Empire Part 3
-[X] Desprate Flight Fighting: You looked at the film cameras and then got a very stupid, terrible idea. "I wanna strap a camera to your fighters while they are doing combat maneuvers." You had no idea how it would work, but goddammit you didn't care, maybe you could do something awesome. Rolled:
D100 + 50 => 101 (Autopass)
So you were really proud of George for his quick thinking. See the Digital cameras that were prepared were… to put things lightly, very very fragile. The wind speed alone would have caused them to break apart from the G forces.
Of course, there was an almost ingenious way to get around it. The people just… well some engineers just put the case in a small steel box, with only lens getting through the hole.
You really thought that was stupid, that the box would be stupid and crazy.
Well, the other way was throwing a camera operator into a cockpit and praying they would get the shot.
But since the JSDF wouldn't allow that… so the box would do.
All you knew was George was impressed, and said that they were fast.
Also, you owed Eagleman a flight in an F-16.
Reward: You have your battle shots and it would be perfect to add effects in them.
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-[X]Cloud City: You need to look at the Cloud City before you leave Japan. Rolled:
D100 + 50 => 134
Holy God… It was… Amazing.
Ralph was there, seeing the final touches being placed on it. "You know, I hated that kid… really did for what he wanted to do to my city." He than smiled as the graffiti was painted on it.
"But?" You asked.
Ralph gave a smile. "I'll admit it first. He's got some talent."
You saw Tomino slattering paint onto the wall like a child. "Really? I didn't know?" There was a smile on his face, as if you had allowed him to unleash his inner child, for the first time in a long time.
"Just don't fuck everything up." Ralph replied. "It needs to look good on camera."
Reward: Cloud City is ready.
Unknown Effect on Tomino's mental state. But it's a good thing.
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-[X] Mifune's Home: Torshio is incredibly happy to see Star Wars is now in his homeland, and he seems to be redoubling his efforts, despite his scenes all going to be filmed in LA at the Lucas Lot… But here, he seemed to be far more… at peace. Rolled:
D100 + 50 => 95
He sat down, enjoying tea as he watched the crew prepare for the final day's shoot. "So, this is how it ends. With a display of speed."
You frowned. "You don't seem too happy?" You asked.
"I am happy, I am very happy that my homeland is shown to have such a brilliant place."
You took a breath. "I still think we over did it on the armor?"
-[X] The Heavy Armor of ILM: You wanted to- OH MY GOODNESS! "WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOING!?" Rolled:
D100 + 50 => 142
The Lifesized AT-ST that was being moved on the truck was something else entirely, and Mifune laughed. "We're going to have a long time explaining that to the Ministry of Culture."
You laughed. "Well at least the Idiots didn't try to make an AT-AT… but that AT-ST… they told me that it didn't work most of the time, and the Hydraulics needed to be replaced like every ten steps. But would make a wonderful set. For a future battle?"
"I wish that you showed the beauty and strength of my people well… and that of my friends."
Reward: Mifune will have an increase of +20 to SP and Chemistry.
The Boys and girls at ILM made a lifesize AT-ST for the film and shots, just so that they could. It wouldn't be much use as it doesn't work, was brittle and fragile as hell, as it was made of plastic, fiber glass, and prayers, but it did give you an idea.
You hope they didn't get any ideas.
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Production Roll:
D100 - 80 => -31
You managed to get everything done. And that was something that you did not want to take for granted, and you pretty much did several things that were making you feel good.
So there were some strange things that were indeed happening… like how happy everyone was. Sure it was not like Batman or Conan where they did not like you because you were overstepping your boundaries. Yet in those moments, the crew was honestly glad to be part of something special.
And everyone realized that it was because of you. Without the stress of other things, or disasters that happened, you were honestly just a good person to be around, and to work with, and it was honestly something incredible.
George was jealous at how smooth it was and wished he could just have your luck.
But what really surprised you was Gary and George. They had come to slight blows over several, admittedly minor issues that were almost impossible to reconcile. You honestly thought George was going to not let him back onto the shoot, kick him out, and say what's done is done.
But you heard them both.
And stopped George from making a terrible mistake.
Gary, for all his wishes to make Star Wars Deeper and more lore and plot-driven, was missing the point of the elements that made Star Wars so great. Characters and the Morality tale at play. The simplicity of this tale, not it's world and complexity… though it could play it's part.
George needed to remember that Star Wars was more than a money-making merchandising empire that was paying the bills and keeping the lights on, it was a story that was his creation, the one story he always wanted to make.
And in the end, they both reconciled… though George still thought that the deeper lore was rather silly to think about if he was being honest.
Gary was really wanting to do something that Dave came up with. Some awesome admiral that he didn't have a name for.
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Directing Roll:
D100 + 50 => 146
You were going to make a better film than George.
You decided to get creative with how to shoot the battle. And it was perfect.
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You have 4 Actions: (Time split between London and LA)
[]A Most Pressing Moment: You honestly think that Carrie is worried about the way you are filming the romance. She actually thinks you're being a little too obvious. And wants to make it far more subtle.
[]Making Mark Feel Better: Mark is alone at the Lot with those damn swamps and snakes. And frankly, he's terrible being so isolated. Time to cheer him up.
[]Preparing the Swamp: It smells like shit. It's perfect. Now about the snakes?
[]The Puppet Master: Frank Oz looks at you with a smile. "So you're the one that Jim has been talking about? First things first, Does Mary still want to meet Kermit?"
[]The Vader Issue: Peter and David are… both not happy. David wants to know what the big secret is to improve his performance. And David is trying to get as many sword masters as possible to help him out with this.
[]The Secret: George, what the fuck is the big secret. I need to prepare.
[]Of Smoke, Mirrors, and Mark's face: Okay, a Vader helmet, a smoke screen, and a mask… Um… Mark, get over here, I have an idea?!
[]Billy's Opening Salvo: You have never worked with Billey Dee Williams before, but by got, he really wanted to make an impact. The perfect first impression.
AN: Plan format please.
Also, this is going to have a slightly shorter vote, and will be called at noon tomorrow, because something special is coming next turn.
