STAR WARS: The Moon Swing Chronicles

CHAPTER 1 - EPISODE 2

Tatooine Manhunt

SUMMARY:

After arriving at the “Home” Fleet, the members of Mission Group Alpha are called upon by Fakir Sector Command to escort a crate of credits to the space station of Kween in the distant Arkanis Sector. During the mission however, the members of Mission Group Alpha are sucked into a plot to murder the long thought dead Old Republic Admiral – Adar Talon. The plot takes the members of Mission Group Alpha to the desert world of Tatooine where they will race against the imminent arrival of an Imperial Star Destroyer, and where they will come face to face with the most notorious bounty hunters in the galaxy…

STORY:

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wordspacer-astro.jpgEvent: Hyperspace (The Moon Swing) [ x1 ]
wordspacer-astro.jpgJourney: “Home” (K-360-0116) » Fassuva (J-360-0402)
wordspacer-astro.jpgTime Taken: 1 day 8 hours
wordspacer-astro.jpgG.S.Date/Time: 0000 – 35:02:18
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Event: After a quick stop-over to replenish supplies before the next long jump, the group travel to Kween Space Station to complete their mission
Time Taken: 3 hours
G.S.Date/Time: 0300 – 35:02:18
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wordspacer-astro.jpgEvent: Hyperspace (The Moon Swing) [ x1 ]
wordspacer-astro.jpgJourney: Fassuva (J-360-0402) » Kween (I-360-0415)
wordspacer-astro.jpgTime Taken: 7 days 15 hours
wordspacer-astro.jpgG.S.Date/Time: 1800 – 35:02:33
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Event: The group arrives at Kween, and dock at bay 53-2
Time Taken: 1 hour
G.S.Date/Time: 1900 – 35:02:33
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Event: The group investigates the station, while waiting to be contacted.
Time Taken: 1 hour
G.S.Date/Time: 2000 – 35:02:33
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Event: While investigating, the group happen upon an Imperial Officer, surrounded by a squad of Imperial Naval Troops all standing over what appeared to be a dead body. The Officer orders his men to attack. Just as the combat begins, Gan notices a Bounty Hunter dressed in Mandalorian Battle Armour, standing at a doorway at the far end of the corridor. Suddenly the door closes allowing the Hunter to escape. The group engages the Imperials. The group emerges victorious. The group quickly check the bodies of the Imperials before hiding them in a garbage chute. In the meantime, Daurek and Karahaa examine the dead woman’s body. The body is soon identified as that of a rebel agent by the name of Dana. Upon further examination, Karahaa finds a dart sticking out of Dana’s neck. Karahaa takes the dart to be examined later. The group then find a data-pad. Upon examination the information in the data-pad, they find that it reveals a possible location of Adar Tallon, a famous Old Republic Tactician who was thought to have been killed may years before. The information also states that the mission to find Adar Tallon is to over-ride any other missions. The group then cautiously make their way back to the Moon Swing and soon leave the Kween Space Station. The group then enters hyperspace to travel to Tatooine.
Time Taken: 1 hour
G.S.Date/Time: 2100 – 35:02:33
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wordspacer-astro.jpgEvent: Hyperspace (The Moon Swing) [ x1 ]
wordspacer-astro.jpgJourney: Kween (I-360-0415) » Tatooine (I-359-1215)
wordspacer-astro.jpgTime Taken: 22 hours
wordspacer-astro.jpgG.S.Date/Time: 1900 – 35:02:34
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Event: The group arrives at Tatooine mid-morning, Tatooine time. The group finds that the starship traffic above Tatooine is very heavy, and it takes some time before the group is allowed to land.
Time Taken: 3 hours
G.S.Date/Time: 2200 (0900 Ta.T.) – 35:02:34
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Event: Upon arrival, the group speaks with the customs Inspector Putten Beatus. Beatus is paid by Daurek, and the group continues into Mos Eisley. The group then explores Mos Eisley. During exploration, the group interacts with the locals while visiting numerous places in the Space-Port.
» Gan Jan-Ru and Troy went to a store called Starport Speeders to see about hiring a speeder. They find that the prices are exorbitant, and so left. While they were there, they also notice a good-looking female Bounty Hunter hiring a speeder to which they do not take much notice (later found to be Zardra).
» Karahaa and Tanlee wrestle with the street corner preacher (who annoyed them earlier on) after he surprises them.
» The group has a run-in with Akkik (Jawa) and Gorrt (Gammorean) in the General Store. Both are found to be the heavies for Jabba the Hutt in Mos Eisley. The two try to intimidate the owners, the Lups, only to be removed from the premises by the group
Time Taken: 4 hours
G.S.Date/Time: 0200 (1300 Ta.T.) – 35:02:35
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Event: The group finds clues to the whereabouts of Talon:
» First they find that there had been a number of settlements that had been sold about the time of Talon’s death (Tusken Fort, Lank’s Farm and land sold to Sedi Fisk).
» Secondly, Heff (one of the surviving first settlers of Tatooine) had been killed. Upon investigation, the group finds that the cause of death was by a poison dart, which was sticking into his neck.
» When in the Cantina, the group speaks with an old drunken near human female, Edu Han, who tells them that Labria (a local info-merchant – and drunk) may be able to give them more clues.
» The group also observe a bounty hunter registry, run by the bounty hunter, Puggles Trodd. Gan Jan-Ru goes to register in an attempt to find more information, but decides against registering.
» During this time, Ledala beats “Lobster-Head” in game of Lum Guzzling.
Time Taken: 3 hours
G.S.Date/Time: 0500 (1600 Ta.T.) – 35:02:35
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Event: The group returns to the Cantina to meet with Labria. Labria is taken by the group back to the Moon Swing, with a bit of conning (and a few ales). Labria tells them to meet with him at Tower Ridge, at the old transmission tower, with the water silo attached. 2 hours
Time Taken: 2 hours
G.S.Date/Time: 0700 (1800 Ta.T.) – 35:02:35
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Event: The group waits until second twilight and then goes to the old tower. Upon arrival, the group meets Labria who says that he would have to leave, and that Slag Flats is inside to tower. The group then goes inside while Troy and Ledala remain outside. Inside they find Slag and two henchmen dead. They also find a dart sticking in Slag’s neck. Suddenly, the front doors close and automatically magnetically seal, as water begins to fill the interior. Karahaa and Gan Jan-Ru work together to open a door in the silo and the group escapes death, while outside, Ledala notices a SoroSuub Chew (chocolate bar) near the control room. After escaping, the group sees a group of bounty hunters drive off into the distance in a land-speeder. The group returns to Mos Eisley.
Time Taken: 1 hour
G.S.Date/Time: 0800 (1900 Ta.T.) – 35:02:35
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Event: The group is contacted by Labria who says that Old Arno wants a meeting with the group, and will be at the Cantina later in the evening. Old Arno then tells the group that he was not responsible for what happened at the old tower. He also tells them that all he did was pass on what he was told.
Time Taken: 2 hours
G.S.Date/Time: 1000 (2100 Ta.T.) – 35:02:35
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Event:
The group goes to the cantina. The group is ambushed by Bounty Hunters with the help of a well-paid Labria. The group defeats the bounty hunters and is contacted by Old Arno. He tells them he will be able to help guide the group to Lank’s Farm, Fort Tusken and Sedi Fisk’s Desert Manor in the search for Tallon. The group then goes to the Souvenir Shop and finds that it has been attacked. Tanlee breaks the shop’s security lock and gets into the shop. Tebbi, a rabbit type alien confronts the group. Old Arno convinces her that the group are friends and are looking for Tallon. The group stays at Tebbi’s over night. The next morning the group finds that all the Hunters are gone and that they have all gone into the desert.
Time Taken: 9 hours
G.S.Date/Time: 1900 (0700 Ta.T.) – 35:02:35
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Event: The group hires an old Skiff to travel into the desert. The group then goes, with Old Arno as a guide, into the desert.
Time Taken: 4 hours
G.S.Date/Time: 2300 (1100 Ta.T.)
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Event: The group sees a battle with Bounty Hunters and Krayt Dragons. The group avoids the battle, and goes to Sedi Fisk’s manor.
Time Taken: 6 hours
G.S.Date/Time: 0300 (1700Ta.T.) – 35:03:01
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Event: When the group arrives at Sedi Fisk’s manor, they find that it has been abandoned for some time and is infested with Womp Rats. The group leaves.
Time Taken: 1 hour
G.S.Date/Time: 0400 (1800 Ta.T.)
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Event: The group decides that they will continue into the night to catch up with, or get a lead on the Bounty Hunters. The group keeps travelling into the night and finds Lank’s Farm. A small girl, Reen, is found here, after shooting at the group.
Time Taken: 9 hours
G.S.Date/Time: 1300 (0400 Ta.T.)
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Event: Reen tells the group that a man in shinning armour came and killed all of the residents. The group takes care of the child. Old Arno gives the group directions and offers to take Reen to Mos Eisley. The group agrees that they should stay together, and everybody, except Old Arno continues to the “barrier”. The group then goes towards Tusken Fort. As they approach the “barrier” they observe 3 cairns made of armour (possibly bounty hunter armour). As the group enters the pass they encounter a Bantha stampede. The group avoids any casualties, but is then attacked by Sandpeople. The group defeats the Sandpeople, and continue on to Fort Tusken.
Time Taken: 2 hours
G.S.Date/Time: 1500 (0600 Ta.T.)
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Event: The group attempts to enter Fort Tusken by stealth. Most of the group get to the Fort successfully. Tallon’s mercenaries fire on the group. Karahaa, the Wookiee climbs the tower and attacks Jungen (who she mistakes for a Bounty Hunter), and throws him out of the tower. As a result, Jungen is killed. Once inside the Fort, the group finds Tallon and his wife Kay. A short battle takes place after Quist (on old friend of Tallon’s) reveals his hidden agenda. A number of Bounty Hunters also reveal themselves at this time. In the battle, Quist, Puggles Trodd, 5 other Bounty Hunters, and Shrike are killed. Jodo Kast is knocked unconscious, and taken prisoner by Gan Jan-Ru. Zardra escapes with a Bounty Hunter. During the battle, a fire is started in Tusken Fort. The fire eventually engulfs the entire fort, leaving no trace of Tallon’s occupation of the fort. The group survives as does Tallon, and his wife.
Time Taken: 1 hour
G.S.Date/Time: 1600 (0700 Ta.T.)
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Event: After resting a recuperating, Ledala and Troy take the borrowed Skiff back to Mos Eisley and return with the Moon Swing. The rest of the group takes Tallon’s modified Z-95 Headhunters. Tebbi decides that she wants to join the Rebellion and Reen also goes with the group to “Home”.
Time Taken: 9 hours
G.S.Date/Time: 0100 (1600 Ta.T.) – 35:03:02
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Event: The group then leaves Tatooine for the safety of a rebel outpost on Repua.
Time Taken: 1 hour
G.S.Date/Time: 0300 (1700 Ta.T.) – 35:03:02
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wordspacer-astro.jpgEvent: Hyperspace (The Moon Swing) [ x1 ]
wordspacer-astro.jpgJourney: Tatooine (I-359-1215) » Repua (I-359-1406)
wordspacer-astro.jpgTime Taken: 2 days 5 hours
wordspacer-astro.jpgG.S.Date/Time: 0700 – 35:03:04
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Event: Upon arrival, the group make contact with the Rebel Cell and advise them that they have rescued Adar Tallon. The members of the resistance cell send a team to break into the Imperial communications centre to send a boosted message to the “Home” Fleet alerting them to Mission Group Alpha’s find. After waiting for a short time, the members of Mission Group Alpha leave Repua for the Orman-Cue system.
Time Taken: 2 days 5 hours
G.S.Date/Time: 1200 – 35:03:06
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wordspacer-astro.jpgEvent: Hyperspace (The Moon Swing) [ x1 ]
wordspacer-astro.jpgJourney: Repua (I-359-1406) » Orman-Cue (J-360-0911)
wordspacer-astro.jpgTime Taken: 3 days
wordspacer-astro.jpgG.S.Date/Time: 1200 – 35:03:09
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Event: Upon arrival at Orman-Cue, the group quickly plots their course to the rendezvous point that was sent to the “Home” Fleet from Repua.
Time Taken: 1 hour
G.S.Date/Time: 1300 – 35:03:09
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wordspacer-astro.jpgEvent: Hyperspace (The Moon Swing) [ x1 ]
wordspacer-astro.jpgJourney: Orman-Cue (J-360-0911) » “Home” (J-360-1302)
wordspacer-astro.jpgTime Taken: 2 days 6 hours
wordspacer-astro.jpgG.S.Date/Time: 1900 – 35:03:11
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Event: The Moon Swing arrives at the requested coordinates. The group finds the fleet hidden in the outer edges of Tysoon’s Barrier Nebula. The group boards “Home” with Adar Talon, and his wife. General Romilar, an old friend of Talon’s, greets Adar. Gan Jan-Ru collects the bounty of Jodo Kast who was also brought on board, after being captured at Fort Tusken. For the protection of Talon, General Romilar orders the “Home” fleet to jump to new coordinates near the Deagn Gas Clouds, while still maintaining a full alert.
Time Taken: 3 hours
G.S.Date/Time: 2200 – 35:03:11
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wordspacer-astro.jpgEvent: During the hyperspace journey, a short ceremony
wordspacer-astro.jpgtakes place where each member of Mission Group Alpha
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wordspacer-astro.jpgand his family. After the ceremony, the group takes some
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wordspacer-astro.jpgJourney: “Home” (J-360-1302) » “Home” (K-359-1115)
wordspacer-astro.jpgTime Taken: 3 days 10 hours
wordspacer-astro.jpgG.S.Date/Time: 0800 – 35:03:15
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Event: Soon after emerging from hyperspace, the group is summoned to the briefing room by General Romilar. A short meeting takes place where the group is told of the destruction of Alderaan, and the consequential destruction of the Death Star. In the same briefing, the group is told of a supply shipment that had to be dumped in the oceans of Spira (a water/pleasure world in the Fakir Sector) after a freighter was ambushed by Imperials. The supplies were medical in nature and were needed on “Home” desperately. The group is detailed to locate a rebel agent named Seth Gambriel who will be able to help them locate the crates of supplies. Because of the nature of the mission, the group is sent immediately.
Time Taken: 4 hours
G.S.Date/Time: 1200 – 35:03:15
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