h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

*some of the large crowd cheer wildly but others shout in disgust at a strange swoop bike race.*

*One racer, closing on the finish, seemingly human, has systematically attacked all other competitors, sending them to the morgue, the hospital at least.*

*It swurves and cuts through the finish line, the only racer of 8 left.
*looking black and burnt with yellow scabs and boils it acknowledges the crowds with a roar, causing the crowd to follow suit in noise*


*high up on a balcony a figure laughs, a metallic hand gripping into the 'safety' barrier causes it to lightly bend and creak, nodding approvingly to the race*

*The watcher climbs some steps to a few gamblers and takes his winnings in one hand.*

*race winner sarcasticly bows and leaves*

< Hah! >

*figure follows racer into Mos Espa...*

*skids to a halt outside the registry office and waits for the speeder*

*speeder catches up and the three hop out*

*nods and walks in*

*to registrar*
Greetings, the name's Tayswi, won the Dune series a few years back, looking to make a comeback. I hear they've been a few changes though....

REGISTRAR (a Toydarian): Regular Rule or Swoop Rage?

Go on, what's this Swoop Rage all about?

REGISTRAR:

#1/ There are no weapons allowed on ship. Bare hands only.

#2/ Any shield generators are deactivated.

#3/ Racers must bet something or amount of worth.

#4/ 15% winnings go to Hutts.

#5/ Agression is not discouraged.

#6/ Winning is first to make past finish line. If all other competetors are destroyed/disqualified, winning is still made by passing finish line.

#7/ If do not make it past finish line all funds go to Hutts.

*The Annat Posse make their way to stands and place bets*

So it's natural talents only?

*gestures to the group*

Get a kitty together.

*turns back*

Put me down for a race, but I want the last winner in the mix too.

RING: Bet that bike, Tayswi!



REGISTRAR: The last winner is not here at this time.

RING: Bet that bike, Tayswi!



REGISTRAR: The last winner is not here at this time.

*wookiee shoves Annat aside and writes down name then goes over to betting stands*

*bets the bike*

Right, when's the race?

In fifteen Standard minutes.

Right.

*grabs the swoop bike and heads to the competitor's area*

*starts to tune up the engine*

*the posse climb toward the audience stands*



ANNOUNCER(S): Racers, please rise for the mighty Gandosha the Hutt!

*slug slides onto a large balcony*

*other racers prep*