File: intr- oh shoot.jpg (134 KB, 800x600)

134 KB JPG

"Jake, look out! He's got a burner!"

"Come on, Tony! Quit messing around!"

"In fact, I'm in the mood for a little bonus! Tell you what, why don't I keep your money AND the energy wafers? The Bernelli brothers will pay me double for this!"

File: introductions.jpg (161 KB, 800x600)

161 KB JPG

"They don't pay corpses."

"Krum! Didn't see you there, buddy!

File: money shot.jpg (148 KB, 800x600)

148 KB JPG

"Hey I was just kidding about that double-cross that was just a joke here's your money thanks for the energy wafers you guys have a nice night see you around real soon!"

File: exit exam.jpg (114 KB, 800x600)

114 KB JPG

"It's a good thing you showed up when you did, Krum. Where were you?"

"I stopped for a burger. Jake said he could handle it without me."

"I was handling it just fine! Whew, check out the morphology on that!"

"The sooner we get off of Starlight Station, the better!"

"Primrose is right, let's kick jets before we get-"

File: popular icon.jpg (120 KB, 800x600)

120 KB JPG

"Jake Starcrash!"

"Oh, no..."

File: hard time.jpg (135 KB, 800x600)

135 KB JPG

[bars clanging]

"I knew this was a bad idea."

"Cut me some slack, Krum! How was I supposed to know they were still upset about that borrowed fuel? It was almost two years ago!"

"At least the Bernelli brothers will be happy."

"Well... funny story about that. The energy wafers were fake."

"Fake?"

"Yeah, I needed the cash to get the Zephyr out of impound, so I whipped up a passable substitute. I figured Tony wouldn't know the difference."

"I was wondering where you got them. I thought we were dead broke."

"Well, now we've got five thousand flatbacks in the police locker, so all we need to do is take care of this little misunderstanding before our real cargo goes bad and we'll be back in business!"

File: drop the soapbox.jpg (129 KB, 800x600)

129 KB JPG

"Hey, aren't you Jake Starcrash?"

"Who wants to know?"

File: harder time.jpg (116 KB, 800x600)

116 KB JPG

"You cost me a lot of money on that gambling scam, Starcrash! Looks like I'll have to take it out on you... with interest!"

>I'll take the big one
>I'll take the other one
>Something else

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever you do, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

Rolled 9 (1d12)

>>4559036
>>I'll take the big one

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>4559032
Rolling to kill space Muslim

Comfy pictures btw

Rolled 2 (1d12)

>>4559036
>We can talk this out, gentlemen.

File: standing up for the big guy.jpg (129 KB, 800x600)

129 KB JPG

"Krum, you take the one on the left."

"Uh... you sure about that, Jake?"

"Just get him!"

File: whiff balls.jpg (132 KB, 800x600)

132 KB JPG

"Hold still, runt!"

"That's a pretty nice prosthetic you've got there! Heavy lifter model 21455, isn't it?"

File: alignment check.jpg (123 KB, 800x600)

123 KB JPG

"Although if I remember, there was a reason why they took it off the market. Someone found a weak point right about-"

File: hope it's still under warranty.jpg (130 KB, 800x600)

130 KB JPG

"-HERE!"

[machine grinding noise]

File: rage against the rage aga(...).jpg (102 KB, 800x600)

102 KB JPG

"AAAAAUGH!"

File: brawl in cell block 2525.jpg (127 KB, 800x600)

127 KB JPG

"Brother! Your arm!"

File: smash and grab your attention.jpg (126 KB, 800x600)

126 KB JPG

"I only need one hand to tear you apart, Starcrash!"

"Uh... can't we talk this out?"

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever you do, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

Rolled 8 (1d12)

>>4559129
>Hey Krum, let's switch!

Rolled 7 (1d12)

>>4559129
The plan is as follows:
>go for the balls to get him to keel over
>then punch fist into eye
>killing/retarding him with a lobotomy

Rolled 9 (1d12)

>>4559129
Proceed to talk it out, before Krum slams his friend into the big guy's groin.

File: switch hitter.jpg (139 KB, 800x600)

139 KB JPG

"OOF! HOLD STILL, RUNT!"

"Krum! Battle plan five-thirteen-omega!"

File: pilediver.jpg (140 KB, 800x600)

140 KB JPG

"Swap and hop!"

"Wha- uugh!"

File: twist and shout.jpg (132 KB, 800x600)

132 KB JPG

"Geddoffme!"

"No sale, Scarloid!"

"Let me up!"

"Not until you say 'uncle'!"

File: cop outside.jpg (108 KB, 800x600)

108 KB JPG

"What's all the racket in here?"

>Just waiting to be released
>Just waiting to escape
>Something else

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever you do, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

Rolled 7 (1d12)

>>4559173

Pull the officer by the jacket and grab his keys-- make sure to slam his head on the bars for quick KO

>>4559173
>Something else
"Big guy here took a massive dump and clogged the toilet after he flushed it, could you come in here and fix this before one of us has to borrow one of your buckets?"

Basically, we get the guard to come inside the cell, we knock the guy out and grab his keys.

Rolled 3 (1d12)

>>4559173
>>4559179
Forgot to roll.

File: laying down the stammer.jpg (106 KB, 800x600)

106 KB JPG

"Uh... There was a, um, uh, a system clog, and uh... we were helping, and, uh... could you get your keys and unlock the cell and come in here for a minute?"

File: unreliable narration.jpg (115 KB, 800x600)

115 KB JPG

"What's going on? Prisoner unrest?"

"Oh, this Starcrash fellow was just explaining what all the commotion was about."

File: baton bleu.jpg (117 KB, 800x600)

117 KB JPG

"Sounds like we need to help them quiet down!"

>Get out on good behavior
>Get out on bad behavior
>Something else

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever you do, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

Rolled 8 (1d12)

>>4559200
>Whatever behavior gets the cell door open
>and then release grip on the tomato brothers

>>4559169
How do you get the great poses?

>>4559204
+1 on this

File: warding off the watch.jpg (118 KB, 800x600)

118 KB JPG

"Oh, I don't think we need to worry about that. Besides, these boys are free to leave. They just made bail."

File: exit interview.jpg (111 KB, 800x600)

111 KB JPG

"Who in the great black hole would pay twenty thousand flatbacks to bail us out?"

File: they might be descended f(...).jpg (102 KB, 800x600)

102 KB JPG

"I never did catch your name, miss-"

"You!"

"Do you know this... being?"

"I have never met him before in my life."

File: jailbird catcall.jpg (102 KB, 800x600)

102 KB JPG

"That doesn't mean we can't have a close encounter or two!"

File: bargain plea.jpg (97 KB, 800x600)

97 KB JPG

"Is it too late to rescind his release?"

"Well, I already filled out the paperwork-"

"What if I pay you an extra ten thousand?"

File: meanwhile, outside the station.jpg (13 KB, 800x600)

13 KB JPG

TO BE CONTINUED... TOMORROW!

Thank you to everyone for playing so far! Jake and friends will return tomorrow right here in this thread!

If you like what you see, the past ten years of Lego Quest are almost all archived on suptg along with images:
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=lego%20quest

>>4559216
>How do you get the great poses?
Lots of practice!

>>4559259
Aww yiss, I was waiting for you to come back.

lego quest is back, baby! :D

>>4559559
>>4559702
Just finished taking some pictures so next part will hopefully be up within an hour or so

File: wardrobe footing.jpg (133 KB, 800x600)

133 KB JPG

"I still don't like this. Why would a pair of Celadonians bail us out?"

"Don't look a gift blorz in the mouth, Krum! Just be glad we're out of that cell! Now let's grab Primrose and kick jets."

File: leisure suit seizure suit.jpg (113 KB, 800x600)

113 KB JPG

"I believe this is your case, Starcrash. Seems a little light for luggage. You want me to open it up and check to make sure your neckties are all there?"

"Uh, no thanks, officer, I'll take it from here!"

"I don't like you, Starcrash. The sooner you're off of my asteroid, the better."

File: hallway from the danger zone.jpg (130 KB, 800x600)

130 KB JPG

"Jake! What's going on? The guard told me we were all free to go!"

"Somebody paid for our bail!"

"Who?"

"A couple of Celadonians. They're waiting for us outside."

File: taxonomy taxi.jpg (122 KB, 800x600)

122 KB JPG

"And speak of the devils!"

"Greetings, Mr. Starcrash. I see you were not unduly abused by the authorities of this place."

"Skip the small talk, sweetheart. Nobody lays down twenty thousand flatbacks for a stranger unless they want something."

"Your flight plan filed with the station lists your next destination as Detri-5. Is that accurate, or have you filed a fraudulent report?"

"That's right, mister. We've got two tons of cargo in the Zephyr bound for Detri-5. What's it to you?"

"We wish passage on your ship."

"Look pal, I don't know how Celadonians commute, but we aren't a taxi service. I appreciate you springing us but that's not-"

"If you refuse, your bond payment will be forfeited. I understand there are several bounty hunters actively seeking work on this very station."

File: selling point.jpg (134 KB, 800x600)

134 KB JPG

"Dock Ten is right this way. You're going to love the Zephyr. She's a real one-of-a-kind!"

"Indeed. I am sure it will be adequate to make the journey."

File: expectations.jpg (102 KB, 800x600)

102 KB JPG

"In fact, there she is right now."

"Behind that scrap pile?"

File: reality.jpg (115 KB, 800x600)

115 KB JPG

"Just wait until you see the inside!"

File: stop and brisk.jpg (128 KB, 800x600)

128 KB JPG

"Dock Ten is just around this - hold it!"

"What's wrong?"

File: terminal problem.jpg (140 KB, 800x600)

140 KB JPG

"The Bernelli brothers and their goons! And Tony as well!"

"If this punk Starcrash thinks he can make fools out of us, he's got another thing comin'!"

"I dunno, Donnie, this seems a little extreme for five grand-"

"It ain't about the five grand, Ronnie! It's about sending a message! Nobody rips off the Bernelli brothers!"

"This better be the right dock, Tony!"

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever you do, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

>>4559816
If the Bernelli brothers don't know primrose, have her redirect them somewhere else by telling them she saw us somewhere else.

If they do know her then have the Celadonians pose as the ships owners.

Rolled 5 (1d12)

>>4559852
>>4559816
Forgot the roll

File: recap and regroup.jpg (144 KB, 800x600)

144 KB JPG

"What's your plan, Jake? Do you want me to distract them?"

"They'd recognize you in a second. I don't want you catching a burner charge on my account. But I've got a better idea... it involves our Celadonian friends-"

"What?"

"Trust me, this is flawless!"

File: checkpoint-blank range.jpg (135 KB, 800x600)

135 KB JPG

"Hold it!"

"Don't move!"

"Excuse me, but you are blocking the way to our ship."

"Your ship? This pile of junk belongs to Jake Starcrash. I'd recognize it anywhere."

"Mr. Starcrash no longer owns this ship. I am now the owner. Please clear this area."

File: sub-par subterfuge.jpg (99 KB, 800x600)

99 KB JPG

"How'd that happen?"

"Yeah! How'd that happen?"

"He lost it... from some vice common to humans. Gambling. Yes, he lost it gambling."

File: prolonged departure.jpg (127 KB, 800x600)

127 KB JPG

"What do you think, Donnie?"

"Seems like we ain't gettin' our money here. Alright, let's get out of here, boys. You too, Tony."

File: launch window.jpg (125 KB, 800x600)

125 KB JPG

"I can't believe that worked!"

File: sacrificial lam.jpg (118 KB, 800x600)

118 KB JPG

"Why do I have to come with you guys?"

"You're still on the hook for losing us five grand!"

"Hey!"

File: paper trail's end.jpg (134 KB, 800x600)

134 KB JPG

"Hold it, Mr. Starcrash! This ship is impounded until you take care of the charge!"

"Got it right here! Five thousand flatbacks! Clear out, we gotta launch right now!"

"I'm afraid it will take a minute to process your ship's release-"

File: flank stake.jpg (107 KB, 800x600)

107 KB JPG

"Jake! Start the engines!"

File: target audience.jpg (111 KB, 800x600)

111 KB JPG

"Left! No, a little higher! More to the right!"

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever Krum does, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

Rolled 1 (1d12)

>>4559998
Suppressing fire, full auto.

Rolled 12 (1d12)

>>4560065

>>4559998

4chan keeps eating my posts but using my roll to support >>4560065

File: taking aim.jpg (118 KB, 800x600)

118 KB JPG

"You asked for it! I never miss a sho-"

File: unfortunately, aiming tak(...).jpg (108 KB, 800x600)

108 KB JPG

FRRRZZAAP

"-aaugh!"

File: pointer and carrier.jpg (133 KB, 800x600)

133 KB JPG

"Did you see that, Mister Bernelli? I tagged him right in the chest!"

"I saw him crawl around the corner! He's probably almost dead!"

File: second wind.jpg (123 KB, 800x600)

123 KB JPG

"You think a burner charge is gonna slow me down?"

FRZZAAAP

File: state of head.jpg (107 KB, 800x600)

107 KB JPG

"Look out!"

"Run!"

FRZZAP

"Yaaaaah-!"

"Mister Bernelli!"

File: bowled over.jpg (120 KB, 800x600)

120 KB JPG

"Pick me up, you morons!"

"What'll we do, Mister Bernelli?"

"RETREAT!"

File: countdown count.jpg (148 KB, 800x600)

148 KB JPG

[distant burner zapping noises]

"FOUR-THOUSAND-SIX-HUNDRED, FOUR-THOUSAND-SEVEN-HUNDRED, FOUR-THOUSAND-EIGHT-HUNDRED, FOUR-THOUSAND-NINE-HUNDRED..."

"Come on, come on!"

File: cold cash and calculating.jpg (132 KB, 800x600)

132 KB JPG

"IT'S-ALL-THERE-SIR."

"Good enough. Let's get out of here."

File: boarding party.jpg (133 KB, 800x600)

133 KB JPG

"Krum! What happened?"

"Just had to get rid of some ballast!"

"Come on, you two! We've got a schedule to keep!"

That's it for tonight, but I will be back here tomorrow with more of Jake and his friends!

Thanks for playing, and have a good night!

File: shop talk.jpg (124 KB, 800x600)

124 KB JPG

"I was beginning to think I would never see my 9/17th wrench again!"

"Are you certain that this bulkhead is airtight?"

"Oh, absolutely! The breach alarm is broken, though. I should really give the Zephyr a tune-up before we take her out of drydock. There's a lot of dust on this rock."

File: corporate ladder.jpg (112 KB, 800x600)

112 KB JPG

"Mr. Starcrash, I must ask that you-"

"Captain."

"Pardon?"

"While aboard the Zephyr you're to refer to me as Captain Starcrash, got it?"

"Very well, Captain Starcrash, but I must insist that we depart before your criminal associates return."

"That's one thing we agree on."

File: wreck room.jpg (129 KB, 800x600)

129 KB JPG

"Are you alright, Krum?"

"I'll be fine, I just got the wind knocked out of me."

File: bedroom ayes.jpg (122 KB, 800x600)

122 KB JPG

"Cabin four across from my cabin is empty. It only fits one, but someone can sleep on the couch in the cargo lounge."

File: quarter rations.jpg (112 KB, 800x600)

112 KB JPG

"You are a generous man to describe this as a 'cabin'".

File: room to maneuver.jpg (155 KB, 800x600)

155 KB JPG

"Hey pal, I didn't solicit for passengers. Now, let's see... everything seems to be operating normally-"

File: two peas in a drop pod.jpg (124 KB, 800x600)

124 KB JPG

KRATHOOOM

File: pilot episode.jpg (126 KB, 800x600)

126 KB JPG

"What's going on, Jake?"

"What happened?"

"What is the problem?"

"I don't know! We were struck by some kind of energy beam! Wait, I'm getting the reading now... a small short-range attack ship... looks like..."

File: criminal offworld.jpg (128 KB, 800x600)

128 KB JPG

"...the Bernelli brothers!"

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever you do, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

Rolled 3 (1d12)

>>4561309

SHOOT EM BACK!!!

File: convoy convey.jpg (120 KB, 800x600)

120 KB JPG

"Return fire! Activate your ship's offensive systems!"

"Sweetheart, this is a Class Four freighter!"

"What does that mean?"

"Jake's saying that we don't have any exterior weapons!"

"What? You mean you're defenseless?"

"Don't sweat it, sweetheart! The Zephyr's hull is too thick for their weapons to do any real damage. They're just trying to scare us into-"

File: rock and roll call.jpg (132 KB, 800x600)

132 KB JPG

KRATHOOOM

"What was that?"

"They're targeting our ventral thrusters! Another couple hits like that and we'll be dead in the vacuum!"

"Look, they're hailing us!"

File: calling the shots.jpg (128 KB, 800x600)

128 KB JPG

"You're dead meat, Starcrash!"

File: firing range of options.jpg (119 KB, 800x600)

119 KB JPG

[ominous-sounding warning beeps]

"Jake, do something!"

>Rely on your armor until you escape
>Sensor warfare to evade them
>Something else

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever you do, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

Rolled 7 (1d12)

>>4561558
Empty the chemical toilet tanks as a distraction.

File: flush with cache.jpg (112 KB, 800x600)

112 KB JPG

[flushing noise]

"Hit it, Jake!"

File: button down the hatch.jpg (114 KB, 800x600)

114 KB JPG

beep

File: port-a-potty off the port bow.jpg (120 KB, 800x600)

120 KB JPG

[urgent beeping noise]

"What's that?"

"The computer says 'a large quantity of organic matter dispersing in a cloud from a single point.'"

"You mean-"

File: a picture is worth a thou(...).jpg (109 KB, 800x600)

109 KB JPG

"SHIIIII-!"

File: route of the antimatter.jpg (106 KB, 800x600)

106 KB JPG

"Good thinking, Jake!"

"Yeah, well, dumping our can might have thrown the Bernelli brothers off our trail, but we've got a new problem."

"What is it?"

"That hit to our lateral thruster did more damage than I thought. It'll have to be repaired before we can make it to Detri-5."

"Starlight Station is not too distant. It would be an acceptable delay to our-"

"We can't go back - the Bernelli Brothers will be waiting. We'll have to take care of it ourselves."

>Land on the next planet and attempt repairs (Safer)
>Keep flying and attempt repairs in space (Faster)

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever you do, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

Rolled 1 (1d12)

>>4561588
Hit it a couple of times with a turbowrench to start it back up.

Rolled 5 (1d12)

>>4561588
Won't we need a lateral thruster to land on a planet? Let's get her fixed in zero gravity.

Rolled 12 (1d12)

>>4561645
>>4561591

Supporting these

>>4561591
>>4561678
what are these rolls, this is the second time

File: suit and tether affair.jpg (118 KB, 800x600)

118 KB JPG

"I'd rather not try to land on a high-grav surface with the thrusters damaged. I'll try to get it working from the outside."

"Don't you want me to go out and fix it?"

"No, I need you to stay in here and monitor the output. If it starts to overheat, you'll have to shut it down completely."

File: inconvenient subplot.jpg (114 KB, 800x600)

114 KB JPG

"I have to depressurize the cargo lounge, so after I go down I'll seal it behind me. You'll have to stay on this deck until I'm finished."

"We will do our best to suffer the burden."

File: sealed bid.jpg (103 KB, 800x600)

103 KB JPG

"Are you certain that this seal is airtight?"

File: night job.jpg (119 KB, 800x600)

119 KB JPG

"Can you hear me, Jake?"

[heavy breathing]

"I can hear you just fine, Primrose. Stepping out the hold now. I'm taking your turbowrench with me."

"You'd better not lose it!"

File: smoke signal.jpg (121 KB, 800x600)

121 KB JPG

"How are you doing?"

[heavy breathing]

"I'm outside now. I can see the damage from here. Looks like the Bernelli brothers got a pretty good shot."

"Do you think you can fix it?"

File: like a finely-tuned xylophone.jpg (127 KB, 800x600)

127 KB JPG

[heavy breathing]

"I'm going to try something right now!"

[muffled clanging noise]

File: lightweight discussion.jpg (122 KB, 800x600)

122 KB JPG

"Whoa!"

[heavy breathing]

"What happened?"

"The artificial gravity inside the ship just turned off! What did you do?"

File: all quiet on the starboar(...).jpg (121 KB, 800x600)

121 KB JPG

[heavy breathing]

"I think I fixed the thruster problem. What are the readings like?"

"It's functioning. It's at about forty percent."

[heavy breathing]

"We should be able to make it to Delti-5 now. How's the gravity inside?"

"It seems like it's starting to come back."

[heavy breathing]

"Alright, I'm heading back inside."

File: radio chatter.jpg (99 KB, 800x600)

99 KB JPG

[heavy breathing]

"I'm almost inside - oh, no!"

"What's wrong?"

File: roll call.jpg (135 KB, 800x600)

135 KB JPG

[heavy breathing]

"One of the cargo crates is loose! It's coming right at me!"

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever you do, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

Rolled 11 (1d12)

>>4562579
It stops coming at us, thanks to our latent Shmaltz abilities.

Rolled 1 (1d12)

>>4562584

Don't you mean Schwartz?

File: something's about to be voided.jpg (63 KB, 800x600)

63 KB JPG

[heavy breathing]

"It's massed at a one-ton cargo crate! There's no way I can-"

File: dramatic press pause.jpg (78 KB, 800x600)

78 KB JPG

[heavy breathing]

"...what the...?"

File: parts and parcel.jpg (113 KB, 800x600)

113 KB JPG

[heavy breathing]

File: close encounter.jpg (136 KB, 800x600)

136 KB JPG

"What's happening? Are you alright?"

[heavy breathing]

"I'm... I'm fine. The crate just... stopped!"

"Stopped? What do you mean?"

[heavy breathing]

"I'm not sure... I'm sealing the hull."

File: debrief debunk.jpg (127 KB, 800x600)

127 KB JPG

"I'm telling you, one moment I thought I was going to die, and then I felt this deep universal resonance, and the next thing I knew the crate had stopped and was just sitting there on the deck!"

"Are you listening to this guy, Primrose? He's feelin' universal resonances! Bwa-ha-ha-ha!"

"Yeah, Jake! It was probably just the gravity plates reinitializing. There's always a slight delay on the cargo deck."

File: wishful tanking.jpg (101 KB, 800x600)

101 KB JPG

"I just think that maybe there are some things that are out there that we don't know about!"

File: gas, grass, or telekinesis.jpg (111 KB, 800x600)

111 KB JPG

"I am sorry to interrupt, but if your ship is again in working order, I thought perhaps we should continue to our mutual destination as quickly as possible?"

>Practice your latent "definitely real" telekinetic powers by yourself
>Attempt to learn more about the mysterious Celadonian passengers
>Turn the autopilot off and fly the rest of the way yourself to make your delivery early
>Something else

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever you do, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

Rolled 7 (1d12)

>>4562656

>Attempt to learn more about the mysterious Celadonian passengers

This for now

>Practice your latent "definitely real" telekinetic powers by yourself

When we go back to fire up the ship

Rolled 1 (1d12)

>>4562656
>Let's see what our minty clients can share about themselves

btw OP these are great :)

File: cold open.jpg (118 KB, 800x600)

118 KB JPG

"You know, here we are, veterans of a battle with an enemy vessel, and I don't even know your names!"

"We would prefer to keep it that way."

File: poster girl.jpg (98 KB, 800x600)

98 KB JPG

"Not even a little hint?"

"Captain Starcrash, we gave you a significant sum at a time when it was most needed, and our demands have been slight."

File: you schmooze.jpg (103 KB, 800x600)

103 KB JPG

"This guy seems a little cold-blooded, but I'm more interested in your name, sweetheart-"

File: you lose.jpg (116 KB, 800x600)

116 KB JPG

"Remove your hand from the... from her... at once!"

"Hey, you mean to tell me you had a burner on you the whole time?"

"It is alright, put your burner away."

"But he-"

"I believe he was simply performing a clumsy attempt at courtship."

"All the more reason to shoot him!"

File: strategic arms reduction.jpg (117 KB, 800x600)

117 KB JPG

"Prim, get out of the way!"

"Don't shoot, reactorbrain! You'll breach the hull!"

File: possession is nine-tenths(...).jpg (100 KB, 800x600)

100 KB JPG

"Your Streifen friend is correct, Captain Starcrash. The Sporc's weapon cannot be safely fired inside this ship. However, as the Streifen can verify, mine can be."

"Shoot me and you'll never get-"

"I assure you, Captain Starcrash, I am more than capable of defeating your Sporc ally in hand-to-hand combat and piloting this ship by myself. I do not wish you any harm, but we will arrive on Detri-5 as planned, with or without you."

"Release him. He was unaware of our expectations."

"But he-"

"You will heed."

File: mutiny scrutiny.jpg (122 KB, 800x600)

122 KB JPG

"...Very well. I regret any animosity that may have occurred, Captain Starcrash."

"Right back at ya, pal. Nothing like sticking a burner in a guy's back to get off on the right foot."

File: retirement party.jpg (111 KB, 800x600)

111 KB JPG

"Perhaps I should retire for now."

"Of course. I will wait here."

"I thought as much."

File: long haul, long awkward s(...).jpg (133 KB, 800x600)

133 KB JPG

"Are you gonna stand guard the whole trip?"

"Perhaps!"

>Forget about the Celadonians and check your radar
>Attempt to reopen diplomatic relations with the Celadonians
>Practice your latent "definitely real" telekinetic powers by yourself
>Something else

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever you do, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

>>4563567
>Point out the fold-out seat for the guy, then check the radar.

Rolled 3 (1d12)

>>4563570
>>4563567
Damn it...

Rolled 8 (1d12)

>>4563574
+1

File: greenscreen technology.jpg (123 KB, 800x600)

123 KB JPG

"Suit yourself. Should be a quiet ride from here on out, now that we've gotten beyond the range of the Bernelli brothers' ship. No other traffic in this sector besides a couple of stray asteroids. If you wanted to keep a low profile, you picked the right shipping lane to use."

File: opportunity squawks.jpg (114 KB, 800x600)

114 KB JPG

"Huh, that's odd. For a second the outboard sensor picked up a trace amount of blockonium, but I didn't detect any ships approaching this area and there are no mines or refineries nearby. Can't seem to detect it anymore... maybe some wires got crossed when the thrusters were damaged."

>Divert course and check it out
>Log the coordinates and leave the bridge
>Take over the flight controls to shave some time off your voyage
>Something else

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever you do, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

Rolled 2 (1d12)

>>4563592

>Divert course and check it out

Plot wouldn't happen without us doing something-- if the Celadonians ask, we just had to dodge an asteroid or something.

Rolled 9 (1d12)

>>4563592
>Divert course and check it out
Fortune favors the bold.

File: diversion tactic.jpg (110 KB, 800x600)

110 KB JPG

"What are you doing? Why are you diverting course?"

"Relax, I just want to check it out. It might be worth my while."

File: divide and clunker.jpg (126 KB, 800x600)

126 KB JPG

"This is not an exploration mission! You were instructed to transport us to Detri-5, not go chasing after every-"

"Look pal, this is my ship, and it goes where I want it to g-"

File: noise cancellation.jpg (119 KB, 800x600)

119 KB JPG

[beeping noise]

"What is that?"

"Sounds like a distress beacon!"

File: reaffirmation of faith.jpg (131 KB, 800x600)

131 KB JPG

"It's a stasis pod from a ship! Human lifesigns, single-person occupancy, functioning normally."

"An... escape pod?"

"You can't expect me to ignore it. I'm obligated to pick it up!"

"I... suppose you are correct."

"Besides, maybe there'll be a reward. I'll need help bringing it inside."

File: work's a drag.jpg (129 KB, 800x600)

129 KB JPG

[heavy breathing]

"That's it... easy...

File: opening line.jpg (116 KB, 800x600)

116 KB JPG

"Looks like it's more or less undamaged. Standard emergency opening code should work."

"Wait a moment, the readings appear to be human, but also something else-"

File: lunch line.jpg (144 KB, 800x600)

144 KB JPG

"A flesh-rider!"

"Kill it before it infects us!"

>Kill the flesh-rider yourself and earn the Celadonian's respect
>Save the Celadonian from the flesh-rider and earn his gratitude
>Team up with the Celadonian to kill the flesh-rider and earn his friendship
>Something else

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever you or the Celadonian do, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

Rolled 9 (1d12)

>>4563725
>Team up with the Celadonian to kill the flesh-rider and earn his friendship
Swat this overgrown fly monster

Rolled 12 (1d12)

>>4563727
+1

Rolled 3 (1d12)

>>4563725

>>4563727

File: needle-nosed priers.jpg (119 KB, 800x600)

119 KB JPG

"MMMMMMMMMHUMANNNNNNN!"

"Smart enough to know my species-"

File: batting phage.jpg (135 KB, 800x600)

135 KB JPG

"-but dumb enough to pick a fight with me!"

KLUNP

"EEEEEE-!"

File: pulp science fiction.jpg (93 KB, 800x600)

93 KB JPG

"Watch out, Captain Starcrash! Before it can recover I will-"

File: ballistics contort.jpg (94 KB, 800x600)

94 KB JPG

"Oof- My burner!"

File: artificial means.jpg (114 KB, 800x600)

114 KB JPG

"Behind you!"

File: improving on nature.jpg (120 KB, 800x600)

120 KB JPG

"This will prove a match for your proboscis!"

SPLURCT

"EEEEE-!"

File: picking up the hammer.jpg (109 KB, 800x600)

109 KB JPG

"That's it... come to papa..."

[mechanical starting-up whine]

File: pounding headache.jpg (134 KB, 800x600)

134 KB JPG

"EEEE-"

KLA-KLUNCHT

File: weapons check.jpg (101 KB, 800x600)

101 KB JPG

"A primitive weapon, but you wielded it with skill and cunning."

"You handled that screwdriver pretty good yourself. You know, there's a tradition among us humans that we perform after a successful battle. If you're up to it, I'd like to invite you to participate."

"Participate in your... I suppose there is no reason to decline at this time. Very well, get on with it."

File: custom finish.jpg (139 KB, 800x600)

139 KB JPG

[slurping noises]

"Wha... what do you call this again?"

"Beer!"

"I like beer."

"Me too!"

File: friendly terms.jpg (133 KB, 800x600)

133 KB JPG

"And... I like you, human."

"I like you too, Cela... haha... Celadonian!"

"You are a proficient fighter."

"No, you're a good fighter!"

"We are both proficient fighters."

"I'll drink to that!"

"No, no, no, I am serious. You would make a competent soldier on my homeworld."

"Do they have beer on your homeworld?"

"No!"

"Well, then I'll have to bring some when I come and visit you!"

[laughter]

File: evidence looker.jpg (108 KB, 800x600)

108 KB JPG

[loud snoring noises]

File: green peace out.jpg (123 KB, 800x600)

123 KB JPG

"Well friend, whoever you are, thanks for posting bail. And that goes for her, too."

"And thank you, Captain Starcrash, for delivering us here safely. You are a competent pilot."

"Coming from you, that's high praise! Maybe we'll see each other around sometime."

"It is certainly possible. May you have good luck with your business ventures."

File: spare or change.jpg (115 KB, 800x600)

115 KB JPG

"Speaking of business, what are we going to do with the stasis pod, Jake?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well, it's taking up a lot of space in the cargo hold and we can probably get at least a few hundred flatbacks for it. Do you want us to take it along with the crates?"

>Keep the stasis pod
>Sell the stasis pod

First choice to receive two votes will be selected!

Rolled 12 (1d12)

>>4564823
>Sell the stasis pod

Rolled 3 (1d12)

>>4564823
>>Sell the stasis pod

No reason we shouldn't

File: it's ok if it rains on th(...).jpg (139 KB, 800x600)

139 KB JPG

"What a dump!"

"I'm never going to get the smell of this place out of my fur!"

"Cheer up, you two! At least the air isn't recycled."

"That's because it would burn out the processors!"

File: contact sport.jpg (140 KB, 800x600)

140 KB JPG

"Jake! Oh, thank God, get over here!"

File: first impressions.jpg (150 KB, 800x600)

150 KB JPG

"Jake! Long time, no see! What's with the burner? I thought you had Krum for that!"

"Uh, my last exchange was a little rough, you know?"

"Hey, all that matters is that you got here and you got all the cargo. Tell me you brought all the cargo. The client was just about to leave."

"Sure did! Two tons of Venerian dongles, fresh as the day they were packed!"

File: insider trading.jpg (149 KB, 800x600)

149 KB JPG

"Between you and me, the ship with the bulk of the order was reported lost and presumed destroyed after radioing something about an infestation of flesh-riders. The client is paying triple for what we can give him!"

"That's great, Lawrence. What's he really paying?"

"...three and a half."

File: commission statement.jpg (134 KB, 800x600)

134 KB JPG

"There you go, Jake. One thousand flatbacks."

"You're all heart, Lawrence. Thanks for setting this up."

"See you around. Gotta jet before my suit melts."

File: flashing statement.jpg (155 KB, 800x600)

155 KB JPG

"Jake! We got four hundred flatbacks for the stasis pod!"

"That's great, Prim!"

File: small congregation.jpg (134 KB, 800x600)

134 KB JPG

"We've got more than enough to cover fuel and a little crew bonus-"

"Shopping!"

"Excuse me! Excuse me? We would like to hire your services!"

"Huh? Sorry, we don't take passengers."

File: low expectations.jpg (151 KB, 800x600)

151 KB JPG

"Not you!"

"Huh-?

File: vacate or placate.jpg (151 KB, 800x600)

151 KB JPG

"Him!"

"Huh? Me?"

"Excuse us, Mister Sporc! Could we please have a moment of your time?"

"We wish to hire your services as a gunfighter."

>No thanks
>Hear them out
>Something else

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever you do, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

Rolled 9 (1d12)

>>4565510
>Hear them out
Could be easy money, no harm in hearing them out.

Rolled 8 (1d12)

>>4565510

Hear them out

Rolled 9 (1d12)

>>4565510
>Hear them out
Why not?

Rolled 2 (1d12)

>>4565510
>Something else
Gaze into the abyss

File: bearing witness.jpg (118 KB, 800x600)

118 KB JPG

"I am Rolopolo, Supreme Caretaker of Smoo, fourth planet of the Smootian system, and this is First Concubine Tinkala. We are among the last of our kind, for our planet has been overtaken by a most implacable enemy."

File: paradise.jpg (121 KB, 800x600)

121 KB JPG

"Our planet was rich in minerals and ideally placed to be mild and comfortable year-round. Thousands of years ago, our society reached a state of utopic bliss. We had completely terraformed our world, and seeded it with endless forests of gumyum trees. Oh, the low-hanging fruit of the gumyum tree, how I miss it! Our people no longer knew want, nor suffering, but our peaceful and idyllic culture had forgotten the art of war."

File: paradise lost.jpg (146 KB, 800x600)

146 KB JPG

"When the mining company arrived, we were driven before them, helpless, and could only flee and watch as our precious gumyum trees were harvested with ruthless precision. We managed to escape, but the company has hired a ruthless killer to end our lives before we can inform the Imperial authorities about this act of savagery! He has pursued us since we left our world, and now he has followed us here!"

File: catch 2-foot-two-inches.jpg (147 KB, 800x600)

147 KB JPG

"We must get to the planet Trysk and inform the sector authorities of our plight. We were able to buy passage to Detri-5 by selling our last two gumyum fruits, but we have a mere five thousand flatbacks remaining. Of that, we can offer you three thousand. With the remainder, we hope to find passage toward Trysk. That is, of course, if we survive to make the journey."

"You mean all I gotta do is shoot a guy and you'll give me three thousand flatbacks?"

"Oh, Mister Sporc, this is no ordinary hired killer! He is a fierce cyborg mercenary from the fifth planet of the Smootian system!"

"Rolopolo, look!"

File: hopalong placidly.jpg (115 KB, 800x600)

115 KB JPG

"That's him, at the edge of town!"

File: sizing up the competition.jpg (132 KB, 800x600)

132 KB JPG

"Oh no, he's coming this way!"

>Talk to him
>Challenge him to a gunfight
>Pretend you don't know the Smootians
>Something else

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever you do, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

Rolled 12 (1d12)

>>4566722
>Talk to him
We need to figure out what's his deal before we can fight him.

Rolled 8 (1d12)

>>4566722
Punt him into orbit

Rolled 3 (1d12)

>>4566722
>Pretend you don't know the Smootians
They could be lying for all we know

File: background check.jpg (132 KB, 800x600)

132 KB JPG

"This is what I gotta fight to earn three grand?"

"I suppose you were hired by the Smootians to protect them from me."

"Before I boot you into orbit, you mind telling me how you ended up here? You don't look like the typical gunfighter."

"Your question isn't unwarranted. I have been reflecting on my background as of late. It is proper for a hunter to be known by his prey. My name is Yop."

File: clash culture.jpg (170 KB, 800x600)

170 KB JPG

"I was born an orphan in the gutters of Smoolon, fifth planet of the Smootian system. The world is poor in resources, miserable in climate, and shrouded with noxious fog. The ancient legends of the Smoolonians speak of a time when Smoolon was a garden world, with a warm and sunny climate, and brighter days. It is said that when my species had barely discovered civilization, the Smootians used their geomorphic transporters to move our planet farther away to make room for their own world.

"There was no future for me on Smoolon, and when outworlders came, I saw my only chance to escape."

File: replacement hitter.jpg (136 KB, 800x600)

136 KB JPG

"My benefactors quickly turned to taskmasters. I was expected to pull my own weight, moreso because of my size. When my arms had been replaced with metal, they said I owed them a debt for their demands that had already cost me both arms."

File: on your marks.jpg (121 KB, 800x600)

121 KB JPG

"Since then, I have seen dozens, maybe hundreds, fall before me. The dead are beyond count, but each one speaks to me. I did not wish to live as a killer. I wanted a simple life, but with each death I found myself more and more obligated to continue. They were jobs. There were expectations."

File: get set.jpg (119 KB, 800x600)

119 KB JPG

"When I was offered to track the last of the Smootians, I felt as if my journey had come full-circle. Now, either challenge me or get out of my way."

>Try to repair relations between the Smootians and the Smoolonians
>Challenge him to a gunfight
>Something else

First choice to get two votes will be chosen!

Rolled 3 (1d12)

>>4566997
>>Try to repair relations between the Smootians and the Smoolonians
>>Challenge him to a gunfight

Try the first, if it doesn’t work, shoot him.

Rolled 1 (1d12)

>>4567000
>>4566997
Supporting

Rolled 11 (1d12)

>>4566997
>Try to repair relations between the Smootians and the Smoolonians
Perhaps suggest to fight for the Smootian world instead.

File: lopsided conversation.jpg (118 KB, 800x600)

118 KB JPG

"You know, Yop, if you're really looking to break the cycle of a hired killer's life and trade it in for a more peaceful one, there's one place to start."

"Where?"

File: fuzzy logic.jpg (138 KB, 800x600)

138 KB JPG

"Right in front of you."

"The... Smootians?"

"Yop, as Supreme Caretaker of Smoo, I ask you to accompany us to Trysk and protect us from those who would stop us from reaching the Imperial authorities. You will be rewarded with three thousand flatbacks."

"That sounds nice, but what about the other Smoolonians?"

File: plush with cash.jpg (127 KB, 800x600)

127 KB JPG

"As Supreme Caretaker, I swear that any Smoolonians who fight alongside Smootians in the effort to reclaim Smoo will be granted citizenship!"

File: explicitly complicit.jpg (118 KB, 800x600)

118 KB JPG

"Then, Rolopolo of Smoo, I will accompany you to Trysk, and protect you along the way. You can keep the money."

File: booking or looking.jpg (149 KB, 800x600)

149 KB JPG

"Excuse me, but you're a starship pilot, aren't you?"

>Take them as far as you can
>Decline and look for a cargo job
>Split up and look for work
>Something else

First choice to get three votes will be chosen

>>4567125
>Take them as far as you can
Easy money.

>>4567125
>>4567155
Supporting

>>4567125
>>Take them as far as you can

>>4567125
>>Take them as far as you can

File: terms of service.jpg (141 KB, 800x600)

141 KB JPG

"We will give you the five thousand flatbacks if you will take us to Trysk."

"I keep telling you people, I'm not running a taxi service... alright, I'll take you as far as Snowball Station for, let's call it three thousand. You'll be able to get a shuttle to Trysk from there."

File: terms of endearment.jpg (120 KB, 800x600)

120 KB JPG

"Thank you, Captain. You have an admirable crew. We will go and collect our things. We do not have much, besides your payment."

"Meet us back here in twenty minutes."

File: grill interrupted.jpg (142 KB, 800x600)

142 KB JPG

"Jake, look! He has the venting units we need to fix the Zephyr's thruster!"

"That's great, Prim, how much does he want for-"

File: tanking charge.jpg (135 KB, 800x600)

135 KB JPG

"And look! These fuel tanks are almost new! You're always saying we should get around to replacing the fuel tanks before they burst! Wow, subsequent serial numbers! These must have come off a space liner!"

"Well, that would take a couple of weeks to change out-"

"We're going to Snowball, aren't we? That's at least three weeks even at full impulse. Plenty of time!"

File: engineering marvel.jpg (131 KB, 800x600)

131 KB JPG

"Jake, look! They've got the discontinued 7/29ths model! I thought they were all in the hands of collectors!"

"That's terrific, but we just need-"

"Pleeeease? You said yourself we've got more than enough to refuel and give the crew a bonus!"

>Buy just the venting units you need to get flying
>Let Primrose go on a shopping spree
>Secretly buy her a present
>Something else

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever you do, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

Rolled 7 (1d12)

>>4567943
>>Let Primrose go on a shopping spree
Fix up the ship in case we need it

Rolled 6 (1d12)

>>4567943
>>Let Primrose go on a shopping spree
>>Secretly buy her a present

Rolled 4 (1d12)

>Wow, subsequent serial numbers!
kek
>>4567943
>>4568055
>Let Primrose go on a shopping spree
>Secretly buy her a present
Seconding this

File: overhaul overkill.jpg (164 KB, 800x600)

164 KB JPG

"Hi, Rolopolo! First Concubine Tinkala! Yop! We were just taking this stuff back to the ship! Want a ride?

File: stopping point-blank.jpg (152 KB, 800x600)

152 KB JPG

[boot clunking noise]

"Oof-!"

File: double-crossed bun.jpg (156 KB, 800x600)

156 KB JPG

"Alright, where's that worthless Smoolonian? Somebody better start talking quick before I gun down everyone here starting with this robot!"

"Here I am, Drygar!"

File: character study.jpg (137 KB, 800x600)

137 KB JPG

"Well, just like I thought I'd find you, with your targets still alive!"

"What are you doing here, Drygar? You said you had a job on the other side of the sector!"

"The mining company had their doubts that you could go through with this. They sent me along in case things didn't go as planned. Looks like they were right."

File: resignation bloodletter.jpg (108 KB, 800x600)

108 KB JPG

"An hour ago, I would have been happy to disappoint you. This was going to be my last job. I've been telling myself that for longer than I can remember. I want out of the killing life, Drygar. But I can't seem to escape it. I just made a promise to myself that from now on I would only raise my burner in defense of my charges, and now I have to fight someone I've worked alongside of for years. Wherever I go, no matter what I do, it seems like the cycle of my life will always repeat itself."

File: barrel bracing.jpg (115 KB, 800x600)

115 KB JPG

"I wouldn't worry about the cycle of your life repeaing any more. It's about to end."

>Don't interfere in the gunfight
>Offer to take Yop's place in the gunfight

Roll a d12 and link to this post for whatever Krum does, please! To roll, put dice+1d12 in the Options field!

Rolled 9 (1d12)

>>4568723
>Don't interfere in the gunfight

Rolled 4 (1d12)

>>4568723

>Don't interfere in the gunfight

Rolled 12 (1d12)

>>4568723
>Offer to take Yop's place in the gunfight
Maybe doing this in the middle of a crowded city isn't such a great idea. Plus, he wants out of the killing life.

Rolled 12 (1d12)

>>4568723

> shoot Drygar in the back

I will be out for the next couple days but I should be back on Tuesday to have some more fun! Thank you to everyone for playing so far!

Rolled 6 (1d12)

>>4569034

>>4568723
>>4570179

I meant to say support shooting Drygar in the back.

File: cutting in firing line.jpg (131 KB, 800x600)

131 KB JPG

"Hold on a second-"

"This ain't your business, Sporc! Not unless you want to make it your business!"

"The Smoolonian is done with killing. But if you want to end your own gunfighting career, I'll help you out. One way or the other."

"If he's done, that's too bad for him. I'm not. Now, out of my way or I'll end this day with two more notches."

"Keep talking and I'll stuff that fancy burner up your-"

File: acceptance bloodletter.jpg (116 KB, 800x600)

116 KB JPG

"No, I'll fight him. Let's go out into the street, Drygar."

"You sure, Yop? If you don't want to fight him, I'll-"

"To tell the truth, I'm less afraid of being killed than about what will happen if I keep this up. But it's my duty, not yours. Even if I didn't want this to happen, I can't let you take a burner for me."

File: spaghetti spillover.jpg (273 KB, 800x1800)

273 KB JPG

"Alright runt, on the count of three."

...

"One..."

[wind blowing]

...

"Two..."

...

"THR-"

File: shock caller.jpg (103 KB, 800x600)

103 KB JPG

FRZAAAAAP

"Ayiii-!"

File: something is amiss.jpg (157 KB, 800x600)

157 KB JPG

"What- what...did... you do... runt?"

"I- I didn't even fire!"

"Jake, look!"

File: never mind, found him.jpg (98 KB, 800x600)

98 KB JPG

"Krum!"

"Looks like his career is shot."

File: autopsy apology.jpg (150 KB, 800x600)

150 KB JPG

"Sorry to bag your kill, Yop-"

"I should be the one thanking you!"

"Well, it wasn't fair of him to push you into a gunfight when you didn't want to! I figured I would have killed him either way, so what difference does it make if I shot him in the front or the back?"

File: caller shot.jpg (111 KB, 800x600)

111 KB JPG

"Alright, everybody, how about we head for the Zephyr and get off this rock before any more trackers show up?"

File: preflight interjection.jpg (118 KB, 800x600)

118 KB JPG

"Replacement venting units are installed and ready, Captain!"