Aboard the Opal Star

Welcome to Rekura, home to a tribe of Valna who have found a way to coexist with a not incredibly welcoming planet. The Valna are a hardy people who have continued to survive after nearly being wiped out several times. Some have scattered across the universe to better ensure their survival, adapting to whatever environment they found themselves in. They hold tightly to their identities and their traditions.

After the medicine has been safely delivered, the party is invited to a feast with the tribe’s leaders, Corshi and Osaix. It is a lovely feast followed by a festive celebration. The evening ends with a touch of foreboding because it seems the Valna once more need the party’s help.

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After getting the ancient engine secured, the party goes to check in with Meria to see what might have changed while they were gone. They learn that the bounty has been updated and the crew is taking every precaution.

Tali gets to work finding a buyer for the engine.

The party gathers in the mess hall to learn more about their situation and drink some tea. Spectra briefly calls Anima by another name, and Vae and Faridah get the feeling the name belongs to someone she lost long ago. Someone important to her.

The Federation coverage of the Jaeger explosion continues to be very suspect. Vae gets the distinct impression that they are setting her up for something sinister.

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While working on her helmet, Faridah does some research into the music label and discovers the name of her agent, among other things. She shares this information with Vae, who then researches things further.

Faridah has a high-profile agent who is very particular about whom he works with. This agent also almost ended up in a fair amount of trouble before a used shuttle salesman helped prove he did not do what he was being accused of. His name was cleared and now he is even more reclusive online.

Armed with that information, Vae does more research. Then she settles in for a long conversation with her mentor about what she should do with this bounty situation.

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Now rather suspicious of the new guest, who is thoroughly locked in quarantine, Vae and Spectra work together to corroborate her story. Meanwhile, Tali is sent in to see what she can learn while talking her ear off (and saying nothing at the same time).

From what they can tell, Sash is not a threat, though they still have questions as to her trustworthiness.

Meria has been in contact with a person who may be able to help them with their bounty situation. This individual seems oddly concerned with their safety, and at the moment she does not know what their stake is in this situation. So she is vetting them to see how trustworthy they are.

Before going to bed, Anima fixes some tea that ends up unlocking an unexpected memory. She remembers her donor.

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Meria has gathered more information on Whisper, though she is still unsure who on the ship he is trying to protect. Sandro is an enigma to even those who know them, but his ultimate goal is to keep the criminal underworld from cannibalizing itself.

Valdemar Bentsen (aka Trigger) is much more interested in claiming power for himself. His moves are causing waves that could send Sandro's empire toppling down.

Anima gets Vae and Faridah's help to see if, together, they can uncover Dottie's full name.

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