I'm running The Forgotten War over at RPOL and I've got a question about how to handle a sticky situation.
We are at the start of the module, and the Commodore is giving the players their briefing. The module states:
She (the Commodore) continues down the list of past transgressions the ship and crew have accumulated – including brushes with the law. **If part of a campaign, the character’s previous shady dealings are repeated to the characters. The level of detail the Commodore possesses on the characters is amazing. Imperial Naval Intelligence does its job well.**
Well one of the players is an ex-pirate and decided he was going to tell the Commodore that she wasn't authorised to conscript the crew. Here's how it has gone down so far:
Kehn Kuryoyre
player, 58 posts
Ex-Merchant 3rd Officer
Ex-Pirate
Sat 7 Feb 2009
at 09:55
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We are at the start of the module, and the Commodore is giving the players their briefing. The module states:
She (the Commodore) continues down the list of past transgressions the ship and crew have accumulated – including brushes with the law. **If part of a campaign, the character’s previous shady dealings are repeated to the characters. The level of detail the Commodore possesses on the characters is amazing. Imperial Naval Intelligence does its job well.**
Well one of the players is an ex-pirate and decided he was going to tell the Commodore that she wasn't authorised to conscript the crew. Here's how it has gone down so far:
Kehn Kuryoyre
player, 58 posts
Ex-Merchant 3rd Officer
Ex-Pirate
Sat 7 Feb 2009
at 09:55
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Re: [021-1108] Mille Falcs B9A2469-C
Kehn chooses to speak up at this moment, "With all due respect Commodore, I believe that under current Imperial articles, section 18447(a) if I am not mistaken, the Navy has all rights to the ship in its prosecution of the war effort. However, conscription of the existing crew is specifically excluded from such naval jurisdiction, excepting of course the presence of an Imperial Warrant to the contrary.”
“I think I speak for us all when I say that we all support the Navy’s effort in protecting Imperial borders – but while confiscation of our ship, heretofore noted as our legal property, is an unfortunate situation, the forced enlistment as naval auxiliaries appears to be beyond the reach of naval authority.”
Kehn whispers quietly to the group, “I’ve gotten out of things like this before … trust me”
Continuing to the Commodore, “Unless, or course, you do have an Imperial Warrant. In which case our legal status then becomes … well, screwed.”
Commodore Vera Relan
NPC, 3 posts
Sat 7 Feb 2009
at 09:59
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Re: [021-1108] Mille Falcs B9A2469-C
"Master-at-arms to conference room 2A" the Commodore said into her comm unit.
Master-At-Arms
NPC, 1 post
Sat 7 Feb 2009
at 10:07
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Re: [021-1108] Mille Falcs B9A2469-C
A Navy Petty Officer in Battle Dress entered the room. In addition to the integrated laser carbine and blade in the forearms of the suit, he carried a stunner and baton.
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Kehn Kuryoyre
player, 59 posts
Ex-Merchant 3rd Officer
Ex-Pirate
Sat 7 Feb 2009
at 10:10
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Re: [021-1108] Mille Falcs B9A2469-C
Kehn does his best to look "non-plussed".
Commodore Vera Relan
NPC, 4 posts
Sat 7 Feb 2009
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Re: [021-1108] Mille Falcs B9A2469-C
"I will not be lectured to by villainous scum like yourself," the Commodore said. She tossed a folder into the middle of the table. On it, Kehns name was on an INI watchlist.
"Remand this man to the brig. The charge is piracy." she said.
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So what I wondering is what mechanism can I use to bring this player back into the game after he gets to enjoy some alone time in the brig? Any ideas are welcome!!
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