GMG's SFS - #1-05 - The First Mandate (Inactive)

Game Master Magabeus

Telwyn sheathes her weapon and draws another one while Cade tries to remember what he knows about electrovores beside the fact they are immune to electricity.

Cade, you can ask two things about electrovores. Telwyn, that is correct although you can combine drawing a weapon with a regular move if you have a base attack bonus of at least +1

Initiative
Cadence
- - -
Electrovores
- - -
Piggy
Reynold
Saeron
Mavrik
Telwyn

Bold can act

I'd like to know about special attacks and weaknesses, please.

Cade narrows his eyes, "Conduit rats?! Are you kiddin' me. Damn these things." He pauses for a moment, "Oh, yeah... if you don't know, these things feed on electricity - they're not going to be hurt by any shock attacks you throw out."

Cade draws his tactical semi-auto...

If the blue barrel ahead seems likely to be below 10lb/1bulk but then has a thought as he eyes up the shot and he casts another spell.
With a gesture, he pushes at the barrel blocking his aim.
Using psychokinetic hand to push the blue barrel North.

If the blue barrel is obviously too bulky or weighty.
he shoots at the creature ahead.
attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Blue barrel seems to be above 1 bulk

Cade fires at one of the electrovores but his shot bounces of the big blue barrel that gives cover to the creature. The yellow electrovore moves over and gives of a powerfull discharge that affects several of the starfinders and Porker. The other one moves closer.

Piggy, Porker, Saeron, Telwyn, Mavrik need to make a reflex DC 13. If you fail you take Electricity Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 and are staggered for one round, if you make it you are not staggered and take half damage

Initiative
Cadence
Piggy
Reynold
Saeron
Mavrik
Telwyn
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Yellow (-1 RP)
Blue
- - -

Bold can act

All: please include in your attack or damage rolls what type of damage you are doing, so I know whether to look at EAC or KAC and what resistance to apply (if any)

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

When it matters most Telwyn's previous agility fails her and she takes a nasty shock from the beast's electric attack. (She is probably standing too close to Saeron and affected by a bad luck aura)

The shock leaves her slow to react but she manages to get a wild shot off at yellow with her tactical pistol.

Kinetic Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Piercing Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Reynold grimaces at the second burst of electricity zapping his comrades. He glances down at his static arc pistol. Electricity probably won't hurt these things. Instead, he whistles at the visible yellow beast, trying to get its attention, then calls out to his allies, "Get that one on the left!"

Move to use "get 'em" on the yellow electrovere, standard to use clever feint against it.

Bluff (with expertise): 1d20 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (20) + 11 + (2) = 33

Between get 'em and flat-footed, all allies gain +3 on attack rolls vs. the yellow electrovere, which should boost Telwyn's attack vs. KAC to 13.

Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Her line of sight obscured by the wall she is using for cover, Saeron is slow to react to the electrovore's discharge and receives a small shock.

A little stunned, she raises her laser pistol, leans slightly to her right, and attempts to fire past the corner of the wall at the yellow electrovore, before quickly ducking back to her position of relative protection. (Description for flavour - no move action taken, standard action: ranged attack)

Azimuth laser pistol, vs EAC: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Fire damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

I forgot to add the Get 'Em bonus, but doubt that will make any difference with the low roll and the cover.

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Noticing the creature start to give off signs of discharge Mavrik is able to step back and shield himself from most of the attack.

Guarded Step

He then raises his Tactical Dart Rifle and fires at the yellow skinned electrovore.

T. Acid Dart Rifle: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 3 = 19
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4 Half Piercing/Half Acid

"Nasty little things."

"Oh, yeah, I forgot, they can do that thing, so, err, keep your distance."

Cade grimaces, "Very nasty, okay, let's mess this one up."

With no clear shot past his allies, Cade calls upon his magic instead, sending three bolts of pure force weaving through the air toward the nearest yellow critter.
magic missile damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4, 3) + 3 = 12

Reflex, DC 13: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Quick, but not quick enough, the fat Ysoki gets shocked by the lizard-thing. "Wowie! That smarts!"

9/12 SP

Piggy leans out and fires at the far Yellow pest around the corner. "These beasts are impossible to get rid of once they set in! Let's end them before they escape to the vents!"

Laser Rifle@Yellow, Get 'Em: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 = 20
dmg@EAC: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Reflex, DC 13: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Porker bends on mechanical legs, quite flexible for a large pink barrel on legs. It avoids most of the shock, protecting it's processor.

19/20 HP

The pink painted jaw goes slack and drops with a metallic *CLANG!* and a large gun protrudes. "OINK OINK" goes a deep, growling voice of the drone's programming. Then it launches a large blast of laser at the same pest as master.

Azimuth Laser Rifle @ Yellow, Get 'Em: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 1 = 20
dmg@EAC: 1d10 ⇒ 7

Telwyn and Saeron both fire an inaccurate shot while Reynold is attempting to inspire them to aim properly. Dr Mavrik shows them that taking a moment to aim carefully works better. Cade conjures three magical missiles that strike the yellow electrovore. Piggy brings down the beast! Porker fires and hits the other one. With everyone so nicely together it flies closer and discharges!

Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
You are all in the discharge: Reflex DC13 for half and to avoid being staggered

Initiative
Cadence
Piggy -3 SP
Porker -1 HP
Reynold
Saeron -3 SP / -4 HP
Mavrik -1 SP
Telwyn -3 SP
- - -
Blue -7 hp
- - -

Reflex, DC13: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Having been caught out previously, Saerin is ready for the energy discharge and manages to avoid most of impact.

Seeing the creature venture into the corridor ahead of her, she fires another shot with her laser pistol.

Azimuth laser pistol, vs EAC: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
Fire damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Reflex, DC 13: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Reynold grits his teeth and shakes off the worst of the electrocution. "Okay, I am officially done with this." He unholsters his tactical semi-auto and fires off a round at the beast with a loud bang.

Move to draw weapon, standard to fire.

Attack vs. KAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Damage (piercing): 1d6 ⇒ 3

Reflex Save, DC 13: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Despite his normally-excellent reflexes, Piggy can't avoid the full force of the shock. Shaking a little, he raps hard on Porker's metal frame. " Move backwards, you stupid pig! It's right on us! "

Reflex, DC 13: 1d20 ⇒ 20 Good, I was afraid I would have to figure out how Staggered works with Drones...

Managing to avoid the brunt of the damage again, Porker's eye-lights glow a menacing red before it takes a few steps backwards. Yes, master... It's use already dropped, it utters another growling "OINK OINK " before blasting the electric worm.

Laser Rifle@Blue: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
dmg@EAC: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

This time Telwyn deftly dadges and only takes a small shock. She turns and starts to flee down the hall, but turns to take a sudden shot hoping to catch the creature off guard.

Trick Attack Bluff: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 vs DC 20 + CR
Kinetic Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 1d4 ⇒ (3) + (3) = 6

But she stumbles and her shot misses and flies dangerously close to Dr Mavrik's head. "Sorry!" she shouts.

reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

Waiting to see if Drix will give me a clear shot. If so...

”Give me some room!”

semi-auto pistol attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

after firing, Cade will move away down the corridor 15ft.

I was in a bit of a hurry on my last post and just noticed that I treated her as though staggered (must be starting to mentally default that she'll fail or something) and only took a standard action, even though she made the save. If you'll allow, Saeron would also move down the corridor, further away from the creature.

Sure Saeron, I am just back from running a game, next update tomorrow morning

Reflex DC 13: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Focused on hitting his targets left Mavrik wide open for the next discharge. It courses through his body taking a toll on his systems.

Guarded Step

Still attempting to recover his system he shuffles backwards and reboots his combat tracking to target his new enemy.

Move Action to Combat Track

Saeron fires of another wild shot, Reynold is more accurate with his. Piggy bangs on the Porker's hull in his enthousiasm, unfortunately that causes the drone's shot to just pass left of the electrovore. Telwyn stumbles and almost shoots Dr Mavrik! Cade fires an excellent shot, hitting the electrovore in the middle of it's chest.

The electrovore goes after the mechanical pig and discharges again! Saeron and Telwyn have moved far enough, but the men are all caught in the discharge!

Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Again: Reflex DC13 for half and to avoid being staggered, Saeron and Telwyn are not in the blast.

Initiative
Cadence -1 SP
Piggy -6 SP
Porker -2 HP
Reynold -1 SP
Saeron -4 SP / -4 HP
Mavrik -4 SP
Telwyn -4 SP
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Blue -16 HP , -2 RP
- - -

Telwyn sees the next blast and though it does not reach her she fakes injury in another attempt to fake out the creature for an easier shot.

Trick Attack Bluff: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20 vs DC 20+CR
Kinetic Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Piercing Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Reflex, DC 13: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Reynold takes the brunt of the discharge, feeling his muscles tighten up from the pain. "Can someone please put this sucker down?!" he calls out through gritted teeth.

Move action "get 'em." Everyone gets +1 attack vs. the electrovere.

Reynold inspires the Starfinders and Telwyn uses that inspiration to focus and hit the electrovore!

Initiative
Get them! active: +1 on to hit this round
Cadence -1 SP
Piggy -6 SP
Porker -2 HP
Saeron -4 SP / -4 HP
Mavrik -4 SP
- - -
Blue -20 HP , -2 RP
- - -
Reynold -9 SP
Telwyn -4 SP

After firing wide of her target once more, Saeron looks at her laser pistol in consternation and thumps it several times with the heel of her palm. I'm pretty sure I can't be THAT bad a shot. Maybe I sat on it and bent it or something...

Seeing the electrovore push out further into the corridor, Saeron attempts to line it up with more care before loosing a blast at the creatures.

Azimuth laser pistol, vs EAC: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13 +1 for Get 'Em
Fire damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Reflex, DC 13: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Piggy manages to gracefully bend backwards on the robot's back, avoiding the brunt of the blast. "Ha! Gotcha!" Taking a chance, he fires twice at the shocking beast.

Laser Rifle: 1d20 + 6 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 - 4 + 1 = 21
dmg@EAC: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Laser Rifle: 1d20 + 6 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 - 4 + 1 = 13
dmg@EAC: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Reflex, DC 13: 1d20 ⇒ 4

Taking the full force of the shock this time, the pink painted pig twitches slightly as the electricity shorts a circuit. "DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE" A horrible artificial voice echoes through the speaker in Porker's mouth, nearly drowning out the sound of the rifle discharging.

Azimuth Laser Rifle: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 1 = 22
dmg@EAC: 1d10 ⇒ 4

I didn’t get to move the pawn because my action was waiting on another bit I posted that Cade would move 15ft back after firing. Does that put him outside of the shock zone?

Carefully aiming to avoid the hog-bot, Cade fires again.

attack semi-auto pistol: 1d20 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 1 + 1 - 4 = 7
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Reflex DC 13: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Just as his systems are functioning properly again another discharge is let loose. This time wreaking havoc on his entire body sending his muscles into spasms.

T. Acid Dart Rifle: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 16
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

He struggles through his pain after hearing his allies motivation to take down the creature and knowing another discharge may knock him out completely. Raising his dart rifle he fires off one shot before catching his breath through labored breathing.

"Hopefully that does it..."

I didn’t get to move the pawn because my action was waiting on another bit I posted that Cade would move 15ft back after firing. Does that put him outside of the shock zone?

You are right

Together the starfinders kill the last electrovore! You move into the room, carefully checking for traps but do not find any.

The backpack contains an unremarkable set of clothing, a suit of basic lashunta tempweave armor, an anchoring fusion (3rd), a hygiene kit including a vial of Dagret’s Scalesheen Oil and a jar of FLĒQ Texture Cream for Curly Hair, and a computer.

Status
Cadence -1 SP
Mavrik -2 SP / -6 HP
Piggy -10 SP
Porker -12 HP
Reynold -9 SP
Saeron -4 SP / -4 HP / -1 RP
Telwyn -4 SP

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Mystic Cure: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

As the second electrovore falls (through none of Saeron's doing), she joins the others in carefully entering the engineering bay.

Seeing they are in no immediate danger, and having noticed Mavrik taking the brunt of the energy blasts, she makes her way over to him and gently reaches a hand toward him. "If you like, Doctor, I can take a look at your injuries?"

If he voices no objection, she inspects his wounds before gently placing a hand palm flat on his chest and closing her eyes as she casts Mystic Cure. Mavrik is healed 6 HP, and Saeron receives the remaining 1 HP.

Patting the good doctor on the forearm, she turns her attention to inspecting the pile of refuse. "Hey, I've seen these before," she announces as she squats and collects a piece of discarded packaging from amongst the waste. "The soldiers guarding the expedition base camps used explosives like these. There looks to be enough packaging for five!"

She picks out another scrap, smaller and crumpled. Squinting as she scrutinises the paper she adds, "And these appear to be operating instructions."

She stands and offers the papers to someone with experience with such things.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

"That was a nasty spot - those critters were tough!"

Telwyn will Aid for whoever makes the computers check.

Aid (Computers): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Reynold frowns as Saeron sifts through the apartment, and reaches for his comm. "Guess we found our assassin's planned method of destruction. What needs both scalesheen and hair gel? Should I give Radaszam a call?"

Everyone onboard with Reynold contacting Radaszam? I'd also be down for a 10-minute rest if we have time.

Yes, I was thinking the same thing after we check out what's on the computer. And even if we're in a crunch for time, we're all pretty beat up, so I'd slightly lean towards a rest unless the computer gives us a bigger sense of urgency.

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

"It is greatly appreciated Saeron. There isn't too terribly much I can do without a lab." replies Mavrik graciously.

His eyes go wide when the explosives are revealed.

"Yes, immediately Reynold. They might not be prepared for this especially if they were already in place. Let's see if the computer has any more information."

Computers: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Mavrik boots up the computer and plugs his personal rig in. Attempting to run multiple scans for keywords to include "Bomb" and "Starfinders" among others.

Definitely okay with the rest if we have time.

Telwyn stands looking over Mavrik's shoulder very helpfully offering suggestions. It's not at all annoying and is actually productive.

Saeron smiles at Mavrik, inclining her head. It seems you have finally made yourself useful, Saeron! Well, beyond that of a distraction as a walking target...

"Yes, a good idea," she agrees at the mention of contacting Radaszam.

Computers (Aid): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Joining Telwyn, she peers over Mavrik's other shoulder, watching as he goes to work on the computer. Understanding enough of what he and Telwyn are attempting to do, she offers confirmation of their methodologies.

"Do you think it may provide a clue to the assassin's identity?" she asks Reynold. "Well, beyond any chemical applications they may have, but such things are outside my field of study..." she trails off, in thought.

Okay with resting if time permits.

Dr Mavrik manages to access the computer, using some suggestions from Saeron and Telwyn and finds finds records of infosphere searches for a human woman named Sanivvi Acheosi, a tawny-skinned woman with wildly curly hair currently residing on Castrovel, and several pages of instructions and videos for styling curly hair.

The computer also has a firewall protecting a secure data module... aka give me another computers check

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

computers: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Cade looks over the computer.

Cade does not manage to break through the firewall

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Telwyn recalls a tech she saw working on AV equipment at the gala that would fit the description of what they are looking for. "Guys do you remember that AV technician working around the stage? I got a feeling that's our mark now. With that kind of access they could hide these explosives anywhere. Should we ask Radaszam to evacuate the Gala?"

Seeing Cade's attempt to get through the firewall Telwyn comments "I don't think that's the right encryption algorithm, I've seen something like this before..." She'll aid Saeron or Mavrik if they attempt the check.

Aid (Computers): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

"I was not keen on anyone except our targets. I am glad you had your eyes out! That could be very bad but he may not want to evacuate if we can help it." Mavrik says in reply to Telwyn.

As Cade takes over he switches behind the chair to give his own tips on computers like obscure ports to get around the firewall.

Aid (Computers): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

"Hmm, I was a little nervous, I must admit. I didn't even notice an AV technician," Saeron replies, frowning at Telwyn's revelation. "Well spotted."

Computers (Aid?): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 Not sure if she's too late in aiding Cade or, given the other Aid checks, is attempting the check herself

She offers some suggestions to Cade's attempts to gain access to the system, proposes a refinement on the algorith suggested by Telwyn, taking over operation of the interface if needed. She nods appreciatively at Mavrik's input regarding firewalls and ports.

Computers: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Visibly concerned about the bombs, Piggy forces his way to the computer. I can't believe we missed the assassin. We were right there! I can't think about that now. Focus on the work. Focus on the code. Breathing heavily, he raps at the keys. Taking a quick bite of his chocolate bar, he focuses. "I think I got this... "

After they're done, he nods. "Yes, let's call the boss. He should know about the threat. Let's get back right away. "

Reynold dials up Radaszam while the others work on the computer. ”Boss? It’s us. We found the mark, curly-haired stage tech. She’s gonna rig the place to blow up right under the First Seeker’s nose. What’s the plan?”

Piggy tells Cade to move and shows him how one circumvents a firewall.

Radaszam listens intently to your report "Allright, we will keep her under surveillance while you get back. Seems we have some explosives and a shape changing assassin to deal with. How would you prefer to handle it?"

”Damnitall! I should have seen it: how many AV techs turn down help when setting up?”

Cade does some research, looking for ways to unmask shapeshifters.
computers: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17