[SoNE Freebuild 26] To Catch A Thief

[MKJoshA]

See the rest of the story:
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Fleshing Out the Problem
Bothan Data Hub
Parting Ways
Surrender Would Have Been An Option

His next mission was not going to be fun. Not that the last one was. MKJoshA did not enjoy missions were the main purpose was to kill a target, no matter how many lives that meant saving.

But this time his mission was going to bring personal pain rather than just twinge his conscience. It began with a “routine” stop at a mechanic shop on Bothawui.

“I need to pick up an order” said Josh.

“For Josh?” the mechanic asked. “I’ve got it right here. That’ll be 1,000 credits.”

But rather than handing him the credits, Josh grabbed the box and started running.

“Officer! Help!” shouted the mechanic. “I’m being robbed!”

And while the residents of the Imperial center on Bothawui were used to such events and paid the altercation no mind, there were plenty of Imperial officers to hear the cry.

It seemed foolish for Josh to attempt such a robbery in this sector. For while it was run down enough to show that the city cleaners didn’t come by except once a rotation, it was right underneath one of the Imperial Officer’s favorite dives.

It didn’t take but a few seconds before the troopers waiting outside the restaurant started firing at him.

He saw an approaching speeder and began to make a jump for it.

As the speeder zoomed closer he saw who was driving it and it made him pause.

That pause was all the troopers need to be able to finally get a bead on him and get him with a stun bolt. They also got a shot at the speeder and forced the driver to stand for questioning.

Josh came too as the troopers pulled him to his feet and tossed him against the railing. He heard cursing coming from his right and he saw Kale being cuffed by the Imperials.

“I’m telling you!” shouted Kale. “I’m not this loser’s accomplice! I’m not his getaway driver!”

“You still have to come to the station for questioning” replied the trooper.

Josh knew that “questioning” really meant being admitted to the local Imperial correctional facility until Kale’s records could be processed off-world and confirmed that he wasn’t wanted elsewhere in the galaxy.

“I’m so sorry Kale” thought Josh. “I didn’t mean to drag you into this.”

Kale was shooting evil glares at Josh, but he knew that if he admitted to knowing him, the Imperials wouldn’t buy his story.

[Cody Startale]

Great effort! The multiple levels are cool and interesting to look at, each section has lots of details, even the underside that you didn't show off prominently (I took the liberty to go through your flickr photos). The speeder is great as well and that panel thing with the transparent bricks looks fantastic. If this was backlit, it would look simply stunning, I imagine! But it's already great to look at nonetheless.

It looks like a dire situation for Josh and his comrades. Who came up with this risky mission? Seems like someone in command did not plan this thoroughly enough.

[ChiefPie]

Great story and build. Can't wait for the rest!

[Puvel]

I already liked the hangar with the neatly stacked barrels and boxes, but the outside with the greenery hanging down and the different colours in the window are brilliant! 

[Merc4Hire]

Poor Kale, but fantastic build. I really like how each layer has its own defining style, especially the middle section with the colorful wall and the ceiling detail. 

[Shadows of Nar Eurbrikka]

Judges have awarded you 4 XP!

[elementary]

That's my favorite build of this storyline. Awesome work on the different levels. I love all the details and colors you put in like the hoses, the orange lines and the glass bottom.