(2) - Dawn of the Metahumans

Game Master mdt

Phase 3, everyone up!

Segment 3

22 +8 = 30/37 Stun | 38 +8 = 46/46 End | 8/23 Body

::Aye, I’m coming.:: Mud follows the sunlight and falls out of the lightning made hole in the snake. His whole body appears corroded with gaps and holes around the edges like Swiss cheese, and he aches in pain.

When he sees Pulse he says, ”wow. You look like I feel.”. He stumbles to his feet, not super ready for the next round.

If Aegis got to Pulse before she was able to get out of the snake she would help pry open a hole to make it easier for her.

Perception: 13 - 3d6 ⇒ 13 - (5, 2, 2) = 4

She had noticed the lighting didn't say anything about it, instead she would continue to check Pulse's wounds to make sure she had no= life threatening injuries.

Paramedics: 8 - 3d6 ⇒ 8 - (3, 5, 6) = -6

"What was that? Do we need to call Evac for you?" Aegis questioned Pulse as she looked over her wounds. "Where are the other two?" The barrage of questions and the strained voice made her attempts to hide her panic fairly obvious.

Let's go non-combat for a little bit, you've got a few combat turns before the next snake shows up. I'll let you know how long passes for certain when the next one starts. Pulse is still getting blinded radio wise by multiple pulses of radio waves. The snake she was in is still alive, and still emitting them too, but is unconscious and wounded.

Non-combat

37/37 Stun | 46/46 End | 8/23 Body

Mud stumbles around in the mess of giant, unconscious snake meets tropical forest, while the attention is on Pulse.

::I'm good. Heavily wounded, but good. I don't know where they are, at the moment, but they're still blinding my radar. I'm gonna get my breath if I can.:: she thinks back, panting. ::We really need to kill this thing before it wakes back up. It's still sending signals. So we probably can't get anything out, anyway.::

Pulse will recover on 4/6/8 if not interrupted by something. Then she'll start murdering Snek if no one makes an appeal against that. :P

There appear to be no objections :p, on Round 2, Phase 10

Attack: 19 - 3d6 - 3 ⇒ 19 - (4, 5, 2) - 3 = 5
Killing Damage: 3d6 - 1 ⇒ (2, 4, 3) - 1 = 8
Multiplier: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3 8 body, 24 stun, Armor Piercing, Penetrating

Pulse pants for a few moments, catching her breath, the barrier around her becomes transparent making it much easier to see in the cracks and crevices of her armor, that she's sustained heavy damage, but she's healing over time. After she rests for a moment, another quarter flies upwards from her thigh, spinning in place, before launching at incredible speed into the Snake's body.

If it's still sending signals, and no one does anything else, she'll fire again onr Round 2 Phase 12.

Attack: 19 - 3d6 - 3 ⇒ 19 - (2, 4, 2) - 3 = 8
Killing Damage: 3d6 - 1 ⇒ (5, 6, 3) - 1 = 13
Multiplier: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2 13 body, 26 stun, Armor Piercing, Penetrating

Pulse doesn't appear to be doing much damage to it, even with her amped up attack. The combination of the scales, and it's natural compressive nature leaves the snake shrugging off the worst of it. Pulse can knickle and dime it to death eventually with her attack, but it'll take 40 to 60 attacks, she's only getting about 1 point through at most.

Turn 3, Phase 3, looking for some coordination :P

"Looks like I'm going to need help with this." she says, faceplate looking to the others. ::On Three?::

Without further ado, ::Two... Three.

Teamwork: 14 - 3d6 - 3 ⇒ 14 - (4, 2, 5) - 3 = 0
Attack: 19 - 3d6 - 3 ⇒ 19 - (3, 6, 5) - 3 = 2
Killing Damage: 3d6 - 1 ⇒ (6, 6, 3) - 1 = 14
Multiplier: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5 14 body, 70 Stun, Armor Piercing and Armor Penetrating.

Yeah, don't worry about the stun, he's at negative 100 for now. LOL, and don't forget to keep track of endurance.

Yup, my endurance is up to date on the sheet including post 12 recovery for the previous turn. :)

Being unable to do much of anything to this snake, or (presumably) the two incoming, Violet keeps a lookout... well... anything... as best she can.

Aegis would try to stop Pulse from attacking right away. "Maybe take a second to recover, you were just eaten.Mud and I can finish it off now that it can't run but we need to prep for the next round." Assuming Pulse listens Aegis would start trying to climb on the snakes head, standing around where a brain would be and turns off her flight.

Turns off her flight?

When no one agrees to attack with her, Pulse nods and lets the quarter fly back into place, before crossing her arms and leaning against a tree.

I'm assuming last week was very slow due to the 4th of July, if everyone can please pick up the pace? Or should I jump you with more snakes? I'm giving everyone a breather to plan for the next attack, but if you'd rather I just throw double the snake at you...

Was aegis able to kill the snake by going full solid on its head? I asked in discussion since we need to make sure this one is dealt with before we move on to the next.

No, but it's unconscious for several hours at least. It's very resistant to damage...

After a slightly anti-climatic attempt, including a few experimental hops, and the snake not seeming to have any give against her weight she would let her metal spread from her feet again preventing her from causing an earthquake with every step. Turning flight back on

::It will take too long for us to put it down for good but it won't be a problem anytime soon. Pulse are you able to fight?::

Aegis would stay on the head of the snake for now, hoping to make herself an easy target for the next one.

"They'll try another hit-and-run so we need to find a way to stop them from either swallowing us or getting away. Violet can you and Blaze carry Pulse out of range? If you three can blast it from the air it can't do much to Mud and I, also if you can keep sweeping the area for anything human it could safe us - I doubt these are natural.::

::I can carry her with my brain,:: Violet replies. ::But I'm a no-go on affecting the reptiles. I can't TK them hard enough to do anything.::

::HoHo, you good for a lift-and-carry?::

::You could definitely add some damage, even if minor. Don't underestimate yourself; every little bit helps. Putting me on overwatch seems wise, my shots are pinpoint accurate at nearly any range. So keeping me out of their mouth seems wise. They... might be weaker on the inside, though. Mud, how are you at burying things that are on the move? Ping didn't give me any feedback on 'giant snake summoning metas' Maybe if I cross-reference for 'power of three' and 'freaky radio powers'...:: Pulse responds, nodding to Violet.

No, seriously, her TK is 10STR, she can't do diddly against them.

Violet swoops in, hooks her arms under Pulse's, and lifts the two of them into the sky. But not too far, just in case there are snipers.

I'm not suggesting you run in and punch things. But if a snek bites you, coordinating a punch is still 2d6 damage that we don't normally have, if you hit with us. Comparatively, that's 10 end for just about anyone else to add that much damage to an attack. :)

Mud starts and creates a larger than giant snake like hole in the juggle floor. ::Like this, if Aegis and I drag it into this hole, maybe it will suffocate while its unconscious.::

Mud works with Aegis to drag the unconscious giant snake into the hole and bury it alive.

Pulse lifts off with Violet. ::I'll try to blind one first thing, then start the railgunning. We'll play by ear, I'll try to use teamwork when we can. I may be better off just keeping them blind if we don't move too far away.::

If Mud and Aegis are able to bury the snake in time Aegis would look for the largest tree she would be able to lift, if successful she would start trying to pry it up. Best case she would give a new definition to the word beatstick, worst case she was making a lot of noise to make her an easy target.

Hoist: 14 - 3d6 ⇒ 14 - (1, 4, 6) = 3

::I have an idea, not a good one but it's something. It can't bite if it's mouths full.::

Ok, everyone ready for the charge of the snakes, part deux? If so, Pulse gain Regen 11 times, and take your susceptibility damage again

Yep. Waitin' like a waitin' thang.

damage: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 2) = 11

So…the Charge of the Snake Brigade or the Battle of Little Big Snake?

Sorry everyone, I've been hellaciously busy this week with interviews, prep for interviews, driving to Houston for interviews, dealing with a minor vehicle accident, and general life. I'll hopefully catch up this weekend.

Phase 12

The trees do the shimmy and shake again in the distance, and then rapidly the shimmying and shaking approach. Then unlike the previous time, the two snakes come into view, and open their mouths and hiss!

Attack 1: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 6) = 11
Attack 2: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 5) = 11

Because Blaze is carrying Pulse, the duo use Blaze's DCV, with a -2 penalty from him holding/carrying Pulse, and both are one target

Acid: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4
Acid: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5
Stun: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3 12 stun, 4 body, minimum 1 body 3 stun
Stun: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1 5 stun, 5 body, minimum 1 body 1 stun

Both snakes eject a stream of acid that intersects with Pulse and Blaze, hissing as it eats through their uniforms and into their skin!

Everyone Up

Pulse is with Violet; I think Blaze's automagic wind body would constantly shred pulse as well. :(

::Really. I'm gonna try to blind the snake closer to Mud for now.::

Known Metas: 15 - 3d6 ⇒ 15 - (1, 5, 5) = 4
Attack: 16 - 3d6 ⇒ 16 - (2, 4, 2) = 8
NND: 5d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 3, 4, 2) = 15 15 stun on Pyramid Head.
Flash (Sight and Radio): 4d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 2) = 9 3 phases of Radio/Sight blind on Pyramid Head.

Oh, then it's Pulse & Violet who get hit with acid, please update the map

"Oh, come on!" Violet snaps as the venom etches through her jumpsuit.

"How far do you think they can spit that stuff?" she asks Pulse aloud, not bothering with the mindlink. "Maybe if we get some altitude?"

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END TRACK: 50 - 4 (Force Field) = 46

END RESERVE: 60

STUN TRACK: 35 - 4 (3, 1) = 31

BODY TRACK: 13 - 2 (1, 1) = 11

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::I have no idea, but we're like a hundred feet away from one of them. I was hoping -not- to get melted again...::

Segment 12

Mud spends a couple seconds preparing a mud ball.

Full phase activation.

::You two back off, I'll try and draw their fire,:: Blaze sent.

He proceeded forward about 10 meters toward the big snake on the left, formed up another ball of air, and shot it toward the the large reptile, wondering if he'd have been more effective on these things if he were still on fire.

attack: 18 - 3d6 ⇒ 18 - (1, 3, 5) = 9

Assuming I hit…

Wind blast: 12d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 3, 6, 6, 4, 2, 3, 4, 2, 6, 6) = 50

Already passed the Hoist roll when we were prepping for the next wave. if you'll let me keep it.

Assuming Aegis was able to find a good beating stick that she could throw - Aegis would hoist the tree over her shoulder and, with a running start, she would hurl the thing javelin style towards the right most diamond head Snake. "Heads up!"

To hit: 16 - 3d6 - 4 ⇒ 16 - (2, 3, 1) - 4 = 6 VS Hex 3

Damage: 17d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 1, 5, 5, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 2, 1, 6, 5) = 48

48 Stun
15 Body

The tree trunk slams solidly into the Snake...

Knockback: 15 - 2d6 - 10 ⇒ 15 - (3, 2) - 10 = 0

...and bounces off, just making the snake hiss and shake it's head!

Pulse slams a blast of electricity into the snake, but it just shakes it's muzzle and keeps going.

Blaze slams a wind blade into the snake, tearing into it's flesh a little!

[/ooc]Phase 12 recovery, for those what get it[/ooc]

Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3

Attack, Pulse/Violet: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 5) = 11
Attack, Blaze: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 6) = 12

Both snakes spit again! One for Pulse/Violet, hitting both, and the other, the one Blaze hit, turns it's attention to him and fires a stream of acid at him which hits!

Damage, P/V: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5
Damage, B: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8
Stun M, P/V: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1 5 Body, 5 stun, Min 2 Body 2 Stun
Stun M, B: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4 8 Body, 32 Stun, Min 2 Body 8 Stun

Everyone on 3 is up again

Has Pulse lost the SECRET?

Phase 2 or 3, depending on the answer.

Attack: 16 - 3d6 ⇒ 16 - (5, 3, 1) = 7
NND: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 3, 4, 3) = 14 stun on Diamond Head.
Flash (Sight and Radio): 4d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 4, 1) = 16 4 Phases of blind.

::Don't forget about teamwork, guys. All as one will bring them down much more quickly! I'm gonna try to blind the other!::

Pulse gathers up another ball of force and throws this one as well, hoping to keep the snakes off balance and unable to properly respond, offensively or defensively.

::I think they might be a similar variant to the car-throwing cats, so maybe similar to Cerberus's powerset. So... let's hope we're not moving up on the Magician's stronghold.::

No, it's still going

Phase 3

Mud throws a ball of goo at one of the snakes.

Mud Ball vs hex: 5 + 11 - 3d6 ⇒ 5 + 11 - (6, 3, 1) = 6
Flash: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9
Flash half: 1d6 ⇒ 4

"Son of a... OW!" Violet exclaims.

Then, to Pulse: "I can't take much more of that. Hit it. A lot."

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END TRACK: 50 - 4 (Force Field) = 46 - 4 (Force Field) = 42

END RESERVE: 60 - 4 (Flight) = 56 - 4 (Flight) = 52

STUN TRACK: 35 - 4 (3, 1) = 31 - 2 = 29

BODY TRACK: 13 - 2 (1, 1) = 11 - 2 = 9

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::I'm good. They're not even getting through all this overcharged forcefield. Maybe put me in a sniper's nest so they can't keep hitting us both, or pull back or up so we have the range advantage?::

"Ack…sonova…"

Okay, focus you airhead, he thought. Pulse is blinding one, and I've managed to hurt the other. So…

wind blade attack: 18 - 3d6 ⇒ 18 - (5, 4, 3) = 6

Afraid Blaze's attack missed, even with their sizes, due to distance mods.

Phase 4

Pulse up

Phase 4, coordinating with Aegis, with Ping following up with a bolt of lightning. Targeting diamondsnek who is hopefully still flashed, or he's a jerksnek.

Teamwork: 14 - 3d6 ⇒ 14 - (5, 1, 5) = 3
Attack: 16 - 3d6 ⇒ 16 - (6, 1, 5) = 4 No range penalty
Damage: 13d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 2, 2, 5, 3, 1, 2, 1) + 1 = 34 10 body, 34 stun

Ping Attack: 19 - 3d6 ⇒ 19 - (5, 5, 2) = 7
Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 6, 6) = 15
Multiplier: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4 15 body, 60 stun

::Jump towards Diamondback, Aegis, and I'll follow on your mark!:: Pulse calls out over the mindlink.

After a short delay, one of her quarters spins up rapidly and almost seems to melt as it's hurled towards the snake, followed immediately by a bolt of pink lightning.

Delaying Aegis' Phase 3 turn to Teamwork attack with Pulse on Phase 4

Team work: 12 - 3d6 ⇒ 12 - (4, 3, 3) = 2

Following Pulse's orders Aegis would taking a running start and leap towards the Diamond snake, using the momentum in an attempt to smash into the beast. Standard Leap then attacking.

To Hit: 11 + 5 - 3d6 ⇒ 11 + 5 - (1, 3, 4) = 8Pushing 10 END for +2d6 Damage

Damage: 12d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 2, 3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 5, 2, 1, 5) + (4, 5) = 41 12 Body and 41 Stun