Obozaya-bot fires the forward particle beam using the computer assist at the goblin junker directly in front of you.
Iseph pilots around the goblin fighters, escaping the range of the lasers at either end of their ships. However, a turret on each of the ships spins and a hatch opens. An indescribable variety of debris is forcefully released from the hatch and peppers your forward shields. You're fairly certain that at least one goblin bounced off of your shields along with the debris.
Obozaya opens fire and burns through the starboard shield on the nearest junker, damaging its targeting system and power core.
Engineer's Rolls
"Shields diminished! I'll see what I can do!"
Quig tries to divert power as best he can, and manages to get some of it.
"What the hell?" Iseph asks at the strange goblin tactic. He pushes a few buttons on the controls as he figures what to do next.
Keskodai takes the role of secondary gunner and fires at the vessel.
Ranged attack
"Wait up Keskodai!" Raia calls out as she follows him to the gunnery station. "I'll take this side, you take that one!" she says as she pulls up the targeting for one of the smaller guns.
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+6 to shooting, +15 to computers
Obo growls happily as her previous shot hits. She fires again hoping to incapacitate the ship.
Gunner’s Attack
The faster and more maneuverable fighters quickly swarm around the larger Pegasus-class ship. Iseph has his work cut out for him. How will he handle this situation?
Iseph attempts to fly by the goblin ship infront of them but misjudges the cone of their weapons, not letting themself get hung up on the mistake they circle back around behind the goblins hoping for a good couple shots in return.
Iseph pulls out a clutch maneuver and evades the fighter's fire as he streaks past the goblin ship. Keskodai fires the particle beam cannon on the turret at the junker's damaged and defenseless starboard side.
The goblin fighter explodes as your starship circles around. Obozaya fires the forward particle cannon but misses his target. Raia finds no targets in range of either the port or starboard weapons. A light laser cannon fires into the forward shield, grazing it. Then the other goblin junker turns its turret and releases another forced explosion of twisted metal, rusty tools, dead batteries, and a crate of rotten fruit. This debris flies just past your port, the goblin pilot firing too hastily due to his fear of Navasi's crew.
To add insult to injury, a tractor beam suddenly locks onto your ship.
"Hold on tight everyone, I'm going to try and get us out of this!" Iseph says over coms, trying hard not to to feel smug about the flyby they performed. "Good shot by the way Kesko!"
Engineer's Rolls
"Blasted thing!"
Quig continues to divert to shields but the ship just isn't having it.
Obozaya bears her teeth at the pile of junk flying past her view port.
She focuses on the closest target and fires
DAMN THESE CONTROLS
Maybe this time I'll get a chance! Determined to be useful, Raia stands ever ready at her gunnery controls. "Keep it up everyone, we got one!" she calls through the comm.
Gunnery attack
Kesko give out a squeal as he sees the enemy ship explode. He squints and fires at the next vessel.
One of the remaining goblin fighters begins to circle around behind the larger ship.
Seeing one of the goblin fighters circle around behind, Iseph continues forward and around the remaining fighter, hoping the others can shoot it down while.
The second goblin fighter loops around and fires its forward cannon at the ship, but it passes harmlessly over the starboard wing. The other fighter fires as well. The laser is on target but dissipates across the starboard shields . Obozaya, Kesdokai, and Raia try to blow the closest goblin fighter out of the sky, but the tiny craft pitches and yaws, making it a difficult target to hit. Raia scores a lucky shot against the forward shields with the starboard laser cannon, burning through the goblin's forward shield but causing no structural damage.
The tractor beam locks back onto your ship.
The goblin song pauses as the two pilots chatter at each other in their native language. Then they start the annoying song again, but by now you've gotten used to it.
"You're an idiot! They'll blast you to bits with their big gun!"
"No, you're an idiot!"
"I know you are but what am I?"
"Shut up and kill them! Take their stuff!"
Engineer's Rolls
"Will try to power these shield up again! We seem to be holding on just fine."
Iseph continues proving they're an ace pilot as the tractor beam fails to pull the ship in once again.
Kesko fires another blast out of her weapon, trying to finish off another group of goblins.
Attack
"I hit him!" Raia exclaims, eager for more success with her team. "We've got them now!"
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Obo roars as she sees her attack make solid contact.
Gunnery Check = 1d20 + the gunner’s base attack bonus or the gunner’s ranks in the Piloting skill + the gunner’s Dexterity modifier + bonuses from computer systems + bonuses from the captain and science officers + range penalty
Quig demonstrates his mastery of engineering as he increases the shield output enough to keep up with the incoming damage, leaving the hull unscathed. Iseph expertly breaks free of the tractor beam.
As the two goblin fighters try to swoop into your ship's rear arc, Iseph...
Helm Phase
...steers hard to starboard and circles back around the two goblin ships hoping their crewmates can take advantage of the positioning.
The two goblin fighters exchange fire with the larger vessel, much to one of the fighter's dismay as the particle beams tear through the port shield and several important, if jury-rigged, systems while it fires erratically into space. The other goblin ship simply vomits more debris, which bounces off of your forward shields, draining them noticeably but leaving them intact. Raia has trouble aiming the starboard laser cannons.
Starship Combat Round 5!
Engineer's Rolls
"Keeping those shields up! Don't want to dip into actual ship damage... that takes too long to repair!"
Kesko lines up the goblin ship and fires yet another blast.
Attack
That doesn't include range penalties or bonuses from the ship or from Engineering.
Focus Raia, focus! Peace can't always be found, sometimes fighting is the only way. As much as I hate to admit it... She pushes the comm button. "Nice work Quig, shields are better than the hull!" Then she lines up another shot, should the opportunity arise.
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Iseph continues to maneuver as best they can, though the goblins seem to be catching on to their tactics.
Iseph decides to try a somewhat risky move and steers in between the two goblin ships, hoping the close proximity allows for a good shot on either side of the ship and protects the forward shields from more damage.
Obo tracks the goblin fighters in her turret and lets loose another shot.
The other goblin fighter zips away and fires its rear laser cannon, protecting its defenseless fore. The forward shields on the Pegasus-class ship rise under Quig's care and then fade under the laser assault , and the starboard shields absorb the impact of dozens of bits of metal, stone, and one stuffed goblin doll . Keskodai, inspired by Navasi's encouragement, burns through the distant fighter's aft shields and grazes the hull. There is a sudden explosion as Obozaya and Raia fire through the closer fighter's shields and destroy something critical.
Then the tractor beam locks on again.
Starship Combat Round 6!
One more to go. Lets finish this.