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Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Chapter Overview with Link: Dramatis Personae: ******* Chapter 20 - Dungeons beneath Castle Conreg << to previous chapter of Raiders of the Lost Art In the meantime of events on the starliner Atrisia, the small Republic team on imperial planet Acorvus managed to sneak past the security outside of Castle Vonreg. The team lead by Arthemias Bolt entered the stronghold through the river outlet and now wades through the flooded dungeons, looking for a way inside the castle above... » Everything okay, buddy? « » Nah... I bet this dishwater we're wading in is full of parasites! What is this liquid anyway? Feels and looks like yolk! « » No worries. It is just polluted water and the acid would kill all the bad thingies in it anyway. « » I thought you were Pros... looks more like you escaped an asylum to me... « » Cut the chatter. We're almost there. « » Where is there? These tunnels are like a maze. « » We are looking for a - a there it is. You see the hatch? « » Dank Farrik. The hatch is magnetically sealed. « » T-There! There is something in the yolky water! « » Only your imagination, laser brain. « » Rietta is infiltrating the security tower at the outskirts of the castle. She should be in position right now... « Rietta, please come in. We need you to unlock hatch number A-four-seven immediately! « » Rietta here. Patience, my friends. These server shafts are made for hovering techno-droids not for my species. « » I 'ave a bad feeling about this! « » Bllouuaaarrrghhhhh « » I told you! Shoot it! Shoot it!« » If we start shooting, we'll alarm the whole castle! « » Rietta?!? « » Hatch control override. You have access now. I have spoken. « » Grrwwwaaaghhlloouughhh« » Move, move, move! « to next chapter >> ********************** Hello and welcome to these two chapters 19 and 20. As they happen in parallel at different locations of the galaxy, I decided to post them together Hope you enjoy them! -
Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Chapter Overview with Link: My other stories and builds: Dramatis Personae: ******* Chapter 19 - Encounters on the Promenade Deck << to previous chapter of Raiders of the Lost Art After all guests and staff boarded the Atrisia, the starliner jumped into hyperspace, for the New Republic Gala soon to begin. Before the reception by chancellor Mothma, the guests stroll around on the Promenade Deck, admire the displayed art or enjoy the exclusive appetizers and beverages… »...This is outrageous! Humiliating! You know who I am?!? This is barbarism, to deny us our personal assistants! « » I'm so sorry sir. As I said, personal aides or non-approved droids are not allowed for security reasons. I assure you me and my colleagues are more than happy to assist you. « » Who is in charge of this nonsense?! I want to file a complaint! « » Of course, Lord Vonreg. I can help you to file your complaint to Commander Vendelorn or minister Organa... « » The princess?! Are you insane?! Who would bother her with such a tittle. Anyway, where can I meet her? I have to talk to her on a very different topic as soon as possible. « » Um... She will be at the welcoming reception, I guess. It's starting in thirty minutes. « » Good. So - « » Ezhugh! Hu-hu! We are here! « » Will you join us, Baron? We are just musing about this little event. « » I will bring your belongings to your suite, sir. No worries. Mr Jatt, Sir? This a non-smoking event, I'm afraid. « » Smoking?! This ciguarre is more worth than your years' income! Call the security, if you must. Idiot. « » Lady Firaya? Mr. Jatt. Delighted to meet you. « » So, what about you Vonreg? How do you plan to profit from this "New Republic"? « » Paydon! The Gala is not about business! It's a fundraiser for the New Republic civilian services! « » Pah, I'm not an idealist. I invest and then expect something in return. No matter who's in charge. « » Ah well, as soon as we regained our freedom, the elites think they can divide it among themselves. « » With all due respect, princess. You need the elites to run the New Republic. « » I know. Mon Mothma wanted this gala cruise to happen. The idea is that we travel the New Republic while we celebrate the "dawn of an era of piece". But I'll be happy when this whole event is over. Piece is still a wishful thinking and security around this event a big challenge. Ackbar and I have had sleepless nights. « » The ship is in good hands with the Admiral at the helm. « » Royal Highness. The reception is about to start in a few minutes. « » Ok, Threepeeo. Let's get it over with. Thanks for the talk and heads-up, Mr. Len'ya. « to next chapter >> *********************** Here is another image without the minifigs and the statue (called 'The Guardian') displayed more prominently
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Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Chapter Overview with Link: Dramatis Personae: ******* Chapter 18.5 - Gala Guests - A Festive Figbarf << to previous chapter of Raiders of the Lost Art After all guests and staff boarded the Atrisia, the starliner jumped into hyperspace, for the New Republic Gala soon to begin… The characters displayed are: Upper left: Nobody expected a Pirate Lord at the Gala, but here he is. Make no mistake, Commodore Arrick Click (where the Click would truly be a clicking sound, if pronounced correctly) is an aged, but formidable corsair. He is known to be merciful to those who surrender, but merciless to the ones who try to deceive him. Over decades of his life as a pirate, the Aqualish Arrick emerged as a (de facto political) leader and lord protector of his wild space territory. Arrick loosly allied with some Rebel cells and fought the Empire with his fleet. He was invited to the Gala (against some opposition) in the hope he would remain righteous. Arrick owns a Merqaal named Jinx. Upper right: The Ovissian U'Lell is a honorable judge at the reestablished New Republic's court of justice. He was a lawyer during the rise of the Empire and disputed the legality of its actions. As a result, he spent almost 20 years imprisoned on Wobani. He wouldn't tell, but he still wakes up in nightmares of that place sometimes. The vegetarian loves the snackbar at the Gala and can usually be found there. Middle left: Yashdee Begoon is a lovely elder lady, fulfillin the Ithorian stereotype. She is fond of living nature and can admire a single, decorative plant for multiple hours. Yashdee is a friendly, sometimes a little naive lady, who despises violence. At younger age, she was leader of her herd. Now she is an ambassador of Ithor and supporting the idea of peace negotiations. Middle right: The human Stephim Saul-Saro is hailing from Milvayne. His father wanted him to take over the families' shipping business. But Stephim didn't give a kriff about what his father wanted. He left to become a street artist and indeed caused a stir in the underground scene on Coruscant with some anti-(clone) war art. When the planet became the Imperial Centre, he anonymously continued with anti-totalitarian artworks. He was lucky, the long reach of the ISB did not get to him - mostly because of his relationship with holovid-starlet Dzenia Moone. With the Rebellion turning into a democratic government, he now hopes for more liberty. Lower left: Yurs Vendelorn is the chief of security on board of the Atrisia and in this role subordinate directly to Admiral Ackbar and Princess Leia. At young age, Yurs witnessed the separatist bombardment of his homeworld Humbarine and volunteered for the Imperial Navy in the aftermath of the war. He climbed the ranks but soon became disillusioned by the corruption and carelessness of the totalitarian regime. Like many others, he defected and joined the Rebel Alliance. Yurs sucessfully fought many battles during the civil war and eventually received the rank of Commander. Now, he was trusted the difficult task to secure the Gala and make the guests feel equally safe and free. Commander Vendelorn is busy at the moment, as some uninvited delegation of the Hutt cartell somehow bypassed the security and got as far as the flight deck. Lower Right: Dzenia Moone. Famous holoactress and descendant of the renowned Moone dynasty. The Coruscanti human with bleached white hair was already filthy rich, when she started her career. Dzenia was a darling of many imperial officials but fell in love with shipping company heir and no-name artist Stephim Saul-Saro. Not everyone approved this romance but as a Moone, Dzenia was almost untouchable. At some point, she learned about Stephims anti-imperial art-work and was riveted by his courage. Rumor has it, she stood up for Stephim, when the ISB found out. Another rumor even says that Emperor Palpatine - being a fan of the daily holo-soap Dzenia was starring in - granted her clemency. Dzenia and Stephim had to leave Coruscant but they were able to continue their careers on Cantonica. Finally after all these years of austerity, Dzenia Moone can show herself in public with her husband again and loves being in the spotlight. ************************** Hello and welcome to part 2 of my festive figbarf
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Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Chapter Overview with Link: Dramatis Personae: ******* Chapter 18.5 - Gala Guests Part I - A Festive Figbarf << to previous chapter of Raiders of the Lost Art After all guests and staff boarded the Atrisia, the starliner jumped into hyperspace, for the New Republic Gala soon to begin… The characters displayed are (from left to right) The Sullustan magnate Paydon Jatt. You wouldn't believe it, but in his younger years Jatt was a space-prospector. He made a fortune with charting space and exploring new mining opprtunities. He is a shareholder of the SoroSuub company. The Rodian Valio was nominated ambassador of a loose group of a few neutral Outer-Rim worlds. He is visiting the Gala with his wife and is curious what the new government might bring. He is well prepared and carries a retinal projector for augmented reality data with him. The human artist Lashali Sunnard was booked for the background music of the party. Originally a star during the previous regime, Lashali gently critisized the Empire in one of her shows and found herself in a women labor camp. Now rehabilitated, she will perform with her other band members on the big stage. The Pantoran Archduchess Firaya Sinsi was a silent supporter of the Rebel Alliance and her leader, Mon Mothma. Now that she can publicly show her affiliation, she would donate a significant amount of credits to the cause. Being a member of the high society, she loves these kind of events. Morzog is a fashion designer, hailing from Gallus. When he learned that the New Republic Gala would be art-themed, he did everything to get one of the precious invitations. The small Gallusian is relieved the dark days are over and non-human (and even non-humanoid) artists and designers would again have a chance to display their creations to the Galaxy. Morzog brought a huge amount of his designs with him and would love to show them to anybody interested in his quarters. The human Lem Korb is one of the many attendands, waiters and aides hired for the Gala. He had to undergo a strict security check to be allowed to work on the Atrisia today. For the Chandrilan Lem, this is a golden opportunity to finally make some credits. Even more, he's hoping for genenrous tips by the wealthy guests.
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Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Chapter Overview with Link: Dramatis Personae: ******* Chapter 18 - Approaching the Atrisia << to previous chapter of Raiders of the Lost Art Chandrila system. The Republic agent’s YV-560 courier ship Cloudrunner is approaching the location, where the long awaited New Republic Gala would take place… » Ah, there it is, the Atrisia. « » We have you now on our monitors, Cloudrunner. Code Green confirmed. Proceed with docking. « » Affirmative Atrisia. Approach vector 4-6-decimal 2-8. Cloudrunner over. « » Sths« (So this is where the New Republic Gala will take place? It looks like a museum!) » Oh I assure you, it is! A rarity from the days of the High Republic, manufactured by the Lantillian ShipWrights after a draft by famous designer Ramni Holian. She was an alumni of the Royal Academy of Arts on the planet Kitel Phard, also known as Atrisia! » h « (Ah, therefore the name.) Yes. Some years ago, in her desperation to come up with its own capital ships, the Alliance turned her into a starfighter carrier. But now she can serve her real purpose again - To host this exquisite party! « Meanwhile, aboard the Lambda-Shuttle Elysium with the very same destination… » Shuttle Elysium? Priority landing confirmed. Proceed with your approach. « » We just received the clearance to land on the starliner, my lord. « » Very good. Let’s hope they prepared the finest suite for us. The name Atrisia… This is a sign of fortune, Vee-Nine! Atrisia is the planet we Vonregs are hailing from. I feel it. This Gala will be a turning point for me and alter the whole New Republic! « to next chapter >> ******************** Hello and welcome to the next chapter of RotLA! Here I present you the miniature of a vintage, but refurbished civillian starliner, the Atrisia, where the New Republic Gala will take place. The ship is around 370m long and equiped with three main ion engines, as well as secondary ones for better maneuverability. I added the Corellian Blockade Runner for size reference and storywise for escort purposes. The Lambda-Shuttle shown on the first image is the 75302 one. One of my favorite series Star Wars ships by Lego. Here are additional images without the FX.
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Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Chapter Overview with Link: Dramatis Personae: ******* Chapter 17 - Castle Vonreg << to previous chapter of Raiders of the Lost Art After Ward Len’ya’s swing-and-miss at getting the location of Baron Vonregs secret base from Momma the Hutt, the sly Bothan spy somehow managed to get the coordinates. With the New Republic Gala looming on the other end of the Galaxy, agents Arthemias Bolt and Xher arrive on Acorvus, an obscure, barren planet in the Expansion Region. Len’ya’s information was just right. The planet - also known as Lazerian III – serves as a less known penal colony and hideout of the noble Vonreg family – the Castle Vonreg! » Castle Vonreg…there it is! « » There’s a lot of imperial activity down there. It will be difficult to sneak in... « » You don't say? I have a bad feeling about this. « » Len'ya has been planning this for a long time. We can't back down. « » I doubt he knew about this little gathering of Remnant blokes. After the failure with Momma the Hutt, I'm still wondering how Len'ya managed to come up with the position of this castle. « » Yeah, probably made a deal or two. « » Oh, sure he did. The question is, with whom. Anyway, let's stick to the plan. We'll sneak in, receive Len'yas transmission of Vonreg's personal codes, open the vault and retrieve the Ring of Nurbia. The Ring is key to find Emperor Palpatines treasure planet, right? « » Right... « » At least we have support from the special forces. « » I told you we don't need them. You, me and Rietta would do. « » Rietta wouldn't fit into a stormtrooper's uniform, would she? Anyway we need her to slice the local network and help us out! « » I hope these two are as good as you say. « » Hey, don't worry, sweatheart. Cahain and I got into places more heavily guarded than this. « » More guarded than this?! They have walkers, they have a shield generator, all these cannons and guards...« » Geller and Cahain are Pros who just returned from a rescue mission! No one keeps their cool better than these two. Len'ya trusts me with my choices and I do with his, see Black Sun? « » Ok, I guess you and Len'ya are square then... Look! That one guard is leaving the sentry again! « » Ok. Now or never! Xher, take out that guard! Geller and Cahain? Secure the left flank and shut down those cameras. We'll meet at the outlet! And y'all watch out for the AT-ST and them Viper droids! « to next chapter >> ************************************ Hello there and welcome to the next episode of Raiders of the Lost Art! The tension rises, as the Republic agents lead by Arthemias Bolt locate Castle Vonreg! I hope you enjoy all the microbuilds Here are some bonus images:
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Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Chapter Overview with Link: Dramatis Personae: ******* Chapter 16 - Credits and Blood << to previous chapter of Raiders of the Lost Art << to previous chapter of Jedi Quest It's a rainy day in the Upper City of Taris. A single figure is standing in the middle of the pouring rain and waiting for someone to arrive... Baron Vonreg made a detour from Chandrila, to answer the call of his favorite niece... » That's a bold move to come here.Especially considering where you come from. Taris is a New Republic world now, Elena. « » Uncle. So good to see you. I know it’s dangerous but I had to come. It's urgent. Viceadmiral Cesco wants to bring the Imperial Remnant to one table. He demands you to be the host at Castle Vonreg, at the same time the Rebel Gala takes place. « » Hrmpf. So the Emperor's Hound wants to test my loyalty. « » Yes, uncle. He... he thinks you are a - « » A what? « » A traitor! I mean, c'mon! He's not even wrong, is he? You are ingratiating yourself and selling our family to this... Rebel scum! « » Elena, you forget: We are Vonregs first. We invested heavily into the Empire. With Credits and blood! You and your cousins serve the Empire, yes, but only because I allowed so! I have my own agenda now. You will see, the Vonregs will be on the rise soon. Independent from the Empire. « » Our family has emerged from insignificance to relevance, thanks to the Empire! And you are throwing it all away for this... Republic?! « » Times change, little Elena. My place is where the center of power is. I don't want to be part of the failing Empire. I just want to squeeze enough out of it before it collapses, like the supernova it is. « » Uncle? You are breaking my heart! If you won't come back and host this Shadow Council, Cesco will get us executed! All of us Vonregs in the ranks of the Imperial Fleet and Army. Your Blood! « » ... « » Nothing to say?!? Drop me off here. Now!! « » Elena... Please... « » I'll be at our families' castle and organize the meeting. If you have any loyalty left in you, you'll be there. « » ... « » She is right, master. Your obsession with Palpatines treasures and that Alderaan princess could cost many of your relatives' lives, considering Admiral Cescos reputation... « » Grr, I don't need a droid chauffeur to be my source of conscience. I know what I have to do... « Bonus: Somewhere, deep in the Imperial Remnant territories... » Honored loyal Imperial Admirals, Captains, Comissars and Moffs. I am Commander Vonreg, attaché of the Admiral of the Apocalyptic Fleet. Some time ago, we not only lost our Emperor, but also our focus. We are an Empire no more. We are a thousand Empires - each and every single one dying on its own. It is time, to stop the bleeding and unite! As you are reading this transmission, Rebels gather to prematurely celebrate their so called victory. Their attention is diverted. This is the time to hold council and to decide on the future of the Empire. You, as one of the most powerful and trusted servants of the Empire, are invited to join this Shadow Council. If you decide to follow the call, we will send you the coordinates of the secret meeting. Take responsibility and be part of the Rebirth! End of Transmission. « >> to next chapter **************************************************** Hello and welcome back to Raiders of the Lost Art! It's time, to pull all the stories - Raiders and Jedi Quest - together in a a major cross-over! The New Republic is soon going to celebrate a big Gala. In the meantime, the Imperial Remnants try to organize a secret Shadow Council. And where are Ward Len'ya and his team, after they failed to get the information they were seeking at Momma the Hutt? Stay tuned and you will see! BIG CREDIT TO @Keymonus for his interpretation of rain with Lego bricks. His build inspried me to try out the technique in a Star Wars Mysteries episode. Here are additonal pictures of Vonregs Limousine Speeder. I tried a star wars-y version of a 1930ies limousine, like the RR Phantom III for example.
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*Your entry has earned 12 XP + 3 bonus for a total of 15 XP (S:3.5, T:3.5, A:5) Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Chapter Overview with Link: Dramatis Personae: ******* Chapter 14 - Sticky Fingers << to previous chapter The Mangrove-Swamps in the Tajkal-River delta on Aetwelt. After the Republic agents left Shag City and General Rox, they get back to their ship, well hidden in the marshes. But they are not alone and already awaited... » ࢰࢬࢸ« (At last. I'm waiting for like ages, man.) » Aha. And who are you? « » ࢰࢬࢸ« (Ehm. You hired me, you know? the Bothans' message in your wallet? I'm Loolo, but everyone knows me as Sticky Fingers.) » Ah Sticky! Your mission was not a complete failure after all, Bolt! « » Can we trust him? « » Sticky Fingers and I know each other from our days on the Ring of Kafrene. « » Hrmpf. That doesn't answer my question... « » Get yourself and your speeder on board, Sticky. We'll be taking off soon. « » ࢰࢬࢸ« (Oh... yeah, the speeder's not mine, but let's take it. Could come handy...) » Grrrnhmgnassassinsandthiefsgrrghnhmpf « Later, in hyperspace. Medical bay of the Cloudrunner. » Feeling better, Black Sun? « » She's asleep now. She will recover but it will take some time. I've spoken. « Briefing in the lounge of the Cloudrunner. » So now the crew is complete, right? We have the assassin, the thief, the mechanic, the Bothan mastermind and an old fossil that should have remained retired... What's the plan? « » Our goal is to recover the art, relics and treasures that the Empire has plundered across the galaxy. The emperor trusted nobody, so he moved his treasures to a secret place. We need to find this treasure planet and return the lost art to the owners. « » ࢰࢬࢸ« (I'm here 'cause I owe you, Len'ya, but are these "owners" going to pay for it?) » Hehe, you're a Rebel now, Sticky! No one's going to pay you a fortune here. « » The Empire eradicated the culture and identity of many species. If we are able to return what Palpatine has stolen, the worlds will square it by joining the New Republic. « » ࢰࢬࢸ« (Ahaaa. They're going to pay the political price then) » How are we going to achieve this? « » Our primary target is Vonreg. We will steal something important from him. That's where you come into play, Sticky. But first of all we have to visit a Hutt. Bolt, how good is your Huttese?... « to next chapter >> ****************** Hello and thanks for reading! So this is a little bit of a transfer chapter, closing the arc on Aetwelt. Below, you can see some more images of the build to be scored. It's Stickies speeder bike and a swamp vignette. I had no motivation, nor enough suitable bricks to build a large landing site for the Cloudrunner in the swamp Nevertheless I hope you enjoy the bike and another piece of the story. The speeder is a little hommage to the one from Star Wars Outlaws video game I'm enjoying very much! Sticky Fingers' Speeder Bike:
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*Your entry has earned 16 XP + 3 bonus for a total of 19 XP (S:5, T:4, A:4) Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Chapter Overview with Link: Dramatis Personae: ******* Chapter 13 - ART Attack! << to previous chapter After Bolt and wounded Xher have been almost arrested, Rox and the Republic cavalry came right in time to save the day at Old Kaadu Corral Road. The Imperial ambush failed and Rox and his team rescued the Republic agents… » Rox, old lad! That was good timing! We owe you! Look here, my green friend is wounded. She needs medical help immediately! « » Good to see you alive, Bolt. We have some Bacta with us, no worries. She will be fine. « » What are you doin’ here so far away from the Republic? Not that I complain… « » We currently use to operate behind enemies' lines. After we handled some troubles on Dagro we moved here to gather intel. In the meantime we contacted the local rebel cell, trying to spark a rebellion. Seems like you set a new tone! « » Gngh, what’s that rattling sound?! « » ART incoming. Get cover!!! « » ‘The hell is that? « » XR-45 ART - Anti-Riot-Tank. From the old republic days. They were actually decommissioned. The Imps called them the ‘Assimilator’ and used them against smaller riots. Here it seems they changed the non-lethal shock-canon with a heavy blaster canon though! « » Rebel intruders! Your little uprising is over! Surrender immediately or you will be decimated! « » Guess what? No! « » Troopers! Charge! « The Republic agents are in trouble, with the ART putting them under heavy blaster fire! But suddenly the tides turn... » Assimilate this! « » Rietta?!? Where did she come from?! What a blast! The tank’s done! « » And the people of Shag City also have something to say! « Indeed, by helping the old man and his niece back at market square, Bolt and Xher sparked an uprising! The riot sets the whole city ablaze and soon there are fights against the occupants everywhere. Finally, Len’ya arrives with the swamper ferryman… » Bolt, Xher, Rietta, do not hang behind and jump on board! We should waste no more time! « » Hey Mr. Bothan! What about the intel you said you have for me? « » Ah General! There are some inconsistent reports coming from the Mandalorian Sector. Remain stand-by please. I will contact you about the details via Hypercomm soon... « to next chapter >> ****************** Hello and thanks for reading! Thanks to General Rox and his team everything turned out well in the end, didn't it? Thanks for allowing me to feature your sigfig here @Yperio_Bricks Here you find some additional images of the XR-45 ART Anti-Riot-Tank, also known as 'Assimilator'. Pun with the title of my story intended! The vehicle is the build to be scored in this entry as the street has been featured already in chapter 12. The ART is based on the XR-85 from legends continuity. I knew it only from the old 'Rogue Squadron 3D' video game, where they were pretty small - smaller than an AT-PT. In other media they are actually described as extremely large moving turrets, as @Yperio_Bricks pointed out to me! So I changed a little bit the focus during building and customized it to fit into the street fight scene and it became my creation, the XR-45. I introduced a driver for the tank, as it looked better, where the XR-85 is a droid tank. Hope you like it!
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*Your entry has earned 17 XP + 3 bonus for a total of 18 XP (S:6, T:6, A:5) Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Chapter Overview with Link: Dramatis Personae: ******* Chapter 12 - Gunfight at Old Kaadu Corral << to previous chapter It's just another day in Shag City, the realm of notorious gamblers, slavers and black market merchants. Amidst various districts, infamous for their lawlessness, there are a few places of peace and harmony like Old Kaadu Corral Road. In earlier days, the swamp-proven mounts from Naboo have been used by prospectors but the corral was removed long ago. Today, the road is comprising workshops, apartments and - most prominent – a temple dedicated to a Mon Calamari deity. No one, the temple warden included, knows what dark twist this day might bring... » Let's take cover behind that thruster block! « » Just wanted to say, you nailed it as an Imperial Colonel! « » Thanks but now they are nailing us down! More Troopers incoming! « » Dank Farrik, they don't do things by halves this time! Len'ya! Where are ya?!? « In the tavern, not far away… » Ma bantam ol' mum dubbed me Skoova Stev. Skoova the fisher am I. [...] So there we were! Four Quarren spears, each wi' a mind tae make a masterpiece out o' ma wee rubbery head [...] « » That's most interesting, please do go on... « Meanwhile the gunfight rages on... Xher and Bolt repel the charging Stormtroopers, but they do not expect another threat having a high ground on them… » Gotcha, Rebel scum! « Mar'Cato, the imperial sharpshooter has the agents in his crosshair... » Ugh!!! « » Xher!!! « » Rwaaaahhh!!! Take this! « » Hey, Black Sun. Come on! Don’t flake out! You gonna be good… « Ughn… no worries. I’m not going to die easily, fossil! « » Hey, listen: you know what's funny? My wallet's gone! « … But suddenly: » Surrender immediately! « ... to next chapter >> ********************************** Hello everyone reading. I hope you enjoyed the action-stuffed chapter today! Special thanks to @Eternal Maul for borrowing sharpshooter Mar'Cato for this scene. (Don't worry, he'll be alright ) Here are some additional impressions of the Old Kaadu Corral Road before it gets devastated :
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*Your entry has earned 11 XP (S:4, T:4, A:3) Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Chapter Overview with Link: Dramatis Personae: ******* Chapter 15 - The Baron and the Princess << to previous chapter Evening at Vonreg Mansion on Chandrila. Baron Ezhugh Vonreg is studying financial reports from his many companies and affiliates, before going to sleep… » Good evening, my lord. Ready for your gift from Alderaan? « » Stop fooling around, Rajee... « » Oh, I was practising the princess the whole day! Only for you! « » Maybe a Mirialan?... « » … or Pantoran? « » I enjoy your company Rajee. Unlike the other of your sort I possess, you are charming and disarming. But I know your real intentions. You are looking for the remote control of the disruptor capsule I planted in your head. Don't forget: if you dare to kill me, your capsule will activate immediately! « » Hmm I know, but still we could have some fun while trying to achieve our goals... « » Tempting but maybe later. What about our special asset? You arranged his transfer? « » Yes. Everything is planned. I will personally accompany curator Kuenaga from Coruscant to safety. « » Good. The transfer will be conducted during the Republic Gala. The Rebels will be honoring their heroes and the ISB will be distracted trying to sneak- in its agents. Nobody will care about a single transport from Coruscant. I'm dying to hear Kuenagas proposal about Palpatines treasure planet. Yet I still need to attend the gala. Second thought, "princess"... I could put these reports aside for a while...« to next chapter >> ********************************** Hello, I'm speeding now with my second entry in 2 days. We are again visiting Vonreg in an interlude here and you meet Rajee, his changeling agent, known already from Chapter 5. It's a bit provocative for Lego Star Wars, I guess, but I hope you still enjoy it Here are two additional images of Vonregs bedroom on Chandrila:
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*Your entry has earned 15 XP + 3 bonus for a total of 18 XP (S:5, T:5, A:5) Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Chapter Overview with Link: Dramatis Personae: ******* Chapter 11 - Encounter at Skoova's << to previous chapter After their arrival in Shag City, Ward Len'ya leaves the others for a mission of his own. His destination is a little tavern named Skoova’s, at the outskirts of the busy town … » Hey furhead! You know this one? A Bothan walks into a bar. He dies. « » Dengar. If it were all about humor, you'd be the best bounty hunter in the galaxy. « » Grr. What do you want? You, walking in here... That is no coincidence, right? « » Funny and smart! You were working for Big Momma recently *. « (* see the story by @Jody Meyer ) » So? « » I have an important message for her. I need you to deliver it. « » Playing messenger is below my standards. « » I didn't know you had any. Anyway. It's a fair deal: I got credits, you have a fast ship and Momma trusts you enough to listen. « » Hmm. I'll consider it... « » Hey! There seems to be gunfight at the main road! The Empire is rolling out some heavy equipment! « » Oh, I have a bad feeling about this... « to next chapter >> **************************** Hello everyone! Welcome to Chapter 11 of RotLA. The premise for this vignette and Len'yas encounter with Dengar was that it should be in some kind of rustic tavern with a fish tank, inspired by the Saloon from the Jedi Survivor video game. One thing led to the other and suddenly I was working on a minifig version of Skoova Stev. So it became his bar on Aetwelt. I hope you like it. Sentinel_Brix Additional images here:
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*Your entry has earned 11 XP + 3 bonus for a total of 14 XP (S:4, T:4, A:3) Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Chapter Overview with Link: Dramatis Personae: ******* Chapter 9 - The Trip to Aetwelt << to previous chapter After his meeting with Talon Karrde, Len'ya returns to the Cloudrunner and initiates immediate take-off. Their destination is Aetwelt- a swampy planet in the Outer Rim, infamous for its slave market. While Xher is steering the modified YV-560 courier, Bolt and Len'ya discuss the next steps… » Len'ya, why are we heading to Aetwelt? If you want my full support, you need to induct me into your plans. « » I will soon. The task to recover the imperial plunder gets more difficult. First, we need to recruit another team member. A pickpocket. « » We have already an assassin and now we're getting a thief!? « » Remember, the Rebellion was once saved by farmboys, pirates and scoundrels. « » Alright, alright. Who's that pickpocket we got to pick-up? « » The best. And I hope we find him in Shag City. By the way, Xher told you her story, didn't she? What do you think? « » She wants Vonregs head. But there is more to it. I feel it. Vonreg took the ring of Nurbia, but where is it now? « » That my dear, is the question... « After a long flight, the Cloudrunner arrives at Aetwelt. The lush world features many extraordinary sites, such as the 16-thousenders - a supermassive mountain massif - or the gigantic river Tajkal originating there. Where the Tajkal flows into an ocean, there spreads a vast marshland with mangrove forrests as far as the eye can reach. It is inhabited by pirates, slavers and swampers, who harvest so-called swamp pralines, an important ingredient for special type of spice. » Land a little bit outside in the marshes there. This sector is still under control of the Imperial Remnant and we don't want to attract their attention. « » Land a little bit outside...pff! We are marching for two hours now and still 'bout three to go. The Squitos gonna kill us - if we not slip into a Greytors jaws first! « » Look, there is one of the swampers. Maybe he will share his ride. « Indeed, the swamper is happy to ferry the agents to Shag City and getting some credits for reward. » Y'er luckey y'er found meh. Try to hold on somethin' when we bump 'em trees! « to next chapter >> ******* Hello and welcome to Chapter 9. The heroes transfer to Aetwelt, a world that is not featured in any canon, but originating in a pen&paper RPG I'm taking care of. The next MOC featuring Aetwelts capital Shag City is nearly ready and I hope to publish soon! Here another image of the swampers' swamp skiff. The idea behind was to make-over an airboat known from the real world Everglades to make it look Star Wars-y
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*Your entry has earned 14 XP + 3 bonus for a total of 17 XP (S:5, T:5, A:4) Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Chapter Overview with Link: Dramatis Personae: ******* Chapter 10 - Shag City << to previous chapter After the ride with the swamp skiff, the heroes arrive in Shag City. The town is built into a massive boulder in the midst of the swamp. The inhabitants use natural and artificial caverns as their homes and shops and errected towers of different style, reflecting their different homeworlds. Shag City has an infamous slave market and is a true melting pot. It used to belong to the Hutts, but since some years it is under control of the Imperials. Here, Len'ya and his crew want to recruit a thief... » Ah Shag City. Aetwelts beating, black heart! I have a special appointment elswhere in the city. The three of you find the thief and recruit him. « » How predictable. « » The two of you will do. I go fetch some supplies. This is a good market for unique components... « »How can we find a thief in this crowd. Len'ya didn't even mention his species. « »Patience and sharp eyes will help - Or a bait. « » A bait? « »If he is a pro he uses a scanner that detects the value of credits in one's wallet. I have an emitter in my pocket that will trick the pickpockets' scanner so that he thinks I'm the biggest game around. « While Xher and Bolt are looking for a thief to recruit, they register some commotion on the street. »Down on the ground, rebel scum! « »Granpa! « » Gnhnn! « »I need to do something! « »Xher, no! This is not our mission! Oh too late... « »Hey buckethead! Stop that! « » Back off citizen, or you're the next face down in the dust! « » Troopers! Disengage immediately! This is an order! « » You too, step back. This is none of your business! « » Oh I'm afraid it is, Corporal! I'm Colonel Izpin from the Security Bureau! « » Colonel? « » Yes! Izpin! ISB-Sec-Code Bravo-One-Zero-Two-Two. You should know your superiors! And you two better identify yourself too! « » Eh, my name is Dunta Rem- « »I don't care 'bout your kriffin' name!!! What's your TK-number on duty?! « » TK-117, Sir! Colonel, Sir! « » But sir, this man has been distributing rebel propaganda… « » Sure he did! We're undercover trying to catch the real rebels! You maggots are jeopardizing the whole operation! You know the word?! Jeopardize?! « » Eh... Jeopard? Is that an animal of some kind? I don't know... « » Oh dear... That explains a lot. You two are triggerin' my migrane. Listen: Next time you arrest one of my agents, I'll assign you to the mounted troopers. You gonna be cleaning stables for the rest of your life! Is that getting to your laser-brain? « »Sir! Yes, Sir! « » Okay agents let's retreat. We need to start all over again because of these two nerf herders... « But as they move, an officer enters the scene! » Imposter! Surrender or die! « » I really, really tried to avoid this... « to next chapter >> ********** Hello! So here it is: Shag City - capital of Aetwelt. Here are some additional angles and images of Shag City and its inhabitants:
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*Your entry has earned 15 XP + 3 bonus for a total of 18 XP (S:5, T:5, A:5) Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story << to previous chapter Chapter 6 - Coronet Spaceport Ward Len'ya, Xher and Arthemias Bolt arrive at their docking bay at Coronet spaceport. »Is that the Cloudrunner? So it is Madine in command of this undertaking?« »Let's just say ... he is aware of what we do. Let's get aboard.« The three settle in the lounge of the courier ship. » So what did I miss? Is the Alliance still advancing?« » You heard about Valor, right?« » Oh I did. Was a big blow. Any news on who dunnit?« » Could have been any remnant Warlord or independent mobster, sending a message. What matters is, that the New Rebublic lost essential assets that day. We still may have better morale and stand united but the reality is, the ISB never ceased to exist. And they're regrouping. Just read this. « Bolt reading from a pad... » Hrmpf. I'll gladly show 'em one of those camps on Kashyyyk, Narkina or Clonedyke. Give 'em an inside tour. This is wrong on so many levels. Where you got this?« » It is a transcript of a remnant town hall. Got it via the network. The important thing is, that there are Imperials who do everything to undermine the Republic efforts for freedom and peace. We are fighting on many fronts. There is the sighting of a Sith lord on Dagro. There are rumors of a dangerous remnant Quarren Moff. And then there is people like Vonreg. « » But we have Jedi Skywalker, don't we? He blew up the Death Star. Twice. « » I think you got it wrong, but even if it were so, he is only one man and there is a myriad of worlds on fire. We must - « Suddenly, the hatch bell rings. Xher is checking for the intruder. » Nice ship you have. YV-560, right? I want to speak with the Bothan.« » It is alright, Xher. This young man is Mr. Aves. You being here is a surprise for sure, smuggler. But a welcome one. Does that mean he agreed to a meeting?« » Come with me and find out. But I only have one free seat...« to next chapter >> ***** Hello and welcome to the 6. chapter of RotLA. The YV-560 Cloudrunner is a ship I built already some months ago and it was displayed on flickr so I guess it should not count for scoring. Hence here some additional images of the hangar set on Corellia without it.
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*Your entry has earned 19 XP + 19 bonus for a total of 38 XP (S:7, T:6, A:6) ***** Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story << to previous chapter Chapter 4 - Secret Meeting on Coruscant While Ward Len'ya assembles a new team on Corellia and the New Republic's Aurora Squadron is reactivated on Corulag, the sinister forces in the galaxy do not rest as well. On Coruscant, a mysterious hooded figure arrives and passes all security measures, set up by the alerted ISB... »Who is she? She's beautiful! « »i don't know. I've never seen her here. « The mysterious hooded figure has a clear destination... ...the abandoned industrial levels, deep down, under kilometers of concrete and transparisteel, where he or she is already impatiently awaited... »Baron Vonreg. Is it you? I was afraid you weren't coming. Coruscant isn't safe anymore. Especially not for the emperor’s faithful. « »Indeed. I heard that Isard is tired of the Grand Vizier and the group of lickspits the imperial council always was. « »Rude, but true. She has put the grand vizier under house arrest. The two are playing a game of Holo-chess and we are the pawns. « »You can imagine, I assumed a big risk to come here, curator Kuenaga. This time, you better have something of value for me. « » Hrmpf. How the tides turn... some time ago, you wouldn't be this daring… « The old man produces an artifact out of his pocket and hands it over to Vonreg. » Ah, the Disciples' Heart. Good enough - for the time being. « »So you only came here to scrounge another piece of the late emperors treasures? Or are you finally willing to help me? You know I need to get off world. Sooner or later, she will kill us! « »I understand your impatience but that won't be easy, curator. The ISB has its agents everywhere. « »But you... you managed to come here. Despite being wanted for treason. Why would they let you pass, unless... you are part of the ISB?! « »Calm yourself, Kuenaga. I'm no friend of Isard and her band of spies. I have other ways to come and go... « Indeed. The real Ezhugh Vonreg is safe somewhere else, giving orders to his servant.... »I can get you off world. But it will come with a price. « »What do you want, Vonreg? Another relic from the Imperial palace? « »No. You know better than me that Palpatine kept his most precious artifacts safe from the cringers here. The real treasure is on a hidden planet somewhere. And I want it all... « to next chapter >> ***** Hello and welcome to chapter 4 of the "Raiders of the Lost Art". I had to pull-in this piece of story and change of perspective because of the "May the 4th" contest. I hope with the double posting alongside my Coruscant entry for M4-24, it is eligible for the x2 points Anyway, you can follow-up on the story with Ward Len'ya, Xher and Arthemias Bolt soon...
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*Your entry has earned 14 XP (S:7, T:4, A:3) Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Chapter Overview with Link: Dramatis Personae: ******* Chapter 8 - The Temple Raid << to previous chapter Old Coronet spaceport. On board of the Cloudrunner at starting ramp 12… » So… Black Sun, now that I’m leading this venture, I would like to know your story. « » Wait, who made you the boss, old fossil? « » Len’ya. When he recruited me, back there at the bar, I suppose. « » No he didn’t! « » Listen. I know Len’ya lied about you, to stop our little needling before. You may be talented. You may even be an assassin of the Black Sun. But you don’t know him very long. And he would definitely not trust you with his life. You shouldn’t either. The point is, Len’ya is a Bothan. They trust no one. But he wants his operation to be a success, so he came to me. And be aware: He’s ruthless and manipulating. He will do what he do - Have secrets, leave without saying and pop up out of nowhere. That’s why he needs a team leader who actually cares. « » Huh … so you are the legendary spy, Arthemias Bolt. « » Fossil will do. Anyway I’m getting too old for these missions. So how about you? Let’s start with this one: Why you always make that face? « » … « » Yeah, that one. « » … « » Much better. « » Ok, my story... I grew up in a small village near the Temple of Nurbia on a remote, independent world in the Mandalore sector. One day, the Empire came and raided the temple. My mother was the guardian primus and as the sanctuary was under siege, she had to make a difficult decision... « » Xher, these men are brutal and unforgiving. We guardians have sworn to defend Nurbias crypt and her ring with our lives. But you daughter, you have not taken the vow. You can live! There is the slit behind the sarcophagus. It will lead you to safety. « » But mum… « » Go! We will see each other in afterlife! « » They waited for the intruders and they soon came. « » My mother fought bravely, but was eventually struck down. « » Then in came their leader. « » Vonreg… « » I still remember his face, when he killed my defenseless mother on the ground. I still remember how he took the ring of Nurbia (* check out its twin here). I still remember how he ordered to plunder the sanctuary, before they burned everything down. « » I couldn’t run away. I turned, left my hideout and tried to strike him down. But a stormtrooper hindered me. « » Brave, but foolish. You there trooper! You will deal with this little brat outside! « » The stormtrooper took me outside of the temple but she couldn’t pull the trigger. She told me I should run and never come back. And that’s what I did. But I never forget and I never forgive! « » Len’ya knows about your vendetta…That’s why he recruited you, heh? Dank Farrik! He wants to use your anger… and if I’m not wrong, that ring you mentioned… there is more to it, isn’t it? « » Len’ya promised me that we will stop Vonreg and return the ring where it belongs. « » Ugh, what a story! That’s the best I heard for a long time. I’ve spoken. « » Bloody hell?! Who’s that? « » Rietta. Our Quartermaster. She’s ok. « » Any other crew members I need to know?! « to next chapter >> ******** Hey there! So now you know a little bit more about the Falleen assassin Xher. I hope you enjoyed the story and sorry if the entries get too long! I placed the build in the Mandalore sector O7, even though it's a flashback and the narrator is sitting in M11. Hope that it's ok. Find here some additional images of the temple and minifigures at daylight
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*Your entry has earned 13 XP + 3 bonus for a total of 16 XP (S:5, T:4, A:4) Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Dramatis Personae: ******* Chapter 7 - Corellia Speeder Bike Chase << to previous chapter It's an early morning on Corellia. Aves is playing taxi for Ward Len'ya and steering his Gliese tandem speeder towards the old Coronet industrial center, when they suddenly get chased by some relentless bikers. » We've been compromised! « » No. This has nothing to do with you! They are coming for me! It's the Ban-Krieva-Gang! I've been smuggling for their boss and she thinks I still owe her some money. But I strongly disagree! « » Hrmpf. Seems like she lost her patience with you. If we make it, I expect compensation from your boss for this incident! « » Listen, I'm really sorry for this, but no worries. This baby has still some surprises left in her! « Aves manages to outdistance the biker gang and besides some scratches on his beloved tandem, he deploys Len'ya safely to his meeting at the docks... » Mr. Karrde. « » Mr. Len'ya. Good you made it safely. Aves already informed me via intercomm. « » It was close. Too close. Your lieutenant nearly had us killed with his unfinished business. I expect you comepensate for his deficiencies. « » I take responsibility for the actions of my personel. And I think you know that. By the way, I just received the information from my crew, that some years ago, you and the Ban-Krieva-Gang had business going on too. It's for sure just a coincidence and you would never set up one of my employees to undermine my position in our negotiations? « » Of course not. « » Right. After we settled on this, what can a ragged smuggler like I do for you? « » You are too humble, Karrde. Jabba the Hutt's businesses were up for grabs and rumors say, an unknown organisation is taking over. I was maybe thinking you... « » Haha, that's good! I'm not interested in a remote desert palace and a treacherous entournage! Bib Fortuna, is the master of Tatooine now and he's already emulating Jabbas appetite, I heard. « » Jabbas power structure was based on more than a palace and his obesity. We both know that. Anyway. Do you have, what I asked you for? « » Hm. First of all, I don't want to get roped into this war, Len'ya. I'm neutral. What you want, could affect my business in the Imperial sectors, if it comes out. « » The Empire is no more, Karrde. You soon will be dealing with a bunch of bandits pretending to be the empire's last stand, while they squeeze the life out of the worlds they occupy. The sooner they fall, the better. We both expected a deal. It's simple. You have the information and the Republic pays you well. « » Maybe. Still, I have a reputation to lose. And I don't trust you. Especially you should understand that. I'm afraid, I cannot not give you what you requested, Len'ya. But I may give you the information on how you can get what you need. Provided you are willing to pay the price... « to next chapter >> ******* Additional images:
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*Your entry has earned 10 XP (S:3.5, T:3.5, A:3) Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story << to previous chapter Chapter 5 - At the Vonreg Mansion Ezhugh Vonreg sent his servant to Coruscant, to meet with the former curator of Palpatines treasures, while he stayed at his mansion on Chandrila... » [...] I have other ways to come and go. I can get you off world. But it will come with a price [...] « After the meeting of his double with Kuenaga, he is disrupted by familiar sound of servo motors... » Were you successful with the curator, master? « » Yes it went as I have forseen, V9. The changeling served the purpose again and I have Kuenaga in my grip. I just need to organize a safe transport... Now what do you have for me? « » You have received an invitation to the gala dinner, master! « » Finally! I knew they could not afford to keep me off the invitee list! « » Your influence on the committee for economics helped, I reckon. « » I hope the princess will be there as well... « » She will attend the dinner, master. At least according to the official list of attendees. « » Good, good! For so long I want to make a courtesy call on her. We have plenty to talk about… « to next chapter >> ***** Hello, this is a small vignette of Vonreg in his mansion, where he safely dictates the words to his double on Coruscant. I didn't want to put this build into the Coruscant post so that scoring is not mixed up. So the story is a bit split. Here are additional pics at indirect sunlight:
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*Your entry has earned 14 XP + 5 + 14 bonus for a total of 33 XP (S:6, T:4, A:4) ***** Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story << to previous chapter Chapter 3 - Aurora Squadron Returns While Len'ya is on Corellia doing recruiting, a cheerful New Republic pilot can't await a special guest at Corulag airbase... » Relax Bizzy. It's just your sister visiting. Why all the fuss? « » Sorry, I can't help it, Lieutenant Partt. As we were patrolling the Rim, I haven't seen Zebby for nearly 6 months. I'm just sooo excited to see her again! She's my hero! « » I know, I know. You told me the story. Big sister. Legendary pilot. Leader of Aurora Squadron. The reason why you joined. She blew-up the Death Star too, right? Skoal! « » Ha-ha. But she did participate in the battle above Endor. She is truly one of the best. That's why they made her member of the Spittin' Chicklets! « » The what? « » C'mon. The Chicklets? The elite aerobatic squadron of the Republic! They performed that stunnin' maneuvre at the anniversary celebrations. Haven't you seen the holo? Ah, I wish I could have been there. « » No I haven't. Any pilot could fly these formations. It's the Astromechs doing all the calc. Plain and simple. It's combat, where true talent shows. « » Ah that's why you been hit by that Snub-Fighter? Twice. Weren't it for me, you'd be hovering somewhere between Daimla and Terminus. And by the way, the Spittin Chicklets fly Z-95s. No Astromech. « » Look I had an inertial stabilzer malfunction and - « » Oh, here she comes! « » Zebby! « Lil' Sis' Biz! So glad to see you, honey! « » What? She is your sister? Oh by the seven moons, no! « » Sorry? Do I know you? « » He's my wingman. Get to know Lieutenant Partt. « » Hrmpf. Oh yea, we know each other. « » Ah yes, backup crew for Endor, right? « » Backup crew... You cost me the cockpit! « » Indeed, My fighter had issues and they gave me yours. Sorry. I owe you. « » I should be wearing a medal! Instead I'm the backup crew. « » Poor Partt... « » What a joker. I came here 'cause the Republic command reactivated the Aurora Squadron! And I'm here to recruit you both to join me - « » ... « to next chapter >> ***** Here are two extra pics of the custom colored ships:
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*Your entry has earned 15 XP + 3 bonus for a total of 18 XP (S:6, T:5, A:4) ***** Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story << to previous chapter Chapter 2 - Finding Art Present. Late evening, somewhere near the old Coronet spaceport on Corellia… »He in there? « »He was easy to track down... Listen, in general I trust your instincts, Len’ya, but in this case… he doesn’t look very legendary to me. « »Art Bolt is one of the most prolific agents the Alliance had. He worked undercover for years. He for instance once provided the alliance a full squadron of X-Wings while pretending he was an imperial Colonel! We’ll need him. Would you go and get him? « Moments later… »Hey! Get your hands of me! I paid for that! « »Arthemias Bolt… good to meet you again. « » Le – Len’ya?! But…You are dead! « » Ah, the best compliment for a spy, ain’t it? But you are right. I was dead. … Bolt, the New Republic needs you. « » Nah thanks, I’m retired. « » You are drunk. And for people like us there is no retirement. Come with me. I have a job for you. « » What kind of job is it anyway? « » Retrieving Imperial Plunder. « »I pass. That’s not worth the effort, isn't it? Burning intelligence resources for some lost art? « » How about unmasking Ezhugh Vonreg then? « Arthemias Bolt is suddenly wide awake... » Vonreg? Second thought, I’m in. « » Hold on. Why the change of heart, old fossil? « » The old fossil has his reasons. I mean, you know Vonreg, right? He was an Imperial supporter until the very end. And when tides turned and the Empire shattered, he lamented that the emperor mind-controlled him and threatened his family. And how about them alliance politicians? They embraced his return because he offered extensive financial support for the new Republic. But I don’t buy it. For me, there are two types of former Imperials: The ones who defected after Alderaan and the ones who defected after Endor. The latter are not to be trusted. « » ... Quite the talker, huh? « » Len’ya, where did you get your 'friendly' Falleen bodyguard? Another asset of yours? « »Xher is a talented field agent. She works for my network since years. Eventually, she was an assassin for the Black Sun before I recruited her. « »Oh snap. I forgot. There is another type of people I distrust… « »And we don’t need to carry dead weight on our mission… « »Enough of that. I would trust Xher with my life. And we need Bolt to support against Vonreg. So let’s get to the ship. We have still some recruiting and gathering intel to do... « to next chapter >> *****
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*Your entry has earned 13 XP (S:5, T:4, A:4) ***** Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story Chapter 1 - Prologue Some time before the Battle of Yavin. The throne room of Mount Tantiss, Imperial treasure world Wayland. » My emperor, Baron Ezhugh Vonreg, as you ordered! « » Good. Your service is no longer required, Commander. Leave us alone. « » Your Highness. It’s an honor for me and my family to be at your service. « » Yes, your family indeed serves the Empire well, baron. « » Forgive my boldness, but why am I here? And where is here? « » You will learn your fate very soon, my friend. And now rise and come with me. « The emperor leads baron Vonreg around his exhibition of rare and precious artifacts and relics from each and every corner of his Empire… » Is that… the Ring of Xerbia? « » Yes… a fine relic that has been recently brought into my custody. And there is more to come. « Finally, they remain at the large holo table in the center of the throne room. » There is a myriad of worlds that crave for our lead, baron. They are lost and need order. « » No doubt, your highness, but where can I help? « » You are a collector of art yourself, baron. And you have enriched yourself in the glorious campaigns, where your Vonreg cousins and nephews were in duty of my forces. Don’t deny it! « » I … Forgive me my lord. What is mine is yours. And I accept any sentence. « » Indeed. My curator will visit your home world soon to … register your collection. « » I can’t await his visit. My lord, if you were not going to punish me…, why would you summon me here? « » Why, to recruit you, of course… It is one of the empire’s missions to save precious artifacts from the barbarians and you, my friend, will lead the way… « to next chapter >> ***** Hello there and welcome to the first chapter of Raiders of the Lost Art - A Star Wars Mysteries Story. There it is, the Throne Room on Wayland, I was teasing in the May the 4th contest MOC. I hope you like it. There is more to come soon!
