Such a waste... James checks on the robots, quickly. The parts on the shelves will be useful.
As Eshenvral follows along at a respectable distance, he keeps on the look out for anything else of particular interest.
"If we cin patch one o' 'em up 'nough ta move, could be uh distraction if we need one."
The dwarf gives the old robots a quick once over, and then scans the parts to see if there's much chance.
Sharlavaka kept one eye on the robots, on the theory that he didn't want to get hit if one was just pretending.
Isis moves to room 16.
Isis has no problem opening the door; unfortunately she has walked into a trap. Even with a successful stealth check, the Azlanti behind the mining pulverizer knows someone just walked into the room, and he knows there are no other Azlanti left on the base.
Reflex Save.
Such a waste... James checks on the robots, quickly. The parts on the shelves will be useful.
The robots are pretty out of date and in bad shape; the parts, as well, are largely out of date, but you might find a market for some of them back on Zothune.
The dwarf gives the old robots a quick once over, and then scans the parts to see if there's much chance.
Engineering
Thallin and/or Joyride could probably get one functional if they wanted to, but it wouldn't function right.
Sharlavaka stands watchfully as Joyride examines the 'bots. Esh does sees the route that Isis has taken, when suddenly he hears a very rending and repeated mechanical SLAM SLAM SLAM noise.
Meanwhile aboard the ship, Otis, from the science station, calls over to Captain Tamrat in the pilot's seat.
"Ah, crap. Cap'n, we got company. Ship just popped into orbit. Looks like a troop carrier, configuration unknown. Good bet it's Azlanti."
"I'll let the crew know."
Tamrat radios down the the party, "We've got company coming in from orbit. There is a possibility that things will get ugly."
See Thallin's post on the Discussion page:
(dice)1d20+11(/dice) except replace the "(" with "[".
Isis Reflex save .
(dice)1d20+11(/dice) except replace the "(" with "[".
That's what I thought I was doing btw. Go fig.
The pulverizer is a sonic device that crushes rock but leaves most denser minerals intact. It's normally aimed downward in a plant (like the one in this room) where mining carts are pushed under the device. This Azlanti soldier, barricading himself in this room, moved the device to aim directly at the door.
The damage is sonic:
The elf, having now seen witness the trap sprung, rushes up ahead with the knowledge their cover has been blown. He doesn't try to go into the room himself, but he does try to pinpoint the location of anyone else inside.
Isis tries arc pistol and sneak attack: for electricity and for . Bleed for her debilitating trick.
"We should return to the ship and enegage. Or send the ship out of harm's way." Without a crew to man the guns she would be limited in her ability to fight back.
"She's up t'ere 'n' we're inna fi't, case ya miss'd 't. Not gonna git t'ere soon."
Thalin moves to support the fight. If he can engage, then he will . . ..
Six-Pack, go!
Round 1
Initiative Order: Bad guy, Sixpack/Joyride, Isis, Sharlavaka, Thallin, Esh.
Before Isis can duck for cover behind the doors, the pulse goes off again, requiring another Reflex Save.
Party may act. (since the party is clumped, no need to post in order).
Six-Pack pours on the turbo and scampers with nearly unbelievable speed towards Isis and into the room, if he can navigate the other team members.
He will seek out the bogie.
James monitors progress on his forearm screen.
Heading for the sound of the attacks.
He will seek out the bogie.James monitors progress on his forearm screen.
He can easily make the entire distance. If you want you can make an attack.
Isis easily ducks behind the door this time, avoiding all damage.
Heading for the sound of the attacks.
Thalin moves to support the fight. If he can engage, then he will.
Thallin takes a moment to get his bearings in the mining room, then spots the villain behind some storage bins. He'll be able to make his attack next round (it's a hit, I'll keep your numbers from this attack).
Six-Pack aims... and fires.
The heavy laser weapon popped above Sharlavaka's shoulder and aimed, the targeting system picking out the next victim.
Esh, instead of getting into the fight, recognizes that the alert of another ship entering orbit took some measure of priority. Much like he did before when establishing a link with their ship's controls, this time he tries to access and use their sensors.
Isis tries arc pistol and sneak attack: for electricity and for . Bleed for her debilitating trick.
Six-Pack aims... and fires.
[Dice=attack, semi-auto pistol - tactical]1d20+7
The Azlanti screams in pain as he is shot up by Sharlavaka and Six-Pack.
Esh finds himself out of range to connect to the ship's computers at the moment. He may choose another action if he wishes.
Meanwhile, on the ship, the captain is...?
Six-Pack aims... and fires.
Tamrat grumbles at the Azlanti ship and radios down to the party, "That ship is still coming. I could use a bit of advice as to how to engage. In truth I'm not entirely confident in my combat capabilities. I'm a hell of a face, but not the best shooter when it comes to the big guns."
Play to your strengths, Sir... find out why they're here, negotiate the safe return of their man.
Create the win-win. If all else fails, bluff! It's showtime.
James tries to breathe.
Esh, can we point that cannon skyward? Can we target a ship?
I'm a hell of a face, but not the best shooter when it comes to the big guns."[/b]
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Top of Round 2
Since Esh has not yet acted, he can move his action to top of round 2 and attempt to contact the ship's sensors remotely again, if he wishes.
As per usual, Sharlavaka approached the enemy soldier, continuing to fire. "Surrender now, or we will kill you."
Isis tries arc pistol and sneak attack again: for electricity and for . Bleed again for her debilitating trick.
Trying to properly contribute, Thalin tries to use the giant weapon as covering terrain.
The elf for the time being abandons his first plan. "We can always give it a shot."
He realizes half a second later how that could be interpreted as a pun, and cringes to himself even as he tries to establish some connection with the canon's console, if it's even possible.
as he tries to establish some connection with the canon's console, if it's even possible.
Computers = 34
Success! Esh can make contact with the rudimentary computer controlling the pulse cannon.
The Azlanti takes aim at Thalin, he having done the most damage so far.
vs. KAC
At this point, Thalin, Sharlavaka, and Isis' actions go off.
Joyride/Sixpack and the Captain may still act, and then that's it for round 2.
The drone takes aim once more and shoots.
James runs towards the action. Does parley ever come into your playbook, folks?
"I've got a connection." He informs Joyride. "And no, not typically."
Tamrat feels certain the enemy vessel has spotted the ship, but they're not making any moves to enter combat.