[SFS-Outpost] SFS103 Yesteryear's Truth (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

Kaylee lets out a triumphant yell when the platform gets hit and the drones stop moving! "Woo hoo! Great shooting! Great engineering! Great job everyone! *That* was awesome!!"

She'll bring the Sunrise Maiden past slowly so we can examine it a bit though before heading to the planet.

Engineering: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

Once everyone is ready she'll bring the ship down to land and make sure her anti-radiation clothing is on over top of her second skin armor. She'll lock her helmet into the armor's neck-seals and holster her tactical pistol while carrying her pulsecaster rifle, heading out in the middle of the team still bouncing with adrenaline from the starship fight!

Breq follows the bouncy pilot out the bay doors, eyes alert. This planet may not be aware of planetary law. This could be a dangerous land for those still subject to such laws. Breq checks the seal on her armor and feels for her weapons. Good thing I purchased the Tac-lash. No need to kill ignorant savages simply because they are not a part of the Pact Worlds yet.

"How about, 'Great Leadership, Captain'. 'Why yes, Kaylee, it was great leadership, just like Captain Flash in one of his more sober moments, thank you very much.' 'Oh ho ho ho, Mustachio, you are ever so handsome and witty.' 'Yes, yes, I am, Kalyee.'"

Mustachio continues his dual-sided conversation as he shoulders his hunting rifle and steps out of the ship behind Breq.

"AHA!" Julakesh exclaims, pumping her fist into the air. "GLORY TO OUR NAMES!!! TO THE VICTORS GO THE SPOILS!!!"

After much grandstanding, congratulations, and proclamations of her superiority, Julakesh returns to her station and examines the planet.

"Radiation?" she confirms. It was one of the only four syllable words she knew.... And she knew it was dangerous. She ensures her armour's radiation protections are active as the ship makes ready to land.

Upon landing, Julakesh is one of the first off the ship. She snatches the glowing ball orbiting her head out of the air, which causes her fists to glow brightly. She punches her fists together, then looks around, wary of (and hoping for) violent and dangerous life-forms to combat!

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Great job team, we really...blew them away

Choppy runs after the rest of the team, ensuring his armor is all sealed up. Fearing the silent killer...radiation. Hoisting up his artillery laser he takes a breathe and walks forward.

GM, do you have a space Vesk icon I could use?

Julakesh cocks her head to the side at Choppy's words. She pauses, and clearly is thinking very hard. Suddenly she bursts out laughing.

"A-HAH! A-HAH! THAT IS FUNNY BECAUSE WE BLEW THEM UP! A-HAH! I LOVE JOKES ABOUT DEATH AND VIOLENCE!" She claps Choppy on the back hard. "Your words amuse me!"

@Choppy: too good of an opporunity to pass up. Space Vesk, Ho!

Kaylee moves the Maiden past the inert drones, and manages to dock onto one of them, and salvage the ancient tracking system that the drone used. They're more than antiques, and contain some sophisticated algorithms, that may prove useful to the society.

The vessel settles down on the surface, and RZMR comment >Local weather: Hot. Clear sky. Wear sunscreen.<

Outside the starfinders find a barren desert, with patches of sand alternating with rocky outcroppings. Best walk without a rhythm.

After a while, a strange, mutated creature, the head of a lion, but body covered in scales, appears, looking for an easy snack.

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Breq
Choppy the space Vesk
Chk'tarish
Kaylee
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Desert Creature
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Mustachio

GM, how did you want us to handle non space combat? The normal way of just waiting for the person in front of us to do their thing?

If your name is bold, you can act, no need to wait - I handle everybody at the same time. The turn order only matters in life-or-death situations.

Also, what orientation is the ship? Like where would we exit from around the red marked rectangle?

Kaylee calls out "look out! Scaly lion creature thing!"

She grabs her personal comm unit and seems to be taking a selfie, but instead of a photo, a force field suddenly shimmers into being around her, just an inch or so around her body. She then raises her pulsecaster rifle to sight in on the creature.

Standard action energy shield move action combat tracking

Chk'tarlsh cheers as the platform falls, applauding everyone's efforts over the comm. Leaning back in the gunner's chair, he enjoys the view from the turret as Kaylee brings them up-close-and-personal with the platform and drones.

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As they begin their descent to the planet's surface, Chk'tarlsh dons his armour and readies his equipment. Adjusting the position of the dark overlapping plates, he stands, places his helmet over his head and checks the seals.

Face hidden behind his helm, he readies his hammer in one hand and his pistol in the other, and makes his way from the ship to the edge of the plateau. Looking around he takes in the scene.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Breq looks at the incoming beast skeptically. Looks non-intelligent. Best be sure. She pulls out her new pistol and slowly brings it up towards the attacker. "Hello! Welcome to the Pact Worlds! We are here to welcome you! Stop! Wait! "

Choppy walks forward 15ft and notices the monster charging forward.

incoming hostile

Artillery Lazer vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 3

Assume you've already left the ship, and you're free to move. The red rectangle is simply there to mark starting position.

The desert creature responds to Breq's hail with a threatening Raawwwr and moves in. Kaylee raises her rifle, and Breq fires a shot at the weird creature. Chk'tarish moves around, and Choppy fires a shot, hitting the sand to briefly obscure the view.

Unfazed, the creature moves in and opens it mouth again. This time, the roar is even louder, shaking the Starfinders to the bone

DC 12 Will save or be shaken for 1d4 ⇒ 3 rounds

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Mustachio
Breq
Choppy the space Vesk
Chk'tarish
Kaylee
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Desert Creature (2)
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You skipped me! Haha.

Initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 2 Rolling my own. I realized I hadn't added my initiative to your quick post, but have done so now.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Round 1:
Seeing the fierce monster approaching, Julakesh roars in excitement! "Yes! TO BATTLE!"

Gaining 1 photon Attunement.

She hurries closer to the rocky outcropping's edge and leaps off, drawing a gun as she goes and landing on the ledge below.

Athletics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Then she fires a shot at the beast.

Attack vs. EAC: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
Fire Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

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Round 2

Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Gaining 1 photon attunement for a total of 2.

Julakesh roars back at the beast!! Then she raises her gun and fires another shot at the monster.

Attack vs. EAC: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Fire Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

"BRING YOUR FACE TO MY FISTS CAT!"

Breq takes a few steps to the side and aims her pistol again. This is the fodder those Vast Adventure movies feed on. Not all aliens are unintelligent beasts! I think...

Pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Laser dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Don't be the Green Sniper, don't be the Green Sniper.

With an internal warning about not acting like his most ignominious role, Mustachio moves and fires his hunting rifle. He feels quite rusty; it's been a couple of months since his last Starfinder assignment.

Hunting Rifle w/ damage: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 131d8 ⇒ 5

Keep it down big guy, we're not trying to alert everyone we're here

Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Ahh so loud, what did you guys say?

Artillery Lazer vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 3 - 2 = 16
DMG: 1d10 ⇒ 8

Will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Seeing the beast closing on their position, Chk'tarlsh follows Julakesh's lead, dropping from the outcropping to land beside her.

Athletics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Now within range, he opens fire on the hostile creature with his pistol.

Tactical semi-auto pistol: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Piercing Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

will save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Shoot, forgot this earlier. I'm shaken for three rounds, so my previous to hit roll was actually a 12.

Will save: 1d20 ⇒ 16

"Yea, you picked the wrong crew to mess with!" she shouts while firing, super pumped up by Julakesh's challenge!

Kaylee steels herself against the roar and moves up behind her friend Julakesh, staying on the raised plateau and taking aim with her pulsecaster now that her combat tracking is enabled on the thing!

Pulsecaster rifle attack!: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 1 = 18 (combat tracking)
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2 (nonlethal electricity)

Julakesh fires at the beast, causing a black scorch on its scales. Breq's shots comes close as the roaring creature approaches, while Mustachio inadvertently pretends to be the green sniper and misses.

Choppy and Chk'tarish have straighter shots, and land two hits. Kaylee adds her shot, trying to stun the animal.

The sand cat brings its face to Julakesh's fist, and bites at them

Bite, Jula: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 151d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

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Mustachio
Breq
Choppy the space Vesk
Chk'tarish
Kaylee
Julakesh the land Vesk
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Desert Creature (17)
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Chk'tarlsh skirts warily around the beast, keeping clear of its deadly claws and fangs. I will try to distract the beast, he sends telepathically to Julakesh.

Reaching a position opposite the vesk warrior (not quite enough to get in flanking position), he launches forward, swinging his hammer at the creature.

Assault hammer: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

"It is huge! And scary! Get it!" Mustachio continues to shoot.

Enacting the Get Em ability, giving all +1 to hit for the next round.

Hunting Rifle w/ damage: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 1 = 171d8 ⇒ 4

Breq runs alongside Chk'tarlsh, dropping her pistol into the sand. Sorry, you're not as fun. Don't worry, I'll be back for you. She draws a dagger and sizes up the creature. Neck moving down, shoulders turning South East, haunches tightening - waiting to jump - jugular will be available in 3-2-1... The android lashes out with the knife, aiming for a weak spot.

Survival Knife, vs KAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Trick Attack (DC 20+CR): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Knife dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Trick dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 1 If the monster is CR 1, he takes this extra 1 damage.

Maximum photon attunement.

Julakesh roars with excitement, apparently uncaring that the big cat bit her so hard. She pulls back her glowing fist and punches the cat righ in the jaw, causing the light to surge brighter.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Kaylee gasps as the thing hits Julakesh, gritting her teeth and leaning forward from the ledge she's on trying a full attack!

Pulsecaster Attack 1!: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 5
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3 nonlethal electricity
Pulsecaster Attack 1!: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 7
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5 nonlethal electricity

sad face :(

"Choppy, don't just sit there! Do something, man! Get 'em!"

Sorry guys I was under the impression we're just playing on the weekday

I'm not feeling so hot guys, still got a ringing in my ear

Artillery Lazer vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 3 - 2 = 13
DMG: 1d10 ⇒ 9

Chk'tarish brings his hammer to the creature, which is quite effective on the sandy scales. Mustachio shoots the desert monster, while Breq confuses it with a moves, dealing a good stab. Jula punches it squarely on the jaw wile Kaylee fires off two warning shots. Choppy almost brings the creature creature, but his shot just barely misses.

Bite, Chk'tarish: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 131d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

The creature is bleeding, and in a frenzy, it snaps at Chk'tarish, who manages to avoid the hit.

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Mustachio
Breq
Choppy the space Vesk
Chk'tarish
Kaylee
Julakesh the land Vesk
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Desert Creature (35)
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Ahh now its in my other ear, darn creature making so much noise

Artillery Lazer vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 - 2 = 11
DMG: 1d10 ⇒ 7

this guy's throwing me off my game
Choppy shake's his head back and forth to somehow refresh himself.

Breq moves over, opposite Julakesh. Movement erratic, veins difficult to track. More analysis necessary. The android attempts to follow the creature's movements, confused. "I can't track it! Julakesh, have you any luck? " Then the lawyer strikes, dagger moving quickly.

Survival Knife, vs KAC: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 2 = 24
Trick Attack (DC 20+CR): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 If it's CR -7... lol.
Knife dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Chk'tarlsh ducks to his right, easily evading the gnashing teeth of the enraged beast. Given the creature's size, he knows that it will pack a punch if it manages to land a blow, so figures it best to end this fight before it finds its luck. He launches two quick strikes of his hammer;

Full attack
Assault hammer, 1st att: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (10) - 1 = 9
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Assault hammer, 2nd att: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Mustachio keeps screaming at everyone to 'Get Em, and he fires again.

Hunting Rifle w/ damage: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 1 = 201d8 ⇒ 7

Julakesh lets out a mad roar of laughter as she shifts her position. "I've more than luck, Breq!"

Pulling back her right fist she springs into action, delivering a leaping uppercut to the space-cats chin.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 8
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Missing completely!

Julakesh's eyes widen in surprise. Quickly, her surprise morphs into joy. "Yes! A fierce opponent! OUR BATTLE WILL BE LEGEND!"

Taking a guarded step south and then attacking.

FYI team: If this cat's still standing, do not come within 10 feet of the space one below where Julakesh is currently standing. You will get burnt. Thanks!

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

Recognising the note panic beneath Mustachio's cries, Chk'tarlsh, mandibles clicking, attempts to reassure him over the comm, "Dohn't worry, khlever Captain. We have thish one ssurrouhnded; it ish jusst a matter of time."

Breq deals a deep gash in the faltering creature when the green sniper strikes true! He shoots the desert between the eyes, and it slumps to the ground.

Combat over!

There's an immediate stir in the sands. Several bug-like creature, wielding some kind of antiquated, arquebus-style rifles, emerge from the sands, making clicking and chirping sounds See handouts

Chk'tarlsh crosses his arms before his chest, wrist pressed to wrist, in a sign of respect for their vanquished foe.

Sensing the vibration of movement beneath the desert sands, he turns, pistol and hammer at the ready as the bug-creatures emerge. Regarding them warily, he attempts to hail them in Shirren.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Sense motive: 1d20 ⇒ 13

"Oh! How cute!!!" Kaylee almost drops her rifle as she slings it and squats down a bit trying to imitate their clicking in a friendly way!

Then she remembers something!

whispering back "who's got that translating thingiee Fitch gave us?? I wanna talk to these cute little guys!"

Julakesh roars in triumph as the beast falls to the ground. "A-HAH! VICTORY IS OURS! GLORY TO OUR ANCESTORS!"

She examines the body of the strange desert cat, intent on remembering all that she can about it, for the many, many times she will recount this epic tale in the future!

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Noticing the little bug people, Julakesh eyes them warily. "You don't look like beasts. We are to befriend you. Hail friend bugs! WE SHALL SOON BREAK BREAD AND BONES TOGETHER!"

Realizing the bugs likely cannot understand her, she laughs. "A-HAH! FOOLISH OF ME! YOU CANNOT UNDERSTAND MY CLEVER WORDS! A-HAH!"

Breq wipes her blades off on the sand and gives a small smile at their victory. Taking in the newcomers the android pauses and cocks her head.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Muscles... not tense. Facial expressions relaxed. No threat imminent. Curious, possibly. Violent, no. The lawyer pockets her daggers and looks around. "Yes, that device should be rather helpful. Let me try these, to start. " Hands up, Breq greets them in a calm voice and hails them in Common, Triaxian, Castrovelian and Kasathan.

Seeing his team lower/holster their weapons, Choppy follows along. Though being cautious takes a look around in case they are being flanked.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

oh and Kaylee shuts down her energy shield too.

While the translator warms up, the leader of the insect-like creatures holds up one of her hands and lowers her head to show the flat of her twin mandibles. She straps her rifle to her back and begins to slowly approach the party.

The leader repeats the same words over and over again, and the finally translator spews out some basic words. 'we come in peace'

"Excellent! We come in peace too!" responds Mustachio. He give his best, sure-to-be-sometime-in-the-future-award-winning smile.

diplomacy w/ expertise: 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 7 + (6) = 15

Julakesh lets out another laugh. "YES, FRIEND-BUGS! I am Julakesh Starfist! What are you called?"

Breq, having been trained in other cultures by the Wayfinders, mimics the leader's movements.

Culture: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

As she bows her head, the android whispers to the Starfinders. "Sounds like the warning transmission from the space ship. But a different dialect. Perhaps a less refined one. "

This translator works both ways, right?

The android rises and smiles. "Hello. We are from the Starfinders. We are here to meet you and learn what we can from you. Perhaps we have assistance to offer as well."

Upon hearing the creature's words and seeing it shoulder its rifle, Chk'tarlsh lowers his weapons. His talents lying elsewhere, he leaves the diplomacy to the others, while he carefully watches the remaining bug-creatures and scans the surrounding area for signs of trouble.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22