GM Silbeg's SFS 1-01 The Commencement (table 2) (Inactive)

Game Master Silbeg

Patterson makes sure his laser is loaded and ready for immediate use. "Let's go, ah, capture us a--feather stalker, was it?"

I'm not seeing where we got the rifle.

Wow. That post must have gotten eaten or something...

As the team heads towards the warehouse with the feather stalker, a rudimentary courier drone moves up to them. "Starfinders?" it queries. When it detects their implants, a compartment opens up. Inside is a standard datajack, and a credstik with 100 credits. There is also a frostbite-class zero rifle. A simple electronic (text) message says, 'These are tokens of thanks from the Dataphiles. The rifle is something the Ceren found lying around. Please use them appropriately. Historia-7'

Patterson gives a low whistle at the sight of the zero rifle. "Nice, but I think I'll stick with the laser. Fixit, can you use this?"

In the warehouse:
The pilot pulls out a flashlight and shines its beam around the open space, looking for motion.

Pistol purchased

"I suppose our quary could be anywhere." Aegis-9 notes as he scans the immediate area.

Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (16) + 0 = 16

if you are situated, you may take a single partial action

With his newly-purchased pistol drawn, Aegis-9 walks forward, keeping his visual receptors peeled for the first sign of the creature.
Single move action

Ohhhh!! I likely! I’ll take that.

Fixit’s eyes light up at the sight of the rifle. And he quickly stows his old, now obsolete, model and checks it over.

Content with the condition, he steps out and begins the search with the others.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

I'll be posting from my phone for the next couple of days, and unable to edit the map.

Patterson moves into the warehouse, keeping to the cover of the round packages to the north.

Steev moves into the warehouse, scanning the area.

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 9

The doors to the warehouse were forced open and no longer lock. The warehouse ceiling is 30 feet high, and a catwalk runs 15 feet above the floor. The crates and vehicle are approximately 5 feet tall, while the cylindrical containers and the crate-filled scaffolding are 10 feet tall. Climbing the crates and scaffolding requires a successful Athletics check. A pit in the warehouse floor is 10 feet deep. The scattered junk on the floor creates an area of difficult terrain. The lights on the catwalk are not bright enough to illuminate the area, leaving the warehouse in dim light.

You can search crates as a full-round action.

In dim light, you can somewhat make out shapes, but you can’t see precise details well at all. Dim light includes moonlight outside at night and bright starlight, or a starship’s emergency backup lights. An area just beyond the range of a light source has dim light. Creatures within an area of dim light have concealment (20% miss chance; see page 253) from creatures without darkvision or the ability to see in darkness. Because dim light is not ideal for observation, if you’re in an area of dim light, you can attempt a Stealth check to conceal yourself from creatures without low-light vision, darkvision, or blindsight. Dim light does not affect creatures with low-light vision, which can see in dim light as if it were normal light.

"Perhaps the creature is hiding in one of these crates," Aegis-9 speculates. He picks the crate next to him and begins his search.
Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (13) + 0 = 13

Fixit, holding his brand spanking new rifle, advances up the stairs to the catwalk.

"Perhaps I will be able to see something from up here. Or if it all goes horribly wrong down there, well, then at least I'll have a decent shot!"

If nothing has happened the first partial action:

"I take your point, Fixit." Patterson attempts to climb to the top of the cylindrical container he's adjacent to.

Athletics check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Steev' nods to his comrades, taking their words as wisdom. He hefts his doshko in one hand and opens a crate Aegis-9 hasn't chosen and begins to check inside. Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 9

Raia?
(1d4 ⇒ 1)
Aegis 9 finds a battery in the crate he searches, but no feather stalker.

Patterson climbs up the 10' cylindrical container.

Steev does not find anything...

go ahead, again...

Steev shrugs. "Not in here. Maybe over there?" He points toward the smoking crater and heads that way.

Raia looks around trying to find anything of note.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

I moved Raia up to next to a crate

1d4 ⇒ 3
Raia finds a flashlight in a crate.

Note: You all do see what looks to be a control panel in the SE corner of the room.

Aegis-9 moves toward the control panel. Single Move action
Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7

The first moment that Aegis-9 notices the feather stalker is when it moves forward to attack him!!

Patterson, Fixit, Aegis 9, Steev is/are up!
Universal Adjustments:
Universal Conditions:

Steev moves in front of Aegis, his doshko raised and merciful!

Mercy!: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 vs KAC for 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Nonlethal damage!

" I admire your efforts not to harm the creature, Steev." Aegis-9 notes, "and I will try to do the same. However, I trust you will forgive me if it proves that lethal force is necessary to subdue the creature."

"We have found the creature!" the android calls to the others. "We need to get it!" Get'Em = move action, grants +1 morale bonus to all allies against featherstalker for 1 round.

Then, he fires at the monster.
Ranged (semi-auto pistol), nonlethal, get 'em: 1d20 + 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 2 - 4 + 1 = 8
Damage (NL): 1d6 ⇒ 2

Fixit curses the smaller range on his new weapon before quickly switching a couple of dials up on his new rifle to boost the damage.
He advances on the creature before letting loose...

Fire!: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Overcharged Damage (Cold): 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + (3) = 4

Round 1:

Patterson jumps to the next container and fires from above at the feather stalker.

Azimuth laser; apply cover penalties as needed: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

As Steev runs in, the feather stalker takes a swipe at him!
feather appendage vs AC14: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 bludgeoning: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
The feather appendage draws blood as it smacks into Steev, returns the favor.

Unfortunately, the other three Starfinders who fired seem more worried about not being hit, than hitting, and none hit the strange looking creature.

The creature then swipes at Steev once more, striking hard again. Steev isn't looking so good.
feather appendage vs AC14: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 bludgeoning: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Raia, Patterson, Fixit, Aegis 9, Steev is/are up!
Universal Adjustments:
Universal Conditions:

HP 5/13 SP 0/8

Steev' shakes his head to clear it, feeling the grumpy bugger's grumpy hits.

"Bonzer! He's a right tricky mite, isn't he!" He grins and swings again!
Grumpy Bugger!: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 for 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 non-lethal damage!

"My apologies, Steev." says Aegis-9, "but we will not lose you this day! We will take it down." Get' em=Move action

@ All - Each PC is granted a +1 morale bonus against featherstalker for 1 round.

The android enlarges his profile in an effort to provide cover to the injured vesk. Bodyguard feat - As a reaction, when adjacent ally is attacked, grant +2 circumstance bonus to ally's AC against that attack, take -2 penalty to own AC.

He then fires a lethal shot at the monster.
Ranged (semi-auto pistol), get 'em: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 1 = 15
Damage (P): 1d6 ⇒ 2

Raia shouts "It is going to get slippery!" and she begins casting grease on the floor beneath the wild beast.

Steev hits the thing hard with his whomping stick, but it still stays standing. Aegis-9 then follows up with a shot into it.

reflex DC14: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Raia throws a patch of grease under the thing, but it does not fall.

Patterson, Fixit

Now in range, a subtle whir starts up while Fixit tinkers with the rifle a bit more...

"Combat Tracking Engaged"

Fire!... ahhh... I mean.... Frost!"

Overcharge Shot + Get Em & Combat Tracking: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 8
Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + (4) = 10

Yuck! Consecutive Nat 1's!

"Dangerous beast." Patterson retargets and fires again, this time coming closer to the feather stalker.

Azimuth laser to stalker, including Get 'Em: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 1 = 19
Laser damage, if applicable: 1d10 ⇒ 9

While Fixit's shot goes terribly wide, Patterson's does not!

The creature proves to be remarkably tough, as it is still standing, and it swipes at Steev and then Aegis-9, when Steev falls.
feather appendage vs KAC15: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 4 = 15 bludg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
feather appendage vs KAC15: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 4 = 22 bludg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Raia, Patterson, Fixit, Aegis 9 is/are up!
Universal Adjustments:
Universal Conditions:

I am assuming that Steev spends 1RP to stabilize

@ GM Silbeg - I believe that Steev's effective KAC should have been 17, due to Aegis-9's prior use of the Bodyguard feat. Also, as a result, Aegis-9's KAC was reduced to 13. The feat is found on page 155 of the CRB for reference.

Raia casts 'magic missile' on the beast!

MM: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Raia, you get two or three missiles, depending on how you cast the spell.

Sorry! Still in Pathfinder mode? I cast as full round action. So 3d4+3.

MM full : 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 2 = 8

So in total 12 damage

"Stupid gun! What's wrong with you!"

Fixit fingers pick up speed as they mess with the guns internal workings...

Overcharge Shot + Get Em & Combat Tracking: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 10
Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + (3) = 9

@ GM Silbeg - I believe that Steev's effective KAC should have been 17, due to Aegis-9's prior use of the Bodyguard feat. Also, as a result, Aegis-9's KAC was reduced to 13. The feat is found on page 155 of the CRB for reference.

Yes, missed that. So, Aegis-9 does not get hit, and Steev is barely standing.

Raia, Patterson, Fixit, Aegis 9, Steev is/are up!
Universal Adjustments:
Universal Conditions:

With Raia's barrage, the creature goes down, dying!

Combat over

"Well done, Raia." Aegis-9 remarks when the creature falls. The android lays a large, metal hand on the shoulder of the vesk. "I am sorry that we could not subdue the creature with non-lethal force, my friend. But I would rather you remain alive and able to help save the next wayward creature. With your skills, you may yet be able to keep it alive."

Raia runs to the creature and looks at it in detail.

”I really might be able to analyse it! If anybody cares to support to stabilise it please feel free! Medicine is not my core expertise!“

Life Science : 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

”Don’t look at me! My experience lies with the inorganic..... supposedly” he adds with a grimace towards his unhelpful rifle.

Steev dives in and tries to staunch the bleeding!

I did stun damage instead of lethal, so it should go unconscious instead of dying, right?

Steev dives in and tries to staunch the bleeding!

I did stun damage instead of lethal, so it should go unconscious instead of dying, right?

Unfortunately, no. Only the last damage dealt matters for lethal vs non-lethal. However, that is why it is dying and not dead (GM fiat).

Steev tries to staunch the bleeding, but without training is not able to help! Currently, he has not done any harm, but...
Medicine is a trained only skill, so would require Aegis-9 or Fixit to attempt.

"Rest assured, Steev," Aegis-9 says as he kneels down to attend the creature (and suddenly remembering he has Medicine as a skill), "I will do whatever I can to ensure that this... unusual creature... does not expire on my watch. I suggest, however, that we acquire an adequate sedative in order to ensure that he does not pose further threat until he can be released."

Medicine: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Steev lets out a worried sigh and grins at Aegis-9. "Bonzer, mate! I hate to see the little sheila all out of sorts. Poor thing's just out of her element, and acting a bit grumpy!"

Having successfully incapacitated the feather stalker with minimal damage to the warehouse, the team then makes their way to the line for the new Strawberry Machine Cake album. The line goes on for blocks already, and is populated by folks exhibiting a wide variety of bright colors in their hair and outfits. The sounds of sugar-pop can be heard coming from a variety of devices, as everyone is excited for the new release!

You will have time to take 10 minutes to burn a resolve to heal stamina, but no time to rest to heal hit points.

Please describe what you do in line

Burning the resolve to heal stamina.

Spotting the lengthy line, Aegis-9 releases a mechanical sigh. "Patience is a virtue." the android recites as he quietly takes a place at the back of the line.

"But is it one we have to have? And will they have enough? What if we slip around back and find a clerk we could bribe?"