"Payment will depend upon the outcomes of your expedition. Passage without any charges, is ample reward enough... the Count icily intones.
"As it is within my power and right to have you all shipped to the four corners of this Sector via the Prison Barge for breaking into this installation. And, Zeke, you will recall, it was only through my good intervention that the good Baron Vladimir Harkonnen did not have you quartered and diced for leading a rebellion against his government and I have furthermore staved the charges against you when you and your men used nuclear weapons against that unarmed civilian transport when you believed it to be a pirate Q-Ship," the Count says a reproachful manner.
"As for the weapons, I think the laws of this world make it quite clear. And, I will not tolerate any dissention from that point. We are still fighting a battle on this world for its incorporation into the Imperium."
"However, I understand the need for the carrot, but that will depend upon your outcome. And, lastly, we back again to you, Hiver. Is it the Grav Belts you want only, as the Goldfish, as you call it is vetoed. You will be charged for one mechanical cutting tool." says the Count.
Felix concludes, "I guess that I will have what Owen order but I would want an atmosphere tester in lieu of the First Aid kit." Looking at the other characters, "Who knows what's down there. I am kinda scared."
With that the players are escorted outside to the howling wilderness to an awaiting Cargo helicopter with guns levelled at them at all times. The guards seem menacing and do not engage in any discussion.
After about 3 hours, the helicopter descends to the main part of the city that has been cleared of all people for as far as the eye can see. They are escorted across a yellow law enforcement cordon and lead to down to what was the basement of the building. They are further nudged along till they come to area where an irregular hole in ground has been formed, jagged, and sharp corners of hard rock protrude.
One of the guards calls out some sort of code, a circular grav platform rises from the depths. He shoves the players upon it. Immediately, the disc descends some 500m.
Owen lighting a torch (max. light time 12hrs) reveals a cave like mouth in the rock ahead of them. There are many rocks strewn about as if from some sort of demolition. As they exit from the platform, it rises very rapidly to its max height effectively sealing the exit.
There seems to be ample air. Although, it is very still but not stagnant. The ground is rough and corse. You can only see about 20m ahead with the fusion torch.
