PbP Gameday VII; SFS 1-04: Cries from the Drift (Inactive)

Game Master Revvy Bitterleaf

As Vchk tries to crush what ever is wiggling inside the corpse with his gloved hand he quickly finds out that the flesh of the corpse has decayed further then it looks and some of the body is almost hollow inside, his entire hand sinks into the soggy rotten flesh and several large vicious burrowing larvae burst out from the corpse and start to crawl all over Vchk

Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6 and 2 con damage Reflex save DC 12 for half damage and negating the con damage

It actually explodes in a 10ft burst..not sure if anyone else would be caught in the burst as well. Chetna for sure not..and I'll give the rest the benefit of the doubt and being far enough away to avoid being sprayed with blood, flesh parts and burrowing worms

Luckily after the initial surprise (and not to mention painful entry) the larvae are rather easy to deal with and can be crushed before they have a chance to bury through Vchk's chitinous outer shell into his soft fleshy parts

Angrid trots in from the engine room.

"Sorry, thought I'd try to recouple some of the... What in the Abyss happened here?"

She'll try her best to help clean the Shirren before moving on to inspect the door.

Perception for Traps: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Navasi takes a step back when Vchk approaches to take a look at the corpse. With a small shrug, she gives her flame pistol a spin around her finger before returning it to the holster at her hip.

She is taken by surprise when larvae and chunks of decomposing flesh spray out around the shirren warrior. Once she regains a measure of composure, she moves forward to assist Vchk with dislodging the vile grubs.

Patting the shirren on the back, she moves to assist Angrid with her inspection.

Perception, Aid: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Vchk is a bit distracting as he rolls around on the floor trying to squish all the bugs, but you are pretty sure that the door leading further into the ship to what you assume will be the cockpit doesn't seem to be trapped, it is how ever closed, locked and out of power.

"And I thought it smelled bad... on the outside..."

Finding no way past the locked and currently powerless door to the bridge, Navasi makes her way back to the centre of the Mess. "Looks like we gotta find a different way," she announces.

"You okay?" she asks, turning to Vchk. "What now, V? Back to try that last door opposite the engine room?"

Walking outside to give Vchk a chance to recompose himself Navasi walks out of the room to the other door which opens without any problems

A ten-foot-wide communal shower stands along the south of this room. A rack of towels rests within reach, while a trio of sinks and toilet talls covers the rest of this room. A single door admits access to this washroom.
The ship’s lavatory is unremarkable apart, perhaps, from the washbasins built to accommodate four-armed kasathas. A large shower with four showerheads takes up most of the aft portion of the room.

While the room is free of threats, if you turns on the showers or sink, you make a gruesome discovery. Shortly after turning on the cleaning devices, the water turns from clear liquid to a deep crimson—the color of blood. This horrific scene lasts only for a few seconds before the water returns to its regular consistency.

{"See? Nothing to worry abou- OH MY GODS!"}

Reflex save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

It takes Vchk a while to crush all the biting larvae, and by the time he's finished, the shirren is breathing heavily. {"Alright - next time I'm gonna let you set it on fire. Far away from me."}

"Ya know? Horror vids were just never my thing. And now I'm living through one. Definitely takin' a break from this Starfinder thing for a while. At least with asteroid mining, you're train'd ahead of time. I ain't never remember a lecture by Arvin on the finer points of blood showers."

Angrid sets to the practical task of seeing how this plumbing is powered.

Upon seeing the washroom, Navasi thinks to take advantage and wash away some of the gore and grubs clinging to her. She starts to wash her hands and abruptly recoils as the water turns a deep crimson. Just as she thinks to call someone over, the water returns to its original clear state.

Navasi quickly turns off the tap, deciding a little spattering isn't so bad after all, and hurries over to the rack of towels. After drying her hands, she quickly searches the stacked towels, looking for anything hidden within.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

"You okay?" she asks, turning to Vchk. "What now, V? Back to try that last door opposite the engine room?"

{"Yes! Before something else bites me!"} catching his breath slightly, Vchk heads to the locked room, heavy weapon at the ready. {"Chetna? Didn't you pick up a keycard of some kind? I'll cover you if you open the door."}

Chetna looks thoroughly disgusted at the exploded body. "So, uhm, where there are larvae there are generally parents. We might want to keep an eye open."

Navasi finds nothing hidden in the towels, not even a bar of soap...you can't help but wonder what did these people use to clean themselves other then water?

Pondering this important question you move to the locked door with your newly acquired keycard to find out that it works, you unlock the door and push it open to see;

The signs of struggle are visible throughout this room. A single bed in the northwest corner of the chamber is torn, with its comforter halfway on the floor. A nearby bed table and desk are in similar disarray, covered with shattered glass and hunks of broken ceramics. A pool of blood covers the southern floor, adjacent to the chamber’s sole entry point.

These single-occupancy living quarters are in shambles following a desperate struggle that took place here. A lifeless kasatha in a suit of battle harness powered armor lies on the floor.
The armor glows with a barely visible force field that projects around the armor at a range of about one foot, and a cable on the floor leads from a starship battery pack (identical to those found in the engine room) to the base of the suit.

As Navasi enters the living quarters her eyes are drawn first to the signs of violence, then to the battery and along the power cable to the slightly shimmering sheen of the suit of armour.

"Wait! she exclaims suddenly. "Didn't one of the logs on that datapad mention the captain sacrificing herself to trap that changed kasatha in a suit's forcefield?"

She looks toward the battery. "But we need that power for the bridge door."

She tries to peer at the kasatha body without drawing too near.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

As Navasi looks at the body from a distance she sees exactly what it looks like...a corpse in a suit of battle armor glowing with a force field that is hooked up by cable to a battery.

Itch edges forward. "Yeah, I don't know that we want to release whatever is inside..." He looks around the room for other powered items that might help instead.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Itch can back-up Navasi's observations.

It's a motionless corpse is a suit of armor surrounded by a glowing force field hooked-up to a functioning battery powerful enough to power various ship systems (not necessary all at the same though).

It's a motionless corpse is a suit of armor...

Vchk has been pointing his gun at motionless things all day. I would hate to break his streak...

{"Either way, we need that battery, yes? Go ahead and disconnect it. If that corpse jumps up, I promise to shoot it very thoroughly."}

Vchk will ready an action to shoot the corpse (or anything that springs from the corpse) if it appears to be a threat.

Navasi walks over to the battery and bends down to pick up the cable in a hand (assuming it is insulated and safe to do so). I suppose there's no other choice.

She glances dubiously at the armoured corpse before turning to face Vchk. "Ready when you are, boss. On three..."

"Batons ready, if you have them." If no one tries to stop her, when Vchk indicates his readiness, she begins the count. "One... two... THREE!" and pulls the cable free from the battery.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Chetna readies her holographic projector.

Readied action to activate my holographic projector (mirror image)

Chetna doesn't see anything not already seen.

On the count of 3 Navasi unplugs the battery from the power armor while Vchk trains his heavy blaster to provide some cover

As soon as the battery becomes unplugged the force field goes down and from inside the corpse inside the armored suit another creature emerges, gliding through the suit of armor as if it's only a hologram

Init Angrid: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (15) - 3 = 12
Init Chetan: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Init Itch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Init Navasi: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Init Vchk: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Init Enemy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Moved Navasi next to the corpse, otherwise you are too far away to unplug the battery. I've moved some other people to inside the room..otherwise making perception checks and aiming your gun at the thing make no sense.

As the what looks like an rotting kashata phases through the suit of battle armor it rakes one of it's claws at Navasi
To hit flatfooted KAC Navasi: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
S damage if hit: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
The claws rip into Navasi and tear a nice gash not only through her armor but also through the flesh underneath Hit due to being flatfooted
At the same time you feel your head go whoosy a little bit
DC 12 will save for everyone vs confusion

In a knee twitching reaction Vchk fire a round into the thing doing minimal damage while there are suddenly more of Chetna

1d4 ⇒ 2

init
You guys (and a DC 12 will save vs confusion from everyone..if you fail, you do random stuff as per confusion)
D% BEHAVIOR
1–25 Act normally.
26–50 Do nothing but babble incoherently.
51–75 Deal 1d8 + Str modifier damage to self with item in hand.
76–100 Attack nearest creature.
Enemy

Damage enemy: 1
Navasi: 8

Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15 (+2 if it's a spell or SLA)

"Surprise, surprise. Alright ya nasty, time to go back to sleep."

Angrid moves up 20 feet, drawing her Force Baton as she does so, and activates Combat Tracking on the... Whatever it is.

Thanks for updating position. For some reason I sometimes forget to do so when making posts from my phone.

Will vs Confusion, DC12: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Navasi clutches at her side where the changed kasatha struck her. Stepping back to put the wall at her back (Guarded step) and open a line of fire for her crew, she draws her dueling sword and readies to defend herself.

Position updated. And I even managed to do so while using my phone! :p

Angrid moves up, drawing her Force Baton as she does so, and activates Combat Tracking on the... Whatever it is.

Navasi clutches at her side where the changed kasatha struck her. Stepping back to put the wall at her back and open a line of fire for her crew, she draws her dueling sword and readies to defend herself.

init
Chetna, Vchk, Itch (Still need a DC 12 will save from all 3 vs confusion
Enemy

D% BEHAVIOR
1–25 Act normally.
26–50 Do nothing but babble incoherently.
51–75 Deal 1d8 + Str modifier damage to self with item in hand.
76–100 Attack nearest creature.
Enemy

Damage enemy: 1
Navasi: 8

Will Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Confusion: 1d100 ⇒ 83 Oh...

Itch stares at the undead rising through the suit with wide eyes. He panics and turns toward Vchk for help. Unfortunately, the yoski's finger is still on the trigger of his pistol and in his nervousness, he fires on the Shirren.

KAC Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Vchk shakes his head, clearing the fog of confusion that threatened to settle when the apparition emerged from the corpse. He raises the weapon to fire again and...

Unfortunately, the yoski's finger is still on the trigger of his pistol and in his nervousness, he fires on the Shirren.

PING! The bullet ricochets off Vchk's thick armor plating, which causes the shirren to jump in alarm. {"Dude! Not cool!"}

Dropping the machine gun, Vchk draws a force baton as he closes with the ghost, trying to put himself between the creature and the injured Navasi.

{"How do you like this, ghost-jerk!?"}

Attack vs. KAC w/ Force Baton: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Force Baton Damage (B): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Vchk dropped his machine gun right inside the door to this room, if that comes up. During this turn, Vchk will burn his reaction to use the Bodyguard feat (targeting either Navasi or Angrid) instead of taking an AoO.

Will Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Number of Holographic Images: 1d4 ⇒ 4

All of the Chetnas hold their arc-pistols aloft waiting for a clean shot at the creature.

Holding action for a clean shot.

@Chetna; I feel like I should point out that holding isn't a game term (at least not one I know)..you could delay, which in this case means you don't get an action this turn since after this the enemy is and you would get an action again..or you could ready an attack to trigger for when you get a clear line of fire (in which case I prefer you include a spoiler block with your attacks to hit and damage so we can include it when/if it triggers)..but unless you are trying to conserve ammo, there's not much of a downside to just taking the shot. You can't shoot an ally in the back so they just provide some cover.

Itch stares at the undead rising through the suit with wide eyes. He panics and turns toward Vchk for help. Unfortunately, the yoski's finger is still on the trigger of his pistol and in his nervousness, he fires on the Shirren.

PING! The bullet ricochets off Vchk's thick armor plating, which causes the shirren to jump in alarm.
Dropping the machine gun, Vchk draws a force baton as he closes with the ghost, trying to put himself between the creature and the injured Navasi.

Chetna waits for a clear opening to shoot.

The rotting 4-armed monster decides to go for it's closest target..maybe sensing the force baton in Vchk's hand? and slices it's claw at Vchk
to hit KAC Vchk: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
S damage if hit: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Ripping it's half solid claw deep into Vchk soft flesh and twisting it around inside

init
You guys (Itch is still confused this round)
Enemy

Damage enemy: 1
Navasi: 8
Vchk: 6

Damage enemy: 1

Did Vchk's attack with the force baton connect?

Wheezing as the spectral creature rips into his soft inner bits, Vchk staggers off to the side, trying to protect his body while he strikes forth once more with the force baton.

Taking a guarded step towards port and then fighting defensively with my standard action (+2 AC); Vchk will once again use his reaction to play bodyguard if the opportunity shows itself.

Attack vs. KAC w/ Force Baton (- Fighting Defensively): 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 2 - 4 = -1

Revvy Bitterleaf wrote:

Damage enemy: 1

Did Vchk's attack with the force baton connect?

My apologies, it totally connected and seemed to have a decent enough impact behind it to send a shock through the creature..I just forgot about it for some reason

Damage enemy: 4
Navasi: 8
Vchk: 6

"Don't hold back, now. Hit it with everything we have!" Navasi bellows and draws her semi-auto pistol in her off hand.

Get 'Em on the creature - Navasi and her allies gain a +1 morale bonus to attack rolls against that foe until the end of her next turn.

I guess, even though I'm using Strength to-hit with the baton, it's still half damage because it's an Operative weapon? That kinda blows =P

Angrid moves in soon as the Shirren gives way (move action, guarded step).

"Sorry fer gettin' the way of yer shots. Figured I'd let it claw at me fer a bit."

Baton, Tracking, Get 'em: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 14 vs KAC
Bludgeoning Force Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Confusion: 1d100 ⇒ 94

"It's a ghost!" Itch yells at Navasi. His finger is still on the trigger and he discharges another bullet, this time at the woman.

KAC Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Chetna holsters her pistol and rushes forward drawing her blade.

Two actions.

I guess, even though I'm using Strength to-hit with the baton, it's still half damage because it's an Operative weapon? That kinda blows =P

As far as I know that's only for the bonus from specialization and not your strength bonus to damage..other then that you can use dex instead of str for your to hit

After delivering a hit himself and getting slashes in return Vchk staggers off to the side, trying to protect his body while he strikes forth once more with the force baton. But he turned away too much and his attack only hits some nearby air.

Navasi bellows some advice and draws her semi-auto pistol in her off hand.

Angrid moves in soon as the Shirren gives way and swings her force baton. The baton seems to connect with something solid but is deflected upwards and away without causing damage
Doesn't hit KAC

Itch yells at Navasi. His finger is still on the trigger and he discharges another bullet, this time at the woman. Luckily his fired bullet bounces of Navasi's armor without going through.

Chetna holsters her pistol and rushes forward drawing her blade.

The what ever rotting see through thing swipes a claw at Angrid while Vchk jumps in front of the drawrf
To hit KAC Angrid: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
S damage if hit: 1d5 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
The wel aimed slash bypasses Vchk completely and rips into Angrid tearing out some small pieces of flesh and a bit of blood as it emerges from inside the dwarfs body.

init
You guys No one is effected by confusion at this point
Enemy

Damage
enemy: 4
Navasi: 8
Vchk: 6
Angrid: 10

After several seconds of panic, Itch refocuses on the threat. He moves to take advantage of the ghost's body language. He sees that it doesn't believe the yoski is a threat.

Sense Motive (vs. DC20+CR): 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 4 = 27

KAC Attack vs flat footed (cover): 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 3 - 4 = 16
Trick attack damage: 1d6 + 1d4 ⇒ (5) + (1) = 6

Vchk continues to take measured strikes against the creature, trying to keep his insides, well, inside.

Standard action to fight defensively (+2 AC), using reaction to bodyguard if applicable.

Attack vs. KAC w/ Force Baton (- Fighting Defensively): 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 3 - 4 = 18
Force Baton Damage (B): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

"Keep it up, everyone!" (Move action) Get 'Em on the creature again - everyone gets +1 to attack rolls against it.

"That's it, Angrid! Showin' us that legendary dwarven toughness." (Standard action) Inspiring Boost - +10 SP

Chetna tries to stab at the zombie hoping her multiple images confuses it.

Trick Attack (bluff): 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 4 = 34
Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Trick Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Angrid doubles over as the thing rips at her very soul.

"Grrr yaaaah didn't expect that," she says with a deep exhale.

When Navasi speaks, her words make Angrid blush.

"Always tryin' ta make my parents proud..."

Baton, Tracking, Get 'em: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 19 vs KAC
Bludgeoning Force Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

"...just wish I could do it with a bigger stick."

After several seconds of panic, Itch refocuses on the threat. He moves to take advantage of the ghost's body language. He sees that it doesn't believe the yoski is a threat. His shot manages to hit in what looks like a weak spot but the solid bullet just seems to fly through and not even leaving a hole all though it seems to have causes some discomfort.
Half damage

Vchk continues to take measured strikes against the creature, trying to keep his insides, well, inside. His strike vibrates through the creature having more of an impact then Itch's bullet

Navasi keeps everyone focused on the fight.

Chetna tries to stab at the zombie hoping her multiple images confuses it. The knife has no trouble finding something to hit..but it just slices through unhindered..almost no resistance and no fleshy things to cut loose
half damage

Angrid slams into the ...thing and delivers a solid hit.

In return the things snarls and makes a tearing motion towards 1d2 ⇒ 1Vchk
to hit KAC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
S damage if hit: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
but the defensive fighting style keeps the Shirren safe from this attack

init
You guys
Enemy

Damage
enemy: 18
Navasi: 8
Vchk: 6
Angrid: 0

Deflecting the creature's deadly attack with a heavy armor plate, Vchk continues to cautiously strike with the humming force baton.

Attack vs. KAC w/ Force Baton (- Fighting Defensively): 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 3 - 4 = 4

Same deal as before - fighting defensively into Bodyguard.

"Say, umm, anyone know if just beatin' this thing is all we need to do? I mean..."

Baton, Tracking, Get 'em: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 4 vs KAC
Bludgeoning Force Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Baton, Tracking, Get 'em: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 7 vs KAC
Bludgeoning Force Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

"...it works on asteroids. Not sure if gaseous Kasathas are enough tha same."

Itch watches the ghost more, trying to sense its motivation and cut it off with a well-timed shot.

Sense Motive vs DC20+CR: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 4 = 15

Attack vs flatfooted: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Trick attack: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Trick Attack (bluff): 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 4 = 23
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Trick Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Chetna is thrown off balance by the lack of resistance and botches her follow-up attack.

Deflecting the creature's deadly attack with a heavy armor plate, Vchk continues to cautiously strike with the humming force baton..but his attack is more meant as a distraction then anything else.

Angrid swings twice both swings make a nice whoosing sound as she twirls her baton in the air.

Itch watches the ghost more, trying to sense its motivation and has no idea what is going on behind that rotten face but does manage to to fire off with a well-timed shot which doesn't do a whole in terms of impact.

Chetna is thrown off balance by the lack of resistance and botches her follow-up attack

Navasi inspires everyone to keep trying to hit the thing
NPC-ing in a get ém and an attack
to hit: 1d20 ⇒ 16
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
And shows everyone how it's done.

The dead Kashata slashes at Vchk again
to hit KAC Vchk: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
S damage if hit: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
and scraps it's claws across Vchk's armor without tearing through as Vchk turns at the last second

init
You guys
enemy

Damage
enemy: 21
Navasi: 8
Vchk: 6
Angrid: 0

Fighting defensively just saved my bug butt there. Gonna rinse'n'repeat (fighting defensively into Bodyguard), assuming Navasi keeps up using Get 'Em.

{"Why won't you di-, I mean, stay dead?!"}

Attack vs. KAC w/ Force Baton (+ Get 'Em, - Fighting Defensively): 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 19
Force Baton Damage (B): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Itch continues to try and read the intentions of the ghost to help him fire at the most opportune time.

Sense Motive vs DC20+CR: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 4 = 21

Attack (GE): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Trick Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2