PC actions and dsps

[garhkal]

I was thinking of one of my modules, and how many of us like using military esque rebel sneak raids.. What would happen if say a group of rebels were given orders to break into X, but if it ment some died/got captured, get Y from there.. Would someone who DID just that leaving his team mates to die be worthy of a dsp?
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[Doomhead]

In my opinion no due to the fact that the characters aren't actively bringing about evil actions. Also, what are the circumstances under which the team mate leaves his/her compatriots? Did he/she actively turn the team mates over to the empire?

Please clarify? But generally I'd say no!
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[garhkal]

It was more from a day dream of a possible situation. EG my character is well known as the one who thinks more of getting the mission done than anything else. And with his well known high level of sneak (7d+2 iirc) he can easily slip past most if not all imperials. So i was daydreaming of a mission in where we were told we HAD to get the intel or someting real bad would happen, but the others due to ineptness or real low sneak scores felt it would just be easier for them to stage a distraction elsewhere lettign me sneak in.... but when i was done their 'distraction' had led to them being surrounded with not much chance (other than my interfering) of getting out, and if i DID interfere the imperials would have more than likely also captured me. so i (again in the dream) went back to the rebels giving over the info, and leaving the others to get captured (or possibily killed).
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[atgxtg]

I don't think that is in in the running for DSPs. Remember, ESB when Luke wants to go off and save his friends. Both Yoda and Obi-wan want Luke to stay and complete his training, sacrificing his friends if necessary for the greater good?

I think this is the same sort of thing. It might be a bit cold, but in war it is sometimes necessary to let some die to serve a greater good. If the mission is really important, like getting a cure for a bioweapon, then it is better to lose a handful of people to the imperials than seeing whole worlds wiped out.

It's not a "feel good" situation, but it is a case of making the best choice available.

[YodaWI]

I would have to agree. An officer is faced with that type of decision all the time, who comes first, the mission or my men?

If the mission is necessary, then there may be "acceptable losses". This would also give players a great opportunity to really get into character. What type of leader are they? What should they do? Is their unit/squad/etc. a real close knit unit? Is he willing to sacrifice his friends/buddies/comrades for the good of the mission?
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[jmanski]

And you can always go back for them later....
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[Tem_Starrunner]

Sometimes rescuing/obtaining information is more important than any life. Episode IV is a good example: Leia is willing to sacrifice the entire crew of the Tantive IV and herself to make sure the Rebellion had a chance of getting the Death Star plans. The Rebel pilots that flew and died at the Battle of Yavin knew that what they were doing was suicide. The ground defenders at the Battle of Hoth were in about the same position also.

Sacrifice sometimes is a necessary in combat and with some missions expected. In the Star Wars universe the types of mission rebels took part in were nearly always suicide missions with sacrifices being made