the Smuggler’s Moon.
Despite that, Fortuna Downs maintains an aura of prestige, as if you don’t mind risking life, limb, or credit. The track’s decks are guarded by low-level syndicate muscle, and the betting booths broadcast Karn’s subtle logos in flickering holo. The presence of so many high rollers and shady characters means that even Imperial agents make occasional appearances either seeking favors, intelligence, or a quick line on the next big money match.
Locations
Corporate Boxes
Protected by one-way glass, those placing big bets who don't want to sit or stand with the public drink, dance and send their staff to pick up racing slips.
The Stands
With a party atmosphere, people from all walks of life come to watch the races. They join long queues to place their bets or take their chances with unofficial bookies. After the races the area behind the stand is turned into an all-night open air music venue.
Mechanics
How to bet
You can place bets in the following way:
- Win - Bet credits and you get the payout if the fathier wins
- Place - Bet credits and you get the payout if the fathier places 1st or 2nd (half the payout of a Win)
- Each Way - a popular bet, it is effective both a Winner bet and an Each Way bet with half the bet placed in each
Neon Veil Wins Race 3
- Bet 100 credits on Neon Veil (3:1) to win → 100 × 4 = 400 credits
- Bet 100 credits on Neon Veil (3:1) to place → 100 × 2 = 200 credits
- Bet 100 credits on Neon Veil (3:1) each way → (50 × 2) + (50 x 4) = 300 credits
In your post:
Code:
Bet Type: Win/Place/Each Way
Bet Size: (Up to 10,000 UCs)
Race: 1/2/3
Fathier Name: NameSending Credits:
Donate your credits after posting to
Morné Karn
In your message include the #number of your post in this thread and the name of the character placing the bet.
Results
A D100 will be rolled twice by myself for races 1, 2 and 3 along the way. Behind the scenes I have a chance to win for each fathier. In my next post I will announce the winner, 2nd place (and randomly decide the final six however I feel)Races
Race 1: The Smuggler's Sprint
"First race of the evening, folks! Eight fine fathiers, a few missing teeth, and one with a repulsor implant he probably shouldn't have!"
| # | Fathier | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jetwhisker | 3:1 |
| 2 | Gravel Ghost | 4:1 |
| 3 | Rustfeather | 6:1 |
| 4 | Blue Sable | 7:1 |
| 5 | Tark's Trouble | 10:1 |
| 6 | Velvet Blight | 12:1 |
| 7 | Spine Dancer | 18:1 |
| 8 | Echohoof | 25:1 |
Race 2: The Blackpenny Classic
"Sponsored by the Blackpenny Lane Syndicate — don't ask what happens if you win too much."
| # | Fathier | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nova's Folly | 2:1 |
| 2 | Dust Ripper | 3:1 |
| 3 | Cinder Spur | 5:1 |
| 4 | Longshot Ledo | 6:1 |
| 5 | Starhound | 10:1 |
| 6 | Greasehoof | 12:1 |
| 7 | Morné's Mercy | 20:1 |
| 8 | Wispclaw | 30:1 |
Race 3: The Moonshadow Derby
"Night race, high stakes, lights glinting off the fathiers' bridles like stars. Just don't look down."
| # | Fathier | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neon Veil | 3:1 |
| 2 | Gravestone Dancer | 4:1 |
| 3 | Ionhoof | 6:1 |
| 4 | Rustfire Colt | 7:1 |
| 5 | Slipstream | 10:1 |
| 6 | Holo Mirage | 15:1 |
| 7 | Gutterglow | 20:1 |
| 8 | Black Orbit | 25:1 |