Game Master S's "Dead Suns" (Inactive)

Game Master Chris Marsh

Fat lotta good talking is likely to do now, Janzi snorts as he takes aim. Leave it to Brawniac in the scaly skin over there to talk with his dukes...

Janzi shoots at Red this time, seeing him start to partake in a circle to surround Dunk.
corona laser pistol, focus fire on Red: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
fire: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3) + 3 = 10

Janzi gives the natives further hope with his poor aim...

Round 3:
Booker: Go
Dunklezahn: Go
Janzi: Miss
Hostiles: TBD
R1G5: TBD
Gig: TBD
Hack-It: TBD

"Order of operations, folks," Booker comms through his headset. "You don't start a fight, then beg to talk it out."

A bullet snaps towards a red hostile, then the soldier reloads.

Sniper Rifle @ Red: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 12 - 2 = 14
Damage: 2d10 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (8, 4) + 8 + 3 = 23

Booker's shot goes wide.

Round 3:
Booker: Miss
Dunklezahn: Go
Janzi: Miss
Hostiles: TBD
R1G5: TBD
Gig: TBD
Hack-It: TBD

Dunklezahn ignores the chatter and closes with Red.

Curve Blade: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Slashing Damage: 1d10 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

Dunklezahn sneaks a hit through the native's defenses! The grunt of pain transcends language.

They continue to change their tactics to something new... Two of them advance from the platform edge, shooting at Janzi:

Yellow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 for DMG: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Green: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 MISS

The third and remaining holds his axe close and tries to shove Dunk!
Bullrush: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29 and the vesk goes nowhere, not one centimeter back!

Round 3:
Booker: Miss
Dunklezahn: Hit
Janzi: Miss
Hostiles: ATK
R1G5: Go
Gig: Go
Hack-It: Go

After taking down one, R1G5 runs behind the stack of crates, does a barrel roll, and takes a shot at Green.

Stealth vs DC 20 + CR: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (12) + 18 = 30 If successful, target is Flat-Footed (-2 AC) for R1G5' attack only.

Disintegrator Pistol: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 291d10 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 43d8 ⇒ (6, 2, 7) = 15 If the Stealth check was successful and the attack hits, target is Flat-Footed (-2 AC) until R1G5' next turn.

R1G5 drops another one. The humanoid spits blood, and seems to be breathing, barely. Regardless, he won't fight again if he lives.

Round 3:
Booker: Miss
Dunklezahn: Hit
Janzi: Miss
Hostiles: ATK
R1G5: Kill
Gig: Go
Hack-It: Go

"Order of operations?! That's your justification?"

Irritated, the Ysoki places a hand on Hum, filling the drone with an electrical charge. He then punches commands into his newly minted custom rig, sending instructions to Hum.

The rifle attachment swivels and takes aim before firing upon the native in yellow.

Attack w/Zero Rifle (Supercharge Weapon): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

The mechanic's heart isn't in it though, the command poorly calculated. "You're an evil bastard, Booker."

Hack-it's shot is indeed off target.

Round 3:
Booker: Miss
Dunklezahn: Hit
Janzi: Miss
Hostiles: ATK
R1G5: Kill
Gig: Go
Hack-It: Miss

Gig pulls out his Corona pistol and fires it at green,

Attack vs. EAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Damage: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3

Gig opts for the pistol, but these creatures are hard to hit.

Round 4:
Booker: Go
Dunklezahn: Go
Janzi: Go
Hostiles: TBD
R1G5: TBD
Gig: TBD
Hack-It: TBD

Booker bot:
I can prove my parentage beyond a shadow of a doubt, thankyouverymuch, the soldier snaps back at Hack-It as he continues to fire.

Sniper Rifle @ Red: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 12 - 2 = 14
Damage: 2d10 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (9, 3) + 8 + 3 = 23

...I'd pay good money to see that family tree, Janzi quips. I also notice you didn't dispute the "evil" part.

corona laser pistol, focus fire on Red: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
fire: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 1) + 3 = 5

Booker and Janzi spar more than they actually fight...

Round 4:
Booker: Miss
Dunklezahn: Go
Janzi: Miss
Hostiles: TBD
R1G5: TBD
Gig: TBD
Hack-It: TBD

Dunklezahn continues his assault on Red.

Curve Blade: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
Slashing Damage: 1d10 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

Dunk's swing hits hard. Fear transcends language, and Dunk knows he's got the psychological combat in hand.

All three of the remaining foes drop bows if they haven't. A trio of axes begin to hack at the vesk!

Red: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
Yellow: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
Green: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

The sounds of axes on armor is music to the soldier's ears...

Round 4:
Booker: Miss
Dunklezahn: Hit
Janzi: Miss
Hostiles: ATK
R1G5: Go
Gig: Go
Hack-It: Go

Round 5:
Booker: Go
Dunklezahn: Go
Janzi: Go
Hostiles: TBD
R1G5: TBD
Gig: TBD
Hack-It: TBD

"Would you two _actually_ start helping?" R1G5 lets out a sigh, runs around the crates and takes a shot at Red.

Stealth vs DC 20 + CR: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19 If successful, target is Flat-Footed (-2 AC) for R1G5' attack only.

Disintegrator Pistol: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 201d10 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 If the Stealth check was successful and the attack hits, target takes 3d8 ⇒ (2, 4, 7) = 13 additional damage is Flat-Footed (-2 AC) until R1G5' next turn.

R1G5 scores a simple hit on the alien, and nearly drops another. Nearly.

Round 4:
Booker: Miss
Dunklezahn: Hit
Janzi: Miss
Hostiles: ATK
R1G5: Hit
Gig: Go
Hack-It: Go

Round 5:
Booker: Go
Dunklezahn: Go
Janzi: Go
Hostiles: TBD
R1G5: TBD
Gig: TBD
Hack-It: TBD

Determined not to let down his friends (not to mention hurt his reputation), Gig takes his time to aim and fire another shot with his Corona Pistol. This time he shoots at red to see if he can take the alien down.

Corona Laser Pistol vs. EAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Damage: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

After shooting, he checks to see if his battery clip is pushed all the way in.

"You all were the ones that started shootin' at 'em," Booker complains. His rifle cracks twice.

Sniper Shot @ Red: 1d20 + 12 - 2 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 12 - 2 - 3 = 21
Damage: 2d10 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (8, 2) + 8 + 3 = 21

Sniper Shot @ Red: 1d20 + 12 - 2 - 3 ⇒ (1) + 12 - 2 - 3 = 8
Damage: 2d10 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (6, 4) + 8 + 3 = 21

Gig scores a grazing hit! It's actually almost enough to drop him.

Booker's shot however clearly is more than enough!

Round 4:
Hack-It: Go

Round 5:
Booker: Kill
Dunklezahn: Go
Janzi: Go
Hostiles: TBD
R1G5: TBD
Gig: TBD
Hack-It: TBD

"We shouldn't be shooting! That's the idiot part to all this!"

He then shoots at the nearest native.
Attack w/Corona Pistol: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Crit Fire Damage: 4d4 + 6 ⇒ (1, 4, 3, 3) + 6 = 17
Burn Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Attack w/Zero Rifle: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Hack-it scores a direct hit! The native catches fire! On yellow

Round 5:
Booker: Kill
Dunklezahn: Go
Janzi: Go
Hostiles: TBD
R1G5: TBD
Gig: TBD
Hack-It: TBD

Now's not the time to quibble about who shot who! Dunklezahn shouts as he swings his curve blade into Green.

Curve Blade: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 12 - 4 = 26
Slashing Damage: 1d10 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18

Curve Blade: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 12 - 4 = 19
Slashing Damage: 1d10 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

Dunk scores a pair of wicked hits. His respect for the locals grow as they don't seem to let pain and fear of death stop them.

Round 5:
Booker: Kill
Dunklezahn: Hits
Janzi: Go
Hostiles: TBD
R1G5: TBD
Gig: TBD
Hack-It: TBD

Oh, of course you would think that, considering you jumped in first!

corona laser pistol, focus fire on Yellow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
fire: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3) + 3 = 10

Janzi's aim isn't great. One of the defeated locals spits blood and groans on the landing pad. The others, still alive take a quick look. Perhaps this day doesn't end in death....

Yellow Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 but the moment for peace passes, since one of them is on fire. Burning: 1d6 ⇒ 4.

Green backs himself into cover to hack at Dunk: Axe: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 13 + 2 = 24 and connects for DMG: 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Round 5:
Booker: Kill
Dunklezahn: Hits
Janzi: Miss
Hostiles: Hit
R1G5: Go
Gig: Go
Hack-It: Go

Dunk's KAC is 26. That attack misses if it's with an axe.

Oops. I read the wrong one. Good thing, a solid hit.

R1G5 will move back around the crates and pop a shot at Yellow!

Stealth vs DC 20 + CR: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26 If successful, target is Flat-Footed (-2 AC) for R1G5' attack only.

Disintegrator Pistol: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 121d10 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 If the Stealth check was successful and the attack hits, target takes 3d8 ⇒ (1, 2, 3) = 6 additional damage is Flat-Footed (-2 AC) until R1G5' next turn.

They then look at the pistol with anger. "Really? Needs a new battery..."

Trying to get use to his new pistol, Gig takes a shot at Green.

Corona Laser Pistol vs. EAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Damage: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6

Gig finally hones in on his target! It's not a bad hit either. Unfortunately R1G5 struggles.

Round 5:
Booker: Kill
Dunklezahn: Hits
Janzi: Miss
Hostiles: Hit
R1G5: Miss
Gig: Hit
Hack-It: Go

Hack-It and Hum keep their weapons active...
On Yellow.
Attack w/Corona Pistol: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
Damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2) + 3 = 7
Attack w/Zero Rifle: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Hack-it and Hum both connect with the burning foe!

Round 6:
Booker: Go
Dunklezahn: Go
Janzi: Go
Hostiles: TBD
R1G5: TBD
Gig: TBD
Hack-It: TBD

Janzi is torn between trying to save the one still breathing and keeping the Vesk from being the meat in a native beatdown sandwich.

Great, now I'm hungry. Which means I have to help Dunk, or who else is gonna cook for us?

corona laser pistol, focus fire on Yellow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
fire: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 1) + 3 = 5

Booker has a clearer shot at the [color=green]southern[/color] alien, so he reloads and fires at that one.

Sniper Shot @ Green: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 26
Damage: 2d10 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (3, 7) + 8 + 3 = 21

Janzi continues to struggle while Booker drops the penultimate foe!

Round 6:
Booker: Kill
Dunklezahn: Go
Janzi: Miss
Hostiles: TBD
R1G5: TBD
Gig: TBD
Hack-It: TBD

Dunklezahn turns his attention to the lone opponent and tries to end the battle quickly.

Curve Blade: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 4 = 24
Slashing Damage: 1d10 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

Curve Blade: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 4 = 24
Slashing Damage: 1d10 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

And indeed, Dunk makes two quick strikes and the foe goes down!

Looking around, a couple might be savable. The burning one Dunk just dropped is not one of them.

For defeating the "welcoming committee" the team earns 4,800 XP.

Janzi drops his corona pistol, muttering under his breath as he races to the side of whichever is closest that might still be breathing.

I swear I don't know why I bother trying to talk to anyone with that scaly hulk and his trigger-happy android and pilot friends around...

Janzi will attempt to stabilize anyone who appears to still be breathing.

Janzi manages to stabilize two of the locals. Given a bit of help and about 10 minutes, you could probably get their language...

Definitely want to craft something better than what currently exists, or maybe create a hybrid magic/tech device. But for now...

Janzi is gentle with the natives, trying to engage them in conversation as he taps repeatedly on the tetrad certified translator, frequently showing frustration at its limitations. He repeatedly demonstrates that his touch is soothing and can heal a bit.

His first question is why the natives attacked them, conveniently ignoring Dunk's aggression. He follows up with names, ranks, serial numbers, and an extremely abbreviated and edited version of what brought them to Nejeor VI: following the walking dead and trying to keep them from destroying existence utterly.

Janzi will need to expend some resources to heal them up to speak spends about 10 minutes of going back and forth with no effect. He's about to give up and toss the translator out when a sentence hits his ears, "Istamak will stand strong against
you foul demons.”

Will spend resources, sure, just let me know what I need to spend and I'll mark it off.

Janzi is startled at the phrase. Istamak... he turns the word, which is undoubtedly a name, given the context, over in his head a bit.

We are not demons, he says slowly. Certainly not who you need to stand strong against. That would be the Corpse Fleet. He goes about the arduous process of trying to explain a host of undead spacefarer nihilists.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31 (if it's Bluff, subtract 4 from the result)

While Janzi does the talky-talk, Booker reloads his weapon, gives it a quick cleaning, and keeps a vigilant eye out for any unwelcome company.

The word corpse, and Janzi's demeanor are enough to change the climate of the conversation. Our people are known as kish and live in the surrounding city of 'Istamak.' We were recently attacked a group of strangers who wore bones and fought with fierce rage. They are also your enemy?”

For getting through to the Kish, and for learning to communicate, the party earns 1,600 XP.

They are, Janzi says firmly, and your enemy, and they enemy of all who breathe. He casts a sidelong eye at R1G5. Or ally with those who breathe.

Where did they go when you bested them?

"They flew away in their sky machine. We do not know to where."

The two look at each other, "Come. You have shown clemency. We will continue over a meal of food and drink. We also will introduce you to our leader as not a threat."

They seem to not show any grief over their fallen brethren.