The group consisted of:
Hathis: Rep 6 Human female Commander
Rorrk: Rep 4 Duro male Tech Specialist
Quin: Rep 3 Human male Pilot
Broff: Rep 3 Human male Soldier.
As they entered the base, Rorrk plugged his handheld datapad into a base computer and frowned.
"I think we've got a problem."
"How big a problem?" Hathis asked.
"Several stories tall, with powerful gun, and it approaches," the Duro answered with a frown.
Hathis frowned as well. "How much time we have?"
Rorrk thought for a moment before answering. "Less than an hour."
(I ruled that every time I rolled Doubles on Activation, the walker would move one section closer. Let's hope they complete their mission in time!)
The group explored the base, passing a hanger with an X-Wing and Snow Speeder that were left behind.
"I wonder if those work," Broff said.
"Probably not the X-Wing," Quin said, "but the speeder might've survived over a year in these caves.
"Shh!" Hathis snapped. The group piled along the wall as she peered around the corner. "I heard voices," she whispered.
(I started with 4 PEF, but only 2 ended up as opponents. Since they were in the same room, I combined them into 1 group.)
"Here they come," she said. "Back up, back up."
The Group slipped around the corner as several troopers appeared from one of the rooms.
5 Storm Troopers: Rep 3; rifles
2 Snow Troopers: Rep 4; rifles.
"Broff, Quin, distract them," Hathis ordered. Nodding, the two disappeared into the room using a side door.
(Opposed Challenge: Pass.)
A minute later, the troopers turned to find one of the motors running in the shop. As they inspected the device, the group moved past them into a room on the opposite side of the hall.
Hathis held up a fist as they noticed a lone Imperial in the room inspecting a hologram of the Death Star hovering above the computer.
"I know him," Rorrk whispered. "That is General Tanz. He tried to test several weapons on my people."
"Not this time," Broff said. He snuck up behind Tanz, holding his pistol just inches from the general's helmet.
"Admiral Ackbar wants him alive," Rorrk said.
Bross nodded. "It's set to stun.
(In Sight check: Passed. Ranged attack: Pass 1d6 at close range = Hit. Damage = Duck Back.)
Broff fired just as Tanz lowered his head to inspect the console, and the blast clipped the edge of his helmet. Not even spinning around, he leaped around the corner, his pistol already out.
(Challenge to see if troopers heard the noise: Passed 1d6, then 2d6.)
"What was that?" Hathis spun around as she saw the troopers emerge from the shops.
(In Sight check versus 2 storm trooper groups. Rebels passed.)
Shoving, Quin, they ducked into the room. Quin tried to tackle Tanz (Opposed Physical; fail), but the general kicked him in the knee, sending him sprawling against a computer. Bring his pistol up, Rorrk fired dropped the general to the ground.
At this point, 1 storm trooper and the 2 snow troopers engaged Rorrk and Broff from the nearby door.
(Rebels pass In Sight check.)
Peering around the corner, Broff fired his pistol and dropped 1 snow trooper and storm trooper. The remaining trooper slipped behind the wall. Peeking out, Rorrk fired but missed, and the trooper backed off further.
The remaining troopers charged the main door. Hathis hid near one side while Quin hid behind the other. As 2 troopers entered, Hathis and Quin opened fire and dropped the two in seconds. The remaining troopers turned and ran across the hall into the shop.
The two exchanged fire, with Hathis shooting 1 trooper while the other ducked into an office.
"Quin, Rorrk, flank him," she ordered. We'll try and keep him pinned here.
The two snuck into the side door and opened fire, but both missed. Now the trooper was trapped, and he decided his only way out was to leap onto one of the cargo lifts so he was out of sight of both groups. He then peeked out just as a laser blast skimmed the wall above his head. Ducking, he returned fire blindly.
And he scored a direct hit, catching Quin in the chest. Rorrk backed through the doorway, and the trooper inched forward, no doubt gaining a measure of confidence, Unfortunately, he forgot to watch his back, and a shot from Hathis' pistol sent him face-first to the ground.
Returning to the main office, Rorrk deactivated the hologram. "It appears they brought the plans for the previous Death Star here, possibly to find a way to build another."
"Download it, and we'll bring it with us," Hathis said. "Just make sure we have the only copy."
Hearing Tanz groan, Broff rushed over and cuffed him.
Suddenly the walls shook and the three rushed to the console.
The walker loomed outside, no doubt attempting to contact those Imperials believed to be inside.
"Once they learn it's just us, we're toast!" Hathis backed into the doorway.
"Perhaps not," Rorrk said. "Quin stated the snow speeder may still work."
"Yeah," Broff said, "but our pilot is in no shape to fly it."
"I might be able to program it to fly a shot distance on its own," Rorrk replied, "enough for a collision."
"It's worth a try," Hathis said. "Let's go."
The two rushed into the hanger, where Hathis hit the button to open the doors while Rorrk worked to program the speeder.
(I decided this required 2 Hard Challenges, and both Passed 2d6.)
Direct hit! The speeder flew out of the hanger, smashing into the walker's cockpit. With a huge explosion, the now-headless machine collapsed on its side.
Peeking out the hanger doors, Hathis whistled. "I think you hit it."
Rorrk could only stare in shock. "I honestly did not believe it would."
Passing him, she tapped him on the back. "You're getting a stamp on your uniform for that one. Let's head back to the computer and contact Admiral Ackbar."
(Roll to improve Rep. Hathis: Fail, Rorrk: Pass, Broff: Fail.)
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