Sith Mission: Heavy is the Crown

[Meira]

Mission Name: Heavy is the Crown
Mission Participants: Aeron Creel(Prodigal), Gabriella Fisher(Jace), Ilia Asall,(Synth), Zarene Yin(Sparrow)
Location: Corellia
Mission briefing: The Corellian Royal Family will be gathering for a ceremony in which King Phalon will be handing over the majority rule to the Crown Prince, Collin. As per tradition, the entire Royal Family will be present. The objective of this mission is to eliminate all members of the Royal Family. This will hopefully cause some chaos among the Corellian people. The potential for a market crash, riots, and possibly civil war on the planet will all be high if the mission is a success. As Corellia is a major ship manufacturer for the Republic military, this mission could prove to be a major obstacle for the Republic when outright war finally comes.

Targets:

• King Phalon
  
• Queen Miriam
  
• Crown Prince Collin
  
• Prince Henry (second in line)
  
• Prince Rook (third in line)
  
• Senator Donald Kail (possible target... I would have to talk about it with him)
  

Prince Rook is one of my characters, and WILL NOT be killed. Sorry folks, but I like him too much. If Donald Kail is game for being a target, I don't think he will not be killed. Prince Henry will be severely wounded, but I haven't decided if he will die just yet. As for the King, Queen, and Crown Prince, they are open season.

Now the discussion falls to where this mission will start. Whatever you decide, the first post on Corellia will be mine to set the scene. But if you guys want to do a traveling thread or whatever, that's good too.

Lets have some questions and comments, and we will be able to get things rolling. I would like to set up a general outline for how this mission is going to go, as well as a loose posting order. These things will keep us on track. So if you guys have any ideas for how this can go, or for some potential twists or what have you, lets hear them!

[Synth]

Well. Considering the nature of this rp, where one character is actually an OC, not an npc, we'd best adjust accordingly. In the actual role play there will be this big ceremony, etc. I'd figure the planet will be expecting quite a few guests. Along those guests, the team can sneak in. Regardless of how we get there or when, I'd figure that the group of dark jedi would best kill the whole family.


Given the nature of the ceremony I doubt just anyone can get in. The family will most likely be strictly guarded, no? - As long as the team kills the king, queen, and crown prince, I'd figure that would be a big enough impact; a low blow to the planet civilization's morale and pride.


Wouldn't it be lovely if Prince Henry's wounds were so severe that Prince Rook, possibly not prepared, would have to assume the crown? Just thinking a bit out there, xD.



Ilia owns a light freighter which could be used as transport. Apart from that, he's your average lightsaber artisan's apprentice turned dark jedi knight/prophet/orsomethingalongthoselines.

Aeron could let Ilia know if he needs a new saber made; perhaps something could be whipped up xD.

Ilia would feel slightly uncomfortable, since I've heard he's the only 'new' one to the group. Likewise, I'm a newbie in this forum. I plan on trying to prove myself a bit, as Jenno gave me the opportunity, but character wise... Ilia will follow orders, and offer his own support and resources. If a few weapons of equipment is needed, Ilia already has Narlar Queyan as a contact... (DarkSword's CEO/Weapons developer character) which could be useful.



Honestly, I don't have much to offer or pitch in... save for my character's sword and support.
And as for the starting thread... either is fine. I'd be a bit beneficial for my character to get to know them early on through role play/interaction. But, he's not the most social or charismatic character (yet, since I haven't had a chance to role play/flesh him out much to this point). So,
we could either plan our route/strategy/plan here, out of character, and then transfer it here. Or, to some extent, role play the plans?


Again, I follow orders. <3

[Meira]

Lol... Well, Rook becoming the next king is a possibility, but that depends on what happens in his own personal plot line. That's why Henry will be severely wounded, it allows me to keep things open for Rook. Henry can survive and become king, or die and Rook becomes king, all depending on what I feel like... lol. But yes, either way, as long as King, Queen, and Crown Prince die... the mission is basically a success.

[Synth]

How do we go about it? Taking into account Prodigal's semi-inactivity.


And, will the group actually barge in, despite the military officers bound to be present, and slaughter the crown family with shiney sabers? xp

[Meira]

Well that's what this discussion is all about. Lets see what our other group members have to say and see if something can't be worked out.

[Synth]

Hence my questions. ^^;


I'd like to ask...


What do you guys think would be better?

A public execution? Or something done away from the public eye, before or after the actual ceremony?

[Jace]

While public execution is flashier, I think it would be quite hard to do...assuming its the typical we run up and strike them down. Remember the Sith aren't supposed to be announcing their presence to the galaxy...so maybe we could find a way to kill them but in a manner that just suggests regular terrorism or some such.

As for Prodigal...Gabriella could at least take somewhat of the leading role until he can manage to post. I only say this because on the Bakura mission...she was the one in charge...then again Synth's character is the eldest.

I think we can atleast start our thread with the team in space so Illia can get to know Zarene and Gabriella and we can get a dialougue going.

[Synth]

Perhaps assassination moments before the moment the King comes up to the public, or a few hours before, would be more tactful if we want to leave a bitter taste in the public's mouth? King not showing up, etc. King being announced dead, and all.


Breaking and entering and murdering, ftw?




_{About him being eldest: As long as an accord is reached within the group, Ilia will have no quarrels with whoever leads the group... whether or not Aeron takes an active role as leader, Ilia will follow the group's plans and missions regardless. He wouldn't impose any sort of supremacy over the group. He's the eldest, but also the newest.}

[sparrow]

First I think we should come up with an explanation for why Aeron isn't really taking part (due to Prod's current inactivity) but leave it open so that he can jump in whenever Prod returns.

I think Gabriella's skills at torture/persuasion can be put to good use in obtaining uniforms or clearances to get into various areas on Corellia. Probably not all the way into the crowning ceremony, but it could be a start.

Crowning ceremony seems awful important... would there be Jedi there?

On the discussion of various character strengths and weaknesses, while Zarene has no objections to sneaking around in the shadows, she does not blend in well in a crowd (prosthetic arm + facially scarring = not good for appearing discreet). She is also mediocre with a lightsaber. If faced with a lightsaber fight her usual tactic would be to put distance between herself and her opponent so that she can let loose with ranged firepower.

Speaking of ranged firepower, she is proficient with various forms of ranged weaponry, most notably with dual-wielded pistols, which are her main weapon. Also one of the few dark jedi who is competent sniper.

I agree that the first thread should be a meet up, either on Korriban or shortly after takeoff in space, for Ilia to get a chance to meet the others.

[Prodigal]

Semi-inactive my ass

Seriously though, I just wanted to let people know that now that the madness has abated at the Regiment, I can once again become a more active player, Im in the process of getting caught up with all the threads I've been neglecting and hopefully by tomorrow I'll be able to give some serious thought to killing off all the royals.

by the way if people need/want to get in touch with me, my msn is [e-mail]

[Synth]

woo. <3

Gabriella = torture skills
Zarene = Long range capabilities (?, cheap name for the skills)
Ilia = Swordsman... lol.
Aeron = He's like the Charlie, we're the angels?

[Meira]

Good to hear Prod!

As far as Jedi go... I didn't even think about that. Corellian Jedi are known for having a great deal of pride in their heritage, even going so far as to wear green robes to distinguish themselves. Now... that's a wookieepedia thing, and I don't think we're going along with that idea on this site... BUT it wouldn't be far fetched for Corellian born Jedi to be asked to be present during the ceremony... I'll check and see if we can't have someone play a jedi. If not, I'll NPC it. but that was a good thought!

Now, Zarene's sniper skills bring to mind the hollywood style assassination. She's sitting on top of a roof some miles away and shoot the king right as he goes to hand over power to the crown prince (anyone seen "Wanted"? lol) But she wouldn't likely get more than him... maybe the crown prince before security has everyone to safety.... But that's one, two out of five.... So it's a possibility. The problem then would be how they get to the rest of the Royals. After such a public thing, security around the remaining family would be even tighter. Just something to ponder.

[Jace]

Maybe Gabriella can torture the location out of one of the Royals security detail of where the Royals would be taken if something were to happen at teh ceremony.

So Zarene snipes at least one of them, then they run to their designated shelter only to find Gabriella,Illia, and Aeron waiting for them...kinda of an interesting way to go about it but I think we can take thsi as a base idea and go from there. Maybe each of the royals is taken to a different place where one of the DJ would be waiting.

[Prodigal]

Would now be a good or bad time to mention that Aeron originally was a Corellian Jedi? Or perhaps the fact that hes earned his blood stripes first rank?

[Meira]

lol... maybe you guys can use that!

[sparrow]

Hey Prod, glad to see that the rumors of your inactiveness have been greatly exaggerated.

Looks like Aeron would be able to bring the right people to Gabriella, since he is familiar with the planet and would be treated with respect thanks to his bloodstripes.

[Synth]

I like the Sniper idea. - Then, the rest of the group already awaiting the family. If they did manage to sneak in, while Zarene claimed the King's life, and possibly the crown prince's, the rest remain inside and wait for their time to strike.

Wouldn't Zarene be hunted down, despite the distance, once she makes the shot? 'Cause, if so, I wouldn't mind Ilia staying at the distance with her to guard her if anything.


- Perhaps Aeron could sneak in, with Gabriella, and pass off as guards? And/or corellian Jedi?

The possibilities could be shuffled;

My suggestion is that Aeron could pretend to be a Jedi, along with Ilia or Gabriella, and provide 'protection' to the crown family once the King is shot by Zarene.... maybe deflect a few well placed blaster shots by Zarene to make the act more believable. They could act as their bodyguards, and lead them inside... private quarters and/or their rooms, and then quietly slay them while the guards place their trust in them as 'Jedi'. If there are any actual Jedi, besides the fake Jedi our dark jedi could be, slay them too? >x>

[sparrow]

Sounds good.

While she is quite capable of defending herself, Zarene could certainly use some backup both getting into the location from which to make the shot as well as getting back out again.

Since one of the aims of the missions is to create a rift between the republic and corellia, then having the royals killed by "jedi" would seem quite appropriate.

It seems that we have a general idea of how to proceed. Who is the one to start the thread on Korriban?

I think it might be good if Synth gets first post, since Ilia is the new guy meeting a group that has already worked together before.

[Meira]

Great!

You guys just let me know when you're ready for the thread on Corellia so that I can start it.

[Synth]

Some times I need things spelled out for me.


Do I start the thread in Korriban? like, already? o-o;