STAR WARS: DAWN OF DEFIANCE

Game Master Kip84

Kalus, still annoyed at Nomi, finds himself having trouble sleeping. Unable to do so, he gets up and hooks his code cylinder to his data pad to see if he can get into the programming. Being able to move about unnoticed was the key to accomplishing their mission.

Use Computer (Improve Access, Hostile to Unfriendly), Will Defense 15: 1d20 + 9 - 10 ⇒ (18) + 9 - 10 = 17 Success
Use Computer (Improve Access, Unfriendly to Indifferent, Will Defense 15: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 9 - 5 = 13 Fail by less than 5
Use Computer (Improve Access, Unfriendly to Indifferent, Will Defense 15: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 5 = 18 Success
Use Computer (Improve Access, Indifferent to Friendly, Will Defense 15: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 2 = 15Barely Success
Use Computer, DC 15 Disable tracking: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16Success

Grinning in triumph as he succeeds at disabling the tracking component, Kalus pops a fresh power pack into his blaster while he recharges the one he'd used during the gladiatorial bout today, then tucks it under his pillow as he goes back to sleep, pleased with the success of his plan.

Wow, well done Kalus!

We'll move on for now and Nomi and Russel apcan continue their conversation in spoilers if they like.

In the early morning as Kalus tucks his code cylinder under his pillow and lies back closing his eyes he hears the soft sound of a hydrospanner coming from the common room...

Eyes snapping open, Kalus tucks the code cylinder into a pocket then grabs his blaster and moves to the door. Standing to the side of the door, Kalus slaps the button to open it before aiming his blaster at whoever is in the common room, flicking on the light and saying, "I'm getting real tired of people wandering in in the middle of the night."

Flicking on the lights Kalus sees three Quarren in grey robes. One kneels at the door to Nomi's room and is working on removing the access panel to break in, another stands ready to pass tools while the third is keeping a look out. As Kalus speaks they spin around to face him drawing vibroblades from the folds of their robes!

Initiative Round: Surprise.
Kalus <--------------
Quarren

I hate the supplied map for this combat so I'll make my own tonight. For now assume point blank range, one move action to get to the other side of the room, and that there are couches and tables that can be used for cover.

Kalus fires his blaster at the Quarren with the hydrospanner and says, "The smart play right now is to surrender before you all end up as fried squid."

Attack, Point Blank Shot: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 = 22
Damage, PBS, Sneak Attack: 3d8 + 2 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 2) + 2 + 1 + (2) = 17

I guess it's up to you. You don't have any knowledge skills that would apply so probably not.

Unfortunately I'm not familiar with Jedi Starfighter I'll take a look at the link later.

I'll update the gameplay thread a little later too...

Yeah, she wouldn't have heard of them. Most of her knowledge would be about recent Jedi history, and superficial fringe shadiness.

Nomi enters a force trance SWCR 77 in order to heal up a bit and to get last night's dinner off her mind.

use the force: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

She remains in the trance all night long regaining 4 hp per hour (so however many hours before the Quarren arrive x 4 hp). She remains fully aware of her surroundings during this time. This may adjust what she is able to hear coming from her door.

Earlier - Beofre the Trance with Nomi

"I'll take your silence as a no. At any rate, they are hardened killers... Above my abilities to deal with but ahhh not yours.

I'd like to learn a few tricks from you. No need to answer me right now but think on it as you sleep, or whatever it is you people do..."

Russel takes his leave to get some rest after the beating he took in the arena, even medical attention is not the same as natural sleep.

Sorry Nomi, I didn't think of Force trance when I rolled everyone's perception. You definitely hear the same soft whir of the hydrospanner and can act in the surprise round if you wish. You've healed 20 hit points in your force trance.

Well, if it just a surprise round she gets up from prone. If there's more time she moves to the side of the door with her lightsaber. If there's even more time she stacks her pillows to make it look like there is someone under the covers.

Assume you've had as much time as Kalus, so you can be at the door with a weapon readied before the surprise round starts.

Map is up under the Star Wars maps link.

Nomi crouches next to her door, loghtsaber ready to cut down any foe who breaks in!

Kalus fires his blaster pistol, the red bolt of sizzling energy burns into the Quarren's shoulder. He winces with pain, and clutches at the wound.

One of the Quarren charges at Kalus swinging his vibro blade
Green V Kalus : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

The shot Quarren ducks back down and continues to work on the access panel but doesn't seem to be making much headway with the wiring... while his ally moves to cover him.
Mechanics : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Everyone is awoken by the sound of blaster fire in the common room!

Initiative: Round 1
PC's <------------------
Quarren

Kalus sighs in annoyance. "You know, just once, I'd like to see you people do the smart thing and surrender. It would be really nice, you know?"

Kalus then fires his blaster into the Quarren threatening him with a vibroblade.

Attack, Point Blank Shot: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 1 = 25
Damage, PBS: 3d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8, 2, 6) + 2 + 1 = 19

Russel will grab his blaster and head to the door, opening it to se what the commotion is.

IF he can fire a round off. - Blaster Attack 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 = 12
Damage 3d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2, 4) + 2 + 1 = 10

For a moment, Taril is still dreaming, the colorful fireworks celebrating her latest success ringing in her ears. Then, she picks up Kalus' voice among the explosions...no...blaster blasts!!

Grabbing her blaster she sprints to the door and triggers the opening mechanism, poking her head out to see what was going on.

"What's going on? " she aske no on in particular, noticing right away the Quarrens, "Hey, you're not supposed to be here! "

Likewise, if she can fire...

Attack, Point Blank Range: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 1 = 27
Damage: 4d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5, 3, 1, 1) + 2 + 1 = 13

Nomi hearing the shouts and blaster fire allows the force to guide her hands.

Swift action: use the force (sense surroundings--sense location of whomever is breaking in (DC 20); force point): 1d20 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 12 + (5) = 23

She lights her blade and sends its point straight through the wall into the would-be interloper.

lightsaber v blue (rapid strike, two-handed): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 damage: 3d8 + 8 ⇒ (8, 8, 8) + 8 = 32

Additional critical damage!: 3d8 + 8 ⇒ (2, 4, 1) + 8 = 15

Nomi wasn't imagining that was Kalus, right? Cause daaannnggg, that damage roll.

Kalus fires of a blast that hits the Quarren in front of him directly in the chest! The Quarren is burnt pretty bad but is still up but obviously in pain!

Russel grabs his blaster and runs for the door slapping the access panel. The door slides open revealing Kalus squaring off against some grey robed Quarren.

Taril does the same.

Opening a door is a move action so unfortunately you'll have to wait till next round to get those shots off.

Suddenly a bright blue lightsaber blade stabs through the access panel from inside Nomi's room burning a neat sizzling hole straight through a Quarren's head!!
Blue is down!

Still to act: Avizzi.

Avizzi won't be able to post until Friday Afternoon/Evening according to the Discussion thread. I imagine botting him will be the same action as Russel and Taril, if you just want to assume that.

Yep, totatally forgot about that

Avivvi grabs his slugthrower and runs to his door.

Red leaps away from Nomi's wall, looking in shock at the blue blade that just killed his ally, in a split second decision he races down the length of the dining table to hang up on Kalus with his other ally...

Red V Kalus : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Green V Kalus : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Slashing Damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2) + 2 = 7
Poison attack : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Poison Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8

He misses but his ally (Green) slices out at Kalus with his vibrio sword and nicks Kalus's lower arm.
Kalus takes 7 slashing damage and 4 (half) poison damage

Initiative: Round 2
Pc's <---------------------
Quarren

Kalus grits his teeth as the Quarren cuts him, then feels a bit of dread as he feels poison begin to enter his bloodstream. I need to end this fast. He then pumps another blaster bolt into the same Quarren.

Attack, PBS: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 = 20
Damage, PBS: 3d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5, 2) + 2 + 1 = 14

Ahem. Actually it's a sort of bronze color.

Forehead slap! Why on earth did I say blue...

Also Nomi take a Force point back for that cool move!!

This is going to be a short battle...

Kalus pumps another blaster bolt straight into the face of Quarren that cut him! The alien would be assassin drops to the floor his face a burnt mess!
Green is dead

Still to act: Nomi, Taril, Russel and Avizzi.

Kalus looks at the final Quarren. "If you surrender and tell us who sent you, you'll be a lot better off."

(Free action) use the force (surge): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

Long jump (surge bonus): 1d20 + 5 + 30 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 30 = 47

Nomi opens the door takes three steps and then running force jumps the length of the room landing behind the assassins.

Double move.

Russel clicks his blaster to stun and fires!

Blaster Attack 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 = 12
Stun Damage 2d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 2 + 1 = 11

Avizzi takes stock of the situation, sees the final Quarren, and decides to put a round in his leg. Slugthrowers don't have stun settings, but a leg shot probably won't be fatal... and on the plus side, it'll hurt.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 = 22
Damage: 3d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5, 2) + 4 + 1 = 13

Nomi closes in on the last Quarren with upjncredible speed and a massive leap.

Russel runs into the common room, firing a set of blue stun rings at the Quarren. The rings fly past the Quarren, missing...
Don't forget that ranged weapons set to stun have a max range of 6 squares, unless otherwise noted. (and diagonal costs double)

Avizzi shoots his slugthower with a loud boom, aiming to wound the Quarren in the leg. The Quarren lets out an Alien warbling squeal as the hot slug rips through its leg.

Taril runs out of her room, also setting her blaster to stun and pumps it into the assassin! He jerks, his eyes rolling back as his body slumps awkwardly to the ground.

The battle is over.

Kalus slumps back against the wall, allowing himself to feel the dizziness from the poison. "That Bith doctor is really going to hate us after this. Someone tie this guy up so we can interrogate him." The lower part of his left sleeve is clearly staining with blood, but he seems to be bearing the pain well.

Are there any ongoing effects from the poison?

He looks at Nomi. "You know who probably sent them, right?"

Russel remains quiet awaiting Nomi's response. He does pick up the security tool-kit by her door though. "Nice kit".

"Igrin.... Let's go somewhere we can talk."

Oh, the poison, I forgot all about it, thanks for reminding me ;P
Vs Fort : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Poison Dmg : 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7
Take 7 more poison damage Kalus
As Kalus slumps against the wall, he begins to feel truly ill. Sweat beads on his forehead as the room seems to sway.

The tool kit composed of a full security kit and tool kit (pg139)

I believe you guys swept the rooms for bugs and devices on arrival and found them clean.

Kalus suddenly sways on his feet and says, "You know, I think we should put the talk on hold, and get that Bith doctor up here sooner rather than later. I think their blades were poisoned."

Hey guys what do you want to do?

• Continue to play out this scene
  
• Skip ahead, covering some things in broad strokes and beginning the next scene
  
• Set thermal detonators to blow Darga's mansion wishing you'd never been sent on this annoying mission where you're constantly interrupted by assassins...

I want to get to that doctor to do something about being poisoned. Otherwise, I'm cool with all but option 3. We still need to get that data.

Same. I'm fine with playing out the scene more, I just didn't have anything to say myself at this point. And Avizzi isn't much of an interrogator.

Ditto.

Agree with Kalus.

Yup, agreed, sorry for being a bit absent

Sorry guys, I got a promotion at work and I just don't have time to make posts during the day. It's going to take me some time to adjust, so your patience is appreciated. :)

The doctor is called, but Kalus is fading quickly as the poison burns through his veins! The Bith strides in in a business like manner, making a face as he notes the dead Quarren assassins. He sets a bag down next to Kalus and starts getting equipment out, and works quickly and efficiently to neutralise the poison.

After a few minutes Kalus's breathing eases and the doctor starts packing hos gear back up. "You all need to be careful where you tread here or you'll wind up dead, and I'll wind up dead for helping you!" He says as he stands and then strides out of the door with out another word.

About 10 minutes later Kalus comes to feeling very weak... The stunned Quarren still lies unconscious on the floor...

Taril doesn't realize how worried she looked as the doctor tended to Talus, pacing a bit back and forth, her lekku swaying.

She waves off the doctor's warning, kneeling beside Talus until hie wakens, then she realizes what kind of scene she's presenting, and she vaults up and leans more casually against the wall, "Feeling better ? "

Kalus sits up and nods in answer to Taril's questions. "Ugh...geez, poisoned blades now? That's just kriffing great. We need to get finished up and get out of here." Sitting against the wall, Kalus gestures towards the Quarren with his blaster. "Someone want to wake Sleepy here up so we can find out where the main data storage is? That way we can grab the data and get out of here tonight."

Congrats on the promotion, GM!

"Agreed." Avizzi steps over to the Quarren and plants a foot squarely in his stomach, repeating as necessary until the would-be assassin comes to. At that point, Avizzi pointedly sticks his slugthrower barrel-first in the Quarren's face, and looks to the others, figuring they might prefer to do the talking.

Russel keeps out of the way knowing that whatever his allies are involved in, he'd just be in the way stepping in right now.

The Quarren stirs, his black eyes suddenly widening at the proximity of Avizzi's slugthrower barrel then they narrow defiantly as he quickly glances around the common room...

"You might as well kill me now, I'll tell you nothing!"

Sighing, Kalus stands up and walks over to the Quarren. "You know, I've always wondered why everyone says that. Do they think they're being tough, or is it just stupidity? Because there are degrees of difference in death. You see, we could just have our friend her put a slug in your head, ending it. Or, alternative, we can break every one of your fingers and toes, causing you excruciating agony until you answer our questions. If that doesn't work, well, I don't know how many bones are in the Quarren body, but I'm willing to break all of them. Third option, we don't bother asking you questions and hand you over to Darga to deal with. I mean, we are favored guests, and this is the second time someone's attempted to assassinate us in hos palace. How merciful do you think he'll be?" Kalus smiles at the Quarren, carrying on in a casual, conversative tone. "Or, you answer our questions, and maybe, just maybe, you might get to live through this. Now, let's start with the easy one. Did Igrin Demos tell you why he sent you?"

Persuasion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Nomi quietly observes from her position leaning against the wall.

So, based on our Survival rolls thus far, I'm pretty sure we've gotten lost, gotten poison ivy, and possibly stepped in quicksand.

Yeah, here I was thinking I'd be helpful and it was a good thing we had a Scout. Then I didn't roll higher than a 9 on the die. If these rolls are for random encounters I think we might level up (or die) before hitting the base.

Could be rolls to prevent getting lost in the fungi. Contrary to what Russel said we might be on Bothawui now. ;)

Could be rolls to prevent getting lost in the fungi. Contrary to what Russel said we might be on Bothawui now. ;)

With a couple of critical misses on Survival checks you might not be wrong! :-)

"Hey! I can see your house from here!"

:D

Actually with a few assists, Avizzi is able to lead everyone through the jungle without running into some of the more nasty hazards of Felucia.

Gm sad face :(

Welp, that's out in the open.

Truly, Kalus believes his day has gotten so much worse.

I will be unavailable the rest of the day and weekend and likely posting again at some point on Monday, please Bot me as necessary. Thanks.

No worries Russel :)

Everyone gets 160 exp for trekking through the felucian jungle and 160 exp for the fight with the Felucian scouts.

Bringing the total Exp for everyone to: 1587/3000

Sorry for my silence. My boss's position was eliminated, and there's some stuff he always did that we've been trying to figure out as we go.

Things have been a little busy for me too as we've been preparing for the arrival of baby #5. She could be born anytime now :)

I'll post an update tomorrow.

Well then Happy Mother's day to the mom. Most folks just go to dinner and get flowers. Congrats.

Hey all! I'm just posting this into each of my active games to let you all know that starting this Thursday, I'm going to be going on a trip to France for my university. While we're spending the first few days in Paris and the last few in Bordeaux, the majority of the trip will be renovating a chateau in the south of the country, where the Internet will probably be spotty and I won't have much time to post. I'll do my best to keep up with games, and I imagine I should be able to get up a post every few days at least, but it will probably be less active than usual. Please feel free to take control of my character for the time being! I'll be back home come June, so it's just for a few weeks.

Wow, sounds like an awesome trip Loup Blanc.

I've got some news of my own... I got a teeny tiny new addition to my family today!

Born at 8:25 Australian eastern standard time. Estrela Melody.

Congrats! They look so peaceful when they are asleep... but don't let that fool you. ;)

Congratulations! Best wishes to the family!

Congrats. Five kids, how many wives do you have? One is not enough for 5 kids the two of you alone are terribly outnumbered....

Ah , she's beautiful.
I've got 3 girls of my own.....but we're smart, stopping ! :D

I would like a second but the wife has her own business and we have 2 great danes so I don't see it happening any time soon :-(

Sorry, I'm working on a post. Things have been a little busy these last two days.

1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21

Haha, just the one wife Russel! We are outnumbered but the kids are pretty great and we cope somehow :S

Yeah we plan to stop now, 5 is enough :)

Snuggles while I write posts on my iPad :)

I will be away Friday through Sunday, please bot me as necessary.

Sorry for my absense this week everyone. I'll be back at work on Monday and I'll have more time to post. Thanks for your patience.

Hey, kids are tough, especially when you have more than one. Real life is more important than a game. Take your time.

I will be traveling this weekend (Memorial Day in the US). I will post as best as I am able.

Apologies everyone, turns out I needed a week to catch up with the backlog at work.

:S

Oh man, Kalus and Nomi!

No, no. No pity. I'm finding this hilarious.

Before I forget, everyone gains 200 exp for the negotiations with the felucian chief.

Exp: 1787/3000

Go team!

Russell, if you don't get blue, Kalus will hopefully finish him.

Moved Kalus forwards for his round 2 movement.

Hey all, posting in all my games to say that as of this evening I'm going camping with family and then paintballing for several days, so I won't be able to post. I'll be back the evening of Sunday the 10th, and hopefully I'll be back to regular posting and catching up then or Monday morning. Please bot me as needed while I'm away!

(First on the list is shooting the trooper near me.)

Sorry everyone. Update on the way!

Everyone gains 400 exp for the battle at the Imperial Outpost.

Exp 2187/3000.

Unfortunately Russel has had to drop out of the game, if any of you know someone who would be keen to join please let me know. for now I will be acting for Russel.

I might be able to find someone. Let me message a couple people.

I'll be on a road trip to the Martimes from the 3rd to the 10th, posting will be there but might be intermittently slower.

Busy, busy, busy. And I don't have my book handy. I'll post later tonight when I can see how the Force works again. Sorry for the delay.

Sorry everyone, I've been Ill. Update is coming tomorrow!

Exp!

Everyone gains 950 exp.

The new total is 3137 which puts everyone at level 3!

Take the average for HP

1d10 = 6+ Con Mod
1d8 = 5+ Con Mod
1d6 = 4+ Con Mod

And don't forget to add 1 Destiny Point and reset your force points to 5+ half your level.

Avizzi gets 6 more HP, a Destiny Point, Force Point reset. He'll also take Tech Specialist as his 3rd-level feat, and Improved Stealth as his talent.

Kalus gains 5 HP, will take Force-sensitive as his feat, and Surprise Strike as his talent.

Also, all of our Defenses go up by 1, since those are based on level.

Jedi Level
Destiny: +1
HP: +6
Defenses and Threshold: +1
Feats: Rapid Strike (lightsabers), Skill Focus (use the force)

Pencil down.

Busy weekend...I'll get levelled up this evening...

No worries.

Was Kalus or anyone else going to take advantage of the medical droid right now?

I don't think we can take the time, but we're gonna bring it with us in case we don't come back this way after setting the reactor to blow.

Ok, no worries.

Don't forget the primary objective of breaking Admiral Varth out of the prison.

Yes, we set a timer on the reactor, break him out, escape, then the place goes boom. I have a cunning plan. Maybe we even steal a speeder to make our escape (Kalus doesn't want to ride the smelly beasts again).

Everyone gains 400 exp for the command area battle.

Exp 3537/6000