Mos Shuuta 1 - Teemo's Invitation

Welcome to Mos Shuuta!

*A surprise message interrupts the festivities and the group finds their way back to the location of the AT-ST near massacre - Tatooine - this time with no Tek Krodak to save them from themselves. The homeless are sought after for advice, Droo saves more wayward creatures, and Bota continues to impress with his new diplomacy first agenda as no shots are fired. What does the newcomer Teemo the Hutt want? We don't know, we barely walked in his front door*

## **Previously**

*Deciding against attempting to lay permanent claim to their recently won Raider-Class Corvette, the team agreed to the sale of the ship to the New Republic. The Jawas were left hanging with respect to their partially trained Krayt Dragon as Droo began creating a space for wayward creatures on the storm-torn planet of Ibis, starships were finally retrieved, and Bota finally reached out to his children. Finally having a moment to kick up their feet while they wait on orders from the New Republic, everyone has met up at the Holiday Towers to enjoy a little relaxation.*

## **Recap**

### **Mixed Messages**

Celebrating the recent sale of *The Steadfast* in the Holiday Towers, the group is requested in Blaine Hansom’s office for a message. Lobot enters, followed by a droid as the group takes a seat for an expected update on their upcoming mission to Kampe.

> "*Did you give up talking again, Lobot?*"
> ― Katira
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> "*Yeh, he does that depending on who’s the GM*"
> ― Jordan
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Lobot ignores the joke and presents the droid, who begins to project a message from the master of the Twilight Council, Dask Ra'tava. He states that the time has come for the next step in Tek and Droo’s training. As Droo begins to stutter that Tek is in the bathroom, the message is interrupted. The composed Twi’lek is replaced by a Hutt sitting just behind a protocol droid. As Blaine raised an eyebrow to the statement of the Hutt, the droid began to translate: Teemo the Hutt has established himself in Mos Shuuta on the planet Tatooine, and would like extending an invitation to the party for a gala that he is throwing.

Stunned by the invitation, glances are exchanged as the holo flickers out. Bota seems to recall that Teemo was a part of the Desilijic Clan, but was never as important as Jabba the Hutt, Zorba the Hutt, or others in the clan. It would seem to stand that Teemo may be attempting to fill the power vacuum left after the death of Zorba by emulating the late Jabba. Unconcerned, Blaine states that he will be accepting the invitation.

> "*Hey guys, let’s take my Ghtroc Freighter!*"
> ― Blaine
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> "*I think somebody already did that…*"
> ― Katira
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Looking over all the ships that they have in their possession, the group eventually decides to make a splash by flying Jabba's Space Cruiser to the festivities.

### **Exploring Mos Shuuta**

As the ship comes in from orbit around the planet, the group notices that there are two separate landing bays in Mos Shuuta. While Katira and Droo argue over their aesthetic preferences to the landing bay names (Aurek vs. Besh) and the tactical benefits surrounding proximity to the Hutt’s palace, Bota ignores them and pulls the cruiser into landing bay Aurek. As the landing ramp opens and several pit droids begin the final docking protocols, Blaine comments that no contact was made by the Control Tower upon their arrival.

Uncomfortable with the breach in protocol and already on edge after her last run-in with a Hutt ended so poorly, Katira looks for a local that can give some information about the town. She finds a woman laying against a nearby building, a Jawa in each arm, and asks a few questions. In the resultant drunken reply, the group is able to discern that the town is only really developed due to the arrival of Teemo. While no clear business occurs, Teemo provides everyone a monthly income. Construction has been constant, and Teemo is the only one this side of the planet that has been responsible for it. Though he appears to have a sort of rivalry with Lady Valarian (the principal power in Mos Eisley, half a planet away) and Gardulla the Hutt (rival in the Desilijic Hutt Clan), Teemo is the sole power in town.

> "*Now either give me something to drink, or I’m done talkin’. I’m tired*"
> ― Noan Ford
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Katira tosses the woman 40cr and a comm, asking her to let them know if anyone tries to touch the ship. In response she slurs something to the Jawas, stands up, and walks to the cantina for a drink.

Blaine and Bota leave the Zeltron behind. As Blaine walks to the cantina, Bota heads toward the Dewback stables further into town. The Talz owner begins speaking (in Talz) immediately upon seeing the potential customer. At first Bota is confused, but once he remembers that he is actually quite the linguist he realizes that he can understand the alien. The Dewbacks are for rent or sale, and in addition there are some saddles that the Talz would like to sell along with them.

Refusing to pay anything until he knows that he can actually ride the beasts, Bota asks which is the best mount. As the Talz points to the more aggressive gray/silver one, Bota hops on for a ride. Seeing a chance to help, Droo reaches out in the force and attempts to calm to creature. As Bota’s mount calms and submits, a baby Dewback approaches Droo and begins to lick her hand.

> "*Do Dewbacks get along well with Krayt Dragons, because I know where one might be…*"
> ― Katira
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> "*You mean so we can feed these things to it?*"
> ― Blaine
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> "*It will not, they will coexist on Droorassic Park!*"
> ― Droo
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> "*Yeah, coexist… in their natural state… Hunter and prey*"
> ― Katira
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Seeing how much Droo loves the little lizard, Bota attempts to talk the Talz down from 400cr for the mother and child pair, but ends up being refused unless he increases the payment to 410cr. Not liking the way the numbers balance, Bota decides to make it a nice round 450cr.

Before meeting up with the group, Katira makes a detour to check what’s going on at Spaceport Control. Avoiding the building guard, she observes the control windows on the upper floor and notes 2 humanoids. Her concern growing, she proceeds to landing bay Besh, where she sees a VT-49 Decimator and the *The Punishing One* docked. She hurries back to the group to inform them. On the way, she asks for the total cost of the remaining Dewbacks, and is quoted 900cr for the lot of 4.

Realizing that there are several highly skilled bounty hunters likely in the cantina that Blaine just entered, Bota leads the way in.

### **Barkeeps and Bounty Hunters**

Entering in to the cantina, the trio immediately takes note of the sound of jizz music in the air. Looking to boost her R1-N60 droid’s morale, Droo heads over to the bartender. Quickly realizing that the bartender - Miss Argentonia - is racially disposed toward anyone with green skin, Droo convinces her to let the droid have a shot up on stage.

> "*Green droid? Get him in here!*"
> ― Miss Argentonia
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> "*Your racism is… flimsy… but thanks, I love you*"
> ― Droo
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As the Figrin Brothers: “Fiery” Figrin D’an and Barquin D’an are kicked off the stage, R1-N60 begins his performance. While the droid doesn’t receive any boos from the crowd, he certainly doesn’t draw any interest either. Hoping to help out, Droo contemplates attempting to influence every bar patron through the force but settles on trying to influence Dengar. She fails miserably. Heading off to soothe the impaired circuits of the protocol droid turned performer, Droo first convinces the bartender to allow Bota Zi to purchase drinks for everyone, because he “has a green tattoo… somewhere… but it’s his decision to tell you where.”

Meanwhile, Blaine introduces the group to the Twi’lek that he has been talking to: Shiri'ani, the second in command to Lady Valarian. As a powerful presence on Tatooine (Lady Valarian runs 1/2 the planet), Shiri’ani provides a detailed view of Teemo, stating that he seems to be paying top dollar to make Mos Shuuta a major destination, even going so far as to pay off the Spaceport Control to take no taxes on incoming ships and keep no records.

Speaking to Dengar doesn’t provide much more information. Recently married, the hunter has parted ways with Boba Fett after making a fair amount of credits. He holds no loyalty to Teemo, and has only arrived at the gala for the potential of more money, no matter who pays it out.

### **Teemo's Grand Estate**

After a night of Droo consoling R1-N60 and Bota practicing Dewback riding, the group wakes the next day ready for the festival of Teemo the Hutt. Arriving fashionably late, they are surprised to see the twin sister of the cantina bartender working as the receptionist.

> "*My sister has a little bit of favoritism toward people that have our skin color. I have to admit… I also feel that way. Not that I don’t like your friends, I just like you a little bit more.*"
> ― Jebble Verje, Argentonian Receptionist
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Using the color of her skin as a benefit once again, Droo convinces the receptionist to allow R1-N60 to perform in place of the Figrin Brothers yet again.

Walking deeper into Teemo's Grand Estate, a variety of Barabel, Toydarian, and Gamorrean guards can be seen working the event. Their guide to the event hall informs them of the different forms of entertainment - I was told to mention that there’s Sabacc at least three times - they can see walls lined with artwork revering Jabba and Zorba the Hutt. Finally arriving at Teemo’s throne room, they are all announced as they walk into a den of crime and villainy rivaling the palace of Jabba the Hutt after the capture of Han Solo.

## **Featured Characters**

### **Our Heroes**

* Blaine Hansom
* Bota Zi
* Droo Vos
* Katira Eve

### **NPCs**

* Lobot
* Teemo
* Dask Ra'tava
* R1-N60
* Dengar
* Shiri'ani
* Noan Ford
* Jindal Verje - Argentonian bartender
* Jebble Verje - Argentonian receptionist
* Klaftam - Talz Dewback salesman

### **Mentioned**

* Lady Valarian
* Jabba the Hutt
* Zorba the Hutt
* Gardulla the Hutt
* Tek Krodak
* Figrin D’an
* Barquin D’an

## **Inventory**

* -450cr (Bota)
* +silver/gray Dewback (Bota)
* +baby Dewback (Bota)

## **Notes**

* Droo brought R1-N60 along to the gala as her +1
* Countdown continues: 12 missions remaining for Blaine’s Ghtroc Freighter

## **Quotations**

> "*I know it’s been some time since you last spoke with a Hutt*"
> ― Teemo
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> "*False. Gulrag. Excellent bartender*"
> ― Blaine
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> "*ALL buildings look like penises*"
> ― Katira
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> "*I read that too, but THIS one is a little over the top on its phallic influence*"
> ― Blaine
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> "*Can I use my business skill to bargain for these things?*"
> ― Luke
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> "*You can use business to figure out how to make money off them, not buy them*"
> ― Jordan
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> "*Hey Bota… are those Dewbacks… are they aggressive?*"
> ― Katira
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> "*I thought you were gonna ask if they were tax deductible.*"
> ― Blaine
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> "*Well I knew they were tax deductible, why do you think I bought them?*"
> ― Bota
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> "*Hey, bartender!*"
> ― Droo
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> "*Yeh? That's Miss Argentonia to you. I like your skin complexion.*"
> ― Jindal Verje
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> "*You know those two brothers... don't they look... a little too close?*"
> ― Droo
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> "*Yeh, and I don't like their skin color either!*"
> ― Jindal Verje
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> "*You know what would be better than them? I know this droid...*"
> ― Droo
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> "*What color is his skin?*"
> ― Jindal Verje
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> "*Well, when I stand next to him, my green skin is reflected off his body*"
> ― Droo
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> "*Can I just cast empathy on everyone here?*"
> ― Droo
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> "*I don’t think that’s how it works…*"
> ― Katira
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> "*Is there space for him in Droorassic Park?*"
> ― Droo asking about Dengar
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> "*Eventually the Krayt Dragon would catch him, and he would just say “clever girl” before being eaten*"
> ― Blaine
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> "*I just love… I love there Figrin Brothers… I just… I love these songs*"
> ― Dengar staring absentmindedly into space
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