His master no longer needs Padme dead, and he can openly boast about his master* having influence with both sides of the conflict and wanting to take over the Senate?
Darth Jar-Jar intensifying further.
*Don't forget Palpatine is from Narboo and Jar-Jar is king there now.
Anakin didn't sense anything off about Palpatine, I believe. That roll failed due to the high DC if I remember right. Palpatine had Sith artifacts in his office when he was Supreme Chancellor and Yoda/Jedi Masters never noticed. No way Anakin would.
You turned and were surprised to see Senator Palpatine standing in the doorway. The man's face was warm, but his eyes were calculating. He glanced at the bag and then back to you with a smile,
felt a sense of unease take you. The man had ulterior motives for talking to you, but you weren't sure what they were. You offered a smile despite your nervousness,
Do you think Maul will pass up the chance to gloat further about killing Anakin's family?
All it takes is for Anakin to ask Maul if what he said about them was true as he lies there. It is very believable for him to kill Maul in a fit of rage as he realizes it's true.
Remember, we're playing as the guy who slaughtered a village of sand people he had no previous ambition to kill because they killed his mom. It is not farfetched for him to kill a Sith, something far more evil, and one who also killed the very first Jedi friends he'd made.
Yeah but this is not canon Anakin and he'd been basically at war for weeks then. Maul is bound he's helpless. This is a deciding moment for Anakin. A Jedi does not kill their enemy when they're helpless and Anakin is still young. He knows fear, anger and hate but only as a twelve year old. We should save Maul now, and trust in Dooku to deal with him.
His master no longer needs Padme dead, and can openly boast about his master* having influence with both sides of the conflict and wanting to take over the Senate?
Darth Jar-Jar intensifying further.
*Don't forget Palpatine is from Narboo and Jar-Jar is king there now.
Except we won't be allowed to choose the latter because we're not Light enough. It will be crossed out, and our only real options would probably be either Lawful or Dark.
I won't deny some of the more impactful votes for alignment changes won't be available to us and we are going to have to be a bit clever to bring him back to the light, but I think it is worth the risk and it's what I'm voting for when the voting is opened.
We can gain Lawful and perhaps Light by being honest with Dooku about how he died, after we deceive everyone else into thinking he was killed by the explosion.
We can just pet the bunny for some Light side points too. Don't be so worried!
Edit: And if you think about it, IMO movie Anakin was still redeemable even when he killed the literally unarmed Dooku, something which happened after the sand people butchery.
Is this really much different from Mace Windu intending to kill Sidious in the movies as well? It is not like he is just killing him for fun.
Depends on the guy. In Star Wars the Force is like having a loaded gun/missile launcher at all times. Until he is dead, he isn't a non-threat. To think otherwise is just asking for trouble. Heck, Maul survived being cut in half. IN HALF!
Anakin left the Jedi to go after Maul. So killing him is in character. It is a dark choice, but not an unreasonable one.
felt a sense of unease take you. The man had ulterior motives for talking to you, but you weren't sure what they were. You offered a smile despite your nervousness,
"Ah, yes, sir. Just a picture of my family."
"Oh, the Jedi allow that?" Palpatine frowned.
"What do you mean?"
"Oh, typically, its my understanding that Jedi forego attachments and choose to forget their families. Were you not aware?"
You shook your head. The man appeared about to speak again, but was cut off by the presence of another person,
"Ah, Sheev, there you are!"
You felt relief flood you as Senator Bail Organa approached. The man offered you a smile and handed Palpatine a datapad,
"Here is the information you request on the Trade Federation."
Palpatine glanced at you for a moment before looking back at Bail,
"Unfortunately, the Senate will do little to act on this issue without a strong Chancellor."
"Indeed, I know we are opponents in this election," Bail spoke with a warm smile, "But rest assured that even if I am elected and you are not, I will make certain that the Trade Federation removes their fleet from Naboo."
Your head whirled with the politics of it all, but you,
DC: 25
Roll:18+12=30
Success!
+500XP
knew enough that both of these men were running for election after Queen Amidala had called for a vote of No-confidence in chancellor Valorum. You did read the holonet for things relating to the whole Naboo crisis after all. You decided to ask,
"Senator, I know that you both want to go through the legal method, but is there anyway to help more immediately?"
"Anakin, I don't think-" Palpatine started, but Bail interrupted with a thoughtful look. He looked at you curiously,
"How would you suggest we help Queen Amidala, Anakin?"
DC:16
Roll: 10+7Strategy
Success!
+500 XP
"I'd hire a mercenary band or some pirates with a grudge against the Trade Federation."
The two Senators looked at each other for a moment before Bail looked at you and winked,
"I might know some people."
"Hmm..that might escaltate matters beyond what is appropriate," Palpatine looked disgruntled before shaking his head and a thoughtful expression crossed his face, "I suppose it definitely could work. Thank you for your insight, Anakin."
Anakin didn't sense anything off about Palpatine, I believe. That roll failed due to the high DC if I remember right. Palpatine had Sith artifacts in his office when he was Supreme Chancellor and Yoda/Jedi Masters never noticed. No way Anakin would.
Plots within plots. Even if Maul thinks he is betraying the Sith, that is part of the plot. Palpatine's thing was to make sure each option was a win for him, there was no way to lose. Thinking that Maul failed is an assumption we can't make.
I don't disagree. Palaptine is going to out-scheme us here, it's what he does. The only way to suprise him, and even then usually briefly, is to do something unexpected or unprecedented, like Vader on the second Death Star, or when evidence of Sifo Dyas' fate came to light at complete random despite his efforts to wipe everything clean.
Thus, whether we kill Maul or not, Palpatine will plan for it and use it. The question then becomes how do we want Anakin to be shaped? Do we want him to slaughter a maimed, apparently defenseless enemy for revenge, or do we want him to be willing to put his duty before his own personal feelings?
Either he's a danger and thus might kill us if we try to kill him, or he's not a danger and thus shouldn't be killed.
Either way, not killing people is the lawful, honorable, and *fake japanese accent* raito thing to do.
Probably going to try for a write-in for this later. Neither anger nor slight sorrow is true; their deaths cut deep. Their the whole reason he is here. His response should reflect that.
Anakin HP: 0
Droids HP: 1
-1 CP. Anakin immune to damage and aut hits.
Alignment=Dark. Force lightning chance to unlock.
Roll for Force lightning.
DC: 20.
Roll: 9+12=21. Success!
Force Lightning level 1 learned.
+2DS Points
Round 6
Anakin Force Lightning. 1d1/2 Wisdom damage: 6 Damage.
Why are you still here?! When you kill someone, you should GTFO instead of sticking around like an unwanted prick! At least give us the time to explore 'the investigate sith plotline"! Don't just go popping out of nowhere!
No. You're not pulling the "I surrender" card. You're going to take out your lightsaber, and I'm going to enjoy watching as Dooku turns your cherry butt blue.
"To kill you, your highness," his tone was so matter of fact that there was a stunned silence. Padme swallowed and asked, "Why did you wish to kill me?"
"It was the Orders of my Master, Darth Sidious."
You noticed Master Dooku shift slightly at these words. You waited for Padme to continue,
"Why does your Master wish me dead?"
"It's unlikely he does anymore, your highness, it would be unlikely to serve any purpose."
"Why -did- he want me dead then?"
Maul chuckled and shook his head.
"You wouldn't believe me if I told you."
"Try us," Padme's voice was clear and to the point.
"My Master wished to be elected to the title of Chancellor. Killing you would provide sympathy for his cause, but also allow his friends in the Trade Federation to grow in power."
"Outrageous!" Sio Bibble stood in anger, "This is absurd!"
"Absurd or not," Maul's voice was cold, "This is the truth. My master controls the Senate and soon he will control all of the Republic."
"Anakin?" Maul's gaze did not leave you as he spoke your name. Testing it. A wide smile crossed his face, "The boy from Tatooine. I hunted the Jedi there, but found no trace of them...until I came to a moisture farm. Your mother's screams were delicious as she died. Your name was the last upon her lips
Freaking knew it. Dammit, we all knew; this is just confirmation. I wanted to have a controlled environment for this, but nope worst environment to learn about this.
I don't disagree. Palaptine is going to out-scheme us here, it's what he does. The only way to suprise him, and even then usually briefly, is to do something unexpected or unprecedented, like Vader on the second Death Star, or when evidence of Sifo Dyas' fate came to light at complete random despite his efforts to wipe everything clean.
Thus, whether we kill Maul or not, Palpatine will plan for it and use it. The question then becomes how do we want Anakin to be shaped? Do we want him to slaughter a maimed, apparently defenseless enemy for revenge, or do we want him to be willing to put his duty before his own personal feelings?
But isn't it the duty of all Jedi aligned beings and officers of the Republic to kill the Sith? I can't believe that all the laws have been wiped off the books in regards to making Sith enemies of the Republic. I can't see the Jedi of the time removing those laws and there would be no political pressure to remove them either, since there were no Sith to complain. Old laws stay on the books for a long time.
That could be the trap. We kill Maul and then Anakin/Dooku is called to the courts then Palpatine intervenes and saves us by pointing out that killing Sith is completely legal. That the Jedi should mobilize/join the army to fight off the new wave of Droids/Clones since the Sith are their mortal enemies.
[X] [Grief] Angry. The Sith will pay for what they did. Unlocked by Dark.
[X] [Maul] Killed him. Unlocked by Dark
[X] [Ambition] Learn More about the Sith! (500XP)
[X] [Ambition] Was Maul telling the truth about your family?(+2,000, +1CP) New!
Probably going to try for a write-in for this later. Neither anger nor slight sorrow is true; their deaths cut deep. Their the whole reason he is here. His response should reflect that.
Maybe like this?
[] [Grief] Write-In: Wronged. You didn't know them for long enough to be angry that they were taken from you, or to sincerely grieve their deaths. But from the time you spent with them you know that they're good people, the kind of people who shouldn't be killed.
Maybe like this?
[] [Grief] Write-In: Wronged. You didn't know them for long enough to be angry that they were taken from you, or to sincerely grieve their deaths. But from the time you spent with them you know that they're good people, the kind of people who shouldn't be killed.
Plus think about the cool conversation he could have with Siri after avenging Obi-Wan. Revealing to her that he didn't die in the explosion and that Anakin killed Maul himself. How will she react? Don't you want to see?
Maul failed. Maul failed completely. The plan was for the defense of Naboo to completely fail, so that Palpatine could garner more sympathy and not be beholden to his so-called supporters. Maul failed at killing the Queen, he failed at ensuring that the Trade Federation assault on Naboo was successful, and then he broke a thousand years of secrecy to boot. That last bit only compounded and multiplied his failure. Sure, he killed a pair of Jedi, but so what? There are tens of thousands of Jedi, if not moreso, and the Sith's greatest strength was that no one knew they existed.
The Jedi know the Sith are real now, which means that barring exceptional circumstances the thousand year Revenge of the Sith has to move into its final portions. And that is Maul's fault.
As to whether saving Maul or not is metagaming, well, Anakin has a choice. It is entirely within his character knowledge that Maul knows things that are useful and valuable, and Anakin knows that the right thing to do, the legal thing, would be to save him to face Justice. That's why that's an option we can choose. Anakin can either do what he knows is right, or he can chose to give in to his hatred and rage. That is the explicit in character choice he is making here.
Ultimately, he's trying to run interference. He may not have a grand scheme, that's Sideous' shtick. But he still is going to try and trip us up in any way that he can. With truth, lies, a mix of the two, or just a good old lightsaber in the gut.
No matter what we choose, he will do whatever he can to turn it against us.
[] [Maul] Attempted to save him. The Courts would decide his fate. Unlocked by Lawful
I say if we go down, we don't give him the satisfaction of giving in to his line of thinking.
Here's the thing. This whole scenario doesn't make a lick of sense. Is this whole thing a Force Vision? If its a fake-out by the GM and all we're doing is killing a vision of Maul, then all we get is DS points, and no experience and our QM laughing at us.
