GM-BD’s ΘF DISTΔNT STΔRS & DEΔD SUNS - Δ STΔRFINDER ΔDVENTURE PΔTH (Inactive)

Game Master Black Dow

GM, can Kris or Noah access any camera feeds to scan the interior of the ship?

Kris searches the subsystems to see if she can locate a way to lock down the doors while the atmosphere is restored. "I'll see what I can find, what ever may still be in here is like those cats and can deal with no atmosphere, it would logically be better if we did not have to worry about the atmosphere during a firefight."

computers: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

GM BD, since the dice have gone cold on us these last few checks, can Kris et al take ten in this situation?

Aye - no issue with taking of 10 by K7.

@Kris: Can't access camera feeds or scan interior from Engineering. Likely only able to do so from the main console on the Bridge. Likewise for the scanning capacity.

Kris digs into the Acreon's maintenance sub-systems trying to extrapolate clues or significant data on the tug's status or contents.

C2ᐒ Lighting functioning compromised due to damage. Only emergency lighting available.

C3ᐒ Door locked. No environmental or maintenance issues reported.

C4ᐒ Aft airlock now closed. Maintenance access hatches unlocked.

C5ᐒ Door locked. No environmental or maintenance issues reported.

C6ᐒ Open plan. No environmental or maintenance issues reported.

C7ᐒ Doors locked. No environmental or maintenance issues reported.

C7aᐒ Door mechanism damaged and jammed. No environmental issues reported.

C8ᐒ Door mechanism modified - set closed but no longer locking. No environmental issues reported.

C9ᐒ Door locked. No environmental issues reported.

Ed shrugs at Krisseven's advice. I don't worry about atmosphere. Desna isn't much for worrying. He looks over Paeon. You might want to sit down and rest a moment before we go on. Your call.

He turns to Krisseven again. Should we start at the bridge?

Should have added that the maintenance diagnostics cannot determine the nature of any of the faults or source of damage - only they exist.

Shouldering the arc rifle Noah 2.0 says Rest if needed. I am ready to proceed and will stand watch.

Paeon nods to Ed,

{You're probably right}

Paeon will take 10 and spend one resolve to heal his stamina up as the group is investigating if it pleases gm

After his 10 minutes of silent recovery Paeon stands..

{Which way team?}

I'll update stats when I'm home.. cant seem to do it on my phone

No worries on the 10 minute rest. Let me know marching order as you proceed.

Paeon can be in the front as we move ahead

After the rest Paeon stands and beckons the rest,

{Let's move ahead... hopefully what we seek won't be behind any more inconvenient interruptions

Paeon tries to keep an eye out as they move ahead,

Percept: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8

And also tries to tread carefully,

Stealthy: 1d20 ⇒ 2

But it seems he is still affected by the disorienting state of his stellar discharge..

As Paeon offers to lead yet kicks a stool as he gets up. Kris offers...

"I think I'll join you in scouting ahead."

Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

"Forget stealth. Anything in here will notice they've got air." The vesk follows Kris-7, reaction rifle in hand.

Ed shares a skeptical look with Noahtoo as the scouts do a fair to incredibly poor job of not announcing the team's presence. The skinny bug just focuses on keeping the big Vesk between him and any potential trouble.

C4 - ENGINEERING [POWER CORE]

Paeon manages to clip the maintenance hatch as he enters the chamber housing the ship’s power core. The clang is an audible one, at least at your side of the vessel.

Inside the thrum of the active power core vibrates rhythmically through your boots, but also disguising much of your collective footfall.

Solarian and Operative lead the way, with Kris halting at the closed double doors, which if opened, will exit into the main transit corridor [C2 - Remember lighting in this area is faulty and did not power up. Emergency lighting was engaged (provides Dim illumination condition)

The door's indicator sits at a static red, signally they are currently locked, whilst the green unlock blinks invitingly...

Kris lets the others get ready, before speaking quietly....

"Quick refresher, Main hallway straight ahead, Bridge directly ahead, halls leading to crew quarters on both sides, halls immediately to port and starboard thru this doorway lead to airlocks and storage bays. Possible damage from firefight in main hall, emergency lighting only, one of the crew doors is jammed."

Readying the crossbolter assuming Kris and Noah worked this out before proceeding Kris nods to each of the team members in order before hitting the green button to open the door.

Perception +6 [Darkvision 60']
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

should have normal non-color vision to the square just shy of bridge door

I expect more of the lion creatures. They tend to infest places if I have it right. Noah 2.0 warns as the doors slide open.

The heavy doors grind open revealing a dark corridor illuminated by emergency lighting...

C2 - MAIN CORRIDOR

This long channel seems to run most of the length of the ship from bow to stern.

Even through the dim lighting the tell-tale signs of battle - bullet holes, scorch marks, and bloodstains, are visible upon the walls and flooring plates...

Paeon moves ahead with Kris. Allowing her to take the lead.

{Is sny of this making sense to any of you? I thought this place was secure..}

Unsure of spoiler. Does it mean only Kris can make the DC?

Kris can because whe already made the check and meets the other requirements, you could as well with a perception check

{We have a body, checking}

Kris moves into the hallway and up to the corner before poking her head around the corner and checking the cross passageway

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

If nothing is spotted she'll check the body

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

@Noah: What Kris said. She'd already nailed a high end Perception check and possesses Darkvision too boot. If you pass the check DC and have either Lowlight or Dark V then take a peek :)

@Kris: I'll let the others have their input before giving you results on the checks

Perception check: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Retsiji isn't looking in that direction. "Plenty of sense. Bet these idiots docked to the asteroid, found a couple of cocoons, and brought them on board. Cocoons open, akata out, and goodbye crew."

PERCEPTION: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Noah misses seeing the body even when Kris moves towards it.

Back around the corner still, Ed strains his antennae forward with interest, Body?

@Kris: Will presume Stealth here as well :): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Kris takes point and shifts forward through the gloomy emergency lighting. She makes it to the corridor intersection where the body lies and pauses, sneaking a peek, first port, then starboard.

As she scouts, a strange noise can be heard, multiple times, from further up the corridor somewhere...

Kris will ease back around the corner holding her finger to her lips, making a clawing motion she indicates the sounds they are hearing is from one of the akatas in the rightmost corridor. Pointing at Paeon and Retsiji she mouths "be ready" .

Looking back around the corner she readies the crossbolter and takes a shot.

stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
crossbolter: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 2 = 4
damage: 1d10 ⇒ 6

After the shot she doesn't wait but retreats back towards the others letting Peaon and Retsiji have clear view when the cats come to retaliate.

I think the combat dice bot hates me

Paeon squints as he is barely able to make out the gesture from Kris,

{I'm not quite sure what she's...}

The twang of the crossbolter echoes through the hallway, Paeon puts the two together and readies himself once again.

@Kris: At first I thought it was just a series of bad rolls... Now I'm agreeing. You are jinxed lol.

Rose fires off a shot, followed by the sound of a bolt careening off heavy plating.

ROUND 1

She retreats back down the corridor past the body and the channel where the rest of you stand... followed scant seconds later by the form of a Akata pulsing angrily...

Am reading from your description Kris that you effectively lead it across the firing path of Retsiji and Paeon?

It single-mindedly lunges at Kris, needle maw snapping in a blaze of bioluminescencant belligerence!

Melee: Bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

However it latches onto the spar of the crossbolter, almost ripping it from her grasp but causing no damage.

Bold can act: Akata, Party (Running order of actions is Kris 7, Noah & Ed/Paeon/Retsiji)

Have at it star warriors :)

Retsiji fires as the creature crosses his sights.

Reaction cannon attack vs. KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Not sure if the akata is aware of us. If not:

Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 7

Noah, caught of guard at the ferocity and speed of the beast fires a shot off high.[

Arc Rifle: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 61d12 ⇒ 3

Paeon lunges in to defend Kris sword flaring through the space in a wide arc,

Slash: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Dmg?: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5 forgot i get a +1 here for photon attune

1/3 Photon Attune (+1 insight bonus to damage rolls)

Not to be left out, Ed fires his arc pistol as well...

arc: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8; zap: 1d6 ⇒ 3

But yanks it up missing, when Paeon jumps in front of his weapon.

Actually intended to run behind Paeon and Retsijii, but will go with what has already been posted

"Alright guys this is when you should shoot the blue kitty cat."

Letting go of the cossbollter, Kris draws her tactical pistol and turns to confront the cat. Stepping back from the cat she lets loose a shot.

trick attack vrs (DC20+ opp CR): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30 That should work
tactical pistol: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
damage(piercing): 1d6 + 1d4 ⇒ (3) + (2) = 5 Akata is now flat footed

ROUND 1

@Kris: No worries, wasn't sure how to take the description when their corridor was already congested with Lashuntas, Androids, Shirrens & Vesks (Oh My!) - think it worked out though...

Kris allows the Akata to chew on the crossbolter's spar and deftly draws her heavy pistol. Levelling the muzzle between the creature's eyes, she smiles and fires!

While the bullet tears a hole into its flesh it does not penetrate the skull. The beast's intense pain ripples brightly down its spine, and its eyes dilate, struggling to focus...

Inspired by the Operative's daring, Noah and Ed both attack the vessel's ceiling and walls with zeal, sending pulses of electrical arc energy rippling down the corridor.

Retsiji focusses instead on the lesser threat of the Akata tearing its flesh with the shells of his heavy cannon.

Paeon takes his more direct approach, moving forward to engage the star-beast - his hair dancing with the suppression static laid down by the Shirren and Android arc battery.

The Solarion's energy blade bites into the Akata, renting open a deep wound on the bioluminescent creature's hide. It staggers, barely standing...

ROUND 2 1d2 ⇒ 1

Spitting out the Crossbolter, the Akata snaps instinctively at the Solarion who has near gutted it;

Melee [KAC] - Bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Last Supper: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Bold can act: Akata, Party (Running order of actions is Kris 7, Noah & Ed/Paeon/Retsiji)

Taking more careful aim Noah fires again. The shot is more accurate but Noah begins to question the quality of the battery.

Arc Rifle: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 151d12 ⇒ 1

Fort Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Paeon slashes wildly as the beast grabs on,

Slash: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Damage?: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

Photon attune 2/3

Not wanting to accidently shoot his friends, Ed watches the fight with concern.
pass.

Kris dances to the side and then slides back as the akata spins on Paeon and stray laser beams bounce off the walls and ceiling.

trick attack vrs (DC20+ opp CR): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28 That should still work
tactical pistol: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
damage(piercing): 1d6 + 1d4 ⇒ (5) + (2) = 7 Akata still flat footed

In a blur of bullets, solar blades and electric zapping the Akata is sundered apart - spraying bioluminescent blood across the floor, walls and ceiling!

Akata finished. Combat over.

As the akata falls to the deck, Kris examines the scorch marks on the walls and ceiling, with a grin as she drops her mag and loads two more bullets, shoving it back home.

Reaching down she picks up the crossbolter and examines it for any damage the cat may have done, before clipping it to her back.

A thorough examine of the space goblin will be done before moving towards area C1 quietly, slowing down she peeks around the corner in the the storage hold area C3.

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17 yes I know trying to be quiet after firing 2 45 cal rounds, everyone knows we're there

And the atmosphere. Don't forget the air. :)

Was atmosphere restored? Or are we still in the vacuum of space... wouldn't that make stealth moot as there is no sound in a vacuum? I'm no space expert hah

Atmosphere was restored :) Update incoming on the morrow.

C2 - MAIN CORRIDORᐒ Lighting functioning compromised due to damage. Only emergency lighting available.

Kris checks over the space goblin corpse; turning it over shows the creatures atmospheric helm had been cracked, and the creature likely died of asphyxiation.

Barring its ruptured suit the diminutive corpse has little to offer.

She moves down the corridor to one of the space tug's cargo bays as the dimly lit corridor continues to flicker and blink in emergency lighting (Remember the corridors are still Dimly Lit as detailed above).

Pausing before the locked door of the Starboard Cargo Bay she detects nothing untoward...

Retsiji glances down at the body as he stalks by. Freeze-dried meat. Not that desperate yet.

Ed peers at the goblin curiously. What's a goblin doing here? Do you think it was part of the crew? no wonder things went wrong for this ship. He shakes his head sadly.

At the edge of his range, Kris-7 gets a weak message from Ed. Krisseven, where are you going? Weren't we checking the bridge first.

I'll leave you guys to resolve the deviation of the plan before posting proper :)

Sorry all have been caught up in storm restoration the past two days, just got in I'm beat, will get up a post tomorrow

just clearing the corridor

Noah looks about nervously his weapon ready.

Kris comes back down the hallway and turns towards the front of the ship moving up to the next intersection, and continuing on to the bridge if no hostiles are encountered .

stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

if needed to gain entrance to the bridge

computers: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Kris moves forward quickly and silently; a fleeting figure only briefly illuminated by the vessel's blinking emergency lighting.

She pauses briefly at the next intersection, before signalling that all is clear before shifting to stand before the locked bridge door C9.