Shadows of Nar Eurbrikka — Black Sun sign-up thread

[LucasLaughing]

So - wanna join Black Sun, eh?  Ya probably heard some stories 'bout big, bad, Black Sun gangsters - lotsa stories, most true.  Especially ones 'bout what happens to folk who cross us..

S'ok though; if you a hard worker - know how to keep mouth shut, an' don't mind gettin' hands dirty, we gotta place for you ...

Building for Black Sun

For our 15th Shadows of Nar Eurbrikka (SoNE) episode, we're inviting members of other Eurobricks RPGs (and any other folks who are interested) to build on behalf of Black Sun.  This thread will serve as a sign-up thread for anyone who is interested, as well as providing some background information about Black Sun and the SoNE game.  For more information about SoNE, check out the introduction thread here.

About Black Sun

 Black Sun is a powerful, galaxy-spanning crime syndicate led by the ruthless and cunning Prince Xizor.  To quote Wookieepedia, "[Black Sun] was involved in every known type of illegal activity; its information networks surpassed even the accuracy and scope of Imperial Intelligence. The resources available to Black Sun rivaled those belonging to a large planetary army, including foot soldiers."

Not everyone who works for Black Sun is a villain (although plenty of them are); other are simply mercenaries and soldiers of fortune, looking to make a living on the fringes of the galaxy.  Still others, working for one of Black Sun's many "legitimate" business fronts, aren't aware of who their true bosses are.

Minifigs / character design

Black Sun doesn't have uniforms or a dress code, so builders have a lot of leeway when it comes to choosing their minifigure(s).  Just to give you some ideas, here are a few "crowd shots" from earlier SoNE entries:

Spoiler

 

A scene showing some of the minifigs I've used for random citizens of the Star Wars universe:

The Toy Story, Power Miners and Mars Mission aliens might not work too well as Black Sun, but you can see I've used a mixture of Star Wars and non-SW torsos for the characters.

One of Goatman461's builds, again showing a mixture of Star Wars and non-Star Wars figs:

And a great scene by NinjaNin - view his post to get a closer look at the characters:

 

Builders can use either 'yellow' or 'fleshie' heads for their characters.

Story Timeline/Background

Our Shadows of Nar Eurbrikka RPG takes place between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, with episodes loosely following events/plot points from the Shadows of the Empire book / game.  This particular episode parallels the last few levels of the Shadows of the Empire video game.

Black Sun builders are free to show their characters fighting either Imperial or Rebel forces, or just patrolling / searching for intruders if they don't feel like building a battle scene.

Signing up

If you'd like to build for Black Sun, reply to this thread and you'll be added to the Black Sun PM (as soon as it's launched).  Make sure you also read the Episode XV topic for contest rules and objectives, and if you have any questions feel free to ask!

Edited April 22, 2017 by LucasLaughing

[mediumsnowman]

I would like to sign up!

Do these guys work for Black Sun gangsters?  

Edited April 22, 2017 by mediumsnowman

[Evolved Turtle]

Interesting... 

[LucasLaughing]

@mediumsnowman - I like it, although I feel like the guy with the horrifying skeleton face should trade bodies with the guy in the middle.  Also, I've requested that someone with a higher rank start the PM, so it should be up soon!

[MKJoshA]

FYI, the PM is set up. If anyone else needs to be added, please request access here!

[Professor Thaum]

I will be in for the Operation Eclipse...

the built is almost finished

 

[LucasLaughing]

On 5/23/2017 at 11:30 PM, Professor Thaum said:

I will be in for the Operation Eclipse...

the built is almost finished

 

Hey Professor - glad to have you on the team!  

[Bregir]

Viqia is a new face this side of the galaxy, and her person is shrouded in mystery. (Something she takes care to maintain) It appears that she has taken employ with the Black Sun only recently, after eyeing the opportunity to turn a healthy profit. At least, that is what she has told anyone who dared to ask. Rumour has it that she is almost unnaturally skilled with both pistol and rifle, and it is said that she took down a notorious smuggler and his gang on Tatooine after a short gunfight. Conveniently, this rumour surfaced just before she negotiated her fees with the Black Sun, and it is said that she is the most well-paid newcomer to Xizor's court in a long time. Only time will show how much of this is true...

[MKJoshA]

2 hours ago, Bregir said:

Viqia is a new face this side of the galaxy, and her person is shrouded in mystery. (Something she takes care to maintain) It appears that she has taken employ with the Black Sun only recently, after eyeing the opportunity to turn a healthy profit. At least, that is what she has told anyone who dared to ask. Rumour has it that she is almost unnaturally skilled with both pistol and rifle, and it is said that she took down a notorious smuggler and his gang on Tatooine after a short gunfight. Conveniently, this rumour surfaced just before she negotiated her fees with the Black Sun, and it is said that she is the most well-paid newcomer to Xizor's court in a long time. Only time will show how much of this is true...

Looking forward to seeing more of her story!

[Bregir]

An entry for the black sun: