- GM’s note: A long overdue write-up (I’m typing this up in late July). This session wraps up the Starfighter Academy plotline which has been one long flashback and then we return to the present.
- Grant (aka “Deadeye”) goes with Ethan (aka “Chance”) and three Draconis Station officers to hunt down Goss. Acting swiftly, they locate him at his club, the Last Chance. “Deadeye” uses his Warden powers to open the door (avoiding breaking and entering as the door is ‘open’) and they shake him down. “Chance” psychically figures out where Goss has been holding the girl.
- The group heads into the lower levels of Draconis Station. This is an area where Draconis Station security normally don’t go. “Deadeye” locates the girl, hidden and handcuffed in an unlit annex behind some machinery. She’s hungry and asks to go home.
- “Deadeye” and “Chance” get back to their bunks only 15 mins before they are supposed to be awake for PT. Luckily nobody notices their late arrival.
- “Deadeye” checks back in on officer McGee later in the day and finds that he has recovered consciousness. McGee is very grateful for saving his daughter.
- The next few days are a wrap up for the Academy as final assessments are done and the students are being prepared for life after the Academy. Morale is high amongst the cadets. “Hustler” seems to be determined to remain ‘King of the Pool’ table. “Mayhem” continually eggs him on. “Woody” is in a good mood. There is a lot of friendly ribbing going on between the cadets.
- Prior to graduation, the Academy staff offer their congratulations to the students. All of the cadets passed. The Kalkidan Trophy for best student will be awarded to “Deadeye”. The cadets are told that the posting letters will be waiting for them and “Judge” counsels the students not to go ‘too wild’ that evening.
- When they return to their bunks, “Deadeye” finds his posting letter. He is to report to Tachyon Squadron in 5 days. “Woody” opens here and whoops with delight – again, Tachyon Squadron – 5 days. “Chance” opens his letter and it also says Tachyon Squadron, but in 6 days. The cadets wonder why Ethan got an extra day.
- The mood at the Spacer’s Club that evening is a happy one. Flo (the bar owner) has organised celebratory drinks for the graduating cadets. Nine of the students will be heading for Tachyon Squadron, including “Hustler”, “Mayhem” and Baker (who still does not have a callsign). “Gunner”, “Archer”, “Tex” and “Nails” from Tachyon Squadron are present to welcome the cadets who will be joining them. The evening is a good one.
- The next day the cadets are bundled into shuttles bound for Prime Landing (on the surface of Draconis). The graduation ceremony is performed on parade grounds on the shores of Lake Eden in front of friends and families. Hats are thrown in the air at the conclusion of the ceremony.
* Image from FATE Tachyon Squadron – Starfinder Academy
- That evening there is a formal dinner and dance. The cadets sit with their families and some of the instructors and heads of the various squadrons. “Skipper” (head of Tachyon Squadron) and his wife, and “Red” and his girlfriend sit at the same table as “Deadeye” and “Chance.”
- “Mayhem” introduces his family (they are all nobles) to “Deadeye”. “Mambo” (from Tachyon Squadron) offers a hearty welcome to “Chance” for ‘making the grade’. “Deadeye” congratulates “Loser” on her graduation, and they dance. She’s off to Axion squadron. “Loser” thanks “Deadeye” for having faith in her. “Woody” introduces her family and partner to them both.
- At the end of the evening, “Deadeye” and “Chance” head to a hotel. They have five and six days of shore leave before being required to report for duty at Tachyon Squadron and hence they leave next morning to return to the Stair. “Chance” is a little disappointed that Nicky is not available, but she has left word that she’s keen to catch up later in the week. As such, “Chance” plans to come back to Draconis a day early.
- GM’s note: This concludes the flashback Tachyon Squadron story arc. We enjoyed this a lot and plan to return to this storyline.
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