(Star Wars d6) #17 - Introducing Abel Norrum

Our "Heroes"

Ne'vets Aharo - an exotic animal broker, both legal and otherwise.  Looking for an easy job and an under-priced ship.
Evus - Twi'lek former mercenary, Ne'vets' armed muscle with a keen eye and a tendency to shoot first.
Tarrie - Human pilot "under contract" for the upcoming mission, whatever that is.  Brother of potential terrorist, rebel  Latorna Savvn.
Frokazza - Wookie co-pilot, mechanic, and unarmed muscle. Very distrustful.

The Big Game

Our heroes depart Leisure and Luxury 
on the Lisani, as they 
Reunite with an ally and trusted rival
Big Game Hunter Able Norrum.
Is Abel's Offer legit, 
Or is there some dark sinister 
Force at work on the surface 
of Alacazzar?

The pleasure yacht Lisani had dropped off the fellows at the Wyap Spaceport to rendevous with their associate and contact, the always-on Abel Norrum.

Norrum immediately went to town ribbing Ne'vets' associates known to him, inquiring about the the quality of the "hostesses" aboard the Lisani, and badgering Ne'vets for fuel, all in jest.

The big game hunter was happy to see friends.

Add a soft safari hat, and you have Abel Norrum

"Apparently, you guys owe me big, and I'm immediately collecting.  I was supposed to get a week long round-trip voyage on the Lisani, courtesy of Mr Lisani himself, but Abel's a good friend and I figured sending that ship as your ride would butter you up for the next part.  And you owe, dear friends, but I know you don't want to suffer dealing with a Hutt crimelord or more Jawa lend-lease.  You do this job, and a decent ship is in your immediate future. "

"Walk with me, my ship's on the other side of the spaceport."

"Who's the big furry ugly guy and the Wookie?"

"These are Tarrie and Frokazza, they're my pilots..."

Abel smiled broadened.  "Tell me what's happened to you, boys... I don't believe Ne'vets for a second..."

The group confirmed most of Ne'vets stories, they discussed business... until they made their way across and were in front of ... the Big Game.

The Big Game, Abel's extended and customized Small A-9.

"We've made a few modifications, stretched out the body, added some storage, and kept this one out of vacation villas on Aras 9,right?"

"Now where's my crew...."

The ramp to the ship came down and the group came face to face with not one, but two Pontus X-9 Valor All Terrain Vehicles, seating four, full camo, with a full 360 turret on each with heavy repeating blasters.  

"Just picked up these beauties up with my safari money, credits and clear... We're going to need them."

More amazing was that there was a cargo hold beyond the vehicles, fill to the brim with crates and supplies.  

Closing a crate of grenades was a giant, mountain of a middle-aged man, crew cut, tired eyes, and sooo many ammo pouches.

Ringel De'Astare

"Boys, meet Commander Ringel De'Astare, former mercenary commander, now my Number 2."

Traveling up a sprial staircase to the main deck, they encountered another middle-aged man with obvious combat experience, hiding in a nook, cleaning a grenade launcher.

"This is Sergeant Chandra.  He was a package deal with Ringel, but a good second mechanic"

"Sarge"

"Hey, You ever kill a man?"

Ne'vets shot back, "Only when the mood strikes me."

"That's a right and proper attitude.... We'll talk later."

Abel was distracted, "Where the bloody hell is Yast?"

An obviously not Wookie head popped down from a gun turret above deck.  

Part Orangutan, part rodent, wearing a monogoggle, crawled down to the floor.

"Heywhatsgoingon, ImYast."

Yast Rin-Blanka, Abel's Yazirian Pilot

"Yast is a damn good pilot, even if he sheds and licks himself in public.

"Readytogochief, Icanhavehermakethejumptotwominutes...."

"Don't call me chief, but yes...."

"Nicetomeetyouguys. Igetdibsonthebiggunbelowdeck."

And with that the Big Game jumped into hyperspace. Destination: Alacazzar.

GM Notes: Abel's a home-brewed NPC, whose picture is from a Megatraveller cover. Ringel and Sarge are from Challenge #25 and Yast is a long-term character posted on one of the Star Frontiers websites. Don't tempt me, I'm crazy enough to work on Drasalites, Vrusk, and Sathar!

Next: #18 - Mission to Alcazzar