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    Ananuru Express By Alison Brooks he world of Ananuru is barren. ks surface consists of ‘mountains surrounded by “oceans” dust. Themoun- ‘tains have agrandour, however, while the dustoceans are spectacular, restless and dangerous. Under the Tight weather conditions, they produce beautiful ight tflacts known as “dustbowls.” The scenery led an ‘onterprising tourism operator to view Ananuru as & base for luxury holidays, at a suitably inflated price. Thus was born the Ananuru Express. The tran is, as one might ‘expect, highly luxurious, designed to minimize the risks of found ingin a duststorm, and indeed any othor dangers tots passenger ‘who are the very rich. ‘The Expressrunson a monorail suspended above the dust seas. Beth train and monorail are protected trom the dust by forcetields. ft was decided that a monorail, the structure of which contained various sensor units, would enable the Expross to be found quickly In the case of a breakdown. A free-traveling repulsor craft could ‘easily cisappear without trace iit broke down here. INVOLVING THE PCS Ht the PCs are members of the Rebellion, they can simply be ‘assigned this mission, perhaps as a chance to relax after several hard-fighting scenarios. the PCs are not Rebots, they might be employed by another interested party to undertake tho mission; they might stumble upon clues pointing in this direction; or they might be paid by a customer in tickets forthe Ananuru Express, where they will stumble upon the plot without benefit af any prior knowledge. i they are employed by ‘an NPC, the GM will have to decide the emplayer’s motives. The ‘employer might be a villain intant on getting the secret ‘or his own use, someone of Rebel sympathies hoping to deprive the bad guys cof the secret, or simply someone who is curious as to what's going fon, but who does nct wish 10 risk identtication by using normal ‘employees. BRIEFING Hakon eVil, the owner ofthe Ananuru Express, has obtained a datatape from an Imperial research project. This project was destroyed under mysterious circumstances, and its beloved that ‘most ofthe scientists involved have defacted tothe Rebel Aliance Hakon has decided to auction this datatape, The auction is to take place on the next trip ofthe Ananuru Express. ifthe PCs are members ofthe Aliance, ther briefing wil include addkional information: The research project was into viruses. The researchers were screened for Rebel sympathies, yet were 80 horrified by the implications ofthe research that they destroyed the projectanddetected. kis ofthe utmost importancethat this datatape ‘ot be allowed to fall nto the wrong hands. “The POs ar also given cash wih whichto atond the auction. thoy ‘are lance operatives, thay receive afaked cred transfor wich wilnct pass a computer inspection. Otherwise, the GM should decide what is avalable to them. ln any case should nat be encugh. the PCs are entrusted with money by an omployer, they willbe ‘ven the credit chip immediately betore embarking on the Express. Star Wars ARRIVAL ‘Ananuru Cty consists of aspaceport and support facilis forthe Express. The spaceportis protected by a force-dome. The cost of Parking ships at the spaceport is exhorbitant. PCs could park ‘ouside the force-dome, but they would risk dust damage to their vessel Imperial customs does not examine the ship, but closely quos- tions each of the PCs as to ther background and reason for visiting the planet. The ofcers are under orders to spot suspicious charac- {es, but ncttachallange them. PCs may attemptto smoaththeirway 6140 for the customs the customs examination on Ananuru is usually extremly lax. From the spaceport, passengers for the Expresscan walk along 4 short parade of shops to the Express station. Luggage for the Expressis normally taken separately from passengers (and checked for weapons before being placed in the passengers’ suites), al- though the PCs may carry their baggage themselves f they don't ‘mind attracting attention. The shops are extremely pricey, whether selling toiletries or high-fashion ballgowns. There is also a range. souvenirs, ranging from holos of the dustbowl to models of the Exprassin precious metals and stones. (Once they leave the spacepor, the PCs and other passengers, are kept under discreet observation by the security staff of the Express company. ha PCs behave suspiciously, a member ofthe security staf will poltoly ask them to explain themselves; if necas- ‘sary, they will be escorted to Hakon's office to explain why they ‘should not be ejected from the planet. Tha PCs may attempt to pin the Express as employees rather than as passengers. Employees are carefully screened for assas- sins, spies and other undesirables. Would-be employees simply {umning up will be unlikely to be considered suitabie, At tho entrance to the Express station, various discreet survel lance devices check the PCs and their luggage itis stillwith them. PCs aro reminded that they will not need any weapons on-board, and that weapons should be deposited in the weapons store in the contort the vehicle. i they retuse, measures willbe taken against them—cleaning stat! will remove cached weapons, and i the PCs insist on carrying the weapons, they willbe asked politely to desist and, f necessary, politely shown af the Express. Violence by the PCs will get them thrown off. SCHEDULE There are several formal events, from which PC (or NPG) absence would cause comment, but for most othe time, they are {roe to amuse themselves, ‘Thareis aformaldinnor each night, with cocktals beforehand. On the second day, the dinner is followed by a dance in the forward ‘observation lounge, which everyone will be expected to attend, ‘Cutures rolls willbe at a premium here, and the PCs should feel uncomfortable if they don't know which utensil to use for eating ‘some imported delicacy, ori they tread on a partners toes. Tho PCs will be separated at dinner, allowing them to tak to NPCs. The GM should give the PCs a chance to assess the other passengers, and ba assessed by them, in the form of smal talk (none of the passengers, nor Hakon, will tk opanly about the auction). ‘The Express slides smoothly away from the station. During the days of the tip, the scenery will be a continual presence, An intercom informs passengers whenever a particularly spectacular View is availabe, whether itis dustbowis, a spectacularly beautiful sunset, mountains rising trom the dust sea ora view ofthe dust sea from the top of those mountains. ‘TROUBLE COntthe third day out, the Express attacked. This is an attempt 80 Challenge 72 by Hakon to evaluate the passengers. Hehiredthese thugs, through an intermediary, totry to hold the Express up. He ensured that they were able to get through the usual security on-planet. Express securty is quite good, but it takes the unarmed staff some time to reach the weapons storage and deploy themselves. ‘The attacks straightforward. The PCs aren one ofthe obsorva tion lounges when they see a dust-skimmer coming toward the Express. W attempts to land on the root and blast ts way in, A third ‘skimmer comas from the side and ducks beneath the Express. Tho attackers attempt to disable the Express's motors. The skimmers are armored (4D hull, speed 30), but their heat, Cissipators are vulnerable. These are at the rear ofthe skimmer. I requires a Moderate Technology roll know of them and a Vary Dificul blaster shotto hit. The dssipatorhas 2D Strangth; disabling itcuts the available power, and the skimmer is forced to limp away. ‘The observation lounges have skeet blasters, to knock down target drones for the passengers’ amusement (Damage 20). They are fixed in place and cannot be turned inside the vehicle, Othor- wise, the PCs wil have te obtain weapons trom storage or from the thugs, or braw! with them. ifthe thugs got that far, the thugs will attempt to grab passengers. toransom them. I the thugs attempt to flee, the PCs can pursue in the Express's escape skimmers, These are not armed, but they are fast (Speed 3D) and durabie (3D+1 hull). Shooting rom tham could be an interesting rick, as it is not possible to opan the windows, any ofthe thugs are taken prisoner, Hakon has them taken “for interrogation” and removed rom the Expressby a recovery skimmer {rom the port. Hakon is apologetic about “his regrettable lapse of security” and assuros overyone that will not be allowed to happen again. NPCS ‘Thugs: 10 thugs in each skimmer. Stats: As Normals. Skis: Blaster 2D (stun-only blasters, 4D damage). Staff: The stat of he Expressis discreet and efticient, makingthe voyage as luxurious as possible for the passengers. Many staf members are also trained in coaxing iicut passengers to behave well, and they double as security guards. They don'icarry weapons, unless they have reason to think they'll be needed. The staf members are well-paid and in secure employment. Thay do not ‘normally accest bribes. Hakon deville: Proprietorof the Express. Hakon appears smooth ‘and urbane, but is ruthless when it suits him. Hakon enjoys verbal cing with his quests. His attitude is the expansive host, encour- aging guests to enjoy themselves, Stats: Gambler. Determine skills as required. ‘Luna: Hakon's secratary and bodyguard. Tal, elagant, oficient and loyal to Hakon, Luna appears to be a companion/secretary. ‘Stats: Bounty Hunter. Skils: Blaster 5D, Braw! SD, Brawl Parry 5D, Cultures 4D, others determine as required. Luna isthe only person to carry a weapon on the Express, a blaster in her handbag, Tol, Jommy and Chral: Gamblers. These three know nothing aboutthe auction—their reason for being here isto win money rom rich people. They are pleasant and amiable. Infights, they tryto stay under cover. Stats: Gambler. Skis: Determine as required, Bles, Rae and Dran: Groon-skinned alien rackoteers. Tt culture emphasizes family commitments over mare technicalities such as legal niceties. They take litle partin thesocial wir. nfights, ‘their sole concern is each other. Bles gives the orders; her niece and nephew obey them. Stats: Pirate. Skills: Determine as required. Hamnet: Crime boss whose illegalties are sufficiently under ‘cover that he doubles as 2 respectable and wealthy businessman. Hamnet enjoys the trappings of success. He is middle-aged, over- ‘weight and shrewd. His only foible ishis daughter, lcomia, for whom he will do anything. In a fight, he will allow his bodyguard to do the work, Stats: Armchair Historian. Skids: Determine as required. Star Wars Joomla Hamnet: Hamnet's daughter; a 12-year-old, spoiled, ‘unpleasant brat. She throws her weight around and will acost aPC ‘at some stage thus:"I want yout play cyborsquash with me. | want you to lose, It you don't, Daddy will have you kid.” Inafight, she's lable to get inthe way. Stats:Normal. Skils: Determine as required. Wesson DeLameter: Hamines bodyguard. Well-dressed but Quiet, Stats: Pirate. Skits: Determine as require. ‘TanisHal: Hamnet's secretary. Beautiful well-paid, butharassed {rom attempting to keep loomia under control. Stats:Loyal Retainer. ‘Skils: Determine as required. Kane Mihal: Streot-thug who has struck itbig. His clothes are too loud, ass his conversation. He defiantly usesthe wrong imploments ‘at meals, rather than admit he doesn't know which to use. Ina fight, he willtako risks in orderto show off to any attractive women. Stats: Brash Pilot. Skils: Determine as required. Havas Rar and Quil Nathan: Welldressed employees of an ams manufacturer which is interested in the implications of the datachip. Stats: Tongue-Tied Engineers. Skils: Determine as re- quired. ‘Saminalwala and Saminalwasa: These two are Fras, a species ‘of humanoid tigers, aggressive and luxury-loving. They are litter: mates. They spend most of their time asieep or lazing about; the three or fourhours aday when they are active, they spend inthegym bouncing around at an alarming rate. They give the impression of being extremely arrogant, which they are. In fights, they are aggres- sive. They are lable to eat falian foes. They are representatives of 1 group of pirates in the next sector. Stats: Tough Native. Skits: BrawiSD, others datermineas required. They also haveclaws which ive +2 damag Secesh Trant: The Fras’ secretary, human, apparently quiet and as boring as the datawork sho deals with, Trant is, in fact, the paymasier ofthe Fras pirates, and she is a member of the Destabi- Izationbranch of Imperial Inteligence. Her goal isto strengthen the Fras and to use them against enemies of the Empiro. In fights, Trant keops under cover. Stats: Old Senatorial. Skils: Determine as required. SEARCH ‘Atter the intial sizing-up period, the various interest groups begin making attempts to locate the datachip. Bles orders her family to ‘search the suites. Havas and Quil begin searching through the Expross’s computer systems. Kane attempts to persuade the em- ployees to confide in him. Hamnet sounds out the PCs to see whether he could employ them Hakon knaw that people would attempt to find the datachip, and ‘sohehas notlettitinhis suite. tis hidden inthe sleeve of an obscure

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