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by Talis
Fri Mar 26, 2021 4:17 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

One Kaelin informs the others of what she has observed, Talis will comment to the mission leader, "It seems probable that is the commander. I suggest you have the clones eliminate small pockets of droids so that the remaining militia can arm themselves with the weapons of the fallen while we fo...
by Talis
Sat Mar 06, 2021 8:24 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis notes, "Clearly these droids are under some superior commander who has given them instructions above and beyond the norm. I see three possible uses for our team. First, we can attack a group of the droids to capture weapons for the men. Second, we can try to seek out the commander, it see...
by Talis
Sat Mar 06, 2021 8:12 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis points out, "It is simple to make myself cry, anyone with a bit of practice in the force can do it. What you are actually asking is not for a tear, but for the emotion of grief. Grief, I have been taught, is not for the dead, but a selfish emotion, an attempt to hold on to what has passed...
by Talis
Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:04 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis still has little money, only the advance we were given by Slim. Theoretically he should nave a blaster pistol to look more regulation, but finding one around here is likely to be a bit difficult (and probably more expensive than he can afford). He does have his blade though, which puts him a s...
by Talis
Sat Feb 13, 2021 3:53 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis notes, "Mourning is for the living, an attachment of emotion to memory. I will Mourn him in the sense that I will miss him, that I will think of him often and treasure what he taught me. I will regret that he is no longer about, and will miss being able to ask him for answers. Were our si...
by Talis
Sun Feb 07, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis replies, "There may be other ways, and some may harm none, but I do not know them. Also, they would not be respecting the wishes of my master if I did. The question is always, which actually do no harm, and how do you tell them from those that are the start of a slippery slope into darkne...
by Talis
Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:16 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis salutes, "Understood sir, meet here in uniform, 0700 tomorrow with the new squad."

He turns smartly and exits the room, hoping to give the impression he is a new recruit who has just been given his orders.
OOC Comments
Persuasion: 1d6, Wild Persuasion 1d6
by Talis
Sat Jan 23, 2021 4:18 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis replies, "For one thing, given this place seems to be some kind of test that involves illusions, it is quite likely that he was never present, that what I saw was an illusion intended to push me toward the dark side. You could be the same. Still, to answer you, it is not that I, or any Je...
by Talis
Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:03 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis waits, giving the Corporal a chance to decide where a new group of militia should assemble.

He decides to prompt him, "Perhaps you should show me where we are to assemble sir, I might not know it by name."
by Talis
Sat Jan 16, 2021 3:53 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Will make the roll, though I will react without it Focus: 1d8-2 Talis says, "It is not that he means nothing to me, it is that he means ENOUGH to me to respect his wishes, even if those wishes are to control my emotions and accept his passing. He told me that even if he passed he would know if...
by Talis
Fri Jan 15, 2021 7:48 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis responds to the strange woman, "Ever since I knew him, my master has told me I would lose him. He told me not to get too attached to him. He wanted me to let him go when he fell, I am following his wishes Anything else would not be to respect his teaching or his desires. How can I do othe...
by Talis
Mon Dec 28, 2020 6:08 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis says softly, "There is no death, there is The Force." This time, he knows his master has passed into The Force. The question is, what now? Talis thinks, I still need to get out of this place and find that crazy robot. He opens his eyes and looks to see if he has passed through the il...
by Talis
Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:59 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis responds, "The others in my party have agreed and Slim appears not to care who gets the money as long as he gets the supplies he needs. It seems we have a deal." Hopefully the rest of this goes as relatively smoothly. He adds, "We probably should head out with the next guard shi...
by Talis
Mon Dec 21, 2020 6:48 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis replies, "It is the most amazing display of the use of the Force I have ever seen, Master." It is lightyears, even possibly entire sectors of space, between here and Kessel. He knew the Force was powerful, but reaching such a distance is remarkable. He had no idea it could even be do...
by Talis
Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:51 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis will send a brief call over his comm, "This is Talis, can we talk? " Presumably if they have company, the answer will be something like, "I am a bit busy now." He will start with Isis then Kaelin, followed by Venc. If possible he will get them in a conference call. He will ...
by Talis
Wed Dec 16, 2020 5:03 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis considers, then admits, "Technically I failed, I think. I am unsure of the goal of this, but it is clear I had farther to go. I still have much to learn." Then again, perhaps that IS the point, showing the student how much they need to learn can be a valuable lesson. Talis inquires, ...
by Talis
Tue Dec 15, 2020 2:46 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

As the arrows strike he fully expects to be perforated, whether by a blaster, a laser, or some other weapon he is not sure (and does not care much, unless it is a stun weapon). Talis is vaguely surprised to see his master, and more surprised to be standing to do so. He quotes part of the Jedi Code, ...
by Talis
Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:50 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis know they are there, he searches for a good grip or firm place for his feet and then, once he has it, uses the force for one of the famous Jedi acrobatic maneuvers: propelling himself up and over the top while drawing his blade to land on the roof and do a spinning strike intended to disarm hi...
by Talis
Sat Dec 12, 2020 3:55 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

It appears Slim is one of the creditors of the Corporal. It is clear that Talis will need to speak with both the others and with Slim to ensure the terms are acceptable. If he has a comm unit (I know I did not buy one, but I am uncertain if one was given to me at any point), he will send out a call ...
by Talis
Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:44 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis says, "We know him as Slim, and he is an Ophidian form with cybernetic arms." Hopefully I am remembering correctly. He adds, "You are more likely than I to know what he can afford, I feel certain." At this point, he has done what he can to persuade...he really does not know...
by Talis
Mon Nov 23, 2020 2:27 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis is growing tired from using the Force so constantly, but he continues to call upon it because he is fairly sure he needs to. He lets it guide is hands to secure grips, this feet to firm footing, and strengthen his ability to climb. Part of him thinks, This would be much easier on Kessel, the g...
by Talis
Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:09 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

“A catch even you don’t know about?” said the corporal “unless you’re willing to pay off my gambling debts I’m not interested in the slightest.” Talis notes, "We were promised 10 credits a ration, or 1100 for 100. I assume we would split that, so whether it can pay off your debts is entirely u...
by Talis
Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:31 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis quickly moves around the tower seeking an entrance. He thinks, The entrance is certain to be locked and/or barred, but hopefully this sword can help me get through that once I find where to cut. Notice: 1d6!! , Wild Notice 1d6!! Apparently the entrance is hidden, or not at the base of the towe...
by Talis
Sun Nov 15, 2020 12:50 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis frowns thoughtfully, "Actually, I am not certain either. I mean we do have to defend the depot from the pending attack, make the additional defenders seem like part of the militia, and get the supplies to the guy who hired us. That is all a given, but there is likely some catch WE were no...
by Talis
Mon Nov 09, 2020 5:21 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

The corporal looks at Talis and slightly closes the door. Making sure it is between the two of them before he whispers “what kind of business are we talking about?” Talis decides to stay reasonably honest, but lowers his voice and replies softly, "There are two different groups with an interes...
by Talis
Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:58 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis thinks, Well that certainly worked, perhaps I can disable the other one. He attempts to disable the other weapon, however he suspects that the enemy might be alert for the same trick, so he tries something different, crystallizing ice upon the string and the bow-staff to try to make it shatter...
by Talis
Tue Oct 27, 2020 4:40 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis has made it this far, but sees little clue what to do next. He considered trying to grab their weapons away, but he seriously doubted it would work. He thinks, Try working within the context of the vision. Can I sabotage those weapons? Say break those strings they launch the missiles with? He ...
by Talis
Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:52 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

As Talis looks through the various doors in the hallway he doesn’t exactly find a name or label but he does find a door with graffiti on it. It appears to say something the lines of “Corporal &$$@-wad”. On the assumption he knocks he turns out to be correct as a humanoid with corporal strips on...
by Talis
Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:00 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis remembers his teaching. "Fear exists to warn you of danger and to help you prepare, acknowledge fear, but do not let it control you or stop you from doing what must be done," is something his master said to him once. So he knows there is danger, the chemicals his body is producing wi...
by Talis
Sat Oct 10, 2020 4:16 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis gets directions to the right hall, though not anything as specific as the right room. That could be unfortunate, but at least he is getting closer. If he finds anyone in the hall, he will try to get more specific directions, asking, "Pardon me, I am looking for Sergeant select Corporal Ne...
by Talis
Sat Oct 10, 2020 3:32 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis felt the hit and drew on his training to keep moving anyway, although he dropped down to crawl forward. This would slow him little more than he would be slowed walking on the hurt foot, and would let him lower the snow. Not to make it easier to lift, but to bring it closer to normal ground lev...
by Talis
Fri Oct 09, 2020 6:37 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Apparently the system brought another turret online to deal with the multiple threats, perhaps an alternate method is suggested. Talis, instead of keeping the "snow" moving, forms it into a solid layer over the area. If this works right, it will block the motion detectors from sensing any ...
by Talis
Thu Oct 08, 2020 7:06 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis checks the list of names to see of any of them happen to include some kind of rank denotation. If any do, he will look around for someone and tell them, "Excuse me, I was told to report to (Insert officer name and rank), could you direct me to him please?" If not, he will try saying,...
by Talis
Tue Oct 06, 2020 3:32 am
Forum: Savage Star Wars
Topic: Talis Ki Ayto - Lost Apprentice
Replies: 4
Views: 3685

Re: Talis Ki Ayto - Lost Apprentice

Thinking about it for a bit, I decided I should increase some skills this time, I can do Stealth to d8 and Persuasion to d6 and be under my attributes as well as reasonably in character.

01/16/21 Decided on the Elan edge, representing the guidance of the Force.
by Talis
Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:28 pm
Forum: Savage Star Wars
Topic: 2020 Q3 PGM poll
Replies: 1
Views: 1802

Re: 2020 Q3 PGM poll

The Poll made me laugh :D
by Talis
Sat Oct 03, 2020 7:52 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis follows Isis, he is not certain if that is right, as he looks as young as he is. He possibly might give the game away. Should he have stsyed outside?

He reminds Isis, "We have a list of names, perhaps we should ask for someone on it?"
by Talis
Sat Oct 03, 2020 7:47 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis decides the illusion is probably covering a blaster turret or something similar. He keeps the whirling clouds in the air while advancing slowly, deflecting the few blaster bolts that come his way. Eventually he will reach the foot of the tower, if there are no other obstacles (and if he can ke...
by Talis
Mon Sep 28, 2020 8:09 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis,not getting any guidance from the Force, tries using logic, If I assume this is an illusion covering up some real and reasonably normal thing, then it is likely to be some sort of device triggered by a motion detector. The device, I would judge, can shoot only one direction at a time, thus it ...
by Talis
Tue Sep 22, 2020 6:35 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

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Talis admits to himself, That is a good question.

He says, "My vote is we walk in like we have every right to be here. An appearance of confidence averts suspicion, in my admittedly limited experience."
by Talis
Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:41 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

If this is a living creature, it would normally follow a warning shot with instructions. This being made no such statement. Well if it were human...not all species think the same. Talis attempts to learn from the Force the right general course of action. Should he continue towards the tower and be p...
by Talis
Thu Sep 17, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

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Talis is already holding his sword in his hand. He could use the blade, and the force, to deflect arrows...they should be much easier than blaster bolts. However, he thinks that this...well he is not sure if it is a being or a projection...that it could sense it if he drew upon the force further and...
by Talis
Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:03 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

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Talis pauses at the edge of the clearing, studying. The goal here would appear to be to reach the tower, the shapes covered by snow should, thus, be a challenge to prevent reaching the tower. The question becomes what form the challenge is intended to take. Talis thinks, If this is a Sith test, the ...
by Talis
Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:37 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis, seeing no other clue, starts following the direction the bird went. He keeps alert, as best he can, for dangers of any type.
by Talis
Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:23 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Well, Talis is not particularly skilled at shutting out the force. Illusions in a temple are likely to be some form of training or testing simulation. He will just have to find his way through it, if he can.
by Talis
Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:04 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis pauses to take in his surroundings. Where did the Droid go? The lack of physical sensations indicates this is a highly realistic hologram of some sort. He will carefully open himself to the force to see if he can detect the Droid's presence. If the illusion is force based, rather than light ba...
by Talis
Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:12 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis decides to let some of the others interact with the fool. This man is clearly no Jedi, even though he is using the force. He is also aware some of the others have expressed negative opinions of Jedi in the past. He expects to find their replies somewhat amusing. Perception: 1d6!! , Wild Percep...
by Talis
Sat Sep 12, 2020 3:57 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis frowns a bit, "I have never encountered a holocron, but from what I understand they have a regenerative energy source and at least one programmed personality that acts as a gatekeeper to prevent a student from accessing the information until they are ready. They also can only be accessed ...
by Talis
Fri Sep 11, 2020 3:35 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis senses the conflicting urges in the force, uncertain what they mean.

He replies to A-bac, "Your programming is probably deliberately limited, though for what reason I do not know. Let us proceed and see what lies before us."
by Talis
Tue Sep 08, 2020 5:41 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

That seems strange, why would a droid have a chronometer that only measures 100 years? He states, "Likely the temple did have an underground area, most do. Those are likely to survive." He asks, "Does this system have other planets further out from the sun?" He is not sure what s...
by Talis
Tue Sep 08, 2020 5:08 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis inquires, "How long have you been at this anyway? If many temples which once belonged to your friends have fallen into ruins, it sounds like you have been functioning for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years." If that is the case...well it is interesting information at least. He add...
by Talis
Tue Sep 08, 2020 4:52 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis decides to turn the tables on the droid, "And how will you feel if it has? Will you feel loss or anger?"

Most droids, except some type 5 work droids, have some capacity to at least emulate emotion.
by Talis
Tue Sep 08, 2020 4:50 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

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Talis comments, "Something unusual is clearly going on, we will have to be cautious." Talis tries to figure out which of the two of them is attracting more attention. He might need to talk with someone to find out what is going on. Likely there will be someone sent to speak with them, that...
by Talis
Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:40 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis replies, "Someone must have decided that the benefits of a trading post in this area outweighed the negatives...assuming they even know the temple is there." Talis wonders how long ago the Droid was last here. He then answers what the droid was saying previously, "That is always...
by Talis
Sun Sep 06, 2020 3:03 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

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Talis replies, "While that is undoubtedly true, the fact that we both knew I would lose him, and that I had much experience with loss, kept me from forming as deep an attachment as I otherwise might have. Yes, I did like him, when he was sane, and would have liked to learn more from him...but t...
by Talis
Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:56 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

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Talis looks at the droid for a moment, and then says, "One 'prepares' for such things by experiencing them. Throughout my life I have never been able to keep anything. Even handouts like my clothing and the rations I had to use fast, because if someone else wanted them I would not be able to. Y...
by Talis
Sun Sep 06, 2020 4:43 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis comments, "Given that this is Militia, not regular military, I would venture to guess the are renting regular apartments to use as barracks. Do we enter together or leave some outside to keep watch for trouble?" Talis is not familiar enough with this kind of situation to decide, so h...
by Talis
Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:36 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

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Talis responds, "Of course it bothers me, it would be like, for a droid, having a foot taken off. It throws your balance off and nothing seems quite right. I can still function, and he taught me that his leaving was inevitable...so I was prepared even though I did not know now would be the time...
by Talis
Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:43 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

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Talis responds, "Emotions are meant to serve a purpose. Anger is intended to focus your energy to overcome that which you are enraged at. I have no idea what or who I should be angry at, and without a focus anger is wasteful." He adds, "My teacher always knew he would fall some day. H...
by Talis
Thu Sep 03, 2020 6:17 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis considers the inquiry. Considering the droid appears to be proselytizing a creed of balance, it is likely to be a serious question. It is true that he has not claimed to be perfect, but what is his darkness? He answers after some thought, "It is probably envy. I have had so little, no pro...
by Talis
Wed Sep 02, 2020 6:42 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

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Talis suggests, "Follow where I go, it may not always be strait, but should avoid the worst hazards." He thinks, it is a bit strange how this droid's construction and programming make it both clumsy and apparently delusional. I wonder if I can aid it in overcoming its difficulties. He glum...
by Talis
Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:24 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis again uses a combination of physical means and subtle use of the force to free the Droid.

He says, "So then, where to A-bac?"

He adds, "I will probably need to go first to locate a safe path. No need to have you getting entrapped again."
by Talis
Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:05 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis admits, "That is possible, and also the reason for working in groups. Each member of a group can provide a solution to problems other members can not overcome." There are things Droids are better suited to handle, anyone knows that. Things like bad air and excessive environmental tem...
by Talis
Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:46 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

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Talis states, "It would appear that you are unlikely to succeed on your own. My suggestion would be that the first step is to scout the area where the temple is presumed to be and then seek out proper equipment based on what we find, as well as a safer route there and back." The droid appe...
by Talis
Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:36 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis looks surprised, "I believe the plan was to go speak to them. Some of them have gambling debts, I am uncertain if we are planning to offer to help them pay, or to threaten to collect though." He glances at the list, "The problem appears to be that only half of them are human, th...
by Talis
Tue Sep 01, 2020 6:51 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis comments, "That is not a particularly useful designation, as it is rather long to say. Would A-Bac suffice?" He adds, "You have me curious about what you think you need to do. Perhaps it is something I can assist with?" Quite likely he needs to gather things to care for his...
by Talis
Tue Sep 01, 2020 6:29 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
Replies: 298
Views: 157811

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Talis notes, "Junkers are likely to be less conspicuous, and if we steal anything, it may place the clones on alert." He has personal objections to stealing when not required as well, but better someone else raise such points. He is trying to appear competent and possibly a bit Jaded, rath...
by Talis
Tue Sep 01, 2020 4:39 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Talis is unclear whether he failed, or whether he simply lacks the ability to detect success. Once the Droid is finished rebooting, He comments, "I can not keep calling you droid, and Prophet seems pretentious. To reiterate earlier questions: What is your designation? Are you willing to accept ...
by Talis
Mon Aug 31, 2020 5:48 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Apparently the micro-environment is quite sensitive, it must require constant maintaining. When the reboot happened it caused trouble. He will try to help the biome recover with a feed of energy if he can figure out how.
by Talis
Mon Aug 31, 2020 4:52 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Talis wonders why the droid is so slow to reboot. Possibly because it is made of salvaged parts from two or three different droids and has compatibility issues. It may also be low on energy to the motivator, it has probably been out here a while. He does a bit of meditation while he waits, perhaps h...
by Talis
Mon Aug 31, 2020 4:05 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis is no lawyer, but he is fairly sure a temporary shutdown from an internal reboot does not call for claiming a droid as salvage unless that reboot causes a memory wipe. On the other hand, a droid is intelligent enough to feign a shutdown in order to trick someone into helping it. Talis will wai...
by Talis
Sun Aug 30, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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The thing about droids is they can be programmed. For example, this droid is programmed not to share certain information except with authorized persons. Give the droid appears to be constructed from disparate parts, it may will have conflicting programs. Talis notes, "Passion and intellect are ...
by Talis
Sat Aug 29, 2020 5:45 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Talis replies, "As I understand it, Jedi and Sith started the same, but had a disagreement over two major points. The Jedi chose to have their intellects in charge and be guided by the force, while the Sith chose to let their passions dictate their chioces and to tr to dominate the force to ach...
by Talis
Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:13 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Talis explains, "As a Droid, it is doubtful you experience fear the way animal life forms do. Emotions, particularly strong visceral emotions, can overwhelm your reason. Many reasoning creatures consider our reason as our true self." Talis adds, "Now, You have had time to consider my ...
by Talis
Fri Aug 28, 2020 3:37 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
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Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis notes, "My original suggestion still works, get militia uniforms and transport and possibly one or two of the militia officers to play the part of our leader and come running when the attack happens."

It may be even better now, since we know who to get to help us.
by Talis
Mon Aug 24, 2020 1:22 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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At least the droid can be rational sometimes , thinks Talis. The youth continues, "Let us take fear as an example, fear exists to warn of danger. Fear increases your awareness and can make one stronger and faster...but it can also make one unable to move or tremble so much that one can not act...
by Talis
Sun Aug 23, 2020 8:14 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis thinks he finally understands, "I think I have it now, you were a class 1 or class 3 droid with archivist and archeological programming who ran into a programming conflict with the coding that prevents translation of the ancient Sith language. The ones who were using you created a workaro...
by Talis
Fri Aug 14, 2020 3:23 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Talis says philosophically, "The world is not fair, and many things that are considered rights are a product of culture. Out of curiosity, what are the tenants of your religion?" He concentrates a bit on the force, using it to keep more sand from covering the droid. He adds, "Many cul...
by Talis
Thu Aug 13, 2020 3:32 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
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Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis inquires, "Might we be better off waiting for the cultist attack and letting them draw the primary response from the Republic?"

He is no expert on strategy, but it seems a valid question.
by Talis
Wed Aug 12, 2020 6:23 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Talis is curious what it is that allows a droid to use anything that appears to be force powers, he already mentioned the things he has heard of...but admittedly there are many things he has NOT heard of. He presses, "The point I made before still stands, I can assist you, but will only do so i...
by Talis
Wed Aug 12, 2020 5:26 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Talis responds, "Certainly I will help you out, once you agree to my terms. I am going to have to figure out how you are going that, it is not an ability that can normally be manifested by droids. Is it Sith alchemy, or did they incorporate Kyber crystal in your circuitry?" He thinks that ...
by Talis
Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:49 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Talis points out, "By all appearances, you are a droid. In fact, one assembled out of mismatched parts. Some primitive cultures might think something supernatural, but you give no evident signs of it. I would gather that you are a class 1 or class 3 droid designed for data analysis and forecast...
by Talis
Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:57 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis wonders if the robot is suffering delusions due to mismatched parts causing programming errors or if it simply needs a memory wipe and reprogramming. He comments, "If I rescue you, then under interplanetary salvage law I own you. At least, until a previous owner shows and pays me appropri...
by Talis
Mon Aug 10, 2020 1:06 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Possibly the droid was made from spare parts by a scavenger, such as a Jawa. He has heard some people do that with space ships (mostly starfighters), building something that works, if not as well as the originals, from parts of two or more ships. They call them "Ugly" starfighters. That wo...
by Talis
Mon Aug 10, 2020 4:02 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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The trick to using the force is subtlety, flashy things like levitation attract attention if you are obvious about it. Doing something like pulling the sand back away from a droid's sides while moving it to push from below, that people will not see. So if you do something like braid some tree roots ...
by Talis
Fri Aug 07, 2020 6:52 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Droids are an interesting case, they are sentient, capable of making decisions and even feeling emotions, but they are not alive. They have no more presence in the force than a rock or any other normal machine (things like Lightsabers that are crafted using the Force do not count in that statement)....
by Talis
Fri Aug 07, 2020 6:38 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Curiosity prompts Talis to move closer. An error message in binary and a location along the projected rout his ship was on. Possibly one of the droids from that craft, which had a problem with not coping well with the unexpected. The question is, how did it wind up here, if so?
by Talis
Sun Aug 02, 2020 4:16 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
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Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

"I could try sneaking in again, cause a distraction." Kaelin shrugged. "Though something 'bouts this smells worse than a Hutt's armpits." "Still don't believe the other team are after some ration packs." Talis nods agreement, "It seems quite likely that they want ...
by Talis
Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:59 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Talis decides that the speed is not worth the manhunt that would follow if he tries to steal a speeder bike, not to mention he does not know how to fly one. It is not like you race speeders in the mines of Kessel. It does not seem like he will be learning much more here though, so he turns and conti...
by Talis
Wed Jul 29, 2020 3:35 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis decides to pause and listen for a bit, to see what he can learn. First, he has already learned that this is a place where prisoners are kept. That can make things easier or harder, depending on how stringent the security is. These two are not prisoners, from the sounds of it. Stealth 1d6!! , W...
by Talis
Tue Jul 28, 2020 2:51 pm
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Talis thinks, There is something still aware here, something that does not want to be found possibly. If I find it, I wonder if I will know if it is the dark masquerading as light, of the light found hidden in the dark? Well, it does not matter much, he still has to head into town and try to find a ...
by Talis
Tue Jul 28, 2020 5:37 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
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Talis grunts, "The problem of lightsabers is that they can cut through most anything given time except Cortosis, Beskar, and Phrik, but they are usually less a problem than the one wielding them. The thing is, where you have a Lightsaber, you generally have a force user. Best way to deal with m...
by Talis
Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:12 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis gather that there was a conflict between force users here once. One of which was mislead into believing the dark side was the light, the other was knowingly dark, but became redeemed. At least, that is how it feels. The two left the force currents a mess, even what must be generations latter. ...
by Talis
Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:34 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
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Talis decides to wait, he will neither reach for the money, nor will he try to explain the encounter with the dark influence. The first, because we as a group should try to agree how it is to be spent. The second, because he was not the one most involved in the encounter, nor was he the one who reco...
by Talis
Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:19 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

Talis opens himself to the force, though carefully. Quite possibly he is merely sensing the background of the living force of this world. The world he is from is nearly lifeless, there is so much more life here that he needs to learn to distinguish it. He has to be careful though, there are worlds w...
by Talis
Thu Jul 16, 2020 4:30 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
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"Security system is a fake." Kaelin stated. "I overheard the clones say as much." "Big question is what we gonna do regarding Mr Sith Guy chilling it out under the compound? I mean, he has reach as already demonstrated." Talis frowns, "Security may be, at least pa...
by Talis
Tue Jul 14, 2020 3:24 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
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Re: Episode 1: Milk Run

Talis comments, "Or, possibly, bribe the regular drivers and take their places? Well, it would work best of one or more of them were with us to assure the guards by showing a familiar face." He adds, "Done that way, we could take our time and fully load the hauler. If we are there pre...
by Talis
Sun Jul 12, 2020 4:55 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1: Milk Run
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Talis comments Philosophically, "Life comes with few guarantees, but we have undertaken to do a job and we intend to do it." While a hyperdrive sounds interesting, it kind of requires having a ship to be useful , Talis thinks. He decides to hold back on that comment though. He will look at...
by Talis
Sun Jul 12, 2020 4:46 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Views: 43499

Re: Episode 1.1 Talis

The patrol who is after the ship is probably not looking for people who might have jumped off, but just in case he should try not to leave a trail...and he should get among other people. The best place to hide anything is among similar things, so the best place to hide a person is in the midst of ot...
by Talis
Tue Jul 07, 2020 3:43 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
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Views: 43499

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Talis heads for the top hatch as the ship enter the lower atmosphere. He exits the ship onto the upper surface and waits until the ship slows dot start the landing sequence before he jumps off. The force is with him and he lands unharmed. He thinks, The good news is: this is not Kessel, it seems to ...
by Talis
Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:40 am
Forum: Episodes
Topic: Episode 1.1 Talis
Replies: 163
Views: 43499

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"Getting off the planet is also my goal, although stealing a Republic ship to do so is not the path I would follow," Talis states. He adds, "Of course, I am not a pilot. I am not here to fight you, I simply want to get off the ship at it's programmed destination." He moves back ...

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