Hi Everyone
Here is my latest instalment of our Firefly Board game, with a bit of fluff thrown in the mix occasionally.
Turn 2 Player : Ivor.
Captain: Jubal Early. Age 24. Profession: Pilot Hire Cost: Free
Abilities: Bounty Hunter: +2 Fight when Attacking in Showdowns. May carry 2 gear.
Skills: Fight = 1, Tech = 1, Negotiate = 1.
Gear: Nothing.
Background : Jubal grew up on the mix of stations that make up Amnon Duul, ferrying cargo from station to station. Good at bargaining for jobs. Got into scraps with other cargo haulers. Studied the tech of what he was hauling to gain inside information of what was going to be the next big thing to be a hit with the punters.
Siblings: Sister - Grace Early, Works in Amnon Duul, Hab 4 Medbay. Currently as a porter, but studying for the Nurses entrance exams.
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Crew
Rodrigo Ponsonby Cost: $100
Gun Hand: Merc, Expendable: When killed, discard instead of removing from play, Fight: 1
Ship Name: Yun Qi Warrant: None Outstanding.
Logo: A running Coyote in red.
Class: Firefly Series III
Special: None
Crew: 6 Hired: 1
Cargo: 8 cargo, 4 stash. (Available: 2.5 cargo and 4 stash)
Upgrade slots: 3 (Currently empty).
Drive Core: Radion Accelerator Mark I: 1 fuel to initiate full burn.
Max Burn Range: 5
Ship Cost: $7,800.
Cargo
0 Parts (Cargo 0)
4 Fuel (Cargo 2)
3 Contraband (Cargo 3)
Current Location: Space Bazaar.
Last Port: Space Bazaar
Maintenance Log :
Flight Certificate: In Order.
Grav Plates: Passed.
Sensors: Passed.
Air Pressure Test. Passed.
Drive: No radiation leakage.
Nav Comp: Calibrated and up to date.
Transponder Code : Newhall F.III. Mkr.455 E443392 .
Ship’s Log: Wiped.
Ownership - Jubal Early.
In Debt to Niska $12,000.00
Paid Back $0.00.
Funds $7,500.00.
Current Client: - Higgins
Waiting
Mud Run Muir Requires: N/A
Agent: Magistrate Higgins Type: Shipping / Legal
Pick Up: Harvest, Red Sun Details: Load 5 Cargo, Use 1 additional fuel to burn
Drop off: Muir, Blue Sun Details: Deliver 5 Cargo, Reward is $3000
Transport bonus + $500
Working
Ships Log
Turn 1: Harvest, Red Sun
Magistrate Higgins is the final word of law on Higgins' Moon, a small moon that is a primary export of high-quality mud, used for clay and in ceramic substances with numerous applications. He treats his workers, known as "Mudders", harshly, almost as slaves, and hands out strict punishment to any who crossed him.
Desperate for funds you take up some Mud work for $200. Your available funds increase to $3,200.
You take the opportunity to approach Magistrate Higgins looking for more taxing and rewarding work.
You can choose the two following jobs:
Mud Run Muir
Mud Pipeline Liann Jiun
Turn 2: You decide to fly to Liann Jiun via the Space Bazaar. The Artificial Intelligence Auto-Loader decides that the most efficient action is to Work the Lian Jiun job and then fly. 3 heavy contraband are loaded aboard ship.
You burn two fuel as you set course for Lian Jiun. The ship trembles as you enter high order and burn rapidly toward Space Bazaar where extra fuel can be taken on board.
The journey starts quietly as you burn through the black. ‘What’s that noise?’ you ponder as the engine overheats. With no mechanic you desperately use a spare part to patch the problem. ‘Gorram parts ain’t free!’ you mumble as you continue your flight.
As you near your first point of call the Nav Comm alerts twice barks ‘Reavers on the hunt’. You look at the Nav Comm as Reaver Cutter 1 and 2 move slowly away from Reaver Space dropping small sensors in their wake.
"Thankfully you see Space Bazaar ahead.
You see another Firefly called Jetwash entering space. As you cross paths the Artificial Intelligence Trader Interface sparks into life: ‘Would you like to trade?’ and a quick response ‘No, I’m penniless’ comes back from Murphy, captain of the Jetwash as the ship burns away in the direction of White Sun. "Maybe next time. Safe Landings, Watch out for them Reavers."
Space Bazaar Control: "Yanky, you are cleared to dock at Lock 45."
Jubal : "Thank you control, and its, "Yun Qi".
"That's what I said "Yanky."
"Its pro.......Never mind. Thank you, Control, we have your nav beacons locked. Docking to Auto."
"Confirmed".
"Docking completed........... Checking Seals ........Confirmed. Welcome to Space Bazaar. Please have the usual documents and Med samples ready".
"Thank you Control. Will do."
Turn 3: As per your instructions you look to buy replacement fuel. The AI suggests replenish the 2 fuel spent in the burn and the 1 part for $500 total.
As part of the same action you can consider a total of three items for purchase from up to 3 visible items at the Space Bazaar and consider up to three random none advertised items. E.g. 3 random, 1 visible + 2 random, 2 visible + 1 random or 3 visible. You can then choose up to 2 items of the 3 to buy. This is a free action as you are buying replacement fuel.
You decide to hire a Gun Hand, a cheap mercenary called Rodrigo Ponsonby.
You use one fuel to burn toward Liann Jiun.
On the way you hear a distant signal, a call for help. Saying a prayer you slide on by. Then you notice the Alliance Cruiser moving stealthily in your direction, possibly interested by your contraband! Your ship lurches as the engine coil nearly gives out! You have to replace the whole damn mess, using both parts to keep flying.
Finally you arrive at Liann Jiun and touch down before any breaks!
Turn 4: You work the job on Liann Jiun, offloading the contraband. As you do so you encounter an alliance check point. You can’t risk them digging in your records, but luckily neither you nor Rodrigo are wanted by the alliance so they let you proceed.
You gain $2,800 and become solid with Magistrate Higgins. You pay $100 to Rodrigo, his salary for completing the job.
"Let's see what's on the net and who needs something taking somewhere"..
"Vance Dorwitty, the celebrated HoloFlic magnate, was attacked today in SnapDuds Nightclub. His lawyer, Byron McPhee later stated it was a disgruntled fan who had not appreciated him sacking Goriana Sprocket from his latest series of "Beeforamoid for Two". It has not been announced who is to replace Miss Sprocket, but speculation has turned to .......".
Regards all,
Ivor Cogdell
P. S. All characters are totally fictional and in no way represent living or dead people or droids on this or any other planet, moon, space habitat or dwelling or craft.
P.P.S. I'm not sure if Richard has where we were up to on this. My copies were destroyed in my Email hack October 2022.
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