The Hunger Games: STAR WARS Edition – Spectator’s Lounge

[Beniboybling]

She also has a bit of a history of not paying attention to her surroundings (Bariss for example) and overestimating her abilities.

 

I don't know Dark Disciple Ventress at all though, so i can't really comment on her personality.

 

Assuming she goes for the steal, what kind of complications could come out of that? Off the top of my head I can think of:

Ezra puts the backpack on before Ventress moves. This pretty much eliminates the possibility of a quick swipe, and would force her to engage him more directly.

Are there nasty critters in the area (swamp monster of some kind?) that Ezra could use in short order?

Ezra detects her presence before she moves. His force sense abilities are quite good and has experience breaking illusions, so he might notice something is amiss and makes himself scarce.

 

We all agree I think that Ezra can't win in a direct, fair fight, but things tend to get messy in RL (er, real SW?)

Eh, that's one example. Can't think of any others. She is a trained and effective assassin, can't imagine her being the unobservant type, especially not under these circumstances.

 

She's not any different from Ventress at the end of TCW tbh.

 

Well at the end of the day Ezra should be no match for Ventress, and she could easily pull it from him with the Force. I imagine a surprise attack is something she could capably pull off, and though Ezra has great senses, remember that Ventress is able to conceal her presence in the Force, and its very unlikely Ezra will see through that.

[MadDutchman]

Eh, that's one example. Can't think of any others. She is a trained and effective assassin, can't imagine her being the unobservant type, especially not under these circumstances.

 

She's not any different from Ventress at the end of TCW tbh.

 

Well at the end of the day Ezra should be no match for Ventress, and she could easily pull it from him with the Force. I imagine a surprise attack is something she could capably pull off, and though Ezra has great senses, remember that Ventress is able to conceal her presence in the Force, and its very unlikely Ezra will see through that.

 

If the backpack is on the ground, then yes, she could pull it to herself and be gone easily. The question is if that doesn't work out. If Ezra picks it up and puts it on his back, then she would not be able to just rip it off (I don't know if you've ever tried taking a backpack from a kid who does not wish to relinquish it, or had it tried on you, but it is not a matter of brute force, it requires a degree of finesse, like prying locked hands apart, slipping arms through straps etc. Quite doable with a 6 year old, might be a bit harder with a 15 year old who can chuck rocks at your head with his mind).

 

As for her concealment abilities vs his sensing abilities, on that one it's just guesswork, since they never will meet in universe, and the closest we get is Ezra and Kanan, the latter not so much concealing himself in the Force as hiding from it.

 

 

I know it seems like I'm chasing down every imaginable rabbit hole here, but I really dislike "no match for" arguments during confrontations (they are kinda boring). All it takes is one thing to go wrong and you can be (in this case, possibly literally) face down in the mud, hence why I like to explore "what could go wrong" options.

Edited April 3, 2016 by MadDutchman

[Beniboybling]

Indeed, and interesting. But ultimately its a question of what's most probable, and I see the odds being in Ventress' favour. Anyway expect an update soon, and then we'll move on to the next tribute.

[MadDutchman]

Indeed, and interesting. But ultimately its a question of what's most probable, and I see the odds being in Ventress' favour. Anyway expect an update soon, and then we'll move on to the next tribute.

 

ahhh, but what if Ventress forgot to tie her shoelaces and fell face first into the mud? that'd be so much fun

[Beniboybling]

Surprise second encounter!

 

http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=8887610#post8887610

 

Ventress' reluctance to go for the kill proves to be her undoing, giving Ezra the chance to commune with the local fauna and set a pair of stonerays upon her. Will she survive? Will Ezra get away? Or stay and go for the kill!?

 

Asajj Ventress

[*Early Dark Disciple Ventress]

 

Born a Nightsister, raised a Jedi, trained as a Sith assassin and now living as a freelance bounty hunter, Ventress has experienced all walks of life and found most to be lacking. Learning the hard way to trust no one, she relied only on her own cunning and ruthlessness to survive, before falling in love with the maverick Jedi Quinlan Vos, who revealed beneath her beneath her cold exterior lies a repressed, compassionate side.

 

Skills: Expert lightsaber duellist: Makashi/Jar’Kai, hand-to-hand combat trained, trained Force-sensitive: blood trail/beast control/Quey’tek meditation, chain-sickle trained, energy bow trained, highly skilled tracker/hunter, trained assassin.

Ezra Bridger

Growing up alone during the reign of the Galactic Empire, Ezra learned to rely on his street smarts and subconscious Force abilities to survive, making a living as a small time thief. Distrustful of others but with a profound sense of good, Ezra has become part of something bigger and begun to learn the ways of the Jedi.

 

Skills: Adept duellist, Force sensitive: animal friendship, skilled marksman, skilled mechanic.

[MadDutchman]

Surprise second encounter!

 

http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=8887610#post8887610

 

Ventress' reluctance to go for the kill proves to be her undoing, giving Ezra the chance to commune with the local fauna and set a pair of stonerays upon her. Will she survive? Will Ezra get away? Or stay and go for the kill!?

 

Asajj Ventress

[*Early Dark Disciple Ventress]

 

Born a Nightsister, raised a Jedi, trained as a Sith assassin and now living as a freelance bounty hunter, Ventress has experienced all walks of life and found most to be lacking. Learning the hard way to trust no one, she relied only on her own cunning and ruthlessness to survive, before falling in love with the maverick Jedi Quinlan Vos, who revealed beneath her beneath her cold exterior lies a repressed, compassionate side.

 

Skills: Expert lightsaber duellist: Makashi/Jar’Kai, hand-to-hand combat trained, trained Force-sensitive: blood trail/beast control/Quey’tek meditation, chain-sickle trained, energy bow trained, highly skilled tracker/hunter, trained assassin.

Ezra Bridger

Growing up alone during the reign of the Galactic Empire, Ezra learned to rely on his street smarts and subconscious Force abilities to survive, making a living as a small time thief. Distrustful of others but with a profound sense of good, Ezra has become part of something bigger and begun to learn the ways of the Jedi.

 

Skills: Adept duellist, Force sensitive: animal friendship, skilled marksman, skilled mechanic.

 

I don't think she has too much to worry about, but she might as well forget about the backpack though.

 

I expect her to dodge the stonereay's attacks coming in. They might scratch her but she's too quick for too few of them to really be a threat. At the earliest possible convenience, she'll draw her blaster and fry the freaks.

 

Of course, Ezra will be long gone by the conclusion of this.

Edited April 6, 2016 by MadDutchman

[karadron]

Could she just beast control them and have them KO Ezra?

[MadDutchman]

Could she just beast control them and have them KO Ezra?

 

To the best of my knowledge, Ventress has never demonstrated an ability in beast control.

 

Even if she did, I seriously doubt she could take control from Ezra, let alone in the few moments she has.

[Beniboybling]

Sorry for the delay, I've had a busy few days.

 

Anyway the arena has been updated!

 

http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=8895369#post8895369

 

Next up on our list is HK-47 - whose aquired a veritable treasure trove of weapons and supplies and is currently trekking through the swampy region of Zone 4 in pursuit of his quarry, Ezra Bridger.

 

Including two backpacks, in which he discovers, a survival knife, a glowrod, a pack of nuts and raisins, dried meat strips, rbollean petal-oil, a fire rod, synth rope, bacta spray bandages, a 434 heavy blaster pistol, a DH-17 blaster pistol and a demolitions kit. Should also be noted that HK-47 is already carrying a whole bunch of weapons, so he's probably going to have to ditch/stash some stuff. So how will he proceed? What items will be deem the most valuable?

 

P.S. If you are wondering what rbollean petal-oil is, its basically the SW equivalent of lavender oil, and can be used to treat cuts, scrapes, burns, relieve pain and soreness and in general promote healing.

 

HK-47

Physical/Mental Condition: Fully operational, minor chassis damage, chance of leaking fluids

Equipment: A280 blaster rifle, E-11 sniper rifle, Flamethrower, Flashbang grenade belt, Nerve gas grenade belt, 2 DH-17 blaster pistols, 434 heavy blaster pistol, power pak, survival knife, glowrod, pack of nuts and raisins, dried meat strips, rbollean petal-oil, fire rod, synth rope, bacta spray bandages, demolitions kit.[

 

Constructed by the Sith Lord Revan, HK-47 is a Hunter-Killer assassin droid and Jedi hunter by trade. A programmed misanthropic and practical sociopath, HK-47 delights in destruction and the suffering of all things “meatbag”. Yet despite this he is always the professional, and has possesses a great deal of cunning and ingenuity.

 

Skills: Expert marksman, martial arts programmed, skilled in multiple forms of weaponry, programmed Jedi killer & assassin, trained in stealth combat, advanced targeting computer, skilled mechanic, skilled in demolitions, skilled slicer, fluent in over 6,000 forms of communication, talented voice impersonator.

[MadDutchman]

Sorry for the delay, I've had a busy few days.

 

Anyway the arena has been updated!

 

http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=8895369#post8895369

 

Next up on our list is HK-47 - whose aquired a veritable treasure trove of weapons and supplies and is currently trekking through the swampy region of Zone 4 in pursuit of his quarry, Ezra Bridger.

 

Including two backpacks, in which he discovers, a survival knife, a glowrod, a pack of nuts and raisins, dried meat strips, rbollean petal-oil, a fire rod, synth rope, bacta spray bandages, a 434 heavy blaster pistol, a DH-17 blaster pistol and a demolitions kit. Should also be noted that HK-47 is already carrying a whole bunch of weapons, so he's probably going to have to ditch/stash some stuff. So how will he proceed? What items will be deem the most valuable?

 

P.S. If you are wondering what rbollean petal-oil is, its basically the SW equivalent of lavender oil, and can be used to treat cuts, scrapes, burns, relieve pain and soreness and in general promote healing.

 

HK-47

Physical/Mental Condition: Fully operational, minor chassis damage, chance of leaking fluids

Equipment: A280 blaster rifle, E-11 sniper rifle, Flamethrower, Flashbang grenade belt, Nerve gas grenade belt, 2 DH-17 blaster pistols, 434 heavy blaster pistol, power pak, survival knife, glowrod, pack of nuts and raisins, dried meat strips, rbollean petal-oil, fire rod, synth rope, bacta spray bandages, demolitions kit.[

 

Constructed by the Sith Lord Revan, HK-47 is a Hunter-Killer assassin droid and Jedi hunter by trade. A programmed misanthropic and practical sociopath, HK-47 delights in destruction and the suffering of all things “meatbag”. Yet despite this he is always the professional, and has possesses a great deal of cunning and ingenuity.

 

Skills: Expert marksman, martial arts programmed, skilled in multiple forms of weaponry, programmed Jedi killer & assassin, trained in stealth combat, advanced targeting computer, skilled mechanic, skilled in demolitions, skilled slicer, fluent in over 6,000 forms of communication, talented voice impersonator.

 

Well, he'll ditch the food, bacta, glow rod etc. as he has no need for such things.

 

Could he use the oil for lubricant? He might have need of some as the games progress. If not, he'll ditch that too

 

He might also stash a pistol or two.

 

Another question to come up, how much power does HK have? basic physics says the more he carries the quicker his power cells will be depleted.

[PadsterPwns]

Well, he'll ditch the food, bacta, glow rod etc. as he has no need for such things.

 

Could he use the oil for lubricant? He might have need of some as the games progress. If not, he'll ditch that too

 

He might also stash a pistol or two.

 

Another question to come up, how much power does HK have? basic physics says the more he carries the quicker his power cells will be depleted.

Agreed with all.

[Beniboybling]

Well, he'll ditch the food, bacta, glow rod etc. as he has no need for such things.

 

Could he use the oil for lubricant? He might have need of some as the games progress. If not, he'll ditch that too

 

He might also stash a pistol or two.

 

Another question to come up, how much power does HK have? basic physics says the more he carries the quicker his power cells will be depleted.

Do you think he'll keep the demolitions kit and synth rope? He might have use for such things but on the other hand carrying a pack is going to limit his mobility, especially with all the weapons he has.

 

And I imagine it would last a few days, however he has acquired a power pack, that he could use to recharge, but I reckon that will be too big to carry around, unless he uses the pack, in which case he may choose to stash it..

Edited April 13, 2016 by Beniboybling

[MadDutchman]

Do you think he'll keep the demolitions kit and synth rope? He might have use for such things but on the other hand carrying a pack is going to limit his mobility, especially with all the weapons he has.

 

synthrope he could probably wrap around himself, though probably of limited use.

 

what exactly is in the demo kit anyway? Does it actually contain explosives or just tools for disarming them? If the latter it's kinda useless since there aren't any real explosives.

[Beniboybling]

synthrope he could probably wrap around himself, though probably of limited use.

 

what exactly is in the demo kit anyway? Does it actually contain explosives or just tools for disarming them? If the latter it's kinda useless since there aren't any real explosives.

It contains equipment he can use to make explosives.

[MadDutchman]

It contains equipment he can use to make explosives.

 

Would he need to acquire the explosive materials or are those packaged in too?

[Beniboybling]

He has everything he needs essentially.

[MadDutchman]

He has everything he needs essentially.

 

In that case I'm pretty sure he'd want to keep it. Using explosives to lay traps for people is something he has experience with.

[Beniboybling]

The arena has been updated!

 

http://www.swtor.com/community/showpost.php?p=8904110&postcount=25

 

HK-47 has stashed various items in the trunk of a tree, and headed off in pursuit of his quarry, but enroute he has become ensnared and pulled underwater by a Dragonsnake! Can he survive?

 

HK-47

Physical/Mental Condition: Fully operational, minor chassis damage, chance of leaking fluids

Equipment: A280 blaster rifle, E-11 sniper rifle, Flamethrower, Flashbang grenade belt, Nerve gas grenade belt, survival knife, synth rope.

 

Constructed by the Sith Lord Revan, HK-47 is a Hunter-Killer assassin droid and Jedi hunter by trade. A programmed misanthropic and practical sociopath, HK-47 delights in destruction and the suffering of all things “meatbag”. Yet despite this he is always the professional, and has possesses a great deal of cunning and ingenuity.

 

Skills: Expert marksman, martial arts programmed, skilled in multiple forms of weaponry, programmed Jedi killer & assassin, trained in stealth combat, advanced targeting computer, skilled mechanic, skilled in demolitions, skilled slicer, fluent in over 6,000 forms of communication, talented voice impersonator.

[MadDutchman]

The arena has been updated!

 

http://www.swtor.com/community/showpost.php?p=8904110&postcount=25

 

HK-47 has stashed various items in the trunk of a tree, and headed off in pursuit of his quarry, but enroute he has become ensnared and pulled underwater by a Dragonsnake! Can he survive?

 

HK-47

Physical/Mental Condition: Fully operational, minor chassis damage, chance of leaking fluids

Equipment: A280 blaster rifle, E-11 sniper rifle, Flamethrower, Flashbang grenade belt, Nerve gas grenade belt, survival knife, synth rope.

 

Constructed by the Sith Lord Revan, HK-47 is a Hunter-Killer assassin droid and Jedi hunter by trade. A programmed misanthropic and practical sociopath, HK-47 delights in destruction and the suffering of all things “meatbag”. Yet despite this he is always the professional, and has possesses a great deal of cunning and ingenuity.

 

Skills: Expert marksman, martial arts programmed, skilled in multiple forms of weaponry, programmed Jedi killer & assassin, trained in stealth combat, advanced targeting computer, skilled mechanic, skilled in demolitions, skilled slicer, fluent in over 6,000 forms of communication, talented voice impersonator.

 

Well, once the dragonsnake realizes he's metal, he'll probably just get spit out like R2.

 

However, unlike R2, HK has a cracked chassis (shot out photoreceptor as well? can't remember), the water and mud of the swamp is unlikely to do pleasant things to his electronic systems. Doubt it'd fry him completely, but might really hamper his capabilities.

 

Also, where is Ventress at anyway? We can assume Ezra is long gone, but she may not have traveled too far.

[Wolfninjajedi]

Just one thing Beni, Dragonsnakes don't attack their prey using their tails, they use their sharp claws.

 

That said HK is probably gonna get torn apart, this is a 5.5 ton creature with razer sharp fangs and claws, these things can attack repulsorlift vehicles and low flying starships. They eat the smaller stuff whole, but for anything bigger in medium size(which HK falls under) or larger, they tear apart.

Edited April 19, 2016 by Wolfninjajedi

[MadDutchman]

Just one thing Beni, Dragonsnakes don't attack their prey using their tails, they use their sharp claws.

 

That said HK is probably gonna get torn apart, this is a 5.5 ton creature with razer sharp fangs and claws, these things can attack repulsorlift vehicles and low flying starships. They eat the smaller stuff whole, but for anything bigger in medium size(which HK falls under) or larger, they tear apart.

 

The dragonsnake on Dagobah spat R2 out.

[Wolfninjajedi]

The dragonsnake on Dagobah spat R2 out.

 

Yeah, but R2 was a small droid. As said, anything of medium size or larger, Dragonsnakes tear apart.

 

Dragonsnakes can swallow Small or smaller creatures, but must rend and tear apart larger prey to consume it.

 

- Taken from Threats to the Galaxy

 

If the Dragonsnake is defending it's territory it won't eat HK anyway.

Edited April 19, 2016 by Wolfninjajedi

[MadDutchman]

Yeah, but R2 was a small droid. As said, anything of medium size or larger, Dragonsnakes tear apart.

 

 

 

If the Dragonsnake is defending it's territory it won't eat HK anyway.

 

I guess that's the big question then, is it defending it's territory or just going for a snack?

[Wolfninjajedi]

Speaking of creatures, curious Beni....if we might see a Krayt Dragon?

[MadDutchman]

Speaking of creatures, curious Beni....if we might see a Krayt Dragon?

 

Oh that would be mean...