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A Long Time Ago
In A Galaxy Far Far Away...
Star Wars
Episode 2.1a
The Clone Conspiracy
The Clone Wars have begun. The Republic have raised a clone army to fight the separatists and struck a blow on Geonosis coming to the aid of the Jedi.
In a fighting retreat the Separatists have spread their forces out and begun attacks to secure key locations around the galaxy in an attempt to control resources and trade by setting up blockades.
The Republic Forces, led by the Jedi, try to respond to these threats. The Jedi Order have been peacekeepers for over a thousand years since the Sith were all but defeated. Now the Darkside once more clouds everything, and the Jedi are once more at war...
In A Galaxy Far Far Away...
Star Wars
Episode 2.1a
The Clone Conspiracy
The Clone Wars have begun. The Republic have raised a clone army to fight the separatists and struck a blow on Geonosis coming to the aid of the Jedi.
In a fighting retreat the Separatists have spread their forces out and begun attacks to secure key locations around the galaxy in an attempt to control resources and trade by setting up blockades.
The Republic Forces, led by the Jedi, try to respond to these threats. The Jedi Order have been peacekeepers for over a thousand years since the Sith were all but defeated. Now the Darkside once more clouds everything, and the Jedi are once more at war...
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DaveTheGamesMaster
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<p><a href="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_12/Twilightcargo-SWE.jpg.76430914129083475781d57ec50f5f33.jpg" class="ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image"><img data-fileid="89219" src="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_12/Twilightcargo-SWE.jpg.76430914129083475781d57ec50f5f33.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" alt=""></a></p> A G9 Class Corellion Rigger Freighter exits hyperspace and begins an approach vector to a lone planet in a once dead system.
A white dwarf star illuminates the planet.
Aboard the vessel, a pilot and co-pilot are requesting landing clearance before they begin their final approach.
"State your cargo and passengers." comes a translation shortly after the clicks of the insectoid Chi dock personnel.
"Personal effects, including a Swoopbike, a CLL-6 Modified Binary Load Lifter plus replacement parts, tools and attachments. 2 crew and 6 passengers."
"You're clear to land, continue approach."
In the passenger compartment, you are sat with 3 other engineers around a table. A Wookie and a Toydarian are playing Pazaak while a Sullustan is checking over his tools, he shows a favourite of his tools to the Wookie who bats it out of the way and growls as it's interrupting his game. On the opposite corner of the room are stood an official looking human with a protocol droid, and leaning against the wall is a grey hooded and robed human. The official is having his droid recite schematics and plans. The robed figure is silent and still.
A white dwarf star illuminates the planet.
Aboard the vessel, a pilot and co-pilot are requesting landing clearance before they begin their final approach.
"State your cargo and passengers." comes a translation shortly after the clicks of the insectoid Chi dock personnel.
"Personal effects, including a Swoopbike, a CLL-6 Modified Binary Load Lifter plus replacement parts, tools and attachments. 2 crew and 6 passengers."
"You're clear to land, continue approach."
In the passenger compartment, you are sat with 3 other engineers around a table. A Wookie and a Toydarian are playing Pazaak while a Sullustan is checking over his tools, he shows a favourite of his tools to the Wookie who bats it out of the way and growls as it's interrupting his game. On the opposite corner of the room are stood an official looking human with a protocol droid, and leaning against the wall is a grey hooded and robed human. The official is having his droid recite schematics and plans. The robed figure is silent and still.
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Casmar
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"what do you reckon were doing out here? A system like this needs moisture farmers, not engineers. I reckon its something to do with that guy in the robes, every time he looks at me I get chills, and us Calamari are very hard to chill. hehehe"
DaveTheGamesMaster
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The Toydarian, Zallon 'Zal' responds gruffly.
"Yeah, there'd certainly be a lot of moisture down there. I hear they've covered the entire surface of the planet with artificial trees that have restored the world and made the air breathable agai..."
The Wookie, Jowpirr, whines and grunts.
Zal laughs, "Yeah, Big J. We know your people have the best trees in the galaxy. Anyway, are we playing Pazaak or what?"
The Sullustan, Giz Mombasa, chirps up.
"The New Chi Hive is such a marvel, they have restored this dead world you know." Zal rolls his eyes as Giz continues. "It was burnt to a crisp, crisp, crisp when the star expanded to a red giant, white dwarf star now, oh yes. A shame what happened to their first planet. But the Queen led them to safety she did, oh and so wonderful how they've restored this planet. You'll see, you'll see!"
Jowpirr plays his card and wins the hand, roaring and chuckling as only a Wookie can.
"Right, I'm out!" Exclaims Zal.
"Anyway, Gum buddy. You don't know why we're here? I heard your engineering work was becoming sought after. You're quite the inovationalist. That modified load Lifter you have is quite the machine. Lifting, drilling, welding attachments. I'm guessing we're helping with the tunnel network of the Hive."
"Yes!" Chirps Giz.
"Number only 400,000 do the Chi now, but plan for planetary wide hive tunnel network, so need outside help they do. That's where we come in."
Zal leans in close to you and whispers, "I know what you mean about that guy, tried to tell me he wasn't here. Keep away from him I'd say."
"Yeah, there'd certainly be a lot of moisture down there. I hear they've covered the entire surface of the planet with artificial trees that have restored the world and made the air breathable agai..."
The Wookie, Jowpirr, whines and grunts.
Zal laughs, "Yeah, Big J. We know your people have the best trees in the galaxy. Anyway, are we playing Pazaak or what?"
The Sullustan, Giz Mombasa, chirps up.
"The New Chi Hive is such a marvel, they have restored this dead world you know." Zal rolls his eyes as Giz continues. "It was burnt to a crisp, crisp, crisp when the star expanded to a red giant, white dwarf star now, oh yes. A shame what happened to their first planet. But the Queen led them to safety she did, oh and so wonderful how they've restored this planet. You'll see, you'll see!"
Jowpirr plays his card and wins the hand, roaring and chuckling as only a Wookie can.
"Right, I'm out!" Exclaims Zal.
"Anyway, Gum buddy. You don't know why we're here? I heard your engineering work was becoming sought after. You're quite the inovationalist. That modified load Lifter you have is quite the machine. Lifting, drilling, welding attachments. I'm guessing we're helping with the tunnel network of the Hive."
"Yes!" Chirps Giz.
"Number only 400,000 do the Chi now, but plan for planetary wide hive tunnel network, so need outside help they do. That's where we come in."
Zal leans in close to you and whispers, "I know what you mean about that guy, tried to tell me he wasn't here. Keep away from him I'd say."
Casmar
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"Well as long as he steers clear of where I'm digging ill be happy. And that Load lifter is nothing but a pile of junk I've been working on, you want a real machine, look at the swoop. Vintage Keluda speeder bike, with improved steering and enough thrust that It can fall 500ft and still not hit the ground when it lands. Did i tell you guys about the time where I came second in the Naboo 10,000? Man what a day"
Gumbrai packs up his pazaak deck and stows it away in his things
"Alright, so were digging tunnels, great. So who is doing what down there? And whats the deal with the suit and droid, Surely we aren't planning the tunnels for them? Which means, big money is involved somewhere, I'm just wondering what they get out of this, and if the Chi know... still a little excitement wouldn't hurt, at least it makes a change from letting a wookie win at Pazaak"
Gumbrai packs up his pazaak deck and stows it away in his things
"Alright, so were digging tunnels, great. So who is doing what down there? And whats the deal with the suit and droid, Surely we aren't planning the tunnels for them? Which means, big money is involved somewhere, I'm just wondering what they get out of this, and if the Chi know... still a little excitement wouldn't hurt, at least it makes a change from letting a wookie win at Pazaak"
DaveTheGamesMaster
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After Zal protesting that he didn't let Jowpirr win and the Wookie's gloating died out, Zal turned his attention back to you.
"Oh yeah! " Zal responds. "The Chi Queen is very wealthy, planning on exporting their terraforming technology as well as incentive in return for aid with rebuilding. Sounds like a good deal to me, would mean the spread of more systems being able to inhabit usually inhospitable worlds."
"Oh, also forget Big J here, you up for wagering that swoop in a game of Pazaak sometime?"
"Oh yeah, and where are my manners. I'm a digger, led many work teams all over the sector in mines and tunnels. Jowpirr is a good strong worker, good with bigger manual equipment and building support structures quickly. Good to have in a cave-in. Giz, we'll if anything breaks, you can bet he can get it working again. Maintains all our equipment. But you came recommended, got some big business names taking note of your work. If your Load Lifter performs, you may get a commission to have your modifications put into mass production for the Chi, and who knows, maybe the whole republic. As for the suit, he's here for the data logging and to monitor our progress, then report back on the performance of your machine. And you know what, I'm just glad I don't have to do all that poo-doo. Leave data logging to the suits I say."
The pilot comes over the comm.
"Coming in to land now, prepare to disembark"
"Oh yeah! " Zal responds. "The Chi Queen is very wealthy, planning on exporting their terraforming technology as well as incentive in return for aid with rebuilding. Sounds like a good deal to me, would mean the spread of more systems being able to inhabit usually inhospitable worlds."
"Oh, also forget Big J here, you up for wagering that swoop in a game of Pazaak sometime?"
"Oh yeah, and where are my manners. I'm a digger, led many work teams all over the sector in mines and tunnels. Jowpirr is a good strong worker, good with bigger manual equipment and building support structures quickly. Good to have in a cave-in. Giz, we'll if anything breaks, you can bet he can get it working again. Maintains all our equipment. But you came recommended, got some big business names taking note of your work. If your Load Lifter performs, you may get a commission to have your modifications put into mass production for the Chi, and who knows, maybe the whole republic. As for the suit, he's here for the data logging and to monitor our progress, then report back on the performance of your machine. And you know what, I'm just glad I don't have to do all that poo-doo. Leave data logging to the suits I say."
The pilot comes over the comm.
"Coming in to land now, prepare to disembark"
Casmar
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"The bike isn't up for grabs, but you can have my share of this contract; if you win. But if you lose you join my Pit team when I form the Swoop Baron's team again"
With that Gumbrai walks away and puts away his last few effects, and gets ready to mount the Load Lifter and waits for the ship to land, bracing in case of a bad landing.
With that Gumbrai walks away and puts away his last few effects, and gets ready to mount the Load Lifter and waits for the ship to land, bracing in case of a bad landing.
DaveTheGamesMaster
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"Deal!" Exclaims Zal as he takes flight away from the table. "I remember the holo vids of that race, you were the pilot? Very impressive my friend! You'll have to tell me why you ever gave it up, later. Now, let's get to work" And he gives you an encouraging slap on the shoulder before you get in the load lifter.
Jowpirr has strapped on his utility harness and is attaching a large two handed cutting device.
Giz dons a pack of tools and parts then takes control of a hover sled loaded with support struts.
The pilot brings the ship in smoothly, the suits have made sure the crew are experienced.
As your ship lands, the rear bay doors open and you're greeted by dull artificial lighting and robot delegates. No Chi can be seen.
Jowpirr has strapped on his utility harness and is attaching a large two handed cutting device.
Giz dons a pack of tools and parts then takes control of a hover sled loaded with support struts.
The pilot brings the ship in smoothly, the suits have made sure the crew are experienced.
As your ship lands, the rear bay doors open and you're greeted by dull artificial lighting and robot delegates. No Chi can be seen.
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Casmar
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Ill mount my Load lifter and wait for the others to go ahead, and follow their lead, keeping an eye on the robed man to see where/if he goes.
"For a chi nest there aren't many of them around. How close to extinction did you say they were?"
"For a chi nest there aren't many of them around. How close to extinction did you say they were?"
DaveTheGamesMaster
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Giz pipes up ahead of you, moving out with the grav sled.
"Only around 200,000 left now. All digging it seems, oh yes."
Zal elaborates. "Yeah, makes sense. I heard the Queen's Hive wnu as the only one to survive the war and resulting cataclysm on their homeworld. Bloody good job she's done on this new world though. Just look at this space port. I've never seen a surface space port this vast."
A robot delegate approaches.
"The Chi extend their greetings, please follow me and I will find you transport to the hive network."
Jowpirr let's out a little groan.
"Yeah, I agree" Zal retorts. "Straight to business and no sign of quarters or hospitality."
"The Chi are a very focused workforce" adds Giz.
The suit and his droid are following behind, going over sales projections etc.
//Make a perception check with minus 1D so as it's moisture rich on this planet that's cancelled out. So roll your standard 3D but choose one as a wild die. Maybe as a different colour, so if you roll a 6 on it, keep that result and on top of it roll the wild die again and add that result, if you keep rolling 6 it keeps going.//
"Only around 200,000 left now. All digging it seems, oh yes."
Zal elaborates. "Yeah, makes sense. I heard the Queen's Hive wnu as the only one to survive the war and resulting cataclysm on their homeworld. Bloody good job she's done on this new world though. Just look at this space port. I've never seen a surface space port this vast."
A robot delegate approaches.
"The Chi extend their greetings, please follow me and I will find you transport to the hive network."
Jowpirr let's out a little groan.
"Yeah, I agree" Zal retorts. "Straight to business and no sign of quarters or hospitality."
"The Chi are a very focused workforce" adds Giz.
The suit and his droid are following behind, going over sales projections etc.
//Make a perception check with minus 1D so as it's moisture rich on this planet that's cancelled out. So roll your standard 3D but choose one as a wild die. Maybe as a different colour, so if you roll a 6 on it, keep that result and on top of it roll the wild die again and add that result, if you keep rolling 6 it keeps going.//
Casmar
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//Perception roll of 12, (wild was 4)//
"So I guess we can't expect a game of pazaak with the locals tonight then? Wait, Don't tell me they don't even have any drink?"
"So I guess we can't expect a game of pazaak with the locals tonight then? Wait, Don't tell me they don't even have any drink?"
DaveTheGamesMaster
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Either the man in grey robes slipped away, or he's still aboard the ship.
Jowpirr whines.
"You're right there Big J, if there's no Cantina, it's going to be a very sorry affair."
You're led to a large grav lift platform that looks like it will take you below the surface, into the hive network.
Jowpirr whines.
"You're right there Big J, if there's no Cantina, it's going to be a very sorry affair."
You're led to a large grav lift platform that looks like it will take you below the surface, into the hive network.
Casmar
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I'll get on the lift and keep following the rest of the team down into the hive.
"Tell me, where did you learn to speak wookiee? I can't understand a thing they say."
"Tell me, where did you learn to speak wookiee? I can't understand a thing they say."
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DaveTheGamesMaster
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The lift descends for quite a while before reaching a stop.
"Funny thing" says Zal. "Big J was working one of my mining operations, putting up supports for a mine when the ceiling developed a cracking and resulted in a cave-in. I shouted to him and flew forwards to get him, pulling him back by his harness. Just got out in time. But apparently that means he owes me a life debt. Come with me on every job since, and won't take no for an answer. Spending all that time together, I picked up more of the language. I'd already learnt a bit of it working with Wookie's previously, but had never befriended one before. And now here we are."
Jowpirr grunts in approval and tousles Zals head affectionately.
"So what brought you to this kind of work, Gum? Aren't your people usually waterbound?" Zal asks you.
"Funny thing" says Zal. "Big J was working one of my mining operations, putting up supports for a mine when the ceiling developed a cracking and resulted in a cave-in. I shouted to him and flew forwards to get him, pulling him back by his harness. Just got out in time. But apparently that means he owes me a life debt. Come with me on every job since, and won't take no for an answer. Spending all that time together, I picked up more of the language. I'd already learnt a bit of it working with Wookie's previously, but had never befriended one before. And now here we are."
Jowpirr grunts in approval and tousles Zals head affectionately.
"So what brought you to this kind of work, Gum? Aren't your people usually waterbound?" Zal asks you.
Casmar
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"Lets just say that a difference of opinion saw me take to the stars and adventure has kept me there, Engineering has been my life for nearly 20 years now, I even helped the republic war effort, with work on some of their new AT-TE walkers, But i might not be at home, but you can't pay me enough to get me into a desert, hehe."
DaveTheGamesMaster
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"You don't say, well we're glad to have you on board. And a military engineer at that." Zal ponders.
"You think this war will go on for long? Seems to me, a lot of systems have left the Republic and joined the Separatists."
Just then the grav lift descends into a large Cavern with numerous tunnels leading off in every direction.
"Is this the only way down?" Zal asks the droid delegate.
"No sir, there are access points near every docking bay of the star port above. You are but one team of many that have come here to showcase your digging expertise. If you can show that progress can be made at a high enough pace and the tunnels are of a high standard then my queen will show great interest in employing your techniques."
"Raorwwwwrrreee!" Exclaims Jowpirr.
"You said it buddy." Replies Zal.
"You think this war will go on for long? Seems to me, a lot of systems have left the Republic and joined the Separatists."
Just then the grav lift descends into a large Cavern with numerous tunnels leading off in every direction.
"Is this the only way down?" Zal asks the droid delegate.
"No sir, there are access points near every docking bay of the star port above. You are but one team of many that have come here to showcase your digging expertise. If you can show that progress can be made at a high enough pace and the tunnels are of a high standard then my queen will show great interest in employing your techniques."
"Raorwwwwrrreee!" Exclaims Jowpirr.
"You said it buddy." Replies Zal.
Casmar
Junior Member
"This war might not be over by our lifetimes, though I pray that it is, Although I reckon we wont see a resolution unless the Jedi step in to fight. Me I'll stay with the republic till the end, too much to lose by switching sides, and I've never been a traitor."
"A fast enough pace you say, How much can the Chi dig in a day with conventional methods?"
Gumbrai revs the various motorised drills and digging equipment he has on his suit, checking their condition.
"A fast enough pace you say, How much can the Chi dig in a day with conventional methods?"
Gumbrai revs the various motorised drills and digging equipment he has on his suit, checking their condition.
DaveTheGamesMaster
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"Honest work like ours is hard to do uninterrupted in times of war." Zal remarks. "Hopefully Jedi will keep us all safe as usual. Anyway, back to business. Hey, droid. What kinda distance we needing to reach, and on what timescale?"
The droid delegate turns and addresses the group. "A team of four Chi would break through one meter of rock every 5 seconds equating to 720 metres per standard hour. There are 36 standard hours per day on this planet and the Chi work relentlessly for 20 hours. If your machine can work beyond those parameters, you will be well rewarded."
The droid delegate turns and addresses the group. "A team of four Chi would break through one meter of rock every 5 seconds equating to 720 metres per standard hour. There are 36 standard hours per day on this planet and the Chi work relentlessly for 20 hours. If your machine can work beyond those parameters, you will be well rewarded."
Casmar
Junior Member
"A meter of rock a second, for 20 hours a day? That sounds like a tough record to beat. But wait thats between 4 Chi right? so all I need to be able to do is more than 180 meters in an hour right?"
Gumbrai starts talking to himself at this point
".... collision detection... Thermo Sensors... Relatively simple ai...... Try reprogramming a protocol droid.... Only issue is power..... 6 3-hour ion batteries..... if i can get 14 hours before a battery swap....Even if this machine doesnt work, I think i know what will..."
"HEY! Jowpirr how many meters do you reckon you could dig in an hour?"
Gumbrai starts talking to himself at this point
".... collision detection... Thermo Sensors... Relatively simple ai...... Try reprogramming a protocol droid.... Only issue is power..... 6 3-hour ion batteries..... if i can get 14 hours before a battery swap....Even if this machine doesnt work, I think i know what will..."
"HEY! Jowpirr how many meters do you reckon you could dig in an hour?"
DaveTheGamesMaster
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Jowpirr tilts his head and shrugs with a little groan.
"Haha, Big J, don't worry you won't be getting your claws dirty digging through rocks. You just focus on cutting, placing and welding supports. Giz will assist with the welding and any maintenance the load lifter requires. I'll be spotting and coordinating. So the real work will be down to you, Gum, and your Load Lifter. As Big J said, no pressure!"
"Haha, Big J, don't worry you won't be getting your claws dirty digging through rocks. You just focus on cutting, placing and welding supports. Giz will assist with the welding and any maintenance the load lifter requires. I'll be spotting and coordinating. So the real work will be down to you, Gum, and your Load Lifter. As Big J said, no pressure!"
Casmar
Junior Member
"well if I knew that I would have made some more, hehe. Well show us how the tunnels are meant to look and show us where to start, I'm as happy as a fish in a desert down here, too much dust" Gumbrai starts coughing as if to accentuate the point.
"I tell you who would have been good for this kinda work, a couple a' Genosian drone workers, shame this bloody war means no one will hire them. Some of the fastest tunnel diggers I heard of used to be genosian, problem is their tunnels are always so bloody small... ah well, Lead the way my robotic friend. Tell me though who's property are you?"
//I want to use value droid and compare it to his answer to this question (3D = 10).//
"I tell you who would have been good for this kinda work, a couple a' Genosian drone workers, shame this bloody war means no one will hire them. Some of the fastest tunnel diggers I heard of used to be genosian, problem is their tunnels are always so bloody small... ah well, Lead the way my robotic friend. Tell me though who's property are you?"
//I want to use value droid and compare it to his answer to this question (3D = 10).//
DaveTheGamesMaster
Junior Member
"I am a Cybot Galactica 5YQ Series Protocol Droid on loan by request of the Galactic Senate to the Chi."
You estimate the droid at 1000-2000 credits, fresh off the production line. There were a lot more like it around the spaceport acting as mouthpieces for their Chi masters.
"I think making more of your custom load lifters is the idea of this exercise, so give it your best shot! You think a Chi could operate this, Gum?" Zal inquires.
"Nasty business, those Geonosians capturing Jedi." Chirps Giz. "Killed many Jedi, they did."
You estimate the droid at 1000-2000 credits, fresh off the production line. There were a lot more like it around the spaceport acting as mouthpieces for their Chi masters.
"I think making more of your custom load lifters is the idea of this exercise, so give it your best shot! You think a Chi could operate this, Gum?" Zal inquires.
"Nasty business, those Geonosians capturing Jedi." Chirps Giz. "Killed many Jedi, they did."
Casmar
Junior Member
"Well.... Hmph.. I've never actually seen a Chi before so I cant say for sure, I expect some modification would be required for size at the least, if they dig as fast you claim, strength shouldn't be an issue in operating it, although if they try to operate it too fast it may fry the servo-motors, so we might need to make it more resilient to punishing use. But I reckon in a few months even you could operate it Zal. hehehe."
"I'm just kidding Zal, don't be so glum, here ill show you how it works today and you can give it a go tomorrow, if we set up a shift pattern, we might be able to dig faster with round the clock digging; Same goes for you Giz. Only issue is giving Jowpirr a break, even a wookiee can't work a whole day."
"Cybot whats your designation? What do we call you? Also how dense is this rock? has anyone tried blasting it then finishing with manual labour?"
"I'm just kidding Zal, don't be so glum, here ill show you how it works today and you can give it a go tomorrow, if we set up a shift pattern, we might be able to dig faster with round the clock digging; Same goes for you Giz. Only issue is giving Jowpirr a break, even a wookiee can't work a whole day."
"Cybot whats your designation? What do we call you? Also how dense is this rock? has anyone tried blasting it then finishing with manual labour?"
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